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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 18 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 7 Report The Opening Round Concludes as DR Congo Shocks Portugal, England Makes a Statement, Ghana Finds Late Drama, and Colombia Takes Control

DR Congo stunned Portugal with a 1-1 draw, England beat Croatia 4-2, Ghana edged Panama late, and Colombia topped Group K as World Cup 2026's opening round ended.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 7 Report The Opening Round Concludes as DR Congo Shocks Portugal, England Makes a Statement, Ghana Finds Late Drama, and Colombia Takes Control

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New AED Save Stations Bring 24-Hour Lifesaving Protection to Coon Rapids Parks

Community Partnership Expands Public Access to Emergency Defibrillators at Sand Creek Athletic Complex and Riverwind Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New AED Save Stations Bring 24-Hour Lifesaving Protection to Coon Rapids Parks

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Anoka County Employees Awarded Medal of Valor After Preventing Armed Suicide and Disarming Gunman at Coon Lake Beach Park

Two Anoka County workers received the Medal of Valor after preventing an armed suicide, disarming a gunman, and helping protect responding deputies at Coon Lake Beach Park.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Anoka County Employees Awarded Medal of Valor After Preventing Armed Suicide and Disarming Gunman at Coon Lake Beach Park

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 Thu. Jun 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Flame of Hope Crosses Minnesota as Historic Torch Run Builds Momentum for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The Flame of Hope has arrived in Minnesota after a historic 10,000-mile coast-to-coast relay, building momentum for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games beginning June 20.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Flame of Hope Crosses Minnesota as Historic Torch Run Builds Momentum for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Human Rights Watch Report Alleges Widespread Civil Rights Violations During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

Human Rights Watch alleges Operation Metro Surge involved racial profiling, unlawful detentions, excessive force, and civil-rights abuses affecting thousands across Minnesota.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Human Rights Watch Report Alleges Widespread Civil Rights Violations During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota DNR Seeks Volunteers for 2026 State Fair as Agency Prepares for Nearly Two Million Visitors

Minnesota DNR seeks State Fair volunteers through Aug. 7 to help educate and assist visitors during the 2026 fair, running Aug. 27-Sept. 7.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 6 Report: Messi Turns Back Time, Mbappé Makes History, Haaland Arrives, and the Favorites Take Control

Messi scored a hat trick, Mbappé became France's all-time leading scorer, Haaland starred for Norway, and tournament favorites reasserted control on Day 6.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 6 Report: Messi Turns Back Time, Mbappé Makes History, Haaland Arrives, and the Favorites Take Control

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Back Federal Veterans Reform Designed to Ease Burdens on Grieving Families

County Leaders Endorse Legislation Requiring Faster Death Certificate Processing for Veterans and Greater Accountability from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Building Safety Professional to Help Shape City's Next Chapter of Growth

Coon Rapids is hiring a plans examiner/building inspector to review permits, inspect projects, and help ensure safe, code-compliant growth across the city.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Building Safety Professional to Help Shape City's Next Chapter of Growth

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Highway Projects Reshape Key Transportation Corridors Across Anoka County

Major road projects in Anoka County are rebuilding key corridors, adding I-35E access, improving County Road 10, and reshaping regional travel patterns.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Highway Projects Reshape Key Transportation Corridors Across Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sister Rosalind Gefre, the St. Paul Saints' Beloved "Massaging Nun," Dies at 96

Sister Rosalind Gefre, the St. Paul Saints' beloved "Massaging Nun" and massage therapy pioneer, died at 96, leaving a legacy of healing and service.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sister Rosalind Gefre, the St. Paul Saints' Beloved Massaging Nun, Dies at 96

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Vikings Announce 2026 Training Camp Schedule with Expanded Public Access

The Vikings will open 13 training camp practices to fans beginning Aug. 1 in Eagan, featuring family activities, autographs, and joint workouts with Baltimore.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Vikings Announce 2026 Training Camp Schedule with Expanded Public Access

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and the Long Road to Vindication

Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari win was more than a race victory. It capped a journey of sacrifice, resilience, representation, heartbreak, and ultimate vindication.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and the Long Road to Vindication

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 5 Report: The Day the Favorites Stalled: Spain Frustrated, Uruguay Rescued, Belgium Held, and New Zealand Refuses to Blink

World Cup Day 5 ended with four draws as Spain, Uruguay and Belgium stumbled, while Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand earned impressive results.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 5 Report: The Day the Favorites Stalled: Spain Frustrated, Uruguay Rescued, Belgium Held, and New Zealand Refuses to Blink

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Takes Summer Recreation Directly to Neighborhood Parks Through Free "Rec on the Spot" Program

Coon Rapids' free Rec on the Spot program brings games, sports and activities to neighborhood parks all summer, giving youth ages 5-14 fun, local recreation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Takes Summer Recreation Directly to Neighborhood Parks Through Free Rec on the Spot Program

Tom Akaolisa Editor