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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Omari Chatman Learned to Build Houses. Then He Decided to Build People.

Omari Chatman turned a difficult path from Detroit to Minnesota into decades in construction, community leadership and a mission to pass trade skills and opportunity to others.

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BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Omari Chatman Learned to Build Houses. Then He Decided to Build People.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Force Used Against Operation Metro Surge Protesters and Observers

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over alleged mistreatment of Operation Metro Surge protesters and observers, finding plaintiffs lacked standing for future-focused relief.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Force Used Against Operation Metro Surge Protesters and Observers

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Contractor Dies While Working at Marathon Petroleum Refinery in St. Paul Park

A contractor died after losing consciousness while working on a unit at Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery, prompting separate company and police investigations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Contractor Dies While Working at Marathon Petroleum Refinery in St. Paul Park

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Minnesota Deaf-School Teacher Charged in Sexual Assault Alleged to Have Occurred Four Decades Ago

A former Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf teacher and wrestling coach faces two criminal sexual conduct charges involving a student who alleges abuse about 40 years ago.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Minnesota Deaf-School Teacher Charged in Sexual Assault Alleged to Have Occurred Four Decades Ago

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol and Will Return as Vikings Starting Quarterback

Kyler Murray has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will return as the Vikings’ starting quarterback Sunday against Tampa Bay after Minnesota opened the season 2-0.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol and Will Return as Vikings Starting Quarterback

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota United Is Running Out of Time to Rescue a Season That Should Have Meant More

Minnesota United’s four-game losing streak and 10-match home winless run have pushed the Loons below the playoff line with eight games left to rescue their season.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota United Is Running Out of Time to Rescue a Season That Should Have Meant More

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit Projects

Anoka County has finished paying its Northstar construction debt while retaining about $5 million in rail-authority reserves that could support future transportation projects.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit Projects

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Solar Plant Begins Generating Electricity From Former Anoka County Landfill in Ramsey

A 4-megawatt solar facility is now operating on part of the former Anoka-Ramsey landfill, generating enough electricity annually for about 750 homes.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Solar Plant Begins Generating Electricity From Former Anoka County Landfill in Ramsey

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

THE POWER OF HER | DeClara Tripp Fought to Bring Her Son Home. Then She Went Back to Change the System

DeClara Tripp fought four years to reunite with her son. She now uses that experience to help Minnesota families navigate child welfare and advocate for systemic change.

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THE POWER OF HER | DeClara Tripp Fought to Bring Her Son Home. Then She Went Back to Change the System

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two People Killed by Twin Cities Light-Rail Trains in Separate Incidents Within Two Days

Two people were killed in separate light-rail collisions in Saint Paul and Minneapolis within about 14 hours, prompting separate Metro Transit police investigations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two People Killed by Twin Cities Light-Rail Trains in Separate Incidents Within Two Days

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Seek Wisconsin-Plated Car Connected to Mass Shooting That Wounded Nine

Minneapolis police are seeking a black Infiniti with Wisconsin plates believed connected to the July Uptown mass shooting that wounded nine people outside the Reign Event Center.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Seek Wisconsin-Plated Car Connected to Mass Shooting That Wounded Nine

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Court Blocks Attempt to Remove Lawful Permanent Residents From SNAP

A federal court permanently blocked SNAP restrictions affecting some lawful permanent residents and barred penalties against Minnesota and other states over a retroactive deadline.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Court Blocks Attempt to Remove Lawful Permanent Residents From SNAP

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