Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Parent Group Formally Submits Petitions to Anoka-Hennepin School District for November Referendum

Parent group submits 3,000+ signatures urging Anoka-Hennepin to place a school funding referendum on November's ballot after $22 million in budget cuts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNESOTA MATTERS | Montana Made and Kept a Promise. Shouldn't Minnesota?

Minnesota Matters: Montana constitutionally protects Native education. Should Minnesota make the same lasting commitment to teaching Indigenous history and sovereignty?

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MINNESOTA MATTERS | Montana Made and Kept a Promise. Shouldn't Minnesota?

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Coon Rapids Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Man Charged in Alleged $94,000 Medicaid Fraud Scheme Involving Personal Care Assistant Services

Blaine man charged after prosecutors alleged he fraudulently billed Minnesota Medicaid nearly $95,000 for personal care services.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Man Charged in Alleged $94,000 Medicaid Fraud Scheme Involving Personal Care Assistant Services

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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 Thu. Jun 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Open-Air Drug Market Near South Minneapolis Child Care Center Raises Safety Concerns as City Increases Enforcement

Open-air drug activity near a south Minneapolis child care center prompted increased police enforcement as staff call for lasting solutions to protect children.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Open-Air Drug Market Near South Minneapolis Child Care Center Raises Safety Concerns as City Increases Enforcement

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MinneapoliMedia Editorial | Samurai Blue and the Long Rise of Japanese Football: How Discipline, Development, and National Identity Built a World Cup Contender

Japan's Samurai Blue have become a World Cup contender through decades of disciplined development, elite coaching and a commitment to collective excellence.

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MinneapoliMedia Editorial | Samurai Blue and the Long Rise of Japanese Football: How Discipline, Development, and National Identity Built a World Cup Contender

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 13 Report: Ronaldo Makes History, Colombia Advances, Croatia Survives, and England Stalls

Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history, Colombia reached the Round of 32, Croatia stayed alive, and England settled for a scoreless draw with Ghana.

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WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 13 Report: Ronaldo Makes History, Colombia Advances, Croatia Survives, and England Stalls

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Turn to Basketball Court to Strengthen Community Ties

Coon Rapids Police are launching a Community Classic basketball tournament to connect youth, residents and first responders through sports and engagement.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Turn to Basketball Court to Strengthen Community Ties

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | White Bear Area Food Shelf Brings Fresh Produce Directly to Residents Through Summer Market Initiative

White Bear Area Food Shelf is offering free weekly produce markets through September, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables directly to local residents.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | White Bear Area Food Shelf Brings Fresh Produce Directly to Residents Through Summer Market Initiative

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES: Fentanyl Everywhere, Xylazine Rising: Inside Anoka County’s Relentless Battle to Remake the Opioid Safety Net

Anoka County is expanding naloxone access, treatment and education as fentanyl and xylazine fuel a growing opioid crisis across local communities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES: Fentanyl Everywhere, Xylazine Rising: Inside Anoka County’s Relentless Battle to Remake the Opioid Safety Net

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Why That Postcard Matters: Hennepin County Urges Voters to Watch for Postal Verification Cards

Hennepin County is urging voters to watch for Postal Verification Cards, which help confirm registration information, addresses and polling locations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Why That Postcard Matters: Hennepin County Urges Voters to Watch for Postal Verification Cards

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 24 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Public Invited to Weigh In on Sanford Health’s Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial Health

Minnesotans are invited to weigh in as state regulators review Sanford Health's proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health and its impact on care.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Public Invited to Weigh In on Sanford Health’s Proposed Acquisition of North Memorial Health

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Navigating the Summer Digital Surge: U of M Extension Experts Detail Actionable Screen Time Strategies for Families

U of M Extension Experts Detail Actionable Screen Time Strategies for Families

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