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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 5 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 24 Report: Morocco Ends Canada's Historic Dream, France Outlasts Paraguay, and the Quarterfinal Picture Begins to Take Shape

Morocco ended Canada's historic World Cup run, France edged Paraguay, and the first two quarterfinal spots were secured as the Round of 16 began.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 24 Report: Morocco Ends Canada's Historic Dream, France Outlasts Paraguay, and the Quarterfinal Picture Begins to Take Shape

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Independence Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 3 ~ July 5, 2026 Edition

Explore Twin Cities Independence Weekend with fireworks, festivals, live music, sports, family fun, museums, and food across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the North Metro.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Independence Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 3 ~ July 5, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Storms Pause, But Do Not Stop, Coon Rapids' Fourth of July Celebration as Fireworks Crown Three-Day Festival

Storms briefly paused Coon Rapids' Fourth of July celebration, but the city safely resumed festivities and capped the three-day festival with fireworks at 10 p.m.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Storms Pause, But Do Not Stop, Coon Rapids' Fourth of July Celebration as Fireworks Crown Three-Day Festival

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | American Indian Family Center Invites Community to Ojibwe Language Table Celebrating Language, Culture, and the Living Legacy of Anishinaabemowin

AIFC invites the community to a free July 8 Ojibwe Language Table in St. Paul, celebrating Anishinaabemowin through food, ceremony, storytelling and culture.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | American Indian Family Center Invites Community to Ojibwe Language Table Celebrating Language, Culture, and the Living Legacy of Anishinaabemowin

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 5 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Every Cookout Eventually Becomes A Town Hall

A Fourth of July cookout becomes a witty lesson in democracy, reminding us that communities thrive not through perfection, but by making room for one another.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | World Cup Momentum Sparks Youth Soccer Boom in Central Minnesota, Stretching Fields and Fueling New Demand

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fueling a youth soccer surge in Central Minnesota, boosting participation while creating new demand for fields and year-round facilities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | World Cup Momentum Sparks Youth Soccer Boom in Central Minnesota, Stretching Fields and Fueling New Demand

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | DNR Warns 'You Will Be Arrested' as Operation Dry Water Targets Impaired Boaters Across Minnesota

Minnesota DNR warns impaired boaters: "You will be arrested" as Operation Dry Water boosts Fourth of July enforcement to prevent crashes and save lives.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | DNR Warns 'You Will Be Arrested' as Operation Dry Water Targets Impaired Boaters Across Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | America at 250: A Nation Celebrating Its Greatest Achievement While Confronting Its Greatest Questions

America marks 250 years by celebrating its enduring democracy while confronting questions of trust, unity, opportunity, and the future of self-government.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | America at 250: A Nation Celebrating Its Greatest Achievement While Confronting Its Greatest Questions

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 4 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 23 Report: Egypt Prevails in Penalties, Argentina Escapes Cape Verde's Historic Challenge, and Colombia Completes the Round of 16 Field

Egypt made history, Argentina survived Cape Verde in extra time, and Colombia advanced as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 field was finalized.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 23 Report: Egypt Prevails in Penalties, Argentina Escapes Cape Verde's Historic Challenge, and Colombia Completes the Round of 16 Field

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Independence Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 3 ~ July 5, 2026 Edition

Celebrate Independence Weekend across the Twin Cities with festivals, fireworks, live music, sports, family fun, museums and local traditions.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 4 2026

AMERICA 250: AMERICA'S VOICES

Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston reflects on America at 250, honoring past sacrifices while urging unity, justice and opportunity for the next 250 years.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 4 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | George Washington Would Have Left This Cookout Early

Cranky Don Joe says George Washington would've fled today's pricey July 4 cookout, where burnt burgers, kale and backyard experts steal the spotlight.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | George Washington Would Have Left This Cookout Early

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | America 250: America's Voices

Share your America 250 reflection with MinneapoliMedia by July 31. Three participants will receive commemorative prizes, and selected voices may be published.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | America 250: America's Voices

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 3 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 22 Report: Spain Cruises Past Austria, Portugal Survives VAR Drama, and Switzerland Continues Its Quiet March

Spain routs Austria, Portugal survives late VAR drama over Croatia, and Switzerland beats Algeria as all three reach the World Cup Round of 16.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 22 Report: Spain Cruises Past Austria, Portugal Survives VAR Drama, and Switzerland Continues Its Quiet March

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Independence Day Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 3 ~ July 5, 2026 Edition

Celebrate July 4 weekend across the Twin Cities with festivals, fireworks, live music, sports, family fun and local events in MinneapoliMedia's complete guide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Independence Day Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 3 ~ July 5, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closes for Independence Day Holiday, Reopens Tuesday

Coon Rapids Recycling Center is closed July 3–6 for Independence Day and will reopen Tuesday, July 7, at 9 a.m. Residents should plan visits accordingly.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closes for Independence Day Holiday, Reopens Tuesday

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota to Receive Nearly 2 Million Eggs Under Landmark Antitrust Settlement Over Alleged Egg Price-Fixing Scheme

Minnesota will receive 2 million eggs for food shelves after a landmark antitrust settlement resolved allegations that major producers conspired to inflate egg prices.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota to Receive Nearly 2 Million Eggs Under Landmark Antitrust Settlement Over Alleged Egg Price-Fixing Scheme

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | VOICES FROM ACROSS AMERICA (VFAA): A Conversation with Devon Headdress | Breaking Generational Trauma, Reclaiming Indigenous Futures

Devon Headdress shares how Indigenous history, health, family and resilience shape his mission to heal communities through truth and service.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | VOICES FROM ACROSS AMERICA (VFAA): A Conversation with Devon Headdress | Breaking Generational Trauma, Reclaiming Indigenous Futures

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine City Offices Close for Independence Day as National Sports Center Prepares for Annual Fireworks Celebration

Blaine City offices are closed for Independence Day as the National Sports Center prepares to host the city's annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine City Offices Close for Independence Day as National Sports Center Prepares for Annual Fireworks Celebration

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Ranked No. 1 State in New National Quality-of-Life Report, Though Warning Signs Remain

Minnesota ranked No. 1 overall in a new national quality-of-life report, though concerns remain over youth mental health, the environment and civil liberties.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Ranked No. 1 State in New National Quality-of-Life Report, Though Warning Signs Remain

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