Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 1 2025

Man Sentenced To 40 years For Murdering, Dismembering Mani Starren, Fanta Xayavong

A Maplewood man who admitted to killing and dismembering two ex-girlfriends learned his fate in court Friday.

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 1 2025

Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

A 33-year-old Minneapoils man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

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Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday April 1

High: 39°

Low: 28°

Wind: 5 MPH SSE

Chance of snow: 4%

Moderate or heavy snow showers, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees. Overcast in the morning, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 1 2025

Golden Valley Firefighter Ready To Gear Up For 52-Story Climb

Golden Valley Fire Department Battalion Chief Ken Bence will strap on about 60 pounds of firefighting gear this Saturday.

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Golden Valley Firefighter Ready To Gear Up For 52-Story Climb

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

Coon Rapids Senior Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers To Boost Elderly Autonomy And Community Connection

The call for community involvement rings clear in Coon Rapids, where the Senior Center is actively seeking volunteers to help transport local seniors to and from activities.

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Coon Rapids Senior Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers To Boost Elderly Autonomy And Community Connection

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

Bloomington Police Department Launches Free Crime Prevention Course For Seniors To Combat Rising Scams

In a proactive move geared towards supporting its elderly residents, the Bloomington Police Department is introducing a free crime prevention course tailored for seniors.

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Bloomington Police Department Launches Free Crime Prevention Course For Seniors To Combat Rising Scams

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

Mayor Says Neighboring Cities ‘Don’t Get To Determine What Brooklyn Park Does’

Brooklyn Park Mayor is weighing in on a letter the city received from mayors of neighboring cities asking Brooklyn Park to stay consistent with surrounding development.

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Mayor Says Neighboring Cities ‘Don’t Get To Determine What Brooklyn Park Does’

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

North Metro Library Getting A Major Makeover

The Johnsville Library in Blaine is a popular place that is a go-to spot for many North Metro residents.

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North Metro Library Getting A Major Makeover

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 28 2025

A Time To Come Together: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate Ramadan In Minnesota

Mosques across Minnesota will open their doors for iftars and fundraisers during Ramadan, which begins on Friday, Feb. 28.

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A Time To Come Together: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate Ramadan In Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 27 2025

Anoka-Ramsey Jazz Fest Renamed To Honor Educator, Musician

Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s annual jazz festival has been renamed the Geoff West Jazz Fest to honor the memory of the festival founder.

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Anoka-Ramsey Jazz Fest Renamed To Honor Educator, Musician

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 27 2025

St. Francis School Board Tightens Book Ban

St. Francis Board policy defer to politicized website overriding book review committee

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St. Francis School Board Tightens Book Ban

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 27 2025

Local Lawmakers Take Aim At HOAs ‘Run Amok’

Lawmakers announced a package of bipartisan bills on Wednesday aimed at improving the laws on homeowners associations (HOA) and common interest communities (CIC).

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Local Lawmakers Take Aim At HOAs ‘Run Amok’

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 27 2025

New Maple Grove Business A Product of Pickleball Craze

A new business in Maple Grove is tapping into the popularity of pickleball. It’s called Swing City.

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New Maple Grove Business A Product of Pickleball Craze

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