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City of Chanhassen: Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, Chanhassen, city overview, community of chanhassen, Companies in Chanhassen,

A medium-sized suburban community located within the southwest metro area, Chanhassen is a growing city with beautiful parks, a historic downtown area, and a convenient location. It is in close proximity to the neighboring, southwest, employment city of Eden Prairie, and only 28 minutes outside of downtown Minneapolis. This ideal location promotes a suburban, family… Read more »

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City of Chanhassen: Community Life

Tagged: Carver County, Chanhassen, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Chanhassen Library, recreation center, Things to do,

With a population of approximately 24,000, the city of Chanhassen, Minnesota is a 3-time Money Magazine “Best Places to Live in the Nation” winner, Family Circle Magazine “Top 10 Place to Raise a Family”,  and a Business Journal “Highest Quality of Life” winner. Chanhassen has a growing community to be excited about! From its local… Read more »

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City of Chanhassen: A Brief History

Tagged: Carver County, Chanhassen, CIty History, Farming Communities in Minnesota,

The city of Chanhassen got its name from the Native American Dakota tribe’s word chanhassen, which means “sugar maple tree”. Over the past thirty years, the city has grown from a small and sparsely populated town to an affluent and successful city of over 24,000 residents. Much like that of its neighboring cities, Eden Prairie, Chaska,… Read more »

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City of Chanhassen: Parks and Trails

Tagged: Carver County, Chanhassen, chanhassen mn, city of chanhassen, Lakes, Minnesota Arboretum, Outdoors, Parks and trails,

The parks in Chanhassen may be considered one of its greatest community builders. With 42 different parks and open spaces as well as the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum nearby, Chanhassen is the host of some of Minnesota’s most beautiful outdoor locations. Some notable examples include: Lake Ann Park: Considered to be Chanhassen’s premier community park, Lake… Read more »

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City of Chanhassen: Schools & District 112

Tagged: Carver County, Chanhassen, chanhassen mn, chanhassen schools, district 112,

Chanhassen schools, located in school district 112, offer remarkable academic, arts, athletic, and activity programs that aim to develop and grow each student’s unique talents and interests. The city of Chanhassen has a total of 8 public schools, which includes 1 kindergarten center, 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and several private… Read more »

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Cascade – Eden Prairie Neighborhood

Tagged: Bent Creek Golf Club, Central Middle School, Eden Prairie Center, Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie Neighborhoods, eden prairie schools, Edenbrook Conservation Area, Glen Lake Golf Course, ISD 272, Round Lake Park,

The neighborhood community of Cascade is located on the west side of Eden Prairie off of Dell Road just south of Highway 5. Cascade is an excellent family friendly neighborhood with great homes and central location. Cascade is situated on the west side of Mitchell Lake, offering scenic views and beautiful wooded scenery, offering a… Read more »

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Twilight – Eden Prairie Neighborhood

Tagged: Central Middle School, Eden Prairie Center, Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie Neighborhoods, eden prairie schools, ISD 272, Miller Park, Rice Marsh Lake Park,

The Twilight neighborhood lies between highway 101 and Dell Road. Twilight has approximately 150 single family homes ranging from $200,000 to $450,000. Houses in Twilight are primarily two story ramblers with sizable lots and mature trees. Residents of Twilight have easy access to some of the parks on the western edge of Eden Prairie, including… Read more »

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Green Ridge – Eden Prairie Neighborhood

Tagged: Bent Creek Golf Club, Central Middle School, Eden Prairie Center, Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie Neighborhoods, eden prairie schools, Edenbrook Conservation Area, Glen Lake Golf Course, ISD 272, Round Lake Park,

The Green Ridge neighborhood lies in between Chanhassen Road and Dell Road on the western edge of Eden Prairie. Green Ridge, like many of the surrounding neighborhoods, contains many spacious lots with mature trees. There are approximately 75 single family homes in the family friendly community that range from $300,000 to $400,000 in price. The… Read more »

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Autumn Woods North

Tagged: Autumn Woods Community, Chaska Commons, Chaska neighborhoods, Hazeltine Golf Course, Par 30 Golf Course,

The community of Autumn Woods is split into 4 parts: Autumn Woods North, Autumn Woods West, Autumn Woods East, and Autumn Woods South. The Autumn Woods community is a part of the Jonathan Association which is a community of neighborhoods in Chaska spreading across 2,200 acres with 24,000 residents.The community of Autumn Woods is home… Read more »

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Autumn Woods East

Tagged: Autumn Woods Community, Chaska neighborhoods, Hazeltine Golf Course, ISD 112, Par 30 Golf Course, Parks,

The community of Autumn Woods is split into 4 parts: Autumn Woods North, Autumn Woods West, Autumn Woods East, and Autumn Woods South. The Autumn Woods community is a part of the Jonathan Association which is a community of neighborhoods in Chaska spreading across 2,200 acres with 24,000 residents.The community of Autumn Woods is home… Read more »

