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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 5 2026

MN Queer Legislators Condemn Federal Pressure After Children’s Minnesota Pauses Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Children’s Minnesota will pause gender-affirming care for minors on Feb. 27 due to federal funding threats. State lawmakers and AG Keith Ellison are condemning the pressure.

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MN Queer Legislators Condemn Federal Pressure After Children’s Minnesota Pauses Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 5 2026

Anoka Opens Minnesota’s First Government-Run Cannabis Dispensary, Redefining the State’s Legal Market

Anoka opened MN's first city-run cannabis dispensary on Feb. 4. Sales start Feb. 6 by appointment, with profits funding local parks and infrastructure.

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Anoka Opens Minnesota’s First Government-Run Cannabis Dispensary, Redefining the State’s Legal Market

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT: THE UNWRITTEN RECORD

"The Unwritten Record" shows how formerly enslaved people didn't wait for democracy—they built it through churches, schools, and mutual aid as acts of civic authorship.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT: THE UNWRITTEN RECORD

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026

City of Coon Rapids Seeks Multimedia Communications Specialist to Shape the Public Story of a Growing Community

Coon Rapids is hiring a part-time Multimedia Communications Specialist ($30–$38/hr) to lead digital storytelling and CTN video production. Apply via GovernmentJobs.

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City of Coon Rapids Seeks Multimedia Communications Specialist to Shape the Public Story of a Growing Community

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026

New Billboards Across Minnesota Honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Reclaiming Visibility From Erasure

New billboards honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) have appeared along MN highways. Funded by community donations, they aim to reclaim visibility for victims.

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New Billboards Across Minnesota Honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Reclaiming Visibility From Erasure

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026

Minnesota House Restored to Even Split as Two New DFL Lawmakers Are Sworn In

The Minnesota House is back to a 67–67 split following the swearing-in of DFLers Meg Luger-Nikolai and Shelley Buck. The tie requires power-sharing as the 2026 session nears.

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Minnesota House Restored to Even Split as Two New DFL Lawmakers Are Sworn In

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026

Minnesota recall watch: Salmonella-linked moringa supplements and Gerber baby biscuits pulled from shelves

MN recalls: Why Not Natural Moringa (Salmonella risk, Lot A25G051) and Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits (foreign material). Check lot codes and stop use immediately.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 | France and the Architecture of Dominance: How Modern Football Learned to Win Without Asking Permission

France enters World Cup 2026 as an evolving winning machine. If they are beaten, it won't be from a lack of skill, but because an opponent finally learned to outlast them.

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WORLD CUP 2026 | France and the Architecture of Dominance: How Modern Football Learned to Win Without Asking Permission

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Precinct Caucuses and the Night Democracy Shows Its Face

MN precinct caucuses are Feb. 3 at 7 PM. This neighborhood tradition lets residents debate issues, pass resolutions, and elect delegates to shape party platforms and power.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Precinct Caucuses and the Night Democracy Shows Its Face

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Architecture of Erasure

"The Unwritten Record" exposes how Black history was systematically erased to protect national myths. By documenting families like the Colemans, we complete the story.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Architecture of Erasure

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 3 2026

Coon Rapids Opens Recruitment for Police Technician, a Behind-The-Scenes Role Central to Public Safety

Coon Rapids is hiring a full-time Police Technician ($63k–$79k) to manage records, transcription, and public inquiries. Applications close Feb. 12 at 4:30 PM via GovernmentJobs.

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Coon Rapids Opens Recruitment for Police Technician, a Behind-The-Scenes Role Central to Public Safety

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 3 2026

A City Carved in Snow: Coon Rapids Extends Its Snowflake Days Tradition

Coon Rapids extended its Snow Sculpture Contest through Feb. 4 following fresh snow. The 62nd Snowflake Days event offers prizes up to $200 for local front-yard creations.

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A City Carved in Snow: Coon Rapids Extends Its Snowflake Days Tradition

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