Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Vikings Grind Past Dolphins 15-10, Reach 4-0 Without Scoring a Touchdown

The Vikings improved to 4-0 without scoring a touchdown, riding five Will Reichard field goals and a defense that held Miami to 198 yards.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Domestic Violence Awareness Must Lead to Safety, Accountability and a Way Out

MinneapoliMedia calls on Minnesota to turn Domestic Violence Awareness Month into year-round action through safe housing, informed policing, effective courts and survivor support.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

THE POWER OF HER | Evon Inyang Wants Minnesota to Ask What Happens to the Relationship After the Baby Arrives

Evon Inyang is expanding Minnesota’s postpartum conversation to include relationship health, cultural context, mental load and the essential role of supporting partners.

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THE POWER OF HER | Evon Inyang Wants Minnesota to Ask What Happens to the Relationship After the Baby Arrives

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Metro Neighbor Coon Rapids Opinion - Mon. Jul 6 2026

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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 Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Passenger Fatally Shot Aboard Green Line Train, Gunman Leaves Before Police Arrive

A passenger was fatally shot aboard an eastbound Green Line train Saturday night, and police say the suspected gunman left before officers arrived.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Passenger Fatally Shot Aboard Green Line Train, Gunman Leaves Before Police Arrive

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Lilian Chebii Shatters 25-Year Women's Record as More Than 30,000 Sign Up for Twin Cities Marathon Weekend

Lilian Chebii shattered a 25-year Twin Cities Marathon women’s record with a 2:25:26 finish, while Victor Shitsama won the men’s race in his marathon debut. startribune.com

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Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Four Rochester Businesses Close as City Weighs $500,000 Lifeline During Massive Downtown Construction

Rochester may add $500,000 in aid for businesses disrupted by Link BRT construction after four Second Street businesses closed this year.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Four Rochester Businesses Close as City Weighs $500,000 Lifeline During Massive Downtown Construction

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Indigenous Peoples Task Force Opens $12 Million Minneapolis Center Built Around Health, Art and Community

Indigenous Peoples Task Force has opened a $12 million Minneapolis center bringing Indigenous health, arts, youth theater, environmental education and community programs together.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Indigenous Peoples Task Force Opens $12 Million Minneapolis Center Built Around Health, Art and Community

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Attorney General Warns Google Data Center Deal Could Shift More Than $1 Billion in Costs to Xcel Customers

Minnesota’s attorney general warns Xcel’s proposed Google data-center agreement could shift more than $1 billion in costs to other electricity customers.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Attorney General Warns Google Data Center Deal Could Shift More Than $1 Billion in Costs to Xcel Customers

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 81st Feeding Our Future Defendant Accused of Helping Divert $1.1 Million From Child Nutrition Program

Federal prosecutors have charged an 81st Feeding Our Future defendant, alleging Shaakir Mohamud Ibrahim helped divert about $1.1 million intended to feed children.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | 81st Feeding Our Future Defendant Accused of Helping Divert $1.1 Million From Child Nutrition Program

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Coon Rapids Mon. Oct 5 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Daycare Worker Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges

A Minneapolis daycare worker has pleaded guilty to federal charges of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material involving children in his care.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Daycare Worker Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers End 49-Year Home Drought Against Michigan, Reclaim Little Brown Jug With 20-14 Victory

Minnesota ended a 49-year home drought against Michigan, rallying from a halftime deficit for a 20-14 victory to reclaim the Little Brown Jug.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPORTS | Gophers End 49-Year Home Drought Against Michigan, Reclaim Little Brown Jug With 20-14 Victory

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Coon Rapids Sun. Oct 4 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Sunday-Only Directory (October 4, 2026)

MinneapoliMedia’s Sunday-only directory maps Twin Cities races, sports, fall festivals, farms, museums and concerts, with detailed travel and visitor guidance.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Sunday-Only Directory (October 4, 2026)

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