Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Sky Is Broken: How the U.S. Government Shutdown Exposed the Cracks in America’s Air Travel System

Thousands of passengers grounded in Seattle, Pittsburgh, Orlando, Boston, and Minneapolis. Seventy flights canceled. More than 5,000 delayed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Sky Is Broken: How the U.S. Government Shutdown Exposed the Cracks in America’s Air Travel System

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025

Coon Rapids Senior Center Celebrates 50 Years with Full Slate of October Events

The Coon Rapids Senior Center is ushering in autumn with a vibrant lineup of community programs, wellness initiatives, and educational offerings.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Senior Center Celebrates 50 Years with Full Slate of October Events

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday November 8

High: 36°

Low: 30°

Wind: 6 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees. Overcast in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, clear in the evening,

Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025

Honored 2 Help to Host October Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Brooklyn Park

Honored 2 Help will host its monthly Drive-Thru Food Distribution on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Honored 2 Help to Host October Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Brooklyn Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Hiring Police Technician as City Prepares for CRHS Homecoming Parade Road Closures

The City of Coon Rapids is reminding residents of an upcoming Coon Rapids High School Homecoming Parade and a technician opening within the Coon Rapids Police Department.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025

Police Continue Investigation After Ammunition Found at St. Francis Middle School

Local authorities are continuing their investigation following the discovery of ammunition on the grounds of St. Francis Middle School.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Police Continue Investigation After Ammunition Found at St. Francis Middle School

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025

St. Louis Park City Council Weighs Salary Increase Amid Debate Over Equity and Fiscal Responsibility

The St. Louis Park City Council considering to substantially raise its own pay, sparking discussion about representation, accessibility, and fiscal prudence within city government

Tom Akaolisa Editor

St. Louis Park City Council Weighs Salary Increase Amid Debate Over Equity and Fiscal Responsibility

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Oct 7 2025

Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon Addresses Police Chief Virgil Green’s Resignation

Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon is speaking publicly following the resignation of Police Chief Virgil Green.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Price of Abandonment: Minnesota’s Looming 22% Health Crisis and the Human Cost of Federal Neglect

Minnesota’s health insurance premiums are set to skyrocket by an average of 21.5 to 22 percent in 2026, the largest increase in nearly a decade.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Price of Abandonment: Minnesota’s Looming 22% Health Crisis and the Human Cost of Federal Neglect

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

Keystone Foodmobile to Offer Emergency Food Support at Court Senior Apartments

Keystone Community Services’ Foodmobile will visit Court Senior Apartments, located at 510 N. Sibley Street, St. Paul, on Monday, October 6, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Keystone Foodmobile to Offer Emergency Food Support at Court Senior Apartments

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

Major St. Paul Institutions Sit Out Mayoral Endorsement as Candidates Focus on City’s Core Challenges

As the November 4, 2025, mayoral election draws closer, two of St. Paul’s most influential political and business institutions are declining to endorse any candidate.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

50 Sticks of Suspected Dynamite Found in Medina Garage Prompt Hazmat Response and Evacuation

A Medina resident cleaning out an old garage made a startling discovery Wednesday morning when he found a container appearing to hold roughly 50 sticks of suspected dynamite.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

50 Sticks of Suspected Dynamite Found in Medina Garage Prompt Hazmat Response and Evacuation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 6 2025

East Metro’s $500 Million Gold Line Faces Scrutiny as Ridership Lags but Leaders Urge Patience

Six months after the Twin Cities’ newest and most expensive bus rapid transit (BRT) line began service, the METRO Gold Line is facing scrutiny amid lower-than-expected ridership.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

East Metro’s $500 Million Gold Line Faces Scrutiny as Ridership Lags but Leaders Urge Patience

Tom Akaolisa Editor