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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

Cold Water, Common Cause: Coon Rapids Police and Fire Unite for the 2026 Anoka County Polar Plunge

Coon Rapids Police and Fire will join the Anoka County Polar Plunge on Feb. 28 at Lakeside Commons Park. The event raises vital funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.

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Cold Water, Common Cause: Coon Rapids Police and Fire Unite for the 2026 Anoka County Polar Plunge

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

Urgent Search Underway for Missing Coon Rapids Teen After Reports of Gunfire, Stolen Vehicles, and Serious Injury Crash

Police seek 14-year-old Olavion Washington, missing from Coon Rapids. Linked to gunfire and a serious crash, he is an "imminent risk." Do not approach; call 911 if seen.

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Urgent Search Underway for Missing Coon Rapids Teen After Reports of Gunfire, Stolen Vehicles, and Serious Injury Crash

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 6 2026

SEIU Strike Averted at HealthPartners After Tentative Agreement Reached

SEIU averted a HealthPartners strike with a tentative 3-year deal. It secures a 4% raise, protects health benefits, and creates an AI oversight committee.

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SEIU Strike Averted at HealthPartners After Tentative Agreement Reached

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Minnesota We Do Not Teach

MN's "Northern Innocence" is a myth. Black presence predates statehood, yet labor and rights were erased by policy. We must name what was omitted to fix today’s inequities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Minnesota We Do Not Teach

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 5 2026

At Crooked Lake Library, Coon Rapids Rewrites What Public Safety Looks Like

Coon Rapids’ "Meet the Social Worker" sessions offer free, confidential walk-in support at Crooked Lake Library, bridging the gap between public safety and mental health care.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 5 2026

At Bunker Hills, a Boardwalk Rebuilt for the Long Arc of Public Access

Anoka County is rebuilding the Bunker Hills boardwalk using eco-friendly steel piers. The winter project improves wetland access for all and is set to reopen this spring.

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At Bunker Hills, a Boardwalk Rebuilt for the Long Arc of Public Access

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 5 2026

Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey Classic marks 10 years of community, competition, and support for first responders

The Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey Classic hits its 10th year on Feb. 20 at Blaine Super Rink. The free event raises funds for first responder wellness and families.

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Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey Classic marks 10 years of community, competition, and support for first responders

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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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