Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026 WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 35 Report: Argentina Stages Sensational Late Rescue in Atlanta, Eliminates England, and Books World Cup Final Blockbuster Against Spain Argentina rallied from behind to beat England 2-1, booking a World Cup Final showdown with Spain after two late goals stunned the Three Lions. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fridley Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Man Missing Since June 3 Fridley police are asking for the public's help locating 49-year-old Billy Schneider, who has been missing since June 3 after leaving his home. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Families Urged to Watch for Cyclospora Symptoms as Nationwide Parasitic Illness Investigation Expands Minnesota families are urged to watch for Cyclospora symptoms and practice safe food handling as a nationwide investigation into a surge of parasitic illnesses continues. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures Project DIVA's vision extends beyond mentorship, pursuing a Self-Mastery Campus where Black girls can build leadership, financial independence and lasting community for generations Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | From a Mother's Promise to a Downtown Flagship: Nature's Syrup Beauty Opens First Minneapolis Store During Black Business Week Nature's Syrup Beauty opens its first downtown Minneapolis flagship July 29, transforming a mother's mission into a community hub during Black Business Week. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Sues Fridley-Based Loon Over Youth-Oriented Vape Flavors and Allegedly Misleading FDA Claims Minnesota sued Fridley-based Loon, alleging it marketed youth-appealing vape products and misled consumers by implying FDA approval that the products never received. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 336 People at Lino Lakes Prison Face Extreme Heat as Cooling Systems Fail in Two Housing Units 336 incarcerated people at Lino Lakes prison are without effective air conditioning during extreme heat, raising health concerns as officials provide temporary relief. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026 Xcel Energy Calls on Minnesota Customers to Reduce Electricity Use During Wednesday Evening Energy Action Day Xcel Energy asks Minnesota customers to cut electricity use from 4–8 p.m. Wednesday by delaying large appliances and reducing unnecessary power during peak demand. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026 WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 34 Report: Spain Silences France, Sets Historic Defensive Standard, and Returns to the World Cup Final Spain blanked France 2-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup Final, setting a tournament record with six clean sheets and awaiting the England-Argentina winner. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Advances $34 Million Highway 65 Improvements, Extends Shelter Funding and Expands Fraud Investigations Anoka County approved major Highway 65 upgrades, extended shelter funding, expanded fraud investigations and backed new road and water-safety projects. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Grants Could Help Cities Expand Shelters, Improve Drinking Water and Investigate Gun Violence New Minnesota grants could help cities expand shelters, plan regional water systems, strengthen housing services and improve investigations into nonfatal shootings. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures Project DIVA is building a lasting village of coaches, families and peers, using financial literacy and long-term support to help Black girls create independent, prosperous futures Tom Akaolisa Editor