The Central community of Minneapolis, Minnesota is located in the heart of the downtown area. Amidst the towering skyscrapers and busy city streets, a collection of parks and natural areas give residents and visitors alike scenic areas for rest and recreation. While there are not parks located in every neighborhood, there are still plenty of […]

The Central community is commonly referred to as “downtown Minneapolis”. This area is home to the famous Minneapolis skyline, a dynamic nightlife, and thousands of local businesses. The area wasn’t always this way, however. The Central community in Minneapolis started with humble beginnings and over time saw great expansion. A French explorer by the name […]

The Central Community is a part of the 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 district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The […]

Overview of Camden Community The Camden community is a collection of 7 neighborhoods and 2 industrial sectors located in the northwestern section of the city of Minneapolis. The area is home to 30,000 residents of varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. While not the most active nor most crowded community within Minneapolis, Camden offers its residents […]

The Camden community is located in the northwestern section of the city of Minneapolis. A gathering of 7 unique neighborhoods as well as two industrial sectors, the Camden community offers a unique and comfortable way of life. Due to its location on the border of Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs, the Camden community is defined […]

The Camden community is made up of four predominantly residential neighborhoods, which are Victory, Shingle Creek, Webber-Camden, and Lind-Bohanon. The Camden community is comprised of these four neighborhoods as well as the neighborhoods of Folwell, McKinley, and Cleveland near the southern border. The Camden community was initially a rural area north of Minneapolis, and was […]

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 district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers are dedicated, passionate and committed to […]

Overview of the Calhoun Isles Neighborhood Calhoun-Isles is one of eleven communities found within the city of Minneapolis. Home to nine distinct neighborhoods, Calhoun-Isles offers some of the most desirable living within the entire state. This is largely due to the scenic beauty provided by its unparalleled access to some of the state’s most magnificent […]

Known for its lake shore living and astounding, natural beauty, the Calhoun Isles community offers residents some of the best living in Minnesota. Located near Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles, Calhoun Isles is a scenic wonderland found within the busy city of Minneapolis. Each year the Calhoun Isles community draws in millions of […]

The Calhoun Isles community is comprised of 9 neighborhoods, each offering unique parks for visitors to enjoy. With 14 parks including some of the most famous destinations in the state, as well as a smattering of smaller, natural parks located throughout, Calhoun Isles provides ample opportunities for residents to embrace the outdoors. Known for their […]

Before Europeans settled the area of the Calhoun Isles Community, Dakota Indians populated Lake Calhoun. The first recorded village on the Lake was founded in 1928 thanks to Cloudman, a Dakota leader, and Major Lawrence Taliaferro who was stationed in Fort Snelling. The village, known as Eatonville, had a brief existence, but the village was […]

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) 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 district in Minnesota, as it serves the largest city in the state. The teachers of district 1 are dedicated, […]