CTN Community Update for 1/18/19

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, January 18.

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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.

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This week on the program:

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

Outdoor Ice Rinks and Warming Houses Opening Tonight

Outdoor ice rinks and warming houses will open for the season Friday, January 4 at 5 p.m. City crews have built the ice back up to safe conditions and rinks will remain open as long as weather permits this season.

Coon Rapids has four outdoor ice rinks loc...

Obsolete City Computers

The City of Coon Rapids will be disposing of obsolete laptop, desktop, and tower computers. All the computers were purchased between the years of 2009 and 2015. For security purposes, the hard disks have been removed from all these computers. These comput...

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...

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.

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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.

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This week on the program:

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

2018 Coon Rapids Holiday Lighting Contest Addresses

Take a tour of fabulous holiday light displays in Coon Rapids!

The public is invited to Coon Rapids to tour 24 homes competing in the 2018 Coon Rapids Arts Commission Holiday Lighting Contest! Entries will be judged based on overall impact, visual appeal, ...

CTN Community Update for 12/7/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, December 7.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

CTN Community Update for 8/17/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, August 17.

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This week on the program:

• Local results from the Primary Election
• Hy-Vee might build a new grocery store not far from ...

CTN Community Update for 8/10/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, August 10.

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This week on the program:

• The city is moving forward with plans to remodel the Riverwind Community Building
• Record par...

CTN Community Update for 8/3/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, August 3.

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This week on the program:

• The fire community is mourning the loss of an expert investigator
• Fire damages a hangar at th...

CTN Community Update for 7/27/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, July 27.

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This week on the program:

• Coon Rapids joins the Youth First organization
• A bike stunt show is coming to an Anoka County ...

CTN Community Update for 7/13/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, July 13.

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This week on the program:

• The Coon Rapids Farmers Market opens for the season
• The PGA announces the dates for its new to...

CTN Community Update for 7/6/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, July 6.

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This week on the program:

• Thousands take part in the annual Patriot Ride
• How you can help a local teen with a serious bon...

CTN Community Update for 6/29/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, June 29.

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This week on the program:

• We'll rundown all the fun activities taking place during the 4th of July Celebration
• Coon Rapi...

CTN Community Update for 6/22/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, June 22.

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This week on the program:

• An exciting announcement for golf fans in the north metro
• How Coon Rapids officers helped hono...

CTN Community Update for 6/15/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, June 15.

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This week on the program:

• Hundreds gather to mark the opening of a new splash pad in the city
• Free summer meals are bein...

CTN Community Update for 6/8/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, June 8.

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This week on the program:

• A rundown of candidates running for the Coon Rapids City Council and the Anoka County Board
• A n...

CTN Community Update for 6/1/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, June 1.

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This week on the program:

• MnDOT is seeking input from the public on the future of Highway 252
• The Bonding Bill signed thi...

2017 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, 2017.

The 2017 Consumer Confidence Water Report is available at this link.

A paper copy of this report is available upon req...

CTN Community Update for 5/25/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, May 25.

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This week on the program:

• The City Council is working to save the Riverwind building and add years to its life
• Constructi...

CTN Community Update for 5/11/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, May 11.

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This week on the program:

• Road construction ramps up in Champlin causing big delays for motorists who use Hwy. 169
• Anothe...

CTN Community Update for 5/4/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, May 4.

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This week on the program:

• Preparation work is underway for the construction of an overpass at the Hanson Blvd. railroad t...

2018 Home Remodeling Tour

Interested in remodeling ideas for your home? Come to the Home Remodeling Tour coming up Sunday, May 20, 2018, 12-4 pm.

Tour the homes of six residents who have gone through the City of Coon Rapids Home for Generations II program, a program that provides g...

CTN Community Update for 4/27/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, April 27.

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This week on the program:

• The golf course at Bunker Hills is finally open for the season!
• Spring fire hydrant flushing ...

CTN Community Update for 4/20/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, April 20.

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This week on the program:

• A step forward for completion of a full interchange at Hwy. 610 and Coon Rapids Blvd.
• The Ano...

CTN Community Update for 4/13/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, April 13.

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This week on the program:

• The Minnesota Supreme Court makes a visit to the north metro
• Spring fire hydrant flushing is ...

CTN Community Update for 4/6/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, April 6.

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This week on the program:

• The April snow is sidelining many spring activities
• More on what prompted a lockdown at the An...

CTN Community Update for 3/30/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, March 30.

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This week on the program:

• District 11 releases several new school boundary proposals
• Local students are honored for cyb...

2018 Fix It Clinics

Why throw it out when you can fix it? Come to the Coon Rapids Fix It Clinic Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coon Rapids Public Works facility, 1831 111th Ave. NW.

Bring your broken small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more....

CTN Community Update for 3/16/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, March 16.

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This week on the program:

• A new veterinary clinic is planning to open in Coon Rapids
• An open house is scheduled next we...

Hanson Bouelvard Overpass Construction Update

Work on the Hanson Boulevard Grade Separation (overpass) project will begin this spring. You may notice the general contractor on site, prepping for bridge construction and working on frontage roads south of the railroad tracks as well as side street impr...

CTN Community Update for 3/9/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, March 9.

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This week on the program:

• Two city parks will see major improvements this year
• Main Street reopens to traffic following ...

CTN Community Update for 3/2/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, March 2.

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This week on the program:

• Repair work begins on the land bridge on Main Street.  Find out when the roadway cou...

CTN Community Update for 2/23/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, February 23.

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This week on the program:

• District 11 is holding community meetings on proposed changes to school boundaries
• An upda...

CTN Community Update for 2/16/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, February 16.

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This week on the program:

• A Coon Rapids teen is on the mend after breaking both of his legs in a skiing accident
• The...

CTN Community Update for 2/1/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Thursday, February 1.

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This week on the program:

• The structural failure of a land bridge forces Anoka County to close westbound Main Stre...

CTN Community Update for 1/26/18

Watch the CTN Community Update for Friday, January 26.

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This week on the program:

• The annual Snowflake Days Celebration is underway.  Learn more about the events t...

Don't Throw it Out - Recycle it with a NEW program

As of July 17, residents are now able to use a new curbside recycling service that specializes in clothing, shoes and housewares.

Simple Recycling, based out of Solon, Ohio, will pick up the recyclable materials on residents’ regularly scheduled ...

New Development coming to Port Riverwalk

In February 2017, the City Council approved a Preliminary Development Agreement with Centra Homes for a development project on the City-owned land on the south side of Coon Rapids Boulevard, generally between Egret Boulevard and Avocet Street. The first p...