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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Policing, Control, and the Continuity of Surveillance

"The Unwritten Record" traces U.S. policing from 1704 slave patrols to modern surveillance. It argues that enforcement logic consistently evolved to monitor Black mobility.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Policing, Control, and the Continuity of Surveillance

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Coon Rapids Is Hiring Across Public Safety, Sustainability, and Community Services

Coon Rapids is hiring for various roles, including a Sustainability Planner, Police Officer, and seasonal public works staff. Applications are via GovernmentJobs.

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Coon Rapids Is Hiring Across Public Safety, Sustainability, and Community Services

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Into The Cold For A Cause

Coon Rapids Police and Fire are teaming up for the Anoka County Polar Plunge on Feb. 28 at Lakeside Commons Park to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Historic Winter Storm Forces Minnesota School Closures Across North Shore and Metro Thursday, Feb. 19

A historic North Shore snowfall and metro-wide storm ripple through classrooms statewide.

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Historic Winter Storm Forces Minnesota School Closures Across North Shore and Metro Thursday, Feb. 19

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

In Coon Rapids, a Night of Oaths, Asphalt, and Answers

MLG Capital acquired Lyra at Riverdale Station, a 180-unit apartment complex in Coon Rapids, from Sherman Associates. The transit-linked sale signals strong investor demand.

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In Coon Rapids, a Night of Oaths, Asphalt, and Answers

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

At The Minnesota Capitol A New Push To Confront Fraud

Senate Republicans unveiled an anti-fraud package on Feb. 19, 2026, featuring automatic audits and surprise site visits, as a broader Inspector General bill remains stalled.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Education as a Battleground

Today's Unwritten Record details the fight for Black education, from anti-literacy laws to modern funding gaps. It frames school access as a vital struggle for citizenship.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Education as a Battleground

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Lyra at Riverdale Station Sold in Coon Rapids

MLG Capital acquired Lyra at Riverdale Station, a 180-unit apartment complex in Coon Rapids, from Sherman Associates. The transit-linked sale signals strong investor demand.

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Lyra at Riverdale Station Sold in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Minnesota’s Quiet First Responders

Minnesota celebrated its 10th School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Feb. 18. Drivers transport 700,000 students daily, forming the state’s largest mass transit system.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Twin Cities Tenant Union Calls for March 1 Rent Strike, Seeks Eviction Moratorium Amid Fallout from “Operation Metro Surge”

The Twin Cities Tenant Union called for a March 1 rent strike, demanding an eviction moratorium and $50M in relief following economic fallout from federal immigration raids.

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Twin Cities Tenant Union Calls for March 1 Rent Strike, Seeks Eviction Moratorium Amid Fallout from “Operation Metro Surge”

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Update on Tuesday’s AutoZone Shooting in Brooklyn Park

An AutoZone employee is in critical condition after a shooting in Brooklyn Park on Feb. 17. No arrests have been made despite a K9 and helicopter search. Motive is unknown.

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Update on Tuesday’s AutoZone Shooting in Brooklyn Park

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball top No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes women's basketball, end decade of frustration at the Barn

No. 23 Minnesota upset No. 10 Ohio State 74–61, snapping a 14-game losing streak to the Buckeyes. Amaya Battle made history, passing Lindsay Whalen for second in all-time assists

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Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball top No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes women's basketball, end decade of frustration at the Barn

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Health, Medicine, and Betrayal

"The Unwritten Record" exposes how U.S. medicine exploited Black bodies through experiments like Tuskegee while denying care. This systemic betrayal fuels modern distrust.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Health, Medicine, and Betrayal

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Coon Rapids Seeks Its Next “Eco-Heroes” for 2026 Earth Month Sustainability Awards

Coon Rapids is accepting nominations for its 2026 Sustainability Awards through Feb. 28. The program honors residents and businesses for measurable local "eco-wins."

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Coon Rapids Seeks Its Next “Eco-Heroes” for 2026 Earth Month Sustainability Awards

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

In Woodbury, Black History Month Is Marked by Joy, Mentorship and Policy in Practice

Woodbury's East Ridge High hosted a "Black Joy" social for 100+ teens. The event used workshops and mentorship to turn equity policy into a lived student experience.

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In Woodbury, Black History Month Is Marked by Joy, Mentorship and Policy in Practice

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Thirty-Two Years Later, Anoka County Seeks Answers in the Killing of Harry Wesley Patton

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is renewing its appeal for information in the 1994 cold case murder of Harry Wesley Patton, who was found shot in his truck on a college campus.

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Thirty-Two Years Later, Anoka County Seeks Answers in the Killing of Harry Wesley Patton

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

On St. Paul’s East Side, Merrick Community Food Shelf Anchors a Lifeline of Dignity and Stability

Merrick Community Services’ food shelf in St. Paul offers a client-choice model for East Side and Maplewood residents. It provides fresh food and essentials with dignity.

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On St. Paul’s East Side, Merrick Community Food Shelf Anchors a Lifeline of Dignity and Stability

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Minnesota Recall Watch: Baby Food, Oysters, and Supplements Flagged in New Safety Alerts

Safety alerts target "Tippy Toes" baby food (toxins), Stellar Bay oysters (norovirus), and Rosabella Moringa (drug-resistant Salmonella). Check lot numbers and discard.

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Minnesota Recall Watch: Baby Food, Oysters, and Supplements Flagged in New Safety Alerts

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

House, Senate Open 2026 Session in Grief, Honor Melissa and Mark Hortman in Historic Joint Tribute

The MN Legislature opened its 2026 session with a joint tribute to the late Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Leaders urged decency and resolve after grief.

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House, Senate Open 2026 Session in Grief, Honor Melissa and Mark Hortman in Historic Joint Tribute

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Senator John Hoffman Returns to the Minnesota Senate, Eight Months After Political Violence Shook the State

Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate on Feb. 17, 2026, after surviving the June 2025 political attacks that killed Speaker Melissa Hortman. He urged humble governance.

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Senator John Hoffman Returns to the Minnesota Senate, Eight Months After Political Violence Shook the State

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