Most activities are back in-person this week at the Coon Rapids Senior Center. And there were plenty of smiles to go around as seniors reconnected after more than a year away from each other.
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The Coon Rapids Fire Department received a big donation this week. On Tuesday night, the Coon Rapids VFW presented a check for $15,500 to the city. The money will be used to purchase two special dryers which will help decrease wear and tear on the firefighters turnout gear.
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Tanya Feldkamp of Minneapolis is on a mission to spread that message throughout Coon Rapids. She’s a member of Minnesota GreenCorps, an AmeriCorps program run by the state’s pollution control agency focusing on environmental projects. “If you recycle a bottle, you're making a difference,” Feldkamp said. She’s been teaching Coon Rapids apartment, townhome and senior living building owners the best ways to encourage residents to recycle. She visited more than 50...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A new project on Coon Rapids Boulevard is answering the need for additional senior housing in the community. Work is now officially underway on the River North Apartments near the Coon Rapids Ice Center. On Friday, local dignitaries gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for the project being constructed by Twin Cities-based housing developer Dominium. Some of the bricks have already been laid for the 167 unit apartment building which will feature one and two bedroom...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A late night police call to a Coon Rapids restaurant earlier this month took an unexpected turn for a customer and the responding officer. On December 9th, Coon Rapids police officer Josh Perkola responded to the Denny's on a report of a man unable to pay his bill, which was around $30. The customer had left his wallet at his hotel and offered to go get it, but instead after a short chat, the officer decided to pick up the tab. "I'm a very firm believer of treating...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- This week marked the beginning of some more big changes on the campus of Mercy Hospital here in Coon Rapids. On Wednesday, the entrance to the emergency room was relocated to the west side of the hospital facing Dakotah Street. Parking for the emergency room is now available in a parking lot on the west side of Dakotah. In addition, the main entrance will eventually be relocated near a new parking deck which will be constructed over the next year off Coon Rapids Boulevard....
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Watch a recap of the February 2018 City Council Meetings with host Steve Ericson and Council Member Wade Demmer.
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A Coon Rapids service organization, going strong since 1965, put on its biggest fundraiser of the year this week. On Thursday night, around 250 people turned out at Bunker Hills for "Sampler 17," an annual event featuring wine and food tasting, games, live music, and both silent and live auctions. There were even pedal pub rides. All the money raised supports local youth and many other people in the community. "It's an amazing collision of community I want to call it because you...
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Learn about the adult and senior fitness classes available through the city's Recreation Department at the Coon Rapids Ice Center.
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- An Elk River man and a Blaine woman are facing felony mail theft charges after allegedly stealing mail from dozens of homes over the weekend. It was early Sunday morning when residents looked outside their windows here at 108th Avenue and Thrush Street when they saw something that didn't look quite right. Neighbors saw two people going through mailboxes and called 911. Tom Hawley, Patrol Captain, Coon Rapids PD says, "When the officers showed up they took off running....
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After more than three decades on the Coon Rapids police force, a well-known officer retired this week. Pat Carlson spent his career helping to make the city a safer place but it’s his work with local school children that won’t soon be forgotten. "I feel like it’s time to go. It’s not that I want to go, it’s just time to go. It’s time to move on and pass the baton," says Detective Pat Carlson, Coon Rapids Police Department Detective Pat Carlson grew up just a few blocks...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Coon Rapids Police Department has a new K9 in training. On Tuesday night, Ike officially became a member of the police department when the City Council accepted the donation from former K9 officer Mark McDonough who recently retired. Ike is a one-year-old Belgin Malinois. He will begin his training in March and will be a valuable member to the force. "There's no comparison," says K9 officer Interna Kim. "They can search a field that would take 10 to 20...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A man wanted in connection with a New Years Eve assault in Coon Rapids is behind bars following a police chase this week. On Wednesday, 27-year-old Daniel Garcia of Ramsey was charged with fleeing police and criminal damage to property. Bail has been set at 50-thousand dollars. His run from the law ended on Monday afternoon when an Anoka officer spotted his vehicle. Police say he took off and led officers on a chase into Coon Rapids which ended when he bailed from the...
