Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. May 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL | Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport: Inside Minnesota’s Civic Outreach Effort Through the Work of Melanie Hazelip

MinneapoliMedia editorial examines Minnesota’s civic outreach model through voter education leader Melanie Hazelip and the fight to sustain democratic participation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL | Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport: Inside Minnesota’s Civic Outreach Effort Through the Work of Melanie Hazelip

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. May 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Overnight Highway 10 Resurfacing Begins in Coon Rapids as MnDOT Nears Completion of Major Expansion Project

MnDOT has begun overnight resurfacing on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids as crews near completion of a major $40.5 million corridor expansion project.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Overnight Highway 10 Resurfacing Begins in Coon Rapids as MnDOT Nears Completion of Major Expansion Project

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. May 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Maple Grove-Based Francis Medical Receives FDA Clearance for New Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment

Maple Grove-based Francis Medical received FDA clearance for a new minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment using targeted water vapor technology.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Maple Grove-Based Francis Medical Receives FDA Clearance for New Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Twin Cities Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. May 11 2026

Minnesota’s Youth Need a Better Path Forward on Chatbot Regulation
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Sophia Nelson Coon Rapids event

50+ Local Students Perform at DeGamba Summer Recital During Pioneer Days - Sun May 31 12:00 pm
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Financial Neighbor Coon Rapids Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Jan 20 2026

Twin Cities Residents Can Receive up to $17,500 to Purchase Home
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Coon Rapids Sun. May 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Department Highlights Mental Health Crisis Resources and Expanded Community Support Programs During Mental Health Awareness Month

Coon Rapids Police highlighted mental health crisis resources, embedded social workers, and 24-hour support services during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Department Highlights Mental Health Crisis Resources and Expanded Community Support Programs During Mental Health Awareness Month

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. May 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Honors Jail Staff During National Correctional Officers Week

Anoka County honored jail staff during National Correctional Officers Week while continuing recruitment efforts for detention deputies and corrections leadership roles.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sun. May 10 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Letter Carriers Lead Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive as Food Shelves Face Rising Summer Demand

Minnesota letter carriers collected food donations statewide during the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive as food shelves face rising summer demand and continued hunger pressures.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Letter Carriers Lead Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive as Food Shelves Face Rising Summer Demand

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: Mother’s Day Weekend Edition, May 9–10, 2026

Twin Cities Mother’s Day weekend brings concerts, theater, festivals, sports, food events, and family activities across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: Mother’s Day Weekend Edition, May 9–10, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Opens Registration for 2026 Safety Camp Focused on Fire, Water, Internet and Emergency Preparedness

Coon Rapids has opened registration for its 2026 Safety Camp, teaching youth emergency preparedness, fire, water, bike, and internet safety.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Opens Registration for 2026 Safety Camp Focused on Fire, Water, Internet and Emergency Preparedness

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Opens Applications for 2026 Citizens Academy Program Offering Behind-the-Scenes Look at Public Safety Operations

Blaine has opened applications for its free nine-week Citizens Academy, offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at public safety operations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Opens Applications for 2026 Citizens Academy Program Offering Behind-the-Scenes Look at Public Safety Operations

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mari Harris to Headline Mother’s Day Evening Performance at Nightingale in Minneapolis

Mari Harris will headline a Mother’s Day performance May 10 at Nightingale in Minneapolis, featuring live music, dining, and community celebration.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mari Harris to Headline Mother’s Day Evening Performance at Nightingale in Minneapolis

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Task Force Inc. Hosting Community Drive-Thru Food Distribution Saturday in Brooklyn Center

Task Force Inc. will host a free drive-thru food distribution May 9 in Brooklyn Center to support families facing rising food and living costs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Task Force Inc. Hosting Community Drive-Thru Food Distribution Saturday in Brooklyn Center

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 9 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sanford Health, North Memorial Health Announce Merger Agreement in Major Reshaping of Minnesota Healthcare Landscape

Sanford Health and North Memorial Health plan a major merger, reshaping Minnesota healthcare with a proposed $600 million investment

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Sanford Health, North Memorial Health Announce Merger Agreement in Major Reshaping of Minnesota Healthcare Landscape

Tom Akaolisa Editor