Winter Concert: CODA

2021 Televised Winter Concert Series

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Winter Concert Series will not take place at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as usual, but instead, enjoy the music of several entertainers as they perform in special televised concer...

2021 4th of July Celebration

Organizers of the Coon Rapids 4th of July Community Celebration are tentatively planning for an awesome event,  July 3 & 4, 2021.

The tentative plans are as follows:

July 3, 2021

• Carnival starting at noon (rides, games, food trucks) until 11 p.m...

Northdale Traffic Improvements

A new traffic light has been installed near the access points to Menards and Costco, on Northdale Boulevard near Main Street. An estimated 16,000 vehicles travel along Northdale Boulevard each day making it a hot spot for congestion. The new traffic signa...

Shop Now! Tree Sale Underway!

As part of the 2021 Arbor Day Tree Sale, the City will offer a limited quantity of trees at wholesale prices to Coon Rapids residents. The sale will be on through April 23 or until the trees are sold out.

NEW THIS YEAR: All trees must be ordered and paid f...

Safely Dispose of Medications April 24

National Drug Take Back Day is a safe, convenient, responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. No needles will be accepted, however, un-used, expired epi-pens in protective cases are allowed.

Saturday, April 24, 202110 a.m. to 2 p.m...

2021 Spring/Summer Recreation

Looking for fun activities this spring and summer? Look no further than the 2021 Coon Rapids Parks and Recreation Guide. There are activities for all ages including new sports camps for kids, Art in the Park for seniors and Stand-up paddleboard classes at...

Winter Concert: The Backyard Band

2021 Televised Winter Concert Series

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Winter Concert Series will not take place at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as usual, but instead, enjoy the music of several entertainers as they perform in special televised concer...

Winter Concert: Locklin Road

2021 Televised Winter Concert Series

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Winter Concert Series will not take place at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as usual, but instead, enjoy the music of several entertainers as they perform in special televised concer...

New Resident Guide for 2021

Residents of Andover and Coon Rapids will soon see the 2021 Andover/Coon Rapids Community Resource and Resident's Guide arriving soon in their mailboxes.

This annual publication features information about both cities plus listings for local busine...

Monthly Winter Concerts

2021 Televised Winter Concert Series

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Winter Concert Series will not take place at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as usual, but instead, enjoy the music of several entertainers as they perform in special televised concer...

New Fire Engine with Test Lights

New Fire Engine with Test Lights

The Coon Rapids Fire Department is testing new technology and a new light bar system on top of its newest fire truck, designed to improve safety. The entire technology system, named Core, was donated to the Coon Rapids Fire...

Updates to Sand Creek

Update on Sand Creek

Habitat “Makeover” Continues near Olive Street

Phase 2 construction is underway along Sand Creek from Olive Street downstream to the railroad tracks. Expect up to 4 more weeks of construction, depending on weather. This phase was starte...

We did it!

Census Complete

Thank You Coon Rapids!

Residents in Coon Rapids answered the call to respond to the 2020 Census. More than 85% of households in our community responded online, by phone, or by mail, well above the state and national averages.

2020 Census Self...

2021 Budget in Brief

2021 Budget

The City Council approved a tax levy for 2021 after a public meeting held in December. The City Council is committed to a responsible budget that addresses needs while considering economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Traffic Changes and New Construction Underway in Riverdale Area

Traffic Changes and New Construction Underway in Riverdale Area

New Medians & Traffic Signal

New medians are in place on Northdale Boulevard just north of Main Street in the Riverdale shopping area. A stoplight is also planned at the high-traffic inters...

Hwy 610-East River Road Interchange Receives Funding

Hwy. 610-East River Road Interchange Receives Funding

The City of Coon Rapids and Anoka County requested $1.5 million in the 2020 legislative session for the planning and engineering of a full access interchange for Trunk Highway (TH) 610 at East River Roa...

Charge Up!

Two new electric vehicle charging stations will put Coon Rapids on the map. The City installed charging stations in the parking lot of the Coon Rapids Ice Center and at the City Hall campus, outside the Civic Center.

Locally-based Cedar Creek Energy handle...

Primary Election Day Results

Update 8-12-20

See Primary Election Results here.

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, August 11. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your polling location and read other election information, visit the Elections page on the City website.

