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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

The Anoka County Brotherhood Council In Final Outdoor Produce Giveaway of the Season

The last outdoor produce distribution of the year will take place on Friday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Pavilion

Tom Akaolisa Editor

The Anoka County Brotherhood Council In Final Outdoor Produce Giveaway of the Season

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Rapids Honda Gears Up for 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, car enthusiasts, families, and community members will gather at Rapids Honda in Coon Rapids for the 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Rapids Honda Gears Up for 5th Annual Car Show & Dyno Challenge

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday October 31

High: 44°

Low: 40°

Wind: 4 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 44 and low of 40 degrees. Overcast in the morning,

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Andover Walmart Donates to Anoka County’s “Shop With A Cop”

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is thanking Walmart’s Andover Supercenter for its generous donation to this year’s Shop With A Cop program.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Andover Walmart Donates to Anoka County’s “Shop With A Cop”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 8 2025

Community Safety Night at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church — Sept. 25, 2025

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church will host a Community Safety Night on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, offering residents an open forum to hear directly from local public-safety officials

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Community Safety Night at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church — Sept. 25, 2025

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids event

Fri Sep 26 10:00 am

ACBC - Food Shelf Fresh Produce Giveaway

Come one, come all to join the Join ACBC Food Shelf at the the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park for a FREE fresh produce

Tom Akaolisa Editor

ACBC - Food Shelf Fresh Produce Giveaway

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Helicopter Crash Near Airlake Airport in Lakeville Kills All On Board

Helicopter crash Saturday afternoon near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, kills everyone on board and triggers a multi-agency investigation led by federal aviation authorities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Helicopter Crash Near Airlake Airport in Lakeville Kills All On Board

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Coon Creek Regional Trail Pedestrian Bridge Taking Shape Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

Construction is underway on the long-anticipated pedestrian bridge connecting the Coon Creek Regional Trail across Coon Rapids Boulevard.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Creek Regional Trail Pedestrian Bridge Taking Shape Over Coon Rapids Boulevard

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

Major Anchor Departures and Staffing Shifts Reshape KARE 11

KARE 11, the Twin Cities’ NBC affiliate, is undergoing significant changes as several of its most recognizable anchors and reporters depart the station.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Major Anchor Departures and Staffing Shifts Reshape KARE 11

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 7 2025

St. Paul Man Faces Federal and State Charges in Minneapolis Carjacking, Crash That Killed Two Women

A St. Paul man with a long history of violent offenses is facing federal and state charges after a chaotic carjacking spree and high-speed police pursuit ended in death of 2.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

St. Paul Man Faces Federal and State Charges in Minneapolis Carjacking, Crash That Killed Two Women

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

2025 Construction Season Underway Across Coon Rapids

The City of Coon Rapids has launched its 2025 construction season, with projects ranging from neighborhood street reconstruction to sewer improvements.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

Fire Explorers Place Second at State Fair Competition

The Spring Lake Park–Blaine–Mounds View (SBM) Fire Explorers earned 2nd place out of 16 teams at the Fire Explorer Competition, held at the State Fair.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 6 2025

Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Cambridge Municipal Airport

A pilot died Thursday when his small plane crashed near Cambridge Municipal Airport in Isanti County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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