Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. Jul 16 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 336 People at Lino Lakes Prison Face Extreme Heat as Cooling Systems Fail in Two Housing Units

336 incarcerated people at Lino Lakes prison are without effective air conditioning during extreme heat, raising health concerns as officials provide temporary relief.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 336 People at Lino Lakes Prison Face Extreme Heat as Cooling Systems Fail in Two Housing Units

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

Xcel Energy Calls on Minnesota Customers to Reduce Electricity Use During Wednesday Evening Energy Action Day

Xcel Energy asks Minnesota customers to cut electricity use from 4–8 p.m. Wednesday by delaying large appliances and reducing unnecessary power during peak demand.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Xcel Energy Calls on Minnesota Customers to Reduce Electricity Use During Wednesday Evening Energy Action Day

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 34 Report: Spain Silences France, Sets Historic Defensive Standard, and Returns to the World Cup Final

Spain blanked France 2-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup Final, setting a tournament record with six clean sheets and awaiting the England-Argentina winner.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 34 Report: Spain Silences France, Sets Historic Defensive Standard, and Returns to the World Cup Final

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Advances $34 Million Highway 65 Improvements, Extends Shelter Funding and Expands Fraud Investigations

Anoka County approved major Highway 65 upgrades, extended shelter funding, expanded fraud investigations and backed new road and water-safety projects.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Advances $34 Million Highway 65 Improvements, Extends Shelter Funding and Expands Fraud Investigations

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Grants Could Help Cities Expand Shelters, Improve Drinking Water and Investigate Gun Violence

New Minnesota grants could help cities expand shelters, plan regional water systems, strengthen housing services and improve investigations into nonfatal shootings.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | New Minnesota Grants Could Help Cities Expand Shelters, Improve Drinking Water and Investigate Gun Violence

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

Project DIVA is building a lasting village of coaches, families and peers, using financial literacy and long-term support to help Black girls create independent, prosperous futures

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL FEATURE | The Power of Her: Handling Their Business - How Project DIVA Is Helping Minnesota's Black Girls Build Their Own Futures

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Oversight Committee Opens Community Meeting as Residents Seek Greater Voice in Reform

Minneapolis residents gathered for a Police Oversight Committee meeting, offering public input on accountability, transparency and ongoing police reform efforts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Police Oversight Committee Opens Community Meeting as Residents Seek Greater Voice in Reform

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Paid Leave Reaches 75,000 Workers and Distributes Nearly $600 Million in First Six Months

Minnesota’s Paid Leave program has approved benefits for 75,000 workers, paying nearly $600 million in its first six months to support family and medical leave.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Paid Leave Reaches 75,000 Workers and Distributes Nearly $600 Million in First Six Months

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Coon Rapids Wed. Jul 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | WEATHER ALERT! Wildfire Smoke Triggers Unhealthy Air Warning for Twin Cities Through Friday

Wildfire smoke is expected to make Twin Cities air unhealthy through Friday, with officials urging residents to limit outdoor activity and protect against smoke and extreme heat.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | WEATHER ALERT! Wildfire Smoke Triggers Unhealthy Air Warning for Twin Cities Through Friday

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 33 Report: France and Spain Complete Final Preparations, England and Argentina Manage Extra-Time Fatigue, and Norway Receives a Historic Homecoming

France and Spain complete semifinal preparations, England and Argentina recover from extra time, as the World Cup’s final four prepare for decisive clashes.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 DAILY BRIEFING | Day 33 Report: France and Spain Complete Final Preparations, England and Argentina Manage Extra-Time Fatigue, and Norway Receives a Historic Homecoming

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | WEATHER ALERT! Dangerous Heat Grips Twin Cities as Temperatures and Humidity Push Health Risks Higher

Dangerous heat and high humidity will keep Twin Cities heat-index values near 100°F through Thursday, increasing health risks, especially for vulnerable residents.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | WEATHER ALERT! Dangerous Heat Grips Twin Cities as Temperatures and Humidity Push Health Risks Higher

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Coon Rapids Tue. Jul 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Declares Peacetime Emergency as Wildfires Force Full Boundary Waters Closure

Minnesota declared a peacetime emergency as wildfires forced the closure of all Boundary Waters entry points, prompting evacuations and deployment of the National Guard.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Declares Peacetime Emergency as Wildfires Force Full Boundary Waters Closure

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