CTN News is...

CTN News is a program that airs weekly on Channel 15 in Coon Rapids. A new show premieres every Friday at 5 p.m.

The newscast keeps residents informed about their city government, schools, courts, civic organizations and other important happenings in the area. It's news you won't find on other Twin Cities television stations because they don't have the time to tell all the stories. But we do. CTN News is your local edge.

Be sure to tune in each week to find out what's happening in your own backyard.


Steve Ericson

Steve Ericson joined the station
back in 1991 before it was even known as CTN Studios. What started as a part-time job running cameras during City Council Meetings eventually turned into a full-time job as news producer and anchor. As a nearly life-long resident of Coon Rapids, Steve enjoys sharing the stories of the people, the places and the things that make this community such a great place to live. Steve is married and has three children. He also works part-time as an assignment editor for KARE 11 News on the weekends. In his "spare" time, Steve enjoys spending time at home with family or out on the town searching for a bargain. Steve is a graduate of Coon Rapids High School and received his BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul. He also has a minor in Criminal Justice.


Karen Sivanich

Karen Sivanich is a 1985 Graduate of Brown Institute in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating she worked at WFAW/WSJY radio in Ft. Atkinson, WI. In 1987 she returned to the Twin Cities and began producing independent television through local access centers. In 1990 she met Dorothy Jund and was asked to join the original cast of CRProfile. Over the last 20 years Karen has worked, produced, or volunteered at QCTV, MTN, MCN, KXLI, KABL and NCTV. Karen lives in Blaine is a licensed Realtor and she has 2 dogs. She also enjoys boating, traveling, TWINS and TIMBERWOLVES sporting events.

Stephanie Ring

Stephanie Ring started her career in television in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As the 10 P.M. Producer, she learned a lot about the news business. She later left the
newsroom and instead starting working freelance positions around the Twin Cities, both at broadcast stations and private video firms. In 1999, she discovered CTN Studios quite accidentally; just by flipping around the cable channels one day. She sent a resume, got hired, and now 10 years later continues to produce local programming. She works on both the CTN News and Talk of the Town programs, and works on special projects.

Stephanie lives in the north metro with her husband, two daughters and dog Cajun. Outside of work, you can often find her shuttling kids to dance class and other activities, and volunteering at school. In her spare time (what little there is) she likes to go bike riding, work on home decorating or landscaping projects and read a good book.

Steve Antus

Steve Antus has been a reporter in Coon Rapids for 14 years. He joined the city of Coon Rapids cable TV operation in April 1995. A native of Coon Rapids, Antus has been a general assignment reporter for CTN News.

Antus grew up in Coon Rapids has remained a part of the community ever since. He earned his bachelor's degree in television from St. Cloud State University in 1985. He began his career working for KXLI-TV in St. Cloud, before joining Group W Cable. Since then he has worked in the metro area for other cable operators, doing local programming.

A world traveler, Antus crossed the Atlantic 10 times and visited 12 countries in Europe. This summer he plans to visit Spain and Africa.