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Drug Take Back Day

Keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands. The next prescription drug take-back event is coming soon at the Coon Rapids Police Department. 

Dispose of leftover prescription drugs and unused or expired Epi-pens safely by bringing them to this ...

Photo Contest Winners

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission announces the winners of the 2019 Photo Contest. First place winners in both age groups receive a $100 prize, second place winners earn $50. 

Thank you to all who submitted black & white photographs taken within...

Fall Fun & Pumpkins Oct. 19

Foley Blvd. Closure

Replacement of the Sand Creek culvert system is planned to begin September 3. This culvert work requires the full closure of Foley Blvd. at the Sand Creek crossing between 117th and 118th Avenues. 

Foley will be closed to through traffic from Nort...

Fall and Winter Parks & Recreation Guide

Tai Chi, ice skating, indoor golf and more! Check out all the upcoming programs and events!

2018 Police Department Annual Report

Have you ever wondered how many calls the Coon Rapids Police Department responds to each year? Or what are some of the department's goals? Read about these items and more in the 2018 Police Department Annual Report. The report can be found on the website ...

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...

Crooked Lake Water Testing

The City of Coon Rapids has begun testing for bacteria at Crooked Lake (13180 Crooked Lake Blvd.) as part of a new initiative to ensure water safety. The City began this new testing program Monday, July 29.

The new water testing is being conducted because:...

First in Nation for Latest CPR Technology

A day in the life of a Coon Rapids firefighter doesn’t necessarily involve fire. In fact, of the approximately 6,500 calls the Fire Department answers each year, roughly 72 percent are medical related issues. 

Since April, firefighters h...

Simple Recycling Has Ended

Simple Recycling, the pickup service which collects textiles and household goods at your curb, ended service operations in Coon Rapids as of July 3. While the free program collected about 4,500 pounds of recyclables through orange curbside bags each month...

Drinking Water Report

The City of Coon Rapids is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water from the period of January 1 to December 31, 2018.

The 2018 Consumer Confidence Water Report is available online at www.coonrapidsmn.gov/2018DrinkingWaterReport.

A paper...

CTN Community Update for 4/12/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, April 12.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• Lions Coon Creek Park officially closes for a major reconstruction project
• District 11 is hol...

CTN Update for 4/5/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, April 5.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• The CRPD launches a Community Police Academy
• A local veteran is reunited with a statue stolen ...

CTN Update for 3/29/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, March 29.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• The debate over the process for hiring a new Anoka County administrator
• A new housing project...

CTN Community Update for 3/15/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, March 15.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• City crews spent much of the week clearing ice and snow from storm drains around Coon Rapids...

NOTICE: Hanson Boulevard Closure

The next step in construction of the Hanson Boulevard overpass calls for a complete closure of Hanson in both directions for several months.Hanson Boulevard is scheduled to close Monday, March 4th and is expected to reopen by the end of October 2019. The ...

CTN Community Update for 3/1/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, March 1.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• A legislative committee makes a stop in the north metro to learn more about transportation ne...

CTN Community Update for 2/15/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, February 19.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• The Anoka County Parks system introduces fat tire biking
• A new development in the push for...

CTN Community Update for 2/8/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, February 8.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• The city goes out for bids for the redevelopment of Lions Coon Creek Park
• Construction on H...

Port Evergreen Apartment Project

St. Paul-based Real Estate Equities proposes a 184-unit workforce apartment project near 94th Avenue and Springbrook Drive. The project will include several amenities, including an outdoor patio with fire pit, bocce ball court, fitness center, tot lot, do...

CTN Community Update for 2/1/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, February 1.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• More on the street reconstruction planned this summer in Coon Rapids
• Coon Rapids Middle Sch...

CTN Community Update for 1/25/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, January 25.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• The kids medallion hunt is postponed due to the cold but Snowflake Days kicks-off this wee...

CTN Community Update for 1/18/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, January 18.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• A big boost for a proposed apartment project in the southern end of Coon Rapids
• Mayor Jerry...

CTN Community Update for 1/11/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, January 11.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• A local lawmaker becomes Speaker of the Minnesota House.
• Several City Council members are s...

