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Anoka County Relief Grants Available

Business & Nonprofit Relief Grants Available - Apply Now!

Anoka County was allocated just under $7 million from the state to issue grants to qualifying businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. Organizations applying for this funding must meet se...

Business Spotlight - Kids' Hair

Haircut appointments used to be on the list of potentially scary experiences for a child… Kids’ Hair is here to cut all the intimidation out. When Earl and Suzanne Mollerud’s three sons were young boys, they felt the pressure and stress that came with get...

New Coffee Shop Coming Soon!

Plans for a new coffee shop in Port Riverwalk, near the Port Riverwalk housing development are moving forward. The Coon Rapids Planning Commission approved the site plan for a 600 foot Caribou "coffee cabin" to be located at the southwest corner...

Development News - 3rd Qtr 2020

Read the latest news about Coon Rapids development, including information about exciting new projects, employment and housing activity. 

See the full report here.

Development News - 2nd Qtr 2020

Read the latest information about Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available related to development, employment and housing activity. 

See the full report here.

For Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Updated: 1-14-21

A variety of resources are available to help businesses, employers, and workers dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. The City continues to update its information as changes occur.

Anoka County Business & Nonprofit Relief Grant ProgramA...

Development News - 1st Qtr 2020

Coon Rapids Economic Development released its first quarter report for 2020. This illustrates Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available related to development, employment and housing activity. 

The report shows im...

Port Riverwalk Spring Construction Update

Centra Homes Detached Townhome Development/Local Street Improvements

Coon Rapids-based Centra Homes is developing 136 one-level and two-level detached townhomes on 43 acres of formerly City-owned land generally between Egret Boulevard and Avocet Street. It...

Pre-leasing for Luxury Apartments

"Lyra," a luxury market-rate building located next to Riverdale Transit Station (off Northdale Boulevard and 119th Avenue) is now pre-leasing and has an on-site showroom available for those interested in reserving an apartment home. The building...

Port Riverwalk Winter Construction Update

Several roads have been removed in the area of Avocet Street near Coon Rapids Boulevard, as part of redevelopment in this area known as “Port Riverwalk.” Local access is currently affected by construction for this project. The frontage...

Development News - 3rd Qtr 2019

Coon Rapids Economic Development released it’s third quarter report. This illustrates Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available related to development, employment and housing activity. 

The report shows ...

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....