Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Issues Urgent SNAP Scam Alert Amid Federal Shutdown Concerns

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a text message scam targeting users of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as food stamps.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Issues Urgent SNAP Scam Alert Amid Federal Shutdown Concerns

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

Oversize Load Strikes County Road 10 Bridge, Prompts Extended Ramp Closure and Highway 65 Disruptions in Spring Lake Park

A crash involving an oversize load struck the west end of the County Road 10 bridge, causing a major ramp closure and hours-long disruption on Highway 65 Tuesday.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Oversize Load Strikes County Road 10 Bridge, Prompts Extended Ramp Closure and Highway 65 Disruptions in Spring Lake Park

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Saturday November 15

High: 56°

Low: 38°

Wind: 15 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 38 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear for the afternoon and evening,

Coon Rapids Thu. Oct 30 2025

Majority Leader Murphy Applauds Walz’s “Decisive Actions” to Combat Fraud with Third‑Party Audit

Senate Majority Leader Murphy issued a statement of support on October 29 following Governor Tim Walz’s announcement of expanded measures to prevent fraud in state programs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Majority Leader Murphy Applauds Walz’s “Decisive Actions” to Combat Fraud with Third‑Party Audit

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s SNAP Crisis: A Federal Failure, A State’s Moral Test

As federal shutdown halts food benefits, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans face hunger and impossible choices.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s SNAP Crisis: A Federal Failure, A State’s Moral Test

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Cruelty of “Streamlining”: A Minnesota Tragedy

The pink bullseye—once a symbol of affordable chic and Minnesota pride—has dimmed under the harsh light of “efficiency.”

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | The Cruelty of “Streamlining”: A Minnesota Tragedy

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Catastrophic Winds and Flooding

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, unleashing catastrophic Category 5 winds, torrential rains, and historic flooding that left Jamaica reeling.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Catastrophic Winds and Flooding

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Pedestrian Bridge Damaged En Route to Coon Rapids; Installation Postponed Indefinitely

Planned overnight closures of Coon Rapids Boulevard this week canceled after the new arched steel truss pedestrian bridge, destined for the Port Riverwalk area, damages in transit.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Pedestrian Bridge Damaged En Route to Coon Rapids; Installation Postponed Indefinitely

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Coon Rapids City Launches Major Fall Street Sweeping Initiative; Residents Urged to Assist Crews

The City of Coon Rapids has kicked off its annual fall street sweeping program, an extensive cleanup effort that began this week and will continue through Thanksgiving.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Anoka Officials Race to Delay Northstar Rail Closure, Citing Lost Investment and Threatening Legal Action

Anoka officials are fighting the Northstar rail shutdown, warning it will devastate public investments made for redevelopment along the line.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Blaine Police Urge Extra Caution as Halloween Falls on a Friday

The Blaine Police Department is reminding residents to make safety a top priority this Halloween.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Fridley School Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Pursue 2026A Refunding Bonds

Fridley Public Schools Board of Education authorizes general obligation refunding bonds, Series 2026A, in 2026 to save taxpayers money by refinancing existing debt.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Wed. Oct 29 2025

Target Announces Over 800 Layoffs in Twin Cities, Citing Need for Efficiency

Target Corporation filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice, announcing permanent layoffs this week affecting more than 800 employees.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor