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Nokomis: Community Life

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The Nokomis community is known for its primarily residential nature and is home to nearly 38,000 residents. While there are several local businesses and commercial developments that can be found among the community’s 11 unique neighborhoods, the majority of land space is reserved for housing and park land. While this article does not provide a… Read more »

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Nokomis: A Brief History

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The Nokomis community has a rich history that was heavily influenced by Native Americans and streetcar lines. While today is is home to nearly 38,000 residents, the Nokomis area was one of the later communities to be developed within the city of Minneapolis. It’s location in the southeast corner of the city meant that it… Read more »

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Nokomis: Wenonah

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The Wenonah neighborhood is located on the southern edge of Minneapolis and found in the Nokomis community. Near the southern border, a piece of the neighborhood ranges into the city Richfield. The Wenonah neighborhood got its name after Hiawatha’s mother, the daughter of Nokomis, from a legend that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow attributes to Ojibwe people in… Read more »

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Nokomis: Regina

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nokomis, Regina parochial School, The Cottage House,

The Regina neighborhood, located on the south side of Minneapolis, and found within the Nokomis community. This is a residential neighborhood with mostly small single-family houses built before 1940. The neighborhood is named for the former Regina parochial school. Mainly a residential neighborhood, it features a close-knit community of just over 3,200 residents. Regina is… Read more »

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Nokomis: Page

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Diamond Lake Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Bunny, Minnesota, Nokomis, Pearl Park,

The Page neighborhood is on Minneapolis’ south side, and within the Nokomis community. The neighborhood, as well as so many other neighborhoods in Minneapolis, took its name from the local elementary school. Page Elementary School was named after Walter Hines Page, who was an American editor and diplomat born in the mid 1850’s. The neighborhood… Read more »

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Nokomis: Northrop

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Northrop is located in the southern portion of the city of Minneapolis and within the Nokomis community. Along with many other neighborhoods in Minneapolis, Northrop is named for its elementary school. Northrop Elementary derives its name from Cyrus Northrop, second president of the University of Minnesota. It shares with Field neighborhood located west of Northrop, an active… Read more »

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Nokomis: Morris Park

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Morris Park is located in the southeastern border of Minneapolis. The neighborhood borders the Twin Cities Air Force Reserve Base on the south, and is within the Nokomis community. Morris Park got its name from Mary C. Morris, daughter of Franklin Steele. Steele was the first European-American settler of St. Anthony, which is north of… Read more »

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Nokomis: Minnehaha

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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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Nokomis: Keewaydin

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The Keewaydin neighborhood is located on the south portion of Minneapolis, and within the Nokomis community. Keewaydin neighborhood derived its name from an Ojibwe legend stated in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, The Song of Hiawatha. “Keewaydin” is Ojibwe for “northwest wind”, or “the home wind”. Tree-lined streets with smaller homes in an assortment of architectural… Read more »

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Nokomis: Hale

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Hot Plate diner, Lake Nokomis Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nokomis, Nokomis Farmers Market,

The Hale neighborhood is located in southeast Minneapolis and is bordered by Minnehaha Creek to the north, Cedar Avenue to the east, and Chicago Avenue to the west. The neighborhood got its name after the Hale elementary school, and has a focus on music and art within the community. The Hale neighborhood is primarily residential… Read more »

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Nokomis: Field

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Eugene Field, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nokomis, Pepito's Mexican, Turtle Bread Company,

The Field neighborhood, is located in the Nokomis community. Field is named for the local school, which was named after Eugene Field, a popular writer of children’s poetry. Mainly a residential neighborhood, it features a close-knit community of just over 2,500 residents. Field is conveniently positioned less than 5 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and just… Read more »

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Nokomis: Ericsson

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The Ericsson neighborhood in southeast Minneapolis is located within the Nokomis community. It derives its name from John Ericsson, who was a Swedish engineer and inventor. The Ericsson neighborhood is a mainly residential neighborhood, with its western half littered by recreational areas. Lake Hiawatha Park and Lake Hiawatha Golf Course are two of the most noteworthy… Read more »

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Nokomis: Diamond Lake

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The Diamond Lake neighborhood is located on the southern end of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport is situated directly to the southwest, and the city of Richfield is immediately south. The neighborhood derives its name from the lake found on its western side. Diamond Lake’s northeastern corner attaches to Lake Nokomis recreation areas and… Read more »

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Powderhorn Community: A Brief Overview

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The Powderhorn Community is located south of the center of Minneapolis. It is adjacent to the Longfellow, Nokomis, Southwest, and Phillips communities. Home to nearly 55,000 residents, Powderhorn consists of 8 distinct neighborhoods, each offering their own lifestyles and benefits. Some of the most notable landmarks that can be found in the Powderhorn community include… Read more »

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Nokomis: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Community overview, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Nokomis,

The Nokomis community is found in the southernmost area of the city of Minneapolis. A collection of 11 unique neighborhoods, the Nokomis community offers a more peaceful, residential way of life when compared to the communities located closer to the downtown area. Residents enjoy the quieter way of life and numerous parks that can be… Read more »

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Nokimis: Community Life

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Nokomis,

The Nokomis community is known for its primarily residential nature and is home to nearly 38,000 residents. While there are several local businesses and commercial developments that can be found among the community’s 11 unique neighborhoods, the majority of land space is reserved for housing and park land. While this article does not provide a… Read more »

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Nokomis: Schools & District 1

Tagged: Centennial Elementary, City of Minneapolis:, education, Field Community Middle School, Hale Elementary, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Nokomis, Roosevelt High School, School District 1, School District 280, schools,

Minneapolis Public Schools promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers are dedicated, passionate and committed to… 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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Southwest: Schools & District 1

Tagged: Centennial Elementary, City of Minneapolis:, Field Community Middle School, Hale Elementary, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Richfield Dual Language School, Richfield High School, School District 1, School District 280, Southwest Community, Southwest High School,

Minneapolis Public Schools promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers are dedicated, passionate and committed to… Read more »

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Nokimis: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Diamond Lake Park, Edward C. Solomon Park, Hennepin County, Hiawatha Golf Club, Keewaydin Park, Lake Hiawatha Park, Lake Nokomis Park, Minneapolis, Nokomis Community, Parks and Recreation, Todd Park,

The Nokomis community is home to 11 distinct neighborhoods in Minneapolis, each with their own park offerings. With park land ranging from small neighborhood parks to massive, regional reserves, there are many parks for residents and visitors alike to be excited about. The parks found within the Nokomis community include the following: The Diamond Lake… Read more »

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Nokimis: A Brief History

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minneapolis History, Minnesota History, Native American History, Nokomis,

The Nokomis community has a rich history that was heavily influenced by Native Americans and streetcar lines. While today is is home to nearly 38,000 residents, the Nokomis area was one of the later communities to be developed within the city of Minneapolis. It’s location in the southeast corner of the city meant that it… 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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Powderhorn: Standish

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Metro Transit lightrail, Miles Standish, Minneapolis, Powderhorn Community, Sibley Park,

Standish is located within the Powderhorn community in Minneapolis. This neighborhood was named after an area elementary school, which had been called Miles Standish after a work by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was considered the outskirts of the city until immigrants, mainly Swedish and Norwegian, started developing housing here in the early 1900’s…. Read more »

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