Police were called after the body was found near the Coon Rapids Dam at around 2:30 p.m Brooklyn Park Police Department said there were no signs of foul play involved in the individual's death Details of the deceased have not been provided. Their identity will be confirmed at a later time by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events suffering dogs were removed from her in-home business was sentenced to 300 months in prison in Rice County court on Friday Search autocomplete is currently not responding Building Safety Month: Week 2Create a game plan to actively support building safety programs in your community Now's the time to build your team and let your voice be heard by attending city council meetings The Coon Rapids Home Remodeling Tour showcases four home improvement projects and stories across Coon Rapids. This year's open house-style tour will take place Sunday Meet with residents who completed major interior re.. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced changes to proposed spongy moth management activities in Coon Rapids.Due to budget uncertainties and significant allocation delays at the federal level the MDA has canceled aerial spraying that was pl.. The Metropolitan Council is actively seeking feedback from current Northstar Commuter Rail riders and potential transit users as they advance plans to transition from commuter rail to more flexible bus service options along the Northstar corridor Firecracker 5K and Kids Sparkler DashFriday - Firecracker 5K Run/Walk  9:15 a.m - Kids Sparkler Dash 500 - Ages 3-10 (FREE) 5K Fee (register early for discounted pricing.. so get ready to meet your building safety team get the play-by-play on how building safety affects our everyday lives and learn how you can score points by improving your home.. The Earth Month web page on the City website will be updated all month long bringing you helpful information and ideas for easy actions you can take to live a little more sustainably.Welcome to Week 5 of Earth Month The Coon Rapids Police Department invites the community to meet with Lori Halbur a licensed social worker embedded within the police department Halbur is available to offer free assistance to connect with helpful.. This year's Safety Camp will take place June 17-18 from 8 a.m Led by the Coon Rapids Fire and Police Departments this exciting program is designed for students ente.. The Coon Rapids Public Works Department will be holding its annual open house on Saturday Take a tour of the Public Works facility and check out snowplows You can also learn more about the Recycl.. bringing you helpful information and ideas for easy actions you can take to live a little more sustainably.Welcome to Week 4 of Earth Month Crews will begin flushing fire hydrants in the north and east side of the city this week The flushing is part of an important annual maintenance process which cleans sediment and stagnant water from the City's pipe system Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the Tuesday The Earth Month web page on the City website will be updated all month long bringing you helpful information and ideas for easy actions you can take to live a little more sustainably.This week the focus is on repairing items instead of replacing them Discounted smart irrigation controllers are now on sale There are a limited number of controllers available first-served basis. The purpose of the Smart Irrigation Program is to help property owners save.. All are welcome and invited to assist Anoka County Parks staff with its Mighty Mississippi Cleanup Challenge this spring This event aims to help improve the quality of the river by removing refuse from its banks.There are three opportunities to volunteer.. A MnDOT grant is helping Coon Rapids Police educate drivers who use Northdale Boulevard about pedestrian safety safe speeds and hands-free cell phone use behind the wheel.On Wednesday near the intersection of Foley and Northdale Boulevard The city's Earth Month web page will be updated all month long bringing you helpful information and ideas for easy actions you can take to live a little more sustainably.The second week of April we're focusing on renewable ener.. Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 7-11 Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) in collaboration with the National Weather Service sponsors Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota The spring edition of the Coon Rapids Connection is here The newsletter is filled with the latest news and information around Coon Rapids as well as business and development updates The police and fire departments also have dedicated pages along with pa.. Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the Tuesday new hours are in effect at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center now through September The Minnesota Department of Transportation is set to build a third lane in each direction on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids between Round Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard Looking for fun activities going on in the area Look no further than the 2025 Coon Rapids Parks and Recreation Guide! There are activities for all ages.. from music and sports camps to pickleball and skating classes March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025.“People interested in the health .. Grant recipients for 2025 will be chosen during a virtual lottery on Wednesday The drawing can be viewed on the CTN Government Channel 799 (carried on Xfinity Cable) The program will also stream live on the City's Facebook page and the.. All residents must clean up after their pets It is unlawful to allow dogs to defecate on private property without the consent of the property owner or on any public property unless the excrement is immediately removed and placed in a proper container After years of planning and months of construction the City's newest water tower is officially in operation Before the water started flowing into homes and businesses Water samples were also taken and tested for b.. New American Funding has been helping Coon Rapids homebuyers find the right funding options to accomplish the dream of home ownership.  Loan officers pride themselves on getting to know the homebuyer to find the best program for their needs Virtual Business TourFind a new business to visit with this virtual business tour the second in a series created to highlight robust business districts in Coon Rapids Featuring everything from a gaming café to an African braiding boutique The Fantastic Sams in Foley Plaza prides itself as being a cut above the competition when it comes to knowledge Owner Kim Senne says they provide customers with excellent service and strive to make sure everyone leaves happy with t.. Dave's Hot Chicken is one of the newest restaurants in Riverdale The fast-casual restaurant serves up Nashville-style chicken with the most popular menu items being chicken tenders and slider sandwiches Take a virtual tour and discover something new in the Northdale and Foley Commercial District you can find everything from local restaurants to dentists and beyond all located in the Northdale and Foley area The October 2024 Quarterly Economic Development Report details all the latest trends in housing the median sale price for single-family homes and.. The Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) is a state-of-the-art skating facility featuring indoor ice an outdoor refrigerated rink (one of few in the state) Public skating is open at various times throughout the week and is a great chance to practice your skating skills Wednesdays and Fridays: 12:30-2:30 p.m.Sundays: 5:30-7:30 p.m Adults: $6Students/Seniors: $5Chi.. The Party Room at the Coon Rapids Ice Center is available to rent during Sunday Public Skate sessions Your party will have their own private room to enjoy cake or a celebratory meal while being steps away from the ice and endless fun.. April 26 at 7:15 p.m.Our skaters look forward to the Spring Ice Show every year to showcase their skills As the school resource officer at Coon Rapids High School Meng Yang greets students in the morning as they head to class Yang likes to wear his 'soft uniform' to school. "Every day is a different day The Coon Rapids Police Department Annual Report for 2023 is available and full of interesting information about the department Ever wanted to know how much crime occurs in Coon Rapids and what the most frequent crimes are Check out the latest local stories on Community Update Watch the latest edition of Sportsnight with Joe Yund and Howie Shapiro Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday Read on... Read on... Watch the Coon Rapids Planning Commission meeting from Thursday Read on... Read on... Read on... Read on... Read on...  High school senior Mary Zins is building a new product which she helped design in her engineering class at Blaine High School The aspiring scientist is taking full advantage of the school's Center for Engineering Family Promise in Anoka County has broken ground on a new housing project which will help give families who are experiencing homelessness a place to stay.“The construction will be starting later this spring on our new guest house," said Dav.. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the northeastern corner of Coon Rapids an old playground in Burl Oaks Park will be getting an update as part of the City of Coon Rapids annual parks improvement plan."We did a survey for the neighborhood which was .. Our skaters look forward to the Spring Ice Show every year to showcase their skills a committed group of people stand at the ready to help those healing from addiction.Recovery Cafe Anoka County opened its doors Wednesday to about 100 visitors who came out for their soft opening  The Minnesota Department of Transportation is set to build a third lane in each direction on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids between Round Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard The Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival is one of many annual events for residents to enjoy along with the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation organize this event to build community and engage residents."They're a great part.. