Coon Rapids’ traditional winter charm hit a bit of a thaw this season, as city officials announced the closure of all outdoor ice rinks and warming houses through the weekend, the latest casualty of climate’s increasingly erratic dance. Social media feeds were abuzz with the news after the City of Coon Rapids, MN – Local Government turned to Facebook to deliver the cold truth: unseasonably warm weather and a touch of rainfall have turned the hoped-for winter wonderland into a slushy mess. “Unfortunately, the weather is creating difficult conditions for maintaining the outdoor ice rinks,” the post detailed.