Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Eden Prairie Cancels Homecoming Dance as Police Call Shooting That Wounded Two Teens Gang-Related

Two St. Paul teens were wounded in a shooting outside Eden Prairie High School’s homecoming game, prompting an evacuation and cancellation of Saturday’s dance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Eden Prairie Cancels Homecoming Dance as Police Call Shooting That Wounded Two Teens Gang-Related

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Mayor Vetoes Human-Monitor Requirement for Robotaxis, Sending Driverless-Vehicle Fight Back to Council

Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed Minneapolis’ human-monitor requirement for autonomous rideshare vehicles, leaving supporters two votes short of an override.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Mayor Vetoes Human-Monitor Requirement for Robotaxis, Sending Driverless-Vehicle Fight Back to Council

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Defends License-Plate Reader System, Plans Expansion With Tighter Privacy Controls Than Former Flock Network

Brooklyn Park plans to expand its Axon license-plate reader network while emphasizing 30-day data retention, restricted searches and tighter privacy controls.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Defends License-Plate Reader System, Plans Expansion With Tighter Privacy Controls Than Former Flock Network

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Appeals Court Blocks Minnesota's AI “Nudification” Ban While xAI Constitutional Challenge Continues

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Minnesota from enforcing its AI “nudification” ban against xAI while the company’s First Amendment challenge continues.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Appeals Court Blocks Minnesota's AI “Nudification” Ban While xAI Constitutional Challenge Continues

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Workers Brace for Consequences as System Plans $225 Million in Budget Reductions

The University of Minnesota plans $225 million in budget reductions over two years, raising concerns among graduate workers about potential effects on jobs, teaching and research.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Man Killed by Train in Northeast Minneapolis as Police Investigate Circumstances on Tracks

A man in his 50s died after being struck by a train in northeast Minneapolis, with police investigating witness accounts about how he came to be on the tracks.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Man Killed by Train in Northeast Minneapolis as Police Investigate Circumstances on Tracks

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Saturday–Sunday Directory (October 3 ~ 4, 2026)

MinneapoliMedia’s Saturday-Sunday guide covers Twin Cities festivals, sports, arts and fall outings, with weather, accessibility, costs and travel planning.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Saturday–Sunday Directory (October 3 ~ 4, 2026)

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA FEATURE | At WE WIN Institute, the Harvest Is Bigger Than What Grows in the Garden

WE WIN Institute’s Harvest Fest celebrates nearly 30 years of culturally rooted education, where gardening, literacy, arts and Black history help children learn, lead and serve.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA FEATURE | At WE WIN Institute, the Harvest Is Bigger Than What Grows in the Garden

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Chicago Investor Enters Minnesota Market With Purchase of 198-Unit Coon Rapids Apartment Complex

Chicago-based Bender Companies has entered Minnesota by acquiring Coon Rapids’ 198-unit Woodland North Apartments, with renovations planned at the 96%-occupied property.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Chicago Investor Enters Minnesota Market With Purchase of 198-Unit Coon Rapids Apartment Complex

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | UCare Layoffs Begin in Minneapolis as Medicaid Contract Loss Eliminates About 102 Jobs

UCare has begun laying off about 102 employees after losing Minnesota Medicaid contracts to Medica, with job reductions expected to continue through November.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | UCare Layoffs Begin in Minneapolis as Medicaid Contract Loss Eliminates About 102 Jobs

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Apparently I Need an App to Operate Everything I Own

Cranky Don Joe battles smart bulbs, parking apps, QR menus and connected appliances before discovering the inconvenient truth: some of that convenience is actually useful.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Apparently I Need an App to Operate Everything I Own

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Revol Greens Postpones Minnesota Plant Closure, Giving Nearly 90 Jobs a Possible Reprieve

Revol Greens has postponed its Medford greenhouse closure while pursuing a potential transaction that could keep the facility operating and preserve nearly 90 jobs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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