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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Gains More Than $220,000 to Support Residential Recycling

Anoka County has approved more than $220,000 in state-supported funding for Coon Rapids’ residential recycling program.

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Trees at Lake Harriet Have Apparently Become Rental Properties

Cranky Don Joe discovers Lake Harriet’s hammock craze, survives a hilarious nylon entanglement and learns that slowing down may be worth the mosquito rent.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Trees at Lake Harriet Have Apparently Become Rental Properties

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Forensic Laboratory Earns International Recognition for Seventh Consecutive Year

The Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory has again been recognized among 15 top-performing forensic laboratories worldwide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Forensic Laboratory Earns International Recognition for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Domestic-Violence Protections Take Effect August 1

Minnesota is expanding arrest authority, victim notifications, firearm-surrender procedures and statewide domestic-violence reporting.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Domestic-Violence Protections Take Effect August 1

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Plans Rolling Encampment Closures as City Adds Shelter and Support Funding

St. Paul will begin closing major homeless encampments Aug. 5 while investing $1 million in shelter capacity and case-management services.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Plans Rolling Encampment Closures as City Adds Shelter and Support Funding

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Holds Paid Leave Premium Rate Steady at 0.88 Percent for 2027

Minnesota’s Paid Leave premium will remain unchanged next year, avoiding an increase for workers and employers participating in the program.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Holds Paid Leave Premium Rate Steady at 0.88 Percent for 2027

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Northern Iron Announces Permanent St. Paul Closure as Residents Seek Pollution Accounting

Northern Iron will close its East Side foundry by December as a state lawmaker calls for a public report on years of lead and particulate emissions.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Northern Iron Announces Permanent St. Paul Closure as Residents Seek Pollution Accounting

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Farmers’ Market Week Celebrates More Than 400 Markets and 10,000 Vendors

Minnesota will celebrate Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 2 through Aug. 8 with statewide events supporting local growers, food businesses and community access.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Farmers’ Market Week Celebrates More Than 400 Markets and 10,000 Vendors

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 31 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: July 31 Through August 2, 2026

Black Business Week, SummerSlam, Panda Fest, food trucks, art fairs, sports, dinosaurs and free family activities fill the weekend.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: July 31 Through August 2, 2026

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 31 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Black Business Week Continues Through Sunday With Markets, Food and Entrepreneur Support

Minneapolis Black Business Week continues through Sunday with markets, food events, business resources and opportunities to support Black entrepreneurs.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Black Business Week Continues Through Sunday With Markets, Food and Entrepreneur Support

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 31 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Report Shows Building Activity Rising as Employment and Home Sales Weaken

Coon Rapids issued more building permits and recorded higher wages, but employment declined and fewer homes sold, according to a new city report.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Report Shows Building Activity Rising as Employment and Home Sales Weaken

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 31 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis City Council Confirms Dr. Reginald Freeman as City’s 19th Fire Chief

Dr. Reginald Freeman has been confirmed as Minneapolis’ 19th fire chief, becoming the third African American to lead the department.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis City Council Confirms Dr. Reginald Freeman as City’s 19th Fire Chief

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