Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | More Than a Festival: What Pioneer Days Reveals About Community, Commerce, and the People Who Build St. Francis

Pioneer Days showcased the heart of St. Francis, bringing together residents, volunteers, entrepreneurs, and community builders who strengthen local civic life.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | More Than a Festival: What Pioneer Days Reveals About Community, Commerce, and the People Who Build St. Francis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summer Concert Series Returns to Coon Rapids Dam with Free Music, Community Gathering, and Opening Night Performance by The Naked Cowboys

Coon Rapids’ free summer concert series returns June 4, bringing nine weeks of live music, community gatherings, and riverfront entertainment to the dam.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Summer Concert Series Returns to Coon Rapids Dam with Free Music, Community Gathering, and Opening Night Performance by The Naked Cowboys

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Turns to Veteran Commander Bill Peterson to Lead Police Department Through Another Pivotal Transition

Veteran commander Bill Peterson will serve as Minneapolis interim police chief, guiding the department through reform efforts and a national search for permanent leadership.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Turns to Veteran Commander Bill Peterson to Lead Police Department Through Another Pivotal Transition

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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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 Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Finding Common Ground: Nneka Constantino on Identity, Health, Heritage, and Connection

Nneka Constantino reflects on health, identity, heritage, and building bridges between African Americans and Africans through dialogue and understanding.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Finding Common Ground: Nneka Constantino on Identity, Health, Heritage, and Connection

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA POLITICAL NEWS | Republicans Endorse Kendall Qualls for Governor as Minnesota's 2026 Race Comes Into Focus

Republicans endorsed Kendall Qualls for governor after a lengthy convention battle, setting up a high-stakes 2026 race against Amy Klobuchar.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA POLITICAL NEWS | Republicans Endorse Kendall Qualls for Governor as Minnesota's 2026 Race Comes Into Focus

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA MISSING PERSON ALERT | Regional Search Underway for Missing Columbia Heights Man Last Seen Driving on Interstate 35

Authorities are searching for Columbia Heights resident Matthew Timmons, missing since May 29 and believed to be without medication needed for a medical condition.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA MISSING PERSON ALERT | Regional Search Underway for Missing Columbia Heights Man Last Seen Driving on Interstate 35

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL - THE FIRST RESPONDER DRONE DEBATE: WHAT MINNEAPOLIS IS REALLY BEING ASKED TO DECIDE

Minneapolis is weighing a first-responder drone program that supporters say could speed emergency response while critics warn of surveillance and mission-creep risks.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL - THE FIRST RESPONDER DRONE DEBATE: WHAT MINNEAPOLIS IS REALLY BEING ASKED TO DECIDE

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Generations of Cardinals to Reunite as Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion Returns for Fourth of July Celebration

Generations of Coon Rapids High School alumni will reunite July 2, celebrating shared memories, community history, and Cardinal pride during the city's Fourth of July festivities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Generations of Cardinals to Reunite as Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion Returns for Fourth of July Celebration

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

PRINCE CELEBRATION 2026: A DECADE LATER, MINNESOTA PREPARES TO HONOR ITS Most Enduring Musical Son

A decade after Prince's death, Minnesota prepares to honor its hometown icon with concerts, tributes, and community celebrations across the Twin Cities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

PRINCE CELEBRATION 2026: A DECADE LATER, MINNESOTA PREPARES TO HONOR ITS Most Enduring Musical Son

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Dr. Luke Warnsholz and the Work of Stewardship - How a White Earth Nation Leader Is Thinking About Governance, Technology, Culture, and the Future of Tribal Institutions

Dr. Luke Warnsholz discusses leadership, stewardship, technology, and cultural preservation while preparing tribal institutions for future generations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Dr. Luke Warnsholz and the Work of Stewardship - How a White Earth Nation Leader Is Thinking About Governance, Technology, Culture, and the Future of Tribal Institutions

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Food with Friends: Woodbury Church Opens Its Doors for Free June Community Dinner

Woodbury’s free Food with Friends dinner invites neighbors to share a meal, build connections, and strengthen community at King of Kings Lutheran Church.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Food with Friends: Woodbury Church Opens Its Doors for Free June Community Dinner

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Residents Receive JFK Profile in Courage Award for Response to Federal Immigration Operation

Twin Cities residents received the 2026 Profile in Courage Award for organizing support, advocacy, and community response during federal immigration enforcement operations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor