The city of Roseville, Minnesota is home to 30 parks containing over 600 acres of parkland, 60 miles of trails, and hosting hundreds of events annually. Cherished among the community, the parks in Roseville act as more than just recreational destinations, but also as community gathering locations. With a wide array of amenities suitable for […]

The city of Roseville, Minnesota began like many other cities in the Twin Cities metro area. The land that modern-day Roseville occupies was originally the home of the Dakota and Ojibwa tribes. It wasn’t until 1843 that the first non-Native American settlers arrived and began to colonize the area. In 1850 a township was formed […]

The city of Roseville, Minnesota is served by its own 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 District […]

Maplewood, Minnesota is a member of Ramsey County and is located directly east of the Twin Cities. The community is about ten minutes from St. Paul, and twenty minutes from Minneapolis. Maplewood has a current population of around 40,000 residents, and is geographically known for hosting the headquarters of 3M, an extremely successful, international company. […]

Maplewood, Minnesota is a fully developed suburban city east of St. Paul. Between its many amenities, social gatherings, and historical facilities, Maplewood has something to offer people of all ages. Being a smaller suburb housing 35,000 people, Maplewood has a suburban feel, while offering many big city urban amenities and benefits. A main attraction to […]

Maplewood, Minnesota is home to several parks, trails, golf, and disc golf courses. As a part of the Ramsey County Parks and Trails system, Maplewood is home to some of the best spaces around. Some of the local favorites include: Battle Creek Regional Park: Battle Creek Regional Park consists of nearly 1,840 acres of natural […]

The origin and establishment of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota goes back nearly 150 years. Before the settlers appeared, the Dakota Indians mainly occupied the land in Maplewood. The topography was a combination of small forest and open prairie, with several pockets of wetlands and lakes scattered about. In 1850, a small group of families […]

North St. Paul-Maplewood School District (622) is “A community collaborative dedicated to educating and empowering all learners to excel in our changing world.” With this mission at its heart, the schools in Maplewood offer quality educational opportunities for the younger generation of residents in the area. Covering an area of 42-square miles, the district contains […]

The city of Fridley, Minnesota is a first ring suburb of Minneapolis and is home to over 27,000 residents. Known around the state for its small-town feel, Fridley offers the amenities of a bigger city while maintaining the charm that is found within a smaller community. Residents enjoy many aspects of life within Fridley, but […]

With a population of over 27,000, Fridley, Minnesota is notorious for offering a small-town feel in a larger city. As it is directly north of Minneapolis, and northwest of St. Paul, Fridley also offers plenty of other options recreationally, in the entertainment realm, and work for the residents that live there. Because it is a […]

The city of Fridley, Minnesota was formed in 1847, when John Banfill became the city’s initial settler as he established the Banfill Tavern (currently the site of Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts). At that time, the area was call Manomin. In 1851, the next settler, by the name of Abram M. Fridley, settled in Manomin. […]

Fridley Public Schools (District 14) serves the central area of the city of Fridley with two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and a community center. Although the city of Fridley is in the midst of the metro area, it is known for offering a small-town feel in both its schools and its […]

The city of Prior Lake, Minnesota is home to close to 25,000 residents. As one of the cities south of the Minnesota River, Prior Lake is a bedroom community that offers a scenic, peaceful way of life in a convenient, beautiful location. Because of its proximity to the Twin Cities metro area, Prior Lake is […]

The city of Prior Lake, Minnesota has an extensive parks and trails system. With 1,000 acres of parkland, 55 parks, and 80 miles of sidewalks and trails, residents within the city have an abundance of outdoor recreational options. Residents enjoy the numerous amenities that are found in the local parks. Some of the most notable […]

The first people to inhabit Prior Lake were Native American Indians. They remained in the area until the Mendota Treaty allowed European settler to occupy the land. Named after General Winfield Scott, Scott County was established by the State Legislature in 1853. Many settlers had been in the area previously in order to trade with […]

The city of New Prague, Minnesota is home to 8 parks rich with varying amenities. Whether residents desire to be active in the outdoors or simply enjoy a peaceful afternoon picnic, the parks within New Prague can accommodate. New Prague places a heavy emphasis on the preservation of park land, and despite its small city […]

Anton Philipp, a German man, was the first settler of what is now known as New Prague. In 1856 Philipp purchased 160 acres of the Helena Township, Scott County. Philipp did not make an official plat for the town but began selling lots that same year, marking the beginning of New Prague. Several other families came […]

New Prague, Minnesota is a part of the New Prague Area School District, and is known for having the best middle school and high school around. An award-winning district committed to academic excellence, the district takes pride in the services that they have provided to families and students for nearly a century. Within the district […]

The city of Jordan, Minnesota is home to ten unique parks offering both passive and active outdoor recreational options. Residents can enjoy sporting events, swimming, natural scenery, gardens, and more throughout the numerous parks. Some of the most notable parks include: Holzer Park: Holzer Park was named after a local sports fan, Jackie Holzer. It […]

The city of Jordan, Minnesota has a history dating back to the early 1850’s. In 1853, Thomas A. Holmes sent a group from Shakopee to build a sawmill in the area of what is now modern day Jordan.  Thomas Holmes and his family lived in a log house which would eventually be the start of the […]

Jordan Public School, Minnesota School District 717, has a mission to inspire a caring community to ignite learning, innovation, and success for all. They have recently renovated their local middle school. Jordan students consistently score at the top of the Minnesota River Conference and their athletic and fine arts are second to none. The district’s […]

Belle Plaine Public Schools (district 716) is a district that has a small school environment with big school opportunities. Most of these school are much newer, as the city has not had its own schools in the past. The district mission is to instill excellence in everyone. Belle Plaine has two elementary schools, one middle […]