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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 Weather: Friday July 31

High: 77°

Low: 65°

Wind: 8 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 82%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Patchy rain nearby during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

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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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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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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