Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Dearest Minnesotans, Happy Valentine's Day!

MinneapoliMedia’s Valentine’s Day message celebrates the resilience of Minnesota. It honors community love and the collective hope that guides the state toward a shared future.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Dearest Minnesotans, Happy Valentine's Day!

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Love as a Radical Act

"The Unwritten Record" defines Black kinship as radical resistance. Despite systemic efforts to fracture homes, love served as the essential engine for social progress.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: Love as a Radical Act

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday February 14

High: 60°

Low: 25°

Wind: 7 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 60 and low of 25 degrees. Sunny during the morning, freezing fog in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Coon Rapids Dam Walkway Closure: February 16 - 27

The Coon Rapids Dam walkway will close for repairs from February 16 to 27, 2026. This shutdown cuts the main trail link between Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Dam Walkway Closure: February 16 - 27

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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 Sat. Feb 14 2026

Minneapolis Puts a Price on Fear: Mayor Frey Says Federal Immigration Surge Cost City $203.1 Million

Mayor Jacob Frey reports that "Operation Metro Surge" cost Minneapolis $203.1 million in economic and social damages. The city plans to seek state and federal aid for recovery.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minneapolis Puts a Price on Fear: Mayor Frey Says Federal Immigration Surge Cost City $203.1 Million

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Women in Assaults on Federal Agents After Alex Pretti Shooting

A federal grand jury indicted Claire Feng and Emily Baierl for assaulting federal agents during January protests in Minneapolis.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Women in Assaults on Federal Agents After Alex Pretti Shooting

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Takes the Plunge for Inclusion at 2026 Polar Plunge in Blaine

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office joins the Polar Plunge on Feb. 28, 2026, at Sunrise Lake in Blaine. This annual event supports over 8,000 Special Olympics MN athletes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Takes the Plunge for Inclusion at 2026 Polar Plunge in Blaine

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Feb 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026: Minnesota’s Pulse Beats Through the Alps

On Day 8 of the Milan-Cortina Games, MN athletes shine. Diggins fights through injury, Duluth’s Thiesse wins curling silver, and Gopher-led hockey teams dominate the ice.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026: Minnesota’s Pulse Beats Through the Alps

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Language of Dehumanization

"The Unwritten Record" explores how dehumanizing language, from "real estate" in 1705 to "achievement gap" today, engineered moral permission for systemic racial injustice.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | THE UNWRITTEN RECORD: The Language of Dehumanization

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

26th Annual North Suburban Home Show Returns to Andover

The 26th North Suburban Home Show returns to the Andover YMCA March 7. Over 100 experts offer free home advice from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free with a food donation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

26th Annual North Suburban Home Show Returns to Andover

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

High-Speed Pursuit in Coon Rapids Leaves Four Hospitalized; Minneapolis Man Charged with Multiple Felonies

Tavontae Ty-ron Hudson faces felony charges after a 130 mph chase and crash in Coon Rapids on Feb. 7. Police recovered three guns, including two modified for automatic fire.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

High-Speed Pursuit in Coon Rapids Leaves Four Hospitalized; Minneapolis Man Charged with Multiple Felonies

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

Saint Paul Requires Visible Identification for Law Enforcement, Citing Impersonation Attack and Immigration Enforcement Concerns

St. Paul passed Ordinance 26-6 requiring all law enforcement to wear visible ID. The rule aims to prevent impersonation attacks and clarify federal immigration activity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Saint Paul Requires Visible Identification for Law Enforcement, Citing Impersonation Attack and Immigration Enforcement Concerns

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. Feb 13 2026

Minnesota Traffic Deaths Fall to 370 in 2025, Marking Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic Surge

Minnesota traffic deaths dropped to 370 in 2025, a 20% decline from 2024. Speeding and unbelted deaths hit multi-year lows, though bicycle fatalities doubled to 14.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Traffic Deaths Fall to 370 in 2025, Marking Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic Surge

Tom Akaolisa Editor