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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 18 2026

Senator John Hoffman Returns to the Minnesota Senate, Eight Months After Political Violence Shook the State

Sen. John Hoffman returned to the Senate on Feb. 17, 2026, after surviving the June 2025 political attacks that killed Speaker Melissa Hortman. He urged humble governance.

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Senator John Hoffman Returns to the Minnesota Senate, Eight Months After Political Violence Shook the State

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Arts as Testimony

"The Unwritten Record" argues Black art is a foundational archive. Spirituals, blues, and literature preserved the truth of lived experience when official systems failed.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Arts as Testimony

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

Unseasonable Warmth Brings an Early Start to the 2026 Golf Season in Coon Rapids

Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids opened its driving range early on Feb. 13 due to mild weather. Operations are weather-permitting as the 2026 season begins.

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Unseasonable Warmth Brings an Early Start to the 2026 Golf Season in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

Minnesota’s North Star Act: Business Owners, Lawmakers and the Battle Over Immigration Enforcement

The North Star Act would ban MN from aiding civil immigration enforcement. Supporters say it protects economic stability and trust; critics fear it harms public safety.

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Minnesota’s North Star Act: Business Owners, Lawmakers and the Battle Over Immigration Enforcement

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

Speaker Lisa Demuth Opens 2026 Session With Red Lines on Taxes and Bonding, and a Renewed Push on Fraud

Speaker Lisa Demuth opened the 2026 session with a "North Star Comeback" agenda, prioritizing an independent Office of Inspector General to fight fraud and resisting taxes.

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Speaker Lisa Demuth Opens 2026 Session With Red Lines on Taxes and Bonding, and a Renewed Push on Fraud

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

United States Women’s Hockey Overpowers Sweden 5-0, Advances to Olympic Gold Medal Game in Milan

The U.S. Women’s Hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 to reach the Olympic final. Behind Taylor Heise and a record shutout streak, the Americans face Canada for gold on Feb. 19.

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United States Women’s Hockey Overpowers Sweden 5-0, Advances to Olympic Gold Medal Game in Milan

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 17 2026

23XI Racing Breaks Through at Daytona

Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500, giving Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing its first victory in the race. The win follows a major antitrust settlement with NASCAR.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Labor Without Protection

"The Unwritten Record" details how labor laws like the 1935 Social Security Act intentionally excluded Black workers. This systemic denial of safeguards fueled wealth gaps.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Labor Without Protection

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

Two Wounded in Valentine’s Night Targeted Shooting at a Columbia Heights Restaurant; Authorities Investigating

Two people were wounded in a targeted shooting at New York Gyro in Columbia Heights on Valentine’s night. Police believe the attack was not random; no arrests have been made.

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Two Wounded in Valentine’s Night Targeted Shooting at a Columbia Heights Restaurant; Authorities Investigating

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

Anoka County Offices to Close for Presidents’ Day; Essential Services to Continue

Anoka County offices, libraries, and license centers close Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents’ Day. Public safety stays active 24/7. Regular business resumes Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

Minnesota Launches iPayOnline, Expanding Digital Options for Child Support Payments

Minnesota launched iPayOnline, a secure portal for child support payments. It adds digital wallet and credit card options to help align the system with the digital economy.

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Minnesota Launches iPayOnline, Expanding Digital Options for Child Support Payments

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 16 2026

Xcel Energy Implements Emergency Utility Protections for Households Affected by Immigration Enforcement

Xcel Energy has suspended metro-wide utility shutoffs through Feb. 28 to support homes impacted by immigration enforcement. Bills still accrue, but late fees can be waived.

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