Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Patrol Marks 50 Years Since Women First Earned Trooper Badges

Minnesota marks 50 years since Anne Beers, Sue Hackett and Ruth Wittner became its first women troopers, opening a path to service and command.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Patrol Marks 50 Years Since Women First Earned Trooper Badges

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Brings Free Sensory Screenings to State Fair

The University of Minnesota’s See, Hear, MN initiative is offering free sensory-health screenings and information at the Minnesota State Fair.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Brings Free Sensory Screenings to State Fair

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 Sun. Aug 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Fair Breaks Attendance Record for Second Consecutive Day

The Minnesota State Fair drew a record 204,065 visitors Friday, bringing attendance for its first two days to 359,250.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota State Fair Breaks Attendance Record for Second Consecutive Day

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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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 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former North Star Cemetery Leader Accused of Diverting More Than $350,000

A former North Star Cemetery leader faces criminal and civil allegations that he diverted more than $350,000 from cemetery accounts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former North Star Cemetery Leader Accused of Diverting More Than $350,000

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Challenges New Federal Conditions on Title X Family-Planning Grants

Minnesota joined a multistate lawsuit challenging new Trump administration conditions on Title X family-planning and preventive-health grants.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Challenges New Federal Conditions on Title X Family-Planning Grants

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA UPDATE | Saint Paul Police Release Video of Regions Hospital Officer-Involved Shooting

Saint Paul police released video of the Regions Hospital shooting in which an officer wounded a suspect carrying a replica Glock-style BB gun.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA UPDATE | Saint Paul Police Release Video of Regions Hospital Officer-Involved Shooting

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 30 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Mother Dies After Shielding Young Daughter During Duplex Fire

Bonnie Pierce, 38, died after relatives say she returned to a burning Saint Paul duplex and shielded her toddler daughter from the fire.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Mother Dies After Shielding Young Daughter During Duplex Fire

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | What Remains This Weekend: State Fair, Festivals, Music, Sports and Community Celebrations

The Twin Cities weekend continues with the State Fair, festivals, concerts, sports, markets, theater and family activities across Saturday and Sunday.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | What Remains This Weekend: State Fair, Festivals, Music, Sports and Community Celebrations

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka-Hennepin Opens Centralized Enrollment Center to Serve Families and Reduce Costs

Anoka-Hennepin has opened a centralized Enrollment Center in Anoka that will support families while saving taxpayers about $350,000 annually.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sanford Health and North Memorial Health Merger Moves Forward Under 10-Year State Oversight Agreement

Sanford and North Memorial’s merger will proceed under a 10-year state agreement protecting hospital services, workers and $600 million in investments.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 29 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | If You Need to Hold a Family Meeting, Please Get Out of the Middle of the Street

Cranky Don Joe battles State Fair pedestrian chaos, giant strollers and Larry's sudden stops before admitting the maddening crowds are what keep tradition alive.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | If You Need to Hold a Family Meeting, Please Get Out of the Middle of the Street

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 29 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Minnesota State Fair Sets Opening-Day Attendance Record With 155,185 Visitors

The Minnesota State Fair drew a record 155,185 opening-day visitors, exceeding the previous high by 16,310 as its 2026 celebration began.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Minnesota State Fair Sets Opening-Day Attendance Record With 155,185 Visitors

Tom Akaolisa Editor