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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month . A National Call to Awareness, Protection, and Action

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It highlights labor and sex trafficking as crimes of coercion and emphasizes 24/7 help via the National Hotline: 888-373-7888.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month . A National Call to Awareness, Protection, and Action

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

Winter Reads Kicks Off January 1 Across Anoka County Libraries, Culminating in Annual Author Fair

Anoka County Library’s Winter Reads runs Jan 1–Feb 28 with prizes and rewards. It ends with the 9th Annual Author Fair on Feb 28 featuring keynote speaker J. Ryan Stradal.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Winter Reads Kicks Off January 1 Across Anoka County Libraries, Culminating in Annual Author Fair

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

Anoka County Library Opens Registration For Reading Bridge Literacy Program For Early Readers

Anoka County Library’s free Reading Bridge program for grades 1–3 runs Feb 9–Apr 11. Register by Jan 31 for 1-on-1 literacy support from trained volunteer mentors.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Library Opens Registration For Reading Bridge Literacy Program For Early Readers

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Wednesday Prayer Vigil Marking Anniversary of Renee Good’s Death - Wed Jan 14 9:30 am
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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

Growth in the North Metro: How Coon Rapids and Anoka County Are Attracting New Investment

Anoka County enters 2026 with strong growth in manufacturing and retail. Key projects include Green Bay Packaging’s expansion and new housing to meet rising demand.

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Growth in the North Metro: How Coon Rapids and Anoka County Are Attracting New Investment

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA BREAKING NEWS | Honoring Renee Good: A Community Call to Prayer

Faith leaders and neighbors to gather for a three-hour vigil at the site of her passing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA BREAKING NEWS | Honoring Renee Good: A Community Call to Prayer

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | January Is Not Enough

Beyond awareness, Human Trafficking Prevention Month demands systemic responsibility, as exploitation persists through familiarity, indifference, and social vulnerability.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | January Is Not Enough

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Anoka Winterfest Opens Today, Launching Five Days of Citywide Winter Celebration

Anoka Winterfest runs Jan 12–16, 2026, offering five days of winter recreation, arts, and community events across the city to celebrate local pride and connection.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

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

The 7-week Coon Rapids Community Police Academy starts Jan 13, 2026. The free program runs Tuesday nights at PD headquarters, with enrollment limited to 20 residents.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Governor Walz Appoints Heidi Hovis to Seventh Judicial District as Applications Open for Third District Vacancy

Gov. Walz appointed Heidi Hovis to the Seventh Judicial District court in Todd County. Hovis, a public defender and educator, replaces the retiring Judge Daniel Benson.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Governor Walz Appoints Heidi Hovis to Seventh Judicial District as Applications Open for Third District Vacancy

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Federal Ammunition Expands Handgun Lineup for 2026 With Terminal Ascent Debut and New Hunting and Defense Loads

Federal Ammunition is expanding its 2026 portfolio with new Terminal Ascent handgun loads. The lineup debuts Jan 20-23 at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas (Booth #11838).

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Federal Ammunition Expands Handgun Lineup for 2026 With Terminal Ascent Debut and New Hunting and Defense Loads

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Handgun Recovered at Champlin Park High School; 17-year-old Student Arrested

On Jan 12, a 17-year-old student was arrested at Champlin Park High School after police found a handgun. No injuries occurred, and the recovery was peaceful.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Handgun Recovered at Champlin Park High School; 17-year-old Student Arrested

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Africa and the World Cup: From Peripheral Promise to Unavoidable Power

African football has moved past stereotypes to become a structural and competitive force, reshaping the 2026 World Cup through generations of patient, relentless growth.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Africa and the World Cup: From Peripheral Promise to Unavoidable Power

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

Coon Rapids Launches Redesigned Community Police Academy to Deepen Public Understanding and Trust

Coon Rapids launched a redesigned 7-week Community Police Academy for 2026. The program uses hands-on learning to build trust and transparency between police and residents.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

Allegiant to Acquire Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Merger, Creating a U.S. Leisure Airline Powerhouse

Allegiant Travel Company is acquiring Sun Country Airlines for $1.5B. The merger creates a major budget carrier focused on leisure, charter, and cargo operations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Allegiant to Acquire Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Merger, Creating a U.S. Leisure Airline Powerhouse

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

Twin Cities Auto Show Closes Nine Day January Run, Reflecting An Industry In Transition

The 53rd Twin Cities Auto Show ended Jan 11 after moving to a new January slot. The 9-day event at the Minneapolis Convention Center drew crowds as a winter research hub.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Twin Cities Auto Show Closes Nine Day January Run, Reflecting An Industry In Transition

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