Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Federal Government Buys Appleton Prison for $495.6 Million After ICE Contract Announcement

The federal government bought Appleton’s prison for $495.6 million after announcing it will reopen as a 1,600-bed ICE detention center under CoreCivic.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Federal Government Buys Appleton Prison for $495.6 Million After ICE Contract Announcement

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Researchers Study Possible Soil Contamination From Tear Gas

University of Minnesota researchers are studying whether tear gas used during Operation Metro Surge left soil contamination at Twin Cities sites.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | University of Minnesota Researchers Study Possible Soil Contamination From Tear Gas

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday August 15

High: 83°

Low: 68°

Wind: 9 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 86%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Patchy rain nearby during the morning, light rain in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby during the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Officials Threatened Hennepin County Sheriff With Prosecution Over ICE Access

Federal officials warned Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt of possible prosecution over ICE jail access, but no charges have been filed.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Officials Threatened Hennepin County Sheriff With Prosecution Over ICE Access

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 Thu. Aug 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | St. Paul Completes Closure of Pig’s Eye Park Homeless Encampment

St. Paul closed its largest homeless encampment without arrests, but many displaced residents reportedly moved to another camp instead of entering shelter.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | St. Paul Completes Closure of Pig’s Eye Park Homeless Encampment

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Aug 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Target Field Concessions Workers Stage Unfair Labor Practices Strike

Target Field concessions workers struck over labor practices, alleging unlawful subcontracting and bad-faith bargaining. Delaware North denies the claims.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Target Field Concessions Workers Stage Unfair Labor Practices Strike

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Students Cannot Wait for Adults to Finish Arguing About Education

Minnesota’s students need results, not endless debates. Real recovery requires evidence-based teaching, accountability, attendance and measurable learning.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Students Cannot Wait for Adults to Finish Arguing About Education

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Costco Pays $5.5 Million for Former TGI Fridays Site, Advancing Coon Rapids Expansion

Costco has finalized its $5.5 million purchase of the former TGI Fridays site, advancing plans to double fuel capacity and ease congestion in Coon Rapids.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Costco Pays $5.5 Million for Former TGI Fridays Site, Advancing Coon Rapids Expansion

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Recorded 5,304 Calls for Service, 126 Arrests in June

Blaine police handled 5,304 calls in June, including 1,402 traffic stops, 481 medical calls, 187 crashes and 126 arrests, highlighting a busy month for officers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Recorded 5,304 Calls for Service, 126 Arrests in June

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 5 2026

VOICES FROM ACROSS AMERICA (VFAA) | Peter Mutabazi Never Expected Kindness to Save His Life

Peter Mutabazi survived abuse and homelessness in Uganda to become a foster father whose compassion has transformed dozens of children's lives through love and belonging.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

VOICES FROM ACROSS AMERICA (VFAA) | Peter Mutabazi Never Expected Kindness to Save His Life

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her Faces Expanding Workplace Misconduct Investigation

Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces an expanding workplace misconduct probe after complaints by two senior police officials. The allegations remain unproven.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her Faces Expanding Workplace Misconduct Investigation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Payment Transparency Law Gives Subcontractors Access to Public Project Records

Minnesota's new Payment Transparency Act lets subcontractors request public-project payment records, with agencies required to respond within seven days at no cost.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Payment Transparency Law Gives Subcontractors Access to Public Project Records

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Appleton Prison Will Reopen Under Five-Year Federal Immigration Detention Contract

Appleton's Prairie Correctional Facility will reopen under a five-year ICE contract, adding about 1,600 detention beds and creating jobs in western Minnesota.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Appleton Prison Will Reopen Under Five-Year Federal Immigration Detention Contract

Tom Akaolisa Editor