Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 25 2025

15th Annual Golf4Goals Tees Off At Bunker Hills To Support Twin Cities Youth

The Sanneh Foundation will host its 15th Annual Golf4Goals tournament on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, bringing together community leaders.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

15th Annual Golf4Goals Tees Off At Bunker Hills To Support Twin Cities Youth

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 25 2025

Special Primaries Tuesday In Two Minnesota Senate Districts

Narrow DFL majority adds weight to Woodbury and Buffalo contests

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Special Primaries Tuesday In Two Minnesota Senate Districts

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Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday August 28

High: 80°

Low: 59°

Wind: 5 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees. Mist in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear during the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 25 2025

New Horizon Childcare Expands In Brooklyn Center

A business that provides childcare and early education in Brooklyn Center will soon be moving to another location within the city.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

New Horizon Childcare Expands In Brooklyn Center

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 25 2025

Minneapolis May Sue Landlord Over Homeless Encampment; City Plans Tuesday Clearance

Minneapolis officials are weighing legal action against a landlord who allowed a large homeless encampment to operate on his private property.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis May Sue Landlord Over Homeless Encampment; City Plans Tuesday Clearance

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Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 24 2025

Coon Rapids City Recycling Program: Helping Residents And Small Businesses Go Green

The Coon Rapids City’s Recycling Division is leading the way in responsible waste management, operating under the guidelines of the state.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 24 2025

Coon Rapids City Construction Update: 2025 Streets, Trails, And Infrastructure Projects Progressing

Construction is well underway across Coon Rapids for the city’s 2025 infrastructure projects, including street reconstruction.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Aug 24 2025

Durango, Mexico Firefighters Drive Over 2,000 Miles To Seal Sister City Partnership With Anoka County

In a show of dedication and international goodwill, a delegation of firefighters from Durango, Mexico traveled more than 2,000 miles in late July to Anoka County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 23 2025

Northstar Train Strikes Truck In Coon Rapids, Suspending Service

Driver hospitalized after Friday morning collision near 119th Avenue crossing; Metro Transit, State Patrol leading investigation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Northstar Train Strikes Truck In Coon Rapids, Suspending Service

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 23 2025

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Detected In Crooked Lake; City Issues Advisory

The City of Coon Rapids has issued a public advisory after a blue-green algae bloom was detected earlier this week in the southeast area of Crooked Lake.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Detected In Crooked Lake; City Issues Advisory

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Coon Rapids Sat. Aug 23 2025

Eastbound Hwy. 10 Reduced To One Lane In Coon Rapids This Weekend

MnDOT traffic switch part of major project to expand highway, ease congestion.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Eastbound Hwy. 10 Reduced To One Lane In Coon Rapids This Weekend

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 22 2025

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Welcomes Students With Fall 2025 Welcome Week

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) kicked off the Fall 2025 semester with a lively Welcome Week, designed to help students connect with campus resources and settle into college.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 22 2025

Long Lines And Big Crowds Kick Off 2025 Minnesota State Fair

Opening day draws thousands to Falcon Heights for new exhibits, inventive foods, and Grandstand fireworks.

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Long Lines And Big Crowds Kick Off 2025 Minnesota State Fair

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