Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Foundation Commits Up to $15 Million for Downtown as Community Prosecutor Begins Work

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has committed up to $15 million for downtown redevelopment as a new community prosecutor focuses on quality-of-life offenses.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Treating Water as an Unlimited Resource

Minnesota’s worsening drought is exposing deep water shortages, prompting calls for stronger conservation, smarter water policy and long-term planning.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Treating Water as an Unlimited Resource

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday September 9

High: 83°

Low: 60°

Wind: 6 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 4%

Sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Turn Attention to 2027 Budget Planning

Anoka County commissioners began 2027 budget planning Tuesday, reviewing county priorities and funding needs ahead of later decisions on spending and the property-tax levy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Turn Attention to 2027 Budget Planning

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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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 Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Opens Community Input Process for Selection of Next Police Chief

Minneapolis is asking residents to help shape the search for its next police chief, with public listening sessions focused on leadership, experience and community priorities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | Six Women Bring Minnesota’s Changing Agricultural Story to Minneapolis

Six Minnesota women farmers bring dairy, livestock, regenerative agriculture and diverse cultural farming traditions to a Minneapolis stage tonight.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | Six Women Bring Minnesota’s Changing Agricultural Story to Minneapolis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Allina Hospice Nurses Authorize Seven-Day Strike as First-Contract Negotiations Continue

More than 60 Allina hospice nurses have authorized a seven-day strike as first-contract talks continue, though no strike date has been announced.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Allina Hospice Nurses Authorize Seven-Day Strike as First-Contract Negotiations Continue

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Payne Avenue Closes Between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul Pedestrian-Safety Project Begins

Payne Avenue is closed between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul begins a two-year East Side project adding pedestrian-safety improvements at several intersections.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Payne Avenue Closes Between Maryland and Case as Saint Paul Pedestrian-Safety Project Begins

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Health Leader Honored After District Raises Immunization Compliance to 99.8 Percent

Minnesota school health leader Mary Langworthy was named the state’s 2026 Immunization Champion after District 196 reached 99.8% compliance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota School Health Leader Honored After District Raises Immunization Compliance to 99.8 Percent

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cattle Producers Warn Temporary Beef-Import Expansion Could Further Pressure Ranchers

Minnesota cattle producers warn a temporary expansion of lower-tariff beef imports could pressure ranchers already facing high costs and low herd numbers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cattle Producers Warn Temporary Beef-Import Expansion Could Further Pressure Ranchers

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Orders Government to Explain Alleged Surveillance Inside Minneapolis Church

A federal judge has ordered agencies to explain alleged undercover surveillance inside a Minneapolis church and whether it violated a court injunction.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Orders Government to Explain Alleged Surveillance Inside Minneapolis Church

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | For 12 Days, Minnesota Comes Together Again

For 12 days, the Minnesota State Fair brings people together across generations, cultures and communities, celebrating the traditions and shared spirit of our state.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | For 12 Days, Minnesota Comes Together Again

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Anoka County Libraries to Close September 13 for Renovations

Crooked Lake Library in Coon Rapids and Mississippi Library in Fridley will close Sept. 13 for renovations, with reopening expected in December.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Two Anoka County Libraries to Close September 13 for Renovations

Tom Akaolisa Editor