Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Approves $3.14 Million Clean-Energy Assessment for Coon Rapids Property

Landco Investments will finance insulation, windows, HVAC systems, lighting, smart controls and water-saving equipment through a 28-year assessment.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Approves $3.14 Million Clean-Energy Assessment for Coon Rapids Property

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Shorewood Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing and Selling $4 Million in Employer’s Products

Federal prosecutors say the longtime employee concealed missing inventory and retained proceeds from unauthorized sales for more than five years.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Shorewood Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing and Selling $4 Million in Employer’s Products

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Three Feeding Our Future Defendants Sentenced to Combined 155 Months in Federal Prison

The 3 more latest sentences of Feeding Our Future defendants bring the number of defendants sentenced in the $250 million child-nutrition fraud case to 26.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Three Feeding Our Future Defendants Sentenced to Combined 155 Months in Federal Prison

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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 Fri. Aug 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Retains AAA Credit Ratings From All Three Major Agencies for Fifth Consecutive Year

Minnesota remains one of only 14 states holding the highest rating from Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Retains AAA Credit Ratings From All Three Major Agencies for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA STATE FAIR OPENING EDITORIAL | Minnesota Has Been Tested. Today, We Gather Again.

Minnesota gathers again at the State Fair, carrying grief and resilience into 12 days of shared tradition, civic kindness and community belonging across the state today.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA STATE FAIR OPENING EDITORIAL | Minnesota Has Been Tested. Today, We Gather Again.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Goodbye, Dolly: The Woman Who Rose Without Making Anyone Feel Small

Dolly Parton rose from Appalachian poverty to global fame, using her success to champion dignity, literacy, opportunity and kindness without leaving ordinary people behind.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Goodbye, Dolly: The Woman Who Rose Without Making Anyone Feel Small

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Anoka Voters to Decide Republic Services Trash-Collection Contract in November

The contingent contract would replace the city’s open-hauling system with organized collection beginning in 2027 if approved by voters.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Proposes 5.3 Percent Property-Tax Levy Increase for 2027

City officials estimate that fiscal-disparities funding would reduce the average increase on the city portion of residents’ property taxes to approximately 4.1 percent.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Proposes 5.3 Percent Property-Tax Levy Increase for 2027

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Columbia Heights Police Seek Residents for New Technology Advisory Committee

Applications will remain open through September 20 as the city develops a formal community role in evaluating police technology.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Columbia Heights Police Seek Residents for New Technology Advisory Committee

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Saint Paul to Remove Two City-Owned Flock Cameras Following Unanimous Council Resolution

The resolution calls for ending Flock contracts but does not compel the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office to remove its separately operated cameras.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 27 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Court Orders and Agreements Restrict 10 People During Minnesota State Fair

Seven people agreed to remain outside the fair and a designated surrounding area, while three others face court-ordered restrictions on specified conduct.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Court Orders and Agreements Restrict 10 People During Minnesota State Fair

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger

Minnesota must protect farmers and fight record hunger by strengthening nutrition programs, expanding local food purchasing and securing the future of farming.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger

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