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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Retains AAA Credit Ratings From All Three Major Agencies for Fifth Consecutive Year

Minnesota remains one of only 14 states holding the highest rating from Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA STATE FAIR OPENING EDITORIAL | Minnesota Has Been Tested. Today, We Gather Again.

Minnesota gathers again at the State Fair, carrying grief and resilience into 12 days of shared tradition, civic kindness and community belonging across the state today.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA STATE FAIR OPENING EDITORIAL | Minnesota Has Been Tested. Today, We Gather Again.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Goodbye, Dolly: The Woman Who Rose Without Making Anyone Feel Small

Dolly Parton rose from Appalachian poverty to global fame, using her success to champion dignity, literacy, opportunity and kindness without leaving ordinary people behind.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Goodbye, Dolly: The Woman Who Rose Without Making Anyone Feel Small

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Anoka Voters to Decide Republic Services Trash-Collection Contract in November

The contingent contract would replace the city’s open-hauling system with organized collection beginning in 2027 if approved by voters.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Proposes 5.3 Percent Property-Tax Levy Increase for 2027

City officials estimate that fiscal-disparities funding would reduce the average increase on the city portion of residents’ property taxes to approximately 4.1 percent.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Proposes 5.3 Percent Property-Tax Levy Increase for 2027

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Columbia Heights Police Seek Residents for New Technology Advisory Committee

Applications will remain open through September 20 as the city develops a formal community role in evaluating police technology.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Columbia Heights Police Seek Residents for New Technology Advisory Committee

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Saint Paul to Remove Two City-Owned Flock Cameras Following Unanimous Council Resolution

The resolution calls for ending Flock contracts but does not compel the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office to remove its separately operated cameras.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Court Orders and Agreements Restrict 10 People During Minnesota State Fair

Seven people agreed to remain outside the fair and a designated surrounding area, while three others face court-ordered restrictions on specified conduct.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Court Orders and Agreements Restrict 10 People During Minnesota State Fair

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger

Minnesota must protect farmers and fight record hunger by strengthening nutrition programs, expanding local food purchasing and securing the future of farming.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger: Minnesota Farmers Bring the State’s Food System Into Public View

Six Minnesota women farmers brought diverse agricultural traditions into public view as the state confronts record food-shelf use, rising costs and food insecurity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger: Minnesota Farmers Bring the State’s Food System Into Public View

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Anoka County Wins Court Challenge Over $6.2 Million in Active-Transportation Funding

Anoka County won its challenge to a $6.2 million funding shift for an Anoka pedestrian crossing, restoring money for countywide transportation projects.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Francis Invites Residents to Help Shape City’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan

St. Francis has launched its 2050 Comprehensive Plan process and is inviting residents to help shape future growth, infrastructure and community priorities.

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