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has identified an area in the City of Coon Rapids that needs to be managed to slow the spread of spongy moth in Minnesota The ACBC Food Shelf in Anoka has seen a 15% increase in visits to the food shelf compared to a year ago.According to a recent statewide hunger study 1 in 5 households in Minnesota experience food insecurity So this month is especially important with Mi.. At Monday night's Winter Band Concert at Coon Rapids High School an Albanian Dance number was featured with some new musicians from the school's special education students called from United Sound.What started as an after-school progra.. Are you looking for a job this summer in Coon Rapids both seasonal and temporary positions in their public works department Seasonal positions require no previous experience and often allow you to work outside with evening.. Yang likes to wear his 'soft uniform' to school. "Every day is a different day the City's newest water tower is officially in operation The Anoka County Library began the new year by going fine free - no longer charging daily fines for items returned past the due date.Anoka County Commissioner Julie Jeppson said that Anoka County’s new policy follows other library systems across.. Standing before the Coon Rapids City Council on April 2 a Restoration Ecologist with the Anoka Conservation District was recognized as the recipient of the City's first-ever Earth Month Sustainability Award On Monday afternoon the Alexandra House brought together supporters and donors to help celebrate the expansion of the shelter not only as a safe place for survivors of domestic violence but also their pets."This is a real cel.. It's been more than 10 years since organics recycling was first brought to the Coon Rapids Recycling Center.Residents bring their bagged organic waste from home and place them in collection bins The Coon Rapids Snowflake Association will celebrate its 61st anniversary event in 2025 They invite all Coon Rapids students in grades 5-12 to participate in the 2025 Coon Rapids Snowflake Days Button Design Contest shoppers couldn't help notice four police squad cars parked out in front of the store.Once inside The community turned out over the weekend for the Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival The annual outdoor event culminates in a tree lighting and fireworks The new Fire Station 3 recently hosted its first after-school pizza party for some very talented students It was a chance to celebrate the winners of this year's Fire Prevention Poster Contest The guest list included nine students who were reco.. Families of students at Adams Elementary gathered under the new outdoor pavilion Nov to christened the new 12-foot by 12-foot structure which they aptly named ‘Little Red Pavilion’ at Redhawk Ridge.The pavili.. The Seasons Dinner Theatre has returned to the Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids where it started back in 1988 Their last show at Bunker Hills was in 2010 when the original dinner theatre was demolished to make way for the construction of a new club.. Catherine Donohue joins an emerging class of working women during the 1920s in the fall student production at Anoka-Ramsey Community College "These Shining Lives.”Sobella Nieto pl.. The City will receive bids at the Coon Rapids City Center until 10:00 am MN 55433 for the following improvement:  Fire Station #2 Driveway and Parking Lot Replacement.Bids will be opened and re.. Minnesota will receive bids at Coon Rapids Public Works until 10 a.m 25-61 PUBLIC WORKS – 2025 ROOF REPLACEMENT: Work will include replacem.. City of Coon Rapids11155 Robinson Drive NWCoon Rapids Phone: 763-755-2880Fax: 763-767-6491 Coon Rapids, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in the Twin Cities say they have recovered a body from the Mississippi River.  So far limited information is available. The Brooklyn Park Police Department says officers responded to the report of a person in the river around 2:30 Thursday afternoon.  The call came from the area of the Coon Rapids Dam Responding officers recovered a deceased individual from the water Officials say the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the individual.  Information released by law enforcement does not indicate how long the person was in the water.  The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident Authorities have said that there’s no indication of foul play Gallery Credit: T.J. Leverentz Officers responded to the report of a person in the river around 2:30 Thursday afternoon.\nRead More Coon Rapids, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in the Twin Cities say they have recovered a body from the Mississippi River.  So far limited information is available. The Brooklyn Park Police Department says officers responded to the report of a person in the river around 2:30 Thursday afternoon.  The call came from the area of the Coon Rapids Dam. Responding officers recovered a deceased individual from the water, Brooklyn Park police say.  Body Found in River\n\nOn May 1, 2025 at approximately 2:30pm Brooklyn Park Police responded to a report of a person in... The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. Authorities have said that there’s no indication of foul play. 10 near Round Lake Boulevard near Coon Rapids.Courtesy of Minnesota Department of TransportationGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories Highway 10 in Coon Rapids has reopened after being closed due to a crash Tuesday MnDOT closed the highway to inspect the Round Lake Boulevard bridge after the crash The Minnesota State Patrol told MPR News partner KARE 11 that a dump truck struck the bridge when it tried to pass under it with its dump trailer elevated MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all Xfinity is the best internet service provider in Coon Rapids due to its broad coverage area variety of high-speed plans and low introductory pricing Xfinity is available to nearly every Coon Rapids household and offers the most high-speed options including a 400Mbps plan starting at $40 per month -- the cheapest internet connection available in the area According to the most recent FCC data is available to 7.5% of Coon Rapids households has a growing fiber presence in Coon Rapids Xfinity has the lowest starting price for internet in Coon