[{“id”:”103714029667837″,”name”:”Andover, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Andover”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.2575,”longitude”:-93.3313,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55304″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.andover.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Andover-Minnesota\/103714029667837″,”single_line_address”:”Andover, Minnesota 55304″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Andover is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 30,598 at the 2010 census.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.83sqmi, of which, 33.88sqmi is land and 0.95sqmi is water. County Roads 9, 18, 78, and 116 are the main routes in the community. U.S. Highway 10 is in close proximity to the city.Crooked Lake is the only fully recreational lake in Andover. It is on the south border of the city with the majority of the lake actually in neighboring Coon Rapids.HistoryOnce a stop on the Great Northern Railway, Andover was established as a city in 1974.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 30,598 people, 9,811 households, and 8,357 families residing in the city. The population density was 903.1PD\/sqmi. There were 10,091 housing units at an average density of 297.8\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
Andover<\/b> is a city in Anoka County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 30,598 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 34.83sqmi, of which, 33.88sqmi is land and 0.95sqmi is water. County Roads 9, 18, 78, and 116 are the main routes in the community. U.S. Highway 10<\/a> is in close proximity to the city.<\/p>
Crooked Lake<\/a> is the only fully recreational lake in Andover. It is on the south border of the city with the majority of the lake<\/a> actually in neighboring Coon Rapids.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Once a stop on the Great Northern Railway<\/a>, Andover was established as a city in 1974.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 30,598 people, 9,811 households, and 8,357 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 903.1PD\/sqmi. There were 10,091 housing units at an average density of 297.8\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White<\/a>, 1.7% African American<\/a>, 0.3% Native American<\/a>, 2.2% Asian<\/a>, 0.6% from other races<\/a>, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 2.0% of the population.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2664,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”110628588967249″,”name”:”TCF Bank Stadium”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.976389,”located_in”:”93415311269″,”longitude”:-93.224444,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”2009 University Ave SE”,”zip”:”55455″},”website”:”http:\/\/campusmaps.umn.edu\/tc\/building\/TCFStad\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/TCF-Bank-Stadium\/110628588967249″,”single_line_address”:”2009 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455″,”category”:”Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”109976259083543″,”name”:”Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue”}],”description”:”TCF Bank Stadium is an outdoor stadium located on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 2009, it is the home field of the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Big Ten Conference, and the temporary home of Minnesota United FC of Major League Soccer. The stadium also served as the temporary home of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2014 and 2015 seasons during the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium. The 50,805-seat \”horseshoe\” style stadium cost $303.3 million to build and is designed to support future expansion to seat up to 80,000.It was the first new Big Ten football stadium constructed since Memorial Stadium at Indiana University opened in 1960. TCF Bank Stadium also boasts the largest home locker room in college or professional football and one of the largest video boards in the nation. Super Bowl winning coach and former quarterback for the Golden Gophers Tony Dungy called the stadium \”unbelievable\” and Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter said that the on-campus facility \”will give the University of Minnesota a chance to compete not only in the Big Ten but nationally for some of the best athletes\”.”,”description_html”:”
TCF Bank Stadium<\/b> is an outdoor stadium located on the campus of the University of Minnesota<\/a> in Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. Opened in 2009<\/a>, it is the home field of the Minnesota Golden Gophers<\/a> of the Big Ten Conference<\/a>, and the temporary home of Minnesota United FC<\/a> of Major League Soccer<\/a>. The stadium also served as the temporary home of the Minnesota Vikings<\/a> of the National Football League<\/a> (NFL) for the 2014 and 2015 seasons during the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium<\/a>. The 50,805-seat \”horseshoe<\/a>\” style stadium cost $303.3 million to build and is designed to support future expansion to seat up to 80,000.<\/p>
It was the first new Big Ten football stadium constructed since Memorial Stadium<\/a> at Indiana University<\/a> opened in 1960. TCF Bank Stadium also boasts the largest home locker room in college or professional football and one of the largest video boards in the nation. Super Bowl<\/a> winning coach and former quarterback for the Golden Gophers Tony Dungy<\/a> called the stadium \”unbelievable\” and Pro Football Hall of Fame<\/a> wide receiver Cris Carter<\/a> said that the on-campus facility \”will give the University of Minnesota a chance to compete not only in the Big Ten but nationally for some of the best athletes\”.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”2009 University Ave SE\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb403,678 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:8777,”overall_star_rating”:4.4},{“id”:”113479175373129″,”name”:”Terminal 2\u2013Humphrey”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8742,”located_in”:”132702673455676″,”longitude”:-93.2241,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”7150 Humphrey Dr”,”zip”:”55450″},”website”:”http:\/\/terminal2humphreystation.placeweb.site”,”phone”:”(612) 726-5800″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Terminal-2Humphrey\/113479175373129″,”single_line_address”:”7150 Humphrey Dr, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450″,”category”:”Airport Terminal”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”177950465654024″,”name”:”Airport Terminal”},{“id”:”128966563840349″,”name”:”Airport”}],”description”:”Terminal 2\u2013Humphrey is a light rail station is on the Metro Blue Line. It is the fifteenth stop southbound.This is a center-platform station and is typically accessed via a partially covered walkway from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport’s Humphrey Terminal. Service began at this station when the second phase of the Blue Line opened on December 4, 2004.The southern portal to the tunnels underneath the airport is located just to the north of this station. Service between this station and Lindbergh Terminal is free to passengers and operates 24-hours a day. The Blue Line is the main mode of transportation to transfer between terminals.The station closed on September 9, 2006, to allow for construction of a new parking garage. It reopened on September 8, 2007.Notable places nearby Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Fort Snelling National Cemetery”,”description_html”:”
Terminal 2\u2013Humphrey<\/b> is a light rail<\/a> station is on the Metro Blue Line<\/a>. It is the fifteenth stop southbound.<\/p>
This is a center-platform station and is typically accessed via a partially covered walkway<\/a> from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport<\/a>‘s Humphrey Terminal. Service began at this station when the second phase of the Blue Line opened on December 4, 2004.<\/p>
The southern portal to the tunnel<\/a>s underneath the airport is located just to the north of this station. Service between this station and Lindbergh Terminal<\/a> is free to passengers and operates 24-hours a day. The Blue Line is the main mode of transportation to transfer between terminals.<\/p>
The station closed on September 9, 2006, to allow for construction of a new parking garage. It reopened on September 8, 2007.<\/p>
Notable places nearby<\/h2>
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport<\/a><\/li>
- Fort Snelling National Cemetery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>
<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”7150 Humphrey Dr\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb120,053 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:689,”overall_star_rating”:4},{“id”:”106619062707965″,”name”:”South Saint Paul, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”South Saint Paul”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8928,”longitude”:-93.0347,”state”:”MN”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.southstpaul.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/South-Saint-Paul-Minnesota\/106619062707965″,”single_line_address”:”South Saint Paul, Minnesota”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”South St. Paul is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, immediately south and southeast of the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is also southeast of West St. Paul, Minnesota. The population was 20,160 at the 2010 census. It is notable as one of the historic major meat packing cities in the United States. Subsequently, many residents are descendants of immigrants from Southern Europe and Eastern Europe.A post office called South St. Paul has been in operation since 1888. The city was named from its location south of St. Paul.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.14sqmi, of which 5.65sqmi is land and 0.49sqmi is water.Interstate Highway 494, U.S. Highway 52, and Minnesota State Highway 156 are three of the main routes in South St. Paul.South St. Paul is home to a small general aviation airport, Fleming Field.The main industry for much of South St. Paul’s history was the Saint Paul Union Stockyards. These remain active but much reduced in size, and much of the stockyards area is being redeveloped.As of 04\/11\/2008, the stockyards are closed.”,”description_html”:”
South St. Paul<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, immediately south and southeast of the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota<\/a>. It is also southeast of West St. Paul, Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 20,160 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is notable as one of the historic major meat packing<\/a> cities in the United States. Subsequently, many residents are descendants of immigrants from Southern Europe<\/a> and Eastern Europe<\/a>.<\/p>
A post office called South St. Paul has been in operation since 1888. The city was named from its location south of St. Paul.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 6.14sqmi, of which 5.65sqmi is land and 0.49sqmi is water.<\/p>
Interstate Highway 494<\/a>, U.S. Highway 52<\/a>, and Minnesota State Highway 156<\/a> are three of the main routes in South St. Paul.<\/p>
South St. Paul is home to a small general aviation airport, Fleming Field<\/a>.<\/p>
The main industry for much of South St. Paul’s history was the Saint Paul Union Stockyards. These remain active but much reduced in size, and much of the stockyards area is being redeveloped.<\/p>
As of 04\/11\/2008, the stockyards are closed.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4546,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107414165948293″,”name”:”Norwood Young America, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Norwood Young America”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7728,”longitude”:-93.9213,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55368, 55397, 55473 plus 20-some more.”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofnya.com”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Norwood-Young-America-Minnesota\/107414165948293″,”single_line_address”:”Norwood Young America, Minnesota 55368, 55397, 55473 plus 20-some more.”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Norwood Young America is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,549 at the 2010 census.HistoryYoung America was platted in 1856. Norwood was platted in 1872.The present city of Norwood Young America was formed on January 1, 1997 when the cities of Norwood and Young America merged. The city is usually referred to in speech by its abbreviation, NYA.Prior to the 1997 merger, Young America was known as being one of the two cities where correspondences for consumer product contests went to, the other being Blair, Nebraska.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.52sqmi, all of it land.U.S. Highway 212, Minnesota TH 5, and Minnesota TH 25 are three of the main routes in the community.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 3,549 people, 1,389 households, and 954 families residing in the city. The population density was 1408.3PD\/sqmi. There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 584.1\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
Norwood Young America<\/b> is a city in Carver County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 3,549 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Young America was plat<\/a>ted in 1856. Norwood was plat<\/a>ted in 1872.<\/p>
The present city of Norwood Young America was formed on January 1, 1997 when the cities of Norwood and Young America merged. The city is usually referred to in speech by its abbreviation, NYA.<\/p>
Prior to the 1997 merger, Young America was known as being one of the two cities where correspondences for consumer product contests went to, the other being Blair, Nebraska<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 2.52sqmi, all of it land.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 212<\/a>, Minnesota TH 5<\/a>, and Minnesota TH 25<\/a> are three of the main routes in the community.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 3,549 people, 1,389 households, and 954 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 1408.3PD\/sqmi. There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 584.1\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White<\/a>, 0.4% African American<\/a>, 0.2% Native American<\/a>, 0.5% Asian<\/a>, 2.4% from other races<\/a>, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 4.1% of the population.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:1906,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103139183059789″,”name”:”Brooklyn Center, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Brooklyn Center”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0692,”longitude”:-93.3138,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55429, 55430″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Brooklyn-Center-Minnesota\/103139183059789″,”single_line_address”:”Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429, 55430″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Brooklyn Center is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River on the northwest border of Minneapolis. The population was 30,104 at the 2010 census.Brooklyn Center is one of the original inner-ring suburbs of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.Formed as the center of local trade in the former Brooklyn Township since 1873, the rural area farmed market gardening for the nearby growing population of Minneapolis. The village of Brooklyn Center incorporated in 1911, splitting from Brooklyn Township, to avoid annexation from the expanding city of Minneapolis. It incorporated as a city in 1966. The city became a bedroom community and industrial job center following postwar growth. It was the site of the regional mall Brookdale Center. The headquarters of Caribou Coffee moved into the city in 2004.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.34sqmi, of which 7.96sqmi is land and 0.38sqmi is water.Interstates 94 and 694 and Minnesota State Highways 100 and 252 are four of the main routes in Brooklyn Center.”,”description_html”:”
Brooklyn Center<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River<\/a> on the northwest border of Minneapolis<\/a>. The population was 30,104 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Brooklyn Center is one of the original inner-ring suburbs of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.<\/p>
Formed as the center<\/i> of local trade in the former Brooklyn Township since 1873, the rural area farmed market gardening for the nearby growing population of Minneapolis. The village of Brooklyn Center incorporated in 1911, splitting from Brooklyn Township, to avoid annexation from the expanding city of Minneapolis. It incorporated as a city in 1966. The city became a bedroom community and industrial job center following postwar growth. It was the site of the regional mall Brookdale Center<\/a>. The headquarters of Caribou Coffee<\/a> moved into the city in 2004.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 8.34sqmi, of which 7.96sqmi is land and 0.38sqmi is water.<\/p>
Interstates 94<\/a> and 694<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 100<\/a> and 252<\/a> are four of the main routes in Brooklyn Center.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3630,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112830108730921″,”name”:”Shoreview, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Shoreview”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0856,”longitude”:-93.1353,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55126″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.shoreviewmn.gov\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Shoreview-Minnesota\/112830108730921″,”single_line_address”:”Shoreview, Minnesota 55126″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Shoreview is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 25,043 at the 2010 census. In 2008, Shoreview ranked fourth in a Family Circle list of best family towns.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.67sqmi, of which 10.77sqmi is land and 1.90sqmi is water.A second-ring suburb north of Saint Paul, Shoreview has nine city parks and three county parks. It has seven lakes, of which the largest are Turtle Lake, Snail Lake, Lake Owasso, and Island Lake, and Rice Creek flows through the northwest portion of the city.Interstate 35W, Interstate 694, and County Highway 96 are three of its main routes.DemographicsAccording to a 2009 estimate, the median income for a household in the city is $78,990, and the median income for a family is $97,725. While 21% of households have incomes of $50,000.00 or less annually, 28% list incomes of over $100,000.00 per year. The per capita income for the city is $39,761. 2.5% of the population and 0.9% of families are below the poverty line. In 2000, males had a median income of $53,833 versus $36,565 for females. Out of the total population, 2.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.”,”description_html”:”
Shoreview<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 25,043 at the 2010 census<\/a>. In 2008, Shoreview ranked fourth in a Family Circle<\/a> list of best family towns.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 12.67sqmi, of which 10.77sqmi is land and 1.90sqmi is water.<\/p>
A second-ring suburb north of Saint Paul, Shoreview has nine city parks and three county parks. It has seven lakes, of which the largest are Turtle Lake, Snail Lake, Lake Owasso, and Island Lake, and Rice Creek<\/a> flows through the northwest portion of the city.<\/p>
Interstate 35W<\/a>, Interstate 694<\/a>, and County Highway 96 are three of its main routes.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
According to a 2009 estimate, the median income for a household in the city is $78,990, and the median income for a family is $97,725. While 21% of households have incomes of $50,000.00 or less annually, 28% list incomes of over $100,000.00 per year. The per capita income<\/a> for the city is $39,761. 2.5% of the population and 0.9% of families are below the poverty line<\/a>. In 2000, males had a median income of $53,833 versus $36,565 for females. Out of the total population, 2.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:1804,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105551746145708″,”name”:”Albert Lea, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Albert Lea”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:43.6507,”longitude”:-93.3681,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”56007″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofalbertlea.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Albert-Lea-Minnesota\/105551746145708″,”single_line_address”:”Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Albert Lea is a city located in Freeborn County, in the southeastern part of the State of Minnesota. It is also the county seat. The population was 18,016 at the 2010 census.The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River flowage.The city’s early growth was based upon agriculture, farming support services and manufacturing and was a significant rail center. At one time it was the site of Cargill’s headquarters. Other manufacturing included Edwards Manufacturing (barn equipment), Scotsman Ice Machines, Streater Store fixtures, and Universal Milking Machines. Like many U.S. towns much of the manufacturing base has diminished. A long-time center of the city’s job opportunity was the Wilson & Company meat packing plant, later known as Farmstead and Farmland. This facility was destroyed by fire in July 2001. The largest employer is currently Mayo Clinic Health System with over 1,500 employees.”,”description_html”:”
Albert Lea<\/b> is a city located in Freeborn County<\/a>, in the southeastern part of the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is also the county seat<\/a>. The population was 18,016 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
The city is at the junction of Interstates 35<\/a> and 90<\/a>, about south of the Twin Cities<\/a>. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River<\/a> flowage.<\/p>
The city’s early growth was based upon agriculture<\/a>, farming support services and manufacturing<\/a> and was a significant rail center. At one time it was the site of Cargill<\/a>‘s headquarters. Other manufacturing included Edwards Manufacturing<\/a> (barn equipment), Scotsman Ice Machines, Streater Store fixtures, and Universal Milking Machines. Like many U.S. towns much of the manufacturing base has diminished. A long-time center of the city’s job opportunity was the Wilson & Company<\/a> meat packing plant, later known as Farmstead and Farmland. This facility was destroyed by fire in July 2001. The largest employer is currently Mayo Clinic<\/a> Health System with over 1,500 employees.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3740,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”138381599524158″,”name”:”Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus”,”location”:{“city”:”Rochester”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.020718,”longitude”:-92.482762,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”1216 Second St. SW”,”zip”:”55902″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/?mc_id=us&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=l&utm_content=feature&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=other&cauid=102372″,”phone”:”(507) 255-5123″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mayo-Clinic-Hospital-Saint-Marys-Campus-138381599524158\/”,”single_line_address”:”1216 Second St. SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55902″,”category”:”Hospital”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”133152263416981″,”name”:”Hospital”}],”cover”:{“cover_id”:”10155042107372517″,”offset_x”:0,”offset_y”:0,”source”:”https:\/\/scontent.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/s720x720\/23517590_10155042107372517_2647707400335012078_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d8425a3a418ea7d3862daa149c9785c2&oe=5B5BE602″,”id”:”10155042107372517″},”description”:”Mayo Clinic provides expert care to everyone who needs healing. That means combining our comprehensive, integrated care with a seamless patient experience to provide exactly the care you need.”,”description_html”:”Mayo Clinic provides expert care to everyone who needs healing. That means combining our comprehensive, integrated care with a seamless patient experience to provide exactly the care you need.”,”display_subtext”:”1216 Second St. SW\u30fbRochester, Minnesota\u30fb67,216 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:3411,”overall_star_rating”:4.6},{“id”:”109365855748315″,”name”:”Austin, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Austin”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:43.6678,”longitude”:-92.978,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55912″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.austin.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Austin-Minnesota\/109365855748315″,”single_line_address”:”Austin, Minnesota 55912″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24,718 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mower County. The town was originally settled along the Cedar River and it has two artificial lakes called East Side Lake and Mill Pond. The town was named for Austin R. Nichols, the first settler in the area.Hormel Foods Corporation is the largest employer in Austin, and the town is sometimes called \”SPAM Town USA\”. Austin is home to Hormel’s corporate headquarters, a factory that makes most of North America’s SPAM tinned meat, and the Spam Museum. Austin is also home to the Hormel Institute, a leading cancer research institution operated by the University of Minnesota with significant support from the Mayo Clinic.Austin has been named one of the \”Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You’d Actually Want to Live,\” as well as one of the \”Best Small Cities in America\” for 2015.HistoryFertile land, trapping, and ease of access brought first trappers and then the early pioneers to this region. The rich gameland attracted a trapper named Austin Nichols, who built the first log cabin in 1853. At that time there were \”about twenty families in the area.\” More settlers began to arrive by wagon train in 1855, and by 1856, enough people were present to organize Mower County. It was in 1856 that the settlement adopted the name Austin, in honor of its first settler. That year the first hotel opened to travelers and the first physician moved to town, Dr. Ormanzo Allen. The first newspaper, the Mower County Mirror, was started in 1858.”,”description_html”:”
Austin<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Mower County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. The population was 24,718 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Mower County<\/a>. The town was originally settled along the Cedar River<\/a> and it has two artificial lakes called East Side Lake<\/a> and Mill Pond. The town was named for Austin R. Nichols, the first settler in the area.<\/p>
Hormel Foods Corporation<\/a> is the largest employer in Austin, and the town is sometimes called \”SPAM Town USA\”. Austin is home to Hormel<\/a>‘s corporate headquarters, a factory that makes most of North America’s SPAM<\/a> tinned<\/a> meat, and the Spam Museum<\/a>. Austin is also home to the Hormel Institute<\/a>, a leading cancer research institution operated by the University of Minnesota<\/a> with significant support from the Mayo Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>
Austin has been named one of the \”Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You’d Actually Want to Live,\” as well as one of the \”Best Small Cities in America\” for 2015.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Fertile land, trapping, and ease of access brought first trappers and then the early pioneers to this region. The rich gameland attracted a trapper named Austin Nichols, who built the first log cabin in 1853. At that time there were \”about twenty families in the area.\” More settlers began to arrive by wagon train in 1855, and by 1856, enough people were present to organize Mower County.<\/a> It was in 1856 that the settlement adopted the name Austin, in honor of its first settler. That year the first hotel opened to travelers and the first physician moved to town, Dr. Ormanzo Allen. The first newspaper, the Mower County Mirror, was started in 1858.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4157,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109533479072558″,”name”:”Minnetonka, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Minnetonka”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.932,”longitude”:-93.4616,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55305, 55343, 55345, 55391″},”website”:”http:\/\/eminnetonka.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Minnetonka-Minnesota\/109533479072558″,”single_line_address”:”Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, 55343, 55345, 55391″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Minnetonka is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, eight miles (13 km) west of Minneapolis. The population was 49,734 at the 2010 census. The name comes from the Dakota Indian mni tanka, meaning \”great water\”. The city is the home of Cargill, the country’s largest privately owned company, and United Healthcare, the state’s largest publicly owned company.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.22sqmi, of which 26.93sqmi is land and 1.29sqmi is water. Part of the city includes the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka, one of the largest lakes in Minnesota. The outlet of Lake Minnetonka is Minnehaha Creek, which winds through south Minneapolis and flows over Minnehaha Falls and into the Mississippi River. Minnetonka is located 8mi west of Minneapolis, in Hennepin County.EconomyThe headquarters of Carlson Companies are in Minnetonka. The headquarters of Cargill are located in Minnetonka and are in the Wayzata Post Office area. Founded in 1865, it is now the largest privately held corporation in the U.S. in terms of revenue. Other companies based in Minnetonka include the uniform companies AmeriPride Services and G&K Services.”,”description_html”:”
Minnetonka<\/b> is a suburb<\/a>an city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, eight miles (13 km) west of Minneapolis<\/a>. The population was 49,734 at the 2010 census<\/a>. The name comes from the Dakota Indian<\/a> mni tanka<\/i>, meaning \”great water\”. The city is the home of Cargill<\/a>, the country’s largest privately owned company, and United Healthcare<\/a>, the state’s largest publicly owned company.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 28.22sqmi, of which 26.93sqmi is land and 1.29sqmi is water. Part of the city includes the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka<\/a>, one of the largest lakes in Minnesota. The outlet of Lake Minnetonka is Minnehaha Creek<\/a>, which winds through south Minneapolis<\/a> and flows over Minnehaha Falls<\/a> and into the Mississippi River<\/a>. Minnetonka is located 8mi west of Minneapolis<\/a>, in Hennepin County<\/a>.<\/p>
Economy<\/h2>
The headquarters of Carlson Companies<\/a> are in Minnetonka. The headquarters of Cargill<\/a> are located in Minnetonka and are in the Wayzata Post Office<\/a> area. Founded in 1865, it is now the largest privately held corporation<\/a> in the U.S. in terms of revenue. Other companies based in Minnetonka include the uniform companies AmeriPride Services<\/a> and G&K Services<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5711,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105565526144319″,”name”:”Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.955,”longitude”:-93.2913,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55403, 55405, 55408″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lowry-Hill-East-Minneapolis\/105565526144319″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55405, 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Lowry Hill East is a neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, part of the Calhoun Isles community. It is bounded on the east by Lyndale Avenue, on the west by Hennepin Avenue and on the south by Lake Street. Lyndale and Hennepin intersect on the northern side at Interstate 94. This creates a neighborhood roughly triangular in shape, which is how it gets its nickname, \”the Wedge.\” It is part of a larger area south of Franklin Avenue and west of Nicollet Avenue that is often considered Uptown, although officially Uptown is a smaller area centered on the intersection of Hennepin and Lake.Lowry Hill East developed in the 1880s along a horse-drawn streetcar line built by Thomas Lowry. The interior of the neighborhood is zoned residential, with large early 20th century homes and multi-unit apartment buildings, while the border streets are lined with bars, restaurants, grocery stores, coffeeshops, and other small businesses. Most housing is renter-occupied.In 2010, the population of the neighborhood was 6,150. The neighborhood was 83.5% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.2% Asian or Pacific Islander, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% two or more races, and 0.2% other race. It had a much higher percentage of single residents than other neighborhoods in Minneapolis and a lower percentage of families with children. The median household income was $43,922, which was $1,703 lower than the city average.”,”description_html”:”
Lowry Hill East<\/b> is a neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, part of the Calhoun Isles community<\/a>. It is bounded on the east by Lyndale Avenue<\/a>, on the west by Hennepin Avenue<\/a> and on the south by Lake Street<\/a>. Lyndale and Hennepin intersect on the northern side at Interstate 94<\/a>. This creates a neighborhood roughly triangular in shape, which is how it gets its nickname, \”the Wedge.\” It is part of a larger area south of Franklin Avenue<\/a> and west of Nicollet Avenue<\/a> that is often considered Uptown<\/a>, although officially Uptown is a smaller area centered on the intersection of Hennepin and Lake.<\/p>
Lowry Hill East developed in the 1880s along a horse-drawn streetcar<\/a> line built by Thomas Lowry<\/a>. The interior of the neighborhood is zoned residential, with large early 20th century homes and multi-unit apartment buildings, while the border streets are lined with bars, restaurants, grocery stores, coffeeshops, and other small businesses. Most housing is renter-occupied.<\/p>
In 2010, the population of the neighborhood was 6,150. The neighborhood was 83.5% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.2% Asian or Pacific Islander, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% two or more races, and 0.2% other race. It had a much higher percentage of single residents than other neighborhoods in Minneapolis and a lower percentage of families with children. The median household income was $43,922, which was $1,703 lower than the city average.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb1,333 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:43,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104047646298921″,”name”:”Faribault, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Faribault”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.290588888889,”longitude”:-93.268319444444,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55021″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.faribault.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Faribault-Minnesota\/104047646298921″,”single_line_address”:”Faribault, Minnesota 55021″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Faribault is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. It is the county seat. The population was 23,352 at the 2010 census. Faribault is approximately 50mi south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highways 3, 21, and 60 are four of the main routes in the community.Faribault is situated at the confluence of the Cannon and Straight Rivers in southern Minnesota.HistoryFaribault is regarded as one of the most historic communities in Minnesota, with settlement and commercial activity predating Minnesota\u2019s establishment as a U.S. Territory. Prior to 1745, the area was primarily occupied by the Wahpekute band of Dakotah. Shortly thereafter, the tribe was driven south after several clashes with the Ojibwe over territory.The city’s namesake, Alexander Faribault, was the son of Jean-Baptiste Faribault, a French-Canadian fur trader and Elizabeth Pelagie Kinzie Haines, a woman of the Dakotah tribe. He is credited with fueling most of the early settlement activity in the area beginning in 1826, when he established a fur trading post on the banks of the Cannon River. By 1834, the trading post had grown in popularity and was relocated to the Straight River, one mile (1.6 km) upstream of its junction with the Cannon River, the site of modern-day Faribault. The young Alexander Faribault used his knowledge of Dakotah language and culture to improve relations with the displaced Wahpekute and even helped the tribe to resettle in the area. This relationship was instrumental in ensuring the success of the trading post and allowing safe travel to the area for settlers.”,”description_html”:”
Faribault<\/b> is a city in Rice County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. The population was 23,352 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Faribault is approximately 50mi south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.<\/p>
Interstate 35<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 3<\/a>, 21<\/a>, and 60<\/a> are four of the main routes in the community.<\/p>
Faribault is situated at the confluence of the Cannon<\/a> and Straight<\/a> Rivers in southern Minnesota.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Faribault is regarded as one of the most historic communities in Minnesota<\/a>, with settlement and commercial activity predating Minnesota\u2019s establishment as a U.S. Territory<\/a>. Prior to 1745, the area was primarily occupied by the Wahpekute<\/a> band of Dakotah<\/a>. Shortly thereafter, the tribe was driven south after several clashes with the Ojibwe<\/a> over territory.<\/p>
The city’s namesake, Alexander Faribault<\/a>, was the son of Jean-Baptiste Faribault<\/a>, a French-Canadian fur trader and Elizabeth Pelagie Kinzie Haines, a woman of the Dakotah tribe. He is credited with fueling most of the early settlement activity in the area beginning in 1826, when he established a fur trading post on the banks of the Cannon River<\/a>. By 1834, the trading post had grown in popularity and was relocated to the Straight River, one mile (1.6 km) upstream of its junction with the Cannon River, the site of modern-day Faribault. The young Alexander Faribault used his knowledge of Dakotah language and culture to improve relations with the displaced Wahpekute and even helped the tribe to resettle in the area. This relationship was instrumental in ensuring the success of the trading post and allowing safe travel to the area for settlers.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4772,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112098412139760″,”name”:”Loring Park”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.97,”longitude”:-93.284,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55403, 55404″},”phone”:”(612) 370-4929″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Loring-Park\/112098412139760″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55404″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Loring Park, on the southwest corner of downtown Minneapolis, is the largest park in the Central Community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It also lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood. Loring Park hosts several annual events including the Twin Cities Pride Festival and the Loring Park Artists’ Festival.Park featuresThe park contains a small lake and paths for walking and biking. Originally named Central Park, it was renamed in honor of Charles M. Loring, known as the \”Father of Minneapolis Parks.\”The park is the site of various cultural, social and political events. It features a playground, biking and walking paths, public art, and a fishing pier. It displays two well-known pieces of public art: the \”Dandelion Fountain,\” a 1975 gift of Parks Commissioner Ben Berger, and a statue of Norwegian composer Ole Bull.HistoryLoring Park was established in 1883 after the passage of the Park Act, the act which first created the Minneapolis Public Parks board. At its time of creation in 1883, the park was named Central Park. A couple of months after it was renamed to Spring Grove Park, but was subsequently renamed back to Central Park in 1883. In 1890 the park was renamed again in honor of Charles Morgridge Loring, who was the first president of the park board in Minneapolis.Loring Park was purchased by the Minnesota Public Parks board on April 28, 1883. The land was purchased for $150,000 and contained 30 acres of land. A few more pieces of land were added to the park for a total cost of $350,000. This was the first plot of land that was purchased by the Minnesota Public Parks board. Shortly after purchasing the land, the Minneapolis Public Parks board hired George Brakett and Horace Cleveland to design the park and to drain the bog in the lake. They used plants that were brought in from nearby woods to complete the design for the park. They also decided at this time to make the park pedestrian only.”,”description_html”:”
Loring Park<\/b>, on the southwest corner of downtown Minneapolis, is the largest park<\/a> in the Central Community<\/a> of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. It also lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood. Loring Park hosts several annual events including the Twin Cities Pride Festival<\/a> and the Loring Park Artists’ Festival.<\/p>
Park features<\/h2>
The park contains a small lake and paths for walking and biking. Originally named Central Park, it was renamed in honor of Charles M. Loring<\/a>, known as the \”Father of Minneapolis Parks.\”<\/p>
The park is the site of various cultural, social and political events. It features a playground, biking and walking paths, public art, and a fishing pier. It displays two well-known pieces of public art<\/a>: the \”Dandelion Fountain,\” a 1975 gift of Parks Commissioner Ben Berger<\/a>, and a statue of Norwegian composer Ole Bull<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Loring Park was established in 1883 after the passage of the Park Act, the act which first created the Minneapolis Public Parks board. At its time of creation in 1883, the park was named Central Park. A couple of months after it was renamed to Spring Grove Park, but was subsequently renamed back to Central Park in 1883. In 1890 the park was renamed again in honor of Charles Morgridge Loring<\/a>, who was the first president of the park board in Minneapolis.<\/p>
Loring Park was purchased by the Minnesota Public Parks board on April 28, 1883. The land was purchased for $150,000 and contained 30 acres of land. A few more pieces of land were added to the park for a total cost of $350,000. This was the first plot of land that was purchased by the Minnesota Public Parks board. Shortly after purchasing the land, the Minneapolis Public Parks board hired George Brakett<\/a> and Horace Cleveland<\/a> to design the park and to drain the bog in the lake. They used plants that were brought in from nearby woods to complete the design for the park. They also decided at this time to make the park pedestrian only.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb25,392 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:559,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107251179304795″,”name”:”Uptown, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.948888888889,”longitude”:-93.298611111111,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55408″},”website”:”http:\/\/uptownassociation.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Uptown-Minneapolis\/107251179304795″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Uptown is a popular commercial district in southwestern Minneapolis, Minnesota, centered at the Uptown Theater (the former Lagoon) at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue. It has traditionally spanned the corners of four neighborhoods, Lowry Hill East, ECCO, CARAG and East Isles neighborhoods, within the Calhoun Isles community. Historically, the boundaries of Uptown are Lake Calhoun to the west, Dupont Avenue to the east, 31st Street to the south, and 28th Street to the north.Uptown has proven to be a popular destination for those seeking retail, nightlife, and cultural events, and the district was famously written about by recording artist Prince.HistoryThe Lakes Area of Lake Calhoun. Lake Harriet, and Lake of the Isles became popular in the 1880s as vacation cottages, hotels, and boating recreation became available by streetcar. As Minneapolis expanded south, housing construction boomed through the 1920s. A commercial district began forming just east of the Lakes Area. At the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue, the Lagoon Theatre was built, a multi-function vaudeville theater. When the Lagoon burnt down in 1939, owners sought to rebuild and the business community took the opportunity to rebrand the area. Following the success of Chicago’s Uptown District, the Minneapolis Tribune announced the new Uptown District of Minneapolis centered on the newly renamed Uptown Theatre.”,”description_html”:”
Uptown<\/b> is a popular commercial district in southwestern Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>, centered at the Uptown Theater<\/a> (the former Lagoon) at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue<\/a> and Lagoon Avenue. It has traditionally spanned the corners of four neighborhoods, Lowry Hill East<\/a>, ECCO<\/a>, CARAG<\/a> and East Isles<\/a> neighborhoods, within the Calhoun Isles community<\/a>. Historically, the boundaries of Uptown are Lake Calhoun to the west, Dupont Avenue to the east, 31st Street to the south, and 28th Street to the north.<\/p>
Uptown has proven to be a popular destination for those seeking retail, nightlife, and cultural events, and the district was famously written about by recording artist Prince<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The Lakes Area<\/b> of Lake Calhoun<\/a>. Lake Harriet<\/a>, and Lake of the Isles<\/a> became popular in the 1880s as vacation cottages, hotels, and boating recreation became available by streetcar. As Minneapolis expanded south, housing construction boomed through the 1920s. A commercial district began forming just east of the Lakes Area. At the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue, the Lagoon Theatre was built, a multi-function vaudeville theater. When the Lagoon burnt down in 1939, owners sought to rebuild and the business community took the opportunity to rebrand the area. Following the success of Chicago’s Uptown District, the Minneapolis Tribune<\/a> announced the new Uptown District of Minneapolis<\/b> centered on the newly renamed Uptown Theatre.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb62,981 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:2087,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105813046117827″,”name”:”Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9841,”longitude”:-93.2481,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55414″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.marcy-holmes.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Marcy-Holmes-Minneapolis\/105813046117827″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Marcy-Holmes is the first neighborhood of Minneapolis. It is bordered on the south by the Mississippi River, to the east by the University of Minnesota and 15th Avenue SE, to the north by the railroad tracks that separate it from the Como Neighborhood, and to the west by Central Avenue. Although somewhat confusing to newcomers, the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood is considered part of Southeast Minneapolis, despite its seemingly centralized location within the city today. Every street and avenue within the neighborhood is labeled \”SE,\” a term that refers to how the overall area is South of East Hennepin Avenue and East of the Mississippi River. Entirely within Minneapolis’ Ward 3, Marcy-Holmes is represented by City Council member Jacob Frey. The neighborhood is named in honor of William L. Marcy and Oliver Wendell Holmes.Marcy-Holmes is well known for its diverse community, its commercial districts, St. Anthony Main and Dinkytown, and its immediate proximity to the East Bank of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.DemographicsAs of the 2010 United States Census, 10,015 people live in Marcy-Holmes. Census race groups consist of Caucasians (74.5%), Asians (13.4%), African-Americans (4.5%), Hispanics (4.4%) and two or more races (2.3%). About 88.8% of households rent.”,”description_html”:”
Marcy-Holmes<\/b> is the first neighborhood of Minneapolis<\/a>. It is bordered on the south by the Mississippi River<\/a>, to the east by the University of Minnesota<\/a> and 15th Avenue SE, to the north by the railroad tracks that separate it from the Como Neighborhood<\/a>, and to the west by Central Avenue. Although somewhat confusing to newcomers, the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood is considered part of Southeast Minneapolis, despite its seemingly centralized location within the city today. Every street and avenue within the neighborhood is labeled \”SE,\” a term that refers to how the overall area is South<\/i> of East Hennepin Avenue and East<\/i> of the Mississippi River. Entirely within Minneapolis’ Ward 3<\/a>, Marcy-Holmes is represented by City Council member Jacob Frey. The neighborhood is named in honor of William L. Marcy<\/a> and Oliver Wendell Holmes<\/a>.<\/p>
Marcy-Holmes is well known for its diverse community, its commercial districts, St. Anthony Main and Dinkytown<\/a>, and its immediate proximity to the East Bank of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
As of the 2010 United States Census<\/a>, 10,015 people live in Marcy-Holmes. Census race groups consist of Caucasians<\/a> (74.5%), Asians<\/a> (13.4%), African-Americans<\/a> (4.5%), Hispanics<\/a> (4.4%) and two or more races (2.3%). About 88.8% of households rent.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb1,012 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:35,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”111841168832782″,”name”:”Brooklyn Park, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Brooklyn Park”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1014,”longitude”:-93.3474,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55428, 55429, 55443, 55444, 55445″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.brooklynpark.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Brooklyn-Park-Minnesota\/111841168832782″,”single_line_address”:”Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428, 55429, 55443, 55444, 55445″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Brooklyn Park is the sixth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, upstream from (north of) downtown Minneapolis in northern Hennepin County. Brooklyn Park is a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul.Brooklyn Park is the second largest suburb of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Brooklyn Park was 75,781 at the 2010 census and estimated in 2016 to be 79,707.Brooklyn Park is listed as a \”Tree City USA\” and is home to of trails and 67 parks, including the Rush Creek Regional Trail and the northern section of the Palmer Lake Park. The city is also known for the West Coon Rapids Dam, located on the west side of the Mississippi River. North Hennepin Community College and a campus of Hennepin Technical College are located in the city.Brooklyn Park is a \”bedroom community\” of Minneapolis and Saint Paul and is considered both a 2nd and 3rd tier suburb, because much of the land developed north of 85th Avenue was developed after the year 2000. The city still has undeveloped land and farms, including the historic Eidem Homestead, a 1900s working farm that serves as a popular tourist attraction for families and school field trips.”,”description_html”:”
Brooklyn Park<\/b> is the sixth largest city<\/a> in the U.S. state of Minnesota<\/a>. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River<\/a>, upstream from (north of) downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in northern Hennepin County<\/a>. Brooklyn Park is a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul.<\/p>
Brooklyn Park is the second<\/a> largest suburb<\/a> of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Brooklyn Park was 75,781 at the 2010 census<\/a> and estimated in 2016 to be 79,707.<\/p>
Brooklyn Park is listed as a \”Tree City USA\” and is home to of trails and 67 parks, including the Rush Creek Regional Trail and the northern section of the Palmer Lake Park. The city is also known for the West Coon Rapids Dam, located on the west side of the Mississippi River. North Hennepin Community College<\/a> and a campus of Hennepin Technical College<\/a> are located in the city.<\/p>
New Brighton<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is a suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>. The population was 21,456 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
In the 18th century, Mdewakanton<\/a> Dakota<\/a> tribes lived in the vicinity of New Brighton’s marsh<\/a>y lake<\/a>s, harvesting wild rice<\/a>. The Dakota eventually settled a village near Long Lake at Rice Creek<\/a> and a smaller encampment just east of Silver Lake Road on 3rd Street NW. Immigrants from Britain<\/a> and France<\/a> settled a small village in 1858 which included a general store, school and mission church. As railroads were established in the area, millers in Minneapolis<\/a> formed the Minneapolis Stockyards and Packing Company in 1888. The company supplied home, agriculture, and business needs. The venture included Minneapolis figures such as streetcar magnate Thomas Lowry<\/a>, flour millers John Sargent Pillsbury<\/a>, Senator William D. Washburn<\/a>, ex-Minneapolis Mayor W.H. Eustis, and industrialist W.H. Dunwoody. As the village grew in prominence, it was incorporated on January 20, 1891. The city was given the name Brighton after Brighton, Massachusetts. The founding population was primarily English-American<\/a>. Each August, a city festival celebrates this heritage, called the Stockyard Days<\/i> and is held at Long Lake Park.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2309,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105445246156198″,”name”:”Chaska, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Chaska”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8097,”longitude”:-93.5978,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55318″},”website”:”http:\/\/mn-chaska.civicplus.com”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Chaska-Minnesota\/105445246156198″,”single_line_address”:”Chaska, Minnesota 55318″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Chaska is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,770 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Carver County, which is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryChaska’s history reflects the influence of the Native American culture. The first inhabitants are believed to be the Mound Builders, whose ancient communities are marked by mounds in City Square. Later, the Dakota (commonly known as the Sioux) were the primary nation in this region known as the Big Woods. Although the Indian mounds located in Chaska City Square indicate the immediate area was inhabited years before 1769, that’s the year Chaska’s recorded history began.In 1776, Jonathan Carver explored the lands along the Minnesota River and chronicled his journeys. French Canadian fur traders traveled the waterways, trading with the Dakota in the early 19th century. During this time, Jean-Baptiste Faribault established a trading post in Chaska.In 1851, the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux officially opened Little Rapids, as Chaska was then known, to settlement. Soon after, speculators moved into the new territory. Among the earliest was Thomas Andrew Holmes who, in August 1851, claimed a 20acre clearing as the Chaska townsite.”,”description_html”:”
Chaska<\/b> is a city in Carver County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 23,770 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Carver County<\/a>, which is part of the Minneapolis<\/a>–St. Paul<\/a>–Bloomington<\/a>, MN-WI<\/a> Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Chaska’s history reflects the influence of the Native American culture. The first inhabitants are believed to be the Mound Builders<\/a>, whose ancient communities are marked by mounds in City Square. Later, the Dakota (commonly known as the Sioux) were the primary nation in this region known as the Big Woods. Although the Indian mounds located in Chaska City Square indicate the immediate area was inhabited years before 1769, that’s the year Chaska’s recorded history began.<\/p>
In 1776, Jonathan Carver<\/a> explored the lands along the Minnesota River<\/a> and chronicled his journeys. French Canadian fur traders traveled the waterways, trading with the Dakota in the early 19th century. During this time, Jean-Baptiste Faribault<\/a> established a trading post in Chaska.<\/p>
Lake Calhoun<\/b> is the largest lake<\/a> in Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, and part of the city’s Chain of Lakes<\/a>. Surrounded by city park land and circled by bike and walking trails, it is popular for many outdoor activities. The lake has an area of 401acre and a maximum depth of 87ft.<\/p>
Lake and surrounding area<\/h2>
The lake is part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway<\/a>, connecting with Lake of the Isles<\/a> on the northeast, Cedar Lake<\/a> on the northwest, and Lake Harriet<\/a> on the south. The trail system has a 3.4mi trail around Lake Calhoun for bicyclists and skaters and a 3.2mi trail around Lake Calhoun for pedestrians. Both of these trails connect to the larger trail system via connections to Lake of the Isles and Lake Harriet. In addition, the Midtown Greenway Trail<\/a> is located just north of the lake and Lake Street<\/a>. The lake itself is popular for canoe<\/a>ing, kayak<\/a>ing, and windsurfing<\/a>, and it has three swimming<\/a> beaches.<\/p>
The three beaches are Calhoun North Beach on the north side of the lake, Calhoun 32nd Beach on the east side and Calhoun Thomas Beach on the south side. There is Lake Calhoun Park and surrounding park land offers parking, picnicking, volleyball<\/a>, and athletic fields. It is also home of sailing<\/a>, hosting the Calhoun Yacht Club, the Lake Calhoun Sailing School, as well as local high school teams and the University of St Thomas<\/a> Sailing Team.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb50,566 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:2931,”overall_star_rating”:4.5},{“id”:”108194482534109″,”name”:”Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Inver Grove Heights”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8376,”longitude”:-93.0518,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55076, 55077″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Inver-Grove-Heights-Minnesota\/108194482534109″,”single_line_address”:”Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076, 55077″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Inver Grove Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 33,880 at the 2010 census.It is one of 186 cities and townships in the seven-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.Inver Grove Heights is 9mi southeast of Saint Paul; nearby communities are South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Eagan, Newport, and Saint Paul Park (the last two across the Mississippi River).HistoryAfter the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851, settlers from Ireland and Germany quickly staked claims in the rolling countryside west of the Mississippi River. Those of Irish descent farmed the eastern part of the community, while Germans cleared the wooded land to the west for their farms. French and English settlers built their homes along the river. The township of Inver Grove Heights was named after the Irish fishing village of Inver and the German town of Grove. Records show that 240 farms, four churches, and four school districts were founded by 1880.”,”description_html”:”
Inver Grove Heights<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 33,880 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
It is one of 186 cities and townships in the seven-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area.<\/p>
Inver Grove Heights is 9mi southeast of Saint Paul<\/a>; nearby communities are South St. Paul<\/a>, West St. Paul<\/a>, Sunfish Lake<\/a>, Eagan<\/a>, Newport<\/a>, and Saint Paul Park<\/a> (the last two across the Mississippi River).<\/p>
History<\/h2>
After the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux<\/a> in 1851, settlers from Ireland<\/a> and Germany<\/a> quickly staked claims in the rolling countryside west of the Mississippi River<\/a>. Those of Irish descent farmed the eastern part of the community, while Germans cleared the wooded land to the west for their farms. French<\/a> and English<\/a> settlers built their homes along the river. The township of Inver Grove Heights was named after the Irish fishing village of Inver<\/a> and the German town of Grove<\/a>. Records show that 240 farms, four churches, and four school districts were founded by 1880.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4336,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113105658703826″,”name”:”Menomonie, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”Menomonie”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8793,”longitude”:-91.9183,”state”:”WI”,”zip”:”54751″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.menomonie-wi.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Menomonie-Wisconsin\/113105658703826″,”single_line_address”:”Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Menomonie is a city in and the county seat of Dunn County in the western part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The city’s population was 16,264 as of the 2010 census.Named for the historic Native American tribe, the Menominee, inhabitants who pre-dated the state, the city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau’s Menomonie Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Dunn County (2010 population: 43,857). The Menomonie MSA and the Eau Claire metropolitan area to the east form the Census Bureau’s Eau Claire-Menomonie Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area.The city center is located at the south end of Lake Menomin, a reservoir on the Red Cedar River.”,”description_html”:”
Menomonie<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Dunn County<\/a> in the western part of the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. The city’s population was 16,264 as of the 2010 census.<\/p>
Named for the historic Native American tribe, the Menominee<\/a>, inhabitants who pre-dated the state, the city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau<\/a>‘s Menomonie Micropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>, which includes all of Dunn County (2010 population: 43,857). The Menomonie MSA and the Eau Claire<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a> to the east form the Census Bureau’s Eau Claire-Menomonie Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>.<\/p>
The city center<\/a> is located at the south end of Lake Menomin<\/a>, a reservoir<\/a> on the Red Cedar River<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3837,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”106276336071022″,”name”:”Dinkytown”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.980833333333,”longitude”:-93.236111111111,”state”:”MN”},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Dinkytown\/106276336071022″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota”,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Dinkytown is a commercial district within the Marcy-Holmes residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Centered at 14th Avenue Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, the district contains several city blocks occupied by various small businesses, restaurants, bars, and apartment buildings that house mostly University of Minnesota students. Though known for being the home of local businesses, the character has changed in recent years with a slight increase in more nationally-recognized chains, though many small local businesses still thrive. Dinkytown is along the north side of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities East Bank campus.Notable LandmarksNotable landmarks include the Dinkydome, Burrito Loco, the Loring Pasta Bar, and Al’s Breakfast . It’s also the location of the 2nd store opened by Richard M. Schulze called \”Sound of Music\” which later became Best Buy.Notable EstablishmentsSeveral notable establishments include Vescio’s Italian restaurant, which opened in the 1950s, Annie’s Parlour, and The Book House. The former Marshall-University High School on the corner of 14th Avenue and 5th street was closed in 1982 due to low enrollment and the A.P. scandal, and was purchased and converted into the University Technology Enterprise Center (UTEC) for startups. The building was razed in 2013, and today the location is home to The Marshall, a luxury apartment building for University students. The Chateau co-op built their brutalist-style 22-story apartment co-op in 1973 at 13th Avenue Southeast and 5th Street Southeast.”,”description_html”:”
Dinkytown<\/b> is a commercial district within the Marcy-Holmes residential neighborhood<\/a> in Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. Centered at 14th Avenue Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, the district contains several city blocks occupied by various small businesses, restaurants, bars, and apartment buildings that house mostly University of Minnesota<\/a> students. Though known for being the home of local businesses, the character has changed in recent years with a slight increase in more nationally-recognized chains, though many small local businesses still thrive. Dinkytown is along the north side of the University of Minnesota<\/a> Twin Cities<\/a> East Bank campus.<\/p>
Notable Landmarks<\/h2>
Notable landmarks include the Dinkydome, Burrito Loco, the Loring Pasta Bar, and Al’s Breakfast<\/a> . It’s also the location of the 2nd store opened by Richard M. Schulze<\/a> called \”Sound of Music\” which later became Best Buy<\/a>.<\/p>
Notable Establishments<\/h2>
Several notable establishments include Vescio’s Italian restaurant, which opened in the 1950s, Annie’s Parlour, and The Book House. The former Marshall-University High School<\/a> on the corner of 14th Avenue and 5th street was closed in 1982 due to low enrollment and the A.P. scandal, and was purchased and converted into the University Technology Enterprise Center (UTEC) for startups. The building was razed in 2013, and today the location is home to The Marshall, a luxury apartment building for University students. The Chateau co-op built their brutalist<\/a>-style 22-story apartment co-op in 1973 at 13th Avenue Southeast and 5th Street Southeast.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb8,272 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:925,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109490675737062″,”name”:”Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9398,”longitude”:-93.2533,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55407″},”phone”:”(612) 370-4960″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Powderhorn-Park-Minneapolis\/109490675737062″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”The Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota (part of the larger Powderhorn community) is located approximately three miles south of downtown and is bordered by East Lake Street to the north, Cedar Avenue to the east, East 38th Street to the south, and Chicago Avenue to the west. Its namesake is the city’s Powderhorn Park facility in the northwestern part of the neighborhood around Powderhorn Lake, which contains playing fields, playgrounds and a park building that hosts community education classes ranging from pottery to yoga. In winter, a portable warming house is set up and the lake is used for ice skating.Developed mainly between 1905 and 1920, it is a residential area consisting of single-family homes, duplexes, and three-story brick apartment buildings. Approximately 9,000 people live in Powderhorn Park. According to the 2000 Census, 42% of the population is white, 22% each black and Hispanic, and 5% each Asian and Native American. Along Lake Street, numerous new and existing Hispanic and African businesses show the area’s diversity.The neighborhood belongs to two Minneapolis City Council wards, Ward 9 in the east and Ward 8 in the west.The park and lake are used as the setting for the last act in the city’s annual May Day parade (actually occurring on the first Sunday in May), which is a play in motion that has been put on by the In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre since 1975. As the parade runs south along Bloomington Avenue, participants wear a variety of costumes, and many manipulate giant puppets, all to produce a story that is based on sociopolitical themes including peace, environmentalism, current events, and others. After the parade story ends, the tail end of the parade is a \”free speech\” section which includes representatives of community groups and campaigning politicians. After the parade, there is an intermission as people gather on a hillside at the west end of the park for the Tree of Life ceremony. Many details of the final act change from year to year, but there are several figures that consistently appear: River, Woods, Prairie, Sky, Sun, and the Tree of Life. At the end of the ceremony, a flotilla comes across the lake with the Sun figure in the central boat. The Sun awakens the Tree of Life (a figure which includes a traditional maypole), and the crowd sings \”You Are My Sunshine\” to mark the banishment of another season of winter.”,”description_html”:”
The Powderhorn Park<\/b> neighborhood of Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a> (part of the larger Powderhorn community<\/a>) is located approximately three miles south of downtown and is bordered by East Lake Street<\/a> to the north, Cedar Avenue to the east, East 38th Street to the south, and Chicago Avenue to the west. Its namesake is the city’s Powderhorn Park facility in the northwestern part of the neighborhood around Powderhorn Lake, which contains playing fields, playgrounds and a park building that hosts community education classes ranging from pottery to yoga. In winter, a portable warming house is set up and the lake is used for ice skating.<\/p>
Developed mainly between 1905 and 1920, it is a residential area consisting of single-family homes, duplexes, and three-story brick apartment buildings. Approximately 9,000 people live in Powderhorn Park. According to the 2000 Census, 42% of the population is white, 22% each black and Hispanic, and 5% each Asian and Native American. Along Lake Street, numerous new and existing Hispanic and African businesses show the area’s diversity.<\/p>
The neighborhood belongs to two Minneapolis City Council<\/a> wards, Ward 9 in the east and Ward 8 in the west.<\/p>
The park and lake are used as the setting for the last act in the city’s annual May Day<\/a> parade (actually occurring on the first Sunday in May), which is a play in motion that has been put on by the In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre<\/a> since 1975. As the parade runs south along Bloomington Avenue, participants wear a variety of costumes, and many manipulate giant puppet<\/a>s, all to produce a story that is based on sociopolitical themes including peace<\/a>, environmentalism<\/a>, current events, and others. After the parade story ends, the tail end of the parade is a \”free speech\” section which includes representatives of community groups and campaigning politicians. After the parade, there is an intermission as people gather on a hillside at the west end of the park for the Tree of Life ceremony. Many details of the final act change from year to year, but there are several figures that consistently appear: River<\/a>, Woods<\/a>, Prairie<\/a>, Sky<\/a>, Sun<\/a>, and the Tree of Life<\/a>. At the end of the ceremony, a flotilla comes across the lake with the Sun figure in the central boat. The Sun awakens the Tree of Life (a figure which includes a traditional maypole<\/a>), and the crowd sings \”You Are My Sunshine<\/a>\” to mark the banishment of another season of winter.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb15,196 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:580,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109260755766991″,”name”:”Lakeville, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Lakeville”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.6919,”longitude”:-93.2447,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55044″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.lakeville.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lakeville-Minnesota\/109260755766991″,”single_line_address”:”Lakeville, Minnesota 55044″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Lakeville is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is a suburb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, approximately 20mi south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. On the Twin Cities metropolitan area’s southern fringe, Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area. The U.S. Census Bureau recorded its population at 55,954 in 2010.Lakeville lies along Interstate Highway 35. Lakeville first became notable in 1910 when Marion Savage built the Dan Patch Railroad Line to service his Antlers Amusement Park. It later became a flourishing milling center; its agriculture industry is still in operation. While many of Lakeville’s workers commute northward to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and more central suburbs like Bloomington, Lakeville has had major industry since the 1960s\u2014including the Airlake Industrial Park, which is served by Airlake Airport, a regional reliever airport.HistoryThe Sioux people ceded most of southern Minnesota in the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851. A military road was constructed between Fort Snelling and the southern forts. In 1855, J.J. Brackett, a Saint Paul lumber baron and mail carrier using the road, decided to plat a site halfway between Saint Paul and Saint Peter on a lake he named Prairie Lake. The village was established as Lakeville Township in 1858. Notoriety came when Colonel Marion Savage expanded his entertainment business into constructing Antlers Amusement Park in 1910. Riding on fame from his success with the Dan Patch racing horse and the popularity of the park, the lake was renamed Lake Marion, and the rail line servicing the park named the Dan Patch Railroad Line.”,”description_html”:”
Lakeville<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is a suburb<\/a> of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>, approximately 20mi south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. On the Twin Cities metropolitan area’s southern fringe, Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>. The U.S. Census Bureau<\/a> recorded its population at 55,954 in 2010.<\/p>
