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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CRANKY DON JOE | FOUR TRIPS TO THE HARDWARE STORE

One crooked towel bar. Four store visits. One overly confident neighbor named Larry. There goes Saturday.

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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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THIS WEEKEND IN THE TWIN CITIES™ | OCT. 10–11
Updated Saturday–Sunday guide covers fall festivals, Indigenous culture, concerts, sports and family fun.

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ROADWORK ALERT: COON RAPIDS AND LINO LAKES
Main Street remains reduced to one lane each way through Oct. 10. Hodgson Road construction begins Oct. 12.
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ARREST IN EDEN PRAIRIE HOMECOMING SHOOTING

Police arrested an 18-year-old St. Louis Park man after 2 people were wounded October 2, forcing a stadium evacuation.
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18 SUSPECTED TRAFFICKING VICTIMS FOUND IN BROOKLYN CENTER

New search-warrant records detail evidence from September hotel raids. Questions remain about charges and survivor support.
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HOURCAR AND EVIE TO CLOSE OCTOBER 15

Rising insurance costs and declining funding are ending two Twin Cities carsharing services, leaving more than 4,000 members facing fewer transportation options.

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SIMON AND JUDE CLASH OVER MINNESOTA ELECTIONS

The secretary of state candidates differ on federal voter-data demands, photo ID requirements and business fraud oversight.

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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IN MINNESOTA

Ahead of Monday's observance, communities gather for powwows, films, ceremonies, cultural celebrations and sports.
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THIS WEEKEND IN THE TWIN CITIES™ | OCT. 9–11

Festivals, Indigenous celebrations, concerts, sports, pumpkins and free family fun. Explore MinneapoliMedia's weekend directory.

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GAY BOWL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP COMES TO BLAINE

The Twin Cities host the tournament for the first time as LGBTQ+ flag football teams and allies compete October 8–11 at the National Sports Center.
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JUNETEENTH MINNESOTA ROYAL COURT JOINS CANCER AWARENESS EVENT

The Royal Court joins Saturday's free Minneapolis event on breast, prostate and colon cancer prevention.

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STAUBER AND SWANSON CLASH IN DULUTH DEBATE

The MN-08 candidates disputed Boundary Waters mining, affordability, immigration enforcement and Stauber's past remarks about Minnesota.

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ELLISON AND SCHUTZ CLASH IN ATTORNEY GENERAL DEBATE

Minnesota's AG candidates disputed Medicaid fraud prosecutions, federal immigration enforcement, lawsuits against Trump and financial conflicts of interest.
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