Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Helicopter Crash Near Airlake Airport in Lakeville Kills All On Board

Helicopter crash Saturday afternoon near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, kills everyone on board and triggers a multi-agency investigation led by federal aviation authorities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Helicopter Crash Near Airlake Airport in Lakeville Kills All On Board

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Coon Creek Regional Trail Pedestrian Bridge Taking Shape Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

Construction is underway on the long-anticipated pedestrian bridge connecting the Coon Creek Regional Trail across Coon Rapids Boulevard.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Creek Regional Trail Pedestrian Bridge Taking Shape Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Major Anchor Departures and Staffing Shifts Reshape KARE 11

KARE 11, the Twin Cities’ NBC affiliate, is undergoing significant changes as several of its most recognizable anchors and reporters depart the station.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Major Anchor Departures and Staffing Shifts Reshape KARE 11

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

St. Paul Man Faces Federal and State Charges in Minneapolis Carjacking, Crash That Killed Two Women

A St. Paul man with a long history of violent offenses is facing federal and state charges after a chaotic carjacking spree and high-speed police pursuit ended in death of 2.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

St. Paul Man Faces Federal and State Charges in Minneapolis Carjacking, Crash That Killed Two Women

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

2025 Construction Season Underway Across Coon Rapids

The City of Coon Rapids has launched its 2025 construction season, with projects ranging from neighborhood street reconstruction to sewer improvements.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

Fire Explorers Place Second at State Fair Competition

The Spring Lake Park–Blaine–Mounds View (SBM) Fire Explorers earned 2nd place out of 16 teams at the Fire Explorer Competition, held at the State Fair.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Cambridge Municipal Airport

A pilot died Thursday when his small plane crashed near Cambridge Municipal Airport in Isanti County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

Minneapolis Carjacking Suspect Faces Federal and State Charges After Fatal Pursuit Crash

A 45-year-old St. Paul man, Edward Tiki Arrington, is facing both federal and state charges following a carjacking and high-speed police pursuit that ended in a fatal crash.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

Mayor Carter Unveils $887M 2026 Budget: Balancing Fiscal Pressures With Strategic Investments

Mayor Melvin Carter on Thursday unveiled his 2026 budget proposal for St. Paul, a comprehensive $887 million plan that seeks to balance fiscal discipline with targeted investments.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 5 2025

Blaine Police Adopt De-Escalation-Based Firearms Training

The Blaine Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Minnesota to adopt the NURO® System from Building Shooters Technology, a cutting-edge training tool.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 5 2025

nVent Expands Again in Minnesota, Driving AI Infrastructure Growth

nVent Electric, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, has announced a second major Minnesota expansion in as many years, this time in Blaine.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 5 2025

Carjacker Fleeing Police Kills Two Innocent Women in Minneapolis Crash

A violent carjacking spree in south Minneapolis ended in tragedy Thursday morning when a fleeing suspect slammed into another vehicle, killing two young women and injuring a child.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Carjacker Fleeing Police Kills Two Innocent Women in Minneapolis Crash

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