In 1838, Marine on St. Croix was founded with the name Marine Mills. The city was the location of the first commercial sawmill on the St. Croix River. Illinois lumbermen David Hone and Lewis Judd built the sawmill in order to cut white pine. Their hometown was Marine, Illinois, which is what they named the… Read more »

The City of Marine on St. Croix is a small community with a total area of 4.17 square miles, 0.29 square miles of which is water. Situated on the St. Croix River, Marine offers a variety of outdoor opportunities. Even with its small size, Marine on St. Croix offers a variety of outdoor options, most… Read more »

The City of Marine on St. Croix is a part of Stillwater Area Public Schools. There are 18 communities within this 30 mile district, Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Grant, part of Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Marine on St. Croix, May Township, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary’s Point, Stillwater, Stillwater… Read more »

Lakeland, Minnesota is located 16 miles east of St. Paul off of interstate 94, nestled on the shores of the St. Croix River in Washington County. The city of Lakeland covers 2.93 square miles and has a population of 1,814. The city  offers a quaint small town community, with friendly people, overlooking the beautiful St…. Read more »

The earliest settlers in the area that is now Lakeland where French Canadians, who arrived as early as 1840. By 1849 the settlers left the area because they had not yet constructed any buildings. In 1842 Henry W. Crosby purchased land that included the present site of Lakeland and built a farm there because it… Read more »

The city of Lakeland is served by Stillwater Public Schools and Independent School District 834. Stillwater Public Schools looks to ensure the needs of each student are met through continually improving and setting high expectations and standards. School District 834 serves 8,300 students and has over 1,000 employees. Stillwater Public Schools has 10 elementary schools,… Read more »

The city of Lakeland, Minnesota covers a total area 2.93 square miles and is home to 3 parks. Lakeland’s parks include city and neighbourhood parks with numerous recreational activities for residents to enjoy. Crocker Park is a neighbourhood park located on the north end of Lakeland near interstate 94. Crocker park features a baseball field… Read more »

The city of Lakeland Shores, Minnesota is located 17 miles east of St. Paul on the St. Croix River. Lakeland Shore is a small residential community with a population of 312 people. This friendly community is nestled on the west shores of the St. Croix River making it a scenic community to live in. With… Read more »

The land that now makes up the city of Lakeland Shores was once owned by a  farmer named William Jones. In 1940, the Jones family began selling off the land fronting the St. Croix River on Lakeland Shores Road. After the Jones family sold the land it was changed from mainly agricultural use to residential… Read more »

The City of Mahtomedi, Minnesota is home to approximately 7,800 residents. Mahtomedi is a bedroom community of the Twin Cities, located about 15 miles from St. Paul. With only 5.7 square miles of land, the community is still primarily built around its most attractive amenity, which is White Bear Lake. Residents and visitors enjoy the… Read more »

The name Mahtomedi originates from the Dakota name for White Bear Lake, which is mato meaning grey bear, and mde, meaning lake. The city was originally a part of Lincoln Township, which was also comprised of the present day cities of Dellwood, Wildwood, and a small portion of White Bear Lake. Mahtomedi was platted as… Read more »

The City of Mahtomedi, Minnesota offers an abundance of recreational activities and different ways to experience the outdoors. The small-town city is spread over just 5.76 square miles of land, 2.27 of which is water. Five different parks are maintained by the city for the enjoyment of the friendly community. Some of the most notable… Read more »

The community of Mahtomedi realizes the importance of quality education with around 2,000 families residing in the city. Mahtomedi is home to its own school district, which also serves the neighboring cities of Dellwood, Grant, Hugo, Pine Springs, Willernie, and parts of Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Oakdale, and White Bear Lake. The Mahtomedi Public School district’s… Read more »

The City of Lake Saint Croix Beach, Minnesota, is bedroom community home to 1,072 residents. Situated on 0.55 square miles of land and 0.44 square miles of water in Washington County, residents enjoy the quaint small town feel. Lake St. Croix Beach is a beautiful destination to live and recreate. On the first Tuesday in… Read more »

The City of Lake Saint Croix Beach is a quaint small town home to two parks and a biking trail. Pettitt Park: Pettitt Park is a small park within Lake St. Croix Beach. This park is home to a ball field, playground, and parking. Riverfront Park: Riverfront Park and Beach is the second park located… Read more »