Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Showcase Your Green Oasis: Coon Rapids Seeks Gardens For 2025 Sustainable Garden Tour

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission is inviting residents to share their green havens as part of the annual Sustainable Garden Tour!

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Showcase Your Green Oasis: Coon Rapids Seeks Gardens For 2025 Sustainable Garden Tour

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Building Safety Month: Fortify Your Home with Fire, Water, and Disaster Preparedness

As Building Safety Month continues, Week 3 shines a crucial spotlight on proactive measures homeowners can take to safeguard their residences and the well-being of their families.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Building Safety Month: Fortify Your Home with Fire, Water, and Disaster Preparedness

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday May 28

High: 70°

Low: 52°

Wind: 3 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 0%

Cloudy , with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees. Overcast for the morning, cloudy for the afternoon, overcast for the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Japanese Retailer Daiso To Open Second Twin Cities Store This Weekend

If you missed Daiso’s grand opening in Crystal last month, you’ll soon have another opportunity to experience the frenzy surrounding the popular Japanese bargain store.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Japanese Retailer Daiso To Open Second Twin Cities Store This Weekend

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. May 14 2025

Minnesota High School Grad Rates Reach Record High: How Local Districts Fared

Osseo Area Schools have something to celebrate. For the first time in five years, its high school graduation rate surpassed the state rate.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota High School Grad Rates Reach Record High: How Local Districts Fared

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Confront Multi-Million Dollar Budget Crunch for 2025-26

Minnesota's largest school district, Anoka-Hennepin, is grappling with a huge budget shortfall for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, a concern for future educational resources.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Anoka County Fights Mosquitoes With Drones: New High-Tech Pesticide Dispersal In Coon Rapids

Residents of Anoka County are witnessing a high-tech update in the ongoing battle against mosquitoes using drones.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Red Flag Warning Issued On Monday (05/12) In Minneapolis Region Amid Rising Temperatures And Fire Risk, Air Quality Alert for Vulnerable Groups

The Minneapolis region is currently under a Red Flag Warning due to the blend of soaring temperatures, gusty winds, and extremely low humidity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Red Flag Warning Issued On Monday (05/12) In Minneapolis Region Amid Rising Temperatures And Fire Risk, Air Quality Alert for Vulnerable Groups

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Brooklyn Park Seeks State Help To Fund CAC Expansion

With only 10 days left in the legislative session, officials in Brooklyn Park are pushing for funding to expand the Community Activity Center.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Nonprofit Proof Alliance Helps Families With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Proof Alliance is a nonprofit that helps Minnesota families dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) find resources and connection.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Nonprofit Proof Alliance Helps Families With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. May 13 2025

Minnesota Senate Passes Bipartisan Energy Budget, Paving Way Toward 100% Clean Energy by 2040

In a decisive step toward a cleaner energy future, the Minnesota Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan energy budget and policy package led by Senator Nick Frentz.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Senate Passes Bipartisan Energy Budget, Paving Way Toward 100% Clean Energy by 2040

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. May 12 2025

Coon Rapids Police Department Invites Public To "Coffee With A Cop" Event For Community Engagement

Coon Rapids Police Department hosts their "Coffee with a Cop" event on May 13th

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. May 12 2025

Blaine Approves New Extension At Goddard School

At the Blaine City Council meeting held on Monday, May 5, 2025, the council members unanimously approved a conditional use permit amendment for an expansion at The Goddard School

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor