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City of Bethel: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka County, Bethel, Bethel Corners, Chandler Industries, CIty History, Quakers,

The area now known as Bethel, Minnesota was first settled by Quakers in 1856 in St. Francis Township. A post office was constructed in the area at place known as Bethel Corners in 1865 and was incorporated as a village in 1902. The village was named Bethel after the same city in Maine and was… Read more »

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City of Bethel: Community Life

Tagged: Anoka County, Bethel, Dugout Bar and Grill, small town, Things to do,

Bethel, Minnesota is located 40 miles north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. The City of Bethel is a small town community with a population just under 500. Bethel is a rural community where residents can enjoy the benefits of small town while still having easy access to plenty of amenities in nearby cities…. Read more »

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City of Bethel: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Anoka County, Bethel, Bethel Wildlife Management Area, John Anderson Memorial Park, Lake George Regional Park,

The city of Bethel, Minnesota covers a total area of 0.97 square miles. Although the city itself does not have any parks, there are several nearby that all residents can enjoy. Bethel Wildlife Management Area: The Bethel Wildlife Management Area is a part of Minnesota’s outdoor recreation system was created to help protect the natural landscape and… Read more »

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City of East Bethel: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Anoka County, Bonde Park, Booster Park, Coon Lake Beach Park, East Bethel, John E. Anderson Memorial Park, Norseland Manor Park, Parks and Recreation,

The City of East Bethel, Minnesota is spread out over around 47 square miles of land, 3 square miles of which is water. With so much land space, residents of the city of East Bethel enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreational activities in the city and county parks. Some of the most notable parks include:… Read more »

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City of East Bethel: Schools

Tagged: Anoka County, Cedar Creek Community School, Century Junior High School, East Bethel, East Bethel Community School, education, School District 15, School District 831, schools, St. Francis Middle School,

East Bethel is served by both the Forest Lake Area Schools District and the St. Francis School District. Forest Lake Area Schools serves over 7,000 students and is geographically the largest school district in the state. St Francis educates around 6,000 students and covers 165 square miles. Only two schools are located in the City… Read more »

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City of East Bethel: Community Life

Tagged: Anoka County, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Reserve, East Bethel, East Bethel 10 Theatre, East Bethel Booster Day, Things to do, Viking Meadows Golf Course,

The City of East Bethel is home to over 11,000 residents and is situated approximately 30 miles north of Minneapolis. The community of East Bethel enjoys the city’s small-town feel and family atmosphere. As a northern suburb in the metro area, East Bethel offers both a close proximity to the Twin Cities and a spacious,… Read more »

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City of East Bethel: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka County, Bethel, Bethel Township, Chippewa Indians, CIty History, East Bethel, Quakers,

The area that is now East Bethel was originally inhabited by the Chippewa Indians. In 1837, the United States bought all land east of the Mississippi, including the area of East Bethel. After the purchase, new settlers began to arrive in the area to farm the fertile soil. Quakers were the some of the first… Read more »

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City of Bethel: Schools & ISD 15

Tagged: Anoka County, Bethel, education, schools, St. Francis Elementary School, St. Francis High School, St. Francis Middle School,

The students of Bethel, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 15 also known as St. Francis Public Schools. ISD 15 serves over 5,000 students in the communities of Athens Township, Andover, East Bethel, Bethel, Linwood Township, Nowthen, Oak Grove, St. Francis, and Stanford Township. The mission of St. Francis Public Schools is to equip… Read more »

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City of East Bethel: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Anoka County, City of East Bethel, East Bethel,

The city of East Bethel, Minnesota is a semi-rural city located slightly northeast of the Twin Cities metro area. Encompassing an area of nearly 48 miles, East Bethel is located on the northern border of Anoka County and is one of the biggest cities (land area-wise)  in the entire county. Home to nearly 12,000 residents,… Read more »

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City of Bethel: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Anoka County, Bethel, City of Bethel, city overview,

The city of Bethel, Minnesota is a very small city located north of Minneapolis and on the utmost northern border of Anoka County. Home to around 500 residents, Bethel embraces its small-town feel while maintaining access to the Twin Cities metro area. The city encompasses an area of less than one square mile, and residents… Read more »

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City of Oak Grove: Schools & ISD 15

Tagged: Anoka County, Cedar Creek Community School, Oak Grove, School District 15, St. Francis High School, St. Francis Middle School,

The majority of Oak Grove, Minnesota is served by Independent School District (ISD) 15. St. Francis Schools serve students in grades K-12 from the communities of Athens Township, Andover, East Bethel, Bethel, Linwood Township, Nowthen, Oak Grove, St. Francis, and Stanford Township. ISD 15 seeks to: equip all students with the knowledge and skills to… Read more »

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City of St. Francis: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Anoka County, Bethel Wildlife Management Area, Community Park, Rum River North Country Park, St. Francis,

The city of St. Francis covers a total area of 23.97 square miles and is home to nine different parks. The parks within the city of St. Francis offers numerous recreational activities that all residents can enjoy. Residents can experience all the amenities the parks have to offer while enjoying the beauty surrounding St. Francis. Rum… Read more »

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City of St. Francis: Schools & ISD 15

Tagged: Anoka County, School District 15, St. Francis, St. Francis Elementary School, St. Francis High School, St. Francis Middle School,

The students of St. Francis, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 15 also known as St. Francis Public Schools. ISD 15 serves over 5,000 students in the communities of Athens Township, Andover, East Bethel, Bethel, Linwood Township, Nowthen, Oak Grove, St. Francis, and Stanford Township. The mission of St. Francis Public Schools is to… Read more »

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City of Scandia: Schools

Tagged: Columbus Elementary School, education, Forest Lake Senior High, Scandia, Scandia Elementary School, schools, Southwest Junior High, Washington County,

The City of Scandia is a part of the Forest Lake School District. The district itself serves the cities of Marine of the St. Croix, Forest Lake, Wyoming, Linwood, Lino Lakes, Bethel, Columbus, Ham Lake, Stacey, and the northern region of Hugo. The community of Scandia realizes the importance of education with almost 1,800 families residing… Read more »

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City of Mounds View: Schools & District 621

Tagged: Bethel University, City of Mounds View, Highview Middle School, Mounds View, Mounds View High School, School District 621, University of Northwester-St Paul, Valentine Hills Elementary,

The city of Mounds View, Minnesota primarily belongs to Independent School District (ISD) 621, also known as the Mounds View School District. The Mounds View School District (ISD 621) includes six elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools. Their mission as a district is to, “educate learners through a broad range of programs… Read more »

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City of Arden Hills: Schools & District 621

Tagged: Arden Hills, Bethel University, City of Arden Hills, Mounds View High School, Ramsey County, School District 621, School District 623, Valentine Hills Elementary,

The city of Arden Hills, Minnesota primarily belongs to Independent School District (ISD) 621, or the Mounds View School District. A small section of the city is located in ISD 623, the Roseville School District. Despite being in school districts based out of the neighboring cities, the city of Arden Hills is home to an… Read more »

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City of Roseville: Community Life

Tagged: Bethel University, City of Roseville, Fantasy Flight Games, Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval, Old Dutch Foods, Ramsey County, Rosedale Center, Rosedale Library, Roseville, University of Minnesota, University of Northwester-St Paul,

The city of Roseville, Minnesota is a mid-sized suburb that is uniquely situated adjacent to both Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Only Lauderdale, a neighboring city, shares this characteristic. The city’s nearly 35,000 residents enjoy the benefits of living near these larger cities while maintaining a peaceful, suburban atmosphere. The community of Roseville is heavily influenced… Read more »

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