The City of Scandia is a part of the Forest Lake School District. The district itself serves the cities of Marine of the St. Croix, Forest Lake, Wyoming, Linwood, Lino Lakes, Bethel, Columbus, Ham Lake, Stacey, and the northern region of Hugo. The community of Scandia realizes the importance of education with almost 1,800 families residing… Read more »
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City of Scandia: Parks & Trails
Scandia, Minnesota is one of the largest cities in Washington County in terms of land size. With so much space, the city has dedicated much of its resources to developing park land. The city currently maintains 8 different developed parks, 6 undeveloped parks, and 2 state parks. Some of the most notable parks include: Wind… Read more »
City of Scandia: A Brief History
Scandia, Minnesota was the first settlement by Swedish immigrants. In 1850, three young Swedish men by the names of Carl Fernstrom, August Sandahl, and Oscar Roos were the first pioneers to the area. They established a farm by Hay Lake, which later drew in more Swedish immigrants to the area in the 1850s. Most came… Read more »
City of Scandia: A Brief Overview
The city of Scandia, Minnesota is located northeast of St. Paul and in the northeastern corner of Washington County. A rural community with a rich, Scandinavian heritage, Scandia is a medium-sized suburb (population-wise) with around 4,000 residents occupying an area of 40 square miles. Situated on the very edge of the Twin Cities metro area,… Read more »
Post Category: Scandia Minnesota
City of Scandia: Schools
The City of Scandia is a part of the Forest Lake School District. The district itself serves the cities of Marine of the St. Croix, Forest Lake, Wyoming, Linwood, Lino Lakes, Bethel, Columbus, Ham Lake, Stacey, and the northern region of Hugo. The community of Scandia realizes the importance of education with almost 1,800 families residing… Read more »
City of Scandia: Parks & Trails
Scandia, Minnesota is one of the largest cities in Washington County in terms of land size. With so much space, the city has dedicated much of its resources to developing park land. The city currently maintains 8 different developed parks, 6 undeveloped parks, and 2 state parks. Some of the most notable parks include: Wind… Read more »
City of Scandia: A Brief History
Scandia, Minnesota was the first settlement by Swedish immigrants. In 1850, three young Swedish men by the names of Carl Fernstrom, August Sandahl, and Oscar Roos were the first pioneers to the area. They established a farm by Hay Lake, which later drew in more Swedish immigrants to the area in the 1850s. Most came… Read more »
City of Scandia: A Brief Overview
The city of Scandia, Minnesota is located northeast of St. Paul and in the northeastern corner of Washington County. A rural community with a rich, Scandinavian heritage, Scandia is a medium-sized suburb (population-wise) with around 4,000 residents occupying an area of 40 square miles. Situated on the very edge of the Twin Cities metro area,… Read more »