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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 20 2026

Blaine Police Department Calls For Mentorship As A Frontline Defense Against Human Trafficking

Blaine Police emphasize mentorship as a key defense against human trafficking, urging residents to build stable relationships to protect vulnerable youth from exploitation.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 20 2026

Anoka County Board Approves $6.3 Million in 2026 Policing Contracts for Andover, East Bethel, and Nowthen

Anoka County approved $6.3M in 2026 policing contracts for Andover, East Bethel, and Nowthen, providing dedicated sheriff patrols and shared public safety infrastructure.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 20 2026

Brooklyn Park Begins Early Planning for 2026 Celebrate Brooklyn Park: Tater Daze

Brooklyn Park seeks input via a survey for the 2026 Tater Daze festival on May 30. The event features a parade and community gathering focused on inclusive fun and local roots.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 20 2026

The Power of Her | Leadership That Restores: Dawn L. Johnson and The Practice of Becoming Whole

Minnesota coach and mentor Dawn L. Johnson empowers leaders to reclaim their wholeness. Her work focuses on inner liberation, moving beyond corporate output to human value.

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The Power of Her | Leadership That Restores: Dawn L. Johnson and The Practice of Becoming Whole

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Living Legacy: Voices in 2026 Reflect on the Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In 2026, Minnesotans reflect on Dr. King’s legacy as an "inheritance" of nonviolence and justice. Community voices urge collective action and courage over indifference.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Living Legacy: Voices in 2026 Reflect on the Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 19 2026

City of Coon Rapids Closes Administrative Offices for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Essential Services Remain in Operation

Coon Rapids city offices are closed Jan 19 for MLK Day. Emergency services remain active. Trash pickup is delayed one day, and normal business hours resume Jan 20.

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City of Coon Rapids Closes Administrative Offices for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Essential Services Remain in Operation

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 19 2026

Opioid Crisis Documentary Screening Event

Anoka County hosts a free screening of "Faces of Hope," a documentary on the opioid crisis, Feb 3 at Lyric Arts. The event includes a panel and free Narcan kits.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 19 2026

Minnesota National Guard Mobilized as State Seeks to Contain Unrest and Prevent Escalation

Gov. Walz mobilized the MN National Guard to support safety amid protests over the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good. The Guard is staged but not deployed to city streets.

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Minnesota National Guard Mobilized as State Seeks to Contain Unrest and Prevent Escalation

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 18 2026

Coon Rapids Invites Residents to Shape Winter Art as Snowflake Days Marks 62 Years

Coon Rapids celebrates 62 years of Snowflake Days (Jan 30–Feb 8). Residents are invited to enter the snow sculpture contest by Feb 2 for a chance to win cash prizes.

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Coon Rapids Invites Residents to Shape Winter Art as Snowflake Days Marks 62 Years

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 18 2026

Pizza for a Purpose: How Coon Rapids PD Community Dinner Helps Shape the Future of Public Service

Pizza Ranch in Andover will host a fundraiser for Coon Rapids Police Explorers on Jan 26, 5–8 p.m. 10% of sales will support youth leadership and public safety training.

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Pizza for a Purpose: How Coon Rapids PD Community Dinner Helps Shape the Future of Public Service

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 18 2026

Man Dies After Early-Morning Shooting at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex

A man died after a shooting at a party in a Brooklyn Park apartment. Three suspects, including one juvenile, were arrested. The victim's name has not been released.

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Man Dies After Early-Morning Shooting at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 17 2026

Planned Minneapolis Protests Prompt Heightened Law Enforcement Presence Amid Federal–State Tensions

Minneapolis police and state agencies are on high alert as dueling protests over ICE operations and the death of Renee Good are expected to converge downtown this weekend.

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Planned Minneapolis Protests Prompt Heightened Law Enforcement Presence Amid Federal–State Tensions

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