The City of Nowthen, Minnesota used to be Burns Township. Burns Township was established in 1869 and was formerly a part of St. Francis. The area is home to 11 lakes. In 1865, a severe drought occurred in Burns and a fire went through and caused extensive damage to the swamps. From 1870 to 1976,… Read more »

The City of Nowthen is laid out over 35.10 square miles, 33.56 square miles of which is land and 1.54 square miles of which is water. Nowthen is home to 11 lakes and residents enjoy many recreational opportunities. Some of the most popular outdoor options include: Twin Lakes Park: Twin Lakes Park is a great… Read more »

Within the City of Nowthen, a total of three school districts are present: Anoka-Hennepin School District 11, St. Francis School District 15, and Elk River School District 728. Nowthen residents have an abundance of educational options within close proximity to home. Some of the schools near Nowthen include: Ramsey Elementary School serves about 1,312 students… Read more »

The City of Nowthen, Minnesota is a community in northwest part of Anoka County. The city of Nowthen is laid out over 35.10 square miles and is home to about 4,444 residents. With the motto, “Where It Still Feels Like Country”, Nowthen offers a small town feel yet is situated near many amenities. In order… Read more »

The majority of Oak Grove, Minnesota is served by Independent School District (ISD) 15. St. Francis Schools serve students in grades K-12 from the communities of Athens Township, Andover, East Bethel, Bethel, Linwood Township, Nowthen, Oak Grove, St. Francis, and Stanford Township. ISD 15 seeks to: equip all students with the knowledge and skills to… Read more »

The City of Oak Grove, Minnesota covers 35.16 square miles, 33.85 square miles of land and 1.31 square miles of water. Within the city and surrounding area, there is an abundance of natural areas and amenities to enjoy. Some of the most popular options include: Lake George Regional Park: Located with the city of Oak… Read more »

Oak Grove, Minnesota was first settled by David Rogers, who made a claim in 1855. Other early settlers include Moses S. Seelye Sr., Jarvis Nutter, John M. McKenzie, and Gilbert Leathers. The name Oak Grove originated because of the abundance of oak trees in the area. Within the city, there are many small lakes, the… Read more »

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 »

Oak Grove, Minnesota is situated in the northwestern part of Anoka County. The city is laid out over 36 square miles and is home to approximately 8,337 residents. Oak Grove features large lots, a friendly community, and an abundance of outdoor amenities. The City of Oak Grove seeks to provide many events throughout the year… Read more »

The city of Ramsey, Minnesota is located 26 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. Ramsey is a big city with a population of nearly 25,000 situated on the outskirts of the Twin Cities. The city of Ramsey is a beautiful scenic city situated between the Mississippi and Rum Rivers with numerous golf courses, regional… Read more »

The city of Ramsey covers a total area of 29 square miles and is home to 500 acres of parklands. Ramsey is home to 2 regional parks as well as numerous community and neighborhood parks with various recreational options that all residents can enjoy. The city of Ramsey’s parks allow residents to enjoy both the… Read more »

The city of St. Francis covers a total area of 23.97 square miles and is home to nine different parks. The parks within the city of St. Francis offers numerous recreational activities that all residents can enjoy. Residents can experience all the amenities the parks have to offer while enjoying the beauty surrounding St. Francis. Rum… Read more »

The students of St. Francis, 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… Read more »

The city of St. Francis, Minnesota is located 40 miles north of the Twin Cities on the northern edge of Anoka County. St. Francis is a rural community offering a unique combination of a small town feel and a big city with a population over 7,000. Residents enjoy the peaceful and close-knit community while still… Read more »

Some of the first inhabitants to settle in the area that is now St. Francis were George Armsby, E. Fowler, and Ezra Randall in 1855. The area was known as St. Francis Township, which was named after St. Francis Assisi. In 1855 Dwight Woodbury came to the area and bought large tracts of land that… Read more »