At one point, the area of Maple Plain, 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 […]

Maple Plain schools, located in school district 278, are a collection of schools that the locals call, “small in size, but big in achievement”. The schools are of important value to the city and the residents of Maple Plain support them each year. The city of Orono has 5 public schools in its district. These […]

Loretto, Minnesota is a small city that is in the far western region of Hennepin County. The population is just over 650 residents, and the city covers a land area of 0.3 square miles. This city is unique in that it is a part of a metropolitan area, but its size allows it to be […]

The city of Loretto, Minnesota is a small, western city located northwest of Minneapolis. With its population of just over 650 residents, the community within Loretto is close-knit. Residents enjoy a number of events and amenities found both within and outside of their city. The city of Loretto maintains strong ties with its neighboring cities, […]

The city of Loretto, Minnesota is a small city located northwest of Minneapolis. While it only encompasses a land area of 0.29 square miles, Loretto still has a number of parks and open spaces for its residents to explore. There are four parks located within the city itse lf, but Loretto is also close to […]

At one point, the area of Loretto, 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 […]

Loretto, Minnesota is a school district that is a member of the Delano Public Schools area, district 879. This District states that education is their foremost goal. This smaller district allows for smaller class sizes that contribute to each student’s individual learning habits. This district serves many neighboring cities such as Corcoran, Independence, Loretto, Maple […]

The city of Independence, Minnesota is a city in the western part of Hennepin County. The city has a population of close to 3,700 residents. Even though Independence is within the metropolitan area, it still offers a more rural way of living. For this reason, the city is considered to be a jewel of the region […]

Self-described as a “rural gem” in the midst of an extensive metropolis, Independence, Minnesota is a small town located west of the Twin Cities metro. With a population of just over 3,600, Independence embodies a small-town feel while still being considered a city. It’s large, 34.56 square mile area forms a square with the cities […]

At one point, the area of Independence, 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 […]

Independence, Minnesota is a city located west of the Twin Cities metro area. Encompassing a land area of 34.56 acres with only 3,700 residents, Independence has ample room set aside for parks, and open spaces. Residents enjoy the following parks in and around Independence: Tamarack Park: Tamarack Park is one of three parks located within […]

Medina, Minnesota is a suburb that lies in the western metro area. As a member of Hennepin County, this city carries a population of close to 5,500.  With a large land space of almost 27 square miles, there is plenty of space to make this suburb feel like a rural town community. The land area […]

The city of Medina, Minnesota has a population of a little over 5,000 residents, and encompasses a land area of 27 square miles. With its wide open spaces and close-knit community, Medina sets itself apart from its neighbors by providing ample living space while maintaining a small-town feel. Located west of Minneapolis and north of the […]

The city of Medina, Minnesota is a small city with a large number of parks, open spaces, and natural preserves for its residents to explore. It is home to a number of lakes and protected open areas, giving residents natural spaces full of beauty. Some of the most notable parks include: Hamel Legion Park: The […]

At one point, the area of Medina, 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 […]

Hopkins, Minnesota is a city of just over 18,000 residents. Its community is defined by the numerous amenities, events, and businesses that are located within its city borders. Hopkins is also closely associated with its neighboring city of Minnetonka, and many aspects of their respective communities are shared. The city of Hopkins has a number […]

In 1852, Hopkins, Minnesota was settled by its first European pioneers. However, the true beginning of Hopkins did not start until 35 years later when the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company was built and provided employment for almost all of the residents. Workers moved to the area just to find employment at this company, and the […]

Amenities of Richfield Minnesota The city of Richfield, Minnesota houses a little over 36,000 residents. As one of the first-ring suburbs outside of Minneapolis, it benefits from having big-city amenities while still offering a suburban style of living. This balance between urban and suburban ensures that residents of Richfield are able to enjoy a comfortable […]

Overview of Parks & Trails in Richfield The city of Richfield, Minnesota has 450 acres of parkland containing 23 parks. Amenities within the parks cover a wide range of passive and active activities. Residents of Richfield enjoy the peaceful, open spaces as well as the bustling, active amenities that many of the parks offer. Some […]

Overview of the History of Richfield Minnesota Richfield, Minnesota is the perfect example of a city that came a long way from being a rural area to a suburban city. Before there was any substantial residential development, the community of Richfield was an area that was completely dominated by farmland. In 1908, Richfield officially became an […]

One of the benefits of being a local in the city of New Hope, Minnesota is that the majority of the homes in the city are within a quarter mile of one of its 20 parks. Each of these parks provides excellent places for recreation and scenic walks. Because this city is far away enough […]

New Hope is a city that is in the western region of the Twin Cities are. It is part of the Hennepin County Area. This city once had a population of 24,000 in the late 1900’s. However, as a result of several boundary shifts, the population today is close to 21,000, and has a geographic area […]