Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 9 2025

Brooklyn Park Police Introduce Safe Community Camera Program

Brooklyn Park police are urging homeowners and business owners to register their cameras in a relatively new crime-fighting initiative.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 8 2025

Sen. John Hoffman, Wounded In Politically-Motivated Attack, Transferred Out Of ICU

Three weeks after a terrifying early-morning ambush in his Champlin home, Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman was moved out of the ICU on Monday.

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Sen. John Hoffman, Wounded In Politically-Motivated Attack, Transferred Out Of ICU

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Coon Rapids Weather: Sunday September 14

High: 83°

Low: 70°

Wind: 9 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Overcast , with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, overcast during the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 8 2025

Father Arrested In Connection With Death Of 16-Year-Old Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr.

The father of 16-year-old Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr., who was reported missing in May and later found dead in a landfill, has been arrested for his son’s death.

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Father Arrested In Connection With Death Of 16-Year-Old Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 8 2025

Former State Employee Denounces ‘Character Assassination’ After Dismissal Over 2016 Felony

A former state employee, has accused the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the media of engaging in “retroactive character assassination”.

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Former State Employee Denounces ‘Character Assassination’ After Dismissal Over 2016 Felony

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 8 2025

Brooklyn Park Helps Small Businesses Succeed and Survive

Nadia Wotrang started her restaurant, Nadia’s Jamaican Kitchen, more than two years ago in the northwest corner of Brooklyn Park, not far from Highway 610.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 8 2025

New Hope Police Taking Registrations For Night To Unite

New Hope’s Night to Unite (formerly National Night Out) is Tuesday, August 5.

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 7 2025

Brooklyn Park Police Seek Public's Help In Locating Missing Teen

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is asking for the public's immediate assistance in locating 15-year-old Makayla Makor, who was last seen on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

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Brooklyn Park Police Seek Public's Help In Locating Missing Teen

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 7 2025

Brooklyn Park Police Issue Appeal For Missing 17-yr Old Last Seen On 4th Of July

Authorities in Brooklyn Park are seeking the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Carissa Rose Lindstrom, who has been missing since Friday, July 4, 2025.

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Brooklyn Park Police Issue Appeal For Missing 17-yr Old Last Seen On 4th Of July

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 7 2025

Anoka To Host One Of Twin Cities' Largest Craft Fairs Saturday July 12th

Historic Downtown Anoka is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors this Saturday, July 12, 2025, for the highly anticipated Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair.

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Anoka To Host One Of Twin Cities' Largest Craft Fairs Saturday July 12th

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 7 2025

Food Bank: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Deepen Hunger Crisis

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the so-called “big, beautiful bill’ on Thursday, a vote that local food banks expect will have a significant impact.

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Food Bank: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Deepen Hunger Crisis

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Coon Rapids Mon. Jul 7 2025

MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

The people of Minnesota are reeling from an unspeakable tragedy that has shaken the very foundation of our democratic institutions.

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MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

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Coon Rapids event

Sat Jul 12 9:00 am

The 26th Annual Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair

Entry is free, to all. Fair open till 5:00pmThis is one of the largest outdoor craft/art

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The 26th Annual Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair

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