Coon Rapids, Minnesota is situated 15 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. With a population of 62,103, Coon Rapids is the largest city in Anoka County and the fifth largest suburb in the state. The City of Coon Rapids offers small town friendliness combined with urban excitement, making it the perfect destination to work,… Read more »
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City of Coon Rapids: A Brief History
Coon Rapids began as a farming community. Agriculture was the first industry in the Coon Creek area. Farms ranged from 90 to 600 acres. The first brickyard came into establishment in 1881 by Dr. D.C. Dunham. This brickyard was known as the Anoka Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company, and it was situated near the… Read more »
City of Coon Rapids: Schools & ISD 11
Coon Rapids, Minnesota is in Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The district serves 11 communities: all of Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Champlin, and parts of Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Fridley, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and Ramsey. Within the Anoka-Hennepin School District there are 37,880 students in 34 different schools. Hoover Elementary is situated in… Read more »
City of Columbus: Schools & ISD 831
Students in the city of Columbus are served by Independent School District 831. School District 831 seeks to prepare students for the world by offering excellent education through outstanding teachers, technology, challenging curriculum, high standards, and a supportive learning environment. School District 831 serves 7,000 students in preK through 12th grade. Forest Lake has 8… Read more »
City of Columbus: A Brief History
The first settlers to live in the area of Columbus village where John Kleiner and J.H. Batzel in 1855. The village was first platted in the spring of 1856 in section 22 by Captain James Starkey and along with fellow commissioner R.C. Knox laid out the St. Paul and Kettle River roads. The village of… Read more »
City of Columbus: Parks & Trails
The city of Columbus covers a total area of 47.76 square miles and is home to several parks and wildlife management areas. Columbus is home to three different parks covering over 25 acres of land. Residents of Columbus can enjoy a wide variety of activities for residents of all ages. Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management… Read more »
City of Columbus: Community Life
The city of Columbus, Minnesota is located 26 miles north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. It provides a mixture of small town and residential feels with numerous rural, residential, and commercial properties. The city has much to offer its residents including numerous outdoor recreational activities. Because Columbus is in close proximity to Minneapolis,… Read more »
City of Centerville: Parks & Trails
Centerville has beautiful natural resources and seeks to preserve the natural environment. With six developed city parks, trails, as well as Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, there is something for all residents. Corner Stone Park: The city’s newest addition to the parks system. The special feature at the park is the… Read more »
City of Centerville: Community Life
Centerville, Minnesota is located 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. It is a beautiful and quiet community situated between Peltier Lake and Centerville Lake, making it easy to feel you are a long way from the Twin Cities. The community has thrived because of its focus, tradition, and progress. Centerville is… Read more »
City of Centerville: Schools & ISD 12
Centerville is situated in Independent School District 12. The Centennial School District, located in Anoka County, serves Centerville, Lexington, Circle Pines, and portions of the cities of Lino Lakes and Blaine. Centerville Elementary School serves nearly 600 students in grades K-5. With caring staff and respectful students, Centerville Elementary maintains a small town feel. The… Read more »
Post Category: Anoka County
City of Coon Rapids: Community Life
Coon Rapids, Minnesota is situated 15 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. With a population of 62,103, Coon Rapids is the largest city in Anoka County and the fifth largest suburb in the state. The City of Coon Rapids offers small town friendliness combined with urban excitement, making it the perfect destination to work,… Read more »
City of Coon Rapids: A Brief History
Coon Rapids began as a farming community. Agriculture was the first industry in the Coon Creek area. Farms ranged from 90 to 600 acres. The first brickyard came into establishment in 1881 by Dr. D.C. Dunham. This brickyard was known as the Anoka Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company, and it was situated near the… Read more »
City of Coon Rapids: Schools & ISD 11
Coon Rapids, Minnesota is in Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The district serves 11 communities: all of Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Champlin, and parts of Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Fridley, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and Ramsey. Within the Anoka-Hennepin School District there are 37,880 students in 34 different schools. Hoover Elementary is situated in… Read more »
City of Columbus: Schools & ISD 831
Students in the city of Columbus are served by Independent School District 831. School District 831 seeks to prepare students for the world by offering excellent education through outstanding teachers, technology, challenging curriculum, high standards, and a supportive learning environment. School District 831 serves 7,000 students in preK through 12th grade. Forest Lake has 8… Read more »
City of Columbus: A Brief History
The first settlers to live in the area of Columbus village where John Kleiner and J.H. Batzel in 1855. The village was first platted in the spring of 1856 in section 22 by Captain James Starkey and along with fellow commissioner R.C. Knox laid out the St. Paul and Kettle River roads. The village of… Read more »
City of Columbus: Parks & Trails
The city of Columbus covers a total area of 47.76 square miles and is home to several parks and wildlife management areas. Columbus is home to three different parks covering over 25 acres of land. Residents of Columbus can enjoy a wide variety of activities for residents of all ages. Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management… Read more »
City of Columbus: Community Life
The city of Columbus, Minnesota is located 26 miles north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. It provides a mixture of small town and residential feels with numerous rural, residential, and commercial properties. The city has much to offer its residents including numerous outdoor recreational activities. Because Columbus is in close proximity to Minneapolis,… Read more »
City of Centerville: Parks & Trails
Centerville has beautiful natural resources and seeks to preserve the natural environment. With six developed city parks, trails, as well as Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, there is something for all residents. Corner Stone Park: The city’s newest addition to the parks system. The special feature at the park is the… Read more »
City of Centerville: Community Life
Centerville, Minnesota is located 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. It is a beautiful and quiet community situated between Peltier Lake and Centerville Lake, making it easy to feel you are a long way from the Twin Cities. The community has thrived because of its focus, tradition, and progress. Centerville is… Read more »
City of Centerville: Schools & ISD 12
Centerville is situated in Independent School District 12. The Centennial School District, located in Anoka County, serves Centerville, Lexington, Circle Pines, and portions of the cities of Lino Lakes and Blaine. Centerville Elementary School serves nearly 600 students in grades K-5. With caring staff and respectful students, Centerville Elementary maintains a small town feel. The… Read more »