Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 23 2025

Social Media Companies Are Like Tobacco Companies; Tax Their Products For Their Harms (Commentary)

But don’t be deluded into thinking it will deliver what we need.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 22 2025

More Flight Traffic Over Coon Rapids During MSP Runway Construction

Due to runway construction at MSP, flight patterns changed this week, putting more air traffic over the north metro city of Coon Rapids.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

More Flight Traffic Over Coon Rapids During MSP Runway Construction

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday May 30

High: 84°

Low: 51°

Wind: 6 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 22 2025

Coon Rapids Ice Center to Host 'Streaming on Ice' Showcase Celebrating Digital Culture with Local Skaters

The Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) is gearing up to entertain the community with its "Streaming on Ice" showcase.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Ice Center to Host 'Streaming on Ice' Showcase Celebrating Digital Culture with Local Skaters

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 22 2025

Contract Awarded For 2025 Countywide Road Overlay Program

Six road segments on the Anoka County highway system will be improved through the 2025 countywide overlay program

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Contract Awarded For 2025 Countywide Road Overlay Program

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 22 2025

St. Francis Woman Facing Homicide Charges From Fatal Oak Grove Motorcycle Collision

A 31-year-old woman from St. Francis has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide

Tom Akaolisa Editor

St. Francis Woman Facing Homicide Charges From Fatal Oak Grove Motorcycle Collision

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 22 2025

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Diverse Group of New Detention Deputies

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has introduced a new cadre of Detention Deputies to their ranks, as reported by their official Facebook page.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Diverse Group of New Detention Deputies

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 20 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Advances Urban Renewal With Infrastructure Improvements And Fair Housing Initiatives

City Council of Coon Rapids has taken multiple strides in its recent April 15 meeting with various resolutions and agreements at bettering the community's infrastructures.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids City Council Advances Urban Renewal With Infrastructure Improvements And Fair Housing Initiatives

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 20 2025

Minneapolis Sets Ambitious $225 Million Infrastructure Overhaul For 2025 Construction Season

Minneapolis gears up to tangibly transform its cityscape with a hefty $225 million budget aimed at bolstering infrastructure within the 2025 construction season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Sets Ambitious $225 Million Infrastructure Overhaul For 2025 Construction Season

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 20 2025

Tasty! Pizza Hut And Spring Lake, Blaine, Mounds View Fired Dept., (SBMFD) Promote Smoke Alarm Awareness In An Appetizing Way

The SBM Fire Department has a simple message for North Metro residents – working smoke detectors in your home are critical.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tasty! Pizza Hut And Spring Lake, Blaine, Mounds View Fired Dept., (SBMFD) Promote Smoke Alarm Awareness In An Appetizing Way

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 20 2025

Annual Cops & Teens Basketball Tradition Returns To Brooklyn Park

An annual tradition returned to Brooklyn Park where competition also builds community.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Annual Cops & Teens Basketball Tradition Returns To Brooklyn Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 20 2025

Plymouth Fire-Rescue Seeks Part-Time On-Call Firefighters

“When your job is to show up on somebody’s worst day and be the solution to whatever their problem is, we need to make sure we’re putting our best.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Plymouth Fire-Rescue Seeks Part-Time On-Call Firefighters

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 20 2025

🌷 A Joyful Easter Message from MinneapoliMedia 🌷

As spring awakens the world around us, Easter arrives as a gentle reminder of hope, renewal, and the incredible power of community.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

🌷 A Joyful Easter Message from MinneapoliMedia 🌷

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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