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Near North: Harrison

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, City of Minneapolis:, Harrison Elementary School, Harrison Park, Hennepin County, International Market Square, Minneapolis, Near North, venture north, William Henry Harrison,

The Harrison neighborhood is on the western side of Minneapolis. It received its name from the local Harrison Elementary School, which was named after William Henry Harrison. Harrison was the ninth president of the United States and was born in 1773. Lots of industrial land occupies the Harrison neighborhood on the east side, while the… Read more »

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City of New Brighton: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of New Brighton, Exchange Building, Minneapolis Stockyards and Packing Company, Native Americans, New Brighton, New Brighton Stockyard Days, Ramsey County,

New Brighton, Minnesota, is a city with a young feel that is almost a century old. Similar to many of the cities in the metro areas of the state, New Brighton was initially inhabited by Native Americans. The main two groups were the Dakota and the Ojibwe, and their main goal was to harvest treks…. Read more »

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Northeast: Beltrami

Tagged: beltrami Park, City of Minneapolis:, Eli's East Food and Cocktails, Friends of the 261, Giacomo Constantino Beltrami, Hennepin County, Legends bar and Grill, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northeast Community,

The Beltrami neighborhood is in the Northeast community of Minneapolis. Broadway Street NE borders it on the north, Interstate 35W on the east, Hennepin Avenue East on the south, and on Central Avenue NE and Harrison Street NE on the west. Both the Beltrami neighborhood and the local park are named after Giacomo Constantino Beltrami,… Read more »

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Near North: Willard Hay

Tagged: Capri Theater, City of Minneapolis:, Community Garden, Farwell Park, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Near North, North Commons Park, Pair of Dice Pizza, Theodore Wirth Park, Willard Park,

The Willard Hay neighborhood, which is within the Near North community, is located in the northwest area of the city of Minneapolis. Willard Hay is a diverse, and mainly residential neighborhood with friendly locals, lots of parkland, and access to commercial areas. With over 8,000 residents, this neighborhood is a beautiful and charming place to… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Bryn Mawr

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, Festive Garage Sale, Hennepin County, Ice Cream Social, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Theodore Wirth Park,

Bryn Mawr, a neighborhood within the Calhoun-Isles community in Minneapolis, was named after one of its own schools and community parks. In Welch, the name means “big hill”. With a population of close to 2,700 residents, the land is defined by its parkland and is located just west of the downtown area of the city…. Read more »

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Northeast: Community Life

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northeast Community,

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 »

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Near North: Community Life

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Near North,

The Near North community offers a very distinct and desirable lifestyle for its residents. Despite being a part of the large, busy city of Minneapolis, the Near North community area is known for its numerous parks, quieter neighborhoods, and close community groups. While this article will not completely encompass every aspect of the Near North… Read more »

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Near North: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, Bethune Park, Cottage Park, Fairview Park, Farwell Park, Glen Gale Park, Hall Park, Harrison Creek Park, Hennepin County, Jordan Park, Lovell Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Ole Olson Park, Orvin Olson Park, Sumner Field Park, Willard Park,

The Near North community is home to numerous parks spread throughout its six unique neighborhoods. Ranging in size and amenities, each park contributes to the lifestyle found within each of the respective neighborhoods. The parks in the Near North community include the following: The Harrison neighborhood is home to two parks. They include: Bassett Creek… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, Bryant Square Park, Bryn Mawr Meadows Park, Cedar Lake Park, City of Minneapolis:, Kenwood Park, Lake Calhoun Park, Lake of the Isles Park, Mueller Park, Park Siding Park, Thomas Lowry Park,

The Calhoun Isles community is comprised of 9 neighborhoods, each offering unique parks for visitors to enjoy. With 14 parks including some of the most famous destinations in the state, as well as a smattering of smaller, natural parks located throughout, Calhoun Isles provides ample opportunities for residents to embrace the outdoors. Known for their… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: Community Life

Tagged: Calhoun-Isles, Camden, Central, Communities, community life, fun things to do, Lakes, Longfellow, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Neighborhoods, Nokomis, Northeast, Phillips, Powderhorn, Restaurants, Southwest, Things to do, University,

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 »

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City of Minneapolis: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Biking, Lakes, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parks and Recreation, sports,

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota contains 11 unique communities, each with their own distinct neighborhoods. Among all of these separate areas are countless parks and recreation opportunities. Ranging in size from massive, regional parks to small, neighborhood treasures, residents of Minneapolis have plenty of options when it comes to life in the outdoors. The following… Read more »

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All the Bays in Lake Minnetonka

Tagged: All Bays of Lake Minnetonka, Beaches on Lake Minnetonka, Black Lake, Brown's Bay, Carman's Bay, Carson's Bay, Cook's Bay, Crystal Bay, Deephaven, East Upper Lake, Echo Bay, Emerald Lake, Excelsior, Excelsior Bay, Forest Lake, Gideon's Bay, Gray's Bay, Greenwood, Halsted's Bay, Harrison's Bay, Hennepin County, Jenning's Bay, Lafayette Bay, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Bays, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, Libb's Lake, Maxwell Bay, Minnesota Beaches, Minnetonka, Mound, North Arm Bay, North Lower Lake, Peavy Lake, Phelp's Bay, Plymouth, Priest's Bay, Robinson's Bay, Saint Alban's Bay, Saint Louis Bay, Seton Lake, Shorewood, Smith's Bay, Smithtown Bay, South Lower Lake, Spring Park, Spring Park Bay, Strubb's Bay, Tanager Lake, Tonka Bay, Victoria, Wayzata, Wayzata Bay, West Arm Bay, West Upper Lake, Woodland,

Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While it’s residents refer to it as a singular body of water, Lake Minnetonka is actually a collection of several smaller, kettle lakes that are adjoined to one another via straits and channels. It is this unique, sprawling layout that causes Lake Minnetonka to… Read more »

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City of Mound MN: Parks, Trails, Beaches

Tagged: Black Lake, Centerview Beach, dakota rail trail, Dutch Lake, Hennepin County, Lake Langdon, Mound, Parks and Recreation, Saunders Lake, Seton Lake, Surfside Park and Beach, Three Points Park, Zero-Gravity Skatepark,

Situated on the beautiful Lake Minnetonka, Mound, Minnesota is a lakeshore town with wonderful parks and natural scenery. The citizens of Mound have access to a total of 31 parks and 6 beaches located in and around the city. Lake Minnetonka is not the only lake near Mound. While certainly the largest, it encompasses many… Read more »

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City of Mound: A Brief History

Tagged: Alexander Ramsey, CIty History, Cook's Bay, Hennepin County, Indian Mounds, Mathias Cook, Mound, Mound City, street cars, Tonka Truck, Village of Mound,

The city of Mound was incorporated in 1912, but was actually settled earlier in the 1850’s when the Minnesota Governor at the time, who was Alexander Ramsey was given credit for  naming Lake Minnetonka, which in the natural Indian language of the time meant “place spread over by water.”  Mound derived its name from the… Read more »

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