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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 25 2026

Extreme Cold Forces Amtrak to Cancel Rail Service as Winter Storm Fern Grips Nation

Amtrak has suspended service through Jan 25 as Winter Storm Fern brings lethal cold. Mechanical risks and passenger safety forced cancellations across major US routes.

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Extreme Cold Forces Amtrak to Cancel Rail Service as Winter Storm Fern Grips Nation

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 25 2026

After Public Backlash, Hennepin County Commissioners Settle Into $134,753 Salary Tier

Hennepin County Commissioners began 2026 with a salary of $134,753, ending a debate that saw them reject a 49% raise for a modest 5% plan after intense public backlash.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 24 2026

Minnesota Gripped by Historic Arctic Deep Freeze as Polar Vortex Stretches South

Minnesota faces a historic Arctic blast with wind chills near -63°F. The stretched polar vortex has closed schools and halted travel. Frostbite can occur in minutes.

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Minnesota Gripped by Historic Arctic Deep Freeze as Polar Vortex Stretches South

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 24 2026

Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths Continue to Rise in Minnesota and Nationwide as an Atypical Season Barrels Toward Its Peak

MN flu cases are surging due to an aggressive H3N2 strain, with hospitalizations and deaths rising through January. Officials urge vaccination to prevent severe illness.

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Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths Continue to Rise in Minnesota and Nationwide as an Atypical Season Barrels Toward Its Peak

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 24 2026

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Sedona, new support dog for victims and staff

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed Sedona, a new support dog. The Lab/Golden mix will assist crime victims and high-stress staff in finding comfort and calm.

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Anoka County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Sedona, new support dog for victims and staff

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 24 2026

Minneapolis Somali Business Owners, Community Members Join Statewide Economic Blackout

Somali business owners and families joined a statewide economic blackout to protest immigration enforcement, proving that Minnesota's economy depends on immigrant communities.

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Minneapolis Somali Business Owners, Community Members Join Statewide Economic Blackout

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 24 2026

MinneapoliMedia Community Feature | Snowfall, Civic Pride, and Shared Tradition: Coon Rapids Welcomes the 62nd Annual Snowflake Days

Coon Rapids hosts the 62nd Annual Snowflake Days from Jan. 30–Feb. 8, 2026. Highlights include a medallion hunt, snow sculptures, chili challenge, and community hockey.

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MinneapoliMedia Community Feature | Snowfall, Civic Pride, and Shared Tradition: Coon Rapids Welcomes the 62nd Annual Snowflake Days

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When the Cold Stops Us: What Extreme Winters Reveal About Minnesota and Ourselves

Extreme winter disruptions like the Jan. 23 closures reveal the hidden costs of cold: childcare stress, income loss, and digital inequity. Resilience requires community.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When the Cold Stops Us: What Extreme Winters Reveal About Minnesota and Ourselves

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 23 2026

Traffic Safety Concerns Clash With City Engineering Judgment in Balcony Farms Approval

Coon Rapids planners approved the 29-home Balcony Farms project despite resident traffic fears. While technical standards didn't require a study, a memo of concern was added.

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Traffic Safety Concerns Clash With City Engineering Judgment in Balcony Farms Approval

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEATHER | Historic Arctic blast grips Champlin and Twin Cities as wind chills plunge toward -45°F

A historic Arctic blast has hit the Twin Cities, with wind chills near -45°F. Schools are closed, and officials warn of frostbite in 10 minutes. Stay indoors.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEATHER | Historic Arctic blast grips Champlin and Twin Cities as wind chills plunge toward -45°F

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 23 2026

Extreme Cold Forces Widespread City Facility Closures in Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids has closed the Senior Center, Recycling Center, and warming houses today due to life-threatening cold. Wind chills near -45°F pose severe frostbite risks.

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Extreme Cold Forces Widespread City Facility Closures in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 23 2026

Strike Averted as Anoka-Hennepin Teachers Ratify Two-Year Contract

Anoka-Hennepin teachers ratified a 2-year contract, averting a strike. The deal for 3,200 educators includes raises and insurance support, ensuring stability through 2027.

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