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Calhoun Isles: Community Life

Tagged: bryn mawr, Calhoun-Isles, CARAG, Cedar-Isles-Dean, East Calhoun, East Isles, fun, Kenwood, Lowry HIll, Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Things to do,

Known for its lake shore living and astounding, natural beauty, the Calhoun Isles community offers residents some of the best living in Minnesota. Located near Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles, Calhoun Isles is a scenic wonderland found within the busy city of Minneapolis. Each year the Calhoun Isles community draws in millions of… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: West Calhoun

Tagged: Bakken Library, Calhoun Commons, Calhoun-Isles, Hennepin County, Lake Calhoun, Lake Calhoun Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, restaurant, Things to do, Uptown,

West Calhoun is situated on the western border of Minneapolis in the Calhoun-Isles community. This affluent neighborhood is bordered by East Calhoun, Cedar-Isles-Dean, Linden Hills, and the suburb of St. Louis Park. With a population of close to 1,700 residents, and being in close proximity to the beautiful lake Calhoun, this neighborhood offers a charming… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Lowry Hill East

Tagged: bryant-lake bowl, Calhoun Isles Community, Hennepin County, Lake of the Isles Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mueller Park, Stella's Fish Cafe, the wedge, Uptown,

Lowry Hill East is named after Thomas Lowry, one of Minneapolis’s initial inhabitants and developers. The neighborhood is in the Calhoun-Isles Community. Because of its unevenly triangular shape, Lowry Hill East is sometimes called “the Wedge”. Lowry Hill East initiated its existence as a neighborhood in the 1880s with the entrance of Thomas Lowry’s public… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Lowry Hill

Tagged: Calhoun Isles Community, Hennepin County, History, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sculpture garden, spoon and cherry, Things to do, Thomas Lowry, Walker art Center,

Lowry Hill is a neighborhood located inside of the community of Calhoun-Isles, which is along the western edge of Minneapolis’s limits. Lowry Hill got its name from Thomas Lowry, one of the original inhabitants and developers of the neighborhood. The area hosts numerous arts-centered establishments, a small, scenic park, and a gathering of dynamic businesses…. Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Kenwood

Tagged: Calhoun Isles Community, Cedar Lake Park, City of Lake Loppet, Hennepin County, Kenwood Carnival, Kenwood Park, Lake of the Isles Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Kenwood, a neighborhood in Minneapolis that is a member of the Calhoun-Isles Community, derived its name from the company that developed the neighborhood. Kenwood shares Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake with the Cedar-Isles-Dean neighborhood. Kenwood contains many open spaces including these two lakes, trails, parks, and playgrounds. Kenwood’s parks attract skaters in the… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: East Isles

Tagged: Calhoun Isles Community, garage sales, Hennepin County, Ice Cream Social, Lake of the Isles Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parks and Recreation, Things to do, Uptown,

East Isles, a neighborhood in the Calhoun-Isles Community, is located on the east side of Lake of the Isles, in the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes area. The neighborhood’s name reflects the small isles in the lake. As a part of the Uptown area, and near several lakes, this neighborhood of over 3,000 residents offers an… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: East Calhoun

Tagged: Calhoun Isles Community, East Calhoun Happy Hour, Hennepin County, Lake Calhoun Park, Lake of the Isles Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Saint Mary's Orthodox Church,

East Calhoun is a neighborhood that is a member of the Calhoun-Isles Community and a part of the Uptown area. On the neighborhood’s western border is the popular Lake Calhoun, which is the area’s main attraction. The neighborhood includes shops, restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, shopping areas, and coffee shops. The housing consists of apartment buildings, duplexes,… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Cedar-Isles-Dean

Tagged: Calhoun Isles Community, CID, Hennepin County, Lake Calhoun Park, Lake of the Isles Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Park Siding Park, Things to do,

Cedar-Isles-Dean (CID) is a neighborhood located within the Calhoun-Isles Community, and rests on the western edge of Minneapolis’s city limits. CID is a neighbor to the first ring suburb of St. Louis Park. The neighborhood received its name from Dean Parkway, Cedar Lake, and Lake of the Isles. Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, and Lake… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: CARAG

Tagged: Bryant Square Park, City of Minneapolis:, fun things to do, Gigi's Cafe, Hennepin County, Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parks, Pizza Luce, Uptown, Uptown art fair,

The Calhoun Area Residents Action Group, a neighborhood within the Calhoun-Isles community in Minneapolis, or CARAG is the heart of the Uptown area. This neighborhood is often bustling with an array of activity, and is just walking distance from Lake Calhoun. The majority of the housing was built before 1920, as the neighborhood has been… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Bryn Mawr

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, Festive Garage Sale, Hennepin County, Ice Cream Social, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Theodore Wirth Park,

