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Coon Rapids Thu. Jan 8 2026

Schulte Elected Chair, Meisner Vice Chair as Anoka County Board Sets Course for 2026

On Jan 6, 2026, the Anoka County Board elected Scott Schulte as chair and Mandy Meisner as vice chair to lead Minnesota’s fourth-largest county for the upcoming year.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Sat Feb 7 12:00 am

Bank of America Museums on Us

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to variou

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Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday January 15

High: 22°

Low: 7°

Wind: 4 MPH SSW

Chance of snow: 4%

Patchy moderate snow, with a high of 22 and low of 7 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Overcast in the morning, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA BREAKING NEWS | Anoka-Hennepin strike averted after marathon mediation yields tentative agreement

Anoka-Hennepin schools reached a tentative deal on Jan 7 after 20 hours of mediation, averting a strike. Schools stay open for 38,000 students; all activities will proceed.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Public Pay Meets Public Trust: Anoka County at a Crossroads

Anoka County saw two diverging paths: teachers in high-stakes mediation to avoid a massive strike, while county leaders finalized their own compensation via set procedure.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When Public Pay Meets Public Trust: Anoka County at a Crossroads

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

Anoka-Hennepin Enters Final Mediation as First Teacher Strike In Decades Looms

Anoka-Hennepin schools face a strike by 3,000 teachers on Jan 8 if high-stakes mediation today fails. A walkout would close schools for 38,000 students.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

Anoka County Board Approves 3 Percent Pay Increase for Commissioners in 2026 Amid Broader Fiscal Pressures

On Jan 6, 2026, the Anoka County Board approved a 3% salary increase for commissioners. The resolution also kept annual expense caps at $7,500 ($8,500 for the chair).

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

Coon Rapids Connection Newsletter: Winter Edition is Out

The winter Coon Rapids Connection newsletter is now arriving, detailing city priorities, events, and major policy decisions regarding long-term planning and fiscal choices.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

Blaine Police Department Welcomes Jocelyn Hazel, Strengthening the Backbone of Public Safety and Justice

Jocelyn Hazel joined Blaine Police in late Dec as a Records and Evidence Technician, a key role ensuring public trust and lawful case processing via two vital units.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jan 7 2026

71-Year-Old Charged in Brooklyn Center Stabbing as Separate Brooklyn, New York Case Fuels Public Confusion

Edward Collins, 71, is charged with felony assault for a Dec 8 stabbing at a Brooklyn Center Cub Foods. He allegedly used a box cutter during a dispute; the victim survived.

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71-Year-Old Charged in Brooklyn Center Stabbing as Separate Brooklyn, New York Case Fuels Public Confusion

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When the Champion Steps Away: What Minnesota Must Reckon With After Tim Walz

Gov. Walz’s exit is a "removal of a shield" for marginalized Minnesotans. His tenure focused on dignity and state responsibility, now ending amidst political scrutiny.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When the Champion Steps Away: What Minnesota Must Reckon With After Tim Walz

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 6 2026

City of Coon Rapids Opens 2026 Front Door Grant Program to Help Homeowners Boost Curb Appeal

Coon Rapids is accepting 2026 Front Door Grant applications through Feb 25. The lottery-based program reimburses homeowners for exterior curb appeal improvements.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jan 6 2026

Community Impact Night at Pizza Ranch to Support Coon Rapids Police Explorers

Eat at Pizza Ranch in Andover on Jan 26 (5-8 PM) to support Coon Rapids Police Explorers. 10% of checks go to the program, and Explorers will be on-site bussing tables.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor