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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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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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