Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Demolition Plans Advance Long-Awaited Highway 610 Interchange Project in Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids advances its Highway 610 interchange project, with four buildings slated for demolition by year's end to clear the way for improved highway access.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Demolition Plans Advance Long-Awaited Highway 610 Interchange Project in Coon Rapids

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Main Street Resurfacing Reaches Scheduled October 10 Milestone as Anoka County Prepares New Roadwork

Coon Rapids Main Street resurfacing reaches its October 10 milestone as Anoka County prepares Hodgson Road improvements in Lino Lakes beginning October 12.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Main Street Resurfacing Reaches Scheduled October 10 Milestone as Anoka County Prepares New Roadwork

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday October 15

High: 49°

Low: 43°

Wind: 5 MPH W

Chance of rain: 85%

Overcast, with a high of 49 and low of 43 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Overcast in the morning, light rain for the afternoon, overcast in the evening,

Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Appeals Court Revives Brooklyn Park Council Member Maria Tran's First Amendment Claim

Minnesota's Court of Appeals revives Brooklyn Park Council Member Maria Tran's First Amendment retaliation claim stemming from her censure, allowing the case to proceed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Appeals Court Revives Brooklyn Park Council Member Maria Tran's First Amendment Claim

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

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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 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mayor Jacob Frey Selects Interim Chief Bill Peterson to Lead Minneapolis Police Department Permanently

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey selects 30-year police veteran and interim Chief Bill Peterson to permanently lead the department amid ongoing public safety reforms.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mayor Jacob Frey Selects Interim Chief Bill Peterson to Lead Minneapolis Police Department Permanently

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 52 Weekend Closure Forces South Saint Paul Drivers to Plan Alternate Routes Through Monday Morning

Highway 52 in South Saint Paul is closed from Friday night through 5 a.m. Monday, October 12, forcing motorists to use alternate routes and expect weekend delays.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Highway 52 Weekend Closure Forces South Saint Paul Drivers to Plan Alternate Routes Through Monday Morning

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Reports 127,682 Early Ballots Accepted as November 3 Election Approaches

Minnesota has accepted 127,682 early ballots ahead of November 3, a 28.6% increase over the same period in 2022, signaling stronger early voter participation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Reports 127,682 Early Ballots Accepted as November 3 Election Approaches

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Coon Rapids Sat. Oct 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mosques Increase Security Attention Following Trump's Remarks About Somali Community

Following President Trump's remarks targeting Somali Minnesotans, mosque leaders are increasing security precautions amid concerns about community safety and intimidation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Mosques Increase Security Attention Following Trump's Remarks About Somali Community

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 9–11, 2026)

MinneapoliMedia's October 9–11 Twin Cities weekend directory features festivals, concerts, Indigenous celebrations, sports and free family activities across the region.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (October 9–11, 2026)

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Drivers Face Main Street Delays as Anoka County Prepares Additional Roadwork in Lino Lakes

Anoka County roadwork brings lane restrictions and delays to Coon Rapids' Main Street through October 10, while Hodgson Road improvements in Lino Lakes begin October 12.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Drivers Face Main Street Delays as Anoka County Prepares Additional Roadwork in Lino Lakes

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Hires Second Outside Law Firm as Legal Costs Mount in Mayor Kaohly Her and Police Chief Axel Henry Dispute

Saint Paul hires a second law firm to review Mayor Kaohly Her's legal defense obligations in Police Chief Axel Henry's lawsuit, raising taxpayer cost concerns.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Hires Second Outside Law Firm as Legal Costs Mount in Mayor Kaohly Her and Police Chief Axel Henry Dispute

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Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Steve Simon and Tad Jude Offer Competing Visions for Minnesota Elections as Federal Voter Data Dispute Shapes Secretary of State Race

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and challenger Tad Jude clash over voter privacy, federal oversight, election security and fraud ahead of November 3.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Steve Simon and Tad Jude Offer Competing Visions for Minnesota Elections as Federal Voter Data Dispute Shapes Secretary of State Race

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Oct 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hourcar and Evie to Shut Down October 15, Ending a Major Twin Cities Carsharing Option

Twin Cities carsharing services Hourcar and Evie will shut down October 15, citing rising insurance costs and funding losses, leaving thousands of members without service.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hourcar and Evie to Shut Down October 15, Ending a Major Twin Cities Carsharing Option

Tom Akaolisa Editor