Willernie, Minnesota is a small town bordered by Mahtomedi on all sides. The community covers a total area of 0.13 square miles and is home about 528 residents. Even with its small size, Willernie maintains a friendly community with much to offer within and nearby. One event popular among locals is the annual City of… Read more »

The City of St. Paul Park, Minnesota is located within the South Washington County School District, which also serves the cities of Cottage Grove, Newport, Woodbury, Afton, Denmark, and Grey Cloud Island Township. The 84 square mile District 833 has a population of approximately 94,000, 17,600 of which attend schools within the district. Within St…. Read more »

St. Paul Park is spread across 2.99 square miles of land and 0.59 square miles of water. Situated on the Mississippi River, the city offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. With nine parks offering a variety of amenities, St. Paul Park has something for all ages. Abdella Memorial Park: This park, in a residential… Read more »

Named after the “Father of his Country”, Washington County, Minnesota was founded in October 1858. In May 1858, Minnesota became a state. With about 1300 acres, St. Paul Park was established as an incorporated village in Newport Township in 1887-1888. Some of the first settlers in the area were Joseph Hugenin, R.S. Snow, and William… Read more »

St. Paul Park, Minnesota is situated in Washington County on the Mississippi River. Home to 5,332 residents, the City of St. Paul Park maintains a close-knit community. Located just five miles downstream from St. Paul, St. Paul Park is conveniently close to the metro area. St. Paul Park is a friendly, thriving community with a… Read more »

The city of St. Mary’s Point, Minnesota is located east of St. Paul along the eastern border of Washington County. One of several small, river towns located along the St. Croix, St. Mary’s Point is home to a closely-knit community. Encompassing a land area of just 0.39 square miles and home to around 400 residents,… Read more »

St. Mary’s Point, Minnesota is a small city in Washington County. Nestled between Afton and Lake St. Croix Beach, the city of St. Mary’s Point is home to about 370 residents. Situated on 0.39 square miles along the St. Croix River, the community of St. Mary’s Point is a beautiful, small town with many amenities… Read more »

St. Mary’s Point, Minnesota is a quiet, residential community with history linked to some of Minnesota’s earliest settlers. By 1837, various French-Canadian families had settled in the St. Mary’s Point area. Farming was the primary occupation of many in the area. In about 1844, Paul Carli moved to St. Mary’s Point from Stillwater to open… Read more »

The City of St. Mary’s Point is a part of Stillwater Area Public Schools. Independent School District 834 spans 30 miles along the St. Croix River, serving 18 communities. Today, the district serves about 8,800 students in grades K-12. Stillwater Area Public Schools is home to ten elementary schools, two junior high schools, and one… Read more »

Because of its small size, St. Mary’s Point does not have many outdoor opportunities within the city. However, residents take advantage of amenities in neighboring cities, including Afton. One major outdoor opportunity for residents is Afton State Park, just minutes from St. Mary’s Point. The 1,620-acre park was established in 1969. There are deep ravines,… Read more »

The City of Scandia is a part of the Forest Lake School District. The district itself serves the cities of Marine of the St. Croix, Forest Lake, Wyoming, Linwood, Lino Lakes, Bethel, Columbus, Ham Lake, Stacey, and the northern region of Hugo. The community of Scandia realizes the importance of education with almost 1,800 families residing… Read more »

Scandia, Minnesota is one of the largest cities in Washington County in terms of land size. With so much space, the city has dedicated much of its resources to developing park land. The city currently maintains 8 different developed parks, 6 undeveloped parks, and 2 state parks. Some of the most notable parks include: Wind… Read more »

Scandia, Minnesota was the first settlement by Swedish immigrants. In 1850, three young Swedish men by the names of Carl Fernstrom, August Sandahl, and Oscar Roos were the first pioneers to the area. They established a farm by Hay Lake, which later drew in more Swedish immigrants to the area in the 1850s. Most came… Read more »

The city of Scandia, Minnesota is made up of a small-town community of 4,000 residents. The community is built around its motto “dedicated to rural community values.” Residents of the historic town value the spacious setting and tight-knit community. Scandia’s community is largely built upon its events, amenities, and location. The City of Scandia makes… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Willow Park is located in the north-central part of St. Louis Park in Ward 4. Willow Park is bordered by Franklin Avenue to the north, Burlington Northern Railroad to the south, Louisiana Avenue to the east, and Texas Avenue to the west. Willow Park covers 192.9 acres, with 12 residential blocks,… Read more »