Real Estate Information

The city of Coon Rapids is hosting a summer neighborhood meeting today at Ward 3, in Kennedy Park, 8490 East River Road. Residents who live in the area are invited to have ice cream treats, meet coucil members and city staff, kids can explore a fire engine & police squad car that will be parked there. It allows time for members of the community to ask questions and comment on any concerns.

Two days after the event the Summer in the City program (LePage and Sons) is providing a free clean-up event.

10554 Noble Circle N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra." 

~Jimmy Johnson

The American Red Cross offers the following blood donation opportunities:

• Aug. 23, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Don Hansen VFW, 1438 Crosstown Blvd. N.E., Ham Lake.

• Aug. 24, 2 to 7 p.m., Andover Christian Church, 16045 Nightingale St., Andover.

• Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Drive, Blaine.

• Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Minnesota School of Business, 3680 Pheasant Ridge Drive N.E., Blaine.

• Aug. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mary T. Inc., 1442 118th Lane, Coon Rapids.

• Sept. 1, 1 to 6 p.m., Famous Dave’s, 3211 Northdale Blvd., Coon Rapids.

• Sept. 2, noon to 6 p.m., Meadow Creek Church, 3037 N.W. Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover.

• Sept. 3, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion, 400 W. Main St., Anoka.

To schedule an appointment, call 800-448-3543 or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org.

The National Association of Realtors saw a trend in stable home prices and increased sales (due to the home buyer tax credit) in metropolitan areas. Stats from 100 of 155 metro areas had higher median existing home prices compared to last years second quarter. Click here to read the full press release!

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is scheduled to begin this Saturday, August 21st and will run through October 3rd. Stop in to experience themed weekends, live entertainment, live armored jousting, food and drink fit for a King, and much more!

Visit www.renaissancefest.com for more information.

Kottke's Tire and Auto Services is having the second annual Kottke's Classic Car Show with Free2B on Saturday, August 21st. The event is from 10am through 4pm. Admission and parking are free for spectators!

The Bank of Elk River is sponsoring the Riverfront Concert Series. Bring the family downtown for great music! Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Chris Olson will perform an Elvis Tribute for your enjoyment.

 1330 107th Avenue NW , Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) launched a (NSP) Neighborhood Stabilization Program back in March to handle the growing number of foreclosures in the area. 2249 129th Avenue NW in Coon Rapids has been remodeled and is now on the market.   

Click here for a virtual tour of 2249 129th Avenue NW!