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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

Saint Paul Requires Visible Identification for Law Enforcement, Citing Impersonation Attack and Immigration Enforcement Concerns

St. Paul passed Ordinance 26-6 requiring all law enforcement to wear visible ID. The rule aims to prevent impersonation attacks and clarify federal immigration activity.

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Saint Paul Requires Visible Identification for Law Enforcement, Citing Impersonation Attack and Immigration Enforcement Concerns

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

Minnesota Traffic Deaths Fall to 370 in 2025, Marking Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic Surge

Minnesota traffic deaths dropped to 370 in 2025, a 20% decline from 2024. Speeding and unbelted deaths hit multi-year lows, though bicycle fatalities doubled to 14.

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Minnesota Traffic Deaths Fall to 370 in 2025, Marking Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic Surge

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

Four Hospitalized After Brooklyn Park Squad SUV Rolls During Emergency Response

Four people, including two officers, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a Brooklyn Park police SUV rolled in a crash. The State Patrol is investigating.

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Four Hospitalized After Brooklyn Park Squad SUV Rolls During Emergency Response

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

The Power of Her | Speaking People: Alexis Rogers and the Labor of Being Seen

Four-time Emmy winner Alexis Rogers on storytelling, impact, faith, and the labor of being seen. This is leadership without the box. A must-read from The Power of Her.

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The Power of Her | Speaking People: Alexis Rogers and the Labor of Being Seen

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Women Who Built the Movement and Were Left Out of the Headlines

"The Unwritten Record" highlights Black women as the essential architects of democracy. From Ida B. Wells to Ella Baker, their strategy and labor built the movement’s core.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Women Who Built the Movement and Were Left Out of the Headlines

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

City of Coon Rapids Expands Workforce Across Public Safety, Sustainability and Municipal Media

Coon Rapids is hiring for diverse roles, including a Sustainability Planner ($95k+), Police Tech, and Media Specialists. Applications must be submitted via GovernmentJobs.

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City of Coon Rapids Expands Workforce Across Public Safety, Sustainability and Municipal Media

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

Blaine by the Numbers: Nearly 5,000 Calls in January Offer a Window into Public Safety in One of Minnesota’s Fastest-Growing Cities

Blaine Police handled 4,948 calls in January, averaging 160+ daily. Traffic stops led activity (1,640), followed by medical emergencies (486) and 195 vehicle crashes.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

More Minnesotans Turn to MNsure as Federal Savings Expire, Premiums Rise

MNsure enrollment fell 8% to 139,251 as federal tax credits expired. Plan switching surged 87% while calls rose 29%, showing Minnesotans are fighting to stay covered.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

St. Paul Search Enters Fourth Month for Missing Man, Roger Ellis Jr.

St. Paul Police are seeking help finding 31-year-old Roger Ellis Jr., missing since Nov. 3, 2025. He was last seen at Snelling and Thomas Avenues in the Hamline-Midway area.

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St. Paul Search Enters Fourth Month for Missing Man, Roger Ellis Jr.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

Minneapolis Council Presses Governor for Emergency Housing Protections Amid Federal Immigration Operation

Minneapolis Council seeks a state emergency declaration for an eviction moratorium amid federal immigration operations. They argue $1M in city aid cannot replace state action.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Criminalization Pipeline

"The Unwritten Record" details how U.S. law and policing have historically been used to manage Black labor and mobility, from Slave Codes to modern mass incarceration.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Criminalization Pipeline

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 11 2026

Coon Rapids Is Hiring a Sustainability Planner and the Work Ahead Is Bigger Than a Job Title

Coon Rapids is hiring a Senior Sustainability Planner ($95k–$118k) to lead climate action and grant strategy. Applications are due Feb. 23, 2026, for this pivotal role.

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