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Erin O'Brien was crowned the new Miss Coon Rapids at the annual pageant on January 27 at Coon Rapids High School. She grew up in Ohio and has spent the last few years working as a television reporter in Wisconsin. Just six months ago, O'Brien moved to Rochester, Minnesota for an anchor job. She says she's excited to represent Coon Rapids and share her love of news with young people. "My platform is called "Read All About It - Youth News Literacy" so it's all about teaching young...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A brazen act at a Coon Rapids business ended with the arrest of a Minneapolis man late Thursday night. Just before close, a man entered the Payless Shoes store on Springbrook Drive and confronted the employees while displaying a possible gun. A minute later, 911 received a holdup alarm from the business. Fridley officers, who were in the area, arrived at the store quickly. The suspect, who was trying to flee, ran back into the store but eventually peacefully surrendered to...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- "This just hangs right above the stove on the kitchen hood area,” says Todd Williams, Coon Rapids Fire Marshal. This affordable stoveto...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Gamers are no longer just uniting online, but in parks, and on sidewalks. Within a few days of the game's release, Pokemon Go has millions of people trying to catch virtual cartoon characters outdoors, using their smartphones. Bowfisherman Robert Hoglund isn't the only one coming to the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park to discover unique creatures. “I got lucky (to catch) this 14 pound (carp).” “I've seen, snapping turtles that are a foot and a half across at the...
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It's Homecoming Week at Coon Rapids High School . That means spirit days, a parade and powderpuff football action! The Cardinals will host Cambridge-Isanti for the homecoming football game Friday night at 7 p.m. You can catch the game LIVE on CTN!
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Coon Rapids youth football players had a chance to learn some skills and drills from some of the very best in the game. Minnesota Vikings players past and present took part in a mini-camp for CRAA players this week. "You step and snap." It was Tuesday Night Lights in Coon Rapids. "Too easy? We'll see," says Joe Berger, Center, Minnesota Vikings. More than 100 football players from the Coon Rapids Athletic Association caught, tackled and snapped with...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Some former NHL players hit the ice in Coon Rapids last weekend for a good cause. They took part in the third annual Minnesota NHL Alumni Hockey game versus the Coon Rapids Guns and Hoses. Some of the notable alumni included Brad Maxwell, Tom Younghans, Paul Broten, 1980 Olympic Gold medalist Dave Christian and Jeff Nielson, an original Wild player. More than 600 spectators took in the action from the stands. "It's a great place to play, the people up here are really...
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Two new police officers are hitting the streets here in Coon Rapids. The officers were sworn into office during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Geoff Neumann grew up in St. Michael and has been a police officer in Moorhead for the past three years. Officer Tim Morin grew up right here in Coon Rapids and did a number of jobs including security work before going back to school to become a police officer. Both men started training with the Coon Rapids Police Department back in January and...
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It took five special sessions but this week the State Legislature passed a $1.9 billion dollar bonding bill for roads and other construction projects across Minnesota. One such project securing funding is an expansion to the Coon Rapids Recycling Center. Plans call for a new building for styrofoam recycling, cold storage for mattresses, electronics and appliances, additional parking and traffic lanes and covered storage to keep collected materials dry and clean. The city will get $316,000 from...
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Expect some delays if you travel Coon Rapids Boulevard in the coming weeks. Starting September 8, Anoka County will begin a mill and overlay project from 111th Avenue to just east of Hanson Boulevard. Traffic will be reduced to just one lane in each direction during portions of the project. In addition to resurfacing work, crews will make minor curb and catch basin repairs and replacements.
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A group of 20 Coon Rapids High School students working to attend out of state leadership events have a story to tell for the rest of their lives. For 24 hours straight, students with DECA played a continuous game of kickball. The game kicked off at 8 a.m. on Saturday and didn’t wrap up until Sunday morning. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for future roles in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. In order to participate, each member had to find three sponsors willing...
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The Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) is a new collaborative group, organized by the Coon Rapids Police Department, that works to enhance relationships with members of the community from culturally diverse backgrounds. The goal is to build relationships, encourage great discussions and learn from each other as it relates to police and the community.
