Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Man Pleads Guilty to Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Fatal 2025 Andover Crash

Aloysius Kenneth Johnson pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in the 2025 Andover crash that killed 74-year-old Alice Marie Stack.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Man Pleads Guilty to Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Fatal 2025 Andover Crash

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Regulators Order Immediate Closure of Two Assisted Living Facilities Managed by Former Anoka County Prosecutor

Minnesota regulators ordered two assisted living facilities tied to former Anoka County prosecutor Andrea Sampson closed amid trafficking and Medicaid fraud charges.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday August 26

High: 84°

Low: 63°

Wind: 12 MPH N

Chance of rain: 4%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, sunny for the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Health Officials Issue Recall Order for Locally Grown Sprouts Linked to Four Germs in Multistate Outbreak

Minnesota officials warn consumers to discard Calco and Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts linked to a four-bacteria outbreak that sickened dozens in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Health Officials Issue Recall Order for Locally Grown Sprouts Linked to Four Germs in Multistate Outbreak

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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 Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Saint Paul Council President Seeks End to Flock Camera Contracts as Ramsey County Sheriff Defends System

Saint Paul Council President Rebecca Noecker is seeking to end Flock camera contracts, while Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher defends the system’s crime-fighting value.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Nursing Home Minimum Wages Will Take Effect September 10

Minnesota nursing home workers will receive new occupation-based minimum wages starting Sept. 10, ranging from $19 an hour to $27 for licensed practical nurses.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Nursing Home Minimum Wages Will Take Effect September 10

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Woman Charged After 29 Cats and Dog Removed From Condemned Home

A Brooklyn Park woman faces six animal-neglect charges after authorities removed 26 living cats, three dead cats and a dog from a condemned home.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Woman Charged After 29 Cats and Dog Removed From Condemned Home

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Coon Rapids Fri. Aug 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Nonfarm Employment Drops by 1,900 Jobs in July, Snapping Four-Month Growth Trend

Minnesota lost 1,900 nonfarm jobs in July, ending four months of growth, while unemployment dipped to 4.3% and year-to-date job gains topped 44,000.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Nonfarm Employment Drops by 1,900 Jobs in July, Snapping Four-Month Growth Trend

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Can Respect Parents Without Making Vaccine Exemptions This Easy

Minnesota’s declining childhood vaccination rates are fueling calls to reform non-medical exemptions while preserving parental choice and public trust.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Can Respect Parents Without Making Vaccine Exemptions This Easy

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Proposed Coon Rapids Manufacturing Facility Heads to Planning Commission

Coon Rapids officials will review plans for a 17,920-square-foot window and door manufacturing facility proposed for vacant land along Holly Street NW.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Approves Study of Possible City-Operated Cannabis Store

Brooklyn Park will study whether a city-operated cannabis store could generate revenue while meeting legal, financial and operational requirements.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Park Board Warns Jobs and Services Could Be Cut in $3.1 Million Budget Dispute

Minneapolis Park Board warns a $3.1 million budget gap could cut about 26 jobs, recreation services and park maintenance unless city funding increases.

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Invites Young People to Explorer Information Night

Anoka County invites young people to an Explorer information night in Andover to learn about law enforcement careers, training and program opportunities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor