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City of Crystal: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Crystal, city overview, Crystal, Hennepin County, Suburbs,

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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City of Crystal: Community Life

Tagged: City of Crystal, Crystal, Crystal Cove Aquatic Center, Crystal Frolics, Hennepin County, Hennepin County Library, Night to Unite, Things to do,

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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City of Crystal: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, Becker Park, Biking, City of Crystal, Crystal, Hennepin County, Lions Valley Place Park, North Lions Park, Parks and Recreation, Welcome Park,

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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City of Crystal: A Brief History

Tagged: Andrew B. Robbins, CIty History, City of Crystal, Crystal, Crystal Village, Hennepin County, robbinsdale,

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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City of Crystal: Schools & District 281

Tagged: Armstrong High School, City of Crystal, Cooper High School, Crystal, Hennepin County, Lakeview Elementary, Robbinsdale Middle School, School District 281,

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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City of Burnsville: A Brief History

Tagged: Bloomington Ferry Bridge, Burnsville, Chief Black Dog, CIty History, City of Burnsville, Dakota County, William Byrne,

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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City of Burnsville: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Alimagnet Park, Buck Hill, Burnsville, City of Burnsville, Cliff Fen Park, Crystal Lake Park, Dakota County, Neil Park,

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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City of Burnsville: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Burnsville, Burnsville Center, City of Burnsville, Dakota County, Heart of the City, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority,

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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Nokomis: Minnehaha

Tagged: Al Vento, Cap's Grille, City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nokomis, Song of the Hiawatha,

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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Longfellow: Hiawatha

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Longfellow Community, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

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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Longfellow: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Brackett Field Park, Hennepin County, Hiawatha School Park, Longfellow Community, Longfellow Park, Matthews Park, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Regional Park, Minnesota, Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, Parks and Recreation,

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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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 Brooklyn Park: A Brief History

Tagged: Brooklyn Township, City of Brooklyn Park, community history, logging, Tator Daze,

“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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City of Brooklyn Center: A Brief History

Tagged: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Township, City of Brooklyn Center, community history, Crystal Lake Township, Earle Brown, Hennepin County,

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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City Of New Hope: A Brief History

Tagged: Agricultural Community, CIty History, City of New Hope, Hennepin County, New Hope,

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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City of Robbinsdale: Community Life

Tagged: City of Robbinsdale, Community Center, Hennepin County, Hennepin County Library, Lodge of Robbinsdale, Mai Thai, robbinsdale, Robbinsdale Theatre, Things to do, Whiz Bang Days,

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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City of Robbinsdale: A Brief History

Tagged: Andrew B. Robbins, CIty History, City of Robbinsdale, Crystal Bay, Crystal Village, Hennepin County, John C. Bohanon, robbinsdale,

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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City of Robbinsdale: Trails & Parks

Tagged: City of Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Lakeview Terrace Park, Manor Park, robbinsdale, Robbinsdale Splash Pad, Sanborn Park, Sochacki Park, Triangle Park,

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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City of Golden Valley: Community Life

Tagged: Brookview Community Center, Brookview Golf Course, City of Golden Valley, Golden Valley, Golden Valley Arts and Music Festival, Golden Valley Commons, Hennepin County, Run the Valley 5K,

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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All the Bays in Lake Minnetonka

Tagged: All Bays of Lake Minnetonka, Beaches on Lake Minnetonka, Black Lake, Brown's Bay, Carman's Bay, Carson's Bay, Cook's Bay, Crystal Bay, Deephaven, East Upper Lake, Echo Bay, Emerald Lake, Excelsior, Excelsior Bay, Forest Lake, Gideon's Bay, Gray's Bay, Greenwood, Halsted's Bay, Harrison's Bay, Hennepin County, Jenning's Bay, Lafayette Bay, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Bays, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, Libb's Lake, Maxwell Bay, Minnesota Beaches, Minnetonka, Mound, North Arm Bay, North Lower Lake, Peavy Lake, Phelp's Bay, Plymouth, Priest's Bay, Robinson's Bay, Saint Alban's Bay, Saint Louis Bay, Seton Lake, Shorewood, Smith's Bay, Smithtown Bay, South Lower Lake, Spring Park, Spring Park Bay, Strubb's Bay, Tanager Lake, Tonka Bay, Victoria, Wayzata, Wayzata Bay, West Arm Bay, West Upper Lake, Woodland,

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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City of Orono: Parks and Trails

Tagged: Big Island Nature Park, Big Island Veterans Camp, city of orono, Hennepin County, Noerenberg Park, orono, Orono Minnesota, Orono parks, Orono real estate, Wolsfeld Woods and Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Areas,

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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What Can You Expect?

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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 »

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