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City of Richfield: Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Richfield, city overview, Hennepin County, MSP International, Richfield,

Richfield, Minnesota has a population of 36,000 residents who live within seven square miles of neighborhoods, parks, and shopping. The city is a member of the Hennepin County area. Because of its location, the city is mainly residential and commercial, and the neighboring cities of Minneapolis and Bloomington add to this development. Even while being… Read more »

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City of Richfield: Community Life

Tagged: 4th of July Celebration, Augsburg Park Library, City of Richfield, Entertainment in the Park, Farmer's Market, Hennepin County, Richfield, Things to do,

The city of Richfield, Minnesota houses a little over 36,000 residents. As one of the first-ring suburbs outside of Minneapolis, it benefits from having big-city amenities while still offering a suburban style of living. This balance between urban and suburban ensures that residents of Richfield are able to enjoy a comfortable and active lifestyle. Richfield’s… Read more »

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City of Richfield: Parks and Trails

Tagged: Augsburg Park, City of Richfield, Donaldson Park, Hennepin County, Richfield, Taft Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Wood Lake Nature Center,

The city of Richfield, Minnesota has 450 acres of parkland containing 23 parks. Amenities within the parks cover a wide range of passive and active activities. Residents of Richfield enjoy the peaceful, open spaces as well as the bustling, active amenities that many of the parks offer. Some of the most notable parks include: Wood… Read more »

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City of Richfield: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Richfield, Hennepin County, Richfield, World War 2 History,

Richfield, Minnesota is the perfect example of a city that came a long way from being a rural area to a suburban city. Before there was any substantial residential development, the community of Richfield was an area that was completely dominated by farmland. In 1908, Richfield officially became an incorporated city. However, despite not being a… Read more »

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City of Richfield: Schools and District 280

Tagged: Centennial Elementary, City of Richfield, Hennepin County, Richfield, Richfield Dual Language School, Richfield Early Learning Services, Richfield High School, School District 280,

Richfield Public Schools, or school district 280, is a school system that believes they can inspire and empower each student to grow and learn. They seek to provide a quality education that allows its students to have all the advantages in college that they deserve from their primary and secondary education. No district will work… Read more »

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Nokomis: Community Life

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The Nokomis community is known for its primarily residential nature and is home to nearly 38,000 residents. While there are several local businesses and commercial developments that can be found among the community’s 11 unique neighborhoods, the majority of land space is reserved for housing and park land. While this article does not provide a… Read more »

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Southeast Edina

Tagged: Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Galleria Mall, Metro Transit, Southdale Library, Southdale Mall, Southeast,

The Southeast quadrant of Edina is bordered between highways 100 and 62. To the east of this region is the City of Richfield and to the south is the City of Bloomington. This quadrant has 9 neighborhoods which include Lake Cornelia, Southdale, Lake Edina, South Cornelia, Promenade, Parklawn, Pentagon Park, Centennial Lakes and Edinborough. The… Read more »

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Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail

Tagged: bike paths, Bloomington, Edina, Hennepin County, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail, Richfield, walking trails,

It is no secret that the state of Minnesota is continually at or near the top of America’s healthiest states. Recreation is an important part of the life of Minnesotans. Minnesota’s beautiful trails are one of the reasons that people love calling the Twin Cities home. The Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail is a first-class… Read more »

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Southeast Edina: Promenade

Tagged: City of Edina, Hennepin County Library, Promenade Walking Path, Southdale Library,

The Promenade neighborhood is situated in the Southeast quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 70th Street, on the east by the properties on York Ave, on the south by 73rd Street and Yorktown Park, and on the west by France Avenue. The promenade itself, from which the neighborhood… Read more »

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Southwest: Windom

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Museum of Russian Art, Southwest Community, William Windom, Windom South Park,

The Windom neighborhood is located in the Southwest community of Minneapolis. Lyndale Avenue S, Highway 121, Diamond Lake Road, 54th St W, Interstate 35W and Highway 62 border the neighborhood. Both the Windom neighborhood and its elementary school were named after William Windom. He served in the 1800’s as a United States senator from Minnesota… Read more »

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Nokomis: Wenonah

Tagged: Berry Sweet Kitchen, City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nokomis, The Monarch Festival,

The Wenonah neighborhood is located on the southern edge of Minneapolis and found in the Nokomis community. Near the southern border, a piece of the neighborhood ranges into the city Richfield. The Wenonah neighborhood got its name after Hiawatha’s mother, the daughter of Nokomis, from a legend that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow attributes to Ojibwe people in… Read more »

