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City of Coon Rapids: Community Life

Tagged: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Bunker Hills Golf Club, Coon Rapids Dam, Mercy Hospital, Riverdale Village Shopping Area, Summer Concerts, Things to do,

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,… Read more »

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City of Coon Rapids: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka Pressed Brick, CIty History, Coon Creek, Coon Rapids Dam, D. C. Dunham, Terra Cotta Company,

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… Read more »

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City of Coon Rapids: Schools & ISD 11

Tagged: Coon Rapids High School, Coon Rapids Middle School, education, Hoover Elementary, School District 11, schools,

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… Read more »

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City of Coon Rapids: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bunker Hills Golf Club, Bunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Coon Rapids Ice Center, Parks and Recreation,

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… Read more »

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City of Coon Rapids: A Brief Overview

Tagged: city overview, Large City,

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… Read more »

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City of Andover: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bunker Hills Golf Club, Bunker Hills Regional Park, Parks and Recreation, Rum River Regional Park, Sunshine Park,

The city of Andover covers a total area of 34.83 square miles and is home to 400 acres of community and neighborhood parks. Andover is home to 63 parks and over 32 miles of trails. Residents have no shortage of options when choosing a park to enjoy. Andover‘s numerous parks offer several different recreational activities… Read more »

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City of Andover: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Andover, city overview,

The city of Andover, Minnesota is located north of Minneapolis and neighbors the cities of Coon Rapids, Ham Lake, Ramsey, and Blaine. A city of over 32,000 residents and encompassing an area of nearly 35 square miles, Andover is a large, northern suburb of the Twin Cities metro area. It is located near the center… Read more »

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City of Blaine: Schools & District 11

Tagged: Anoka County, Blaine High School, City of Blaine, Madison Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, School District 11,

Blaine, Minnesota is served by the school district of Anoka-Hennepin Schools, or school district 11. This district is the largest in the state as it enrolls over 38,000 students annually and serves all or parts of 13 different cities. It is the primary mission of the Anoka-Hennepin School District to effectively educate each of its… Read more »

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City of Fridley: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Anoka County, city overview, Employment hub, Fridley,

The city of Fridley, Minnesota is a first ring suburb of Minneapolis and is home to over 27,000 residents. Known around the state for its small-town feel, Fridley offers the amenities of a bigger city while maintaining the charm that is found within a smaller community. Residents enjoy many aspects of life within Fridley, but… Read more »

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City of Fridley: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Anoka County, Fridley, Fridley Community Park, Manomin Park, Parks and Recreation, Riverfront Regional Park, Springbrook Nature Center,

Fridley, Minnesota is known for having some of the most beautiful parks in the area. There are plenty of recreational and scenic options for residents to explore. A few of the many wonderful parks in this city include: Springbrook Nature Center: The Springbrook Nature Center brings residents closer to nature all year long. Visitors can… Read more »

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City of Champlin: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Champlin, City of Champlin, city overview, Hennepin County, Mississippi River, North Suberbs,

Champlin, Minnesota is a city that is a member of Hennepin County, and located northwest of Minneapolis. This city borders the Mississippi River, as well as the cities of Anoka, Dayton, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Coon Rapids. The current population of residents is close to 24,000 and the land area of the city covers… Read more »

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