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Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025

Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon Addresses Police Chief Virgil Green’s Resignation

Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon is speaking publicly following the resignation of Police Chief Virgil Green.

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Price of Abandonment: Minnesota’s Looming 22% Health Crisis and the Human Cost of Federal Neglect

Minnesota’s health insurance premiums are set to skyrocket by an average of 21.5 to 22 percent in 2026, the largest increase in nearly a decade.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Price of Abandonment: Minnesota’s Looming 22% Health Crisis and the Human Cost of Federal Neglect

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

Keystone Foodmobile to Offer Emergency Food Support at Court Senior Apartments

Keystone Community Services’ Foodmobile will visit Court Senior Apartments, located at 510 N. Sibley Street, St. Paul, on Monday, October 6, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Keystone Foodmobile to Offer Emergency Food Support at Court Senior Apartments

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

Major St. Paul Institutions Sit Out Mayoral Endorsement as Candidates Focus on City’s Core Challenges

As the November 4, 2025, mayoral election draws closer, two of St. Paul’s most influential political and business institutions are declining to endorse any candidate.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

50 Sticks of Suspected Dynamite Found in Medina Garage Prompt Hazmat Response and Evacuation

A Medina resident cleaning out an old garage made a startling discovery Wednesday morning when he found a container appearing to hold roughly 50 sticks of suspected dynamite.

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50 Sticks of Suspected Dynamite Found in Medina Garage Prompt Hazmat Response and Evacuation

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

East Metro’s $500 Million Gold Line Faces Scrutiny as Ridership Lags but Leaders Urge Patience

Six months after the Twin Cities’ newest and most expensive bus rapid transit (BRT) line began service, the METRO Gold Line is facing scrutiny amid lower-than-expected ridership.

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East Metro’s $500 Million Gold Line Faces Scrutiny as Ridership Lags but Leaders Urge Patience

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

Minnesota Health Insurance Premiums Set to Soar in 2026 as Federal Subsidies Expire, Lawmakers Warn

Minnesotans purchasing health insurance through the individual market, including MNsure, are facing steep premium increases in 2026.

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Minnesota Health Insurance Premiums Set to Soar in 2026 as Federal Subsidies Expire, Lawmakers Warn

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 5 2025

Twin Cities Scorched by Record October Heat: 91°F Sets New Daily Record and Becomes Second-Hottest October Day in History

The Twin Cities metro baked under extraordinary autumn heat on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as temperatures soared to 91°F at the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

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Twin Cities Scorched by Record October Heat: 91°F Sets New Daily Record and Becomes Second-Hottest October Day in History

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 5 2025

Anoka County Board Approves Preliminary $201.2 Million Tax Levy for 2026

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners approves preliminary property tax levy of $201.2 million for the 2026 program year, marking a 9.9% increase over the current year’s levy.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 5 2025

Cleaning Equipment Manufacturer Nilfisk to Close Brooklyn Park Plant, Lay Off 105 Workers, But Plans New Twin Cities Office

Danish manufacturer Nilfisk has announced the permanent closure of its Brooklyn Park facility, resulting in the layoff of approximately 105 employees.

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Cleaning Equipment Manufacturer Nilfisk to Close Brooklyn Park Plant, Lay Off 105 Workers, But Plans New Twin Cities Office

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 5 2025

Sen. Frentz Condemns Federal Cancellation of $464 Million Energy Grant, Warns Minnesotans Will Face Higher Energy Costs and Weaker Grid Reliability

Minnesota senator calls DOE decision “one of the worst in many years,” says cancellation will raise energy bills, cost jobs, and undermine clean power goals.

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Sen. Frentz Condemns Federal Cancellation of $464 Million Energy Grant, Warns Minnesotans Will Face Higher Energy Costs and Weaker Grid Reliability

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 5 2025

Final Free Produce Giveaway of the Year Set for Oct. 18 at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC) will host its final free fresh-produce giveaway, part of its ongoing Servant Hands Food & Produce Distribution program on Saturday.

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