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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 10 2026

Monthly Prior Lake Food Distribution Continues as Hunger Relief Needs Remain Elevated Across Minnesota

Free monthly food distribution returns to Prior Lake on the second Thursday of each month, providing groceries and support to families facing food insecurity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Monthly Prior Lake Food Distribution Continues as Hunger Relief Needs Remain Elevated Across Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 10 2026

Major Highway 169 Intersection Project to Close 109th Avenue in Brooklyn Park Through September

Brooklyn Park will close 109th Avenue at Highway 169 from June 15 to Sept. 8 for intersection widening, added lanes, and a new traffic signal.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Major Highway 169 Intersection Project to Close 109th Avenue in Brooklyn Park Through September

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Target Field Concession Workers Move Toward Strike as Contract Dispute Reaches Critical Stage

Target Field concession workers are moving toward a strike as contract talks stall over wages, healthcare, and job security for nearly 500 employees.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Target Field Concession Workers Move Toward Strike as Contract Dispute Reaches Critical Stage

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 9 2026

MinneapoliMedia World Cup 2026 Daily Briefing | The Pregame Report

World Cup 2026 arrives in North America as teams finalize preparations, security ramps up, and Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. prepare to host history.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MinneapoliMedia World Cup 2026 Daily Briefing | The Pregame Report

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Ice Center Opens Summer Skating School Registration, Offering Structured Instruction for Beginners to Advanced Skaters

Coon Rapids Summer Skating School returns June 15, offering 10 weeks of lessons for beginners through advanced skaters at the Coon Rapids Ice Center.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Ice Center Opens Summer Skating School Registration, Offering Structured Instruction for Beginners to Advanced Skaters

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Bags, Badges, and Community: Coon Rapids Police Association Tournament to Fund Shop With a Cop Programs

Coon Rapids' July 3 Bags Tournament turns friendly competition into community impact, raising funds for Shop With a Cop and youth outreach programs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA: Damaris Melo-Gyasi and the Architecture of Honor

Damaris Melo-Gyasi designs spaces that honor people, proving architecture can foster dignity, belonging, ownership, and community-centered change across Minnesota.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA: Damaris Melo-Gyasi and the Architecture of Honor

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Recruits Election Judges as City Prepares for 2026 Primary and General Elections

Brooklyn Park seeks election judges for the 2026 primary and general elections. Residents and students can apply to help run polling places and serve democracy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Recruits Election Judges as City Prepares for 2026 Primary and General Elections

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | AG Keith Ellison Opens Public Review of Sanford Health's Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial

Sanford Health’s proposed acquisition of North Memorial enters public review as Minnesota regulators examine impacts on care, workers, competition, and access.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | AG Keith Ellison Opens Public Review of Sanford Health's Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | WORLD CUP 2026: The Favorites and the Fault Lines

World Cup 2026 brings 48 teams, new challenges, and familiar powers. Can Argentina, France, Brazil, England, Spain or Portugal survive their fault lines?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | WORLD CUP 2026: The Favorites and the Fault Lines

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Farmers Market Set to Open 2026 Season on June 17

Coon Rapids Farmers Market opens June 17 at the Ice Center. Shop local produce, baked goods and crafts every Wednesday through Oct. 7

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Farmers Market Set to Open 2026 Season on June 17

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