Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. May 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Brian O’Hara’s Resignation and the Fragility of Trust Inside Minneapolis Reform

Brian O’Hara’s resignation exposed how fragile public trust remains inside Minneapolis police reform efforts despite years of institutional rebuilding.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Brian O’Hara’s Resignation and the Fragility of Trust Inside Minneapolis Reform

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Enacts New Felony Grooming Law Following Bipartisan Push for Child Protection Reform

Minnesota enacted a new felony grooming law expanding child protection measures and targeting predatory behavior before sexual abuse occurs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Enacts New Felony Grooming Law Following Bipartisan Push for Child Protection Reform

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday June 1

High: 84°

Low: 61°

Wind: 7 MPH E

Chance of rain: 73%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mist overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. May 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Marks Building Safety Month With Focus on Accessibility, Resilience, and the Hidden Systems That Protect Communities

Coon Rapids marked Building Safety Month by highlighting accessibility, resilience, emergency preparedness, and the hidden systems protecting everyday community life.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Marks Building Safety Month With Focus on Accessibility, Resilience, and the Hidden Systems That Protect Communities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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 Thu. May 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA FINEST: Matt Varilek and the Architecture of Economic Possibility in Minnesota

Matt Varilek has helped shape Minnesota’s economic future through workforce growth, trade expansion, infrastructure investment, and long-term institutional stewardship.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA FINEST: Matt Varilek and the Architecture of Economic Possibility in Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Bike Rodeo Returns With Hands-On Safety Training for Young Riders Ahead of Summer Season

Coon Rapids’ annual Bike Rodeo will teach young riders bicycle safety, helmet fitting, traffic awareness, and injury prevention ahead of the summer season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Bike Rodeo Returns With Hands-On Safety Training for Young Riders Ahead of Summer Season

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Guest Chef Nalini Mehta Brings Ayurvedic Tradition and Community Healing to South Minneapolis Café

Guest Chef Nalini Mehta will bring Ayurvedic cooking, community healing, and food justice together during a public meal at Soup for You Café in Minneapolis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Guest Chef Nalini Mehta Brings Ayurvedic Tradition and Community Healing to South Minneapolis Café

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 27 2026

𝓔𝓲𝓭 𝓜𝓾𝓫𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓴

𝓔𝓲𝓭 𝓜𝓾𝓫𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓴 ✨ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Eid al-Adha and the Minnesota Story of Faith, Sacrifice, and Community

Eid al-Adha reflects Minnesota’s growing Muslim communities through faith, sacrifice, charity, family tradition, and deep civic and cultural contribution.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Eid al-Adha and the Minnesota Story of Faith, Sacrifice, and Community

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Jail Inmate Charged Following Alleged Unprovoked Assault On Two Fellow Inmates

Anoka County prosecutors charged a jail inmate after an alleged unprovoked assault on two fellow inmates inside the county detention facility.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Jail Inmate Charged Following Alleged Unprovoked Assault On Two Fellow Inmates

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 27 2026

VOICES FROM AROUND AMERICA (VFAA) S1 E1 | Dr. Stephanie Little Hawk-Big Crow: Calling the Spirit Back

Dr. Stephanie Little Hawk-Big Crow reflects on Indigenous identity, language, healing, spirituality, resilience, and the responsibility to future generations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

VOICES FROM AROUND AMERICA (VFAA) S1 E1 | Dr. Stephanie Little Hawk-Big Crow: Calling the Spirit Back

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Report Multiple DWI Arrests During Intensified Memorial Day Traffic Enforcement Campaign

Blaine police made four DWI arrests during an intensified Memorial Day traffic enforcement campaign as Minnesota entered the “100 deadliest days of summer.”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Report Multiple DWI Arrests During Intensified Memorial Day Traffic Enforcement Campaign

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Bill to Protect Home Nursing Care for Medically Fragile Children Collapses Amid Final-Hour Capitol Gridlock

Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a bill protecting home nursing care for medically fragile children after final-hour Capitol negotiations collapsed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Bill to Protect Home Nursing Care for Medically Fragile Children Collapses Amid Final-Hour Capitol Gridlock

Tom Akaolisa Editor