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City of Brooklyn Center: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Brooklyn Center, City of Brooklyn Center, Community overview, Hennepin County,

The City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is a city located north of Minneapolis. With close to 12,000 residents and being just 10 miles outside of Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center offers residents a mix of urban and suburban living. Not to be confused with its neighbor, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center is the home of several major businesses and… Read more »

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City of Brooklyn Center: Community Life

Tagged: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center Community Center, Centerbrook Golf Course, City of Brooklyn Center, Dudley/Budweiser Classic, Earle Brown Days Festival, Hennepin County,

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is a city of close to 31,000 residents. It’s large size and location near Minneapolis give it a dynamic and powerful community. Within the city, residents are given access to numerous events, amenities, and businesses, all of which add to the community. Some of the most notable include the following. When it… Read more »

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City of Brooklyn Center: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Brooklyn Center, City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County,

The city of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is home to 23 different parks as well as a number of trails. Located north of Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center makes an effort to provide outdoor space for its inhabitants. With numerous amenities, the parks of Brooklyn Center play an important role in the community. Some of the most notable… Read more »

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City of Brooklyn Center: A Brief History

Tagged: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Township, City of Brooklyn Center, community history, Crystal Lake Township, Earle Brown, Hennepin County,

The area known today as Brooklyn Center, Minnesota was originally owned by the government, and was not made public for residential use until after the treaty with the Dakota Indians had been set in place. This treaty allowed settlers to make their homes in the land that once belong to the Native Americans.  In the… Read more »

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City of Brooklyn Center: Schools & District 286

Tagged: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center Academy, Brooklyn Center Arts and IB World School, Brooklyn Center High School, City of Brooklyn Center, Earle Brown Elementary, Hennepin County, School District 286,

Brooklyn Center Community Schools (district 286) prides itself in providing excellent academics to students in pre-k through 12th grade. A small district with big opportunities, this district provides students a wide range of academic options that nurture their unique strengths and interests, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate program and arts magnet programs. The district’s mission… Read more »

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City of Brooklyn Park: Community Life

Tagged: Brookland Golf Park, City of Brooklyn Park, Community Activity Center, Edinburgh USA Golf Course, Hennepin County Library, Tator Daze,

The city of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is a large, suburban city located north of Minneapolis. As one of the bigger cities in the state of Minnesota (based on population), currently it is the sixth largest, Brooklyn Park offers residents a very active community that is rich with amenities. With a population of close to 78,000… Read more »

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City of Brooklyn Park: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Central Park, City of Brooklyn Park, Northwoods Park, Norwood Park, Palmer Lake Park, USA Tree City, Zane Sports Park,

As one of the “USA Tree City” recipients, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is nationally recognized for its parks system. The city is home to 47 miles of trails, and 67 award-winning parks that encompass over 1,700 acres. Residents of Brooklyn Park have an abundance of outdoor amenities to enjoy. With so many options available, there are… Read more »

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City of Brooklyn Park: A Brief History

Tagged: Brooklyn Township, City of Brooklyn Park, community history, logging, Tator Daze,

“This is Paradise,” Pierre Bottineau exclaimed, he took a look at the beautiful prairie and woods before him. Pierre was a man that was traveling through the area from North Dakota, and he was one of the first people besides the Native Americans to visit the location of Brooklyn Township. After he had visited and… Read more »

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City of Brooklyn Park: Schools & District 279

Tagged: City of Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove High School, Maple Grove Middle School, Rush Creek Elementary School, Saint John's Lutheran School, school district 279,

Brooklyn Park is served by Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams. Serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers, this district is the fifth largest in… Read more »

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City of Fridley: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Anoka County, city overview, Employment hub, Fridley,

The city of Fridley, Minnesota is a first ring suburb of Minneapolis and is home to over 27,000 residents. Known around the state for its small-town feel, Fridley offers the amenities of a bigger city while maintaining the charm that is found within a smaller community. Residents enjoy many aspects of life within Fridley, but… Read more »

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Camden: Shingle Creek

Tagged: camden community, Creekview Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Shingle Creek Park,

Shingle Creek, a neighborhood in the Camden Community, is located in the very corner of the city’s far northwest border. The neighborhood runs along the north and south ends through the eastern portion of the neighborhood. The creek flows into the Mississippi River in north Minneapolis and is enclosed by parkland. In 1852 the very… Read more »

