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City of Mounds View: Schools & District 621

Tagged: Bethel University, City of Mounds View, Highview Middle School, Mounds View, Mounds View High School, School District 621, University of Northwester-St Paul, Valentine Hills Elementary,

The city of Mounds View, Minnesota primarily belongs to Independent School District (ISD) 621, also known as the Mounds View School District. The Mounds View School District (ISD 621) includes six elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools. Their mission as a district is to, “educate learners through a broad range of programs… Read more »

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City of Mounds View: Parks & Trails

Tagged: City Hall Park, City of Mounds View, Groveland Park, Lambert Park, Mounds View, Parks and Recreation, Silver View,

Mounds View is home to 10 city parks. All of Mounds Views parks are small, and include amenities such as a baseball field or a basketball court. These small parks promote the neighborhood life, as kids can be found playing together on the all throughout the summer days.  A few of these beloved parks are:… Read more »

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City of Mounds View: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Mounds View, Mounds View, Village of Mounds View,

The village of Mounds View, Minnesota, was established in 1958. However, its history starts much earlier. Since the Territorial Legislature established most counties and townships, the Township of Mounds View was created on May 11, 1858, the same day Minnesota became a state. When the infrequent traveler would pass through the township, the features that… Read more »

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City of Mounds View: Community Life

Tagged: City of Mounds View, El Loro, Medtronic, Moe's of Mounds View, Mounds View, Sysco, Things to do,

The City of Mounds View, located in the northwest corner of Ramsey County, Minnesota, contains a residential population of over 12,000 and over 150 businesses.  The city is situated at the connection of Interstate 35W and State Hwy 10, and is conveniently ten miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Mounds View is renowned for its… Read more »

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City of Mounds View: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Mounds View, city overview, Mounds View,

The City of Mounds View, located in the northwest corner of Ramsey County, Minnesota, contains a residential population of over 12,000 and over 150 businesses.  The city is situated at the connection of Interstate 35W and State Hwy 10, and is conveniently ten miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Mounds View is renowned for its… Read more »

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City of Mound MN: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Best Place to Raise Your Kids, city overview, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Mound,

Mound, Minnesota, a western suburb of the Twin Cities, is the home of just 9,000 residents who enjoy the city’s historical value, as well as the way of life it offers in the Lake Minnetonka area. Named Minnesota’s Best Place to Raise Your Kids 2012 by Bloomberg Businessweek, Mound offers an array of amenities to… Read more »

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City of Mound MN: Community Life

Tagged: Biking, Farmer's Market, Fish Fry and Dance, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Mound, Spirit of the Lakes Festival, Tonka Brewfest, Westonka Dog Days,

The community in Mound, Minnesota is closely tied to the lake on which it resides and the neighboring cities surrounding it. With it’s small population size of just over 9,000 citizens and small geographic area of 3.18 square miles, Mound avoids the noise of the bigger cities while enjoying the peace and quiet of its… Read more »

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City of Mound MN: Parks, Trails, Beaches

Tagged: Black Lake, Centerview Beach, dakota rail trail, Dutch Lake, Hennepin County, Lake Langdon, Mound, Parks and Recreation, Saunders Lake, Seton Lake, Surfside Park and Beach, Three Points Park, Zero-Gravity Skatepark,

Situated on the beautiful Lake Minnetonka, Mound, Minnesota is a lakeshore town with wonderful parks and natural scenery. The citizens of Mound have access to a total of 31 parks and 6 beaches located in and around the city. Lake Minnetonka is not the only lake near Mound. While certainly the largest, it encompasses many… Read more »

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City of Mound, MN: Schools and District 277

Tagged: education, Hennepin County, Mound, Mound Westonka High School, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, School district 277, schools, Shirley Hills,

Mound Schools are located in school district 277 and offer the perks that result from having a smaller community. Each child is known by name and receives the attention and support they need for success and growth. Although the schools are smaller in size, they manage to keep pace with the larger districts in the… Read more »

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City of Mound: A Brief History

Tagged: Alexander Ramsey, CIty History, Cook's Bay, Hennepin County, Indian Mounds, Mathias Cook, Mound, Mound City, street cars, Tonka Truck, Village of Mound,

