Coon Rapids, MN Local News, Events, and Information

Coon Rapids Wed. Jun 11 2025

MISSING: Authorities Urge Immediate Help In Finding 17-Year-Old Elle Green.

The White Bear Lake Police Department, and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), has issued an urgent appeal for help in finding Elle Green, missing from White Bear Lake.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MISSING: Authorities Urge Immediate Help In Finding 17-Year-Old Elle Green.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 10 2025

Coon Rapids Secures Favorable Interest Rate On $6.2 Million Bond Sale, Reducing Taxpayer Burden

The City of Coon Rapids has successfully navigated the municipal bond market, securing lower-than-expected interest rate on its $6,215,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Weather: Monday June 30

High: 85°

Low: 64°

Wind: 16 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 64%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees. Mist in the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the afternoon, sunny for the evening, mist overnight.

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 10 2025

Coon Rapids Launches "Rec On the Spot" To Bring Free Summer Fun Directly to Youth

The City of Coon Rapids is excited to announce the launch of its "Rec on the Spot" program.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Launches Rec On the Spot To Bring Free Summer Fun Directly to Youth

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 10 2025

Squirrel Causes Widespread Power Outage In Blaine And Coon Rapids

Residents and businesses in Blaine and Coon Rapids experienced a significant power outage on June 4, after a squirrel made contact with equipment at a Conexus Energy substation.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Squirrel Causes Widespread Power Outage In Blaine And Coon Rapids

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 10 2025

Minnesota Conducts First License Lotteries For Cannabis Businesses, Eyes Growth and Social Equity

The state of Minnesota has taken a notable step toward the greener pastures of legalized cannabis with the first license lotteries for prospective cannabis businesses.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Minnesota Conducts First License Lotteries For Cannabis Businesses, Eyes Growth and Social Equity

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Jun 10 2025

Minnesota Study Reveals Shade Trees Can Slash Summer Energy Bills By Half: Eden Prairie Endorses Green Cooling Strategy

In the midst of escalating summer energy costs, a simple yet effective solution has emerged from the green thumbs of environmental experts.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids event

Sat Jun 14 2:00 am

Anoka Classic Car Show

The Anoka Classic Car Show cruises into downtown Anoka various Saturdays from June - September!

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Brooklyn Park Teen Dies In Northtown Mall Shooting, One Suspect Detained

A 15-year-old Brooklyn Park resident, Sudais Abdi Omar, has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening in the Northtown Mall in Blaine.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Woodbury Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gifted Customized Running Chair

A special road race around Lake Phelan in St. Paul, Minnesota gave runners of all abilities the chance to compete.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Woodbury Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gifted Customized Running Chair

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Third Graders And Seniors Bond Through Pen Pal Program In Andover

For months, third graders at Crooked Lake Elementary in Andover, Minnesota have been trading letters with pen pals a few generations older.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Third Graders And Seniors Bond Through Pen Pal Program In Andover

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

Dahir Named Officer Of the Year, As Saint Paul's Police Department Celebrates Its Finest

Saint Paul Police Department Celebrates Its Finest: Officer Dahir Named Officer Of the Year, Sgt. O'Donnell Honored As Detective Of The Year

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Mon. Jun 9 2025

MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

An Exclusive Conversation With Senator Jim Abeler

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MinneapoliMedia's Meet Your Legislator Interview Series

Tom Akaolisa Editor