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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 22 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 11 Report: Spain Responds, Egypt Makes History, Cape Verde Refuses to Fade, and Group G Tightens Further

Spain rebounded with a 4-0 win, Egypt earned its first men's World Cup victory, Cape Verde stayed unbeaten, and Group G tightened dramatically.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 11 Report: Spain Responds, Egypt Makes History, Cape Verde Refuses to Fade, and Group G Tightens Further

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Commits $9.09 Million to Street Improvements as Summer Programming Expands Across the City

Coon Rapids approved $9.09 million for street improvements while expanding summer concerts, recreation programs, farmers markets and park safety initiatives.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Commits $9.09 Million to Street Improvements as Summer Programming Expands Across the City

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | As Blaine Prepares for Festival Weekend, a $195 Million Highway Project Reshapes the City's Future

As Blaine prepares for its annual festival, crews have begun a $195 million Highway 65 reconstruction project aimed at improving safety and easing congestion.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | As Blaine Prepares for Festival Weekend, a $195 Million Highway Project Reshapes the City's Future

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 22 2026

THE POWER OF HER | The Geography of Survival: How Dralandra Larkins Built a Sanctuary Beyond Words

Dralandra Larkins turned poetry into a tool for survival and healing, building spaces where truth, vulnerability and community can flourish.

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THE POWER OF HER | The Geography of Survival: How Dralandra Larkins Built a Sanctuary Beyond Words

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Beyond the Badge and the Firehouse: Blaine Citizens Academy Opens Public Safety Operations to Residents

Blaine is accepting applications for its free Citizens Academy, offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at police, fire and public safety operations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Beyond the Badge and the Firehouse: Blaine Citizens Academy Opens Public Safety Operations to Residents

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Invites Young Leaders to Help Shape the Future of Public Libraries

Hennepin County is seeking young leaders ages 16–19 to help shape library services through a paid advisory committee serving communities across the county.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Invites Young Leaders to Help Shape the Future of Public Libraries

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 21 2026

MinneapoliMedia Wishes All Fathers a Happy Fathers' Day

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 21 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 10 Report: The Dutch Run Riot, Germany Escapes Late, Curaçao Makes History, and Japan Delivers a Landmark Performance

The Netherlands routed Sweden 5-1, Germany advanced with a late winner, Curaçao earned a historic draw, and Japan dominated World Cup match No. 1,000.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 10 Report: The Dutch Run Riot, Germany Escapes Late, Curaçao Makes History, and Japan Delivers a Landmark Performance

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 21 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | The Parking Lot Is Where The Real Event Happens

Philosophy Jane explores why the real event begins after it ends, when parking lots become village squares where community quietly takes root.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Closes Popular Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Following Storm-Related System Failure

Coon Rapids has closed the Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad after a possible storm-related system failure, with repairs underway and no reopening date announced.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Closes Popular Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Following Storm-Related System Failure

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Election Judges as City Prepares for 2026 Primary and General Elections

Coon Rapids is seeking adult and student election judges for the 2026 primary and general elections to help administer voting and support local democracy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Election Judges as City Prepares for 2026 Primary and General Elections

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Craig and Flanagan Clash Over Immigration, Accountability, and the Future of the DFL in First U.S. Senate Debate

Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan clashed in their first Senate debate, sparring over immigration, accountability, fundraising and the DFL's future.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Craig and Flanagan Clash Over Immigration, Accountability, and the Future of the DFL in First U.S. Senate Debate

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Special Olympics USA Games Open in Minnesota, Bringing More Than 3,000 Athletes to the National Stage

More than 3,000 athletes opened the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, launching a week of competition, inclusion and achievement.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Special Olympics USA Games Open in Minnesota, Bringing More Than 3,000 Athletes to the National Stage

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 20 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 9 Report: The United States Clinches Group D, Morocco Silences Scotland, Brazil Returns to Form, and Paraguay Sends Türkiye Home

The United States clinched Group D, Morocco stunned Scotland, Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, and Paraguay advanced despite playing an entire half with 10 men.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 9 Report: The United States Clinches Group D, Morocco Silences Scotland, Brazil Returns to Form, and Paraguay Sends Türkiye Home

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 20 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Crisis After the Scots Hit Town and Drank 'Em Dry

Cranky Don Joe recounts how Scotland's World Cup fans nearly drank Boston dry, turning a beer shortage into a hilarious lesson in sports culture and community.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Crisis After the Scots Hit Town and Drank 'Em Dry

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Secures $9.09 Million for Street Reconstruction as Strong Credit Rating Lowers Borrowing Costs

Coon Rapids approved a $9.09 million bond sale to fund street reconstruction, leveraging its strong credit rating to reduce borrowing costs and support infrastructure upgrades.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Secures $9.09 Million for Street Reconstruction as Strong Credit Rating Lowers Borrowing Costs

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Planning Commission Advances Housing and Industrial Growth While Grappling With Infrastructure Questions

Coon Rapids approved housing and industrial projects, advancing growth while planners weighed sewer capacity, stormwater management and infrastructure demands.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Planning Commission Advances Housing and Industrial Growth While Grappling With Infrastructure Questions

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Defends Nation’s First Statewide Prediction Market Ban as High-Stakes Legal Battle Moves Toward July Hearing

Minnesota's first prediction market ban faces a major court challenge as regulators, traders and federal officials battle over who controls the industry.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Defends Nation’s First Statewide Prediction Market Ban as High-Stakes Legal Battle Moves Toward July Hearing

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cannabis Market Faces Growing Testing Bottleneck as Lab Closure Deepens Supply Concerns

Minnesota cannabis retailers face product shortages as testing delays and a lab closure slow inventory, creating bottlenecks across the state's market.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cannabis Market Faces Growing Testing Bottleneck as Lab Closure Deepens Supply Concerns

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Juneteenth and the Long Distance Between Freedom Promised and Freedom Delivered

Juneteenth marks the gap between freedom promised and freedom delivered, tracing America's struggle from slavery to civil rights and equal opportunity.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Juneteenth and the Long Distance Between Freedom Promised and Freedom Delivered

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