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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: October 23–25, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features 58 events and attractions October 23–25, including Halloween parades, Hmong arts, concerts, theater and family activities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: October 23–25, 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fashionopolis Brings Minnesota’s Runway to Mia October 23 With Paris Couture Access and Two Admission Experiences

Fashionopolis brings Minnesota designers to the Minneapolis Institute of Art October 23, pairing a local runway show with the Paris Couture exhibition.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fashionopolis Brings Minnesota’s Runway to Mia October 23 With Paris Couture Access and Two Admission Experiences

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Approves Nonprofit Grant Program With Up to $50,000 Available for Community Services

Coon Rapids approves up to $50,000 in nonprofit grants for food assistance, youth recreation and senior services, with applications expected in November.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Approves Nonprofit Grant Program With Up to $50,000 Available for Community Services

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Draft Ordinance Would Set E-Bike Rules, Restrict E-Motos and Establish Enforcement Powers

Brooklyn Park proposes new e-bike and e-moto rules covering sidewalks, trails, helmets and enforcement, with City Council consideration beginning October 26.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Draft Ordinance Would Set E-Bike Rules, Restrict E-Motos and Establish Enforcement Powers

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Council Approves Services-First Encampment Resolution in 6–0 Vote

Saint Paul City Council votes 6–0 to advance a services-first homelessness strategy, proposing encampment outreach, winter shelter and permanent housing support.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Proposal Would Provide Up to $710,000 for Minneapolis Housing-Site Cleanup

Hennepin County considers a cleanup loan of up to $710,000 for the proposed Cheatham Apartments affordable-housing redevelopment in Minneapolis.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | South St. Paul and Lindstrom Projects Receive Redevelopment Awards in Minnesota’s Latest Funding Round

South St. Paul and Lindstrom receive nearly $675,000 in state redevelopment grants for projects expected to attract investment, create jobs and expand housing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | South St. Paul and Lindstrom Projects Receive Redevelopment Awards in Minnesota’s Latest Funding Round

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Six October Off-Highway Vehicle Fatalities Prompt Minnesota DNR Safety Appeal

Six off-highway vehicle deaths in October bring Minnesota’s reported 2026 total to 18, prompting DNR warnings about helmets, training and safe riding.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Six October Off-Highway Vehicle Fatalities Prompt Minnesota DNR Safety Appeal

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 8 Closure Next Week Will Send Drivers Through Wisconsin Ahead of Osceola Bridge Replacement

Highway 8 closes October 27–29 near Shafer Township, detouring drivers through Wisconsin ahead of the Osceola Bridge replacement beginning in November.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 8 Closure Next Week Will Send Drivers Through Wisconsin Ahead of Osceola Bridge Replacement

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MyVote MyVoice Roundtable Calls for Year-Round Action to Prevent Domestic Violence

MyVote MyVoice’s October 22 roundtable united Minnesota and international advocates in calling for year-round domestic violence prevention and institutional accountability.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MyVote MyVoice Convenes Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Roundtable Across Minnesota and Nigeria

MyVote MyVoice hosts a free virtual roundtable October 22, connecting Minnesota and Nigeria to discuss domestic violence prevention and healthy relationships.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MyVote MyVoice Convenes Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Roundtable Across Minnesota and Nigeria

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Illusion of Innovation: AI Cannot Replace the American Teacher

MinneapoliMedia urges Minnesota schools to use AI to support teachers, not replace them, emphasizing human oversight, student privacy and educator retention.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Illusion of Innovation: AI Cannot Replace the American Teacher

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Reports Nearly $29.7 Million in Third-Quarter Building Activity

Coon Rapids reports nearly $29.7 million in third-quarter building permits, highlighting commercial renovations, industrial development and new business projects.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Reports Nearly $29.7 Million in Third-Quarter Building Activity

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Business Forum Will Connect Entrepreneurs With International Growth Resources

Brooklyn Park hosts its free Business Forward Forum October 28, connecting entrepreneurs with international trade specialists and business growth resources.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Business Forum Will Connect Entrepreneurs With International Growth Resources

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Advances Supervised Overnight Parking Proposal for People Living in Vehicles

Minneapolis advances a proposal for supervised overnight parking for people living in vehicles, requiring sanitation and safety measures pending council approval.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Advances Supervised Overnight Parking Proposal for People Living in Vehicles

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul School Board Delays English-Learner Teacher Cuts and Requests Alternatives

Saint Paul’s school board delays proposed cuts to 18 English-learner teaching positions amid a nearly $5 million funding shortfall, requesting alternatives.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul School Board Delays English-Learner Teacher Cuts and Requests Alternatives

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Stellis Health Plans to Join CentraCare as Providers Target January Transition

Stellis Health plans to join CentraCare by January 1, 2027, pending final agreements and regulatory approval, with patient care continuing unchanged.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Stellis Health Plans to Join CentraCare as Providers Target January Transition

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Redevelopment Conference Opens With Focus on Vacant Properties, Cleanup and Community Ownership

Minnesota’s redevelopment conference opens October 22 in Rochester, focusing on vacant properties, environmental cleanup and community ownership.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Redevelopment Conference Opens With Focus on Vacant Properties, Cleanup and Community Ownership

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Opens $1.4 Million Grant Round for Fertilizer Research, Soil Health and Water Protection

Minnesota opens a $1.4 million grant round for fertilizer research, soil health and water protection, with applications due November 25.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Opens $1.4 Million Grant Round for Fertilizer Research, Soil Health and Water Protection

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Edwards Scores 45 in Timberwolves’ Opening Win as Vikings Get Encouraging Injury Update

Anthony Edwards scores 45 points in Minnesota’s 131–106 season-opening win over Miami, while four injured Vikings players return to full practice ahead of Sunday’s game.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Edwards Scores 45 in Timberwolves’ Opening Win as Vikings Get Encouraging Injury Update

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