Posted on: December 18, 2020
The Coon Rapids Fire Department has teamed up with Every Meal, a nonprofit organization, to expand food access during the winter months thanks to community partnerships. The program will run as long as supplies last.
- What: Free shelf–stable meal bags
- When: ...
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Posted on: February 18, 2021
The City of Coon Rapids is now accepting the names of individuals interested in serving on the Coon Creek Watershed Board of Managers. Names of those interested will be collected on a list and then be considered by the Coon Rapids City Council at the Marc...
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Posted on: March 2, 2021
Spring load restrictions go into effect on City streets Thursday, March 4 at 12:01 am. At this time, vehicle load limits on all public City streets are restricted to a maximum weight of 5 tons per axle.
For private streets, please check with the ...
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Posted on: February 12, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 11, 2021
Tips to Help Keep Water Pipes and Meters from Freezing
With the long stretch of cold temperatures, the City of Coon Rapids would like to give residents a few tips that can help avoid frozen pipe or water meter issues.
- Check the location of your water meter....
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Posted on: February 5, 2021
Due to extreme cold, the paper shredding event is canceled for February 6, 2021 at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center.
The next paper shredding event will take place on March 6, 2021, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To see all of the details about paper shredding...
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Posted on: January 22, 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...
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Posted on: January 11, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 8, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 18, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 28, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 21, 2021
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. ...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 2, 2021
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...
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Posted on: September 25, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 16, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 1, 2020
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...
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Posted on: September 3, 2020
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...
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Posted on: July 8, 2020
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...
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
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...
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Posted on: June 11, 2020
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...
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Posted on: May 27, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: December 6, 2019
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...
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Posted on: November 7, 2019
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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Posted on: July 18, 2019
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...
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