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City of Mendota Heights: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Dakota County, Friendly Hills Park, Kensington Park, Marie Park, Mendakota Park, Mendota Heights, Rogers Lake Park,

Mendota Heights, Minnesota is spread out over approximately 10 square miles of land; 242 acres of which is park land. Residents of Mendota Heights enjoy riverside parks, lake parks, a wildlife preserve, and scenic bluffs. The city also maintains over 20 miles of trails for walking, bicycling, bird watching, and nature hikes. Some of the… Read more »

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City of Mendota Heights: Community Life

Tagged: Dakota County, Market Square, Mendota Heights, Par 3 Golf Course, Sun Country Airlines, Things to do,

Mendota Heights, Minnesota is a first ring, southern suburb of the Twin Cities. Known as the city between Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mendota Heights is a high quality community and is listed as one of the highest-income places in the United States. The Mendota Heights family community enjoys a country feel with city amenities. Because… Read more »

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City of Mendota Heights: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, Dakota County, Henry Sibley, Lieutenant Pike, Mendota Heights, Pierre Charles Le Sueur,

The first settlers to the Mendota Heights area were French and British fur traders. In 1699, French explorer Pierre Charles Le Sueur sailed through the Mendota Heights’ bluffs on the Mississippi River looking for copper. In the 1700’s, the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers became a popular destination for French and British fur… 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 Mendota: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Crosby Farm, Fort Snelling State Park, Parks and Recreation, Pilot Knob Preservation Site, Rogers Lake Park,

Mendota, Minnesota is a small city with just 0.30 square miles of land. Because of this, the city does not maintain any parks within its boundaries. However, residents can find numerous parks in neighboring cities for outdoor recreational activities. Some of the most notable parks include: Pilot Knob Preservation Site: Situated on the confluence of… Read more »

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City of Mendota: A Brief History

Tagged: American Fur Company, CIty History, Father Ravoux, Lieutenant Pike,

The City of Mendota prides itself on its rich heritage. The town was one of the very first settlements in the state of Minnesota, with its establishment dating back to around the same time as Fort Snelling across the river. The first inhabitants in the Mendota area were the Dakota Indigenous people. The name Mendota… Read more »

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City of Mendota: Community Life

Tagged: Highland Park Library, Mendakota County Club, Mendota Day, Sibley House, Things to do,

The community of Mendota is comprised of around only 200 residents. Even so, the city embraces its small size and works to maintain long-lasting legacy. Residents of the community are well-connected and value their close proximity to the Twin Cities and quiet neighborhoods. The Mendota community is primarily shaped by its events, amenities, and location…. Read more »

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City of Mendota Heights: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Mendota Heights, city overview, Dakota County, Mendota Heights,

Located on the northern end of Dakota County, the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, is a prosperous, family-friendly residential community. Although the city is centrally located in the Twin Cities area, the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers form a natural loop around it, providing the community a quiet, private way of life mixed with the big city… Read more »

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City of Mendota: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Mendota, city overview, Dakota County, Mendota,

Located on the left side of the northern hum in Dakota County, Mendota, Minnesota in a tiny city of around 200 residents. The name “Mendota comes from the Dakota Indian language, meaning “mouth or junction of one river with another.” This is also why the city refers to themselves as “the city where the waters… Read more »

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Northeast Edina

Tagged: 50th and France, Concord Elementary, Country Club, Edina, Minnehaha Creek, Normandale Elementary, Northeast, Southview Junior High,

The Northeast quadrant of Edina is bordered between Highways 100 and 62 and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park. This quadrant has 13 neighborhoods which include Morningside, Sunny Slope, Country Club, White Oaks, Golf Terrace Heights, Arden Park, 50th and France, Minnehaha Woods, Creek Knoll, Concord, Pamela Park, Chowen Park, and Strachauer Park. The… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: Community Life

Tagged: Dakota County, Halloween Hayride, Sunfish Lake,

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota is situated in Dakota County just about 5 miles due south of St. Paul. The small community is laid out over 1.69 square miles and is home to about 526 residents. Sunfish Lake is a small town that takes pride in their heritage and seeks to maintain its pristine rural character with… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Dakota County, Dodge Nature Center, Harmon Park Reserve, Salem Hills Park, Sunfish Lake,

