Norwood Young America, a city that’s history is comprised of not one but two neighboring towns that merged together, is a wonderful place in the western metro area of the state of Minnesota. This city is located in the western side of Carver County. With 2.5-square miles of land, and close to 3,600 residents, Norwood […]

Norwood Young America is a small, rural community located southwest of the Twin Cities metro area. Encompassing an area of 2.52 square miles, Norwood Young America is home to around 3,600 residents. While the area is primarily rural in nature, it’s close proximity to the western suburbs allows for residents to enjoy the amenities of […]

The history of Norwood Young America is a unique, small-town tale of two villages that joined together over time. Young America was founded in in 1856, while Norwood was not founded until almost thirty years later. Young America’s first settlers were mainly belonging to one of two heritages, German or English. The town experienced tension […]

Norwood Young America, Minnesota is served by Central Public Schools, which is located within school district 108. The district is proud of the fact that Central Public Schools is recognized through state assessments as the top school in Carver County and one of the best schools in the State of Minnesota.  They feature a staff […]

New Germany, Minnesota is a small city located west of Mayer. A city of close to 400 residents, and encompassing an area of only 1 square mile, New Germany has a small-town feel and community. As one of many smaller cities that dot the landscape west of the Twin Cities metro area, residents of New […]

New Germany, Minnesota is a small town in the western metro portion of the state. It has a wealth of history that it’s locals appreciate and enjoy. New Germany has gone through many name and boundary changes, which make its history difficult to understand and grasp. The Great Northern Railroad first entered the Carver County […]

Most of the schools that serve New Germany, Minnesota are about ten minutes northeast in the city of Watertown. New Germany is part of the Watertown-Mayer Public Schools District, or school district 111. This district enrolls about 1,500 students each year. The district as a whole was ranked in the top fifty of all of […]

Overview of Macalster- Groveland Neighborhood The Macalester-Groveland neighborhood is situated in western Saint Paul. With 18,000 residents, the neighborhood ranges east from the Mississippi River to Summit Hill. The neighborhood is a rich mixture of single-family homes with lively commercial strips. The Summit Avenue Historic District, with superb mansions from the late 1800’s, borders the […]

Overview of The Heights Neighborhood The Heights neighborhood, with a population of 1,050 residents, is situated in the Southwest quadrant of Edina. It is bordered on the north and the east by Nine Mile Creek, on the south by 70th Street, and on the west by Tracy Avenue and Valley View Road. This neighborhood showcases […]

Overview of the Prospect Knolls Neighborhood Prospect Knolls occupies some of the highest land in Edina.The Prospect Knolls neighborhood is located in the Southwest quadrant of the city of Edina and has a population of 1,400 residents. It is bordered on the north by 70th Street, on the east by Cahill Road, on the south by […]

Overview of the Normandale Park Neighborhood While technically a part of the Southwest quadrant of Edina, the Normandale Park neighborhood is located near the geographical center of the city, and has a population of 1,150 residents. It is bordered on the north by Highway 62, on the east by Highway 100, on the south by […]

Overview of the Indian Trails Neighborhood The Indian Trails neighborhood is not to be confused with its neighbor, Indian Hills. Indian Trails is a small, close-knit neighborhood of 550 residents that is located in the Southwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by West Trail, on the east by […]

Overview of the Indian Hills Neighborhood One of the most convenient aspects of the Indian Hills neighborhood is its location adjacent to US Highway 169 and State Highway 212. Residents have easy access to the majority of the Twin Cities metro area via these roads. Indian Hills, with a total population of 950, is situated […]

Overview of the Dewey Hill Neighborhood The Dewey Hill Neighborhood is positioned in the Southwest quadrant of the city of Edina, MN. It is bordered on the north by Dewey Hill Road, on the east by Cahill Road, on the south by 494, and on the west by Braemar Golf Course. This residential neighborhood was […]

Overview of the Cahill Estates Neighborhood Cahill Estates is located in the Southwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 70th Street, on the east by Highway 100, on the south by Interstate 494, and on the west by Cahill Road. Predominantly commercial, the neighborhood derived its name from […]

Overview of the Brookview Heights Neighborhood The Brookview Heights neighborhood derived its name from one of the area’s first developers. Brookview Heights is situated in the Southwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 66th Street, on the east by Highway 100, on the south by 70th Street and […]

Overview of the Braemar Hills Neighborhood The Braemar Hills neighborhood is situated in the Southwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by Valley View Road, on the east by Antrim Road and Gleason Avenue, on the south by 78th Street, and on the west by U.S. Highway 169. The […]

Overview of the Southdale Neighborhood The Southdale neighborhood, with almost 2,000 residents, is located within the Southeast quadrant of Edina and is almost entirely encompassed by Southdale Center and the Galleria. The neighborhood is comprised of both luxury homes and shopping spaces. It is bordered on the north by Highway 62, on the east by […]

Overview of the South Cornelia Neighborhood The South Cornelia neighborhood, with a population of 1,450 residents, is situated in the Southeast quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 70th Street, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by the borders of Lake Edina Park along with Fred […]

Overview of the Promenade Neighborhood The Promenade neighborhood is situated in the Southeast quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 70th Street, on the east by the properties on York Ave, on the south by 73rd Street and Yorktown Park, and on the west by France Avenue. The promenade […]

Overview of the Pentagon Park Neighborhood Pentagon Park takes its name from an office park complex. It is situated in the Southeast quadrant of the city of Edina.  It is bordered on the north by 76th Street, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by Viking Drive, and on the west by Highway […]

Overview of the Parklawn Neighborhood Parklawn is located in the southeast quadrant of the city of Edina. The neighborhood takes its name from the main street that curves through the neighborhood from 77th Street to France Avenue. It is bordered on the north by the properties on Gallagher and Parklawn Avenues, on the east by […]