Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Why Some Coon Rapids Fire Hydrants Are Wrapped in Red Bags This Winter

Drivers in Coon Rapids may see fire hydrants wrapped in red bags this winter — a cost-effective strategy to protect hydrants along heavily salted, high-traffic roads.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Why Some Coon Rapids Fire Hydrants Are Wrapped in Red Bags This Winter

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Neighbors, Inc. Expands Evening Food Distribution Hours for December in South St. Paul

Neighbors, Inc. will hold evening food distributions Dec. 3, 10, 17 & 31, 4–6 p.m., at 222 Grand Ave W, South St. Paul, aiding those facing holiday food insecurity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday December 15

High: 24°

Low: 7°

Wind: 12 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 24 and low of 7 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, cloudy for the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Coon Rapids Police Association Donates to ACBC Food Shelf as Citywide Holiday Drive Nears Finish

The Coon Rapids Police Association donated to the ACBC Food Shelf, bolstering the city’s holiday effort and its friendly food-drive competition with Anoka.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Police Association Donates to ACBC Food Shelf as Citywide Holiday Drive Nears Finish

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Nov 22 2025

Retired K-9 Diesel Makes Heartwarming Return Visit to Anoka County Sheriff’s Office

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office welcomed retired K-9 Diesel for a visit, sharing the moment with gratitude and humor, noting they love when four-legged retirees stop by.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Retired K-9 Diesel Makes Heartwarming Return Visit to Anoka County Sheriff’s Office

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

Give to the Max Day: Inside Minnesota’s Most Powerful Tradition of Generosity

On a peak nonprofit day, GiveMN CEO Jenna Ray took 25 minutes to share insights into the workings of Minnesota’s largest philanthropic tradition.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Give to the Max Day: Inside Minnesota’s Most Powerful Tradition of Generosity

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

TRANSIT ALERT: Route 852 Retires Dec. 6, New Route 827 Expands Service for North Metro Riders

Metro Transit will launch Route 827 on Dec. 6, replacing Express 852 and expanding local transit access in Anoka County, Fridley, Blaine, Coon Rapids, and NE Minneapolis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

TRANSIT ALERT: Route 852 Retires Dec. 6, New Route 827 Expands Service for North Metro Riders

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

Coon Rapids Police & Fire Launch Annual “Season of Giving” on Nov. 23

Community donation drive supports children, families, seniors, and survivors across Anoka County

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

Local Mascots and Holiday Icons Join Anoka County Sheriff to Combat Youth Homelessness

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office teamed with Anoka–Hennepin schools and local supporters for a fundraiser benefiting HOPE 4 Youth, aiding efforts to end youth homelessness.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Local Mascots and Holiday Icons Join Anoka County Sheriff to Combat Youth Homelessness

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Nov 21 2025

Blaine Police Partner with Walmart to Surprise Shoppers with Holiday Grocery Relief

Officers from the Blaine Police Department (BPD) brought unexpected holiday cheer to grocery shoppers this week through an initiative called “Groceries with Guardians.”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Blaine Police Partner with Walmart to Surprise Shoppers with Holiday Grocery Relief

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 20 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Season of Giving, A Measure of Us: Why Give to the Max Day Has Become Minnesota’s Civic North Star

Each November, as winter approaches and days grow gray, Minnesota sees a remarkable annual surge of generosity—now a defining measure of the state’s character.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | A Season of Giving, A Measure of Us: Why Give to the Max Day Has Become Minnesota’s Civic North Star

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 20 2025

Crunch Time for Coon Rapids: Mayor Koch Issues Final Push in Friendly “Border-Battle” Food Drive

With two days left in the Coon Rapids–Anoka food drive contest, Mayor Koch is urging residents to donate and help beat Anoka in the friendly ACBC Food Shelf challenge.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Crunch Time for Coon Rapids: Mayor Koch Issues Final Push in Friendly “Border-Battle” Food Drive

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Nov 20 2025

Andover High School Puts Neurodivergence Center Stage in Powerful Fall Production

Andover High School Theatre closed its fall season with The Curious Incident, delivering a powerful portrayal of neurodivergence that drew strong community engagement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor