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City of Champlin: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Champlin, City of Champlin, city overview, Hennepin County, Mississippi River, North Suberbs,

Champlin, Minnesota is a city that is a member of Hennepin County, and located northwest of Minneapolis. This city borders the Mississippi River, as well as the cities of Anoka, Dayton, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Coon Rapids. The current population of residents is close to 24,000 and the land area of the city covers… Read more »

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City of Champlin: Community Life

Tagged: Champlin, Champlin Ice Forum, Champlin Public Library, City of Champlin, Father Hennepin, Father Hennepin Festival, Hennepin County, Things to do,

The city of Champlin, Minnesota is a city of close to 24,000 residents. As one of the northern cities in Hennepin County, Champlin enjoys a suburban atmosphere with plenty of space. With ample park land set aside, numerous amenities, and a location on the Mississippi River, residents of the city enjoy modern comfort in a… Read more »

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City of Champlin: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Andrew's Park, Biking, Champlin, Champlin's Splash Pad, City of Champlin, Doris A. Kemp Park, Elm Creek Park Reserve, fun, Hennepin County, Mississippi Point Park, Northland Park, Playing, Walking,

The city of Champlin, Minnesota owns and operates over 300 acres of parkland spread across 32 different sites. Each park within the parks system offers visitors different amenities and many are quite unique. In addition to the city’s parks, Champlin is also home to approximately 800 acres of the large Elm Creek Park Reserve. With… Read more »

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City of Champlin: A Brief History

Tagged: Champlin, CIty History, City of Champlin, Dakota Tribe, Hennepin County, Stephen Champlin, War of 1812,

The name Champlin was derived from the name of a U.S. Navy Commodore who was known as Stephen Champlin. He was active during the war of 1812 and he died in New York during the year of 1870. The area was first discovered when pioneers were captured by the Native American Indians of the Dakota… Read more »

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City of Champlin: Schools & District 11

Tagged: Champlin, City of Champlin, education, Hennepin County, Jackson Middle School, Oxbow Creek Elementary, School District 11, schools,

The city of Champlin, Minnesota is served by the school district of Anoka-Hennepin Schools, or school district 11. This district is the largest in the state as it enrolls over 38,000 students annually and serves all or parts of 13 different cities. It is the primary mission of the Anoka-Hennepin School District to effectively educate… Read more »

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City of Coon Rapids: Schools & ISD 11

Tagged: Coon Rapids High School, Coon Rapids Middle School, education, Hoover Elementary, School District 11, schools,

Coon Rapids, Minnesota is in Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The district serves 11 communities: all of Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Champlin, and parts of Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Fridley,  Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and Ramsey. Within the Anoka-Hennepin School District there are 37,880 students in 34 different schools. Hoover Elementary is situated in… Read more »

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City of Columbia Heights: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Anoka County, City of Columbia Heights, city overview, Columbia Heights,

The city of Columbia Heights, Minnesota is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis and is located north of the Twin Cities metro area. A medium-sized suburb, Columbia Heights encompasses an area of just over 3.5 square miles and is home to just under 20,000 residents. Known for its Polish heritage and rich history, Columbia Heights has a… 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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Southwest Edina: The Heights

Tagged: Edina, Edina Neighborhoods, Heights Park, Hennepin County, McGuire Park, Southwest,

The Heights neighborhood, with a population of 1,050 residents, is situated in the Southwest quadrant of Edina. It is bordered on the north and the east by Nine Mile Creek, on the south by 70th Street, and on the west by Tracy Avenue and Valley View Road. This neighborhood showcases homes constructed during the 1960’s,… Read more »

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Northeast Edina: Creek Knoll

Tagged: Edina Neighborhoods, Ivandale Park, Minnehaha Creek, Northeast Edina, South Bend,

Creek Knoll is a peaceful neighborhood located next to the Minnehaha Creek. It is situated in the Northeast quadrant of the city of Edina. Creek Knoll is bordered on the north by 54th St, on the south and east by the Minnehaha Creek, and on the west by France Ave. Of the 360 homes located… Read more »

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City of Hanover: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Hanover, city overview, Hanover, Hennepin County, west suburb, Wright County,

The city of Hanover, Minnesota is one of the cities residing on the border of Hennepin County. As such, part of the city is in Hennepin County whereas another section is in Wright County. Home to close to 3,000 residents, Hanover is one of many small cities that dot the landscape northwest of the Twin… 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 Maple Grove: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Maple Grove, city overview, Hennepin County, Maple Grove,

Located within Hennepin County, the city of Maple Grove is a city of around 67,000 people. Interstates 94, 494, and 694, along with U.S. Highway 169 are the main routes in the community. They connect with other highways that provide access to all of the major cities and areas in and around Minneapolis. Maple Grove… Read more »

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City of Maple Grove: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Arboretum Park, City of Maple Grove, Eagle Lake Regional Park, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Fish Lake Regional Park, Hennepin County, Maple Grove, Parks and Recreation, Weaver Lake Community Park,

The city of Maple Grove, Minnesota is home to 49 parks and over 50 miles of trails. With so many outdoor recreational options available for residents, there is no shortage of things to do in Maple Grove. Residents enjoy the wealth of amenities that can be found within the parks and recreation system as well… Read more »

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City of Maple Grove: A Brief History

Tagged: City of Maple Grove, Harvey Abel, Hennepin County, Louis Gervais, Maple Grove, O. R. Champlin, Patrick Defer, Pierre Bottineau, W.E. Evans,

The city of Maple Grove, Minnesota is located in the north-central part of Hennepin County. At one time, the Federal Government moved Winnebago Indians from Wisconsin to Maple Grove because “no one lived there”. That all changed in 1851 when Louis Gervais and Pierre Bottineau arrived and staked their claims. W.E. Evans, Harvey Abel, Patrick… Read more »

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City of Corcoran: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Baker Park Reserve, City of Corcoran, Corcoran, Corcoran Community Park, Crow Hassan Park Reserve, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Hennepin County,

The city of Corcoran is largely undeveloped. While not containing many parks, there is ample open space available all throughout the city. Residents who are desiring to visit an established park can visit the Corcoran Community Park, or one of many parks in the surrounding cities.   Corcoran Community Park: The Corcoran Community Park 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 Independence: Schools & District 277 & 278

Tagged: City of Independence, education, Grandview Middle School, Hennepin County, Independence, Mound Westonka High School, Orono High School, Orono Montessori School, School district 277, School District 278, schools, Shirley Hills,

Depending on where you live within the city of Independence, Minnesota can be split up into four different school district. The most common two are the districts in Orono and Westonka. Westonka public schools includes a preschool, two elementary schools, a middle, and high school. These schools are known for having small-school advantages, but big-school opportunities…. Read more »

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