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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

Minneapolis City Council Schedules Two Community Listening Sessions on Proposed 2027 Budget

Minneapolis City Council will hold public listening sessions October 29 and November 5, inviting residents to discuss the proposed 2027 budget and spending priorities.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

Metro Transit Replaces Blue Line Trains With Buses Between Airport Terminal 2 and Mall of America This Weekend

Metro Transit is replacing Blue Line trains with buses between Airport Terminal 2 and Mall of America this weekend for maintenance, with service expected Monday.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

Eastbound I-394 Closes Into Downtown Minneapolis for Weekend Bridge Painting as Major Project Nears Completion

Eastbound I-394 into downtown Minneapolis is closed through 5 a.m. Monday, October 19, for bridge painting, with the broader project expected to finish in November.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Luther Seminary to Leave Historic Saint Paul Campus for Downtown Minneapolis in July 2027

Luther Seminary will leave its historic Saint Paul campus in July 2027 for downtown Minneapolis, citing rising maintenance costs and growing online enrollment.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 16 ~ 18, 2026)

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features Halloween parades, pumpkin festivals, Saint Paul Art Crawl, theater, films and free family events October 16–18.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 16 ~ 18, 2026)

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar's Immigration Records Raises Questions About Citizenship, Congressional Protections and Political Timing

Federal investigators are reportedly examining Rep. Ilhan Omar's immigration records following a home search. Omar denies wrongdoing and questions the inquiry's motives.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar's Immigration Records Raises Questions About Citizenship, Congressional Protections and Political Timing

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 42 as Todd and Fillmore County Outbreaks Prompt New Vaccination Warnings

Minnesota reports 42 measles cases in 2026, including 25 unvaccinated people in Todd and Fillmore County outbreaks, prompting renewed vaccination warnings.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 42 as Todd and Fillmore County Outbreaks Prompt New Vaccination Warnings

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hourcar and Evie Reach October 15 Shutdown Deadline as Emergency Funding Effort Fails and Twin Cities Leaders Consider a Future Rescue

HOURCAR and Evie shut down October 15 after failing to secure $625,000, affecting over 4,000 members as Twin Cities leaders consider a regional rescue plan.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hourcar and Evie Reach October 15 Shutdown Deadline as Emergency Funding Effort Fails and Twin Cities Leaders Consider a Future Rescue

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Faces Major Decision Over Up to $307 Million in Meta Settlement Funds Intended to Address Harm to Children

Minnesota could receive $214 million to $307 million from a Meta settlement over alleged harm to children, with lawmakers weighing youth mental health and other funding priorities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Faces Major Decision Over Up to $307 Million in Meta Settlement Funds Intended to Address Harm to Children

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summit Brewing Reaches New Lending Agreement, Easing Foreclosure Threat Against Longtime Saint Paul Brewery

Summit Brewing secures a new lending agreement, easing its foreclosure threat and allowing the Saint Paul brewery to continue operations while restructuring its finances.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summit Brewing Reaches New Lending Agreement, Easing Foreclosure Threat Against Longtime Saint Paul Brewery

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Death of 11-Year-Old Riding E-Scooter to School Raises Safety Concerns in Washington County

Kai Yoo, 11, died after his e-scooter collided with an SUV while riding to school in Baytown Township, raising concerns about road safety. An investigation is ongoing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Death of 11-Year-Old Riding E-Scooter to School Raises Safety Concerns in Washington County

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Boldy Powers Wild Past Blues, Timberwolves Prepare for Chicago as Minnesota's Major Seven Enter a Pivotal Weekend

Boldy's hat trick lifts the Wild past St. Louis 5–4; Wolves face Chicago, United draws Colorado, Vikings enter bye week, and Twins, Lynx and Frost prepare ahead.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Boldy Powers Wild Past Blues, Timberwolves Prepare for Chicago as Minnesota's Major Seven Enter a Pivotal Weekend

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