Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Anoka County Board Approves Sale Of $21.5 Million Bond Issue

Anoka County Board unanimously approved the sale of $21.5 million in general obligation capital improvement bonds to fund all or part of three projects.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Nowthen Hires SCSC Firm For Admin Recruitment

Nowthen City Council voted 3-1 to start the new City Administrator hiring process by using a professional recruiting firm to conduct a search with primary City Council help.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Sunday February 23

High: 42°

Low: 21°

Wind: 5 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Cloudy , with a high of 42 and low of 21 degrees. Mist during the morning, sunny in the afternoon, overcast during the evening,

Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Blaine City Council To Hold Public Hearing On Transform Sports Performance Training Facility Proposal

The City Council of Blaine, Minnesota, is poised to enter the ring of civic discourse as it hosts a public hearing for an application by Transform Sports Performance.

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Blaine City Council To Hold Public Hearing On Transform Sports Performance Training Facility Proposal

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Hennepin County Partners With Local Entities For Affordable Housing On Minnetonka Boulevard In St. Louis Park

Hennepin County is gearing up for a housing leap forward with the Minnetonka Boulevard Redevelopment project, aiming to create affordable homes in the St. Louis Park area.

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Hennepin County Partners With Local Entities For Affordable Housing On Minnetonka Boulevard In St. Louis Park

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Minnesota Senate Bill Proposes Funding To Strengthen Local Government Cybersecurity

Minnesota's state senators are stepping up their game in the cyber realm, with Senator Melissa H. Wiklund spearheading the charge.

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Minnesota Senate Bill Proposes Funding To Strengthen Local Government Cybersecurity

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Maple Grove Restaurant Closing This Weekend After Two-Year Run

After two years of providing food, drinks and entertainment to people in Maple Grove, Paulie’s is shutting its doors.

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Maple Grove Restaurant Closing This Weekend After Two-Year Run

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 22 2025

Transgender Man From Minnesota Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart

The former employee claims he was constantly harassed by coworkers at the West St. Paul store.

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Transgender Man From Minnesota Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 22 2025

Brooklyn Center’s Crescent Cove Receives $59K Donation

Crescent Cove in Brooklyn Center, a home-away-from-home for kids with shortened life expectancies, received a big donation on Thursday.

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Brooklyn Center’s Crescent Cove Receives $59K Donation

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 22 2025

UnitedHealth Shares Dive After Report Of US Investigation Into Medicare Billing

The company’s UnitedHealthcare business covers more than 7.8 million people as the nation’s largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans.

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UnitedHealth Shares Dive After Report Of US Investigation Into Medicare Billing

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 22 2025

Minneapolis Police Department Celebrates Commander Yolanda Wilks During Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, the Minneapolis Police Department has turned the spotlight on one of their own, Commander Yolanda Wilks.

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Minneapolis Police Department Celebrates Commander Yolanda Wilks During Black History Month

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

Coon Rapids Residents Get A Shot At Beautifying Their Homes with City-Funded Grants — Apply by Feb 26

The City of Coon Rapids is beckoning homeowners to beautify their front yards, and it's willing to foot some of the bill.

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Coon Rapids Residents Get A Shot At Beautifying Their Homes with City-Funded Grants — Apply by Feb 26

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 21 2025

Minneapolis Council Member Chavez Commits To Preserving George Floyd Square Against Mayor's Veto

Minneapolis Ward 9 Council Member Jason Chavez highlighted the City Council's commitment to maintaining George Floyd Square as a dedicated space for remembrance and reflection.

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Minneapolis Council Member Chavez Commits To Preserving George Floyd Square Against Mayor's Veto

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