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.

Minnesota church gives families isolation break with makeshift drive-in theater

While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.

28 co-workers share $1 million Powerball prize in Coon Rapids, Minnesota

A group of 28 coworkers in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, are celebrating after they claimed a $1 million Powerball prize Tuesday afternoon.

CJ Chivers, killed by train in Coon Rapids, 'was a leader in his own way'

A Coon Rapids, Minnesota family is coming to grips with an unimaginable loss after losing their son to an accident involving a train.

Teen hit, killed by train in Coon Rapids, Minnesota

A teen has died after he was hit by a commuter train Friday evening in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, authorities say.

Search for driver who bumped pregnant woman with SUV in Coon Rapids, Minn.

Zac Graden and his wife Kadie are expecting their first child any day now, but they weren't expecting what happened to Kadie a few blocks from their house.

2-year-old dies from injuries sustained in Coon Rapids crash

The 2-year-old boy was given CPR by a Good Samaritan at the scene of the crash, but died from his injuries Wednesday night.