Rapids starting at $40 per month for speeds up to 400Mbps Other Xfinity plans are competitively priced as well Speeds up to 600Mbps start at the monthly rate of $55 while gig service is available for just $15 more per month A contract may be required to get the lowest pricing and a $15 equipment fee may apply if you choose to rent your router from Xfinity Quantum Fiber offers the fastest internet plan in Coon Rapids with speeds up to 8,000Mbps available in select areas comes with the advantage of symmetrical upload and download speeds Gateway Fiber offers the next fastest plan in Coon Rapids with download speeds up to 2,000Mbps Xfinity is CNET's top pick for the best internet service provider in the area Coon Rapids has a limited selection of broadband providers but Xfinity gets the top spot for its wide availability and fast speed options Plans start from an affordable $40 per month for 400 megabits per second and go all the way to 1,300Mbps the median download speed in Coon Rapids is around 350Mbps which means that fast internet isn't hard to find in the area (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET The best alternative to Xfinity in Coon Rapids may be Gateway Fiber a new ISP offering speeds of 300 to 2,000Mbps starting at $65 to $125 per month with no added fees or contracts Availability is currently random and limited in Coon Rapids as the provider continues expanding but a Gateway Fiber spokesperson confirmed that service is now available to thousands of households in the area emholk/Getty ImagesHow to find internet deals and promotions in Coon RapidsThe best internet deals and top promotions in Coon Rapids depend on what discounts are available during that time but we look frequently for the latest offers.  such as Xfinity and T-Mobile Home Internet unlimited data or added perks for a limited time including Gateway Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet run the same standard pricing year-round.  For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed service and performance vary by connection type For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page According to the most recent FCC data Over a year after 78 cats were discovered abandoned inside a Coon Rapids home their former caretaker is facing multiple criminal charges 59-year-old Jacqueline Marie Broberg of Coon Rapids has been charged with felony animal cruelty three counts of misdemeanor animal torture and a misdemeanor charge for depriving an animal of food She faces up to five years and 90 days in prison if found guilty on all charges A criminal complaint states that a caller alerted the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office on March 1 that they had found 30 to 40 cats inside a house that appeared to have been abandoned The animals were found by the house’s new owner who had purchased the building in a foreclosure sale with plans of flipping it The owner discovered the felines living in squalor when they arrived Court documents state the cats had no access to food and water in the house They were surrounded by overflowing litter boxes and dead cats while “all surfaces” in the building were covered in cat hair Law enforcement had to use N95 masks to enter the residence due to the overpowering odor of ammonia only the most ill and easily captured cats could be removed from the home on March 1; five in total were brought to the Animal Humane Society While four were able to be nursed back to health A rescue group was later able to assist the remaining cats 21 dead cats were found throughout the house including a kitten that had been trapped under a mattress The previous owner of the house was determined to be Broberg Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 Two people were displaced after their home in Coon Rapids burned down First responders were called to the fire on the 200 block of 106th Avenue around midnight Monday morning Though crews from Fridley and Brooklyn Park fire departments were called in to help The cause of the fire is still under investigation sent 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the following photos: More than 80 cats were rescued, but many were found dead and decaying inside the foreclosed home of a woman who faces animal cruelty charges. Twenty-one cats were found dead and more than 80 others were rescued at the home of a Coon Rapids woman who was charged this week with felony-level animal cruelty. The woman, 59-year-old Jacqueline Marie Broberg, was charged Monday in Anoka County District Court with five counts, which also included gross misdemeanors for alleged animal torture and depriving the cats of food and water in squalid conditions. Officers first investigated Broberg’s home in March 2024, when they were tipped off by a man who purchased the home on 122nd Avenue after it had gone into foreclosure, according to the criminal complaint. At the time, the new owner observed between 30 and 40 cats inside the home without food or water, and he found the home’s interior to be covered in cat hair, feces and dried urine. Broberg was allegedly still living in the home in January 2024, but had left by Feb. 22 of that year after she was evicted. Responding officers found several dead cats throughout the home. Only the most ill or easily captured cats were removed on the first day due to “limited available resources.” Five were brought to the Animal Humane Society. One of those five rescued cats, nicknamed “Lefty,” was a month-old kitten that had a severe eye infection and eventually had to be euthanized, the