Lakeville lies along Interstate Highway 35<\/a>. Lakeville first became notable in 1910 when Marion Savage built the Dan Patch<\/a> Railroad Line to service his Antlers Amusement Park. It later became a flourishing milling center; its agriculture industry is still in operation. While many of Lakeville’s workers commute northward to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and more central suburbs like Bloomington, Lakeville has had major industry since the 1960s\u2014including the Airlake Industrial Park, which is served by Airlake Airport<\/a>, a regional reliever airport.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The Sioux<\/a> people ceded most of southern Minnesota in the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux<\/a> in 1851. A military road was constructed between Fort Snelling and the southern forts. In 1855, J.J. Brackett, a Saint Paul<\/a> lumber baron<\/a> and mail carrier using the road, decided to plat a site halfway between Saint Paul and Saint Peter<\/a> on a lake he named Prairie Lake. The village was established as Lakeville Township in 1858. Notoriety came when Colonel Marion Savage expanded his entertainment business into constructing Antlers Amusement Park in 1910. Riding on fame from his success with the Dan Patch<\/a> racing horse and the popularity of the park, the lake was renamed Lake Marion, and the rail line servicing the park named the Dan Patch Railroad Line.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7008,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103151676392253″,”name”:”Northfield, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Northfield”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.458333333333,”longitude”:-93.161111111111,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55057″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.northfield.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Northfield-Minnesota\/103151676392253″,”single_line_address”:”Northfield, Minnesota 55057″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Northfield is a city in Dakota and Rice counties in the State of Minnesota. The city is mostly in Rice County, with a small portion in Dakota County. The population was 20,007 during the 2010 census.”,”description_html”:”
Northfield<\/b> is a city in Dakota<\/a> and Rice<\/a> counties in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city is mostly in Rice County, with a small portion in Dakota County. The population was 20,007 during the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5059,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112349642113853″,”name”:”Minnesota City, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Minnesota City”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0914,”longitude”:-91.7497,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55959″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Minnesota-City-Minnesota\/112349642113853″,”single_line_address”:”Minnesota City, Minnesota 55959″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Minnesota City is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 204 at the 2010 census.HistoryMinnesota City was platted in 1852. The city took its name from the Minnesota Territory. A post office has been in operation in Minnesota City since 1852.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26sqmi, all of it land.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 204 people, 81 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 784.6PD\/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 342.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.There were 81 households of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.9% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.77.”,”description_html”:”
Minnesota City<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Winona County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 204 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Minnesota City was plat<\/a>ted in 1852. The city took its name from the Minnesota Territory<\/a>. A post office has been in operation in Minnesota City since 1852.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 0.26sqmi, all of it land.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 204 people, 81 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 784.6PD\/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 342.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White<\/a> and 0.5% Native American<\/a>. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 0.5% of the population.<\/p>
Little Canada<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is an inner ring suburb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>. The population was 9,773 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
In 1844, French Canadian<\/a> settler Benjamin Gervais moved north from Saint Paul<\/a> to claim land in order to build the first grist mill<\/a> in Minnesota that was independent from the government. Today, the large lake on the east side of Little Canada bears his name (Lake Gervais). The grist mill was converted into a park, which is recognized as the birthplace of the city. Little Canada began as the township of New Canada in 1858. In the 1950s the township was threatened by the suburban sprawl of the ensuing larger communities that were formed, such as Maplewood<\/a>. In 1953, the city leaders came together and established the village of Little Canada. It became a city in 1974.<\/p>
Canadian Ties<\/h3>
The city displays the Canadian influence in its history in several ways. Its official symbol is an initial LC on a white fleur-de-lis<\/a> with a red Maple Leaf background, and the Flag of Canada<\/a> is displayed in council chambers.<\/p>
The city itself also hosts an annual celebration named Canadian Days<\/i> in early August with its sister city Thunder Bay<\/a>, Ontario<\/a>, in Canada.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4101,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113336372010010″,”name”:”Decorah, Iowa”,”location”:{“city”:”Decorah”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:43.3018,”longitude”:-91.7902,”state”:”IA”,”zip”:”52101″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.decorahia.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Decorah-Iowa\/113336372010010″,”single_line_address”:”Decorah, Iowa 52101″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,127 at the 2010 census. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S. Route 52, and is the largest community in Winneshiek County.HistoryDecorah was the site of a Ho-Chunk village beginning around 1840. Several Ho-Chunks had settled along the Upper Iowa River that year when the United States Army forced them to remove from Wisconsin. In 1848, the United States removed the Ho-Chunks again to a new reservation in Minnesota, opening their Iowa villages to white settlers. The first whites to settle were the Day family from Tazewell County, Virginia. According to local Congregationalist minister Rev. Ephraim Adams, the Days arrived in June 1849 with the Ho-Chunks’ \”tents still standing\u2014with the graves of the dead scattered about where now run our streets and stand our dwellings.\” Judge Eliphalet Price suggested that the Days name their new settlement Decorah after Ho-Chunk leader Waukon Decorah, who was a U.S. ally during the Black Hawk War of 1832.”,”description_html”:”
Decorah<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Winneshiek County<\/a>, Iowa<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 8,127 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9<\/a> and U.S. Route 52<\/a>, and is the largest community in Winneshiek County.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Decorah was the site of a Ho-Chunk<\/a> village beginning around 1840. Several Ho-Chunks had settled along the Upper Iowa River<\/a> that year when the United States Army<\/a> forced them to remove from Wisconsin<\/a>. In 1848, the United States removed the Ho-Chunks again to a new reservation in Minnesota, opening their Iowa villages to white settlers. The first whites to settle were the Day family from Tazewell County, Virginia<\/a>. According to local Congregationalist<\/a> minister Rev. Ephraim Adams, the Days arrived in June 1849 with the Ho-Chunks’ \”tents still standing\u2014with the graves of the dead scattered about where now run our streets and stand our dwellings.\” Judge Eliphalet Price suggested that the Days name their new settlement Decorah<\/i> after Ho-Chunk leader Waukon Decorah<\/a>, who was a U.S. ally during the Black Hawk War<\/a> of 1832.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4611,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112901805390675″,”name”:”Cottage Grove, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Cottage Grove”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8254,”longitude”:-92.9349,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55016″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cottage-grove.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Cottage-Grove-Minnesota\/112901805390675″,”single_line_address”:”Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Cottage Grove is a city located 10mi south of Saint Paul in Washington County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the north bank of the Mississippi River, north of the confluence with the Saint Croix River. Cottage Grove and nearby suburbs form the southeast portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Cottage Grove was 34,589 at the 2010 census.The city is linked by U.S. Highways 10 and 61 and has a comfortable commute to both downtowns and the I-494 Strip in Bloomington. Once a rural township known for the state’s first creameries and wheat production, the area was served by rail lines, river shipping, and grist mills. 3M has been operating a production facility in Cottage Grove since 1947.HistoryCottage Grove was platted in 1871. The Precolumbian Schilling Archeological District, 1850 Grey Cloud Lime Kiln, 1871 John P. Furber House, and 1917 Cordenio Severance House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”,”description_html”:”
Cottage Grove<\/b> is a city<\/a> located 10mi south of Saint Paul<\/a> in Washington County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city lies on the north bank of the Mississippi River<\/a>, north of the confluence with the Saint Croix River<\/a>. Cottage Grove and nearby suburbs form the southeast portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Cottage Grove was 34,589 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
The city is linked by U.S. Highways 10<\/a> and 61<\/a> and has a comfortable commute to both downtowns and the I-494 Strip in Bloomington<\/a>. Once a rural township known for the state’s first creameries and wheat production, the area was served by rail lines, river shipping, and grist mills. 3M<\/a> has been operating a production facility in Cottage Grove since 1947.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Cottage Grove was plat<\/a>ted in 1871. The Precolumbian Schilling Archeological District<\/a>, 1850 Grey Cloud Lime Kiln<\/a>, 1871 John P. Furber House<\/a>, and 1917 Cordenio Severance House<\/a> are listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4903,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104013462967876″,”name”:”Rosemount, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Rosemount”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.741,”longitude”:-93.1196,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55068″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.rosemount.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Rosemount-Minnesota\/104013462967876″,”single_line_address”:”Rosemount, Minnesota 55068″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Rosemount is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States, in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The population was 21,874 at the 2010 census. Rosemount was established as a township in 1858 and incorporated as a city in 1972, encompassing the old village of Rosemount and Pine Bend. According to the city’s website, there was some debate over whether to name the township Saratoga or Rosemount, with the latter finally being chosen to reflect the town’s Irish heritage, and to remain in keeping with the name given to the post office a few years earlier. Rosemount is home to the Pine Bend Refinery, which is the largest oil refinery in Minnesota and the 14th-largest in the United States. Rosemount was also home to a military gunpowder plant in the 1940s called Gopher Ordnance Works. Now, all that remains are the walls.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.21sqmi, of which 33.22sqmi is land and 1.99sqmi is water.U.S. Highway 52, Minnesota Highway 3, Minnesota Highway 55, and County Road 42 are four of the main routes in Rosemount.”,”description_html”:”
Rosemount<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area<\/a>. The population was 21,874 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Rosemount was established as a township in 1858 and incorporated as a city in 1972, encompassing the old village of Rosemount and Pine Bend. According to the city’s website<\/a>, there was some debate over whether to name the township Saratoga or Rosemount, with the latter finally being chosen to reflect the town’s Irish heritage, and to remain in keeping with the name given to the post office a few years earlier. Rosemount is home to the Pine Bend Refinery<\/a>, which is the largest oil refinery<\/a> in Minnesota and the 14th-largest in the United States<\/a>. Rosemount was also home to a military gunpowder plant in the 1940s called Gopher Ordnance Works<\/a>. Now, all that remains are the walls.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 35.21sqmi, of which 33.22sqmi is land and 1.99sqmi is water.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 52<\/a>, Minnesota Highway 3<\/a>, Minnesota Highway 55<\/a>, and County Road 42<\/a> are four of the main routes in Rosemount.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3459,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104104302959015″,”name”:”Winona, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Winona”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0482,”longitude”:-91.6472,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55987″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofwinona-mn.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Winona-Minnesota\/104104302959015″,”single_line_address”:”Winona, Minnesota 55987″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County, in the state of Minnesota. Located in picturesque bluff country on the Mississippi River, its most noticeable physical landmark is Sugar Loaf. The city is named after legendary figure Winona, said to have been the first-born daughter of Chief Wapasha (Wabasha) III. The population was 27,592 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe city of Winona began on the site of a Native American village named Keoxa. The seat of the Wapasha dynasty, Keoxa was home to a Mdewakanton band of the eastern Sioux.Non-Native Americans settled the area in 1851 and laid out the town into lots in 1852 and 1853. The original settlers were Yankee immigrants from New England. The population increased from 815 in December, 1855, to 3,000 in December, 1856. In 1856 German immigrants arrived as well. The Germans and the Yankees worked together planting trees and building businesses based on lumber, wheat, steamboating and railroads. Between 1859 and 1900, 5,000 Poles emigrated to Winona, making up one quarter of the population. Since 80% of them were Kashubian Poles, Winona became known as the \”Kashubian Capital of America.\” For a time, Winona had more millionaires than any other city of its size in the United States.”,”description_html”:”
Winona<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Winona County<\/a>, in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. Located in picturesque bluff country on the Mississippi River<\/a>, its most noticeable physical landmark is Sugar Loaf<\/a>. The city is named after legendary figure Winona<\/a>, said to have been the first-born daughter of Chief Wapasha (Wabasha) III<\/a>. The population was 27,592 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The city of Winona began on the site of a Native American village named Keoxa. The seat of the Wapasha dynasty, Keoxa was home to a Mdewakanton<\/a> band of the eastern Sioux<\/a>.<\/p>
Non-Native Americans settled the area in 1851 and laid out the town into lots in 1852 and 1853. The original settlers were Yankee<\/a> immigrants from New England<\/a>. The population increased from 815 in December, 1855, to 3,000 in December, 1856. In 1856 German immigrants arrived as well. The Germans and the Yankee<\/a>s worked together planting trees and building businesses based on lumber, wheat, steamboating and railroads. Between 1859 and 1900, 5,000 Poles emigrated to Winona, making up one quarter of the population. Since 80% of them were Kashubian Poles, Winona became known as the \”Kashubian Capital of America.\” For a time, Winona had more millionaires than any other city of its size in the United States.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:6558,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”129669403742239″,”name”:”Williams Arena”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.976944444444,”longitude”:-93.228333333333,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”1925 University Ave SE”,”zip”:”55455″},”website”:”http:\/\/www1.umn.edu\/twincities\/maps\/WmsA\/”,”phone”:”(612) 625-3007″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Williams-Arena\/129669403742239″,”single_line_address”:”1925 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455″,”category”:”Performance & Event Venue”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”179943432047564″,”name”:”Performance & Event Venue”},{“id”:”109976259083543″,”name”:”Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue”}],”description”:”Williams Arena, located on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota is the home of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s and women’s basketball teams. It also housed the men’s hockey team until 1993, when it moved into its own building, Mariucci Arena. The building is known affectionately as \”The Barn\”, and its student section is known as \”The Barnyard\”.Williams Arena is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of University Avenue and 19th Ave. SE in Minneapolis on the U of M’s East Bank campus. It is in a neighborhood called Stadium Village, named for the old Memorial Stadium that stood there until its demolition in 1992. The arena is adjacent to TCF Bank Stadium, Mariucci Arena, and Ridder Arena, where the football and hockey teams respectively play.HistoryInitially known as the Minnesota Field House, Williams Arena was constructed in the 1920s and opened in 1928. The original construction of Williams Arena cost $650,000. The arena was remodeled in 1950, and renamed Williams Arena after Dr. Henry L. Williams, the football coach from 1900 to 1921.”,”description_html”:”
Williams Arena<\/b>, located on the Twin Cities<\/a> campus of the University of Minnesota<\/a> is the home of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s<\/a> and women’s basketball teams. It also housed the men’s hockey<\/a> team until 1993, when it moved into its own building, Mariucci Arena<\/a>. The building is known affectionately as \”The Barn<\/b>\”, and its student section is known as \”The Barnyard\”.<\/p>
Williams Arena is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of University Avenue<\/a> and 19th Ave. SE in Minneapolis<\/a> on the U of M’s East Bank campus. It is in a neighborhood called Stadium Village<\/a>, named for the old Memorial Stadium<\/a> that stood there until its demolition in 1992. The arena is adjacent to TCF Bank Stadium<\/a>, Mariucci Arena<\/a>, and Ridder Arena<\/a>, where the football and hockey teams respectively play.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Initially known as the Minnesota Field House<\/b>, Williams Arena was constructed in the 1920s and opened in 1928. The original construction of Williams Arena cost $650,000. The arena was remodeled in 1950, and renamed Williams Arena after Dr. Henry L. Williams<\/a>, the football coach from 1900 to 1921.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”1925 University Ave SE\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb66,031 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:791,”overall_star_rating”:4.4},{“id”:”108156079205249″,”name”:”Whittier, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.955555555556,”longitude”:-93.277777777778,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55404, 55405, 55408″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Whittier-Minneapolis\/108156079205249″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, 55405, 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Whittier is a neighborhood in the U.S. city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, bounded by Franklin Avenue on the north, Interstate 35W on the east, Lake Street on the south, and Lyndale Avenue on the west. It is known for its many diverse restaurants, coffee shops and Asian markets, especially along Nicollet Avenue (also known as \”Eat Street\”). The neighborhood is home to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and the Children’s Theatre Company.While the neighborhood is officially part of the greater Powderhorn community, it is separated from those areas by Interstate 35W, and also lies further north than the rest of the community area. Most of Powderhorn is east of Interstate 35W and south of Lake Street; the Whittier neighborhood is west of I-35W and north of Lake Street. Whittier is often associated with adjacent neighborhoods, such as Lowry Hill East in the Calhoun-Isles community to the west and Stevens Square neighborhood in the Central community to the north.”,”description_html”:”
Whittier<\/b> is a neighborhood<\/a> in the U.S. city<\/a> of Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, bounded by Franklin Avenue on the north, Interstate 35W<\/a> on the east, Lake Street<\/a> on the south, and Lyndale Avenue<\/a> on the west. It is known for its many diverse restaurants, coffee shops and Asian markets, especially along Nicollet Avenue<\/a> (also known as \”Eat Street<\/a>\”). The neighborhood is home to the Minneapolis Institute of Art<\/a>, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design<\/a>, and the Children’s Theatre Company<\/a>.<\/p>
While the neighborhood is officially part of the greater Powderhorn community<\/a>, it is separated from those areas by Interstate 35W, and also lies further north than the rest of the community area. Most of Powderhorn is east of Interstate 35W and south of Lake Street; the Whittier neighborhood is west of I-35W and north of Lake Street. Whittier is often associated with adjacent neighborhoods, such as Lowry Hill East<\/a> in the Calhoun-Isles community<\/a> to the west and Stevens Square<\/a> neighborhood in the Central community<\/a> to the north.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb2,927 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:116,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”111874992163301″,”name”:”Burnsville, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Burnsville”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7561,”longitude”:-93.2812,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55306, 55337″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.burnsville.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Burnsville-Minnesota\/111874992163301″,”single_line_address”:”Burnsville, Minnesota 55306, 55337″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Burnsville is a city 15mi south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Burnsville and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the fifteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. According to the 2010 census, the population is 61,481.Burnsville has many attractions, including its regional mall, Burnsville Center. The city is also a recreational attraction with Alimagnet Dog Park, a section of Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, and 310ft vertical ski peak Buck Hill. Minnesota River wildlife is protected by the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.Originally a rural Irish farming community, Burnsville became the tenth largest city in Minnesota in the 2000 Census following the construction of Interstate 35. Currently the ninth largest suburb in the metro area and a bedroom community of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the city was fully built by the late 2000s. Burnsville’s downtown area is called Heart of the City with urban-style retail and condominiums. The Burnsville Transit Station serves as the hub and headquarters of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, providing regional bus service to five other suburbs.”,”description_html”:”
Burnsville<\/b> is a city 15mi south of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Dakota County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Burnsville and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the fifteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. According to the 2010 census<\/a>, the population is 61,481.<\/p>
Burnsville has many attractions, including its regional mall, Burnsville Center<\/a>. The city is also a recreational attraction with Alimagnet Dog Park, a section of Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve<\/a>, and 310ft vertical ski peak Buck Hill<\/a>. Minnesota River wildlife is protected by the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a>.<\/p>
Originally a rural Irish farming community, Burnsville became the tenth largest city in Minnesota in the 2000 Census following the construction of Interstate 35<\/a>. Currently the ninth largest suburb<\/a> in the metro area and a bedroom community<\/a> of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul<\/a>, the city was fully built by the late 2000s. Burnsville’s downtown area is called Heart of the City<\/i> with urban-style retail and condominiums. The Burnsville Transit Station<\/a> serves as the hub and headquarters of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority<\/a>, providing regional bus service to five other suburbs.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:10447,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113161425365000″,”name”:”Champlin, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Champlin”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1707,”longitude”:-93.3845,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55316″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.champlin.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Champlin-Minnesota\/113161425365000″,”single_line_address”:”Champlin, Minnesota 55316″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Champlin is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,089 at the 2010 census. Champlin is a northern suburb of Minneapolis.U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin County Road 12 (CR 12) are two of the main routes in Champlin.GeographyThe city of Champlin is located along the Mississippi River, surrounded by the cities of Anoka, Dayton, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Coon Rapids, 18mi northwest of Minneapolis.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.73sqmi, of which 8.17sqmi is land and 0.56sqmi is water.The average elevation is 875ft above sea level, and the Mississippi River is approximately one-eighth of a mile wide throughout Champlin.HistoryThe Champlin area was first settled when Father Louis Hennepin, a Franciscan priest from whom Hennepin County gets its name, Michael Accult, and Peter Dulay were captured by the Sioux Indians. An Indian trading post was eventually established in the area. Charles Miles created the first permanent settlement in what came to be named Marshall Township. In 1859, it was split into two towns, Champlin and Dayton. The name Champlin came from the family name of U.S. Navy Commodore Stephen Champlin. He was active in the war against England and Canada in 1812, and in the establishment of the Canadian\u2013United States boundary. He died in Buffalo, New York, February 20, 1870.”,”description_html”:”
Champlin<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 23,089 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Champlin is a northern suburb of Minneapolis<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 169<\/a> and Hennepin County Road 12 (CR 12)<\/a> are two of the main routes in Champlin.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
The city of Champlin is located along the Mississippi River<\/a>, surrounded by the cities of Anoka<\/a>, Dayton<\/a>, Brooklyn Park<\/a>, Maple Grove<\/a> and Coon Rapids<\/a>, 18mi northwest of Minneapolis.<\/p>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 8.73sqmi, of which 8.17sqmi is land and 0.56sqmi is water.<\/p>
The average elevation is 875ft above sea level, and the Mississippi River is approximately one-eighth of a mile wide throughout Champlin.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The Champlin area was first settled when Father Louis Hennepin<\/a>, a Franciscan<\/a> priest from whom Hennepin County<\/a> gets its name, Michael Accult, and Peter Dulay were captured by the Sioux Indians<\/a>. An Indian trading post was eventually established in the area. Charles Miles created the first permanent settlement in what came to be named Marshall Township. In 1859, it was split into two towns, Champlin and Dayton<\/a>. The name Champlin came from the family name of U.S. Navy Commodore<\/a> Stephen Champlin. He was active in the war against England and Canada in 1812, and in the establishment of the Canadian\u2013United States boundary<\/a>. He died in Buffalo, New York, February 20, 1870.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2477,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103732679665065″,”name”:”New Ulm, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”New Ulm”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.312,”longitude”:-94.463,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”56073″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/New-Ulm-Minnesota\/103732679665065″,”single_line_address”:”New Ulm, Minnesota 56073″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”New Ulm is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,522 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Brown County.Located in the triangle of land formed by the confluence of the Minnesota River and the Cottonwood River, the city is home to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, the Hermann Heights Monument, Martin Luther College, Flandrau State Park, and the August Schell Brewing Company. New Ulm is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm.U.S. Highway 14 and Minnesota State Highways 15 and 68 are three of the main routes in the city.HistorySettlementThe city was founded in 1854 by the German Land Company of Chicago. The city was named after the city of Neu-Ulm in the state of Bavaria in southern Germany. Ulm and Neu-Ulm are sister cities, with Ulm being situated on the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg side and Neu-Ulm on the Bavarian side of the Danube river. In part due to the city’s German heritage, it is a center for brewing in the Upper Midwest, home to the August Schell Brewing Company.”,”description_html”:”
New Ulm<\/b> is a city in Brown County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 13,522 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Brown County.<\/p>
Located in the triangle of land formed by the confluence<\/a> of the Minnesota River<\/a> and the Cottonwood River<\/a>, the city is home to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame<\/a>, the Hermann Heights Monument<\/a>, Martin Luther College<\/a>, Flandrau State Park<\/a>, and the August Schell Brewing Company<\/a>. New Ulm is the episcopal see<\/a> of the Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 14<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 15<\/a> and 68<\/a> are three of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlement<\/h3>
The city was founded in 1854 by the German Land Company of Chicago. The city was named after the city of Neu-Ulm<\/a> in the state of Bavaria<\/a> in southern Germany. Ulm<\/a> and Neu-Ulm<\/a> are sister cities<\/a>, with Ulm being situated on the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg side and Neu-Ulm on the Bavarian side of the Danube river. In part due to the city’s German heritage, it is a center for brewing in the Upper Midwest<\/a>, home to the August Schell Brewing Company<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3092,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112379268777486″,”name”:”Monticello, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Monticello”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.3006,”longitude”:-93.7966,”state”:”MN”},”website”:”http:\/\/ci.monticello.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Monticello-Minnesota\/112379268777486″,”single_line_address”:”Monticello, Minnesota”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Monticello is a city in located next to the Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 12,759 at the 2010 census.Monticello is a vibrant small city tucked up against the Mississippi River and conveniently located between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities. This growing community offers an array of business, dining, and retail opportunities as well as a wide variety of recreational activities.Monticello is proud of its extensive parks and pathway system, which includes 28 city owned and maintained parks and miles upon miles of winding trails. At Swan Park, each winter between December and March, as many as 2,700 trumpeter swans nest near Mississippi Drive in Monticello, as the Mississippi River is heated from warm water discharged by the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.The City of Monticello and Wright County have partnered in an effort to acquire 1,200 acres of open space in Wright County, known as the Bertram Chain of Lakes. The 1,200 acres of the Bertram Chain of Lakes property represents 4 lakes, acres of undisturbed shoreline, natural habitat, and oak forest. Currently, the park features 812 acres open for public enjoyment. The park provides users access to 4 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of single track mountain biking trails, beach at Bertram Lake for swimming, and carry-in access to Long Lake which allow the opportunity to paddle Long, Mud and First Lakes. Winter activities include fat-biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and more. Summer activities include paddle board classes, canoeing excursions, kids fishing programs, guided moonlight hiking, and more.”,”description_html”:”
Monticello<\/b> is a city in located next to the Mississippi River in Wright County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 12,759 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Monticello is a vibrant small city tucked up against the Mississippi River and conveniently located between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities. This growing community offers an array of business, dining, and retail opportunities as well as a wide variety of recreational activities.<\/p>
Monticello is proud of its extensive parks and pathway system, which includes 28 city owned and maintained parks and miles upon miles of winding trails. At Swan Park, each winter between December and March, as many as 2,700 trumpeter swan<\/a>s nest near Mississippi Drive in Monticello, as the Mississippi River is heated from warm water discharged by the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant<\/a>.<\/p>
The City of Monticello and Wright County have partnered in an effort to acquire 1,200 acres of open space in Wright County, known as the Bertram Chain of Lakes. The 1,200 acres of the Bertram Chain of Lakes property represents 4 lakes, acres of undisturbed shoreline, natural habitat, and oak forest. Currently, the park features 812 acres open for public enjoyment. The park provides users access to 4 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of single track mountain biking trails, beach at Bertram Lake for swimming, and carry-in access to Long Lake which allow the opportunity to paddle Long, Mud and First Lakes. Winter activities include fat-biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and more. Summer activities include paddle board classes, canoeing excursions, kids fishing programs, guided moonlight hiking, and more.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3533,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112505228762287″,”name”:”Fridley, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Fridley”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0855,”longitude”:-93.2595,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55421, 55432″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.fridley.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Fridley-Minnesota\/112505228762287″,”single_line_address”:”Fridley, Minnesota 55421, 55432″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Fridley is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 27,208 at the 2010 census. Fridley was incorporated in 1949 as a village and became a city in 1957. It is part of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Fridley is a \”first ring\” or \”inner ring\” suburb in the northern part of the Twin Cities. Fridley connects with the city of Minneapolis at its southern border. Neighboring first ring suburbs are Columbia Heights to the South and Brooklyn Center to the West across the Mississippi river.Geography and climateAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.89sqmi, of which 10.17sqmi is land and 0.72sqmi is water.The city is within a narrow portion of the southernmost part of Anoka County. It is longer North\/South along the path of the Mississippi River, and the highways that follow the river. It is narrower East\/West in the portion between the boundaries of the Mississippi River and the City of Spring Lake Park.The city of Fridley borders the cities of Coon Rapids and Blaine to the north; Spring Lake Park to the northeast; Mounds View and New Brighton to the east; Columbia Heights to the southeast; Minneapolis to the southwest; and Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center to the West.”,”description_html”:”
Fridley<\/b> is a city in Anoka County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. The population was 27,208 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Fridley was incorporated in 1949 as a village and became a city in 1957. It is part of the Twin Cities<\/a> Metropolitan Area. Fridley is a \”first ring\” or \”inner ring\” suburb in the northern part of the Twin Cities. Fridley connects with the city of Minneapolis<\/a> at its southern border. Neighboring first ring suburbs are Columbia Heights<\/a> to the South and Brooklyn Center<\/a> to the West across the Mississippi river.<\/p>
Geography and climate<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 10.89sqmi, of which 10.17sqmi is land and 0.72sqmi is water.<\/p>
The city is within a narrow portion of the southernmost part of Anoka County. It is longer North\/South along the path of the Mississippi River, and the highways that follow the river. It is narrower East\/West in the portion between the boundaries of the Mississippi River and the City of Spring Lake Park.<\/p>
The city of Fridley borders the cities of Coon Rapids<\/a> and Blaine<\/a> to the north; Spring Lake Park<\/a> to the northeast; Mounds View<\/a> and New Brighton<\/a> to the east; Columbia Heights<\/a> to the southeast; Minneapolis<\/a> to the southwest; and Brooklyn Park<\/a> and Brooklyn Center<\/a> to the West.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4026,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104971776205732″,”name”:”North East Carry, Maine”,”location”:{“city”:”North East Carry”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.8664,”longitude”:-69.6269,”state”:”ME”},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/North-East-Carry-Maine\/104971776205732″,”single_line_address”:”North East Carry, Maine”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:34,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112106728802557″,”name”:”Downtown West, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9741,”longitude”:-93.2732,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”S Washington Ave”,”zip”:”55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55415, 55487″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Downtown-West-Minneapolis\/112106728802557″,”single_line_address”:”S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55415, 55487″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Downtown West is an official neighborhood in Minneapolis, part of the larger Central community. It is the heart of downtown Minneapolis (and Minneapolis as a whole), containing the bulk of high-rise office buildings in the city, and is what comes to mind when most Minneapolitans think of \”downtown\”. Its boundaries are as follows (going in a clockwise direction): 12th Street to the southwest, 3rd Avenue North, Washington Avenue North, and Hennepin Avenue to the northwest, the Mississippi River to the northeast, and Portland Avenue, 5th Street South, and 5th Avenue South to the southeast. It is bordered by the North Loop, Nicollet Island\/East Bank, Downtown East, Elliot Park, and Loring Park neighborhoods. Downtown West is home to most of Minneapolis’s most notable buildings like the Foshay Tower.”,”description_html”:”
Downtown West<\/b> is an official neighborhood in Minneapolis<\/a>, part of the larger Central community<\/a>. It is the heart of downtown Minneapolis (and Minneapolis as a whole), containing the bulk of high-rise office buildings in the city, and is what comes to mind when most Minneapolitans think of \”downtown\”. Its boundaries are as follows (going in a clockwise direction): 12th Street to the southwest, 3rd Avenue North, Washington Avenue North, and Hennepin Avenue<\/a> to the northwest, the Mississippi River<\/a> to the northeast, and Portland Avenue, 5th Street South, and 5th Avenue South to the southeast. It is bordered by the North Loop<\/a>, Nicollet Island\/East Bank<\/a>, Downtown East<\/a>, Elliot Park<\/a>, and Loring Park<\/a> neighborhoods. Downtown West is home to most of Minneapolis’s most notable buildings like the Foshay Tower<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”S Washington Ave\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb6,385 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:156,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108272899200031″,”name”:”Owatonna, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Owatonna”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0872,”longitude”:-93.2246,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55060″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.owatonna.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Owatonna-Minnesota\/108272899200031″,”single_line_address”:”Owatonna, Minnesota 55060″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Owatonna is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 25,599 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Steele County. Owatonna is home to the Steele County Fairgrounds, which hosts the Steele County Free Fair in August.Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 14, and 218 are three of the main routes in the city.HistoryOwatonna was first settled in 1853 around the Straight River. The community was named after the Straight River, which in the Dakota language is Wakp\u00e1 Ow\u00f3tha\u014bna. The earliest the Owatonna area was settled was in 1854 and platted in September 1855, but it was incorporated as a town August 9, 1858, then as a city on February 23, 1865.In 1856, Josef Karel Kaplan emigrated from a village southwest of Prague Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) and selected a quarter section (160acre) of land near the town of Owatonna. Kaplan described Owatonna as having just 50 small homes, but predicted 100 within a year, along with a railroad. With just four stores and a pharmacy, Owatonna quickly prospered and grew to 1500 inhabitants in just 5 years. Kaplan wrote about the Owatonna area in letters donated to the Minnesota Historical Society. In them he described often seeing Indians \u2013 people with \”tough constitutions…brown skin and good dispositions\”, explaining: \”When you read about battles between whites and Indians, it is the whites who are to blame.\” In 1866, Kaplan helped organize the Catholic Cemetery, and a year later, the National Bohemian Cemetery of Owatonna”,”description_html”:”
Owatonna<\/b> is a city in Steele County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 25,599 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Steele County<\/a>. Owatonna is home to the Steele County Fairgrounds, which hosts the Steele County Free Fair<\/a> in August.<\/p>
Interstate 35<\/a> and U.S. Highways 14<\/a>, and 218<\/a> are three of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Owatonna was first settled in 1853 around the Straight River<\/a>. The community was named after the Straight River, which in the Dakota language<\/a> is Wakp\u00e1 Ow\u00f3tha\u014bna<\/i>. The earliest the Owatonna area was settled was in 1854 and platted in September 1855, but it was incorporated as a town August 9, 1858, then as a city on February 23, 1865.<\/p>
In 1856, Josef Karel Kaplan emigrated from a village southwest of Prague Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) and selected a quarter section (160acre) of land near the town of Owatonna. Kaplan described Owatonna as having just 50 small homes, but predicted 100 within a year, along with a railroad. With just four stores and a pharmacy, Owatonna quickly prospered and grew to 1500 inhabitants in just 5 years. Kaplan wrote about the Owatonna area in letters donated to the Minnesota Historical Society. In them he described often seeing Indians \u2013 people with \”tough constitutions…brown skin and good dispositions\”, explaining: \”When you read about battles between whites and Indians, it is the whites who are to blame.\” In 1866, Kaplan helped organize the Catholic Cemetery, and a year later, the National Bohemian Cemetery of Owatonna<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:6025,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109270569092012″,”name”:”Hastings, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Hastings”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7333,”longitude”:-92.8578,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55033″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.hastings.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Hastings-Minnesota\/109270569092012″,”single_line_address”:”Hastings, Minnesota 55033″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Hastings is a city in Dakota and Washington counties, in the U.S. state of Minnesota, near the confluence of the Mississippi, Vermillion, and St. Croix Rivers. Its population was 22,172 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dakota County, which contains most of it as well as a small part extending into Washington County. It is named for the first elected governor of the state of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley.The advantages of Hastings’s location that led to its original growth are that it is well-drained, provides a good riverboat port, and is close to a hydropower resource at the falls of the Vermillion River. Other sites closer to the river confluence are either too swampy (Dakota County) or too hilly (Washington County and Pierce County, Wisconsin).U.S. Highway 61 and Minnesota State Highways 55 and 316 are three of the main routes in Hastings.HistoryThe area around Hastings was first settled by a military detachment sent from Fort Snelling to guard a blocked shipment of supplies in the winter of 1820. A Lieutenant William G. Oliver camped in an area that would come to be known as Oliver’s Grove, and in 1833 a trading post was opened there. After the Treaty of Mendota of 1851 opened the area for white settlement, Oliver’s Grove was surveyed and incorporated as a city in 1857, a year before Minnesota’s admission to the union. That same year Hastings was named the county seat of Dakota County. The name \”Hastings\” was drawn out of a hat from suggestions placed in it by several of the original founders.”,”description_html”:”
Hastings<\/b> is a city in Dakota<\/a> and Washington<\/a> counties, in the U.S. state of Minnesota<\/a>, near the confluence of the Mississippi<\/a>, Vermillion, and St. Croix River<\/a>s. Its population was 22,172 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Dakota County, which contains most of it as well as a small part extending into Washington County. It is named for the first elected governor of the state of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley<\/a>.<\/p>
The advantages of Hastings’s location that led to its original growth are that it is well-drained, provides a good riverboat port, and is close to a hydropower resource at the falls of the Vermillion River<\/a>. Other sites closer to the river confluence are either too swampy (Dakota County) or too hilly (Washington County and Pierce County, Wisconsin<\/a>).<\/p>
U.S. Highway 61<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 55<\/a> and 316<\/a> are three of the main routes in Hastings.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The area around Hastings was first settled by a military detachment sent from Fort Snelling<\/a> to guard a blocked shipment of supplies in the winter of 1820. A Lieutenant William G. Oliver camped in an area that would come to be known as Oliver’s Grove, and in 1833 a trading post was opened there. After the Treaty of Mendota<\/a> of 1851 opened the area for white settlement, Oliver’s Grove was surveyed and incorporated as a city in 1857, a year before Minnesota’s admission to the union. That same year Hastings was named the county seat<\/a> of Dakota County. The name \”Hastings\” was drawn out of a hat from suggestions placed in it by several of the original founders.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4051,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112026635481037″,”name”:”Eagan, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Eagan”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8138,”longitude”:-93.1691,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55121, 55122, 55123″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.eagan.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Eagan-Minnesota\/112026635481037″,”single_line_address”:”Eagan, Minnesota 55121, 55122, 55123″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Eagan is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The city is south of Saint Paul and lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. Eagan and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis\u2013St. Paul. The population of Eagan was 64,206 at the 2010 census and currently ranks as Minnesota’s 11th largest city. Currently the eleventh largest Minnesota city and the sixth largest suburb in the metro area, Eagan is predominantly a commuter town of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul.Originally settled as a rural Irish farming community and \”Onion Capital of the United States\”. The largest growth in Eagan took place following the relocation and expansion of Highway 77 along with the construction of the new six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) over the Minnesota River in 1980 and the completion of the final Interstate 35E freeway section southbound from Minnesota State Highway 110 in Mendota Heights to the area where it joins 35W in Burnsville in the mid-1980s. Its northern border is primarily along Interstate 494. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs primarily along Minnesota State Highway 3. The western border runs primarily along the South bank of Minnesota River. The city’s influence in the region grew when the companies Northwest Airlines (now Delta Air Lines) and Thomson West (now Thomson Reuters) established their headquarters.”,”description_html”:”
Eagan<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. The city is south of Saint Paul<\/a> and lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Eagan and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis\u2013St. Paul<\/a>. The population of Eagan was 64,206 at the 2010 census<\/a> and currently ranks as Minnesota’s 11th largest city. Currently the eleventh largest Minnesota city and the sixth largest suburb<\/a> in the metro area, Eagan is predominantly a commuter town<\/a> of both Minneapolis<\/a> and Saint Paul.<\/p>
Originally settled as a rural Irish farming community and \”Onion Capital of the United States\”. The largest growth in Eagan took place following the relocation and expansion of Highway 77<\/a> along with the construction of the new six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) over the Minnesota River in 1980 and the completion of the final Interstate 35E<\/a> freeway section southbound from Minnesota State Highway 110<\/a> in Mendota Heights<\/a> to the area where it joins 35W in Burnsville<\/a> in the mid-1980s. Its northern border is primarily along Interstate 494<\/a>. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs primarily along Minnesota State Highway 3<\/a>. The western border runs primarily along the South bank of Minnesota River. The city’s influence in the region grew when the companies Northwest Airlines<\/a> (now Delta Air Lines<\/a>) and Thomson West<\/a> (now Thomson Reuters) established their headquarters.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:8272,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105517346149253″,”name”:”Lake Nokomis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.909444444444,”longitude”:-93.242222222222,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”4800 Nokomis Ave”,”zip”:”55417″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/default.asp”,”phone”:”(612) 370-4938″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lake-Nokomis\/105517346149253″,”single_line_address”:”4800 Nokomis Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417″,”category”:”Pond”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”186244041778024″,”name”:”Pond”},{“id”:”115090141929327″,”name”:”Park”},{“id”:”115725465228008″,”name”:”Region”}],”description”:”Lake Nokomis is one of several lakes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The lake was previously named Lake Amelia in honor of Captain George Gooding’s daughter, Amelia, in 1819. Its current name was adopted in 1910 to honor Nokomis, grandmother of Hiawatha (legendary Indian hero of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, The Song of Hiawatha). It is located in the southern part of the city, west of the Mississippi River and south of Lake Hiawatha. The lake is oval in shape, with a long axis running southwest to northeast. Because the lower part of the lake is crossed by Cedar Avenue running north-south, the impression from the ground is that the lake is shaped like an L. The lake has an area of 204acre.When purchased in 1907, the lake was very shallow, only 5ft deep in the deepest spot. Much of it was actually marshland or slough\u2014a drainage area for the neighborhood. It was deepened by dredging to produce the current lake.In 1940, Dr. Chris Lambertsen performed about 12 Scuba dives in his Lambertsen Amphibious Respiratory Unit (LARU) prototype in Lake Nokomis. The LARU was the first rebreather designed and built in the United States and these dives are the first closed-circuit oxygen dives in U.S. history. On one of these dives, Lambertsen experienced an episode of oxygen toxicity but managed to surface without assistance.”,”description_html”:”
Lake Nokomis<\/b> is one of several lakes<\/a> in Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota. The lake was previously named Lake Amelia in honor of Captain George Gooding’s daughter, Amelia, in 1819. Its current name was adopted in 1910 to honor Nokomis<\/a>, grandmother of Hiawatha (legendary Indian hero of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow<\/a>‘s poem, The Song of Hiawatha<\/a><\/i>). It is located in the southern part of the city, west of the Mississippi River<\/a> and south of Lake Hiawatha<\/a>. The lake is oval in shape, with a long axis running southwest to northeast. Because the lower part of the lake is crossed by Cedar Avenue running north-south, the impression from the ground is that the lake is shaped like an L. The lake has an area of 204acre.<\/p>
When purchased in 1907, the lake was very shallow, only 5ft deep in the deepest spot. Much of it was actually marshland or slough\u2014a drainage area for the neighborhood. It was deepened by dredging<\/a> to produce the current lake.<\/p>
In 1940, Dr. Chris Lambertsen<\/a> performed about 12 Scuba dives<\/a> in his Lambertsen Amphibious Respiratory Unit<\/a> (LARU) prototype in Lake Nokomis. The LARU was the first rebreather<\/a> designed and built in the United States and these dives are the first closed-circuit oxygen dives in U.S. history. On one of these dives, Lambertsen experienced an episode of oxygen toxicity<\/a> but managed to surface without assistance.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”4800 Nokomis Ave\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb47,671 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:877,”hours”:{“mon_1_open”:”06:00″,”mon_1_close”:”22:00″,”tue_1_open”:”06:00″,”tue_1_close”:”22:00″,”wed_1_open”:”06:00″,”wed_1_close”:”22:00″,”thu_1_open”:”06:00″,”thu_1_close”:”22:00″,”fri_1_open”:”06:00″,”fri_1_close”:”22:00″,”sat_1_open”:”06:00″,”sat_1_close”:”22:00″,”sun_1_open”:”06:00″,”sun_1_close”:”22:00″},”overall_star_rating”:4.9},{“id”:”105449159489172″,”name”:”Eden Prairie, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Eden Prairie”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8537,”longitude”:-93.4608,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55344, 55346, 55347″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.edenprairie.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Eden-Prairie-Minnesota\/105449159489172″,”single_line_address”:”Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344, 55346, 55347″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Eden Prairie is an edge city 12mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County, and the 12th-largest city in the State of Minnesota. It is on the north bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Eden Prairie and nearby suburbs form the southwest portion of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the 15th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. Eden Prairie had a population of 60,797 at the 2010 census, which made it the 7th-largest suburb in the Twin Cities and the 12th-largest city in Minnesota.Eden Prairie has been named one of Money magazine’s \”Best Places to Live\” in America since 2006; the city earned first place in the 2010 survey and second place in 2016. Comprising many large lakes and ponds, the city has more than 170mi of multi-use trails, 2250acre of parks, and 1300acre of open space.A bedroom suburb in the 1960s, the city is home to more than 2,200 businesses and the headquarters of Digital River, SuperValu, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, MTS Systems Corporation, and the Minnesota Vikings. Regionally known for Eden Prairie Center, it is also the hub for SouthWest Transit, providing public transportation to three adjacent suburbs. KMSP and WFTC are also based in Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie has many walking trails around its beautiful lakes, namely Purgatory Creek and Staring Lake.”,”description_html”:”
Eden Prairie<\/b> is an edge city<\/a> 12mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Hennepin County<\/a>, and the 12th-largest city<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is on the north bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Eden Prairie and nearby suburbs form the southwest portion of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the 15th-largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with about 3.6 million residents. Eden Prairie had a population of 60,797 at the 2010 census, which made it the 7th-largest suburb in the Twin Cities and the 12th-largest city in Minnesota.<\/p>
Eden Prairie has been named one of Money<\/a><\/i> magazine’s \”Best Places to Live\” in America since 2006; the city earned first place in the 2010 survey and second place in 2016. Comprising many large lakes and ponds, the city has more than 170mi of multi-use trails, 2250acre of parks, and 1300acre of open space.<\/p>
A bedroom suburb<\/a> in the 1960s, the city is home to more than 2,200 businesses and the headquarters of Digital River<\/a>, SuperValu<\/a>, C.H. Robinson Worldwide<\/a>, MTS Systems Corporation<\/a>, and the Minnesota Vikings<\/a>. Regionally known for Eden Prairie Center<\/a>, it is also the hub for SouthWest Transit<\/a>, providing public transportation to three adjacent suburbs. KMSP<\/a> and WFTC<\/a> are also based in Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie has many walking trails around its beautiful lakes, namely Purgatory Creek and Staring Lake.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:9064,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108008779226618″,”name”:”Hudson, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”Hudson”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.972,”longitude”:-92.745,”state”:”WI”,”zip”:”54016, 54017″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.hudson.wi.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Hudson-Wisconsin\/108008779226618″,”single_line_address”:”Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, 54017″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Hudson is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, its population was 12,719. It is part of the Minneapolis\u2013St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The village of North Hudson is directly to the north of Hudson.HistoryHudson was settled in the summer of 1840 by Louis Massey and his brother in-law, Peter Bouchea. William Steets arrived at about the same time. Later that same year, Joseph Sauperson (commonly known as Joe LaGrue) took up residence. These four are considered Hudson’s original inhabitants. Massey and Bouchea settled at the mouth of the Willow River, near the present-day First and St. Croix Streets. They had been part of the group who lived for some time along the river below Fort Snelling, which appears on some old maps as \”Massey’s Landing\”. The 1840s saw a few settlers making their appearance here \u2014 Captain John Page, the Nobles brothers, Dr. Philip Aldrich, Ammah Andrews, Moses Perrin, Colonel James Hughes, Daniel Anderson, and others.Hudson was originally called Willow River. It was later named Buena Vista by Judge Joel Foster, founder of River Falls, after returning from the Mexican War where he fought in the Battle of Buena Vista. In 1852, Alfred D. Gray, Hudson’s first mayor, petitioned to change the name of the city to \”Hudson\”, because the bluffs along the St. Croix River reminded him of the Hudson River in his native New York.”,”description_html”:”
Hudson<\/b> is a city in St. Croix County<\/a>, Wisconsin<\/a>, United States<\/a>. As of the 2010 United States census<\/a>, its population was 12,719. It is part of the Minneapolis\u2013St. Paul<\/a> Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a> (MSA). The village of North Hudson<\/a> is directly to the north of Hudson.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Hudson was settled in the summer of 1840 by Louis Massey and his brother in-law, Peter Bouchea. William Steets arrived at about the same time. Later that same year, Joseph Sauperson (commonly known as Joe LaGrue) took up residence. These four are considered Hudson’s original inhabitants. Massey and Bouchea settled at the mouth of the Willow River, near the present-day First and St. Croix Streets. They had been part of the group who lived for some time along the river below Fort Snelling<\/a>, which appears on some old maps as \”Massey’s Landing\”. The 1840s saw a few settlers making their appearance here \u2014 Captain John Page, the Nobles brothers, Dr. Philip Aldrich, Ammah Andrews, Moses Perrin, Colonel James Hughes, Daniel Anderson, and others.<\/p>
Hudson was originally called Willow River. It was later named Buena Vista by Judge Joel Foster<\/a>, founder of River Falls<\/a>, after returning from the Mexican War where he fought in the Battle of Buena Vista<\/a>. In 1852, Alfred D. Gray, Hudson’s first mayor, petitioned to change the name of the city to \”Hudson\”, because the bluffs along the St. Croix River<\/a> reminded him of the Hudson River<\/a> in his native New York<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:6720,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109613735730733″,”name”:”Buffalo, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Buffalo”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1832,”longitude”:-93.8655,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55313″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.buffalo.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Buffalo-Minnesota\/109613735730733″,”single_line_address”:”Buffalo, Minnesota 55313″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Buffalo is a city, located 42 miles northwest of Minneapolis in Wright County, Minnesota. The population was 15,453 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat.Minnesota State Highways 25 and 55 are two of the main routes in the city.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.64sqmi; 7.17sqmi is land and 2.47sqmi is water.HistoryBuffalo was platted in 1856, and named after nearby Buffalo Lake. A post office has been in operation at Buffalo since 1856.EducationThe local school district is named Buffalo\u2013Hanover\u2013Montrose Schools. It is composed of schools within the city of Buffalo, and local towns of Hanover and Montrose. There are six elementary schools, which include Discovery Center, Northwinds Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Tatanka Elementary, Hanover Elementary, and Montrose Elementary. There is one middle school, Buffalo Community Middle School, and one high school, Buffalo High School. There is also one private, catholic school, St. Francis Xavier school (Grades K\u20138).CultureBuffalo offers a relatively large and vibrant arts scene for the town’s size. The Buffalo Community Theater is a local organization that has been producing plays since 1986. The Buffalo Community Orchestra is another popular artistic outlet. The orchestra has been part of the Buffalo community since 1995, and has over 50 members. The orchestra is well known for the ‘Concert in the Park’ series they put on every summer for free to community members. The orchestra is also funded by business and residents of Buffalo and the surrounding area. Also in the area, are the Wright County Chamber Chorus, and the Wright Ringers bell choir. Buffalo is also the home to many antique shops that have annual sales the first Thursday of every month.”,”description_html”:”
Buffalo<\/b> is a city, located 42 miles northwest of Minneapolis in Wright County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 15,453 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>.<\/p>
Minnesota State Highways 25<\/a> and 55<\/a> are two of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 9.64sqmi; 7.17sqmi is land and 2.47sqmi is water.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Buffalo was plat<\/a>ted in 1856, and named after nearby Buffalo Lake<\/a>. A post office has been in operation at Buffalo since 1856.<\/p>
Education<\/h2>
The local school district is named Buffalo\u2013Hanover\u2013Montrose Schools. It is composed of schools within the city of Buffalo, and local towns of Hanover and Montrose. There are six elementary schools, which include Discovery Center, Northwinds Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Tatanka Elementary, Hanover Elementary, and Montrose Elementary. There is one middle school, Buffalo Community Middle School, and one high school, Buffalo High School<\/a>. There is also one private, catholic school, St. Francis Xavier school (Grades K\u20138).<\/p>
Culture<\/h2>
Buffalo offers a relatively large and vibrant arts scene for the town’s size. The Buffalo Community Theater<\/a> is a local organization that has been producing plays since 1986. The Buffalo Community Orchestra<\/a> is another popular artistic outlet. The orchestra has been part of the Buffalo community since 1995, and has over 50 members. The orchestra is well known for the ‘Concert in the Park’ series they put on every summer for free to community members. The orchestra is also funded by business and residents of Buffalo and the surrounding area. Also in the area, are the Wright County Chamber Chorus, and the Wright Ringers bell choir. Buffalo is also the home to many antique shops that have annual sales the first Thursday of every month.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4329,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108188455875294″,”name”:”Lake Minnetonka”,”location”:{“city”:”Minnetonka”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.933333333333,”longitude”:-93.566666666667,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55331″},”phone”:”(312) 933-4068″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lake-Minnetonka\/108188455875294″,”single_line_address”:”Minnetonka, Minnesota 55331″,”category”:”Lake”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”163581277042500″,”name”:”Lake”},{“id”:”115725465228008″,”name”:”Region”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Lake Minnetonka is an inland lake located approximately 15mi west-southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The lake lies within Hennepin County and Carver County and is surrounded by 13 municipalities. At 14528acre, it is Minnesota’s ninth largest lake and is popular among boaters, sailors, and fishermen. It is also one of Minnesota’s most affluent residential areas.HistoryEarly historyThe first people who inhabited the Lake Minnetonka area were indigenous natives who migrated to the region at the end of the last ice age circa 8000 BCE. Later peoples who inhabited the area between 3500 BCE and 1500 CE are often referred to collectively as the \”Mound Builders\” because they constructed large land features serving spiritual, ceremonial, burial, and elite residential functions. The Mound Builder culture reached its apex circa 1150 CE and ceased to exist circa 1500 CE.By the 1700s Lake Minnetonka was inhabited by the Mdewakanton people, a subtribe of the Dakota Nation. Although their primary settlements lay within the Minnesota River Valley, the Mdewakanton frequented Lake Minnetonka to hunt, fish, and collect maple syrup. Spirit Knob, a peninsula near present-day Wayzata, held spiritual significance for the Mdewakanton. Following the Dakota War of 1862, however, the Dakota were banished from Minnesota and forced to leave the area.”,”description_html”:”
Lake Minnetonka<\/b> is an inland lake<\/a> located approximately 15mi west-southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. The lake lies within Hennepin County<\/a> and Carver County<\/a> and is surrounded by 13 municipalities. At 14528acre, it is Minnesota’s ninth largest lake and is popular among boaters, sailors, and fishermen. It is also one of Minnesota’s most affluent residential areas.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Early history<\/h3>
The first people who inhabited the Lake Minnetonka area were indigenous natives<\/a> who migrated to the region at the end of the last ice age<\/a> circa 8000 BCE<\/a>. Later peoples who inhabited the area between 3500 BCE and 1500 CE<\/a> are often referred to collectively as the \”Mound Builders<\/a>\” because they constructed large land features serving spiritual, ceremonial, burial, and elite residential functions. The Mound Builder culture reached its apex circa 1150 CE and ceased to exist circa 1500 CE.<\/p>
By the 1700s Lake Minnetonka was inhabited by the Mdewakanton people<\/a>, a subtribe of the Dakota Nation<\/a>. Although their primary settlements lay within the Minnesota River Valley<\/a>, the Mdewakanton frequented Lake Minnetonka to hunt, fish, and collect maple syrup<\/a>. Spirit Knob, a peninsula<\/a> near present-day Wayzata<\/a>, held spiritual significance for the Mdewakanton. Following the Dakota War of 1862<\/a>, however, the Dakota were banished from Minnesota and forced to leave the area.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4866,”overall_star_rating”:4.8},{“id”:”108548802503094″,”name”:”Elk River, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Elk River”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.3172,”longitude”:-93.5812,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55330″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ElkRiverMN.gov\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Elk-River-Minnesota\/108548802503094″,”single_line_address”:”Elk River, Minnesota 55330″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Elk River is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States (U.S.), about 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. The population was 22,974 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat. The city’s population exceeded 20,000 as of year 2005. U.S. Highways 10 and 169 and State Highway 101 are three of the main routes in Elk River, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city. Elk River is located 33.2 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 37.4 miles southeast of St. Cloud.HistoryThe hardwood-forested hills in which Elk River is situated were pushed up by the last glacier that advanced across Minnesota. These hills are made up of coarse materials which is the reason gravel mining is so prevalent in Elk River, and also the reason much of the area is not considered good farmland.To the south of Elk River lies the prairie. This natural boundary between the prairie and woods was also a boundary between Indian nations. Two battles between the Dakota and Ojibwe took place where the Elk River meets the Mississippi in 1772 and 1773.”,”description_html”:”
Elk River<\/b> is a city in Sherburne County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States (U.S.)<\/a>, about 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis<\/a>. It is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi<\/a> and Elk<\/a> Rivers. The population was 22,974 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. The city’s population exceeded 20,000 as of year 2005. U.S. Highways 10<\/a> and 169<\/a> and State Highway 101<\/a> are three of the main routes in Elk River, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail<\/a> line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city. Elk River is located 33.2 miles northwest of Minneapolis<\/a> and 37.4 miles southeast of St. Cloud<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The hardwood-forested hills in which Elk River is situated were pushed up by the last glacier that advanced across Minnesota. These hills are made up of coarse materials which is the reason gravel mining is so prevalent in Elk River, and also the reason much of the area is not considered good farmland.<\/p>
To the south of Elk River lies the prairie. This natural boundary between the prairie and woods was also a boundary between Indian nations. Two battles between the Dakota and Ojibwe took place where the Elk River meets the Mississippi in 1772 and 1773.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5098,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108343009185869″,”name”:”Coon Rapids, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Coon Rapids”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.171,”longitude”:-93.3078,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55433, 55448″},”website”:”http:\/\/ci.coon-rapids.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Coon-Rapids-Minnesota\/108343009185869″,”single_line_address”:”Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433, 55448″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Coon Rapids is a northern suburb of Minneapolis, and is the largest city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 61,476 at the 2010 census, making it the thirteenth largest city in Minnesota and the seventh largest Twin Cities suburb.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.34sqmi, of which, 22.61sqmi is land and 0.73sqmi is water. Recreational lakes in the city include Cenaiko Lake and Crooked Lake, two-thirds of which is in Coon Rapids. The other third is in the city of Andover, immediately to the north.HistoryIn 1835, the Red River Ox Cart Trail was laid to establish military and trade connections between Minneapolis and Anoka. The first industries of Coon Rapids sprung up around the road, including the prominent Anoka Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company, founded by Dr. D.C. Dunham in 1881. The clay excavation site \u2013 known locally as the clay hole \u2013 is one of the lasting reminders of Coon Rapids\u2019 industrial history. Today, the vital Red River Ox Cart Trail is known as Coon Rapids Boulevard and remains an important commercial corridor for the city.In 1912, construction began on the Coon Rapids Dam and the influx of laborers and engineers increased the city\u2019s population to over 1,000 for the first time. Completed in 1914, the dam functioned as a regional power source for the Northern States Power Company until it was sold to the Hennepin County Park Board in 1969 and incorporated into the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.”,”description_html”:”
