The city of Circle Pines, Minnesota is located 15 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. The city is an excellent community with numerous recreational activities, safe neighborhoods, and outstanding schools. Residents enjoy a small town feel while still having easy access to all Minneapolis and St. Paul have to offer. This quiet community is […]

The city of Circle Pines covers a total area of 1.97 square miles and is home to 7 different parks and trails. Parks in the city of Circle Pines are run by the Anoka County Parks system and offer numerous recreational activities to all residents. Golden Lake Park: Situated on Golden Lake and offers several […]

Students within the city of Circle Pines are served by Independent School District 12 also known as Centennial Public Schools. ISD 12 serves the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, and Lino Lakes. Centennial Public Schools serves 6,300 students in 9 different schools. Centennial is known for its academic success and continually looking to […]

The City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota is a part of Independent School District 13, which serves the communities of Columbia Heights, South Fridley, and Hilltop. Columbia Heights Public Schools is a small District, home to about 3,100 K-12 grade students in five schools. Within the District, the core values are community, excellence, collaboration, integrity, respect, […]

The area now known as Bethel, Minnesota was first settled by Quakers in 1856 in St. Francis Township. A post office was constructed in the area at place known as Bethel Corners in 1865 and was incorporated as a village in 1902. The village was named Bethel after the same city in Maine and was […]

Bethel, Minnesota is located 40 miles north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. The City of Bethel is a small town community with a population just under 500. Bethel is a rural community where residents can enjoy the benefits of small town while still having easy access to plenty of amenities in nearby cities. […]

The city of Bethel, Minnesota covers a total area of 0.97 square miles. Although the city itself does not have any parks, there are several nearby that all residents can enjoy. Bethel Wildlife Management Area: The Bethel Wildlife Management Area is a part of Minnesota’s outdoor recreation system was created to help protect the natural landscape and […]

The students of Bethel, Minnesota are served by Independent School District 15 also known as St. Francis Public Schools. ISD 15 serves over 5,000 students in the communities of Athens Township, Andover, East Bethel, Bethel, Linwood Township, Nowthen, Oak Grove, St. Francis, and Stanford Township. The mission of St. Francis Public Schools is to equip […]

The City of Anoka is located 21 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The thriving community is home to approximately 17,000 residents who enjoy the city’s diverse amenities and small-town feel. Anoka’s historic and tight-knit community is largely shaped by the city’s different events, amenities, businesses, organizations, and location. The community of Anoka relies heavily upon its […]

The Dakota Indians were the first known inhabitants in the Anoka area. However, the tribe was later pushed out west across the Mississippi by the Ojibwa. Eventually, the city of Anoka became a neutral ground between both tribes. The name Anoka is a combination of the two tribe’s name for the area. The first recorded […]

Anoka, Minnesota encompasses over 7 square miles of land with plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities for its thriving community to enjoy. The City of Anoka maintains 34 different parks with trails, athletic fields, open space, a golf course, senior center, and aquatic center. Some of the most notable parks include: Akin Riverside Park: Located on […]

Anoka, Minnesota is served by the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The district is one of the largest in the state, serving over 3,800 students in 13 suburban communities, which are spread over 172 square miles of land. The City of Anoka itself is home to 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1 […]

The city of Andover covers a total area of 34.83 square miles and is home to 400 acres of community and neighborhood parks. Andover is home to 63 parks and over 32 miles of trails. Residents have no shortage of options when choosing a park to enjoy. Andover‘s numerous parks offer several different recreational activities […]

Students in the city of Andover are served by the Anoka-Hennepin school District. Anoka-Hennepin is one of the largest school districts in Minnesota serving approximately 38,000 students. Anoka-Hennepin is spread out across 172 square miles covering 13 suburban communities north of the Twin Cities. Anoka-Hennepin has 24 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high […]

The city now known as Andover was first organized in 1857 with the name Round Lake Township. In 1860 the name was changed to Grow Township named after senator Galusha A. Grow from Pennsylvania. At this time Grow Township included the area of Ham Lake and had a population of 330 people. In 1972 the […]

Andover, Minnesota is located 25 miles north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. Andover is a quiet and safe community that is continuing to grow with a population of just over 31,700. The city offers an exceptional community with quiet neighborhoods and great recreational activities that make it an attractive place to live. Andover […]

The city of Lexington, Minnesota is located 15 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. It offers residents a small town atmosphere with all the amenities of a big city within reach. Lexington is a close-knit community offering a peaceful and relaxing environment that is home to 2,019 residents. Although Lexington is a small town, […]

Because of its small size, Sunfish Lake does not have many options within the city limits. However, due to its close proximity to larger cities, Sunfish Lake residents enjoy many amenities conveniently close to home. Salem Hills Park: located in Inver Grove Heights, is just minutes from Sunfish Lake. The neighborhood park is comprised of […]

St. Mary’s Point, Minnesota is a quiet, residential community with history linked to some of Minnesota’s earliest settlers. By 1837, various French-Canadian families had settled in the St. Mary’s Point area. Farming was the primary occupation of many in the area. In about 1844, Paul Carli moved to St. Mary’s Point from Stillwater to open […]

The city of Scandia, Minnesota is made up of a small-town community of 4,000 residents. The community is built around its motto “dedicated to rural community values.” Residents of the historic town value the spacious setting and tight-knit community. Scandia’s community is largely built upon its events, amenities, and location. The City of Scandia makes […]

Overview of Westwood Hills Neighborhood The neighborhood of Westwood Hills is located in the northwest corner of St Louis Park in Ward 4. Westwood Hills is bordered by the city of Golden Valley and Highway 394 to the north, Minneapolis Golf Course to the south, Texas Avenue to the east, and Flag Avenue to the […]

Overview of Fern Hill Neighborhood The Fern Hill neighborhood is situated in eastern St. Louis Park in Ward 1. Fern Hill is bordered by the neighborhoods of Lake Forest, Birchwood, and Triangle as well as Minneapolis to the east. In terms of residential size, Fern Hill is the largest neighborhood in St. Louis Park.   […]