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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Anoka Winterfest Opens Today, Launching Five Days of Citywide Winter Celebration

Anoka Winterfest runs Jan 12–16, 2026, offering five days of winter recreation, arts, and community events across the city to celebrate local pride and connection.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Coon Rapids Police Invites Residents Inside Modern Policing Through 2026 Community Police Academy

The 7-week Coon Rapids Community Police Academy starts Jan 13, 2026. The free program runs Tuesday nights at PD headquarters, with enrollment limited to 20 residents.

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Coon Rapids Police Invites Residents Inside Modern Policing Through 2026 Community Police Academy

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Governor Walz Appoints Heidi Hovis to Seventh Judicial District as Applications Open for Third District Vacancy

Gov. Walz appointed Heidi Hovis to the Seventh Judicial District court in Todd County. Hovis, a public defender and educator, replaces the retiring Judge Daniel Benson.

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Governor Walz Appoints Heidi Hovis to Seventh Judicial District as Applications Open for Third District Vacancy

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Federal Ammunition Expands Handgun Lineup for 2026 With Terminal Ascent Debut and New Hunting and Defense Loads

Federal Ammunition is expanding its 2026 portfolio with new Terminal Ascent handgun loads. The lineup debuts Jan 20-23 at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas (Booth #11838).

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Federal Ammunition Expands Handgun Lineup for 2026 With Terminal Ascent Debut and New Hunting and Defense Loads

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 13 2026

Handgun Recovered at Champlin Park High School; 17-year-old Student Arrested

On Jan 12, a 17-year-old student was arrested at Champlin Park High School after police found a handgun. No injuries occurred, and the recovery was peaceful.

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Handgun Recovered at Champlin Park High School; 17-year-old Student Arrested

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Africa and the World Cup: From Peripheral Promise to Unavoidable Power

African football has moved past stereotypes to become a structural and competitive force, reshaping the 2026 World Cup through generations of patient, relentless growth.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Africa and the World Cup: From Peripheral Promise to Unavoidable Power

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

Coon Rapids Launches Redesigned Community Police Academy to Deepen Public Understanding and Trust

Coon Rapids launched a redesigned 7-week Community Police Academy for 2026. The program uses hands-on learning to build trust and transparency between police and residents.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

Allegiant to Acquire Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Merger, Creating a U.S. Leisure Airline Powerhouse

Allegiant Travel Company is acquiring Sun Country Airlines for $1.5B. The merger creates a major budget carrier focused on leisure, charter, and cargo operations.

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Allegiant to Acquire Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Merger, Creating a U.S. Leisure Airline Powerhouse

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

Twin Cities Auto Show Closes Nine Day January Run, Reflecting An Industry In Transition

The 53rd Twin Cities Auto Show ended Jan 11 after moving to a new January slot. The 9-day event at the Minneapolis Convention Center drew crowds as a winter research hub.

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Twin Cities Auto Show Closes Nine Day January Run, Reflecting An Industry In Transition

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

Hennepin County Opens Youth Stabilization Center To Fill Critical Gap in Care for Children in Crisis

Hennepin County’s new Youth Stabilization Center is now fully operational, offering 13 beds for kids in crisis to bridge the gap between hospitals and juvenile detention.

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Hennepin County Opens Youth Stabilization Center To Fill Critical Gap in Care for Children in Crisis

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jan 12 2026

THE POWER OF HER | Malika Dahir And The Work Of Building What Endures

RISE Director Malika Dahir champions women’s rights by removing systemic barriers like poverty and lack of resources, turning lived experience into steady leadership.

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THE POWER OF HER | Malika Dahir And The Work Of Building What Endures

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jan 11 2026

Coon Rapids Council Explores Local Sales Tax Option for Community Projects

On Jan 6, Coon Rapids Council voted to seek state approval for a local sales tax. If the Legislature agrees, the tax would still require voter approval via a referendum.

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Coon Rapids Council Explores Local Sales Tax Option for Community Projects

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