Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026 MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT: THE UNWRITTEN RECORD "The Unwritten Record" shows how formerly enslaved people didn't wait for democracy—they built it through churches, schools, and mutual aid as acts of civic authorship. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026 City of Coon Rapids Seeks Multimedia Communications Specialist to Shape the Public Story of a Growing Community Coon Rapids is hiring a part-time Multimedia Communications Specialist ($30–$38/hr) to lead digital storytelling and CTN video production. Apply via GovernmentJobs. Tom Akaolisa Editor
Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 4 2026 New Billboards Across Minnesota Honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Reclaiming Visibility From Erasure New billboards honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) have appeared along MN highways. Funded by community donations, they aim to reclaim visibility for victims. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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. Tom Akaolisa Editor
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