Coon Rapids<\/b> is a northern suburb of Minneapolis<\/a>, and is the largest city in Anoka County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. The population was 61,476 at the 2010 census<\/a>, making it the thirteenth largest city in Minnesota<\/a> and the seventh largest Twin Cities suburb.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 23.34sqmi, of which, 22.61sqmi is land and 0.73sqmi is water. Recreational lakes in the city include Cenaiko Lake and Crooked Lake, two-thirds of which is in Coon Rapids. The other third is in the city of Andover<\/a>, immediately to the north.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
In 1912, construction began on the Coon Rapids Dam and the influx of laborers and engineers increased the city\u2019s population to over 1,000 for the first time. Completed in 1914, the dam functioned as a regional power source for the Northern States Power Company<\/a> until it was sold to the Hennepin County Park Board in 1969 and incorporated into the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:6172,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104102002960255″,”name”:”Stillwater, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Stillwater”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0552,”longitude”:-92.8186,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55082, 55083″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.stillwater.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Stillwater-Minnesota\/104102002960255″,”single_line_address”:”Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, 55083″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Stillwater is a city in Washington County, Minnesota across the St. Croix River from the state of Wisconsin. The population was 18,225 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat. Stillwater is part of the Twin Cities Metro Area.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.98sqmi; 6.96sqmi is land and 1.02sqmi is water. State Highways 36, 95, and 96 are three of the community’s main routes.Stillwater receives an average annual snowfall of. Average annual rainfall is 24in. Each year has an average of 14 days above.HistoryOn July 29 and September 29, 1837, treaties were signed between the US government and the local Ojibwa and Dakota nations that allowed settlement in the St. Croix Valley. The town was founded by settlers drawn by the area’s then-abundant lumber and river traffic, making it one of Minnesota’s oldest towns, preceding Minneapolis by several years. Stillwater was officially incorporated as a city on March 4, 1854 (the same day as St. Paul). The city was named for the calm waters of the St. Croix River.”,”description_html”:”
Stillwater<\/b> is a city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a> across the St. Croix River<\/a> from the state of Wisconsin<\/a>. The population was 18,225 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. Stillwater is part of the Twin Cities Metro Area<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 7.98sqmi; 6.96sqmi is land and 1.02sqmi is water. State Highways 36<\/a>, 95<\/a>, and 96<\/a> are three of the community’s main routes.<\/p>
Stillwater receives an average annual snowfall of. Average annual rainfall is 24in. Each year has an average of 14 days above.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
On July 29 and September 29, 1837, treaties were signed between the US government<\/a> and the local Ojibwa<\/a> and Dakota<\/a> nations that allowed settlement in the St. Croix Valley. The town was founded by settlers drawn by the area’s then-abundant lumber and river traffic, making it one of Minnesota’s oldest towns, preceding Minneapolis<\/a> by several years. Stillwater was officially incorporated as a city on March 4, 1854 (the same day as St. Paul<\/a>). The city was named for the calm waters of the St. Croix River.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:9223,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112433125435210″,”name”:”Blaine, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Blaine”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1569,”longitude”:-93.2271,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55014, 55434, 55449″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.blaine.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Blaine-Minnesota\/112433125435210″,”single_line_address”:”Blaine, Minnesota 55014, 55434, 55449″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Blaine is a city in Anoka and Ramsey counties in the State of Minnesota. The population was 57,186 at the 2010 census. The city is located mainly in Anoka County, and is part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area.Interstate Highway 35W, U.S. Highway 10, and Minnesota State Highway 65 are three of the main routes in the city.History and cultureUntil 1877, Blaine was part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota. Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine and settled near a lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. Another early settler was the Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time near what would today be Lever St. and 103rd Ave.It was not until 1865 that Blaine’s first permanent resident, Greenberry Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870, George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and soon others settled in the area and it began to grow.”,”description_html”:”
Blaine<\/b> is a city in Anoka<\/a> and Ramsey<\/a> counties in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 57,186 at the 2010 census<\/a>. The city is located mainly in Anoka County, and is part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area.<\/p>
Interstate Highway 35W<\/a>, U.S. Highway 10<\/a>, and Minnesota State Highway 65<\/a> are three of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
History and culture<\/h2>
Until 1877, Blaine was part of the city of Anoka<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland<\/a>, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine and settled near a lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis<\/a>. Another early settler was the Englishman<\/a> George Townsend, who lived for a short time near what would today be Lever St. and 103rd Ave.<\/p>
It was not until 1865 that Blaine’s first permanent resident, Greenberry Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave<\/a> who moved north from Barren County<\/a>, Kentucky<\/a>, following the Civil War<\/a>. In 1870, George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and soon others settled in the area and it began to grow.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5381,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107945312561205″,”name”:”Hutchinson, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Hutchinson”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8888,”longitude”:-94.375,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55350″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Hutchinson-Minnesota\/107945312561205″,”single_line_address”:”Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Hutchinson is the largest city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 14,178 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe Hutchinson Family Singers (John, Asa, and Judson Hutchinson) are credited with founding the town in November 1855. A post office has been in operation at Hutchinson since 1856. The city was incorporated in 1904. In 1942 muralist Elsa Jemne completed an egg tempera on plaster mural titled The Hutchinson Singers in the town post office. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.02sqmi, of which 8.60sqmi is land and 0.42sqmi is water.Minnesota State Highways 7, 15, and 22 are three of the main routes in the city.Major bodies of water include the Crow River which flows through the downtown, Otter Lake, and Campbell Lake. Started by the Hutchinson brothers, Hutchinson has the nation’s second oldest city park system (only New York City’s Central Park is older).”,”description_html”:”
Hutchinson<\/b> is the largest city in McLeod County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, along the South Fork of the Crow River<\/a>. The population was 14,178 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The Hutchinson Family Singers<\/a> (John, Asa, and Judson Hutchinson) are credited with founding the town in November 1855. A post office has been in operation at Hutchinson since 1856. The city was incorporated in 1904. In 1942 muralist Elsa Jemne<\/a> completed an egg tempera on plaster mural titled The Hutchinson Singers<\/i> in the town post office. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture<\/a>, later called the Section of Fine Arts<\/a>, of the Treasury Department<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 9.02sqmi, of which 8.60sqmi is land and 0.42sqmi is water.<\/p>
Minnesota State Highways 7<\/a>, 15<\/a>, and 22<\/a> are three of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
Plymouth<\/b> is the seventh largest city<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. Located 15mi west of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Hennepin County<\/a>, the city is the third largest suburb<\/a> of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, which is the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with about 3.52 million residents. The population was 70,576 at the 2010 Census<\/a>.<\/p>
Once named for Medicine Lake<\/a>, the city’s name was chosen by Hennepin County Commissioners during the county’s inception.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Plymouth’s history can be traced back to the pre-Columbian period<\/a> around 1400 to 1500 AD. The original inhabitants were the Dakota<\/a>. Their encampment was at the north end of Medicine Lake<\/a>. The name Medicine Lake is derived from the Dakota<\/a> word Mdewakanton<\/a>, meaning \”Lake of the Spirit.\” The Dakota named the lake after a warrior overturned his canoe and his body was never recovered.<\/p>
Golden Valley<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is a western suburb<\/a> of Minneapolis<\/a> and is the main corporate headquarters of General Mills<\/a> and Pentair<\/a>. Golden Valley is also the home of NBC<\/a> affiliate KARE<\/a>, the Perpich Center for Arts Education<\/a> and Breck School<\/a>. The population was 20,371 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Tribes of Chippewa<\/a> and Sioux<\/a> had encampments on nearby Medicine Lake. The first white settlers arrived in the early 1850s. Golden Valley was incorporated December 17, 1886. In the early twentieth century, it was mostly a farming community.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 10.55sqmi, of which 10.20sqmi is land and 0.35sqmi is water.<\/p>
Interstate 394<\/a>, U.S. Highway 169<\/a>, and Minnesota State Highways 55<\/a> and 100<\/a> are four of the main routes in the area.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2022,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103775449661112″,”name”:”Nokomis, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9072,”longitude”:-93.248,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55406, 55407, 55409, 55417, 55419, 55423″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Nokomis-Minneapolis\/103775449661112″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406, 55407, 55409, 55417, 55419, 55423″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Nokomis is a community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It takes its name from Lake Nokomis. It is composed of 11 smaller neighborhoods.Official neighborhoods in the Nokomis community Diamond Lake Ericsson Field Hale Keewaydin Minnehaha Morris Park Northrop Page Regina Wenonah Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, and Wenonah are also collectively referred to as Nokomis East.”,”description_html”:”
Nokomis<\/b> is a community in Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. It takes its name from Lake Nokomis<\/a>. It is composed of 11 smaller neighborhoods.<\/p>
Official neighborhoods in the Nokomis community<\/h2>
- Diamond Lake<\/a><\/li>
- Ericsson<\/a><\/li>
- Field<\/a><\/li>
- Hale<\/a><\/li>
- Keewaydin<\/a><\/li>
- Minnehaha<\/a><\/li>
- Morris Park<\/a><\/li>
- Northrop<\/a><\/li>
- Page<\/a><\/li>
- Regina<\/a><\/li>
- Wenonah<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>
The North Loop<\/b> is a neighborhood<\/a> of the Central community<\/a> of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. The neighborhood is commonly known as the Warehouse District<\/a> from the city’s shipping hub years. It includes the Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District<\/b> which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>. The North Loop is located just northwest of the central business district between downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River<\/a>. Streets in the North Loop are oriented to be parallel to the river, which means that they run at a 45-degree angle relative to the grid of the rest of the city.<\/p>
Although the extent of the neighborhood technically extends further to the south, the main residential and commercial area of the North Loop is roughly a rectangle bounded by Hennepin Avenue<\/a> (in the southeast), Plymouth Avenue (in the northwest), the elevated 4th street freeway entrance\/exit in the southwest, and the Mississippi River in the northeast. Washington Avenue<\/a> is the main thoroughfare through the neighborhood.<\/p>
Minneapolis<\/b> is the county seat<\/a> of Hennepin County<\/a>, and the larger of the Twin Cities<\/a>, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States<\/a>. As of 2016, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a> and 46th-largest in the United States<\/a>, with an estimated population of 413,651. Minneapolis and Saint Paul<\/a> anchor the second-largest economic center in the Midwest<\/a>, after Chicago<\/a>.<\/p>
Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River<\/a>, just north of the river’s confluence with the Minnesota River<\/a>, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state’s capital. The city is abundantly rich in water, with 13 lakes<\/a>, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls, many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes<\/a> and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway<\/a>. It was once the world’s flour milling<\/a> capital and a hub for timber. The city and surrounding region is the primary business center between Chicago<\/a> and Seattle<\/a>, with Minneapolis proper containing America’s fifth-highest concentration of Fortune 500<\/a> companies. As an integral link to the global economy, Minneapolis is categorized as a global city<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:208358,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104153402954861″,”name”:”Mankato, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Mankato”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.1645,”longitude”:-93.9938,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”56001-56003″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.mankato.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Mankato-Minnesota\/104153402954861″,”single_line_address”:”Mankato, Minnesota 56001″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Mankato is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is the 22nd biggest city in Minnesota. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city is located within Le Sueur County. Most of the city of Mankato is located within Blue Earth County.Mankato is the larger of the two principal cities of the Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area, which covers Blue Earth and Nicollet counties and had a combined population of 94,149 at the 2010 census. Mankato was designated a Metropolitan Statistical Area by the U.S. Census Bureau in November 2008.”,”description_html”:”
Mankato<\/b> is a city in Blue Earth<\/a>, Nicollet<\/a>, and Le Sueur<\/a> counties in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is the 22nd biggest city in Minnesota. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota<\/a> outside of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area. The county seat<\/a> of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River<\/a> at its confluence<\/a> with the Blue Earth River<\/a>. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato<\/a>. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census<\/a>. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline<\/a>. North of Mankato Regional Airport<\/a>, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city is located within Le Sueur County. Most of the city of Mankato is located within Blue Earth County.<\/p>
Mankato is the larger of the two principal cities of the Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area<\/a>, which covers Blue Earth and Nicollet counties and had a combined population of 94,149 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Mankato was designated a Metropolitan Statistical Area by the U.S. Census Bureau in November 2008.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:10628,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104130636291355″,”name”:”Red Wing, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Red Wing”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.5651,”longitude”:-92.5625,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55066″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.red-wing.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Red-Wing-Minnesota\/104130636291355″,”single_line_address”:”Red Wing, Minnesota 55066″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the upper Mississippi River. The population was 16,459 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Goodhue County.Red Wing is home to the manufacturers of nationally known products: Red Wing Shoes, Riedell Ice and Roller Skates, and Red Wing Stoneware. The Cannon Valley Trail has its eastern terminus in Red Wing. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is operated by the nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation.The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list, which adds twelve communities annually nationwide. Red Wing was added for its \”impressive architecture and enviable natural environment.\” Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin by Red Wing Bridge (officially named the Eisenhower Bridge); it carries U.S. Route 63 over the Mississippi River and its backwaters.This city was named after the early 19th-century Dakota Sioux chief, Red Wing (Shakea), or Hupahuduta (\”Wing of the Wild Swan Dyed Red\”). He was one of a succession of Mdewakanton Dakota chiefs whose name \”Red Wing\” came from their use of a dyed swan’s wing as their symbol of rank. He was an ally of British soldiers during the War of 1812. After a vision in which he saw the Americans driving out the British, he declared neutrality. French Canadians referred to him as L’Aile Rouge. Later he took the name Shakea, or \”The Man Who Paints Himself Red,\” after passing the name Red Wing on to a successor chief.”,”description_html”:”
Red Wing<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Goodhue County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, along the upper Mississippi River<\/a>. The population was 16,459 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Goodhue County<\/a>.<\/p>
Red Wing is home to the manufacturers of nationally known products: Red Wing Shoes<\/a>, Riedell Ice and Roller Skates<\/a>, and Red Wing Stoneware. The Cannon Valley Trail<\/a> has its eastern terminus in Red Wing. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is operated by the nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation<\/a>.<\/p>
The National Trust for Historic Preservation<\/a> placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list, which adds twelve communities annually nationwide. Red Wing was added for its \”impressive architecture and enviable natural environment.\” Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin<\/a> by Red Wing Bridge<\/a> (officially named the Eisenhower Bridge<\/i>); it carries U.S. Route 63<\/a> over the Mississippi River<\/a> and its backwaters.<\/p>
This city was named after the early 19th-century Dakota Sioux<\/a> chief, Red Wing (Shakea)<\/a>, or Hupahuduta<\/i> (\”Wing of the Wild Swan Dyed Red\”). He was one of a succession of Mdewakanton<\/a> Dakota chiefs whose name \”Red Wing\” came from their use of a dyed swan’s wing as their symbol of rank. He was an ally of British soldiers during the War of 1812<\/a>. After a vision in which he saw the Americans driving out the British, he declared neutrality. French Canadians<\/a> referred to him as L’Aile Rouge.<\/i> Later he took the name Shakea,<\/i> or \”The Man Who Paints Himself Red,\” after passing the name Red Wing on to a successor chief.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5194,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103941732976595″,”name”:”Rochester, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Rochester”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0258,”longitude”:-92.4732,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.rochestermn.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Rochester-Minnesota\/103941732976595″,”single_line_address”:”Rochester, Minnesota 55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Rochester is a city in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on the Zumbro River’s south fork, the city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2015 population was 112,225. It is Minnesota’s third-largest city and the largest city located outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 213,873. It is the home of Mayo Clinic and one of IBM’s largest facilities.HistoryRochester was founded in 1854, and platted in 1855. Rochester developed as a stagecoach stop between Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Dubuque, Iowa. When the Winona and St Peter Railroad initiated service in October 1864, it brought new residents and business opportunities. In 1863, Dr. William W. Mayo arrived as the examining surgeon for draftees in the Civil War. The community was named after Rochester, New York.”,”description_html”:”
Rochester<\/b> is a city<\/a> in the U.S.<\/a> State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a> and is the county seat<\/a> of Olmsted County<\/a>. Located on the Zumbro River<\/a>‘s south fork, the city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census<\/a>. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2015 population was 112,225. It is Minnesota’s third-largest city and the largest city located outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 213,873. It is the home of Mayo Clinic<\/a> and one of IBM<\/a>‘s largest facilities<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Rochester was founded in 1854, and plat<\/a>ted in 1855. Rochester developed as a stagecoach<\/a> stop between Saint Paul<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, and Dubuque<\/a>, Iowa<\/a>. When the Winona and St Peter Railroad<\/a> initiated service in October 1864, it brought new residents and business opportunities. In 1863, Dr. William W. Mayo<\/a> arrived as the examining surgeon for draftees in the Civil War<\/a>. The community was named after Rochester, New York<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:20747,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108020035886455″,”name”:”White Bear Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”White Bear Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0697,”longitude”:-93.011,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55110″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.whitebearlake.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/White-Bear-Lake-Minnesota\/108020035886455″,”single_line_address”:”White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”White Bear Lake is a city in Ramsey County in the state of Minnesota. A small portion of the city also extends into Washington County. The population was 23,769 at the 2010 census. The city is located on White Bear Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.”,”description_html”:”
White Bear Lake<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a> in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. A small portion of the city also extends into Washington County<\/a>. The population was 23,769 at the 2010 census<\/a>. The city is located on White Bear Lake<\/a>, one of the largest lakes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5588,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105541942812900″,”name”:”Prior Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Prior Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.727,”longitude”:-93.4297,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55372″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofpriorlake.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Prior-Lake-Minnesota\/105541942812900″,”single_line_address”:”Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Prior Lake is a city 20mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis seated next to Savage and Shakopee in Scott County in the state of Minnesota. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city lies south of the Minnesota River in an area known as South of the River and establishes the urban fringe of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Prior Lake was 22,796 at the 2010 census.Prior Lake was first incorporated as a village in 1891. Prior Lake is one of the oldest cities in the south metro area. The city’s modern rapid growth is due in part to the ease of access for commuters, the rest of the region, via the upgraded State Highway 13.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.33sqmi; 15.44sqmi is land and 2.89sqmi is water.Upper Prior Lake and Lower Prior Lake sit at the center of the city in an elongated shape towards the southwest to Spring Lake. Prior Lake as a whole is the largest lake in the southern metro area.DemographicsAs of the 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $75,363, and the median income for a family was $81,011. The per capita income for the city was $32,089. About 1.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line.”,”description_html”:”
Prior Lake<\/b> is a city 20mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> seated next to Savage<\/a> and Shakopee<\/a> in Scott County<\/a> in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city lies south of the Minnesota River<\/a> in an area known as South of the River<\/i> and establishes the urban fringe<\/a> of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>. The population of Prior Lake was 22,796 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Prior Lake was first incorporated as a village in 1891. Prior Lake is one of the oldest cities in the south metro area. The city’s modern rapid growth is due in part to the ease of access for commuters, the rest of the region, via the upgraded State Highway 13<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 18.33sqmi; 15.44sqmi is land and 2.89sqmi is water.<\/p>
Upper Prior Lake and Lower Prior Lake sit at the center of the city in an elongated shape towards the southwest to Spring Lake. Prior Lake as a whole is the largest lake in the southern metro area.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
As of the 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $75,363, and the median income for a family was $81,011. The per capita income<\/a> for the city was $32,089. About 1.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4701,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103114406395347″,”name”:”Nicollet Island”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9875,”longitude”:-93.263333333333,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55413″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Nicollet-Island\/103114406395347″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Nicollet Island is an island in the Mississippi River just north of Saint Anthony Falls in central Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau the island has a land area of 194407m2 and a 2000 census population of 144 persons. The island makes up a large part of the city-designated Nicollet Island\/East Bank neighborhood. The island is named for cartographer Joseph Nicollet, who mapped the Upper Mississippi in the 1830s.The island lies in the middle of the Mississippi, crossed by the Hennepin Avenue Bridge connecting Downtown and Northeast Minneapolis. The island is so near to Saint Anthony Falls that if the northward movement of the falls had not been stopped in the late 19th century, the island would no longer exist. In the early 19th century Nicollet Island was one of six islands near the falls, but all the others have been destroyed or joined to the east bank.The island was the site of the first bridge across the Mississippi River, opened in 1855, on the site of the present Hennepin Avenue Bridge. It is part of Saint Anthony Falls Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”,”description_html”:”
Nicollet Island<\/b> is an island in the Mississippi River<\/a> just north of Saint Anthony Falls<\/a> in central Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a> the island has a land area of 194407m2 and a 2000 census<\/a> population of 144 persons. The island makes up a large part of the city-designated Nicollet Island\/East Bank<\/a> neighborhood. The island is named for cartographer Joseph Nicollet<\/a>, who mapped the Upper Mississippi in the 1830s.<\/p>
The island lies in the middle of the Mississippi, crossed by the Hennepin Avenue Bridge<\/a> connecting Downtown<\/a> and Northeast Minneapolis<\/a>. The island is so near to Saint Anthony Falls that if the northward movement of the falls had not been stopped in the late 19th century, the island would no longer exist. In the early 19th century Nicollet Island was one of six islands near the falls, but all the others have been destroyed or joined to the east bank.<\/p>
The island was the site of the first bridge across the Mississippi River, opened in 1855, on the site of the present Hennepin Avenue Bridge. It is part of Saint Anthony Falls Historic District<\/a>, listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb3,545 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:122,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109603315724478″,”name”:”Oakdale, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Oakdale”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9872,”longitude”:-92.9657,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55042, 55128″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.oakdale.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Oakdale-Minnesota\/109603315724478″,”single_line_address”:”Oakdale, Minnesota 55042, 55128″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Oakdale is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States, is a suburb of Saint Paul and is on the eastern side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. The population was 27,378 at the 2010 census. Oakdale is the 32nd largest city in Minnesota, in terms of population.Oakdale lies entirely within the North St. Paul\u2013Maplewood\u2013Oakdale school district, and the city’s students are split into two high schools with in the district. Tartan High School is located within the city’s boundaries, and serves the southern half of Oakdale. The city’s northern residents are served by North High School in North St. Paul.Imation (now known as Glassbridge) World Headquarters was located in Oakdale. Nearby 3M Headquarters employs many residents of the city.Oakdale, Minnesota is currently the most populous of all municipalities that share the name Oakdale in the United States.NameOakdale was named from a grove of oak trees near the original town site. Oakdale Township was organized in 1858. The city of Oakdale today is the result of a consolidation of Oakdale and Northdale Townships in the 1970s, and continued to annex land well into the 1990s.The name Oakdale was suggested by Arthur Stephen (31 Mar 1830 Scotland – 17 Oct 1911 St. Paul, MN). According to The History of Oakdale Township: Volume 1 Published by the Oakdale Lake Elmo Historical Society 1996, Thomas G. Armstrong, Ed. – Pages 22-25 and page 39″,”description_html”:”
Oakdale<\/b> is a city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, is a suburb of Saint Paul and is on the eastern side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. The population was 27,378 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Oakdale is the 32nd largest city in Minnesota, in terms of population.<\/p>
Oakdale lies entirely within the North St. Paul\u2013Maplewood\u2013Oakdale school district, and the city’s students are split into two high schools with in the district. Tartan<\/a> High School is located within the city’s boundaries, and serves the southern half of Oakdale. The city’s northern residents are served by North<\/a> High School in North St. Paul<\/a>.<\/p>
Imation<\/a> (now known as Glassbridge) World Headquarters was located in Oakdale. Nearby 3M<\/a> Headquarters employs many residents of the city.<\/p>
Oakdale, Minnesota is currently the most populous of all municipalities that share the name Oakdale<\/i> in the United States.<\/p>
Name<\/h2>
Oakdale was named from a grove of oak trees near the original town site. Oakdale Township was organized in 1858. The city of Oakdale today is the result of a consolidation of Oakdale and Northdale Townships in the 1970s, and continued to annex land well into the 1990s.<\/p>
The name Oakdale was suggested by Arthur Stephen (31 Mar 1830 Scotland – 17 Oct 1911 St. Paul, MN). According to The History of Oakdale Township: Volume 1 Published by the Oakdale Lake Elmo Historical Society 1996, Thomas G. Armstrong, Ed. – Pages 22-25 and page 39<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2764,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105637882802829″,”name”:”Phillips, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9583,”longitude”:-93.2538,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55404, 55407, 55408″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Phillips-Minneapolis\/105637882802829″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, 55407, 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Phillips is a community in Minneapolis, just south of downtown. Phillips is a diverse area in many ways: its population includes people of many nationalities; it has a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses; and it is home to several large employers such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Wells Fargo Mortgage and Allina Health Care Services along with small neighborhood businesses. Traditionally, it was both a community and a neighborhood (in Minneapolis, a neighborhood is a subdivision of a community). On May 9, 2002, Phillips neighborhood was subdivided into four smaller neighborhoods. The official neighborhoods are now known as Ventura Village, Phillips West, East Phillips, and Midtown Phillips. The boundaries of the Phillips community are Interstate 94 to the north, Hiawatha Avenue to the east, Lake Street to the south, and Interstate 35W to the west.The $189 million redevelopment of the vacant Sears building at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street into a mixed-used development of offices, hotel, retail and housing located in Midtown Phillips is one of the most important projects undertaken in the city in recent times.”,”description_html”:”
Phillips<\/b> is a community in Minneapolis<\/a>, just south of downtown. Phillips is a diverse area in many ways: its population includes people of many nationalities; it has a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses; and it is home to several large employers such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Wells Fargo Mortgage and Allina Health Care Services along with small neighborhood businesses. Traditionally, it was both a community and a neighborhood (in Minneapolis, a neighborhood<\/i> is a subdivision of a community<\/i>). On May 9, 2002, Phillips neighborhood was subdivided into four smaller neighborhoods. The official neighborhoods are now known as Ventura Village<\/a>, Phillips West<\/a>, East Phillips<\/a>, and Midtown Phillips<\/a>. The boundaries of the Phillips community are Interstate 94<\/a> to the north, Hiawatha Avenue<\/a> to the east, Lake Street<\/a> to the south, and Interstate 35W<\/a> to the west.<\/p>
Anoka<\/b> is a city in Anoka County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 17,142 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. Anoka calls itself the \”Halloween<\/a> Capital of the World\”, because it hosted one of the first Halloween parades<\/a> in 1920. It continues to celebrate the holiday each year with several parades. Anoka is a northern suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highways 10<\/a> \/ 169<\/a> and State Highway 47<\/a> are three of the main routes, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail<\/a> line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The site which is now Anoka was first settled by immigrants in 1844. By the mid-1850s Anoka had grown to include a school, a store and a flour mill. In 1856, C. C. Andrews<\/a> described Anoka as a \”large and handsome village\” and noted that pine<\/a> logs were floated down the Rum River<\/a> to sawmill<\/a>s there. The city was formally incorporated in 1878. The name Anoka<\/i> was derived from two Indian words. The native Dakota<\/a> used A-NO-KA-TAN-HAN, meaning \”on both sides\”, or \”from both sides\”, referring to its location on the banks of the Rum River. The native Ojibwa used ON-O-KAY, meaning \”working waters\”.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5410,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104005756303646″,”name”:”Shakopee, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Shakopee”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7869,”longitude”:-93.5025,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55379″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.shakopee.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Shakopee-Minnesota\/104005756303646″,”single_line_address”:”Shakopee, Minnesota 55379″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Shakopee is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Minnesota. It is located southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Sited on the south bank bend of the Minnesota River, Shakopee and nearby suburbs comprise the southwest portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the sixteenth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with 3.3 million people. The population of Shakopee was 37,076 at the 2010 census.The river bank’s Shakopee Historic District contains burial mounds built by prehistoric cultures. In the 18th century, Chief Shakopee of the Mdewakanton Dakota established his village on the east end of this area near the water. Trading led to the city’s establishment in the 19th century. Shakopee boomed as a commerce exchange site between river and rail at Murphy’s Landing.Once an isolated city in the Minnesota River Valley, by the 1960s the economy of Shakopee was tied to that of the expanding metropolitan area. Significant growth as a bedroom community occurred after U.S. Highway 169 was realigned in 1996 toward the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge.”,”description_html”:”
Shakopee<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Scott County, Minnesota<\/a>. It is located southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a>. Sited on the south bank bend of the Minnesota River<\/a>, Shakopee and nearby suburbs comprise the southwest portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth-largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with 3.3 million people. The population of Shakopee was 37,076 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
The river bank’s Shakopee Historic District<\/a> contains burial mounds<\/a> built by prehistoric cultures. In the 18th century, Chief Shakopee<\/a> of the Mdewakanton<\/a> Dakota<\/a> established his village on the east end of this area near the water. Trading led to the city’s establishment in the 19th century. Shakopee boomed as a commerce exchange site between river and rail at Murphy’s Landing.<\/p>
Once an isolated city in the Minnesota River Valley<\/a>, by the 1960s the economy of Shakopee was tied to that of the expanding metropolitan area. Significant growth as a bedroom community<\/a> occurred after U.S. Highway 169<\/a> was realigned in 1996 toward the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7530,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112871422061513″,”name”:”Savage, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Savage”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7565,”longitude”:-93.3552,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55378″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofsavage.com”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Savage-Minnesota\/112871422061513″,”single_line_address”:”Savage, Minnesota 55378″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Savage is a suburban city 15mi south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Scott County in the State of Minnesota. The city is situated on the south bank of the Minnesota River in a region commonly referred to as South of the River, comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Savage was 26,911 at the 2010 census.Minnesota State Highway 13 and County Road 42 are two of the main routes in Savage. Interstate 35W and U.S. Highway 169 are in close proximity to the city.The landing point for Irish and Scottish immigrants in 1800, Savage has grown into a developing bedroom community, absorbing population growth from Burnsville, its larger neighbor to the east. Once a shipbuilding port for the U.S. Navy, Savage is now an industrial manufacturing job center in the southern metro. The city is still relatively undeveloped, with sections of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve within its borders.”,”description_html”:”
Savage<\/b> is a suburb<\/a>an city 15mi south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Scott County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city is situated on the south bank of the Minnesota River<\/a> in a region commonly referred to as South of the River,<\/i> comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>. The population of Savage was 26,911 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Minnesota State Highway 13<\/a> and County Road 42<\/a> are two of the main routes in Savage. Interstate 35W<\/a> and U.S. Highway 169<\/a> are in close proximity to the city.<\/p>
The landing point for Irish and Scottish immigrants in 1800, Savage has grown into a developing bedroom community, absorbing population growth from Burnsville<\/a>, its larger neighbor to the east. Once a shipbuilding port for the U.S. Navy, Savage is now an industrial manufacturing job center in the southern metro. The city is still relatively undeveloped, with sections of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve<\/a> within its borders.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3804,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103106229729097″,”name”:”Eau Claire, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”Eau Claire”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8146,”longitude”:-91.4927,”state”:”WI”,”zip”:”54701-54703″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.eauclairewi.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Eau-Claire-Wisconsin\/103106229729097″,”single_line_address”:”Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Eau Claire is a city in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Located almost entirely in Eau Claire County, for which it is the county seat, the city had a population of 65,883 at the 2010 census, making it the state’s ninth-largest city. Eau Claire is the principal city of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Eau Claire-Menomonie Combined Statistical Area.Name originEau Claire took its name from Eau Claire County. \”Eau Claire\” is the singular form of the original French name, \”Eaux Claires\”, meaning \”Clear Waters\”, for the Eau Claire River. According to local legend, the river was so named because early French explorers journeying down the rain-muddied Chippewa River, happened upon the Eau Claire River, excitedly exclaiming \”Voici l’eau claire!\” (\”Here clear water!\”), the city motto, which appears on the city seal.GeographyEau Claire is located at, approximately 90 miles east of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is located on the northern fringes of the Driftless Zone.”,”description_html”:”
Eau Claire<\/b> is a city in Chippewa<\/a> and Eau Claire<\/a> counties in the west-central part of the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. Located almost entirely in Eau Claire County, for which it is the county seat<\/a>, the city had a population of 65,883 at the 2010 census<\/a>, making it the state’s ninth-largest city. Eau Claire is the principal city of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>, which is a part of the Eau Claire-Menomonie Combined Statistical Area<\/a>.<\/p>
Name origin<\/h2>
Eau Claire took its name from Eau Claire County. \”Eau Claire\” is the singular form of the original French<\/a> name, \”Eaux Claires\”, meaning \”Clear Waters\”, for the Eau Claire River<\/a>. According to local legend, the river was so named because early French<\/a> explorers journeying down the rain-muddied Chippewa River<\/a>, happened upon the Eau Claire River, excitedly exclaiming \”Voici l’eau claire!\” (\”Here clear water!\”), the city motto, which appears on the city seal.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
Eau Claire is located at, approximately 90 miles east of Minneapolis<\/a> and St. Paul, Minnesota<\/a>. The city is located on the northern fringes of the Driftless Zone<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:18924,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”106302042738665″,”name”:”Saint Louis Park, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Saint Louis Park”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9483,”longitude”:-93.3478,”state”:”MN”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.stlouispark.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Saint-Louis-Park-Minnesota\/106302042738665″,”single_line_address”:”Saint Louis Park, Minnesota”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Saint Louis Park is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 45,250 at the 2010 census. It is a first-ring suburb immediately west of Minneapolis. Other adjacent cities include Edina, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Hopkins.St. Louis Park is the birthplace or childhood home of movie directors Joel and Ethan Coen, musician Peter Himmelman, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, Senator Al Franken, songwriter Dan Israel, guitarist Sharon Isbin, writer Pete Hautman, football coach Marc Trestman, and film director Joe Nussbaum. Baseball announcer Halsey Hall also lived there.”,”description_html”:”
Saint Louis Park<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 45,250 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is a first-ring suburb<\/a> immediately west of Minneapolis<\/a>. Other adjacent cities include Edina<\/a>, Golden Valley<\/a>, Minnetonka<\/a>, Plymouth<\/a>, and Hopkins<\/a>.<\/p>
St. Louis Park is the birthplace or childhood home of movie<\/a> directors Joel and Ethan Coen<\/a>, musician Peter Himmelman<\/a>, New York Times<\/a><\/i> columnist Thomas Friedman<\/a>, Senator Al Franken<\/a>, songwriter Dan Israel<\/a>, guitarist Sharon Isbin<\/a>, writer Pete Hautman<\/a>, football coach Marc Trestman<\/a>, and film director Joe Nussbaum<\/a>. Baseball announcer Halsey Hall<\/a> also lived there.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4580,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112851948728196″,”name”:”Woodbury, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Woodbury”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9201,”longitude”:-92.9354,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55125, 55129″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.woodbury.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Woodbury-Minnesota\/112851948728196″,”single_line_address”:”Woodbury, Minnesota 55125, 55129″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Woodbury is a suburb of St. Paul and the largest city in Washington County, Minnesota. It is part of the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. Woodbury is situated east of Saint Paul along Interstate 94. The population was 61,961 in 2010 but 2015 US Census estimates reveal a population of 67,855, making it Minnesota’s ninth largest city.HistoryAt almost 36 square miles in size, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional townships that Minnesota Territory was divided into when the territory was ceded by the Native Americans of the United States and \”opened to settlement.\” Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, but was renamed Woodbury after Levi Woodbury, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to attend law school, realized that another Red Rock existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood but was converted to farmland. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city’s few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The first suburban housing development began in 1955, and the city has seen an increasing level of metropolitan expansion as the farmland has given way to developments and shopping malls.”,”description_html”:”
Woodbury<\/b> is a suburb of St. Paul and the largest city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. It is part of the greater Twin Cities<\/a> metropolitan area. Woodbury is situated east of Saint Paul<\/a> along Interstate 94<\/a>. The population was 61,961 in 2010<\/a> but 2015 US Census estimates reveal a population of 67,855, making it Minnesota’s ninth largest city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
At almost 36 square miles in size, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional township<\/a>s that Minnesota Territory was divided into when the territory was ceded by the Native Americans of the United States<\/a> and \”opened to settlement.\” Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, but was renamed Woodbury after Levi Woodbury<\/a>, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States<\/a> to attend law school, realized that another Red Rock existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood but was converted to farmland<\/a>. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city’s few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead<\/a>, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>.<\/p>
The first suburban housing development began in 1955, and the city has seen an increasing level of metropolitan expansion as the farmland has given way to developments<\/a> and shopping mall<\/a>s.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7674,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113511845326285″,”name”:”Maplewood, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Maplewood”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9929,”longitude”:-93.0239,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55106, 55109, 55117, 55119″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.maplewood.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Maplewood-Minnesota\/113511845326285″,”single_line_address”:”Maplewood, Minnesota 55106, 55109, 55117, 55119″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Maplewood, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 38,018 at the 2010 census. Maplewood is ten minutes from downtown Saint Paul. Maplewood stretches along most of the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.Maplewood is home to the corporate headquarters and main campus of 3M Corporation. The city is also home to the Maplewood Mall and St. John’s Hospital.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.99sqmi, of which 16.98sqmi is land and 1.01sqmi is water.U.S. Highway 61, Minnesota Highway 36, and Interstate Highways 35E, 94, 694, and 494 are six of the main routes in the city.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 38,018 people, 14,882 households, and 9,620 families residing in the city. The population density was 2239.0PD\/sqmi. There were 15,561 housing units at an average density of 916.4\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.5% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 10.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
Maplewood<\/b>, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 38,018 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Maplewood is ten minutes from downtown Saint Paul<\/a>. Maplewood stretches along most of the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.<\/p>
Maplewood is home to the corporate headquarters and main campus of 3M Corporation<\/a>. The city is also home to the Maplewood Mall<\/a> and St. John’s Hospital<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 17.99sqmi, of which 16.98sqmi is land and 1.01sqmi is water.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 61<\/a>, Minnesota Highway 36<\/a>, and Interstate Highways 35E<\/a>, 94<\/a>, 694<\/a>, and 494<\/a> are six of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 38,018 people, 14,882 households, and 9,620 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 2239.0PD\/sqmi. There were 15,561 housing units at an average density of 916.4\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.5% White<\/a>, 8.2% African American<\/a>, 0.5% Native American<\/a>, 10.4% Asian<\/a>, 0.1% Pacific Islander<\/a>, 2.4% from other races<\/a>, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 6.2% of the population.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2847,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112276852118956″,”name”:”Maple Grove, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Maple Grove”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1111,”longitude”:-93.4519,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55311, 55369″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Maple-Grove-Minnesota\/112276852118956″,”single_line_address”:”Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311, 55369″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Maple Grove is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 61,567 at the 2010 census but has been growing rapidly since then, as 2015 US census estimates rank Maple Grove as Minnesota’s eighth largest city with 68,385 residents. Maple Grove serves as the retail, cultural and medical center of the northwest region of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities’ largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, is located in Maple Grove.HistoryWinnebago were the only inhabitants in the area of Maple Grove until 1851 when Louis Gervais arrived and settled. Four years later, in 1855, city growth included a church, town hall and many homes. The city was known for its large stands of maple trees and was, therefore, a significant source for maple syrup.With the completion and major upgrades to Interstates 94 \/ 694, 494, and U.S. Highway 169, Maple Grove has grown at a rapid pace since the 1970s. Maple Grove has grown into one of the most populous cities in the Twin Cities area, and identified as one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Maple Grove was also named the second best place to live in 2014 by Money magazine.”,”description_html”:”
Maple Grove<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 61,567 at the 2010 census<\/a> but has been growing rapidly since then, as 2015 US census estimates rank Maple Grove as Minnesota’s eighth largest city with 68,385 residents. Maple Grove serves as the retail<\/a>, cultural<\/a> and medical<\/a> center of the northwest region of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities<\/a>‘ largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes<\/a>, is located in Maple Grove.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
With the completion and major upgrades to Interstates<\/a> 94<\/a> \/ 694<\/a>, 494<\/a>, and U.S. Highway 169<\/a>, Maple Grove has grown at a rapid pace since the 1970s. Maple Grove has grown into one of the most populous cities in the Twin Cities<\/a> area, and identified as one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Maple Grove was also named the second best place to live in 2014 by Money magazine.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7318,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103967952972525″,”name”:”River Falls, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”River Falls”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8587,”longitude”:-92.6251,”state”:”WI”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.rfcity.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/River-Falls-Wisconsin\/103967952972525″,”single_line_address”:”River Falls, Wisconsin”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”River Falls is a city in Pierce and St. Croix counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is adjacent to the Town of River Falls in Pierce County and the Town of Kinnickinnic in St. Croix County. River Falls is the most populous city in Pierce county. The population was 15,000 at the 2010 census, with 11,851 residing in Pierce County, and 3,149 in St. Croix County. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and is about 30mi east of the center of that region.River Falls is the home of the University of Wisconsin\u2013River Falls.HistoryThe city’s first settlers were Joel Foster and his indentured servant, Dick, in the year 1848. The original village was started as the village of Kinnickinnic in 1854 by brothers Nathaniel N. and Oliver S. Powell who were from St. Lawrence County, New York. At the time, the town and village were also known as \”Greenwood\” but this was changed, as another Greenwood, Wisconsin already existed. The present name is for the rapids on the Kinnickinnic River.GeographyRiver Falls is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.60sqmi, of which, 6.52sqmi is land and 0.08sqmi is water.”,”description_html”:”
River Falls<\/b> is a city in Pierce<\/a> and St. Croix<\/a> counties in the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. It is adjacent to the Town of River Falls<\/a> in Pierce County and the Town of Kinnickinnic<\/a> in St. Croix County. River Falls is the most populous city in Pierce county. The population was 15,000 at the 2010 census<\/a>, with 11,851 residing in Pierce County, and 3,149 in St. Croix County. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area and is about 30mi east of the center of that region.<\/p>
River Falls is the home of the University of Wisconsin\u2013River Falls<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The city’s first settlers were Joel Foster<\/a> and his indentured servant, Dick, in the year 1848. The original village was started as the village of Kinnickinnic in 1854 by brothers Nathaniel N. and Oliver S. Powell<\/a> who were from St. Lawrence County, New York<\/a>. At the time, the town and village were also known as \”Greenwood\” but this was changed, as another Greenwood, Wisconsin<\/a> already existed. The present name is for the rapids on the Kinnickinnic River.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
River Falls is located at .<\/p>
Chippewa Falls<\/b> is a city located on the Chippewa River<\/a> in Chippewa County<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. The population was 13,661 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Incorporated as a city in 1869, it is the county seat<\/a> of Chippewa County.<\/p>
The city’s name originated from its location on the Chippewa River<\/a>, which is named after the Ojibwa<\/a> Native American<\/a>s. Chippewa<\/i> is an alternative rendition of Ojibwa.<\/i><\/p>
Chippewa Falls is the birthplace of Seymour Cray<\/a>, known as the \”father of supercomputing<\/a>\”, and the headquarters for the original Cray Research<\/a>. It is also the home of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company<\/a>, the Heyde Center for the Arts<\/a>, a showcase venue for artists and performers, Irvine Park<\/a>, and the annual Northern Wisconsin State Fair<\/a>. Chippewa Falls is 15 miles from the annual four-day music festivals Country Fest<\/a> and Rock Fest<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5863,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108540099170234″,”name”:”Roseville, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Roseville”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0141,”longitude”:-93.1531,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55112, 55113, 55126″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.roseville.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Roseville-Minnesota\/108540099170234″,”single_line_address”:”Roseville, Minnesota 55112, 55113, 55126″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Roseville is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, just north of Saint Paul and east of Minneapolis. It is one of two Twin Cities suburbs that are adjacent to both Saint Paul and Minneapolis (the other is Lauderdale). The land comprising Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and southern Roseville was part of Saint Paul until Roseville incorporated in 1948 and Falcon Heights and Lauderdale in 1949.BusinessRoseville’s property taxes are some of the lowest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, owing in part to the extensive commercially zoned land. Several major shopping centers are in Roseville, including Rosedale Center and the Har Mar Mall. The city’s per-capita retail spending is slightly higher than that of Bloomington (home of the Mall of America), and it has the greatest number of restaurants per capita in the area.The first Target store was built in 1962 in Roseville and replaced in 2005 with a SuperTarget; Roseville is also home to the first Barnes & Noble bookstore outside New York City and the first McDonald’s and Dairy Queen restaurants in the state of Minnesota. The Dairy Queen is currently on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places.”,”description_html”:”
Roseville<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, just north of Saint Paul<\/a> and east of Minneapolis<\/a>. It is one of two Twin Cities<\/a> suburbs that are adjacent to both Saint Paul and Minneapolis (the other is Lauderdale<\/a>). The land comprising Falcon Heights<\/a>, Lauderdale, and southern Roseville was part of Saint Paul until Roseville incorporated in 1948 and Falcon Heights and Lauderdale in 1949.<\/p>
Business<\/h2>
Roseville’s property taxes are some of the lowest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, owing in part to the extensive commercially zoned land. Several major shopping centers are in Roseville, including Rosedale Center<\/a> and the Har Mar Mall<\/a>. The city’s per-capita retail spending is slightly higher than that of Bloomington<\/a> (home of the Mall of America<\/a>), and it has the greatest number of restaurants per capita in the area.<\/p>
The first Target<\/a> store was built in 1962 in Roseville and replaced in 2005 with a SuperTarget<\/a>; Roseville is also home to the first Barnes & Noble<\/a> bookstore outside New York City<\/a> and the first McDonald’s<\/a> and Dairy Queen restaurants in the state of Minnesota. The Dairy Queen is currently on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4336,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107996279221955″,”name”:”Saint Paul, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Saint Paul”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9497,”longitude”:-93.0931,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55101\u201355175″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.stpaul.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Saint-Paul-Minnesota\/107996279221955″,”single_line_address”:”Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101\u201355175″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Saint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2016, the city’s estimated population was 304,442. Saint Paul is the county seat of Ramsey County, the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state’s largest city. Known as the \”Twin Cities\”, the two form the core of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.Founded near historic Native American settlements as a trading and transportation center, the city rose to prominence when it was named the capital of the Minnesota Territory in 1849. The Dakota name for Saint Paul is \”Imnizaska\”. Though Minneapolis (Bdeota) is better-known nationally, Saint Paul contains the state government and other important institutions. Regionally, the city is known for the Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, and for the Science Museum of Minnesota. As a business hub of the Upper Midwest, it is the headquarters of companies such as Ecolab. Saint Paul, along with its Twin City, Minneapolis, is known for its high literacy rate. It was the only city in the United States with a population of 250,000 or more to see an increase in circulation of Sunday newspapers in 2007.”,”description_html”:”
Saint Paul<\/b> is the capital<\/a> and second-most populous city of the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. As of 2016, the city’s estimated population was 304,442. Saint Paul is the county seat<\/a> of Ramsey County<\/a>, the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River<\/a> in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River<\/a>, and adjoins Minneapolis<\/a>, the state’s largest city<\/a>. Known as the \”Twin Cities\”, the two form the core of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the 16th-largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.<\/p>
Founded near historic Native American settlements as a trading and transportation center, the city rose to prominence when it was named the capital of the Minnesota Territory<\/a> in 1849. The Dakota name for Saint Paul is \”Imnizaska\”. Though Minneapolis (Bdeota) is better-known nationally, Saint Paul contains the state government and other important institutions. Regionally, the city is known for the Xcel Energy Center<\/a>, home of the Minnesota Wild<\/a>, and for the Science Museum of Minnesota<\/a>. As a business hub of the Upper Midwest<\/a>, it is the headquarters of companies such as Ecolab<\/a>. Saint Paul, along with its Twin City, Minneapolis, is known for its high literacy rate. It was the only city in the United States with a population of 250,000 or more to see an increase in circulation of Sunday newspapers in 2007.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:60131,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108433972511092″,”name”:”Chanhassen, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Chanhassen”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8654,”longitude”:-93.5542,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55317″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Chanhassen-Minnesota\/108433972511092″,”single_line_address”:”Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Chanhassen is a city in Carver and Hennepin counties in the state of Minnesota. It is southwest of Minneapolis. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning \”sugar-maple tree\” (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township carries the latter syllable of the word to avoid confusion. Chanhassen was ranked as the #2 best place to live in America in 2009 by Money Magazine, and fourth among small towns rated as best places to live in 2013.GeographyChanhassen is located at.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.88sqmi, of which 20.44sqmi is land and 2.44sqmi is water. Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County.U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 41 are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.”,”description_html”:”
Chanhassen<\/b> is a city in Carver<\/a> and Hennepin<\/a> counties in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is southwest of Minneapolis<\/a>. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The origin of the name comes from the Dakota<\/a> word chanhasen<\/i> meaning \”sugar-maple tree\” (chan<\/i>, tree; haza<\/i>, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township<\/a> carries the latter syllable of the word to avoid confusion. Chanhassen was ranked as the #2 best place to live in America in 2009 by Money Magazine<\/a><\/i>, and fourth among small towns rated as best places to live in 2013.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
Chanhassen is located at.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 212<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 5<\/a> and 41<\/a> are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.<\/p>
Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian<\/a> of the Public Land Survey System<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2646,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103791492993594″,”name”:”Big Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Big Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.3443,”longitude”:-93.7529,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55309″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.biglakemn.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Big-Lake-Minnesota\/103791492993594″,”single_line_address”:”Big Lake, Minnesota 55309″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,060 at the 2010 census.U.S. Highway 10 and Minnesota State Highway 25 are two of the main routes in Big Lake.Big Lake is located 41 miles northwest of Minneapolis; and 27 miles southeast of St. Cloud.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.92sqmi; 2.11sqmi is land and 0.81sqmi is water. A portion of the city lies along the Elk River.Located about forty-one miles northwest of the Twin Cities, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes dotted with summer cabins. Now it is considered an exurb of the metro area, with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.The lake for which the town is named was once an important part of the Twin Cities economy, as in the days before modern refrigerators, much of the ice for metropolitan iceboxes was harvested from Big Lake.Big Lake is currently the northernmost terminus of the Northstar Commuter Rail line connecting the northwest suburbs and downtown Minneapolis; the line will be extended to St. Cloud at some point in the future.”,”description_html”:”
Big Lake<\/b> is a city in Sherburne County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 10,060 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 10<\/a> and Minnesota State Highway 25<\/a> are two of the main routes in Big Lake.<\/p>
Big Lake is located 41 miles northwest of Minneapolis<\/a>; and 27 miles southeast of St. Cloud<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 2.92sqmi; 2.11sqmi is land and 0.81sqmi is water. A portion of the city lies along the Elk River<\/a>.<\/p>
Located about forty-one miles northwest of the Twin Cities<\/a>, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes dotted with summer cabins. Now it is considered an exurb<\/a> of the metro area, with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.<\/p>
The lake for which the town is named was once an important part of the Twin Cities economy, as in the days before modern refrigerators, much of the ice for metropolitan iceboxes was harvested from Big Lake.<\/p>
Big Lake is currently the northernmost terminus<\/a> of the Northstar Commuter Rail<\/a> line connecting the northwest suburbs and downtown Minneapolis<\/a>; the line will be extended to St. Cloud at some point in the future.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2487,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105502076149251″,”name”:”Forest Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Forest Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.276,”longitude”:-92.9847,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55025″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Forest-Lake-Minnesota\/105502076149251″,”single_line_address”:”Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Forest Lake is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is twenty-seven miles northeast of Saint Paul. The population was 18,375 at the 2010 census. It is located on one of Minnesota’s 100 largest lakes. The lake serves as the source of the Sunrise River.Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 8 and 61 are three of the main routes in the community.Other main routes include County Road 2\u2013Broadway Avenue. Interstate 35 splits into Interstate Highways 35E and 35W just south of Forest Lake in the nearby city of Columbus. The junction is commonly referred to as the Forest Lake Split. The Forest Lake Split was the scene of the August 11, 2003 death of Herb Brooks, coach of the gold medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team (Miracle on Ice).HistoryForest Lake began as a stop for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad. The first train reached Forest Lake on December 23, 1868. The lake was so named for the abundant timber that lines its shores. Forest Lake Township was organized on March 11, 1874; The first one-room school was built that same year, which stood at the present day location of city hall. The city of Forest Lake was incorporated on July 11, 1893 with 175 residents. In 2001, the city annexed the surrounding former Forest Lake Township.Forest Lake was known as one of the major summer resort areas of the upper Midwest in the late 1800s\/early 1900s. The village had numerous hotels, including the Marsh Hotel, on North Shore Drive, which was host to U.S. President Grover Cleveland and future U.S. President William McKinley, as well as many world dignitaries. The steamship Germania sailed the Forest Lake chain of lakes in the late 1800s, and was a major tourist draw.”,”description_html”:”
Forest Lake<\/b> is a city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is twenty-seven miles northeast of Saint Paul<\/a>. The population was 18,375 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is located on one of Minnesota’s 100 largest lakes. The lake serves as the source of the Sunrise River<\/a>.<\/p>
Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 8 and 61 are three of the main routes in the community.<\/p>
Other main routes include County Road 2\u2013Broadway Avenue. Interstate 35 splits into Interstate Highways 35E and 35W just south of Forest Lake in the nearby city of Columbus<\/a>. The junction is commonly referred to as the Forest Lake Split<\/i>. The Forest Lake Split was the scene of the August 11, 2003 death of Herb Brooks<\/a>, coach of the gold medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team (Miracle on Ice<\/a>).<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Forest Lake began as a stop for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad. The first train reached Forest Lake on December 23, 1868. The lake was so named for the abundant timber that lines its shores. Forest Lake Township<\/a> was organized on March 11, 1874; The first one-room school was built that same year, which stood at the present day location of city hall. The city of Forest Lake was incorporated on July 11, 1893 with 175 residents. In 2001, the city annexed the surrounding former Forest Lake Township.<\/p>
