The city of Hampton, Minnesota is located 25 minutes south of St. Paul in Dakota County. Hampton is a small town situated on the outskirts of the south metro area and has all the features of a rural community while still being close to all the amenities of St. Paul and nearby suburbs. The town… Read more »

The first settlers to claim land in the area now known as Hampton, was John M. Bell in the fall of 1854. The Bell family quickly made a home for themselves in Hampton Township and many settlers soon followed them to the area. Later on in 1854, Stephen D. Bell, brother of John Bell, toured… Read more »

Students in the City of Coates, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 196. Independent School District 196 is the fourth largest in Minnesota serving 27,000 students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district covers 110 square miles and includes all of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights, and Lakeville. District… Read more »

The city of Coates, Minnesota covers a total area of 1.41 square miles and is home to one park. Although there are not a lot parks within the city, there are several in nearby suburbs that residents can use and enjoy. Coates City Park: The Coates City Park is a community park located on the north end… Read more »

The city of Coates, Minnesota is located 18 miles south of St. Paul in central Dakota County. The city is named after Henry C. Coates, a Civil War Captain, who served in the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. Coates is a rural small town community with a total of 163 residents. Although Coates does not have… Read more »

The city of Coates originated in the early 1900s as a post office hub for the United States Postal Service. In 1953, the City was incorporated in the northwest corner of Vermillion Township. The city received it name after the Civil War Captain Henry C. Coates who served in the first Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. Today, the… Read more »

Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, located about 21 miles northeast of St. Paul, is situated in Washington County. With 4,788 residents, the city is a quaint town with a border along the St. Croix River. Situated adjacent to Stillwater, the friendly community of Oak Park Heights has many opportunities and amenities within and nearby. The City… Read more »

The City of Oak Park Heights is situated in the Stillwater Area Public School District. District 834 is home to nine elementary schools, two junior high schools, one high schools, one alternative learning center, and one early childhood family center. In total, Stillwater Area Public Schools serves 8,300 students. Oak Park Elementary School, located in… Read more »

Oak Park Heights is situated on 3.03 square miles bordering the St. Croix River, Stillwater, and Lake Elmo. With five area parks and many trails, residents enjoy many local recreational opportunities. Some of the most popular parks in the area include: Brekke Park: Brekke Park is home to a large covered shelter building with restrooms,… Read more »

Oak Park Heights was first platted in 1857 by John Parker, William Dorr, Gold and Mary Curtis, Olive Anderson, and William M. McCluer. Originally, the city of Oak Park Heights was called Oak Park, and it was located within Baytown Township. Industrial development took root by early settlers because of its proximity to the St. Croix… Read more »

The city of Newport, Minnesota is located 9 miles southeast of St. Paul on the Mississippi River in Washington County. Newport is a small residential river community with outstanding people. The city is made up of mostly residential streets with large trees situated on the river bluffs. The city covers a total of 3.88 square… Read more »

The city of Newport covers a total area of 3.88 square miles and is home to 6 parks. Newport‘s parks provide residents with several different recreational activities that all residents enjoy. Loveland Park: This is the second largest park in Newport covering 67 acres. The park was established in 1970 on land donated by the… Read more »

The earliest inhabitants in the area of Newport were the Dakota and Ojibwe Indians. The first pioneer to settle in the area was John Holton, a farmer from Pennsylvania, who arrived in 1837 with Rev. Alfred Brunson to start a Methodist mission for the Indians. They opened the mission near a Dakota Indian Village named… Read more »

Students in the city of Newport are served by Independent School District 833 also known as South Washington County Schools. School District 833 serves students in Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, and Afton as well as Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. The school district has 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and… Read more »

Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota is a historic city situated 12 miles north of Stillwater and 15 miles south of Taylors Falls. The city was home to the first commercial sawmill along the St. Croix River, and even today locals and visitors can visit the Mill Site. Marine’s approximately 700 residents take pride in their… Read more »