Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 6 Report: Messi Turns Back Time, Mbappé Makes History, Haaland Arrives, and the Favorites Take Control

Messi scored a hat trick, Mbappé became France's all-time leading scorer, Haaland starred for Norway, and tournament favorites reasserted control on Day 6.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 6 Report: Messi Turns Back Time, Mbappé Makes History, Haaland Arrives, and the Favorites Take Control

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Back Federal Veterans Reform Designed to Ease Burdens on Grieving Families

County Leaders Endorse Legislation Requiring Faster Death Certificate Processing for Veterans and Greater Accountability from the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday June 17

High: 65°

Low: 57°

Wind: 11 MPH N

Chance of rain: 85%

Moderate rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Moderate rain at times in the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon, overcast in the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Building Safety Professional to Help Shape City's Next Chapter of Growth

Coon Rapids is hiring a plans examiner/building inspector to review permits, inspect projects, and help ensure safe, code-compliant growth across the city.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Seeks Building Safety Professional to Help Shape City's Next Chapter of Growth

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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Alert - Fri. Jun 12 2026

Golf with Us Deadline is June 15th for Free Youth Golf Program by Bank of America
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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Highway Projects Reshape Key Transportation Corridors Across Anoka County

Major road projects in Anoka County are rebuilding key corridors, adding I-35E access, improving County Road 10, and reshaping regional travel patterns.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Major Highway Projects Reshape Key Transportation Corridors Across Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sister Rosalind Gefre, the St. Paul Saints' Beloved "Massaging Nun," Dies at 96

Sister Rosalind Gefre, the St. Paul Saints' beloved "Massaging Nun" and massage therapy pioneer, died at 96, leaving a legacy of healing and service.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sister Rosalind Gefre, the St. Paul Saints' Beloved Massaging Nun, Dies at 96

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Vikings Announce 2026 Training Camp Schedule with Expanded Public Access

The Vikings will open 13 training camp practices to fans beginning Aug. 1 in Eagan, featuring family activities, autographs, and joint workouts with Baltimore.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Vikings Announce 2026 Training Camp Schedule with Expanded Public Access

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and the Long Road to Vindication

Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari win was more than a race victory. It capped a journey of sacrifice, resilience, representation, heartbreak, and ultimate vindication.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and the Long Road to Vindication

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 5 Report: The Day the Favorites Stalled: Spain Frustrated, Uruguay Rescued, Belgium Held, and New Zealand Refuses to Blink

World Cup Day 5 ended with four draws as Spain, Uruguay and Belgium stumbled, while Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand earned impressive results.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 5 Report: The Day the Favorites Stalled: Spain Frustrated, Uruguay Rescued, Belgium Held, and New Zealand Refuses to Blink

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Takes Summer Recreation Directly to Neighborhood Parks Through Free "Rec on the Spot" Program

Coon Rapids' free Rec on the Spot program brings games, sports and activities to neighborhood parks all summer, giving youth ages 5-14 fun, local recreation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Takes Summer Recreation Directly to Neighborhood Parks Through Free Rec on the Spot Program

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center Prepare for Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration Under "Two Brooklyns, One Vision"

Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center will host their 5th annual Juneteenth celebration, honoring freedom, culture, community leadership and generations of impact.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center Prepare for Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration Under Two Brooklyns, One Vision

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Gas Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Week, Bringing Relief as Summer Travel Season Accelerates

Minnesota gas prices fell for a third straight week to $3.86 per gallon, down 55 cents in a month, giving drivers relief as summer travel ramps up statewide.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Gas Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Week, Bringing Relief as Summer Travel Season Accelerates

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Rochester Wins Final Approval for $10.4 Million Expansion in Discovery District

University of Minnesota Rochester won approval for a $10.4M Discovery District expansion, adding labs and classrooms to support enrollment growth and STEM education.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Rochester Wins Final Approval for $10.4 Million Expansion in Discovery District

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