Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 8 2025

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating The Global Rise Of Women

The world is witnessing a remarkable surge in the influence and impact of women across all sectors.

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 8 2025

Hip, Hip, Hoo-Ranger!

Usually when you “work like a dog,” you’re working too hard for too little — for Ranger the certified therapy dog, though, rewarding work comes with very little effort.

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Coon Rapids Weather: Friday March 21

High: 51°

Low: 28°

Wind: 15 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 51 and low of 28 degrees. Overcast during the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon, clear during the evening, cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 8 2025

Winona State University loses $1.1M Federal Grant For Civic Engagement, Public Service

The grant was tossed out by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

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Winona State University loses $1.1M Federal Grant For Civic Engagement, Public Service

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 8 2025

Lunds & Byerlys Will Close Downtown St. Paul Location Later This Month

Lunds & Byerlys has announced it will close its downtown St. Paul location at 115 East 10th Street at the end of the day on March 26

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Lunds & Byerlys Will Close Downtown St. Paul Location Later This Month

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 8 2025

Hopkins Girls Basketball Knocks Off Wayzata To Win 11th Straight Section 6AAAA Title

In a seventh consecutive meeting in the Section 6AAAA final, the Hopkins girls basketball team defeated Wayzata 74-60 to win their eleventh straight section title.

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Hopkins Girls Basketball Knocks Off Wayzata To Win 11th Straight Section 6AAAA Title

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Coon Rapids Sat. Mar 8 2025

The Urgency Room To Open Golden Valley Health Clinic

People in the west metro looking for a place to seek urgent care will soon have another option later this summer.

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The Urgency Room To Open Golden Valley Health Clinic

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 7 2025

Blaine City Manager Michelle Wolfe Retiring

The city of Blaine formally announced the retirement of City Manager Michelle Wolfe.

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Blaine City Manager Michelle Wolfe Retiring

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 7 2025

National Law Enforcement Leaders Converge In Minneapolis For Crucial Policing Summit

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara convened with some of the nation's most seasoned law enforcement figures at the Northstar Center

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National Law Enforcement Leaders Converge In Minneapolis For Crucial Policing Summit

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Coon Rapids Fri. Mar 7 2025

All Minnesota Students To Receive Free Breakfast And Lunch As State Marks National School Breakfast Week

The City of Minneapolis Health Department highlighted the Free School Meals for Kids Program.

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All Minnesota Students To Receive Free Breakfast And Lunch As State Marks National School Breakfast Week

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 6 2025

Coon Rapids City Full Plow Began At 4:30 a.m.

All snowplow crews began a full plow of the city at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5.

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Coon Rapids City Full Plow Began At 4:30 a.m.

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 6 2025

Coon Rapids Coon Creek Watershed District Board of Managers Openings (Apply Now)

The City of Coon Rapids is looking for a representative to serve on the Coon Creek Watershed District Board of Managers.

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Coon Rapids Coon Creek Watershed District Board of Managers Openings (Apply Now)

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Coon Rapids Thu. Mar 6 2025

Tillges Orthotics & Prosthetics Acquires Office In Coon Rapids

Tillges Orthotics & Prosthetics acquired North Metro Orthotics & Prosthetics in Coon Rapid.

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Tillges Orthotics & Prosthetics Acquires Office In Coon Rapids

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