Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Return of IFest-MN and the Future of Shared Minnesota Life

IFest-MN’s return reflects Minnesota’s changing identity, using culture, food, and shared civic space to reconnect communities across differences

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids City Council Discusses Surveillance Concerns Amid Public Safety and Infrastructure Proposals

Coon Rapids weighs expanded park surveillance, infrastructure upgrades, and major reconstruction projects amid growing resident privacy concerns

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday May 20

High: 60°

Low: 39°

Wind: 5 MPH N

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, overcast in the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Fires Director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office

Minnesota fires MMIR Office Director Guadalupe Lopez, raising new concerns about leadership stability, cultural competency, and state support systems

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | State Fires Director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office

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 Fri. May 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Brooklyn Park Launches Public Engagement for Major Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Plan

Brooklyn Park launches public input process for major Brooklyn Boulevard redevelopment tied to housing, transit, safety, and economic growth

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mayor Frey Renominates Brian O’Hara for Second Term as Minneapolis Police Chief

Mayor Frey renominates Brian O’Hara as Minneapolis police chief, setting up a contentious City Council confirmation battle over reform and accountability

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Mayor Frey Renominates Brian O’Hara for Second Term as Minneapolis Police Chief

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 8 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Registration Opens for 2026 Minnesota State Fair Competitions

Registration opens for 2026 Minnesota State Fair competitions, featuring contests in art, baking, livestock, music, crafts, and more statewide categories

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Registration Opens for 2026 Minnesota State Fair Competitions

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Food Migration: How the Twin Cities Dining Scene Left Downtown

Twin Cities fine dining is shifting from downtown prestige districts into neighborhood corridors, reshaping culture, commerce, and community identity

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Great Food Migration: How the Twin Cities Dining Scene Left Downtown

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Open Four Renovated Homes During Annual Remodeling Tour

Coon Rapids to showcase four renovated homes during May 17 Remodeling Tour, highlighting neighborhood reinvestment and Home for Generations projects

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Open Four Renovated Homes During Annual Remodeling Tour

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Community Service Officer Receives Statewide Excellence in Service Award

Blaine Community Service Officer Sophie Brenteson receives statewide Excellence in Service Award for leadership, volunteer work, and cadet program contributions

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Community Service Officer Receives Statewide Excellence in Service Award

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES : The Preventable Injury - What a Minnesota Trauma Coordinator Sees as Children Return Outdoors

Minnesota trauma coordinator warns many pediatric injuries are preventable as warmer weather brings more bike, scooter, sports, and playground accidents

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY INTERVIEW SERIES : The Preventable Injury - What a Minnesota Trauma Coordinator Sees as Children Return Outdoors

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Zimmerman Church to Host Free “First Thursday” Community Meal on May 7

Zimmerman church to host free May 7 community meal with burgers and pantry support, continuing local outreach focused on food access and community connection

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA COMMUNITY NEWS | Zimmerman Church to Host Free “First Thursday” Community Meal on May 7

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. May 7 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Bill Advances Toward Full House Vote

Minnesota House panel advances MAP Act, expanding Medicaid fraud enforcement with new investigators, subpoena powers, and tougher penalties

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Bill Advances Toward Full House Vote

Tom Akaolisa Editor