With a population of close to 2,500 residents, Osseo, Minnesota is a part of the Hennepin County area. U.S. Highway 169 and County Road 81 are the main routes in the community. They connect with other highways that provide access to all of the major cities and areas in and around Minneapolis. Osseo has .75… Read more »

The city of Osseo, Minnesota has an area of only 0.75 square miles and is almost completely developed. This high level of development encourages a close-knit and active community among Osseo’s near 2,500 residents. What really makes Osseo stand out is its small-town feel. It maintains a very close community while also being surrounded by… Read more »

The city of Osseo, Minnesota is a small city of close to 2,500 residents. With only 0.75 square miles of city area, Osseo is home to two parks and is located near a much larger, regional park. The parks in Osseo include: Henry J. Boerboom Veterans Memorial Park: The Henry J. Boerboom Veterans Memorial Park… Read more »

The City of Osseo, Minnesota is located in the northeastern part of Hennepin County. Initially, Osseo was under the government townships of Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove. In the Spring of 1875,  Osseo was incorporated as its own city. “This is Paradise,” Pierre Bottineau exclaimed, he took a look at the beautiful prairie and woods… Read more »

Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams. Serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers, this district is the fifth largest in the state. It is… Read more »

Medicine Lake is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and is located within the city of Plymouth. The population is close to 400 residents total. The city is located on a peninsula that extends out into the lake that shares the same name. This charming community has a land area of just .2 square miles,… Read more »

Medicine Lake, Minnesota is tiny city located amid many large, western suburbs of Minneapolis. With only close to 400 residents and encompassing an area of a mere 0.33 square miles, Medicine Lake has a small, close-knit community. Because the city is on a peninsula jutting out into Medicine Lake, it is completely surrounded by the… Read more »

Medicine Lake, Minnesota is a very small city located just west of Minneapolis. Because it’s land area is only 0.2 square miles, there are not any parks located directly within the city limits. Medicine Lake, is located on the lake of the same name. Not only do residents enjoy access to the lake, Medicine Lake,… Read more »

The name Medicine Lake came from the Native American word “Mdewakan”, meaning “Lake of the Spirit.” The reason the lake was called “Lake of the Spirit” was because the tribe had evidently lost one of its most famous warriors when his canoe capsized in the lake and his body was never found. However, the Indians… Read more »

Medicine Lake schools are located in school district 284, which is one one of the larger school districts in the area, serving over 10,000 students total. The district is known for providing quality education and a large percentage of students that attend college after they graduate. In a recent community survey, 93 percent of parents… Read more »

The city of Savage, Minnesota is one of the cities located south of the Minnesota River. With close to 29,000 residents and a land area of 16.45 square miles, Savage is known for its peaceful atmosphere and close community. Savage is also known for having a mix of residential and rural areas. As one of… Read more »

The city of Savage, Minnesota is home to around 29,000 residents. As one of the cities located on the southern border of the Minnesota River, Savage has seen significant growth in recent years. Due to the rapid expansion of other cities in the area, Savage has welcomed many new residents looking to make the city… Read more »

The city of Savage, Minnesota is a medium-sized, suburban city located south of the Twin Cities metro area. With over 300 acres of city-run parkland and an additional 2,400 acres of county and state-run land, residents of Savage have no shortage of outdoor areas to explore. The amenities within each park vary, providing activity for… Read more »

Although Savage is not the largest suburb in the state of Minnesota, its historical roots go deeper than many other cities in the area. Much of the city’s history is found in agriculture, however, its true beginnings rest in the Minnesota and Credit Rivers. These rivers provided access to larger communities, therefore, the early settlers… Read more »

Savage, Minnesota is a member of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools provide an outstanding education to students in grades K-12. These recreational and rural mixed cities are within a district that enrolls 7,400 students in its fourteen schools. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools are also one the fourteen honorees of the… Read more »