Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Settlement With Meta Is Not Yet a Mental Health System

Minnesota’s Meta settlement could deliver up to $307 million, but lasting success depends on turning corporate accountability into accessible youth mental-health care.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Settlement With Meta Is Not Yet a Mental Health System

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Police Search for Suspect After Man and Woman Shot Near Rollover Crash

Brooklyn Park police are searching for a suspect after a man and woman were shot near a rollover crash, prompting a K-9 and State Patrol helicopter search.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday September 8

High: 87°

Low: 66°

Wind: 7 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 78%

Light drizzle, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Overcast for the morning, light drizzle during the afternoon,

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Fair Says Homeland Security Personnel Seen on Grounds Are Federal Air Marshals

Minnesota State Fair officials say DHS personnel seen on the grounds are federal air marshals providing transportation-security support, not immigration enforcement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Fair Says Homeland Security Personnel Seen on Grounds Are Federal Air Marshals

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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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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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Damaris Melo-Gyasi on Grit, Grace, and the Long Journey of Making Her Way

Damaris Melo-Gyasi reflects on grit, grace, faith and inequality, arguing that success is never entirely self-made and challenging others to open doors for those still waiting.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES | Damaris Melo-Gyasi on Grit, Grace, and the Long Journey of Making Her Way

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Analysis Finds Minnesota Schools Lost at Least 1,700 Students After Operation Metro Surge

Minnesota schools lost at least 1,700 students after Operation Metro Surge, with districts serving large English-learner populations experiencing some of the sharpest declines.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Analysis Finds Minnesota Schools Lost at Least 1,700 Students After Operation Metro Surge

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | International Enrollment at Minnesota Colleges Falls for Second Consecutive Year

International enrollment at Minnesota colleges has fallen for a second consecutive year as visa restrictions and processing difficulties complicate recruitment and retention.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | International Enrollment at Minnesota Colleges Falls for Second Consecutive Year

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Sanford and North Memorial Complete Merger, Creating One Integrated Health System

Sanford Health and North Memorial have completed their merger, creating a 61,000-employee system after securing $600 million in Minnesota investment commitments.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Sanford and North Memorial Complete Merger, Creating One Integrated Health System

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Inver Grove Heights Police Identify Mother and Two Sons in Double Murder-Suicide

Inver Grove Heights police say a 22-year-old man killed his mother and 19-year-old brother before dying by suicide inside the family’s townhome.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Inver Grove Heights Police Identify Mother and Two Sons in Double Murder-Suicide

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | South Saint Paul Daycare Worker Charged With Malicious Punishment of Child

A South Saint Paul daycare worker faces a gross-misdemeanor charge after prosecutors alleged she pulled a young girl’s ear hard enough to leave visible bruising.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | South Saint Paul Daycare Worker Charged With Malicious Punishment of Child

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Records Fifth-Warmest Meteorological Summer on Record

The Twin Cities recorded its fifth-warmest meteorological summer, averaging 74.7 degrees, while just 0.46 inches of rain made August its fourth driest.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Twin Cities Records Fifth-Warmest Meteorological Summer on Record

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Fair Crop Artwork Removed After Artist Reports Harassment and Threats

Minnesota State Fair crop art displaying “8647” was removed at the artist’s request after the politically charged entry sparked online harassment and reported threats.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Fair Crop Artwork Removed After Artist Reports Harassment and Threats

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cities Church Defendants File Broad Challenge Seeking Dismissal of Federal Charges

Cities Church defendants have filed dozens of motions seeking dismissal of federal charges from January’s anti-ICE protest, citing constitutional and procedural concerns.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Cities Church Defendants File Broad Challenge Seeking Dismissal of Federal Charges

Tom Akaolisa Editor