Get to know th...

Candidate Forum

The North Metro Mayors Association hosted two candidate forums for Senate Districts 36 & 37 on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in the Coon Rapids City Council Chambers.

The candidate forums will replay multiple times on the CTN Government channel on Comcas...

Shine a Purple Light!

Coon Rapids Police will shine a light on domestic violence in our community by displaying purple lights outside the City Center campus during the month of October. The police department building and city hall will light up in purple (the symbolic color of...

Riverwind Park Renovation

The new and improved Riverwind Park in Coon Rapids is now award-winning! The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association selected the Riverwind Park renovation for an Award of Excellence. 

Riverwind Park was completely rehabilitated in 2019. Funding...

Visit the Farmers Market

The 2020 Coon Rapids Farmers Market is on! Vendors are open every Wednesday for shopping starting mid July to mid October.

Find fresh vegetables, berries, flowers, honeys, jams, breads and more!

July 15 - October 7, 20203-6 p.m.Coon Rapids Ice Center11000 C...

Find Your Zen!

Some Coon Rapids Parks & Recreation programs are available in July and August 2020. Participants are reminded to practice safe distancing and good hand hygiene. Registration is required. Sign up NOW! Register online at coonrapidsmn.gov and click on th...

Message to the Coon Rapids Community: From Police Chief Brad Wise

Dear Community Members of Coon Rapids:

Since the tragic event in Minneapolis surrounding the death of George Floyd while in police custody on Monday, May 25, 2021 I have been thinking about how that tragedy is affecting our entire country. What is my opini...

In Need of a Home Loan?

Are you considering a home improvement project this summer? The City has great loan programs available to residents.The City of Coon Rapids offers several loan programs to help homeowners with repairs, remodeling and down payment assistance. All of these ...

Boulevard Plaza Possible Site Expansion

The Coon Rapids City Council is considering a possible recreational facility at the site of Boulevard Plaza, located near 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd.

The Coon Rapids Ice Center, located at 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd., opened in September 2011 as part of a long-t...

Groundbreaking for New Apartment

Developers broke ground on a new 168-unit apartment complex in the Port Evergreen area near 94th Avenue and Springbrook Drive Thursday, November 7, 2019. The complex, named Spring House Apartments, will be developed by St. Paul-based Real Estate Equities....

New Housing & Road Work in Port Riverwalk

Centra Homes Detached Townhome Development/Local Street Improvements

Coon Rapids-based Centra Homes plans to develop 136 one-level and two-level detached townhomes to be built on 43 acres of vacant City-owned land generally between Egret Boulevard and Avoc...

Virtual Tours Available

When the time is right to gather again with friends and family in larger settings… the Coon Rapids Civic Center will be here waiting for you! Check out our beautiful and versatile facility TODAY, from the comfort of your couch.

Virtual tours are...

Banquet Room for Indoor Events

Perfect for up to 230 guests and direct access to our beautifully landscaped outdoor patio and gazebo.

Civic Center Availability

The first step in event planning is to book the facility. Check if the Civic Center is available for your event!

Guest Reviews

See what our clients have said about their special celebrations at the Coon Rapids Civic Center

Planning Commission Meeting: 4/15/21

Watch the Coon Rapids Planning Commission Meeting from Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Read on...

Winter Concert: CODA

2021 Televised Winter Concert Series

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Winter Concert Series will not take place at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as usual, but instead, enjoy the music of several entertainers as they perform in special televised concer...

City Council Meeting: 4/6/21

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, April 6 2021.

Read on...

Sportsnight 3/31/21

Watch the latest edition of Sportsnight with Joe Yund and Howie Shapiro!

Winter Concert: The Backyard Band

2021 Televised Winter Concert Series

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Winter Concert Series will not take place at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as usual, but instead, enjoy the music of several entertainers as they perform in special televised concer...

Planning Commission Meeting: 3/18/21

Watch the Coon Rapids Planning Commission Meeting from Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Read on...

Community Update: 3/19/21

Another phase of development in Port Riverwalk, the Riverdale Station Apts. planning an expansion and more!

City Council Meeting: 3/16/21

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

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Community Update: 3/12/21

Winners selected for Front Door grants, planning for the 4th of July Celebration and more!

Community Update: 3/5/21

Road construction season approaching, a big announcement for Famous Dave's fans and more!

