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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 9 2026

Coon Rapids Students Race The Clock to Shape The Face of The City’s 62nd Snowflake Days Celebration

The 62nd Coon Rapids Snowflake Days (Jan 30–Feb 8) is seeking student button designs for its 2026 contest. The button serves as a pass for festival events and prizes.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 9 2026

Coon Rapids Police Invite Residents Inside Modern Policing Through 2026 Community Police Academy

Coon Rapids Police will host a free 7-week Community Academy on Tuesdays (Jan 13–Feb 24). Only 20 spots are available for this program held at department headquarters.

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Coon Rapids Police Invite Residents Inside Modern Policing Through 2026 Community Police Academy

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 9 2026

Blaine Police Expand Reserve Program To Strengthen Public Safety And Community Presence

Blaine Police are accepting Reserve Program applications through Jan 23. Uniformed volunteers support public safety, patrol city events, and handle non-emergency duties.

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Blaine Police Expand Reserve Program To Strengthen Public Safety And Community Presence

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 9 2026

Anoka-Hennepin Teachers Remain On The Job As Tentative Agreement Pauses Strike Plans

Anoka-Hennepin schools remained open Thursday after a 20-hour mediation led to a tentative deal. All classes and activities are running as the contract awaits ratification.

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Anoka-Hennepin Teachers Remain On The Job As Tentative Agreement Pauses Strike Plans

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 9 2026

FDA Recall Expands Into January 2026 As Unsanitary Warehouse Conditions Trigger Sweeping Gold Star Distribution Product Pull

The FDA announced a major voluntary recall of 2,000+ products from Gold Star Distribution due to unsanitary conditions at a Minneapolis warehouse affecting 50+ stores.

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FDA Recall Expands Into January 2026 As Unsanitary Warehouse Conditions Trigger Sweeping Gold Star Distribution Product Pull

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Politics Enters the Classroom, Students Pay the Price

Anoka-Hennepin’s school board is facing a crisis of trust as political ideology and culture wars replace educational expertise, hurting students and staff alike.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Politics Enters the Classroom, Students Pay the Price

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 8 2026

Coon Rapids Closes Outdoor Ice Rinks and Warming Houses Amid Unsafe Ice Conditions

Coon Rapids closed all outdoor rinks and warming houses on Jan 7 due to warm weather. Soft ice and standing water pose safety risks and prevent proper maintenance.

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Coon Rapids Closes Outdoor Ice Rinks and Warming Houses Amid Unsafe Ice Conditions

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 8 2026

2026 Anoka County Polar Plunge Challenge

Blaine Police challenged neighbors for the 2026 Anoka County Polar Plunge. Agencies compete to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota before jumping into icy water.

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2026 Anoka County Polar Plunge Challenge

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 8 2026

Sisters’ Camelot to Host Community Food Share at Hosmer Library on January 8

Sisters' Camelot holds a free food share at Hosmer Library on Jan 8, 2–3 PM. Bring reusable bags for groceries; fresh produce is also available while supplies last.

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Sisters’ Camelot to Host Community Food Share at Hosmer Library on January 8

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 8 2026

January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month: What Our Community Needs to Know and Do

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. To help end exploitation, the OTIP offers a 10-step guide based on research and survivor-informed federal policy.

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January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month: What Our Community Needs to Know and Do

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 8 2026

Schulte Elected Chair, Meisner Vice Chair as Anoka County Board Sets Course for 2026

On Jan 6, 2026, the Anoka County Board elected Scott Schulte as chair and Mandy Meisner as vice chair to lead Minnesota’s fourth-largest county for the upcoming year.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA BREAKING NEWS | Anoka-Hennepin strike averted after marathon mediation yields tentative agreement

Anoka-Hennepin schools reached a tentative deal on Jan 7 after 20 hours of mediation, averting a strike. Schools stay open for 38,000 students; all activities will proceed.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Public Pay Meets Public Trust: Anoka County at a Crossroads

Anoka County saw two diverging paths: teachers in high-stakes mediation to avoid a massive strike, while county leaders finalized their own compensation via set procedure.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Public Pay Meets Public Trust: Anoka County at a Crossroads

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

Anoka-Hennepin Enters Final Mediation as First Teacher Strike In Decades Looms

Anoka-Hennepin schools face a strike by 3,000 teachers on Jan 8 if high-stakes mediation today fails. A walkout would close schools for 38,000 students.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

Anoka County Board Approves 3 Percent Pay Increase for Commissioners in 2026 Amid Broader Fiscal Pressures

On Jan 6, 2026, the Anoka County Board approved a 3% salary increase for commissioners. The resolution also kept annual expense caps at $7,500 ($8,500 for the chair).

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