Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Killed, Officers Wounded in Loring Park Mass Shooting as Investigation Turns to Gunman’s Prior Threats Two civilians were killed and five people wounded by gunfire in a Loring Park mass shooting as investigators examine the suspected gunman’s prior threats. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Must Account for the Children Who Never Returned to School Minnesota must account for students who never returned after Operation Metro Surge, protect schools and ensure immigration enforcement does not derail children’s education. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Southbound Highway 65 Faces Overnight Closure as Blaine Road Project Prepares for Major Traffic Shift Highway 65 faces an overnight closure in Spring Lake Park as bridge repairs continue, while Blaine prepares for major traffic changes at 109th Avenue and Radisson Road. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blue Line Extension Still Faces $224 Million Funding Gap Despite Increased Hennepin County Commitment The Blue Line Extension remains $224 million short of needed local funding despite Hennepin County raising its commitment to $1.896 billion for the $3.39 billion project. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 VOICES FROM ACROSS THE WORLD | Fatima-Zahrah Inusa on Protection, Power and the Responsibility to Listen Fatima-Zahrah Inusa reflects on law, safeguarding and humanitarian work, says that protection requires listening, responsible use of power and respect for fundamental human rights. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Somali Museum Buys $2.3 Million Minneapolis Building for Permanent Cultural Center The Somali Museum & Cultural Center has purchased a $2.3 million Minneapolis building, creating a permanent home to preserve and expand its collection of Somali heritage. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Maronite Pastor Named Archbishop of Damascus Longtime Minneapolis pastor Sharbel Maroun has been named Maronite Catholic archbishop of Damascus, ending more than 35 years of ministry at St. Maron parish. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Twins Rally Twice but Fall 11-6 to Tigers in 12 Innings at Target Field The Twins rallied twice to force extra innings but fell 11-6 to Detroit after Spencer Torkelson sparked a five-run Tigers outburst in the 12th at Target Field. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 3 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers Open 2026 Football Season Tonight Against Eastern Illinois Minnesota opens its 143rd football season tonight against Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium as P.J. Fleck begins his 10th year leading the Gophers. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Settlement With Meta Is Not Yet a Mental Health System Minnesota’s Meta settlement could deliver up to $307 million, but lasting success depends on turning corporate accountability into accessible youth mental-health care. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Police Search for Suspect After Man and Woman Shot Near Rollover Crash Brooklyn Park police are searching for a suspect after a man and woman were shot near a rollover crash, prompting a K-9 and State Patrol helicopter search. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Fair Says Homeland Security Personnel Seen on Grounds Are Federal Air Marshals Minnesota State Fair officials say DHS personnel seen on the grounds are federal air marshals providing transportation-security support, not immigration enforcement. Tom Akaolisa Editor