MinneapoliMedia - Coon Rapids Minnesota Local News, Events, Classifieds and Alerts

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Voted, Democracy Held, and Now the Work of Governing Must Begin

MinneapoliMedia celebrates Minnesota’s democratic process and historic election victories while urging elected leaders to govern inclusively and uphold accountability.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Voted, Democracy Held, and Now the Work of Governing Must Begin

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Northwest Metro Election Roundup: Winston Wins in Brooklyn Park, Carlson Prevails in Coon Rapids as Voters Shape Local Leadership

Hollies Winston won reelection in Brooklyn Park, Pat Carlson won Coon Rapids’ mayoral race, and Senators John Hoffman and Susan Pha secured new terms.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday November 4

High: 53°

Low: 49°

Wind: 7 MPH S

Chance of rain: 92%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 53 and low of 49 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Mist for the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon, light drizzle in the evening, light rain shower overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Peggy Flanagan Defeats Michele Tafoya in Minnesota U.S. Senate Election as State Prepares for Historic Representation

Peggy Flanagan defeated Michele Tafoya in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race, marking a historic milestone for Native American representation in Congress.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Peggy Flanagan Defeats Michele Tafoya in Minnesota U.S. Senate Election as State Prepares for Historic Representation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cedrick Frazier Wins Hennepin County Attorney Election, Inheriting Major Public Safety and Accountability Responsibilities

Cedrick Frazier defeated Anders Folk to become Hennepin County's next attorney, succeeding Mary Moriarty amid major public safety and justice accountability challenges.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cedrick Frazier Wins Hennepin County Attorney Election, Inheriting Major Public Safety and Accountability Responsibilities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Amy Klobuchar Elected Minnesota's First Woman Governor, Defeating Lisa Demuth in Historic Statewide Election

Amy Klobuchar defeated Lisa Demuth to become Minnesota’s first woman governor, with Ben Schierer as lieutenant governor, marking a historic leadership transition.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Amy Klobuchar Elected Minnesota's First Woman Governor, Defeating Lisa Demuth in Historic Statewide Election

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ellison and Simon Win Reelection as Filipovich Claims Minnesota State Auditor's Office in Statewide Democratic Sweep

Keith Ellison and Steve Simon won reelection, while Zack Filipovich captured Minnesota’s state auditor race, completing a Democratic sweep of three statewide offices.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ellison and Simon Win Reelection as Filipovich Claims Minnesota State Auditor's Office in Statewide Democratic Sweep

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Congressional Elections: Matt Little Wins Second District, Morrison, Omar and McCollum Reelected as First District Remains Unresolved

Democrats retain the Second Congressional District following Angie Craig's departure, incumbents win across much of the state.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Congressional Elections: Matt Little Wins Second District, Morrison, Omar and McCollum Reelected as First District Remains Unresolved

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Nov 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Wild Defeat Flyers 4-2 for Fifth Straight Road Win as Vikings Make Roster Changes and United Prepare for Playoff Showdown

The Wild beat Philadelphia 4-2 for their fifth straight road win, while the Vikings made roster changes and Minnesota United prepared for a crucial playoff decider.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | MINNESOTA BIG 7: Wild Defeat Flyers 4-2 for Fifth Straight Road Win as Vikings Make Roster Changes and United Prepare for Playoff Showdown

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Call to Minnesota’s Conscience: Accountability, Constitutional Duty, and the Power of the Ballot

MinneapoliMedia urges Minnesota voters to prioritize constitutional accountability, independent oversight, public trust and lawful leadership amid federal-state tensions.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Call to Minnesota’s Conscience: Accountability, Constitutional Duty, and the Power of the Ballot

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA: Josh Liljenquist and the Legacy of Giving

Minnesota storyteller Josh Liljenquist reflects on his grandfather’s legacy of generosity, his philanthropic work, and the responsibilities of public fundraising.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA: Josh Liljenquist and the Legacy of Giving

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters to Decide Constitutional Amendment That Could Increase Permanent School Fund Payments to Public Schools

Minnesota voters will decide whether to increase Permanent School Fund distributions, potentially raising annual school funding from $68 to $101 per student.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voters to Decide Constitutional Amendment That Could Increase Permanent School Fund Payments to Public Schools

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Enters Election Day With Record 886,427 Early Ballots Accepted as Voters Prepare to Decide State's Political Future

Minnesota enters Election Day with a record 886,427 early ballots accepted, including 619,847 cast in person, the highest pre-election total for a nonpresidential year.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Enters Election Day With Record 886,427 Early Ballots Accepted as Voters Prepare to Decide State's Political Future

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mosques Strengthen Security as Election-Year Hate Crime Concerns Raise Questions About Community Safety

Minnesota mosques are strengthening security amid anti-Muslim threats, with 12 reported hate crime incidents in 2026 and growing concerns about worshipper safety.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mosques Strengthen Security as Election-Year Hate Crime Concerns Raise Questions About Community Safety

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Bars Federal Election Monitors From Polling Places as Minnesota Establishes Election Day Safeguards

Hennepin and Ramsey counties barred federal election monitors from polling places, requiring them to remain outside designated boundaries during November 3 voting.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Bars Federal Election Monitors From Polling Places as Minnesota Establishes Election Day Safeguards

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Nov 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | I-394 Lanes Reopen After Two Years of Construction as $67 Million Highway Project Nears Completion

I-394 lanes have reopened after two years of construction on a $67 million highway project, with E-ZPass lanes expected to reopen later this week.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | I-394 Lanes Reopen After Two Years of Construction as $67 Million Highway Project Nears Completion

Tom Akaolisa Editor