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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Rapids Honda Gears Up for 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, car enthusiasts, families, and community members will gather at Rapids Honda in Coon Rapids for the 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge.

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Rapids Honda Gears Up for 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Andover Walmart Donates to Anoka County’s “Shop With A Cop”

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is thanking Walmart’s Andover Supercenter for its generous donation to this year’s Shop With A Cop program.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday September 17

High: 82°

Low: 65°

Wind: 7 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 60%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees. Thundery outbreaks in nearby for the morning, overcast in the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby for the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Community Safety Night at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church — Sept. 25, 2025

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church will host a Community Safety Night on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, offering residents an open forum to hear directly from local public-safety officials

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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ACBC - Food Shelf Fresh Produce Giveaway - Fri Sep 26 10:00 am
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Fri Sep 26 10:00 am

ACBC - Food Shelf Fresh Produce Giveaway

Come one, come all to join the Join ACBC Food Shelf at the the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park for a FREE fresh produce

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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.

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Helicopter Crash Near Airlake Airport in Lakeville Kills All On Board

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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.

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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.

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Major Anchor Departures and Staffing Shifts Reshape KARE 11

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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