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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Coon Rapids Turns the Page: From a Decade of Building to a Decade of Stewardship

Coon Rapids hosts an open house March 9, 5 to 7 p.m., for its 10-year park plan. The focus moves from building to stewardship and trail connectivity. #CoonRapids #Parks

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Coon Rapids Police Department Launches Strategic Officer Recruitment Drive

Coon Rapids Police is hiring two full-time officers for its 2026 cycle. With pay up to $59.37/hr, the drive emphasizes officer wellness and community trust. Apply by March 4.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Ice, Inclusion, and a Finish Line in Sight: Blaine’s Polar Plunge Enters Its Final Days

Blaine’s Polar Plunge team is $4,327 shy of its goal for the Feb. 28 event at Sunrise Lake. Funds support 8,000+ Special Olympics MN athletes and the 2026 USA Games.

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Ice, Inclusion, and a Finish Line in Sight: Blaine’s Polar Plunge Enters Its Final Days

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

A Day of Hours: The Violence That Followed a Bail Release in Hennepin County

Hours after his jail release on Feb. 23, Eddie Duncan killed two cousins in Minneapolis before dying in a shootout with police. The tragedy spurs debate over bail laws.

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A Day of Hours: The Violence That Followed a Bail Release in Hennepin County

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Health, Policing, and the Architecture of Survival

The Unwritten Record shows how MN’s health gaps are tied to land and law. With Black infant mortality double the white rate, survival is a product of geography and policy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Health, Policing, and the Architecture of Survival

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

A $100,000 Bet on the Front Door: The 2026 C.A.R.E. Grant Program and the Citywide Strategy to Strengthen Anoka One Façade at a Time

Anoka’s C.A.R.E. Grant offers $1k–$5k for front-facing home upgrades. Apply by Feb. 28 for the March 2 lottery. Open to owner-occupied homes valued under $350k.

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A $100,000 Bet on the Front Door: The 2026 C.A.R.E. Grant Program and the Citywide Strategy to Strengthen Anoka One Façade at a Time

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

At the Shore of Sunrise Lake, A Winter Ritual Becomes a Movement for Inclusion

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Lays the Groundwork for a Community-Wide Leap of Faith and Generosity

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

Minnesota Holds Fleet Farm Accountable in Straw Purchasing Case Tied to 2021 St. Paul Mass Shooting

AG Keith Ellison announced a $1M settlement with Fleet Farm over straw purchasing tied to the 2021 St. Paul mass shooting. The retailer must now track high-volume sales.

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Minnesota Holds Fleet Farm Accountable in Straw Purchasing Case Tied to 2021 St. Paul Mass Shooting

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

At a Crossroads: In Final Session, Tim Walz Unveils Sweeping Gun Violence Plan

Gov. Walz proposed 15 gun control measures, including an assault weapons ban and liability insurance. Despite emotional testimony from survivors, a 10–10 tie stalled the bills.

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At a Crossroads: In Final Session, Tim Walz Unveils Sweeping Gun Violence Plan

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

Minnesota Travelers Caught in Mexico’s Sudden Violence as Airlines Mount Recovery Effort

Violence in Jalisco following a cartel leader's death stranded MN travelers. Sun Country is sending recovery flights to Puerto Vallarta while Delta issues travel waivers.

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Minnesota Travelers Caught in Mexico’s Sudden Violence as Airlines Mount Recovery Effort

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Labor Markets and the Architecture of Unequal Earnings

MN’s labor history shows how structural barriers like union gatekeeping and corporate geography created a racial wage gap that prevented wealth from compounding for all.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Labor Markets and the Architecture of Unequal Earnings

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 24 2026

City of Coon Rapids Seeks Deputy Public Works Director to Help Lead One of Its Most Visible Departments

Coon Rapids is hiring a Deputy Public Works Director ($135k–$168k) to oversee streets, parks, and utilities. Applications for the leadership role are due by March 6.

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