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City of Golden Valley: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Golden Valley, city overview, Golden Valley, Hennepin County, KARE 11,

Golden Valley is a city in Minnesota that is part of Hennepin County. This suburban area is west of the Twin Cities. The city is mainly residential and commercially developed, with a population of close to 21,000 and over 10-square miles of land. The cities employment opportunities are vast, as it is home to the… 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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City of Golden Valley: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Brookview Park, City of Golden Valley, General Mills Nature Preserve, Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Lions Park, Luce Line Trail, Wesley Park,

Golden Valley, Minnesota is a city that places a heavy emphasis on ensuring the preservation of park land. With 15% of the city, over 1,000 acres, being set aside for parkland, residents have plenty of options in which to explore and appreciate the outdoors. Golden Valley has over 30 parks, trails, and natural areas for… Read more »

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City of Golden Valley: A Brief History

Tagged: Chippewa, City of Golden Valley, Electric Luce Line Railroad, Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Mendota Treaty, sioux tribes,

Golden Valley, Minnesota is a city that has significant history. Most of the area was originally inhabited by the Chippewa and Sioux tribes. They established most of their encampments by the nearby lake, Medicine Lake. However, the Mendota Treaty allowed most of the land in the area to be settled by Europeans. The Indians moved… Read more »

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City of Golden Valley: Schools & District 281

Tagged: Armstrong High School, City of Golden Valley, Cooper High School, Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Lakeview Elementary, Robbinsdale Middle School,

Golden Valley, 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… Read more »

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Saint Louis Park – Northwest

Tagged: Cedar Manor School, Dakota Park, Peter Hobart Elementary, Saint Louis park Middle School,

The Northwest quadrant of St. Louis Park is bordered between Highways 100, 169, 394 and County Rd 5/Minnetonka Blvd. The cities of Golden Valley and Minnetonka border the north and west of this community. This region consists of 14 neighborhoods including Shelard Park, Kilmer, Westdale, Crestview, Westwood Hills, Cedar Manor, Pennsylvania Park, Willow Park, Texa… Read more »

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Saint Louis Park: Northeast

Tagged: Cedarhurst Park, Fern Hill Park, Saint Louis Park, Saint Louis Park Neighborhoods, Twin Lakes Park,

The Northeast quadrant of St. Louis Park is bordered between Highways 100 and County Rd 17/France Ave South. The cities of Minneapolis and Golden Valley border the north and east of this community. The smallest quadrant in St. Louis Park has 3 neighborhoods which include Cedarhurst, Lake Forest, and Fern Hill. There are 3 parks… Read more »

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St. Louis Park: Westwood Hills

Tagged: Hennepin County, Minneapolis Golf Club, Saint Louis Park, St. Louis Park Neighborhoods, Ward 4, Westwood Hills Nature Center,

The neighborhood of Westwood Hills is located in the northwest corner of St Louis Park in Ward 4. Westwood Hills is bordered by the city of Golden Valley and Highway 394 to the north, Minneapolis Golf Course to the south, Texas Avenue to the east, and Flag Avenue to the west. Westwood Hills is one… Read more »

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St. Louis Park: Eliot Neighborhood

Tagged: Frontiersman Sports, Hampshire Park, Hennepin County, Jersey Park, Saint Louis Park, Shops at West End, St. Louis Park Neighborhoods, Ward 4,

The Eliot neighborhood is situated in the northern portion of St. Louis Park in Ward 4. This neighborhood is bordered in the north by the City of Golden Valley, in the south by Cedar Lake Road, in the east by CP railroad, and in the west by Louisiana Avenue. In total, the small residential neighborhood… Read more »

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St. Louis Park: Cedarhurst Neighborhood

Tagged: Cedarhurst Park, Hennepin County, Saint Louis Park, Shops at West End, St. Louis Park Neighborhoods, Ward 1,

The Cedarhurst neighborhood is located in the northeast corner of St Louis Park in the 1st Ward. Cedarhurst is home over 700 residents and is comprised of 96.2 acres, which is 4 residential blocks. Cedarhurst is bordered by Golden Valley to the north, Burlington Northern Railroad to the south, Minneapolis to the east, and Highway… Read more »

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Camden: Cleveland

Tagged: camden community, City of Minneapolis:, Cleveland Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tooties, Victory Memorial Park,

The Cleveland neighborhood is located in northwest Minneapolis and lies within the community of Camden. It covers the border between the city of Minneapolis and the city of Robbinsdale, a first-ring suburb. The community is named after Grover Cleveland, who served as president of the United States for two terms. Others say that the neighborhood… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Bryn Mawr

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, Festive Garage Sale, Hennepin County, Ice Cream Social, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Theodore Wirth Park,

Bryn Mawr, a neighborhood within the Calhoun-Isles community in Minneapolis, was named after one of its own schools and community parks. In Welch, the name means “big hill”. With a population of close to 2,700 residents, the land is defined by its parkland and is located just west of the downtown area of the city…. Read more »

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City of Medicine Lake: Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Medicine Lake, city overview, Hennepin County, Medicine Lake, Peninsula,

Medicine Lake is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and is located within the city of Plymouth. The population is close to 400 residents total. The city is located on a peninsula that extends out into the lake that shares the same name. This charming community has a land area of just .2 square miles,… Read more »

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City of Medicine Lake: Community Life

Tagged: City of Medicine Lake, Fire & Festival, Halloween Creek, Hennepin County, Medicine Lake, Parkers Lake Park, Plant+Play, Plymouth Arts Fair, Run the Valley 5K,

Medicine Lake, Minnesota is tiny city located amid many large, western suburbs of Minneapolis. With only close to 400 residents and encompassing an area of a mere 0.33 square miles, Medicine Lake has a small, close-knit community. Because the city is on a peninsula jutting out into Medicine Lake, it is completely surrounded by the… Read more »

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City of Medicine Lake: Parks & Trails

Tagged: City of Medicine Lake, Clifton E. French Regional Park, General Mills Nature Preserve, Hennepin County, Luce Lake Trail, Luce Line Trail, Medicine Lake, Medicine Lake Park, Medicine Lake Regional Trail, Parks and Recreation,

Medicine Lake, Minnesota is a very small city located just west of Minneapolis. Because it’s land area is only 0.2 square miles, there are not any parks located directly within the city limits. Medicine Lake, is located on the lake of the same name. Not only do residents enjoy access to the lake, Medicine Lake,… Read more »

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City of Hopkins: Schools & District 270

Tagged: City of Hopkins, Eisenhower Elementary, Hennepin County, Hopkins, Hopkins High School, Hopkins Public Schools, Hopkins West Junior High, Meadowbrook Elementary, Saint John's Catholic School,

Hopkins, Minnesota is in school district 270, also know as Hopkins School District. This award winning district serves a total number of 7,200 enrolled students. The district serves all of Hopkins, about half of Golden Valley, and portions of Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park. Hopkins Public Schools offers tremendous education benefits in… Read more »

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City of New Hope: Parks & Trials

Tagged: City of New Hope, Civic Center Park, Hennepin County, Hidden Valley Park, Honsey Outdoor Pool, Lions Park, New Hope, New Hope Civic Center, Northwood Park, Parks and Recreation, Sunnyside Park,

One of the benefits of being a local in the city of New Hope, Minnesota is that the majority of the homes in the city are within a quarter mile of one of its 20 parks. Each of these parks provides excellent places for recreation and scenic walks. Because this city is far away enough… 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 St. Louis Park: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Saint Louis Park, City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis Suburb, Saint Louis Park,

St. Louis Park, located in Hennepin County, is 6.5 miles directly west of Minneapolis. A city of just over 47,000 residents, it borders the big city and encompasses an area of 10.86 square miles. Residents of Saint Louis Park enjoy the numerous amenities that the city has to offer. With its convenient location, good schools,… Read more »

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City of Edina: Parks and Trails

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The city of Edina is home to a wide array of parks, each offering their own unique amenities. Within each of the city’s four quadrants, residents enjoy a wealth of active and passive outdoor recreational options. This article will examine the parks found within the individual neighborhoods of each quadrant. Northeast Quadrant- Arden Park: Arden… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: Community Life

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, Camden, Central, Communities, community life, fun things to do, Lakes, Longfellow, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Neighborhoods, Nokomis, Northeast, Phillips, Powderhorn, Restaurants, Southwest, Things to do, University,

The city of Minneapolis is the largest city within the state of Minnesota. Home to over 400,000 residents, the lifestyle found within Minneapolis is largely dependent on the community in which you find yourself. With 11 distinct communities, each showcasing their own neighborhoods, lifestyle options and amenities are widely varied. The following article will outline… Read more »

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