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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: October 23–25, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features 58 events and attractions October 23–25, including Halloween parades, Hmong arts, concerts, theater and family activities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fashionopolis Brings Minnesota’s Runway to Mia October 23 With Paris Couture Access and Two Admission Experiences

Fashionopolis brings Minnesota designers to the Minneapolis Institute of Art October 23, pairing a local runway show with the Paris Couture exhibition.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fashionopolis Brings Minnesota’s Runway to Mia October 23 With Paris Couture Access and Two Admission Experiences

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Approves Nonprofit Grant Program With Up to $50,000 Available for Community Services

Coon Rapids approves up to $50,000 in nonprofit grants for food assistance, youth recreation and senior services, with applications expected in November.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Draft Ordinance Would Set E-Bike Rules, Restrict E-Motos and Establish Enforcement Powers

Brooklyn Park proposes new e-bike and e-moto rules covering sidewalks, trails, helmets and enforcement, with City Council consideration beginning October 26.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Council Approves Services-First Encampment Resolution in 6–0 Vote

Saint Paul City Council votes 6–0 to advance a services-first homelessness strategy, proposing encampment outreach, winter shelter and permanent housing support.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Proposal Would Provide Up to $710,000 for Minneapolis Housing-Site Cleanup

Hennepin County considers a cleanup loan of up to $710,000 for the proposed Cheatham Apartments affordable-housing redevelopment in Minneapolis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | South St. Paul and Lindstrom Projects Receive Redevelopment Awards in Minnesota’s Latest Funding Round

South St. Paul and Lindstrom receive nearly $675,000 in state redevelopment grants for projects expected to attract investment, create jobs and expand housing.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Six October Off-Highway Vehicle Fatalities Prompt Minnesota DNR Safety Appeal

Six off-highway vehicle deaths in October bring Minnesota’s reported 2026 total to 18, prompting DNR warnings about helmets, training and safe riding.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 8 Closure Next Week Will Send Drivers Through Wisconsin Ahead of Osceola Bridge Replacement

Highway 8 closes October 27–29 near Shafer Township, detouring drivers through Wisconsin ahead of the Osceola Bridge replacement beginning in November.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MyVote MyVoice Roundtable Calls for Year-Round Action to Prevent Domestic Violence

MyVote MyVoice’s October 22 roundtable united Minnesota and international advocates in calling for year-round domestic violence prevention and institutional accountability.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MyVote MyVoice Convenes Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Roundtable Across Minnesota and Nigeria

MyVote MyVoice hosts a free virtual roundtable October 22, connecting Minnesota and Nigeria to discuss domestic violence prevention and healthy relationships.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MyVote MyVoice Convenes Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Roundtable Across Minnesota and Nigeria

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Illusion of Innovation: AI Cannot Replace the American Teacher

MinneapoliMedia urges Minnesota schools to use AI to support teachers, not replace them, emphasizing human oversight, student privacy and educator retention.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Illusion of Innovation: AI Cannot Replace the American Teacher

Tom Akaolisa Editor