Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closed For Easter Starting Saturday April 4

Coon Rapids Recycling Center is closed April 4 for Easter, reopening April 7, pausing key disposal services during peak spring cleanup season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closed For Easter Starting Saturday April 4

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY: Earth Month 2026 - A Citywide Effort Rooted in Action, Stewardship, and the Power of Trees

Coon Rapids marks Earth Month 2026 with weekly sustainability themes, led by a tree-focused kickoff and city tree sale to expand the urban canopy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY: Earth Month 2026 - A Citywide Effort Rooted in Action, Stewardship, and the Power of Trees

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Coon Rapids Weather: Monday June 1

High: 84°

Low: 61°

Wind: 5 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 73%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon and evening, mist overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY IMPACT: Connection Church Expands 2026 Grocery Giveaway, Offering Monthly Food Support Across the Twin Cities

Connection Church’s 2026 Grocery Giveaway offers free monthly food distributions in Inver Grove Heights, providing consistent, accessible support to Twin Cities families.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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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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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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 Sat. Apr 4 2026

BLAINE POLICE WARN OF SPRING SURGE IN LOST PETS AS WARM WEATHER RETURNS

Blaine police warn of a spring surge in lost pets, urging ID tags, microchips, licensing, and secure fences to improve recovery and prevent animals from going missing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BLAINE POLICE WARN OF SPRING SURGE IN LOST PETS AS WARM WEATHER RETURNS

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Issue Missing Person Alert for 68-Year-Old Woman; Public Asked to Assist in Metro-Area Search

Coon Rapids police seek help locating 68-year-old Lynda Sweet, last seen in distinctive clothing and possibly in Northeast Minneapolis or St. Anthony.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Issue Missing Person Alert for 68-Year-Old Woman; Public Asked to Assist in Metro-Area Search

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Good Friday: What We Carry, What We Choose

Good Friday invites reflection on suffering, compassion, and choice, urging us to pause, recognize what others carry, and act with intention and care.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Good Friday: What We Carry, What We Choose

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Coon Rapids Announces Multiple Public Works Job Openings Across Key Departments

Coon Rapids is hiring across Public Works, from leadership to seasonal roles, to strengthen infrastructure, maintenance, and service capacity in a growing city.

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Coon Rapids Announces Multiple Public Works Job Openings Across Key Departments

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Coon Rapids Expands Police-Embedded Social Worker Program With Community Drop-In Sessions

Coon Rapids expands its police-embedded social worker program with free library drop-in sessions, offering residents direct access to support and crisis prevention services.

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Coon Rapids Expands Police-Embedded Social Worker Program With Community Drop-In Sessions

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Thirteen Years Later, the Killing of Doua Yang Remains Unresolved as Investigators Renew Call for Information

Thirteen years after Doua Yang was found shot in Anoka County, the case remains unsolved as investigators вновь seek public tips using new forensic tools.

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Thirteen Years Later, the Killing of Doua Yang Remains Unresolved as Investigators Renew Call for Information

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Blaine Police Highlight Local Resources as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Begins

Blaine Police mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month by highlighting local and national support resources, emphasizing confidential help and community prevention efforts.

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Blaine Police Highlight Local Resources as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Begins

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

Minnesota Launches Statewide Distracted Driving Crackdown as Fatalities Persist Despite Progress

Minnesota launches a statewide distracted driving crackdown this April, increasing enforcement and awareness as preventable crashes and fatalities persist.

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Minnesota Launches Statewide Distracted Driving Crackdown as Fatalities Persist Despite Progress

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Coon Rapids Thu. Apr 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: When the Tank Costs More, A State Under Pressure

Rising gas prices tied to global conflict are driving higher costs across Minnesota, reshaping household budgets, business operations, and economic stability.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | MINNESOTA MATTERS: When the Tank Costs More, A State Under Pressure

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