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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Three-Week Snelling Avenue Lane Reduction Begins as Roseville-Arden Hills Project Advances

TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound Snelling Ave. in Roseville is down to one lane through July 27 for road and storm sewer work. Expect delays and allow extra travel time.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Three-Week Snelling Avenue Lane Reduction Begins as Roseville-Arden Hills Project Advances

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA TRAFFIC ALERT | Northbound Highway 77 Closure Continues Through Monday Morning in Eagan

TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound Hwy. 77 is closed between I-35E and the Minnesota River until 5 a.m. Monday. Use the signed detour and expect delays.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA TRAFFIC ALERT | Northbound Highway 77 Closure Continues Through Monday Morning in Eagan

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 30 Report Spain Edges Belgium in Quarterfinal Classic, Merino Delivers Another Late Winner, and a Semifinal Showdown with France Is Set

Spain edged Belgium 2-1 as Mikel Merino struck another late winner, sending La Roja into a World Cup semifinal showdown with France.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 30 Report Spain Edges Belgium in Quarterfinal Classic, Merino Delivers Another Late Winner, and a Semifinal Showdown with France Is Set

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 10 ~ July 12, 2026 Edition

Twin Cities come alive with major festivals, concerts, family fun, sports, markets and nightlife. Discover MinneapoliMedia's top picks for July 10–12.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 10 ~ July 12, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Resident to Serve on Coon Creek Watershed District Board

Coon Rapids seeks a resident to serve on the Coon Creek Watershed District Board, helping guide decisions on water quality, flooding and conservation.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Resident to Serve on Coon Creek Watershed District Board

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Seeks Resident to Help Guide Economic Development and Redevelopment Decisions

Columbia Heights is seeking a resident to serve on its Economic Development Authority, helping guide redevelopment, housing, business growth and investment.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Seeks Resident to Help Guide Economic Development and Redevelopment Decisions

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Church Committee Has Been Planning a Pancake Breakfast Since Easter

Cranky Don Joe recounts a church committee turning a simple pancake breakfast into months of meetings, debates and unexpected fellowship.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Church Committee Has Been Planning a Pancake Breakfast Since Easter

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Invites Families to Help Shape New Sullivan Lake Park Playground

Columbia Heights will host a July 14 meeting to gather public input on a new Sullivan Lake Park playground before final design and equipment decisions are made.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Invites Families to Help Shape New Sullivan Lake Park Playground

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Invites Residents to Help Shape 2027 Budget Before Major Spending and Property Tax Decisions Are Made

Saint Paul will host ward meetings through October to gather resident input on its 2027 budget before key decisions on taxes, services and spending are finalized.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Invites Residents to Help Shape 2027 Budget Before Major Spending and Property Tax Decisions Are Made

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Joins HOPE 4 Youth Campaign to Restock Pantry for Young People Experiencing Homelessness

Anoka County is collecting food, hygiene items and donations through July 31 to help HOPE 4 Youth support young people experiencing homelessness.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Joins HOPE 4 Youth Campaign to Restock Pantry for Young People Experiencing Homelessness

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 29 Report: France Ends Morocco's Historic Run, Mbappé Leads Les Bleus into the Semifinals, and the Final Four Begins to Take Shape

France beat Morocco 2-0 as Kylian Mbappé starred, sending Les Bleus into the World Cup semifinals and ending Morocco's historic tournament run.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 29 Report: France Ends Morocco's Historic Run, Mbappé Leads Les Bleus into the Semifinals, and the Final Four Begins to Take Shape

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Missing Teen Inspires Saturday Safety Event That Provides Free Door Locks for Children With Autism

A free St. Paul event will give 100 door locks to families of children with autism after a missing teen case highlighted the dangers of wandering.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Missing Teen Inspires Saturday Safety Event That Provides Free Door Locks for Children With Autism

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