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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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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 2 2026

A Pause in Winter’s Grip: February Warmth Spreads From Minnesota to the Rockies

A mild shift brought relief Feb. 1, with MN reaching the upper 20s°F and Calgary hitting 10°C (50°F) via Chinook winds. Experts warn the winter warmup is only temporary.

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A Pause in Winter’s Grip: February Warmth Spreads From Minnesota to the Rockies

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 2 2026

Coon Rapids Passport Center temporarily closed for construction as Anoka County shifts services to Anoka

The Coon Rapids Passport Center is closed for upgrades through Feb. 27. Services have moved to the Anoka County Government Center by appointment only. Reopening is March 2.

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Coon Rapids Passport Center temporarily closed for construction as Anoka County shifts services to Anoka

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 2 2026

As sextortion surges nationwide, Blaine police urge families to act fast and use national reporting tools

Blaine Police warn of rising sextortion and AI deepfakes. Families should use NCMEC’s CyberTipline and "Take It Down" tool to report crimes and remove explicit images.

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As sextortion surges nationwide, Blaine police urge families to act fast and use national reporting tools

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 2 2026

One Volunteer, Two Uniforms: Sheila St. George’s Service Across Blaine Public Safety

Sheila St. George bridges Blaine public safety as a Police Reserve and Fire Corps volunteer. Her tireless logistical support and care are vital to local first responders.

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One Volunteer, Two Uniforms: Sheila St. George’s Service Across Blaine Public Safety

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 2 2026

Late-Night Gunfire Shakes Brooklyn Park Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions

Brooklyn Park Police are investigating a Feb. 1 shooting on Scott Ave N. No injuries were reported, but the gunfire adds to rising tensions over federal enforcement.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 1 2026

Protesters occupy Target stores statewide, pressing retailer to confront immigration enforcement as new CEO steps in

January 31 saw activists staged coordinated sit-ins and marches at 19 Target stores across Minnesota, demanding the retailer bar federal immigration agents from its properties.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 1 2026

Police vs. Fire Hockey Game Anchors Snowflake Days Tradition in Coon Rapids

The Coon Rapids Police vs. Fire Hockey Game takes place today, Feb. 1, at noon at the Ice Center. Part of Snowflake Days, the $10 event supports community local initiatives.

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