The city of Mound was incorporated in 1912, but was actually settled earlier in the 1850’s when the Minnesota Governor at the time, who was Alexander Ramsey was given credit for  naming Lake Minnetonka, which in the natural Indian language of the time meant “place spread over by water.”  Mound derived its name from the… Read more »

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City of Spring Lake Park: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Able Park, Anoka County, Lakeside Lions Park, Parks and Recreation, Ramsey County, Spring Lake Park, Terrace Park,

The city of Spring Lake Park covers a total area of 2.07 square miles and is home to 6 parks. Spring Lake Park offers numerous recreational activities in its several neighborhood and community parks. Lakeside Lions Park: A 12-acree park situated on the north shore of Spring Lake. Lakeside Park is run by both Spring… Read more »

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City of North Oaks: Schools

Tagged: Chippewa Middle School, Liberty Classic Academy, North Oaks, Ramsey County, School District 621, School District 624, Turtle Lake Elementary School, White Bear Lake High School,

The city of North Oaks, Minnesota is served by the St. Paul, Maplewood, Mounds View, and White Bear Lake school districts. Although the city of North Oaks is home to only one school, the city has access to numerous schools in several neighboring communities. Turtle Lake Elementary School in the Mounds View School District serves… Read more »

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City of Little Canada: Schools & District 623

Tagged: City of Little Canada, Little Canada, Little Canada Elementary, Ramsey County, School District 623, School District 624,

The city of Little Canada, Minnesota lies primarily within the Roseville Area School District (Independent School District #623). The district is home to seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Roseville Area School District is to provide, “quality teaching and learning for all…equity for all.” The Roseville Area… Read more »

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City of Lauderdale: Schools & District 623

Tagged: Brimhall Elementary, City of Lauderdale, Lauderdale, Ramsey County, School District 623,

The city of Lauderdale, Minnesota is serviced by the Roseville Area School District (Independent School District #623). The district is home to seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Roseville Area School District is to provide, “quality teaching and learning for all…equity for all.” The Roseville Area School… Read more »

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City of Arden Hills: Schools & District 621

Tagged: Arden Hills, Bethel University, City of Arden Hills, Mounds View High School, Ramsey County, School District 621, School District 623, Valentine Hills Elementary,

The city of Arden Hills, Minnesota primarily belongs to Independent School District (ISD) 621, or the Mounds View School District. A small section of the city is located in ISD 623, the Roseville School District. Despite being in school districts based out of the neighboring cities, the city of Arden Hills is home to an… Read more »

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City of Arden Hills: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Arden Hills, City of Arden Hills, city overview, Ramsey County,

Arden Hills, Minnesota has a population of 9,700 within ten square miles of residential, industrial, and commercial land. Arden Hills is located within Ramsey County. It borders the cities of Mounds View, Shoreview, and Roseville. Bordering such commercial and residential areas only bolsters Arden Hills economy and great residential life. Being only 15 minutes from… Read more »

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City of New Brighton: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of New Brighton, city overview, New Brighton, Ramsey County,

New Brighton, Minnesota has a population of close of 23,000 residents who live within its seven square mile city limits. The city is located within Ramsey County. Because of its location, New Brighton is mainly a residential suburb of the Twin Cities. Neighboring the cities of Mounds View, Arden Hills, and Columbia Heights, New Brighton… Read more »

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City of New Brighton: Community Life

Tagged: Brightwood Golf Course, City of New Brighton, New Brighton, New Brighton Area Historical Society, New Brighton Community Center, New Brighton Stockyard Days, Ramsey County, Ramsey County Library,

New Brighton is a small suburb northeast of Minneapolis that border Interstate 35 West. Its population is just above 21,000, making it smaller than its surrounding cities like Roseville. Being only 15 minutes away from Minneapolis, New Brighton has great access to the many amenities Minneapolis has to offer. But rest assured, many amenities are… Read more »

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City of Shoreview: Schools & Districts 623 and 621

Tagged: Chippewa Middle School, City of Shoreview, Mounds View High School, Oak Hill Montessori, School District 621, School District 623, St. Odilia, Turtle Lake Elementary,

The city of Shoreview, Minnesota belongs to two separate school districts. These include the Roseville Area Schools (District 623) and the Mounds View School District (District 621). The majority of Shoreview’s residents attend the Mounds View School District. The Mounds View School District (ISD 621) is home to six elementary schools, three middle schools and… Read more »

