Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 6 2025

Minneapolis Considers Renaming Edmund Boulevard To Honor Civil Rights Icon Lena Smith

The city of Minneapolis is making strides towards reconciliation with its past discriminatory practices by considering the renaming of Edmund Boulevard to Lena Smith Boulevard.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Aug 6 2025

Minnesota Celebrates Medicaid And Medicare Day

State honors nearly six decades of landmark health care programs serving millions

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Minnesota Celebrates Medicaid And Medicare Day

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Coon Rapids Weather: Thursday August 28

High: 80°

Low: 59°

Wind: 5 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees. Mist in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear during the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

Coon Rapids City Council Approves Public Safety Grant, Site Plan Extension, And Council Chamber Tech Upgrade

The Coon Rapids City Council met Monday evening to approve several city business items.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

Alexandra House Secures Additional $120K In Federal Funds For Critical Safety Upgrades

A trusted refuge for survivors of domestic and sexual violence for nearly five decades, Alexandra House, Inc. has received a major financial boost from the Anoka County HRA.

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Alexandra House Secures Additional $120K In Federal Funds For Critical Safety Upgrades

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Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

Anoka‑Hennepin School District Receives National Music Education Recognition

The Anoka‑Hennepin School District has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top communities for music education.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

U.S. Rep. Morrison Visits Plymouth To Promote Police Recruiting Bill

A federal bill aims to increase funding for police recruitment and retention efforts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Aug 5 2025

Minneapolis Expands Civil Rights Protections For Formerly Incarcerated People

City ordinance now prohibits discrimination based on criminal history, height, weight, and housing status

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hennepin Healthcare Board Members to Hold Press Conference Opposing County Board Resolution

Board Chair Mohamed Omar, members of the Hennepin Healthcare & community leaders will hold a press conference to oppose proposed Hennepin County Board of Commissioners dissolution.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Not Again: Are Minnesota’s Teens Disappearing Right Under Our Noses?

HELP POLICE FIND MISSING MINNESOTA CHILDREN – please share!

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Not Again: Are Minnesota’s Teens Disappearing Right Under Our Noses?

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

MISSING CHILD – Victoria Alexandria Jackson, Missing 12-year-Old Girl - PLEASE SHARE

Minneapolis Police Department urgently needs your help locating Victoria Alexandria Jackson, a missing 12-

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MISSING CHILD – Victoria Alexandria Jackson, Missing 12-year-Old Girl - PLEASE SHARE

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

Dozens of New Minnesota Laws Take Effect August 1

A broad slate of new Minnesota laws officially went into effect Friday, August 1.

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Dozens of New Minnesota Laws Take Effect August 1

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Coon Rapids Mon. Aug 4 2025

Hennepin County Seeks Feedback For Crash-Prone Brooklyn Park Intersection

Every day, more than 33,000 vehicles travel through the intersection of County Road 81 and Interstate 94. Brooklyn Park police say it’s also one of the most dangerous.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor