@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialTORRENTIAL RAIN SWAMPS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA | More than six inches fell in some areas, triggering flooding, mudslides and road closures. Drivers are warned to avoid flooded roads.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialGOPHERS GET THE RESET THEY NEEDED | Minnesota defeated Akron 41-7, improved to 2-1 and found momentum in its rushing attack before opening Big Ten play at Washington.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialPOLICE DEPARTMENTS SECURE FEDERAL GRANT| Coon Rapids and Fridley will split nearly $27,700 for less-lethal weapons, GPS tracking devices and other police equipment.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialA REALLY GOOD BOX IS HARD TO THROW AWAY | Philosophy Jane saves the perfect cardboard box, finally proves everyone wrong by using it, then immediately starts the entire cycle again.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialTHE GUITARIST WHO MADE MUSIC MORE BEAUTIFUL | On what would have been Eric Gale’s 88th birthday, MinneapoliMedia honors the master whose restraint and phrasing enriched every song he touched.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialYOUR SUNDAY PLANS ARE HERE | Twin Cities Veg Fest, Excelsior Apple Days, the Edina Car Show, Renaissance Festival, theater, concerts, markets and more across the Twin Cities.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialANOKA-HENNEPIN WEIGHS $27 MILLION TRANSFER | The district may move general-fund money to stabilize its employee health-insurance fund. No final action has been taken.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialCOON RAPIDS SETS PRELIMINARY LEVY | The City Council approved a $44.1 million maximum levy for 2027, up 6.88%, while advancing street projects and honoring lifesavers.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialBODY-CAMERA FOOTAGE DOCUMENTS DEADLY ATTACK | Recordings show Minneapolis officers confronting a gunman inside an apartment building where two residents were killed and two officers wounded.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialINVESTIGATION FAULTS MAYOR’S CONDUCT | Saint Paul investigators found Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in inappropriate workplace conduct but did not substantiate sexual harassment or retaliation claims.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNESOTA JOB GROWTH STALLS| The state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in August as monthly hiring stalled and labor-force participation continued its yearlong decline.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialABSENTEE VOTING IS NOW UNDERWAY | Minnesotans can vote by mail or in person for the November 3 general election. No reason is required. Direct balloting begins October 16.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialINDIGENOUS YOUTHS SUICIDE | Indigenous youth in Minnesota report suicidal thoughts at nearly twice the rate of their peers. Prevention leaders say cultural identity, language and community connections can serve as protective strengths.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNESOTA RECYCLING| The state is taking public comment on a plan that would eventually require packaging producers to cover at least 90% of eligible recycling costs instead of leaving most of the bill with local governments.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialWHO PAYS FOR THE DATA CENTER BOOM? | The U.S. House passed a bill 417-3 aimed at keeping households from paying for power infrastructure built for huge data centers. The issue has direct implications for Minnesota.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialCRANKY DON JOE | Larry bought a doorbell camera. Three weeks later, squirrels had case files, recycling bins were under investigation and the eastern perimeter was being monitored.
Then Don got temporary app access.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialWEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Friday is gone, but the Twin Cities weekend is far from over.
We've updated the directory for Saturday and Sunday, removed Friday-only events and added weather, cancellations and same-day details.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialBORROWING GETS COSTLIER | The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. The quarter-point increase could mean higher costs for credit cards, auto loans, business borrowing and some homebuyers.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialNEON TURNS 20 | What began as an eight-organization coalition in 2006 is now a North Minneapolis institution helping entrepreneurs build businesses, access capital and pursue ownership.
Saturday's celebration is sold out.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMODE BY FLICKR | They considered other American cities. They chose Minneapolis.
Now a photography festival dreamed about for 10 years is taking over downtown, with plans to return year after year.