Bryn Mawr, a neighborhood within the Calhoun-Isles community in Minneapolis, was named after one of its own schools and community parks. In Welch, the name means “big hill”. With a population of close to 2,700 residents, the land is defined by its parkland and is located just west of the downtown area of the city…. Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, city overview, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Calhoun-Isles is one of eleven communities found within the city of Minneapolis. Home to nine distinct neighborhoods, Calhoun-Isles offers some of the most desirable living within the entire state. This is largely due to the scenic beauty provided by its unparalleled access to some of the state’s most magnificent lakes. Residents choose to live in… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, Bryant Square Park, Bryn Mawr Meadows Park, Cedar Lake Park, City of Minneapolis:, Kenwood Park, Lake Calhoun Park, Lake of the Isles Park, Mueller Park, Park Siding Park, Thomas Lowry Park,

The Calhoun Isles community is comprised of 9 neighborhoods, each offering unique parks for visitors to enjoy. With 14 parks including some of the most famous destinations in the state, as well as a smattering of smaller, natural parks located throughout, Calhoun Isles provides ample opportunities for residents to embrace the outdoors. Known for their… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: A Brief History

Tagged: Dakota Indians, Eatonville, History, John Caldwell Calhoun, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Before Europeans settled the area of the Calhoun Isles Community, Dakota Indians populated Lake Calhoun. The first recorded village on the Lake was founded in 1928 thanks to Cloudman, a Dakota leader, and Major Lawrence Taliaferro who was stationed in Fort Snelling. The village, known as Eatonville, had a brief existence, but the village was… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Schools & District 1

Tagged: Calhoun Isles Community, District 283, education, Hennepin County, Higher education, Minneapolis, Saint Louis Park, schools,

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers of district 1 are dedicated,… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: Community Life

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, Camden, Central, Communities, community life, fun things to do, Lakes, Longfellow, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Neighborhoods, Nokomis, Northeast, Phillips, Powderhorn, Restaurants, Southwest, Things to do, University,

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 »

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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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Northwest Edina: Interlachen Park

Tagged: City of Edina, Edina, Edina Neighborhoods, Hennepin County, Interlachen Country Club, Interlachen Golf Course, Mirror Lake,

With a population of 400 residents, Interlachen Park is situated in the Northwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by Spruce Road, on the east by the homes on Merrilane, on the south by Interlachen Boulevard, and on the west by Blake Road. Interlachen Park is home to the… Read more »

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Near North: Willard Hay

Tagged: Capri Theater, City of Minneapolis:, Community Garden, Farwell Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Near North, North Commons Park, Pair of Dice Pizza, Theodore Wirth Park, Willard Park,

The Willard Hay neighborhood, which is within the Near North community, is located in the northwest area of the city of Minneapolis. Willard Hay is a diverse, and mainly residential neighborhood with friendly locals, lots of parkland, and access to commercial areas. With over 8,000 residents, this neighborhood is a beautiful and charming place to… Read more »

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Near North: Harrison

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, City of Minneapolis:, Harrison Elementary School, Harrison Park, Hennepin County, International Market Square, Minneapolis, Near North, venture north, William Henry Harrison,

The Harrison neighborhood is on the western side of Minneapolis. It received its name from the local Harrison Elementary School, which was named after William Henry Harrison. Harrison was the ninth president of the United States and was born in 1773. Lots of industrial land occupies the Harrison neighborhood on the east side, while the… Read more »

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Southwest: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Community overview, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Southwest Community,

Southwest community in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a large community located amid Edina and Interstate 35W, and also bordering Calhoun Isles to the north and Richfield to the south. The Southwest community homes characterize a wide range of architectural styles and prices, with everything from turn-of-the-century cottages to modern homes built very recently. Southwest has 9… Read more »

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Southwest: Schools & District 1

Tagged: Centennial Elementary, City of Minneapolis:, Field Community Middle School, Hale Elementary, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Richfield Dual Language School, Richfield High School, School District 1, School District 280, Southwest Community, Southwest High School,

Minneapolis Public Schools promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers are dedicated, passionate and committed to… Read more »

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Near North: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, Bethune Park, Cottage Park, Fairview Park, Farwell Park, Glen Gale Park, Hall Park, Harrison Creek Park, Hennepin County, Jordan Park, Lovell Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Ole Olson Park, Orvin Olson Park, Sumner Field Park, Willard Park,

The Near North community is home to numerous parks spread throughout its six unique neighborhoods. Ranging in size and amenities, each park contributes to the lifestyle found within each of the respective neighborhoods. The parks in the Near North community include the following: The Harrison neighborhood is home to two parks. They include: Bassett Creek… Read more »

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Central: Schools & District 1

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, Central Community, City of Minneapolis:, education, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, public schools, school, School District 1,

The Central Community is a part of the Minneapolis Public Schools promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: A Brief History

Tagged: Dakota Sioux, flour mills, Fort Snelling, History, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sawmills,

Minneapolis is the largest city by population in the state of Minnesota, and the county seat for Hennepin County. The beginning and development of the city was due to the nearby vicinity of Fort Snelling, the first major United States military presence in the area, and by its position near Saint Anthony Falls and the… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: Schools & District 1

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, Camden, Central, Community Schools, Higher education, Longfellow, Magnet Schools, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nokomis, Northeast, Phillips, Powderhorn, schools, Southwest, University,

Minneapolis Public Schools promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest school district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers are dedicated, passionate and committed… Read more »

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