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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Gasoline Average Rises Above $4 as Families Face Higher Transportation Costs

Twin Cities regular gasoline averaged $4.09 Monday, about 17 cents above the previous week and more than $1 above the corresponding 2025 price.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Boundary Waters Begins Partial Reopening as Wildfire Containment Improves

Parts of the Boundary Waters are reopening as regional wildfires reach roughly 53 percent containment and Minnesota considers recovery funding.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Minnesota’s First-in-the-Nation Prediction-Market Ban

A federal judge has stopped Minnesota’s prediction-market ban from taking effect August 1 while challenges over federal and state authority continue.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Anoka County Fair Succeeded Because It Remained Unmistakably Anoka County

**The 2026 Anoka County Fair proved success comes from staying rooted in agriculture, community and affordability, not by trying to imitate the Minnesota State Fair.**

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sen. John Hoffman Says Angie Craig’s Ally Sought His Endorsement While He Was Recovering From Shooting

Sen. John Hoffman says an Angie Craig ally sought his endorsement during his recovery. Craig’s campaign calls the allegation categorically false.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sen. John Hoffman Says Angie Craig’s Ally Sought His Endorsement While He Was Recovering From Shooting

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Entrepreneur Reports $29 Million Donated to Help Minnesota Families Pay Rent

Entrepreneur John Wilson has reportedly donated about $29 million in rental assistance to Minnesota families affected by Operation Metro Surge.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Entrepreneur Reports $29 Million Donated to Help Minnesota Families Pay Rent

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

THE POWER OF HER | Marvalyne Tripp: A Vessel for Family, Faith, and Systemic Justice

Marvalyne Tripp turned a family tragedy into lasting advocacy, helping reshape Minnesota's child welfare system through faith, perseverance and relentless pursuit of family justice

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THE POWER OF HER | Marvalyne Tripp: A Vessel for Family, Faith, and Systemic Justice

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Pedestrian Killed in Saturday-Night Collision Near Target Field

A man in his 40s was struck and killed while crossing 10th Street North near Target Field. Police say the driver remained at the scene.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Pedestrian Killed in Saturday-Night Collision Near Target Field

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota United and Vancouver Finish Scoreless as Loons’ Winless Run Reaches Six Matches

Minnesota United goalkeeper Drake Callender made five saves in a 0-0 draw with Vancouver, extending the Loons’ winless run to six matches.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota United and Vancouver Finish Scoreless as Loons’ Winless Run Reaches Six Matches

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide: July 26, 2026 Edition

Golf, jazz, art, baseball, theater, circus and family entertainment fill the Twin Cities Sunday, with extreme heat requiring careful planning.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide: July 26, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | City Seeks Residents’ Input on Priorities That Will Shape Coon Rapids Through 2050

Coon Rapids seeks residents’ input on housing, transportation, development, parks and public facilities for its 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | City Seeks Residents’ Input on Priorities That Will Shape Coon Rapids Through 2050

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Man Killed After Becoming Stuck While Attempting to Cross in Front of Train

A man was killed Friday night after becoming stuck while attempting to cross in front of a BNSF train near Ferry Street in Anoka.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Man Killed After Becoming Stuck While Attempting to Cross in Front of Train

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 26 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Nobody Ever Leaves When They Say They’re Leaving

Philosophy Jane humorously explores why goodbyes stretch from the living room to the driveway, revealing how hard it is to end time well spent together.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Poll Finds Primary Voting Intentions Trailing November as Cost of Living Remains Top Concern

A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll finds weaker voting intentions for Minnesota’s August primary, while inflation remains voters’ leading concern.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Poll Finds Primary Voting Intentions Trailing November as Cost of Living Remains Top Concern

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS NEWS | Vikings Training Camp Begins as Rookies Report Sunday and Veterans Arrive Tuesday

Vikings rookies report to training camp Sunday, with veterans arriving Tuesday before 13 public practices and three preseason games.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide: July 25 to July 26, 2026 Edition

Golf history, global culture, sports, theater, comedy, art, markets and family events continue under an Extreme Heat Warning.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide: July 25 to July 26, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Extreme Heat Warning Takes Effect as Weekend Heat Index Could Reach 107 Degrees

An Extreme Heat Warning covers the Twin Cities through Monday morning, with Sunday’s heat index potentially reaching 107 degrees.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Extreme Heat Warning Takes Effect as Weekend Heat Index Could Reach 107 Degrees

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Direct Balloting Opens at City Hall Ahead of August 11 Primary Election

Coon Rapids voters can now cast primary ballots directly into a counter at City Hall, with extended hours available August 8 and 10.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Direct Balloting Opens at City Hall Ahead of August 11 Primary Election

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Michael Kim Shoots Historic 59 at 3M Open as Championship Race Intensifies

Michael Kim fired a 12-under 59 at TPC Twin Cities, taking the 3M Open lead as the PGA Tour tournament entered its weekend rounds.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Michael Kim Shoots Historic 59 at 3M Open as Championship Race Intensifies

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grooming a Child Becomes a Felony Under New Law Taking Effect August 1

A Minnesota law taking effect August 1 makes grooming a child a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grooming a Child Becomes a Felony Under New Law Taking Effect August 1

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