Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Fri. May 16 2025

CCWD Group Cleans Up Garbage At Springbrook Creek

On a picturesque spring day in mid-May – in the shadow of Northtown Mall – a clean up effort was taking place.

Coon Rapids Thu. May 15 2025

Medtronic Announces Layoffs At Coon Rapids Research Lab

Medical technology giant Medtronic confirmed today that it has laid off an undisclosed number of employees at its Physiological Research Laboratories located in Coon Rapids.

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Coon Rapids Weather: Sunday July 20

High: 84°

Low: 55°

Wind: 9 MPH E

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees. Mist during the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, cloudy in the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. May 15 2025

Anoka County Veterans Council Invites Public To Memorial Day Services In Coon Rapids And Andover

The Anoka County Veterans Council has issued an open invitation for the public to attend their Memorial Day services on Saturday, May 24, as part of a longstanding tradition.

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Anoka County Veterans Council Invites Public To Memorial Day Services In Coon Rapids And Andover

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 15 2025

Train-Semi Truck Collision Closes Mississippi River Crossing Between Wabasha And Nelson

A collision between a freight train and a semi-truck has led to the closure of a key Mississippi River crossing between Wabasha, Minnesota, and Nelson, Wisconsin.

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Train-Semi Truck Collision Closes Mississippi River Crossing Between Wabasha And Nelson

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 15 2025

Workers At Twin Cities Grocery Stores Including Cub Reject Contract, Threaten Strike

Workers at Twin Cities grocery stores have rejected a contract proposal from Cub Foods/United Natural Foods, Haugs, and Knowlan's Festival/ Festival Foods.

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Workers At Twin Cities Grocery Stores Including Cub Reject Contract, Threaten Strike

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Coon Rapids Thu. May 15 2025

Minnesota Capitol Comes To A Slowdown.

Democrats say special session needed

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Coon Rapids Residential Property Values See Modest Increase for 2026 Tax Year

Homeowners in Coon Rapids will see a slight uptick in their residential property values for taxes payable in 2026, according to recent data released by Anoka County.

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Showcase Your Green Oasis: Coon Rapids Seeks Gardens For 2025 Sustainable Garden Tour

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission is inviting residents to share their green havens as part of the annual Sustainable Garden Tour!

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Showcase Your Green Oasis: Coon Rapids Seeks Gardens For 2025 Sustainable Garden Tour

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Building Safety Month: Fortify Your Home with Fire, Water, and Disaster Preparedness

As Building Safety Month continues, Week 3 shines a crucial spotlight on proactive measures homeowners can take to safeguard their residences and the well-being of their families.

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Building Safety Month: Fortify Your Home with Fire, Water, and Disaster Preparedness

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Japanese Retailer Daiso To Open Second Twin Cities Store This Weekend

If you missed Daiso’s grand opening in Crystal last month, you’ll soon have another opportunity to experience the frenzy surrounding the popular Japanese bargain store.

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Japanese Retailer Daiso To Open Second Twin Cities Store This Weekend

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Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Minnesota High School Grad Rates Reach Record High: How Local Districts Fared

Osseo Area Schools have something to celebrate. For the first time in five years, its high school graduation rate surpassed the state rate.

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Minnesota High School Grad Rates Reach Record High: How Local Districts Fared

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Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Confront Multi-Million Dollar Budget Crunch for 2025-26

Minnesota's largest school district, Anoka-Hennepin, is grappling with a huge budget shortfall for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, a concern for future educational resources.

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