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Autumn Woods West

Tagged: Autumn Woods, Chaska neighborhoods, Executive Homes, Hazeltine Golf Course, Par 30 Golf Course,

The community of Autumn Woods is split into 4 parts: Autumn Woods North, Autumn Woods West, Autumn Woods East, and Autumn Woods South. The Autumn Woods community is a part of the Jonathan Association which is a community of neighborhoods in Chaska spreading across 2,200 acres with 24,000 residents.The community of Autumn Woods is home… Read more »

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Autumn Woods South

Tagged: Autumn Woods Community, Chaska Commons Shopping Center, Chaska neighborhoods, Hazeltine Golf Course,

The community of Autumn Woods is split into 4 parts: Autumn Woods North, Autumn Woods West, Autumn Woods East, and Autumn Woods South. The Autumn Woods community is a part of the Jonathan Association which is a community of neighborhoods in Chaska spreading across 2,200 acres with 24,000 residents.The community of Autumn Woods is home… Read more »

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Chaska Neighborhoods – Autumn Woods

Tagged: Chaska Commons, Chaska neighborhoods, Hazeltine Golf Course, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Two Twelve Medical Center,

Autumn Woods is a beautiful wooded neighborhood located in northeast Chaska just minutes north of highway 212. The Autumn Woods neighborhood is situated on the east side of Hazeltine National Golf Club featuring beautifully designed houses and excellent views. The neighborhood is home to 568 residents with an average age of 43 years old. Autumn… Read more »

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Chaska Neighborhood: Hazeltine Bluff

Tagged: Bluff Creek Golf Course, Chaska neighborhoods, hazeltine, Hazeltine Bluff Park, Hazeltine Golf Club, Lions Park, Pioneer Park,

Hazeltine Bluffs is located on the east side of Chaska situated just south of highway 212. Hazeltine Bluff is a small quiet family friendly neighborhood with excellent houses and residents. The neighborhood features 120 single family homes with traditional and craftsman styles ranging from $290,000 to $400,000. The neighborhood is also home to Hazeltine Bluff… Read more »

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City of Norwood Young America: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, Community overview, Minnesota, Norwood Young America, Real Estate, Twin Cities Suburb,

Norwood Young America, a city that’s history is comprised of not one but two neighboring towns that merged together, is a wonderful place in the western metro area of the state of Minnesota. This city is located in the western side of Carver County. With 2.5-square miles of land, and close to 3,600 residents, Norwood… Read more »

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City of Norwood Young America: Community Life

Tagged: Carver County, Carver County Library, City of Norwood Young America, Founder's Day Festival, Norwood Young America, Stiftungsfest, Things to do, Western Twin Cities,

Norwood Young America is a small, rural community located southwest of the Twin Cities metro area. Encompassing an area of 2.52 square miles, Norwood Young America is home to around 3,600 residents. While the area is primarily rural in nature, it’s close proximity to the western suburbs allows for residents to enjoy the amenities of… Read more »

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City of New Germany: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, City of New Germany, city overview, Community overview, New Germany,

New Germany, Minnesota is a quaint, charming town in Carver County. The name for this peaceful town was due to the number of early settlers that were of German descent. The city has a population of 400 residents, and a geographical area of one-square mile. This small town offers the private living that its locals… Read more »

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City of Waconia: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, city overview, Crown College, Minnesota, Real Estate, suburban living, Twin Cities, waconia,

Once a tourist attraction, and situated in Carver County, Waconia, Minnesota is 45 minutes away from Minneapolis. Since the year of 2000, the population has increased by 5,000, and it currently stands at 11,500. This rapid growth is due to the exciting and active community that has formed within the city as well as it’s… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Parks, Trials, and Beaches

Tagged: City of Greenwood, Excelsior Boulevard Trail, Greenwood, Greenwood Park, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Parks and Recreation, St. Alban's Bay,

The city of Greenwood, Minnesota resides on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. When it’s residents are not out on the lake, they are enjoying some of the local parks and trails found within the city. Some of the most popular outdoor destinations include: Lake Minnetonka: Greenwood has access to one of Minnesota’s greatest lakes, Lake… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Schools & District 276

Tagged: City of Greenwood, Excelsior Elementary School, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori School, School District 276,

Located within school district 276, Greenwood offers several different public and private schooling options. The district hosts a preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The mission of the Minnetonka School District is to provide a community that transcends traditional definitions of excellence and to ensure all students envision and pursue… Read more »

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City of Tonka Bay: Parks & Beaches

Tagged: City of Tonka Bay, Cresent Beach, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Parks and Recreation, The Narrows, Tonka Bay, Wekota Beach,

The city of Tonka Bay, Minnesota is one of the many lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka. In addition to extensive access to the lake and the amenities it offers, residents of Tonka Bay also have access to a number of parks and beaches within their community. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake Minnetonka:… Read more »

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City of Tonka Bay: Schools and ISD 276