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Nokomis: Diamond Lake

Tagged: 5-8 Club, City of Minneapolis:, Diamond Lake, Edward C. Solomon Park, First Course Bistro, Hennepin County, Juicy Luicy, Lake Nokomis Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nokomis, Todd Park,

The Diamond Lake neighborhood is located on the southern end of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport is situated directly to the southwest, and the city of Richfield is immediately south. The neighborhood derives its name from the lake found on its western side. Diamond Lake’s northeastern corner attaches to Lake Nokomis recreation areas and… Read more »

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Southwest: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Community overview, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Southwest Community,

Southwest community in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a large community located amid Edina and Interstate 35W, and also bordering Calhoun Isles to the north and Richfield to the south. The Southwest community homes characterize a wide range of architectural styles and prices, with everything from turn-of-the-century cottages to modern homes built very recently. Southwest has 9… Read more »

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Southwest: Community Life

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Southwest Community,

The Southwest community is home to a unique and diverse lifestyle. Located in the southwest corner of the city of Minneapolis, the Southwest community is home to nearly 50,000 residents. Within the community are nine distinct neighborhoods, each of which contribute to the overall Southwest community. The following article will provide a brief overview of… Read more »

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Southwest: A Brief History

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Southwest Community, Streetcars, William Washburn,

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 »

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Southwest: Schools & District 1

Tagged: Centennial Elementary, City of Minneapolis:, Field Community Middle School, Hale Elementary, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Richfield Dual Language School, Richfield High School, School District 1, School District 280, Southwest Community, Southwest High School,

Minneapolis Public Schools promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers are dedicated, passionate and committed to… Read more »

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Nokomis: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Community overview, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Nokomis,

The Nokomis community is found in the southernmost area of the city of Minneapolis. A collection of 11 unique neighborhoods, the Nokomis community offers a more peaceful, residential way of life when compared to the communities located closer to the downtown area. Residents enjoy the quieter way of life and numerous parks that can be… Read more »

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Nokimis: Community Life

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Nokomis,

The Nokomis community is known for its primarily residential nature and is home to nearly 38,000 residents. While there are several local businesses and commercial developments that can be found among the community’s 11 unique neighborhoods, the majority of land space is reserved for housing and park land. While this article does not provide a… Read more »

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Nokomis: Schools & District 1

Tagged: Centennial Elementary, City of Minneapolis:, education, Field Community Middle School, Hale Elementary, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Nokomis, Roosevelt High School, School District 1, School District 280, schools,

Minneapolis Public Schools promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers are dedicated, passionate and committed to… Read more »

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Longfellow: A Brief History

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, History, Longfellow Community, Minneapolis, Minnehaha falls, Minnesota, song of hiawatha,

The city of Minneapolis did not obtain land south of Franklin Avenue until 1881 and 1883 when the last half of Longfellow annexed in 1887 from Richfield, of which it was once a member. The area’s development was mainly built from 1900 through the 1920s when streetcar and residential rail became available. Also, the arrival… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: A Brief Overview

Tagged: amenities, arts, city overview, economic hub, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parks and Recreation,

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota is the largest city within the entire state. As one of the “Twin Cities”, Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul constitute the 16th largest metro area in the nation. With over 400,000 residents, Minneapolis is a dynamic and bustling city. Minneapolis is a very important economic center in the Midwest…. 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 Edina: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Edina, Hennepin Park, Richfield Township, Westfield,

The city of Edina, Minnesota was initially a part of the Richfield Township. By the 1870’s, close to twenty families, with many coming from Ireland because of the destructive Potato Famine, had come to the state to find land in the southwest area near Richfield. Settlers from New England and Germany followed suit, and established more… Read more »

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City of Edina: Schools & District 273

Tagged: City of Edina, Concord Elementary School, Edina Family Center, Edina High School, School District 273, South View Middle School, Valley View Middle School,

Edina Public Schools, found within district 273, is a nationally-acknowledged, suburban, public school district serving 8,500 students. The district includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. It also contains the award winning Edina Family Center, offering early learning opportunities for children age 0-5 and their families, and the Community Education Services… Read more »

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City of Bloomington: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Bloomington, City of Bloomington, Community overview, Hennepin County, Mall of America, Minnesota,

Home to the internationally renowned Mall of America, the city of Bloomington, Minnesota is the 4th largest city in the state. With a population of close 86,000 residents and a geographic area of 38.42-square miles, Bloomington is one of Minnesota’s busiest cities. The city of Bloomington can be easily divided into two sectors, West and East. The… Read more »

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