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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations Bring Culture, Community and Reflection to Minnesota This Weekend

Minnesota celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day October 12 with weekend festivals, powwows, films, ceremonies and sports honoring Native cultures, heritage and community life.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations Bring Culture, Community and Reflection to Minnesota This Weekend

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Keith Ellison and Ron Schutz Clash Over Fraud, Federal Immigration Enforcement and Conflicts of Interest in Minnesota Attorney General Debate

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and challenger Ron Schutz clash over Medicaid fraud, immigration enforcement, Trump lawsuits, financial conflicts and pardons.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Keith Ellison and Ron Schutz Clash Over Fraud, Federal Immigration Enforcement and Conflicts of Interest in Minnesota Attorney General Debate

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday November 11

High: 52°

Low: 39°

Wind: 7 MPH N

Chance of rain: 39%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 52 and low of 39 degrees. Patchy rain nearby during the morning, cloudy in the afternoon and evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Rocket Revolution Is Opening Space to More of Humanity, but Access Must Come With Responsibility

World Space Week 2026 celebrates reusable rockets and wider access to space, while urging responsible exploration, protection of Earth's orbit and shared scientific benefits.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Rocket Revolution Is Opening Space to More of Humanity, but Access Must Come With Responsibility

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul's HmongTown Marketplace Faces Foreclosure as $6.6 Million Lawsuit Threatens Vendors

Saint Paul's HmongTown Marketplace faces possible foreclosure amid a $6.6 million lawsuit, threatening vendors' livelihoods and a cherished Hmong cultural and business hub.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul's HmongTown Marketplace Faces Foreclosure as $6.6 Million Lawsuit Threatens Vendors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Funding Amendment Returns to Spotlight as November Election Approaches

Minnesota voters will decide November 3 whether to amend the Constitution to increase public school funding from the Permanent School Fund without raising individual taxes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Funding Amendment Returns to Spotlight as November Election Approaches

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Miss & Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota Royal Court to Join Minneapolis Cancer Awareness and Prevention Event Saturday

Miss & Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota Royal Court joins a free Minneapolis cancer awareness event October 10, promoting breast, prostate and colon cancer prevention and education.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Miss & Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota Royal Court to Join Minneapolis Cancer Awareness and Prevention Event Saturday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Plans to Close Detroit Lakes Campus

M State plans to close its Detroit Lakes campus in summer 2028 or later, raising concerns about student access, workforce training and local educational opportunities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Plans to Close Detroit Lakes Campus

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Congressional Candidates Trina Swanson and Pete Stauber Clash Over Mining, Affordability and Minnesota's Future in Duluth Debate

Pete Stauber and Trina Swanson clashed over Boundary Waters mining, affordability, immigration enforcement and Minnesota’s reputation in their Duluth debate.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Congressional Candidates Trina Swanson and Pete Stauber Clash Over Mining, Affordability and Minnesota's Future in Duluth Debate

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | National Flag Football Championship Comes to Blaine as Twin Cities Host Gay Bowl for First Time

The Twin Cities host the Gay Bowl for the first time as LGBTQ+ flag football teams and allies compete October 8–11 at Blaine’s National Sports Center.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | National Flag Football Championship Comes to Blaine as Twin Cities Host Gay Bowl for First Time

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Vikings Sign Odell Beckham Jr. as Undefeated Team Seeks Help for Injury-Depleted Offense

The undefeated Vikings have signed Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad, adding veteran receiving depth as injuries and offensive struggles mount.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Vikings Sign Odell Beckham Jr. as Undefeated Team Seeks Help for Injury-Depleted Offense

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Steve Simon Has Spent Years Doing the Work Democracy Requires Before Election Day

Minnesota’s election system has weaknesses, but Steve Simon and local officials have spent months testing, training and doing the security work democracy requires.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Steve Simon Has Spent Years Doing the Work Democracy Requires Before Election Day

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Farmers Market Closes 2026 Season Wednesday After Nearly Four Months of Local Produce and Small Vendors

Coon Rapids Farmers Market closes its 2026 season Wednesday, giving residents one final afternoon to shop directly from local growers, bakers and small vendors.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Farmers Market Closes 2026 Season Wednesday After Nearly Four Months of Local Produce and Small Vendors

Tom Akaolisa Editor