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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Paid Leave Reaches 75,000 Workers and Distributes Nearly $600 Million in First Six Months

Minnesota’s Paid Leave program has approved benefits for 75,000 workers, paying nearly $600 million in its first six months to support family and medical leave.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Paid Leave Reaches 75,000 Workers and Distributes Nearly $600 Million in First Six Months

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | WEATHER ALERT! Wildfire Smoke Triggers Unhealthy Air Warning for Twin Cities Through Friday

Wildfire smoke is expected to make Twin Cities air unhealthy through Friday, with officials urging residents to limit outdoor activity and protect against smoke and extreme heat.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | WEATHER ALERT! Wildfire Smoke Triggers Unhealthy Air Warning for Twin Cities Through Friday

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 33 Report: France and Spain Complete Final Preparations, England and Argentina Manage Extra-Time Fatigue, and Norway Receives a Historic Homecoming

France and Spain complete semifinal preparations, England and Argentina recover from extra time, as the World Cup’s final four prepare for decisive clashes.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 33 Report: France and Spain Complete Final Preparations, England and Argentina Manage Extra-Time Fatigue, and Norway Receives a Historic Homecoming

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | WEATHER ALERT! Dangerous Heat Grips Twin Cities as Temperatures and Humidity Push Health Risks Higher

Dangerous heat and high humidity will keep Twin Cities heat-index values near 100°F through Thursday, increasing health risks, especially for vulnerable residents.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | WEATHER ALERT! Dangerous Heat Grips Twin Cities as Temperatures and Humidity Push Health Risks Higher

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Declares Peacetime Emergency as Wildfires Force Full Boundary Waters Closure

Minnesota declared a peacetime emergency as wildfires forced the closure of all Boundary Waters entry points, prompting evacuations and deployment of the National Guard.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Declares Peacetime Emergency as Wildfires Force Full Boundary Waters Closure

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

Project DIVA is redefining youth leadership by replacing “empowerment” with self-mastery, equipping Black girls with coaching, financial literacy and lifelong confidence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Upgrades Outdoor Warning Siren System as Neighborhood Testing Continues

Hennepin County is upgrading its outdoor warning sirens. Residents may hear brief test sounds during installation, but emergency coverage and monthly siren tests will continue.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Upgrades Outdoor Warning Siren System as Neighborhood Testing Continues

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fire Severely Damages Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Rosemount

A fire severely damaged an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Rosemount, collapsing part of the roof. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fire Severely Damages Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Rosemount

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Sky Above Minneapolis Is Becoming the City's New Public Square. Before Police Take Flight, Public Trust Must Land.

Minneapolis weighs police drones as an emergency tool, but the editorial argues strict limits, transparency and independent oversight must come first.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Sky Above Minneapolis Is Becoming the City's New Public Square. Before Police Take Flight, Public Trust Must Land.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 32 Report: The Elite Four Finalize Operations, Predicted Starting Lineups Materialize, and Officiating Neutrality Governs the Grid

World Cup semifinalists finalize lineups and preparations as France faces Spain and England meets Argentina with a spot in the final at stake.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 32 Report: The Elite Four Finalize Operations, Predicted Starting Lineups Materialize, and Officiating Neutrality Governs the Grid

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Roadwork, Closures and Traffic Changes Begin This Week Across Anoka County

New roadwork across Anoka County brings closures, detours and traffic changes this week as crews advance projects in Blaine, Andover, Coon Rapids and beyond.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Roadwork, Closures and Traffic Changes Begin This Week Across Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Closes Fiscal Year With General Fund Revenue $248 Million Above Forecast

Minnesota ended fiscal year 2026 with $248 million more in general fund revenue than forecast, led by stronger income and sales tax collections.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Closes Fiscal Year With General Fund Revenue $248 Million Above Forecast

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