Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 12 2025

Woman Killed, Man Suffers Serious Injuries In Anoka Crash

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says the two-vehicle crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. on the 1000 block of North Street.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Woman Killed, Man Suffers Serious Injuries In Anoka Crash

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 12 2025

Charges: Man grabbed 12-Year-Old Girl Off Minneapolis Street, Raped Her

Danylo Boldon, 24, was recently charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct in connection with the Oct. 8 incident.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Charges: Man grabbed 12-Year-Old Girl Off Minneapolis Street, Raped Her

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Tuesday March 11

High: 43°

Low: 27°

Wind: 5 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees. Sunny in the morning, overcast for the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 12 2025

Boys Basketball: Anoka, Totino-Grace muscle Into Section Finals

Top-seeded Anoka held off Andover 73-68 in the Section 7AAAA semifinals at home March 8

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Boys Basketball: Anoka, Totino-Grace muscle Into Section Finals

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 12 2025

Ramsey To Sell RALF Highway 10 Property To Current Tenant

The Ramsey City Council voted unanimously to sell a lot to RM Golf Carts at 7039 Highway 10 during its Feb. 25 council meeting.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Mar 12 2025

Pair of Rallies Held at MN State Capitol Over Controversial HF12 Proposal

In a striking display of civic engagement, two rallies were held at the Minnesota State Capitol on March 3 as community members gathered to voice their opinions on HF12.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Pair of Rallies Held at MN State Capitol Over Controversial HF12 Proposal

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Contract awarded for Highway 10 third-lane project in Coon Rapids

A contract was awarded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation March 5 for the Highway 10 third-lane project in Coon Rapids.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale Of New Retail Pads In Minneapolis

Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has completed the sale of two new construction retail pad investment properties, Riverdale Commons, a shopping center in Coon Rapids.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale Of New Retail Pads In Minneapolis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Contract Awarded For Street Improvements In Two Neighborhoods

A contract was unanimously awarded by the Coon Rapids City Council March 4 for a street improvement project in two neighborhoods.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Local Legislators Weigh In On State's Below-Estimate Surplus

A state surplus for the 2026-27 fiscal biennium that was predicted to be $616 million in November is now at $456 million.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Local Legislators Weigh In On State's Below-Estimate Surplus

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Mar 11 2025

Bill From Golden Valley Lawmaker Does Away With Daylight Saving Time

On this first full day of moving our clocks forward for daylight saving time, some local residents had lost a bit of sleep.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Bill From Golden Valley Lawmaker Does Away With Daylight Saving Time

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 9 2025

Coon Rapids Council Advances City Development With K9 Training Funds, Roadway Projects, And Food Truck Safety Measures

At the latest City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 4, Coon Rapids officials addressed a variety of agenda items ranging from community donations to infrastructure improvements.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Mar 9 2025

Senator Rob Kupec Proposes Bill For Free Statewide E-Waste Disposal In Minnesota

Minnesota residents may soon see a new way to dispose of their electronic waste without the usual fee.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Senator Rob Kupec Proposes Bill For Free Statewide E-Waste Disposal In Minnesota

Tom Akaolisa Editor