Because of its small size, Sunfish Lake does not have many options within the city limits. However, due to its close proximity to larger cities, Sunfish Lake residents enjoy many amenities conveniently close to home. Salem Hills Park: located in Inver Grove Heights, is just minutes from Sunfish Lake. The neighborhood park is comprised of… 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 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 Hastings: A Brief History

Tagged: Dakota County, Hastings, Lieutenant William G. Oliver, Mendota Treaty, Stillwater & Hastings Railway,

Hastings, Minnesota is one of the oldest communities in the state of Minnesota, with its establishment dating back to 1857. The city is a true river town, situated on the Mississippi, Vermillion, and St. Croix rivers. The first settlers to the area were a military detachment from Fort Snelling that was sent to guard a… Read more »

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CIty of West St. Paul: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Albert Park, Dodge Nature Center, Garlough Park, Harmon Park, Marthaler Park, Parks & Recreation, Weschcke Park,

West St. Paul, Minnesota has an area of 5.01 square miles, 4.91 square miles of which is land and 0.10 square miles of water.  Within the city, there are over 14 different parks offering a variety of amenities for all ages.  Some of the most popular parks include Garlough Park, Marthaler Park, Weschcke Park, Albert… 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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City of West St. Paul: A Brief History

Tagged: Bruggeman Breweries, Mendota People, Rev. Dr. P.S. Williamson, Sioux People, Wabasha Street Bridge,

The first inhabitants of West St. Paul were the Sioux and Mendota Indians. The Sioux people lived in the villages of Kaposia in what is now the east side of the city, while the Mendota people lived on the west. The date of their settlement is believed to have been several years before any white… Read more »

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Brief History of Rosemount Minnesota

Tagged: CIty History, Mendota Treaty, Minnesota Central Railroad, Pine Bend Refinery, Saratoga,

The area of Rosemount was first inhabited by the Lower Band Mdewakanton of the Santee Sioux Tribe, who settled on the glacial plains. However, in 1851 Chief Little Crow, leader of the New Ulm Indian Uprising, signed a treaty at Pilot Knob in Mendota, turning the land over to the federal government. The first settlers… 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 Lilydale: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Lilydale, city overview, Dakota County, Lilydale,

Lilydale, Minnesota located along the Mississippi River, and home to about 700 residents, is a small city with Dakota County. This little town was founded in 1886. What was once just agricultural land has been completely changed into developments of beautiful town-homes, condominium and apartment buildings. The businesses in the city have been prosperous, as… Read more »

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City of Prior Lake: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Prior Lake, Grainwood Hotel, Mendota Treaty, Prior Lake, Public Library, Scott County, William H. Calkins,

The first people to inhabit Prior Lake were Native American Indians. They remained in the area until the Mendota Treaty allowed European settler to occupy the land. Named after General Winfield Scott, Scott County was established by the State Legislature in 1853. Many settlers had been in the area previously in order to trade with… Read more »

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City of Belle Plaine: A Brief History

Tagged: Andrew G. Chatfield, Belle Plaine, CIty History, City of Belle Plaine, Scott County, Traverse des Sioux,

The Minnesota Territorial Supreme Court Judge Andrew G. Chatfield founded the townsite of Belle Plaine in 1853 when he was traveling from Mendota to Traverse des Sioux to conduct court. Judge Chatfield chose the name of the townsite to be Belle Plaine, which is French for “Beautiful Prairie.” Even to this day, the city has… Read more »

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City of Shakopee: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Shakopee, Mendota Treaty, Scott County, Shakopee, Thomas Holmes, Tintonwan, Traverse des Sioux, Valleyfair,

The City of Shakopee is so rich in history, that it is difficult to discuss in a brief manner. The city was once nothing more than a small trading post in the middle of nowhere, but now is one of the most populated areas in the south metro. Shakopee has been home to Native Americans… Read more »

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City of Savage: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Savage, Dan Patch, Horse Racing, Mendota Treaty,

Although Savage is not the largest suburb in the state of Minnesota, its historical roots go deeper than many other cities in the area. Much of the city’s history is found in agriculture, however, its true beginnings rest in the Minnesota and Credit Rivers. These rivers provided access to larger communities, therefore, the early settlers… 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 Waconia: A Brief History

Tagged: Dakota Indians, History, lake waconia, Mendota Treaty, Minnesota, Real Estate, waconia,