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Camden: Lind-Bohanon

Tagged: Art Fair, Bohanon park, camden community, Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Heritage Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Party in the Park, Shingle Creek Park,

Lind-Bohanon is a neighborhood on Minneapolis’s farthest north side, is bordered by Brooklyn Center and spreads east to the Mississippi River. Both the neighborhood and its local school are named for Jenny Lind, a famous Swedish soprano born during the early 1800’s. When people choose to live in this neighborhood, they typically stay for a… Read more »

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Camden Community: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bohanan Park, Camden, camden community, Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, Cleveland Park, Creekview Park, Folwell Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parks and Recreation, Perkins Hill, Real Estate, Ryan Lake, Shingle Creek Park, Victory Memorial Park, Victory Park, Webber Park,

The Camden community is home to a wide array of parks and outdoor recreational spaces for residents to enjoy. There are 11 main parks throughout the community in addition to multiple small, natural areas. The parks include: Cleveland Park: A 1.4 acre park that was developed in conjunction with its neighbor, the Lucy Laney at… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Biking, Lakes, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parks and Recreation, sports,

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota contains 11 unique communities, each with their own distinct neighborhoods. Among all of these separate areas are countless parks and recreation opportunities. Ranging in size from massive, regional parks to small, neighborhood treasures, residents of Minneapolis have plenty of options when it comes to life in the outdoors. The following… Read more »

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City of Maple Grove: Schools & District 279

Tagged: City of Maple Grove, Hennepin County, Maple Grove, Maple Grove High School, Maple Grove Middle School, Rush Creek Elementary School, Saint John's Lutheran School, school district 279,

Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams. Serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers, this district is the fifth largest in the state. It is… Read more »

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City of Corcoran: Schools & Districts

Tagged: City of Corcoran, Corcoran, Hennepin County, Providence Academy, Rockford Elementary School, Rockford High School, Rush Creek Elementary School, school district 279, School District 284, School District 883, St. John's Lutheran School, Sunset Hill Elementary,

Corcoran is unique in that it is a part of three different school districts. The districts are Osseo Public School District, Wayzata Public School District, and Rockford Public School District. Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve… Read more »

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City of Osseo: Schools & District 279

Tagged: City of Osseo, Hennepin County, Maple Grove High School, Maple Grove Middle School, Osseo, Rush Creek Elementary School, Saint John's Lutheran School, school district 279,

Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams. Serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers, this district is the fifth largest in the state. It is… Read more »

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City of Coon Rapids: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bunker Hills Golf Club, Bunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Coon Rapids Ice Center, Parks and Recreation,

Coon Rapids, Minnesota is home to an abundance of recreational opportunities. The city boasts 850 acres of city parks, 2 regional county parks, Bunker Hills Golf Club, and an ice arena. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: A unique park situated in Coon Rapids. The Mississippi River defines the boundaries of the 446 acre park. Within… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: A Brief Overview

Tagged: amenities, arts, city overview, economic hub, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parks and Recreation,

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota is the largest city within the entire state. As one of the “Twin Cities”, Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul constitute the 16th largest metro area in the nation. With over 400,000 residents, Minneapolis is a dynamic and bustling city. Minneapolis is a very important economic center in the Midwest…. Read more »

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City of Dayton: Community Life

Tagged: Champlin-Dayton Athletic Association, City of Dayton, Dayton, Dayton Heritage Days, Hennepin County, Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Things to do, Wright County,

The city of Dayton, Minnesota has a population of close to 5,000 residents. As the northernmost city in Hennepin county, residents enjoy a semi-rural community with very little commercial development. While most of the city is within Hennepin county, part of the city is located in Wright county as well. Residents choose to live in… Read more »

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City of Osseo: Community Life

Tagged: City of Osseo, Farmer's Market, Hennepin County, Lions Roar Festival, Osseo, Osseo Community Center, Osseo Lions Club, Osseo Minidazzle, Osseo Vintage Foreign Car Show,

The city of Osseo, Minnesota has an area of only 0.75 square miles and is almost completely developed. This high level of development encourages a close-knit and active community among Osseo’s near 2,500 residents. What really makes Osseo stand out is its small-town feel. It maintains a very close community while also being surrounded by… Read more »

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