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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and the Long Road to Vindication

Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari win was more than a race victory. It capped a journey of sacrifice, resilience, representation, heartbreak, and ultimate vindication.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and the Long Road to Vindication

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 5 Report: The Day the Favorites Stalled: Spain Frustrated, Uruguay Rescued, Belgium Held, and New Zealand Refuses to Blink

World Cup Day 5 ended with four draws as Spain, Uruguay and Belgium stumbled, while Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand earned impressive results.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 5 Report: The Day the Favorites Stalled: Spain Frustrated, Uruguay Rescued, Belgium Held, and New Zealand Refuses to Blink

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Takes Summer Recreation Directly to Neighborhood Parks Through Free "Rec on the Spot" Program

Coon Rapids' free Rec on the Spot program brings games, sports and activities to neighborhood parks all summer, giving youth ages 5-14 fun, local recreation.

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

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center Prepare for Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration Under "Two Brooklyns, One Vision"

Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center will host their 5th annual Juneteenth celebration, honoring freedom, culture, community leadership and generations of impact.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center Prepare for Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration Under Two Brooklyns, One Vision

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Gas Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Week, Bringing Relief as Summer Travel Season Accelerates

Minnesota gas prices fell for a third straight week to $3.86 per gallon, down 55 cents in a month, giving drivers relief as summer travel ramps up statewide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Gas Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Week, Bringing Relief as Summer Travel Season Accelerates

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Rochester Wins Final Approval for $10.4 Million Expansion in Discovery District

University of Minnesota Rochester won approval for a $10.4M Discovery District expansion, adding labs and classrooms to support enrollment growth and STEM education.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Rochester Wins Final Approval for $10.4 Million Expansion in Discovery District

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Prosecutors Allege Blue Earth Care Providers Operated $22.7 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors allege Healey Homes operators ran a $22.7 million Medicaid fraud scheme by improperly housing vulnerable adults and billing for ineligible services.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Prosecutors Allege Blue Earth Care Providers Operated $22.7 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 4 Report: Germany Sends a Message, Japan Refuses to Yield, Ivory Coast Finds a Late Winner, and Sweden Announces Its Arrival

Germany routed Curaçao 7-1, Japan earned a dramatic draw with the Netherlands, Ivory Coast won late, and Sweden surged to the top of Group F with a 5-1 victory.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 4 Report: Germany Sends a Message, Japan Refuses to Yield, Ivory Coast Finds a Late Winner, and Sweden Announces Its Arrival

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Prepare to Welcome America as 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Bring Thousands of Athletes, Families, and Fans to Minnesota

The Twin Cities will host 3,000 Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, and visitors as the 2026 USA Games bring inclusion, competition, and a major economic boost to Minnesota.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Prepare to Welcome America as 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Bring Thousands of Athletes, Families, and Fans to Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park to Host Community Remembrance Event Marking One Year Since the Hortman Assassinations and Hoffman Family Shooting

Brooklyn Park will host a June 17 remembrance event marking one year since the Hortman assassinations and Hoffman shooting, honoring victims, survivors, and community healing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park to Host Community Remembrance Event Marking One Year Since the Hortman Assassinations and Hoffman Family Shooting

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA THE POWER OF HER | Dara Beevas and the Work of Carrying the Story Forward

Dara Beevas' journey from storyteller to CEO reflects a lifelong mission: using narrative, books, and leadership to advance Black thriving, liberation, and community power.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA THE POWER OF HER | Dara Beevas and the Work of Carrying the Story Forward

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Brooklyn Park Boy Last Seen in North Minneapolis

Minneapolis police are searching for 10-year-old Jayceon Rogers of Brooklyn Park, last seen Sunday in north Minneapolis. Authorities urge anyone with information to call 911.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Brooklyn Park Boy Last Seen in North Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Chaska Free Summer Food Market Returns, Expanding Access to Fresh Food for Families Throughout the Summer

Chaska’s Free Summer Food Market returns through Aug. 17, offering fresh groceries, produce, dairy, and meat to all residents with no registration required.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Chaska Free Summer Food Market Returns, Expanding Access to Fresh Food for Families Throughout the Summer

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | One Year Later, Minnesota Still Faces the Question June 14 Left Behind

One year after the Hortman assassination and Hoffman shootings, Minnesota reflects on political violence, civic responsibility, and democracy's fragile foundations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | One Year Later, Minnesota Still Faces the Question June 14 Left Behind

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 3 Report: Scotland Returns, Australia Shocks Türkiye, Brazil Meets Morocco’s Resistance, and Qatar Steals a Point

Day 3: Scotland ended a 28-year World Cup wait with a win, Australia stunned

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 3 Report: Scotland Returns, Australia Shocks Türkiye, Brazil Meets Morocco’s Resistance, and Qatar Steals a Point

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Nobody Is Actually "Just Running A Quick Errand"

A quick errand is never just an errand. Philosophy Jane explores how detours, neighbors, and chance encounters quietly become the moments that build community.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | One Year Later, Minnesota Remembers the Victims of a Political Assassination That Changed the State

One year after the Hortman assassination and Hoffman shootings, Minnesota honors the victims, reflects on political violence, and recommits to civic healing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | One Year Later, Minnesota Remembers the Victims of a Political Assassination That Changed the State

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Wild Horses Safely Recovered After Dramatic Escape Draws Regional Rescue Response

Two recently acquired wild horses escaped in Anoka County but were safely recovered after a coordinated rescue involving law enforcement and experienced handlers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Wild Horses Safely Recovered After Dramatic Escape Draws Regional Rescue Response

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | At the Fairgrounds, One Person's Castoff Becomes Another's Treasure

Anoka County’s Spring Reuse Event gives unwanted household items a second life, reducing landfill waste while offering free goods to community members.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | At the Fairgrounds, One Person's Castoff Becomes Another's Treasure

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Drones Take Flight Over Brooklyn Park Wetlands as Mosquito Control District Expands Precision Treatment Program

Mosquito-control drones are treating Brooklyn Park wetlands with biological larvicides, targeting mosquito larvae before they emerge while protecting ecosystems.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Drones Take Flight Over Brooklyn Park Wetlands as Mosquito Control District Expands Precision Treatment Program

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