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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Milan Awaits a Reckoning: United States and Canada Set for Olympic Gold

The U.S. and Canada will face off for Olympic hockey gold this Sunday in Milan. The U.S. looks to end a 46-year drought, while Canada seeks to maintain its global dominance.

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Milan Awaits a Reckoning: United States and Canada Set for Olympic Gold

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Policing, Control, and the Continuity of Surveillance

"The Unwritten Record" traces U.S. policing from 1704 slave patrols to modern surveillance. It argues that enforcement logic consistently evolved to monitor Black mobility.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Policing, Control, and the Continuity of Surveillance

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Coon Rapids Is Hiring Across Public Safety, Sustainability, and Community Services

Coon Rapids is hiring for various roles, including a Sustainability Planner, Police Officer, and seasonal public works staff. Applications are via GovernmentJobs.

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Coon Rapids Is Hiring Across Public Safety, Sustainability, and Community Services

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Into The Cold For A Cause

Coon Rapids Police and Fire are teaming up for the Anoka County Polar Plunge on Feb. 28 at Lakeside Commons Park to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Historic Winter Storm Forces Minnesota School Closures Across North Shore and Metro Thursday, Feb. 19

A historic North Shore snowfall and metro-wide storm ripple through classrooms statewide.

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Historic Winter Storm Forces Minnesota School Closures Across North Shore and Metro Thursday, Feb. 19

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

In Coon Rapids, a Night of Oaths, Asphalt, and Answers

MLG Capital acquired Lyra at Riverdale Station, a 180-unit apartment complex in Coon Rapids, from Sherman Associates. The transit-linked sale signals strong investor demand.

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In Coon Rapids, a Night of Oaths, Asphalt, and Answers

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

At The Minnesota Capitol A New Push To Confront Fraud

Senate Republicans unveiled an anti-fraud package on Feb. 19, 2026, featuring automatic audits and surprise site visits, as a broader Inspector General bill remains stalled.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Education as a Battleground

Today's Unwritten Record details the fight for Black education, from anti-literacy laws to modern funding gaps. It frames school access as a vital struggle for citizenship.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Education as a Battleground

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Lyra at Riverdale Station Sold in Coon Rapids

MLG Capital acquired Lyra at Riverdale Station, a 180-unit apartment complex in Coon Rapids, from Sherman Associates. The transit-linked sale signals strong investor demand.

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Lyra at Riverdale Station Sold in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Minnesota’s Quiet First Responders

Minnesota celebrated its 10th School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Feb. 18. Drivers transport 700,000 students daily, forming the state’s largest mass transit system.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Twin Cities Tenant Union Calls for March 1 Rent Strike, Seeks Eviction Moratorium Amid Fallout from “Operation Metro Surge”

The Twin Cities Tenant Union called for a March 1 rent strike, demanding an eviction moratorium and $50M in relief following economic fallout from federal immigration raids.

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Twin Cities Tenant Union Calls for March 1 Rent Strike, Seeks Eviction Moratorium Amid Fallout from “Operation Metro Surge”

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Update on Tuesday’s AutoZone Shooting in Brooklyn Park

An AutoZone employee is in critical condition after a shooting in Brooklyn Park on Feb. 17. No arrests have been made despite a K9 and helicopter search. Motive is unknown.

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Update on Tuesday’s AutoZone Shooting in Brooklyn Park

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