Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Plymouth City Council Advances Flavored Tobacco Ban, Final Vote Set April 28

Plymouth advances flavored tobacco ban, with April 28 vote set on restricting sales and adding licensing caps and buffer zones

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Plymouth City Council Advances Flavored Tobacco Ban, Final Vote Set April 28

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Regional Food Shelves Across East Central and Twin Cities Metro Provide Ongoing Access to Food Assistance

Regional food shelves across East Central and Twin Cities metro provide ongoing access to groceries through weekly and monthly distribution programs

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Regional Food Shelves Across East Central and Twin Cities Metro Provide Ongoing Access to Food Assistance

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday June 1

High: 84°

Low: 61°

Wind: 6 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 73%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon and evening, mist overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: The Boundary Waters at a Crossroads - Mining, Sovereignty, and the Defining Environmental Decision of a Generation

Boundary Waters debate intensifies as mining, tribal rights, and state authority collide in a defining environmental decision for Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: The Boundary Waters at a Crossroads - Mining, Sovereignty, and the Defining Environmental Decision of a Generation

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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Twin Cities Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. May 11 2026

Minnesota’s Youth Need a Better Path Forward on Chatbot Regulation
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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

Twin Cities Residents Can Receive up to $17,500 to Purchase Home
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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Aerial Mosquito Larval Treatments Begin April 22 Across Twin Cities Metro

Twin Cities begins aerial mosquito larval treatments April 22, using BTI to target breeding sites and reduce populations before peak season

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Aerial Mosquito Larval Treatments Begin April 22 Across Twin Cities Metro

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 22 2026

Coon Rapids Police to Host DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 25

Coon Rapids Police host Drug Take Back Day April 25, offering free, anonymous medication disposal to reduce misuse and protect public health

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police to Host DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 25

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Supports Andover Elementary Fundraiser with “Donuts with a Deputy” Program

Anoka County deputies support Andover Elementary fundraiser with “Donuts with a Deputy,” combining student engagement with community policing outreach

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Supports Andover Elementary Fundraiser with “Donuts with a Deputy” Program

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | “Food in the Hood” Distribution Set April 23 at Creekside Gables in Brooklyn Park

Food in the Hood distribution set April 23 in Brooklyn Park, offering free pre-packed groceries at Creekside Gables while supplies last

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | “Food in the Hood” Distribution Set April 23 at Creekside Gables in Brooklyn Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | SAINT PAUL: "Leaders Are Readers" Event to Bring Author Tiffany Hammond, Free Books, and Youth Literacy Focus to Saint Paul on May 2

Saint Paul hosts free “Leaders Are Readers” May 2, featuring author Tiffany Hammond, live storytelling, and book giveaways to boost youth literacy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | SAINT PAUL: Leaders Are Readers Event to Bring Author Tiffany Hammond, Free Books, and Youth Literacy Focus to Saint Paul on May 2

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: A System Under Strain - How Minnesota’s Healthcare Model Reached a Breaking Point

Minnesota healthcare faces mounting strain as rising costs and low reimbursements push hospitals into deficits, threatening access and prompting urgent calls for reform

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: A System Under Strain - How Minnesota’s Healthcare Model Reached a Breaking Point

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS: City Accepting Applications for Planning Commission Vacancy

Coon Rapids seeks applicants for Planning Commission vacancy, with residents able to apply by May 4 to advise on development and land use decisions

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS: City Accepting Applications for Planning Commission Vacancy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Detective Austin Ohren Named 2025 Member of the Year by Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police

Anoka County detective Austin Ohren named 2025 Member of the Year, recognized for leadership, statewide engagement, and legislative advocacy work

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Detective Austin Ohren Named 2025 Member of the Year by Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BLAINE: Police Department Highlights Victim Support Efforts During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Blaine Police highlight victim support during Crime Victims’ Rights Week, emphasizing listening, outreach, and individualized services for survivors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BLAINE: Police Department Highlights Victim Support Efforts During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Tom Akaolisa Editor