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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Nature’s Syrup Beauty Opens Downtown Minneapolis Flagship as Community Celebrates De’Vonna Pittman’s Journey

Nature’s Syrup Beauty opened its first flagship in downtown Minneapolis, drawing civic leaders, customers and supporters to a packed celebration.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Nature’s Syrup Beauty Opens Downtown Minneapolis Flagship as Community Celebrates De’Vonna Pittman’s Journey

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ACBC Food Shelf Adds Refrigerated Outdoor Lockers to Expand Flexible Food Access

ACBC Food Shelf has added refrigerated outdoor lockers in Anoka, giving families more flexible access to groceries beyond traditional pickup hours.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ACBC Food Shelf Adds Refrigerated Outdoor Lockers to Expand Flexible Food Access

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Warns Drivers of Paving Delays in Andover, Anoka and Ramsey

Paving work on Anoka County highways 9 and 116 begins Friday, bringing expected delays in Andover, Anoka and Ramsey. Drivers should plan extra travel time.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Warns Drivers of Paving Delays in Andover, Anoka and Ramsey

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Government Opens Investigation Into Minnesota Department of Education

Federal officials are investigating Minnesota’s Education Department over MyGender Dolls materials, but the review is an allegation, not a finding of wrongdoing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Government Opens Investigation Into Minnesota Department of Education

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Say Specialized Shooting Unit Is Showing Early Results

Minneapolis’ new shooting unit gives nonfatal shootings the same investigative focus as homicide cases, aiming to improve accountability and prevent retaliation.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Rosemount Facility Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Access at MSP Airport

Rosemount’s new sustainable aviation fuel facility will blend up to 30 million gallons annually for MSP flights, expanding access to lower-carbon fuel.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Rosemount Facility Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Access at MSP Airport

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota DNR Releases 2026 Hunting Regulations With Major Changes for Deer Hunters

Minnesota DNR’s 2026 hunting rules bring new deer CWD testing, carcass rules, electronic licensing and firearm changes for hunters statewide.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota DNR Releases 2026 Hunting Regulations With Major Changes for Deer Hunters

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Police Chief Files Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Mayor Kaohly Her

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint against Mayor Kaohly Her, triggering an independent city investigation.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Paul Police Chief Files Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Mayor Kaohly Her

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fridley Restricts Flock Camera Access After Immigration-Related Searches

Fridley restricted access to its Flock camera network after outside agencies used it for immigration-related searches, prompting new privacy safeguards.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fridley Restricts Flock Camera Access After Immigration-Related Searches

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Investigation Recovers $613,037 for Workers at Minnesota Restaurant Chain

Federal investigators recovered $613,037 for 46 workers after finding wage, overtime and recordkeeping violations at four Minnesota NY Gyro restaurants.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Investigation Recovers $613,037 for Workers at Minnesota Restaurant Chain

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Elon Musk’s X.AI Sues Minnesota Over Law Restricting AI “Nudification” Technology

Elon Musk's X.AI sued Minnesota to block a new law restricting AI nudification tools, arguing it violates First Amendment protections.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Elon Musk’s X.AI Sues Minnesota Over Law Restricting AI “Nudification” Technology

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Walz Bars State Employees From Using Confidential Information on Prediction Markets

Gov. Tim Walz barred Minnesota state employees from using confidential government information to profit on prediction markets, with violations risking dismissal.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Walz Bars State Employees From Using Confidential Information on Prediction Markets

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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.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cyberattacks Disrupt Water Systems in Several Minnesota Communities

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Boundary Waters Begins Partial Reopening as Wildfire Containment Improves

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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.

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

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