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City of Shoreview: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Shoreview, Mounds View Township, Native American History, Ojibwe, Socrates A. Thompson, Village of Shoreview,

The city of Shoreview, Minnesota shares its rich history with many of its surrounding neighbors. Before being colonized by white settlers, the area in which modern-day Shoreview exists was primarily owned by the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes. This was also the case for many of the neighboring cities. It wasn’t until 1837 that the land… Read more »

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City of Roseville: Schools & District 623

Tagged: City of Roseville, Concordia Academy, Falcon Heights Elementary School, Ramsey County, Roseville, School District 621, School District 623,

The city of Roseville, Minnesota is served by its own Roseville Area School District (ISD 623).  The district is home to seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Roseville Area School District is to provide, “quality teaching and learning for all…equity for all.” The Roseville Area School District… Read more »

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City of Fridley: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Anoka County, city overview, Employment hub, Fridley,

The city of Fridley, Minnesota is a first ring suburb of Minneapolis and is home to over 27,000 residents. Known around the state for its small-town feel, Fridley offers the amenities of a bigger city while maintaining the charm that is found within a smaller community. Residents enjoy many aspects of life within Fridley, but… Read more »

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St. Paul: Dayton’s Bluff

Tagged: City of St. Paul, Parks and Recreation, Ramsey County, Saint Paul, Saint Paul Neighborhoods,

Dayton’s Bluff is a neighborhood on the east side of the Mississippi in the southeast part of Saint Paul. It is a historic neighborhood of almost 17,000 with exceptional views of the skyline, the Mississippi River and even downtown St. Paul, and is just fifteen minutes outside of the heart of Minneapolis. Dayton’s Bluff is… Read more »

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City of St. Paul: Parks & Trails

Tagged: City of St. Paul, Saint Paul,

The city of St. Paul, Minnesota is home to a wide array of parks. Ranging from massive, regional parks, to tiny, neighborhood offerings, residents and visitors alike have plenty of options to explore. With amenities available for those seeking both active and passive forms of outdoor recreation, there are seemingly endless opportunities to have fun… Read more »

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City of St. Paul: Community Life

Tagged: City of St. Paul,

The city of St. Paul, Minnesota is a vast, dynamic city. With 17 unique neighborhoods, each of which containing their own distinct communities and amenities, there are plenty of different lifestyles to choose from. The following article provides a brief overview of each individual neighborhood and the lifestyle found within. Not to be confused with… Read more »

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City of Independence: Schools & District 277 & 278

Tagged: City of Independence, education, Grandview Middle School, Hennepin County, Independence, Mound Westonka High School, Orono High School, Orono Montessori School, School district 277, School District 278, schools, Shirley Hills,

Depending on where you live within the city of Independence, Minnesota can be split up into four different school district. The most common two are the districts in Orono and Westonka. Westonka public schools includes a preschool, two elementary schools, a middle, and high school. These schools are known for having small-school advantages, but big-school opportunities…. 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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Lake Minnetonka: The Beaches

Tagged: Beaches on Lake Minnetonka, Centerview Beach, Crescent Beach, Deephaven, Deephaven Beach, Excelsior Commons, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Linwood Beach & Rocky Beach, Minnesota Beaches, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Surfside Park, Tonka Bay, Victoria, Wayzata, Wayzata Beach, Wekota Beach and Park, Woodland,

Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While its 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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Lake Minnetonka: Community Life

Tagged: 4th of July Fireworks show, Arctic Fever, Chilly Open, Farmer's Market, Hennepin County, James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Profile, Museum of Lake Minnetonka,

Life on Lake Minnetonka is one of the most desired and treasured lifestyles in the state of Minnesota. While the scenic lake and picturesque shores offer a strong incentive to live there, it’s the dynamic community that exists on the lake which truly brings the most value. Lake Minnetonka has a very active and engaging… 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 Minnetonka Beach: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Minnetonka Beach, city overview, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach,

Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota is a peninsula that is surrounded by the famous Lake Minnetonka. The only direction out of the city is west through Spring Park and Mound, or north through the city of Orono. This city remains today as one of the smallest incorporated cities in Minnesota, as it has a population of close… Read more »

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City of Minnetonka Beach: Schools & District 277

Tagged: City of Minnetonka Beach, education, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Beach, Mound Westonka High School, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, School district 277, schools, Shirley Hills,