Forest Lake was known as one of the major summer resort areas of the upper Midwest in the late 1800s\/early 1900s. The village had numerous hotels, including the Marsh Hotel, on North Shore Drive, which was host to U.S. President Grover Cleveland<\/a> and future U.S. President William McKinley<\/a>, as well as many world dignitaries. The steamship Germania sailed the Forest Lake chain of lakes in the late 1800s, and was a major tourist draw.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4022,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112544975427018″,”name”:”Edina, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Edina”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8957,”longitude”:-93.3547,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439, 55343″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofedina.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Edina-Minnesota\/112544975427018″,”single_line_address”:”Edina, Minnesota 55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439, 55343″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Edina, officially known as the City of Edina, is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and a suburb situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis. Edina began as a small farming and milling community in the 1860s. The population was 47,941,.HistorySettlementEdina began as part of Richfield Township, Minnesota. By the 1870s, 17 families, most of them immigrating as a result of the potato famine in Ireland, had come to Minnesota and claimed land in the southwest section of what was then Richfield Township. They were followed by settlers from New England and Germany, who claimed additional land near Minnehaha Creek. The Baird and Grimes neighborhoods (which are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places), and the Country Club District (then known as Waterville Mills) are located in the northeast part of Edina, and were among the first areas to be established. The area then known as the Cahill Settlement, at West 70th Street and Cahill Road, was also an early community center and the home of Cahill School.In 1888, the residents of the township held a meeting to consider founding a new village, thus separating themselves from Richfield Township. The idea was favorably accepted by those within the community and a committee was established to oversee the transition.”,”description_html”:”
Edina<\/b>, officially known as the City of Edina<\/b>, is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States, and a suburb<\/a> situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis<\/a>. Edina began as a small farming<\/a> and milling<\/a> community in the 1860s. The population was 47,941,.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlement<\/h3>
Edina began as part of Richfield Township, Minnesota<\/a>. By the 1870s, 17 families, most of them immigrating as a result of the potato famine<\/a> in Ireland, had come to Minnesota and claimed land in the southwest section of what was then Richfield Township. They were followed by settlers from New England and Germany, who claimed additional land near Minnehaha Creek<\/a>. The Baird and Grimes neighborhoods (which are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>), and the Country Club District (then known as Waterville Mills) are located in the northeast part of Edina, and were among the first areas to be established. The area then known as the Cahill Settlement, at West 70th Street and Cahill Road, was also an early community center and the home of Cahill School<\/a>.<\/p>
In 1888, the residents of the township held a meeting to consider founding a new village, thus separating themselves from Richfield Township. The idea was favorably accepted by those within the community and a committee was established to oversee the transition.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7745,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112800848733876″,”name”:”Richfield, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Richfield”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8772,”longitude”:-93.2812,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55423″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofrichfield.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Richfield-Minnesota\/112800848733876″,”single_line_address”:”Richfield, Minnesota 55423″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Richfield is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. An inner-ring suburb of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul region, it is bordered by Minneapolis to the north, Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul International Airport to the east, Bloomington to the south, and Edina to the west. Best Buy, the U.S.’s largest electronics retailer, has its headquarters in Richfield. The population was 35,228 at the 2010 census.”,”description_html”:”
Richfield<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. An inner-ring suburb<\/a> of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> region, it is bordered by Minneapolis<\/a> to the north, Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul International Airport<\/a> to the east, Bloomington<\/a> to the south, and Edina<\/a> to the west. Best Buy<\/a>, the U.S.’s largest electronics retailer, has its headquarters in Richfield. The population was 35,228 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5190,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112880508761442″,”name”:”3M Arena at Mariucci”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.978055555556,”located_in”:”93415311269″,”longitude”:-93.228055555556,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”1901 4th St SE”,”zip”:”55455″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.gophersports.com\/facilities\/mariucci-arena.html”,”phone”:”(612) 625-5804″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/3M-Arena-at-Mariucci\/112880508761442″,”single_line_address”:”1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455″,”category”:”Performance & Event Venue”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”179943432047564″,”name”:”Performance & Event Venue”},{“id”:”109976259083543″,”name”:”Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue”}],”description”:”3M Arena At Mariucci, formerly known as Mariucci Arena, is the home arena for the Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s ice hockey team of the University of Minnesota. The arena is located on the Minneapolis campus and seats approximately 10,000 fans (9,600 in the main bowl plus club room and suite seating). The arena opened in 1993 and is named after John Mariucci, the longtime Gopher coach who is considered the \”godfather of Minnesota hockey.\” Under the gate is a quote from Mariucci: \”Through these gates walk the greatest fans in college hockey.\” The ice sheet is Olympic sized (200 feet by 100 feet). The women’s ice hockey team played at Mariucci from 1997 until 2002 when they moved to Ridder Arena, a smaller on-campus arena.FeaturesMariucci Arena has been host to prominent regional, national, and international competitions, including the 2005 and 2009 West Regional of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Division I Ice Hockey Tournament, and the 2006 World Short Track speed skating event. 3M Arena also hosted the inaugural Women’s Frozen Four on March 23 and March 25, 2001.The Minnesota State High School League state hockey tournament holds its consolation bracket at Mariucci. On November 6, 2004, 10,587 fans watched the Gophers complete the sweep of the arch-rival Wisconsin Badgers, the largest crowd to watch a game at Mariucci Arena.”,”description_html”:”
3M Arena At Mariucci<\/b>, formerly known as Mariucci Arena<\/b>, is the home arena for the Minnesota Golden Gophers<\/a> men’s ice hockey<\/a> team of the University of Minnesota<\/a>. The arena is located on the Minneapolis campus and seats approximately 10,000 fans (9,600 in the main bowl plus club room and suite seating). The arena opened in 1993 and is named after John Mariucci<\/a>, the longtime Gopher coach who is considered the \”godfather of Minnesota hockey.\” Under the gate is a quote from Mariucci: \”Through these gates walk the greatest fans in college hockey.\” The ice sheet is Olympic sized (200 feet by 100 feet). The women’s ice hockey<\/a> team played at Mariucci from 1997 until 2002 when they moved to Ridder Arena<\/a>, a smaller on-campus arena.<\/p>
Features<\/h2>
Mariucci Arena has been host to prominent regional, national, and international competitions, including the 2005<\/a> and 2009<\/a> West Regional of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship<\/a>, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Division I Ice Hockey Tournament, and the 2006 World Short Track<\/a> speed skating event. 3M Arena also hosted the inaugural Women’s Frozen Four<\/a> on March 23 and March 25, 2001.<\/p>
The Minnesota State High School League<\/a> state hockey tournament holds its consolation bracket at Mariucci. On November 6, 2004, 10,587 fans watched the Gophers complete the sweep of the arch-rival Wisconsin Badgers<\/a>, the largest crowd to watch a game at Mariucci Arena.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”1901 4th St SE\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb89,281 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:881,”overall_star_rating”:4.5},{“id”:”112963605384981″,”name”:”Fort Snelling National Cemetery”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8694,”longitude”:-93.2171,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis”,”zip”:”55450″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cems\/nchp\/ftsnelling.asp”,”phone”:”(612) 726-1127″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Fort-Snelling-National-Cemetery\/112963605384981″,”single_line_address”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450″,”category”:”Cemetery”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”191060874251260″,”name”:”Cemetery”},{“id”:”209889829023118″,”name”:”Landmark & Historical Place”}],”description”:”Fort Snelling National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is the older of the two national cemeteries in the state. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses, and as of 2017 had over 225,000 interments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.HistoryFort Snelling was a frontier fort first established in 1819. Its original purpose was to keep the peace on what was then the western frontier. During the American Civil War it served as a recruiting camp area for Minnesota volunteers. The cemetery was officially established in 1870.In 1937, the citizens of St. Paul, petitioned Congress to construct a National Cemetery in the area. Two years later, the new plot was dedicated, and the burials from the original post cemetery were moved to it. In 1960, the Fort Snelling Air Force Station transferred to the cemetery; another 177acre were acquired in 1961, expanding the cemetery to its current size.There was a tradition of placing a flag on every grave on Memorial Day, but as the cemetery grew, the staff was forced to stop. In 2017, the nonprofit Flags for Fort Snelling attempted to revive the tradition.”,”description_html”:”
Fort Snelling National Cemetery<\/b> is a United States National Cemetery<\/a> located in the city of Minneapolis<\/a> in Hennepin County, Minnesota<\/a>. It is the older of the two national cemeteries in the state. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>, it encompasses, and as of 2017 had over 225,000 interments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a> in 2016.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Fort Snelling<\/a> was a frontier fort first established in 1819. Its original purpose was to keep the peace on what was then the western frontier. During the American Civil War<\/a> it served as a recruiting camp area for Minnesota<\/a> volunteers. The cemetery was officially established in 1870.<\/p>
There was a tradition of placing a flag on every grave on Memorial Day, but as the cemetery grew, the staff was forced to stop. In 2017, the nonprofit Flags for Fort Snelling attempted to revive the tradition.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb52,997 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:3619,”hours”:{“mon_1_open”:”07:30″,”mon_1_close”:”20:00″,”tue_1_open”:”07:30″,”tue_1_close”:”20:00″,”wed_1_open”:”07:30″,”wed_1_close”:”20:00″,”thu_1_open”:”07:30″,”thu_1_close”:”20:00″,”fri_1_open”:”07:30″,”fri_1_close”:”20:00″,”sat_1_open”:”08:00″,”sat_1_close”:”20:00″,”sun_1_open”:”08:00″,”sun_1_close”:”20:00″},”overall_star_rating”:4.8},{“id”:”108361732522227″,”name”:”Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9613,”longitude”:-93.3097,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55403, 55405, 55408, 55416″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Calhoun-Isles-Minneapolis\/108361732522227″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55405, 55408, 55416″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Calhoun-Isles is one of the official communities of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It contains the Uptown business district and the name \”Uptown\” is frequently used to refer to the entire community. The name of the community refers to its most prominent physical features, the large and publicly accessible lakes, Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles.Calhoun-Isles is an affluent part of the city, and people of upper middle class means and above, including young professionals and older millionaires, inhabit the community. The Uptown district is considered by many to be the nighttime playground of the young and trendy of the Twin Cities.Neighborhoods of Calhoun-Isles Bryn Mawr Lowry Hill Lowry Hill East (AKA \”The Wedge\”) CARAG East Calhoun (AKA \”ECCO\”) West Calhoun Cedar-Isles-Dean Kenwood East Isles”,”description_html”:”
Calhoun-Isles<\/b> is one of the official communities of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. It contains the Uptown<\/a> business district and the name \”Uptown\” is frequently used to refer to the entire community. The name of the community refers to its most prominent physical features, the large and publicly accessible lakes, Lake Calhoun<\/a> and Lake of the Isles<\/a>.<\/p>
Calhoun-Isles is an affluent part of the city, and people of upper middle class means and above, including young professionals and older millionaires, inhabit the community. The Uptown district is considered by many to be the nighttime playground of the young and trendy of the Twin Cities<\/a>.<\/p>
Neighborhoods of Calhoun-Isles<\/h2>
- Bryn Mawr<\/a><\/li>
- Lowry Hill<\/a><\/li>
- Lowry Hill East<\/a> (AKA \”The Wedge\”)<\/li>
- CARAG<\/a><\/li>
- East Calhoun<\/a> (AKA \”ECCO\”)<\/li>
- West Calhoun<\/a><\/li>
- Cedar-Isles-Dean<\/a><\/li>
- Kenwood<\/a><\/li>
- East Isles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>
<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb253 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:5,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103450673027816″,”name”:”Farmington, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Farmington”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.6493,”longitude”:-93.1522,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55024″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.farmington.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Farmington-Minnesota\/103450673027816″,”single_line_address”:”Farmington, Minnesota 55024″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 21,086 at the 2010 census. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.HistorySettlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town’s name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.A notable event in Farmington’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.”,”description_html”:”
Farmington<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 21,086 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River<\/a>. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town’s name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.<\/p>
A notable event in Farmington’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.<\/p>
The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4074,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105699866131371″,”name”:”Bloomington, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Bloomington”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8337,”longitude”:-93.31,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.bloomington.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Bloomington-Minnesota\/105699866131371″,”single_line_address”:”Bloomington, Minnesota 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Bloomington is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is located in Hennepin County on the north bank of the Minnesota River, above its confluence with the Mississippi River. Bloomington lies 10mi south of downtown Minneapolis. As of the 2010 census the city’s population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.Established as a post\u2013World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major freeways, Interstate 35W and Interstate 494, Bloomington’s residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1000sqft of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the southeast.Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due to the United States’ largest enclosed shopping center, the Mall of America. The headquarters of Ceridian, Donaldson Company, HealthPartners and Toro, and major operations of Express Scripts, Seagate Technologies and Wells Fargo Bank are also based in the city.”,”description_html”:”
Bloomington<\/b> is the fourth largest city<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is located in Hennepin County<\/a> on the north bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, above its confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Bloomington lies 10mi south of downtown Minneapolis<\/a>. As of the 2010 census<\/a> the city’s population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.<\/p>
Established as a post\u2013World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major freeways, Interstate 35W<\/a> and Interstate 494<\/a>, Bloomington’s residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake<\/a> area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1000sqft of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve<\/a> in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> in the southeast.<\/p>
Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due to the United States’ largest enclosed shopping center<\/a>, the Mall of America<\/a>. The headquarters of Ceridian<\/a>, Donaldson Company<\/a>, HealthPartners<\/a> and Toro<\/a>, and major operations of Express Scripts<\/a>, Seagate Technologies<\/a> and Wells Fargo Bank<\/a> are also based in the city.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:12582,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103133753060750″,”name”:”Apple Valley, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Apple Valley”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.744,”longitude”:-93.2062,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55124″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Apple-Valley-Minnesota\/103133753060750″,”single_line_address”:”Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Apple Valley is a city in northwestern Dakota County in the State of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. As of the 2010 census, the city’s population was 49,084, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007.HistoryApple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township. Orin Thompson, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city’s early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city’s first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because \”…when you drive east on (County Road) 42 and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley, California, which was a nice community.\”GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.57sqmi, of which 16.86sqmi is land and 0.71sqmi is water. The city’s geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet or more. The downtown area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.”,”description_html”:”
Apple Valley<\/b> is a city in northwestern Dakota County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>, and a suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>. As of the 2010 census<\/a>, the city’s population was 49,084, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine<\/i> named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Apple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township. Orin Thompson<\/a>, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city’s early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city’s first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California<\/a>, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because \”…when you drive east on (County Road) 42<\/a> and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley<\/a>, California<\/a>, which was a nice community.\”<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 17.57sqmi, of which 16.86sqmi is land and 0.71sqmi is water. The city’s geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet or more. The downtown<\/a> area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:8419,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108736812484919″,”name”:”Wayzata, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Wayzata”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.974166666667,”longitude”:-93.506666666667,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55391″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.wayzata.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Wayzata-Minnesota\/108736812484919″,”single_line_address”:”Wayzata, Minnesota 55391″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Wayzata is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota Sioux phrase meaning \”North Shore\”. Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the city is a popular tourist destination.As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata has a growing economy, and Wayzata High School, located to the north in Plymouth, has been ranked by Newsweek on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America.”,”description_html”:”
Wayzata<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota<\/a> Sioux<\/a> phrase meaning \”North Shore\”. Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka<\/a>, the city is a popular tourist destination.<\/p>
As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata has a growing economy, and Wayzata High School<\/a>, located to the north in Plymouth<\/a>, has been ranked by Newsweek<\/a><\/i> on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2402,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105596229473309″,”name”:”New Richmond, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”New Richmond”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.119722222222,”longitude”:-92.539166666667,”state”:”WI”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.newrichmondwi.gov\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/New-Richmond-Wisconsin\/105596229473309″,”single_line_address”:”New Richmond, Wisconsin”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.HistoryNew Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5 tornado struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond’s east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.GeographyNew Richmond is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.35sqmi, of which, 9.18sqmi is land and 0.17sqmi is water. A major source of hydrological water is from the Willow River which is dammed near the center of town.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density was 912.3PD\/sqmi. There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
New Richmond<\/b> is a city in St. Croix County<\/a>, Wisconsin<\/a>, United States<\/a>. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.<\/p>
On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5<\/a> tornado<\/a> struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond’s east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
New Richmond is located at .<\/p>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 9.35sqmi, of which, 9.18sqmi is land and 0.17sqmi is water. A major source of hydrological<\/a> water is from the Willow River<\/a> which is dam<\/a>med near the center of town.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 912.3PD\/sqmi. There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White<\/a>, 1.3% African American<\/a>, 0.6% Native American<\/a>, 0.7% Asian<\/a>, 0.3% from other races<\/a>, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 2.1% of the population.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3011,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”678860408797172″,”name”:”Hyatt Place Minneapolis\/Downtown”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.973779920955,”longitude”:-93.266286840144,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”425 S 7th St”,”zip”:”55415″},”website”:”http:\/\/minneapolisdowntown.place.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html”,”phone”:”(612) 333-3111″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HyattPlaceMinneapolisDowntown\/”,”likes”:{“data”:[{“name”:”Experience the Twin Cities”,”id”:”192246037488011″},{“name”:”Shen Yun”,”id”:”167686259995685″},{“name”:”Day Block Event Center”,”id”:”345964485477271″},{“name”:”514 Studios”,”id”:”244233565604451″},{“name”:”ARIA Mpls”,”id”:”158530730955777″},{“name”:”Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay”,”id”:”1514194868819044″},{“name”:”Industrial Strength Inc.”,”id”:”396110793751280″}],”paging”:{“cursors”:{“before”:”MTkyMjQ2MDM3NDg4MDEx”,”after”:”Mzk2MTEwNzkzNzUxMjgw”}}},”single_line_address”:”425 S 7th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415″,”about”:”Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown puts you in a great location, within walking distance from major event venues (Armory, US Bank Stadium, Target Center), restaurants and shopping. 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At Hyatt Place guests discover everything they need for a refreshingly seemless stay. Welcome to a different place\u00ae”,”description_html”:”Hyatt Place is designed for the 24\/7 lifestyle of a multi-tasker, perfectly blending style and comfort. Guests can enjoy a fresh bite to eat at anytime of the day off the menu in the Gallery, start their day with the all-new complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet\u2122, featuring freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, waffles, French toast, pancakes and steel cut oatmeal, is available daily in our Guest Kitchen, and stay connected through free wi-fi and 42 inch tvs in all guestrooms. At Hyatt Place guests discover everything they need for a refreshingly seemless stay. 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From musical acts to celebrity book signings to fashion shows, Mall of America is the Hollywood of the Midwest. It has been a site for movies \”Jingle All The Way,\” \”Mighty Ducks\” and the world premiere of \”Ice Age.\” \n\nBy hosting more than 400 events each year, the Mall has become the place where fans can meet and greet their favorite celebrities or take part in interactive, one-of-a-kind events.”,”cover”:{“cover_id”:”10155652417226799″,”offset_x”:1200,”offset_y”:0,”source”:”https:\/\/scontent.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/s720x720\/30226805_10155652417231799_9159417787678982144_n.png?_nc_cat=0&oh=17f5ed98cca541db6130640e707d6cbe&oe=5B751400″,”id”:”10155652417226799″},”description”:”Mall of America\u00ae welcomes more than 40 million visitors a year from across the country and around the world to enjoy over 520 retail and specialty stores including Nordstrom and Macy\u2019s. 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South St. Paul<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, immediately south and southeast of the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota<\/a>. It is also southeast of West St. Paul, Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 20,160 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is notable as one of the historic major meat packing<\/a> cities in the United States. Subsequently, many residents are descendants of immigrants from Southern Europe<\/a> and Eastern Europe<\/a>.<\/p>
A post office called South St. Paul has been in operation since 1888. The city was named from its location south of St. Paul.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 6.14sqmi, of which 5.65sqmi is land and 0.49sqmi is water.<\/p>
Interstate Highway 494<\/a>, U.S. Highway 52<\/a>, and Minnesota State Highway 156<\/a> are three of the main routes in South St. Paul.<\/p>
South St. Paul is home to a small general aviation airport, Fleming Field<\/a>.<\/p>
The main industry for much of South St. Paul’s history was the Saint Paul Union Stockyards. These remain active but much reduced in size, and much of the stockyards area is being redeveloped.<\/p>
As of 04\/11\/2008, the stockyards are closed.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4546,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107414165948293″,”name”:”Norwood Young America, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Norwood Young America”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7728,”longitude”:-93.9213,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55368, 55397, 55473 plus 20-some more.”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofnya.com”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Norwood-Young-America-Minnesota\/107414165948293″,”single_line_address”:”Norwood Young America, Minnesota 55368, 55397, 55473 plus 20-some more.”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Norwood Young America is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,549 at the 2010 census.HistoryYoung America was platted in 1856. Norwood was platted in 1872.The present city of Norwood Young America was formed on January 1, 1997 when the cities of Norwood and Young America merged. The city is usually referred to in speech by its abbreviation, NYA.Prior to the 1997 merger, Young America was known as being one of the two cities where correspondences for consumer product contests went to, the other being Blair, Nebraska.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.52sqmi, all of it land.U.S. Highway 212, Minnesota TH 5, and Minnesota TH 25 are three of the main routes in the community.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 3,549 people, 1,389 households, and 954 families residing in the city. The population density was 1408.3PD\/sqmi. There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 584.1\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
Norwood Young America<\/b> is a city in Carver County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 3,549 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Young America was plat<\/a>ted in 1856. Norwood was plat<\/a>ted in 1872.<\/p>
The present city of Norwood Young America was formed on January 1, 1997 when the cities of Norwood and Young America merged. The city is usually referred to in speech by its abbreviation, NYA.<\/p>
Prior to the 1997 merger, Young America was known as being one of the two cities where correspondences for consumer product contests went to, the other being Blair, Nebraska<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 2.52sqmi, all of it land.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 212<\/a>, Minnesota TH 5<\/a>, and Minnesota TH 25<\/a> are three of the main routes in the community.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 3,549 people, 1,389 households, and 954 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 1408.3PD\/sqmi. There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 584.1\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White<\/a>, 0.4% African American<\/a>, 0.2% Native American<\/a>, 0.5% Asian<\/a>, 2.4% from other races<\/a>, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 4.1% of the population.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:1906,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103139183059789″,”name”:”Brooklyn Center, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Brooklyn Center”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0692,”longitude”:-93.3138,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55429, 55430″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Brooklyn-Center-Minnesota\/103139183059789″,”single_line_address”:”Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429, 55430″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Brooklyn Center is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River on the northwest border of Minneapolis. The population was 30,104 at the 2010 census.Brooklyn Center is one of the original inner-ring suburbs of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.Formed as the center of local trade in the former Brooklyn Township since 1873, the rural area farmed market gardening for the nearby growing population of Minneapolis. The village of Brooklyn Center incorporated in 1911, splitting from Brooklyn Township, to avoid annexation from the expanding city of Minneapolis. It incorporated as a city in 1966. The city became a bedroom community and industrial job center following postwar growth. It was the site of the regional mall Brookdale Center. The headquarters of Caribou Coffee moved into the city in 2004.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.34sqmi, of which 7.96sqmi is land and 0.38sqmi is water.Interstates 94 and 694 and Minnesota State Highways 100 and 252 are four of the main routes in Brooklyn Center.”,”description_html”:”
Brooklyn Center<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River<\/a> on the northwest border of Minneapolis<\/a>. The population was 30,104 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Brooklyn Center is one of the original inner-ring suburbs of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.<\/p>
Formed as the center<\/i> of local trade in the former Brooklyn Township since 1873, the rural area farmed market gardening for the nearby growing population of Minneapolis. The village of Brooklyn Center incorporated in 1911, splitting from Brooklyn Township, to avoid annexation from the expanding city of Minneapolis. It incorporated as a city in 1966. The city became a bedroom community and industrial job center following postwar growth. It was the site of the regional mall Brookdale Center<\/a>. The headquarters of Caribou Coffee<\/a> moved into the city in 2004.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 8.34sqmi, of which 7.96sqmi is land and 0.38sqmi is water.<\/p>
Interstates 94<\/a> and 694<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 100<\/a> and 252<\/a> are four of the main routes in Brooklyn Center.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3630,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112830108730921″,”name”:”Shoreview, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Shoreview”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0856,”longitude”:-93.1353,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55126″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.shoreviewmn.gov\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Shoreview-Minnesota\/112830108730921″,”single_line_address”:”Shoreview, Minnesota 55126″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Shoreview is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 25,043 at the 2010 census. In 2008, Shoreview ranked fourth in a Family Circle list of best family towns.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.67sqmi, of which 10.77sqmi is land and 1.90sqmi is water.A second-ring suburb north of Saint Paul, Shoreview has nine city parks and three county parks. It has seven lakes, of which the largest are Turtle Lake, Snail Lake, Lake Owasso, and Island Lake, and Rice Creek flows through the northwest portion of the city.Interstate 35W, Interstate 694, and County Highway 96 are three of its main routes.DemographicsAccording to a 2009 estimate, the median income for a household in the city is $78,990, and the median income for a family is $97,725. While 21% of households have incomes of $50,000.00 or less annually, 28% list incomes of over $100,000.00 per year. The per capita income for the city is $39,761. 2.5% of the population and 0.9% of families are below the poverty line. In 2000, males had a median income of $53,833 versus $36,565 for females. Out of the total population, 2.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.”,”description_html”:”
Shoreview<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 25,043 at the 2010 census<\/a>. In 2008, Shoreview ranked fourth in a Family Circle<\/a> list of best family towns.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 12.67sqmi, of which 10.77sqmi is land and 1.90sqmi is water.<\/p>
A second-ring suburb north of Saint Paul, Shoreview has nine city parks and three county parks. It has seven lakes, of which the largest are Turtle Lake, Snail Lake, Lake Owasso, and Island Lake, and Rice Creek<\/a> flows through the northwest portion of the city.<\/p>
Interstate 35W<\/a>, Interstate 694<\/a>, and County Highway 96 are three of its main routes.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
According to a 2009 estimate, the median income for a household in the city is $78,990, and the median income for a family is $97,725. While 21% of households have incomes of $50,000.00 or less annually, 28% list incomes of over $100,000.00 per year. The per capita income<\/a> for the city is $39,761. 2.5% of the population and 0.9% of families are below the poverty line<\/a>. In 2000, males had a median income of $53,833 versus $36,565 for females. Out of the total population, 2.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:1804,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105551746145708″,”name”:”Albert Lea, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Albert Lea”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:43.6507,”longitude”:-93.3681,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”56007″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofalbertlea.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Albert-Lea-Minnesota\/105551746145708″,”single_line_address”:”Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Albert Lea is a city located in Freeborn County, in the southeastern part of the State of Minnesota. It is also the county seat. The population was 18,016 at the 2010 census.The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River flowage.The city’s early growth was based upon agriculture, farming support services and manufacturing and was a significant rail center. At one time it was the site of Cargill’s headquarters. Other manufacturing included Edwards Manufacturing (barn equipment), Scotsman Ice Machines, Streater Store fixtures, and Universal Milking Machines. Like many U.S. towns much of the manufacturing base has diminished. A long-time center of the city’s job opportunity was the Wilson & Company meat packing plant, later known as Farmstead and Farmland. This facility was destroyed by fire in July 2001. The largest employer is currently Mayo Clinic Health System with over 1,500 employees.”,”description_html”:”
Albert Lea<\/b> is a city located in Freeborn County<\/a>, in the southeastern part of the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is also the county seat<\/a>. The population was 18,016 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
The city is at the junction of Interstates 35<\/a> and 90<\/a>, about south of the Twin Cities<\/a>. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River<\/a> flowage.<\/p>
The city’s early growth was based upon agriculture<\/a>, farming support services and manufacturing<\/a> and was a significant rail center. At one time it was the site of Cargill<\/a>‘s headquarters. Other manufacturing included Edwards Manufacturing<\/a> (barn equipment), Scotsman Ice Machines, Streater Store fixtures, and Universal Milking Machines. Like many U.S. towns much of the manufacturing base has diminished. A long-time center of the city’s job opportunity was the Wilson & Company<\/a> meat packing plant, later known as Farmstead and Farmland. This facility was destroyed by fire in July 2001. The largest employer is currently Mayo Clinic<\/a> Health System with over 1,500 employees.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3740,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”138381599524158″,”name”:”Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus”,”location”:{“city”:”Rochester”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.020718,”longitude”:-92.482762,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”1216 Second St. SW”,”zip”:”55902″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/?mc_id=us&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=l&utm_content=feature&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=other&cauid=102372″,”phone”:”(507) 255-5123″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mayo-Clinic-Hospital-Saint-Marys-Campus-138381599524158\/”,”single_line_address”:”1216 Second St. SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55902″,”category”:”Hospital”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”133152263416981″,”name”:”Hospital”}],”cover”:{“cover_id”:”10155042107372517″,”offset_x”:0,”offset_y”:0,”source”:”https:\/\/scontent.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/s720x720\/23517590_10155042107372517_2647707400335012078_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d8425a3a418ea7d3862daa149c9785c2&oe=5B5BE602″,”id”:”10155042107372517″},”description”:”Mayo Clinic provides expert care to everyone who needs healing. That means combining our comprehensive, integrated care with a seamless patient experience to provide exactly the care you need.”,”description_html”:”Mayo Clinic provides expert care to everyone who needs healing. That means combining our comprehensive, integrated care with a seamless patient experience to provide exactly the care you need.”,”display_subtext”:”1216 Second St. SW\u30fbRochester, Minnesota\u30fb67,216 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:3411,”overall_star_rating”:4.6},{“id”:”109365855748315″,”name”:”Austin, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Austin”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:43.6678,”longitude”:-92.978,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55912″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.austin.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Austin-Minnesota\/109365855748315″,”single_line_address”:”Austin, Minnesota 55912″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24,718 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mower County. The town was originally settled along the Cedar River and it has two artificial lakes called East Side Lake and Mill Pond. The town was named for Austin R. Nichols, the first settler in the area.Hormel Foods Corporation is the largest employer in Austin, and the town is sometimes called \”SPAM Town USA\”. Austin is home to Hormel’s corporate headquarters, a factory that makes most of North America’s SPAM tinned meat, and the Spam Museum. Austin is also home to the Hormel Institute, a leading cancer research institution operated by the University of Minnesota with significant support from the Mayo Clinic.Austin has been named one of the \”Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You’d Actually Want to Live,\” as well as one of the \”Best Small Cities in America\” for 2015.HistoryFertile land, trapping, and ease of access brought first trappers and then the early pioneers to this region. The rich gameland attracted a trapper named Austin Nichols, who built the first log cabin in 1853. At that time there were \”about twenty families in the area.\” More settlers began to arrive by wagon train in 1855, and by 1856, enough people were present to organize Mower County. It was in 1856 that the settlement adopted the name Austin, in honor of its first settler. That year the first hotel opened to travelers and the first physician moved to town, Dr. Ormanzo Allen. The first newspaper, the Mower County Mirror, was started in 1858.”,”description_html”:”
Austin<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Mower County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. The population was 24,718 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Mower County<\/a>. The town was originally settled along the Cedar River<\/a> and it has two artificial lakes called East Side Lake<\/a> and Mill Pond. The town was named for Austin R. Nichols, the first settler in the area.<\/p>
Hormel Foods Corporation<\/a> is the largest employer in Austin, and the town is sometimes called \”SPAM Town USA\”. Austin is home to Hormel<\/a>‘s corporate headquarters, a factory that makes most of North America’s SPAM<\/a> tinned<\/a> meat, and the Spam Museum<\/a>. Austin is also home to the Hormel Institute<\/a>, a leading cancer research institution operated by the University of Minnesota<\/a> with significant support from the Mayo Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>
Austin has been named one of the \”Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You’d Actually Want to Live,\” as well as one of the \”Best Small Cities in America\” for 2015.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Fertile land, trapping, and ease of access brought first trappers and then the early pioneers to this region. The rich gameland attracted a trapper named Austin Nichols, who built the first log cabin in 1853. At that time there were \”about twenty families in the area.\” More settlers began to arrive by wagon train in 1855, and by 1856, enough people were present to organize Mower County.<\/a> It was in 1856 that the settlement adopted the name Austin, in honor of its first settler. That year the first hotel opened to travelers and the first physician moved to town, Dr. Ormanzo Allen. The first newspaper, the Mower County Mirror, was started in 1858.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4157,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109533479072558″,”name”:”Minnetonka, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Minnetonka”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.932,”longitude”:-93.4616,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55305, 55343, 55345, 55391″},”website”:”http:\/\/eminnetonka.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Minnetonka-Minnesota\/109533479072558″,”single_line_address”:”Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, 55343, 55345, 55391″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Minnetonka is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, eight miles (13 km) west of Minneapolis. The population was 49,734 at the 2010 census. The name comes from the Dakota Indian mni tanka, meaning \”great water\”. The city is the home of Cargill, the country’s largest privately owned company, and United Healthcare, the state’s largest publicly owned company.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.22sqmi, of which 26.93sqmi is land and 1.29sqmi is water. Part of the city includes the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka, one of the largest lakes in Minnesota. The outlet of Lake Minnetonka is Minnehaha Creek, which winds through south Minneapolis and flows over Minnehaha Falls and into the Mississippi River. Minnetonka is located 8mi west of Minneapolis, in Hennepin County.EconomyThe headquarters of Carlson Companies are in Minnetonka. The headquarters of Cargill are located in Minnetonka and are in the Wayzata Post Office area. Founded in 1865, it is now the largest privately held corporation in the U.S. in terms of revenue. Other companies based in Minnetonka include the uniform companies AmeriPride Services and G&K Services.”,”description_html”:”
Minnetonka<\/b> is a suburb<\/a>an city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, eight miles (13 km) west of Minneapolis<\/a>. The population was 49,734 at the 2010 census<\/a>. The name comes from the Dakota Indian<\/a> mni tanka<\/i>, meaning \”great water\”. The city is the home of Cargill<\/a>, the country’s largest privately owned company, and United Healthcare<\/a>, the state’s largest publicly owned company.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 28.22sqmi, of which 26.93sqmi is land and 1.29sqmi is water. Part of the city includes the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka<\/a>, one of the largest lakes in Minnesota. The outlet of Lake Minnetonka is Minnehaha Creek<\/a>, which winds through south Minneapolis<\/a> and flows over Minnehaha Falls<\/a> and into the Mississippi River<\/a>. Minnetonka is located 8mi west of Minneapolis<\/a>, in Hennepin County<\/a>.<\/p>
Economy<\/h2>
The headquarters of Carlson Companies<\/a> are in Minnetonka. The headquarters of Cargill<\/a> are located in Minnetonka and are in the Wayzata Post Office<\/a> area. Founded in 1865, it is now the largest privately held corporation<\/a> in the U.S. in terms of revenue. Other companies based in Minnetonka include the uniform companies AmeriPride Services<\/a> and G&K Services<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5711,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105565526144319″,”name”:”Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.955,”longitude”:-93.2913,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55403, 55405, 55408″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lowry-Hill-East-Minneapolis\/105565526144319″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55405, 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Lowry Hill East is a neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, part of the Calhoun Isles community. It is bounded on the east by Lyndale Avenue, on the west by Hennepin Avenue and on the south by Lake Street. Lyndale and Hennepin intersect on the northern side at Interstate 94. This creates a neighborhood roughly triangular in shape, which is how it gets its nickname, \”the Wedge.\” It is part of a larger area south of Franklin Avenue and west of Nicollet Avenue that is often considered Uptown, although officially Uptown is a smaller area centered on the intersection of Hennepin and Lake.Lowry Hill East developed in the 1880s along a horse-drawn streetcar line built by Thomas Lowry. The interior of the neighborhood is zoned residential, with large early 20th century homes and multi-unit apartment buildings, while the border streets are lined with bars, restaurants, grocery stores, coffeeshops, and other small businesses. Most housing is renter-occupied.In 2010, the population of the neighborhood was 6,150. The neighborhood was 83.5% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.2% Asian or Pacific Islander, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% two or more races, and 0.2% other race. It had a much higher percentage of single residents than other neighborhoods in Minneapolis and a lower percentage of families with children. The median household income was $43,922, which was $1,703 lower than the city average.”,”description_html”:”
Lowry Hill East<\/b> is a neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, part of the Calhoun Isles community<\/a>. It is bounded on the east by Lyndale Avenue<\/a>, on the west by Hennepin Avenue<\/a> and on the south by Lake Street<\/a>. Lyndale and Hennepin intersect on the northern side at Interstate 94<\/a>. This creates a neighborhood roughly triangular in shape, which is how it gets its nickname, \”the Wedge.\” It is part of a larger area south of Franklin Avenue<\/a> and west of Nicollet Avenue<\/a> that is often considered Uptown<\/a>, although officially Uptown is a smaller area centered on the intersection of Hennepin and Lake.<\/p>
Lowry Hill East developed in the 1880s along a horse-drawn streetcar<\/a> line built by Thomas Lowry<\/a>. The interior of the neighborhood is zoned residential, with large early 20th century homes and multi-unit apartment buildings, while the border streets are lined with bars, restaurants, grocery stores, coffeeshops, and other small businesses. Most housing is renter-occupied.<\/p>
In 2010, the population of the neighborhood was 6,150. The neighborhood was 83.5% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.2% Asian or Pacific Islander, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% two or more races, and 0.2% other race. It had a much higher percentage of single residents than other neighborhoods in Minneapolis and a lower percentage of families with children. The median household income was $43,922, which was $1,703 lower than the city average.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb1,333 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:43,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104047646298921″,”name”:”Faribault, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Faribault”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.290588888889,”longitude”:-93.268319444444,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55021″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.faribault.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Faribault-Minnesota\/104047646298921″,”single_line_address”:”Faribault, Minnesota 55021″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Faribault is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. It is the county seat. The population was 23,352 at the 2010 census. Faribault is approximately 50mi south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highways 3, 21, and 60 are four of the main routes in the community.Faribault is situated at the confluence of the Cannon and Straight Rivers in southern Minnesota.HistoryFaribault is regarded as one of the most historic communities in Minnesota, with settlement and commercial activity predating Minnesota\u2019s establishment as a U.S. Territory. Prior to 1745, the area was primarily occupied by the Wahpekute band of Dakotah. Shortly thereafter, the tribe was driven south after several clashes with the Ojibwe over territory.The city’s namesake, Alexander Faribault, was the son of Jean-Baptiste Faribault, a French-Canadian fur trader and Elizabeth Pelagie Kinzie Haines, a woman of the Dakotah tribe. He is credited with fueling most of the early settlement activity in the area beginning in 1826, when he established a fur trading post on the banks of the Cannon River. By 1834, the trading post had grown in popularity and was relocated to the Straight River, one mile (1.6 km) upstream of its junction with the Cannon River, the site of modern-day Faribault. The young Alexander Faribault used his knowledge of Dakotah language and culture to improve relations with the displaced Wahpekute and even helped the tribe to resettle in the area. This relationship was instrumental in ensuring the success of the trading post and allowing safe travel to the area for settlers.”,”description_html”:”
Faribault<\/b> is a city in Rice County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. The population was 23,352 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Faribault is approximately 50mi south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.<\/p>
Interstate 35<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 3<\/a>, 21<\/a>, and 60<\/a> are four of the main routes in the community.<\/p>
Faribault is situated at the confluence of the Cannon<\/a> and Straight<\/a> Rivers in southern Minnesota.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Faribault is regarded as one of the most historic communities in Minnesota<\/a>, with settlement and commercial activity predating Minnesota\u2019s establishment as a U.S. Territory<\/a>. Prior to 1745, the area was primarily occupied by the Wahpekute<\/a> band of Dakotah<\/a>. Shortly thereafter, the tribe was driven south after several clashes with the Ojibwe<\/a> over territory.<\/p>
The city’s namesake, Alexander Faribault<\/a>, was the son of Jean-Baptiste Faribault<\/a>, a French-Canadian fur trader and Elizabeth Pelagie Kinzie Haines, a woman of the Dakotah tribe. He is credited with fueling most of the early settlement activity in the area beginning in 1826, when he established a fur trading post on the banks of the Cannon River<\/a>. By 1834, the trading post had grown in popularity and was relocated to the Straight River, one mile (1.6 km) upstream of its junction with the Cannon River, the site of modern-day Faribault. The young Alexander Faribault used his knowledge of Dakotah language and culture to improve relations with the displaced Wahpekute and even helped the tribe to resettle in the area. This relationship was instrumental in ensuring the success of the trading post and allowing safe travel to the area for settlers.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4772,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112098412139760″,”name”:”Loring Park”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.97,”longitude”:-93.284,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55403, 55404″},”phone”:”(612) 370-4929″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Loring-Park\/112098412139760″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55404″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Loring Park, on the southwest corner of downtown Minneapolis, is the largest park in the Central Community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It also lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood. Loring Park hosts several annual events including the Twin Cities Pride Festival and the Loring Park Artists’ Festival.Park featuresThe park contains a small lake and paths for walking and biking. Originally named Central Park, it was renamed in honor of Charles M. Loring, known as the \”Father of Minneapolis Parks.\”The park is the site of various cultural, social and political events. It features a playground, biking and walking paths, public art, and a fishing pier. It displays two well-known pieces of public art: the \”Dandelion Fountain,\” a 1975 gift of Parks Commissioner Ben Berger, and a statue of Norwegian composer Ole Bull.HistoryLoring Park was established in 1883 after the passage of the Park Act, the act which first created the Minneapolis Public Parks board. At its time of creation in 1883, the park was named Central Park. A couple of months after it was renamed to Spring Grove Park, but was subsequently renamed back to Central Park in 1883. In 1890 the park was renamed again in honor of Charles Morgridge Loring, who was the first president of the park board in Minneapolis.Loring Park was purchased by the Minnesota Public Parks board on April 28, 1883. The land was purchased for $150,000 and contained 30 acres of land. A few more pieces of land were added to the park for a total cost of $350,000. This was the first plot of land that was purchased by the Minnesota Public Parks board. Shortly after purchasing the land, the Minneapolis Public Parks board hired George Brakett and Horace Cleveland to design the park and to drain the bog in the lake. They used plants that were brought in from nearby woods to complete the design for the park. They also decided at this time to make the park pedestrian only.”,”description_html”:”
Loring Park<\/b>, on the southwest corner of downtown Minneapolis, is the largest park<\/a> in the Central Community<\/a> of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. It also lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood. Loring Park hosts several annual events including the Twin Cities Pride Festival<\/a> and the Loring Park Artists’ Festival.<\/p>
Park features<\/h2>
The park contains a small lake and paths for walking and biking. Originally named Central Park, it was renamed in honor of Charles M. Loring<\/a>, known as the \”Father of Minneapolis Parks.\”<\/p>
The park is the site of various cultural, social and political events. It features a playground, biking and walking paths, public art, and a fishing pier. It displays two well-known pieces of public art<\/a>: the \”Dandelion Fountain,\” a 1975 gift of Parks Commissioner Ben Berger<\/a>, and a statue of Norwegian composer Ole Bull<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Loring Park was established in 1883 after the passage of the Park Act, the act which first created the Minneapolis Public Parks board. At its time of creation in 1883, the park was named Central Park. A couple of months after it was renamed to Spring Grove Park, but was subsequently renamed back to Central Park in 1883. In 1890 the park was renamed again in honor of Charles Morgridge Loring<\/a>, who was the first president of the park board in Minneapolis.<\/p>
Loring Park was purchased by the Minnesota Public Parks board on April 28, 1883. The land was purchased for $150,000 and contained 30 acres of land. A few more pieces of land were added to the park for a total cost of $350,000. This was the first plot of land that was purchased by the Minnesota Public Parks board. Shortly after purchasing the land, the Minneapolis Public Parks board hired George Brakett<\/a> and Horace Cleveland<\/a> to design the park and to drain the bog in the lake. They used plants that were brought in from nearby woods to complete the design for the park. They also decided at this time to make the park pedestrian only.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb25,392 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:559,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107251179304795″,”name”:”Uptown, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.948888888889,”longitude”:-93.298611111111,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55408″},”website”:”http:\/\/uptownassociation.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Uptown-Minneapolis\/107251179304795″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Uptown is a popular commercial district in southwestern Minneapolis, Minnesota, centered at the Uptown Theater (the former Lagoon) at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue. It has traditionally spanned the corners of four neighborhoods, Lowry Hill East, ECCO, CARAG and East Isles neighborhoods, within the Calhoun Isles community. Historically, the boundaries of Uptown are Lake Calhoun to the west, Dupont Avenue to the east, 31st Street to the south, and 28th Street to the north.Uptown has proven to be a popular destination for those seeking retail, nightlife, and cultural events, and the district was famously written about by recording artist Prince.HistoryThe Lakes Area of Lake Calhoun. Lake Harriet, and Lake of the Isles became popular in the 1880s as vacation cottages, hotels, and boating recreation became available by streetcar. As Minneapolis expanded south, housing construction boomed through the 1920s. A commercial district began forming just east of the Lakes Area. At the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue, the Lagoon Theatre was built, a multi-function vaudeville theater. When the Lagoon burnt down in 1939, owners sought to rebuild and the business community took the opportunity to rebrand the area. Following the success of Chicago’s Uptown District, the Minneapolis Tribune announced the new Uptown District of Minneapolis centered on the newly renamed Uptown Theatre.”,”description_html”:”
Uptown<\/b> is a popular commercial district in southwestern Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>, centered at the Uptown Theater<\/a> (the former Lagoon) at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue<\/a> and Lagoon Avenue. It has traditionally spanned the corners of four neighborhoods, Lowry Hill East<\/a>, ECCO<\/a>, CARAG<\/a> and East Isles<\/a> neighborhoods, within the Calhoun Isles community<\/a>. Historically, the boundaries of Uptown are Lake Calhoun to the west, Dupont Avenue to the east, 31st Street to the south, and 28th Street to the north.<\/p>
Uptown has proven to be a popular destination for those seeking retail, nightlife, and cultural events, and the district was famously written about by recording artist Prince<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The Lakes Area<\/b> of Lake Calhoun<\/a>. Lake Harriet<\/a>, and Lake of the Isles<\/a> became popular in the 1880s as vacation cottages, hotels, and boating recreation became available by streetcar. As Minneapolis expanded south, housing construction boomed through the 1920s. A commercial district began forming just east of the Lakes Area. At the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue, the Lagoon Theatre was built, a multi-function vaudeville theater. When the Lagoon burnt down in 1939, owners sought to rebuild and the business community took the opportunity to rebrand the area. Following the success of Chicago’s Uptown District, the Minneapolis Tribune<\/a> announced the new Uptown District of Minneapolis<\/b> centered on the newly renamed Uptown Theatre.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb62,981 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:2087,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105813046117827″,”name”:”Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9841,”longitude”:-93.2481,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55414″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.marcy-holmes.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Marcy-Holmes-Minneapolis\/105813046117827″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Marcy-Holmes is the first neighborhood of Minneapolis. It is bordered on the south by the Mississippi River, to the east by the University of Minnesota and 15th Avenue SE, to the north by the railroad tracks that separate it from the Como Neighborhood, and to the west by Central Avenue. Although somewhat confusing to newcomers, the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood is considered part of Southeast Minneapolis, despite its seemingly centralized location within the city today. Every street and avenue within the neighborhood is labeled \”SE,\” a term that refers to how the overall area is South of East Hennepin Avenue and East of the Mississippi River. Entirely within Minneapolis’ Ward 3, Marcy-Holmes is represented by City Council member Jacob Frey. The neighborhood is named in honor of William L. Marcy and Oliver Wendell Holmes.Marcy-Holmes is well known for its diverse community, its commercial districts, St. Anthony Main and Dinkytown, and its immediate proximity to the East Bank of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.DemographicsAs of the 2010 United States Census, 10,015 people live in Marcy-Holmes. Census race groups consist of Caucasians (74.5%), Asians (13.4%), African-Americans (4.5%), Hispanics (4.4%) and two or more races (2.3%). About 88.8% of households rent.”,”description_html”:”
Marcy-Holmes<\/b> is the first neighborhood of Minneapolis<\/a>. It is bordered on the south by the Mississippi River<\/a>, to the east by the University of Minnesota<\/a> and 15th Avenue SE, to the north by the railroad tracks that separate it from the Como Neighborhood<\/a>, and to the west by Central Avenue. Although somewhat confusing to newcomers, the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood is considered part of Southeast Minneapolis, despite its seemingly centralized location within the city today. Every street and avenue within the neighborhood is labeled \”SE,\” a term that refers to how the overall area is South<\/i> of East Hennepin Avenue and East<\/i> of the Mississippi River. Entirely within Minneapolis’ Ward 3<\/a>, Marcy-Holmes is represented by City Council member Jacob Frey. The neighborhood is named in honor of William L. Marcy<\/a> and Oliver Wendell Holmes<\/a>.<\/p>
Marcy-Holmes is well known for its diverse community, its commercial districts, St. Anthony Main and Dinkytown<\/a>, and its immediate proximity to the East Bank of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
As of the 2010 United States Census<\/a>, 10,015 people live in Marcy-Holmes. Census race groups consist of Caucasians<\/a> (74.5%), Asians<\/a> (13.4%), African-Americans<\/a> (4.5%), Hispanics<\/a> (4.4%) and two or more races (2.3%). About 88.8% of households rent.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb1,012 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:35,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”111841168832782″,”name”:”Brooklyn Park, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Brooklyn Park”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1014,”longitude”:-93.3474,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55428, 55429, 55443, 55444, 55445″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.brooklynpark.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Brooklyn-Park-Minnesota\/111841168832782″,”single_line_address”:”Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428, 55429, 55443, 55444, 55445″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Brooklyn Park is the sixth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, upstream from (north of) downtown Minneapolis in northern Hennepin County. Brooklyn Park is a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul.Brooklyn Park is the second largest suburb of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Brooklyn Park was 75,781 at the 2010 census and estimated in 2016 to be 79,707.Brooklyn Park is listed as a \”Tree City USA\” and is home to of trails and 67 parks, including the Rush Creek Regional Trail and the northern section of the Palmer Lake Park. The city is also known for the West Coon Rapids Dam, located on the west side of the Mississippi River. North Hennepin Community College and a campus of Hennepin Technical College are located in the city.Brooklyn Park is a \”bedroom community\” of Minneapolis and Saint Paul and is considered both a 2nd and 3rd tier suburb, because much of the land developed north of 85th Avenue was developed after the year 2000. The city still has undeveloped land and farms, including the historic Eidem Homestead, a 1900s working farm that serves as a popular tourist attraction for families and school field trips.”,”description_html”:”
Brooklyn Park<\/b> is the sixth largest city<\/a> in the U.S. state of Minnesota<\/a>. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River<\/a>, upstream from (north of) downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in northern Hennepin County<\/a>. Brooklyn Park is a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul.<\/p>
Brooklyn Park is the second<\/a> largest suburb<\/a> of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Brooklyn Park was 75,781 at the 2010 census<\/a> and estimated in 2016 to be 79,707.<\/p>
Brooklyn Park is listed as a \”Tree City USA\” and is home to of trails and 67 parks, including the Rush Creek Regional Trail and the northern section of the Palmer Lake Park. The city is also known for the West Coon Rapids Dam, located on the west side of the Mississippi River. North Hennepin Community College<\/a> and a campus of Hennepin Technical College<\/a> are located in the city.<\/p>
New Brighton<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is a suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>. The population was 21,456 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
In the 18th century, Mdewakanton<\/a> Dakota<\/a> tribes lived in the vicinity of New Brighton’s marsh<\/a>y lake<\/a>s, harvesting wild rice<\/a>. The Dakota eventually settled a village near Long Lake at Rice Creek<\/a> and a smaller encampment just east of Silver Lake Road on 3rd Street NW. Immigrants from Britain<\/a> and France<\/a> settled a small village in 1858 which included a general store, school and mission church. As railroads were established in the area, millers in Minneapolis<\/a> formed the Minneapolis Stockyards and Packing Company in 1888. The company supplied home, agriculture, and business needs. The venture included Minneapolis figures such as streetcar magnate Thomas Lowry<\/a>, flour millers John Sargent Pillsbury<\/a>, Senator William D. Washburn<\/a>, ex-Minneapolis Mayor W.H. Eustis, and industrialist W.H. Dunwoody. As the village grew in prominence, it was incorporated on January 20, 1891. The city was given the name Brighton after Brighton, Massachusetts. The founding population was primarily English-American<\/a>. Each August, a city festival celebrates this heritage, called the Stockyard Days<\/i> and is held at Long Lake Park.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2309,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105445246156198″,”name”:”Chaska, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Chaska”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8097,”longitude”:-93.5978,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55318″},”website”:”http:\/\/mn-chaska.civicplus.com”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Chaska-Minnesota\/105445246156198″,”single_line_address”:”Chaska, Minnesota 55318″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Chaska is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,770 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Carver County, which is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryChaska’s history reflects the influence of the Native American culture. The first inhabitants are believed to be the Mound Builders, whose ancient communities are marked by mounds in City Square. Later, the Dakota (commonly known as the Sioux) were the primary nation in this region known as the Big Woods. Although the Indian mounds located in Chaska City Square indicate the immediate area was inhabited years before 1769, that’s the year Chaska’s recorded history began.In 1776, Jonathan Carver explored the lands along the Minnesota River and chronicled his journeys. French Canadian fur traders traveled the waterways, trading with the Dakota in the early 19th century. During this time, Jean-Baptiste Faribault established a trading post in Chaska.In 1851, the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux officially opened Little Rapids, as Chaska was then known, to settlement. Soon after, speculators moved into the new territory. Among the earliest was Thomas Andrew Holmes who, in August 1851, claimed a 20acre clearing as the Chaska townsite.”,”description_html”:”
Chaska<\/b> is a city in Carver County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 23,770 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Carver County<\/a>, which is part of the Minneapolis<\/a>–St. Paul<\/a>–Bloomington<\/a>, MN-WI<\/a> Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Chaska’s history reflects the influence of the Native American culture. The first inhabitants are believed to be the Mound Builders<\/a>, whose ancient communities are marked by mounds in City Square. Later, the Dakota (commonly known as the Sioux) were the primary nation in this region known as the Big Woods. Although the Indian mounds located in Chaska City Square indicate the immediate area was inhabited years before 1769, that’s the year Chaska’s recorded history began.<\/p>
In 1776, Jonathan Carver<\/a> explored the lands along the Minnesota River<\/a> and chronicled his journeys. French Canadian fur traders traveled the waterways, trading with the Dakota in the early 19th century. During this time, Jean-Baptiste Faribault<\/a> established a trading post in Chaska.<\/p>
Lake Calhoun<\/b> is the largest lake<\/a> in Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, and part of the city’s Chain of Lakes<\/a>. Surrounded by city park land and circled by bike and walking trails, it is popular for many outdoor activities. The lake has an area of 401acre and a maximum depth of 87ft.<\/p>
Lake and surrounding area<\/h2>
