ICE officer released from Texas jail as extradition fight continues
Christian Castro was released after Texas detention limits expired, while a federal judge left Minnesota’s effort to secure his return unresolved.
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Minnesota care providers face weekend NETStudy outage and new background-check deadlines
NETStudy 2.0 will be offline from Friday evening, Aug. 28, through Monday morning, Aug. 31. Separate deadlines affect legacy studies, child-care workers and provider board members.
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Minnesota could get at least $214 million under proposed Meta settlement, with $307 million maximum
A proposed Meta settlement could send Minnesota $214.3 million in guaranteed payments and as much as $306.7 million if contingency conditions are met. The agreement would also impose new default safety controls on teen Facebook and Instagram accounts, but nothing is final until a federal judge acts.
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Minnesota primary results remain unofficial before Aug. 18 certification
Minnesota’s Aug. 11 primary produced apparent nominees, but state and federal results remain unofficial until the State Canvassing Board meets Aug. 18.
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Coon Rapids approves Cardinal Crest plat and water plant work
The Coon Rapids City Council approved the Cardinal Crest housing plat, parks plan, property agreement changes and water-treatment improvements.
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MnDOT advances Highway 57 resurfacing and roundabout project in Mantorville
MnDOT is preparing a summer 2027 project to resurface Highway 57, improve drainage and build a roundabout at County Road 16 in Mantorville.
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Alexandria, Douglas County continue talks on Highway 29 redesign
A proposed Highway 29 median could limit left turns into some businesses between downtown Alexandria and 50th Avenue. Officials were working toward final project details by June 22, 2026.
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Mound water-main project enters summer construction stages with Commerce Boulevard detours
Mound’s Phase 2 water-main project is moving through service reconnections, temporary pavement repairs and pedestrian-ramp work, with closures and lane reductions continuing through summer 2026.
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Brooklyn Center voters face Aug. 11 primary to narrow City Council field
Brooklyn Center’s Aug. 11, 2026, primary will narrow a large field competing for two City Council positions. Mayor April Graves is not seeking reelection, leaving an open mayoral contest later in the year.
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Minneapolis launches music events amid venue profitability concerns
Minneapolis announced summer and fall music events after a report found independent venues generated $2.2 billion in local economic impact.
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St. Paul council rejects tenant right-to-repair ballot petition
The St. Paul City Council rejected a tenant right-to-repair petition after 5,048 signatures were verified, below the 5,342 required for the ballot.
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Rochester’s Downtown Infrastructure Program Moves Into 2026
Rochester is beginning a coordinated downtown infrastructure program tied to Mayo’s expansion, with work planned across streets, utilities and public spaces through 2030.
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Lester Prairie council schedules Aug. 12 meeting after school contract discussion
The Lester Prairie City Council discussed a school contract during a July 27 workshop and scheduled its next council meeting for Aug. 12.
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Prior Lake council advances 262-home Vierling property proposal
The Prior Lake City Council moved forward with a proposal for 262 low- and medium-density homes on about 88 acres near County Highways 21 and 42.
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Burnsville Police City Hall project remains on track for September phase one
Burnsville says its $100 million Police City Hall project remains on schedule, with the first phase due in September 2026 and police additions to follow.
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Minneapolis Selects Trellis to Lead First Phase of New Nicollet
Minneapolis selected Trellis to lead the first phase of New Nicollet, advancing redevelopment plans for the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis.
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Shorewood schedules public hearing on zoning-code and land-use fee changes
Shorewood’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold an August 18 public hearing on Phase 1 zoning-code changes and proposed land-use fee amendments, with City Council consideration set for September 14.
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Cass County opens comment period on 68-lot Waterside Estates development near Walker
Cass County is accepting public comments through Aug. 20 on an environmental review for a proposed 115-acre, 68-lot residential development in Fairview Township.
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Aitkin school district campus plan draws $5 million grant recommendation
The Minnesota IRRRB recommended $5 million for infrastructure and site development tied to Aitkin Independent School District’s proposed $70.44 million unified campus.
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Eagan Data-Center Debate Continues as Oppidan Targets December 2026
Oppidan expects its approved Eagan data center to be fully occupied and operational by December 2026 as the city reviews future data-center rules.
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St. Paul sets Aug. 5 deadline to close Pig’s Eye Park encampment
St. Paul plans to close three homeless encampments, beginning at Pig’s Eye Park on Aug. 5, as the city cites safety concerns and adds shelter capacity.
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Hugo posts final 165th Street environmental review before 10-day objection period
Hugo has posted the final environmental review for the 165th Street corridor after public comments and revisions. The document now enters a 10-day objection period before the city considers final adoption.