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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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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 3 2026

Anoka County Moves to Modernize Jail Operations With New Digital Backbone

Anoka County approved a contract with BI2 Technologies to replace its aging jail software with a cloud-based system by 2027, improving booking accuracy and security.

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Anoka County Moves to Modernize Jail Operations With New Digital Backbone

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 3 2026

Columbia Heights Schools Close After Threat as Community Reels From Federal Enforcement Fallout

Columbia Heights schools closed Feb. 2 due to a credible threat. This follows weeks of community strain and local detentions tied to federal immigration enforcement.

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Columbia Heights Schools Close After Threat as Community Reels From Federal Enforcement Fallout

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 3 2026

A City Under Pressure, a Community in Defiance: Why Minneapolis Was Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Minneapolis has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its nonviolent resistance to a federal immigration crackdown. The city's solidarity defines a global moral stage.

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A City Under Pressure, a Community in Defiance: Why Minneapolis Was Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | February, Remembered Forward

Black History Month is an act of refusal against erasure. Founded by Carter G. Woodson, it honors the continuum of Black authorship and demands a more truthful history.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | February, Remembered Forward

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 2 2026

The Power of Her | Alex West Steinman: Building Places Where Choice Becomes Possible

Alex West Steinman’s work with The Coven turns hospitality into economic power. By centering care, she builds resilient communities where legacy and choice are possible.

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The Power of Her | Alex West Steinman: Building Places Where Choice Becomes Possible

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