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Police and paramedics are working to make the Coon Rapids community a safer place, but it's not by responding to emergencies or by cracking down on crime. The Heart Safe Coon Rapids Program made its way to Coon Rapids High School to teach students how to react during a sudden cardiac arrest. Coon Rapids paramedic Paul Mendoza and police officer Bryan Platz have played roles in saving lives throughout their careers, but for the past two years, they've been on a mission to...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- It's fishing opener weekend in Minnesota but some kids got a jump start on the action last weekend. Hundreds of kids took part in the Kids Fishing Clinic at the Coon Rapids Dam. It's held annually on the first Saturday in May. Kids learn everything from the basics of fishing to safety on the shore and on the water. "We want these children to learn all the safety features and so that's why we have got the county sheriff here with their boats, we've got other...
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The Coon Rapids Fire Department recently took delivery of a new fire truck to replace its Fire Engine #1. The new truck comes with some recent advancements in emergency lights technology for improved safety. “This will be a great piece of equipment to protect the community," said Nick House, Coon Rapids Fire Inspector. This week, House, and other firefighters put the new Engine #1 advanced emergency lighting technology to the test, in the parking lot of the Coon Rapids Ice Center....
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A first this week for the Coon Rapids Police Department. Officer Tanya Harmoning recently added sergeant to her title. The police department held a special badge pinning on Wednesday afternoon to mark the occasion. Harmoning has been with department for 19 years. Her promotion to sergeant is a first for a female officer in Coon Rapids. Chief Brad Wise says Harmoning has demonstrated good leadership skills. She has also worked extensively with mental health-related cases and has a passion for...
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BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. -- For the past two years, park goers have been unable enjoy both sides of the Coon Rapids Dam without walking or driving for miles. In 2013, the walkway connecting parks from Coon Rapids to Brooklyn Park closed, keeping pedestrians from crossing and some, away from the area all together. (It's) quite a shortcut (using the walkway) to get across. Otherwise if you ride your bike, you've gotta go all the way over the 610 bridge," Carol Burkholder of Coon Rapids said....
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Coon Rapids Senior Center is celebrating a big milestone. It was 40 years ago that the Super Senior Club formed in the basement of a church and started what is now known as the Coon Rapids Senior Center. Last year, there were 33,000 visits to the senior center. In addition to special events, speakers and trips, 32 groups meet on a regular basis. "We're excited about this anniversary," says senior services program specialist Kris Niebler. "Since that...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Crews have been tearing up streets throughout Coon Rapids, but fortunately traffic is still moving its way through, without detours. Cu...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn.-- Hundreds of people took a trip to the fire station last weekend and got some important safety lessons in the process. As part of the annual open house, Connexus Energy put on an electrical safety demonstration at Fire Station #2 last Saturday. They showed visitors what can happen if someone comes into contact with either an overhead or underground power line. Families also had the chance to tour the stations, climb the fire trucks and mingle with the firefighters. Fire...
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The 18th annual senior safety camp took place this week where over 100 seniors learned from local experts speaking on a variety of topics ranging from home safety to money management. "It makes you aware of all the things you do in your home that you shouldn't do," says Marain Fugile, Coon Rapids Resident. It was a packed house for the annual senior safety camp event at the civic center. "It's always different, it's always interesting, and I think a lot of it pertains to real...
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Coon Rapids has two new police officers patrolling the streets of the city. On Tuesday night, Officers Andrew Olson and John Ormston were given the oath of o...
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Firefighter Jim Ktytor, who is retiring at the end of 2017, recently took part in his last dance for Fire Prevention Week.
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- There's relief for city residents who have a need to shred documents but don't want to wait in long lines at the monthly collection. Two new self-service paper shredders are up and running at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center. This year, a total of nearly five tons of paper was shredded at the once a month, Saturday shredding events. That's a big increase over 2015, when residents brought in 3.81 tons of paper for shredding. Thanks to the two machines, Colleen Sinclair the...
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COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Asma Jama was enjoying a night out to dinner with family late last month when she was attacked by another patron at a Coon Rapids restaurant. The alleged reason: she was speaking a language other than English. Last Sunday, dozens of community members gathered in front of city hall to show support for asthma and call for an end to the hate. "This event today is pretty much to say that we're in solidarity with asthma for what happened to her," said Hassanen, a...
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