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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

In Coon Rapids, A Class That Teaches Independence With Guardrails

Coon Rapids Police and Fire offer a Home Alone Safety Class for kids 8–12 on March 6. The $25 course teaches 911 use, fire safety, and first aid to build independence.

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In Coon Rapids, A Class That Teaches Independence With Guardrails

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Consecutive Fires, A Community Targeted, A Federal Sentence

Jackie Rahm Little was sentenced to 70 months in prison on Feb. 19 for the 2023 arsons of two Twin Cities mosques. The judge cited the risk to children and worshippers.

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Consecutive Fires, A Community Targeted, A Federal Sentence

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Minnesota Lawmakers Move to Rein in SNAP Error Rate as Federal Penalties Loom

MN lawmakers aim to cut the 8.98% SNAP error rate to avoid $86M in federal penalties. Proposals include stricter verification and data-sharing to ensure program integrity.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Move to Rein in SNAP Error Rate as Federal Penalties Loom

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Federal Court Weighs Death Penalty Decision in Case of Alleged Political Assassinations That Shook Minnesota

Vance Luther Boelter appeared in federal court on Feb. 20 regarding the 2025 assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hortman. A death penalty decision is expected by April 17.

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Federal Court Weighs Death Penalty Decision in Case of Alleged Political Assassinations That Shook Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Milan Awaits a Reckoning: United States and Canada Set for Olympic Gold

The U.S. and Canada will face off for Olympic hockey gold this Sunday in Milan. The U.S. looks to end a 46-year drought, while Canada seeks to maintain its global dominance.

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Milan Awaits a Reckoning: United States and Canada Set for Olympic Gold

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Policing, Control, and the Continuity of Surveillance

"The Unwritten Record" traces U.S. policing from 1704 slave patrols to modern surveillance. It argues that enforcement logic consistently evolved to monitor Black mobility.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Policing, Control, and the Continuity of Surveillance

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Coon Rapids Is Hiring Across Public Safety, Sustainability, and Community Services

Coon Rapids is hiring for various roles, including a Sustainability Planner, Police Officer, and seasonal public works staff. Applications are via GovernmentJobs.

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Coon Rapids Is Hiring Across Public Safety, Sustainability, and Community Services

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Into The Cold For A Cause

Coon Rapids Police and Fire are teaming up for the Anoka County Polar Plunge on Feb. 28 at Lakeside Commons Park to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Historic Winter Storm Forces Minnesota School Closures Across North Shore and Metro Thursday, Feb. 19

A historic North Shore snowfall and metro-wide storm ripple through classrooms statewide.

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Historic Winter Storm Forces Minnesota School Closures Across North Shore and Metro Thursday, Feb. 19

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

In Coon Rapids, a Night of Oaths, Asphalt, and Answers

MLG Capital acquired Lyra at Riverdale Station, a 180-unit apartment complex in Coon Rapids, from Sherman Associates. The transit-linked sale signals strong investor demand.

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In Coon Rapids, a Night of Oaths, Asphalt, and Answers

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

At The Minnesota Capitol A New Push To Confront Fraud

Senate Republicans unveiled an anti-fraud package on Feb. 19, 2026, featuring automatic audits and surprise site visits, as a broader Inspector General bill remains stalled.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Education as a Battleground

Today's Unwritten Record details the fight for Black education, from anti-literacy laws to modern funding gaps. It frames school access as a vital struggle for citizenship.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Education as a Battleground

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