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Morning Minneapolis! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hennepin County files first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges in Minneapolis case
  • How a Twin Cities parish turned grief from a school shooting into art
  • Check if recalled Minneapolis-made radish sprouts are in your fridge

Also on today's calendar: 30+ Soccer Tournament - Ancient Ranger and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A stray morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hennepin County Man Charged with Two Counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (limitless-news.com) — Hennepin County prosecutors in Minneapolis have charged a 29‑year‑old man with two counts of first‑degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child under 14, alleging the offenses occurred in June 2026. If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison and significant fines on each count, along with strict post‑prison supervision. Authorities emphasize the charges are allegations and he remains presumed innocent.
   

2. Parish pays tribute to Annunciation shooting victims through sacred fresco (christianpure.com) — Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic School, the site of a deadly 2025 shooting, is being quietly honored by nearby Our Lady of Grace parish through a new sacred fresco that weaves the school's blue‑and‑green remembrance ribbons into a scene of Mary at the well. The artwork, painted by Minnesota artist Mark Balma, aims to hold the community's grief, faith, and shared memories in a permanent, prayerful space. Parish leaders say the project deepens ties between the two school communities that supported each other after the tragedy.
   

3. Everything Sprouts, LLC Expands Voluntarily Recall to Include Robust Radish Mix Due to Potential E. Coli and Salmonella Risk (fda.gov) — A Minneapolis-based sprout producer has expanded its recall to include specific lots of Robust Radish Sprout Mix sold in Minnesota and Wisconsin between August 13 and 26 due to possible E. coli or Salmonella contamination. Local shoppers should check 5-ounce cups with barcode 087906000075 and lot numbers 223, 226, 230, or 233, discard any affected product, and sanitize containers or surfaces it touched.
   

4. A Final Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection: 2 Draft Picks Cut, Surprise WR, and a Lean D-Line (vikingsterritory.com) — Minnesota Vikings fans in Minneapolis can get an early look at how the 53‑man roster may shake out after the preseason finale at U.S. Bank Stadium, with a few draft picks projected to be cut and a surprise wide receiver making the team. The breakdown walks through every position group, highlighting a lean defensive line, crowded edge room, and the likely specialists heading into Week 1.
   

5. The ranch beer wasn't the worst we tried. 2026 Minnesota State Fair beverages, reviewed (twincities.com) — Minnesota State Fair drink tasters sampled dozens of new alcoholic options, repeatedly highlighting beers and ciders brewed in Minneapolis by Surly, Pryes, Sociable Cider Werks, Indeed, Fulton and others. Their candid notes range from praise for balanced IPAs and coffee-inspired seltzers to brutal takedowns of overly sweet, gimmicky slushies that might still tempt curious fairgoers from Minneapolis this week.
   

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