Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Opens Junior Citizens Academy to High School Students During MEA Break

Blaine invites high school students to a free two-day Junior Citizens Academy during MEA break, featuring hands-on police and fire activities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Opens Junior Citizens Academy to High School Students During MEA Break

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Repairs to Damaged County Road 10 Bridge Begin Monday in Spring Lake Park

Bridge repairs begin Monday in Spring Lake Park, with Highway 65 lane closures and a full weekend closure tentatively planned for Aug. 28-31.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Repairs to Damaged County Road 10 Bridge Begin Monday in Spring Lake Park

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 16 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | We Save the Good Stuff for Later

Philosophy Jane discovers that saving candles, dishes, clothes and other “good stuff” for special occasions can mean missing the ordinary days when life actually happens.

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota National Guard Marks 30 Years of Partnership With Croatia in Saint Paul

The Minnesota National Guard is marking 30 years of partnership with Croatia, celebrating decades of military training, exchanges and international cooperation.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota National Guard Marks 30 Years of Partnership With Croatia in Saint Paul

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Wild Rice Harvest Opens With Above-Average Crop Outlook

Minnesota’s wild rice harvest season is underway with an above-average crop outlook. Harvesters are urged to check local conditions, maturity and regulations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Wild Rice Harvest Opens With Above-Average Crop Outlook

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Free Produce Distribution Set for Monday at Big Lake Township’s Lions Park

Big Lake Community Food Shelf will offer free produce and other groceries Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Lions Park, open to anyone needing food assistance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Free Produce Distribution Set for Monday at Big Lake Township’s Lions Park

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Vikings Win Preseason Opener, but Jamal Adams Injury Clouds 13-10 Victory

The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in their preseason opener, but concern shifted to safety Jamal Adams after he suffered a potentially serious knee injury.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Saturday and Sunday in the Twin Cities: August 15-16, 2026

More than 40 Twin Cities weekend events remain Saturday and Sunday, including Ed Sheeran, IndiaFest, Anoka Food Truck Festival, Obon Festival and family fun.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Saturday and Sunday in the Twin Cities: August 15-16, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Public Schools Weigh Closures and Consolidations as Enrollment Declines

Minneapolis Public Schools is weighing closures and consolidations amid declining enrollment, with three restructuring options expected in September and a vote possible in November

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Public Schools Weigh Closures and Consolidations as Enrollment Declines

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Charged With 26 Felonies in Alleged Commercial Sex Operation

Former Anoka County assistant attorney Andrea Leigh Sampson faces 26 felony charges for allegedly helping facilitate and conceal proceeds from a commercial sex operation.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Charged With 26 Felonies in Alleged Commercial Sex Operation

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 15 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | We Have Sidewalks, So Naturally They Took the Scooters Onto I-35W

Cranky Don Joe takes aim at the I-35W scooter ride, where youthful fun, freeway danger and Lime’s geofencing prove even a rental scooter can have better judgment.

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SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | We Have Sidewalks, So Naturally They Took the Scooters Onto I-35W

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Lime Bans Riders Who Took Scooters onto Interstate 35W in Minneapolis

Lime banned riders who took rental scooters onto Interstate 35W after hundreds gathered in Minneapolis, while adding warnings and temporary downtown restrictions.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Lime Bans Riders Who Took Scooters onto Interstate 35W in Minneapolis

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