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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 7 2026

Behind the Badge: Coon Rapids Police Department Opens Recruitment for Civilian Police Technician

Coon Rapids is hiring a full-time civilian Police Technician ($63k–$79k) to manage records, support investigations, and assist the public. Apply by Feb. 12 via GovernmentJobs.

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Behind the Badge: Coon Rapids Police Department Opens Recruitment for Civilian Police Technician

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 7 2026

Minneapolis American Indian Center and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Partner to Bring Free Civil Legal Help Directly Into the Community

MAIC and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offer free civil legal help Feb. 11 (10 AM–3 PM). Get assistance with housing, benefits, and expungement. Call 612-879-1700 for an appointment.

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Minneapolis American Indian Center and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Partner to Bring Free Civil Legal Help Directly Into the Community

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 7 2026

Minneapolis City Council Approves $1 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Amid ICE Enforcement Surge

Minneapolis City Council approved $1M in emergency rental aid for residents facing eviction due to federal immigration surges. The funds will help about 250 families.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Arsenal’s Victory, FIFA’s Reckoning, and the Football Women Have Been Playing All Along

Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Corinthians in the first FIFA Women's Champions Cup proves the women's game is leading football forward with honesty, skill, and overdue value.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Arsenal’s Victory, FIFA’s Reckoning, and the Football Women Have Been Playing All Along

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD

Black churches served as vital civic infrastructure, providing governance, education, and aid when the state failed. They were a training ground for democratic practice.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

At Sand Creek Park, Winter Becomes a Gathering Place

Coon Rapids hosts Winter Fun Day Feb. 7 at Sand Creek Park. Kids (ages 5-10) can join a medallion hunt for a $200 prize, plus enjoy ice skating, crafts, and free cookies.

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At Sand Creek Park, Winter Becomes a Gathering Place

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

Medallion Found, Winter Tradition Continues - Snowflake Days’ signature hunt ends at Thorpe Park as festival enters its final stretch

Caleb Jungbauer found the Snowflake Days Medallion at Thorpe Park on Feb. 5, winning $500. The festival continues through Feb. 8 with a Chili Challenge and Waffle Breakfast.

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Medallion Found, Winter Tradition Continues - Snowflake Days’ signature hunt ends at Thorpe Park as festival enters its final stretch

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

Cold Water, Common Cause: Coon Rapids Police and Fire Unite for the 2026 Anoka County Polar Plunge

Coon Rapids Police and Fire will join the Anoka County Polar Plunge on Feb. 28 at Lakeside Commons Park. The event raises vital funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.

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Cold Water, Common Cause: Coon Rapids Police and Fire Unite for the 2026 Anoka County Polar Plunge

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

Urgent Search Underway for Missing Coon Rapids Teen After Reports of Gunfire, Stolen Vehicles, and Serious Injury Crash

Police seek 14-year-old Olavion Washington, missing from Coon Rapids. Linked to gunfire and a serious crash, he is an "imminent risk." Do not approach; call 911 if seen.

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Urgent Search Underway for Missing Coon Rapids Teen After Reports of Gunfire, Stolen Vehicles, and Serious Injury Crash

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

SEIU Strike Averted at HealthPartners After Tentative Agreement Reached

SEIU averted a HealthPartners strike with a tentative 3-year deal. It secures a 4% raise, protects health benefits, and creates an AI oversight committee.

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SEIU Strike Averted at HealthPartners After Tentative Agreement Reached

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Minnesota We Do Not Teach

MN's "Northern Innocence" is a myth. Black presence predates statehood, yet labor and rights were erased by policy. We must name what was omitted to fix today’s inequities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Minnesota We Do Not Teach

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 5 2026

At Crooked Lake Library, Coon Rapids Rewrites What Public Safety Looks Like

Coon Rapids’ "Meet the Social Worker" sessions offer free, confidential walk-in support at Crooked Lake Library, bridging the gap between public safety and mental health care.

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