St. Paul plans August closure of three homeless encampments
Mayor Kaohly Her announced plans to close three St. Paul encampments, with Pig’s Eye Park scheduled to be the first site addressed in August.
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Federal judge dismisses challenge to Minneapolis immigration-cooperation policies
A federal judge on July 20 dismissed the federal administration’s lawsuit challenging Minnesota and local policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Minneapolis was among the defendants.
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Minneapolis selects Trellis for first phase of former Kmart site redevelopment
The City of Minneapolis has selected Trellis to lead Phase 1 of the New Nicollet redevelopment at the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis.
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Wildfire smoke drove Detroit-area air quality to hazardous levels in July episode
Smoke from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires pushed a station-specific AQI reading to 650 at Detroit-Southwest on July 16, while an air-quality alert remained in effect the following day.
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Minnesota keeps burning restrictions in four northern counties as wildfire planning level remains IV
Minnesota’s July 31 wildfire situation report listed burning restrictions in Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties while the statewide planning level remained IV.
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Wildfire smoke prompted air-quality alerts in Grand Rapids region July 18
Wildfire smoke transported into western Michigan affected air quality in the Grand Rapids area on July 18, when National Weather Service Grand Rapids displayed Air Quality Alerts across its forecast area.
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Walz declares peacetime emergency, mobilizes National Guard for Minnesota wildfire response
Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency effective July 11, 2026, and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard as wildfires and dry conditions affected northern Minnesota.
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Wildfire smoke alert covered St. Paul as heat index neared 100 degrees
A National Weather Service outlook dated July 15 identified an Air Quality Alert for St. Paul and Ramsey County for the following day, citing smoke moving southeast from northern Minnesota wildfires.
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St. Paul prepares for citywide National Night Out events on August 4
St. Paul’s National Night Out is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4, with residents and neighborhood groups able to host or participate in local events.
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Minneapolis among Twin Cities communities hit by hazardous wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota moved into Minneapolis and the Twin Cities on July 16, 2026, as an Air Quality Alert covered the area and heat-index values were forecast to reach 95 to 100 degrees.
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WWE SummerSlam brings major event slate and projected $100 million impact to Minneapolis
WWE SummerSlam is taking place in Minneapolis over the Aug. 1-2 weekend, with roughly 30,000 fans expected nightly at U.S. Bank Stadium and a separate free fan event running through Sunday.
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Virginia voters head to polls Tuesday in delayed 2026 primary
Virginia’s 2026 primary is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4, after House Bill 29 moved the election from June. Early voting ended Aug. 1, and the general election is scheduled for Nov. 3.
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Minnesota secretary of state highlights election-equipment accuracy testing before Aug. 11 primary
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon’s office highlighted public accuracy testing of voting equipment ahead of the state’s Aug. 11, 2026 primary election.
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Federal officials defer about $867.5 million in Minnesota Medicaid payments pending high-risk-claim review
Federal health officials said they deferred approximately $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota while the state supplies documentation supporting claims identified as high risk.
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St. Paul plans to close three homeless encampments, starting with Pig’s Eye Park
Mayor Kaohly Her has announced a plan to close three established homeless encampments in St. Paul, with Pig’s Eye Park—the largest identified site—set to be the first closure in August.
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Minnesota to review Medical Assistance eligibility for refugees and other noncitizens later this month
Minnesota will review certain Medical Assistance cases in late August and early September before federal eligibility changes take effect Oct. 1, 2026.
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Minneapolis weighs projected 2027 general-fund gap of up to $33 million
Minneapolis leaders are preparing for 2027 budget decisions amid a reported general-fund shortfall projection of up to $33 million. No tax increase or spending plan has been adopted.
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Minnesota certifies candidates for August 11 state primary
The Minnesota Secretary of State has certified candidates for federal and state offices for the Aug. 11, 2026, state primary, setting the official candidate field ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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University of Minnesota to host generative AI and science workshop Aug. 4-5
The University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering will convene researchers at the McNamara Alumni Center for a two-day workshop on generative AI and scientific discovery.
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Minnesota election officials prepare for Aug. 11 primary with statewide accuracy testing
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has highlighted public accuracy testing of voting equipment ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. The state election calendar also sets an Aug. 6-11 notification process for certain rejected absentee or mail-ballot envelopes.
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St. Paul to begin closing three homeless encampments, starting with Pig’s Eye Park
St. Paul plans to close three homeless encampments, beginning with the largest identified site at Pig’s Eye Park. The first closure is reported for Aug. 5, with city and Ramsey County workers expected to assist residents with accommodations.
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Minnesota adds 13,200 jobs in June as unemployment holds at 4.4%
Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June 2026, a 0.4% monthly increase and the state’s third consecutive month of job growth, according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development.