Anoka, Minnesota encompasses over 7 square miles of land with plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities for its thriving community to enjoy. The City of Anoka maintains 34 different parks with trails, athletic fields, open space, a golf course, senior center, and aquatic center. Some of the most notable parks include: Akin Riverside Park: Located on… Read more »

The Dakota Indians were the first known inhabitants in the Anoka area. However, the tribe was later pushed out west across the Mississippi by the Ojibwa. Eventually, the city of Anoka became a neutral ground between both tribes. The name Anoka is a combination of the two tribe’s name for the area. The first recorded… Read more »

Anoka, Minnesota is served by the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The district is one of the largest in the state, serving over 3,800 students in 13 suburban communities, which are spread over 172 square miles of land. The City of Anoka itself is home to 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1… Read more »

The city of Andover covers a total area of 34.83 square miles and is home to 400 acres of community and neighborhood parks. Andover is home to 63 parks and over 32 miles of trails. Residents have no shortage of options when choosing a park to enjoy. Andover‘s numerous parks offer several different recreational activities… Read more »

Students in the city of Andover 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 high… Read more »

The city now known as Andover was first organized in 1857 with the name Round Lake Township. In 1860 the name was changed to Grow Township named after senator Galusha A. Grow from Pennsylvania. At this time Grow Township included the area of Ham Lake and had a population of 330 people. In 1972 the… Read more »

Andover, Minnesota is located 25 miles north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. Andover is a quiet and safe community that is continuing to grow with a population of just over 31,700. The city offers an exceptional community with quiet neighborhoods and great recreational activities that make it an attractive place to live. Andover… Read more »

Lino Lakes, Minnesota is a part of Centennial School District. Independent School District 12 is situated in Anoka County and serves portions of Lino Lakes and Blaine as well as Lexington, Centerville, and Circle Pines. Blue Heron Elementary is situated in Lino Lakes. The school serves 860 students in a safe, respectful, and purposeful environment…. Read more »

Lino Lakes is home to an abundance of parks and natural amenities within its 33.21 square miles. Some of the most popular parks and amenities include: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve: A 5,500-acre park situated in the heart of Lino Lakes. Rice Creek is one of the largest in the seven-county metropolitan area… 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 »

Lino Lakes, Minnesota is situated in the southeastern portion of Anoka County. The city is laid out over 33 square miles and is home to about 20,862 residents. Lino Lakes offers countless natural amenities yet is within 20 minutes of the Twin Cities. In order to maintain a close-knit community, Lino Lakes offers many events…. Read more »

The city of Lexington, Minnesota is located 15 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. It offers residents a small town atmosphere with all the amenities of a big city within reach. Lexington is a close-knit community offering a peaceful and relaxing environment that is home to 2,019 residents. Although Lexington is a small town,… Read more »

The first inhabitants to settle in the area of Lexington were the Dakota and Ojibwe Tribes along local lakes and Rice Creek.  The natives chose this area to settle because of it’s abundance in fish and rice. The first recorded white settler in the area was Phillip Laddy in 1862 in what became Blaine Township…. Read more »

The city of Lexington, Minnesota covers a total area of 0.69 square miles and is home to two parks. Lexington’s parks offer numerous recreational activities that residents of all ages will enjoy. Although there are not an abundance of Parks in Lexington, there are several in nearby cities that all residents can enjoy. Lexington Memorial… Read more »

Students in Lexington, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 12 also known as Centennial Public Schools. ISD 12 serves the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, and Lino Lakes. Centennial Public Schools serves 6,300 students in 9 different schools. Centennial is known for it’s academic success and continually looking to improve. Students at… Read more »