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 »

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 »

The city of Prior Lake, Minnesota has an extensive parks and trails system. With 1,000 acres of parkland, 55 parks, and 80 miles of sidewalks and trails, residents within the city have an abundance of outdoor recreational options. Residents enjoy the numerous amenities that are found in the local parks. Some of the most notable… Read more »

The first people to inhabit Prior Lake were Native American Indians. They remained in the area until the Mendota Treaty allowed European settler to occupy the land. Named after General Winfield Scott, Scott County was established by the State Legislature in 1853. Many settlers had been in the area previously in order to trade with… Read more »

Prior Lake, Minnesota is a member of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools provide an outstanding education to students in grades K-12. These recreational and rural mixed cities are within a district that enrolls 7,400 students in its fourteen schools. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools are also one the fourteen honorees of… Read more »

In 1955, the City of Lino Lakes was incorporated. Prior to 1955 the city of Lino Lakes was a part of the township of Centerville. The western portion of the town was settled in 1850 by F.W. Travis, and it was known as the “German” settlement. Henry Wenzel joined this settlement five years later. The… Read more »

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 »

The City of Shakopee is so rich in history, that it is difficult to discuss in a brief manner. The city was once nothing more than a small trading post in the middle of nowhere, but now is one of the most populated areas in the south metro. Shakopee has been home to Native Americans… Read more »

The Shakopee district enrolls nearly 8,000 students in Shakopee and portions of the neighboring cities of Savage and Prior Lake. The district is located in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities. The mission is that the Shakopee Schools, in partnership with their community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a… Read more »

Savage, Minnesota is a member of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools provide an outstanding education to students in grades K-12. These recreational and rural mixed cities are within a district that enrolls 7,400 students in its fourteen schools. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools are also one the fourteen honorees of the… Read more »

The Nokomis community has a rich history that was heavily influenced by Native Americans and streetcar lines. While today is is home to nearly 38,000 residents, the Nokomis area was one of the later communities to be developed within the city of Minneapolis. It’s location in the southeast corner of the city meant that it… Read more »

Prior to becoming a city, the area that is now known as North Oaks was structured around Pleasant Lake and was intended to serve as a water source for St. Paul. The land was later purchased by James J. Hill in 1883 and was made into a hobby farm named North Oaks Farm. The farm… Read more »

Prior to it becoming a city, the area that is now Arden Hills was a popular recreational area.  Lake Johanna and Lake Josephine were popular were the hot spots for these recreational activities. They were popular with fisherman, swimmers, boaters, families on picnics, and outdoor lovers. In 1906, state senator Joseph Hackey bought a land… Read more »

As the streetcar system expanded further south, the opportunity for residential development became inevitable. This is the main reason that the southwest corner of Minneapolis was developed, and became known as the Southwest community. Parts of the community were originally part of Richfield but annexed to Minneapolis in the mid-1920s. Homes in the area began to rise… Read more »

The Nokomis community has a rich history that was heavily influenced by Native Americans and streetcar lines. While today is is home to nearly 38,000 residents, the Nokomis area was one of the later communities to be developed within the city of Minneapolis. It’s location in the southeast corner of the city meant that it… 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 »

The city of St. Anthony Village places a priority on having open space and park grounds set aside for public enjoyment. The city contains 7 parks offering a wide range of amenities. While not all parks offer the same level of amenities, each one offers something unique for visitors. The most notable parks include: Central Park:… Read more »

Meet the Tellers Family. Back in 1946 Albert & Dorothy Tellers bought an 80-acre farm where they would raise their 4 children, farm the land and live their American Dream. This was a time when gas cost 21 cents a gallon and you could buy a brand new John Deere Tractor for $650.00 Times were… Read more »