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Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 17 2026

44th Avenue NE Bridge in Fridley Reopens for Winter as Reconstruction Pauses

Fridley’s 44th Ave NE bridge has reopened for winter. The $16M project to extend the bridge's life by 50 years pauses until spring, with final completion set for late 2026.

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44th Avenue NE Bridge in Fridley Reopens for Winter as Reconstruction Pauses

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jan 17 2026

Anoka Winterfest Concludes With Citywide Glow Skate, Closing A Week Built On Connection

Anoka Winterfest ends tonight with a citywide Glow Skate and Sled Night from 4–8 p.m. The 5-day festival focused on community connection, recreation, and civic safety.

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Anoka Winterfest Concludes With Citywide Glow Skate, Closing A Week Built On Connection

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Immigration, Minnesota, and the Quiet Math of Belonging

An editorial on the economic, cultural, academic, health, and civic contributions immigrants make to our state

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Immigration, Minnesota, and the Quiet Math of Belonging

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 16 2026

Cold Snap Restores Winter Rhythm As Coon Rapids Reopens Outdoor Ice Rinks And Warming Houses

Coon Rapids has reopened outdoor rinks and warming houses as cold weather returns. Crews restored ice at five parks, including the refrigerated Coon Rapids Ice Center.

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Cold Snap Restores Winter Rhythm As Coon Rapids Reopens Outdoor Ice Rinks And Warming Houses

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 16 2026

Coon Rapids Police Department’s 2025 Call Data Reveals The Full Scope Of Modern Community Policing

Coon Rapids Police handled 50,006 calls in 2025, focusing on traffic, medical aid, and domestic crises. Data shows a shift toward community-driven, service-oriented work.

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Coon Rapids Police Department’s 2025 Call Data Reveals The Full Scope Of Modern Community Policing

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 16 2026

Community Clean-Up With Purpose: Coon Rapids Recycling Center Expands 2026 Programs

Coon Rapids Recycling Center’s 2026 program features free swap events, paper shredding dates, and discounted bulky item pickup to promote community sustainability.

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Community Clean-Up With Purpose: Coon Rapids Recycling Center Expands 2026 Programs

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 16 2026

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Reorganizes Leadership As Safety, Labor, And Funding Pressures Converge

Anoka-Hennepin School Board elected Michelle Langenfeld and Linda Hoekman as co-chairs. The board also approved new labor contracts and heard pleas for student safety.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jan 16 2026

Blaine City Offices to Close January 19 In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Blaine city offices close Jan 19 for MLK Day. Emergency services remain active. Trash pickup will be delayed by one day, and regular business hours resume Jan 20.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When the Math Meets the Living Room

Minnesota and the feds are in a $2B Medicaid standoff. While officials fight fraud, caregivers warn the freeze threatens the "architecture of care" for the state's vulnerable.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When the Math Meets the Living Room

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 15 2026

Prayer Vigil Marks One Week Since Renee Good Was Killed by ICE Agent

Community and faith leaders held a 3-hour prayer vigil in Minneapolis for Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent on Jan 7. The quiet event focused on healing.

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Prayer Vigil Marks One Week Since Renee Good Was Killed by ICE Agent

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 15 2026

Minnesota Caregivers Fear Future And Warn of Severe Fallout as Federal Medicaid Funding Freeze Looms

Minnesota and the federal gov are at odds over a $2B Medicaid freeze. CMS cites fraud, while state officials and caregivers warn it will jeopardize care for 1.2M residents.

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Minnesota Caregivers Fear Future And Warn of Severe Fallout as Federal Medicaid Funding Freeze Looms

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 15 2026

Coon Rapids Opens Nominations for 2026 Earth Month Sustainability Awards

Coon Rapids is accepting nominations for the 2026 Earth Month Sustainability Awards through Feb 28. Email sustainability@coonrapidsmn.gov to honor local green initiatives.

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Coon Rapids Opens Nominations for 2026 Earth Month Sustainability Awards

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