City Council Meeting: 3/2/21

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Read on...

Community Update: 2/26/21

A local teacher's connection to the recent Mars' mission, spectators for the 3M Open and more!

Winter Concert: Locklin Road

2021 Televised Winter Concert Series

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Winter Concert Series will not take place at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as usual, but instead, enjoy the music of several entertainers as they perform in special televised concer...

Planning Commission Meeting: 2/18/21

Watch the Coon Rapids Planning Commission Meeting from Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Read on...

Community Update: 2/19/21

Details on this year's 'Front Door' grant program, development plans for the old BP site on Hanson Blvd. and more!

City Council Meeting: 2/16/21

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

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Community Update: 2/12/21

A statewide crackdown on speeders, the Snowflake Days medallion is found and more!

Community Update: 2/5/21

Snowflake Days fun including disc golf, more students return to school, a new Hy-Vee store and more!

City Council Meeting: 2/2/21

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

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Community Update: 1/29/21

Watch the latest edition of Community Update!

Community Update: 1/22/21

Elementary students transition back to the classroom, new businesses slated for the old JCPenney building and more!

Community Update: 1/15/21

A local author's dream come true, getting elementary students back to school and more!

Winter Concerts Begin January 15

2021 Televised Winter Concert Series

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Winter Concert Series will not take place at the Coon Rapids Civic Center as usual, but instead, enjoy the music of several entertainers as they perform in special televised concer...

Community Update: 1/8/21

An update on COVID restrictions, two new City Council members, free food for those in need and more!

Community Update: 2020 Review

Check out some of the stories we covered on Community Update in 2020.  Happy New Year!

Community Update: 12/18/20

An extension of COVID restrictions, two council members say goodbye, holiday lights winners and more!

Community Update: 12/11/20

More COVID-19 testing, a plea from Mercy Hospital's president, pizza for heroes and more!

Community Update: 12/4/20

A new fire truck with advanced emergency lighting technology, a virtual homecoming and more!

Community Update: 11/20/20

The latest restrictions due to COVID, helping homeless youth, a profile on DECA and more!

Community Update: 11/13/20

The latest on elementary students moving to distance learning, more COVID testing options and more!

Community Update: 11/6/20

General Election results, CRHS theater students prepare for a virtual play and more!

Community Update: 10/30/20

Extra curricular activities get the green light, a new ventilation system at CRHS and more!

Community Update: 10/23/20

Anoka County begins processing a record number of absentee ballots, a rare October snow storm and more!

City Council Candidate Forum

Get to know the candidates running for Coon Rapids City Council. They participated in a Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on August 24, 2020.

New Mercy Piper Breast Center Opens its Doors

Allina Health just opened a comprehensive breast center in the Mercy Hospital Specialty Center.  The new Mercy Piper Breast Center is the first of its kind in the north metro.

Community Rallies Around 'Superfan' After Heart Attack

The man dubbed the 'Anoka Superfan' is recovering after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Jeff Nelson suffered a heart attack on March 12 that required minor surgery and a hospital stay.Boosters say Nelson has tirelessly suppo...

License Center Closed Due to Staffing Shortage

Drive By Food Drive Outside Coon Rapids City Hall

The Coon Rapids Police Department and Coon Rapids Senior Center sponsored a Drive-By Food Drive at Coon Rapids City Hall on Monday.The response from the community was overwhelming.  

The food drive coincides with Minnesota's March FoodSha...

Caribou Coffee Cabin Opens for Business

The new Caribou Coffee Cabin on Coon Rapids Boulevard is officially open for business.The business, located on the southwest corner of Egret and Coon Rapids Boulevard, held a soft opening on March 23.  A ribbon cutting took place March 26.

Property Tax Statements Arriving Soon

Property tax statements will soon begin arriving in mailboxes across the area. Anoka County says they will be mailed out starting the week of March 29.Property taxes are used by local government entities to pay for things like roads and infrastructure to ...

City Council Approves Port Riverwalk 3rd Addition

Plans are underway for another phase of development in Port Riverwalk.On Tuesday night, the City Council approved the final plat for the third addition of Port Riverwalk. The third addition, which will include 15 lots, is the center portion of the site be...

Caribou Cabin Set to Open on Coon Rapids Blvd.

