Located in the southwest corner of Dakota County, and about 30 minutes south of the Minneapolis, Farmington, Minnesota, is a developing suburb that provides a small town attraction. Farmington boasts lively and growing businesses, which integrates the contrast of newer commercial development in the same vicinity of the well-established traditional areas. Additionally, the city’s still has […]

Located in the Southeast corner of both Dakota County, and the South Twin Cities Metro as a whole, Coates, Minnesota, is a small city of just over 150 residents. As the lowest populated city in Dakota County, the city of Coates offers very simple living. This small community was named after Civil War Captain Henry […]

Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a city in northwestern Dakota County and a “south of the river” suburb in the Twin Cities. The city got its name from Apple Valley, California, which was where the first home developers in the town had lived. According to the most recent census, the city’s population was nearly 50,000, making […]

Situated along the St. Croix River, near the cities of Afton and Stillwater, and bordering the state of Wisconsin, Bayport, Minnesota is well renowned for its peaceful river views and wonderful, small town atmosphere. Residents at Bayport are provided with many ways of exploring and hiking around river valley. Active residents love swimming and boating […]

The City of Afton, Minnesota is situated about fifteen miles east of St. Paul and stretches along the eastern border of Washington County, and the state of Minnesota. The city covers around 25.5 square miles of land and contains a variety of diversified, landscape including agricultural, residential and commercial districts. 2,800 residents relish Afton’s exceptional, rural qualities. […]

North Saint Paul, Minnesota is a small town of 3 square miles that fringes upon the eastern edge of Ramsey County. Once a small manufacturing village, this city converted into a first-ring suburb. North Saint Paul truly upholds a small-town feel but simultaneously appreciates its part of a larger region. With over 125 years of history, […]

The city of Falcon Heights, Minnesota is served by the neighboring Roseville Area School District (ISD 623). The district is home to seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Roseville Area School District is to provide, “quality teaching and learning for all…equity for all.” The Roseville Area School […]

The city of Falcon Heights, Minnesota is a small city located just a few miles east of the city of Minneapolis. With a total land area of just 2.24 miles, Falcon Heights is a small component of the much larger Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Despite its small size, Falcon Heights is home to four fully-developed […]

The city of Falcon Heights, Minnesota started off as a part of the Rose Township. This land area also encompassed the present-day cities of Lauderdale and Roseville, as well as sections of St. Paul, Minneapolis, and St. Anthony. While the city of Falcon Heights itself is not very large, it has a rich history which […]

The City of Mounds View, located in the northwest corner of Ramsey County, Minnesota, contains a residential population of over 12,000 and over 150 businesses.  The city is situated at the connection of Interstate 35W and State Hwy 10, and is conveniently ten miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Mounds View is renowned for its […]

Little Canada, Minnesota, takes great pride their French-Canadian heritage. With a population of just over 9,500 residents, Little Canada works hard to maintain our distinct small-town atmosphere in the midst of a large city setting. Little Canada is centrally situated in Ramsey County, as it is only 10 minutes north of St. Paul and 15-20 […]

Located in between the Twin Cities, Lauderdale, Minnesota, offers the perfect mix between a big and small town atmosphere. Lauderdale is situated along the western edge of Ramsey County and is just ten minutes northwest of Minneapolis. The current population of the city is over 2,300 residents, and they have access to employment either within the […]

Falcon Heights, Minnesota, is situated only ten minutes from both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, as it lies directly in between each of the Twin Cities. The city is a suburb of St. Paul, and is on the western side of Ramsey County. Home to portions of the Minnesota State Fair, with over a million […]

Blaine, Minnesota is served by the school district of Anoka-Hennepin Schools, or school district 11. This district is the largest in the state as it enrolls over 38,000 students annually and serves all or parts of 13 different cities. It is the primary mission of the Anoka-Hennepin School District to effectively educate each of its […]

The city of Blaine, Minnesota is home to over 60 parks and 70 miles of trails. With so much outdoor space dedicated to passive and active recreation, residents and visitors alike have no shortage of places to explore. Park options range from large, community parks to small neighborhood open spaces. Some of the most notable […]

Blaine, Minnesota is a city that lies along the southern edge of Anoka County. The city of Blaine has experienced vast growth over the last few decades, and currently has a residential population of over 57,000. As a part of the Twin Cities metro area, the city is just 20 minutes directly north of Minneapolis. […]

The first recognized settler of modern day Blaine, Minnesota was Phillip Laddy, who was an immigrant from Ireland. The lake he lived by in 1862 is now called Laddies Lake. Unfortunately, Phillip died at a younger age, and his family left the area to head back to Minneapolis. For the next few years, the only […]

The city of Blaine, Minnesota is located 18 miles north of Minneapolis. As one of the larger suburbs located north of the cities, Blaine is home to over 60,000 residents. A dynamic and growing community, Blaine offers its residents a community that blends the amenities of a big city with the close-knit feel of a […]

Vadnais Heights is a part of the White Bear Lake Area Schools, also known as the independent school district 624. The White Bear Lake Area School District serves all or portions of  the cities of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township […]

Vadnais Heights, Minnesota is a city located near the center of Ramsey County. With a population of over 12,000, Vadnais Heights is just 25 minutes east of Minneapolis. This city started as just a small lakeside community of three families. It is now a thriving suburb, with convenient access to larger suburbs and the Twin […]

With over 100 acres of parkland spread out across 14 unique parks, the city of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota offers residents and visitors alike the best of the outdoors. Whether it be parks packed with active amenities, or quiet wildlife preservations offering an escape from the noises of life, there is truly something for everyone when […]

Vadnais Heights, Minnesota started out as a small, agricultural town. However, the prompting of major highway access prompted the growth of this city until it became the thriving place that it is today. In the 1840’s, there were three families that settled the area of modern day Vadnais Heights. these Canadian families went by the […]