Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | We Spend All Summer Saying There’s Plenty of Time

Philosophy Jane discovers that summer’s “plenty of time” disappears by Labor Day, and realizes a season is better measured by what happened than what was left undone.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Autism-Treatment Approval Backlog Leaves About 1,000 Children and Families Waiting

About 1,000 Minnesota children and families are waiting for autism-treatment approvals as a state authorization backlog delays care and Medicaid reimbursement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Autism-Treatment Approval Backlog Leaves About 1,000 Children and Families Waiting

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday September 14

High: 66°

Low: 51°

Wind: 8 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 64%

Sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees. Overcast in the morning, light rain in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby in the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Woman Critically Wounded After Argument Escalates Into Gunfire in North Minneapolis Parking Lot

A woman was critically wounded after an argument escalated into gunfire in a North Minneapolis parking lot early Saturday. Police are searching for the suspected shooter.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Woman Critically Wounded After Argument Escalates Into Gunfire in North Minneapolis Parking Lot

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Fire Insurance Agrees to $30 Million Settlement for 145 Winona-Rochester Clergy-Abuse Survivors

U.S. Fire has agreed to a $30 million settlement providing additional compensation to 145 survivors of clergy and staff sexual abuse in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Fire Insurance Agrees to $30 Million Settlement for 145 Winona-Rochester Clergy-Abuse Survivors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Four Juveniles Detained After Brooklyn Center Shooting; Handgun With Extended Magazine Recovered

Four juveniles were detained after a Brooklyn Center shooting, where police recovered a handgun with an extended magazine. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

SOMETHING CURIOUS IS COMING!

MinneapoliMedia teases an upcoming original cartoon adventure featuring a curious young explorer with a compass, goggles and a knack for discovery.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 5–7, 2026

The Twin Cities Labor Day Weekend offers three days of State Fair fun, theater, music, sports, markets, museums and family activities across the region.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 5–7, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Extends Watering Restrictions Until Further Notice as Drought Concerns Persist

Coon Rapids has extended drought-related watering restrictions until further notice, requiring odd-even watering days, morning irrigation and reduced nonessential water use.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Extends Watering Restrictions Until Further Notice as Drought Concerns Persist

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Fair Attendance Falls Behind 2025 Pace After Thursday Draws Just 107,159 Visitors

Minnesota State Fair attendance slipped behind 2025 after Thursday drew 107,159 visitors, erasing the advantage created by a record-breaking opening weekend.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Fair Attendance Falls Behind 2025 Pace After Thursday Draws Just 107,159 Visitors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | We Have a 4-Day Labor Day Weekend, So Everybody Suddenly Remembered the State Fair, the Cookout and the Entire Rest of Summer

Cranky Don Joe survives a four-day Labor Day marathon of State Fair crowds, cookouts, lakes and Larry’s clipboard before discovering that doing nothing may be the real holiday.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | We Have a 4-Day Labor Day Weekend, So Everybody Suddenly Remembered the State Fair, the Cookout and the Entire Rest of Summer

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Has Lost 29 Hospital Obstetrics Units Since 2010 as Access to Maternity Care Shrinks

Minnesota has lost 29 hospital obstetrics units since 2010, leaving only about 56% of hospitals offering labor and delivery services, raising concerns about maternity-care access.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Has Lost 29 Hospital Obstetrics Units Since 2010 as Access to Maternity Care Shrinks

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Considers 11 More Traffic Cameras After Pilot Shows Sharp Decline in Speeding

Minneapolis is considering 11 additional traffic cameras after city data showed sharp declines in speeding at its initial automated-enforcement locations.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor