Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 22 2026

Forty-Three Years Later, A Question Still Echoes in Blaine: The Unsolved 1983 Murder of Scott Allen Johnson

Investigators are seeking tips on the 43rd anniversary of Scott Allen Johnson’s unsolved 1983 murder in Blaine. He was found shot in a car at Blainbrook Bowling Alley.

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Forty-Three Years Later, A Question Still Echoes in Blaine: The Unsolved 1983 Murder of Scott Allen Johnson

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 22 2026

Minnesota Reports Five Measles Cases So Far in 2026. All Confirmed Patients Unvaccinated; Four Cases Linked in Twin Cities Metro

MDH has confirmed five measles cases in the Twin Cities so far in 2026. All patients were unvaccinated, and four cases are linked, indicating domestic transmission.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Reports Five Measles Cases So Far in 2026. All Confirmed Patients Unvaccinated; Four Cases Linked in Twin Cities Metro

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Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday March 18

High: 44°

Low: 16°

Wind: 8 MPH S

Chance of snow: 4%

Cloudy , with a high of 44 and low of 16 degrees. Sunny for the morning, cloudy during the afternoon, fog in the evening, overcast overnight.

Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 22 2026

SV Werder Bremen Cancels Minnesota Tour, Citing Operation Metro Surge and Civil Unrest

SV Werder Bremen canceled its May 2026 Minnesota tour, citing safety concerns over Operation Metro Surge and fatal federal shootings. The club also noted relegation risks.

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SV Werder Bremen Cancels Minnesota Tour, Citing Operation Metro Surge and Civil Unrest

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Coon Rapids Sun. Feb 22 2026

U.S. Will Play Vs Canada for Olympic Hockey Gold

The U.S. and Canada face off for Olympic hockey gold in Milan this Sunday at 7:10 a.m. CT. The U.S. seeks its first final win since 1980 after a 6–2 rout of Slovakia.

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U.S. Will Play Vs Canada for Olympic Hockey Gold

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Housing, Wealth, and the Geography of Inequality

The Unwritten Record shows how covenants and redlining engineered MN’s racial wealth gap. Historical exclusion from property appreciation created lasting fiscal disparity.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Housing, Wealth, and the Geography of Inequality

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

In Coon Rapids, A Class That Teaches Independence With Guardrails

Coon Rapids Police and Fire offer a Home Alone Safety Class for kids 8–12 on March 6. The $25 course teaches 911 use, fire safety, and first aid to build independence.

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In Coon Rapids, A Class That Teaches Independence With Guardrails

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Consecutive Fires, A Community Targeted, A Federal Sentence

Jackie Rahm Little was sentenced to 70 months in prison on Feb. 19 for the 2023 arsons of two Twin Cities mosques. The judge cited the risk to children and worshippers.

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Consecutive Fires, A Community Targeted, A Federal Sentence

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Minnesota Lawmakers Move to Rein in SNAP Error Rate as Federal Penalties Loom

MN lawmakers aim to cut the 8.98% SNAP error rate to avoid $86M in federal penalties. Proposals include stricter verification and data-sharing to ensure program integrity.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Move to Rein in SNAP Error Rate as Federal Penalties Loom

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Federal Court Weighs Death Penalty Decision in Case of Alleged Political Assassinations That Shook Minnesota

Vance Luther Boelter appeared in federal court on Feb. 20 regarding the 2025 assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hortman. A death penalty decision is expected by April 17.

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Federal Court Weighs Death Penalty Decision in Case of Alleged Political Assassinations That Shook Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 21 2026

Milan Awaits a Reckoning: United States and Canada Set for Olympic Gold

The U.S. and Canada will face off for Olympic hockey gold this Sunday in Milan. The U.S. looks to end a 46-year drought, while Canada seeks to maintain its global dominance.

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Milan Awaits a Reckoning: United States and Canada Set for Olympic Gold

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Policing, Control, and the Continuity of Surveillance

"The Unwritten Record" traces U.S. policing from 1704 slave patrols to modern surveillance. It argues that enforcement logic consistently evolved to monitor Black mobility.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Policing, Control, and the Continuity of Surveillance

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 20 2026

Coon Rapids Is Hiring Across Public Safety, Sustainability, and Community Services

Coon Rapids is hiring for various roles, including a Sustainability Planner, Police Officer, and seasonal public works staff. Applications are via GovernmentJobs.

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Coon Rapids Is Hiring Across Public Safety, Sustainability, and Community Services

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