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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 31 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: July 31 Through Aug. 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 Aug. 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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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 31 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Invests $500,000 in Free Music Events and Support for Independent Venues

Minneapolis will invest $500,000 in free music events and venue support to attract visitors and strengthen commercial districts.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Invests $500,000 in Free Music Events and Support for Independent Venues

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 31 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Second Teen Arrested in Connection With Fatal Brooklyn Park Shooting

A second 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy at Hartkopf Park in Brooklyn Park.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Second Teen Arrested in Connection With Fatal Brooklyn Park Shooting

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 31 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Pearson’s Candy Plans Permanent St. Paul Plant Closure, Affecting About 80 Workers

Pearson’s Candy plans to close its longtime St. Paul production facility in September, permanently eliminating approximately 80 jobs.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Pearson’s Candy Plans Permanent St. Paul Plant Closure, Affecting About 80 Workers

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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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