Located in Anoka County, Minnesota, Coon Rapids was established in 1952. Named for raccoons seen at the Mississippi River rapids. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is on the Mississippi.
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Founded1952|Population63,000|Peak63,000(2024)|CountyAnoka County
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1952Founded: Coon Rapids was founded in Anoka County.
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1952Incorporated: North metro suburb.
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1967Coon Rapids Dam: Dam and regional park.
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2010Modern Era: Coon Rapids continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Named for raccoons seen at the Mississippi River rapids.
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Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is on the Mississippi.
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One of the largest north metro suburbs.
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Coon Rapids is located in Anoka County, Minnesota.
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Coon Rapids was founded in 1952.
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