Coon Rapids, Minnesota is situated 15 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. With a population of 62,103, Coon Rapids is the largest city in Anoka County and the fifth largest suburb in the state. The City of Coon Rapids offers small town friendliness combined with urban excitement, making it the perfect destination to work, […]

Coon Rapids began as a farming community. Agriculture was the first industry in the Coon Creek area. Farms ranged from 90 to 600 acres. The first brickyard came into establishment in 1881 by Dr. D.C. Dunham. This brickyard was known as the Anoka Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company, and it was situated near the […]

Coon Rapids, Minnesota is in Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The district serves 11 communities: all of Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Champlin, and parts of Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Fridley,  Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and Ramsey. Within the Anoka-Hennepin School District there are 37,880 students in 34 different schools. Hoover Elementary is situated in […]

Coon Rapids, Minnesota is home to an abundance of recreational opportunities. The city boasts 850 acres of city parks, 2 regional county parks, Bunker Hills Golf Club, and an ice arena. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: A unique park situated in Coon Rapids. The Mississippi River defines the boundaries of the 446 acre park. Within […]

The city of Coon Rapids, Minnesota is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. It is the largest city in Anoka County (population-wise), and is home to over 62,000 residents. The city encompasses an area of over 23 square miles, and offers great amenities to its residents. With extensive parks and commercial development, excellent shopping, 24 hour […]