Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Invites Families to Help Shape New Sullivan Lake Park Playground

Columbia Heights will host a July 14 meeting to gather public input on a new Sullivan Lake Park playground before final design and equipment decisions are made.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Columbia Heights Invites Families to Help Shape New Sullivan Lake Park Playground

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Invites Residents to Help Shape 2027 Budget Before Major Spending and Property Tax Decisions Are Made

Saint Paul will host ward meetings through October to gather resident input on its 2027 budget before key decisions on taxes, services and spending are finalized.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Invites Residents to Help Shape 2027 Budget Before Major Spending and Property Tax Decisions Are Made

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Jul 11 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Joins HOPE 4 Youth Campaign to Restock Pantry for Young People Experiencing Homelessness

Anoka County is collecting food, hygiene items and donations through July 31 to help HOPE 4 Youth support young people experiencing homelessness.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Joins HOPE 4 Youth Campaign to Restock Pantry for Young People Experiencing Homelessness

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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 Fri. Jul 10 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 29 Report: France Ends Morocco's Historic Run, Mbappé Leads Les Bleus into the Semifinals, and the Final Four Begins to Take Shape

France beat Morocco 2-0 as Kylian Mbappé starred, sending Les Bleus into the World Cup semifinals and ending Morocco's historic tournament run.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 29 Report: France Ends Morocco's Historic Run, Mbappé Leads Les Bleus into the Semifinals, and the Final Four Begins to Take Shape

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Missing Teen Inspires Saturday Safety Event That Provides Free Door Locks for Children With Autism

A free St. Paul event will give 100 door locks to families of children with autism after a missing teen case highlighted the dangers of wandering.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Missing Teen Inspires Saturday Safety Event That Provides Free Door Locks for Children With Autism

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities - Entertainment Guide: July 10 ~ July 12, 2026 Edition

Twin Cities weekend features the new Minnesota Country Club Festival, Death Cab for Cutie, Twins baseball, arts festivals, family events and free entertainment.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities - Entertainment Guide: July 10 ~ July 12, 2026 Edition

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | RevSports Returns to Coon Rapids With Summer Sports Programs Designed for Young Athletes

Coon Rapids opens registration for four-week RevSports programs in soccer, baseball, flag football, and volleyball for children ages 2–9.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | RevSports Returns to Coon Rapids With Summer Sports Programs Designed for Young Athletes

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids City Council Advances Highway 610 Expansion, Approves Water Conservation Measures, and Authorizes Key Infrastructure Initiatives

Coon Rapids advanced Highway 610, approved water conservation measures, backed stormwater improvements, and prepared for Minnesota's primary election.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids City Council Advances Highway 610 Expansion, Approves Water Conservation Measures, and Authorizes Key Infrastructure Initiatives

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Fires Top Communications Officer as Prosecutors Review Alleged Theft and Credit Card Fraud Case

Minneapolis fired its chief communications officer as prosecutors review allegations he stole from coworkers and used stolen cards for fraudulent purchases.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Fires Top Communications Officer as Prosecutors Review Alleged Theft and Credit Card Fraud Case

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 360 Communities Expands Food Access Through Weekly No-Barrier Distribution in Burnsville

360 Communities will host a free, no-barrier food distribution July 10 in Burnsville, offering groceries to anyone in need while supplies last.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 360 Communities Expands Food Access Through Weekly No-Barrier Distribution in Burnsville

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Jul 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Seeks New Members for Human Rights Commission to Help Shape City's Equity and Inclusion Efforts

Brooklyn Park is seeking volunteers for its Human Rights Commission, with applications due July 31, to help advance equity, inclusion, and civic engagement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Seeks New Members for Human Rights Commission to Help Shape City's Equity and Inclusion Efforts

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 9 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 28 Report: Quarterfinalists Regroup, Egypt's Protest Dominates Global Headlines, and the Tournament Enters Its Final Competitive Phase

World Cup quarterfinalists regrouped as Egypt protested key VAR decisions in its loss to Argentina, while the tournament entered its decisive final phase.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 28 Report: Quarterfinalists Regroup, Egypt's Protest Dominates Global Headlines, and the Tournament Enters Its Final Competitive Phase

Tom Akaolisa Editor