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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 15 Report: Ecuador Shocks Germany, Ivory Coast Advances, the Netherlands Finish Strong, Japan Holds Firm, Türkiye Stuns the United States, and Australia Returns to the Knockout Stage

World Cup Day 15: Ecuador upset Germany; Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Japan and Australia advanced, while Türkiye beat the U.S. as Groups D-F concluded.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 15 Report: Ecuador Shocks Germany, Ivory Coast Advances, the Netherlands Finish Strong, Japan Holds Firm, Türkiye Stuns the United States, and Australia Returns to the Knockout Stage

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 26 ~ June 28, 2026 Edition

Twin Cities weekend features Pride, Breakaway, concerts, festivals, theater, museums and family events across Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 26 ~ June 28, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Planning Commission Advances Marikart Housing Development and River North Industrial Center Following Infrastructure Review

Coon Rapids approved key steps for the Marikart housing project and River North Industrial Center as officials reviewed sewer and infrastructure needs.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Planning Commission Advances Marikart Housing Development and River North Industrial Center Following Infrastructure Review

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summer Road Projects Continue Across Anoka County as Closures, Bridge Work and Street Improvements Reshape Regional Travel

Road projects across Anoka County continue this summer, bringing closures, bridge work and detours as crews improve roads, intersections and neighborhood streets.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summer Road Projects Continue Across Anoka County as Closures, Bridge Work and Street Improvements Reshape Regional Travel

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Highway 169 Intersection Project to Close 109th Avenue in Brooklyn Park Through Early September

Brooklyn Park will close 109th Avenue at Highway 169 from June 29 to Sept. 8 for major intersection reconstruction, with signed detours in place.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Highway 169 Intersection Project to Close 109th Avenue in Brooklyn Park Through Early September

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 360 Communities to Provide Free Fresh Food Giveaway Friday in Burnsville as Demand for Food Assistance Continues

360 Communities will host a free drive-through Fresh Food Giveaway June 26 in Burnsville, offering produce and bakery items while supplies last.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jun 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Early Voting Opens Across Minnesota for Aug. 11 Primary as State Launches Expanded Voting Options

Early voting for Minnesota's Aug. 11 primary begins June 26, giving voters 46 days to vote by mail or in person before Election Day across the state.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Early Voting Opens Across Minnesota for Aug. 11 Primary as State Launches Expanded Voting Options

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 14 Report: Brazil Finishes Strong, Mexico Delivers at Home, Switzerland Claims Group B, and South Africa Makes History

Brazil, Mexico and Switzerland won their groups, while South Africa and Bosnia reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 14 Report: Brazil Finishes Strong, Mexico Delivers at Home, Switzerland Claims Group B, and South Africa Makes History

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Today, Coon Rapids Police Turn to Basketball Court to Strengthen Community Ties

Coon Rapids Police host tonight's Community Classic, bringing youth basketball, families and first responders together to strengthen community connections.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Today, Coon Rapids Police Turn to Basketball Court to Strengthen Community Ties

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Parent Group Formally Submits Petitions to Anoka-Hennepin School District for November Referendum

Parent group submits 3,000+ signatures urging Anoka-Hennepin to place a school funding referendum on November's ballot after $22 million in budget cuts.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNESOTA MATTERS | Montana Made and Kept a Promise. Shouldn't Minnesota?

Minnesota Matters: Montana constitutionally protects Native education. Should Minnesota make the same lasting commitment to teaching Indigenous history and sovereignty?

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MINNESOTA MATTERS | Montana Made and Kept a Promise. Shouldn't Minnesota?

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Man Charged in Alleged $94,000 Medicaid Fraud Scheme Involving Personal Care Assistant Services

Blaine man charged after prosecutors alleged he fraudulently billed Minnesota Medicaid nearly $95,000 for personal care services.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Man Charged in Alleged $94,000 Medicaid Fraud Scheme Involving Personal Care Assistant Services

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Open-Air Drug Market Near South Minneapolis Child Care Center Raises Safety Concerns as City Increases Enforcement

Open-air drug activity near a south Minneapolis child care center prompted increased police enforcement as staff call for lasting solutions to protect children.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Open-Air Drug Market Near South Minneapolis Child Care Center Raises Safety Concerns as City Increases Enforcement

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MinneapoliMedia Editorial | Samurai Blue and the Long Rise of Japanese Football: How Discipline, Development, and National Identity Built a World Cup Contender

Japan's Samurai Blue have become a World Cup contender through decades of disciplined development, elite coaching and a commitment to collective excellence.

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MinneapoliMedia Editorial | Samurai Blue and the Long Rise of Japanese Football: How Discipline, Development, and National Identity Built a World Cup Contender

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 13 Report: Ronaldo Makes History, Colombia Advances, Croatia Survives, and England Stalls

Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history, Colombia reached the Round of 32, Croatia stayed alive, and England settled for a scoreless draw with Ghana.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 13 Report: Ronaldo Makes History, Colombia Advances, Croatia Survives, and England Stalls

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Turn to Basketball Court to Strengthen Community Ties

Coon Rapids Police are launching a Community Classic basketball tournament to connect youth, residents and first responders through sports and engagement.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Turn to Basketball Court to Strengthen Community Ties

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | White Bear Area Food Shelf Brings Fresh Produce Directly to Residents Through Summer Market Initiative

White Bear Area Food Shelf is offering free weekly produce markets through September, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables directly to local residents.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | White Bear Area Food Shelf Brings Fresh Produce Directly to Residents Through Summer Market Initiative

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES: Fentanyl Everywhere, Xylazine Rising: Inside Anoka County’s Relentless Battle to Remake the Opioid Safety Net

Anoka County is expanding naloxone access, treatment and education as fentanyl and xylazine fuel a growing opioid crisis across local communities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES: Fentanyl Everywhere, Xylazine Rising: Inside Anoka County’s Relentless Battle to Remake the Opioid Safety Net

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Why That Postcard Matters: Hennepin County Urges Voters to Watch for Postal Verification Cards

Hennepin County is urging voters to watch for Postal Verification Cards, which help confirm registration information, addresses and polling locations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Why That Postcard Matters: Hennepin County Urges Voters to Watch for Postal Verification Cards

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Public Invited to Weigh In on Sanford Health’s Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial Health

Minnesotans are invited to weigh in as state regulators review Sanford Health's proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health and its impact on care.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Public Invited to Weigh In on Sanford Health’s Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial Health

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