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Free Food Bags Available

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: ...

Apply Now for Coon Creek Watershed Board

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...

Application Now Available!

The City of Coon Rapids is bringing back its popular curb appeal program for a third year. The Front Door Grant Program provides grant money for exterior enhancements made to homes. The program first launched in 2019 and after an overwhelming response in ...

Winter Concert: Locklin Road

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...

Keep the Water Flowing

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....

Paper Shredding Event CANCELED

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...

Community Parade Feb. 4 CANCELED

The Snowflake Days Community Parade scheduled for Thursday, February 4, at 6 p.m. (south route) has been CANCELED due to weather conditions, which includes falling temperatures and wind gusts later in the day. This decision has been made for the safety of...

Ice Rinks and Warming Houses Update

Outdoor ice rinks and warming houses are currently open in the city. Capacity limits of 10 people are in place to adhere to State of Minnesota COVID-19 guidelines. We thank you in advance for your help and patience with these guidelines!Regular warming ho...

New Resident Guide for 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...

Monthly Winter Concerts

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...

New Fire Engine with Test Lights

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...

Updates to Sand Creek

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...

We did it!

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...

2021 Budget in Brief

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. ...

Traffic Changes and New Construction Underway in Riverdale Area

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...

Hwy 610-East River Road Interchange Receives Funding

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...

Outdoor Rinks Now Open

Outdoor skating rinks at four city parks are now open!

Outdoor ice rinks can be found at:

• Riverview Park - 2420 105th Ave.
• Sand Creek Park - 1008 Northdale Blvd.
• Thorpe Park - 2691 Carlson Drive.
• Wintercrest Park - 10300 Woodcrest Drive

The parks have portable ...

Charge Up!

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...

Primary Election Day Results

Update 8-12-20

See Primary Election Results here.

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, August 11. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your polling location and read other election information, visit the Elections page on the City website.

Get to know th...

Candidate Forum

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...

Shine a Purple Light!

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...

Riverwind Park Renovation

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...

Visit the Farmers Market

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...

Find Your Zen!

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...

Message to the Coon Rapids Community: From Police Chief Brad Wise

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...

In Need of a Home Loan?

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 ...

Boulevard Plaza Possible Site Expansion

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...

Groundbreaking for New Apartment

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....

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...