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Woodbury MinnesotaCity of Woodbury: A Brief History
Woodbury, Minnesota was first settled in 1840s and was used for farmland. One of the first settlers was John…
Read more →North Saint Paul MinnesotaCity of North St. Paul: A Brief History
The City of North St. Paul, Minnesota is one of the oldest suburbs in the entire state of Minnesota. The city…
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White Bear Lake MinnesotaCity of White Bear Lake: A Brief History
The first inhabitants of White Bear Lake were the Dakota and Ojibway Indians, who used this land for hunting…
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North Oaks MinnesotaCity of North Oaks: A Brief History
Prior to becoming a city, the area that is now known as North Oaks was structured around Pleasant Lake and was…
Read more →West Saint Paul MinnesotaCity of West St. Paul: A Brief History
The first inhabitants of West St. Paul were the Sioux and Mendota Indians. The Sioux people lived in the…
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South Saint Paul MinnesotaCity of South St. Paul: A Brief History
The earliest inhabitants to the South Saint Paul area were the Mdewakanton Dakota Indians. The tribe’s members…
Read more →Rosemount MinnesotaBrief History of Rosemount Minnesota
The area of Rosemount was first inhabited by the Lower Band Mdewakanton of the Santee Sioux Tribe, who settled…
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Northfield MinnesotaBrief History of Northfield Minnesota
In January 1855, Northfield was first settled by John Wesley North who moved from St Anthony Falls, MN to…
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Eagan MinnesotaCity of Eagan: A Brief History
The first residents of the Eagan area were the Dakota or Sioux Indians. Around 1740, a settlement known as…
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Lakeville MinnesotaCity of Lakeville: A Brief History
The Sioux people were the earliest inhabitants of southern Minnesota, including the present day City of…
Read more →Apple Valley MinnesotaCity of Apple Valley: A Brief History
Apple Valley’s historical roots lead back to the mid-1800’s when it was a part of the Lebanon Township farming…
Read more →Mounds View MinnesotaCity of Mounds View: A Brief History
The village of Mounds View, Minnesota, was established in 1958. However, its history starts much earlier. Since…
Read more →Little Canada MinnesotaCity of Little Canada: A Brief History
The city of Little Canada, Minnesota is home to just over 10,000 residents. A close-knit community, Little…
Read more →Lauderdale MinnesotaCity of Lauderdale: A Brief History
The city of Lauderdale, Minnesota shares much of its history with the surrounding area. A first ring suburb of…
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Stillwater MinnesotaCity of Stillwater: A Brief History
The beautiful town of Stillwater is located on the St. Croix river in the St. Croix River Valley and is known…
Read more →Burnsville MinnesotaCity of Burnsville: A Brief History
The earliest inhabitants of the Burnsville area were the Mdewakanton Dakota Indians. Around 1750, Chief Black…
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Rockford MinnesotaCity of Rockford: A Brief History
The history of Rockford, Minnesota dates back to 1855. In Illinois, two men, George Ames and Joel Florida, read…
Read more →Gem Lake MinnesotaCity of Gem Lake: A Brief History
The city of Gem Lake, Minnesota shares much of its history with the larger, surrounding cities of White Bear…
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Osseo MinnesotaCity of Osseo: A Brief History
The City of Osseo, Minnesota is located in the northeastern part of Hennepin County. Initially, Osseo was under…
Read more →Medicine Lake MinnesotaCity of Medicine Lake: A Brief History
The name Medicine Lake came from the Native American word "Mdewakan", meaning "Lake of the Spirit." The reason…
Read more →Savage MinnesotaCity of Savage: A Brief History
Although Savage is not the largest suburb in the state of Minnesota, its historical roots go deeper than many…
Read more →Maple Plain MinnesotaCity of Maple Plain: A Brief History
At one point, the area of Maple Plain, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and…
Read more →Loretto MinnesotaCity of Loretto: A Brief History
At one point, the area of Loretto, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the…
Read more →Independence MinnesotaCity of Independence: A Brief History
At one point, the area of Independence, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and…
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