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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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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 10 2026

Brooklyn Park Late Night Stabbing Update. One Person Hospitalized

Brooklyn Park police arrested a suspect after a late-night stabbing on Feb. 8. The victim suffered significant wounds but is expected to survive. The investigation is ongoing.

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Brooklyn Park Late Night Stabbing Update. One Person Hospitalized

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 10 2026

Construct Tomorrow Hiring Event Returns to Blaine, Connecting Students to Minnesota’s Union Construction Careers

Blaine hosts the Construct Tomorrow event Feb. 24. Students can explore union construction careers through hands-on trade stations and apprenticeship info.

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Construct Tomorrow Hiring Event Returns to Blaine, Connecting Students to Minnesota’s Union Construction Careers

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Resistance Is Not New

"The Unwritten Record" reframes Black resistance not as disruption, but as a foundational, multi-generational form of civic participation that expanded U.S. democracy.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Resistance Is Not New

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 9 2026

Super Bowl LX and the Discipline of Dominance: How the Seattle Seahawks won without mistakes and rewrote postseason history

Seattle beat New England 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX. MVP Kenneth Walker III led a disciplined effort as Seattle made history with the first turnover-free postseason.

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Super Bowl LX and the Discipline of Dominance: How the Seattle Seahawks won without mistakes and rewrote postseason history

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 9 2026

Anoka County Moves $613,500 Into Homelessness Prevention as State Aid Expands

Anoka County approved $613,500 for MARS and Family Promise to prevent homelessness. The state-funded aid provides eviction mediation and shelter for families with children.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 9 2026

Brooklyn Center Moves to Stabilize Immigrant Families and Small Businesses Amid Growing Strain

Brooklyn Center is stabilizing immigrant families and businesses via "Know Your Rights" resources, non-police CHPS outreach, and calls to support local small enterprise.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 9 2026

Ramsey Advances Sweeping Updates to Animal Regulations and Engine Brake Noise Rules

Ramsey City Council advanced updates to animal regulations and engine brake noise rules on Jan. 27. The move aims to clarify pet welfare standards and curb "jake braking" noise.

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Ramsey Advances Sweeping Updates to Animal Regulations and Engine Brake Noise Rules

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 9 2026

The Power of Her | Speaking People: Alexis Rogers and the Labor of Being Seen

Alexis Rogers, Emmy-winning journalist and founder of I Speak People, views storytelling as a tool for impact and resistance. Her work centers on authenticity and community.

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The Power of Her | Speaking People: Alexis Rogers and the Labor of Being Seen

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 8 2026

SUPER BOWL LX AND THE AMERICAN RECORD

Super Bowl LX is more than a game; it is a record of Black labor and innovation that built the NFL. We must honor this excellence without erasing the struggle for equity.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT: THE UNWRITTEN RECORD

"The Unwritten Record" exposes how African Americans built cities and industries without recognition. Erasure was a policy to deny debt and memory; we must name them now.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT: THE UNWRITTEN RECORD

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 8 2026

A Table Set for Community: Waffle Breakfast Anchors the Final Day of Coon Rapids Snowflake Days

Coon Rapids ends Snowflake Days Feb. 8 with a free Waffle Breakfast (8 AM–noon) and awards ceremony. The day caps a 62-year tradition of community and winter celebration.

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A Table Set for Community: Waffle Breakfast Anchors the Final Day of Coon Rapids Snowflake Days

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 8 2026

PUC Clears Major Southern Minnesota Transmission Buildout, Rewiring the Upper Midwest Grid

MN regulators approved Xcel’s Mankato–Mississippi River transmission project. The high-voltage lines will cut grid congestion and accelerate the shift to renewable energy.

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PUC Clears Major Southern Minnesota Transmission Buildout, Rewiring the Upper Midwest Grid

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 8 2026

Minnesota Women’s Basketball Shocks No. 10 Iowa in Historic Road Win

Minnesota stunned No. 10 Iowa 91–85, snapping an 11-game losing streak. Shooting 71.4% from deep with a 41–28 board edge, the Gophers (17–6) earned a historic Big Ten win.

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Minnesota Women’s Basketball Shocks No. 10 Iowa in Historic Road Win

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 8 2026

Minnesota Confronts Its Medicaid Blind Spots

MN Medicaid is overhauling oversight with a new pre-payment system by Optum. Early results show $165M in cost avoidance as the state moves to stop fraud before paying out.

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Minnesota Confronts Its Medicaid Blind Spots

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | What’s Happening in the Twin Cities Music World February 7 – 8, 2026

Twin Cities music: Eric Church at Grand Casino, Drone Not Drones at The Cedar, and Mason Jennings at The Dakota. From arenas to indie rooms, the local scene is thriving.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | What’s Happening in the Twin Cities Music World February 7 – 8, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT: THE UNWRITTEN RECORD

This installment of The Unwritten Record reframes the wealth gap as a result of systemic extraction and exclusionary policy rather than a lack of effort or capacity.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 7 2026

Coon Rapids to Host First High-Security Paper Shredding Event of 2026 for Anoka County Residents and Small Businesses

Coon Rapids hosts a free high-security paper shredding event Feb. 7 (9 a.m.–noon) at the Recycling Center. Open to Anoka County, there is a 5-box limit per vehicle.

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Coon Rapids to Host First High-Security Paper Shredding Event of 2026 for Anoka County Residents and Small Businesses

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