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 »

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 »

The city of Hamburg, Minnesota offers two primary locations for outdoor recreation within it’s city limits. They include: Hamburg Bicentennial Park: Hamburg’s largest park, the Hamburg Bicentennial Park offers a number of amenities. It includes two baseball/softball fields with spectator bleachers, a basketball court, restroom facilities, a playground, swing sets, a picnic area with a shelter,… Read more »

After the Mendota Treaty that allowed settlers to move into the Dakota Indian territory, European settlers flooded into the western area of Minnesota, with Hamburg among them. The area was made up of mostly German immigrants, as they began to make the location their new home. However, the city was pretty much non-existent until a… Read more »

Hamburg, Minnesota is served by Central Public Schools, which is located within school district 108. The district is proud of the fact that Central Public Schools is recognized through state assessments as the top school in Carver County and one of the best schools in the State of Minnesota.  They feature a staff that cares… Read more »

The Aquila neighborhood is located in the southwest corner of St. Louis Park and lies within Ward 3. Aquila is comprised of 310 acres of land with approximately 23 residential blocks. The neighborhood received its name from the wife of the developer, who named it after a Civil War battle according to Harvey Allen’s book “Action… Read more »

Bronx Park is a neighborhood located in Ward 1 of St. Louis Park and covers 33 blocks. Bronx Park is bordered by Minnetonka Boulevard to the north, Burlington Northern Railroad to the south, Louisiana Avenue to the west, and the CP Railroad to the east. Bronx Park offers nearly 1,000 single-family homes with a population… Read more »

The City of Mounds View, located in the northwest corner of Ramsey County, Minnesota, contains a residential population of over 12,000 and over 150 businesses.  The city is situated at the connection of Interstate 35W and State Hwy 10, and is conveniently ten miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Mounds View is renowned for its… Read more »

St. Anthony East is located in the Northeast community in Minneapolis. The neighborhood ranges from Broadway Street NE on the northern border to Central Avenue NE on the east, Second Avenue NE on the south, and Fifth and Washington streets NE on the west side. Its numerous churches, reminders of a not-so-distant past when people… Read more »

The Northeast community, found in the northeastern corner of Minneapolis, is home to over 36,000 residents. A quieter community located away from the busier sections of the city, Northeast provides a peaceful and close-knit community for residents to enjoy. With lots of dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreational options available, residents are able to enjoy the… Read more »

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 »

With a population of 1,300 residents, Pamela Park is situated in the Northeast quadrant of Edina.  It is bordered on the north by Philbrook Lane, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by Highway 62 as well as Valley View Road, and on the west by Wooddale Avenue. The City of Edina, in… Read more »

Self-described as a “rural gem” in the midst of an extensive metropolis, Independence, Minnesota is a small town located west of the Twin Cities metro. With a population of just over 3,600, Independence embodies a small-town feel while still being considered a city. It’s large, 34.56 square mile area forms a square with the cities… Read more »

At one point, the area of Medina, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the occasional open space. The only inhabitants were the Dakota Indians, and they made use of the woods and water by providing themselves with plenty of game. However, all of this changed as a result of the… Read more »