For much of its history, Waconia, Minnesota was a big tourist destination. It since then has become more residential. This city’s history is valuable to the locals, and can be highly appreciated by anyone. The main inhabitants of the area were the Dakota Indians. They named the local lake “Meday Wa Ko Ni Ya,” which… Read more »

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City of Watertown: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, Dakota Tribe, Mendota Treaty, Rapid Waters, Union Army,

In 1851, the area of Carver County was opened up to settlers through the Mendota Treaty. The rivers and lake provided the best places for locals to live, as they served as arteries that allowed access to other towns. The area of Watertown was almost entirely wooded. In 1856, a small group of settlers found… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Brief History

Tagged: Camden Township, Carver County, City of Mayer, Crow River, founding, Great Northern Railway, History, Mayer, Mendota Treaty,

In 1851, the area of Carver County was opened up to settlers through the Mendota Treaty. The rivers and lake provided the best places for locals to live, as they served as arteries that allowed access to other towns. Mayer was one of the later towns to be developed. Originally, the entire area was mostly… Read more »

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City of Hamburg: Brief History

Tagged: Blacksmith Shop, CIty History, City of Hamburg, Hardware store, Railroad Construction,

After the Mendota Treaty that allowed settlers to move into the Dakota Indian territory, European settlers flooded into the western area of Minnesota, with Hamburg among them. The area was made up of mostly German immigrants, as they began to make the location their new home. However, the city was pretty much non-existent until a… Read more »

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Lake Minnetonka: A Brief History

Tagged: Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Profile,

Lake Minnetonka is an integral part of each and every one of the cities that it touches. The main landmark of the western metro, it provides limitless recreational activities, supported by nearby parks, and serene hiking trails. On an average summer day, the iconic lake will be bustling with all kinds of activity. The most… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: A Brief History

Tagged: Big Island, CIty History, City of Greenwood, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, treaty of Mendota,

Historical values are an important part of the community in Greenwood, Minnesota. Most of the city’s history derived the city of Excelsior when from Colonists came out of New York in 1853 in order to be the first to settle the town. Excelsior is a small area, but has been a focal point of the… Read more »

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City of Shorewood: Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Shorewood, Excelsior Township, Hennepin County, Shorewood, The Treaty of Mendota,

Shorewood, Minnesota’s history dates back to when Lake Minnetonka was a secret that was only known by the local Native Americans. The lake was named for the Indians words that meant “Big Waters”. Lake Minnetonka plays a large part in Shorewood’s history. Save for the Native Americans, the lake was a secret to all. The… Read more »

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City of Minnetonka: Brief History

Tagged: Big Island, CIty History, city of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Township, The Treaty of Mendota,

The city of Minnetonka, Minnesota was at one time a very sacred place for the Native Americans. There was plenty of game that was offered by the surrounding lake and prairies, as well the large lake, Lake Minnetonka. The Dakota Sioux and Ojibway Chippewa would cross through Minnetonka as they traveled between Shakopee and Mille… Read more »

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City of Excelsior: Brief History

Tagged: Big Island park, CIty History, City of Excelsior, Excelsior, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, The Minnehaha, treaty of Mendota,

Historical values are an important part of the community in Excelsior, Minnesota. Colonists that came out of New York in 1853 were the first to settle the town. Excelsior is a small area, but has been a focal point of the lower portion of the Lake Minnetonka location for years. It was the first official… Read more »

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City of Victoria: A Brief History

Tagged: Carver County, Dakota Indians, farming, History, Michael Diethelm, Minnesota Cities, Real Estate, Twin Cities Suburb, Victoria,

Long before the settlers and pioneers arrived, Victoria, Minnesota was inhabited by Native Americans. The Native group was the Dakota Indians, and the tribe that settled in the Carver area was the Mdewakanton tribe. Michael Diethelm, from Switzerland, is said to be the first European settler in the Victoria area when he set up a… Read more »

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City of Orono Minnesota: A Brief History

Tagged: Big Island, Chief Joseph Orono, CIty History, George Brackett, Hennepin County, orono, treaty of Mendota,

The city of Orono, Minnesota was founded in 1858, the same year that Minnesota became a state. In April, 1889, Major George Brackett, who was a pioneer from Orono, Maine, founded the area of today’s city of Orono to be a separate township from the surrounding locations. The town got its name, Orono, from Chief… Read more »

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