The lake is part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway<\/a>, connecting with Lake of the Isles<\/a> on the northeast, Cedar Lake<\/a> on the northwest, and Lake Harriet<\/a> on the south. The trail system has a 3.4mi trail around Lake Calhoun for bicyclists and skaters and a 3.2mi trail around Lake Calhoun for pedestrians. Both of these trails connect to the larger trail system via connections to Lake of the Isles and Lake Harriet. In addition, the Midtown Greenway Trail<\/a> is located just north of the lake and Lake Street<\/a>. The lake itself is popular for canoe<\/a>ing, kayak<\/a>ing, and windsurfing<\/a>, and it has three swimming<\/a> beaches.<\/p>
The three beaches are Calhoun North Beach on the north side of the lake, Calhoun 32nd Beach on the east side and Calhoun Thomas Beach on the south side. There is Lake Calhoun Park and surrounding park land offers parking, picnicking, volleyball<\/a>, and athletic fields. It is also home of sailing<\/a>, hosting the Calhoun Yacht Club, the Lake Calhoun Sailing School, as well as local high school teams and the University of St Thomas<\/a> Sailing Team.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb50,566 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:2931,”overall_star_rating”:4.5},{“id”:”108194482534109″,”name”:”Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Inver Grove Heights”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8376,”longitude”:-93.0518,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55076, 55077″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Inver-Grove-Heights-Minnesota\/108194482534109″,”single_line_address”:”Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076, 55077″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Inver Grove Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 33,880 at the 2010 census.It is one of 186 cities and townships in the seven-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.Inver Grove Heights is 9mi southeast of Saint Paul; nearby communities are South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Eagan, Newport, and Saint Paul Park (the last two across the Mississippi River).HistoryAfter the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851, settlers from Ireland and Germany quickly staked claims in the rolling countryside west of the Mississippi River. Those of Irish descent farmed the eastern part of the community, while Germans cleared the wooded land to the west for their farms. French and English settlers built their homes along the river. The township of Inver Grove Heights was named after the Irish fishing village of Inver and the German town of Grove. Records show that 240 farms, four churches, and four school districts were founded by 1880.”,”description_html”:”
Inver Grove Heights<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 33,880 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
It is one of 186 cities and townships in the seven-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area.<\/p>
Inver Grove Heights is 9mi southeast of Saint Paul<\/a>; nearby communities are South St. Paul<\/a>, West St. Paul<\/a>, Sunfish Lake<\/a>, Eagan<\/a>, Newport<\/a>, and Saint Paul Park<\/a> (the last two across the Mississippi River).<\/p>
History<\/h2>
After the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux<\/a> in 1851, settlers from Ireland<\/a> and Germany<\/a> quickly staked claims in the rolling countryside west of the Mississippi River<\/a>. Those of Irish descent farmed the eastern part of the community, while Germans cleared the wooded land to the west for their farms. French<\/a> and English<\/a> settlers built their homes along the river. The township of Inver Grove Heights was named after the Irish fishing village of Inver<\/a> and the German town of Grove<\/a>. Records show that 240 farms, four churches, and four school districts were founded by 1880.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4336,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113105658703826″,”name”:”Menomonie, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”Menomonie”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8793,”longitude”:-91.9183,”state”:”WI”,”zip”:”54751″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.menomonie-wi.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Menomonie-Wisconsin\/113105658703826″,”single_line_address”:”Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Menomonie is a city in and the county seat of Dunn County in the western part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The city’s population was 16,264 as of the 2010 census.Named for the historic Native American tribe, the Menominee, inhabitants who pre-dated the state, the city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau’s Menomonie Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Dunn County (2010 population: 43,857). The Menomonie MSA and the Eau Claire metropolitan area to the east form the Census Bureau’s Eau Claire-Menomonie Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area.The city center is located at the south end of Lake Menomin, a reservoir on the Red Cedar River.”,”description_html”:”
Menomonie<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Dunn County<\/a> in the western part of the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. The city’s population was 16,264 as of the 2010 census.<\/p>
Named for the historic Native American tribe, the Menominee<\/a>, inhabitants who pre-dated the state, the city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau<\/a>‘s Menomonie Micropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>, which includes all of Dunn County (2010 population: 43,857). The Menomonie MSA and the Eau Claire<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a> to the east form the Census Bureau’s Eau Claire-Menomonie Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>.<\/p>
The city center<\/a> is located at the south end of Lake Menomin<\/a>, a reservoir<\/a> on the Red Cedar River<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3837,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”106276336071022″,”name”:”Dinkytown”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.980833333333,”longitude”:-93.236111111111,”state”:”MN”},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Dinkytown\/106276336071022″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota”,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Dinkytown is a commercial district within the Marcy-Holmes residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Centered at 14th Avenue Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, the district contains several city blocks occupied by various small businesses, restaurants, bars, and apartment buildings that house mostly University of Minnesota students. Though known for being the home of local businesses, the character has changed in recent years with a slight increase in more nationally-recognized chains, though many small local businesses still thrive. Dinkytown is along the north side of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities East Bank campus.Notable LandmarksNotable landmarks include the Dinkydome, Burrito Loco, the Loring Pasta Bar, and Al’s Breakfast . It’s also the location of the 2nd store opened by Richard M. Schulze called \”Sound of Music\” which later became Best Buy.Notable EstablishmentsSeveral notable establishments include Vescio’s Italian restaurant, which opened in the 1950s, Annie’s Parlour, and The Book House. The former Marshall-University High School on the corner of 14th Avenue and 5th street was closed in 1982 due to low enrollment and the A.P. scandal, and was purchased and converted into the University Technology Enterprise Center (UTEC) for startups. The building was razed in 2013, and today the location is home to The Marshall, a luxury apartment building for University students. The Chateau co-op built their brutalist-style 22-story apartment co-op in 1973 at 13th Avenue Southeast and 5th Street Southeast.”,”description_html”:”
Dinkytown<\/b> is a commercial district within the Marcy-Holmes residential neighborhood<\/a> in Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. Centered at 14th Avenue Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, the district contains several city blocks occupied by various small businesses, restaurants, bars, and apartment buildings that house mostly University of Minnesota<\/a> students. Though known for being the home of local businesses, the character has changed in recent years with a slight increase in more nationally-recognized chains, though many small local businesses still thrive. Dinkytown is along the north side of the University of Minnesota<\/a> Twin Cities<\/a> East Bank campus.<\/p>
Notable Landmarks<\/h2>
Notable landmarks include the Dinkydome, Burrito Loco, the Loring Pasta Bar, and Al’s Breakfast<\/a> . It’s also the location of the 2nd store opened by Richard M. Schulze<\/a> called \”Sound of Music\” which later became Best Buy<\/a>.<\/p>
Notable Establishments<\/h2>
Several notable establishments include Vescio’s Italian restaurant, which opened in the 1950s, Annie’s Parlour, and The Book House. The former Marshall-University High School<\/a> on the corner of 14th Avenue and 5th street was closed in 1982 due to low enrollment and the A.P. scandal, and was purchased and converted into the University Technology Enterprise Center (UTEC) for startups. The building was razed in 2013, and today the location is home to The Marshall, a luxury apartment building for University students. The Chateau co-op built their brutalist<\/a>-style 22-story apartment co-op in 1973 at 13th Avenue Southeast and 5th Street Southeast.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb8,272 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:925,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109490675737062″,”name”:”Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9398,”longitude”:-93.2533,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55407″},”phone”:”(612) 370-4960″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Powderhorn-Park-Minneapolis\/109490675737062″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”The Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota (part of the larger Powderhorn community) is located approximately three miles south of downtown and is bordered by East Lake Street to the north, Cedar Avenue to the east, East 38th Street to the south, and Chicago Avenue to the west. Its namesake is the city’s Powderhorn Park facility in the northwestern part of the neighborhood around Powderhorn Lake, which contains playing fields, playgrounds and a park building that hosts community education classes ranging from pottery to yoga. In winter, a portable warming house is set up and the lake is used for ice skating.Developed mainly between 1905 and 1920, it is a residential area consisting of single-family homes, duplexes, and three-story brick apartment buildings. Approximately 9,000 people live in Powderhorn Park. According to the 2000 Census, 42% of the population is white, 22% each black and Hispanic, and 5% each Asian and Native American. Along Lake Street, numerous new and existing Hispanic and African businesses show the area’s diversity.The neighborhood belongs to two Minneapolis City Council wards, Ward 9 in the east and Ward 8 in the west.The park and lake are used as the setting for the last act in the city’s annual May Day parade (actually occurring on the first Sunday in May), which is a play in motion that has been put on by the In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre since 1975. As the parade runs south along Bloomington Avenue, participants wear a variety of costumes, and many manipulate giant puppets, all to produce a story that is based on sociopolitical themes including peace, environmentalism, current events, and others. After the parade story ends, the tail end of the parade is a \”free speech\” section which includes representatives of community groups and campaigning politicians. After the parade, there is an intermission as people gather on a hillside at the west end of the park for the Tree of Life ceremony. Many details of the final act change from year to year, but there are several figures that consistently appear: River, Woods, Prairie, Sky, Sun, and the Tree of Life. At the end of the ceremony, a flotilla comes across the lake with the Sun figure in the central boat. The Sun awakens the Tree of Life (a figure which includes a traditional maypole), and the crowd sings \”You Are My Sunshine\” to mark the banishment of another season of winter.”,”description_html”:”
The Powderhorn Park<\/b> neighborhood of Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a> (part of the larger Powderhorn community<\/a>) is located approximately three miles south of downtown and is bordered by East Lake Street<\/a> to the north, Cedar Avenue to the east, East 38th Street to the south, and Chicago Avenue to the west. Its namesake is the city’s Powderhorn Park facility in the northwestern part of the neighborhood around Powderhorn Lake, which contains playing fields, playgrounds and a park building that hosts community education classes ranging from pottery to yoga. In winter, a portable warming house is set up and the lake is used for ice skating.<\/p>
Developed mainly between 1905 and 1920, it is a residential area consisting of single-family homes, duplexes, and three-story brick apartment buildings. Approximately 9,000 people live in Powderhorn Park. According to the 2000 Census, 42% of the population is white, 22% each black and Hispanic, and 5% each Asian and Native American. Along Lake Street, numerous new and existing Hispanic and African businesses show the area’s diversity.<\/p>
The neighborhood belongs to two Minneapolis City Council<\/a> wards, Ward 9 in the east and Ward 8 in the west.<\/p>
The park and lake are used as the setting for the last act in the city’s annual May Day<\/a> parade (actually occurring on the first Sunday in May), which is a play in motion that has been put on by the In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre<\/a> since 1975. As the parade runs south along Bloomington Avenue, participants wear a variety of costumes, and many manipulate giant puppet<\/a>s, all to produce a story that is based on sociopolitical themes including peace<\/a>, environmentalism<\/a>, current events, and others. After the parade story ends, the tail end of the parade is a \”free speech\” section which includes representatives of community groups and campaigning politicians. After the parade, there is an intermission as people gather on a hillside at the west end of the park for the Tree of Life ceremony. Many details of the final act change from year to year, but there are several figures that consistently appear: River<\/a>, Woods<\/a>, Prairie<\/a>, Sky<\/a>, Sun<\/a>, and the Tree of Life<\/a>. At the end of the ceremony, a flotilla comes across the lake with the Sun figure in the central boat. The Sun awakens the Tree of Life (a figure which includes a traditional maypole<\/a>), and the crowd sings \”You Are My Sunshine<\/a>\” to mark the banishment of another season of winter.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb15,196 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:580,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109260755766991″,”name”:”Lakeville, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Lakeville”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.6919,”longitude”:-93.2447,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55044″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.lakeville.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lakeville-Minnesota\/109260755766991″,”single_line_address”:”Lakeville, Minnesota 55044″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Lakeville is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is a suburb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, approximately 20mi south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. On the Twin Cities metropolitan area’s southern fringe, Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area. The U.S. Census Bureau recorded its population at 55,954 in 2010.Lakeville lies along Interstate Highway 35. Lakeville first became notable in 1910 when Marion Savage built the Dan Patch Railroad Line to service his Antlers Amusement Park. It later became a flourishing milling center; its agriculture industry is still in operation. While many of Lakeville’s workers commute northward to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and more central suburbs like Bloomington, Lakeville has had major industry since the 1960s\u2014including the Airlake Industrial Park, which is served by Airlake Airport, a regional reliever airport.HistoryThe Sioux people ceded most of southern Minnesota in the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851. A military road was constructed between Fort Snelling and the southern forts. In 1855, J.J. Brackett, a Saint Paul lumber baron and mail carrier using the road, decided to plat a site halfway between Saint Paul and Saint Peter on a lake he named Prairie Lake. The village was established as Lakeville Township in 1858. Notoriety came when Colonel Marion Savage expanded his entertainment business into constructing Antlers Amusement Park in 1910. Riding on fame from his success with the Dan Patch racing horse and the popularity of the park, the lake was renamed Lake Marion, and the rail line servicing the park named the Dan Patch Railroad Line.”,”description_html”:”
Lakeville<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is a suburb<\/a> of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>, approximately 20mi south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. On the Twin Cities metropolitan area’s southern fringe, Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>. The U.S. Census Bureau<\/a> recorded its population at 55,954 in 2010.<\/p>
Lakeville lies along Interstate Highway 35<\/a>. Lakeville first became notable in 1910 when Marion Savage built the Dan Patch<\/a> Railroad Line to service his Antlers Amusement Park. It later became a flourishing milling center; its agriculture industry is still in operation. While many of Lakeville’s workers commute northward to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and more central suburbs like Bloomington, Lakeville has had major industry since the 1960s\u2014including the Airlake Industrial Park, which is served by Airlake Airport<\/a>, a regional reliever airport.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The Sioux<\/a> people ceded most of southern Minnesota in the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux<\/a> in 1851. A military road was constructed between Fort Snelling and the southern forts. In 1855, J.J. Brackett, a Saint Paul<\/a> lumber baron<\/a> and mail carrier using the road, decided to plat a site halfway between Saint Paul and Saint Peter<\/a> on a lake he named Prairie Lake. The village was established as Lakeville Township in 1858. Notoriety came when Colonel Marion Savage expanded his entertainment business into constructing Antlers Amusement Park in 1910. Riding on fame from his success with the Dan Patch<\/a> racing horse and the popularity of the park, the lake was renamed Lake Marion, and the rail line servicing the park named the Dan Patch Railroad Line.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7008,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103151676392253″,”name”:”Northfield, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Northfield”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.458333333333,”longitude”:-93.161111111111,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55057″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.northfield.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Northfield-Minnesota\/103151676392253″,”single_line_address”:”Northfield, Minnesota 55057″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Northfield is a city in Dakota and Rice counties in the State of Minnesota. The city is mostly in Rice County, with a small portion in Dakota County. The population was 20,007 during the 2010 census.”,”description_html”:”
Northfield<\/b> is a city in Dakota<\/a> and Rice<\/a> counties in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city is mostly in Rice County, with a small portion in Dakota County. The population was 20,007 during the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5059,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112349642113853″,”name”:”Minnesota City, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Minnesota City”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0914,”longitude”:-91.7497,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55959″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Minnesota-City-Minnesota\/112349642113853″,”single_line_address”:”Minnesota City, Minnesota 55959″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Minnesota City is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 204 at the 2010 census.HistoryMinnesota City was platted in 1852. The city took its name from the Minnesota Territory. A post office has been in operation in Minnesota City since 1852.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26sqmi, all of it land.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 204 people, 81 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 784.6PD\/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 342.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.There were 81 households of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.9% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.77.”,”description_html”:”
Minnesota City<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Winona County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 204 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Minnesota City was plat<\/a>ted in 1852. The city took its name from the Minnesota Territory<\/a>. A post office has been in operation in Minnesota City since 1852.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 0.26sqmi, all of it land.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 204 people, 81 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 784.6PD\/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 342.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White<\/a> and 0.5% Native American<\/a>. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 0.5% of the population.<\/p>
Little Canada<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is an inner ring suburb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>. The population was 9,773 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
In 1844, French Canadian<\/a> settler Benjamin Gervais moved north from Saint Paul<\/a> to claim land in order to build the first grist mill<\/a> in Minnesota that was independent from the government. Today, the large lake on the east side of Little Canada bears his name (Lake Gervais). The grist mill was converted into a park, which is recognized as the birthplace of the city. Little Canada began as the township of New Canada in 1858. In the 1950s the township was threatened by the suburban sprawl of the ensuing larger communities that were formed, such as Maplewood<\/a>. In 1953, the city leaders came together and established the village of Little Canada. It became a city in 1974.<\/p>
Canadian Ties<\/h3>
The city displays the Canadian influence in its history in several ways. Its official symbol is an initial LC on a white fleur-de-lis<\/a> with a red Maple Leaf background, and the Flag of Canada<\/a> is displayed in council chambers.<\/p>
The city itself also hosts an annual celebration named Canadian Days<\/i> in early August with its sister city Thunder Bay<\/a>, Ontario<\/a>, in Canada.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4101,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113336372010010″,”name”:”Decorah, Iowa”,”location”:{“city”:”Decorah”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:43.3018,”longitude”:-91.7902,”state”:”IA”,”zip”:”52101″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.decorahia.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Decorah-Iowa\/113336372010010″,”single_line_address”:”Decorah, Iowa 52101″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,127 at the 2010 census. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S. Route 52, and is the largest community in Winneshiek County.HistoryDecorah was the site of a Ho-Chunk village beginning around 1840. Several Ho-Chunks had settled along the Upper Iowa River that year when the United States Army forced them to remove from Wisconsin. In 1848, the United States removed the Ho-Chunks again to a new reservation in Minnesota, opening their Iowa villages to white settlers. The first whites to settle were the Day family from Tazewell County, Virginia. According to local Congregationalist minister Rev. Ephraim Adams, the Days arrived in June 1849 with the Ho-Chunks’ \”tents still standing\u2014with the graves of the dead scattered about where now run our streets and stand our dwellings.\” Judge Eliphalet Price suggested that the Days name their new settlement Decorah after Ho-Chunk leader Waukon Decorah, who was a U.S. ally during the Black Hawk War of 1832.”,”description_html”:”
Decorah<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Winneshiek County<\/a>, Iowa<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 8,127 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9<\/a> and U.S. Route 52<\/a>, and is the largest community in Winneshiek County.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Decorah was the site of a Ho-Chunk<\/a> village beginning around 1840. Several Ho-Chunks had settled along the Upper Iowa River<\/a> that year when the United States Army<\/a> forced them to remove from Wisconsin<\/a>. In 1848, the United States removed the Ho-Chunks again to a new reservation in Minnesota, opening their Iowa villages to white settlers. The first whites to settle were the Day family from Tazewell County, Virginia<\/a>. According to local Congregationalist<\/a> minister Rev. Ephraim Adams, the Days arrived in June 1849 with the Ho-Chunks’ \”tents still standing\u2014with the graves of the dead scattered about where now run our streets and stand our dwellings.\” Judge Eliphalet Price suggested that the Days name their new settlement Decorah<\/i> after Ho-Chunk leader Waukon Decorah<\/a>, who was a U.S. ally during the Black Hawk War<\/a> of 1832.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4611,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112901805390675″,”name”:”Cottage Grove, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Cottage Grove”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8254,”longitude”:-92.9349,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55016″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cottage-grove.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Cottage-Grove-Minnesota\/112901805390675″,”single_line_address”:”Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Cottage Grove is a city located 10mi south of Saint Paul in Washington County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the north bank of the Mississippi River, north of the confluence with the Saint Croix River. Cottage Grove and nearby suburbs form the southeast portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Cottage Grove was 34,589 at the 2010 census.The city is linked by U.S. Highways 10 and 61 and has a comfortable commute to both downtowns and the I-494 Strip in Bloomington. Once a rural township known for the state’s first creameries and wheat production, the area was served by rail lines, river shipping, and grist mills. 3M has been operating a production facility in Cottage Grove since 1947.HistoryCottage Grove was platted in 1871. The Precolumbian Schilling Archeological District, 1850 Grey Cloud Lime Kiln, 1871 John P. Furber House, and 1917 Cordenio Severance House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”,”description_html”:”
Cottage Grove<\/b> is a city<\/a> located 10mi south of Saint Paul<\/a> in Washington County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city lies on the north bank of the Mississippi River<\/a>, north of the confluence with the Saint Croix River<\/a>. Cottage Grove and nearby suburbs form the southeast portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Cottage Grove was 34,589 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
The city is linked by U.S. Highways 10<\/a> and 61<\/a> and has a comfortable commute to both downtowns and the I-494 Strip in Bloomington<\/a>. Once a rural township known for the state’s first creameries and wheat production, the area was served by rail lines, river shipping, and grist mills. 3M<\/a> has been operating a production facility in Cottage Grove since 1947.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Cottage Grove was plat<\/a>ted in 1871. The Precolumbian Schilling Archeological District<\/a>, 1850 Grey Cloud Lime Kiln<\/a>, 1871 John P. Furber House<\/a>, and 1917 Cordenio Severance House<\/a> are listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4903,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104013462967876″,”name”:”Rosemount, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Rosemount”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.741,”longitude”:-93.1196,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55068″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.rosemount.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Rosemount-Minnesota\/104013462967876″,”single_line_address”:”Rosemount, Minnesota 55068″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Rosemount is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States, in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The population was 21,874 at the 2010 census. Rosemount was established as a township in 1858 and incorporated as a city in 1972, encompassing the old village of Rosemount and Pine Bend. According to the city’s website, there was some debate over whether to name the township Saratoga or Rosemount, with the latter finally being chosen to reflect the town’s Irish heritage, and to remain in keeping with the name given to the post office a few years earlier. Rosemount is home to the Pine Bend Refinery, which is the largest oil refinery in Minnesota and the 14th-largest in the United States. Rosemount was also home to a military gunpowder plant in the 1940s called Gopher Ordnance Works. Now, all that remains are the walls.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.21sqmi, of which 33.22sqmi is land and 1.99sqmi is water.U.S. Highway 52, Minnesota Highway 3, Minnesota Highway 55, and County Road 42 are four of the main routes in Rosemount.”,”description_html”:”
Rosemount<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area<\/a>. The population was 21,874 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Rosemount was established as a township in 1858 and incorporated as a city in 1972, encompassing the old village of Rosemount and Pine Bend. According to the city’s website<\/a>, there was some debate over whether to name the township Saratoga or Rosemount, with the latter finally being chosen to reflect the town’s Irish heritage, and to remain in keeping with the name given to the post office a few years earlier. Rosemount is home to the Pine Bend Refinery<\/a>, which is the largest oil refinery<\/a> in Minnesota and the 14th-largest in the United States<\/a>. Rosemount was also home to a military gunpowder plant in the 1940s called Gopher Ordnance Works<\/a>. Now, all that remains are the walls.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 35.21sqmi, of which 33.22sqmi is land and 1.99sqmi is water.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 52<\/a>, Minnesota Highway 3<\/a>, Minnesota Highway 55<\/a>, and County Road 42<\/a> are four of the main routes in Rosemount.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3459,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104104302959015″,”name”:”Winona, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Winona”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0482,”longitude”:-91.6472,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55987″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofwinona-mn.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Winona-Minnesota\/104104302959015″,”single_line_address”:”Winona, Minnesota 55987″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County, in the state of Minnesota. Located in picturesque bluff country on the Mississippi River, its most noticeable physical landmark is Sugar Loaf. The city is named after legendary figure Winona, said to have been the first-born daughter of Chief Wapasha (Wabasha) III. The population was 27,592 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe city of Winona began on the site of a Native American village named Keoxa. The seat of the Wapasha dynasty, Keoxa was home to a Mdewakanton band of the eastern Sioux.Non-Native Americans settled the area in 1851 and laid out the town into lots in 1852 and 1853. The original settlers were Yankee immigrants from New England. The population increased from 815 in December, 1855, to 3,000 in December, 1856. In 1856 German immigrants arrived as well. The Germans and the Yankees worked together planting trees and building businesses based on lumber, wheat, steamboating and railroads. Between 1859 and 1900, 5,000 Poles emigrated to Winona, making up one quarter of the population. Since 80% of them were Kashubian Poles, Winona became known as the \”Kashubian Capital of America.\” For a time, Winona had more millionaires than any other city of its size in the United States.”,”description_html”:”
Winona<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Winona County<\/a>, in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. Located in picturesque bluff country on the Mississippi River<\/a>, its most noticeable physical landmark is Sugar Loaf<\/a>. The city is named after legendary figure Winona<\/a>, said to have been the first-born daughter of Chief Wapasha (Wabasha) III<\/a>. The population was 27,592 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The city of Winona began on the site of a Native American village named Keoxa. The seat of the Wapasha dynasty, Keoxa was home to a Mdewakanton<\/a> band of the eastern Sioux<\/a>.<\/p>
Non-Native Americans settled the area in 1851 and laid out the town into lots in 1852 and 1853. The original settlers were Yankee<\/a> immigrants from New England<\/a>. The population increased from 815 in December, 1855, to 3,000 in December, 1856. In 1856 German immigrants arrived as well. The Germans and the Yankee<\/a>s worked together planting trees and building businesses based on lumber, wheat, steamboating and railroads. Between 1859 and 1900, 5,000 Poles emigrated to Winona, making up one quarter of the population. Since 80% of them were Kashubian Poles, Winona became known as the \”Kashubian Capital of America.\” For a time, Winona had more millionaires than any other city of its size in the United States.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:6558,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”129669403742239″,”name”:”Williams Arena”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.976944444444,”longitude”:-93.228333333333,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”1925 University Ave SE”,”zip”:”55455″},”website”:”http:\/\/www1.umn.edu\/twincities\/maps\/WmsA\/”,”phone”:”(612) 625-3007″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Williams-Arena\/129669403742239″,”single_line_address”:”1925 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455″,”category”:”Performance & Event Venue”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”179943432047564″,”name”:”Performance & Event Venue”},{“id”:”109976259083543″,”name”:”Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue”}],”description”:”Williams Arena, located on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota is the home of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s and women’s basketball teams. It also housed the men’s hockey team until 1993, when it moved into its own building, Mariucci Arena. The building is known affectionately as \”The Barn\”, and its student section is known as \”The Barnyard\”.Williams Arena is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of University Avenue and 19th Ave. SE in Minneapolis on the U of M’s East Bank campus. It is in a neighborhood called Stadium Village, named for the old Memorial Stadium that stood there until its demolition in 1992. The arena is adjacent to TCF Bank Stadium, Mariucci Arena, and Ridder Arena, where the football and hockey teams respectively play.HistoryInitially known as the Minnesota Field House, Williams Arena was constructed in the 1920s and opened in 1928. The original construction of Williams Arena cost $650,000. The arena was remodeled in 1950, and renamed Williams Arena after Dr. Henry L. Williams, the football coach from 1900 to 1921.”,”description_html”:”
Williams Arena<\/b>, located on the Twin Cities<\/a> campus of the University of Minnesota<\/a> is the home of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s<\/a> and women’s basketball teams. It also housed the men’s hockey<\/a> team until 1993, when it moved into its own building, Mariucci Arena<\/a>. The building is known affectionately as \”The Barn<\/b>\”, and its student section is known as \”The Barnyard\”.<\/p>
Williams Arena is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of University Avenue<\/a> and 19th Ave. SE in Minneapolis<\/a> on the U of M’s East Bank campus. It is in a neighborhood called Stadium Village<\/a>, named for the old Memorial Stadium<\/a> that stood there until its demolition in 1992. The arena is adjacent to TCF Bank Stadium<\/a>, Mariucci Arena<\/a>, and Ridder Arena<\/a>, where the football and hockey teams respectively play.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Initially known as the Minnesota Field House<\/b>, Williams Arena was constructed in the 1920s and opened in 1928. The original construction of Williams Arena cost $650,000. The arena was remodeled in 1950, and renamed Williams Arena after Dr. Henry L. Williams<\/a>, the football coach from 1900 to 1921.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”1925 University Ave SE\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb66,031 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:791,”overall_star_rating”:4.4},{“id”:”108156079205249″,”name”:”Whittier, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.955555555556,”longitude”:-93.277777777778,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55404, 55405, 55408″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Whittier-Minneapolis\/108156079205249″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, 55405, 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Whittier is a neighborhood in the U.S. city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, bounded by Franklin Avenue on the north, Interstate 35W on the east, Lake Street on the south, and Lyndale Avenue on the west. It is known for its many diverse restaurants, coffee shops and Asian markets, especially along Nicollet Avenue (also known as \”Eat Street\”). The neighborhood is home to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and the Children’s Theatre Company.While the neighborhood is officially part of the greater Powderhorn community, it is separated from those areas by Interstate 35W, and also lies further north than the rest of the community area. Most of Powderhorn is east of Interstate 35W and south of Lake Street; the Whittier neighborhood is west of I-35W and north of Lake Street. Whittier is often associated with adjacent neighborhoods, such as Lowry Hill East in the Calhoun-Isles community to the west and Stevens Square neighborhood in the Central community to the north.”,”description_html”:”
Whittier<\/b> is a neighborhood<\/a> in the U.S. city<\/a> of Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, bounded by Franklin Avenue on the north, Interstate 35W<\/a> on the east, Lake Street<\/a> on the south, and Lyndale Avenue<\/a> on the west. It is known for its many diverse restaurants, coffee shops and Asian markets, especially along Nicollet Avenue<\/a> (also known as \”Eat Street<\/a>\”). The neighborhood is home to the Minneapolis Institute of Art<\/a>, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design<\/a>, and the Children’s Theatre Company<\/a>.<\/p>
While the neighborhood is officially part of the greater Powderhorn community<\/a>, it is separated from those areas by Interstate 35W, and also lies further north than the rest of the community area. Most of Powderhorn is east of Interstate 35W and south of Lake Street; the Whittier neighborhood is west of I-35W and north of Lake Street. Whittier is often associated with adjacent neighborhoods, such as Lowry Hill East<\/a> in the Calhoun-Isles community<\/a> to the west and Stevens Square<\/a> neighborhood in the Central community<\/a> to the north.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb2,927 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:116,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”111874992163301″,”name”:”Burnsville, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Burnsville”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7561,”longitude”:-93.2812,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55306, 55337″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.burnsville.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Burnsville-Minnesota\/111874992163301″,”single_line_address”:”Burnsville, Minnesota 55306, 55337″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Burnsville is a city 15mi south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Burnsville and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the fifteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. According to the 2010 census, the population is 61,481.Burnsville has many attractions, including its regional mall, Burnsville Center. The city is also a recreational attraction with Alimagnet Dog Park, a section of Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, and 310ft vertical ski peak Buck Hill. Minnesota River wildlife is protected by the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.Originally a rural Irish farming community, Burnsville became the tenth largest city in Minnesota in the 2000 Census following the construction of Interstate 35. Currently the ninth largest suburb in the metro area and a bedroom community of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the city was fully built by the late 2000s. Burnsville’s downtown area is called Heart of the City with urban-style retail and condominiums. The Burnsville Transit Station serves as the hub and headquarters of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, providing regional bus service to five other suburbs.”,”description_html”:”
Burnsville<\/b> is a city 15mi south of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Dakota County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Burnsville and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the fifteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. According to the 2010 census<\/a>, the population is 61,481.<\/p>
Burnsville has many attractions, including its regional mall, Burnsville Center<\/a>. The city is also a recreational attraction with Alimagnet Dog Park, a section of Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve<\/a>, and 310ft vertical ski peak Buck Hill<\/a>. Minnesota River wildlife is protected by the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a>.<\/p>
Originally a rural Irish farming community, Burnsville became the tenth largest city in Minnesota in the 2000 Census following the construction of Interstate 35<\/a>. Currently the ninth largest suburb<\/a> in the metro area and a bedroom community<\/a> of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul<\/a>, the city was fully built by the late 2000s. Burnsville’s downtown area is called Heart of the City<\/i> with urban-style retail and condominiums. The Burnsville Transit Station<\/a> serves as the hub and headquarters of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority<\/a>, providing regional bus service to five other suburbs.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:10447,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113161425365000″,”name”:”Champlin, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Champlin”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1707,”longitude”:-93.3845,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55316″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.champlin.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Champlin-Minnesota\/113161425365000″,”single_line_address”:”Champlin, Minnesota 55316″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Champlin is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,089 at the 2010 census. Champlin is a northern suburb of Minneapolis.U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin County Road 12 (CR 12) are two of the main routes in Champlin.GeographyThe city of Champlin is located along the Mississippi River, surrounded by the cities of Anoka, Dayton, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Coon Rapids, 18mi northwest of Minneapolis.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.73sqmi, of which 8.17sqmi is land and 0.56sqmi is water.The average elevation is 875ft above sea level, and the Mississippi River is approximately one-eighth of a mile wide throughout Champlin.HistoryThe Champlin area was first settled when Father Louis Hennepin, a Franciscan priest from whom Hennepin County gets its name, Michael Accult, and Peter Dulay were captured by the Sioux Indians. An Indian trading post was eventually established in the area. Charles Miles created the first permanent settlement in what came to be named Marshall Township. In 1859, it was split into two towns, Champlin and Dayton. The name Champlin came from the family name of U.S. Navy Commodore Stephen Champlin. He was active in the war against England and Canada in 1812, and in the establishment of the Canadian\u2013United States boundary. He died in Buffalo, New York, February 20, 1870.”,”description_html”:”
Champlin<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 23,089 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Champlin is a northern suburb of Minneapolis<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 169<\/a> and Hennepin County Road 12 (CR 12)<\/a> are two of the main routes in Champlin.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
The city of Champlin is located along the Mississippi River<\/a>, surrounded by the cities of Anoka<\/a>, Dayton<\/a>, Brooklyn Park<\/a>, Maple Grove<\/a> and Coon Rapids<\/a>, 18mi northwest of Minneapolis.<\/p>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 8.73sqmi, of which 8.17sqmi is land and 0.56sqmi is water.<\/p>
The average elevation is 875ft above sea level, and the Mississippi River is approximately one-eighth of a mile wide throughout Champlin.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The Champlin area was first settled when Father Louis Hennepin<\/a>, a Franciscan<\/a> priest from whom Hennepin County<\/a> gets its name, Michael Accult, and Peter Dulay were captured by the Sioux Indians<\/a>. An Indian trading post was eventually established in the area. Charles Miles created the first permanent settlement in what came to be named Marshall Township. In 1859, it was split into two towns, Champlin and Dayton<\/a>. The name Champlin came from the family name of U.S. Navy Commodore<\/a> Stephen Champlin. He was active in the war against England and Canada in 1812, and in the establishment of the Canadian\u2013United States boundary<\/a>. He died in Buffalo, New York, February 20, 1870.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2477,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103732679665065″,”name”:”New Ulm, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”New Ulm”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.312,”longitude”:-94.463,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”56073″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/New-Ulm-Minnesota\/103732679665065″,”single_line_address”:”New Ulm, Minnesota 56073″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”New Ulm is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,522 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Brown County.Located in the triangle of land formed by the confluence of the Minnesota River and the Cottonwood River, the city is home to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, the Hermann Heights Monument, Martin Luther College, Flandrau State Park, and the August Schell Brewing Company. New Ulm is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm.U.S. Highway 14 and Minnesota State Highways 15 and 68 are three of the main routes in the city.HistorySettlementThe city was founded in 1854 by the German Land Company of Chicago. The city was named after the city of Neu-Ulm in the state of Bavaria in southern Germany. Ulm and Neu-Ulm are sister cities, with Ulm being situated on the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg side and Neu-Ulm on the Bavarian side of the Danube river. In part due to the city’s German heritage, it is a center for brewing in the Upper Midwest, home to the August Schell Brewing Company.”,”description_html”:”
New Ulm<\/b> is a city in Brown County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 13,522 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Brown County.<\/p>
Located in the triangle of land formed by the confluence<\/a> of the Minnesota River<\/a> and the Cottonwood River<\/a>, the city is home to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame<\/a>, the Hermann Heights Monument<\/a>, Martin Luther College<\/a>, Flandrau State Park<\/a>, and the August Schell Brewing Company<\/a>. New Ulm is the episcopal see<\/a> of the Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 14<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 15<\/a> and 68<\/a> are three of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlement<\/h3>
The city was founded in 1854 by the German Land Company of Chicago. The city was named after the city of Neu-Ulm<\/a> in the state of Bavaria<\/a> in southern Germany. Ulm<\/a> and Neu-Ulm<\/a> are sister cities<\/a>, with Ulm being situated on the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg side and Neu-Ulm on the Bavarian side of the Danube river. In part due to the city’s German heritage, it is a center for brewing in the Upper Midwest<\/a>, home to the August Schell Brewing Company<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3092,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112379268777486″,”name”:”Monticello, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Monticello”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.3006,”longitude”:-93.7966,”state”:”MN”},”website”:”http:\/\/ci.monticello.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Monticello-Minnesota\/112379268777486″,”single_line_address”:”Monticello, Minnesota”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Monticello is a city in located next to the Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 12,759 at the 2010 census.Monticello is a vibrant small city tucked up against the Mississippi River and conveniently located between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities. This growing community offers an array of business, dining, and retail opportunities as well as a wide variety of recreational activities.Monticello is proud of its extensive parks and pathway system, which includes 28 city owned and maintained parks and miles upon miles of winding trails. At Swan Park, each winter between December and March, as many as 2,700 trumpeter swans nest near Mississippi Drive in Monticello, as the Mississippi River is heated from warm water discharged by the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.The City of Monticello and Wright County have partnered in an effort to acquire 1,200 acres of open space in Wright County, known as the Bertram Chain of Lakes. The 1,200 acres of the Bertram Chain of Lakes property represents 4 lakes, acres of undisturbed shoreline, natural habitat, and oak forest. Currently, the park features 812 acres open for public enjoyment. The park provides users access to 4 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of single track mountain biking trails, beach at Bertram Lake for swimming, and carry-in access to Long Lake which allow the opportunity to paddle Long, Mud and First Lakes. Winter activities include fat-biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and more. Summer activities include paddle board classes, canoeing excursions, kids fishing programs, guided moonlight hiking, and more.”,”description_html”:”
Monticello<\/b> is a city in located next to the Mississippi River in Wright County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 12,759 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Monticello is a vibrant small city tucked up against the Mississippi River and conveniently located between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities. This growing community offers an array of business, dining, and retail opportunities as well as a wide variety of recreational activities.<\/p>
Monticello is proud of its extensive parks and pathway system, which includes 28 city owned and maintained parks and miles upon miles of winding trails. At Swan Park, each winter between December and March, as many as 2,700 trumpeter swan<\/a>s nest near Mississippi Drive in Monticello, as the Mississippi River is heated from warm water discharged by the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant<\/a>.<\/p>
The City of Monticello and Wright County have partnered in an effort to acquire 1,200 acres of open space in Wright County, known as the Bertram Chain of Lakes. The 1,200 acres of the Bertram Chain of Lakes property represents 4 lakes, acres of undisturbed shoreline, natural habitat, and oak forest. Currently, the park features 812 acres open for public enjoyment. The park provides users access to 4 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of single track mountain biking trails, beach at Bertram Lake for swimming, and carry-in access to Long Lake which allow the opportunity to paddle Long, Mud and First Lakes. Winter activities include fat-biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and more. Summer activities include paddle board classes, canoeing excursions, kids fishing programs, guided moonlight hiking, and more.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3533,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112505228762287″,”name”:”Fridley, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Fridley”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0855,”longitude”:-93.2595,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55421, 55432″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.fridley.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Fridley-Minnesota\/112505228762287″,”single_line_address”:”Fridley, Minnesota 55421, 55432″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Fridley is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 27,208 at the 2010 census. Fridley was incorporated in 1949 as a village and became a city in 1957. It is part of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Fridley is a \”first ring\” or \”inner ring\” suburb in the northern part of the Twin Cities. Fridley connects with the city of Minneapolis at its southern border. Neighboring first ring suburbs are Columbia Heights to the South and Brooklyn Center to the West across the Mississippi river.Geography and climateAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.89sqmi, of which 10.17sqmi is land and 0.72sqmi is water.The city is within a narrow portion of the southernmost part of Anoka County. It is longer North\/South along the path of the Mississippi River, and the highways that follow the river. It is narrower East\/West in the portion between the boundaries of the Mississippi River and the City of Spring Lake Park.The city of Fridley borders the cities of Coon Rapids and Blaine to the north; Spring Lake Park to the northeast; Mounds View and New Brighton to the east; Columbia Heights to the southeast; Minneapolis to the southwest; and Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center to the West.”,”description_html”:”
Fridley<\/b> is a city in Anoka County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. The population was 27,208 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Fridley was incorporated in 1949 as a village and became a city in 1957. It is part of the Twin Cities<\/a> Metropolitan Area. Fridley is a \”first ring\” or \”inner ring\” suburb in the northern part of the Twin Cities. Fridley connects with the city of Minneapolis<\/a> at its southern border. Neighboring first ring suburbs are Columbia Heights<\/a> to the South and Brooklyn Center<\/a> to the West across the Mississippi river.<\/p>
Geography and climate<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 10.89sqmi, of which 10.17sqmi is land and 0.72sqmi is water.<\/p>
The city is within a narrow portion of the southernmost part of Anoka County. It is longer North\/South along the path of the Mississippi River, and the highways that follow the river. It is narrower East\/West in the portion between the boundaries of the Mississippi River and the City of Spring Lake Park.<\/p>
The city of Fridley borders the cities of Coon Rapids<\/a> and Blaine<\/a> to the north; Spring Lake Park<\/a> to the northeast; Mounds View<\/a> and New Brighton<\/a> to the east; Columbia Heights<\/a> to the southeast; Minneapolis<\/a> to the southwest; and Brooklyn Park<\/a> and Brooklyn Center<\/a> to the West.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4026,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104971776205732″,”name”:”North East Carry, Maine”,”location”:{“city”:”North East Carry”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.8664,”longitude”:-69.6269,”state”:”ME”},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/North-East-Carry-Maine\/104971776205732″,”single_line_address”:”North East Carry, Maine”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:34,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112106728802557″,”name”:”Downtown West, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9741,”longitude”:-93.2732,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”S Washington Ave”,”zip”:”55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55415, 55487″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Downtown-West-Minneapolis\/112106728802557″,”single_line_address”:”S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55415, 55487″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Downtown West is an official neighborhood in Minneapolis, part of the larger Central community. It is the heart of downtown Minneapolis (and Minneapolis as a whole), containing the bulk of high-rise office buildings in the city, and is what comes to mind when most Minneapolitans think of \”downtown\”. Its boundaries are as follows (going in a clockwise direction): 12th Street to the southwest, 3rd Avenue North, Washington Avenue North, and Hennepin Avenue to the northwest, the Mississippi River to the northeast, and Portland Avenue, 5th Street South, and 5th Avenue South to the southeast. It is bordered by the North Loop, Nicollet Island\/East Bank, Downtown East, Elliot Park, and Loring Park neighborhoods. Downtown West is home to most of Minneapolis’s most notable buildings like the Foshay Tower.”,”description_html”:”
Downtown West<\/b> is an official neighborhood in Minneapolis<\/a>, part of the larger Central community<\/a>. It is the heart of downtown Minneapolis (and Minneapolis as a whole), containing the bulk of high-rise office buildings in the city, and is what comes to mind when most Minneapolitans think of \”downtown\”. Its boundaries are as follows (going in a clockwise direction): 12th Street to the southwest, 3rd Avenue North, Washington Avenue North, and Hennepin Avenue<\/a> to the northwest, the Mississippi River<\/a> to the northeast, and Portland Avenue, 5th Street South, and 5th Avenue South to the southeast. It is bordered by the North Loop<\/a>, Nicollet Island\/East Bank<\/a>, Downtown East<\/a>, Elliot Park<\/a>, and Loring Park<\/a> neighborhoods. Downtown West is home to most of Minneapolis’s most notable buildings like the Foshay Tower<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”S Washington Ave\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb6,385 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:156,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108272899200031″,”name”:”Owatonna, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Owatonna”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0872,”longitude”:-93.2246,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55060″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.owatonna.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Owatonna-Minnesota\/108272899200031″,”single_line_address”:”Owatonna, Minnesota 55060″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Owatonna is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 25,599 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Steele County. Owatonna is home to the Steele County Fairgrounds, which hosts the Steele County Free Fair in August.Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 14, and 218 are three of the main routes in the city.HistoryOwatonna was first settled in 1853 around the Straight River. The community was named after the Straight River, which in the Dakota language is Wakp\u00e1 Ow\u00f3tha\u014bna. The earliest the Owatonna area was settled was in 1854 and platted in September 1855, but it was incorporated as a town August 9, 1858, then as a city on February 23, 1865.In 1856, Josef Karel Kaplan emigrated from a village southwest of Prague Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) and selected a quarter section (160acre) of land near the town of Owatonna. Kaplan described Owatonna as having just 50 small homes, but predicted 100 within a year, along with a railroad. With just four stores and a pharmacy, Owatonna quickly prospered and grew to 1500 inhabitants in just 5 years. Kaplan wrote about the Owatonna area in letters donated to the Minnesota Historical Society. In them he described often seeing Indians \u2013 people with \”tough constitutions…brown skin and good dispositions\”, explaining: \”When you read about battles between whites and Indians, it is the whites who are to blame.\” In 1866, Kaplan helped organize the Catholic Cemetery, and a year later, the National Bohemian Cemetery of Owatonna”,”description_html”:”
Owatonna<\/b> is a city in Steele County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 25,599 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Steele County<\/a>. Owatonna is home to the Steele County Fairgrounds, which hosts the Steele County Free Fair<\/a> in August.<\/p>
Interstate 35<\/a> and U.S. Highways 14<\/a>, and 218<\/a> are three of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Owatonna was first settled in 1853 around the Straight River<\/a>. The community was named after the Straight River, which in the Dakota language<\/a> is Wakp\u00e1 Ow\u00f3tha\u014bna<\/i>. The earliest the Owatonna area was settled was in 1854 and platted in September 1855, but it was incorporated as a town August 9, 1858, then as a city on February 23, 1865.<\/p>
In 1856, Josef Karel Kaplan emigrated from a village southwest of Prague Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) and selected a quarter section (160acre) of land near the town of Owatonna. Kaplan described Owatonna as having just 50 small homes, but predicted 100 within a year, along with a railroad. With just four stores and a pharmacy, Owatonna quickly prospered and grew to 1500 inhabitants in just 5 years. Kaplan wrote about the Owatonna area in letters donated to the Minnesota Historical Society. In them he described often seeing Indians \u2013 people with \”tough constitutions…brown skin and good dispositions\”, explaining: \”When you read about battles between whites and Indians, it is the whites who are to blame.\” In 1866, Kaplan helped organize the Catholic Cemetery, and a year later, the National Bohemian Cemetery of Owatonna<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:6025,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109270569092012″,”name”:”Hastings, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Hastings”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7333,”longitude”:-92.8578,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55033″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.hastings.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Hastings-Minnesota\/109270569092012″,”single_line_address”:”Hastings, Minnesota 55033″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Hastings is a city in Dakota and Washington counties, in the U.S. state of Minnesota, near the confluence of the Mississippi, Vermillion, and St. Croix Rivers. Its population was 22,172 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dakota County, which contains most of it as well as a small part extending into Washington County. It is named for the first elected governor of the state of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley.The advantages of Hastings’s location that led to its original growth are that it is well-drained, provides a good riverboat port, and is close to a hydropower resource at the falls of the Vermillion River. Other sites closer to the river confluence are either too swampy (Dakota County) or too hilly (Washington County and Pierce County, Wisconsin).U.S. Highway 61 and Minnesota State Highways 55 and 316 are three of the main routes in Hastings.HistoryThe area around Hastings was first settled by a military detachment sent from Fort Snelling to guard a blocked shipment of supplies in the winter of 1820. A Lieutenant William G. Oliver camped in an area that would come to be known as Oliver’s Grove, and in 1833 a trading post was opened there. After the Treaty of Mendota of 1851 opened the area for white settlement, Oliver’s Grove was surveyed and incorporated as a city in 1857, a year before Minnesota’s admission to the union. That same year Hastings was named the county seat of Dakota County. The name \”Hastings\” was drawn out of a hat from suggestions placed in it by several of the original founders.”,”description_html”:”
Hastings<\/b> is a city in Dakota<\/a> and Washington<\/a> counties, in the U.S. state of Minnesota<\/a>, near the confluence of the Mississippi<\/a>, Vermillion, and St. Croix River<\/a>s. Its population was 22,172 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Dakota County, which contains most of it as well as a small part extending into Washington County. It is named for the first elected governor of the state of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley<\/a>.<\/p>
The advantages of Hastings’s location that led to its original growth are that it is well-drained, provides a good riverboat port, and is close to a hydropower resource at the falls of the Vermillion River<\/a>. Other sites closer to the river confluence are either too swampy (Dakota County) or too hilly (Washington County and Pierce County, Wisconsin<\/a>).<\/p>
U.S. Highway 61<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 55<\/a> and 316<\/a> are three of the main routes in Hastings.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The area around Hastings was first settled by a military detachment sent from Fort Snelling<\/a> to guard a blocked shipment of supplies in the winter of 1820. A Lieutenant William G. Oliver camped in an area that would come to be known as Oliver’s Grove, and in 1833 a trading post was opened there. After the Treaty of Mendota<\/a> of 1851 opened the area for white settlement, Oliver’s Grove was surveyed and incorporated as a city in 1857, a year before Minnesota’s admission to the union. That same year Hastings was named the county seat<\/a> of Dakota County. The name \”Hastings\” was drawn out of a hat from suggestions placed in it by several of the original founders.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4051,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112026635481037″,”name”:”Eagan, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Eagan”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8138,”longitude”:-93.1691,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55121, 55122, 55123″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.eagan.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Eagan-Minnesota\/112026635481037″,”single_line_address”:”Eagan, Minnesota 55121, 55122, 55123″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Eagan is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The city is south of Saint Paul and lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. Eagan and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis\u2013St. Paul. The population of Eagan was 64,206 at the 2010 census and currently ranks as Minnesota’s 11th largest city. Currently the eleventh largest Minnesota city and the sixth largest suburb in the metro area, Eagan is predominantly a commuter town of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul.Originally settled as a rural Irish farming community and \”Onion Capital of the United States\”. The largest growth in Eagan took place following the relocation and expansion of Highway 77 along with the construction of the new six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) over the Minnesota River in 1980 and the completion of the final Interstate 35E freeway section southbound from Minnesota State Highway 110 in Mendota Heights to the area where it joins 35W in Burnsville in the mid-1980s. Its northern border is primarily along Interstate 494. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs primarily along Minnesota State Highway 3. The western border runs primarily along the South bank of Minnesota River. The city’s influence in the region grew when the companies Northwest Airlines (now Delta Air Lines) and Thomson West (now Thomson Reuters) established their headquarters.”,”description_html”:”
Eagan<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. The city is south of Saint Paul<\/a> and lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Eagan and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis\u2013St. Paul<\/a>. The population of Eagan was 64,206 at the 2010 census<\/a> and currently ranks as Minnesota’s 11th largest city. Currently the eleventh largest Minnesota city and the sixth largest suburb<\/a> in the metro area, Eagan is predominantly a commuter town<\/a> of both Minneapolis<\/a> and Saint Paul.<\/p>
Originally settled as a rural Irish farming community and \”Onion Capital of the United States\”. The largest growth in Eagan took place following the relocation and expansion of Highway 77<\/a> along with the construction of the new six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) over the Minnesota River in 1980 and the completion of the final Interstate 35E<\/a> freeway section southbound from Minnesota State Highway 110<\/a> in Mendota Heights<\/a> to the area where it joins 35W in Burnsville<\/a> in the mid-1980s. Its northern border is primarily along Interstate 494<\/a>. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs primarily along Minnesota State Highway 3<\/a>. The western border runs primarily along the South bank of Minnesota River. The city’s influence in the region grew when the companies Northwest Airlines<\/a> (now Delta Air Lines<\/a>) and Thomson West<\/a> (now Thomson Reuters) established their headquarters.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:8272,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105517346149253″,”name”:”Lake Nokomis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.909444444444,”longitude”:-93.242222222222,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”4800 Nokomis Ave”,”zip”:”55417″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/default.asp”,”phone”:”(612) 370-4938″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lake-Nokomis\/105517346149253″,”single_line_address”:”4800 Nokomis Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417″,”category”:”Pond”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”186244041778024″,”name”:”Pond”},{“id”:”115090141929327″,”name”:”Park”},{“id”:”115725465228008″,”name”:”Region”}],”description”:”Lake Nokomis is one of several lakes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The lake was previously named Lake Amelia in honor of Captain George Gooding’s daughter, Amelia, in 1819. Its current name was adopted in 1910 to honor Nokomis, grandmother of Hiawatha (legendary Indian hero of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, The Song of Hiawatha). It is located in the southern part of the city, west of the Mississippi River and south of Lake Hiawatha. The lake is oval in shape, with a long axis running southwest to northeast. Because the lower part of the lake is crossed by Cedar Avenue running north-south, the impression from the ground is that the lake is shaped like an L. The lake has an area of 204acre.When purchased in 1907, the lake was very shallow, only 5ft deep in the deepest spot. Much of it was actually marshland or slough\u2014a drainage area for the neighborhood. It was deepened by dredging to produce the current lake.In 1940, Dr. Chris Lambertsen performed about 12 Scuba dives in his Lambertsen Amphibious Respiratory Unit (LARU) prototype in Lake Nokomis. The LARU was the first rebreather designed and built in the United States and these dives are the first closed-circuit oxygen dives in U.S. history. On one of these dives, Lambertsen experienced an episode of oxygen toxicity but managed to surface without assistance.”,”description_html”:”
Lake Nokomis<\/b> is one of several lakes<\/a> in Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota. The lake was previously named Lake Amelia in honor of Captain George Gooding’s daughter, Amelia, in 1819. Its current name was adopted in 1910 to honor Nokomis<\/a>, grandmother of Hiawatha (legendary Indian hero of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow<\/a>‘s poem, The Song of Hiawatha<\/a><\/i>). It is located in the southern part of the city, west of the Mississippi River<\/a> and south of Lake Hiawatha<\/a>. The lake is oval in shape, with a long axis running southwest to northeast. Because the lower part of the lake is crossed by Cedar Avenue running north-south, the impression from the ground is that the lake is shaped like an L. The lake has an area of 204acre.<\/p>
When purchased in 1907, the lake was very shallow, only 5ft deep in the deepest spot. Much of it was actually marshland or slough\u2014a drainage area for the neighborhood. It was deepened by dredging<\/a> to produce the current lake.<\/p>
In 1940, Dr. Chris Lambertsen<\/a> performed about 12 Scuba dives<\/a> in his Lambertsen Amphibious Respiratory Unit<\/a> (LARU) prototype in Lake Nokomis. The LARU was the first rebreather<\/a> designed and built in the United States and these dives are the first closed-circuit oxygen dives in U.S. history. On one of these dives, Lambertsen experienced an episode of oxygen toxicity<\/a> but managed to surface without assistance.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”4800 Nokomis Ave\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb47,671 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:877,”hours”:{“mon_1_open”:”06:00″,”mon_1_close”:”22:00″,”tue_1_open”:”06:00″,”tue_1_close”:”22:00″,”wed_1_open”:”06:00″,”wed_1_close”:”22:00″,”thu_1_open”:”06:00″,”thu_1_close”:”22:00″,”fri_1_open”:”06:00″,”fri_1_close”:”22:00″,”sat_1_open”:”06:00″,”sat_1_close”:”22:00″,”sun_1_open”:”06:00″,”sun_1_close”:”22:00″},”overall_star_rating”:4.9},{“id”:”105449159489172″,”name”:”Eden Prairie, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Eden Prairie”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8537,”longitude”:-93.4608,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55344, 55346, 55347″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.edenprairie.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Eden-Prairie-Minnesota\/105449159489172″,”single_line_address”:”Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344, 55346, 55347″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Eden Prairie is an edge city 12mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County, and the 12th-largest city in the State of Minnesota. It is on the north bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Eden Prairie and nearby suburbs form the southwest portion of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the 15th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. Eden Prairie had a population of 60,797 at the 2010 census, which made it the 7th-largest suburb in the Twin Cities and the 12th-largest city in Minnesota.Eden Prairie has been named one of Money magazine’s \”Best Places to Live\” in America since 2006; the city earned first place in the 2010 survey and second place in 2016. Comprising many large lakes and ponds, the city has more than 170mi of multi-use trails, 2250acre of parks, and 1300acre of open space.A bedroom suburb in the 1960s, the city is home to more than 2,200 businesses and the headquarters of Digital River, SuperValu, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, MTS Systems Corporation, and the Minnesota Vikings. Regionally known for Eden Prairie Center, it is also the hub for SouthWest Transit, providing public transportation to three adjacent suburbs. KMSP and WFTC are also based in Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie has many walking trails around its beautiful lakes, namely Purgatory Creek and Staring Lake.”,”description_html”:”
