Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 10 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s AI Nudification Law Moves Toward a National Constitutional Test Minnesota’s AI nudification law remains in effect after a federal judge denied xAI’s bid to block it, leaving its First Amendment challenge for further court review. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 10 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 23 Arrested as Yearlong Brooklyn Center Investigation Targets Four Hotels A yearlong Brooklyn Center investigation led to 23 arrests and 31 search warrants at four hotels, with authorities recovering guns, drugs and cash. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 10 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Council Stops Police Drone Expansion Until Privacy and Surveillance Questions Are Addressed Saint Paul has halted a proposed police drone expansion tied to a $200,000 federal grant while questions about surveillance, privacy and oversight remain unresolved. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 10 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Free Mounds View Community Resource Fair Brings Food, Fresh Produce and Family Fun Together Saturday A free Mounds View community fair Saturday will offer food, fresh produce, children’s activities and connections to local resources for families across the North Metro. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 10 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Seeks Customers of Wildlife Company After Questions Arise Over Rabies Testing Minnesota health officials are seeking customers of ASAP Wildlife Services MN amid concerns that animals believed to have been submitted for rabies testing may not have been tested Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 10 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Audit Finds Problems With Assisted-Living Inspections, Transparency and State Oversight Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor found assisted-living oversight needs improvement, citing delays in inspections and weaknesses in transparency and agency coordination. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 10 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Northern Minnesota Wildfires Reach 100% Containment After Burning More Than 71,000 Acres Northern Minnesota wildfires that burned more than 71,000 acres in and around the Boundary Waters have reached full containment after more than two months. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 10 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Shakopee Couple Sentenced to Combined 97 Months for Obtaining $8.8 Million in Feeding Our Future Fraud A Shakopee couple received a combined 97 months in federal prison after admitting they fraudulently obtained $8.8 million through Feeding Our Future meal claims. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s State Fair Must Grow Smarter, Not Simply Larger Minnesota’s State Fair should build on 2026’s strong attendance by improving crowd flow, transit, accessibility and affordability rather than simply pursuing growth. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Oak Grove Takes Fight Over Paper Voter Rosters to Minnesota Supreme Court Weeks Before Election Oak Grove is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to decide whether cities or counties control the choice between paper and electronic voter rosters in statewide elections. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Funding Request Highlights 1,500-Acre Minnesota Technology Corridor and Infrastructure Challenge Anoka County is weighing $13,743 for a study of a 6.5-mile road corridor tied to the 1,500-acre Minnesota Technology Corridor and future development. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 9 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Clint “Scooter” Draughn Knows Pain. He Chose to Answer It With Service Clint “Scooter” Draughn turned personal pain, faith and loss into service, building Honored 2 Help to feed families, protect dignity and strengthen community. Tom Akaolisa Editor