The new Caribou Cabin is gearing up to open.  Company officials say the business, which is located at the southwest corner of Egret and Coon Rapids Boulevard, will open March 23 with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 26.Caribou opened i...

Riverdale Stations Apts. Planning Big Expansion

Another big housing development in the city has plans to get even bigger.On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a term sheet which outlines the basic business terms for phase two of development at the Riverdale Station Apartments. Sherman Associates ...

Coon Rapids Getting $7M from Federal Stimulus Bill

President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law Thursday afternoon.In addition to $1,400 stimulus checks for most Americans and extended unemployment benefits, $350 billion is being sent to state and local governments. Coon Rapids will r...

Planning Underway for 4th of July Celebration

Organizers met this week to discuss plans for this year's 4th of July Celebration.Last year's celebration had to be canceled due to the pandemic. We are told there will likely be an event this year but it's not yet clear how ma...

Famous Dave's Returning to Coon Rapids, New Traffic Light Nearby

City officials hope a new traffic signal will make it safer for motorists traveling in the Riverdale area.  The light, which became operational this week, is located on Northdale Boulevard just north of Main Street at the McDonalds and Menards ex...

Resurfacing Project Planned on Robinson Dr., Crooked Lake Blvd.

With spring right around the corner, it won't be long until road construction season ramps up.This week, the City Council awarded a contract for two resurfacing projects. Robinson Drive will be resurfaced between 111th Avenue and Egret Boulevard....

Bunker Beach Hiring Summer Workers

If you're looking for a summer job this year, Bunker Beach has plenty of openings.The water park was closed last summer due to the pandemic but plans to open its doors again in June. Bunker Beach is looking for life guards along with concession,...

Local Teacher's Connection to NASA's 'Mission to Mars'

Last week, NASA's Perseverance rover touched down on Mars after a seven month journey.  The successful landing was watched around the world, and by local residents, in fact, one with ties to the mission.“Touchdown confirmed. Perseverance is safel...

Mass Transit Ridership Plummets

Mass transit ridership plummeted last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This week, the Metropolitan Council reported that ridership fell by as much as 60 percent on local bus routes, 70 percent on light rail and 95 percent on express bus routes...

3M Open Planning for Spectators This Summer

The 3M Open returns to Blaine this summer and it appears golf fans could get a front row seat to all the action.  Organizers of the PGA Tour event plan to ask state officials to allow up to 10-thousand people per day to attend the tournament at t...

Site Plan Approved for New Car Wash

The old BP gas station site off Hanson Boulevard could soon get new life.On Thursday night, the Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 4,000 square foot car wash and a 3,900 square foot multi-tenant commercial building.WashU Car Wash out of Chicag...

Snow Sculpture Contest Winners Announced

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission has announced the winners of the Snow Sculpture contest.  The first place award and $200 prize goes to the Reller family. They created a tank outside their home at 12710 Hummingbird Street.The second place award an...

Statewide Crackdown on Speeding Drivers

Law enforcement agencies across the state are putting their foot down on a problem that has increased on Minnesota roads since the start of the pandemic.We're talking about a sharp rise in the number of speeding drivers. Preliminary reports show ...

Snowflake Days Medallion Found at Boulevard Plaza

The most prized possession of Snowflake Days has been found.  Adam and Jessica Kurschner located the medallion in the park at Boulevard Plaza after the 12th clue was posted Wednesday morning. They will receive a $1,000 prize this weekend. The t...

Local Seniors Get Curbside Meal Service

Despite below zero temperatures on Thursday, a team of volunteers from the Coon Rapids Rotary Club braved the cold to help deliver an early Valentine's Day meal to senior citizens.Between 11 a.m. and noon, cars lined-up in for curbside service in...

Cold Weather Cancels 2nd Parade for Snowflake Days

The coldest air of the season, so far, is descending on Minnesota this weekend.  In fact, the big chill forced Snowflake Days organizers to cancel one of two parades this week.While Thursday night's parade was canceled, Tuesday night&...

Big Turnout for Disc Golf Tournament

More than 150 people signed up to play disc golf last weekend at Wintercrest Park.  This was the first year for the tournament as part of Snowflake Days."The Snowflake Days event is a fun event," said Jason Wilder, tournament director f...

