Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

AMBER Alert Canceled: 3-Week-Old Dior Gooch Found Safe After Columbia Heights Abduction

A statewide AMBER Alert issued Wednesday for 3-week-old Dior Gooch has been canceled after the infant was safely located in Minneapolis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

AMBER Alert Canceled: 3-Week-Old Dior Gooch Found Safe After Columbia Heights Abduction

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

Coon Rapids Woman Charged After Allegedly Striking Nonverbal Student in Champlin School

A 56-year-old woman from Coon Rapids is facing criminal charges after allegedly hitting a 10-year-old nonverbal student with autism.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday August 7

High: 88°

Low: 68°

Wind: 7 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 0%

Cloudy , with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. Fog in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, sunny in the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

Costco To Close All Minnesota Warehouses On the Same Day: Shoppers Caught Off Guard By Labor Day Decision

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

Federal’s New Hi-Bird Fiber Wad Loads Now Shipping Nationwide

Federal Ammunition has expanded its popular Hi-Bird® Fiber Wad shotshell line with three new upland bird hunting loads across the U.S.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Federal’s New Hi-Bird Fiber Wad Loads Now Shipping Nationwide

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Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 7 2025

Bora Pharmaceuticals Announces Major Expansion Of Maple Grove Plant

Bora Pharmaceuticals, one of the global leaders in pharmaceutical manufacturing, plans to expand in Maple Grove, according to an announcement by the company Wednesday.

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Bora Pharmaceuticals Announces Major Expansion Of Maple Grove Plant

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 6 2025

12-Year-Old Victoria Alexandria Jackson Found Safe After Urgent Multi-Day Search

After an intense, multi-agency search that spanned several days, 12-year-old Victoria Alexandria Jackson— reported missing from the Minnehaha Falls area has been safely located.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

12-Year-Old Victoria Alexandria Jackson Found Safe After Urgent Multi-Day Search

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 6 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Elevates 'Night To Unite' With Chalk Art Contest And Prize Basket Giveaway

The Coon Rapids Police Department is upping the ante for its annual community-building campaign, Night to Unite, with a creative twist aimed at fostering closer ties.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 6 2025

Seagate Technology Amplifies Sustainability Efforts Led By Eco-Champion Alex Schilling in Bloomington

In a move emblematic of Silicon Valley's growing environmental consciousness, Seagate Technology is doubling down on sustainability efforts, driven by employees.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Seagate Technology Amplifies Sustainability Efforts Led By Eco-Champion Alex Schilling in Bloomington

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Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 6 2025

Minneapolis Considers Renaming Edmund Boulevard To Honor Civil Rights Icon Lena Smith

The city of Minneapolis is making strides towards reconciliation with its past discriminatory practices by considering the renaming of Edmund Boulevard to Lena Smith Boulevard.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 6 2025

Minnesota Celebrates Medicaid And Medicare Day

State honors nearly six decades of landmark health care programs serving millions

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Minnesota Celebrates Medicaid And Medicare Day

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Approves Public Safety Grant, Site Plan Extension, And Council Chamber Tech Upgrade

The Coon Rapids City Council met Monday evening to approve several city business items.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

Alexandra House Secures Additional $120K In Federal Funds For Critical Safety Upgrades

A trusted refuge for survivors of domestic and sexual violence for nearly five decades, Alexandra House, Inc. has received a major financial boost from the Anoka County HRA.

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Alexandra House Secures Additional $120K In Federal Funds For Critical Safety Upgrades

Tom Akaolisa Editor