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City of Loretto: A Brief History
At one point, the area of Loretto, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the…
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At one point, the area of Independence, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and…
Read more →City of Falcon Heights: A Brief History
The city of Falcon Heights, Minnesota started off as a part of the Rose Township. This land area also…
Read more →City of Medina: A Brief History
At one point, the area of Medina, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the…
Read more →City of Hopkins: A Brief History
In 1852, Hopkins, Minnesota was settled by its first European pioneers. However, the true beginning of Hopkins…
Read more →City of Blaine: A Brief History
The first recognized settler of modern day Blaine, Minnesota was Phillip Laddy, who was an immigrant from…
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Richfield MinnesotaRichfield Minnesota: A Brief History
Overview of the History of Richfield Minnesota Richfield, Minnesota is the perfect example of a city that came…
Read more →City of Vadnais Heights: A Brief History
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota started out as a small, agricultural town. However, the prompting of major highway…
Read more →City of Inver Grove Heights: A Brief History
In 1852, pioneers staked claims in an area known as Inver Grove. Attracted by the area's rolling green hills of…
Read more →City Of New Hope: A Brief History
New Hope, Minnesota was mainly an agricultural community in the early 1900’s. Most of the locals lived off of…
Read more →City of Robbinsdale: A Brief History
The city of Robbinsdale, Minnesota started out as just a small township called Crystal Bay. The first claim was…
Read more →City of Arden Hills: A Brief History
Prior to it becoming a city, the area that is now Arden Hills was a popular recreational area. Lake Johanna…
Read more →City of Golden Valley: A Brief History
Golden Valley, Minnesota is a city that has significant history. Most of the area was originally inhabited by…
Read more →City of New Brighton: A Brief History
New Brighton, Minnesota, is a city with a young feel that is almost a century old. Similar to many of the…
Read more →City of Crystal: A Brief History
In 1852, the area of Crystal, Minnesota became a part of Hennepin County. However, Crystal was not an official…
Read more →City of Shoreview: A Brief History
The city of Shoreview, Minnesota shares its rich history with many of its surrounding neighbors. Before being…
Read more →City of Roseville: A Brief History
The city of Roseville, Minnesota began like many other cities in the Twin Cities metro area. The land that…
Read more →City of St. Louis Park: A Brief History
St. Louis Park, Minnesota began when two landowners from Minneapolis decided to hire a group of businessmen to…
Read more →City of Maplewood: A Brief History
The origin and establishment of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota goes back nearly 150 years. Before the…
Read more →Bloomington: A Brief History
From the year of 1843 until present day, Bloomington, Minnesota has experienced one of the most rich and…
Read more →City of Fridley: A Brief History
The city of Fridley, Minnesota was formed in 1847, when John Banfill became the city’s initial settler as he…
Read more →City of Prior Lake: A Brief History
The first people to inhabit Prior Lake were Native American Indians. They remained in the area until the…
Read more →City of New Prague: A Brief History
Anton Philipp, a German man, was the first settler of what is now known as New Prague. In 1856 Philipp…
Read more →City of Watertown: A Brief History
In 1851, the area of Carver County was opened up to settlers through the Mendota Treaty. The rivers and lake…
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