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 […]

Depending on where you live within the city of Independence, Minnesota can be split up into four different school district. The most common two are the districts in Orono and Westonka. Westonka public schools includes a preschool, two elementary schools, a middle, and high school. These schools are known for having small-school advantages, but big-school opportunities. […]