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City of Mendota Heights: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Dakota County, Friendly Hills Park, Kensington Park, Marie Park, Mendakota Park, Mendota Heights, Rogers Lake Park,

Mendota Heights, Minnesota is spread out over approximately 10 square miles of land; 242 acres of which is park land. Residents of Mendota Heights enjoy riverside parks, lake parks, a wildlife preserve, and scenic bluffs. The city also maintains over 20 miles of trails for walking, bicycling, bird watching, and nature hikes. Some of the… Read more »

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City of Mendota Heights: Community Life

Tagged: Dakota County, Market Square, Mendota Heights, Par 3 Golf Course, Sun Country Airlines, Things to do,

Mendota Heights, Minnesota is a first ring, southern suburb of the Twin Cities. Known as the city between Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mendota Heights is a high quality community and is listed as one of the highest-income places in the United States. The Mendota Heights family community enjoys a country feel with city amenities. Because… Read more »

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City of Mendota Heights: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, Dakota County, Henry Sibley, Lieutenant Pike, Mendota Heights, Pierre Charles Le Sueur,

The first settlers to the Mendota Heights area were French and British fur traders. In 1699, French explorer Pierre Charles Le Sueur sailed through the Mendota Heights’ bluffs on the Mississippi River looking for copper. In the 1700’s, the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers became a popular destination for French and British fur… Read more »

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City of Mendota Heights: Schools & ISD 197

Tagged: Covenant of the Visitation School, Dakota County, Friendly Hills Middle School, Henry Sibley High School, Mendota Elementary School, Mendota Heights, School District 197,

Mendota Heights, Minnesota is a part of Independent School District 197. The district also serves West St. Paul and Eagan, providing personalized learning plans, cutting edge technology, and the active involvement of community partners. Around 4,800 students are enrolled within the district. Mendota Heights is home to a public high school, 2 private schools, 2… Read more »

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City of Mendota Heights: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Mendota Heights, city overview, Dakota County, Mendota Heights,

Located on the northern end of Dakota County, the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, is a prosperous, family-friendly residential community. Although the city is centrally located in the Twin Cities area, the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers form a natural loop around it, providing the community a quiet, private way of life mixed with the big city… Read more »

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City of Mendota: Schools & ISD 197

Tagged: Dakota County, Friendly Hills Middle School, Henry Sibley High School, Mendota Elementary, Mendota Heights, Saint Thomas Academy, School District 197,

Mendota, Minnesota is served by the West St. Paul – Mendota Heights – Eagan Area Schools, also known as Independent School District 197. Around 4,800 students are enrolled in the district in the communities of Lilydale, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul. Students in the City of Mendota… Read more »

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City of Mendota: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Crosby Farm, Fort Snelling State Park, Parks and Recreation, Pilot Knob Preservation Site, Rogers Lake Park,

Mendota, Minnesota is a small city with just 0.30 square miles of land. Because of this, the city does not maintain any parks within its boundaries. However, residents can find numerous parks in neighboring cities for outdoor recreational activities. Some of the most notable parks include: Pilot Knob Preservation Site: Situated on the confluence of… Read more »

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City of Mendota: Community Life

Tagged: Highland Park Library, Mendakota County Club, Mendota Day, Sibley House, Things to do,

The community of Mendota is comprised of around only 200 residents. Even so, the city embraces its small size and works to maintain long-lasting legacy. Residents of the community are well-connected and value their close proximity to the Twin Cities and quiet neighborhoods. The Mendota community is primarily shaped by its events, amenities, and location…. Read more »

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City of Mendota: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Mendota, city overview, Dakota County, Mendota,

Located on the left side of the northern hum in Dakota County, Mendota, Minnesota in a tiny city of around 200 residents. The name “Mendota comes from the Dakota Indian language, meaning “mouth or junction of one river with another.” This is also why the city refers to themselves as “the city where the waters… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: Community Life

Tagged: Dakota County, Halloween Hayride, Sunfish Lake,

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota is situated in Dakota County just about 5 miles due south of St. Paul. The small community is laid out over 1.69 square miles and is home to about 526 residents. Sunfish Lake is a small town that takes pride in their heritage and seeks to maintain its pristine rural character with… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Dakota County, Dodge Nature Center, Harmon Park Reserve, Salem Hills Park, Sunfish Lake,

Because of its small size, Sunfish Lake does not have many options within the city limits. However, due to its close proximity to larger cities, Sunfish Lake residents enjoy many amenities conveniently close to home. Salem Hills Park: located in Inver Grove Heights, is just minutes from Sunfish Lake. The neighborhood park is comprised of… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: School & ISD 197

Tagged: Dakota County, Friendly Hills Middle School, Garlough Environment Magnet School, Henry Sibley High School, School District 197, Sunfish Lake,

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota is situated in Independent School District 197. All or some parts of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, Lilydale, and West St. Paul are served by the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. The close-knit community of schools seeks promote an environment that: instills in each student a lifelong… Read more »

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City of Lilydale: Schools & ISD 197

Tagged: Henry Sibley High School, Heritage E-STEM Magnet School, Mendota Elementary School, School District 197,

The City of Lilydale is located in Independent School District 197. All or some parts of Lilydale, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul are served by the West St. Paul- Mendota Heights- Eagan School District. The close-knit community of schools seeks promote an environment that: instills in each… Read more »

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CIty of West St. Paul: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Albert Park, Dodge Nature Center, Garlough Park, Harmon Park, Marthaler Park, Parks & Recreation, Weschcke Park,

West St. Paul, Minnesota has an area of 5.01 square miles, 4.91 square miles of which is land and 0.10 square miles of water.  Within the city, there are over 14 different parks offering a variety of amenities for all ages.  Some of the most popular parks include Garlough Park, Marthaler Park, Weschcke Park, Albert… Read more »

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CIty of West St. Paul: School and ISD 197

Tagged: Garlough Elementary School, Henry Sibley High School, Heritage Middle School, School District 197, St. Croix Lutheran School,

Students in West St. Paul are served by school district 197, which assists the community and surrounding areas, including Eagan and Mendota Heights. District 197 mission is to give children a lifelong passion for learning, provide them with the opportunity to reach their academic potential, and prepare them for their life ahead. District 197 serves… Read more »

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City of Lilydale: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Lilydale, city overview, Dakota County, Lilydale,

Lilydale, Minnesota located along the Mississippi River, and home to about 700 residents, is a small city with Dakota County. This little town was founded in 1886. What was once just agricultural land has been completely changed into developments of beautiful town-homes, condominium and apartment buildings. The businesses in the city have been prosperous, as… Read more »

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Northeast Edina

Tagged: 50th and France, Concord Elementary, Country Club, Edina, Minnehaha Creek, Normandale Elementary, Northeast, Southview Junior High,

The Northeast quadrant of Edina is bordered between Highways 100 and 62 and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park. This quadrant has 13 neighborhoods which include Morningside, Sunny Slope, Country Club, White Oaks, Golf Terrace Heights, Arden Park, 50th and France, Minnehaha Woods, Creek Knoll, Concord, Pamela Park, Chowen Park, and Strachauer Park. The… Read more »

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