Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Minnesota Department Of Human Services Eases Health Care Program Eligibility; Ends Additional Income Benefits Mandate

Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) enrollees got update as the DHS announced an end to the requirement for applicants to seek out additional income benefits.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Department Of Human Services Eases Health Care Program Eligibility; Ends Additional Income Benefits Mandate

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Minnesota Senate Considers Bill Requiring Districts To Develop Response Plans For Cardiac Emergencies

Supporters of the bill include the Vikings, the American Heart Association, and parents who've been impacted by serious or fatal cardiac events involving their kids.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Senate Considers Bill Requiring Districts To Develop Response Plans For Cardiac Emergencies

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday March 12

High: 53°

Low: 31°

Wind: 2 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon, cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Transportation Officials Exploring The End Of Commuter Rail On The Northstar Line

Commuter rail service between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake on the Northstar could be phased, with buses as state officials explore more a cost-effective transit service.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Transportation Officials Exploring The End Of Commuter Rail On The Northstar Line

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Real ID deadline Is Approaching — Here's What Minnesotans Need To Know

After years of delays, officials say you'll really need a Real ID to fly starting this spring. So far though, only 40% of Minnesotans have the updated driver's license.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Real ID deadline Is Approaching — Here's What Minnesotans Need To Know

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids event

Tue Feb 25 7:30 am

Coon Rapids Business Council Meeting

At this February Coon Rapids Business Council, receive Regional Economic Development Updates from Gregory Frahm-Gilles,

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

Coon Rapids Entrepreneurs To Connect At Free Business Council Meeting On Feb. 25

Coon Rapids business owners looking for networking opportunities and updates on local business initiatives have an event coming up that's just for them.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Entrepreneurs To Connect At Free Business Council Meeting On Feb. 25

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

Brooklyn Park Launches Curbside Organics Recycling, Urges Residents To Sign Up for Eco-Friendly Waste Management

Brooklyn Park residents have a new way to be green, as the city is rolling out curbside organics recycling collection.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

Notice To Providers After Minnesota Child Develops Rare Brain Inflammation Linked To Flu

The Minnesota Department of Health recently issued a notice to healthcare providers after a child under the age of two was diagnosed with a case of acute necrotizing encephalitis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Notice To Providers After Minnesota Child Develops Rare Brain Inflammation Linked To Flu

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

Maple Grove Approves Boston Scientific Expansion Plan

The Maple Grove City Council approved plans Tuesday by Boston Scientific for an 84,000-square-foot expansion to its Weaver Lake Road campus.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Maple Grove Approves Boston Scientific Expansion Plan

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

ServeMinnesota: Transforming Communities Through Service

ServeMinnesota is the state commission for AmeriCorps, dedicated to harnessing the power of national service to address critical community needs across the state.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

ServeMinnesota: Transforming Communities Through Service

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Anoka County Board Approves Sale Of $21.5 Million Bond Issue

Anoka County Board unanimously approved the sale of $21.5 million in general obligation capital improvement bonds to fund all or part of three projects.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 23 2025

Nowthen Hires SCSC Firm For Admin Recruitment

Nowthen City Council voted 3-1 to start the new City Administrator hiring process by using a professional recruiting firm to conduct a search with primary City Council help.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor