Maple Plain, Minnesota is a city that is located on the western part of Hennepin County. This city has managed to continue to grow over the past years, and some of the reasons for this growth include the physical elements of the city. Good soil, many trees, rolling hills and valleys, green meadows, productive farms… Read more »

Maple Plain, Minnesota is a small city with a close-knit community. With a population of just over 1,800 residents, the city embodies a small-town feel while providing amenities to all. As one of many smaller cities located west of the Twin Cities metro, the residents of Maple Plain enjoy the peaceful and laid-back lifestyle that… Read more »

Maple Plain is home to 3 parks within its city limits. Additionally, it is located very close to several larger, regional parks owned and operated by the Three Rivers Park District. Residents in Maple Plain enjoy the outdoor amenities and activities that parks in the region provide. The nearby parks include: Bryantwood Park: A small,… Read more »

At one point, the area of Maple Plain, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the occasional open space. The only inhabitants were the Dakota Indians, and they made use of the woods and water by providing themselves with plenty of game. However, all of this changed as a result of… Read more »

Maple Plain schools, located in school district 278, are a collection of schools that the locals call, “small in size, but big in achievement”. The schools are of important value to the city and the residents of Maple Plain support them each year. The city of Orono has 5 public schools in its district. These… Read more »

Loretto, Minnesota is a small city that is in the far western region of Hennepin County. The population is just over 650 residents, and the city covers a land area of 0.3 square miles. This city is unique in that it is a part of a metropolitan area, but its size allows it to be… Read more »

The city of Loretto, Minnesota is a small, western city located northwest of Minneapolis. With its population of just over 650 residents, the community within Loretto is close-knit. Residents enjoy a number of events and amenities found both within and outside of their city. The city of Loretto maintains strong ties with its neighboring cities,… Read more »

The city of Loretto, Minnesota is a small city located northwest of Minneapolis. While it only encompasses a land area of 0.29 square miles, Loretto still has a number of parks and open spaces for its residents to explore. There are four parks located within the city itse lf, but Loretto is also close to… Read more »

At one point, the area of Loretto, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the occasional open space. The only inhabitants were the Dakota Indians, and they made use of the woods and water by providing themselves with plenty of game. However, all of this changed as a result of the… Read more »

Loretto, Minnesota is a school district that is a member of the Delano Public Schools area, district 879. This District states that education is their foremost goal. This smaller district allows for smaller class sizes that contribute to each student’s individual learning habits. This district serves many neighboring cities such as Corcoran, Independence, Loretto, Maple… Read more »

The city of Independence, Minnesota is a city in the western part of Hennepin County. The city has a population of close to 3,700 residents. Even though Independence is within the metropolitan area, it still offers a more rural way of living. For this reason, the city is considered to be a jewel of the region… Read more »

Self-described as a “rural gem” in the midst of an extensive metropolis, Independence, Minnesota is a small town located west of the Twin Cities metro. With a population of just over 3,600, Independence embodies a small-town feel while still being considered a city. It’s large, 34.56 square mile area forms a square with the cities… Read more »

At one point, the area of Independence, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the occasional open space. The only inhabitants were the Dakota Indians, and they made use of the woods and water by providing themselves with plenty of game. However, all of this changed as a result of the… Read more »

Independence, Minnesota is a city located west of the Twin Cities metro area. Encompassing a land area of 34.56 acres with only 3,700 residents, Independence has ample room set aside for parks, and open spaces. Residents enjoy the following parks in and around Independence: Tamarack Park: Tamarack Park is one of three parks located within… Read more »

Depending on where you live within the city of Independence, Minnesota can be split up into four different school district. The most common two are the districts in Orono and Westonka. Westonka public schools includes a preschool, two elementary schools, a middle, and high school. These schools are known for having small-school advantages, but big-school opportunities…. Read more »