SLP Hy-Vee Planning Spring Opening

After a longer than expected wait, the first Hy-Vee store in Anoka County is set to open its doors this spring.It is located along Highway 65 near 81st Avenue in Spring Lake Park. Plans for the development actually got underway more than three years ago a...

JCPenney Building Getting 5 Tenants

The old JCPenney building in Riverdale will soon be getting some new life.On Thursday night, the Planning Commission approved a site plan to convert the vacant storefront into five different tenant spaces. The exterior of the building would also be update...

Elementary Students Transition Back to the Classroom Full-Time

Some elementary school students are back in the classroom full-time, for the first time since the start of the pandemic.  Kindergarten, first and second grade students returned on Tuesday.“Having them back is like bringing back the life...

Gifted and Talented Program Comes to Eisenhower Elementary

A new "School Within a School" program, or Gifted and Talented program, started last fall in District 11.

The program is based at Eisenhower Elementary with students coming from as far as Ham Lake, Anoka and Blaine who've qualified for t...

Some Elementary Students Returning to Classroom

For the first time in 10 months, some elementary students will be returning to the classroom full-time starting next week.Elementary students started the school year in the hybrid model which meant two days of in-person learning each week. That changed in...

State Launches COVID Vaccine Dashboard

The state has launched a new dashboard that keeps track of the vaccine rollout here in Minnesota.The dashboard, which is updated daily, shows the number of doses promised by the CDC, doses shipped to Minnesota providers and the percentage of doses used. ...

Local Author Gets First Book Published

We have an update now to a story that aired on CTN Journal a little over a year ago.  It involves a local woman trying to get her first book published.Jennifer DeVries tried to get her novel, Charlie's Mirror, crowd funded. When that did...

Restaurants, Bars and Indoor Entertainment Venues Reopening

The New Year is ushering in changes related to COVID restrictions here in Minnesota.On Wednesday, Governor Tim Walz announced the easing of some restrictions. Starting January 11, bars and restaurants are allowed to resume indoor dining at 50 percent capa...

2 New Members on Coon Rapids City Council

The New Year brings change to the Coon Rapids City Council.On Monday night, Pat Carlson took the oath of office for the At-Large City Council seat. But he's not the only new face. Kari Rehrauer was sworn in to represent the citizens of Ward Two.T...

Fogerty Arena Makes Plea for Help

A regional destination in the north metro is putting out a call for help saying the pandemic could force it to close its doors.Fogerty Arena in Blaine was constructed back in the early 1980s. The nonprofit facility is home to Blaine and Spring Lake Park Y...

Some COVID Restrictions Continue into 2021

Governor Tim Walz announced this week that restrictions on some businesses in Minnesota will continue into the New Year.Restaurants, bars and breweries will remain closed for indoor service until January 11. However, outdoor service is being allowed at 50...

Final Meeting for 2 City Council Members

The make-up of the Coon Rapids City Council will be changing in the New Year.On Tuesday night, council members Bill Kiecker and Steve Wells participated in their final City Council meeting. Wells, who didn't seek re-election, has served on the co...

VFW Donates $15,500 to Coon Rapids Fire Department

The Coon Rapids Fire Department received a big donation this week.  On Tuesday night, the Coon Rapids VFW presented a check for $15,500 to the city. The money will be used to purchase two special dryers which will help decrease wear and tear on t...

Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Site at Nat'l Sports Center

A COVID-19 testing site popped up in the parking lot of the National Sports Center this week.This self-administered swab test is the same one which has been available at clinics for months now. Anyone who needed a test could get one, even without insuranc...

'Pizza For Heroes' at Mercy Hospital

A kind gesture is growing thanks to a local business and citizens who want to help our frontline workers.  For nearly two weeks now, Cheap Skate has been baking and delivering free pizzas to workers at Mercy Hospital thanks to generous donations ...

Seniors Participate in Drive-Thru Holiday Dinner

COVID-19 didn't stop an annual holiday tradition from continuing this year.On Thursday, the Coon Rapids VFW hosted their holiday dinner with a 2020-style, drive-thru event. The hot meal included roast turkey along with mashed potatoes and gravy w...

City Council Approves 2021 Budget, Tax Levy

The City Council adopted the 2021 city budget and tax levy this week.Next year's tax levy was set at around $29.66 million which is a less than one percent increase over this year's tax levy.The 2021 budget includes three new full-time p...

