Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

A MnDOT grant is helping Coon Rapids Police educate drivers who use Northdale Boulevard about pedestrian safety, safe speeds and hands-free cell phone use behind the wheel.

A MnDOT grant is helping Coon Rapids Police educate drivers who use Northdale Boulevard about pedestrian safety,

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

Anoka County Organizations Awarded MPCA Grants to Combat Food Waste

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has awarded grant funding to two organizations in Anoka County as part of its Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Organizations Awarded MPCA Grants to Combat Food Waste

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday April 15

High: 56°

Low: 33°

Wind: 16 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 33 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear for the afternoon and evening,

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

Coon Rapids Ice Center To Host Dazzling Spring Ice Show, Tickets Now On Sale

As spring thaws begin to warm the ice, local skating enthusiasts are eagerly gearing up to showcase their talents at the annual Spring Ice Show.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Ice Center To Host Dazzling Spring Ice Show, Tickets Now On Sale

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

Minnesota's Capitol Rotunda Hosts Historic Day On The Hill Rally For Missing and Murdered Black Women And Girls

The Capitol Rotunda in Minnesota became a rallying ground on Wednesday as a historic Day on the Hill was observed for the first time.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota's Capitol Rotunda Hosts Historic Day On The Hill Rally For Missing and Murdered Black Women And Girls

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 15 2025

Crystal’s NEAR Helps Rescue Food Before It Goes To Waste

According to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics, it’s estimated that between 30 to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply ends up in the trash.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Crystal’s NEAR Helps Rescue Food Before It Goes To Waste

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Coon Rapids Offers Steep Discounts On Smart Irrigation Controllers To Promote Water Conservation

Starting Monday, April 14, the city is giving your lawns an IQ boost with discounted smart irrigation controllers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Andover Woman Who Died Unexpectedly In Puerto Rico Remembered As 'Kind, Generous'

Heather Morell, 52, died unexpectedly shortly after arriving in Puerto Rico with her husband on April 2nd.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Andover Woman Who Died Unexpectedly In Puerto Rico Remembered As 'Kind, Generous'

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Andover Denies Variance For Steel Storage Building

The Andover City Council denied a variance for Minnesota Irrigation/ landscapes unlimited outdoors at 162nd Lane NW for commercial building construction standards.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Plymouth Exam Station To Temporarily Close For Repairs Starting Monday

The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) has announced the temporary closure of the Plymouth exam station in Wright County beginning Monday.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Plymouth Exam Station To Temporarily Close For Repairs Starting Monday

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Governor Walz Touts Philips’ Med-Tech Job Growth In Plymouth

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited Philips in Plymouth to celebrate the company’s upcoming expansion.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Governor Walz Touts Philips’ Med-Tech Job Growth In Plymouth

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Family Of Falling Knife Brewing's Late Owner Seeks Support From Community

The family of Tom Berg, who owned Falling Knife Brewing Company in northeast Minneapolis, is gaining support from the community after Berg's unexpected death.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Family Of Falling Knife Brewing's Late Owner Seeks Support From Community

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Woman Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse At Blaine Daycare

Elizabeth Augusta Wiemerslage, 23, of Coon Rapids, pleaded guilty to one count of malicious punishment of a child under four years old

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Woman Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse At Blaine Daycare

Tom Akaolisa Editor