Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Test of Energy, Water and Local Democracy

Minnesota’s data center boom is testing whether communities can balance investment with energy, water, environmental oversight and transparent local decision-making.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Test of Energy, Water and Local Democracy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Coon Rapids Guest House Gives Eight Families Private Shelter Apartments

Family Promise has opened an eight-unit Coon Rapids shelter giving families experiencing homelessness private apartments while they work toward stable housing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Woman Says Brooklyn Center Hotel Ignored Signs She Was Being Trafficked at Age 15

A woman who says she was trafficked at age 15 is suing operators of a Brooklyn Center hotel, alleging employees ignored visible signs of her exploitation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Heights Theater Centennial - Thu Oct 1 9:00 am
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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 Thu. Sep 17 2026

First Federal Reserve Rate Increase Since 2023 Will Add Pressure to Loans and Housing Costs

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point, increasing borrowing pressure for Minnesota households, homebuyers and businesses.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Body-Camera Video and 911 Calls Reveal Chaos as Minneapolis Officers Were Shot

Newly released body-camera video and 911 calls provide a clearer account of the Loring Park mass shooting that killed two residents and wounded five others.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Seeks $672,967 Agreement for Child and Teen Health Checkups

Anoka County is considering a $672,967 state agreement to support preventive health-screening outreach for more than 25,000 children covered by Medical Assistance.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ICE Agent Arrested in Minneapolis to Face Charges Over January Apartment Shooting

ICE officer Christian Castro was arrested in Minneapolis to face state charges stemming from a January apartment shooting and allegations that he gave investigators a false account

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Victor Caratini’s Walk-Off Single Lifts Twins Over Yankees in 13 Innings

Victor Caratini’s pinch-hit single in the 13th inning gave the Twins a 5-4 walk-off victory over the Yankees after Minnesota twice rallied in extra innings.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Thu Oct 1 9:00 am

Heights Theater Centennial

The Heights Theater celebrates its 100th anniversary October 1–8, 2026, with an eight-day centennial festival honoring a

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Can Minnesota Sustain Universal School Meals Without Shortchanging Its Classrooms?

Minnesota’s 450 million school meals are intensifying debate over whether universal access can remain affordable without squeezing other education priorities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Can Minnesota Sustain Universal School Meals Without Shortchanging Its Classrooms?

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Warns of Major Coon Rapids Traffic Delays as Main Street Construction Begins

Anoka County warns of major delays on Main Street in Coon Rapids through October as construction begins between the Highway 10 bridge and Coon Creek Boulevard.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Warns of Major Coon Rapids Traffic Delays as Main Street Construction Begins

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Considers Property Acquisition and Eminent-Domain Authority for Andover-Area Road Project

Anoka County is considering acquiring property rights from 47 parcels in Andover and Oak Grove for a 2029 Flamingo Street reconstruction, with eminent domain authorized if needed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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