Community Sustainability Partnership Recognition Program

Do you own or work for a business that supports sustainable business practices? The City of Coon Rapids and the Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission have launched a new program to recognize businesses that are taking steps to support a green, sustainable...

Share Your Talents

Have you ever thought about sharing your skills with others? Maybe you (or a business) have talents in nature, crafts, fitness or other recreation and leisure activities? Think about sharing those talents with the community by partnering with the City of ...

Family Skate Night

Grab your skates and head to Sand Creek Park for Family Skate Night.January 17 and February 145-8:30 p.m.Sand Creek Park, 1008 Northdale Blvd.Concessions are available for purchase from 5-7:30 p.m. Provided by the North Star Lions Club.

Skate to Superpowers Public Skating Event

January is National Skating Month! Head over to the Coon Rapids Ice Center for a special public skating event January 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lace up your own skates or rent some on site. The event will feature a superhero-themed photo booth and prizes!Admi...

New Lock Box Program

The Coon Rapids Fire Department has lock boxes available for seniors and other at-risk residents that allow first responders to gain quick access to a residence in an emergency. Many businesses are required to have emergency lock boxes for police and fire...

North Suburban Home Show

Saturday, March 9, 20198 a.m. – 2 p.m.Andover YMCA Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd.•    Over 100 industry professionals (featuring roofing, siding, windows, landscaping, home energy improvements and more!)

•    FREE ...

Update: Sand Creek Habitat "Makeover"

Last fall, a restoration “makeover” began along a stretch of lower Sand Creek in Coon Rapids to improve water quality and habitat for aquatic life. This stretch of creek runs from Xeon Boulevard east to the railroad tracks, about a half-mile long. The pro...

Join a Commission!

Join the Coon Rapids Historical Commission and get a front row seat to the rich history of our community! Openings are available now on the Coon Rapids Historical Commission. Members are actively documenting the city's history and involved in several exci...

Announcing the 2018 Holiday Lighting Contest Winners

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission has chosen the winners of the 2018 Holiday Lighting Contest.

The winners were chosen based on overall impact, visual appeal, uniqueness, variety, safety and tidiness. There are two judging categories: still lights and motion...

CTN Community Update for 12/21/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, December 21.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• The Anoka County Library's e-reader app gets a makeover
• Two Good Samaritans are honored fo...

CTN Community Update for 12/14/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, December 14.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• The Anoka County Fairgrounds is decked out for the holiday season
• The Anoka-Hennepin Schoo...

CTN Community Update for 12/7/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, December 7.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• The unique way a local group is raising money for homeless youth
• The City Council approves ...

CTN Community Update for 11/30/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, November 30.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• A local businesswoman and humanitarian has died.  More on the life of Margaret T...

CTN Community Update for 11/16/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, November 16.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• Riverfront Memorial Park is dedicated on Veterans Day
• The Coon Rapids Fire Department gets...

CTN Community Update for 11/9/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, November 9.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• A CRHS student is lucky to be alive following a rare stroke
• A rundown of all the local resu...

CTN Community Update for 11/2/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, November 2.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• More people are voting early as the General Election nears
• A possible expansion for the And...

2019 Budget-in-Brief

The Citizens "Budget-in-Brief" is a helpful document that describes the City's budget goals for 2019. This new publication was created to supplement the larger 2019 Proposed Budget book.

Read the Budget-in-Brief document on the City's website.&am...

East River Boulevard Ramp CLOSED

A short ramp from East River Boulevard to East River Road is closed permanently. The slip ramp, which is just east of Zilla Street NW, had allowed drivers traveling east on East River Boulevard to merge directly onto East River Road. The slip ramp did not...

CTN Community Update for 10/26/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, October 26.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• Residents get an update on a housing project planned in Port Riverwalk
• Construction on a ne...

CTN Community Update for 10/19/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, October 19.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.

This week on the program:

• Fire destroys a Coon Rapids home
• We'll check out all the fun at this year's fire station op...

Winter Parking Rules and Snowplow Hotline

Winter parking rules begin November 1. Here's a simple breakdown of what you need to know as it relates to public street parking. Vehicles cannot be parked on a public street:

• Between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. November 1 - April 1; or
• Anytime there is ...