The city of Lakeland Shores, Minnesota is a tiny city located east of St. Paul and on the eastern border of Washington County. With an area of only 0.73 square miles, and a population of around 300, The city can be easily confused with or assimilated into its nearby neighboring cities of Lakeland, Afton, and […]

The city of Lakeland, Minnesota is a tiny city located due east from St. Paul. It is situated along the eastern border of Washington County. Known for being one of several river towns along the scenic St. Croix River, Lakeland encompasses and area of just under 3 square miles and is home to about 1,800 […]

The city of Lake Saint Croix Beach, Minnesota is a tiny city located east of St. Paul and on the eastern border of Washington County. Encompassing a land area of just 1 square mile, Lake St. Croix Beach is home to around 1,000 residents. Situated along the shores of the St. Croix River, Lake St. […]

The city of Lake Elmo, Minnesota is located just east of St. Paul and near the middle of Washington County. A medium-sized city, which encompasses an area of just over 24 square miles and is home to 8,100 residents. Named after the nearby lake, Lake Elmo, the city has a rural feel while offering some […]

The city of Hugo, Minnesota is located northeast of St. Paul and is on the western border of Washington County. A medium-sized suburb with a large land area, the city encompasses an area of 36 square miles and is home to over 14,000 residents. A commuter city, many of Hugo’s residents commute from the city […]

The city of Grant, Minnesota is a small, rural city with a large land area, and is located northeast of St. Paul in Washington County. Grant encompasses an area of nearly 27 square miles. Within this area, Grant’s 4,100 residents live on lots of land that average a minimum of 5 acres. Much of Grant’s housing […]

The city of Forest Lake, Minnesota is located northeast of St. Paul and is located in the northwestern corner of Washington County. A large suburb with an area of 35 square miles, Forest Lake is home to over 19,000 residents. An active and dynamic community, the city has extensive community events and public spaces which […]

The city of Dellwood, Minnesota is a small city located northeast of St. Paul and on the western border of Washington County. Nestled against the shores of White Bear Lake, Dellwood is a scenic, rural city. Residents of this city enjoy the beauty of the lake in addition to the close-knit community that exists. While Dellwood only encompasses […]

The city of White Bear Lake, Minnesota is located northeast of St. Paul and makes up the northeast corner of Ramsey County. A large suburban city, White Bear Lake occupies an area of 8.66 square miles and is home to nearly 25,000 residents. Located on White Bear Lake, the body of water to which it […]

Justifiably known as the jewel of its county, the exceptional city of Gem Lake is conveniently located close to both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. Established in 1959, the city loves protecting its local history and natural environment. Gem Lake is by no means a large city, as it is just one square mile, and […]

The city of Hastings, Minnesota is a large suburb located southeast of St. Paul. Encompassing an area of 11 square miles, and has over 22,000 residents that call this fine city home. The city is located on the eastern border of Dakota County and is the county seat, or administrative center. Located near the confluence […]

The city of St. Francis, Minnesota medium-sized suburb located northwest of Minneapolis. St. Francis encompasses an area of 24 square miles and is home to over 7,000 residents. It makes up the northwestern corner of Anoka County. Cherished by residents for its rural feel, Saint Francis blends a rural city layout with the city living […]

The city of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota is a small suburb located north of Minneapolis and in the southern portion of Anoka County and northern park of Ramsey County. Home to approximately 6,500 residents, Spring Lake Park is full of small town charm and closely-knit community. Spring Lake Park is primarily residential, but it features a […]

The city of Ramsey, Minnesota is a large suburb located northwest from Minneapolis. The city encompasses an area of approximately 30 square miles and is home to 25,000 residents. Ramsey is found on the western border of Anoka County. There is much to enjoy within the city of Ramsey. For starters, residents enjoy the city’s […]

The city of Oak Grove, Minnesota is a medium-sized city located north of Minneapolis. Encompassing an area of nearly 36 square miles, Oak Grove offers ample living space to its approximately 8,100 residents. It is located within the northern half of Anoka County and describes itself as a city “of low density residential neighborhoods with some […]

The city of Nowthen, Minnesota is unique, medium-sized city, with a unique name. Named after the town’s first postmaster who had a habit of saying “Now, then” in conversation, Nowthen, Minnesota encompasses an area of 35 square miles. Home to around 4,500 residents, Nowthen is located on the western border of Anoka County. Nowthen is […]

An Overview of Lino Lakes Minnesota The city of Lino Lakes, Minnesota is a medium-sized city located northeast of the Twin Cities metro area. A peaceful suburb that encompasses an area of just over 33 square miles, Lino Lakes is home to over 20,000 residents. Located within the heart of Lino Lakes is the pristine […]

The city of Lexington, Minnesota is a tiny city located northeast of the Twin Cities metro. Encompassing an area of just 0.69 square miles, Lexington is one of the smallest cities in Anoka County. Just over 2,000 residents call the city of Lexington home, and they appreciate several unique features within the city. For starters, the […]

The city of Hilltop, Minnesota is a tiny city located just north of Minneapolis. Encompassing an area of just 0.12 square miles, Hilltop is one of the most unique cities surrounding the Twin Cities metro. Interestingly enough, Hilltop is entirely surrounded by the larger city of Columbia Heights. Home to about 750 residents, Hilltop began […]

The city of Ham Lake, Minnesota is a northern suburb located slightly northeast of Minneapolis. Encompassing an area of nearly 36 square miles, Ham Lake is one of the larger cities in Anoka County (based on land area). Home to just under 16,000 residents, Ham Lake is an active community that has a semi-rural feel. […]

The city of East Bethel, Minnesota is a semi-rural city located slightly northeast of the Twin Cities metro area. Encompassing an area of nearly 48 miles, East Bethel is located on the northern border of Anoka County and is one of the biggest cities (land area-wise)  in the entire county. Home to nearly 12,000 residents, […]

The city of Coon Rapids, Minnesota is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. It is the largest city in Anoka County (population-wise), and is home to over 62,000 residents. The city encompasses an area of over 23 square miles, and offers great amenities to its residents. With extensive parks and commercial development, excellent shopping, 24 hour […]