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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

ICY CHAOS LEAVES ANOKA RESIDENTS WAITING: SATURDAY MAKEUP RECYCLING SERVICE SET AFTER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

Anoka recycling missed on Tuesday due to icy roads will be collected Saturday, Feb. 28. Residents must have bins curbside by 6 a.m. for the makeup service.

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ICY CHAOS LEAVES ANOKA RESIDENTS WAITING: SATURDAY MAKEUP RECYCLING SERVICE SET AFTER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

Proposed Mask Ban for Law Enforcement Stalls in Evenly Divided Minnesota House

A bill to ban masked law enforcement stalled in a 10-10 MN House tie. Supporters seek accountability; critics cite safety risks. St. Paul passed a local version.

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Proposed Mask Ban for Law Enforcement Stalls in Evenly Divided Minnesota House

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

At a Fiscal and Political Crossroads, Minnesota Confronts a $259 Million Medicaid Freeze

The feds paused $259M in Medicaid funds to MN over fraud concerns. Gov. Walz called the move "illegal" and proposed an anti-fraud plan including a new Inspector General.

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At a Fiscal and Political Crossroads, Minnesota Confronts a $259 Million Medicaid Freeze

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 27 2026

At Minnesota’s Capitol, a Fight Over Fraud Reform and the Power of the Purse

Sen. Champion opposes Gov. Walz’s plan to end direct nonprofit funding. While Walz seeks reform after a $250M fraud case, Champion argues the tool is vital for equity.

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At Minnesota’s Capitol, a Fight Over Fraud Reform and the Power of the Purse

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Memory, Media, and the Politics of Narrative

The Unwritten Record shows how MN’s polite history erased Black experiences to hide gaps, like a 52% homeownership divide. Selective memory shields unequal policy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Memory, Media, and the Politics of Narrative

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Coon Rapids Invites Residents to Shape the Next Decade of Parks and Recreation

Coon Rapids hosts an open house March 9, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Civic Center for its 10-year park plan. Residents can weigh in on trails, Al Flynn Park, and asset maintenance.

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Coon Rapids Invites Residents to Shape the Next Decade of Parks and Recreation

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Coon Rapids Turns the Page: From a Decade of Building to a Decade of Stewardship

Coon Rapids hosts an open house March 9, 5 to 7 p.m., for its 10-year park plan. The focus moves from building to stewardship and trail connectivity. #CoonRapids #Parks

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Coon Rapids Police Department Launches Strategic Officer Recruitment Drive

Coon Rapids Police is hiring two full-time officers for its 2026 cycle. With pay up to $59.37/hr, the drive emphasizes officer wellness and community trust. Apply by March 4.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

Ice, Inclusion, and a Finish Line in Sight: Blaine’s Polar Plunge Enters Its Final Days

Blaine’s Polar Plunge team is $4,327 shy of its goal for the Feb. 28 event at Sunrise Lake. Funds support 8,000+ Special Olympics MN athletes and the 2026 USA Games.

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Ice, Inclusion, and a Finish Line in Sight: Blaine’s Polar Plunge Enters Its Final Days

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 26 2026

A Day of Hours: The Violence That Followed a Bail Release in Hennepin County

Hours after his jail release on Feb. 23, Eddie Duncan killed two cousins in Minneapolis before dying in a shootout with police. The tragedy spurs debate over bail laws.

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A Day of Hours: The Violence That Followed a Bail Release in Hennepin County

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Health, Policing, and the Architecture of Survival

The Unwritten Record shows how MN’s health gaps are tied to land and law. With Black infant mortality double the white rate, survival is a product of geography and policy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Health, Policing, and the Architecture of Survival

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

A $100,000 Bet on the Front Door: The 2026 C.A.R.E. Grant Program and the Citywide Strategy to Strengthen Anoka One Façade at a Time

Anoka’s C.A.R.E. Grant offers $1k–$5k for front-facing home upgrades. Apply by Feb. 28 for the March 2 lottery. Open to owner-occupied homes valued under $350k.

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A $100,000 Bet on the Front Door: The 2026 C.A.R.E. Grant Program and the Citywide Strategy to Strengthen Anoka One Façade at a Time

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