Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 20 2025

Hennepin County Law Enforcement Leaders Condemn New Policy Limiting Prosecution of Low-Level Traffic Stops

Hennepin County law enforcement leaders have voiced strong opposition to a new policy announced by County Attorney Mary Moriarty, which will take effect on October 15, 2025.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 Lineup as Festival Moves Forward in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement

Farm Aid 40 to go on as planned Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus, following labor agreement easing a strike to derail the iconic festival.

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Bob Dylan Joins Farm Aid 40 Lineup as Festival Moves Forward in Minneapolis After Strike Settlement

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Federal Indictments Expose Widespread Fraud in Minnesota Housing Program, Prompt State Crackdown

Federal prosecutors have charged eight individuals in what they describe as a large-scale scheme to defraud Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program.

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Federal Indictments Expose Widespread Fraud in Minnesota Housing Program, Prompt State Crackdown

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Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Illume Candles To Close Maple Grove Plant, Lay Off 132 Workers

Illume, a maker of scented candles and home fragrances, plans to close its Maple Grove manufacturing facility and lay off 132 workers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

St. Francis Proposes 33% Hike in Water, Sewer Bills Over Next Two Years

The City of St. Francis is proposing a 33% increase in water and sewer bills over the next two years, citing mounting infrastructure costs and unexpected budget pressures.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Sep 19 2025

Lino Lakes Updates Cannabis Zoning Rules as Statewide Market Expands

Lino Lakes city updates its zoning ordinance to align with Minnesota’s legalization of adult-use cannabis, establishing cannabis businesses dos and don'ts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Community Blood Drive at Coon Rapids Fire Station 3 on September 18

A vital community blood drive is being held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Coon Rapids Fire Station 3, at 3150 111th Avenue NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.

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Community Blood Drive at Coon Rapids Fire Station 3 on September 18

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Minnesota Senators Address Gun Violence Following Senate Working Group Hearings

Minnesota lawmakers concluded two days of hearings by the Senate Gun Violence Prevention Working Group this week, amid concerns over high-profile acts of gun violence in the state.

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Minnesota Senators Address Gun Violence Following Senate Working Group Hearings

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

DFL State Rep. Mike Freiberg Announces Run for Minnesota Senate District 43

Barely a day after Senator Ann Rest said she will retire, Minnesota State Representative Mike Freiberg, declared his candidacy for State Senate District 43 .

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DFL State Rep. Mike Freiberg Announces Run for Minnesota Senate District 43

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Coon Rapids High School Student’s Art Honors Southeast Asian Heritage and Family Journey

For Coon Rapids High School student Nat Vuong, painting family members they never met became both an act of mourning and discovery.

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Coon Rapids High School Student’s Art Honors Southeast Asian Heritage and Family Journey

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Metro Transit Expands “Metro Micro” On-Demand Bus Service to Blaine

Metro Transit has officially expanded its Metro micro service to the Blaine zone, offering residents a convenient, on-demand, shared-ride transit option.

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Metro Transit Expands “Metro Micro” On-Demand Bus Service to Blaine

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Coon Rapids Thu. Sep 18 2025

Mayor Frey Moves to Stop Property Owner from Reopening Homeless Encampment Following Mass Shooting

Mayor Jacob Frey seeks a temporary restraining order against property owner Hamoudi Sabri to prevent him from re-establishing a homeless encampment on his private lot.

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Mayor Frey Moves to Stop Property Owner from Reopening Homeless Encampment Following Mass Shooting

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