Consumers 55+ years of age with a valid driver's license can receive a 10% automobile insurance discount for three years by attending a MN Safety Council Defensive Driving Course held at the Coon Rapids Civic Center. Anyone taking the course for the first time must attend an 8-hour session. Others may take a shorter, 4-hour refresher course every three years. Call 763-767-6473 for a registration form. Registration and payment must be received two weeks prior to the class.

4-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE: $16.00

Monday July 21: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday, July 28: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Monday, August 11: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday, September 8: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

8-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE: $18.00

Mondays, July 7 and 14: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Mondays, Aug. 18 and 25: 10:00a.m.- 3:00 p.m.