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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Record Wildfire Smoke Pushes Twin Cities Air Into Hazardous Territory, Disrupting Daily Life Across Minnesota

Record wildfire smoke pushed Twin Cities air into hazardous territory, forcing cancellations across Minnesota and prompting health officials to urge residents indoors.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Record Wildfire Smoke Pushes Twin Cities Air Into Hazardous Territory, Disrupting Daily Life Across Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Extends Medicaid Provider Enrollment Freeze as Fraud-Prevention Reviews Continue

Minnesota extended its freeze on new Medicaid providers in 12 high-risk service areas through January as officials continue fraud-prevention reviews and appeals.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Extends Medicaid Provider Enrollment Freeze as Fraud-Prevention Reviews Continue

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Approves $2.5 Million Emergency Response to Move 686 Heritage Park Residents From Unsafe Housing

Minneapolis approved $2.5 million to relocate 686 Heritage Park residents from unsafe housing as families face mold, mice, damaged roofs and other hazards.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Adds 13,200 Jobs in June, but Shrinking Labor Force and Weak Wage Growth Complicate Recovery

Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June, but a shrinking labor force, weak wage growth and unemployment above the national rate continue to cloud the recovery.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Adds 13,200 Jobs in June, but Shrinking Labor Force and Weak Wage Growth Complicate Recovery

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Rejects 75-Day Police Drone Pilot for North Minneapolis After Surveillance, Vendor and Data-Security Concerns

Minneapolis rejected a 75-day police drone pilot in a 6-6 vote after residents raised surveillance, privacy, vendor and data-security concerns.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Rejects 75-Day Police Drone Pilot for North Minneapolis After Surveillance, Vendor and Data-Security Concerns

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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.

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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

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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.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fridley Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Man Missing Since June 3

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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.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Families Urged to Watch for Cyclospora Symptoms as Nationwide Parasitic Illness Investigation Expands

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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

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

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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.

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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.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Sues Fridley-Based Loon Over Youth-Oriented Vape Flavors and Allegedly Misleading FDA Claims

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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.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 336 People at Lino Lakes Prison Face Extreme Heat as Cooling Systems Fail in Two Housing Units

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