Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grooming a Child Becomes a Felony Under New Law Taking Effect August 1

A Minnesota law taking effect August 1 makes grooming a child a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Grooming a Child Becomes a Felony Under New Law Taking Effect August 1

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Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 25 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Somebody Changed the Thermostat Again

Cranky Don Joe discovers the biggest fights over thermostats aren't about temperature at all, but the people, memories and community gathered beneath them.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Somebody Changed the Thermostat Again

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday September 2

High: 90°

Low: 63°

Wind: 3 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 19%

Sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees. Patchy rain nearby in the morning, sunny for the afternoon, clear in the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 25 2026

MINNESOTA NEWS | Federal Jury Convicts Twin Cities Woman in Fentanyl Trafficking Operation Reaching Northern Minnesota

A federal jury convicted a Twin Cities woman in a trafficking operation that moved fentanyl and methamphetamine into Greater Minnesota.

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 Sat. Jul 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Direct-Voting Process Begins Ahead of August 11 Primary Election

Minnesota’s new direct-voting period is underway, allowing primary voters to place ballots into counters before the August 11 election.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Direct-Voting Process Begins Ahead of August 11 Primary Election

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Beyond the Verdict: What Minnesota Owes to Democratic Governance

Boelter’s sentence delivers justice, but democracy endures only when political violence is rejected without exception.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Beyond the Verdict: What Minnesota Owes to Democratic Governance

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide: July 24 to July 26, 2026 Edition

Caribbean culture, art festivals, PGA golf, theater, baseball, soccer, comedy, and family celebrations fill the Twin Cities weekend.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide: July 24 to July 26, 2026 Edition

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Vance Boelter Sentenced to Two Consecutive Life Terms Plus 40 Years for Lawmaker Attacks

Vance Boelter received two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years for killing the Hortmans and attacking the Hoffman family.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Vance Boelter Sentenced to Two Consecutive Life Terms Plus 40 Years for Lawmaker Attacks

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Flock Camera and Drone Contract Signed One Dollar Below County Board Approval Threshold

Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise signed a $174,999 Flock camera and drone pilot contract, falling $1 below the mandatory board review threshold.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Flock Camera and Drone Contract Signed One Dollar Below County Board Approval Threshold

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA HEALTH NEWS | Aliveness Project Losing $450,000 in Annual Federal HIV-Prevention Funding

The Aliveness Project says it will lose $450,000 annually for HIV testing, PrEP referrals and outreach after a CDC grant ends.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA HEALTH NEWS | Aliveness Project Losing $450,000 in Annual Federal HIV-Prevention Funding

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Secretary of State Says ICE and Border Patrol Agents Will Not Be Primary-Election Observers

Steve Simon says Justice Department attorneys, not ICE or Border Patrol agents, would serve as federal observers during Minnesota’s primary.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Secretary of State Says ICE and Border Patrol Agents Will Not Be Primary-Election Observers

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Man Charged in Two Armed Home-Invasion Sexual Assaults

A Brooklyn Park man faces eight sexual-conduct and two burglary charges after two women reported armed home invasions and assaults.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Man Charged in Two Armed Home-Invasion Sexual Assaults

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Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ben Kohles Leads 3M Open as Scottie Scheffler Opens With Six-Under 65

Ben Kohles leads the 3M Open at nine under, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler opened his Blaine tournament debut with a 65.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Ben Kohles Leads 3M Open as Scottie Scheffler Opens With Six-Under 65

Tom Akaolisa Editor