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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Minnesota Mandate: A DFL Trifecta Must Govern Beyond the Metro

MinneapoliMedia urges Minnesota's incoming DFL government to balance affordability, fiscal discipline and accountability while governing beyond the Twin Cities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Minnesota Mandate: A DFL Trifecta Must Govern Beyond the Metro

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | LeBrent Speed and the Work of Opening Doors for the Next Generation

North Minneapolis entrepreneur LeBrent Speed is connecting young people with mentors, career opportunities and practical skills to help them build futures and uplift others.

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BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | LeBrent Speed and the Work of Opening Doors for the Next Generation

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 2,802 Votes, an Exact Tie and a Drawing: Spring Lake Park Mayoral Election Heads to Recount After Incumbent's Name Is Selected

Spring Lake Park's mayoral race ended in a 1,401–1,401 tie, with incumbent Robert Nelson selected by drawing as challenger Halyn Roth awaits a November 17 recount.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 2,802 Votes, an Exact Tie and a Drawing: Spring Lake Park Mayoral Election Heads to Recount After Incumbent's Name Is Selected

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Pedestrians Killed Minutes Apart in Separate Blaine Crashes as Investigators Examine Fatal Saturday Night Collisions

Two pedestrians died in separate crashes minutes apart along Blaine's 125th Avenue Northeast corridor on November 7, with investigations ongoing and no established connection.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Pedestrians Killed Minutes Apart in Separate Blaine Crashes as Investigators Examine Fatal Saturday Night Collisions

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Advances Data Center Restrictions as Residents Challenge Energy Demand, Water Use and the Future of Downtown Development

Minneapolis faces a November 12 vote on data center zoning restrictions amid concerns over electricity, water use and downtown development.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Districts Face Difficult Budget Choices After Voters Reject Most Tax Requests, While Robbinsdale Secures $360 Million for Rebuilding

Minnesota voters rejected most school tax referendums, while Robbinsdale secured $360 million for facilities but still faces operating deficits and cuts.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Districts Face Difficult Budget Choices After Voters Reject Most Tax Requests, While Robbinsdale Secures $360 Million for Rebuilding

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Supreme Court Declines Ricky Cobb III Civil Rights Appeal, Leaving Dismissal of Family's Lawsuit Against Minnesota Troopers in Place

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Ricky Cobb III's family's civil rights lawsuit, leaving its dismissal intact without ruling on the constitutional claims.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Supreme Court Declines Ricky Cobb III Civil Rights Appeal, Leaving Dismissal of Family's Lawsuit Against Minnesota Troopers in Place

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Klobuchar's Promise to Lower Costs Without Raising Taxes Sets Up Early Test for Minnesota's New DFL Government

Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar's pledge to lower housing, health care and child care costs without raising taxes faces an early test amid Minnesota's budget pressures.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Klobuchar's Promise to Lower Costs Without Raising Taxes Sets Up Early Test for Minnesota's New DFL Government

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | After Nearly 50 Years, Minneapolis Prepares to Reconnect Nicollet Avenue as Residents Celebrate Removal of Longstanding Neighborhood Barrier

Minneapolis plans to reopen Nicollet Avenue near Lake Street on November 24, ending nearly 50 years of disruption caused by Kmart, with further work planned for 2027.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | After Nearly 50 Years, Minneapolis Prepares to Reconnect Nicollet Avenue as Residents Celebrate Removal of Longstanding Neighborhood Barrier

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Vikings' Offense Collapses in 23–6 Loss to Buffalo as Timberwolves' Four-Game Winning Streak Offers a Sharp Contrast

The Vikings fell 23–6 to Buffalo amid offensive struggles, while the Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four games and the Wild prepared for Montreal.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Vikings' Offense Collapses in 23–6 Loss to Buffalo as Timberwolves' Four-Game Winning Streak Offers a Sharp Contrast

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s New Reading Baseline Cannot Become An Excuse For Delayed Action

MinneapoliMedia urges Minnesota to confront low reading proficiency through evidence-based instruction, intensive tutoring, better attendance and mental health support.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s New Reading Baseline Cannot Become An Excuse For Delayed Action

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

THE POWER OF HER | Joyce Marrie Has Spent a Lifetime Giving Others a Stage. Now She Wants Her Work to Be Seen

Dr. Joyce Marrie's decades of theater, mentorship and storytelling at Crossroads Panorama have transformed lives as she seeks support to sustain its future.

