Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 27 2025

A Morning of Shared Grace: World-Class Voices Honor Our Veterans Today

Today, Dec 27 at 10 AM, MinneapoliMedia and VocalEssence Chorus are caroling at the MN Veterans Home to honor former service members through the gift of song.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

A Morning of Shared Grace: World-Class Voices Honor Our Veterans Today

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 27 2025

Coon Rapids Outdoor Ice Rinks Face Weather-Related Closures as Warm Temperatures Persist

Coon Rapids has temporarily closed outdoor warming houses due to warm weather and rain compromising ice quality at neighborhood rinks.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Outdoor Ice Rinks Face Weather-Related Closures as Warm Temperatures Persist

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Friday December 26

High: 35°

Low: 28°

Wind: 5 MPH NNW

Chance of snow: 6%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees. Patchy rain nearby during the morning, overcast in the afternoon, mist during the evening, fog overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 27 2025

Coon Rapids asks residents to help shape the city’s parks and recreation priorities for the next decade

Coon Rapids seeks resident input via survey for its 2026–2036 Park Master Plan. Following a $17.4M bond cycle, the new phase focuses on sustainability and programming.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids asks residents to help shape the city’s parks and recreation priorities for the next decade

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 27 2025

Coon Rapids Opens Registration for 2026 Community Police Academy, Offering Residents an Inside Look at Modern Policing

Registration is open for the Coon Rapids 2026 Community Police Academy. The free, immersive program runs Tuesday nights, Jan 13–Feb 24, to build trust and hands-on insight.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Opens Registration for 2026 Community Police Academy, Offering Residents an Inside Look at Modern Policing

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 27 2025

On the Heels of Rail Termination, Northstar Corridor Shifts to Expanded Bus Network

Northstar Line rail service ends Jan. 4, 2026. Starting Jan. 5, Metro Transit and Anoka County will transition the corridor to an expanded bus network for commuters.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

On the Heels of Rail Termination, Northstar Corridor Shifts to Expanded Bus Network

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Coon Rapids Sat. Dec 27 2025

Anoka-Hennepin Teacher Strike Notice Stands as Mediation Continues Into Late December

Anoka-Hennepin teachers authorized a strike for early Jan with a 98.5% vote. Mediation continues during a 10-day cooling-off period to resolve the contract dispute.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 26 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Paid Leave Moment: What It Took to Build It, and What It Will Mean When It Arrives

On Jan 1, 2026, Minnesota launches a "radical" paid family and medical leave program, treating leave as infrastructure to ensure workers don't lose income when life calls.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Paid Leave Moment: What It Took to Build It, and What It Will Mean When It Arrives

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 26 2025

Coon Rapids City Council approves new ice resurfacer to safeguard operations at Rapids Ice Center

Coon Rapids City Council approved a new ice resurfacer for the Ice Center. The 2007 unit is 17 years old, exceeding the 10-12 year industry standard for replacement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids City Council approves new ice resurfacer to safeguard operations at Rapids Ice Center

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 26 2025

Spirit of Matthew 25 food ministry anchors multi-layered food security effort in Coon Rapids

Spirit of Matthew 25 at Coon Rapids United Methodist Church provides food with no eligibility or residency rules. The ministry offers weekly and monthly aid to all in need.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Spirit of Matthew 25 food ministry anchors multi-layered food security effort in Coon Rapids

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 26 2025

Business Hours Resume for Many Local Offices on Friday, Dec. 26, but Holiday Schedules Remain Uneven

Most MN and Midwest offices resume normal hours Friday, Dec 26, 2025. However, services are uneven due to a rare federal holiday declaration and varied local calendars.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Business Hours Resume for Many Local Offices on Friday, Dec. 26, but Holiday Schedules Remain Uneven

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 26 2025

Coon Rapids Advances Riverdale Village Redevelopment With Approval of Drive-Thru Coffee Site

Coon Rapids approved a Seven Brew drive-thru coffee shop at Riverdale Village. Despite some parking concerns, the site plan passed at the Dec 18 Planning Commission meeting.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Advances Riverdale Village Redevelopment With Approval of Drive-Thru Coffee Site

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Coon Rapids Fri. Dec 26 2025

Minneapolis City Council Faces Tensions Over 2026 Budget Amendments and Emergency Housing Funding

Minneapolis passed a $2B 2026 budget after a unanimous vote. The plan balances emergency housing funding with city staffing needs to address ongoing homelessness.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor