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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Health, Medicine, and Betrayal

"The Unwritten Record" exposes how U.S. medicine exploited Black bodies through experiments like Tuskegee while denying care. This systemic betrayal fuels modern distrust.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Health, Medicine, and Betrayal

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Coon Rapids Seeks Its Next “Eco-Heroes” for 2026 Earth Month Sustainability Awards

Coon Rapids is accepting nominations for its 2026 Sustainability Awards through Feb. 28. The program honors residents and businesses for measurable local "eco-wins."

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Coon Rapids Seeks Its Next “Eco-Heroes” for 2026 Earth Month Sustainability Awards

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

In Woodbury, Black History Month Is Marked by Joy, Mentorship and Policy in Practice

Woodbury's East Ridge High hosted a "Black Joy" social for 100+ teens. The event used workshops and mentorship to turn equity policy into a lived student experience.

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In Woodbury, Black History Month Is Marked by Joy, Mentorship and Policy in Practice

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Thirty-Two Years Later, Anoka County Seeks Answers in the Killing of Harry Wesley Patton

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is renewing its appeal for information in the 1994 cold case murder of Harry Wesley Patton, who was found shot in his truck on a college campus.

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Thirty-Two Years Later, Anoka County Seeks Answers in the Killing of Harry Wesley Patton

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

On St. Paul’s East Side, Merrick Community Food Shelf Anchors a Lifeline of Dignity and Stability

Merrick Community Services’ food shelf in St. Paul offers a client-choice model for East Side and Maplewood residents. It provides fresh food and essentials with dignity.

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On St. Paul’s East Side, Merrick Community Food Shelf Anchors a Lifeline of Dignity and Stability

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Minnesota Recall Watch: Baby Food, Oysters, and Supplements Flagged in New Safety Alerts

Safety alerts target "Tippy Toes" baby food (toxins), Stellar Bay oysters (norovirus), and Rosabella Moringa (drug-resistant Salmonella). Check lot numbers and discard.

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Minnesota Recall Watch: Baby Food, Oysters, and Supplements Flagged in New Safety Alerts

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

House, Senate Open 2026 Session in Grief, Honor Melissa and Mark Hortman in Historic Joint Tribute

The MN Legislature opened its 2026 session with a joint tribute to the late Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Leaders urged decency and resolve after grief.

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House, Senate Open 2026 Session in Grief, Honor Melissa and Mark Hortman in Historic Joint Tribute

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Senator John Hoffman Returns to the Minnesota Senate, Eight Months After Political Violence Shook the State

Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate on Feb. 17, 2026, after surviving the June 2025 political attacks that killed Speaker Melissa Hortman. He urged humble governance.

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Senator John Hoffman Returns to the Minnesota Senate, Eight Months After Political Violence Shook the State

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Arts as Testimony

"The Unwritten Record" argues Black art is a foundational archive. Spirituals, blues, and literature preserved the truth of lived experience when official systems failed.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Arts as Testimony

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

Unseasonable Warmth Brings an Early Start to the 2026 Golf Season in Coon Rapids

Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids opened its driving range early on Feb. 13 due to mild weather. Operations are weather-permitting as the 2026 season begins.

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Unseasonable Warmth Brings an Early Start to the 2026 Golf Season in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

Minnesota’s North Star Act: Business Owners, Lawmakers and the Battle Over Immigration Enforcement

The North Star Act would ban MN from aiding civil immigration enforcement. Supporters say it protects economic stability and trust; critics fear it harms public safety.

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Minnesota’s North Star Act: Business Owners, Lawmakers and the Battle Over Immigration Enforcement

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

Speaker Lisa Demuth Opens 2026 Session With Red Lines on Taxes and Bonding, and a Renewed Push on Fraud

Speaker Lisa Demuth opened the 2026 session with a "North Star Comeback" agenda, prioritizing an independent Office of Inspector General to fight fraud and resisting taxes.

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Speaker Lisa Demuth Opens 2026 Session With Red Lines on Taxes and Bonding, and a Renewed Push on Fraud

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