Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Investigation Finds Brooklyn Center Group Home Billed Medicaid for Impossible Service Hours

A state investigation found a Brooklyn Center group home billed Medicaid for more care than staffing could provide, while Golden Touch disputes the findings.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Investigation Finds Brooklyn Center Group Home Billed Medicaid for Impossible Service Hours

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Coon Rapids Wed. Sep 23 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | North Memorial Details $600 Million Hospital Investment After Sanford Merger

North Memorial says its merger with Sanford Health will bring $600 million in hospital investments, including $500 million to expand Maple Grove Hospital.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s 2026 Candidates Must Address the Problems Voters Are Actually Living

Minnesota’s 2026 election is underway, and this editorial calls for detailed candidate plans on affordability and fraud, backed by sustained public debates and scrutiny.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s 2026 Candidates Must Address the Problems Voters Are Actually Living

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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 Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Officer Injured After Driver Allegedly Flees DWI Investigation in Corvette

A Blaine police officer was injured after a driver suspected of impairment allegedly fled in a Corvette, throwing the officer onto the pavement before the car overturned.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY HEALTH | Woman Located After Rabid Bat Was Found on Downtown Minneapolis Sidewalk

A woman seen handling a rabid bat in downtown Minneapolis has contacted state health officials, while anyone else who touched the animal is urged to seek medical guidance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY HEALTH | Woman Located After Rabid Bat Was Found on Downtown Minneapolis Sidewalk

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Omari Chatman Learned to Build Houses. Then He Decided to Build People.

Omari Chatman turned a difficult path from Detroit to Minnesota into decades in construction, community leadership and a mission to pass trade skills and opportunity to others.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Omari Chatman Learned to Build Houses. Then He Decided to Build People.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Force Used Against Operation Metro Surge Protesters and Observers

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over alleged mistreatment of Operation Metro Surge protesters and observers, finding plaintiffs lacked standing for future-focused relief.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Force Used Against Operation Metro Surge Protesters and Observers

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Contractor Dies While Working at Marathon Petroleum Refinery in St. Paul Park

A contractor died after losing consciousness while working on a unit at Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery, prompting separate company and police investigations.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Contractor Dies While Working at Marathon Petroleum Refinery in St. Paul Park

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Minnesota Deaf-School Teacher Charged in Sexual Assault Alleged to Have Occurred Four Decades Ago

A former Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf teacher and wrestling coach faces two criminal sexual conduct charges involving a student who alleges abuse about 40 years ago.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Former Minnesota Deaf-School Teacher Charged in Sexual Assault Alleged to Have Occurred Four Decades Ago

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Coon Rapids Tue. Sep 22 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol and Will Return as Vikings Starting Quarterback

Kyler Murray has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will return as the Vikings’ starting quarterback Sunday against Tampa Bay after Minnesota opened the season 2-0.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol and Will Return as Vikings Starting Quarterback

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota United Is Running Out of Time to Rescue a Season That Should Have Meant More

Minnesota United’s four-game losing streak and 10-match home winless run have pushed the Loons below the playoff line with eight games left to rescue their season.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota United Is Running Out of Time to Rescue a Season That Should Have Meant More

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Coon Rapids Mon. Sep 21 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit Projects

Anoka County has finished paying its Northstar construction debt while retaining about $5 million in rail-authority reserves that could support future transportation projects.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit Projects

Tom Akaolisa Editor