Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 30 2025

Fatal Crash in Andover Involving Pickup Truck and School Bus Under Investigation

A man was killed Tuesday morning after his pickup truck collided head-on with a school bus carrying students in Andover, authorities confirmed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Fatal Crash in Andover Involving Pickup Truck and School Bus Under Investigation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 30 2025

Metro Transit Launches New On-Demand ‘Metro micro’ Service in Coon Rapids, Blaine, and Spring Lake Park

Metro Transit has launched Metro micro, a flexible on-demand bus service designed to expand mobility options for residents in parts of Coon Rapids, Blaine, and Spring Lake Park.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Metro Transit Launches New On-Demand ‘Metro micro’ Service in Coon Rapids, Blaine, and Spring Lake Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 30 2025

Anoka County Fix-It Clinic Returns to Coon Rapids October 4

Anoka County residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and bring new life to their broken household items at the upcoming Fix-It Clinic at Anoka Ramsey Community College.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Fix-It Clinic Returns to Coon Rapids October 4

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 30 2025

Energy Assistance Program Opens Oct. 1 for Coon Rapids Residents

As the weather gets colder, Coon Rapids residents will once again have access to the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), which opens its application process on October 1, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 30 2025

Coon Rapids 2025 Construction Season Progresses; Key Projects Nearing October Completion

From new streets to safer sewers and expanded trail access, construction season in Coon Rapids is reshaping neighborhoods and community spaces in the 2025 construction program.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids 2025 Construction Season Progresses; Key Projects Nearing October Completion

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 30 2025

Walz Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Gun Control Amid Legislative Deadlock

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz suggested over the weekend that a constitutional amendment could provide a pathway for passing gun-control policy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Walz Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Gun Control Amid Legislative Deadlock

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 30 2025

University of Minnesota’s Arboretum AppleHouse Reopens, Blending Seasonal Delights with Research Legacy

With the arrival of autumn, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s AppleHouse has once again opened its doors, offering visitors a rich mix of seasonal flavors, fresh produce.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

University of Minnesota’s Arboretum AppleHouse Reopens, Blending Seasonal Delights with Research Legacy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 29 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When a Stand-Down is Not Enough: The Unfinished Business of Safety in Twin Cities Construction

The loss of two young construction workers invites Minnesota to reflect deeply — and act with resolve.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | When a Stand-Down is Not Enough: The Unfinished Business of Safety in Twin Cities Construction

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 29 2025

Anoka County Files Lawsuit to Block Use of Regional Sales Tax Funds for Downtown Pedestrian Bridge

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners filed a lawsuit to prevent the use of county-generated regional transportation sales, tax funds for a proposed third pedestrian bridge.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 29 2025

Rocky's Pumpkin Patch Returns to Coon Rapids for Free Family Fun

Rocky's Pumpkin Patch, a highly anticipated annual event, is set to return on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Rocky's Pumpkin Patch Returns to Coon Rapids for Free Family Fun

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 29 2025

Blaine Police to Host “Coffee with a Cop” at Nonprofit Cafe Supporting Fight Against Human Trafficking

The Blaine Police Department invites residents to an informal conversation over coffee, part of National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 29 2025

Twin Cities Construction Zones See Back-to-Back Fatalities

Two construction workers tragically lost their lives in separate incidents within 48 hours this week in the Twin Cities metro area.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Twin Cities Construction Zones See Back-to-Back Fatalities

Tom Akaolisa Editor