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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

At the Shore of Sunrise Lake, A Winter Ritual Becomes a Movement for Inclusion

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Lays the Groundwork for a Community-Wide Leap of Faith and Generosity

Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

Minnesota Holds Fleet Farm Accountable in Straw Purchasing Case Tied to 2021 St. Paul Mass Shooting

AG Keith Ellison announced a $1M settlement with Fleet Farm over straw purchasing tied to the 2021 St. Paul mass shooting. The retailer must now track high-volume sales.

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Minnesota Holds Fleet Farm Accountable in Straw Purchasing Case Tied to 2021 St. Paul Mass Shooting

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

At a Crossroads: In Final Session, Tim Walz Unveils Sweeping Gun Violence Plan

Gov. Walz proposed 15 gun control measures, including an assault weapons ban and liability insurance. Despite emotional testimony from survivors, a 10–10 tie stalled the bills.

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At a Crossroads: In Final Session, Tim Walz Unveils Sweeping Gun Violence Plan

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 25 2026

Minnesota Travelers Caught in Mexico’s Sudden Violence as Airlines Mount Recovery Effort

Violence in Jalisco following a cartel leader's death stranded MN travelers. Sun Country is sending recovery flights to Puerto Vallarta while Delta issues travel waivers.

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Minnesota Travelers Caught in Mexico’s Sudden Violence as Airlines Mount Recovery Effort

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Labor Markets and the Architecture of Unequal Earnings

MN’s labor history shows how structural barriers like union gatekeeping and corporate geography created a racial wage gap that prevented wealth from compounding for all.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Labor Markets and the Architecture of Unequal Earnings

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 24 2026

City of Coon Rapids Seeks Deputy Public Works Director to Help Lead One of Its Most Visible Departments

Coon Rapids is hiring a Deputy Public Works Director ($135k–$168k) to oversee streets, parks, and utilities. Applications for the leadership role are due by March 6.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 24 2026

Coffee, Conversation, and Community: Blaine Police Invite Residents to the Table

Blaine Police will host "Coffee with a Cop" at Storyteller Cafe on Feb. 26 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event offers an informal way for residents to talk with officers.

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Coffee, Conversation, and Community: Blaine Police Invite Residents to the Table

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 24 2026

Minnesota Ranks No. 2 in Nation for Raising a Family, Governor Tim Walz Highlights Economic Stability and Quality of Life

Minnesota ranked No. 2 nationally for raising a family in 2026, per WalletHub. The state excelled in affordability and high median income, trailing only Massachusetts.

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Minnesota Ranks No. 2 in Nation for Raising a Family, Governor Tim Walz Highlights Economic Stability and Quality of Life

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 24 2026

Service Beyond the Badge: New Hope Police Reserves Deliver Meals, and Something More, Across the Northwest Metro

New Hope Police Reserves, including 90-year-old John Monson, partner with CEAP to deliver Meals on Wheels. The program provides food and wellness checks to 500 residents.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 24 2026

Minnesota’s Fiscal Crossroads: New Forecast to Test Surplus, Expose Long-Term Strain

MN's Feb. 27 budget forecast will test a $2.4B surplus against a looming $2.9B deficit. Rising costs and federal uncertainty are forcing a debate on fiscal restraint.

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Minnesota’s Fiscal Crossroads: New Forecast to Test Surplus, Expose Long-Term Strain

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Public Education and the Architecture of Unequal Investment

The Unwritten Record shows how MN’s property-tax-based funding created a non-uniform school system. Housing wealth, not just ability, dictates educational opportunity.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Public Education and the Architecture of Unequal Investment

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 23 2026

Curb Appeal, by Lottery: Inside Coon Rapids’ Front Door Grant Program

Coon Rapids’ Front Door Grant offers $1k–$5k for exterior home upgrades. Apply by Feb. 25 for the March 4 lottery. Open to owner-occupied homes valued under $400k.

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