A northern suburb of Minneapolis, the city of Coon Rapids is the thirteenth largest city in the state, and the largest city in Anoka County. Surrounding and nearby communities include Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Fridley, Ham Lake, Osseo, and Spring Lake Park. The history of Coon Rapids goes back to 1857, when Anoka Township was created, as Coon Rapids now retains the same boundaries of the former Anoka Township with the exception of the city of Anoka, which has been incorporated as a separate entity. When the federal government surveyed the area in 1847, the Red River Ox Cart Trail was a well traveled road running through Anoka County, one that had been laid out for military purposes in 1835. The first settlers in the area were involved in agriculture, with farms ranging from ninety to six hundred acres. In 1881, Dr. D.C. Dunham organized the first brick yard, which was located near the old City Hall, and was known as the Anoka Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company, the first non-agricultural industry in Coon Rapids. Much of the land upon which the current city is build was created with the construction of the Coon Rapids Dam, which was built in 1912 by the Mississippi Power Company. With the construction of the dam, Anoka Township became Coon Creek Rapids, which was later shortened to Coon Rapids when an attempt was made to incorporate the township as a village in 1948. Its incorporation was defeated, but eventually passed in 1952, and became a city in 1959.
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Staffed with former college and professional athletes, the Coon Rapids facility offers private, small group, and team training to baseball and fast-pitch softball players throughout the state of Minnesota. Its location, camps and clinics, instructors, pricing, testimonials, and online registration are available.
http://www.boyceballtraining.com/
Chartered by Cross Point Church, the Coon Rapids, Minnesota troop is part of the Three Rivers District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Adult leaders are identified, and meeting schedules, information about camping and other activities, advancements, merit badges, and volunteer opportunities are pointed out.
http://www.troop406.com/
The official municipal web site offers city council meeting agendas and minutes, the city code of ordinances, administrative and departmental contacts, and a guide to area attractions and events, municipal services, and other resources. A history and profile of the city, demographics, and city newsletters are included.
http://www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us/
Coon Rapids, Minnesota USA Weather
Powered by a Davis Vantage Pro II weather station, the Coon Rapids station is featured, and offering weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, weather maps and charts, radar and images, and weather reports from this site and other sources. Historical weather information is also provided.
http://www.coonrapidsweather.net/
Quality Inn Northtown Coon Rapids
Contains information about amenities, rates, rooms and reservations at this hotel which is located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-coon_rapids-minnesota-MN427
Sponsored by Peace Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Troop 513 is made up of boys ages eleven to eighteen, or from the fifth to the twelfth grade. Part of the Three Rivers District in Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America, its calendar of events, leadership contacts, and a photo album are featured.
http://www.troop513coonrapids.org/