New Lighting Technology on New Fire Truck

The Coon Rapids Fire Department recently took delivery of a new fire truck to replace its Fire Engine #1.  The new truck comes with some recent advancements in emergency lights technology for improved safety.“This will be a great piece ...

COVID-19 Testing Coming to National Sports Center

The National Sports Center campus will be hosting a pop-up COVID testing event next week.  The drive-thru testing will take place in the Victory Links Golf Course parking lot December 7-11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12 from 8 a...

Skaters Take to the Ice Before Statewide "Pause"

The high level of spread of COVID-19 cases across Minnesota in recent weeks has state health officials concerned. In a prime-time address on November 20, Governor Tim Walz announced new restrictions to help slow the spread, which includes a four-week paus...

Hope 4 Youth Launches 'Out of the Cold' Campaign

A local non-profit which helps homeless youth kicked-off their end-of-the-year fundraising campaign this week.This year's "Out of the Cold" kick-off event took place Thursday evening outside the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. I...

November is DECA Month, Students Looking to Increase Interest

Despite the pandemic, some high school students are still taking part in after-school activities, virtually. DECA leads the way for Coon Rapids students, who are interested in business and marketing.“Today is our November 18, Wednesday DECA meet...

Anoka-Hennepin Announces Full Distance Learning

The Anoka-Hennepin School District announced Friday that elementary students will move to full distance learning on Monday, November 30. Classes are also canceled for the two days leading up to Thanksgiving break, November 23 & 24, to give teachers so...

New COVID Testing Sites Announced

The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding access to free, no barrier COVID-19 testing.  The Anoka Armory is one of 11 new testing sites opening next week across the state. The sites will replace "pop-up" style community testing ev...

ARCC Students Holding Virtual Fall Play

Students at Anoka-Ramsey Community College are gearing up for their fall production but it will look a lot different this year.  The pre-recorded performance of "The Living" will be available online starting November 20 for a limited-ti...

Theater Students Plan Virtual Production of "Almost, Maine"

The show must go on at Coon Rapids High School. Although the school has moved to full-time distance learning as the number of COVID-19 cases in the county rises, the theater department is determined to put on a live production. The cast and crew will put ...

License Centers Closing for System Upgrade

The Anoka County License Center in Coon Rapids will be closing for several days to allow for installation of a new system for motor vehicle transactions.In fact, all license center locations in Anoka County will be closed from November 11-15 to complete a...

Wienermobile Makes Stop in Coon Rapids

Here's something you don't see everyday on the streets of Coon Rapids.The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile made a stop in Coon Rapids last Sunday. Michele Berg sent us this video and some photos of the visit.Her friend is a hotdogger, one of 16 ...

Extra-Curricular Activities Approved for Now

As middle and high school students move to full-time distance learning, extra-curricular activities will continue.Dozens of students, parents and other supporters gathered outside Monday night's School Board meeting. They spoke, held signs and ch...

CRHS Gets New Ventilation System

District 11 is moving fast to add some new technology in the battle against COVID-19. This week, Coon Rapids High School got an upgrade to its ventilation system, which is thanks to funding from the federal CARES Act.The Anoka-Hennepin School District is ...

Record Absentee Voting in Anoka County

Inside Anoka County Government Center this week, election work is underway. Wednesday was the first day absentee ballots could be opened and prepared for counting. Anoka County has already received more than 65,000 absentee ballots. With more than a week ...

Winter Storm Brings Out Snowplows in October

An early taste of winter weather is breaking records across the state this week.Tuesday's storm dumped about a half foot of snow on the north metro and up to nine inches in the south metro. That's the heaviest snow the Twin Cities has ev...

CRPD Welcomes 3 New Police Officers

A first at this week's City Council Meeting.  On Tuesday night, three new police officers were sworn in at the same time.  Austin Albers, Stephanie Schwieger, and Willem Aldrich have graduated from the police department&apos...

Business Spotlight: Minnesota Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture

Minnesota Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture (MIMA)

The foundation of Kiersti­­n Beaman’s career was formed by helping a loved one navigate through the struggles of chronic pain. Beaman’s mother went on a health jour...

