Search to continue overnight for missing Coon Rapids teen
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Police say search efforts will continue overnight along the Mississippi River for a teen reported missing in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Transgender student wins $300,000 settlement from Anoka-Hennepin Schools

A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.

Transgender student awarded $300,000 settlement over locker room issue
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Two years after filing a lawsuit against the Anoka-Hennepin School District, the transgender student at the center of a discrimination case has been awarded a $300,000 settlement.

Man shot by police in Coon Rapids remains hospitalized, 4 officers on leave

A man shot by police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota earlier this week was armed with a realistic pellet gun, according to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Minnesota teacher with NASA research ties celebrates Mars rover landing

The landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars was a moment Coon Rapids High School biology teacher Kimberly Lykens wouldn’t miss.

Pedestrian seriously injured in crash in Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Coon Rapids police are investigating after a vehicle struck a pedestrian Wednesday night, according to Coon Rapids police.

Trooper injured while pushing out stuck vehicle during winter storm

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was injured Wednesday night in Coon Rapids while helping a stranded driver during the winter storm.

Coon Rapids police rescue driver after car goes into frigid pond

Police rescued a driver after she ended up submerged in a frigid holding pond early Wednesday morning in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Minnesota WWII hero remembered at funeral after battle with COVID-19

An American hero was being remembered and honored during a funeral service on Saturday in Minnesota, after his fight with COVID-19.

Sheriff investigating deadly shooting in Cub Foods parking lot in Coon Rapids

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Cub Foods the city of Coon Rapids Monday night. 

1 pedestrian killed, 1 injured in crash in Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids Police are investigating a crash that killed one pedestrian and injured another earlier this week, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Court: Locker room segregation of trans student violates law

Transgender students are entitled to use the locker room that matches their identity, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in a decision published Monday

Protesters want Coon Rapids principal to resign for forcing 'Black Lives Matter' apology by student in 2015

A group of protesters rallied on Saturday, calling on a Coon Rapids principal to step down for an incident in 2015 in which a student was forced to apologize after stating support for the "Black Lives Matter." They are also pushing the district to take further steps to act against racism.