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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...

Enter the 2019 Photo Contest

Calling all amateur photographers... Get ready to participate in the Coon Rapids Arts Commission 2019 Photo contest! 

This year's theme is black and white photography.

Read the complete contest details here.

Enter the photo contest with the online e...

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:...

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...

Sprinkling Restrictions in Effect

Sprinkling restrictions are in effect in the City of Coon Rapids June 1 through August 31, to help even out the demand for water treatment and usage.. 

• Odd-numbered home addresses are allowed to water only on odd calendar days. 
• Even-numbe...

Event Canceled for Tonight - June 11

The Summer in the City Neighborhood Meeting schedule for tonight, June 11, has been canceled due to rainy weather.

The community is invited to attend one of the other events scheduled this summer.

2019 Neighborhood Meeting Locations

June 25 - Riverwind Park,...

Splash Pad Season is Here!

Come enjoy water fun for all ages, plus park playground equipment. Picnic tables with shaded umbrellas are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

The splash pad at Boulevard Plaza is located at 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd. The park is open dai...

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...

Rabies Clinic Moves to Pet Fair

The yearly Rabies Clinic is moving! The clinic, traditionally held the first weekend in May at fire stations throughout Coon Rapids, will now combine with the Coon Rapids Love My Pet Fair in September.Bring your dog or cat for vaccination and licensing at...

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...

Port Riverwalk Housing Development Update

A new housing development is coming to Coon Rapids Boulevard in 2019. Centra Homes plans to construct approximately 145 one-level and two-level detached townhomes in the Port Riverwalk area, located in the southern portion of the city near Coon Rapids Bou...

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...

CTN Community Update for 10/12/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, October 12.

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

This week on the program:

• Details on a planned closure of Hanson Blvd. during the long MEA weekend
• A traffic study of...

Help us Keep the Drains Clean

No doubt you have noticed all of the rain so far this fall, and there’s more rain in the forecast in the coming days. The City would love to team up with residents to help keep catch basins in the street free and clear of leaves, grass and debri...

Port Riverwalk Open House October 24

Port Riverwalk Open House

Wednesday, October 245-7 p.m.Coon Rapids City Center, Civic Room A11155
Robinson DriveA public open house is planned to discuss the new Port Riverwalk housing development and street improvement plan.Centra Homes plans to construc...

CTN Community Update for 10/5/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, October 5.

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

This week on the program:

• Renovation work is officially underway at Coon Rapids High School
• A new restaurant makes its...

Bazaar at the Senior Center

Thursday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Check out the Senior Center bazaar featuring crafts, flea market, Christmas room, refreshments, raffles, books, jewelry and more.Proceeds benefit local charities.

Fire Station Open House

Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10:00 a.m. to noonCome learn about fire prevention and take a tour at all three fire stations.At
each station you can watch a kitchen fire demonstration, learn about seat beltsafety, explore rail safety with Operation Lifesaver a...

Construction to Begin on Riverdale Station Apartments

Construction will soon begin on a new apartment project adjacent to the Northstar Commuter Rail Station.Sherman and Associates is planning to construct two apartment buildings on the site, one containing 180 units of market rate housing and another buildi...

CTN Community Update for 9/28/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, September 28.

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

This week on the program:

• The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approves new boundaries for the 2019-2020 school year
• Con...

Coon Rapids Police Launch New Community Watch Team

Coon Rapids Police are looking for extra eyes to help keep the city safe through a new Community Watch Team. The voluntary program is a modern alternative to traditional neighborhood watch groups. Rather than watch your neighbor, the new program focuses o...

CTN Community Update for 9/21/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, September 21.

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

This week on the program:

• The police department is forming a Community Watch Team
• A new apartment project is being ...

"Snowed In" - A Holiday Celebration of Song

Six friends spend an evening stranded in a lodge. While
looking for something to do, they discover boxes of records reminding them ofall their favorite holiday tunes. From songs of yesteryear to today's new classics,
the six friends bring the music to...

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 ...

Hanson Overpass Work Underway

Work on the Hanson Boulevard Grade Separation (overpass)
project has been in full gear this summer.  If you have driven in this area, you have likely noticed thechanging landscape as several homes were demolished to make way for the n...

Park and Trail Improvements

Crooked Lake ParkReconstruction is nearly complete at Crooked Lake Park (13180 Crooked
Lake Boulevard). Due to high demand, the existing fishing pier will berefurbished and a second fishing pier will be added slightly north along the
shore. The entire...

2017 Crime Rates for Coon Rapids

According to
data from the 2017 Uniform Crime Report, crime statistics in the city went up slightlyin a few areas as compared to 2016, but rates are still lower overall than
historical averages. The number of thefts went down in 2017, but the amount o...

Civic Center Zero Waste Program

A new initiative at the Coon Rapids Civic Center makes a commitment to reduce waste.The goal is to be a "Zero Waste Facility" to help reduce greenhouse gases. As part of the new zero waste initiative, Civic Center customers are encouraged to mak...

Sand Creek gets Habitat "Makeover"

You’ve likely heard in the news that many Minnesota lakes and streams are “impaired” -  that is, they are not meeting standards of the Clean Water Act. Locally, Sand Creek is impaired for aquatic life. Why? Too much sediment and phosphorus, and l...

Love My Pet Fair

The Coon Rapids Love My Pet Fair is back with fun for the whole family! This event designed for pets and their owners features a variety of activities including a pet costume contest, best pet tricks, pet parade, paw art, face painting for kids, a photo b...

2019 Proposed City Budget

The City Council discussed the preliminary budget for 2019 at the September 4 City Council meeting. Final approval of the budget and levy will take place after a public meeting held in December. Property owners will receive a notice of the hearing and the...

CTN Community Update for 9/7/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, September 7.

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

This week on the program:

• The community rallies around the CRHS boys hockey team after the embezzlement of booster ...

New Construction at Highway 10 and Hanson

New development
in the Gateway Commerce Center includes two new car dealerships, which will bebuilt near the northwest corner of Highway 10 and Hanson Boulevard.
Construction is underway on a new 56,000 sq. ft. Honda dealership. WalserAutomotive Gro...

New Housing Development

A new housing development is coming to Coon Rapids Boulevard next year. Centra Homes plans to construct 145 one-level and two-level detached townhomes in the Port Riverwalk area, located in the southern portion of the city near Coon Rapids Boulevard and A...

Main Street Repair Work Starting After Labor Day

Permanent repair work is set to begin this week on the land bridge over Coon Creek on Main Street.A full closure is not necessary, but traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.Earlier this year, the westbound lanes of Main Street were closed ...

CTN Community Update for 8/31/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, August 31.

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

This week on the program:

• Construction will greet students at some Anoka-Hennepin schools this fall
• District 11 wants ...

CTN Community Update for 8/24/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, August 24.

The program is your source for local information related to the Coon Rapids community.This week on the program:

• Fiery plane crash at Blaine Airport
• New firefighter sworn in with ties to CRPD
• Stars from the...