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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Water Systems Withstood the Cyberattacks, but the State Must Treat Them as a Warning

Minnesota's recent water-system cyberattacks caused no contamination, but this editorial argues they exposed urgent cybersecurity gaps that demand statewide action.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Water Systems Withstood the Cyberattacks, but the State Must Treat Them as a Warning

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cyberattacks Disrupt Water Systems in Several Minnesota Communities

Cyberattacks disrupted municipal water controls in several Minnesota cities, but officials say drinking water remained safe and service was restored.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MnDOT Opens Survey on Future of Congested I-694 Corridor From Brooklyn Center to Arden Hills

MnDOT wants public input on safety, congestion and access along nine miles of I-694. The survey and comment map remain open through August 18.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Election Judges for August Primary and November General Election

Coon Rapids is recruiting adult and student election judges for the August 11 primary and November 3 general election. Paid training is required.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA: De'Vonna Pittman Built More Than a Beauty Brand. She Built the Confidence to Begin Again.

De'Vonna Pittman turned her daughter's hair struggle into a Minnesota beauty brand, building confidence, resilience and opportunity for others.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

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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.**

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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