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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor