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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cedrick Frazier Wins Hennepin County Attorney Election, Inheriting Major Public Safety and Accountability Responsibilities

Cedrick Frazier defeated Anders Folk to become Hennepin County's next attorney, succeeding Mary Moriarty amid major public safety and justice accountability challenges.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cedrick Frazier Wins Hennepin County Attorney Election, Inheriting Major Public Safety and Accountability Responsibilities

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Amy Klobuchar Elected Minnesota's First Woman Governor, Defeating Lisa Demuth in Historic Statewide Election

Amy Klobuchar defeated Lisa Demuth to become Minnesota’s first woman governor, with Ben Schierer as lieutenant governor, marking a historic leadership transition.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Amy Klobuchar Elected Minnesota's First Woman Governor, Defeating Lisa Demuth in Historic Statewide Election

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ellison and Simon Win Reelection as Filipovich Claims Minnesota State Auditor's Office in Statewide Democratic Sweep

Keith Ellison and Steve Simon won reelection, while Zack Filipovich captured Minnesota’s state auditor race, completing a Democratic sweep of three statewide offices.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ellison and Simon Win Reelection as Filipovich Claims Minnesota State Auditor's Office in Statewide Democratic Sweep

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Congressional Elections: Matt Little Wins Second District, Morrison, Omar and McCollum Reelected as First District Remains Unresolved

Democrats retain the Second Congressional District following Angie Craig's departure, incumbents win across much of the state.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Congressional Elections: Matt Little Wins Second District, Morrison, Omar and McCollum Reelected as First District Remains Unresolved

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Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Wild Defeat Flyers 4-2 for Fifth Straight Road Win as Vikings Make Roster Changes and United Prepare for Playoff Showdown

The Wild beat Philadelphia 4-2 for their fifth straight road win, while the Vikings made roster changes and Minnesota United prepared for a crucial playoff decider.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Wild Defeat Flyers 4-2 for Fifth Straight Road Win as Vikings Make Roster Changes and United Prepare for Playoff Showdown

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Call to Minnesota’s Conscience: Accountability, Constitutional Duty, and the Power of the Ballot

MinneapoliMedia urges Minnesota voters to prioritize constitutional accountability, independent oversight, public trust and lawful leadership amid federal-state tensions.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Call to Minnesota’s Conscience: Accountability, Constitutional Duty, and the Power of the Ballot

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA: Josh Liljenquist and the Legacy of Giving

Minnesota storyteller Josh Liljenquist reflects on his grandfather’s legacy of generosity, his philanthropic work, and the responsibilities of public fundraising.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA: Josh Liljenquist and the Legacy of Giving

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters to Decide Constitutional Amendment That Could Increase Permanent School Fund Payments to Public Schools

Minnesota voters will decide whether to increase Permanent School Fund distributions, potentially raising annual school funding from $68 to $101 per student.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters to Decide Constitutional Amendment That Could Increase Permanent School Fund Payments to Public Schools

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Enters Election Day With Record 886,427 Early Ballots Accepted as Voters Prepare to Decide State's Political Future

Minnesota enters Election Day with a record 886,427 early ballots accepted, including 619,847 cast in person, the highest pre-election total for a nonpresidential year.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Enters Election Day With Record 886,427 Early Ballots Accepted as Voters Prepare to Decide State's Political Future

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mosques Strengthen Security as Election-Year Hate Crime Concerns Raise Questions About Community Safety

Minnesota mosques are strengthening security amid anti-Muslim threats, with 12 reported hate crime incidents in 2026 and growing concerns about worshipper safety.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mosques Strengthen Security as Election-Year Hate Crime Concerns Raise Questions About Community Safety

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Bars Federal Election Monitors From Polling Places as Minnesota Establishes Election Day Safeguards

Hennepin and Ramsey counties barred federal election monitors from polling places, requiring them to remain outside designated boundaries during November 3 voting.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Bars Federal Election Monitors From Polling Places as Minnesota Establishes Election Day Safeguards

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Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | I-394 Lanes Reopen After Two Years of Construction as $67 Million Highway Project Nears Completion

I-394 lanes have reopened after two years of construction on a $67 million highway project, with E-ZPass lanes expected to reopen later this week.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | I-394 Lanes Reopen After Two Years of Construction as $67 Million Highway Project Nears Completion

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