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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | BLAINE OPENS REGISTRATION FOR NIGHT TO UNITE 2026 AS CITY ENCOURAGES NEIGHBORS TO BUILD STRONGER, SAFER COMMUNITIES

Blaine PD has opened registration for Night to Unite 2026, encouraging neighbors to connect, strengthen community ties, and build safer neighborhoods together.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | BLAINE OPENS REGISTRATION FOR NIGHT TO UNITE 2026 AS CITY ENCOURAGES NEIGHBORS TO BUILD STRONGER, SAFER COMMUNITIES

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | AS MOSQUITO SEASON BEGINS, DRONES TAKE FLIGHT ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES IN A HIGH-TECH PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN

Twin Cities mosquito control crews are using drones to identify and treat breeding sites, targeting mosquitoes before they emerge and helping reduce disease risks.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | AS MOSQUITO SEASON BEGINS, DRONES TAKE FLIGHT ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES IN A HIGH-TECH PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY BRINGS SUMMER SPARK TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH MOBILE LIBRARY KICKOFF CELEBRATION

Saint Paul Public Library’s Summer Spark kickoff brings books, storytime, games, and family fun directly into the neighborhood through its Mobile Library program.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY BRINGS SUMMER SPARK TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH MOBILE LIBRARY KICKOFF CELEBRATION

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | More Than a Festival: What Pioneer Days Reveals About Community, Commerce, and the People Who Build St. Francis

Pioneer Days showcased the heart of St. Francis, bringing together residents, volunteers, entrepreneurs, and community builders who strengthen local civic life.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | More Than a Festival: What Pioneer Days Reveals About Community, Commerce, and the People Who Build St. Francis

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summer Concert Series Returns to Coon Rapids Dam with Free Music, Community Gathering, and Opening Night Performance by The Naked Cowboys

Coon Rapids’ free summer concert series returns June 4, bringing nine weeks of live music, community gatherings, and riverfront entertainment to the dam.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summer Concert Series Returns to Coon Rapids Dam with Free Music, Community Gathering, and Opening Night Performance by The Naked Cowboys

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Turns to Veteran Commander Bill Peterson to Lead Police Department Through Another Pivotal Transition

Veteran commander Bill Peterson will serve as Minneapolis interim police chief, guiding the department through reform efforts and a national search for permanent leadership.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Turns to Veteran Commander Bill Peterson to Lead Police Department Through Another Pivotal Transition

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Finding Common Ground: Nneka Constantino on Identity, Health, Heritage, and Connection

Nneka Constantino reflects on health, identity, heritage, and building bridges between African Americans and Africans through dialogue and understanding.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Finding Common Ground: Nneka Constantino on Identity, Health, Heritage, and Connection

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA POLITICAL NEWS | Republicans Endorse Kendall Qualls for Governor as Minnesota's 2026 Race Comes Into Focus

Republicans endorsed Kendall Qualls for governor after a lengthy convention battle, setting up a high-stakes 2026 race against Amy Klobuchar.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA POLITICAL NEWS | Republicans Endorse Kendall Qualls for Governor as Minnesota's 2026 Race Comes Into Focus

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA MISSING PERSON ALERT | Regional Search Underway for Missing Columbia Heights Man Last Seen Driving on Interstate 35

Authorities are searching for Columbia Heights resident Matthew Timmons, missing since May 29 and believed to be without medication needed for a medical condition.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA MISSING PERSON ALERT | Regional Search Underway for Missing Columbia Heights Man Last Seen Driving on Interstate 35

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL - THE FIRST RESPONDER DRONE DEBATE: WHAT MINNEAPOLIS IS REALLY BEING ASKED TO DECIDE

Minneapolis is weighing a first-responder drone program that supporters say could speed emergency response while critics warn of surveillance and mission-creep risks.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL - THE FIRST RESPONDER DRONE DEBATE: WHAT MINNEAPOLIS IS REALLY BEING ASKED TO DECIDE

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Generations of Cardinals to Reunite as Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion Returns for Fourth of July Celebration

Generations of Coon Rapids High School alumni will reunite July 2, celebrating shared memories, community history, and Cardinal pride during the city's Fourth of July festivities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Generations of Cardinals to Reunite as Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion Returns for Fourth of July Celebration

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

PRINCE CELEBRATION 2026: A DECADE LATER, MINNESOTA PREPARES TO HONOR ITS Most Enduring Musical Son

A decade after Prince's death, Minnesota prepares to honor its hometown icon with concerts, tributes, and community celebrations across the Twin Cities.

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PRINCE CELEBRATION 2026: A DECADE LATER, MINNESOTA PREPARES TO HONOR ITS Most Enduring Musical Son

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