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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA | COMMUNITY & BUSINESS FEATURE - More Than a Brewery: Kevin Welch, Mixed Culture, and the Simple Joy of Good Company

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 6–8, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features 96 events and attractions November 6–8, from Northwest Metro craft fairs to concerts, sports, theater and family activities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: November 6–8, 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Lists November 13 Fire Ball Gala as Community Effort to Strengthen Cardiac Emergency Preparedness

Coon Rapids lists a November 13 Fire Ball Gala supporting youth cardiac safety, but organizers have yet to confirm the 2026 venue, tickets and fundraising plans.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Lists November 13 Fire Ball Gala as Community Effort to Strengthen Cardiac Emergency Preparedness

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | American Indian OIC to Celebrate 10th NativeRISE Gala November 13, Supporting Indigenous Education and Workforce Opportunities

American Indian OIC celebrates NativeRISE's 10th anniversary November 13 in Minneapolis, raising funds for Indigenous education, career training and economic opportunity.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | American Indian OIC to Celebrate 10th NativeRISE Gala November 13, Supporting Indigenous Education and Workforce Opportunities

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Bloomington to Host Free Screening of “The People's Protectors,” Honoring Native American Veterans and Their Stories

Bloomington hosts a free November 13 screening of The People's Protectors, honoring Native American Vietnam War veterans, followed by a filmmaker discussion.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Bloomington to Host Free Screening of “The People's Protectors,” Honoring Native American Veterans and Their Stories

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Health Department Sets November 13 Deadline for Grants Targeting Commercial Tobacco Use Among Young People

Minnesota's Health Department sets a November 13, 4 p.m. deadline for eligible organizations seeking grants to prevent commercial tobacco use among young people.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Health Department Sets November 13 Deadline for Grants Targeting Commercial Tobacco Use Among Young People

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Climate Finance Authority Targets November 13 for Next Stage of Clean-Energy Funding Applications

Minnesota's Climate Innovation Finance Authority is set to select preliminary clean-energy financing applicants November 13 for further review, not final funding.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Climate Finance Authority Targets November 13 for Next Stage of Clean-Energy Funding Applications

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Explore Minnesota Sets November 13 Deadlines for Tourism Awards, Student Scholarships and Tribal Mentorship Opportunities

Explore Minnesota's November 13 deadlines cover tourism award nominations, student scholarships and tribal mentorship opportunities ahead of its January 2027 conference.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Explore Minnesota Sets November 13 Deadlines for Tourism Awards, Student Scholarships and Tribal Mentorship Opportunities

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Arts Board Schedules November 13 Cultural Expression Grant Review as Artists Await Funding Decisions

The Minnesota State Arts Board holds a Cultural Expression grant review November 13, offering public access to the evaluation process ahead of funding decisions.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Arts Board Schedules November 13 Cultural Expression Grant Review as Artists Await Funding Decisions

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Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Vikings Turn to Carson Wentz as Kyler Murray Suffers Hamstring Injury; Timberwolves Win in Houston and United Face Playoff Showdown

The Vikings name Carson Wentz starter, the Timberwolves beat Houston 117-107, the Wild extend their point streak, and Minnesota United faces a playoff decider.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Vikings Turn to Carson Wentz as Kyler Murray Suffers Hamstring Injury; Timberwolves Win in Houston and United Face Playoff Showdown

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Institute of Art Celebrates Native American Heritage Month Tonight With Indigenous Art, Music, Food and Community Creativity

The Minneapolis Institute of Art celebrates Native American Heritage Month November 5 with free Indigenous artmaking, guided tours, music and food from 5 to 9 p.m.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Institute of Art Celebrates Native American Heritage Month Tonight With Indigenous Art, Music, Food and Community Creativity

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Politics of Presence: How Minnesota Met Peggy Flanagan’s Commitment with a Historic Mandate

MinneapoliMedia examines Peggy Flanagan’s decades of community advocacy, historic U.S. Senate victory and the responsibility of representing all Minnesotans.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Politics of Presence: How Minnesota Met Peggy Flanagan’s Commitment with a Historic Mandate

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

TALENTTACT™ S1E2 | When AI Writes the Résumé and AI Reads It: Elizabeth Lintelman on the Changing Rules of Finding Work

In this edition of TalentTact™, Elizabeth Lintelman explains how AI is reshaping hiring and why authentic résumés, networking and human connections remain essential.

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TALENTTACT™ S1E2 | When AI Writes the Résumé and AI Reads It: Elizabeth Lintelman on the Changing Rules of Finding Work

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County House Race Heads Toward Recount as Nolan West and Amanda Matchett Are Separated by Just 22 Votes

Republican Nolan West and Democrat Amanda Matchett are separated by just 22 votes in Anoka County's House District 32A race, with a recount expected to determine the winner.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Jake Johnson Declares Victory Over Brad Finstad as Minnesota Congressional Race Moves Toward Possible Recount

Jake Johnson declared victory over Brad Finstad in Minnesota’s First Congressional District, but his roughly 300-vote lead remains unofficial pending a possible recount.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Jake Johnson Declares Victory Over Brad Finstad as Minnesota Congressional Race Moves Toward Possible Recount

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Democrats Win Minnesota House Majority, Ending 67-67 Deadlock as New Legislature Prepares to Govern

Minnesota Democrats won a 77-57 House majority, ending the 67-67 deadlock and securing control of the Legislature and governor's office for 2027.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Democrats Win Minnesota House Majority, Ending 67-67 Deadlock as New Legislature Prepares to Govern

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Klobuchar's Election as Governor Opens New U.S. Senate Vacancy, Setting Stage for Appointment and 2027 Special Election

Amy Klobuchar's election as governor has created a U.S. Senate vacancy, requiring an interim appointment and a November 2027 special election to fill her seat.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Klobuchar's Election as Governor Opens New U.S. Senate Vacancy, Setting Stage for Appointment and 2027 Special Election

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Teachers Union-Backed Candidates Sweep Minneapolis School Board Elections as District Faces Funding and Accountability Questions

Teachers union-backed candidates swept Minneapolis school board elections, taking office amid budget pressures, academic challenges and demands for accountability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Teachers Union-Backed Candidates Sweep Minneapolis School Board Elections as District Faces Funding and Accountability Questions

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 36-Year High as Anoka County Reports Six Infections and Health Officials Urge Vaccination

Minnesota reports 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including 57 in Todd County and six in Anoka County, as health officials urge vaccination.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 36-Year High as Anoka County Reports Six Infections and Health Officials Urge Vaccination

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Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Releases Full Election Results: Pat Carlson Wins Mayoral Race, Sean Novack and Brian Armstrong Secure Council Seats

Pat Carlson won Coon Rapids’ mayoral race with 17,761 votes, while incumbents Sean Novack and Brian Armstrong secured reelection to the City Council.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Releases Full Election Results: Pat Carlson Wins Mayoral Race, Sean Novack and Brian Armstrong Secure Council Seats

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