Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 23 2025

Major Highway 10 Expansion In Coon Rapids To Impact Bay Area Commuters Traveling To Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is kicking off a major construction project to add a third lane in each direction on Highway 10.

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 23 2025

Maple Grove Hires New Fire Chief

Maddison Zikmund was hired as Maple Grove’s new fire chief.

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Coon Rapids Weather: Friday March 28

High: 71°

Low: 39°

Wind: 7 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 0%

Thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 71 and low of 39 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, thundery outbreaks in nearby for the evening, cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 23 2025

Rep. Ginny Klevorn Talks Legislative Budget Priorities

Rep. Ginny Klevorn (DFL-Plymouth) says the legislative session is off to a strong start with systems in place to get work done.

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Rep. Ginny Klevorn Talks Legislative Budget Priorities

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 23 2025

Gov. Walz Tackles Budget Talks Amid Looming Deficit Concerns

During a legislative session that has already proven historic, it was another eventful week at the state capitol.

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Gov. Walz Tackles Budget Talks Amid Looming Deficit Concerns

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Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 23 2025

Survey Shows Local School District Face Large Budget Deficits

Many school districts in the Twin Cities area say they’re expecting to face substantial budget deficits for the upcoming school year.

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Survey Shows Local School District Face Large Budget Deficits

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 22 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Greenlights Communication Upgrades, Fiscal Changes, And Anti-Trafficking Efforts

The Coon Rapids City Council has approved numerous measures affecting city infrastructure, financial allocations, and public safety initiatives.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 22 2025

Charges Say Teens Robbed Dying Victim As He Begged For Help

Four teenage boys were charged Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old as he sat in a vehicle parked in a suburban Twin Cities neighborhood.

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Charges Say Teens Robbed Dying Victim As He Begged For Help

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 22 2025

Brooklyn Park Calls Residents To Participate In Upcoming Economic Development Meeting

Brooklyn Park residents, take note: a special Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting is slated for next Monday, March 24, 2025.

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Brooklyn Park Calls Residents To Participate In Upcoming Economic Development Meeting

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 22 2025

Anoka Swears In Youngquist As Next Police Chief

Family, friends, mentors and more filled the Anoka City Council room on Monday night, March 17, to celebrate the swearing-in of Captain Andy Youngquist as Anoka's city Chief.

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Anoka Swears In Youngquist As Next Police Chief

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 22 2025

Ramadan: The Ninth Month Of The Islamic Calendar

During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Muslims observing the fast will refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk

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Ramadan: The Ninth Month Of The Islamic Calendar

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 21 2025

Coon Rapids Ice Center Rolls Out Spring Skating School For All Ages

Coon Rapids Ice Center has announced its upcoming spring skating lessons for individuals eager to set foot on the ice

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Coon Rapids Ice Center Rolls Out Spring Skating School For All Ages

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 21 2025

Saint Paul and the Minnesota Wild have Set Their Sights On An Ambitious Goal For The City's Downtown Entertainment Sector, Focusing On A Major Renovation For The Xcel Energy Center Arena Complex.

Saint Paul and the Minnesota Wild have set their sights on an ambitious goal for the city's downtown entertainment sector

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