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Crystal, Minnesota is a member of the Hennepin County area. With a population of close to 23,000, and a land area of 5.88-square miles, Crystal has been an emerging western suburb since its establishment as a city in 1960. Crystal has no shortage of shopping and dining options for locals, as they can enjoy the… Read more »
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The city of Crystal, Minnesota is a mid-sized suburb located about 10 miles northwest of Minneapolis. With a population of close to 22,000 residents, Crystal has a community that is both active and interdependent. Residents enjoy numerous events, amenities, and businesses located within the city, but they also have access to the amenities of the… Read more »
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The city of Crystal, Minnesota is home to over 240 acres of parkland. With 28 parks, as well as a number of other outdoor amenities, residents of Crystal cherish the wonderful outdoor opportunities that exist within the city. Some of the most notable parks include: Bassett Creek Park: The largest of Crystal’s community parks, Bassett… Read more »
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In 1852, the area of Crystal, Minnesota became a part of Hennepin County. However, Crystal was not an official city, as was it actually called the Crystal township. This township began to grow geographically, as it had boundaries in modern-day Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, and Crystal. The township was forced to become incorporated into Crystal village… Read more »
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Crystal, Minnesota is a part of the Robbinsdale Area School District, also known as school district 281. This is an award-winning district committed to academic excellence. They take pride in the services that they have provided to families and students for nearly a century. The district has nine elementary schools, two middle schools, and two… Read more »
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The earliest inhabitants of the Burnsville area were the Mdewakanton Dakota Indians. Around 1750, Chief Black Dog established a permanent village between Black Dog Lake and the Minnesota River, near the present site of the Black Dog Power Plant. After the Dakota nation ceded land in 1851 and moved to Chief Shakopee’s village in Prior Lake, the… Read more »
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The city of Burnsville, Minnesota is home to a wide range of parkland. Burnsville maintains 1,800 acres of parkland spread throughout 79 different parks, providing residents with numerous options for outdoor recreational activities. Over half of Burnsville’s parkland remains undeveloped and is preserved as natural habitat, including much of the city’s northern border, which is… Read more »
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Located just twenty minutes south of Minneapolis on the northwest edge of Dakota County is the city of Burnsville, Minnesota. This south of the river community first experienced real growth after the construction of Interstate 35 was completed. This major highway allowed Burnsville to experience a population boom, becoming the ninth largest suburb in the metro area, because… Read more »
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The Minnehaha neighborhood is found in south Minneapolis and within the Nokomis community. Minnehaha, as well as its neighbor, Hiawatha, derived its name from an Ojibwe phrase cited in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, The Song of Hiawatha. Minnehaha means “laughing waters,” as the waterfall in Minnehaha Park was nicknamed in Longfellow’s poem. Tree-lined streets characterize the… Read more »
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The Hiawatha neighborhood is one of five neighborhoods located within the Longfellow community. The neighborhood derived its name for its elementary school, Hiawatha. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the American poet born in 1807, made the names Hiawatha and Minnehaha famous in his poem, The Song of Hiawatha. The Longfellow community in which Hiawatha resides is well… Read more »
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The Longfellow community within the city of Minneapolis is home to a number of parks. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy anything from a small neighborhood park to a large, regional preservation. The parks in the community include: The Cooper neighborhood is home to one park: Brackett Field Park: Brackett Field Park is the only… Read more »
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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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“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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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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New Hope, Minnesota was mainly an agricultural community in the early 1900’s. Most of the locals lived off of their grown goods and sold the rest to the nearby city of Minneapolis. The area was originally part of the crystal Lake Township, along with several other cities such as Crystal and Robbinsdale. Eventually, Minneapolis became… Read more »
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Robbinsdale, Minnesota is a community that is full of events and amenities. This city takes pride in its ability to provide an extremely family-friendly community. Here, we will introduce just a few of the many events, amenities, and benefits that Robbinsdale offers to its residents. Robbinsdale is known for its great amenities. It is specifically recognized… Read more »
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The city of Robbinsdale, Minnesota started out as just a small township called Crystal Bay. The first claim was filed by John C. Bohanon. This took place shortly after the Minnesota Territorial Legislative Assembly created Hennepin County in 1852. Known as Parker’s Station, a small community began to grow around Bohanon’s home. The township was… Read more »
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Robbinsdale, Minnesota is home to 14 parks encompassing 110 acres of land. Considering the fact that the city is only 2.98 square miles overall, Robbinsdale’s generous allocation of parklands ensures outdoor amenities for all. Some of the most notable parks include: Manor Park: A 3.8 acre park rich with amenities, Manor Park is a community… Read more »
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The city of Golden Valley, MN is a city of a little over 21,000 residents. As an employment center and a member of the Hennepin county, residents of the city enjoy a busy and active community. It is through the numerous events, amenities, and businesses located within the city that the community of Golden Valley… Read more »
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Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While it’s residents refer to it as a singular body of water, Lake Minnetonka is actually a collection of several smaller, kettle lakes that are adjoined to one another via straits and channels. It is this unique, sprawling layout that causes Lake Minnetonka to… Read more »
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The parks and trails located in Orono, Minnesota are some of the most magnificent in the state of Minnesota. With several parks and trails being located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, and a heavy community emphasis placed on ecological preservation, Orono is home to several breathtaking venues. Some notable examples include: Big Island Nature… Read more »
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The two most frequently quoted constants in life are death and taxes. Two more things would-be homeowners can expect in the near future are increases in mortgage rates and housing prices. Interest rates have been kept artificially low for several years by the Federal Reserve in an effort to strengthen the economy. Policy is shifting… Read more »