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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 13–15, 2026

MinneapoliMedia's November 13–15 weekend guide features 115 listings, including holiday markets, art studios, community wellness events, theater and sports.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 13–15, 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Checks and Balances Work: What the Rejection of Bill Peterson Reveals About Minneapolis Democracy

MinneapoliMedia argues that Minneapolis' rejection of Bill Peterson demonstrates democratic checks and balances, with the next police chief selection testing accountability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Checks and Balances Work: What the Rejection of Bill Peterson Reveals About Minneapolis Democracy

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis City Council Rejects Bill Peterson as Police Chief in 8-5 Vote, Deepening Questions Over Department Leadership and Reform

Minneapolis City Council rejected Bill Peterson's police chief nomination 8-5, leaving Mayor Frey to address department leadership amid ongoing mandated reforms.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis City Council Rejects Bill Peterson as Police Chief in 8-5 Vote, Deepening Questions Over Department Leadership and Reform

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Weighs Downtown-Only Data Center Rules as Moratorium Deadline Approaches and Residents Demand Stronger Protections

Minneapolis weighs downtown-only data center restrictions and renewable-energy requirements ahead of its November 21 moratorium deadline, with adoption unconfirmed.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Democrats Prepare for Full Control of State Government as Republican Leaders Seek a Role in 2027 Legislative Decisions

Minnesota Democrats prepare to control state government in 2027 as Republican leaders pledge spending oversight and cooperation on shared priorities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Democrats Prepare for Full Control of State Government as Republican Leaders Seek a Role in 2027 Legislative Decisions

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Six Counties After September Flooding and July Wildfires

Minnesota authorized disaster assistance for six counties affected by September flooding and July wildfires, with funding for public infrastructure repairs.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Six Counties After September Flooding and July Wildfires

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Orders New Environmental Review of NorthMet Copper-Nickel Mine as Federal Public Comment Deadline Approaches

Minnesota orders further environmental review of the revised NorthMet copper-nickel mine, with federal regulators accepting public comments through November 27.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Orders New Environmental Review of NorthMet Copper-Nickel Mine as Federal Public Comment Deadline Approaches

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Apartment Fire Destroys 20-Unit Building as Neighbors Mobilize to Help Displaced Residents

A fire destroyed a 20-unit St. Paul apartment building, displacing residents and prompting community donations as investigators work to determine the cause.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Apartment Fire Destroys 20-Unit Building as Neighbors Mobilize to Help Displaced Residents

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center Secures Nearly $291,000 in State Funding for 2027 Operations and Improvements

Coon Rapids secured $290,917 in state funding for 2027 recycling operations, facility improvements and services used by residents of neighboring communities

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Boldy Scores Hat Trick as Wild Beat Toronto 5-2; Timberwolves Crush Dallas 133-94 for Fifth Straight Victory

Matt Boldy's hat trick lifted the Wild past Toronto 5-2, while the Timberwolves routed Dallas 133-94 for their fifth straight win as the Vikings prepare for Green Bay.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Boldy Scores Hat Trick as Wild Beat Toronto 5-2; Timberwolves Crush Dallas 133-94 for Fifth Straight Victory

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Mourning Murder-Suicides Without Building the Systems That Could Prevent Them

Following eight deaths in three Minnesota incidents, MinneapoliMedia urges coordinated domestic violence prevention, crisis care, firearm safeguards and stronger victim protection.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Mourning Murder-Suicides Without Building the Systems That Could Prevent Them

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | TALENTTACT™: Beyond the Job Search – Free Professional Development Webinars Open New Doors for Career Growth

Rasmussen University offers free career development webinars, with Elizabeth Lintelman outlining a potential $500 tuition grant for qualifying participants.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Approves $250,000 Naloxone Awareness Campaign as Opioid Settlement Funds Support Overdose Prevention

Anoka County approved up to $250,000 in opioid settlement funds for a two-year campaign educating residents about free naloxone access and overdose prevention.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Approves $250,000 Naloxone Awareness Campaign as Opioid Settlement Funds Support Overdose Prevention

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Faces More Than $112 Million Federal Medicaid Reimbursement Denial as State Questions Review Process

Minnesota disputes a federal denial of over $112 million in Medicaid reimbursements, questioning the review of 330 claims amid a larger funding dispute.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Faces More Than $112 Million Federal Medicaid Reimbursement Denial as State Questions Review Process

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ICE Detention Center Opens in Western Minnesota as New Study Warns of Serious Barriers to Legal Representation

ICE's new 1,600-capacity detention center in Appleton raises legal access concerns after a study identified only three immigration attorneys within 100 miles.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ICE Detention Center Opens in Western Minnesota as New Study Warns of Serious Barriers to Legal Representation

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Grocery Prices Rise More Than 34% Since 2020 as Farmers Union Calls for Action on Corporate Market Power

Twin Cities grocery prices have risen over 34% since 2020, prompting Minnesota Farmers Union to seek legislation addressing corporate market power and pricing practices.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Grocery Prices Rise More Than 34% Since 2020 as Farmers Union Calls for Action on Corporate Market Power

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Highland Bridge Prompts St. Paul Residents to Demand Safer Streets

St. Paul residents demand safer crossings and traffic improvements near Highland Bridge after a 69-year-old pedestrian was killed by a turning truck.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Highland Bridge Prompts St. Paul Residents to Demand Safer Streets

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grand Meadow Tragedy Takes Devastating Turn as Sheriff Confirms Father Killed Three Sons Before Taking His Own Life

Mower County authorities say a Grand Meadow father fatally shot his three sons before dying by suicide; the cause of the November 8 house fire remains under investigation.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grand Meadow Tragedy Takes Devastating Turn as Sheriff Confirms Father Killed Three Sons Before Taking His Own Life

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hidden Structural Rot Adds Nearly $62,000 to Historic Banfill-Locke House Restoration in Fridley

Hidden foundation rot adds nearly $62,000 to Fridley's Banfill-Locke House restoration, bringing reported contract costs to approximately $488,189.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hidden Structural Rot Adds Nearly $62,000 to Historic Banfill-Locke House Restoration in Fridley

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | A Quiet Night on the Scoreboard, but Blockbuster Headlines Dominate Minnesota's Big 7 Sports Landscape

Kirk Cousins' return to the Vikings headlines Minnesota sports as the Wild extend their point streak to nine games and the Timberwolves prepare to defend four straight wins.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | A Quiet Night on the Scoreboard, but Blockbuster Headlines Dominate Minnesota's Big 7 Sports Landscape

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