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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Expands Recruitment Across Engineering, Public Works, Recreation, and Human Resources

Coon Rapids is hiring across engineering, public works, recreation, and HR, seeking workers to help maintain infrastructure, city services, and programs.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Expands Recruitment Across Engineering, Public Works, Recreation, and Human Resources

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Suspect in Custody After Overnight Stabbing and SWAT Standoff in Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids police arrested a suspect after an overnight stabbing and hours-long SWAT standoff. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Suspect in Custody After Overnight Stabbing and SWAT Standoff in Coon Rapids

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