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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 37 Report France and England Meet for Bronze, Mbappé Chases the Golden Boot, and Didier Deschamps Reaches His Final Match

France and England meet in the World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappé pursues the Golden Boot and Didier Deschamps coaches his final match for France.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 37 Report France and England Meet for Bronze, Mbappé Chases the Golden Boot, and Didier Deschamps Reaches His Final Match

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 18 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition

From music festivals and Broadway to Rondo Days, Aquatennial and family attractions, the Twin Cities offer a packed weekend of entertainment across the metro.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 18 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Opens Over Coon Rapids Boulevard, Completing Important Regional Trail Connection

A new pedestrian bridge over Coon Rapids Boulevard is now open, creating a safer crossing and completing a key connection along the Coon Creek Regional Trail.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids, Blaine and Columbia Heights Earn Statewide Recognition for Government Communications

Coon Rapids, Blaine and Columbia Heights earned statewide honors for excellence in government communications, recognizing efforts to keep residents informed and engaged.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids, Blaine and Columbia Heights Earn Statewide Recognition for Government Communications

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The GPS Has Lost Confidence in Me

Cranky Don Joe declares a humorous truce with his opinionated GPS after wrong turns, digital “disappointment” and one unforgettable trip to an electrical substation.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The GPS Has Lost Confidence in Me

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returns to Brooklyn Park With Competition, Family Activities and Support for Local Charities

Brooklyn Park welcomes Gus Macker Basketball Tournament August 15–16, bringing outdoor competition, family activities and charitable support to North Hennepin Community College.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returns to Brooklyn Park With Competition, Family Activities and Support for Local Charities

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Interstate 494 Closes Between Highway 100 and Highway 77 as Weekend Construction Brings Major Detours

Interstate 494 is closed between Highway 100 and Highway 77 through Monday morning as a major construction project detours traffic across the south metro.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Interstate 494 Closes Between Highway 100 and Highway 77 as Weekend Construction Brings Major Detours

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Massive Fire Damages About 90 Apartments in St. Louis Park, Displacing Residents and Injuring Three

A massive three-alarm fire damaged about 90 apartments at a St. Louis Park complex, displacing residents and injuring one resident and two firefighters.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Massive Fire Damages About 90 Apartments in St. Louis Park, Displacing Residents and Injuring Three

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 17 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition

The Twin Cities offer a packed weekend of festivals, concerts, family activities, theater and sports, with visitors urged to monitor air quality before heading out.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 17 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 36 Report: Finalists Recover, France and England Prepare for Bronze, the Golden Boot Race Tightens, and Championship Weekend Moves Into Place

World Cup finalists Spain and Argentina shifted into championship preparation as France and England regrouped for Saturday's third-place match.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 36 Report: Finalists Recover, France and England Prepare for Bronze, the Golden Boot Race Tightens, and Championship Weekend Moves Into Place

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Raven Street Closes at Northdale Boulevard as Coon Rapids Replaces Aging Traffic Signals and Improves Pedestrian Accessibility

Raven Street is closed at Northdale Boulevard as Coon Rapids replaces aging traffic signals and upgrades pedestrian accessibility. Work is expected through mid-August.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Raven Street Closes at Northdale Boulevard as Coon Rapids Replaces Aging Traffic Signals and Improves Pedestrian Accessibility

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Record Wildfire Smoke Pushes Twin Cities Air Into Hazardous Territory, Disrupting Daily Life Across Minnesota

Record wildfire smoke pushed Twin Cities air into hazardous territory, forcing cancellations across Minnesota and prompting health officials to urge residents indoors.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Record Wildfire Smoke Pushes Twin Cities Air Into Hazardous Territory, Disrupting Daily Life Across Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Extends Medicaid Provider Enrollment Freeze as Fraud-Prevention Reviews Continue

Minnesota extended its freeze on new Medicaid providers in 12 high-risk service areas through January as officials continue fraud-prevention reviews and appeals.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Extends Medicaid Provider Enrollment Freeze as Fraud-Prevention Reviews Continue

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Approves $2.5 Million Emergency Response to Move 686 Heritage Park Residents From Unsafe Housing

Minneapolis approved $2.5 million to relocate 686 Heritage Park residents from unsafe housing as families face mold, mice, damaged roofs and other hazards.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Adds 13,200 Jobs in June, but Shrinking Labor Force and Weak Wage Growth Complicate Recovery

Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June, but a shrinking labor force, weak wage growth and unemployment above the national rate continue to cloud the recovery.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Adds 13,200 Jobs in June, but Shrinking Labor Force and Weak Wage Growth Complicate Recovery

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Rejects 75-Day Police Drone Pilot for North Minneapolis After Surveillance, Vendor and Data-Security Concerns

Minneapolis rejected a 75-day police drone pilot in a 6-6 vote after residents raised surveillance, privacy, vendor and data-security concerns.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Rejects 75-Day Police Drone Pilot for North Minneapolis After Surveillance, Vendor and Data-Security Concerns

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 35 Report: Argentina Stages Sensational Late Rescue in Atlanta, Eliminates England, and Books World Cup Final Blockbuster Against Spain

Argentina rallied from behind to beat England 2-1, booking a World Cup Final showdown with Spain after two late goals stunned the Three Lions.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 35 Report: Argentina Stages Sensational Late Rescue in Atlanta, Eliminates England, and Books World Cup Final Blockbuster Against Spain

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fridley Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Man Missing Since June 3

Fridley police are asking for the public's help locating 49-year-old Billy Schneider, who has been missing since June 3 after leaving his home.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fridley Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Man Missing Since June 3

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Families Urged to Watch for Cyclospora Symptoms as Nationwide Parasitic Illness Investigation Expands

Minnesota families are urged to watch for Cyclospora symptoms and practice safe food handling as a nationwide investigation into a surge of parasitic illnesses continues.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Families Urged to Watch for Cyclospora Symptoms as Nationwide Parasitic Illness Investigation Expands

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

Project DIVA's vision extends beyond mentorship, pursuing a Self-Mastery Campus where Black girls can build leadership, financial independence and lasting community for generations

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

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