Eden Prairie<\/b> is an edge city<\/a> 12mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Hennepin County<\/a>, and the 12th-largest city<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is on the north bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Eden Prairie and nearby suburbs form the southwest portion of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the 15th-largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with about 3.6 million residents. Eden Prairie had a population of 60,797 at the 2010 census, which made it the 7th-largest suburb in the Twin Cities and the 12th-largest city in Minnesota.<\/p>
Eden Prairie has been named one of Money<\/a><\/i> magazine’s \”Best Places to Live\” in America since 2006; the city earned first place in the 2010 survey and second place in 2016. Comprising many large lakes and ponds, the city has more than 170mi of multi-use trails, 2250acre of parks, and 1300acre of open space.<\/p>
A bedroom suburb<\/a> in the 1960s, the city is home to more than 2,200 businesses and the headquarters of Digital River<\/a>, SuperValu<\/a>, C.H. Robinson Worldwide<\/a>, MTS Systems Corporation<\/a>, and the Minnesota Vikings<\/a>. Regionally known for Eden Prairie Center<\/a>, it is also the hub for SouthWest Transit<\/a>, providing public transportation to three adjacent suburbs. KMSP<\/a> and WFTC<\/a> are also based in Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie has many walking trails around its beautiful lakes, namely Purgatory Creek and Staring Lake.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:9064,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108008779226618″,”name”:”Hudson, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”Hudson”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.972,”longitude”:-92.745,”state”:”WI”,”zip”:”54016, 54017″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.hudson.wi.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Hudson-Wisconsin\/108008779226618″,”single_line_address”:”Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, 54017″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Hudson is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, its population was 12,719. It is part of the Minneapolis\u2013St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The village of North Hudson is directly to the north of Hudson.HistoryHudson was settled in the summer of 1840 by Louis Massey and his brother in-law, Peter Bouchea. William Steets arrived at about the same time. Later that same year, Joseph Sauperson (commonly known as Joe LaGrue) took up residence. These four are considered Hudson’s original inhabitants. Massey and Bouchea settled at the mouth of the Willow River, near the present-day First and St. Croix Streets. They had been part of the group who lived for some time along the river below Fort Snelling, which appears on some old maps as \”Massey’s Landing\”. The 1840s saw a few settlers making their appearance here \u2014 Captain John Page, the Nobles brothers, Dr. Philip Aldrich, Ammah Andrews, Moses Perrin, Colonel James Hughes, Daniel Anderson, and others.Hudson was originally called Willow River. It was later named Buena Vista by Judge Joel Foster, founder of River Falls, after returning from the Mexican War where he fought in the Battle of Buena Vista. In 1852, Alfred D. Gray, Hudson’s first mayor, petitioned to change the name of the city to \”Hudson\”, because the bluffs along the St. Croix River reminded him of the Hudson River in his native New York.”,”description_html”:”
Hudson<\/b> is a city in St. Croix County<\/a>, Wisconsin<\/a>, United States<\/a>. As of the 2010 United States census<\/a>, its population was 12,719. It is part of the Minneapolis\u2013St. Paul<\/a> Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a> (MSA). The village of North Hudson<\/a> is directly to the north of Hudson.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Hudson was settled in the summer of 1840 by Louis Massey and his brother in-law, Peter Bouchea. William Steets arrived at about the same time. Later that same year, Joseph Sauperson (commonly known as Joe LaGrue) took up residence. These four are considered Hudson’s original inhabitants. Massey and Bouchea settled at the mouth of the Willow River, near the present-day First and St. Croix Streets. They had been part of the group who lived for some time along the river below Fort Snelling<\/a>, which appears on some old maps as \”Massey’s Landing\”. The 1840s saw a few settlers making their appearance here \u2014 Captain John Page, the Nobles brothers, Dr. Philip Aldrich, Ammah Andrews, Moses Perrin, Colonel James Hughes, Daniel Anderson, and others.<\/p>
Hudson was originally called Willow River. It was later named Buena Vista by Judge Joel Foster<\/a>, founder of River Falls<\/a>, after returning from the Mexican War where he fought in the Battle of Buena Vista<\/a>. In 1852, Alfred D. Gray, Hudson’s first mayor, petitioned to change the name of the city to \”Hudson\”, because the bluffs along the St. Croix River<\/a> reminded him of the Hudson River<\/a> in his native New York<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:6720,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109613735730733″,”name”:”Buffalo, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Buffalo”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1832,”longitude”:-93.8655,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55313″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.buffalo.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Buffalo-Minnesota\/109613735730733″,”single_line_address”:”Buffalo, Minnesota 55313″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Buffalo is a city, located 42 miles northwest of Minneapolis in Wright County, Minnesota. The population was 15,453 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat.Minnesota State Highways 25 and 55 are two of the main routes in the city.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.64sqmi; 7.17sqmi is land and 2.47sqmi is water.HistoryBuffalo was platted in 1856, and named after nearby Buffalo Lake. A post office has been in operation at Buffalo since 1856.EducationThe local school district is named Buffalo\u2013Hanover\u2013Montrose Schools. It is composed of schools within the city of Buffalo, and local towns of Hanover and Montrose. There are six elementary schools, which include Discovery Center, Northwinds Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Tatanka Elementary, Hanover Elementary, and Montrose Elementary. There is one middle school, Buffalo Community Middle School, and one high school, Buffalo High School. There is also one private, catholic school, St. Francis Xavier school (Grades K\u20138).CultureBuffalo offers a relatively large and vibrant arts scene for the town’s size. The Buffalo Community Theater is a local organization that has been producing plays since 1986. The Buffalo Community Orchestra is another popular artistic outlet. The orchestra has been part of the Buffalo community since 1995, and has over 50 members. The orchestra is well known for the ‘Concert in the Park’ series they put on every summer for free to community members. The orchestra is also funded by business and residents of Buffalo and the surrounding area. Also in the area, are the Wright County Chamber Chorus, and the Wright Ringers bell choir. Buffalo is also the home to many antique shops that have annual sales the first Thursday of every month.”,”description_html”:”
Buffalo<\/b> is a city, located 42 miles northwest of Minneapolis in Wright County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 15,453 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>.<\/p>
Minnesota State Highways 25<\/a> and 55<\/a> are two of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 9.64sqmi; 7.17sqmi is land and 2.47sqmi is water.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Buffalo was plat<\/a>ted in 1856, and named after nearby Buffalo Lake<\/a>. A post office has been in operation at Buffalo since 1856.<\/p>
Education<\/h2>
The local school district is named Buffalo\u2013Hanover\u2013Montrose Schools. It is composed of schools within the city of Buffalo, and local towns of Hanover and Montrose. There are six elementary schools, which include Discovery Center, Northwinds Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Tatanka Elementary, Hanover Elementary, and Montrose Elementary. There is one middle school, Buffalo Community Middle School, and one high school, Buffalo High School<\/a>. There is also one private, catholic school, St. Francis Xavier school (Grades K\u20138).<\/p>
Culture<\/h2>
Buffalo offers a relatively large and vibrant arts scene for the town’s size. The Buffalo Community Theater<\/a> is a local organization that has been producing plays since 1986. The Buffalo Community Orchestra<\/a> is another popular artistic outlet. The orchestra has been part of the Buffalo community since 1995, and has over 50 members. The orchestra is well known for the ‘Concert in the Park’ series they put on every summer for free to community members. The orchestra is also funded by business and residents of Buffalo and the surrounding area. Also in the area, are the Wright County Chamber Chorus, and the Wright Ringers bell choir. Buffalo is also the home to many antique shops that have annual sales the first Thursday of every month.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4329,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108188455875294″,”name”:”Lake Minnetonka”,”location”:{“city”:”Minnetonka”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.933333333333,”longitude”:-93.566666666667,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55331″},”phone”:”(312) 933-4068″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lake-Minnetonka\/108188455875294″,”single_line_address”:”Minnetonka, Minnesota 55331″,”category”:”Lake”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”163581277042500″,”name”:”Lake”},{“id”:”115725465228008″,”name”:”Region”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Lake Minnetonka is an inland lake located approximately 15mi west-southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The lake lies within Hennepin County and Carver County and is surrounded by 13 municipalities. At 14528acre, it is Minnesota’s ninth largest lake and is popular among boaters, sailors, and fishermen. It is also one of Minnesota’s most affluent residential areas.HistoryEarly historyThe first people who inhabited the Lake Minnetonka area were indigenous natives who migrated to the region at the end of the last ice age circa 8000 BCE. Later peoples who inhabited the area between 3500 BCE and 1500 CE are often referred to collectively as the \”Mound Builders\” because they constructed large land features serving spiritual, ceremonial, burial, and elite residential functions. The Mound Builder culture reached its apex circa 1150 CE and ceased to exist circa 1500 CE.By the 1700s Lake Minnetonka was inhabited by the Mdewakanton people, a subtribe of the Dakota Nation. Although their primary settlements lay within the Minnesota River Valley, the Mdewakanton frequented Lake Minnetonka to hunt, fish, and collect maple syrup. Spirit Knob, a peninsula near present-day Wayzata, held spiritual significance for the Mdewakanton. Following the Dakota War of 1862, however, the Dakota were banished from Minnesota and forced to leave the area.”,”description_html”:”
Lake Minnetonka<\/b> is an inland lake<\/a> located approximately 15mi west-southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. The lake lies within Hennepin County<\/a> and Carver County<\/a> and is surrounded by 13 municipalities. At 14528acre, it is Minnesota’s ninth largest lake and is popular among boaters, sailors, and fishermen. It is also one of Minnesota’s most affluent residential areas.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Early history<\/h3>
The first people who inhabited the Lake Minnetonka area were indigenous natives<\/a> who migrated to the region at the end of the last ice age<\/a> circa 8000 BCE<\/a>. Later peoples who inhabited the area between 3500 BCE and 1500 CE<\/a> are often referred to collectively as the \”Mound Builders<\/a>\” because they constructed large land features serving spiritual, ceremonial, burial, and elite residential functions. The Mound Builder culture reached its apex circa 1150 CE and ceased to exist circa 1500 CE.<\/p>
By the 1700s Lake Minnetonka was inhabited by the Mdewakanton people<\/a>, a subtribe of the Dakota Nation<\/a>. Although their primary settlements lay within the Minnesota River Valley<\/a>, the Mdewakanton frequented Lake Minnetonka to hunt, fish, and collect maple syrup<\/a>. Spirit Knob, a peninsula<\/a> near present-day Wayzata<\/a>, held spiritual significance for the Mdewakanton. Following the Dakota War of 1862<\/a>, however, the Dakota were banished from Minnesota and forced to leave the area.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4866,”overall_star_rating”:4.8},{“id”:”108548802503094″,”name”:”Elk River, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Elk River”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.3172,”longitude”:-93.5812,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55330″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ElkRiverMN.gov\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Elk-River-Minnesota\/108548802503094″,”single_line_address”:”Elk River, Minnesota 55330″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Elk River is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States (U.S.), about 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. The population was 22,974 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat. The city’s population exceeded 20,000 as of year 2005. U.S. Highways 10 and 169 and State Highway 101 are three of the main routes in Elk River, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city. Elk River is located 33.2 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 37.4 miles southeast of St. Cloud.HistoryThe hardwood-forested hills in which Elk River is situated were pushed up by the last glacier that advanced across Minnesota. These hills are made up of coarse materials which is the reason gravel mining is so prevalent in Elk River, and also the reason much of the area is not considered good farmland.To the south of Elk River lies the prairie. This natural boundary between the prairie and woods was also a boundary between Indian nations. Two battles between the Dakota and Ojibwe took place where the Elk River meets the Mississippi in 1772 and 1773.”,”description_html”:”
Elk River<\/b> is a city in Sherburne County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States (U.S.)<\/a>, about 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis<\/a>. It is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi<\/a> and Elk<\/a> Rivers. The population was 22,974 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. The city’s population exceeded 20,000 as of year 2005. U.S. Highways 10<\/a> and 169<\/a> and State Highway 101<\/a> are three of the main routes in Elk River, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail<\/a> line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city. Elk River is located 33.2 miles northwest of Minneapolis<\/a> and 37.4 miles southeast of St. Cloud<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The hardwood-forested hills in which Elk River is situated were pushed up by the last glacier that advanced across Minnesota. These hills are made up of coarse materials which is the reason gravel mining is so prevalent in Elk River, and also the reason much of the area is not considered good farmland.<\/p>
To the south of Elk River lies the prairie. This natural boundary between the prairie and woods was also a boundary between Indian nations. Two battles between the Dakota and Ojibwe took place where the Elk River meets the Mississippi in 1772 and 1773.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5098,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108343009185869″,”name”:”Coon Rapids, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Coon Rapids”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.171,”longitude”:-93.3078,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55433, 55448″},”website”:”http:\/\/ci.coon-rapids.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Coon-Rapids-Minnesota\/108343009185869″,”single_line_address”:”Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433, 55448″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Coon Rapids is a northern suburb of Minneapolis, and is the largest city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 61,476 at the 2010 census, making it the thirteenth largest city in Minnesota and the seventh largest Twin Cities suburb.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.34sqmi, of which, 22.61sqmi is land and 0.73sqmi is water. Recreational lakes in the city include Cenaiko Lake and Crooked Lake, two-thirds of which is in Coon Rapids. The other third is in the city of Andover, immediately to the north.HistoryIn 1835, the Red River Ox Cart Trail was laid to establish military and trade connections between Minneapolis and Anoka. The first industries of Coon Rapids sprung up around the road, including the prominent Anoka Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company, founded by Dr. D.C. Dunham in 1881. The clay excavation site \u2013 known locally as the clay hole \u2013 is one of the lasting reminders of Coon Rapids\u2019 industrial history. Today, the vital Red River Ox Cart Trail is known as Coon Rapids Boulevard and remains an important commercial corridor for the city.In 1912, construction began on the Coon Rapids Dam and the influx of laborers and engineers increased the city\u2019s population to over 1,000 for the first time. Completed in 1914, the dam functioned as a regional power source for the Northern States Power Company until it was sold to the Hennepin County Park Board in 1969 and incorporated into the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.”,”description_html”:”
Coon Rapids<\/b> is a northern suburb of Minneapolis<\/a>, and is the largest city in Anoka County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. The population was 61,476 at the 2010 census<\/a>, making it the thirteenth largest city in Minnesota<\/a> and the seventh largest Twin Cities suburb.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 23.34sqmi, of which, 22.61sqmi is land and 0.73sqmi is water. Recreational lakes in the city include Cenaiko Lake and Crooked Lake, two-thirds of which is in Coon Rapids. The other third is in the city of Andover<\/a>, immediately to the north.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
In 1912, construction began on the Coon Rapids Dam and the influx of laborers and engineers increased the city\u2019s population to over 1,000 for the first time. Completed in 1914, the dam functioned as a regional power source for the Northern States Power Company<\/a> until it was sold to the Hennepin County Park Board in 1969 and incorporated into the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:6172,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104102002960255″,”name”:”Stillwater, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Stillwater”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0552,”longitude”:-92.8186,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55082, 55083″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.stillwater.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Stillwater-Minnesota\/104102002960255″,”single_line_address”:”Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, 55083″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Stillwater is a city in Washington County, Minnesota across the St. Croix River from the state of Wisconsin. The population was 18,225 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat. Stillwater is part of the Twin Cities Metro Area.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.98sqmi; 6.96sqmi is land and 1.02sqmi is water. State Highways 36, 95, and 96 are three of the community’s main routes.Stillwater receives an average annual snowfall of. Average annual rainfall is 24in. Each year has an average of 14 days above.HistoryOn July 29 and September 29, 1837, treaties were signed between the US government and the local Ojibwa and Dakota nations that allowed settlement in the St. Croix Valley. The town was founded by settlers drawn by the area’s then-abundant lumber and river traffic, making it one of Minnesota’s oldest towns, preceding Minneapolis by several years. Stillwater was officially incorporated as a city on March 4, 1854 (the same day as St. Paul). The city was named for the calm waters of the St. Croix River.”,”description_html”:”
Stillwater<\/b> is a city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a> across the St. Croix River<\/a> from the state of Wisconsin<\/a>. The population was 18,225 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. Stillwater is part of the Twin Cities Metro Area<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 7.98sqmi; 6.96sqmi is land and 1.02sqmi is water. State Highways 36<\/a>, 95<\/a>, and 96<\/a> are three of the community’s main routes.<\/p>
Stillwater receives an average annual snowfall of. Average annual rainfall is 24in. Each year has an average of 14 days above.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
On July 29 and September 29, 1837, treaties were signed between the US government<\/a> and the local Ojibwa<\/a> and Dakota<\/a> nations that allowed settlement in the St. Croix Valley. The town was founded by settlers drawn by the area’s then-abundant lumber and river traffic, making it one of Minnesota’s oldest towns, preceding Minneapolis<\/a> by several years. Stillwater was officially incorporated as a city on March 4, 1854 (the same day as St. Paul<\/a>). The city was named for the calm waters of the St. Croix River.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:9223,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112433125435210″,”name”:”Blaine, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Blaine”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1569,”longitude”:-93.2271,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55014, 55434, 55449″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.blaine.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Blaine-Minnesota\/112433125435210″,”single_line_address”:”Blaine, Minnesota 55014, 55434, 55449″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Blaine is a city in Anoka and Ramsey counties in the State of Minnesota. The population was 57,186 at the 2010 census. The city is located mainly in Anoka County, and is part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area.Interstate Highway 35W, U.S. Highway 10, and Minnesota State Highway 65 are three of the main routes in the city.History and cultureUntil 1877, Blaine was part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota. Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine and settled near a lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. Another early settler was the Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time near what would today be Lever St. and 103rd Ave.It was not until 1865 that Blaine’s first permanent resident, Greenberry Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870, George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and soon others settled in the area and it began to grow.”,”description_html”:”
Blaine<\/b> is a city in Anoka<\/a> and Ramsey<\/a> counties in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 57,186 at the 2010 census<\/a>. The city is located mainly in Anoka County, and is part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area.<\/p>
Interstate Highway 35W<\/a>, U.S. Highway 10<\/a>, and Minnesota State Highway 65<\/a> are three of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
History and culture<\/h2>
Until 1877, Blaine was part of the city of Anoka<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland<\/a>, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine and settled near a lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis<\/a>. Another early settler was the Englishman<\/a> George Townsend, who lived for a short time near what would today be Lever St. and 103rd Ave.<\/p>
It was not until 1865 that Blaine’s first permanent resident, Greenberry Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave<\/a> who moved north from Barren County<\/a>, Kentucky<\/a>, following the Civil War<\/a>. In 1870, George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and soon others settled in the area and it began to grow.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5381,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107945312561205″,”name”:”Hutchinson, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Hutchinson”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8888,”longitude”:-94.375,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55350″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Hutchinson-Minnesota\/107945312561205″,”single_line_address”:”Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Hutchinson is the largest city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 14,178 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe Hutchinson Family Singers (John, Asa, and Judson Hutchinson) are credited with founding the town in November 1855. A post office has been in operation at Hutchinson since 1856. The city was incorporated in 1904. In 1942 muralist Elsa Jemne completed an egg tempera on plaster mural titled The Hutchinson Singers in the town post office. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.02sqmi, of which 8.60sqmi is land and 0.42sqmi is water.Minnesota State Highways 7, 15, and 22 are three of the main routes in the city.Major bodies of water include the Crow River which flows through the downtown, Otter Lake, and Campbell Lake. Started by the Hutchinson brothers, Hutchinson has the nation’s second oldest city park system (only New York City’s Central Park is older).”,”description_html”:”
Hutchinson<\/b> is the largest city in McLeod County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, along the South Fork of the Crow River<\/a>. The population was 14,178 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The Hutchinson Family Singers<\/a> (John, Asa, and Judson Hutchinson) are credited with founding the town in November 1855. A post office has been in operation at Hutchinson since 1856. The city was incorporated in 1904. In 1942 muralist Elsa Jemne<\/a> completed an egg tempera on plaster mural titled The Hutchinson Singers<\/i> in the town post office. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture<\/a>, later called the Section of Fine Arts<\/a>, of the Treasury Department<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 9.02sqmi, of which 8.60sqmi is land and 0.42sqmi is water.<\/p>
Minnesota State Highways 7<\/a>, 15<\/a>, and 22<\/a> are three of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
Plymouth<\/b> is the seventh largest city<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. Located 15mi west of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Hennepin County<\/a>, the city is the third largest suburb<\/a> of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, which is the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with about 3.52 million residents. The population was 70,576 at the 2010 Census<\/a>.<\/p>
Once named for Medicine Lake<\/a>, the city’s name was chosen by Hennepin County Commissioners during the county’s inception.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Plymouth’s history can be traced back to the pre-Columbian period<\/a> around 1400 to 1500 AD. The original inhabitants were the Dakota<\/a>. Their encampment was at the north end of Medicine Lake<\/a>. The name Medicine Lake is derived from the Dakota<\/a> word Mdewakanton<\/a>, meaning \”Lake of the Spirit.\” The Dakota named the lake after a warrior overturned his canoe and his body was never recovered.<\/p>
Golden Valley<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is a western suburb<\/a> of Minneapolis<\/a> and is the main corporate headquarters of General Mills<\/a> and Pentair<\/a>. Golden Valley is also the home of NBC<\/a> affiliate KARE<\/a>, the Perpich Center for Arts Education<\/a> and Breck School<\/a>. The population was 20,371 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Tribes of Chippewa<\/a> and Sioux<\/a> had encampments on nearby Medicine Lake. The first white settlers arrived in the early 1850s. Golden Valley was incorporated December 17, 1886. In the early twentieth century, it was mostly a farming community.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 10.55sqmi, of which 10.20sqmi is land and 0.35sqmi is water.<\/p>
Interstate 394<\/a>, U.S. Highway 169<\/a>, and Minnesota State Highways 55<\/a> and 100<\/a> are four of the main routes in the area.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2022,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103775449661112″,”name”:”Nokomis, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9072,”longitude”:-93.248,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55406, 55407, 55409, 55417, 55419, 55423″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Nokomis-Minneapolis\/103775449661112″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406, 55407, 55409, 55417, 55419, 55423″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Nokomis is a community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It takes its name from Lake Nokomis. It is composed of 11 smaller neighborhoods.Official neighborhoods in the Nokomis community Diamond Lake Ericsson Field Hale Keewaydin Minnehaha Morris Park Northrop Page Regina Wenonah Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, and Wenonah are also collectively referred to as Nokomis East.”,”description_html”:”
Nokomis<\/b> is a community in Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. It takes its name from Lake Nokomis<\/a>. It is composed of 11 smaller neighborhoods.<\/p>
Official neighborhoods in the Nokomis community<\/h2>
- Diamond Lake<\/a><\/li>
- Ericsson<\/a><\/li>
- Field<\/a><\/li>
- Hale<\/a><\/li>
- Keewaydin<\/a><\/li>
- Minnehaha<\/a><\/li>
- Morris Park<\/a><\/li>
- Northrop<\/a><\/li>
- Page<\/a><\/li>
- Regina<\/a><\/li>
- Wenonah<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>
The North Loop<\/b> is a neighborhood<\/a> of the Central community<\/a> of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. The neighborhood is commonly known as the Warehouse District<\/a> from the city’s shipping hub years. It includes the Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District<\/b> which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>. The North Loop is located just northwest of the central business district between downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River<\/a>. Streets in the North Loop are oriented to be parallel to the river, which means that they run at a 45-degree angle relative to the grid of the rest of the city.<\/p>
Although the extent of the neighborhood technically extends further to the south, the main residential and commercial area of the North Loop is roughly a rectangle bounded by Hennepin Avenue<\/a> (in the southeast), Plymouth Avenue (in the northwest), the elevated 4th street freeway entrance\/exit in the southwest, and the Mississippi River in the northeast. Washington Avenue<\/a> is the main thoroughfare through the neighborhood.<\/p>
Minneapolis<\/b> is the county seat<\/a> of Hennepin County<\/a>, and the larger of the Twin Cities<\/a>, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States<\/a>. As of 2016, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a> and 46th-largest in the United States<\/a>, with an estimated population of 413,651. Minneapolis and Saint Paul<\/a> anchor the second-largest economic center in the Midwest<\/a>, after Chicago<\/a>.<\/p>
Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River<\/a>, just north of the river’s confluence with the Minnesota River<\/a>, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state’s capital. The city is abundantly rich in water, with 13 lakes<\/a>, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls, many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes<\/a> and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway<\/a>. It was once the world’s flour milling<\/a> capital and a hub for timber. The city and surrounding region is the primary business center between Chicago<\/a> and Seattle<\/a>, with Minneapolis proper containing America’s fifth-highest concentration of Fortune 500<\/a> companies. As an integral link to the global economy, Minneapolis is categorized as a global city<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:208358,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104153402954861″,”name”:”Mankato, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Mankato”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.1645,”longitude”:-93.9938,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”56001-56003″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.mankato.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Mankato-Minnesota\/104153402954861″,”single_line_address”:”Mankato, Minnesota 56001″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Mankato is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is the 22nd biggest city in Minnesota. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city is located within Le Sueur County. Most of the city of Mankato is located within Blue Earth County.Mankato is the larger of the two principal cities of the Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area, which covers Blue Earth and Nicollet counties and had a combined population of 94,149 at the 2010 census. Mankato was designated a Metropolitan Statistical Area by the U.S. Census Bureau in November 2008.”,”description_html”:”
Mankato<\/b> is a city in Blue Earth<\/a>, Nicollet<\/a>, and Le Sueur<\/a> counties in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is the 22nd biggest city in Minnesota. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota<\/a> outside of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area. The county seat<\/a> of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River<\/a> at its confluence<\/a> with the Blue Earth River<\/a>. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato<\/a>. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census<\/a>. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline<\/a>. North of Mankato Regional Airport<\/a>, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city is located within Le Sueur County. Most of the city of Mankato is located within Blue Earth County.<\/p>
Mankato is the larger of the two principal cities of the Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area<\/a>, which covers Blue Earth and Nicollet counties and had a combined population of 94,149 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Mankato was designated a Metropolitan Statistical Area by the U.S. Census Bureau in November 2008.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:10628,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104130636291355″,”name”:”Red Wing, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Red Wing”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.5651,”longitude”:-92.5625,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55066″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.red-wing.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Red-Wing-Minnesota\/104130636291355″,”single_line_address”:”Red Wing, Minnesota 55066″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the upper Mississippi River. The population was 16,459 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Goodhue County.Red Wing is home to the manufacturers of nationally known products: Red Wing Shoes, Riedell Ice and Roller Skates, and Red Wing Stoneware. The Cannon Valley Trail has its eastern terminus in Red Wing. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is operated by the nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation.The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list, which adds twelve communities annually nationwide. Red Wing was added for its \”impressive architecture and enviable natural environment.\” Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin by Red Wing Bridge (officially named the Eisenhower Bridge); it carries U.S. Route 63 over the Mississippi River and its backwaters.This city was named after the early 19th-century Dakota Sioux chief, Red Wing (Shakea), or Hupahuduta (\”Wing of the Wild Swan Dyed Red\”). He was one of a succession of Mdewakanton Dakota chiefs whose name \”Red Wing\” came from their use of a dyed swan’s wing as their symbol of rank. He was an ally of British soldiers during the War of 1812. After a vision in which he saw the Americans driving out the British, he declared neutrality. French Canadians referred to him as L’Aile Rouge. Later he took the name Shakea, or \”The Man Who Paints Himself Red,\” after passing the name Red Wing on to a successor chief.”,”description_html”:”
Red Wing<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Goodhue County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, along the upper Mississippi River<\/a>. The population was 16,459 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Goodhue County<\/a>.<\/p>
Red Wing is home to the manufacturers of nationally known products: Red Wing Shoes<\/a>, Riedell Ice and Roller Skates<\/a>, and Red Wing Stoneware. The Cannon Valley Trail<\/a> has its eastern terminus in Red Wing. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is operated by the nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation<\/a>.<\/p>
The National Trust for Historic Preservation<\/a> placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list, which adds twelve communities annually nationwide. Red Wing was added for its \”impressive architecture and enviable natural environment.\” Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin<\/a> by Red Wing Bridge<\/a> (officially named the Eisenhower Bridge<\/i>); it carries U.S. Route 63<\/a> over the Mississippi River<\/a> and its backwaters.<\/p>
This city was named after the early 19th-century Dakota Sioux<\/a> chief, Red Wing (Shakea)<\/a>, or Hupahuduta<\/i> (\”Wing of the Wild Swan Dyed Red\”). He was one of a succession of Mdewakanton<\/a> Dakota chiefs whose name \”Red Wing\” came from their use of a dyed swan’s wing as their symbol of rank. He was an ally of British soldiers during the War of 1812<\/a>. After a vision in which he saw the Americans driving out the British, he declared neutrality. French Canadians<\/a> referred to him as L’Aile Rouge.<\/i> Later he took the name Shakea,<\/i> or \”The Man Who Paints Himself Red,\” after passing the name Red Wing on to a successor chief.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5194,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103941732976595″,”name”:”Rochester, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Rochester”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0258,”longitude”:-92.4732,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.rochestermn.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Rochester-Minnesota\/103941732976595″,”single_line_address”:”Rochester, Minnesota 55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Rochester is a city in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on the Zumbro River’s south fork, the city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2015 population was 112,225. It is Minnesota’s third-largest city and the largest city located outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 213,873. It is the home of Mayo Clinic and one of IBM’s largest facilities.HistoryRochester was founded in 1854, and platted in 1855. Rochester developed as a stagecoach stop between Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Dubuque, Iowa. When the Winona and St Peter Railroad initiated service in October 1864, it brought new residents and business opportunities. In 1863, Dr. William W. Mayo arrived as the examining surgeon for draftees in the Civil War. The community was named after Rochester, New York.”,”description_html”:”
Rochester<\/b> is a city<\/a> in the U.S.<\/a> State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a> and is the county seat<\/a> of Olmsted County<\/a>. Located on the Zumbro River<\/a>‘s south fork, the city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census<\/a>. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2015 population was 112,225. It is Minnesota’s third-largest city and the largest city located outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 213,873. It is the home of Mayo Clinic<\/a> and one of IBM<\/a>‘s largest facilities<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Rochester was founded in 1854, and plat<\/a>ted in 1855. Rochester developed as a stagecoach<\/a> stop between Saint Paul<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, and Dubuque<\/a>, Iowa<\/a>. When the Winona and St Peter Railroad<\/a> initiated service in October 1864, it brought new residents and business opportunities. In 1863, Dr. William W. Mayo<\/a> arrived as the examining surgeon for draftees in the Civil War<\/a>. The community was named after Rochester, New York<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:20747,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108020035886455″,”name”:”White Bear Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”White Bear Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0697,”longitude”:-93.011,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55110″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.whitebearlake.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/White-Bear-Lake-Minnesota\/108020035886455″,”single_line_address”:”White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”White Bear Lake is a city in Ramsey County in the state of Minnesota. A small portion of the city also extends into Washington County. The population was 23,769 at the 2010 census. The city is located on White Bear Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.”,”description_html”:”
White Bear Lake<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a> in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. A small portion of the city also extends into Washington County<\/a>. The population was 23,769 at the 2010 census<\/a>. The city is located on White Bear Lake<\/a>, one of the largest lakes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5588,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105541942812900″,”name”:”Prior Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Prior Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.727,”longitude”:-93.4297,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55372″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofpriorlake.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Prior-Lake-Minnesota\/105541942812900″,”single_line_address”:”Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Prior Lake is a city 20mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis seated next to Savage and Shakopee in Scott County in the state of Minnesota. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city lies south of the Minnesota River in an area known as South of the River and establishes the urban fringe of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Prior Lake was 22,796 at the 2010 census.Prior Lake was first incorporated as a village in 1891. Prior Lake is one of the oldest cities in the south metro area. The city’s modern rapid growth is due in part to the ease of access for commuters, the rest of the region, via the upgraded State Highway 13.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.33sqmi; 15.44sqmi is land and 2.89sqmi is water.Upper Prior Lake and Lower Prior Lake sit at the center of the city in an elongated shape towards the southwest to Spring Lake. Prior Lake as a whole is the largest lake in the southern metro area.DemographicsAs of the 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $75,363, and the median income for a family was $81,011. The per capita income for the city was $32,089. About 1.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line.”,”description_html”:”
Prior Lake<\/b> is a city 20mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> seated next to Savage<\/a> and Shakopee<\/a> in Scott County<\/a> in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city lies south of the Minnesota River<\/a> in an area known as South of the River<\/i> and establishes the urban fringe<\/a> of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>. The population of Prior Lake was 22,796 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Prior Lake was first incorporated as a village in 1891. Prior Lake is one of the oldest cities in the south metro area. The city’s modern rapid growth is due in part to the ease of access for commuters, the rest of the region, via the upgraded State Highway 13<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 18.33sqmi; 15.44sqmi is land and 2.89sqmi is water.<\/p>
Upper Prior Lake and Lower Prior Lake sit at the center of the city in an elongated shape towards the southwest to Spring Lake. Prior Lake as a whole is the largest lake in the southern metro area.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
As of the 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $75,363, and the median income for a family was $81,011. The per capita income<\/a> for the city was $32,089. About 1.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4701,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103114406395347″,”name”:”Nicollet Island”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9875,”longitude”:-93.263333333333,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55413″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Nicollet-Island\/103114406395347″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Nicollet Island is an island in the Mississippi River just north of Saint Anthony Falls in central Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau the island has a land area of 194407m2 and a 2000 census population of 144 persons. The island makes up a large part of the city-designated Nicollet Island\/East Bank neighborhood. The island is named for cartographer Joseph Nicollet, who mapped the Upper Mississippi in the 1830s.The island lies in the middle of the Mississippi, crossed by the Hennepin Avenue Bridge connecting Downtown and Northeast Minneapolis. The island is so near to Saint Anthony Falls that if the northward movement of the falls had not been stopped in the late 19th century, the island would no longer exist. In the early 19th century Nicollet Island was one of six islands near the falls, but all the others have been destroyed or joined to the east bank.The island was the site of the first bridge across the Mississippi River, opened in 1855, on the site of the present Hennepin Avenue Bridge. It is part of Saint Anthony Falls Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”,”description_html”:”
Nicollet Island<\/b> is an island in the Mississippi River<\/a> just north of Saint Anthony Falls<\/a> in central Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a> the island has a land area of 194407m2 and a 2000 census<\/a> population of 144 persons. The island makes up a large part of the city-designated Nicollet Island\/East Bank<\/a> neighborhood. The island is named for cartographer Joseph Nicollet<\/a>, who mapped the Upper Mississippi in the 1830s.<\/p>
The island lies in the middle of the Mississippi, crossed by the Hennepin Avenue Bridge<\/a> connecting Downtown<\/a> and Northeast Minneapolis<\/a>. The island is so near to Saint Anthony Falls that if the northward movement of the falls had not been stopped in the late 19th century, the island would no longer exist. In the early 19th century Nicollet Island was one of six islands near the falls, but all the others have been destroyed or joined to the east bank.<\/p>
The island was the site of the first bridge across the Mississippi River, opened in 1855, on the site of the present Hennepin Avenue Bridge. It is part of Saint Anthony Falls Historic District<\/a>, listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb3,545 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:122,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109603315724478″,”name”:”Oakdale, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Oakdale”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9872,”longitude”:-92.9657,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55042, 55128″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.oakdale.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Oakdale-Minnesota\/109603315724478″,”single_line_address”:”Oakdale, Minnesota 55042, 55128″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Oakdale is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States, is a suburb of Saint Paul and is on the eastern side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. The population was 27,378 at the 2010 census. Oakdale is the 32nd largest city in Minnesota, in terms of population.Oakdale lies entirely within the North St. Paul\u2013Maplewood\u2013Oakdale school district, and the city’s students are split into two high schools with in the district. Tartan High School is located within the city’s boundaries, and serves the southern half of Oakdale. The city’s northern residents are served by North High School in North St. Paul.Imation (now known as Glassbridge) World Headquarters was located in Oakdale. Nearby 3M Headquarters employs many residents of the city.Oakdale, Minnesota is currently the most populous of all municipalities that share the name Oakdale in the United States.NameOakdale was named from a grove of oak trees near the original town site. Oakdale Township was organized in 1858. The city of Oakdale today is the result of a consolidation of Oakdale and Northdale Townships in the 1970s, and continued to annex land well into the 1990s.The name Oakdale was suggested by Arthur Stephen (31 Mar 1830 Scotland – 17 Oct 1911 St. Paul, MN). According to The History of Oakdale Township: Volume 1 Published by the Oakdale Lake Elmo Historical Society 1996, Thomas G. Armstrong, Ed. – Pages 22-25 and page 39″,”description_html”:”
Oakdale<\/b> is a city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, is a suburb of Saint Paul and is on the eastern side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. The population was 27,378 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Oakdale is the 32nd largest city in Minnesota, in terms of population.<\/p>
Oakdale lies entirely within the North St. Paul\u2013Maplewood\u2013Oakdale school district, and the city’s students are split into two high schools with in the district. Tartan<\/a> High School is located within the city’s boundaries, and serves the southern half of Oakdale. The city’s northern residents are served by North<\/a> High School in North St. Paul<\/a>.<\/p>
Imation<\/a> (now known as Glassbridge) World Headquarters was located in Oakdale. Nearby 3M<\/a> Headquarters employs many residents of the city.<\/p>
Oakdale, Minnesota is currently the most populous of all municipalities that share the name Oakdale<\/i> in the United States.<\/p>
Name<\/h2>
Oakdale was named from a grove of oak trees near the original town site. Oakdale Township was organized in 1858. The city of Oakdale today is the result of a consolidation of Oakdale and Northdale Townships in the 1970s, and continued to annex land well into the 1990s.<\/p>
The name Oakdale was suggested by Arthur Stephen (31 Mar 1830 Scotland – 17 Oct 1911 St. Paul, MN). According to The History of Oakdale Township: Volume 1 Published by the Oakdale Lake Elmo Historical Society 1996, Thomas G. Armstrong, Ed. – Pages 22-25 and page 39<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2764,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105637882802829″,”name”:”Phillips, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9583,”longitude”:-93.2538,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55404, 55407, 55408″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Phillips-Minneapolis\/105637882802829″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, 55407, 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Phillips is a community in Minneapolis, just south of downtown. Phillips is a diverse area in many ways: its population includes people of many nationalities; it has a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses; and it is home to several large employers such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Wells Fargo Mortgage and Allina Health Care Services along with small neighborhood businesses. Traditionally, it was both a community and a neighborhood (in Minneapolis, a neighborhood is a subdivision of a community). On May 9, 2002, Phillips neighborhood was subdivided into four smaller neighborhoods. The official neighborhoods are now known as Ventura Village, Phillips West, East Phillips, and Midtown Phillips. The boundaries of the Phillips community are Interstate 94 to the north, Hiawatha Avenue to the east, Lake Street to the south, and Interstate 35W to the west.The $189 million redevelopment of the vacant Sears building at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street into a mixed-used development of offices, hotel, retail and housing located in Midtown Phillips is one of the most important projects undertaken in the city in recent times.”,”description_html”:”
Phillips<\/b> is a community in Minneapolis<\/a>, just south of downtown. Phillips is a diverse area in many ways: its population includes people of many nationalities; it has a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses; and it is home to several large employers such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Wells Fargo Mortgage and Allina Health Care Services along with small neighborhood businesses. Traditionally, it was both a community and a neighborhood (in Minneapolis, a neighborhood<\/i> is a subdivision of a community<\/i>). On May 9, 2002, Phillips neighborhood was subdivided into four smaller neighborhoods. The official neighborhoods are now known as Ventura Village<\/a>, Phillips West<\/a>, East Phillips<\/a>, and Midtown Phillips<\/a>. The boundaries of the Phillips community are Interstate 94<\/a> to the north, Hiawatha Avenue<\/a> to the east, Lake Street<\/a> to the south, and Interstate 35W<\/a> to the west.<\/p>
Anoka<\/b> is a city in Anoka County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 17,142 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. Anoka calls itself the \”Halloween<\/a> Capital of the World\”, because it hosted one of the first Halloween parades<\/a> in 1920. It continues to celebrate the holiday each year with several parades. Anoka is a northern suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highways 10<\/a> \/ 169<\/a> and State Highway 47<\/a> are three of the main routes, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail<\/a> line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The site which is now Anoka was first settled by immigrants in 1844. By the mid-1850s Anoka had grown to include a school, a store and a flour mill. In 1856, C. C. Andrews<\/a> described Anoka as a \”large and handsome village\” and noted that pine<\/a> logs were floated down the Rum River<\/a> to sawmill<\/a>s there. The city was formally incorporated in 1878. The name Anoka<\/i> was derived from two Indian words. The native Dakota<\/a> used A-NO-KA-TAN-HAN, meaning \”on both sides\”, or \”from both sides\”, referring to its location on the banks of the Rum River. The native Ojibwa used ON-O-KAY, meaning \”working waters\”.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5410,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104005756303646″,”name”:”Shakopee, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Shakopee”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7869,”longitude”:-93.5025,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55379″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.shakopee.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Shakopee-Minnesota\/104005756303646″,”single_line_address”:”Shakopee, Minnesota 55379″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Shakopee is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Minnesota. It is located southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Sited on the south bank bend of the Minnesota River, Shakopee and nearby suburbs comprise the southwest portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the sixteenth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with 3.3 million people. The population of Shakopee was 37,076 at the 2010 census.The river bank’s Shakopee Historic District contains burial mounds built by prehistoric cultures. In the 18th century, Chief Shakopee of the Mdewakanton Dakota established his village on the east end of this area near the water. Trading led to the city’s establishment in the 19th century. Shakopee boomed as a commerce exchange site between river and rail at Murphy’s Landing.Once an isolated city in the Minnesota River Valley, by the 1960s the economy of Shakopee was tied to that of the expanding metropolitan area. Significant growth as a bedroom community occurred after U.S. Highway 169 was realigned in 1996 toward the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge.”,”description_html”:”
Shakopee<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Scott County, Minnesota<\/a>. It is located southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a>. Sited on the south bank bend of the Minnesota River<\/a>, Shakopee and nearby suburbs comprise the southwest portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth-largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with 3.3 million people. The population of Shakopee was 37,076 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
The river bank’s Shakopee Historic District<\/a> contains burial mounds<\/a> built by prehistoric cultures. In the 18th century, Chief Shakopee<\/a> of the Mdewakanton<\/a> Dakota<\/a> established his village on the east end of this area near the water. Trading led to the city’s establishment in the 19th century. Shakopee boomed as a commerce exchange site between river and rail at Murphy’s Landing.<\/p>
Once an isolated city in the Minnesota River Valley<\/a>, by the 1960s the economy of Shakopee was tied to that of the expanding metropolitan area. Significant growth as a bedroom community<\/a> occurred after U.S. Highway 169<\/a> was realigned in 1996 toward the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7530,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112871422061513″,”name”:”Savage, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Savage”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7565,”longitude”:-93.3552,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55378″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofsavage.com”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Savage-Minnesota\/112871422061513″,”single_line_address”:”Savage, Minnesota 55378″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Savage is a suburban city 15mi south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Scott County in the State of Minnesota. The city is situated on the south bank of the Minnesota River in a region commonly referred to as South of the River, comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Savage was 26,911 at the 2010 census.Minnesota State Highway 13 and County Road 42 are two of the main routes in Savage. Interstate 35W and U.S. Highway 169 are in close proximity to the city.The landing point for Irish and Scottish immigrants in 1800, Savage has grown into a developing bedroom community, absorbing population growth from Burnsville, its larger neighbor to the east. Once a shipbuilding port for the U.S. Navy, Savage is now an industrial manufacturing job center in the southern metro. The city is still relatively undeveloped, with sections of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve within its borders.”,”description_html”:”
Savage<\/b> is a suburb<\/a>an city 15mi south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Scott County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city is situated on the south bank of the Minnesota River<\/a> in a region commonly referred to as South of the River,<\/i> comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>. The population of Savage was 26,911 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Minnesota State Highway 13<\/a> and County Road 42<\/a> are two of the main routes in Savage. Interstate 35W<\/a> and U.S. Highway 169<\/a> are in close proximity to the city.<\/p>
The landing point for Irish and Scottish immigrants in 1800, Savage has grown into a developing bedroom community, absorbing population growth from Burnsville<\/a>, its larger neighbor to the east. Once a shipbuilding port for the U.S. Navy, Savage is now an industrial manufacturing job center in the southern metro. The city is still relatively undeveloped, with sections of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve<\/a> within its borders.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3804,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103106229729097″,”name”:”Eau Claire, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”Eau Claire”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8146,”longitude”:-91.4927,”state”:”WI”,”zip”:”54701-54703″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.eauclairewi.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Eau-Claire-Wisconsin\/103106229729097″,”single_line_address”:”Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Eau Claire is a city in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Located almost entirely in Eau Claire County, for which it is the county seat, the city had a population of 65,883 at the 2010 census, making it the state’s ninth-largest city. Eau Claire is the principal city of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Eau Claire-Menomonie Combined Statistical Area.Name originEau Claire took its name from Eau Claire County. \”Eau Claire\” is the singular form of the original French name, \”Eaux Claires\”, meaning \”Clear Waters\”, for the Eau Claire River. According to local legend, the river was so named because early French explorers journeying down the rain-muddied Chippewa River, happened upon the Eau Claire River, excitedly exclaiming \”Voici l’eau claire!\” (\”Here clear water!\”), the city motto, which appears on the city seal.GeographyEau Claire is located at, approximately 90 miles east of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is located on the northern fringes of the Driftless Zone.”,”description_html”:”
Eau Claire<\/b> is a city in Chippewa<\/a> and Eau Claire<\/a> counties in the west-central part of the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. Located almost entirely in Eau Claire County, for which it is the county seat<\/a>, the city had a population of 65,883 at the 2010 census<\/a>, making it the state’s ninth-largest city. Eau Claire is the principal city of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>, which is a part of the Eau Claire-Menomonie Combined Statistical Area<\/a>.<\/p>
Name origin<\/h2>
Eau Claire took its name from Eau Claire County. \”Eau Claire\” is the singular form of the original French<\/a> name, \”Eaux Claires\”, meaning \”Clear Waters\”, for the Eau Claire River<\/a>. According to local legend, the river was so named because early French<\/a> explorers journeying down the rain-muddied Chippewa River<\/a>, happened upon the Eau Claire River, excitedly exclaiming \”Voici l’eau claire!\” (\”Here clear water!\”), the city motto, which appears on the city seal.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
Eau Claire is located at, approximately 90 miles east of Minneapolis<\/a> and St. Paul, Minnesota<\/a>. The city is located on the northern fringes of the Driftless Zone<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:18924,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”106302042738665″,”name”:”Saint Louis Park, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Saint Louis Park”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9483,”longitude”:-93.3478,”state”:”MN”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.stlouispark.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Saint-Louis-Park-Minnesota\/106302042738665″,”single_line_address”:”Saint Louis Park, Minnesota”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Saint Louis Park is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 45,250 at the 2010 census. It is a first-ring suburb immediately west of Minneapolis. Other adjacent cities include Edina, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Hopkins.St. Louis Park is the birthplace or childhood home of movie directors Joel and Ethan Coen, musician Peter Himmelman, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, Senator Al Franken, songwriter Dan Israel, guitarist Sharon Isbin, writer Pete Hautman, football coach Marc Trestman, and film director Joe Nussbaum. Baseball announcer Halsey Hall also lived there.”,”description_html”:”
Saint Louis Park<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 45,250 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is a first-ring suburb<\/a> immediately west of Minneapolis<\/a>. Other adjacent cities include Edina<\/a>, Golden Valley<\/a>, Minnetonka<\/a>, Plymouth<\/a>, and Hopkins<\/a>.<\/p>
St. Louis Park is the birthplace or childhood home of movie<\/a> directors Joel and Ethan Coen<\/a>, musician Peter Himmelman<\/a>, New York Times<\/a><\/i> columnist Thomas Friedman<\/a>, Senator Al Franken<\/a>, songwriter Dan Israel<\/a>, guitarist Sharon Isbin<\/a>, writer Pete Hautman<\/a>, football coach Marc Trestman<\/a>, and film director Joe Nussbaum<\/a>. Baseball announcer Halsey Hall<\/a> also lived there.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4580,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112851948728196″,”name”:”Woodbury, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Woodbury”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9201,”longitude”:-92.9354,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55125, 55129″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.woodbury.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Woodbury-Minnesota\/112851948728196″,”single_line_address”:”Woodbury, Minnesota 55125, 55129″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Woodbury is a suburb of St. Paul and the largest city in Washington County, Minnesota. It is part of the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. Woodbury is situated east of Saint Paul along Interstate 94. The population was 61,961 in 2010 but 2015 US Census estimates reveal a population of 67,855, making it Minnesota’s ninth largest city.HistoryAt almost 36 square miles in size, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional townships that Minnesota Territory was divided into when the territory was ceded by the Native Americans of the United States and \”opened to settlement.\” Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, but was renamed Woodbury after Levi Woodbury, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to attend law school, realized that another Red Rock existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood but was converted to farmland. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city’s few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The first suburban housing development began in 1955, and the city has seen an increasing level of metropolitan expansion as the farmland has given way to developments and shopping malls.”,”description_html”:”
Woodbury<\/b> is a suburb of St. Paul and the largest city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. It is part of the greater Twin Cities<\/a> metropolitan area. Woodbury is situated east of Saint Paul<\/a> along Interstate 94<\/a>. The population was 61,961 in 2010<\/a> but 2015 US Census estimates reveal a population of 67,855, making it Minnesota’s ninth largest city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
At almost 36 square miles in size, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional township<\/a>s that Minnesota Territory was divided into when the territory was ceded by the Native Americans of the United States<\/a> and \”opened to settlement.\” Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, but was renamed Woodbury after Levi Woodbury<\/a>, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States<\/a> to attend law school, realized that another Red Rock existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood but was converted to farmland<\/a>. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city’s few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead<\/a>, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>.<\/p>
The first suburban housing development began in 1955, and the city has seen an increasing level of metropolitan expansion as the farmland has given way to developments<\/a> and shopping mall<\/a>s.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7674,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113511845326285″,”name”:”Maplewood, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Maplewood”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9929,”longitude”:-93.0239,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55106, 55109, 55117, 55119″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.maplewood.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Maplewood-Minnesota\/113511845326285″,”single_line_address”:”Maplewood, Minnesota 55106, 55109, 55117, 55119″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Maplewood, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 38,018 at the 2010 census. Maplewood is ten minutes from downtown Saint Paul. Maplewood stretches along most of the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.Maplewood is home to the corporate headquarters and main campus of 3M Corporation. The city is also home to the Maplewood Mall and St. John’s Hospital.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.99sqmi, of which 16.98sqmi is land and 1.01sqmi is water.U.S. Highway 61, Minnesota Highway 36, and Interstate Highways 35E, 94, 694, and 494 are six of the main routes in the city.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 38,018 people, 14,882 households, and 9,620 families residing in the city. The population density was 2239.0PD\/sqmi. There were 15,561 housing units at an average density of 916.4\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.5% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 10.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
Maplewood<\/b>, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 38,018 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Maplewood is ten minutes from downtown Saint Paul<\/a>. Maplewood stretches along most of the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.<\/p>
Maplewood is home to the corporate headquarters and main campus of 3M Corporation<\/a>. The city is also home to the Maplewood Mall<\/a> and St. John’s Hospital<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 17.99sqmi, of which 16.98sqmi is land and 1.01sqmi is water.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 61<\/a>, Minnesota Highway 36<\/a>, and Interstate Highways 35E<\/a>, 94<\/a>, 694<\/a>, and 494<\/a> are six of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 38,018 people, 14,882 households, and 9,620 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 2239.0PD\/sqmi. There were 15,561 housing units at an average density of 916.4\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.5% White<\/a>, 8.2% African American<\/a>, 0.5% Native American<\/a>, 10.4% Asian<\/a>, 0.1% Pacific Islander<\/a>, 2.4% from other races<\/a>, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 6.2% of the population.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2847,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112276852118956″,”name”:”Maple Grove, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Maple Grove”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1111,”longitude”:-93.4519,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55311, 55369″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Maple-Grove-Minnesota\/112276852118956″,”single_line_address”:”Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311, 55369″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Maple Grove is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 61,567 at the 2010 census but has been growing rapidly since then, as 2015 US census estimates rank Maple Grove as Minnesota’s eighth largest city with 68,385 residents. Maple Grove serves as the retail, cultural and medical center of the northwest region of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities’ largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, is located in Maple Grove.HistoryWinnebago were the only inhabitants in the area of Maple Grove until 1851 when Louis Gervais arrived and settled. Four years later, in 1855, city growth included a church, town hall and many homes. The city was known for its large stands of maple trees and was, therefore, a significant source for maple syrup.With the completion and major upgrades to Interstates 94 \/ 694, 494, and U.S. Highway 169, Maple Grove has grown at a rapid pace since the 1970s. Maple Grove has grown into one of the most populous cities in the Twin Cities area, and identified as one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Maple Grove was also named the second best place to live in 2014 by Money magazine.”,”description_html”:”
Maple Grove<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 61,567 at the 2010 census<\/a> but has been growing rapidly since then, as 2015 US census estimates rank Maple Grove as Minnesota’s eighth largest city with 68,385 residents. Maple Grove serves as the retail<\/a>, cultural<\/a> and medical<\/a> center of the northwest region of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities<\/a>‘ largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes<\/a>, is located in Maple Grove.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
