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City of Watertown: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Watertown, Crow River, Luce Line Trail,

Watertown, Minnesota is a suburb that is located in Carver County. This western metro city is forty minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Its current population is around 4,300 residents. The area covers about 2.5-square miles. Watertown takes great pride in it’s location on the Crow River and it’s inclusion along the Luce Line Trail and Orchard…. Read more »

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City of Watertown: Community Events

Tagged: Carver County Library, City of Watertown, Golden Spike Contest, Hollywood Sports Complex, Rails to Trails, River City Theatre Company, Things to do, Watertown Library,

With a population of close to 4,300, the city of Watertown, Minnesota has a quiet, small-town community. Despite its small size, Watertown offers its residents a number of community events and amenities throughout the year. Watertown’s community is best defined by the following events, organizations, and amenities: The Rails to Trails event is Watertown’s most… Read more »

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City of Watertown: Parks & Trails

Tagged: City of Watertown, Highland Park, Luce Line Trail, Madison Green Park, Parks and Recreation, Rick Johnson Park, Watertown Red Devils, Wildflower Park,

The city of Watertown, Minnesota prides itself on its wonderful outdoor amenities. A western city in the Twin Cities metro area, Watertown lies on the Crow River and is known for being one of the cities that the famous Luce Line Trail runs through. Luce Line Trail: What was once a railroad line that transported… Read more »

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City of Watertown: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, Dakota Tribe, Mendota Treaty, Rapid Waters, Union Army,

In 1851, the area of Carver County was opened up to settlers through the Mendota Treaty. The rivers and lake provided the best places for locals to live, as they served as arteries that allowed access to other towns. The area of Watertown was almost entirely wooded. In 1856, a small group of settlers found… Read more »

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City of Watertown: Schools & District 111

Tagged: Christ Community Lutheran School, City of Watertown, Watertown-Mayer Elementary School, Watertown-Mayer High School,

The schools in Watertown, Minnesota are located in the Watertown-Mayer Public Schools District, or school district 111. This district enrolls about 1,500 students each year. The district as a whole was ranked in the top fifty of all of Minnesota’s 415 school districts by SchoolDigger.com. The district’s mission is to create an environment where each… Read more »

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City of Ramsey: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka County, CIty History, City of Watertown, Ramsey, The Governor Ramsey, Watertown,

The first pioneers settled in the area around what is now known as Ramsey because of the trading industry along the Mississippi River. The settlers came to the area on a steamboat called The Governor Ramsey named after the first governor of Minnesota, which is where the city of Ramsey got its name. In 1857,… Read more »

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City of New Germany: Community Life

Tagged: Baseball, Carver County, City of New Germany, Community engagement, hollywood roadhouse, New Germany, New Germany Dutchman,

New Germany, Minnesota is a small city located west of Mayer. A city of close to 400 residents, and encompassing an area of only 1 square mile, New Germany has a small-town feel and community. As one of many smaller cities that dot the landscape west of the Twin Cities metro area, residents of New… Read more »

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City of New Germany: Schools & District 111

Tagged: Christ Community Luthern School, City of New Germany, education, School District 111,

Most of the schools that serve New Germany, Minnesota are about ten minutes northeast in the city of Watertown. New Germany is part of the Watertown-Mayer Public Schools District, or school district 111. This district enrolls about 1,500 students each year. The district as a whole was ranked in the top fifty of all of… Read more »

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City of Loretto: Schools & District 879

Tagged: City of Loretto, Delano Elementary School, Delano High School, Delano Middle School, Hennepin County, Loretto, School District 879,

Loretto, Minnesota is a school district that is a member of the Delano Public Schools area, district 879. This District states that education is their foremost goal. This smaller district allows for smaller class sizes that contribute to each student’s individual learning habits. This district serves many neighboring cities such as Corcoran, Independence, Loretto, Maple… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Brief Overview

Tagged: Carver County, City of Mayer, city overview, Mayer, small town, Twin Cities,

A small, active city located west of the Twin Cities metro area, the city of Mayer, Minnesota is known for its close community and location on the Crow River. With a population of close to 1,800, and a geographic area of 1.42 square miles, Mayer is one of the many small cities that dot the western… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Community Life

Tagged: amenities, car show, Carver County, City of Mayer, Mayer, Mayer Blazers, Mayer Community Center, Mayer Fire Department Fish Fry, Mayer Moxie 5k, Rising community Festival,

The city of Mayer, Minnesota is a small town with close to 1,800 residents. Located west of the Twin Cities metro area and the city of Waconia, Mayer, Minnesota features a close-knit and active community. It is not uncommon to see residents engaging in all sorts of community events throughout the year. In addition, the… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Trails & Parks

Tagged: Baseball, basketball, Biking, Carver County, City of Mayer, dakota rail trail, LRT, Mayer, Parks,

The city of Mayer, Minnesota is located west of the Twin Cities metro area and is situated along the south fork of the Crow River. A smaller community, Mayer offers five parks and a trail within it’s 1.42 square mile city area. They are:   Old Schoolhouse Park: The largest park in Mayer, Old Schoolhouse… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Brief History

Tagged: Camden Township, Carver County, City of Mayer, Crow River, founding, Great Northern Railway, History, Mayer, Mendota Treaty,

In 1851, the area of Carver County was opened up to settlers through the Mendota Treaty. The rivers and lake provided the best places for locals to live, as they served as arteries that allowed access to other towns. Mayer was one of the later towns to be developed. Originally, the entire area was mostly… Read more »

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City of Mayer: Schools and District 111

Tagged: Carver County, Christ Community Lutheran School, City of Mayer, High Graduation, Mayer, Reward School, Watertown-Mayer Public Schools,

The schools in Mayer, Minnesota are located in the Watertown–Mayer Public Schools District, or school district 111. This district enrolls about 1,500 students each year. The district as a whole was ranked in the top fifty of all of Minnesota’s 415 school districts by SchoolDigger.com. The district’s mission is to create an environment where each… Read more »

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City of Victoria: A Brief History

Tagged: Carver County, Dakota Indians, farming, History, Michael Diethelm, Minnesota Cities, Real Estate, Twin Cities Suburb, Victoria,

Long before the settlers and pioneers arrived, Victoria, Minnesota was inhabited by Native Americans. The Native group was the Dakota Indians, and the tribe that settled in the Carver area was the Mdewakanton tribe. Michael Diethelm, from Switzerland, is said to be the first European settler in the Victoria area when he set up a… Read more »

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