Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Andover Woman Who Died Unexpectedly In Puerto Rico Remembered As 'Kind, Generous'

Heather Morell, 52, died unexpectedly shortly after arriving in Puerto Rico with her husband on April 2nd.

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Andover Denies Variance For Steel Storage Building

The Andover City Council denied a variance for Minnesota Irrigation/ landscapes unlimited outdoors at 162nd Lane NW for commercial building construction standards.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday June 3

High: 65°

Low: 54°

Wind: 9 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 77%

Heavy rain, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees. Overcast during the morning, clear for the afternoon and evening, overcast overnight.

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Plymouth Exam Station To Temporarily Close For Repairs Starting Monday

The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) has announced the temporary closure of the Plymouth exam station in Wright County beginning Monday.

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Plymouth Exam Station To Temporarily Close For Repairs Starting Monday

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Governor Walz Touts Philips’ Med-Tech Job Growth In Plymouth

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited Philips in Plymouth to celebrate the company’s upcoming expansion.

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Governor Walz Touts Philips’ Med-Tech Job Growth In Plymouth

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Family Of Falling Knife Brewing's Late Owner Seeks Support From Community

The family of Tom Berg, who owned Falling Knife Brewing Company in northeast Minneapolis, is gaining support from the community after Berg's unexpected death.

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Family Of Falling Knife Brewing's Late Owner Seeks Support From Community

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Woman Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse At Blaine Daycare

Elizabeth Augusta Wiemerslage, 23, of Coon Rapids, pleaded guilty to one count of malicious punishment of a child under four years old

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Woman Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse At Blaine Daycare

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Legislative Proposal Seeks To End Dog, Cat Sales At Pet Stores

Supporters of proposed legislation that would prohibit future sales of dogs and cats at pet stores.

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Legislative Proposal Seeks To End Dog, Cat Sales At Pet Stores

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 13 2025

Andover Approves IUP For Mining And Land Reclamation For Two New Houses In Wetland Area

Andover City Council approved a two-year interim use permit for mining and land reclamation work

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Andover Approves IUP For Mining And Land Reclamation For Two New Houses In Wetland Area

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 12 2025

New Street Maintenance Project Back For A Second Year

Coon Rapids is continuing a maintenance project launched last year to extend the life of city streets.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 12 2025

Police: Anoka Man Missing, Concern That He Didn't Show Up For Work

Police have issued an appeal to the public to help find a missing 40-year-old man who was last seen in Anoka.

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Police: Anoka Man Missing, Concern That He Didn't Show Up For Work

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 11 2025

'Upper-Level Drug Dealer' Captured By Task Force In Minnesota

A North Mankato man and alleged “upper-level drug dealer” has been charged for his involvement in methamphetamine sales throughout southern Minnesota.

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'Upper-Level Drug Dealer' Captured By Task Force In Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 11 2025

Andover, MN Approves New Regulations For Cannabis Businesses

The Andover City Council has officially approved a new set of regulations governing the operation of cannabis-related businesses within city limits.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor