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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Moves Forward With Firearms-Detection Police K-9 and Northdale Pickleball Facility

Coon Rapids is moving forward with a firearms-detection police K-9 and new pickleball courts at Northdale Middle School through a partnership with Anoka-Hennepin.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | UCare to Permanently Lay Off 102 Workers as Minnesota Health Plan Continues Wind-Down

UCare will permanently lay off 102 workers this fall as the Minneapolis health plan winds down operations and ends support for Medicaid contracts acquired by Medica.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 8 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Nobody in Minnesota Knows How to Leave

Minnesota’s legendary long goodbye gets the Cranky Don Joe treatment, from “Welp” and driveway conversations to “ope” and the art of never quite leaving.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Journalist Georgia Fort Seeks Dismissal of Federal Charges, Alleging False Information and First Amendment Violations

Independent journalist Georgia Fort seeks dismissal of federal charges, arguing investigators used false information and her protest coverage was protected journalism.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters Get Special Saturday Voting Window Ahead of Tuesday Primary

Minnesota voters can cast primary ballots Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. statewide, offering a weekend option before Tuesday’s August 11 primary election.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | The Twin Cities Come Alive With Festivals, Food, Music, Markets and Family Adventures August 7–9

Twin Cities weekend brings festivals, food, music, sports, theater, markets and family fun across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and nearby communities August 7–9.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hortman Family Urges Senate to Reject Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The Hortman family urges the U.S. Senate to reject Todd Blanche, criticizing his approval of a plea deal that spared Vance Boelter from possible execution.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Overtime Overrun Nears $23 Million as Frey Defends Spending

Minneapolis police overtime costs are nearing a $23 million overrun as Mayor Jacob Frey defends the spending amid staffing shortages and growing budget scrutiny.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than 157,000 Minnesotans Cast Ballots Before Tuesday’s Primary

More than 157,000 Minnesotans have already voted ahead of Tuesday’s primary, with early voting continuing through Monday and polls opening Tuesday.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Revol Greens May Close Owatonna Greenhouse and Eliminate 89 Jobs

Revol Greens may close its Owatonna greenhouse and eliminate 89 jobs in October unless the Minnesota lettuce producer secures new funding or finds a buyer.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Appeals Court Orders Enbridge to Remove Line 5 From Tribal Land

A federal appeals court says Enbridge must remove Line 5 from Bad River tribal land, while ordering lower courts to reconsider the removal timeline and damages.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Health Care May Remain Excellent. The Question Is Who Will Still Be Able to Afford It

Minnesota reviews two major hospital mergers as leaders weigh investment against higher costs, patient access, medical debt and local control over health care.

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