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Standish is located within the Powderhorn community in Minneapolis. This neighborhood was named after an area elementary school, which had been called Miles Standish after a work by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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What to know
It was considered the outskirts of the city until immigrants, mainly Swedish and Norwegian, started developing housing here in the early 1900’s. Today, it is a predominantly residential neighborhood. The new light-rail train lines along the Hiawatha Avenue passageway links the neighborhood with downtown, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.
Standish is an unwavering, vibrant, and peaceful neighborhood of around 6,000 residents. Beautiful parks, playgrounds, and schools all feature something fun and interesting for residents of any age to enjoy. The integration of light rail to the area’s infrastructure has brought new excitement, advancement, and transportation to Downtown Minneapolis, as well as the surrounding suburbs.
When summer finally comes, the neighbors all celebrate with one another. Residents throughout the neighborhood all enjoy this annual event.
More details
There are several popular eateries within the Standish neighborhood. At Colossal Café, all meals are served in larger proportions than other restaurants. The cafe is mainly known for its breakfast items. There are three locations that can be found in St. Paul, Como, and Minneapolis’ Ericsson neighborhood. With its extensive menu and great service, Colossal Café “keeps them comin’ back”.
Northbound Smokehouse and Brewpub is a full-service restaurant with an on-site craft brewery. They opened just recently in 2012 with the aspirations of being a comfortable neighborhood bar. They won the City Pages “Best Brewpub” award in 2013, after only being open for 5 months. They also won the City Pages “Best Neighborhood Bar- Minneapolis” in 2014. They smoke almost anything on the menu, from turkey, beef, and pork to cheese and eggs. Their beer has received great approval from the locals in the neighborhood. If you haven’t been yet, anytime is a good time for this popular dining location.
The Standish neighborhood is home to one park:
Good to know
Sibley Park: Sibley Park is the only park located within the Standish neighborhood. At nearly 8 acres, visitors enjoy the basketball court, hockey/ice skating rink, playground, soccer and softball fields, tennis courts, wading pool, and walking paths. The park’s walking paths offer scenic views and are surrounded by roses and wildflowers during the warmer months. Additionally, Sibley Park is home to the Sibley Recreation Center. The center has a community kitchen, computer lab, craft room, meeting room, and a multipurpose room, all of which are open to the park’s visitors. These great, accessible amenities make Sibley Park a central location within the Standish neighborhood.
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