Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Prosecutors Allege Blue Earth Care Providers Operated $22.7 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors allege Healey Homes operators ran a $22.7 million Medicaid fraud scheme by improperly housing vulnerable adults and billing for ineligible services.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Prosecutors Allege Blue Earth Care Providers Operated $22.7 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 4 Report: Germany Sends a Message, Japan Refuses to Yield, Ivory Coast Finds a Late Winner, and Sweden Announces Its Arrival

Germany routed Curaçao 7-1, Japan earned a dramatic draw with the Netherlands, Ivory Coast won late, and Sweden surged to the top of Group F with a 5-1 victory.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 4 Report: Germany Sends a Message, Japan Refuses to Yield, Ivory Coast Finds a Late Winner, and Sweden Announces Its Arrival

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Prepare to Welcome America as 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Bring Thousands of Athletes, Families, and Fans to Minnesota

The Twin Cities will host 3,000 Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, and visitors as the 2026 USA Games bring inclusion, competition, and a major economic boost to Minnesota.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Prepare to Welcome America as 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Bring Thousands of Athletes, Families, and Fans to Minnesota

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

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Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park to Host Community Remembrance Event Marking One Year Since the Hortman Assassinations and Hoffman Family Shooting

Brooklyn Park will host a June 17 remembrance event marking one year since the Hortman assassinations and Hoffman shooting, honoring victims, survivors, and community healing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park to Host Community Remembrance Event Marking One Year Since the Hortman Assassinations and Hoffman Family Shooting

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA THE POWER OF HER | Dara Beevas and the Work of Carrying the Story Forward

Dara Beevas' journey from storyteller to CEO reflects a lifelong mission: using narrative, books, and leadership to advance Black thriving, liberation, and community power.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA THE POWER OF HER | Dara Beevas and the Work of Carrying the Story Forward

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Brooklyn Park Boy Last Seen in North Minneapolis

Minneapolis police are searching for 10-year-old Jayceon Rogers of Brooklyn Park, last seen Sunday in north Minneapolis. Authorities urge anyone with information to call 911.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Brooklyn Park Boy Last Seen in North Minneapolis

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Chaska Free Summer Food Market Returns, Expanding Access to Fresh Food for Families Throughout the Summer

Chaska’s Free Summer Food Market returns through Aug. 17, offering fresh groceries, produce, dairy, and meat to all residents with no registration required.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Chaska Free Summer Food Market Returns, Expanding Access to Fresh Food for Families Throughout the Summer

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | One Year Later, Minnesota Still Faces the Question June 14 Left Behind

One year after the Hortman assassination and Hoffman shootings, Minnesota reflects on political violence, civic responsibility, and democracy's fragile foundations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | One Year Later, Minnesota Still Faces the Question June 14 Left Behind

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 3 Report: Scotland Returns, Australia Shocks Türkiye, Brazil Meets Morocco’s Resistance, and Qatar Steals a Point

Day 3: Scotland ended a 28-year World Cup wait with a win, Australia stunned

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 3 Report: Scotland Returns, Australia Shocks Türkiye, Brazil Meets Morocco’s Resistance, and Qatar Steals a Point

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | Nobody Is Actually "Just Running A Quick Errand"

A quick errand is never just an errand. Philosophy Jane explores how detours, neighbors, and chance encounters quietly become the moments that build community.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | One Year Later, Minnesota Remembers the Victims of a Political Assassination That Changed the State

One year after the Hortman assassination and Hoffman shootings, Minnesota honors the victims, reflects on political violence, and recommits to civic healing.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | One Year Later, Minnesota Remembers the Victims of a Political Assassination That Changed the State

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Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Wild Horses Safely Recovered After Dramatic Escape Draws Regional Rescue Response

Two recently acquired wild horses escaped in Anoka County but were safely recovered after a coordinated rescue involving law enforcement and experienced handlers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Wild Horses Safely Recovered After Dramatic Escape Draws Regional Rescue Response

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