Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Charges Filed in School Firearm Case Raise Broader Questions About Safety, Law, and Youth Risk

Anoka County files charges after a firearm was found at Anoka High School, highlighting rising school safety concerns, legal risks, and youth access to weapons.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Charges Filed in School Firearm Case Raise Broader Questions About Safety, Law, and Youth Risk

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: A System Under Strain as Healthcare Crisis, Provider Power Shift, and Hospital Instability Converge at the Capitol

Minnesota faces a healthcare crisis as rising costs, provider unionization, and hospital instability converge, pushing lawmakers toward urgent system reforms.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ST. PAUL: A System Under Strain as Healthcare Crisis, Provider Power Shift, and Hospital Instability Converge at the Capitol

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday April 13

High: 63°

Low: 50°

Wind: 4 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 73%

Moderate rain, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees. Overcast during the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the afternoon, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA: National Guard Deployment During Operation Metro Surge Estimated at $5.2 Million

Minnesota’s National Guard deployment during Operation Metro Surge is estimated at $5.2 million, as officials review broader public safety and economic impacts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA: National Guard Deployment During Operation Metro Surge Estimated at $5.2 Million

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

Twin Cities Residents Can Receive up to $17,500 to Purchase Home
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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Wild Clinch Playoff Berth with 5-2 Win Over Vancouver

Minnesota Wild clinched a playoff berth with a 5-2 win over Vancouver, powered by Boldy and Hartman, securing another postseason spot in the West.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Wild Clinch Playoff Berth with 5-2 Win Over Vancouver

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN PARK: Search Continues for Missing, Endangered Man Jontae Lee

Search continues for endangered 27-year-old Jontae Lee, last seen March 10 in Brooklyn Park, as police urge public help and review of surveillance footage.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN PARK: Search Continues for Missing, Endangered Man Jontae Lee

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: April 3 ~ April 5, 2026

Twin Cities weekend features packed events including Twins opening series, concerts, theater, and festivals, reflecting a full return to high spring activity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide: April 3 ~ April 5, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closed For Easter Starting Saturday April 4

Coon Rapids Recycling Center is closed April 4 for Easter, reopening April 7, pausing key disposal services during peak spring cleanup season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Closed For Easter Starting Saturday April 4

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY: Earth Month 2026 - A Citywide Effort Rooted in Action, Stewardship, and the Power of Trees

Coon Rapids marks Earth Month 2026 with weekly sustainability themes, led by a tree-focused kickoff and city tree sale to expand the urban canopy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY: Earth Month 2026 - A Citywide Effort Rooted in Action, Stewardship, and the Power of Trees

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | COMMUNITY IMPACT: Connection Church Expands 2026 Grocery Giveaway, Offering Monthly Food Support Across the Twin Cities

Connection Church’s 2026 Grocery Giveaway offers free monthly food distributions in Inver Grove Heights, providing consistent, accessible support to Twin Cities families.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

BLAINE POLICE WARN OF SPRING SURGE IN LOST PETS AS WARM WEATHER RETURNS

Blaine police warn of a spring surge in lost pets, urging ID tags, microchips, licensing, and secure fences to improve recovery and prevent animals from going missing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BLAINE POLICE WARN OF SPRING SURGE IN LOST PETS AS WARM WEATHER RETURNS

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Apr 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Issue Missing Person Alert for 68-Year-Old Woman; Public Asked to Assist in Metro-Area Search

Coon Rapids police seek help locating 68-year-old Lynda Sweet, last seen in distinctive clothing and possibly in Northeast Minneapolis or St. Anthony.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Issue Missing Person Alert for 68-Year-Old Woman; Public Asked to Assist in Metro-Area Search

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Apr 3 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Good Friday: What We Carry, What We Choose

Good Friday invites reflection on suffering, compassion, and choice, urging us to pause, recognize what others carry, and act with intention and care.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Good Friday: What We Carry, What We Choose

Tom Akaolisa Editor