Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

COMING SOON TO MINNEAPOLIMEDIA | MEET ABARENBŌ TENSAI-KO The Brilliant Young Adventurer Turning Curiosity Into an Adventure

MinneapoliMedia is introducing Abarenbō Tensai-ko, a curious young adventurer whose questions, experiments and discoveries turn ordinary moments into unexpected adventures.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 6–7, 2026

The Twin Cities’ final two Labor Day weekend days feature the State Fair, theater, music, racing, markets, museums, family events and free outdoor activities.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 6–7, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than 150 Allina Doctors File Strike Notice at Mercy and Unity Hospitals

More than 150 Allina doctors at Mercy and Unity hospitals have filed notice of a four-day strike beginning September 14 if contract talks fail.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | More Than 150 Allina Doctors File Strike Notice at Mercy and Unity Hospitals

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Need Reform
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Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Three Bystanders Wounded in Columbia Heights Parking-Lot Shootout; Second Suspected Shooter Sought

Three bystanders were wounded when two men exchanged gunfire outside a Columbia Heights restaurant early Saturday. One suspected shooter is in custody and another is sought.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Three Bystanders Wounded in Columbia Heights Parking-Lot Shootout; Second Suspected Shooter Sought

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | We Spend All Summer Saying There’s Plenty of Time

Philosophy Jane discovers that summer’s “plenty of time” disappears by Labor Day, and realizes a season is better measured by what happened than what was left undone.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Autism-Treatment Approval Backlog Leaves About 1,000 Children and Families Waiting

About 1,000 Minnesota children and families are waiting for autism-treatment approvals as a state authorization backlog delays care and Medicaid reimbursement.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Autism-Treatment Approval Backlog Leaves About 1,000 Children and Families Waiting

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Woman Critically Wounded After Argument Escalates Into Gunfire in North Minneapolis Parking Lot

A woman was critically wounded after an argument escalated into gunfire in a North Minneapolis parking lot early Saturday. Police are searching for the suspected shooter.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Woman Critically Wounded After Argument Escalates Into Gunfire in North Minneapolis Parking Lot

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Fire Insurance Agrees to $30 Million Settlement for 145 Winona-Rochester Clergy-Abuse Survivors

U.S. Fire has agreed to a $30 million settlement providing additional compensation to 145 survivors of clergy and staff sexual abuse in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | U.S. Fire Insurance Agrees to $30 Million Settlement for 145 Winona-Rochester Clergy-Abuse Survivors

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 6 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Four Juveniles Detained After Brooklyn Center Shooting; Handgun With Extended Magazine Recovered

Four juveniles were detained after a Brooklyn Center shooting, where police recovered a handgun with an extended magazine. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

SOMETHING CURIOUS IS COMING!

MinneapoliMedia teases an upcoming original cartoon adventure featuring a curious young explorer with a compass, goggles and a knack for discovery.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 5–7, 2026

The Twin Cities Labor Day Weekend offers three days of State Fair fun, theater, music, sports, markets, museums and family activities across the region.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE | Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Cities: September 5–7, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Extends Watering Restrictions Until Further Notice as Drought Concerns Persist

Coon Rapids has extended drought-related watering restrictions until further notice, requiring odd-even watering days, morning irrigation and reduced nonessential water use.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Extends Watering Restrictions Until Further Notice as Drought Concerns Persist

Tom Akaolisa Editor