Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: October 16–18, 2026

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features 53 events October 16–18, including Halloween festivities, art crawls, concerts, sports, fall festivals and family activities.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: October 16–18, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | The Candidate: Flanagan and Tafoya Clash Over Trump, Minnesota Fraud, Immigration and Health Care in High-Stakes U.S. Senate Debate

Minnesota Senate candidates Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya clashed over Trump, fraud, immigration, health care and economic policy ahead of the November 3 election.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | The Candidate: Flanagan and Tafoya Clash Over Trump, Minnesota Fraud, Immigration and Health Care in High-Stakes U.S. Senate Debate

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Larry Introduced Me to Artificial Intelligence, and Now I Have Questions

Cranky Don Joe discovers AI's usefulness and limitations after Larry introduces ChatGPT, finding that technology still cannot replace common sense or solve Larry's problems.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | Larry Introduced Me to Artificial Intelligence, and Now I Have Questions

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

Anoka County Asks Residents to Help Shape Future Public Health Programs Through Adult Health Survey

Anoka County invites residents 18 and older to complete a voluntary 15-minute health survey to help shape future public health programs and community priorities.

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

Minneapolis Council Fails to Override Frey's Veto of Driverless Rideshare Rules as Saint Paul Begins Separate Review

Minneapolis City Council failed to override Mayor Frey's veto of driverless rideshare regulations, while Saint Paul launched a separate review of safety and worker protections.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Council Fails to Override Frey's Veto of Driverless Rideshare Rules as Saint Paul Begins Separate Review

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

Minneapolis City Council Schedules Two Community Listening Sessions on Proposed 2027 Budget

Minneapolis City Council will hold public listening sessions October 29 and November 5, inviting residents to discuss the proposed 2027 budget and spending priorities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis City Council Schedules Two Community Listening Sessions on Proposed 2027 Budget

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

Metro Transit Replaces Blue Line Trains With Buses Between Airport Terminal 2 and Mall of America This Weekend

Metro Transit is replacing Blue Line trains with buses between Airport Terminal 2 and Mall of America this weekend for maintenance, with service expected Monday.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Metro Transit Replaces Blue Line Trains With Buses Between Airport Terminal 2 and Mall of America This Weekend

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

Eastbound I-394 Closes Into Downtown Minneapolis for Weekend Bridge Painting as Major Project Nears Completion

Eastbound I-394 into downtown Minneapolis is closed through 5 a.m. Monday, October 19, for bridge painting, with the broader project expected to finish in November.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Eastbound I-394 Closes Into Downtown Minneapolis for Weekend Bridge Painting as Major Project Nears Completion

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 17 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Luther Seminary to Leave Historic Saint Paul Campus for Downtown Minneapolis in July 2027

Luther Seminary will leave its historic Saint Paul campus in July 2027 for downtown Minneapolis, citing rising maintenance costs and growing online enrollment.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Luther Seminary to Leave Historic Saint Paul Campus for Downtown Minneapolis in July 2027

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 16 ~ 18, 2026)

This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ features Halloween parades, pumpkin festivals, Saint Paul Art Crawl, theater, films and free family events October 16–18.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 16 ~ 18, 2026)

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar's Immigration Records Raises Questions About Citizenship, Congressional Protections and Political Timing

Federal investigators are reportedly examining Rep. Ilhan Omar's immigration records following a home search. Omar denies wrongdoing and questions the inquiry's motives.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar's Immigration Records Raises Questions About Citizenship, Congressional Protections and Political Timing

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 42 as Todd and Fillmore County Outbreaks Prompt New Vaccination Warnings

Minnesota reports 42 measles cases in 2026, including 25 unvaccinated people in Todd and Fillmore County outbreaks, prompting renewed vaccination warnings.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 42 as Todd and Fillmore County Outbreaks Prompt New Vaccination Warnings

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