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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | A Decade Later, Minnesota Reflects on the Legacy of Philando Castile

Ten years after Philando Castile's death, Minnesota reflects on his legacy as communities honor his life and reforms continue shaping policing and justice.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | A Decade Later, Minnesota Reflects on the Legacy of Philando Castile

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 7 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 26 Report: Spain Ends Ronaldo's Final World Cup, Belgium Eliminates the United States, and the Quarterfinal Field Is Complete

Spain ended Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup with a stoppage-time win, while Belgium routed the U.S. 4-1 to complete the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal field.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 26 Report: Spain Ends Ronaldo's Final World Cup, Belgium Eliminates the United States, and the Quarterfinal Field Is Complete

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 7 2026

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

Coon Rapids' free Rec on the Spot program brings games, sports and crafts to neighborhood parks through Aug. 13 for youth ages 5–14, no registration required.

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

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Free Book Buggie Continues Statewide Literacy Mission with July Tour Bringing Thousands of Free Books to Minnesota Children

The Free Book Buggie will visit Minnesota communities this July, giving free books to children and teens while promoting literacy and helping families build home libraries.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Free Book Buggie Continues Statewide Literacy Mission with July Tour Bringing Thousands of Free Books to Minnesota Children

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Records Fewer Firearm Homicides in 2025, but Rising Gun Suicides Continue to Drive State's Gun Death Toll

Minnesota firearm homicides fell in 2025, but gun suicides reached a new high, accounting for 77% of firearm deaths, according to new state health data.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Records Fewer Firearm Homicides in 2025, but Rising Gun Suicides Continue to Drive State's Gun Death Toll

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mandates Anonymous Threat Reporting Systems in Every Public School to Strengthen Violence Prevention

Minnesota will require every public school to implement anonymous threat reporting systems by 2028, aiming to identify warning signs and prevent school violence.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mandates Anonymous Threat Reporting Systems in Every Public School to Strengthen Violence Prevention

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 6 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 25 Report: Haaland Topples Brazil, England Survives Azteca Chaos, and the Quarterfinals Take Shape

Norway stunned Brazil behind Erling Haaland's brace, while England outlasted Mexico in a dramatic thriller to complete the latest World Cup quarterfinalists.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 25 Report: Haaland Topples Brazil, England Survives Azteca Chaos, and the Quarterfinals Take Shape

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Returns to Regular Operations Following Independence Day Holiday; Recycling Center Reopens Tuesday, City Council Meets This Week

Coon Rapids resumes normal operations after the holiday. The Recycling Center reopens Tuesday, and the City Council returns for its first July meeting.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Teen Remains in Critical Condition After Water Rescue at Minnehaha Falls During Fourth of July Weekend

A 16-year-old remains in critical condition after a swift-water rescue at Minnehaha Falls during the Fourth of July weekend. Authorities are investigating.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Teen Remains in Critical Condition After Water Rescue at Minnehaha Falls During Fourth of July Weekend

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | One Dead, Four Injured in Four Separate Shootings Across Minneapolis During Fourth of July Weekend; No Arrests Announced

One man was killed and four people wounded in four Minneapolis shootings over the Fourth of July weekend. Police announced no arrests and continue investigating.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | One Dead, Four Injured in Four Separate Shootings Across Minneapolis During Fourth of July Weekend; No Arrests Announced

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Vatican Declares Society of Saint Pius X in Formal Schism, Ending Decades of Uneasy Relationship with the Catholic Church

The Vatican declared the SSPX in formal schism after unauthorized bishop ordinations, ending decades of reconciliation efforts and affecting Minnesota congregations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Vatican Declares Society of Saint Pius X in Formal Schism, Ending Decades of Uneasy Relationship with the Catholic Church

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 5 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 24 Report: Morocco Ends Canada's Historic Dream, France Outlasts Paraguay, and the Quarterfinal Picture Begins to Take Shape

Morocco ended Canada's historic World Cup run, France edged Paraguay, and the first two quarterfinal spots were secured as the Round of 16 began.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 24 Report: Morocco Ends Canada's Historic Dream, France Outlasts Paraguay, and the Quarterfinal Picture Begins to Take Shape

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