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City of Eagan: Community Life

Tagged: Cascade Bay Waterpark, Dakota County, Eagan, Eagan Art House, Holz Farm Spring Festival, Spur Golf Course, Things to do, Trapp Farm Park, Twin Cities Premium Outlets,

With 64,000 residents, Eagan is the 11th largest city in the state of Minnesota. Currently, the 4th largest suburb in the metro area, the city of Eagan is predominantly a commuter town of the Twin Cities. Because of its location residents enjoy both the spacious suburb setting and the short commute time of 19 minutes… Read more »

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City of Eagan: Schools & ISD 191, 196 and 197

Tagged: Dakota County, Dakota Hills Middle School, Eagan, Eagan High School, Glacier Hills Elementary School, School District 191, School District 196, School District 197, Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran,

With around 30 percent of its residents under the age of 18, the city of Eagan prioritizes education. Eagan is served by three different school districts: Independent School District 191, Independent School District 196, and Independent School District 197. Overall, the city has 1 high school, 2 middle schools, 12 elementary schools,  three private schools,… Read more »

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City of Eagan: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Caponi Art Park, Cascade Bay, Cedar Pond Park, Dakota County, Eagan, Goat Hill Park, Holz Farm Park, Lebanon Hills Park, Parks and Recreation,

The city of Eagan is comprised of around 33 square miles of rolling hills, lakes, rivers, and woods. Approximately 1,400 acres of maintained land is spread throughout 56 different parks. The majority of Eagan’s park system is located in Lebanon Hills Park. Some of the most notable parks include: Holz Farm Park: A popular destination… Read more »

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City of Eagan: A Brief History

Tagged: Black Dog Village, CIty History, Dakota County, Eagan, Patrick Eagan,

The first residents of the Eagan area were the Dakota or Sioux Indians. Around 1740, a settlement known as Black Dog Village was documented along the Minnesota River.  European interest in this region began with the French explorers and fur traders during the 1600’s.  Eagan remained under French domain (and for a time under Spanish… Read more »

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City of Eagan: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Eagan, city overview, Dakota County, Eagan, Patrick Eagan,

Eagan is a city south of Saint Paul in Dakota County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. The city of Eagan and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area, the fifteenth largest in the… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: School & ISD 197

Tagged: Dakota County, Friendly Hills Middle School, Garlough Environment Magnet School, Henry Sibley High School, School District 197, Sunfish Lake,

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota is situated in Independent School District 197. All or some parts of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, Lilydale, and West St. Paul are served by the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. The close-knit community of schools seeks promote an environment that: instills in each student a lifelong… Read more »

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City of Mendota Heights: Schools & ISD 197

Tagged: Covenant of the Visitation School, Dakota County, Friendly Hills Middle School, Henry Sibley High School, Mendota Elementary School, Mendota Heights, School District 197,

Mendota Heights, Minnesota is a part of Independent School District 197. The district also serves West St. Paul and Eagan, providing personalized learning plans, cutting edge technology, and the active involvement of community partners. Around 4,800 students are enrolled within the district. Mendota Heights is home to a public high school, 2 private schools, 2… Read more »

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City of Mendota: Schools & ISD 197

Tagged: Dakota County, Friendly Hills Middle School, Henry Sibley High School, Mendota Elementary, Mendota Heights, Saint Thomas Academy, School District 197,

Mendota, Minnesota is served by the West St. Paul – Mendota Heights – Eagan Area Schools, also known as Independent School District 197. Around 4,800 students are enrolled in the district in the communities of Lilydale, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul. Students in the City of Mendota… Read more »

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City of Lilydale: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Big Rivers Regional Trail, Lilydale Regional Park,

The City of Lilydale lies completely in the Mississippi River National Recreation Area (MNRRA). Because of this, Lilydale locals enjoy beautiful scenery and an abundance of outdoor options. Historic Fort Snelling: This historic fort was built in 1825 on the bluffs over the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Today, it is officially known as… Read more »

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City of Lilydale: Schools & ISD 197

Tagged: Henry Sibley High School, Heritage E-STEM Magnet School, Mendota Elementary School, School District 197,

The City of Lilydale is located in Independent School District 197. All or some parts of Lilydale, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul are served by the West St. Paul- Mendota Heights- Eagan School District. The close-knit community of schools seeks promote an environment that: instills in each… Read more »

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City of Coates: Schools & ISD 196

Tagged: Rosemount Elementary School, Rosemount High School, Rosemount Middle School, School District 196,

Students in the City of Coates, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 196. Independent School District 196 is the fourth largest in Minnesota serving 27,000 students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district covers 110 square miles and includes all of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights, and Lakeville. District… Read more »

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CIty of West St. Paul: School and ISD 197

Tagged: Garlough Elementary School, Henry Sibley High School, Heritage Middle School, School District 197, St. Croix Lutheran School,

Students in West St. Paul are served by school district 197, which assists the community and surrounding areas, including Eagan and Mendota Heights. District 197 mission is to give children a lifelong passion for learning, provide them with the opportunity to reach their academic potential, and prepare them for their life ahead. District 197 serves… Read more »

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Community Life in Rosemount Minnesota

Tagged: Dakota County, Dakota County Library, Leprechaun Days, Ole Piper Restaurant, Rich Valley Golf Course, Rosemount,

As a suburb situated south of the river, the city of Rosemount is 15 miles from the Twin City metropolitan area. Rosemount’s residents enjoy the benefits of living in a community with both  a small town and large metro city atmospheres. The city combines industry, agriculture, and agricultural research with a rapidly growing community providing… Read more »

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Schools of Rosemount Minnesota & District 196

Tagged: Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount High School, Rosemount Middle School, Saint Joseph School, School District 196, Shannon Park Elementary,

Most of Rosemount falls within the with boundaries of Independent School District 196, also known as the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District. Elementary students attend one of four schools within the district. Rosemount is also home to a middle school, high school, two private schools, and several early childhood and continuing education programs. One of Rosemount’s most… Read more »

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City of Apple Valley: Community Life

Tagged: Apple Valley, Apple Valley Golf Course, City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Dakota County Library, Freedom Day's, MacPhail Center, Mid-Winter Fest,

The city of Apple Valley has close to 49,000 residents, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. According to Money Magazine, Apple Valley was ranked 17th on “best places to live in the United States” in 2013. As a city south of the river, the bedroom community of Apple Valley offers spacious living… Read more »

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City of Apple Valley: Schools & District 196

Tagged: Apple Valley, Brighton Academy, City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Eastview High School, Falcon Ridge Middle School, School District 196, School of Environmental Studies,

Apple Valley, Minnesota is part of the Independent School District 196. The district, also known as Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, provides education to around 27,000 students from early childhood to 12th grade. The district’s mission is to educate students to reach their full potential. The core beliefs of the district are that students always come… 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: Schools & District 191

Tagged: Burnsville, Burnsville High School, City of Burnsville, Dakota County, education, Good Shephard Lutheran School, School District 191, schools, Southview Elementary, Valley Middle School,

Burnsville, Minnesota is a part of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District provides excellent education to nearly 10,000 students in grades K-12. The goal of the community is to ensure that each student is geared for success beyond high school by providing choices that help parents find the perfect fit for their… Read more »

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City of Inver Grove Heights: Schools & District 199

Tagged: City of Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, education, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount High School, school, School District 196, School District 199, Smiley High School,

Inver Grove Heights area schools are excellent. Most of the city of Inver Grove Heights is served by Independent School District 199. The District operates five schools in the city: Simley High School, Inver Grove Heights Middle School, Hilltop Elementary, Pine Bend Elementary, and Salem Hills Elementary. Salem Hills Elementary is also home to Atheneum… Read more »

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City of Bloomington: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Bloomington, City of Bloomington, Community overview, Hennepin County, Mall of America, Minnesota,

Home to the internationally renowned Mall of America, the city of Bloomington, Minnesota is the 4th largest city in the state. With a population of close 86,000 residents and a geographic area of 38.42-square miles, Bloomington is one of Minnesota’s busiest cities. The city of Bloomington can be easily divided into two sectors, West and East. The… Read more »

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