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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025

Black Friday as an American Economic and Political Indicator: An Analytical Essay on Its Social, Structural, and Policy Implications

Black Friday, beyond retail hype, reveals Minnesota’s economic, social, and political patterns, exposing consumer behavior, labor trends, and regional disparities.

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Black Friday as an American Economic and Political Indicator: An Analytical Essay on Its Social, Structural, and Policy Implications

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025

Thanksgiving Day Water-Main Breaks Create Sinkhole, Disrupt Traffic and Holiday Business in Coon Rapids

Two water-main breaks hit Coon Rapids early Thu, creating a sinkhole on 121st Ave NW, closing roads, and cutting water to nearby businesses on Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Day Water-Main Breaks Create Sinkhole, Disrupt Traffic and Holiday Business in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025

Winter Storm Threatens to Snarl Post-Thanksgiving Travel Across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin

A major winter storm will hit southern MN and western WI Fri evening–Sat, causing travel issues. Winter Weather Advisory for Twin Cities; Winter Storm Warning south.

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Winter Storm Threatens to Snarl Post-Thanksgiving Travel Across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025

Coon Rapids City Facilities Still Closed for Thanksgiving; Recycling Center to Reopen Saturday

Coon Rapids city offices are closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. Normal hours resume Monday, Dec. 1; plan administrative tasks accordingly.

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Coon Rapids City Facilities Still Closed for Thanksgiving; Recycling Center to Reopen Saturday

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025

Sheletta Brundidge Hosts Free Brunch for Minnesota Small Business Owners and Honors Local Hero

Sheletta Brundidge will host a free Small Business Saturday brunch for Minnesota entrepreneurs, celebrating resilience and offering networking opportunities.

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Sheletta Brundidge Hosts Free Brunch for Minnesota Small Business Owners and Honors Local Hero

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 28 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS: An Unlikely Powerhouse: San Diego FC Advances to Western Final in Inaugural Season

San Diego FC beat Minnesota United 1-0 in the Western Conference semifinal, advancing to the final in a fairy-tale inaugural MLS season.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS: An Unlikely Powerhouse: San Diego FC Advances to Western Final in Inaugural Season

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Sat Nov 29 9:00 am

Small Business Saturday Brunch

Many business owners have been struggling this year. 2025 has been a heavy lift for some folks.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

MinneapoliMedia Thanksgiving Blessing 2025: Giving Thanks with Minnesota—and with America

This Thanksgiving, as winter blankets Minnesota, we pause amid frozen lakes, quiet prairies, and warm kitchens to breathe gratitude and exhale hope.

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MinneapoliMedia Thanksgiving Blessing 2025: Giving Thanks with Minnesota—and with America

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

Bridging the Blue Divide: Coon Rapids Police Host Community for Dialogue and Football

Coon Rapids residents, the BRIDGE Committee, and police and fire personnel turned a December meeting into a festive potluck and football watch-party, building community connections

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

In Blaine City, Overnight Enforcement Yields 34 Citations as Seasonal Rules Take Effect

Blaine Police issued 34 citations in an overnight sweep, underscoring strict enforcement of winter parking rules to keep streets clear for snow-removal operations.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

In Minnesota Small Cities Are Racing to Become the Nation’s Next Pot Dealers

Osseo plans to convert a former newspaper building into a municipal cannabis dispensary by mid-2026, putting the suburb at the forefront of a bold, untested drug-policy experiment.

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In Minnesota Small Cities Are Racing to Become the Nation’s Next Pot Dealers

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

State Fraud Crackdown Leaves Dozens of Disabled Minnesotans Facing Eviction and Lost Support

A DHS fraud investigation has halted payments to several disability-service providers, putting nearly 100 adults with disabilities at risk of losing housing and vital care.

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State Fraud Crackdown Leaves Dozens of Disabled Minnesotans Facing Eviction and Lost Support

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

ShelettaMakesMeLaugh Hosts Free Brunch for Minnesota Small Business Owners to Mark Small Business Saturday — With Grant Raffle, Funding Info & Networking

The restored Coliseum on East Lake will host a free Nov. 29 brunch for Minnesota small businesses, led by Sheletta Brundidge, with food, music, and a $1,000 grant.

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ShelettaMakesMeLaugh Hosts Free Brunch for Minnesota Small Business Owners to Mark Small Business Saturday — With Grant Raffle, Funding Info & Networking

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 27 2025

Hennepin County Broadens Youth Diversion Pathways After Study Shows Sharp Drop in Recidivism

Hennepin County is expanding juvenile diversion, emphasizing early intervention and community support after a U of M study found diverted youth re-offend less.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

First Major Winter Storm Hits Minnesota, Disrupting Travel Ahead of Thanksgiving

Minnesota faces its first major 2025–26 winter storm, with snow and gusty winds making travel hazardous; a Winter Storm Warning covers the Twin Cities through this morning.

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First Major Winter Storm Hits Minnesota, Disrupting Travel Ahead of Thanksgiving

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Minnesota Freeze: How a Federal Decree Threatens to Obliterate an Ecosystem of Prudence

Minnesota teaches patience as survival: residents read the sky and ice, rely on durable infrastructure, and uphold thoughtfulness as the contract of endurance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Minnesota Freeze: How a Federal Decree Threatens to Obliterate an Ecosystem of Prudence

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

Winter Pause Brings Temporary Relief to Highway 10 Construction in Coon Rapids

The multi-million-dollar “Add-a-Lane” expansion of U.S. Highway 10 in Coon Rapids has entered its winter hiatus, giving commuters temporary relief from closures and detours.

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Winter Pause Brings Temporary Relief to Highway 10 Construction in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

Coon Rapids Mobilizes Snowplows Ahead of Winter Weather Advisory

With rain turning to snow Tuesday night, Coon Rapids will launch full snow removal. A Winter Weather Advisory through noon Wednesday has crews clearing major streets from 4 a.m.

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Coon Rapids Mobilizes Snowplows Ahead of Winter Weather Advisory

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

The Achilles’ Heel of Keyless Entry: How a Simple Step Can Protect Your Vehicle

As keyless cars face rising high-tech theft, Coon Rapids Police urge residents to use simple signal-blocking “Faraday” pouches or boxes to protect key fobs from relay attacks.

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The Achilles’ Heel of Keyless Entry: How a Simple Step Can Protect Your Vehicle

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 26 2025

A 52-Year Shadow in the Suburbs: Anoka County Authorities Renew Push to Solve the 1973 Murder of Judy J. Bever

Fifty-two years after 24-year-old Judy Bever was found murdered in Blaine, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office renews its call for tips as the cold-case unit reopens the case.

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A 52-Year Shadow in the Suburbs: Anoka County Authorities Renew Push to Solve the 1973 Murder of Judy J. Bever

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