Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 15 2025

Bill Could Halt Blue Line LRT Extension Work

A bill from a Maple Grove lawmaker could bring work on the Bottineau Blue Line LRT Extension to a halt.

Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 14 2025

Coon Rapids Invites Local Business Owners To Network And Discuss Growth At Upcoming Council Meeting

The City of Coon Rapids has extended an open invitation to local business owners to come together at the upcoming Coon Rapids Business Council meeting.

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Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday April 2

High: 37°

Low: 31°

Wind: 15 MPH ESE

Chance of snow: 8%

Moderate rain, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees. Heavy snow for the morning, overcast for the afternoon and evening,

Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 14 2025

Three Rivers Park District Seeks Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts For Educational Roles

The Three Rivers Park District Outdoor Recreation School is on the hunt for individuals with a knack for outdoor recreation.

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Three Rivers Park District Seeks Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts For Educational Roles

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 14 2025

Minnesota Lawmakers Decry Federal Staff Changes At CISA, Warn Of Election Security Risks

Minnesota's Inclusive Democracy Caucus has vocally criticized the Trump administration's recent decisions involving the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

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Minnesota Lawmakers Decry Federal Staff Changes At CISA, Warn Of Election Security Risks

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 14 2025

Dept. Of Education Cancels Grant Program, Affecting 185 Students At St. Thomas Pursuing Careers In Special Ed

The university's president says the program was flagged by the Trump administration as a DEI initiative.

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Dept. Of Education Cancels Grant Program, Affecting 185 Students At St. Thomas Pursuing Careers In Special Ed

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 14 2025

Fastenal Founder, Winona Philanthropist Bob Kierlin Dies At Age 85

Prominent Winona businessman and philanthropist Bob Kierlin has died at age 85. Kierlin was best known for founding Winona-based Fastenal Company in 1967.

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Fastenal Founder, Winona Philanthropist Bob Kierlin Dies At Age 85

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Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 14 2025

Minneapolis City Council Tables Controversial Plan To Move $1.2 Million In Violence Prevention Funding

The funding would have temporarily moved the money to Hennepin county.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 13 2025

Meet School Resource Officer Meng Yang

As the school resource officer at Coon Rapids High School, Meng Yang greets students in the morning as they head to class.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 13 2025

Plymouth To Host 2026 USA Hockey High School National Championships

The city of Plymouth announced that the Plymouth Ice Center will be the host site for next year’s top national high school hockey tournament.

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Plymouth To Host 2026 USA Hockey High School National Championships

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 13 2025

Osseo District Ending Online School For K-5 Students

The Osseo Area School District is downsizing its online school, 279Online, — will only offer classes for grades 6-12 starting in the 2025-26 school year.

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Osseo District Ending Online School For K-5 Students

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 13 2025

Maple Grove Lawmaker Proposes Expansion To Whistleblower Protections

Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove), who chairs the new House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, proposed a bill expanding whistleblower protection.

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Maple Grove Lawmaker Proposes Expansion To Whistleblower Protections

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Coon Rapids Thu. Feb 13 2025

ServeMinnesota Welcomes Mohamed Omar As Chief Operating Officer

ServeMinnesota, the state’s Commission on National and Community Service, proudly announces Mohamed Omar as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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ServeMinnesota Welcomes Mohamed Omar As Chief Operating Officer

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