Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA'S SPECIAL FEATURE | ERIC GALE AT 88: The Guitarist Who Made the Music Around Him More Beautiful

On what would have been Eric Gale’s 88th birthday, MinneapoliMedia revisits the guitarist whose restraint, phrasing and listening made the music around him richer.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA'S SPECIAL FEATURE | ERIC GALE AT 88: The Guitarist Who Made the Music Around Him More Beautiful

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Things to Do Across the Twin Cities Today, Sunday, September 20, 2026

Coon Rapids and Fridley will split nearly $27,700 in federal funding for less-lethal weapons, GPS tracking devices and other police equipment.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Things to Do Across the Twin Cities Today, Sunday, September 20, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids and Fridley Police Secure Federal Funding for Less-Lethal Weapons and Tracking Equipment

Coon Rapids and Fridley will split nearly $27,700 in federal funding for less-lethal weapons, GPS tracking devices and other police equipment.

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 Sun. Sep 20 2026

SUNDAY WITH PHILOSOPHY JANE | We Keep a Box Because It Is a Really Good Box By Philosophy Jane

Philosophy Jane defends saving a sturdy cardboard box for a future need, finally proves its worth, then promptly starts the cycle again with another really good box.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Torrential Rain Triggers Flooding, Mudslides and Road Closures Across Southern Minnesota

Torrential rain exceeding six inches in parts of southern Minnesota caused flooding, mudslides and road closures, leaving communities to assess widespread damage.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Torrential Rain Triggers Flooding, Mudslides and Road Closures Across Southern Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal THC Restrictions Put Minnesota Beverage Businesses and Brooklyn Center Production Jobs at Risk

Federal THC restrictions set for November 12 threaten Minnesota’s hemp-beverage industry, including production jobs and contract manufacturing in Brooklyn Center.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Federal THC Restrictions Put Minnesota Beverage Businesses and Brooklyn Center Production Jobs at Risk

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voting Organizations Face Funding Strain as Midterm Balloting Begins

Voter-engagement groups enter Minnesota’s midterm voting period with funding and staffing pressures that could reduce registration, education and direct outreach.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Voting Organizations Face Funding Strain as Midterm Balloting Begins

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Coon Rapids Sun. Sep 20 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers Rebound With 41-7 Victory Over Akron Before Big Ten Schedule

Minnesota rebounded from its first loss with a 41-7 win over Akron, improving to 2-1 as its rushing attack gained momentum before Big Ten play.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers Rebound With 41-7 Victory Over Akron Before Big Ten Schedule

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, September 19–20, 2026

The Twin Cities weekend continues with festivals, sports, arts, food and family events Saturday and Sunday, with cool weather and wet grounds requiring some planning.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, September 19–20, 2026

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS SETS $44.1 MILLION PRELIMINARY LEVY, ADVANCES STREET PROJECTS AND HONORS LIFESAVERS

Coon Rapids set a $44.1 million preliminary 2027 property-tax levy while advancing street projects, renewing school-police agreements and honoring lifesavers.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | COON RAPIDS SETS $44.1 MILLION PRELIMINARY LEVY, ADVANCES STREET PROJECTS AND HONORS LIFESAVERS

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Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA-HENNEPIN WEIGHS MAJOR INSURANCE-FUND TRANSFER AS HEALTH COSTS AND LITERACY NEEDS GROW

Anoka-Hennepin is considering transferring up to $27 million to stabilize its employee health-insurance fund as medical costs and costly claims strain reserves.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sat. Sep 19 2026

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Doorbell Camera Has Turned Larry Into a Federal Agency

Cranky Don Joe mocks Larry’s doorbell-camera surveillance obsession until temporary access turns him into the same neighborhood intelligence agent he spent weeks ridiculing.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

SATURDAY MORNING WITH CRANKY DON JOE | The Doorbell Camera Has Turned Larry Into a Federal Agency

Tom Akaolisa Editor