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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Dearest Minnesotans, Happy Valentine's Day!

MinneapoliMedia’s Valentine’s Day message celebrates the resilience of Minnesota. It honors community love and the collective hope that guides the state toward a shared future.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Dearest Minnesotans, Happy Valentine's Day!

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Love as a Radical Act

"The Unwritten Record" defines Black kinship as radical resistance. Despite systemic efforts to fracture homes, love served as the essential engine for social progress.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Love as a Radical Act

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Coon Rapids Dam Walkway Closure: February 16 - 27

The Coon Rapids Dam walkway will close for repairs from February 16 to 27, 2026. This shutdown cuts the main trail link between Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids.

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Coon Rapids Dam Walkway Closure: February 16 - 27

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Minneapolis Puts a Price on Fear: Mayor Frey Says Federal Immigration Surge Cost City $203.1 Million

Mayor Jacob Frey reports that "Operation Metro Surge" cost Minneapolis $203.1 million in economic and social damages. The city plans to seek state and federal aid for recovery.

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Minneapolis Puts a Price on Fear: Mayor Frey Says Federal Immigration Surge Cost City $203.1 Million

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Women in Assaults on Federal Agents After Alex Pretti Shooting

A federal grand jury indicted Claire Feng and Emily Baierl for assaulting federal agents during January protests in Minneapolis.

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Women in Assaults on Federal Agents After Alex Pretti Shooting

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Takes the Plunge for Inclusion at 2026 Polar Plunge in Blaine

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office joins the Polar Plunge on Feb. 28, 2026, at Sunrise Lake in Blaine. This annual event supports over 8,000 Special Olympics MN athletes.

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Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Takes the Plunge for Inclusion at 2026 Polar Plunge in Blaine

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026: Minnesota’s Pulse Beats Through the Alps

On Day 8 of the Milan-Cortina Games, MN athletes shine. Diggins fights through injury, Duluth’s Thiesse wins curling silver, and Gopher-led hockey teams dominate the ice.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026: Minnesota’s Pulse Beats Through the Alps

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Language of Dehumanization

"The Unwritten Record" explores how dehumanizing language, from "real estate" in 1705 to "achievement gap" today, engineered moral permission for systemic racial injustice.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Language of Dehumanization

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

26th Annual North Suburban Home Show Returns to Andover

The 26th North Suburban Home Show returns to the Andover YMCA March 7. Over 100 experts offer free home advice from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free with a food donation.

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26th Annual North Suburban Home Show Returns to Andover

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

High-Speed Pursuit in Coon Rapids Leaves Four Hospitalized; Minneapolis Man Charged with Multiple Felonies

Tavontae Ty-ron Hudson faces felony charges after a 130 mph chase and crash in Coon Rapids on Feb. 7. Police recovered three guns, including two modified for automatic fire.

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High-Speed Pursuit in Coon Rapids Leaves Four Hospitalized; Minneapolis Man Charged with Multiple Felonies

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

Saint Paul Requires Visible Identification for Law Enforcement, Citing Impersonation Attack and Immigration Enforcement Concerns

St. Paul passed Ordinance 26-6 requiring all law enforcement to wear visible ID. The rule aims to prevent impersonation attacks and clarify federal immigration activity.

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Saint Paul Requires Visible Identification for Law Enforcement, Citing Impersonation Attack and Immigration Enforcement Concerns

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

Minnesota Traffic Deaths Fall to 370 in 2025, Marking Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic Surge

Minnesota traffic deaths dropped to 370 in 2025, a 20% decline from 2024. Speeding and unbelted deaths hit multi-year lows, though bicycle fatalities doubled to 14.

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Minnesota Traffic Deaths Fall to 370 in 2025, Marking Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic Surge

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

Four Hospitalized After Brooklyn Park Squad SUV Rolls During Emergency Response

Four people, including two officers, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a Brooklyn Park police SUV rolled in a crash. The State Patrol is investigating.

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Four Hospitalized After Brooklyn Park Squad SUV Rolls During Emergency Response

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

The Power of Her | Speaking People: Alexis Rogers and the Labor of Being Seen

Four-time Emmy winner Alexis Rogers on storytelling, impact, faith, and the labor of being seen. This is leadership without the box. A must-read from The Power of Her.

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The Power of Her | Speaking People: Alexis Rogers and the Labor of Being Seen

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Women Who Built the Movement and Were Left Out of the Headlines

"The Unwritten Record" highlights Black women as the essential architects of democracy. From Ida B. Wells to Ella Baker, their strategy and labor built the movement’s core.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Women Who Built the Movement and Were Left Out of the Headlines

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

City of Coon Rapids Expands Workforce Across Public Safety, Sustainability and Municipal Media

Coon Rapids is hiring for diverse roles, including a Sustainability Planner ($95k+), Police Tech, and Media Specialists. Applications must be submitted via GovernmentJobs.

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City of Coon Rapids Expands Workforce Across Public Safety, Sustainability and Municipal Media

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

Blaine by the Numbers: Nearly 5,000 Calls in January Offer a Window into Public Safety in One of Minnesota’s Fastest-Growing Cities

Blaine Police handled 4,948 calls in January, averaging 160+ daily. Traffic stops led activity (1,640), followed by medical emergencies (486) and 195 vehicle crashes.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

More Minnesotans Turn to MNsure as Federal Savings Expire, Premiums Rise

MNsure enrollment fell 8% to 139,251 as federal tax credits expired. Plan switching surged 87% while calls rose 29%, showing Minnesotans are fighting to stay covered.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

St. Paul Search Enters Fourth Month for Missing Man, Roger Ellis Jr.

St. Paul Police are seeking help finding 31-year-old Roger Ellis Jr., missing since Nov. 3, 2025. He was last seen at Snelling and Thomas Avenues in the Hamline-Midway area.

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St. Paul Search Enters Fourth Month for Missing Man, Roger Ellis Jr.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

Minneapolis Council Presses Governor for Emergency Housing Protections Amid Federal Immigration Operation

Minneapolis Council seeks a state emergency declaration for an eviction moratorium amid federal immigration operations. They argue $1M in city aid cannot replace state action.

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