Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minneapolis Celebrates Black Business. Now It Must Measure Black Economic Power

This editorial argues Minneapolis must measure Black Business Week by capital, contracts, property ownership and long-term business survival, not celebration alone.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minneapolis Celebrates Black Business. Now It Must Measure Black Economic Power

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | What Is Still Happening in the Twin Cities on Sunday, August 2, 2026

SummerSlam, the Lynx, Black Business Week, cultural festivals, art, theater, concerts and family activities complete the Twin Cities weekend.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | What Is Still Happening in the Twin Cities on Sunday, August 2, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Add Community Party to Night to Unite Celebration

Coon Rapids residents without neighborhood block parties can attend a free Night to Unite gathering with food, games and first responders.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Add Community Party to Night to Unite Celebration

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 Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | FBI Investigation Expands as Cyberattacks Reach Water Systems Across Multiple States

The FBI is investigating cyberattacks affecting more than 30 Minnesota water systems as additional attacks emerge in Michigan and other states.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | FBI Investigation Expands as Cyberattacks Reach Water Systems Across Multiple States

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | We Read The Instructions After We've Already Broken It

Philosophy Jane turns a furniture-assembly disaster into a funny lesson about why we ignore instructions until our mistakes explain them.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cryptocurrency Kiosk Ban Takes Effect After Nearly $1 Million in Reported Losses

Summary: Minnesota has banned cryptocurrency kiosks after state investigators recorded 134 complaints and nearly $1 million in reported consumer losses.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Cryptocurrency Kiosk Ban Takes Effect After Nearly $1 Million in Reported Losses

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Pauses Minnesota’s First-in-the-Nation Prediction-Market Ban

A federal judge has temporarily stopped Minnesota from enforcing its new prediction-market ban while challenges to the law proceed in court.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Pauses Minnesota’s First-in-the-Nation Prediction-Market Ban

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Opens $5 Million Soil-Health Equipment Grant Program

Minnesota farmers and local governments may apply for grants of up to $45,000 to purchase or retrofit equipment that advances soil health.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Opens $5 Million Soil-Health Equipment Grant Program

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Makes Grooming a Child for Sexual Conduct a Felony

Minnesota adults who build deceptive relationships with children for later sexual conduct can now face felony charges even if no contact occurs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Makes Grooming a Child for Sexual Conduct a Felony

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Haitian Families in Minnesota Face New Uncertainty After Temporary Protected Status Ends

Haitian families in Minnesota face possible loss of work authorization and deportation protection after the federal government terminated TPS.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Haitian Families in Minnesota Face New Uncertainty After Temporary Protected Status Ends

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: August 1 Through August 2, 2026

SummerSlam, Black Business Week, art fairs, food festivals, sports, theater, concerts and free family events fill the Twin Cities weekend.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: August 1 Through August 2, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Secures Additional $1.75 Million to Help Families Avoid Homelessness

Anoka County will receive another $1.75 million for rent, utilities, housing navigation and other services that help residents remain safely housed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Secures Additional $1.75 Million to Help Families Avoid Homelessness

Tom Akaolisa Editor