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With 17.5 square miles of rolling hills, quarries, woods, and lakes, Apple Valley is the perfect destination for outdoor activities throughout the year. The city is home to 48 parks with numerous recreational opportunities like softball, swimming, tennis, skating, picnicking, and more. Farquar Park: This is one of Apple Valley’s most popular destinations to enjoy… Read more »
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Apple Valley’s historical roots lead back to the mid-1800’s when it was a part of the Lebanon Township farming community. The first settlers were believed to have come in the year 1855 from the east coast. Lebanon Township’s first settlers were Henry J. and Charles Verrill and their wives. Each took a claim of 160… Read more »
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The city of Apple Valley has close to 49,000 residents, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. According to Money Magazine, Apple Valley was ranked 17th on “best places to live in the United States” in 2013. As a city south of the river, the bedroom community of Apple Valley offers spacious living… Read more »
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Apple Valley, Minnesota is part of the Independent School District 196. The district, also known as Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, provides education to around 27,000 students from early childhood to 12th grade. The district’s mission is to educate students to reach their full potential. The core beliefs of the district are that students always come… Read more »
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Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a city in northwestern Dakota County and a “south of the river” suburb in the Twin Cities. The city got its name from Apple Valley, California, which was where the first home developers in the town had lived. According to the most recent census, the city’s population was nearly 50,000, making… Read more »
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The city of Hampton, Minnesota is located 25 minutes south of St. Paul in Dakota County. Hampton is a small town situated on the outskirts of the south metro area and has all the features of a rural community while still being close to all the amenities of St. Paul and nearby suburbs. The town… Read more »
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Students in the City of Coates, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 196. Independent School District 196 is the fourth largest in Minnesota serving 27,000 students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district covers 110 square miles and includes all of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights, and Lakeville. District… Read more »
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Most of Rosemount falls within the with boundaries of Independent School District 196, also known as the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District. Elementary students attend one of four schools within the district. Rosemount is also home to a middle school, high school, two private schools, and several early childhood and continuing education programs. One of Rosemount’s most… Read more »
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The earliest inhabitants of the Burnsville area were the Mdewakanton Dakota Indians. Around 1750, Chief Black Dog established a permanent village between Black Dog Lake and the Minnesota River, near the present site of the Black Dog Power Plant. After the Dakota nation ceded land in 1851 and moved to Chief Shakopee’s village in Prior Lake, the… Read more »
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Elko New Market, home to the Elko Speedway and commonly referred to as simply Elko, is located in Scott county. A city of over 4,500 residents, Elko New Market was once two separate cities, the city of Elko and the city of New Market. Over time the two cities became integrated together, and a close-knit… Read more »
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The city of Elko New Market, Minnesota is home to over 4,500 residents. A southern city located almost due south of Minneapolis and a member of Scott County, residents of Elko New Market enjoy a rural way of life and a small-town community. There are numerous local events and businesses that play a role in… Read more »
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Meet the Tellers Family. Back in 1946 Albert & Dorothy Tellers bought an 80-acre farm where they would raise their 4 children, farm the land and live their American Dream. This was a time when gas cost 21 cents a gallon and you could buy a brand new John Deere Tractor for $650.00 Times were… Read more »
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Around 22,000 residents call the City of Hastings home. Hastings is a bedroom community for the nearby Twin Cities that offers beautiful river scenery and spacious landscapes. The community is one of the oldest in the entire state, with much of its original buildings still intact. This historic river town community is largely shaped by… Read more »
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The city of Jordan, Minnesota is located southwest of the Twin Cities metro area. A small city of close to 6,000 residents, Jordan’s community is defined by its location and active citizens. Embracing its small-town nature, residents of Jordan enjoy the wonderful events and amenities that are characteristic of their home. Memorial Day Ceremonies are… Read more »
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The Southdale neighborhood, with almost 2,000 residents, is located within the Southeast quadrant of Edina and is almost entirely encompassed by Southdale Center and the Galleria. The neighborhood is comprised of both luxury homes and shopping spaces. It is bordered on the north by Highway 62, on the east by York Avenue, on the south… Read more »
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The city of Minneapolis is the largest city within the state of Minnesota. Home to over 400,000 residents, the lifestyle found within Minneapolis is largely dependent on the community in which you find yourself. With 11 distinct communities, each showcasing their own neighborhoods, lifestyle options and amenities are widely varied. The following article will outline… Read more »