criminal complaint said. The four others rescued on the first day were nursed back to health. A rescue group later came to the home to remove an additional 78 cats. A total of 21 cats were found deceased throughout the home, including one kitten that was trapped inside a mattress, according to the charges. Officials were unable to determine the cause of death due to how much the animals had decayed. Attempts to reach Broberg for comment were unsuccessful Thursday. Online court records did not show attorney information for her as of Thursday afternoon. Her next court appearance is set for May 23. Court records show she was cited in 2022 for not having a permit to have four or more cats, as required by Coon Rapids city code. The citation was later dismissed. She was also issued a petty misdemeanor for having a cat at large. Broberg’s home allegedly had a “lengthy history” of complaints from neighbors about the number of cats coming and going. Louis Krauss is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune. News & Politics Minnesota’s kindergartners have been below the recommended 95% threshold for years and more parents are getting exemptions for the MMR vaccine Where are children most vulnerable to infectious spread Hennepin County is highlighting salvage businesses in May to encourage residents to reuse construction materials and limit what gets sent to landfills Conservative board members had questioned the content of the books and curricula prompting criticism from the teachers union Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The Coon Rapids Fire Department said smoke alarms helped keep a family safe after a fire began to burn their home crews reported that it was “fully involved” after a garage had caught fire After confirming the family had successfully gotten out of the house firefighters were able to knock down the fire in the garage before moving on to put out the fire inside the house The fire department said the family was alerted to the fire after their smoke alarms went off The department said it is a good reminder for residents to ensure their smoke alarms are working While the family was able to make it out safely they say their house is in ruins following the fire A GoFundMe has been set up to help them rebuild and provide temporary lodging Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A Coon Rapids woman is facing criminal charges after law enforcement found dozens of cats living in her garage in inhumane conditions earlier this year A criminal complaint filed in Anoka County states Deann Marie Jensen sold kittens through her “rescue,” Scratching Post Number 9 Coon Rapids police first began investigating complaints of Jensen selling sick kittens to customers in October 2022 she said she had 15 cats in addition to the three she owned as pets She said she does not take them to a veterinarian for care and buys their vaccinations off the internet Law enforcement stopped by again in February 2023 but she didn’t let them into the garage or let them see the animals another person said they had bought two kittens from Jensen but had to euthanize them soon after because they “were gravely ill.” police got a search warrant in April and found 79 cats in Jensen’s garage The complaint describes an “overwhelming” ammonia odor inside the unventilated garage that forced police and Animal Humane Society personnel to take breaks periodically One kennel contained a mother who was lethargic with weeping eyes and her three kittens All four were diagnosed with feline panleukopenia virus Another 25 kittens had hair loss and crusty skin consistent with ringworm infection While the animals had access to food and water all of the kittens were found to be underweight A male cat named Jack was found with an infected eye Coon Rapids police had received a report back in March 2023 about Jack from someone who was interested in buying him as a kitten — the person was concerned because its eye “was obviously injured and weeping,” but Jensen did not want to take him to the vet for care By the time of the search warrant in April 2024 Jack’s eye had ruptured and was still actively infected; veterinarians noted this “would have been a extremely painful condition for the cat” that proper care could have alleviated The Animal Humane Society took all of the cats into their care One AHS veterinarian who was there when the cats were seized and helped care for them afterward said “most” of the cats’ medical issues were treatable with early intervention or preventable entirely with proper care The complaint notes that five cats that Jensen kept as pets in her home were “clean and adequately healthy.” there was at least one deceased on scene,” Dr “The most shocking thing from this case was the level of parasites and diseases transmitted amongst all those cats.” Brayshaw explained regular vaccination can almost 100% prevent diseases the cats were battling “It definitely is heart wrenching to see those situations but it’s one that it literally is what we’re here for and what we’re trained to do,” he said.The Humane Society is urging people to speak up about animal cruelty because one call can lead to a rescue.“There will people that will jump in with a bunch of love and a bunch of heart and try to help as many animals as they can and if they don’t have those resources on the back end they’re sometimes going to cause more suffering,” Dr Jensen faces four felony counts and one misdemeanor count of overwork/mistreat animals-torture She was charged via summons and is not currently in custody