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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 29 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 18 Report Canada Breaks Through, Eustáquio Delivers the Moment, and the Round of 32 Opens With History

Canada reached the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time after Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time goal secured a dramatic 1-0 win over South Africa.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 18 Report Canada Breaks Through, Eustáquio Delivers the Moment, and the Round of 32 Opens With History

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than 3,000 Residents Urge Anoka-Hennepin School Board to Let Voters Decide on School Levy

Coon Rapids seeks adult and student election judges for the Aug. 11 primary and Nov. 3 general election to help staff polling places and protect voting.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 29 2026

THE POWER OF HER | A Spotlight on Women Building Legacy, Leadership, and Liberation in Minnesota: Damaris Melo-Gyasi: Building Beyond the Blueprint

Architect Damaris Melo-Gyasi transformed faith, resilience and community-first design into a Minnesota legacy built on dignity, opportunity and belonging.

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THE POWER OF HER | A Spotlight on Women Building Legacy, Leadership, and Liberation in Minnesota: Damaris Melo-Gyasi: Building Beyond the Blueprint

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Peggy Flanagan Centers U.S. Senate Campaign on Health Care Affordability, Expanding Access and Lowering Costs

Peggy Flanagan made health care central to her Senate campaign, backing Medicare for All, lower drug costs and expanded affordable coverage.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Peggy Flanagan Centers U.S. Senate Campaign on Health Care Affordability, Expanding Access and Lowering Costs

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fourth Annual Minnesota Lumpia Festival Draws Thousands to Anoka for Celebration of Filipino Culture, Cuisine and Community

Thousands packed Anoka's Minnesota Lumpia Festival, celebrating Filipino food, music, culture and local businesses at Riverfront Memorial Park.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fourth Annual Minnesota Lumpia Festival Draws Thousands to Anoka for Celebration of Filipino Culture, Cuisine and Community

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 17 Report: England Claims Group L, Croatia Advances, Colombia Holds Firm, DR Congo Makes History, Argentina Completes a Perfect Group Stage, and Austria Survives a Six-Goal Classic

England, Croatia, Colombia and Argentina won groups as DR Congo made history and all 32 World Cup knockout teams were confirmed.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 17 Report: England Claims Group L, Croatia Advances, Colombia Holds Firm, DR Congo Makes History, Argentina Completes a Perfect Group Stage, and Austria Survives a Six-Goal Classic

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

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

Twin Cities Pride, Breakaway, Broadway, concerts, festivals and family fun headline one of summer's biggest weekends across Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

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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 Sun. Jun 28 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | The Checkout Line Is Humanity's Greatest Psychology Experiment

Philosophy Jane explores how grocery checkout lines expose our habit of comparing ourselves with others and believing the next lane is always faster.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Proposed Charter School Could Transform Coon Rapids Shopping Center as Planning Commission Prepares for Public Hearing

Coon Rapids will consider converting part of Family Center Mall into a K-8 charter school, highlighting changing retail use and future redevelopment.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Proposed Charter School Could Transform Coon Rapids Shopping Center as Planning Commission Prepares for Public Hearing

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Ends Flock Safety Contract After Residents Force Rethink of Police Surveillance

Columbia Heights ended its Flock camera program after privacy concerns, removing license plate readers despite police saying they helped solve crimes.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Ends Flock Safety Contract After Residents Force Rethink of Police Surveillance

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Beyond the Blotter: Fridley's Weekly Crime Reports Reveal the Everyday Demands on Local Policing

Fridley's weekly crime reports show police balancing crime, traffic, welfare checks and emergencies, revealing the broad demands of modern community policing.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Approves $5.4 Billion Budget, Raising Tuition for Sixth Straight Year as Financial Pressures Mount

University of Minnesota approved a $5.4B budget, raising tuition 3.8%, cutting about 230 jobs and citing inflation, rising costs and funding pressures.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Urges Residents to Prepare for Dangerous Heat as Triple-Digit Heat Index Forecast Raises Public Health Concerns

Brooklyn Park urges residents to prepare for dangerous heat Monday as heat index values near 102° raise risks of heat illness across the Twin Cities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Urges Residents to Prepare for Dangerous Heat as Triple-Digit Heat Index Forecast Raises Public Health Concerns

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 16 Report: France Finishes on Top, Senegal Keeps Believing, Spain Ends Uruguay's Campaign, Cape Verde Makes History, Belgium Reclaims Group G, and Egypt Advances After Dramatic VAR Decision

France, Spain and Belgium topped their groups as Cape Verde made history, Egypt advanced on late VAR drama and Senegal kept knockout hopes alive.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 16 Report: France Finishes on Top, Senegal Keeps Believing, Spain Ends Uruguay's Campaign, Cape Verde Makes History, Belgium Reclaims Group G, and Egypt Advances After Dramatic VAR Decision

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

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

Twin Cities Pride, Breakaway Festival, concerts, Broadway, family events, museums and neighborhood festivals headline a packed Twin Cities weekend.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Lawn Crew Knows Exactly Where My Bedroom Window Is

Cranky Don Joe investigates why lawn crews always start beneath his bedroom window, only to reluctantly admit they make the neighborhood look beautiful.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Lawn Crew Knows Exactly Where My Bedroom Window Is

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesotans Invited to Help Shape State Review of Sanford Health's Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial

Minnesotans are invited to share input July 7 as state officials review Sanford Health's proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesotans Invited to Help Shape State Review of Sanford Health's Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | West Nile Virus Returns to Twin Cities as First Infected Mosquitoes of 2026 Are Detected

West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have been detected in the Twin Cities, prompting health officials to urge residents to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | West Nile Virus Returns to Twin Cities as First Infected Mosquitoes of 2026 Are Detected

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Task Force Inc. to Provide Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Saturday as Community Need Remains High

Task Force Inc. will host a free drive-thru food distribution Saturday in Brooklyn Center, offering groceries to families while supplies last.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Task Force Inc. to Provide Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Saturday as Community Need Remains High

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jun 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Special Olympics USA Games Close Historic Week in Minnesota, Leaving a Legacy Beyond the Medal Stand

Special Olympics USA Games concluded in Minnesota after welcoming 3,000 athletes, celebrating inclusion, competition and a lasting legacy beyond medals.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Special Olympics USA Games Close Historic Week in Minnesota, Leaving a Legacy Beyond the Medal Stand

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