Tagged: Chapel Hill Academy, City of Tonka Bay, Excelsior Elementary School, Hennepin County, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori, Tonka Bay,

The city of Tonka Bay is served by Independent School District 276, more commonly referred as the Minnetonka School District. The local Montessori School, Minnetonka Montessori, has been serving the district for fifty-two years. It is a successful, non-profit, parent-run school with a staff and the board that work together to provide a Montessori environment… Read more »

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City of Shorewood: Parks, Trails, & Beaches

Tagged: City of Shorewood, Freeman Park, Gideon Glen, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Manor Park, Parks and Recreation, Shorewood,

The city of Shorewood, Minnesota features six parks totaling 100 acres in addition to being connected to regional trails and Lake Minnetonka itself. With so much designated park land, and their connection to Lake Minnetonka, residents of Shorewood have a number of outdoor recreational options to explore. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake… Read more »

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City of Excelsior: Community Life

Tagged: Arctic Fever, City of Excelsior, Excelsior, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota Streetcar Museum, Southshore Community Center, Steamboat Minnehaha,

Excelsior, Minnesota is a small, lakeshore city with a close-knit community revolving around Lake Minnetonka. While only encompassing a mere 0.69 square miles and having a population of just over 2,000 residents, this artsy city has a very strong sense of community. This is most evidently seen through its community amenities, events, and ideal location…. Read more »

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City of Excelsior: Schools & District 276

Tagged: Chapel Hill Academy, City of Excelsior, education, Excelsior, Excelsior Elementary School, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori School, School District 276,

Located within school district 276, Excelsior offers several different public and private schooling options. The district hosts a preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The mission of the Minnetonka School District is to provide a community that transcends traditional definitions of excellence and to ensure all students envision and pursue… Read more »

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City of Victoria: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, Carver County City, Community overview, Lakes Community, Minnesota, Overview, Victoria,

With a population of close to 9,000 residents, located in Carver County, and just 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Victoria, Minnesota offers a small-town feel, while still having plenty of access to commercial areas. The geographic area of Victoria is almost 10-square miles, and being nicknamed “the lakes and parks city”, Victoria contains some of… Read more »

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City of Victoria: Community Life

Tagged: award winning, Bike Konnect, Carver County, Minnesota, Minnesota Park association board, movies in the park, Parks and Recreation, Real Estate, recreation center, Twin Cities Property Finder, Victoria,

One of the most interesting and exciting aspects of the city of Victoria is its engaging and active community. Despite its smaller suburban population of around 9,000 residents, Victoria’s community is vibrant and active; much more so than neighboring cities of comparable size. The community in Victoria can be most easily seen in its events,… Read more »

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City of Victoria: Parks, Trails, and Lakes

Tagged: Carver County, Lowry Nature Center, Minnesota, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Parks and Recreation, Real Estate, University of Minnesota, Victoria,

Parks are an integral part of the city of Victoria’s community. With over 200 acres of reserved land, 22 parks, and 12 lakes, Victoria has been nicknamed “the City of Lakes and Parks”. This extensive focus on preservation and outdoor beauty appreciation is apparent in the high- quality, well-managed parks that exist within the city’s… Read more »

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City of Victoria: Schools & District 112

Tagged: Carver County, Chanhassen High School, Eastern Carver County Schools, education, Holy Family Catholic Schools, Minnesota, School district 112, Victoria,

Victoria is served by school district 112, which includes 18 different public schools ranging from preschool through 12th grade. Eastern Carver County Schools all offer excellent academic and arts programs designed to help each unique student succeed in their learning. The district provides a kindergarten center, 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high… Read more »

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City of Deephaven: Parks, Trails, Beaches

Tagged: Children's Park, Deephaven, Hennepin County, Southwest Regional Trail, Thorpe Park, Village Hall Park,

The city of Deephaven is known as being a serene and peaceful lake town. With its great location on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Deephaven offers beautiful sweeping views of the lake as well as a myriad of parks and trails for its citizens to enjoy. Deephaven has 89 acres of parkland as well as… Read more »

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City of Chaska: School District 112

Tagged: Bluff Creek Elementary, Chanhassen Elementary, Chanhassen High School, Chaska Elementary, chaska high school, chaska middle school, Chaska Middle School East, Chaska middle school west, School district 112, Victoria Elementary,

The city of Chaska is served by Independent School district 112, which is located in Chaska and includes 18 schools that are kindergarten through 12th grade.  Eastern Carver County Schools offer exceptional academic programs as well as a wide range of arts, activities, and athletics, designed for children’s individual talents and interests.  Personalized learning is… Read more »

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City of Carver: Historical Overview

Tagged: Carver, Carver County, CIty History, Minnesota River, River Community,

Carver, Minnesota’s history started as a major transportation center from the 1850s through the 1870s, because of the natural navigational barrier for river traffic. During this period, the city was an important shipping center and supplier for much of the county.   Due to its attractive location on the Minnesota River, trading posts were established… Read more »

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