With the completion and major upgrades to Interstates<\/a> 94<\/a> \/ 694<\/a>, 494<\/a>, and U.S. Highway 169<\/a>, Maple Grove has grown at a rapid pace since the 1970s. Maple Grove has grown into one of the most populous cities in the Twin Cities<\/a> area, and identified as one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Maple Grove was also named the second best place to live in 2014 by Money magazine.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7318,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103967952972525″,”name”:”River Falls, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”River Falls”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8587,”longitude”:-92.6251,”state”:”WI”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.rfcity.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/River-Falls-Wisconsin\/103967952972525″,”single_line_address”:”River Falls, Wisconsin”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”River Falls is a city in Pierce and St. Croix counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is adjacent to the Town of River Falls in Pierce County and the Town of Kinnickinnic in St. Croix County. River Falls is the most populous city in Pierce county. The population was 15,000 at the 2010 census, with 11,851 residing in Pierce County, and 3,149 in St. Croix County. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and is about 30mi east of the center of that region.River Falls is the home of the University of Wisconsin\u2013River Falls.HistoryThe city’s first settlers were Joel Foster and his indentured servant, Dick, in the year 1848. The original village was started as the village of Kinnickinnic in 1854 by brothers Nathaniel N. and Oliver S. Powell who were from St. Lawrence County, New York. At the time, the town and village were also known as \”Greenwood\” but this was changed, as another Greenwood, Wisconsin already existed. The present name is for the rapids on the Kinnickinnic River.GeographyRiver Falls is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.60sqmi, of which, 6.52sqmi is land and 0.08sqmi is water.”,”description_html”:”
River Falls<\/b> is a city in Pierce<\/a> and St. Croix<\/a> counties in the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. It is adjacent to the Town of River Falls<\/a> in Pierce County and the Town of Kinnickinnic<\/a> in St. Croix County. River Falls is the most populous city in Pierce county. The population was 15,000 at the 2010 census<\/a>, with 11,851 residing in Pierce County, and 3,149 in St. Croix County. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area and is about 30mi east of the center of that region.<\/p>
River Falls is the home of the University of Wisconsin\u2013River Falls<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The city’s first settlers were Joel Foster<\/a> and his indentured servant, Dick, in the year 1848. The original village was started as the village of Kinnickinnic in 1854 by brothers Nathaniel N. and Oliver S. Powell<\/a> who were from St. Lawrence County, New York<\/a>. At the time, the town and village were also known as \”Greenwood\” but this was changed, as another Greenwood, Wisconsin<\/a> already existed. The present name is for the rapids on the Kinnickinnic River.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
River Falls is located at .<\/p>
Chippewa Falls<\/b> is a city located on the Chippewa River<\/a> in Chippewa County<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. The population was 13,661 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Incorporated as a city in 1869, it is the county seat<\/a> of Chippewa County.<\/p>
The city’s name originated from its location on the Chippewa River<\/a>, which is named after the Ojibwa<\/a> Native American<\/a>s. Chippewa<\/i> is an alternative rendition of Ojibwa.<\/i><\/p>
Chippewa Falls is the birthplace of Seymour Cray<\/a>, known as the \”father of supercomputing<\/a>\”, and the headquarters for the original Cray Research<\/a>. It is also the home of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company<\/a>, the Heyde Center for the Arts<\/a>, a showcase venue for artists and performers, Irvine Park<\/a>, and the annual Northern Wisconsin State Fair<\/a>. Chippewa Falls is 15 miles from the annual four-day music festivals Country Fest<\/a> and Rock Fest<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5863,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108540099170234″,”name”:”Roseville, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Roseville”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0141,”longitude”:-93.1531,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55112, 55113, 55126″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.roseville.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Roseville-Minnesota\/108540099170234″,”single_line_address”:”Roseville, Minnesota 55112, 55113, 55126″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Roseville is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, just north of Saint Paul and east of Minneapolis. It is one of two Twin Cities suburbs that are adjacent to both Saint Paul and Minneapolis (the other is Lauderdale). The land comprising Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and southern Roseville was part of Saint Paul until Roseville incorporated in 1948 and Falcon Heights and Lauderdale in 1949.BusinessRoseville’s property taxes are some of the lowest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, owing in part to the extensive commercially zoned land. Several major shopping centers are in Roseville, including Rosedale Center and the Har Mar Mall. The city’s per-capita retail spending is slightly higher than that of Bloomington (home of the Mall of America), and it has the greatest number of restaurants per capita in the area.The first Target store was built in 1962 in Roseville and replaced in 2005 with a SuperTarget; Roseville is also home to the first Barnes & Noble bookstore outside New York City and the first McDonald’s and Dairy Queen restaurants in the state of Minnesota. The Dairy Queen is currently on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places.”,”description_html”:”
Roseville<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, just north of Saint Paul<\/a> and east of Minneapolis<\/a>. It is one of two Twin Cities<\/a> suburbs that are adjacent to both Saint Paul and Minneapolis (the other is Lauderdale<\/a>). The land comprising Falcon Heights<\/a>, Lauderdale, and southern Roseville was part of Saint Paul until Roseville incorporated in 1948 and Falcon Heights and Lauderdale in 1949.<\/p>
Business<\/h2>
Roseville’s property taxes are some of the lowest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, owing in part to the extensive commercially zoned land. Several major shopping centers are in Roseville, including Rosedale Center<\/a> and the Har Mar Mall<\/a>. The city’s per-capita retail spending is slightly higher than that of Bloomington<\/a> (home of the Mall of America<\/a>), and it has the greatest number of restaurants per capita in the area.<\/p>
The first Target<\/a> store was built in 1962 in Roseville and replaced in 2005 with a SuperTarget<\/a>; Roseville is also home to the first Barnes & Noble<\/a> bookstore outside New York City<\/a> and the first McDonald’s<\/a> and Dairy Queen restaurants in the state of Minnesota. The Dairy Queen is currently on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4336,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107996279221955″,”name”:”Saint Paul, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Saint Paul”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9497,”longitude”:-93.0931,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55101\u201355175″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.stpaul.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Saint-Paul-Minnesota\/107996279221955″,”single_line_address”:”Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101\u201355175″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Saint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2016, the city’s estimated population was 304,442. Saint Paul is the county seat of Ramsey County, the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state’s largest city. Known as the \”Twin Cities\”, the two form the core of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.Founded near historic Native American settlements as a trading and transportation center, the city rose to prominence when it was named the capital of the Minnesota Territory in 1849. The Dakota name for Saint Paul is \”Imnizaska\”. Though Minneapolis (Bdeota) is better-known nationally, Saint Paul contains the state government and other important institutions. Regionally, the city is known for the Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, and for the Science Museum of Minnesota. As a business hub of the Upper Midwest, it is the headquarters of companies such as Ecolab. Saint Paul, along with its Twin City, Minneapolis, is known for its high literacy rate. It was the only city in the United States with a population of 250,000 or more to see an increase in circulation of Sunday newspapers in 2007.”,”description_html”:”
Saint Paul<\/b> is the capital<\/a> and second-most populous city of the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. As of 2016, the city’s estimated population was 304,442. Saint Paul is the county seat<\/a> of Ramsey County<\/a>, the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River<\/a> in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River<\/a>, and adjoins Minneapolis<\/a>, the state’s largest city<\/a>. Known as the \”Twin Cities\”, the two form the core of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the 16th-largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.<\/p>
Founded near historic Native American settlements as a trading and transportation center, the city rose to prominence when it was named the capital of the Minnesota Territory<\/a> in 1849. The Dakota name for Saint Paul is \”Imnizaska\”. Though Minneapolis (Bdeota) is better-known nationally, Saint Paul contains the state government and other important institutions. Regionally, the city is known for the Xcel Energy Center<\/a>, home of the Minnesota Wild<\/a>, and for the Science Museum of Minnesota<\/a>. As a business hub of the Upper Midwest<\/a>, it is the headquarters of companies such as Ecolab<\/a>. Saint Paul, along with its Twin City, Minneapolis, is known for its high literacy rate. It was the only city in the United States with a population of 250,000 or more to see an increase in circulation of Sunday newspapers in 2007.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:60131,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108433972511092″,”name”:”Chanhassen, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Chanhassen”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8654,”longitude”:-93.5542,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55317″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Chanhassen-Minnesota\/108433972511092″,”single_line_address”:”Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Chanhassen is a city in Carver and Hennepin counties in the state of Minnesota. It is southwest of Minneapolis. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning \”sugar-maple tree\” (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township carries the latter syllable of the word to avoid confusion. Chanhassen was ranked as the #2 best place to live in America in 2009 by Money Magazine, and fourth among small towns rated as best places to live in 2013.GeographyChanhassen is located at.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.88sqmi, of which 20.44sqmi is land and 2.44sqmi is water. Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County.U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 41 are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.”,”description_html”:”
Chanhassen<\/b> is a city in Carver<\/a> and Hennepin<\/a> counties in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is southwest of Minneapolis<\/a>. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The origin of the name comes from the Dakota<\/a> word chanhasen<\/i> meaning \”sugar-maple tree\” (chan<\/i>, tree; haza<\/i>, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township<\/a> carries the latter syllable of the word to avoid confusion. Chanhassen was ranked as the #2 best place to live in America in 2009 by Money Magazine<\/a><\/i>, and fourth among small towns rated as best places to live in 2013.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
Chanhassen is located at.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 212<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 5<\/a> and 41<\/a> are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.<\/p>
Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian<\/a> of the Public Land Survey System<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2646,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103791492993594″,”name”:”Big Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Big Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.3443,”longitude”:-93.7529,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55309″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.biglakemn.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Big-Lake-Minnesota\/103791492993594″,”single_line_address”:”Big Lake, Minnesota 55309″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,060 at the 2010 census.U.S. Highway 10 and Minnesota State Highway 25 are two of the main routes in Big Lake.Big Lake is located 41 miles northwest of Minneapolis; and 27 miles southeast of St. Cloud.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.92sqmi; 2.11sqmi is land and 0.81sqmi is water. A portion of the city lies along the Elk River.Located about forty-one miles northwest of the Twin Cities, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes dotted with summer cabins. Now it is considered an exurb of the metro area, with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.The lake for which the town is named was once an important part of the Twin Cities economy, as in the days before modern refrigerators, much of the ice for metropolitan iceboxes was harvested from Big Lake.Big Lake is currently the northernmost terminus of the Northstar Commuter Rail line connecting the northwest suburbs and downtown Minneapolis; the line will be extended to St. Cloud at some point in the future.”,”description_html”:”
Big Lake<\/b> is a city in Sherburne County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 10,060 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 10<\/a> and Minnesota State Highway 25<\/a> are two of the main routes in Big Lake.<\/p>
Big Lake is located 41 miles northwest of Minneapolis<\/a>; and 27 miles southeast of St. Cloud<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 2.92sqmi; 2.11sqmi is land and 0.81sqmi is water. A portion of the city lies along the Elk River<\/a>.<\/p>
Located about forty-one miles northwest of the Twin Cities<\/a>, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes dotted with summer cabins. Now it is considered an exurb<\/a> of the metro area, with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.<\/p>
The lake for which the town is named was once an important part of the Twin Cities economy, as in the days before modern refrigerators, much of the ice for metropolitan iceboxes was harvested from Big Lake.<\/p>
Big Lake is currently the northernmost terminus<\/a> of the Northstar Commuter Rail<\/a> line connecting the northwest suburbs and downtown Minneapolis<\/a>; the line will be extended to St. Cloud at some point in the future.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2487,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105502076149251″,”name”:”Forest Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Forest Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.276,”longitude”:-92.9847,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55025″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Forest-Lake-Minnesota\/105502076149251″,”single_line_address”:”Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Forest Lake is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is twenty-seven miles northeast of Saint Paul. The population was 18,375 at the 2010 census. It is located on one of Minnesota’s 100 largest lakes. The lake serves as the source of the Sunrise River.Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 8 and 61 are three of the main routes in the community.Other main routes include County Road 2\u2013Broadway Avenue. Interstate 35 splits into Interstate Highways 35E and 35W just south of Forest Lake in the nearby city of Columbus. The junction is commonly referred to as the Forest Lake Split. The Forest Lake Split was the scene of the August 11, 2003 death of Herb Brooks, coach of the gold medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team (Miracle on Ice).HistoryForest Lake began as a stop for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad. The first train reached Forest Lake on December 23, 1868. The lake was so named for the abundant timber that lines its shores. Forest Lake Township was organized on March 11, 1874; The first one-room school was built that same year, which stood at the present day location of city hall. The city of Forest Lake was incorporated on July 11, 1893 with 175 residents. In 2001, the city annexed the surrounding former Forest Lake Township.Forest Lake was known as one of the major summer resort areas of the upper Midwest in the late 1800s\/early 1900s. The village had numerous hotels, including the Marsh Hotel, on North Shore Drive, which was host to U.S. President Grover Cleveland and future U.S. President William McKinley, as well as many world dignitaries. The steamship Germania sailed the Forest Lake chain of lakes in the late 1800s, and was a major tourist draw.”,”description_html”:”
Forest Lake<\/b> is a city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is twenty-seven miles northeast of Saint Paul<\/a>. The population was 18,375 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is located on one of Minnesota’s 100 largest lakes. The lake serves as the source of the Sunrise River<\/a>.<\/p>
Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 8 and 61 are three of the main routes in the community.<\/p>
Other main routes include County Road 2\u2013Broadway Avenue. Interstate 35 splits into Interstate Highways 35E and 35W just south of Forest Lake in the nearby city of Columbus<\/a>. The junction is commonly referred to as the Forest Lake Split<\/i>. The Forest Lake Split was the scene of the August 11, 2003 death of Herb Brooks<\/a>, coach of the gold medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team (Miracle on Ice<\/a>).<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Forest Lake began as a stop for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad. The first train reached Forest Lake on December 23, 1868. The lake was so named for the abundant timber that lines its shores. Forest Lake Township<\/a> was organized on March 11, 1874; The first one-room school was built that same year, which stood at the present day location of city hall. The city of Forest Lake was incorporated on July 11, 1893 with 175 residents. In 2001, the city annexed the surrounding former Forest Lake Township.<\/p>
Forest Lake was known as one of the major summer resort areas of the upper Midwest in the late 1800s\/early 1900s. The village had numerous hotels, including the Marsh Hotel, on North Shore Drive, which was host to U.S. President Grover Cleveland<\/a> and future U.S. President William McKinley<\/a>, as well as many world dignitaries. The steamship Germania sailed the Forest Lake chain of lakes in the late 1800s, and was a major tourist draw.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4022,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112544975427018″,”name”:”Edina, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Edina”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8957,”longitude”:-93.3547,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439, 55343″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofedina.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Edina-Minnesota\/112544975427018″,”single_line_address”:”Edina, Minnesota 55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439, 55343″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Edina, officially known as the City of Edina, is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and a suburb situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis. Edina began as a small farming and milling community in the 1860s. The population was 47,941,.HistorySettlementEdina began as part of Richfield Township, Minnesota. By the 1870s, 17 families, most of them immigrating as a result of the potato famine in Ireland, had come to Minnesota and claimed land in the southwest section of what was then Richfield Township. They were followed by settlers from New England and Germany, who claimed additional land near Minnehaha Creek. The Baird and Grimes neighborhoods (which are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places), and the Country Club District (then known as Waterville Mills) are located in the northeast part of Edina, and were among the first areas to be established. The area then known as the Cahill Settlement, at West 70th Street and Cahill Road, was also an early community center and the home of Cahill School.In 1888, the residents of the township held a meeting to consider founding a new village, thus separating themselves from Richfield Township. The idea was favorably accepted by those within the community and a committee was established to oversee the transition.”,”description_html”:”
Edina<\/b>, officially known as the City of Edina<\/b>, is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States, and a suburb<\/a> situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis<\/a>. Edina began as a small farming<\/a> and milling<\/a> community in the 1860s. The population was 47,941,.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlement<\/h3>
Edina began as part of Richfield Township, Minnesota<\/a>. By the 1870s, 17 families, most of them immigrating as a result of the potato famine<\/a> in Ireland, had come to Minnesota and claimed land in the southwest section of what was then Richfield Township. They were followed by settlers from New England and Germany, who claimed additional land near Minnehaha Creek<\/a>. The Baird and Grimes neighborhoods (which are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>), and the Country Club District (then known as Waterville Mills) are located in the northeast part of Edina, and were among the first areas to be established. The area then known as the Cahill Settlement, at West 70th Street and Cahill Road, was also an early community center and the home of Cahill School<\/a>.<\/p>
In 1888, the residents of the township held a meeting to consider founding a new village, thus separating themselves from Richfield Township. The idea was favorably accepted by those within the community and a committee was established to oversee the transition.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7745,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112800848733876″,”name”:”Richfield, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Richfield”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8772,”longitude”:-93.2812,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55423″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofrichfield.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Richfield-Minnesota\/112800848733876″,”single_line_address”:”Richfield, Minnesota 55423″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Richfield is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. An inner-ring suburb of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul region, it is bordered by Minneapolis to the north, Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul International Airport to the east, Bloomington to the south, and Edina to the west. Best Buy, the U.S.’s largest electronics retailer, has its headquarters in Richfield. The population was 35,228 at the 2010 census.”,”description_html”:”
Richfield<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. An inner-ring suburb<\/a> of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> region, it is bordered by Minneapolis<\/a> to the north, Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul International Airport<\/a> to the east, Bloomington<\/a> to the south, and Edina<\/a> to the west. Best Buy<\/a>, the U.S.’s largest electronics retailer, has its headquarters in Richfield. The population was 35,228 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5190,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112880508761442″,”name”:”3M Arena at Mariucci”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.978055555556,”located_in”:”93415311269″,”longitude”:-93.228055555556,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”1901 4th St SE”,”zip”:”55455″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.gophersports.com\/facilities\/mariucci-arena.html”,”phone”:”(612) 625-5804″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/3M-Arena-at-Mariucci\/112880508761442″,”single_line_address”:”1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455″,”category”:”Performance & Event Venue”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”179943432047564″,”name”:”Performance & Event Venue”},{“id”:”109976259083543″,”name”:”Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue”}],”description”:”3M Arena At Mariucci, formerly known as Mariucci Arena, is the home arena for the Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s ice hockey team of the University of Minnesota. The arena is located on the Minneapolis campus and seats approximately 10,000 fans (9,600 in the main bowl plus club room and suite seating). The arena opened in 1993 and is named after John Mariucci, the longtime Gopher coach who is considered the \”godfather of Minnesota hockey.\” Under the gate is a quote from Mariucci: \”Through these gates walk the greatest fans in college hockey.\” The ice sheet is Olympic sized (200 feet by 100 feet). The women’s ice hockey team played at Mariucci from 1997 until 2002 when they moved to Ridder Arena, a smaller on-campus arena.FeaturesMariucci Arena has been host to prominent regional, national, and international competitions, including the 2005 and 2009 West Regional of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Division I Ice Hockey Tournament, and the 2006 World Short Track speed skating event. 3M Arena also hosted the inaugural Women’s Frozen Four on March 23 and March 25, 2001.The Minnesota State High School League state hockey tournament holds its consolation bracket at Mariucci. On November 6, 2004, 10,587 fans watched the Gophers complete the sweep of the arch-rival Wisconsin Badgers, the largest crowd to watch a game at Mariucci Arena.”,”description_html”:”
3M Arena At Mariucci<\/b>, formerly known as Mariucci Arena<\/b>, is the home arena for the Minnesota Golden Gophers<\/a> men’s ice hockey<\/a> team of the University of Minnesota<\/a>. The arena is located on the Minneapolis campus and seats approximately 10,000 fans (9,600 in the main bowl plus club room and suite seating). The arena opened in 1993 and is named after John Mariucci<\/a>, the longtime Gopher coach who is considered the \”godfather of Minnesota hockey.\” Under the gate is a quote from Mariucci: \”Through these gates walk the greatest fans in college hockey.\” The ice sheet is Olympic sized (200 feet by 100 feet). The women’s ice hockey<\/a> team played at Mariucci from 1997 until 2002 when they moved to Ridder Arena<\/a>, a smaller on-campus arena.<\/p>
Features<\/h2>
Mariucci Arena has been host to prominent regional, national, and international competitions, including the 2005<\/a> and 2009<\/a> West Regional of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship<\/a>, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Division I Ice Hockey Tournament, and the 2006 World Short Track<\/a> speed skating event. 3M Arena also hosted the inaugural Women’s Frozen Four<\/a> on March 23 and March 25, 2001.<\/p>
The Minnesota State High School League<\/a> state hockey tournament holds its consolation bracket at Mariucci. On November 6, 2004, 10,587 fans watched the Gophers complete the sweep of the arch-rival Wisconsin Badgers<\/a>, the largest crowd to watch a game at Mariucci Arena.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”1901 4th St SE\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb89,281 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:881,”overall_star_rating”:4.5},{“id”:”112963605384981″,”name”:”Fort Snelling National Cemetery”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8694,”longitude”:-93.2171,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis”,”zip”:”55450″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cems\/nchp\/ftsnelling.asp”,”phone”:”(612) 726-1127″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Fort-Snelling-National-Cemetery\/112963605384981″,”single_line_address”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450″,”category”:”Cemetery”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”191060874251260″,”name”:”Cemetery”},{“id”:”209889829023118″,”name”:”Landmark & Historical Place”}],”description”:”Fort Snelling National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is the older of the two national cemeteries in the state. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses, and as of 2017 had over 225,000 interments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.HistoryFort Snelling was a frontier fort first established in 1819. Its original purpose was to keep the peace on what was then the western frontier. During the American Civil War it served as a recruiting camp area for Minnesota volunteers. The cemetery was officially established in 1870.In 1937, the citizens of St. Paul, petitioned Congress to construct a National Cemetery in the area. Two years later, the new plot was dedicated, and the burials from the original post cemetery were moved to it. In 1960, the Fort Snelling Air Force Station transferred to the cemetery; another 177acre were acquired in 1961, expanding the cemetery to its current size.There was a tradition of placing a flag on every grave on Memorial Day, but as the cemetery grew, the staff was forced to stop. In 2017, the nonprofit Flags for Fort Snelling attempted to revive the tradition.”,”description_html”:”
Fort Snelling National Cemetery<\/b> is a United States National Cemetery<\/a> located in the city of Minneapolis<\/a> in Hennepin County, Minnesota<\/a>. It is the older of the two national cemeteries in the state. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>, it encompasses, and as of 2017 had over 225,000 interments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a> in 2016.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Fort Snelling<\/a> was a frontier fort first established in 1819. Its original purpose was to keep the peace on what was then the western frontier. During the American Civil War<\/a> it served as a recruiting camp area for Minnesota<\/a> volunteers. The cemetery was officially established in 1870.<\/p>
There was a tradition of placing a flag on every grave on Memorial Day, but as the cemetery grew, the staff was forced to stop. In 2017, the nonprofit Flags for Fort Snelling attempted to revive the tradition.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb52,997 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:3619,”hours”:{“mon_1_open”:”07:30″,”mon_1_close”:”20:00″,”tue_1_open”:”07:30″,”tue_1_close”:”20:00″,”wed_1_open”:”07:30″,”wed_1_close”:”20:00″,”thu_1_open”:”07:30″,”thu_1_close”:”20:00″,”fri_1_open”:”07:30″,”fri_1_close”:”20:00″,”sat_1_open”:”08:00″,”sat_1_close”:”20:00″,”sun_1_open”:”08:00″,”sun_1_close”:”20:00″},”overall_star_rating”:4.8},{“id”:”108361732522227″,”name”:”Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9613,”longitude”:-93.3097,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55403, 55405, 55408, 55416″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Calhoun-Isles-Minneapolis\/108361732522227″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55405, 55408, 55416″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Calhoun-Isles is one of the official communities of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It contains the Uptown business district and the name \”Uptown\” is frequently used to refer to the entire community. The name of the community refers to its most prominent physical features, the large and publicly accessible lakes, Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles.Calhoun-Isles is an affluent part of the city, and people of upper middle class means and above, including young professionals and older millionaires, inhabit the community. The Uptown district is considered by many to be the nighttime playground of the young and trendy of the Twin Cities.Neighborhoods of Calhoun-Isles Bryn Mawr Lowry Hill Lowry Hill East (AKA \”The Wedge\”) CARAG East Calhoun (AKA \”ECCO\”) West Calhoun Cedar-Isles-Dean Kenwood East Isles”,”description_html”:”
Calhoun-Isles<\/b> is one of the official communities of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. It contains the Uptown<\/a> business district and the name \”Uptown\” is frequently used to refer to the entire community. The name of the community refers to its most prominent physical features, the large and publicly accessible lakes, Lake Calhoun<\/a> and Lake of the Isles<\/a>.<\/p>
Calhoun-Isles is an affluent part of the city, and people of upper middle class means and above, including young professionals and older millionaires, inhabit the community. The Uptown district is considered by many to be the nighttime playground of the young and trendy of the Twin Cities<\/a>.<\/p>
Neighborhoods of Calhoun-Isles<\/h2>
- Bryn Mawr<\/a><\/li>
- Lowry Hill<\/a><\/li>
- Lowry Hill East<\/a> (AKA \”The Wedge\”)<\/li>
- CARAG<\/a><\/li>
- East Calhoun<\/a> (AKA \”ECCO\”)<\/li>
- West Calhoun<\/a><\/li>
- Cedar-Isles-Dean<\/a><\/li>
- Kenwood<\/a><\/li>
- East Isles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>
<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb253 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:5,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103450673027816″,”name”:”Farmington, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Farmington”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.6493,”longitude”:-93.1522,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55024″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.farmington.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Farmington-Minnesota\/103450673027816″,”single_line_address”:”Farmington, Minnesota 55024″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 21,086 at the 2010 census. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.HistorySettlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town’s name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.A notable event in Farmington’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.”,”description_html”:”
Farmington<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 21,086 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River<\/a>. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town’s name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.<\/p>
A notable event in Farmington’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.<\/p>
The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4074,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105699866131371″,”name”:”Bloomington, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Bloomington”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8337,”longitude”:-93.31,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.bloomington.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Bloomington-Minnesota\/105699866131371″,”single_line_address”:”Bloomington, Minnesota 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Bloomington is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is located in Hennepin County on the north bank of the Minnesota River, above its confluence with the Mississippi River. Bloomington lies 10mi south of downtown Minneapolis. As of the 2010 census the city’s population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.Established as a post\u2013World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major freeways, Interstate 35W and Interstate 494, Bloomington’s residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1000sqft of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the southeast.Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due to the United States’ largest enclosed shopping center, the Mall of America. The headquarters of Ceridian, Donaldson Company, HealthPartners and Toro, and major operations of Express Scripts, Seagate Technologies and Wells Fargo Bank are also based in the city.”,”description_html”:”
Bloomington<\/b> is the fourth largest city<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is located in Hennepin County<\/a> on the north bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, above its confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Bloomington lies 10mi south of downtown Minneapolis<\/a>. As of the 2010 census<\/a> the city’s population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.<\/p>
Established as a post\u2013World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major freeways, Interstate 35W<\/a> and Interstate 494<\/a>, Bloomington’s residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake<\/a> area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1000sqft of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve<\/a> in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> in the southeast.<\/p>
Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due to the United States’ largest enclosed shopping center<\/a>, the Mall of America<\/a>. The headquarters of Ceridian<\/a>, Donaldson Company<\/a>, HealthPartners<\/a> and Toro<\/a>, and major operations of Express Scripts<\/a>, Seagate Technologies<\/a> and Wells Fargo Bank<\/a> are also based in the city.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:12582,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103133753060750″,”name”:”Apple Valley, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Apple Valley”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.744,”longitude”:-93.2062,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55124″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Apple-Valley-Minnesota\/103133753060750″,”single_line_address”:”Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Apple Valley is a city in northwestern Dakota County in the State of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. As of the 2010 census, the city’s population was 49,084, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007.HistoryApple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township. Orin Thompson, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city’s early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city’s first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because \”…when you drive east on (County Road) 42 and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley, California, which was a nice community.\”GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.57sqmi, of which 16.86sqmi is land and 0.71sqmi is water. The city’s geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet or more. The downtown area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.”,”description_html”:”
Apple Valley<\/b> is a city in northwestern Dakota County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>, and a suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>. As of the 2010 census<\/a>, the city’s population was 49,084, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine<\/i> named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Apple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township. Orin Thompson<\/a>, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city’s early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city’s first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California<\/a>, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because \”…when you drive east on (County Road) 42<\/a> and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley<\/a>, California<\/a>, which was a nice community.\”<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 17.57sqmi, of which 16.86sqmi is land and 0.71sqmi is water. The city’s geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet or more. The downtown<\/a> area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:8419,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108736812484919″,”name”:”Wayzata, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Wayzata”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.974166666667,”longitude”:-93.506666666667,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55391″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.wayzata.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Wayzata-Minnesota\/108736812484919″,”single_line_address”:”Wayzata, Minnesota 55391″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Wayzata is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota Sioux phrase meaning \”North Shore\”. Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the city is a popular tourist destination.As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata has a growing economy, and Wayzata High School, located to the north in Plymouth, has been ranked by Newsweek on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America.”,”description_html”:”
Wayzata<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota<\/a> Sioux<\/a> phrase meaning \”North Shore\”. Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka<\/a>, the city is a popular tourist destination.<\/p>
As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata has a growing economy, and Wayzata High School<\/a>, located to the north in Plymouth<\/a>, has been ranked by Newsweek<\/a><\/i> on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2402,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105596229473309″,”name”:”New Richmond, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”New Richmond”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.119722222222,”longitude”:-92.539166666667,”state”:”WI”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.newrichmondwi.gov\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/New-Richmond-Wisconsin\/105596229473309″,”single_line_address”:”New Richmond, Wisconsin”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.HistoryNew Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5 tornado struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond’s east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.GeographyNew Richmond is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.35sqmi, of which, 9.18sqmi is land and 0.17sqmi is water. A major source of hydrological water is from the Willow River which is dammed near the center of town.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density was 912.3PD\/sqmi. There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
New Richmond<\/b> is a city in St. Croix County<\/a>, Wisconsin<\/a>, United States<\/a>. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.<\/p>
On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5<\/a> tornado<\/a> struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond’s east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
New Richmond is located at .<\/p>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 9.35sqmi, of which, 9.18sqmi is land and 0.17sqmi is water. A major source of hydrological<\/a> water is from the Willow River<\/a> which is dam<\/a>med near the center of town.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 912.3PD\/sqmi. There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White<\/a>, 1.3% African American<\/a>, 0.6% Native American<\/a>, 0.7% Asian<\/a>, 0.3% from other races<\/a>, and 1.6% from two or more races. 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If through your words or actions you demonstrate that you are clearly not a fan of the Minnesota Zoo and do not support our mission of education, conservation, recreation and research, and you deliberately create an environment which damages the fan experience, then your comments will be deleted and you will be denied participation on this page. Thanks for your cooperation!\n”,”description_html”:”Founded in 1978, the Minnesota Zoo exists to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats introducing guests to species from around the globe. Education programs engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the region, and around world. Conservation programs protect endangered species and preserve critical ecosystems.\n\nFor more about the Minnesota Zoo, visit www.mnzoo.org.\n\nWe love all of our fans! We do ask you to remember that this is a fan page. 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They work together with 58,400 allied health employees to care 1.3 million+ patients each year, from every U.S. state and many countries. We are ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation.\n\nIf you or a loved one received care at Mayo Clinic, we’d love to hear your Mayo Clinic story, on the Wall below or on our blog, http:\/\/sharing.mayoclinic.org\/ You can use the \”Share\” link to tell your friends about this page.”,”cover”:{“cover_id”:”10155042107372517″,”offset_x”:0,”offset_y”:0,”source”:”https:\/\/scontent.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/s720x720\/23517590_10155042107372517_2647707400335012078_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d8425a3a418ea7d3862daa149c9785c2&oe=5B5BE602″,”id”:”10155042107372517″},”description”:”William Worrall Mayo, M.D., a frontier doctor, settled his young family in Rochester, Minn., when he was appointed as an examining surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War. In 1883, a devastating tornado struck the town. Dr. W.W. Mayo called on the Sisters of St. Francis, to assist in providing medical care to the injured. Seeing the need for a hospital in Rochester, Mother Alfred Moes of the Sisters of Saint Francis proposed to build and staff a hospital if Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his sons would provide medical care. The opening of Saint Marys Hospital in 1889 helped fuel rapid growth in the family practice. Starting in 1892, the Doctors Mayo took on partners whose skills complemented their own. At the time, many practitioners jealously guarded their skills, fearful of losing prestige or patients. The Mayo brothers, by contrast, had an open door\u2014they welcomed doctors who wanted to enhance their skills, and they traveled widely to learn best practices. Helping and sharing\u2014two qualities that continue to distinguish Mayo Clinic today.”,”description_html”:”William Worrall Mayo, M.D., a frontier doctor, settled his young family in Rochester, Minn., when he was appointed as an examining surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War. In 1883, a devastating tornado struck the town. Dr. W.W. Mayo called on the Sisters of St. Francis, to assist in providing medical care to the injured. Seeing the need for a hospital in Rochester, Mother Alfred Moes of the Sisters of Saint Francis proposed to build and staff a hospital if Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his sons would provide medical care. The opening of Saint Marys Hospital in 1889 helped fuel rapid growth in the family practice. Starting in 1892, the Doctors Mayo took on partners whose skills complemented their own. At the time, many practitioners jealously guarded their skills, fearful of losing prestige or patients. The Mayo brothers, by contrast, had an open door\u2014they welcomed doctors who wanted to enhance their skills, and they traveled widely to learn best practices. Helping and sharing\u2014two qualities that continue to distinguish Mayo Clinic today.”,”display_subtext”:”200 1st St SW\u30fbRochester, Minnesota\u30fb211,833 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:1053997,”founded”:”1863″,”mission”:”To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research.”,”overall_star_rating”:0}]
The North Loop<\/b> is a neighborhood<\/a> of the Central community<\/a> of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. The neighborhood is commonly known as the Warehouse District<\/a> from the city’s shipping hub years. It includes the Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District<\/b> which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>. The North Loop is located just northwest of the central business district between downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River<\/a>. Streets in the North Loop are oriented to be parallel to the river, which means that they run at a 45-degree angle relative to the grid of the rest of the city.<\/p>
Although the extent of the neighborhood technically extends further to the south, the main residential and commercial area of the North Loop is roughly a rectangle bounded by Hennepin Avenue<\/a> (in the southeast), Plymouth Avenue (in the northwest), the elevated 4th street freeway entrance\/exit in the southwest, and the Mississippi River in the northeast. Washington Avenue<\/a> is the main thoroughfare through the neighborhood.<\/p>
Minneapolis<\/b> is the county seat<\/a> of Hennepin County<\/a>, and the larger of the Twin Cities<\/a>, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States<\/a>. As of 2016, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a> and 46th-largest in the United States<\/a>, with an estimated population of 413,651. Minneapolis and Saint Paul<\/a> anchor the second-largest economic center in the Midwest<\/a>, after Chicago<\/a>.<\/p>
Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River<\/a>, just north of the river’s confluence with the Minnesota River<\/a>, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state’s capital. The city is abundantly rich in water, with 13 lakes<\/a>, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls, many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes<\/a> and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway<\/a>. It was once the world’s flour milling<\/a> capital and a hub for timber. The city and surrounding region is the primary business center between Chicago<\/a> and Seattle<\/a>, with Minneapolis proper containing America’s fifth-highest concentration of Fortune 500<\/a> companies. As an integral link to the global economy, Minneapolis is categorized as a global city<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:208358,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104153402954861″,”name”:”Mankato, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Mankato”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.1645,”longitude”:-93.9938,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”56001-56003″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.mankato.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Mankato-Minnesota\/104153402954861″,”single_line_address”:”Mankato, Minnesota 56001″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Mankato is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is the 22nd biggest city in Minnesota. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city is located within Le Sueur County. Most of the city of Mankato is located within Blue Earth County.Mankato is the larger of the two principal cities of the Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area, which covers Blue Earth and Nicollet counties and had a combined population of 94,149 at the 2010 census. Mankato was designated a Metropolitan Statistical Area by the U.S. Census Bureau in November 2008.”,”description_html”:”
Mankato<\/b> is a city in Blue Earth<\/a>, Nicollet<\/a>, and Le Sueur<\/a> counties in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is the 22nd biggest city in Minnesota. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota<\/a> outside of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area. The county seat<\/a> of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River<\/a> at its confluence<\/a> with the Blue Earth River<\/a>. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato<\/a>. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census<\/a>. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline<\/a>. North of Mankato Regional Airport<\/a>, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city is located within Le Sueur County. Most of the city of Mankato is located within Blue Earth County.<\/p>
Mankato is the larger of the two principal cities of the Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area<\/a>, which covers Blue Earth and Nicollet counties and had a combined population of 94,149 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Mankato was designated a Metropolitan Statistical Area by the U.S. Census Bureau in November 2008.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:10628,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104130636291355″,”name”:”Red Wing, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Red Wing”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.5651,”longitude”:-92.5625,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55066″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.red-wing.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Red-Wing-Minnesota\/104130636291355″,”single_line_address”:”Red Wing, Minnesota 55066″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the upper Mississippi River. The population was 16,459 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Goodhue County.Red Wing is home to the manufacturers of nationally known products: Red Wing Shoes, Riedell Ice and Roller Skates, and Red Wing Stoneware. The Cannon Valley Trail has its eastern terminus in Red Wing. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is operated by the nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation.The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list, which adds twelve communities annually nationwide. Red Wing was added for its \”impressive architecture and enviable natural environment.\” Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin by Red Wing Bridge (officially named the Eisenhower Bridge); it carries U.S. Route 63 over the Mississippi River and its backwaters.This city was named after the early 19th-century Dakota Sioux chief, Red Wing (Shakea), or Hupahuduta (\”Wing of the Wild Swan Dyed Red\”). He was one of a succession of Mdewakanton Dakota chiefs whose name \”Red Wing\” came from their use of a dyed swan’s wing as their symbol of rank. He was an ally of British soldiers during the War of 1812. After a vision in which he saw the Americans driving out the British, he declared neutrality. French Canadians referred to him as L’Aile Rouge. Later he took the name Shakea, or \”The Man Who Paints Himself Red,\” after passing the name Red Wing on to a successor chief.”,”description_html”:”
Red Wing<\/b> is a city<\/a> in Goodhue County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, along the upper Mississippi River<\/a>. The population was 16,459 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a> of Goodhue County<\/a>.<\/p>
Red Wing is home to the manufacturers of nationally known products: Red Wing Shoes<\/a>, Riedell Ice and Roller Skates<\/a>, and Red Wing Stoneware. The Cannon Valley Trail<\/a> has its eastern terminus in Red Wing. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is operated by the nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation<\/a>.<\/p>
The National Trust for Historic Preservation<\/a> placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list, which adds twelve communities annually nationwide. Red Wing was added for its \”impressive architecture and enviable natural environment.\” Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin<\/a> by Red Wing Bridge<\/a> (officially named the Eisenhower Bridge<\/i>); it carries U.S. Route 63<\/a> over the Mississippi River<\/a> and its backwaters.<\/p>
This city was named after the early 19th-century Dakota Sioux<\/a> chief, Red Wing (Shakea)<\/a>, or Hupahuduta<\/i> (\”Wing of the Wild Swan Dyed Red\”). He was one of a succession of Mdewakanton<\/a> Dakota chiefs whose name \”Red Wing\” came from their use of a dyed swan’s wing as their symbol of rank. He was an ally of British soldiers during the War of 1812<\/a>. After a vision in which he saw the Americans driving out the British, he declared neutrality. French Canadians<\/a> referred to him as L’Aile Rouge.<\/i> Later he took the name Shakea,<\/i> or \”The Man Who Paints Himself Red,\” after passing the name Red Wing on to a successor chief.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5194,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103941732976595″,”name”:”Rochester, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Rochester”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.0258,”longitude”:-92.4732,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.rochestermn.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Rochester-Minnesota\/103941732976595″,”single_line_address”:”Rochester, Minnesota 55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Rochester is a city in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on the Zumbro River’s south fork, the city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2015 population was 112,225. It is Minnesota’s third-largest city and the largest city located outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 213,873. It is the home of Mayo Clinic and one of IBM’s largest facilities.HistoryRochester was founded in 1854, and platted in 1855. Rochester developed as a stagecoach stop between Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Dubuque, Iowa. When the Winona and St Peter Railroad initiated service in October 1864, it brought new residents and business opportunities. In 1863, Dr. William W. Mayo arrived as the examining surgeon for draftees in the Civil War. The community was named after Rochester, New York.”,”description_html”:”
Rochester<\/b> is a city<\/a> in the U.S.<\/a> State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a> and is the county seat<\/a> of Olmsted County<\/a>. Located on the Zumbro River<\/a>‘s south fork, the city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census<\/a>. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2015 population was 112,225. It is Minnesota’s third-largest city and the largest city located outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 213,873. It is the home of Mayo Clinic<\/a> and one of IBM<\/a>‘s largest facilities<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Rochester was founded in 1854, and plat<\/a>ted in 1855. Rochester developed as a stagecoach<\/a> stop between Saint Paul<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, and Dubuque<\/a>, Iowa<\/a>. When the Winona and St Peter Railroad<\/a> initiated service in October 1864, it brought new residents and business opportunities. In 1863, Dr. William W. Mayo<\/a> arrived as the examining surgeon for draftees in the Civil War<\/a>. The community was named after Rochester, New York<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:20747,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108020035886455″,”name”:”White Bear Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”White Bear Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0697,”longitude”:-93.011,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55110″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.whitebearlake.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/White-Bear-Lake-Minnesota\/108020035886455″,”single_line_address”:”White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”White Bear Lake is a city in Ramsey County in the state of Minnesota. A small portion of the city also extends into Washington County. The population was 23,769 at the 2010 census. The city is located on White Bear Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.”,”description_html”:”
White Bear Lake<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a> in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. A small portion of the city also extends into Washington County<\/a>. The population was 23,769 at the 2010 census<\/a>. The city is located on White Bear Lake<\/a>, one of the largest lakes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5588,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105541942812900″,”name”:”Prior Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Prior Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.727,”longitude”:-93.4297,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55372″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofpriorlake.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Prior-Lake-Minnesota\/105541942812900″,”single_line_address”:”Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Prior Lake is a city 20mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis seated next to Savage and Shakopee in Scott County in the state of Minnesota. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city lies south of the Minnesota River in an area known as South of the River and establishes the urban fringe of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Prior Lake was 22,796 at the 2010 census.Prior Lake was first incorporated as a village in 1891. Prior Lake is one of the oldest cities in the south metro area. The city’s modern rapid growth is due in part to the ease of access for commuters, the rest of the region, via the upgraded State Highway 13.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.33sqmi; 15.44sqmi is land and 2.89sqmi is water.Upper Prior Lake and Lower Prior Lake sit at the center of the city in an elongated shape towards the southwest to Spring Lake. Prior Lake as a whole is the largest lake in the southern metro area.DemographicsAs of the 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $75,363, and the median income for a family was $81,011. The per capita income for the city was $32,089. About 1.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line.”,”description_html”:”
Prior Lake<\/b> is a city 20mi southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> seated next to Savage<\/a> and Shakopee<\/a> in Scott County<\/a> in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city lies south of the Minnesota River<\/a> in an area known as South of the River<\/i> and establishes the urban fringe<\/a> of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>. The population of Prior Lake was 22,796 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Prior Lake was first incorporated as a village in 1891. Prior Lake is one of the oldest cities in the south metro area. The city’s modern rapid growth is due in part to the ease of access for commuters, the rest of the region, via the upgraded State Highway 13<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 18.33sqmi; 15.44sqmi is land and 2.89sqmi is water.<\/p>
Upper Prior Lake and Lower Prior Lake sit at the center of the city in an elongated shape towards the southwest to Spring Lake. Prior Lake as a whole is the largest lake in the southern metro area.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
As of the 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $75,363, and the median income for a family was $81,011. The per capita income<\/a> for the city was $32,089. About 1.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4701,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103114406395347″,”name”:”Nicollet Island”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9875,”longitude”:-93.263333333333,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55413″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Nicollet-Island\/103114406395347″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Nicollet Island is an island in the Mississippi River just north of Saint Anthony Falls in central Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau the island has a land area of 194407m2 and a 2000 census population of 144 persons. The island makes up a large part of the city-designated Nicollet Island\/East Bank neighborhood. The island is named for cartographer Joseph Nicollet, who mapped the Upper Mississippi in the 1830s.The island lies in the middle of the Mississippi, crossed by the Hennepin Avenue Bridge connecting Downtown and Northeast Minneapolis. The island is so near to Saint Anthony Falls that if the northward movement of the falls had not been stopped in the late 19th century, the island would no longer exist. In the early 19th century Nicollet Island was one of six islands near the falls, but all the others have been destroyed or joined to the east bank.The island was the site of the first bridge across the Mississippi River, opened in 1855, on the site of the present Hennepin Avenue Bridge. It is part of Saint Anthony Falls Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”,”description_html”:”
Nicollet Island<\/b> is an island in the Mississippi River<\/a> just north of Saint Anthony Falls<\/a> in central Minneapolis<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a> the island has a land area of 194407m2 and a 2000 census<\/a> population of 144 persons. The island makes up a large part of the city-designated Nicollet Island\/East Bank<\/a> neighborhood. The island is named for cartographer Joseph Nicollet<\/a>, who mapped the Upper Mississippi in the 1830s.<\/p>
The island lies in the middle of the Mississippi, crossed by the Hennepin Avenue Bridge<\/a> connecting Downtown<\/a> and Northeast Minneapolis<\/a>. The island is so near to Saint Anthony Falls that if the northward movement of the falls had not been stopped in the late 19th century, the island would no longer exist. In the early 19th century Nicollet Island was one of six islands near the falls, but all the others have been destroyed or joined to the east bank.<\/p>
The island was the site of the first bridge across the Mississippi River, opened in 1855, on the site of the present Hennepin Avenue Bridge. It is part of Saint Anthony Falls Historic District<\/a>, listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb3,545 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:122,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”109603315724478″,”name”:”Oakdale, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Oakdale”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9872,”longitude”:-92.9657,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55042, 55128″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.oakdale.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Oakdale-Minnesota\/109603315724478″,”single_line_address”:”Oakdale, Minnesota 55042, 55128″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Oakdale is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States, is a suburb of Saint Paul and is on the eastern side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. The population was 27,378 at the 2010 census. Oakdale is the 32nd largest city in Minnesota, in terms of population.Oakdale lies entirely within the North St. Paul\u2013Maplewood\u2013Oakdale school district, and the city’s students are split into two high schools with in the district. Tartan High School is located within the city’s boundaries, and serves the southern half of Oakdale. The city’s northern residents are served by North High School in North St. Paul.Imation (now known as Glassbridge) World Headquarters was located in Oakdale. Nearby 3M Headquarters employs many residents of the city.Oakdale, Minnesota is currently the most populous of all municipalities that share the name Oakdale in the United States.NameOakdale was named from a grove of oak trees near the original town site. Oakdale Township was organized in 1858. The city of Oakdale today is the result of a consolidation of Oakdale and Northdale Townships in the 1970s, and continued to annex land well into the 1990s.The name Oakdale was suggested by Arthur Stephen (31 Mar 1830 Scotland – 17 Oct 1911 St. Paul, MN). According to The History of Oakdale Township: Volume 1 Published by the Oakdale Lake Elmo Historical Society 1996, Thomas G. Armstrong, Ed. – Pages 22-25 and page 39″,”description_html”:”
Oakdale<\/b> is a city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>, is a suburb of Saint Paul and is on the eastern side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. The population was 27,378 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Oakdale is the 32nd largest city in Minnesota, in terms of population.<\/p>
Oakdale lies entirely within the North St. Paul\u2013Maplewood\u2013Oakdale school district, and the city’s students are split into two high schools with in the district. Tartan<\/a> High School is located within the city’s boundaries, and serves the southern half of Oakdale. The city’s northern residents are served by North<\/a> High School in North St. Paul<\/a>.<\/p>
Imation<\/a> (now known as Glassbridge) World Headquarters was located in Oakdale. Nearby 3M<\/a> Headquarters employs many residents of the city.<\/p>
Oakdale, Minnesota is currently the most populous of all municipalities that share the name Oakdale<\/i> in the United States.<\/p>
Name<\/h2>
Oakdale was named from a grove of oak trees near the original town site. Oakdale Township was organized in 1858. The city of Oakdale today is the result of a consolidation of Oakdale and Northdale Townships in the 1970s, and continued to annex land well into the 1990s.<\/p>
The name Oakdale was suggested by Arthur Stephen (31 Mar 1830 Scotland – 17 Oct 1911 St. Paul, MN). According to The History of Oakdale Township: Volume 1 Published by the Oakdale Lake Elmo Historical Society 1996, Thomas G. Armstrong, Ed. – Pages 22-25 and page 39<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2764,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105637882802829″,”name”:”Phillips, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9583,”longitude”:-93.2538,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55404, 55407, 55408″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Phillips-Minneapolis\/105637882802829″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, 55407, 55408″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Phillips is a community in Minneapolis, just south of downtown. Phillips is a diverse area in many ways: its population includes people of many nationalities; it has a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses; and it is home to several large employers such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Wells Fargo Mortgage and Allina Health Care Services along with small neighborhood businesses. Traditionally, it was both a community and a neighborhood (in Minneapolis, a neighborhood is a subdivision of a community). On May 9, 2002, Phillips neighborhood was subdivided into four smaller neighborhoods. The official neighborhoods are now known as Ventura Village, Phillips West, East Phillips, and Midtown Phillips. The boundaries of the Phillips community are Interstate 94 to the north, Hiawatha Avenue to the east, Lake Street to the south, and Interstate 35W to the west.The $189 million redevelopment of the vacant Sears building at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street into a mixed-used development of offices, hotel, retail and housing located in Midtown Phillips is one of the most important projects undertaken in the city in recent times.”,”description_html”:”
Phillips<\/b> is a community in Minneapolis<\/a>, just south of downtown. Phillips is a diverse area in many ways: its population includes people of many nationalities; it has a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses; and it is home to several large employers such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Wells Fargo Mortgage and Allina Health Care Services along with small neighborhood businesses. Traditionally, it was both a community and a neighborhood (in Minneapolis, a neighborhood<\/i> is a subdivision of a community<\/i>). On May 9, 2002, Phillips neighborhood was subdivided into four smaller neighborhoods. The official neighborhoods are now known as Ventura Village<\/a>, Phillips West<\/a>, East Phillips<\/a>, and Midtown Phillips<\/a>. The boundaries of the Phillips community are Interstate 94<\/a> to the north, Hiawatha Avenue<\/a> to the east, Lake Street<\/a> to the south, and Interstate 35W<\/a> to the west.<\/p>
Anoka<\/b> is a city in Anoka County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. The population was 17,142 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is the county seat<\/a>. Anoka calls itself the \”Halloween<\/a> Capital of the World\”, because it hosted one of the first Halloween parades<\/a> in 1920. It continues to celebrate the holiday each year with several parades. Anoka is a northern suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highways 10<\/a> \/ 169<\/a> and State Highway 47<\/a> are three of the main routes, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail<\/a> line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The site which is now Anoka was first settled by immigrants in 1844. By the mid-1850s Anoka had grown to include a school, a store and a flour mill. In 1856, C. C. Andrews<\/a> described Anoka as a \”large and handsome village\” and noted that pine<\/a> logs were floated down the Rum River<\/a> to sawmill<\/a>s there. The city was formally incorporated in 1878. The name Anoka<\/i> was derived from two Indian words. The native Dakota<\/a> used A-NO-KA-TAN-HAN, meaning \”on both sides\”, or \”from both sides\”, referring to its location on the banks of the Rum River. The native Ojibwa used ON-O-KAY, meaning \”working waters\”.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5410,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”104005756303646″,”name”:”Shakopee, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Shakopee”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7869,”longitude”:-93.5025,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55379″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.shakopee.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Shakopee-Minnesota\/104005756303646″,”single_line_address”:”Shakopee, Minnesota 55379″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Shakopee is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Minnesota. It is located southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Sited on the south bank bend of the Minnesota River, Shakopee and nearby suburbs comprise the southwest portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the sixteenth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with 3.3 million people. The population of Shakopee was 37,076 at the 2010 census.The river bank’s Shakopee Historic District contains burial mounds built by prehistoric cultures. In the 18th century, Chief Shakopee of the Mdewakanton Dakota established his village on the east end of this area near the water. Trading led to the city’s establishment in the 19th century. Shakopee boomed as a commerce exchange site between river and rail at Murphy’s Landing.Once an isolated city in the Minnesota River Valley, by the 1960s the economy of Shakopee was tied to that of the expanding metropolitan area. Significant growth as a bedroom community occurred after U.S. Highway 169 was realigned in 1996 toward the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge.”,”description_html”:”
Shakopee<\/b> is a city in and the county seat<\/a> of Scott County, Minnesota<\/a>. It is located southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a>. Sited on the south bank bend of the Minnesota River<\/a>, Shakopee and nearby suburbs comprise the southwest portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth-largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>, with 3.3 million people. The population of Shakopee was 37,076 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
The river bank’s Shakopee Historic District<\/a> contains burial mounds<\/a> built by prehistoric cultures. In the 18th century, Chief Shakopee<\/a> of the Mdewakanton<\/a> Dakota<\/a> established his village on the east end of this area near the water. Trading led to the city’s establishment in the 19th century. Shakopee boomed as a commerce exchange site between river and rail at Murphy’s Landing.<\/p>
