Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Declares Peacetime Emergency as Wildfires Force Full Boundary Waters Closure

Minnesota declared a peacetime emergency as wildfires forced the closure of all Boundary Waters entry points, prompting evacuations and deployment of the National Guard.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Declares Peacetime Emergency as Wildfires Force Full Boundary Waters Closure

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

Project DIVA is redefining youth leadership by replacing “empowerment” with self-mastery, equipping Black girls with coaching, financial literacy and lifelong confidence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Upgrades Outdoor Warning Siren System as Neighborhood Testing Continues

Hennepin County is upgrading its outdoor warning sirens. Residents may hear brief test sounds during installation, but emergency coverage and monthly siren tests will continue.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Upgrades Outdoor Warning Siren System as Neighborhood Testing Continues

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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Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fire Severely Damages Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Rosemount

A fire severely damaged an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Rosemount, collapsing part of the roof. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Fire Severely Damages Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Rosemount

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Sky Above Minneapolis Is Becoming the City's New Public Square. Before Police Take Flight, Public Trust Must Land.

Minneapolis weighs police drones as an emergency tool, but the editorial argues strict limits, transparency and independent oversight must come first.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Sky Above Minneapolis Is Becoming the City's New Public Square. Before Police Take Flight, Public Trust Must Land.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 32 Report: The Elite Four Finalize Operations, Predicted Starting Lineups Materialize, and Officiating Neutrality Governs the Grid

World Cup semifinalists finalize lineups and preparations as France faces Spain and England meets Argentina with a spot in the final at stake.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 32 Report: The Elite Four Finalize Operations, Predicted Starting Lineups Materialize, and Officiating Neutrality Governs the Grid

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Roadwork, Closures and Traffic Changes Begin This Week Across Anoka County

New roadwork across Anoka County brings closures, detours and traffic changes this week as crews advance projects in Blaine, Andover, Coon Rapids and beyond.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Roadwork, Closures and Traffic Changes Begin This Week Across Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Closes Fiscal Year With General Fund Revenue $248 Million Above Forecast

Minnesota ended fiscal year 2026 with $248 million more in general fund revenue than forecast, led by stronger income and sales tax collections.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Closes Fiscal Year With General Fund Revenue $248 Million Above Forecast

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Teen Girls Build Their Own Futures

Project DIVA helps Minnesota Teen girls build confidence, leadership and financial independence while challenging school pushout through mentorship.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Teen Girls Build Their Own Futures

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Secretary of State Rejects Federal Election Warning as Unnecessary Distraction

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says the state already follows federal election laws, rejecting a DOJ warning as an unnecessary distraction.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Secretary of State Rejects Federal Election Warning as Unnecessary Distraction

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Nearly Half of Minnesota Survey Participants Report Discrimination While Seeking Health Care

Nearly half of surveyed Minnesotans reported health care discrimination, with many saying it delayed treatment, harmed mental health and eroded trust in providers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Nearly Half of Minnesota Survey Participants Report Discrimination While Seeking Health Care

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Jordan Spieth Joins Scottie Scheffler in Star-Powered 3M Open Field Coming to Blaine

Jordan Spieth joins Scottie Scheffler and Hideki Matsuyama in a star-studded field for the 2026 3M Open, July 23-26 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Jordan Spieth Joins Scottie Scheffler in Star-Powered 3M Open Field Coming to Blaine

Tom Akaolisa Editor