Students in the city of Ham Lake are served by the Anoka-Hennepin school District. Anoka-Hennepin is one of the largest school districts in Minnesota serving approximately 38,000 students. Anoka-Hennepin is spread out across 172 square miles covering 13 suburban communities north of the Twin Cities. Anoka-Hennepin has 24 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5… Read more »

The city of Ham lake is located 25 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. Ham Lake covers a total area of 36 square miles and is home 15,666 residents. Residents of Ham Lake enjoy a country lifestyle while still being conveniently located to the Twin Cities and other surrounding suburbs. This country feel provides… Read more »

Because of its small size, Hilltop does not have many outdoor amenities within its city limits. However, residents have access to many great options just minutes away in the neighboring City of Columbia Heights. Some of the closest parks to the City of Hilltop include: McKenna Park: One of the most highly used parks within… Read more »

Hilltop, Minnesota is situated in Columbia Heights Public Schools (District 13), which also serves Columbia Heights and South Fridley. Columbia Heights Public Schools is a small District, home to about 3,100 K-12 grade students in five schools. Within the District, the core values are community, excellence, collaboration, integrity, respect, courage, and innovation. The College Board… Read more »

The area where Hilltop exists was once an unincorporated portion of Fridley Township. This area was home to a dairy farm. In the 1940s, several trailer park opened in the area. People living in the trailer parks were concerned their mobile homes would be removed, and because of this petitioned to be incorporated. In 1956,… Read more »

Hilltop, Minnesota is a very small community bordered on all sides by Columbia Heights. The City of Hilltop covers 0.12 square miles and is home to about 749 residents. While the city of Hilltop is within close proximity to busy suburban areas, it maintains a small-town feel, which is why the city is often known… Read more »

The area now known as Bethel, Minnesota was first settled by Quakers in 1856 in St. Francis Township. A post office was constructed in the area at place known as Bethel Corners in 1865 and was incorporated as a village in 1902. The village was named Bethel after the same city in Maine and was… Read more »

Bethel, Minnesota is located 40 miles north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. The City of Bethel is a small town community with a population just under 500. Bethel is a rural community where residents can enjoy the benefits of small town while still having easy access to plenty of amenities in nearby cities…. Read more »

The city of Bethel, Minnesota covers a total area of 0.97 square miles. Although the city itself does not have any parks, there are several nearby that all residents can enjoy. Bethel Wildlife Management Area: The Bethel Wildlife Management Area is a part of Minnesota’s outdoor recreation system was created to help protect the natural landscape and… Read more »

The City of East Bethel, Minnesota is spread out over around 47 square miles of land, 3 square miles of which is water. With so much land space, residents of the city of East Bethel enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreational activities in the city and county parks. Some of the most notable parks include:… Read more »

East Bethel is served by both the Forest Lake Area Schools District and the St. Francis School District. Forest Lake Area Schools serves over 7,000 students and is geographically the largest school district in the state. St Francis educates around 6,000 students and covers 165 square miles. Only two schools are located in the City… Read more »

The City of East Bethel is home to over 11,000 residents and is situated approximately 30 miles north of Minneapolis. The community of East Bethel enjoys the city’s small-town feel and family atmosphere. As a northern suburb in the metro area, East Bethel offers both a close proximity to the Twin Cities and a spacious,… Read more »

The area that is now East Bethel was originally inhabited by the Chippewa Indians. In 1837, the United States bought all land east of the Mississippi, including the area of East Bethel. After the purchase, new settlers began to arrive in the area to farm the fertile soil. Quakers were the some of the first… Read more »

The students of Bethel, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 15 also known as St. Francis Public Schools. ISD 15 serves over 5,000 students in the communities of Athens Township, Andover, East Bethel, Bethel, Linwood Township, Nowthen, Oak Grove, St. Francis, and Stanford Township. The mission of St. Francis Public Schools is to equip… Read more »

The City of Anoka is located 21 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The thriving community is home to approximately 17,000 residents who enjoy the city’s diverse amenities and small-town feel. Anoka’s historic and tight-knit community is largely shaped by the city’s different events, amenities, businesses, organizations, and location. The community of Anoka relies heavily upon its… Read more »