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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

Security Precautions Prompt Widespread Event Cancellations Across Twin Cities

Security concerns following fatal federal shootings have upended the Twin Cities. Parades, Wolves games, and TwinsFest were canceled or cut short to ensure public safety.

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Security Precautions Prompt Widespread Event Cancellations Across Twin Cities

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

Transit Disruptions: Arctic cold halts national rail as Northstar corridor enters a new era of buses

January 2026 marks a transit shift: Amtrak halted national rail due to Arctic cold while Northstar officially replaced its trains with a high-frequency bus network.

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Transit Disruptions: Arctic cold halts national rail as Northstar corridor enters a new era of buses

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

Pizza for a Purpose: Community Rallies to Support the Next Generation of Public Servants

Pizza Ranch in Andover is hosting a fundraiser for Coon Rapids Police Explorers tonight, Jan 26, from 5-8 PM. 10% of sales support youth training for future public service.

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Pizza for a Purpose: Community Rallies to Support the Next Generation of Public Servants

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

Coon Rapids Passport Center to Close for Monthlong Construction, Services Shift to Anoka by Appointment

The Coon Rapids Passport Center will close for construction from Jan 29 to Feb 27. Services move to the Anoka County Government Center by appointment only. No walk-ins.

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Coon Rapids Passport Center to Close for Monthlong Construction, Services Shift to Anoka by Appointment

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 26 2026

The Power of Her | The Architect of Liberation: Jamila Keisar and the Sacred Work of Witness

LICSW Jamila Keisar uses Somali tradition and justice to treat perinatal mental health. She addresses the fact that Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy.

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The Power of Her | The Architect of Liberation: Jamila Keisar and the Sacred Work of Witness

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Twenty Years Ago, January 24, 2006: The Quiet Architecture of a Minnesota Winter

This 2006 retrospective highlights a day of quiet endurance, focused on foundational governance like the Clean Water Legacy Act and the steady rhythm of Minnesota life.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Twenty Years Ago, January 24, 2006: The Quiet Architecture of a Minnesota Winter

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 25 2026

Candlelight Vigil in Anoka honors Alex Jeffrey Pretti after fatal federal shooting in Minneapolis

Hundreds gathered in Anoka for a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse killed by federal agents. Family disputes claims he was armed. Investigation pending.

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Candlelight Vigil in Anoka honors Alex Jeffrey Pretti after fatal federal shooting in Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 25 2026

Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Tightens Its Grip on the Twin Cities

Dangerously cold Arctic air has gripped the Twin Cities with lows near -15°F. Wind chills remain life-threatening, requiring caution and neighborly checks through Tuesday.

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Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Tightens Its Grip on the Twin Cities

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 25 2026

Extreme Cold and Security Concerns Reshape Opening Week of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Minnesota is battling a "one-two punch" of weather and security this week. The 140th Saint Paul Winter Carnival faced -25°F wind chills and regional safety concerns.

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Extreme Cold and Security Concerns Reshape Opening Week of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival

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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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