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City of Waconia: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, city overview, Crown College, Minnesota, Real Estate, suburban living, Twin Cities, waconia,

Once a tourist attraction, and situated in Carver County, Waconia, Minnesota is 45 minutes away from Minneapolis. Since the year of 2000, the population has increased by 5,000, and it currently stands at 11,500. This rapid growth is due to the exciting and active community that has formed within the city as well as it’s… Read more »

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City of Waconia: Community Life

Tagged: 4th of July Fireworks show, art crawl, Carver County, carver county fairgrounds, community events, Minnesota, nickle dickle days, Things to do, triathlon, waconia,

The city of Waconia, Minnesota is very much united and active. With around 11,500 residents, Waconia provides a smaller-town feel while simultaneously offering a vast number of community amenities and events. This wealth of activity is uncharacteristic of a town its size and truly helps to set Waconia apart from similar-sized suburbs in the western Twin Cities… Read more »

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City of Waconia: Trails, Parks, & Beaches

Tagged: boating, Carver County, lake waconia, Minnesota, Parks and Recreation, sports, Swimming, waconia, waconia lakers,

The city of Waconia, Minnesota is home to over 20 parks ranging in size from small neighborhood venues to large, regional areas. With a wealth of amenities including beaches,  the large Lake Waconia, a skate park, trails, children’s play areas, and more, it is no wonder that residents are actively involved with their park system…. 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 Waconia: Schools & District 110

Tagged: Crown College, district 110, education, green ribbon school, Minnesota, schools, waconia,

Waconia schools, located within the Waconia Public School District 110, may not be the biggest in the area, but they are known for being one of the best quality districts. The entire district received the “Green Ribbon School” award from the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. The district services students who reside in Waconia,… Read more »

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City of Norwood Young America: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, Community overview, Minnesota, Norwood Young America, Real Estate, Twin Cities Suburb,

Norwood Young America, a city that’s history is comprised of not one but two neighboring towns that merged together, is a wonderful place in the western metro area of the state of Minnesota. This city is located in the western side of Carver County. With 2.5-square miles of land, and close to 3,600 residents, Norwood… Read more »

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City of Norwood Young America: Community Life

Tagged: Carver County, Carver County Library, City of Norwood Young America, Founder's Day Festival, Norwood Young America, Stiftungsfest, Things to do, Western Twin Cities,

Norwood Young America is a small, rural community located southwest of the Twin Cities metro area. Encompassing an area of 2.52 square miles, Norwood Young America is home to around 3,600 residents. While the area is primarily rural in nature, it’s close proximity to the western suburbs allows for residents to enjoy the amenities of… Read more »

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City of Watertown: Community Events

Tagged: Carver County Library, City of Watertown, Golden Spike Contest, Hollywood Sports Complex, Rails to Trails, River City Theatre Company, Things to do, Watertown Library,

With a population of close to 4,300, the city of Watertown, Minnesota has a quiet, small-town community. Despite its small size, Watertown offers its residents a number of community events and amenities throughout the year. Watertown’s community is best defined by the following events, organizations, and amenities: The Rails to Trails event is Watertown’s most… Read more »

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City of Cologne: Community Life

Tagged: Business, City of Cologne, cologne community center, Cologne Library, Cologne minnesota, Glad Days, Things to do,

The city of Cologne, Minnesota is comprised of close to 1,500 residents and encompasses an area of nearly 2 square miles. As a small city, Cologne embodies the small-town feel while still providing a number of events and amenities. Some of the community highlights include the following: Glad Days is Cologne’s most popular annual event…. Read more »

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City of Cologne: Trails & Parks

Tagged: Baseball, City of Cologne, Family fun, Parks and Recreation, The Cologne Hollanders,

The city of Cologne, Minnesota features 8 parks and open spaces for its residents to enjoy in addition to being near several major local landmarks. Located south of the Lake Waconia area, and southwest from the Lake Minnetonka region, Cologne’s residents can choose to venture to these popular regional areas, or opt to enjoy some of… Read more »

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City of Cologne: Schools and District 110

Tagged: City of Cologne, school, Southview Elementry, Top Schools in the Country, Waconia High School,

Cologne schools, located within the Waconia Public School District 110, may not be the biggest in the area, but they are known for being one of the best quality districts. The entire district received the “Green Ribbon School” award from the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. The district services students who reside in Cologne,… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, City of Mayer, city overview, Mayer, small town, Twin Cities,

A small, active city located west of the Twin Cities metro area, the city of Mayer, Minnesota is known for its close community and location on the Crow River. With a population of close to 1,800, and a geographic area of 1.42 square miles, Mayer is one of the many small cities that dot the western… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Community Life

Tagged: amenities, car show, Carver County, City of Mayer, Mayer, Mayer Blazers, Mayer Community Center, Mayer Fire Department Fish Fry, Mayer Moxie 5k, Rising community Festival,

The city of Mayer, Minnesota is a small town with close to 1,800 residents. Located west of the Twin Cities metro area and the city of Waconia, Mayer, Minnesota features a close-knit and active community. It is not uncommon to see residents engaging in all sorts of community events throughout the year. In addition, the… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Trails & Parks

Tagged: Baseball, basketball, Biking, Carver County, City of Mayer, dakota rail trail, LRT, Mayer, Parks,

The city of Mayer, Minnesota is located west of the Twin Cities metro area and is situated along the south fork of the Crow River. A smaller community, Mayer offers five parks and a trail within it’s 1.42 square mile city area. They are:   Old Schoolhouse Park: The largest park in Mayer, Old Schoolhouse… 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 Overview

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With a population of close to 550 residents, Hamburg, Minnesota is one of the smaller cities in Carver County. The city contains almost .25 square miles of land. While the city doesn’t offer a wide variety of amenities for its residents, it offers a small-town lifestyle that the locals enjoy. The city of Hamburg is… Read more »

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City of Hamburg: Community Life

Tagged: City of Hamburg, Resident community, Things to do,

Hamburg, Minnesota features a small-town, close community. With only around 500 residents, this tiny city encompasses an area of .23 square miles. While the city does not have very many businesses within the city limits, it does have a post office, fishing and farm supply stores, a bank, a machine store, and several other local… Read more »

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City of St. Bonifacius: Community Life

Tagged: City of Saint Bonifacius, Crown College, Fun Days, Grumpy's Bar, Hennepin County, Minnesota Baseball Association, Saint Bonifacius, SpassTagen, St. Boni Saints,

The city of St. Bonifacius is a smaller community located in the western metro of Minnesota. Encompassing an area of only one square mile and housing just over 2,500 residents, St. Bonifacius is a small town with a close community. Some of the biggest contributors to the community in, what the locals lovingly refer to… Read more »

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City of St. Bonifacius: Schools & ISD 110

Tagged: City of Saint Bonifacius, Crown College, Hennepin County, Parks and Recreation, Saint Bonifacius, School District 110, Southview Elementary, Waconia High School,

St. Bonifacius public schools are located within the Waconia Public School District, also referred to as ISD 110, may not be the biggest in the area, but they are known for being one of the best quality districts. The entire district received the “Green Ribbon School” award from the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. The… 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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