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Coon Rapids, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Coon Rapids! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Are you parking in the one spot thieves hope you’ll ignore?
- Coon Rapids police detail late-night domestic assault in new court filing
- Which Coon Rapids graduating class will win this year’s reunion attendance bragging rights?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Coon Rapids Police Remind Residents That a Simple Parking Choice Can Help Prevent Vehicle Theft (town.news) — Coon Rapids police are urging residents to park in well‑lit, visible areas to cut down on vehicle theft and thefts from vehicles, a persistent local problem. The department, part of Anoka County’s Auto Theft Task Force, also stresses locking doors, hiding valuables, and calling 911 immediately about suspicious behavior around parked cars. 
2. Robert James Tischner — Anoka County (mncrime.com) — Coon Rapids police recently responded to a late-night domestic assault call at a local residence, where they found a woman injured and bleeding. A man with prior domestic-related convictions is accused of assaulting her after an argument, according to an Anoka County criminal complaint. The case highlights an ongoing pattern of domestic-related offenses noted by prosecutors.
3. Generations of Cardinals to Reunite as Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion Returns for Fourth of July Celebration (town.news) — Coon Rapids High School alumni are invited back on Thursday, July 2, for a free all-school reunion by the Ice Center that kicks off the city’s three-day Fourth of July Community Celebration. Expect live music, a big parade, carnival rides, Firefighter Bingo, the Firecracker 5K and Sparkler Dash, and a fireworks finale, all centered around Boulevard Plaza and the Coon Rapids Ice Center grounds.
4. Girls dual wrestling moves into 'emerging status' with MSHSL (postbulletin.com) — Coon Rapids families with student athletes should know girls dual wrestling just moved into “Emerging Status,” a key step toward full state tournaments, and Paladin Career and Technical High School in Coon Rapids was approved for MSHSL membership. The board also advanced plans for Esports, adjusted girls hockey classifications, and delayed a decision on girls flag football.
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Acoustic Open Mic Night @ Jelly Bean and Julia’s →
Jellybean and Julia's BBQ, 2501 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids
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Sunday June 14
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Meet the Social Worker →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 3150 111th Avenue, Coon Rapids
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Board of Adjustment and Appeals Meeting →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids
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Summer Concert: Naked Cowboys →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 9750 Egret Blvd., Coon Rapids
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 1831 111th Ave., Coon Rapids
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Summer in the City Neighborhood Meeting →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 13180 Crooked Lake Blvd., Coon Rapids
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Summer Concert: Backyard Band →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 9750 Egret Blvd., Coon Rapids
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Rec on the Spot Starts →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 901 103rd Ave., Coon Rapids
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Special Education Hiring Event
Anoka-Hennepin Public School District Educational Service Center 2727 N Ferry St. Anoka, MN 55303
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WWW Committee →
MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce, 9380 Central Ave NE #320, Blaine
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Baby Storytime
Champlin Library 12154 Ensign Avenue North, Champlin, MN 55316
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Family Storytime
Champlin Library 12154 Ensign Avenue North, Champlin, MN 55316
10:30 am
Wednesday June 3
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In April 2026, I started a Mahjongg group at the Coon Rapids Senior Center. We quickly outgrew the space and moved to our new location at Davanni’s… (Nextdoor The Meadows of Coon Rapids) - 🎉 Registration is now open for Night to Unite 2026 in Blaine!
Gather your neighbors and plan a night of community connection on Tuesday, August 4. Night to Unite is a great way to meet neighbors, build… (Nextdoor )
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