Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Food Migration: How the Twin Cities Dining Scene Left Downtown

Twin Cities fine dining is shifting from downtown prestige districts into neighborhood corridors, reshaping culture, commerce, and community identity

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Food Migration: How the Twin Cities Dining Scene Left Downtown

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Open Four Renovated Homes During Annual Remodeling Tour

Coon Rapids to showcase four renovated homes during May 17 Remodeling Tour, highlighting neighborhood reinvestment and Home for Generations projects

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Open Four Renovated Homes During Annual Remodeling Tour

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Community Service Officer Receives Statewide Excellence in Service Award

Blaine Community Service Officer Sophie Brenteson receives statewide Excellence in Service Award for leadership, volunteer work, and cadet program contributions

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Community Service Officer Receives Statewide Excellence in Service Award

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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50+ Local Students Perform at DeGamba Summer Recital During Pioneer Days - Sun May 31 12:00 pm
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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

Twin Cities Residents Can Receive up to $17,500 to Purchase Home
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Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES : The Preventable Injury - What a Minnesota Trauma Coordinator Sees as Children Return Outdoors

Minnesota trauma coordinator warns many pediatric injuries are preventable as warmer weather brings more bike, scooter, sports, and playground accidents

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES : The Preventable Injury - What a Minnesota Trauma Coordinator Sees as Children Return Outdoors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Zimmerman Church to Host Free “First Thursday” Community Meal on May 7

Zimmerman church to host free May 7 community meal with burgers and pantry support, continuing local outreach focused on food access and community connection

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Zimmerman Church to Host Free “First Thursday” Community Meal on May 7

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Bill Advances Toward Full House Vote

Minnesota House panel advances MAP Act, expanding Medicaid fraud enforcement with new investigators, subpoena powers, and tougher penalties

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Bill Advances Toward Full House Vote

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: Law, Loss, and Legislative Deadlock in the Fight Over SF 4067

Minnesota Senate passes SF 4067, but House deadlock stalls gun bill, exposing deep policy divides and limits of a 67–67 split legislature

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | MINNESOTA MATTERS: Law, Loss, and Legislative Deadlock in the Fight Over SF 4067

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Joins National “Building Safety Month” Campaign, Urges Residents to Take Simple Steps at Home

Coon Rapids joins Building Safety Month, urging residents to take simple home safety steps while highlighting the role of codes and inspections in protecting communities

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Joins National “Building Safety Month” Campaign, Urges Residents to Take Simple Steps at Home

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police to Host Annual Bike Rodeo Focused on Youth Bicycle Safety

Coon Rapids Police to host free Bike Rodeo May 30, offering youth hands-on bicycle safety training, helmet fittings, and riding skills practice at Lions Coon Creek Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police to Host Annual Bike Rodeo Focused on Youth Bicycle Safety

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MnDOT Leads Statewide Participation in Bike and Roll to School Day, With More Than 140 Schools Engaged

MnDOT leads Bike and Roll to School Day with 140+ schools participating statewide, promoting student safety, active transportation, and safer routes to school

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MnDOT Leads Statewide Participation in Bike and Roll to School Day, With More Than 140 Schools Engaged

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Opens 2026 Candidate Filing Period for Mayor and City Council Races

Brooklyn Park opens 2026 candidate filing May 19–June 2 for mayor and council races, inviting residents to run and help shape the city’s next four years

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Senate Passes Gun Violence Prevention Bill; Measure Faces Deadlock in Evenly Divided House

Minnesota Senate passes gun bill 34–33; measure faces uncertain future in evenly split House, where bipartisan support is required for passage

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Senate Passes Gun Violence Prevention Bill; Measure Faces Deadlock in Evenly Divided House

Tom Akaolisa Editor