Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger

Minnesota must protect farmers and fight record hunger by strengthening nutrition programs, expanding local food purchasing and securing the future of farming.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger: Minnesota Farmers Bring the State’s Food System Into Public View

Six Minnesota women farmers brought diverse agricultural traditions into public view as the state confronts record food-shelf use, rising costs and food insecurity.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger: Minnesota Farmers Bring the State’s Food System Into Public View

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Wednesday August 26

High: 84°

Low: 63°

Wind: 7 MPH N

Chance of rain: 4%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, sunny for the evening, clear overnight.

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Anoka County Wins Court Challenge Over $6.2 Million in Active-Transportation Funding

Anoka County won its challenge to a $6.2 million funding shift for an Anoka pedestrian crossing, restoring money for countywide transportation projects.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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 Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | St. Francis Invites Residents to Help Shape City’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan

St. Francis has launched its 2050 Comprehensive Plan process and is inviting residents to help shape future growth, infrastructure and community priorities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones

Fridley Public Safety has published policies and transparency resources addressing concerns about police drones and automated license-plate readers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Releases About 2,600 Pages of Records From Annunciation Church Shooting Investigation

Minneapolis released about 2,600 pages from the Annunciation Church shooting investigation, detailing the police response, interviews and evidence.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Releases About 2,600 Pages of Records From Annunciation Church Shooting Investigation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Grand Jury Charges Minneapolis Man With Laundering at Least $750,000 for Mexican Cartel

A Minneapolis man faces a federal money-laundering charge after prosecutors accused him of transferring at least $750,000 in drug proceeds to Mexico for the CJNG cartel.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal Grand Jury Charges Minneapolis Man With Laundering at Least $750,000 for Mexican Cartel

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Declines Felony Charges Following Jake Lang City Hall Confrontation

Hennepin County prosecutors declined felony charges after the Jake Lang City Hall confrontation, saying evidence could not prove a felony beyond a reasonable doubt.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Declines Felony Charges Following Jake Lang City Hall Confrontation

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 26 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Saint Paul Foundation Commits Up to $15 Million for Downtown as Community Prosecutor Begins Work

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has committed up to $15 million for downtown redevelopment as a new community prosecutor focuses on quality-of-life offenses.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Treating Water as an Unlimited Resource

Minnesota’s worsening drought is exposing deep water shortages, prompting calls for stronger conservation, smarter water policy and long-term planning.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota Cannot Keep Treating Water as an Unlimited Resource

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Turn Attention to 2027 Budget Planning

Anoka County commissioners began 2027 budget planning Tuesday, reviewing county priorities and funding needs ahead of later decisions on spending and the property-tax levy.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Commissioners Turn Attention to 2027 Budget Planning

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 25 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Opens Community Input Process for Selection of Next Police Chief

Minneapolis is asking residents to help shape the search for its next police chief, with public listening sessions focused on leadership, experience and community priorities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor