Overview of History of Minneapolis  Minneapolis is the largest city by population in the state of Minnesota, and the county seat for Hennepin County. The beginning and development of the city was due to the nearby vicinity of Fort Snelling, the first major United States military presence in the area, and by its position near […]

Overview of Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis Public Schools promises an inspirational education experience in a safe, welcoming environment for all diverse learners to acquire the tools and skills necessary to confidently engage in the global community. This is the largest school district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers […]

Overview of Pamela Park Neighborhood With a population of 1,300 residents, Pamela Park is situated in the Northeast quadrant of Edina.  It is bordered on the north by Philbrook Lane, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by Highway 62 as well as Valley View Road, and on the west by Wooddale Avenue. […]

Overview of Minnehaha Woods Neighborhood With a population of 1,100 residents, Minnehaha Woods is situated in the Northeast quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 54th Street, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by Philbrook Lane, and on the west by Wooddale Avenue. Minnehaha Woods truly […]

Overview of the Golf Terrace Heights Neighborhood With a population of 1,000 residents, Golf Terrace Heights is situated in the Northeast quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 50th Street, on the east by Wooddale Avenue, on the south by 58th Street as well as Southview Lane, and on […]

Overview of Creek Knoll Neighborhood Creek Knoll is a peaceful neighborhood located next to the Minnehaha Creek. It is situated in the Northeast quadrant of the city of Edina. Creek Knoll is bordered on the north by 54th St, on the south and east by the Minnehaha Creek, and on the west by France Ave. […]

Overview of Country Club Neighborhood With a population of 1,900 residents, the Country Club neighborhood is situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of Edina. The neighborhood is bordered on the north by Sunnyside Road and 44th Street, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by 50th Street, and on the west […]

Overview of Arden Park Neighborhood The Arden Park Neighborhood is located in the northeast quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 50th Street, on the East by France Avenue, on the south by 54th Street and the west by Wooddale Avenue. Minnehaha Creek travels through this urban neighborhood, which […]

Overview of Concord Neighborhood Concord is situated in the Northeast quadrant of the city of Edina.  It is bordered on the north by Southview Lane, on the east by Concord and Valley View Roads, on the south by Highway 62, and on the west by Highway 100. The neighborhood hosts three different school facilities, which […]

Overview of 50th and France Neighborhood The 50th and France neighborhood is situated in the Northeast quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by 49th Street, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by 51st Street, and on the west by Indianola and Halifax Avenues. This expanse often […]

Overview of History of Edina The city of Edina, Minnesota was initially a part of the Richfield Township. By the 1870’s, close to twenty families, with many coming from Ireland because of the destructive Potato Famine, had come to the state to find land in the southwest area near Richfield. Settlers from New England and Germany […]

The city of Hanover, Minnesota is one of the cities residing on the border of Hennepin County. As such, part of the city is in Hennepin County whereas another section is in Wright County. Home to close to 3,000 residents, Hanover is one of many small cities that dot the landscape northwest of the Twin […]

The city of Hanover, Minnesota is one of the cities on the outer border of Hennepin County. Located northwest of Minneapolis, Hanover is home to close to 3,000 residents. Due to its location on the border of Hennepin County, a portion of the city lies within Wright County. Residents of Hanover enjoy the peaceful, close-knit […]

Despite its status as one of Minnesota’s smaller cities, Hanover provides a variety of outdoor recreational options uncharacteristic of other cities its size. The city of Hanover, Minnesota is home to 6 parks and several miles of trails. Additionally, it is home to a portion of one of the state’s large regional parks. Some of […]

At one point, the area of Hanover, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the occasional open space. The only inhabitants were the Dakota Indians, and they made use of the woods and water by providing themselves with plenty of game. However, all of this changed as a result of the […]

Hanover, Minnesota is served by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District 877, which has all of the opportunities of a large school district, within a caring, small town community. The area that makes up the district includes Buffalo, Hanover, Montrose, and the surrounding townships. With a district enrollment of over 5,800 the district services six elementary schools, […]

The city of Greenfield is a small, rural city located northwest of the Twin Cities metro. A member of the Hennepin County, Greenfield is home to close to 3,000 residents. The city is 21.55 square miles in size, providing ample open space for the city’s residents. While the city does not offer much in the […]

The city of Greenfield, Minnesota is located northwest of the Twin Cities metro area. A rural town of about 3,000 residents, Greenfield offers residents lots of open space and a small-town community. Residents enjoy the quiet atmosphere and peaceful community that the city provides. While the community is not altogether very busy or active, there […]

The city of Greenfield, Minnesota is a small, rural city located northwest of the Twin Cities metro area. With close to 3,000 residents, the city offers a very small-town feel. When it comes to parks within the city, the city offers several large, regional parks for residents to explore. While there are not very many […]

At one point, the area of Greenfield, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the occasional open space. The only inhabitants were the Dakota Indians, and they made use of the woods and water by providing themselves with plenty of game. However, all of this changed as a result of the […]

Greenfield is served by Rockford Area Schools, district 883, which is home to three schools. It serves an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. This district offers smaller class sizes that allow students to get the attention and help they need that is not as readily available in larger districts. Rockford Elementary […]

The city of Dayton, Minnesota is home to 11 different parks. Residents enjoy these small, neighborhood parks and the amenities that they provide. Dayton also contains part of the massive Elm Creek Park Reserve. Between all of these outdoor options, residents of Dayton have no shortage of places to explore within their community. Some of […]