Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 2 2025

Some Minneapolis Residents Hope Street Closures Make For Quieter Fourth Of July

Troy Gourde remembers the absolute chaos that was Fourth of July 2023 in Minneapolis.

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 2 2025

Inmate Escapes Northern Minnesota Jail, Steals Car, And Leads High-Speed Chase To Airport

A northern Minnesota inmate is facing a new battery of felony charges after escaping from the Lake of the Woods County jail

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday July 11

High: 86°

Low: 66°

Wind: 4 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Mist, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. Overcast during the morning, cloudy during the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the evening, overcast overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 1 2025

Missing Columbia Heights Teen Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. Update

Human Remains Identified as Missing Columbia Heights Teen Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr.; Multi-Agency Investigation Underway

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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The 26th Annual Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair - Sat Jul 12 9:00 am
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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 1 2025

Coon Rapids Recycling Center To Close On Friday, July 4

The City of Coon Rapids has announced that the municipal Recycling Center at 1827 111th Avenue NW will be closed all day on Friday, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 1 2025

🎶 Music in the Park: North Suburban Concert Band Performs In Anoka

The City of Anoka is thrilled to welcome the North Suburban Concert Band (NSCB) to the George Green Park bandshell this Sunday evening, July 6

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 1 2025

Ramsey City Council Approves Waterfront Splash Pad Project

The Ramsey City Council has unanimously approved the process for developing a water-play area and eastern park at The Waterfront.

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Ramsey City Council Approves Waterfront Splash Pad Project

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 30 2025

Andover Greenlights Pizza Ranch Expansion With Setback Variance Approval

The City of Andover has granted a crucial setback variance to the local Pizza Ranch restaurant, paving the way for an anticipated expansion.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Andover Greenlights Pizza Ranch Expansion With Setback Variance Approval

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 30 2025

Coon Rapids Ramps Up Efforts To Combat Emerald Ash Borer With Accelerated Tree Removal Program

The City of Coon Rapids is significantly accelerating its program for the removal of diseased ash trees from city boulevards.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 30 2025

Anoka County Added To Growing List Of Minnesota Counties Under Deer Feeding And Attractant Ban

In a critical move to curb the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has officially added Anoka County to its list.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Added To Growing List Of Minnesota Counties Under Deer Feeding And Attractant Ban

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 30 2025

Minnesota Addiction Treatment Provider Nuway Alliance To Pay $18.5 Million In Medicaid Kickback Settlement

Nuway Alliance, a prominent addiction treatment provider has agreed to an $18.5 million settlement to resolve allegations that it violated federal anti-kickback rules

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 29 2025

Minnesota Bids Farewell To Its Daughter, Leader, And Conscience: Melissa Hortman — And Her Partner In Life, Mark Hortman

On Saturday, Minnesotans wept as they bid farewell to their daughter, mother, and leader, Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mike Hortman.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Bids Farewell To Its Daughter, Leader, And Conscience: Melissa Hortman — And Her Partner In Life, Mark Hortman

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Jun 29 2025

Biden, Harris And Walz Attend Funeral For Minnesota Politician Melissa Hortman And Husband After Fatal Shooting

President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Governor Tim Walz joined more than 1,000 to pay their respects to House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.

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Biden, Harris And Walz Attend Funeral For Minnesota Politician Melissa Hortman And Husband After Fatal Shooting

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