Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 30 2026

Champlin Park Students Turn Cold Water Into Community Impact at Fifth Annual Polar Plunge

Nearly 200 Champlin Park students raised about $18,000 at the Polar Plunge, supporting Unified Club and Special Olympics through a student-led push for inclusion.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Champlin Park Students Turn Cold Water Into Community Impact at Fifth Annual Polar Plunge

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Coon Rapids Mon. Mar 30 2026

The Power of Her | In exam rooms, in mosques, and in moments of doubt, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is fighting for truth

Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin fights misinformation one exam room and one mosque at a time. She has watched children die from preventable illness. Truth is not optional. It is protection.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

The Power of Her | In exam rooms, in mosques, and in moments of doubt, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is fighting for truth

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Kept Minnesota Alive

Across Minnesota, women sustain long-term stability after crises, providing ongoing support, coordination, and continuity that keep communities functioning over time.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Kept Minnesota Alive

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Twin Cities Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. May 11 2026

Minnesota’s Youth Need a Better Path Forward on Chatbot Regulation
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50+ Local Students Perform at DeGamba Summer Recital During Pioneer Days - Sun May 31 12:00 pm
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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

Twin Cities Residents Can Receive up to $17,500 to Purchase Home
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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

City’s 2026 Tree and Native Plant Sale Opens, Offering Residents a Direct Role in Rebuilding the Urban Forest

Coon Rapids’ 2026 tree and plant sale is open through April 17, offering residents discounted trees and native plants to support urban canopy growth and environmental resilience.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

City’s 2026 Tree and Native Plant Sale Opens, Offering Residents a Direct Role in Rebuilding the Urban Forest

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

Minnesota Legislature Advances Hortman Memorial Legislation in Rare Show of Unity

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing bipartisan bills to honor Melissa Hortman with a statue, park, and highway, reflecting unity after the 2025 attack.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Legislature Advances Hortman Memorial Legislation in Rare Show of Unity

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

Legislature on Easter Break: Minnesota Lawmakers Pause Before a High-Stakes Final Stretch

Minnesota lawmakers are on Easter recess, returning April 7 to a tight timeline, divided Legislature, and high-stakes debates on public safety, fraud, and bonding.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Legislature on Easter Break: Minnesota Lawmakers Pause Before a High-Stakes Final Stretch

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 29 2026

Maple Grove’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Marking a Turning Point in Minnesota’s Retail Landscape

Fullmelt Factory opened March 20 as Maple Grove’s first licensed cannabis dispensary, marking a key step in Minnesota’s rollout of a regulated adult-use market.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Maple Grove’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens, Marking a Turning Point in Minnesota’s Retail Landscape

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Carried Minnesota Through Its Most Difficult Moments

Across Minnesota, women, especially African American women, lead early crisis response, bridging gaps between communities and systems to stabilize needs before they escalate.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Women’s History Month Series: The Women Who Carried Minnesota Through Its Most Difficult Moments

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

Coon Rapids Ice Center’s Annual Ice Show Returns With “Decades on Ice,” Continuing a 35-Year Community Tradition

Coon Rapids Ice Center’s “Decades on Ice” returns April 23–25, continuing a 35-year tradition showcasing skaters of all ages in a community-centered performance.

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Coon Rapids Ice Center’s Annual Ice Show Returns With “Decades on Ice,” Continuing a 35-Year Community Tradition

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

Anoka County Expands Emergency Alert Capabilities with Everbridge System, Urges Public Enrollment

Anoka County launched Everbridge, a geo-targeted alert system delivering faster emergency notifications, urging residents to enroll to receive timely, location-based alerts.

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Anoka County Expands Emergency Alert Capabilities with Everbridge System, Urges Public Enrollment

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

A Killing That Never Closed: The 1976 Murder of Roger Ralph Weibye Remains Unsolved in Anoka County

The 1976 killing of Roger Weibye in Blaine remains unsolved, as authorities continue to seek tips in a case shaped by limited evidence and fading witness accounts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

A Killing That Never Closed: The 1976 Murder of Roger Ralph Weibye Remains Unsolved in Anoka County

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 28 2026

BLAINE POLICE DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR AS PUBLIC SAFETY MODEL EVOLVES

Blaine PD highlights its embedded social work model, where Mental Health Coordinator Kelsey Keil helps shift policing toward crisis care, follow-up support, and prevention.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BLAINE POLICE DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR AS PUBLIC SAFETY MODEL EVOLVES

Tom Akaolisa Editor