Minnetonka Beach Schools, located in school district 277, offer the perks that result from having a smaller community. Each child is known by name and receives the attention and support they need for success and growth. Although the schools are smaller in size, they manage to keep pace with the larger districts in the area… Read more »

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City of Spring Park: Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Spring Park, city overview, Hennepin County, Spring Park,

Spring Park, located in the western metro of Minnesota and part of Hennepin County, is unique in that the two longest stretches of land in the city are part of the Lake Minnetonka shoreline. The city serves as a land bridge that connects the western area of the lake, such as Mound and Minnetrista, to… Read more »

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City of Spring Park: Community Life

Tagged: City of Spring Park, Farmer's Market, Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration, Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge, Minnetonka Drive-In Restaurant, MN Wake Surf Competition, Taste of Tonka,

The community in Spring Park, Minnesota is largely influenced by the surrounding Lake Minnetonka communities. As one of the members of the lakeshore cities, residents of Spring Park belong to a close-knit and active community found in and around the waters of Lake Minnetonka. While members of this vast community, residents of Spring Park also… Read more »

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City of Spring Park: Trials, Parks, Beaches

Tagged: City of Spring Park, Coffee Cove Fishing Platform, dakota rail trail, Lake Minnetonka, Parks and Recreation, Thor Thompson Park, Wilkes Park,

The city of Spring Park, Minnesota features a number of outdoor recreational options that are available to its residents. As one of the lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, Spring Park prides itself in its 4.34 miles of shoreline. It is this connection to Lake Minnetonka that really showcases the outdoor amenities. In addition to the… Read more »

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City of Spring Park: Schools & District 277

Tagged: City of Spring Park, education, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, school, School district 277,

Spring Park Schools, located in school district 277, offer the perks that result from having a smaller community. Each child is known by name and receives the attention and support they need for success and growth. Although the schools are smaller in size, they manage to keep pace with the larger districts in the area… Read more »

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City of Spring Park: Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Spring Park, Hotel Del Otero, James J. Hill, Lake Minnetonka, Tourist Destination,

Spring Park was mainly a tourist destination is the 1880’s. The reason it was such a popular attraction in the summer was because of the large and very beautiful Lake Minnetonka. The lake caused so much traffic in the area that the town built several hotels and inns for tourists to stay. A man by… Read more »

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City of Minnetrista: Community Life

Tagged: City of Minnetrista, Crown College, Hennepin County, Minnetrista, Things to do, Trista Day, Westonka Community Education,

The city of Minnetrista, Minnesota prides itself on having a quiet, rural, and lakeside community. With a population of just over 6,000 residents, and encompassing a 32 square mile area, this small community is united around the nearby Lake Minnetonka and the outdoors. In addition to the lakes and parks in and around the city, residents… Read more »

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City of Minnetrista: A Brief History

Tagged: City of Minnetrista, Dakota Native Americans, German Home Township, Hennepin County, Mdewakantonwan, Minnetrista, Traverse de Sioux Treaty, Twisting, Water,

The city of Minnetrista, Minnesota is a land of hills, forests, and winding lakes. The Dakota Native Americans more than likely inhabited the wooded area long before the settlers arrived. The Dakota’s largest tribe, the Mdewakantonwan, survived off of game within the woods and lakes. After Minnesota became a state in 1851, the government pushed… Read more »

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City of Minnetrista: Schools and Districts of 110, 111, 277, and 879

Tagged: City of Minnetrista, education, Grandview Middle School, Hennepin County, Minnetrista, school, School District 110, School District 111, School district 277, School District 879, Shirley Hills, Westonka High School, Westonka Public Schools,

Minnetrista’s Schools are served by the four different schools districts of 110, 111, 277, and 879. The city is mainly served by Westonka public schools, which include a preschool, two elementary schools, a middle, and high school. These schools are known for having small-school advantages, but big-school opportunities. One of the two elementary schools, with… Read more »

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City of Chaska Minnesota: A Brief History

Tagged: Brick Making, CIty History, city of chaska, Jonathan Carver,

The recording of Chaska’s history began in 1769, though several markers indicate that the area was inhabited before this time.  The city’s name comes from the word Shaska, which is derived from a Dakota name often given to a first-born son. The first inhabitants of what is now the city of Chaska are believed to… Read more »

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