Once an isolated city in the Minnesota River Valley<\/a>, by the 1960s the economy of Shakopee was tied to that of the expanding metropolitan area. Significant growth as a bedroom community<\/a> occurred after U.S. Highway 169<\/a> was realigned in 1996 toward the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7530,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112871422061513″,”name”:”Savage, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Savage”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.7565,”longitude”:-93.3552,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55378″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofsavage.com”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Savage-Minnesota\/112871422061513″,”single_line_address”:”Savage, Minnesota 55378″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Savage is a suburban city 15mi south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Scott County in the State of Minnesota. The city is situated on the south bank of the Minnesota River in a region commonly referred to as South of the River, comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Savage was 26,911 at the 2010 census.Minnesota State Highway 13 and County Road 42 are two of the main routes in Savage. Interstate 35W and U.S. Highway 169 are in close proximity to the city.The landing point for Irish and Scottish immigrants in 1800, Savage has grown into a developing bedroom community, absorbing population growth from Burnsville, its larger neighbor to the east. Once a shipbuilding port for the U.S. Navy, Savage is now an industrial manufacturing job center in the southern metro. The city is still relatively undeveloped, with sections of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve within its borders.”,”description_html”:”
Savage<\/b> is a suburb<\/a>an city 15mi south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis<\/a> in Scott County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. The city is situated on the south bank of the Minnesota River<\/a> in a region commonly referred to as South of the River,<\/i> comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a>, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States<\/a>. The population of Savage was 26,911 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
Minnesota State Highway 13<\/a> and County Road 42<\/a> are two of the main routes in Savage. Interstate 35W<\/a> and U.S. Highway 169<\/a> are in close proximity to the city.<\/p>
The landing point for Irish and Scottish immigrants in 1800, Savage has grown into a developing bedroom community, absorbing population growth from Burnsville<\/a>, its larger neighbor to the east. Once a shipbuilding port for the U.S. Navy, Savage is now an industrial manufacturing job center in the southern metro. The city is still relatively undeveloped, with sections of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve<\/a> within its borders.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3804,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103106229729097″,”name”:”Eau Claire, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”Eau Claire”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8146,”longitude”:-91.4927,”state”:”WI”,”zip”:”54701-54703″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.eauclairewi.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Eau-Claire-Wisconsin\/103106229729097″,”single_line_address”:”Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Eau Claire is a city in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Located almost entirely in Eau Claire County, for which it is the county seat, the city had a population of 65,883 at the 2010 census, making it the state’s ninth-largest city. Eau Claire is the principal city of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Eau Claire-Menomonie Combined Statistical Area.Name originEau Claire took its name from Eau Claire County. \”Eau Claire\” is the singular form of the original French name, \”Eaux Claires\”, meaning \”Clear Waters\”, for the Eau Claire River. According to local legend, the river was so named because early French explorers journeying down the rain-muddied Chippewa River, happened upon the Eau Claire River, excitedly exclaiming \”Voici l’eau claire!\” (\”Here clear water!\”), the city motto, which appears on the city seal.GeographyEau Claire is located at, approximately 90 miles east of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is located on the northern fringes of the Driftless Zone.”,”description_html”:”
Eau Claire<\/b> is a city in Chippewa<\/a> and Eau Claire<\/a> counties in the west-central part of the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. Located almost entirely in Eau Claire County, for which it is the county seat<\/a>, the city had a population of 65,883 at the 2010 census<\/a>, making it the state’s ninth-largest city. Eau Claire is the principal city of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area<\/a>, which is a part of the Eau Claire-Menomonie Combined Statistical Area<\/a>.<\/p>
Name origin<\/h2>
Eau Claire took its name from Eau Claire County. \”Eau Claire\” is the singular form of the original French<\/a> name, \”Eaux Claires\”, meaning \”Clear Waters\”, for the Eau Claire River<\/a>. According to local legend, the river was so named because early French<\/a> explorers journeying down the rain-muddied Chippewa River<\/a>, happened upon the Eau Claire River, excitedly exclaiming \”Voici l’eau claire!\” (\”Here clear water!\”), the city motto, which appears on the city seal.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
Eau Claire is located at, approximately 90 miles east of Minneapolis<\/a> and St. Paul, Minnesota<\/a>. The city is located on the northern fringes of the Driftless Zone<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:18924,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”106302042738665″,”name”:”Saint Louis Park, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Saint Louis Park”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9483,”longitude”:-93.3478,”state”:”MN”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.stlouispark.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Saint-Louis-Park-Minnesota\/106302042738665″,”single_line_address”:”Saint Louis Park, Minnesota”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Saint Louis Park is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 45,250 at the 2010 census. It is a first-ring suburb immediately west of Minneapolis. Other adjacent cities include Edina, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Hopkins.St. Louis Park is the birthplace or childhood home of movie directors Joel and Ethan Coen, musician Peter Himmelman, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, Senator Al Franken, songwriter Dan Israel, guitarist Sharon Isbin, writer Pete Hautman, football coach Marc Trestman, and film director Joe Nussbaum. Baseball announcer Halsey Hall also lived there.”,”description_html”:”
Saint Louis Park<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 45,250 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is a first-ring suburb<\/a> immediately west of Minneapolis<\/a>. Other adjacent cities include Edina<\/a>, Golden Valley<\/a>, Minnetonka<\/a>, Plymouth<\/a>, and Hopkins<\/a>.<\/p>
St. Louis Park is the birthplace or childhood home of movie<\/a> directors Joel and Ethan Coen<\/a>, musician Peter Himmelman<\/a>, New York Times<\/a><\/i> columnist Thomas Friedman<\/a>, Senator Al Franken<\/a>, songwriter Dan Israel<\/a>, guitarist Sharon Isbin<\/a>, writer Pete Hautman<\/a>, football coach Marc Trestman<\/a>, and film director Joe Nussbaum<\/a>. Baseball announcer Halsey Hall<\/a> also lived there.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4580,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112851948728196″,”name”:”Woodbury, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Woodbury”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9201,”longitude”:-92.9354,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55125, 55129″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.woodbury.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Woodbury-Minnesota\/112851948728196″,”single_line_address”:”Woodbury, Minnesota 55125, 55129″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Woodbury is a suburb of St. Paul and the largest city in Washington County, Minnesota. It is part of the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. Woodbury is situated east of Saint Paul along Interstate 94. The population was 61,961 in 2010 but 2015 US Census estimates reveal a population of 67,855, making it Minnesota’s ninth largest city.HistoryAt almost 36 square miles in size, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional townships that Minnesota Territory was divided into when the territory was ceded by the Native Americans of the United States and \”opened to settlement.\” Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, but was renamed Woodbury after Levi Woodbury, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to attend law school, realized that another Red Rock existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood but was converted to farmland. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city’s few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The first suburban housing development began in 1955, and the city has seen an increasing level of metropolitan expansion as the farmland has given way to developments and shopping malls.”,”description_html”:”
Woodbury<\/b> is a suburb of St. Paul and the largest city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>. It is part of the greater Twin Cities<\/a> metropolitan area. Woodbury is situated east of Saint Paul<\/a> along Interstate 94<\/a>. The population was 61,961 in 2010<\/a> but 2015 US Census estimates reveal a population of 67,855, making it Minnesota’s ninth largest city.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
At almost 36 square miles in size, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional township<\/a>s that Minnesota Territory was divided into when the territory was ceded by the Native Americans of the United States<\/a> and \”opened to settlement.\” Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, but was renamed Woodbury after Levi Woodbury<\/a>, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States<\/a> to attend law school, realized that another Red Rock existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood but was converted to farmland<\/a>. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city’s few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead<\/a>, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>.<\/p>
The first suburban housing development began in 1955, and the city has seen an increasing level of metropolitan expansion as the farmland has given way to developments<\/a> and shopping mall<\/a>s.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7674,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”113511845326285″,”name”:”Maplewood, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Maplewood”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9929,”longitude”:-93.0239,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55106, 55109, 55117, 55119″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.maplewood.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Maplewood-Minnesota\/113511845326285″,”single_line_address”:”Maplewood, Minnesota 55106, 55109, 55117, 55119″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Maplewood, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 38,018 at the 2010 census. Maplewood is ten minutes from downtown Saint Paul. Maplewood stretches along most of the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.Maplewood is home to the corporate headquarters and main campus of 3M Corporation. The city is also home to the Maplewood Mall and St. John’s Hospital.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.99sqmi, of which 16.98sqmi is land and 1.01sqmi is water.U.S. Highway 61, Minnesota Highway 36, and Interstate Highways 35E, 94, 694, and 494 are six of the main routes in the city.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 38,018 people, 14,882 households, and 9,620 families residing in the city. The population density was 2239.0PD\/sqmi. There were 15,561 housing units at an average density of 916.4\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.5% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 10.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
Maplewood<\/b>, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 38,018 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Maplewood is ten minutes from downtown Saint Paul<\/a>. Maplewood stretches along most of the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.<\/p>
Maplewood is home to the corporate headquarters and main campus of 3M Corporation<\/a>. The city is also home to the Maplewood Mall<\/a> and St. John’s Hospital<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 17.99sqmi, of which 16.98sqmi is land and 1.01sqmi is water.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 61<\/a>, Minnesota Highway 36<\/a>, and Interstate Highways 35E<\/a>, 94<\/a>, 694<\/a>, and 494<\/a> are six of the main routes in the city.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 38,018 people, 14,882 households, and 9,620 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 2239.0PD\/sqmi. There were 15,561 housing units at an average density of 916.4\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.5% White<\/a>, 8.2% African American<\/a>, 0.5% Native American<\/a>, 10.4% Asian<\/a>, 0.1% Pacific Islander<\/a>, 2.4% from other races<\/a>, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 6.2% of the population.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2847,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112276852118956″,”name”:”Maple Grove, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Maple Grove”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.1111,”longitude”:-93.4519,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55311, 55369″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Maple-Grove-Minnesota\/112276852118956″,”single_line_address”:”Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311, 55369″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Maple Grove is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 61,567 at the 2010 census but has been growing rapidly since then, as 2015 US census estimates rank Maple Grove as Minnesota’s eighth largest city with 68,385 residents. Maple Grove serves as the retail, cultural and medical center of the northwest region of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities’ largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, is located in Maple Grove.HistoryWinnebago were the only inhabitants in the area of Maple Grove until 1851 when Louis Gervais arrived and settled. Four years later, in 1855, city growth included a church, town hall and many homes. The city was known for its large stands of maple trees and was, therefore, a significant source for maple syrup.With the completion and major upgrades to Interstates 94 \/ 694, 494, and U.S. Highway 169, Maple Grove has grown at a rapid pace since the 1970s. Maple Grove has grown into one of the most populous cities in the Twin Cities area, and identified as one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Maple Grove was also named the second best place to live in 2014 by Money magazine.”,”description_html”:”
Maple Grove<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 61,567 at the 2010 census<\/a> but has been growing rapidly since then, as 2015 US census estimates rank Maple Grove as Minnesota’s eighth largest city with 68,385 residents. Maple Grove serves as the retail<\/a>, cultural<\/a> and medical<\/a> center of the northwest region of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities<\/a>‘ largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes<\/a>, is located in Maple Grove.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
With the completion and major upgrades to Interstates<\/a> 94<\/a> \/ 694<\/a>, 494<\/a>, and U.S. Highway 169<\/a>, Maple Grove has grown at a rapid pace since the 1970s. Maple Grove has grown into one of the most populous cities in the Twin Cities<\/a> area, and identified as one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Maple Grove was also named the second best place to live in 2014 by Money magazine.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7318,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103967952972525″,”name”:”River Falls, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”River Falls”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8587,”longitude”:-92.6251,”state”:”WI”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.rfcity.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/River-Falls-Wisconsin\/103967952972525″,”single_line_address”:”River Falls, Wisconsin”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”River Falls is a city in Pierce and St. Croix counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is adjacent to the Town of River Falls in Pierce County and the Town of Kinnickinnic in St. Croix County. River Falls is the most populous city in Pierce county. The population was 15,000 at the 2010 census, with 11,851 residing in Pierce County, and 3,149 in St. Croix County. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and is about 30mi east of the center of that region.River Falls is the home of the University of Wisconsin\u2013River Falls.HistoryThe city’s first settlers were Joel Foster and his indentured servant, Dick, in the year 1848. The original village was started as the village of Kinnickinnic in 1854 by brothers Nathaniel N. and Oliver S. Powell who were from St. Lawrence County, New York. At the time, the town and village were also known as \”Greenwood\” but this was changed, as another Greenwood, Wisconsin already existed. The present name is for the rapids on the Kinnickinnic River.GeographyRiver Falls is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.60sqmi, of which, 6.52sqmi is land and 0.08sqmi is water.”,”description_html”:”
River Falls<\/b> is a city in Pierce<\/a> and St. Croix<\/a> counties in the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. It is adjacent to the Town of River Falls<\/a> in Pierce County and the Town of Kinnickinnic<\/a> in St. Croix County. River Falls is the most populous city in Pierce county. The population was 15,000 at the 2010 census<\/a>, with 11,851 residing in Pierce County, and 3,149 in St. Croix County. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area and is about 30mi east of the center of that region.<\/p>
River Falls is the home of the University of Wisconsin\u2013River Falls<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The city’s first settlers were Joel Foster<\/a> and his indentured servant, Dick, in the year 1848. The original village was started as the village of Kinnickinnic in 1854 by brothers Nathaniel N. and Oliver S. Powell<\/a> who were from St. Lawrence County, New York<\/a>. At the time, the town and village were also known as \”Greenwood\” but this was changed, as another Greenwood, Wisconsin<\/a> already existed. The present name is for the rapids on the Kinnickinnic River.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
River Falls is located at .<\/p>
Chippewa Falls<\/b> is a city located on the Chippewa River<\/a> in Chippewa County<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Wisconsin<\/a>. The population was 13,661 at the 2010 census<\/a>. Incorporated as a city in 1869, it is the county seat<\/a> of Chippewa County.<\/p>
The city’s name originated from its location on the Chippewa River<\/a>, which is named after the Ojibwa<\/a> Native American<\/a>s. Chippewa<\/i> is an alternative rendition of Ojibwa.<\/i><\/p>
Chippewa Falls is the birthplace of Seymour Cray<\/a>, known as the \”father of supercomputing<\/a>\”, and the headquarters for the original Cray Research<\/a>. It is also the home of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company<\/a>, the Heyde Center for the Arts<\/a>, a showcase venue for artists and performers, Irvine Park<\/a>, and the annual Northern Wisconsin State Fair<\/a>. Chippewa Falls is 15 miles from the annual four-day music festivals Country Fest<\/a> and Rock Fest<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5863,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108540099170234″,”name”:”Roseville, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Roseville”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.0141,”longitude”:-93.1531,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55112, 55113, 55126″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.roseville.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Roseville-Minnesota\/108540099170234″,”single_line_address”:”Roseville, Minnesota 55112, 55113, 55126″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Roseville is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, just north of Saint Paul and east of Minneapolis. It is one of two Twin Cities suburbs that are adjacent to both Saint Paul and Minneapolis (the other is Lauderdale). The land comprising Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and southern Roseville was part of Saint Paul until Roseville incorporated in 1948 and Falcon Heights and Lauderdale in 1949.BusinessRoseville’s property taxes are some of the lowest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, owing in part to the extensive commercially zoned land. Several major shopping centers are in Roseville, including Rosedale Center and the Har Mar Mall. The city’s per-capita retail spending is slightly higher than that of Bloomington (home of the Mall of America), and it has the greatest number of restaurants per capita in the area.The first Target store was built in 1962 in Roseville and replaced in 2005 with a SuperTarget; Roseville is also home to the first Barnes & Noble bookstore outside New York City and the first McDonald’s and Dairy Queen restaurants in the state of Minnesota. The Dairy Queen is currently on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places.”,”description_html”:”
Roseville<\/b> is a city in Ramsey County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, just north of Saint Paul<\/a> and east of Minneapolis<\/a>. It is one of two Twin Cities<\/a> suburbs that are adjacent to both Saint Paul and Minneapolis (the other is Lauderdale<\/a>). The land comprising Falcon Heights<\/a>, Lauderdale, and southern Roseville was part of Saint Paul until Roseville incorporated in 1948 and Falcon Heights and Lauderdale in 1949.<\/p>
Business<\/h2>
Roseville’s property taxes are some of the lowest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, owing in part to the extensive commercially zoned land. Several major shopping centers are in Roseville, including Rosedale Center<\/a> and the Har Mar Mall<\/a>. The city’s per-capita retail spending is slightly higher than that of Bloomington<\/a> (home of the Mall of America<\/a>), and it has the greatest number of restaurants per capita in the area.<\/p>
The first Target<\/a> store was built in 1962 in Roseville and replaced in 2005 with a SuperTarget<\/a>; Roseville is also home to the first Barnes & Noble<\/a> bookstore outside New York City<\/a> and the first McDonald’s<\/a> and Dairy Queen restaurants in the state of Minnesota. The Dairy Queen is currently on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4336,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”107996279221955″,”name”:”Saint Paul, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Saint Paul”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9497,”longitude”:-93.0931,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55101\u201355175″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.stpaul.gov”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Saint-Paul-Minnesota\/107996279221955″,”single_line_address”:”Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101\u201355175″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Saint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2016, the city’s estimated population was 304,442. Saint Paul is the county seat of Ramsey County, the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state’s largest city. Known as the \”Twin Cities\”, the two form the core of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.Founded near historic Native American settlements as a trading and transportation center, the city rose to prominence when it was named the capital of the Minnesota Territory in 1849. The Dakota name for Saint Paul is \”Imnizaska\”. Though Minneapolis (Bdeota) is better-known nationally, Saint Paul contains the state government and other important institutions. Regionally, the city is known for the Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, and for the Science Museum of Minnesota. As a business hub of the Upper Midwest, it is the headquarters of companies such as Ecolab. Saint Paul, along with its Twin City, Minneapolis, is known for its high literacy rate. It was the only city in the United States with a population of 250,000 or more to see an increase in circulation of Sunday newspapers in 2007.”,”description_html”:”
Saint Paul<\/b> is the capital<\/a> and second-most populous city of the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. As of 2016, the city’s estimated population was 304,442. Saint Paul is the county seat<\/a> of Ramsey County<\/a>, the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River<\/a> in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River<\/a>, and adjoins Minneapolis<\/a>, the state’s largest city<\/a>. Known as the \”Twin Cities\”, the two form the core of Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a>, the 16th-largest metropolitan area<\/a> in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents.<\/p>
Founded near historic Native American settlements as a trading and transportation center, the city rose to prominence when it was named the capital of the Minnesota Territory<\/a> in 1849. The Dakota name for Saint Paul is \”Imnizaska\”. Though Minneapolis (Bdeota) is better-known nationally, Saint Paul contains the state government and other important institutions. Regionally, the city is known for the Xcel Energy Center<\/a>, home of the Minnesota Wild<\/a>, and for the Science Museum of Minnesota<\/a>. As a business hub of the Upper Midwest<\/a>, it is the headquarters of companies such as Ecolab<\/a>. Saint Paul, along with its Twin City, Minneapolis, is known for its high literacy rate. It was the only city in the United States with a population of 250,000 or more to see an increase in circulation of Sunday newspapers in 2007.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:60131,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108433972511092″,”name”:”Chanhassen, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Chanhassen”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8654,”longitude”:-93.5542,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55317″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Chanhassen-Minnesota\/108433972511092″,”single_line_address”:”Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Chanhassen is a city in Carver and Hennepin counties in the state of Minnesota. It is southwest of Minneapolis. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning \”sugar-maple tree\” (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township carries the latter syllable of the word to avoid confusion. Chanhassen was ranked as the #2 best place to live in America in 2009 by Money Magazine, and fourth among small towns rated as best places to live in 2013.GeographyChanhassen is located at.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.88sqmi, of which 20.44sqmi is land and 2.44sqmi is water. Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County.U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 41 are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.”,”description_html”:”
Chanhassen<\/b> is a city in Carver<\/a> and Hennepin<\/a> counties in the state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is southwest of Minneapolis<\/a>. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
The origin of the name comes from the Dakota<\/a> word chanhasen<\/i> meaning \”sugar-maple tree\” (chan<\/i>, tree; haza<\/i>, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township<\/a> carries the latter syllable of the word to avoid confusion. Chanhassen was ranked as the #2 best place to live in America in 2009 by Money Magazine<\/a><\/i>, and fourth among small towns rated as best places to live in 2013.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
Chanhassen is located at.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 212<\/a> and Minnesota State Highways 5<\/a> and 41<\/a> are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.<\/p>
Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian<\/a> of the Public Land Survey System<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2646,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103791492993594″,”name”:”Big Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Big Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.3443,”longitude”:-93.7529,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55309″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.biglakemn.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Big-Lake-Minnesota\/103791492993594″,”single_line_address”:”Big Lake, Minnesota 55309″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,060 at the 2010 census.U.S. Highway 10 and Minnesota State Highway 25 are two of the main routes in Big Lake.Big Lake is located 41 miles northwest of Minneapolis; and 27 miles southeast of St. Cloud.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.92sqmi; 2.11sqmi is land and 0.81sqmi is water. A portion of the city lies along the Elk River.Located about forty-one miles northwest of the Twin Cities, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes dotted with summer cabins. Now it is considered an exurb of the metro area, with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.The lake for which the town is named was once an important part of the Twin Cities economy, as in the days before modern refrigerators, much of the ice for metropolitan iceboxes was harvested from Big Lake.Big Lake is currently the northernmost terminus of the Northstar Commuter Rail line connecting the northwest suburbs and downtown Minneapolis; the line will be extended to St. Cloud at some point in the future.”,”description_html”:”
Big Lake<\/b> is a city in Sherburne County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 10,060 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>
U.S. Highway 10<\/a> and Minnesota State Highway 25<\/a> are two of the main routes in Big Lake.<\/p>
Big Lake is located 41 miles northwest of Minneapolis<\/a>; and 27 miles southeast of St. Cloud<\/a>.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 2.92sqmi; 2.11sqmi is land and 0.81sqmi is water. A portion of the city lies along the Elk River<\/a>.<\/p>
Located about forty-one miles northwest of the Twin Cities<\/a>, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes dotted with summer cabins. Now it is considered an exurb<\/a> of the metro area, with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.<\/p>
The lake for which the town is named was once an important part of the Twin Cities economy, as in the days before modern refrigerators, much of the ice for metropolitan iceboxes was harvested from Big Lake.<\/p>
Big Lake is currently the northernmost terminus<\/a> of the Northstar Commuter Rail<\/a> line connecting the northwest suburbs and downtown Minneapolis<\/a>; the line will be extended to St. Cloud at some point in the future.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2487,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105502076149251″,”name”:”Forest Lake, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Forest Lake”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.276,”longitude”:-92.9847,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55025″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Forest-Lake-Minnesota\/105502076149251″,”single_line_address”:”Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Forest Lake is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is twenty-seven miles northeast of Saint Paul. The population was 18,375 at the 2010 census. It is located on one of Minnesota’s 100 largest lakes. The lake serves as the source of the Sunrise River.Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 8 and 61 are three of the main routes in the community.Other main routes include County Road 2\u2013Broadway Avenue. Interstate 35 splits into Interstate Highways 35E and 35W just south of Forest Lake in the nearby city of Columbus. The junction is commonly referred to as the Forest Lake Split. The Forest Lake Split was the scene of the August 11, 2003 death of Herb Brooks, coach of the gold medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team (Miracle on Ice).HistoryForest Lake began as a stop for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad. The first train reached Forest Lake on December 23, 1868. The lake was so named for the abundant timber that lines its shores. Forest Lake Township was organized on March 11, 1874; The first one-room school was built that same year, which stood at the present day location of city hall. The city of Forest Lake was incorporated on July 11, 1893 with 175 residents. In 2001, the city annexed the surrounding former Forest Lake Township.Forest Lake was known as one of the major summer resort areas of the upper Midwest in the late 1800s\/early 1900s. The village had numerous hotels, including the Marsh Hotel, on North Shore Drive, which was host to U.S. President Grover Cleveland and future U.S. President William McKinley, as well as many world dignitaries. The steamship Germania sailed the Forest Lake chain of lakes in the late 1800s, and was a major tourist draw.”,”description_html”:”
Forest Lake<\/b> is a city in Washington County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. It is twenty-seven miles northeast of Saint Paul<\/a>. The population was 18,375 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is located on one of Minnesota’s 100 largest lakes. The lake serves as the source of the Sunrise River<\/a>.<\/p>
Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 8 and 61 are three of the main routes in the community.<\/p>
Other main routes include County Road 2\u2013Broadway Avenue. Interstate 35 splits into Interstate Highways 35E and 35W just south of Forest Lake in the nearby city of Columbus<\/a>. The junction is commonly referred to as the Forest Lake Split<\/i>. The Forest Lake Split was the scene of the August 11, 2003 death of Herb Brooks<\/a>, coach of the gold medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team (Miracle on Ice<\/a>).<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Forest Lake began as a stop for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad. The first train reached Forest Lake on December 23, 1868. The lake was so named for the abundant timber that lines its shores. Forest Lake Township<\/a> was organized on March 11, 1874; The first one-room school was built that same year, which stood at the present day location of city hall. The city of Forest Lake was incorporated on July 11, 1893 with 175 residents. In 2001, the city annexed the surrounding former Forest Lake Township.<\/p>
Forest Lake was known as one of the major summer resort areas of the upper Midwest in the late 1800s\/early 1900s. The village had numerous hotels, including the Marsh Hotel, on North Shore Drive, which was host to U.S. President Grover Cleveland<\/a> and future U.S. President William McKinley<\/a>, as well as many world dignitaries. The steamship Germania sailed the Forest Lake chain of lakes in the late 1800s, and was a major tourist draw.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4022,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112544975427018″,”name”:”Edina, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Edina”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8957,”longitude”:-93.3547,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439, 55343″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofedina.com\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Edina-Minnesota\/112544975427018″,”single_line_address”:”Edina, Minnesota 55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439, 55343″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Edina, officially known as the City of Edina, is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and a suburb situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis. Edina began as a small farming and milling community in the 1860s. The population was 47,941,.HistorySettlementEdina began as part of Richfield Township, Minnesota. By the 1870s, 17 families, most of them immigrating as a result of the potato famine in Ireland, had come to Minnesota and claimed land in the southwest section of what was then Richfield Township. They were followed by settlers from New England and Germany, who claimed additional land near Minnehaha Creek. The Baird and Grimes neighborhoods (which are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places), and the Country Club District (then known as Waterville Mills) are located in the northeast part of Edina, and were among the first areas to be established. The area then known as the Cahill Settlement, at West 70th Street and Cahill Road, was also an early community center and the home of Cahill School.In 1888, the residents of the township held a meeting to consider founding a new village, thus separating themselves from Richfield Township. The idea was favorably accepted by those within the community and a committee was established to oversee the transition.”,”description_html”:”
Edina<\/b>, officially known as the City of Edina<\/b>, is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States, and a suburb<\/a> situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis<\/a>. Edina began as a small farming<\/a> and milling<\/a> community in the 1860s. The population was 47,941,.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlement<\/h3>
Edina began as part of Richfield Township, Minnesota<\/a>. By the 1870s, 17 families, most of them immigrating as a result of the potato famine<\/a> in Ireland, had come to Minnesota and claimed land in the southwest section of what was then Richfield Township. They were followed by settlers from New England and Germany, who claimed additional land near Minnehaha Creek<\/a>. The Baird and Grimes neighborhoods (which are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a>), and the Country Club District (then known as Waterville Mills) are located in the northeast part of Edina, and were among the first areas to be established. The area then known as the Cahill Settlement, at West 70th Street and Cahill Road, was also an early community center and the home of Cahill School<\/a>.<\/p>
In 1888, the residents of the township held a meeting to consider founding a new village, thus separating themselves from Richfield Township. The idea was favorably accepted by those within the community and a committee was established to oversee the transition.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:7745,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112800848733876″,”name”:”Richfield, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Richfield”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8772,”longitude”:-93.2812,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55423″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cityofrichfield.org\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Richfield-Minnesota\/112800848733876″,”single_line_address”:”Richfield, Minnesota 55423″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Richfield is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. An inner-ring suburb of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul region, it is bordered by Minneapolis to the north, Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul International Airport to the east, Bloomington to the south, and Edina to the west. Best Buy, the U.S.’s largest electronics retailer, has its headquarters in Richfield. The population was 35,228 at the 2010 census.”,”description_html”:”
Richfield<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. An inner-ring suburb<\/a> of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> region, it is bordered by Minneapolis<\/a> to the north, Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul International Airport<\/a> to the east, Bloomington<\/a> to the south, and Edina<\/a> to the west. Best Buy<\/a>, the U.S.’s largest electronics retailer, has its headquarters in Richfield. The population was 35,228 at the 2010 census<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:5190,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”112880508761442″,”name”:”3M Arena at Mariucci”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.978055555556,”located_in”:”93415311269″,”longitude”:-93.228055555556,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”1901 4th St SE”,”zip”:”55455″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.gophersports.com\/facilities\/mariucci-arena.html”,”phone”:”(612) 625-5804″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/3M-Arena-at-Mariucci\/112880508761442″,”single_line_address”:”1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455″,”category”:”Performance & Event Venue”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”179943432047564″,”name”:”Performance & Event Venue”},{“id”:”109976259083543″,”name”:”Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue”}],”description”:”3M Arena At Mariucci, formerly known as Mariucci Arena, is the home arena for the Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s ice hockey team of the University of Minnesota. The arena is located on the Minneapolis campus and seats approximately 10,000 fans (9,600 in the main bowl plus club room and suite seating). The arena opened in 1993 and is named after John Mariucci, the longtime Gopher coach who is considered the \”godfather of Minnesota hockey.\” Under the gate is a quote from Mariucci: \”Through these gates walk the greatest fans in college hockey.\” The ice sheet is Olympic sized (200 feet by 100 feet). The women’s ice hockey team played at Mariucci from 1997 until 2002 when they moved to Ridder Arena, a smaller on-campus arena.FeaturesMariucci Arena has been host to prominent regional, national, and international competitions, including the 2005 and 2009 West Regional of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Division I Ice Hockey Tournament, and the 2006 World Short Track speed skating event. 3M Arena also hosted the inaugural Women’s Frozen Four on March 23 and March 25, 2001.The Minnesota State High School League state hockey tournament holds its consolation bracket at Mariucci. On November 6, 2004, 10,587 fans watched the Gophers complete the sweep of the arch-rival Wisconsin Badgers, the largest crowd to watch a game at Mariucci Arena.”,”description_html”:”
3M Arena At Mariucci<\/b>, formerly known as Mariucci Arena<\/b>, is the home arena for the Minnesota Golden Gophers<\/a> men’s ice hockey<\/a> team of the University of Minnesota<\/a>. The arena is located on the Minneapolis campus and seats approximately 10,000 fans (9,600 in the main bowl plus club room and suite seating). The arena opened in 1993 and is named after John Mariucci<\/a>, the longtime Gopher coach who is considered the \”godfather of Minnesota hockey.\” Under the gate is a quote from Mariucci: \”Through these gates walk the greatest fans in college hockey.\” The ice sheet is Olympic sized (200 feet by 100 feet). The women’s ice hockey<\/a> team played at Mariucci from 1997 until 2002 when they moved to Ridder Arena<\/a>, a smaller on-campus arena.<\/p>
Features<\/h2>
Mariucci Arena has been host to prominent regional, national, and international competitions, including the 2005<\/a> and 2009<\/a> West Regional of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship<\/a>, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Division I Ice Hockey Tournament, and the 2006 World Short Track<\/a> speed skating event. 3M Arena also hosted the inaugural Women’s Frozen Four<\/a> on March 23 and March 25, 2001.<\/p>
The Minnesota State High School League<\/a> state hockey tournament holds its consolation bracket at Mariucci. On November 6, 2004, 10,587 fans watched the Gophers complete the sweep of the arch-rival Wisconsin Badgers<\/a>, the largest crowd to watch a game at Mariucci Arena.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”1901 4th St SE\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb89,281 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:881,”overall_star_rating”:4.5},{“id”:”112963605384981″,”name”:”Fort Snelling National Cemetery”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8694,”longitude”:-93.2171,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis”,”zip”:”55450″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cems\/nchp\/ftsnelling.asp”,”phone”:”(612) 726-1127″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Fort-Snelling-National-Cemetery\/112963605384981″,”single_line_address”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450″,”category”:”Cemetery”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”191060874251260″,”name”:”Cemetery”},{“id”:”209889829023118″,”name”:”Landmark & Historical Place”}],”description”:”Fort Snelling National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is the older of the two national cemeteries in the state. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses, and as of 2017 had over 225,000 interments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.HistoryFort Snelling was a frontier fort first established in 1819. Its original purpose was to keep the peace on what was then the western frontier. During the American Civil War it served as a recruiting camp area for Minnesota volunteers. The cemetery was officially established in 1870.In 1937, the citizens of St. Paul, petitioned Congress to construct a National Cemetery in the area. Two years later, the new plot was dedicated, and the burials from the original post cemetery were moved to it. In 1960, the Fort Snelling Air Force Station transferred to the cemetery; another 177acre were acquired in 1961, expanding the cemetery to its current size.There was a tradition of placing a flag on every grave on Memorial Day, but as the cemetery grew, the staff was forced to stop. In 2017, the nonprofit Flags for Fort Snelling attempted to revive the tradition.”,”description_html”:”
Fort Snelling National Cemetery<\/b> is a United States National Cemetery<\/a> located in the city of Minneapolis<\/a> in Hennepin County, Minnesota<\/a>. It is the older of the two national cemeteries in the state. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>, it encompasses, and as of 2017 had over 225,000 interments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/a> in 2016.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Fort Snelling<\/a> was a frontier fort first established in 1819. Its original purpose was to keep the peace on what was then the western frontier. During the American Civil War<\/a> it served as a recruiting camp area for Minnesota<\/a> volunteers. The cemetery was officially established in 1870.<\/p>
There was a tradition of placing a flag on every grave on Memorial Day, but as the cemetery grew, the staff was forced to stop. In 2017, the nonprofit Flags for Fort Snelling attempted to revive the tradition.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”7601 34th Ave Minneapolis\u30fbMinneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb52,997 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:3619,”hours”:{“mon_1_open”:”07:30″,”mon_1_close”:”20:00″,”tue_1_open”:”07:30″,”tue_1_close”:”20:00″,”wed_1_open”:”07:30″,”wed_1_close”:”20:00″,”thu_1_open”:”07:30″,”thu_1_close”:”20:00″,”fri_1_open”:”07:30″,”fri_1_close”:”20:00″,”sat_1_open”:”08:00″,”sat_1_close”:”20:00″,”sun_1_open”:”08:00″,”sun_1_close”:”20:00″},”overall_star_rating”:4.8},{“id”:”108361732522227″,”name”:”Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.9613,”longitude”:-93.3097,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55403, 55405, 55408, 55416″},”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Calhoun-Isles-Minneapolis\/108361732522227″,”single_line_address”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55405, 55408, 55416″,”category”:”Neighborhood”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2405″,”name”:”Neighborhood”}],”description”:”Calhoun-Isles is one of the official communities of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It contains the Uptown business district and the name \”Uptown\” is frequently used to refer to the entire community. The name of the community refers to its most prominent physical features, the large and publicly accessible lakes, Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles.Calhoun-Isles is an affluent part of the city, and people of upper middle class means and above, including young professionals and older millionaires, inhabit the community. The Uptown district is considered by many to be the nighttime playground of the young and trendy of the Twin Cities.Neighborhoods of Calhoun-Isles Bryn Mawr Lowry Hill Lowry Hill East (AKA \”The Wedge\”) CARAG East Calhoun (AKA \”ECCO\”) West Calhoun Cedar-Isles-Dean Kenwood East Isles”,”description_html”:”
Calhoun-Isles<\/b> is one of the official communities of Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a>. It contains the Uptown<\/a> business district and the name \”Uptown\” is frequently used to refer to the entire community. The name of the community refers to its most prominent physical features, the large and publicly accessible lakes, Lake Calhoun<\/a> and Lake of the Isles<\/a>.<\/p>
Calhoun-Isles is an affluent part of the city, and people of upper middle class means and above, including young professionals and older millionaires, inhabit the community. The Uptown district is considered by many to be the nighttime playground of the young and trendy of the Twin Cities<\/a>.<\/p>
Neighborhoods of Calhoun-Isles<\/h2>
- Bryn Mawr<\/a><\/li>
- Lowry Hill<\/a><\/li>
- Lowry Hill East<\/a> (AKA \”The Wedge\”)<\/li>
- CARAG<\/a><\/li>
- East Calhoun<\/a> (AKA \”ECCO\”)<\/li>
- West Calhoun<\/a><\/li>
- Cedar-Isles-Dean<\/a><\/li>
- Kenwood<\/a><\/li>
- East Isles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>
<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb253 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:5,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103450673027816″,”name”:”Farmington, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Farmington”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.6493,”longitude”:-93.1522,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55024″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.farmington.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Farmington-Minnesota\/103450673027816″,”single_line_address”:”Farmington, Minnesota 55024″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 21,086 at the 2010 census. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.HistorySettlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town’s name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.A notable event in Farmington’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.”,”description_html”:”
Farmington<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 21,086 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River<\/a>. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town’s name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.<\/p>
A notable event in Farmington’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.<\/p>
The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4074,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105699866131371″,”name”:”Bloomington, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Bloomington”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8337,”longitude”:-93.31,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.bloomington.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Bloomington-Minnesota\/105699866131371″,”single_line_address”:”Bloomington, Minnesota 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Bloomington is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is located in Hennepin County on the north bank of the Minnesota River, above its confluence with the Mississippi River. Bloomington lies 10mi south of downtown Minneapolis. As of the 2010 census the city’s population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.Established as a post\u2013World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major freeways, Interstate 35W and Interstate 494, Bloomington’s residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1000sqft of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the southeast.Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due to the United States’ largest enclosed shopping center, the Mall of America. The headquarters of Ceridian, Donaldson Company, HealthPartners and Toro, and major operations of Express Scripts, Seagate Technologies and Wells Fargo Bank are also based in the city.”,”description_html”:”
Bloomington<\/b> is the fourth largest city<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is located in Hennepin County<\/a> on the north bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, above its confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Bloomington lies 10mi south of downtown Minneapolis<\/a>. As of the 2010 census<\/a> the city’s population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.<\/p>
Established as a post\u2013World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major freeways, Interstate 35W<\/a> and Interstate 494<\/a>, Bloomington’s residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake<\/a> area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1000sqft of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve<\/a> in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> in the southeast.<\/p>
Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due to the United States’ largest enclosed shopping center<\/a>, the Mall of America<\/a>. The headquarters of Ceridian<\/a>, Donaldson Company<\/a>, HealthPartners<\/a> and Toro<\/a>, and major operations of Express Scripts<\/a>, Seagate Technologies<\/a> and Wells Fargo Bank<\/a> are also based in the city.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:12582,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103133753060750″,”name”:”Apple Valley, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Apple Valley”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.744,”longitude”:-93.2062,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55124″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Apple-Valley-Minnesota\/103133753060750″,”single_line_address”:”Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Apple Valley is a city in northwestern Dakota County in the State of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. As of the 2010 census, the city’s population was 49,084, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007.HistoryApple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township. Orin Thompson, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city’s early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city’s first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because \”…when you drive east on (County Road) 42 and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley, California, which was a nice community.\”GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.57sqmi, of which 16.86sqmi is land and 0.71sqmi is water. The city’s geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet or more. The downtown area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.”,”description_html”:”
Apple Valley<\/b> is a city in northwestern Dakota County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>, and a suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>. As of the 2010 census<\/a>, the city’s population was 49,084, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine<\/i> named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Apple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township. Orin Thompson<\/a>, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city’s early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city’s first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California<\/a>, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because \”…when you drive east on (County Road) 42<\/a> and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley<\/a>, California<\/a>, which was a nice community.\”<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 17.57sqmi, of which 16.86sqmi is land and 0.71sqmi is water. The city’s geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet or more. The downtown<\/a> area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:8419,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108736812484919″,”name”:”Wayzata, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Wayzata”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.974166666667,”longitude”:-93.506666666667,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55391″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.wayzata.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Wayzata-Minnesota\/108736812484919″,”single_line_address”:”Wayzata, Minnesota 55391″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Wayzata is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota Sioux phrase meaning \”North Shore\”. Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the city is a popular tourist destination.As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata has a growing economy, and Wayzata High School, located to the north in Plymouth, has been ranked by Newsweek on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America.”,”description_html”:”
Wayzata<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota<\/a> Sioux<\/a> phrase meaning \”North Shore\”. Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka<\/a>, the city is a popular tourist destination.<\/p>
As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata has a growing economy, and Wayzata High School<\/a>, located to the north in Plymouth<\/a>, has been ranked by Newsweek<\/a><\/i> on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2402,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105596229473309″,”name”:”New Richmond, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”New Richmond”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.119722222222,”longitude”:-92.539166666667,”state”:”WI”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.newrichmondwi.gov\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/New-Richmond-Wisconsin\/105596229473309″,”single_line_address”:”New Richmond, Wisconsin”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.HistoryNew Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5 tornado struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond’s east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.GeographyNew Richmond is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.35sqmi, of which, 9.18sqmi is land and 0.17sqmi is water. A major source of hydrological water is from the Willow River which is dammed near the center of town.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density was 912.3PD\/sqmi. There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
New Richmond<\/b> is a city in St. Croix County<\/a>, Wisconsin<\/a>, United States<\/a>. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.<\/p>
On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5<\/a> tornado<\/a> struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond’s east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
New Richmond is located at .<\/p>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 9.35sqmi, of which, 9.18sqmi is land and 0.17sqmi is water. A major source of hydrological<\/a> water is from the Willow River<\/a> which is dam<\/a>med near the center of town.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 912.3PD\/sqmi. There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White<\/a>, 1.3% African American<\/a>, 0.6% Native American<\/a>, 0.7% Asian<\/a>, 0.3% from other races<\/a>, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic<\/a> or Latino<\/a> of any race were 2.1% of the population.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:3011,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”678860408797172″,”name”:”Hyatt Place Minneapolis\/Downtown”,”location”:{“city”:”Minneapolis”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.973779920955,”longitude”:-93.266286840144,”state”:”MN”,”street”:”425 S 7th St”,”zip”:”55415″},”website”:”http:\/\/minneapolisdowntown.place.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html”,”phone”:”(612) 333-3111″,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HyattPlaceMinneapolisDowntown\/”,”likes”:{“data”:[{“name”:”Experience the Twin Cities”,”id”:”192246037488011″},{“name”:”Shen Yun”,”id”:”167686259995685″},{“name”:”Day Block Event Center”,”id”:”345964485477271″},{“name”:”514 Studios”,”id”:”244233565604451″},{“name”:”ARIA Mpls”,”id”:”158530730955777″},{“name”:”Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay”,”id”:”1514194868819044″},{“name”:”Industrial Strength Inc.”,”id”:”396110793751280″}],”paging”:{“cursors”:{“before”:”MTkyMjQ2MDM3NDg4MDEx”,”after”:”Mzk2MTEwNzkzNzUxMjgw”}}},”single_line_address”:”425 S 7th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415″,”about”:”Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown puts you in a great location, within walking distance from major event venues (Armory, US Bank Stadium, Target Center), restaurants and shopping. 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Anny v Brn\u011b”,”id”:”192363237503042″}],”paging”:{“cursors”:{“before”:”NDQwMTc1OTcyNjk0ODA5″,”after”:”MTkyMzYzMjM3NTAzMDQy”},”next”:”https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/v2.8\/7673082516\/likes?access_token=1863936987186859%7CN9D3oTPb_8F-MAVjMpYpP9k8Cm0&limit=25&after=MTkyMzYzMjM3NTAzMDQy”}},”single_line_address”:”200 1st St SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905″,”about”:”Relevant, respectful discussion, questions and feedback encouraged. Posts we deem offensive, defamatory, spam, ads, violate Facebook’s terms of service, inaccurate or otherwise objectionable may be deleted. No solicitation.”,”category”:”Hospital”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”133152263416981″,”name”:”Hospital”},{“id”:”134381433294944″,”name”:”Pharmacy \/ Drugstore”},{“id”:”180931928610132″,”name”:”Medical Research Center”}],”company_overview”:”Mayo Clinic has more than 4,500 physicians, scientists and researchers from every medical specialty. They work together with 58,400 allied health employees to care 1.3 million+ patients each year, from every U.S. state and many countries. We are ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation.\n\nIf you or a loved one received care at Mayo Clinic, we’d love to hear your Mayo Clinic story, on the Wall below or on our blog, http:\/\/sharing.mayoclinic.org\/ You can use the \”Share\” link to tell your friends about this page.”,”cover”:{“cover_id”:”10155042107372517″,”offset_x”:0,”offset_y”:0,”source”:”https:\/\/scontent.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/s720x720\/23517590_10155042107372517_2647707400335012078_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d8425a3a418ea7d3862daa149c9785c2&oe=5B5BE602″,”id”:”10155042107372517″},”description”:”William Worrall Mayo, M.D., a frontier doctor, settled his young family in Rochester, Minn., when he was appointed as an examining surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War. In 1883, a devastating tornado struck the town. Dr. W.W. Mayo called on the Sisters of St. Francis, to assist in providing medical care to the injured. Seeing the need for a hospital in Rochester, Mother Alfred Moes of the Sisters of Saint Francis proposed to build and staff a hospital if Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his sons would provide medical care. The opening of Saint Marys Hospital in 1889 helped fuel rapid growth in the family practice. Starting in 1892, the Doctors Mayo took on partners whose skills complemented their own. At the time, many practitioners jealously guarded their skills, fearful of losing prestige or patients. The Mayo brothers, by contrast, had an open door\u2014they welcomed doctors who wanted to enhance their skills, and they traveled widely to learn best practices. Helping and sharing\u2014two qualities that continue to distinguish Mayo Clinic today.”,”description_html”:”William Worrall Mayo, M.D., a frontier doctor, settled his young family in Rochester, Minn., when he was appointed as an examining surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War. In 1883, a devastating tornado struck the town. Dr. W.W. Mayo called on the Sisters of St. Francis, to assist in providing medical care to the injured. Seeing the need for a hospital in Rochester, Mother Alfred Moes of the Sisters of Saint Francis proposed to build and staff a hospital if Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his sons would provide medical care. The opening of Saint Marys Hospital in 1889 helped fuel rapid growth in the family practice. Starting in 1892, the Doctors Mayo took on partners whose skills complemented their own. At the time, many practitioners jealously guarded their skills, fearful of losing prestige or patients. The Mayo brothers, by contrast, had an open door\u2014they welcomed doctors who wanted to enhance their skills, and they traveled widely to learn best practices. Helping and sharing\u2014two qualities that continue to distinguish Mayo Clinic today.”,”display_subtext”:”200 1st St SW\u30fbRochester, Minnesota\u30fb211,833 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:1053997,”founded”:”1863″,”mission”:”To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research.”,”overall_star_rating”:0}]
<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”Minneapolis, Minnesota\u30fb253 people checked in here”,”fan_count”:5,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103450673027816″,”name”:”Farmington, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Farmington”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.6493,”longitude”:-93.1522,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55024″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.farmington.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Farmington-Minnesota\/103450673027816″,”single_line_address”:”Farmington, Minnesota 55024″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 21,086 at the 2010 census. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.HistorySettlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town’s name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.A notable event in Farmington’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.”,”description_html”:”
Farmington<\/b> is a city in Dakota County<\/a>, Minnesota<\/a>, United States<\/a>. The population was 21,086 at the 2010 census<\/a>. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Settlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River<\/a>. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town’s name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.<\/p>
A notable event in Farmington’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.<\/p>
The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul<\/a> metropolitan area<\/a>.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:4074,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105699866131371″,”name”:”Bloomington, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Bloomington”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.8337,”longitude”:-93.31,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.bloomington.mn.us”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Bloomington-Minnesota\/105699866131371″,”single_line_address”:”Bloomington, Minnesota 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Bloomington is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is located in Hennepin County on the north bank of the Minnesota River, above its confluence with the Mississippi River. Bloomington lies 10mi south of downtown Minneapolis. As of the 2010 census the city’s population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.Established as a post\u2013World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major freeways, Interstate 35W and Interstate 494, Bloomington’s residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1000sqft of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the southeast.Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due to the United States’ largest enclosed shopping center, the Mall of America. The headquarters of Ceridian, Donaldson Company, HealthPartners and Toro, and major operations of Express Scripts, Seagate Technologies and Wells Fargo Bank are also based in the city.”,”description_html”:”
Bloomington<\/b> is the fourth largest city<\/a> in the U.S. state<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>. It is located in Hennepin County<\/a> on the north bank of the Minnesota River<\/a>, above its confluence with the Mississippi River<\/a>. Bloomington lies 10mi south of downtown Minneapolis<\/a>. As of the 2010 census<\/a> the city’s population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.<\/p>
Established as a post\u2013World War II housing boom suburb connected to the urban street grid of Minneapolis and serviced by two major freeways, Interstate 35W<\/a> and Interstate 494<\/a>, Bloomington’s residential areas include upper-tier households in the western Bush Lake<\/a> area and traditional middle-class families in its rows of single-family homes in the central to eastern portions. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the Interstate 494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over 1000sqft of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve<\/a> in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> in the southeast.<\/p>
Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due to the United States’ largest enclosed shopping center<\/a>, the Mall of America<\/a>. The headquarters of Ceridian<\/a>, Donaldson Company<\/a>, HealthPartners<\/a> and Toro<\/a>, and major operations of Express Scripts<\/a>, Seagate Technologies<\/a> and Wells Fargo Bank<\/a> are also based in the city.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:12582,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”103133753060750″,”name”:”Apple Valley, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Apple Valley”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.744,”longitude”:-93.2062,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55124″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Apple-Valley-Minnesota\/103133753060750″,”single_line_address”:”Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Apple Valley is a city in northwestern Dakota County in the State of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. As of the 2010 census, the city’s population was 49,084, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007.HistoryApple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township. Orin Thompson, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city’s early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city’s first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because \”…when you drive east on (County Road) 42 and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley, California, which was a nice community.\”GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.57sqmi, of which 16.86sqmi is land and 0.71sqmi is water. The city’s geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet or more. The downtown area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.”,”description_html”:”
Apple Valley<\/b> is a city in northwestern Dakota County<\/a> in the State<\/a> of Minnesota<\/a>, and a suburb of the Twin Cities<\/a>. As of the 2010 census<\/a>, the city’s population was 49,084, making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine<\/i> named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
Apple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township. Orin Thompson<\/a>, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city’s early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city’s first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California<\/a>, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because \”…when you drive east on (County Road) 42<\/a> and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley<\/a>, California<\/a>, which was a nice community.\”<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 17.57sqmi, of which 16.86sqmi is land and 0.71sqmi is water. The city’s geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet or more. The downtown<\/a> area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:8419,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”108736812484919″,”name”:”Wayzata, Minnesota”,”location”:{“city”:”Wayzata”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:44.974166666667,”longitude”:-93.506666666667,”state”:”MN”,”zip”:”55391″},”website”:”http:\/\/www.wayzata.org”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Wayzata-Minnesota\/108736812484919″,”single_line_address”:”Wayzata, Minnesota 55391″,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”Wayzata is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota Sioux phrase meaning \”North Shore\”. Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the city is a popular tourist destination.As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata has a growing economy, and Wayzata High School, located to the north in Plymouth, has been ranked by Newsweek on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America.”,”description_html”:”
Wayzata<\/b> is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota<\/a>, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul<\/a> metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota<\/a> Sioux<\/a> phrase meaning \”North Shore\”. Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka<\/a>, the city is a popular tourist destination.<\/p>
As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata has a growing economy, and Wayzata High School<\/a>, located to the north in Plymouth<\/a>, has been ranked by Newsweek<\/a><\/i> on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America.<\/p>“,”display_subtext”:”City”,”fan_count”:2402,”overall_star_rating”:0},{“id”:”105596229473309″,”name”:”New Richmond, Wisconsin”,”location”:{“city”:”New Richmond”,”country”:”United States”,”latitude”:45.119722222222,”longitude”:-92.539166666667,”state”:”WI”},”website”:”http:\/\/www.newrichmondwi.gov\/”,”link”:”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/New-Richmond-Wisconsin\/105596229473309″,”single_line_address”:”New Richmond, Wisconsin”,”category”:”City”,”category_list”:[{“id”:”2404″,”name”:”City”},{“id”:”2401″,”name”:”City”}],”description”:”New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.HistoryNew Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5 tornado struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond’s east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.GeographyNew Richmond is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.35sqmi, of which, 9.18sqmi is land and 0.17sqmi is water. A major source of hydrological water is from the Willow River which is dammed near the center of town.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density was 912.3PD\/sqmi. There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.”,”description_html”:”
New Richmond<\/b> is a city in St. Croix County<\/a>, Wisconsin<\/a>, United States<\/a>. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.<\/p>
History<\/h2>
New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.<\/p>
On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5<\/a> tornado<\/a> struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond’s east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.<\/p>
Geography<\/h2>
New Richmond is located at .<\/p>
According to the United States Census Bureau<\/a>, the city has a total area of 9.35sqmi, of which, 9.18sqmi is land and 0.17sqmi is water. A major source of hydrological<\/a> water is from the Willow River<\/a> which is dam<\/a>med near the center of town.<\/p>
Demographics<\/h2>
2010 census<\/h3>
As of the census<\/a> of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density<\/a> was 912.3PD\/sqmi. There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3\/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White<\/a>, 1.3% African American<\/a>, 0.6% Native American<\/a>, 0.7% Asian<\/a>, 0.3% from other races<\/a>, and 1.6% from two or more races. 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