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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

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

A federal judge has temporarily stopped Minnesota from enforcing its new prediction-market ban while challenges to the law proceed in court.

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

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Opens $5 Million Soil-Health Equipment Grant Program

Minnesota farmers and local governments may apply for grants of up to $45,000 to purchase or retrofit equipment that advances soil health.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Opens $5 Million Soil-Health Equipment Grant Program

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Makes Grooming a Child for Sexual Conduct a Felony

Minnesota adults who build deceptive relationships with children for later sexual conduct can now face felony charges even if no contact occurs.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Makes Grooming a Child for Sexual Conduct a Felony

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Haitian Families in Minnesota Face New Uncertainty After Temporary Protected Status Ends

Haitian families in Minnesota face possible loss of work authorization and deportation protection after the federal government terminated TPS.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Haitian Families in Minnesota Face New Uncertainty After Temporary Protected Status Ends

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: August 1 Through August 2, 2026

SummerSlam, Black Business Week, art fairs, food festivals, sports, theater, concerts and free family events fill the Twin Cities weekend.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: August 1 Through August 2, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Secures Additional $1.75 Million to Help Families Avoid Homelessness

Anoka County will receive another $1.75 million for rent, utilities, housing navigation and other services that help residents remain safely housed.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Secures Additional $1.75 Million to Help Families Avoid Homelessness

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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.

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

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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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