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Businesses are invited to join a growing network of community volunteers in helping the Coon Rapids Police Department with crime prevention. The Community Watch Team brings together businesses and indivi...

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Business Spotlight: Fancy Dancin'

Fancy Dancin’

Chelsee Hasselbring started her career as a tiny dancer at the age of 3 when her mother, Bobbie Disrud opened the doors to the Fancy Dancin’ studio 31 years ago. Disrud had a long history of dancing and teaching.

Growing up in a world filled w...

Business Spotlight: Relief Therapy Solutions

Relief Therapy Solutions

Relief Therapy Solutions is a one-man business run by Owner and Therapist James Myhrer, who has many interests and passions that all funnel into one purpose: to help people.

Myhrer was inspired to go into the field of Massage Therap...

Business Spotlight - Kids' Hair

Haircut appointments used to be on the list of potentially scary experiences for a child… Kids’ Hair is here to cut all the intimidation out. When Earl and Suzanne Mollerud’s three sons were young boys, they felt the pressure and stress that came with get...

Development News - 3rd Qtr 2020

Read the latest news about Coon Rapids development, including information about exciting new projects, employment and housing activity. 

See the full report here.

Development News - 2nd Qtr 2020

Read the latest information about Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available related to development, employment and housing activity. 

See the full report here.

Development News - 1st Qtr 2020

Coon Rapids Economic Development released its first quarter report for 2020. This illustrates Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available related to development, employment and housing activity. 

The report shows im...

Port Riverwalk Spring Construction Update

Centra Homes Detached Townhome Development/Local Street Improvements

Coon Rapids-based Centra Homes is developing 136 one-level and two-level detached townhomes on 43 acres of formerly City-owned land generally between Egret Boulevard and Avocet Street. It...

Development News - 3rd Qtr 2019

Coon Rapids Economic Development released it’s third quarter report. This illustrates Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available related to development, employment and housing activity. 

The report shows ...

Groundbreaking for New Apartment

Developers broke ground on a new 168-unit apartment complex in the Port Evergreen area near 94th Avenue and Springbrook Drive Thursday, November 7, 2019. The complex, named Spring House Apartments, will be developed by St. Paul-based Real Estate Equities....

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Coon Rapids Ice Center COVID-19 Preparedness Plans

Staff at the Coon Rapids Ice Center are working hard to help lessen the spread of the COVID-19 virus. New operational enhancements have been put in place to ensure the safety of guests, and we ask for guest participation and partnership in this process as...

Safely Dispose of Medications April 24

National Drug Take Back Day is a safe, convenient, responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. No needles will be accepted, however, un-used, expired epi-pens in protective cases are allowed.

Saturday, April 24, 202110 a.m. to 2 p.m...

New K-9

New K-9

The Anoka Hennepin Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force welcomed “Storm” to the force on November 2, 2020. The funding for Storm was acquired through a drug forfeiture case that was handled by a former Coon Rapids Officer. Storm is a black lab t...

2019 Crime Rates

2019 Crime Rates

According to data from the 2019 Uniform Crime Report, crime statistics in the city remained flat or decreased in some areas as compared to 2018 and a few areas saw an increase.

Although the areas of Aggravated Assault, Larceny and Motor Veh...

Shine a Purple Light!

Coon Rapids Police will shine a light on domestic violence in our community by displaying purple lights outside the City Center campus during the month of October. The police department building and city hall will light up in purple (the symbolic color of...

2019 Annual Report

Have you ever wondered about how many calls CRPD responds to in a year? Or what day of the week has the most crashes in Coon Rapids? Read the 2019 Annual Report. It’s full of information about the Coon Rapids Police Department and the community....

Message to the Coon Rapids Community: From Police Chief Brad Wise

Dear Community Members of Coon Rapids:

Since the tragic event in Minneapolis surrounding the death of George Floyd while in police custody on Monday, May 25, I have been thinking about how that tragedy is affecting our entire country. What is my opinion ab...

City Council Comments - March 2021

City Council Comments - February 2021

City Council Comments - January 2021

April 6, 2021 City Council Meeting

March 16, 2021 City Council Meeting

March 2, 2021 City Council Meeting

February 16, 2021 City Council Meeting

February 2, 2021 City Council Meeting

January 19, 2021 City Council Meeting

April 15, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

March 18, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting

February 18, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting