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City of Burnsville: Community Life

Tagged: Ames Performing Arts Center, Burnsville, City of Burnsville, Dakota County, Dakota County Library, Fire Muster, International Festival of Burnsville, Nicollet Commons Park,

As one of the largest suburbs located south of the river, Burnsville is home to over 60,000 residents. The city’s thriving bedroom community enjoys both the spacious setting and numerous amenities available. Residents relish the location, being just twenty minutes south of downtown Minneapolis. The dynamic community is built around both its close-knit, friendly atmosphere… Read more »

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City of Burnsville: A Brief History

Tagged: Bloomington Ferry Bridge, Burnsville, Chief Black Dog, CIty History, City of Burnsville, Dakota County, William Byrne,

The earliest inhabitants of the Burnsville area were the Mdewakanton Dakota Indians. Around 1750, Chief Black Dog established a permanent village between Black Dog Lake and the Minnesota River, near the present site of the Black Dog Power Plant. After the Dakota nation ceded land in 1851 and moved to Chief Shakopee’s village in Prior Lake, the… Read more »

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City of Burnsville: Schools & District 191

Tagged: Burnsville, Burnsville High School, City of Burnsville, Dakota County, education, Good Shephard Lutheran School, School District 191, schools, Southview Elementary, Valley Middle School,

Burnsville, Minnesota is a part of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District provides excellent education to nearly 10,000 students in grades K-12. The goal of the community is to ensure that each student is geared for success beyond high school by providing choices that help parents find the perfect fit for their… Read more »

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City of Burnsville: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Alimagnet Park, Buck Hill, Burnsville, City of Burnsville, Cliff Fen Park, Crystal Lake Park, Dakota County, Neil Park,

The city of Burnsville, Minnesota is home to a wide range of parkland. Burnsville maintains 1,800 acres of parkland spread throughout 79 different parks, providing residents with numerous options for outdoor recreational activities. Over half of Burnsville’s parkland remains undeveloped and is preserved as natural habitat, including much of the city’s  northern border, which is… Read more »

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City of Burnsville: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Burnsville, Burnsville Center, City of Burnsville, Dakota County, Heart of the City, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority,

Located just twenty minutes south of Minneapolis on the northwest edge of Dakota County is the city of Burnsville, Minnesota. This south of the river community first experienced real growth after the construction of Interstate 35 was completed. This major highway allowed Burnsville to experience a population boom, becoming the ninth largest suburb in the metro area, because… Read more »

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City of Coates: Schools & ISD 196

Tagged: Rosemount Elementary School, Rosemount High School, Rosemount Middle School, School District 196,

Students in the City of Coates, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 196. Independent School District 196 is the fourth largest in Minnesota serving 27,000 students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district covers 110 square miles and includes all of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights, and Lakeville. District… Read more »

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Community Life in Rosemount Minnesota

Tagged: Dakota County, Dakota County Library, Leprechaun Days, Ole Piper Restaurant, Rich Valley Golf Course, Rosemount,

As a suburb situated south of the river, the city of Rosemount is 15 miles from the Twin City metropolitan area. Rosemount’s residents enjoy the benefits of living in a community with both  a small town and large metro city atmospheres. The city combines industry, agriculture, and agricultural research with a rapidly growing community providing… Read more »

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City of Eagan: Community Life

Tagged: Cascade Bay Waterpark, Dakota County, Eagan, Eagan Art House, Holz Farm Spring Festival, Spur Golf Course, Things to do, Trapp Farm Park, Twin Cities Premium Outlets,

With 64,000 residents, Eagan is the 11th largest city in the state of Minnesota. Currently, the 4th largest suburb in the metro area, the city of Eagan is predominantly a commuter town of the Twin Cities. Because of its location residents enjoy both the spacious suburb setting and the short commute time of 19 minutes… Read more »

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City of Eagan: Schools & ISD 191, 196 and 197

Tagged: Dakota County, Dakota Hills Middle School, Eagan, Eagan High School, Glacier Hills Elementary School, School District 191, School District 196, School District 197, Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran,

With around 30 percent of its residents under the age of 18, the city of Eagan prioritizes education. Eagan is served by three different school districts: Independent School District 191, Independent School District 196, and Independent School District 197. Overall, the city has 1 high school, 2 middle schools, 12 elementary schools,  three private schools,… Read more »

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City of Lakeville: A Brief History

Tagged: City of Lakeville, Dakota County, Enngren's Grocery, Hastings and Dakota Railroad, J.J. Brackett, Lakeville,

The Sioux people were the earliest inhabitants of southern Minnesota, including the present day City of Lakeville. In 1853, Captain William B. Dodd designed and directed the construction of a road that served as a practical land route connecting the military forts in Saint Paul to southern forts. In the year 1855, J.J. Brackett, a… Read more »

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City of Apple Valley: Community Life

Tagged: Apple Valley, Apple Valley Golf Course, City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Dakota County Library, Freedom Day's, MacPhail Center, Mid-Winter Fest,

The city of Apple Valley has close to 49,000 residents, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. According to Money Magazine, Apple Valley was ranked 17th on “best places to live in the United States” in 2013. As a city south of the river, the bedroom community of Apple Valley offers spacious living… Read more »

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City of Prior Lake: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Baseball town, City of Prior Lake, city overview, Prior Lake, Scott County, Southwest Suburb,

The mix of agricultural and residential areas known lovingly as “the baseball town” and officially as Prior Lake, Minnesota, is one of the oldest cities in the south metro. Before the major highways of 169 and 13, Prior Lake and its neighboring cities of Savage, Farmington, and Shakopee were cut off from the rest of… Read more »

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City of Prior Lake: Community Life

Tagged: 4th of July Celebration, Autumn Gathering, City of Prior Lake, Lakefront Days, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake, Scott County, Scott County Public Library, Things to do,

The city of Prior Lake, Minnesota is home to close to 25,000 residents. As one of the cities south of the Minnesota River, Prior Lake is a bedroom community that offers a scenic, peaceful way of life in a convenient, beautiful location. Because of its proximity to the Twin Cities metro area, Prior Lake is… Read more »

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City of Jordan: Community Life

Tagged: City of Jordan, Heimatfest, Jim's Apple Barn, Jordan, Memorial Day Ceremonies, Scott County, Scott County Fair,

The city of Jordan, Minnesota is located southwest of the Twin Cities metro area. A small city of close to 6,000 residents, Jordan’s community is defined by its location and active citizens. Embracing its small-town nature, residents of Jordan enjoy the wonderful events and amenities that are characteristic of their home. Memorial Day Ceremonies are… Read more »

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City of Elko New Market: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Elko New Market, city overview, Elko New Market, Elko Speedway, Scott County,

Elko New Market, home to the Elko Speedway and commonly referred to as simply Elko, is located in Scott county. A city of over 4,500 residents, Elko New Market was once two separate cities, the city of Elko and the city of New Market. Over time the two cities became integrated together, and a close-knit… Read more »

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City of Elko New Market: Community Life

Tagged: Boulder Pointe Golf Course, City of Elko New Market, Elko New Market, Family Nights, Fire Rescue Days, Firehouse Grille, Halloween Festival, Minnesota Twins youth baseball clinic, New Market Muskies, Scott County, Things to do, Wagner Park,

The city of Elko New Market, Minnesota is home to over 4,500 residents. A southern city located almost due south of Minneapolis and a member of Scott County, residents of Elko New Market enjoy a rural way of life and a small-town community. There are numerous local events and businesses that play a role in… Read more »

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City of Savage: Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Savage,

The city of Savage, Minnesota is one of the cities located south of the Minnesota River. With close to 29,000 residents and a land area of 16.45 square miles, Savage is known for its peaceful atmosphere and close community. Savage is also known for having a mix of residential and rural areas. As one of… Read more »

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City of Savage: Community Life

Tagged: City of Savage, Dan Patch Days, Savage Sports Center, Scott County Public Library,

The city of Savage, Minnesota is home to around 29,000 residents. As one of the cities located on the southern border of the Minnesota River, Savage has seen significant growth in recent years. Due to the rapid expansion of other cities in the area, Savage has welcomed many new residents looking to make the city… Read more »

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City of Bloomington: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Bloomington, City of Bloomington, Community overview, Hennepin County, Mall of America, Minnesota,

Home to the internationally renowned Mall of America, the city of Bloomington, Minnesota is the 4th largest city in the state. With a population of close 86,000 residents and a geographic area of 38.42-square miles, Bloomington is one of Minnesota’s busiest cities. The city of Bloomington can be easily divided into two sectors, West and East. The… Read more »

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