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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

More Minnesotans Turn to MNsure as Federal Savings Expire, Premiums Rise

MNsure enrollment fell 8% to 139,251 as federal tax credits expired. Plan switching surged 87% while calls rose 29%, showing Minnesotans are fighting to stay covered.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

St. Paul Search Enters Fourth Month for Missing Man, Roger Ellis Jr.

St. Paul Police are seeking help finding 31-year-old Roger Ellis Jr., missing since Nov. 3, 2025. He was last seen at Snelling and Thomas Avenues in the Hamline-Midway area.

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St. Paul Search Enters Fourth Month for Missing Man, Roger Ellis Jr.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 12 2026

Minneapolis Council Presses Governor for Emergency Housing Protections Amid Federal Immigration Operation

Minneapolis Council seeks a state emergency declaration for an eviction moratorium amid federal immigration operations. They argue $1M in city aid cannot replace state action.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Criminalization Pipeline

"The Unwritten Record" details how U.S. law and policing have historically been used to manage Black labor and mobility, from Slave Codes to modern mass incarceration.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Criminalization Pipeline

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 11 2026

Coon Rapids Is Hiring a Sustainability Planner and the Work Ahead Is Bigger Than a Job Title

Coon Rapids is hiring a Senior Sustainability Planner ($95k–$118k) to lead climate action and grant strategy. Applications are due Feb. 23, 2026, for this pivotal role.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 11 2026

Inside the Calls: What January 2026 Reveals About Public Safety in Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids Police handled 4,000+ calls in January, driven by traffic and medical aid. The month also featured a new Community Academy and a successful body-cam audit.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 11 2026

More Than 38,000 Minnesotans Seek Paid Leave in First Month as State Flags Fraud Attempts and Early Trends

MN Paid Leave saw 38,000+ applicants in month one, mainly for parental and medical needs. DEED is managing high demand while blocking fraud and vetting employer plans.

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More Than 38,000 Minnesotans Seek Paid Leave in First Month as State Flags Fraud Attempts and Early Trends

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 11 2026

Duluth Curlers Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin Capture Historic Olympic Silver in Cortina

Duluth’s Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin won Olympic silver in mixed doubles curling, the first U.S. medal in the event. They fell 6–5 to Sweden in a historic final on Feb. 10.

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Duluth Curlers Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin Capture Historic Olympic Silver in Cortina

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 11 2026

Senator John A. Hoffman Announces Return to the Minnesota Senate on February 17

Senator John A. Hoffman returns to the MN Senate Feb. 17 after recovering from an assassination attempt. He will resume chairing the Human Services Committee.

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Senator John A. Hoffman Announces Return to the Minnesota Senate on February 17

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 10 2026

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

"The Unwritten Record" details the criminalization and reclaim of Black education. From secret literacy under slavery to underfunded segregation, knowledge remains power.

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

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 10 2026

Gophers Find Their Form, Extend Winning Streak to Six With Composed Road Victory at Rutgers

Minnesota beat Rutgers 63–52 for their sixth straight win. Sophie Hart led with 17 points and 10 boards as the Gophers (18–6) used defense and rebounding to secure the win.

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Gophers Find Their Form, Extend Winning Streak to Six With Composed Road Victory at Rutgers

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 10 2026

Prior Lake Man Indicted in Alleged $350 Million IRS Refund Fraud Scheme

Caesar Munir Wilson of Prior Lake is indicted in a $350M tax fraud scheme. Prosecutors say he used "sovereign citizen" ideology to file false claims and laundered $19M.

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Prior Lake Man Indicted in Alleged $350 Million IRS Refund Fraud Scheme

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