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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones

Fridley Public Safety has published policies and transparency resources addressing concerns about police drones and automated license-plate readers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Releases About 2,600 Pages of Records From Annunciation Church Shooting Investigation

Minneapolis released about 2,600 pages from the Annunciation Church shooting investigation, detailing the police response, interviews and evidence.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Releases About 2,600 Pages of Records From Annunciation Church Shooting Investigation

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Grand Jury Charges Minneapolis Man With Laundering at Least $750,000 for Mexican Cartel

A Minneapolis man faces a federal money-laundering charge after prosecutors accused him of transferring at least $750,000 in drug proceeds to Mexico for the CJNG cartel.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Grand Jury Charges Minneapolis Man With Laundering at Least $750,000 for Mexican Cartel

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Declines Felony Charges Following Jake Lang City Hall Confrontation

Hennepin County prosecutors declined felony charges after the Jake Lang City Hall confrontation, saying evidence could not prove a felony beyond a reasonable doubt.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Declines Felony Charges Following Jake Lang City Hall Confrontation

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Foundation Commits Up to $15 Million for Downtown as Community Prosecutor Begins Work

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has committed up to $15 million for downtown redevelopment as a new community prosecutor focuses on quality-of-life offenses.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Treating Water as an Unlimited Resource

Minnesota’s worsening drought is exposing deep water shortages, prompting calls for stronger conservation, smarter water policy and long-term planning.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Treating Water as an Unlimited Resource

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Turn Attention to 2027 Budget Planning

Anoka County commissioners began 2027 budget planning Tuesday, reviewing county priorities and funding needs ahead of later decisions on spending and the property-tax levy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Turn Attention to 2027 Budget Planning

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Opens Community Input Process for Selection of Next Police Chief

Minneapolis is asking residents to help shape the search for its next police chief, with public listening sessions focused on leadership, experience and community priorities.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | Six Women Bring Minnesota’s Changing Agricultural Story to Minneapolis

Six Minnesota women farmers bring dairy, livestock, regenerative agriculture and diverse cultural farming traditions to a Minneapolis stage tonight.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | Six Women Bring Minnesota’s Changing Agricultural Story to Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Allina Hospice Nurses Authorize Seven-Day Strike as First-Contract Negotiations Continue

More than 60 Allina hospice nurses have authorized a seven-day strike as first-contract talks continue, though no strike date has been announced.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Allina Hospice Nurses Authorize Seven-Day Strike as First-Contract Negotiations Continue

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Payne Avenue Closes Between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul Pedestrian-Safety Project Begins

Payne Avenue is closed between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul begins a two-year East Side project adding pedestrian-safety improvements at several intersections.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Payne Avenue Closes Between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul Pedestrian-Safety Project Begins

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Health Leader Honored After District Raises Immunization Compliance to 99.8 Percent

Minnesota school health leader Mary Langworthy was named the state’s 2026 Immunization Champion after District 196 reached 99.8% compliance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Health Leader Honored After District Raises Immunization Compliance to 99.8 Percent

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