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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Approves $5.4 Billion Budget, Raising Tuition for Sixth Straight Year as Financial Pressures Mount

University of Minnesota approved a $5.4B budget, raising tuition 3.8%, cutting about 230 jobs and citing inflation, rising costs and funding pressures.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Urges Residents to Prepare for Dangerous Heat as Triple-Digit Heat Index Forecast Raises Public Health Concerns

Brooklyn Park urges residents to prepare for dangerous heat Monday as heat index values near 102° raise risks of heat illness across the Twin Cities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Urges Residents to Prepare for Dangerous Heat as Triple-Digit Heat Index Forecast Raises Public Health Concerns

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 16 Report: France Finishes on Top, Senegal Keeps Believing, Spain Ends Uruguay's Campaign, Cape Verde Makes History, Belgium Reclaims Group G, and Egypt Advances After Dramatic VAR Decision

France, Spain and Belgium topped their groups as Cape Verde made history, Egypt advanced on late VAR drama and Senegal kept knockout hopes alive.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 16 Report: France Finishes on Top, Senegal Keeps Believing, Spain Ends Uruguay's Campaign, Cape Verde Makes History, Belgium Reclaims Group G, and Egypt Advances After Dramatic VAR Decision

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 26 ~ June 28, 2026 Edition

Twin Cities Pride, Breakaway Festival, concerts, Broadway, family events, museums and neighborhood festivals headline a packed Twin Cities weekend.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 26 ~ June 28, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Lawn Crew Knows Exactly Where My Bedroom Window Is

Cranky Don Joe investigates why lawn crews always start beneath his bedroom window, only to reluctantly admit they make the neighborhood look beautiful.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Lawn Crew Knows Exactly Where My Bedroom Window Is

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesotans Invited to Help Shape State Review of Sanford Health's Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial

Minnesotans are invited to share input July 7 as state officials review Sanford Health's proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesotans Invited to Help Shape State Review of Sanford Health's Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | West Nile Virus Returns to Twin Cities as First Infected Mosquitoes of 2026 Are Detected

West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have been detected in the Twin Cities, prompting health officials to urge residents to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | West Nile Virus Returns to Twin Cities as First Infected Mosquitoes of 2026 Are Detected

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Task Force Inc. to Provide Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Saturday as Community Need Remains High

Task Force Inc. will host a free drive-thru food distribution Saturday in Brooklyn Center, offering groceries to families while supplies last.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Task Force Inc. to Provide Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Saturday as Community Need Remains High

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Special Olympics USA Games Close Historic Week in Minnesota, Leaving a Legacy Beyond the Medal Stand

Special Olympics USA Games concluded in Minnesota after welcoming 3,000 athletes, celebrating inclusion, competition and a lasting legacy beyond medals.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Special Olympics USA Games Close Historic Week in Minnesota, Leaving a Legacy Beyond the Medal Stand

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 15 Report: Ecuador Shocks Germany, Ivory Coast Advances, the Netherlands Finish Strong, Japan Holds Firm, Türkiye Stuns the United States, and Australia Returns to the Knockout Stage

World Cup Day 15: Ecuador upset Germany; Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Japan and Australia advanced, while Türkiye beat the U.S. as Groups D-F concluded.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 15 Report: Ecuador Shocks Germany, Ivory Coast Advances, the Netherlands Finish Strong, Japan Holds Firm, Türkiye Stuns the United States, and Australia Returns to the Knockout Stage

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 26 ~ June 28, 2026 Edition

Twin Cities weekend features Pride, Breakaway, concerts, festivals, theater, museums and family events across Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Planning Commission Advances Marikart Housing Development and River North Industrial Center Following Infrastructure Review

Coon Rapids approved key steps for the Marikart housing project and River North Industrial Center as officials reviewed sewer and infrastructure needs.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Planning Commission Advances Marikart Housing Development and River North Industrial Center Following Infrastructure Review

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summer Road Projects Continue Across Anoka County as Closures, Bridge Work and Street Improvements Reshape Regional Travel

Road projects across Anoka County continue this summer, bringing closures, bridge work and detours as crews improve roads, intersections and neighborhood streets.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summer Road Projects Continue Across Anoka County as Closures, Bridge Work and Street Improvements Reshape Regional Travel

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Highway 169 Intersection Project to Close 109th Avenue in Brooklyn Park Through Early September

Brooklyn Park will close 109th Avenue at Highway 169 from June 29 to Sept. 8 for major intersection reconstruction, with signed detours in place.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Highway 169 Intersection Project to Close 109th Avenue in Brooklyn Park Through Early September

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 360 Communities to Provide Free Fresh Food Giveaway Friday in Burnsville as Demand for Food Assistance Continues

360 Communities will host a free drive-through Fresh Food Giveaway June 26 in Burnsville, offering produce and bakery items while supplies last.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor