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Community Update: 3/20/20

The latest updates from City Hall and District 11 regarding the coronavirus.

City Council Meeting: 3/17/20

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

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New Episode of Sportsnight

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Community Update: 3/13/20

The latest event cancellations due to the Coronavirus, a community mural project at ARCC and more!

CTN Journal: Model Railroad

Coon Rapids is home to an impressive model train layout that is sure to capture your fascination. The 5,000 square foot display is maintained by the North Metro Model Railroad Club, a private club comprised of more than 60 train enthusiasts.

Community Update: 3/6/20

District 11 hosts a mental health forum, Super Tuesday results and big news at Bunker Hills Golf Club!

City Council Meeting: 3/4/20

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

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Community Update: 2/28/20

A low turnout for precinct caucuses, honoring city volunteers and more!

Community Update: 2/21/20

Sealing the deal for the Port Riverwalk redevelopment, a push for a third lane on Hwy. 10 and more!

Planning Commission Meeting: 2/20/20

Watch the Coon Rapids Planning Commission Meeting from Thursday, February 20, 2020.

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City Council Meeting: 2/18/20

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

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Community Update: 2/14/20

Another apartment project proposed in Coon Rapids, a ’sweet’ musical being staged at ARCC and more!

CTN Journal: Olly Belle

Imagine taking your child to the doctor, and their condition is so rare not even the pediatrician knows what it is. That was the case for a Coon Rapids man and his family. The last few months have been consumed with learning about a disease many of us hav...

Community Update: 2/7/20

Grant money for home improvements, Comcast opens a store in Coon Rapids, a new Miss Coon Rapids and more!

City Council Meeting: 2/4/20

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

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Community Update: 1/31/20

Election judges wanted, a popular home program with free money returns, a big lottery win and more!

CTN Journal: World-Record Collector

Inside Karen Schmidt's Coon Rapids home is a year-round winter wonderland. It's all part of a frosty display, which holds the Guinness World Record for largest snowman collection.

Community Update: 1/24/20

Counting the homeless in Anoka County, a new luxury apartment building looking for tenants and more!

City Council Meeting: 1/21/20

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

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Community Update: 1/17/20

Voting for the Presidential Primary opens, Governor Tim Walz visits Coon Rapids and more!

Planning Commission Meeting: 1/16/20

Watch the Coon Rapids Planning Commission Meeting from Thursday, January 16, 2020.

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Community Update: 1/10/20

A possible expansion at the Recycling Center, how you can help the homeless and more!

City Council Meeting: 1/7/20

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

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CTN Journal: Crowdfunding a Novel

A Coon Rapids mother of two is trying to publish her first novel through the crowdfunding website Inkshares.com.

Follow her progress here.

Community Update: A Look Back at 2019

Join us for a look back at some of the stories we covered on Community Update in 2019.

Community Update: 12/20/19

Hanson Boulevard reopens to traffic, making sure college students don't go hungry and more!

Planning Commission Meeting: 12/19/19

Watch the Coon Rapids Planning Commission Meeting from Thursday, December 19, 2019.

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City Council Meeting: 12/17/19

Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

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Community Update: 12/13/19

A possible expansion project at Boulevard Plaza, honoring a longtime School Board member, the Bunker Hills holiday show and more!

Community Update: 12/6/19

The 2020 city budget, a landfill cleanup project in Andover and a community mural coming to ARCC!

CTN Journal: Miss Minnesota

When Kathryn Kueppers puts on her crown, she knows it carries a rich history. After earning the title Miss Coon Rapids 2019 earlier in the year, Kathryn was then crowned Miss Minnesota. Next, she will compete on the Miss America stage in December.

She's wa...

Community Update: 11/22/19

A Japanese film crew visits Coon Rapids, kids in need get winter coats and more!

CTN Journal: Life Coins

Grief can take us to a place we never expected. A mother's grief… is a journey no one wants to take. For Carol Castle, the grief of losing her son led to action.

Carol's mission is simple, she wants to put a Life Coin in every first responder’s pocket. She...

Community Update: 11/15/19

The ACBC Food Shelf in need of donations, a special Veterans Day program at CRHS and more!

CTN Journal: Crystal House

Much like the unique treasures found inside Crystal House boutique, the friendship shared by the owner's has a charm all it's own.

Community Update: 11/8/19

The reopening of Hanson Blvd. delayed again, election results, a new apartment project and more!

Community Update: 11/1/19

On this week's show... improved technology for detecting breast cancer, a preview of the ARCC fall production and more!

Community Update: 10/25/19

On this week's show... workers wanted to the U.S. Census, Rocky's Pumpkin Patch and this month's Business Spotlight!

Community Update: 10/18/19

On this week's show... an expansion project at the license center in Coon Rapids, road construction delays and more!

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Community Update: 10/11/19

On this week's show... a respect retreat for students, firefighters visit local elementary schools and much more!

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CTN Community Update: 10/4/19

Check out the latest edition of CTN Community Update which is produced weekly at CTN.

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