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July 31, 2026 6:50 AM

Pearson’s Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant

Pearson’s Candy Company told Minnesota officials it will permanently shut down the West Seventh Street plant and lay off about 80 employees at the end of September.

by MPR News Staff

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July 31, 2026 4:00 AM

United Way fund available to help Ely-area small businesses impacted by wildfires recover

Small business owners can begin applying for the aid today, Friday, July 31, and all local organizations actively responding to the wildfires are eligible to request funding, too.

by Hannah Yang

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July 30, 2026 5:37 PM

Former St. Paul police official alleges Mayor Kaohly Her made inappropriate comments

A former St. Paul deputy police chief alleges Mayor Kaohly Her made inappropriate comments and engaged in other misconduct, according to a person familiar with the investigation.

by Matt Sepic

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July 30, 2026 3:15 PM

As Haiti TPS protections end, Minnesota immigrants and employers wonder what comes next

Attorneys and business leaders say the decision reaches beyond Haiti, raising questions about Minnesota's workforce and the future of Temporary Protected Status.

by Sarah Thamer

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July 30, 2026 2:33 PM

Can a new design save one of Minnesota’s most controversial mining projects?

NewRange Copper Nickel has made substantial changes to its proposed open pit mine on the Iron Range. Critics say it still carries the same environmental risks.

by Dan Kraker

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July 30, 2026 1:45 PM

Minneapolis City Council approves Reginald Freeman as new fire chief

Council members confirmed Reginald Freeman, who has experience as fire chief around the country and internationally. But several said they voted in spite of reservations.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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July 30, 2026 1:35 PM

Labor Department recovers $613,000 in back wages from Minnesota restaurant group

Investigators found that the operators failed to maintain records of hours employees worked. The department said the restaurants also failed to pay some workers for overtime hours.

by Kirsti Marohn

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July 30, 2026 1:18 PM

New shelter space and apartments for youth experiencing homelessness opens in north Minneapolis

Twin Cities organization Avenues for Youth celebrated the grand opening of the building Thursday. It will also serve as the head offices of Avenue staff.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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July 30, 2026 12:15 PM

Forest Service to open more of the Boundary Waters to canoeing as wildfire concerns ease

Several popular lakes in the Boundary Waters will reopen to day use beginning July 31, including Moose Lake and the Number Chain of lakes near Ely, and Saganaga and Seagull Lakes at the end of the Gunflint Trail.

by Dan Kraker

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July 30, 2026 6:51 AM

St. Paul mayor says she's cooperating with sexual harassment investigation

In April, the city hired a law firm to investigate the mayor after the police chief filed a complaint.

by Matt Sepic and MPR News Staff

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Minnesota News

Pearson’s Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant

United Way fund available to help Ely-area small businesses impacted by wildfires recover

Former St. Paul police official alleges Mayor Kaohly Her made inappropriate comments

As Haiti TPS protections end, Minnesota immigrants and employers wonder what comes next

Can a new design save one of Minnesota’s most controversial mining projects?

Minneapolis City Council approves Reginald Freeman as new fire chief

Labor Department recovers $613,000 in back wages from Minnesota restaurant group

New shelter space and apartments for youth experiencing homelessness opens in north Minneapolis

Forest Service to open more of the Boundary Waters to canoeing as wildfire concerns ease

St. Paul mayor says she's cooperating with sexual harassment investigation

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