ANOKA COUNTY SEEKS RESIDENT INPUT

Adults 18+ can take a 15-minute survey to help shape future public health programs.

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MINNEAPOLIS DRIVERLESS CAR RULES BLOCKED

Council falls short of overriding Frey's veto, 7–5. Saint Paul begins a separate review.

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MINNEAPOLIS 2027 BUDGET

Residents can question City Council members at listening sessions Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 6–7:30 p.m.

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I-394 WEEKEND CLOSURE

Eastbound lanes into downtown Minneapolis are closed through 5 a.m. Monday for bridge painting. I-94 remains open.

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BLUE LINE SERVICE ALERT

Buses replace trains between Airport Terminal 2 and Mall of America through Sunday. Allow extra travel time.

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HIGHWAY 610 INTERCHANGE MOVES FORWARD IN COON RAPIDS

Four buildings are slated for demolition by year's end as the city prepares a $37 million project to add missing highway ramps at East River Road.

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COURT REVIVES BROOKLYN PARK COUNCIL MEMBER'S FREE SPEECH CLAIM

Minnesota's Court of Appeals has revived Maria Tran's First Amendment retaliation claim following her 2024 censure. No violation has been established.
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FREY SELECTS BILL PETERSON FOR MINNEAPOLIS POLICE CHIEF

The 30-year MPD veteran faces police reform, staffing and budget challenges. City Council confirmation is still required.

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127,682 EARLY BALLOTS ACCEPTED IN MINNESOTA

As of Oct. 8, officials had accepted 86,686 mailed absentee ballots and 40,996 in-person ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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MINNESOTA MOSQUES INCREASE SECURITY

Heightened attention to Somali Minnesotans has raised concerns about worshipper safety, religious freedom and community trust.

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HIGHWAY 52 CLOSED THROUGH MONDAY MORNING

Both directions are closed between Thompson Avenue and Concord/Cesar Chavez Boulevard until 5 a.m. Oct. 12. Detours are in place.

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COON RAPIDS MAIN STREET ROADWORK UPDATE

Resurfacing reaches its scheduled Oct. 10 milestone, but restrictions may remain. Hodgson Road work in Lino Lakes begins Monday.

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CHICAGO INVESTOR BUYS 198-UNIT COON RAPIDS APARTMENT COMPLEX

Bender Companies enters Minnesota with its purchase of 96%-occupied Woodland North Apartments. Renovations are planned.

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FAMILY DEMANDS ANSWERS AFTER SON KILLED AT MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS RESIDENCE

Bryce Hayes, 23, was killed at a mental-health facility. His family is asking how the accused, who faced earlier charges, was admitted.

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MINNESOTA AWARDS $950,000 TO ADDRESS EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE SHORTAGE

Five higher-ed institutions will receive state grants aimed at expanding Minnesota’s pipeline of early childhood educators.

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MINNESOTANS FACE MAJOR MEDICARE PLAN CHANGES FOR 2027

Medicare plans, benefits and provider networks are changing. With enrollment opening Oct. 15, Minnesotans should carefully review 2027 coverage.

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UCARE LAYOFFS BEGIN IN MINNEAPOLIS

UCare begins layoffs Monday as the nonprofit health plan cuts about 300 jobs following major Minnesota Medicaid contract losses.

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REVOL GREENS POSTPONES MINNESOTA PLANT CLOSURE

Revol Greens has delayed its Owatonna greenhouse shutdown until Nov. 13, giving 101 affected workers six more weeks before the planned closure.
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700-ACRE BROOKLYN PARK PLAN ENTERS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW | The draft examines future housing, business, transit-oriented and biotechnology development in the city’s northwest.

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COON RAPIDS NEEDS ELECTION JUDGES| Adults and Anoka County students ages 16–18 may apply to work the November 3 general election. Pay is $12 an hour, including required training.
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