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Camden Community: A Brief Overview

Tagged: camden community, City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

The Camden community is a collection of 7 neighborhoods and 2 industrial sectors located in the northwestern section of the city of Minneapolis. The area is home to 30,000 residents of varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. While not the most active nor most crowded community within Minneapolis, Camden offers its residents a primarily residential way… 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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The Camden Community: A Brief History

Tagged: Camden, Hennepin County, History, John Bohanon, John Dow, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

The Camden community is made up of four predominantly residential neighborhoods, which are Victory, Shingle Creek, Webber-Camden, and Lind-Bohanon. The Camden community is comprised of these four neighborhoods as well as the neighborhoods of Folwell, McKinley, and Cleveland near the southern border. The Camden community was initially a rural area north of Minneapolis, and was… Read more »

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Camden: Community Life

Tagged: camden community, City of Minneapolis:, Emily's Family Cafe, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, T-Shoppe Bar, Victory 44,

The Camden community is located in the northwestern section of the city of Minneapolis. A gathering of 7 unique neighborhoods as well as two industrial sectors, the Camden community offers a unique and comfortable way of life. Due to its location on the border of Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs, the Camden community is defined… Read more »

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Camden: Webber-Camden

Tagged: camden community, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, T-Shoppe Bar, Victory 44, Victory Memorial Park, Webber Park,

Located in the northwest portion Minneapolis and within the community of Camden is the neighborhood of Webber-Camden. In 1995 the neighborhood included “Webber” to the original name “Camden,” changing to the full name of “Webber-Camden”. Webber-Camden gets its name from both Webber Park and Webber Parkway, which were derived from Charles C. Webber, a man… Read more »

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Camden: Victory

Tagged: camden community, Farmer's Market, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ryan Lake, Victory 44, Victory Memorial Park, Victory Park,

The Victory neighborhood is located in north Minneapolis and within the Camden Community. The neighborhood got its name from the Victory Memorial, a memorial dedicated to World War I veterans. Victory is positioned 5 miles northwest of the downtown area and has quick access to many major highways. With a population of around 3,500 residents,… 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: McKinley

Tagged: camden community, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Perkins Hill, william mckinley,

McKinley neighborhood is on Minneapolis’s north border and within the Camden community. Both the neighborhood and the local school are named for William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States. In 1996, McKinley annexed the North River Industrial Area. This area was located by the Mississippi River and extended to Interstate 94. Many of… 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: Folwell

Tagged: camden community, Dr. WIlliam Folwell, Folwell Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Folwell neighborhood is located in northwestern Minneapolis and rests within the community of Camden. The neighborhood is attached to Folwell Park. Both the park and neighborhood were named for Dr. William W. Folwell. This individual was the first president of the University of Minnesota. With 2,100 households and a diverse population of approximately 6,300 residents, the… Read more »

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Camden: Cleveland

Tagged: camden community, City of Minneapolis:, Cleveland Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tooties, Victory Memorial Park,

The Cleveland neighborhood is located in northwest Minneapolis and lies within the community of Camden. It covers the border between the city of Minneapolis and the city of Robbinsdale, a first-ring suburb. The community is named after Grover Cleveland, who served as president of the United States for two terms. Others say that the neighborhood… Read more »

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Camden: Schools & District 1

Tagged: camden community, district 281, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, robbinsdale, schools,

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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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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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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City of Mayer: Brief History

Tagged: Camden Township, Carver County, City of Mayer, Crow River, founding, Great Northern Railway, History, Mayer, Mendota Treaty,

In 1851, the area of Carver County was opened up to settlers through the Mendota Treaty. The rivers and lake provided the best places for locals to live, as they served as arteries that allowed access to other towns. Mayer was one of the later towns to be developed. Originally, the entire area was mostly… Read more »

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