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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 15 2026

Three Arrested After Fatal Early Morning Shooting at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex

Brooklyn Park police arrested two adults and one juvenile for a fatal Jan 13 shooting at Park Haven Apartments. Suspects include Cornelius Jordan, 18. Inquiry is ongoing.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 15 2026

Man in Custody After Deadly North St. Paul Shooting That Killed 19-Year-Old

Zay’vion Edgerson, 24, is in custody for the fatal shooting of Nehemiah Davis, 19, in North St. Paul. Police describe the Jan 10 incident as a likely random act.

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Man in Custody After Deadly North St. Paul Shooting That Killed 19-Year-Old

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT | Happening Now

A City in Prayer: Renee Good Vigil to Begin at Site of Fatal Shooting

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT | Happening Now

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | First They Came. And We Are Still Here.

Inspired by Niemöller, this editorial invites Minnesotans to bridge fear with solidarity and care. It urges quiet presence and mercy to support neighbors in need.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | First They Came. And We Are Still Here.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

Community Prayer Vigil Planned This Morning at Minneapolis Memorial Site One Week After Renee Good’s Death

A 3-hour prayer vigil for Renee Good begins today at 9:37:13 a.m. in Minneapolis. Hosted by Sheletta Brundidge, it marks one week since Good was killed by a federal agent.

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Community Prayer Vigil Planned This Morning at Minneapolis Memorial Site One Week After Renee Good’s Death

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month . A National Call to Awareness, Protection, and Action

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It highlights labor and sex trafficking as crimes of coercion and emphasizes 24/7 help via the National Hotline: 888-373-7888.

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January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month . A National Call to Awareness, Protection, and Action

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

Winter Reads Kicks Off January 1 Across Anoka County Libraries, Culminating in Annual Author Fair

Anoka County Library’s Winter Reads runs Jan 1–Feb 28 with prizes and rewards. It ends with the 9th Annual Author Fair on Feb 28 featuring keynote speaker J. Ryan Stradal.

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Winter Reads Kicks Off January 1 Across Anoka County Libraries, Culminating in Annual Author Fair

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

Anoka County Library Opens Registration For Reading Bridge Literacy Program For Early Readers

Anoka County Library’s free Reading Bridge program for grades 1–3 runs Feb 9–Apr 11. Register by Jan 31 for 1-on-1 literacy support from trained volunteer mentors.

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Anoka County Library Opens Registration For Reading Bridge Literacy Program For Early Readers

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 14 2026

Growth in the North Metro: How Coon Rapids and Anoka County Are Attracting New Investment

Anoka County enters 2026 with strong growth in manufacturing and retail. Key projects include Green Bay Packaging’s expansion and new housing to meet rising demand.

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Growth in the North Metro: How Coon Rapids and Anoka County Are Attracting New Investment

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA BREAKING NEWS | Honoring Renee Good: A Community Call to Prayer

Faith leaders and neighbors to gather for a three-hour vigil at the site of her passing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA BREAKING NEWS | Honoring Renee Good: A Community Call to Prayer

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Wed Jan 14 9:30 am

Wednesday Prayer Vigil Marking Anniversary of Renee Good’s Death

On Jan 14 at 9:37 a.m., a 3-hour prayer vigil will be held in Minneapolis for Renee Good.

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Wednesday Prayer Vigil Marking Anniversary of Renee Good’s Death

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | January Is Not Enough

Beyond awareness, Human Trafficking Prevention Month demands systemic responsibility, as exploitation persists through familiarity, indifference, and social vulnerability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | January Is Not Enough

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