Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 26 2025

Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway construction resumes this Spring

Anoka County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the city of Ramsey are hosting an open house 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway construction resumes this Spring

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 26 2025

Minnesota May Ban Using AI To Make Explicit Images Of Real People

A bipartisan group of senators in the state Legislature is currently pushing for more restrictions on convincing computer-generated sexually explicit images of real people.

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Minnesota May Ban Using AI To Make Explicit Images Of Real People

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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 Wed. Feb 26 2025

University Of St. Thomas Loses Another Teacher-Training Grant Due To Trump DEI Cuts

It comes just over a week after 185 students had grants cut by the Trump administration.

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University Of St. Thomas Loses Another Teacher-Training Grant Due To Trump DEI Cuts

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 26 2025

Eighth-Grader Achieves Anoka-Hennepin School District First

For anyone who doesn’t use advanced math on a daily basis, it can almost look like a foreign language.

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Coon Rapids Wed. Feb 26 2025

New Video Shows Deputies Striking Man During Arrest In Minneapolis; HCSO Investigating

A video has emerged on social media that shows Hennepin County Sheriff's deputies striking a man in the face during an arrest in south Minneapolis last month.

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New Video Shows Deputies Striking Man During Arrest In Minneapolis; HCSO Investigating

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Final Days To Enjoy Coon Rapids Outdoor Ice-Skating As Warming Houses Set To Close

The season for outdoor ice skating in Coon Rapids is winding down, with the City announcing the closure of warming houses after February 23.

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Final Days To Enjoy Coon Rapids Outdoor Ice-Skating As Warming Houses Set To Close

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Minnesota Department Of Human Services Eases Health Care Program Eligibility; Ends Additional Income Benefits Mandate

Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) enrollees got update as the DHS announced an end to the requirement for applicants to seek out additional income benefits.

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Minnesota Department Of Human Services Eases Health Care Program Eligibility; Ends Additional Income Benefits Mandate

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Minnesota Senate Considers Bill Requiring Districts To Develop Response Plans For Cardiac Emergencies

Supporters of the bill include the Vikings, the American Heart Association, and parents who've been impacted by serious or fatal cardiac events involving their kids.

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Minnesota Senate Considers Bill Requiring Districts To Develop Response Plans For Cardiac Emergencies

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Transportation Officials Exploring The End Of Commuter Rail On The Northstar Line

Commuter rail service between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake on the Northstar could be phased, with buses as state officials explore more a cost-effective transit service.

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Transportation Officials Exploring The End Of Commuter Rail On The Northstar Line

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Coon Rapids Tue. Feb 25 2025

Real ID deadline Is Approaching — Here's What Minnesotans Need To Know

After years of delays, officials say you'll really need a Real ID to fly starting this spring. So far though, only 40% of Minnesotans have the updated driver's license.

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Real ID deadline Is Approaching — Here's What Minnesotans Need To Know

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Coon Rapids event

Tue Feb 25 7:30 am

Coon Rapids Business Council Meeting

At this February Coon Rapids Business Council, receive Regional Economic Development Updates from Gregory Frahm-Gilles,

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Coon Rapids Mon. Feb 24 2025

Coon Rapids Entrepreneurs To Connect At Free Business Council Meeting On Feb. 25

Coon Rapids business owners looking for networking opportunities and updates on local business initiatives have an event coming up that's just for them.

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Coon Rapids Entrepreneurs To Connect At Free Business Council Meeting On Feb. 25

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