Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sat. May 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 2 ~ May 3, 2026

Twin Cities weekend packs festivals, concerts, theater, and playoff sports into a high-density lineup, with timing and location shaping the overall experience

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 2 ~ May 3, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Host Garden Tool and Seed Swap During May 16 Public Works Open House

Coon Rapids to host May 16 garden tool and seed swap during Public Works Open House, promoting reuse and community exchange

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Host Garden Tool and Seed Swap During May 16 Public Works Open House

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday May 2

High: 68°

Low: 34°

Wind: 8 MPH W

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 34 degrees. Sunny during the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Sat. May 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Host Free Bulk Paper Shredding Event May 2 at Recycling Center

Coon Rapids hosts free shredding May 2 at Recycling Center, offering secure document disposal for residents and small businesses

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids to Host Free Bulk Paper Shredding Event May 2 at Recycling Center

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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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 Sat. May 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MLG Capital Acquires 180-Unit Lyra Apartments in Coon Rapids, Expanding Twin Cities Multifamily Portfolio

MLG Capital acquires 180-unit Lyra Apartments in Coon Rapids for $42.75M, expanding its Twin Cities multifamily portfolio

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MLG Capital Acquires 180-Unit Lyra Apartments in Coon Rapids, Expanding Twin Cities Multifamily Portfolio

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. May 2 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Recognize Officers, Victim Services Specialist for Assisting Family into Stable Housing

Blaine Police honor officers and specialist for helping a mother and child transition from homelessness into stable housing

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Recognize Officers, Victim Services Specialist for Assisting Family into Stable Housing

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Sun May 31 12:00 pm

50+ Local Students Perform at DeGamba Summer Recital During Pioneer Days

More than 50 young musicians and dancers from the St.

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50+ Local Students Perform at DeGamba Summer Recital During Pioneer Days

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Workers and the Weight of the System: A Modern Labor Reality

Minnesota workers face rising costs, wage gaps, and enforcement limits, exposing a labor system under sustained pressure despite policy gains and economic strength

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Workers and the Weight of the System: A Modern Labor Reality

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County to Offer Free Legal Services at Annual Law Day Event May 1

Anoka County hosts May 1 Law Day event offering free legal services, with clinics for family law, housing, expungement, and fines resolution

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County to Offer Free Legal Services at Annual Law Day Event May 1

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | CAER Food Shelf Expands Weekly Access to Kids’ Weekend Food Bundles in Elk River

CAER Food Shelf expands weekly Kids’ Weekend Food Bundles, providing no-cost meals for students during non-school days in Elk River

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | CAER Food Shelf Expands Weekly Access to Kids’ Weekend Food Bundles in Elk River

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Fri. May 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Weekly Free Food Giveaway in Coon Rapids Operates Under No-Barrier Access Model

Coon Rapids weekly food giveaway provides free groceries with no registration, serving residents through a no-barrier access model

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota House Honors Hortman Family, Advances Bill Increasing Penalties for Police Impersonation

Minnesota House passes bill increasing penalties for police impersonation after honoring Hortman family; measure moves to Senate

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota House Honors Hortman Family, Advances Bill Increasing Penalties for Police Impersonation

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Coon Rapids Fri. May 1 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Gun Violence Prevention Package Advances to Senate Floor, Faces Uncertain Path in Divided Legislature

Minnesota gun violence prevention bill advances to Senate floor, facing uncertain path in evenly divided Legislature

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Gun Violence Prevention Package Advances to Senate Floor, Faces Uncertain Path in Divided Legislature

Tom Akaolisa Editor