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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Brooklyn Park Launches Summer at the Plaza Series with Arts and Business Expo

Brooklyn Park launches Summer at the Plaza with a free Arts and Business Expo featuring local vendors, food, family activities, community groups, and tours.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Brooklyn Park Launches Summer at the Plaza Series with Arts and Business Expo

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 12 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Opening Day Report: Mexico Delivers, South Korea Rallies, and the Largest World Cup in History Begins

Mexico and South Korea opened World Cup 2026 with victories, as Mexico thrilled home fans at Azteca and South Korea rallied past the Czech Republic.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Opening Day Report: Mexico Delivers, South Korea Rallies, and the Largest World Cup in History Begins

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 12 ~ 14, 2026 Edition

Twin Cities residents can enjoy art fairs, Pride events, concerts, theater, family attractions, markets, museums, and outdoor adventures June 12–14.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 12 ~ 14, 2026 Edition

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Alert - Fri. Jun 12 2026

Golf with Us Deadline is June 15th for Free Youth Golf Program by Bank of America
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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Vance Boelter Agrees to Plead Guilty in Hortman and Hoffman Shootings, Avoids Federal Death Penalty

Vance Boelter agreed to plead guilty in the Hortman and Hoffman shootings, avoiding the federal death penalty while facing life in prison and pending state charges.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Vance Boelter Agrees to Plead Guilty in Hortman and Hoffman Shootings, Avoids Federal Death Penalty

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police and Chick-fil-A Launch First-Ever "Breakfast Beat" Community Event

Blaine Police and Chick-fil-A launch the first Breakfast Beat on June 18, inviting residents to meet officers, ask questions, and build community connections.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police and Chick-fil-A Launch First-Ever Breakfast Beat Community Event

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 12 2026

THE UNWRITTEN RECORD | The Infrastructure Nobody Sees: How Minnesota's Hidden Systems Keep Modern Life Running

Minnesota’s hidden infrastructure powers daily life unseen. As aging systems near replacement, communities face rising costs, workforce shifts, and stewardship choices.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

THE UNWRITTEN RECORD | The Infrastructure Nobody Sees: How Minnesota's Hidden Systems Keep Modern Life Running

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Moves to Regulate Driverless Vehicles Before Waymo Arrives

Minneapolis plans new rules for autonomous vehicles as Waymo eyes expansion, sparking debate over safety, jobs, accessibility, and local control.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Moves to Regulate Driverless Vehicles Before Waymo Arrives

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Early Childhood Leaders of Color Meetup to Bring Educators, Childcare Professionals, and Community Leaders Together in Minneapolis

Early childhood educators and leaders of color will gather in Minneapolis June 13 for networking, leadership development, resources, and community connection.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Early Childhood Leaders of Color Meetup to Bring Educators, Childcare Professionals, and Community Leaders Together in Minneapolis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | WORLD CUP 2026: The New World Arrives

World Cup 2026 expands to 48 teams, welcoming new nations like Uzbekistan, Jordan, and Cape Verde and making football's biggest stage more global than ever.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | WORLD CUP 2026: The New World Arrives

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | In the Park, Not the Council Chamber: Coon Rapids Brings Government to the Neighborhood Through Summer in the City

Coon Rapids' Summer in the City brings government to neighborhood parks, connecting residents with city leaders, public safety staff, and local services.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | In the Park, Not the Council Chamber: Coon Rapids Brings Government to the Neighborhood Through Summer in the City

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than a Basketball Tournament: Coon Rapids Community Classic Seeks to Connect Youth and First Responders Through Competition and Conversation

Coon Rapids' Community Classic on June 25 uses youth basketball to connect students, families, police, and firefighters through competition and community.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than a Basketball Tournament: Coon Rapids Community Classic Seeks to Connect Youth and First Responders Through Competition and Conversation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 11 2026

MINNESOTA MATTERS | The Price of a Modern Community: Why Property Taxes Keep Rising Across Minnesota

Property taxes are rising across Minnesota as cities, counties, and schools face higher labor, infrastructure, construction, technology, and service costs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNESOTA MATTERS | The Price of a Modern Community: Why Property Taxes Keep Rising Across Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Ends Criminal Prosecution for Children Under 13, Launching Major Juvenile Justice Shift Amid Warnings From Counties

Minnesota will end criminal prosecution for children under 13 on Aug. 1, shifting youth cases to social services as counties warn resources are lacking.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Ends Criminal Prosecution for Children Under 13, Launching Major Juvenile Justice Shift Amid Warnings From Counties

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Overnight Windstorm Batters Minnesota, Derails Train, Topples Trees, and Leaves Tens of Thousands Without Power

Powerful overnight storms battered Minnesota, derailing a freight train, toppling trees, and leaving 70,000+ customers without power statewide.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Overnight Windstorm Batters Minnesota, Derails Train, Topples Trees, and Leaves Tens of Thousands Without Power

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 10 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Lockdown: Inside the Final 48 Hours Before the World Cup Begins

World Cup 2026 enters lockdown mode as teams finalize tactics, manage injuries, tighten security, and prepare mentally for kickoff in 48 hours.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Lockdown: Inside the Final 48 Hours Before the World Cup Begins

Tom Akaolisa Editor