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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Faces New Wave of Hospital Consolidation as Report Warns Health Care Costs Are Outpacing Wages and State Seeks Public Input

Minnesota is reviewing major hospital mergers as a new report warns health care costs are rising faster than wages and reducing affordability.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 2 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 21 Report: England Survives DR Congo's Scare, Belgium Engineers a Historic Comeback, and the United States Advances Despite Red Card Drama

England, Belgium and the U.S. reached the World Cup Round of 16 after dramatic knockout wins, with the Americans advancing despite a red card.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 21 Report: England Survives DR Congo's Scare, Belgium Engineers a Historic Comeback, and the United States Advances Despite Red Card Drama

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Readies Three-Day Fourth of July Celebration as Thousands Expected for Parade, Fireworks and Community Traditions

Coon Rapids' three-day Fourth of July celebration returns with a parade, carnival, races, live music and fireworks, with road closures and parking changes.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Readies Three-Day Fourth of July Celebration as Thousands Expected for Parade, Fireworks and Community Traditions

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Lieutenant Derek Peters Graduates from FBI National Academy, Bringing Elite Leadership Training Back Home

Anoka County Lt. Derek Peters graduated from the FBI National Academy, bringing advanced leadership training back to the Sheriff's Office.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Lieutenant Derek Peters Graduates from FBI National Academy, Bringing Elite Leadership Training Back Home

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Governor Walz Launches Minnesota Office of Public Service, Pairing Volunteerism With Career Pathways for the Next Generation

Gov. Tim Walz launched the Minnesota Office of Public Service to connect volunteerism with career pathways in health care, education and public service.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Governor Walz Launches Minnesota Office of Public Service, Pairing Volunteerism With Career Pathways for the Next Generation

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Encourages 16- and 17-Year-Olds to Pre-Register to Vote, Building the Next Generation of Minnesota Voters

Brooklyn Park is encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote, helping them automatically join Minnesota's voter rolls at age 18.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Encourages 16- and 17-Year-Olds to Pre-Register to Vote, Building the Next Generation of Minnesota Voters

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Court Sides With Minnesota in Landmark Homelessness Funding Case, Preserving More Than $3 Billion for Housing Programs

Federal court blocked HUD's homelessness funding changes, preserving over $3B in annual aid and protecting housing programs across Minnesota and the U.S.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Court Sides With Minnesota in Landmark Homelessness Funding Case, Preserving More Than $3 Billion for Housing Programs

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 1 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 20 Report: Haaland Delivers Again, France Cruises Behind Mbappé, Mexico Ends a Generation of Heartbreak as the Round of 32 Intensifies June 30, 2026

Norway, France and Mexico reached the Round of 16 as Haaland, Mbappé and Jiménez led knockout wins on another dramatic World Cup day.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 20 Report: Haaland Delivers Again, France Cruises Behind Mbappé, Mexico Ends a Generation of Heartbreak as the Round of 32 Intensifies June 30, 2026

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Launch Summer Auto Theft Prevention Campaign, Urging Residents to Lock Vehicles as Crimes of Opportunity Persist

Coon Rapids police urge residents to lock vehicles, remove valuables and take keys as part of a summer campaign to prevent thefts from cars.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Launch Summer Auto Theft Prevention Campaign, Urging Residents to Lock Vehicles as Crimes of Opportunity Persist

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Planned Parenthood North Central States Cuts Staff, Consolidates Iowa Operations Amid Mounting Financial Pressures

Planned Parenthood North Central States will cut 61 positions and consolidate Iowa clinics, citing rising costs, funding uncertainty and uncompensated care.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis City Council Resets the Future of George Floyd Square, Rejects Mayor Frey's Developer Selection and Relieves Property Owners of Special Assessments

Minneapolis reset George Floyd Square plans, dropped $636K in special assessments and rejected Mayor Frey's developer for The People's Way.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis City Council Resets the Future of George Floyd Square, Rejects Mayor Frey's Developer Selection and Relieves Property Owners of Special Assessments

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day-Use Fees for Fourth of July Weekend, Urges Water Safety as Holiday Crowds Head Outdoors

The U.S. Army Corps will waive day-use fees July 3-5 and urges visitors to wear life jackets, avoid alcohol and stay safe on the water.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day-Use Fees for Fourth of July Weekend, Urges Water Safety as Holiday Crowds Head Outdoors

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Report Warns Health Care Costs Are Outpacing Wages in Minnesota, Says Hospital Consolidation Could Drive Prices Even Higher

A new report says Minnesota health care costs are rising faster than wages and warns hospital consolidation could push prices even higher.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Report Warns Health Care Costs Are Outpacing Wages in Minnesota, Says Hospital Consolidation Could Drive Prices Even Higher

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 30 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 19 Report: Brazil Survives Japan's Scare, Paraguay Stuns Germany, Morocco Prevails Again, and the Round of 32 Announces a New Tournament Reality

Brazil, Paraguay and Morocco reached the Round of 16. Brazil beat Japan 2-1, Paraguay upset Germany on penalties, and Morocco eliminated the Netherlands.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 19 Report: Brazil Survives Japan's Scare, Paraguay Stuns Germany, Morocco Prevails Again, and the Round of 32 Announces a New Tournament Reality

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Launch Community Classic Youth Basketball Tournament, Using Sport to Strengthen Trust Between Youth and First Responders

Coon Rapids Police launched the Community Classic, using youth basketball to build trust between young people, first responders and the community through sport.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Launch Community Classic Youth Basketball Tournament, Using Sport to Strengthen Trust Between Youth and First Responders

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Dangerous Heat Grips Minnesota as Extreme Heat Warning Covers Twin Cities and Much of the State

An Extreme Heat Warning covers much of Minnesota as heat index values reach 110, with officials urging residents to stay cool, hydrated and check on others.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Dangerous Heat Grips Minnesota as Extreme Heat Warning Covers Twin Cities and Much of the State

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Judge Orders Mayor Jacob Frey to Meet Minneapolis Police Staffing Mandate, Setting Stage for Potential Contempt Proceedings

A judge ordered Mayor Jacob Frey to meet Minneapolis' charter-required police staffing by Jan. 4, 2027, or face possible contempt proceedings.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Gas Prices Continue Sharp Decline Ahead of Independence Day, Offering Welcome Relief for Holiday Travelers

Minnesota gas prices fell to $3.62 a gallon ahead of Independence Day, giving holiday travelers welcome relief after weeks of steady declines.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Gas Prices Continue Sharp Decline Ahead of Independence Day, Offering Welcome Relief for Holiday Travelers

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Xcel Energy Calls Energy Action Day as Extreme Heat Pushes Minnesota's Electric Grid Toward Peak Demand

Xcel Energy declared an Energy Action Day, asking Minnesotans to cut electricity use from 4-8 p.m. as extreme heat drives record power demand statewide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Xcel Energy Calls Energy Action Day as Extreme Heat Pushes Minnesota's Electric Grid Toward Peak Demand

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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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