Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 19 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | We Check the Weather Like We Can Negotiate With It

Philosophy Jane explores Minnesotans’ endless ritual of checking the weather, reminding us that while forecasts change, our shared hope and neighborly humor never do.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | West Side Residents Take Control of Effort to Rename St. Paul’s Cesar Chavez Street

Community meetings and an August vote will determine the proposed new name sent to the City Council

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | West Side Residents Take Control of Effort to Rename St. Paul’s Cesar Chavez Street

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Jul 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Four Counties Recovering From Wildfires and Severe Storms

Lake, Crow Wing, Stevens and Grant counties will receive state support after separate disasters earlier this summer

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Four Counties Recovering From Wildfires and Severe Storms

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 18 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 37 Report France and England Meet for Bronze, Mbappé Chases the Golden Boot, and Didier Deschamps Reaches His Final Match

France and England meet in the World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappé pursues the Golden Boot and Didier Deschamps coaches his final match for France.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 37 Report France and England Meet for Bronze, Mbappé Chases the Golden Boot, and Didier Deschamps Reaches His Final Match

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 18 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition

From music festivals and Broadway to Rondo Days, Aquatennial and family attractions, the Twin Cities offer a packed weekend of entertainment across the metro.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 18 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Opens Over Coon Rapids Boulevard, Completing Important Regional Trail Connection

A new pedestrian bridge over Coon Rapids Boulevard is now open, creating a safer crossing and completing a key connection along the Coon Creek Regional Trail.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Port Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Opens Over Coon Rapids Boulevard, Completing Important Regional Trail Connection

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids, Blaine and Columbia Heights Earn Statewide Recognition for Government Communications

Coon Rapids, Blaine and Columbia Heights earned statewide honors for excellence in government communications, recognizing efforts to keep residents informed and engaged.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids, Blaine and Columbia Heights Earn Statewide Recognition for Government Communications

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The GPS Has Lost Confidence in Me

Cranky Don Joe declares a humorous truce with his opinionated GPS after wrong turns, digital “disappointment” and one unforgettable trip to an electrical substation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The GPS Has Lost Confidence in Me

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returns to Brooklyn Park With Competition, Family Activities and Support for Local Charities

Brooklyn Park welcomes Gus Macker Basketball Tournament August 15–16, bringing outdoor competition, family activities and charitable support to North Hennepin Community College.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returns to Brooklyn Park With Competition, Family Activities and Support for Local Charities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Interstate 494 Closes Between Highway 100 and Highway 77 as Weekend Construction Brings Major Detours

Interstate 494 is closed between Highway 100 and Highway 77 through Monday morning as a major construction project detours traffic across the south metro.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Interstate 494 Closes Between Highway 100 and Highway 77 as Weekend Construction Brings Major Detours

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 18 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Massive Fire Damages About 90 Apartments in St. Louis Park, Displacing Residents and Injuring Three

A massive three-alarm fire damaged about 90 apartments at a St. Louis Park complex, displacing residents and injuring one resident and two firefighters.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Massive Fire Damages About 90 Apartments in St. Louis Park, Displacing Residents and Injuring Three

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 17 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition

The Twin Cities offer a packed weekend of festivals, concerts, family activities, theater and sports, with visitors urged to monitor air quality before heading out.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 17 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition

Tom Akaolisa Editor