Coon Rapids News

The latest in a recent series of deaths involving bicycle-car crashes occurred Wednesday when a 60-year-old cyclist died after a car struck him in Blaine.

Two Austin men were charged in federal court Thursday as part of a large, suburban Minnesota marijuana bust.

A 60-year-old Blaine man died Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a car in Blaine, police said.

In busting apart a Twin Cities, marijuana-growing operation, officers seized more than 3,300 plants, $225,000 and made 18 arrests.

A 64-year-old Coon Rapids woman accidently hit the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal and slammed through the front of a Quiznos restaurant in Coon Rapids during the Wednesday lunch hour.

One person is dead after a car struck a bicyclist in Blaine on Wednesday. The accident happened in the 131st block of Jefferson Street NE in Blaine just before 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Motorists will encounter a detour on Highway 23 beginning July 6 as crews reconstruct the Rum River bridge in west Milaca.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a list of the Top 10 construction zones to be aware of heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

A state judge has denied a request for a new civil trial in the wrongful death claims against Burlington Northern Sante Fe railroad arising from the deaths of four people at a train crossing in Anoka County in 2003.

A woman from East Bethel died in a car accident Thursday night. The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Vickie Lynn Kopka from East Bethel.

The council met with members of the community center task force Tuesday to get an update on the project, its initial cost estimate, potential revenue sources and hear a recommendation from the task force to move forward with the project.

A man accused of shooting an undercover officer in what was described as a road rage case has taken a plea agreement.

Anoka Area Relay for Life will hold its annual fund-raiser starting Friday, June 26.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Managing editor A four-county agreement providing enhanced mental health crisis/access services for adults has been extended until June 30, 2016.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Managing editor Flag Day was celebrated at the Anoka County Head Start Center in Coon Rapids Monday.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Managing editor The city of Coon Rapids will work with Anoka County in an effort to improve safety at the Olive Street intersection with Main Street.

Katlyn Ziegler, Coon Rapids, is a candidate for the 2009 Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen title.

The city of Coon Rapids is looking into whether to follow the lead of Burnsville, St.

St. Paul, MN - Twenty-five Minnesota hospitals this month received a total of 31 awards recognizing their work to prevent the most prevalent types of adverse health events, such as accidental falls.

Paul to participate in a commemorative flyover. Thousands of veterans, families, friends and supporters are expected to gather Saturday, June 13, near the state capitol grounds.