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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

United States Women’s Hockey Overpowers Sweden 5-0, Advances to Olympic Gold Medal Game in Milan

The U.S. Women’s Hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 to reach the Olympic final. Behind Taylor Heise and a record shutout streak, the Americans face Canada for gold on Feb. 19.

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United States Women’s Hockey Overpowers Sweden 5-0, Advances to Olympic Gold Medal Game in Milan

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

23XI Racing Breaks Through at Daytona

Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500, giving Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing its first victory in the race. The win follows a major antitrust settlement with NASCAR.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Labor Without Protection

"The Unwritten Record" details how labor laws like the 1935 Social Security Act intentionally excluded Black workers. This systemic denial of safeguards fueled wealth gaps.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Labor Without Protection

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

Two Wounded in Valentine’s Night Targeted Shooting at a Columbia Heights Restaurant; Authorities Investigating

Two people were wounded in a targeted shooting at New York Gyro in Columbia Heights on Valentine’s night. Police believe the attack was not random; no arrests have been made.

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Two Wounded in Valentine’s Night Targeted Shooting at a Columbia Heights Restaurant; Authorities Investigating

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

Anoka County Offices to Close for Presidents’ Day; Essential Services to Continue

Anoka County offices, libraries, and license centers close Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents’ Day. Public safety stays active 24/7. Regular business resumes Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

Minnesota Launches iPayOnline, Expanding Digital Options for Child Support Payments

Minnesota launched iPayOnline, a secure portal for child support payments. It adds digital wallet and credit card options to help align the system with the digital economy.

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Minnesota Launches iPayOnline, Expanding Digital Options for Child Support Payments

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

Xcel Energy Implements Emergency Utility Protections for Households Affected by Immigration Enforcement

Xcel Energy has suspended metro-wide utility shutoffs through Feb. 28 to support homes impacted by immigration enforcement. Bills still accrue, but late fees can be waived.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

THE POWER OF HER | The Architecture of Power: Dr. Verna Cornelia Price and the Discipline of Multiplication

Dr. Verna Cornelia Price defines power as a gift to be multiplied. Her framework teaches that leadership is a birthright and true legacy requires purpose and continuity.

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THE POWER OF HER | The Architecture of Power: Dr. Verna Cornelia Price and the Discipline of Multiplication

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD : Migration as Strategy

"The Unwritten Record" defines Black migration as a calculated strategy for survival and political power. Over 6 million people moved to gain voting rights and wages.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD : Migration as Strategy

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 15 2026

In Coon Rapids, a Winter Tradition of Trading, Not Tossing

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center kicks off its 2026 Community Swap Series with a Puzzle and Game Swap on Feb. 21. Residents can trade gently used items using a token system.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 15 2026

Walz Orders Permitting Overhaul, Pressing MPCA to Cut Timelines While Guarding Minnesota’s Environmental Standards

Gov. Walz signed Executive Order 26-03 to overhaul MPCA permitting. The plan uses AI and online tracking to speed up approvals for 28,000 sites while keeping standards high.

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Walz Orders Permitting Overhaul, Pressing MPCA to Cut Timelines While Guarding Minnesota’s Environmental Standards

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 15 2026

In the Crosshairs of Science and Politics: Rep. Kelly Morrison Challenges Kennedy’s Overhaul of the CDC Vaccine Panel

Rep. Kelly Morrison and 47 colleagues are urging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove two new CDC vaccine panel members, citing views that contradict established science.

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In the Crosshairs of Science and Politics: Rep. Kelly Morrison Challenges Kennedy’s Overhaul of the CDC Vaccine Panel

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