Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026 MinneapoliMedia Editorial | Samurai Blue and the Long Rise of Japanese Football: How Discipline, Development, and National Identity Built a World Cup Contender Japan's Samurai Blue have become a World Cup contender through decades of disciplined development, elite coaching and a commitment to collective excellence. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026 WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 13 Report: Ronaldo Makes History, Colombia Advances, Croatia Survives, and England Stalls Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history, Colombia reached the Round of 32, Croatia stayed alive, and England settled for a scoreless draw with Ghana. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Turn to Basketball Court to Strengthen Community Ties Coon Rapids Police are launching a Community Classic basketball tournament to connect youth, residents and first responders through sports and engagement. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | White Bear Area Food Shelf Brings Fresh Produce Directly to Residents Through Summer Market Initiative White Bear Area Food Shelf is offering free weekly produce markets through September, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables directly to local residents. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES: Fentanyl Everywhere, Xylazine Rising: Inside Anoka County’s Relentless Battle to Remake the Opioid Safety Net Anoka County is expanding naloxone access, treatment and education as fentanyl and xylazine fuel a growing opioid crisis across local communities. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Why That Postcard Matters: Hennepin County Urges Voters to Watch for Postal Verification Cards Hennepin County is urging voters to watch for Postal Verification Cards, which help confirm registration information, addresses and polling locations. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Public Invited to Weigh In on Sanford Health’s Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial Health Minnesotans are invited to weigh in as state regulators review Sanford Health's proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health and its impact on care. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 23 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Navigating the Summer Digital Surge: U of M Extension Experts Detail Actionable Screen Time Strategies for Families U of M Extension Experts Detail Actionable Screen Time Strategies for Families Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 23 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Lyme Disease Remains a Growing Summer Threat Across Minnesota MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Lyme Disease Remains a Growing Summer Threat Across Minnesota Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 23 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Health Insurers Seek Double-Digit Premium Increases for 2027 Coverage Minnesota health insurers are seeking 10–13% premium increases for 2027, citing rising medical, prescription drug and health care costs. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 23 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad Reopens After Brief Weekend Closure, Restoring One of Coon Rapids’ Most Popular Summer Destinations Coon Rapids reopened the Boulevard Plaza Splash Pad after repairs, restoring a popular free summer destination for families across the community. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 23 2026 WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 12 Report: Argentina and France Advance, Norway Survives a Thriller, and Algeria Keeps Hope Alive Argentina and France secured knockout-round spots, Norway stayed perfect in a 3-2 thriller, and Algeria rallied to keep its World Cup hopes alive. Tom Akaolisa Editor