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THE POWER OF HER | Joyce Marrie Has Spent a Lifetime Giving Others a Stage. Now She Wants Her Work to Be Seen

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than $400 Million Collected for Twin Cities Housing as Rental Assistance Reaches Few Families and Construction Lags

Twin Cities housing tax revenue exceeds $400 million, but rental assistance lags, with the Metropolitan Council housing just eight families despite $30 million in funding.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than $400 Million Collected for Twin Cities Housing as Rental Assistance Reaches Few Families and Construction Lags

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Students Fight to Save Printmaking Professor as Minnesota State Mankato Confronts $22 Million Deficit and Deepening Academic Cuts

More than 350 students petition to retain Minnesota State Mankato's only printmaking instructor as the university faces a $22 million deficit and faculty cuts.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Students Fight to Save Printmaking Professor as Minnesota State Mankato Confronts $22 Million Deficit and Deepening Academic Cuts

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Faces $33 Million Budget Gap as Police Overtime, Rising Labor Costs and Proposed Layoffs Intensify City Hall Dispute

Minneapolis faces a $33 million budget gap as Mayor Frey proposes an 11.3% property tax levy increase and 94 job cuts amid rising costs and police overtime scrutiny.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Faces $33 Million Budget Gap as Police Overtime, Rising Labor Costs and Proposed Layoffs Intensify City Hall Dispute

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Moves Toward Replacing Historic Franklin Library as Crowding, Safety Concerns and Community Needs Test Century-Old Building

Hennepin County is planning to replace Minneapolis' historic Franklin Library amid overcrowding and safety concerns, with its location, cost and preservation unresolved.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Moves Toward Replacing Historic Franklin Library as Crowding, Safety Concerns and Community Needs Test Century-Old Building

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Orders Independent Review of Fridley Schools as $8.3 Million Deficit, Overdue Audit and Repeated Borrowing Raise Financial Alarm

Minnesota orders an independent review of Fridley Public Schools amid an estimated $8.3 million deficit, overdue audit, repeated borrowing and financial instability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Orders Independent Review of Fridley Schools as $8.3 Million Deficit, Overdue Audit and Repeated Borrowing Raise Financial Alarm

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Chief Nominee Bill Peterson Faces November 12 Confirmation Vote After Contentious Hearing on Reform, Accountability and Public Trust

Minneapolis police chief nominee Bill Peterson faces a November 12 confirmation vote amid concerns over police reform, accountability and public trust.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Chief Nominee Bill Peterson Faces November 12 Confirmation Vote After Contentious Hearing on Reform, Accountability and Public Trust

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Advances Heidi Ritchie's Health Commissioner Nomination as City Confronts Overdose Prevention, Health Inequities and Budget Pressures

Minneapolis' health committee unanimously advanced Heidi Ritchie's commissioner nomination amid overdose prevention concerns and a $33 million budget shortfall.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Advances Heidi Ritchie's Health Commissioner Nomination as City Confronts Overdose Prevention, Health Inequities and Budget Pressures

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Coon Rapids Mon. Nov 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Timberwolves Win Fourth Straight Behind Dosunmu and Ball; Vikings Prepare for Bills as Wild and United Face Different Disappointments

The Timberwolves beat Utah 115–100 for their fourth straight win, while the Vikings prepare for Buffalo, the Wild lose in overtime and United miss the playoffs.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Timberwolves Win Fourth Straight Behind Dosunmu and Ball; Vikings Prepare for Bills as Wild and United Face Different Disappointments

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