WELCOME! Twin Cities The 2011
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Welcome! from the Metropolitan Council of Chambers Contacting your local Chamber of Commerce
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Finding the right location
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Excellence in education
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Seasonal paradise
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Transportation options in the metro area
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The Twin Cities are healthcare leaders
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Discovering the good life
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Resource guide
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Area map
Feature Stories
Home buyers should define what is important to them
Enjoy! Restaurant in Apple Valley
Making educational choices for your child
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Exploring the suburbs
Winter, spring, summer or fall, Mother Nature offers up year-round fun
Offering extensive highway systems, international airport, bus and light rail
Top hospitals and ground-breaking medical technologies and treatments
Art, culture, dining and shopping right next door
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The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul mall town charm and big city diversity S
Lifestyle and culture in the Twin Cities
From apple orchards to utilities and everything in between
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n behalf of these metropolitan area Chambers of Commerce, we’re pleased to present the 2011 Welcome! Twin Cities Area Guide, offering timesaving information and valuable insights into the metro area. If you have questions, contact the Chamber of Commerce closest to you.
Anoka Area Chamber*
Hispanic Chamber
Richfield Chamber*
763-421-7130 www.anokaareachamber.com
612-312-1692 www.hispanicmn.org
612-866-5100 www.richfieldchambercvb.org
Apple Valley Chamber*
I-94 West/NW Suburban Chamber*
River Heights Area Chamber*
763-428-2921 www.i94westchamber.org
651-451-2266 www.riverheights.com
Lakeville Area Chamber*
Robbinsdale Chamber
952-469-2020 www.lakevillechambercvb.org
763-531-1279 www.robbinsdalemn.com/chamber
Long Lake Area Chamber
Rockford-Greenfield Area Chamber
952-475-4913 www.longlake-orono.org
inquire@rgchamber.org www.rgchamber.com
Lonsdale Chamber
Saint Anthony Area Chamber
952-432-8422 www.applevalleychamber.com
Asian-American Chamber 651-642-1331 www.asianamericanmn.com
Bloomington Chamber* 952-888-8818 www.minneapolischamber.org
Buffalo Chamber 763-682-4902 www.buffalochamber.org
Burnsville Chamber*
507-744-4962 www.lonsdalechamber.net
MetroNorth Chamber*
952-435-6000 www.burnsvillechamber.com
763-783-3553 www.metronorthchamber.org
Christian Chamber
Midway Chamber*
952-607-6477 www.usccc-mn.org
651-646-2636 www.midwaychamber.com
Cottage Grove Chamber
Minneapolis Regional Chamber*
651-458-8334 www.cottagegrovechamber.org
612-370-9100 www.minneapolischamber.org
Dakota County Regional Chamber*
Minnesota American Indian Chamber
651-452-9872 www.drcchamber.com
612-870-4533 www.maicc.org
Delano Chamber*
Minnesota Black Chamber
763-972—6756 www.delanochamber.com
Eden Prairie Chamber* 952-944-2830 www.epchamber.org
Edina Chamber* 952-806-9060 www.edinachamber.com
Elk River Area Chamber* 763-441-3110 www.elkriverchamber.org
Forest Lake Area Chamber* 651-464-3200 www.flacc.org
Ham Lake Chamber 763-434-3011 www.hamlakecc.org
Hastings Area Chamber* 651-437-6775 www.hastingsmn.org
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your local chamber
The local Chamber of Commerce serving each
651-777-9119 www.minnsotabcc.org
Minnesota Chamber www.mnchamber.com
Saint Paul Area Chamber* 651-223-5000 www.saintpaulchamber.com
Savage Chamber 952-894-8876 www.savagechamber.com
Shakopee Chamber* 952-445-1660 www.shakopee.org
South Lake-Excelsior Chamber* 952-474-6461 www.southlake-excelsiorchamber.com
SouthWest Metro Chamber* 952-448-5000 www.swmetrochamber.com
Greater Stillwater Chamber*
Minnesota Hmong Chamber
651.439.4001 www.ilovestillwater.com
Monticello Chamber*
Twin Cites North Chamber
www.hmongchamber.com
763-295-2700 www.monticellochamber.com
Montrose-Waverly Chamber 612-790-2236 www.montrosewaverlychamber.com
North Hennepin Area Chamber* 763-424-6744 www.nhachamber.com
Northfield Area Chamber* 507-645-5604 www.northfieldchamber.com
Northeast Minneapolis Chamber* 612.370.9100 www.minneapolischamber.org
Prior Lake Chamber 952-440-1000 www.priorlakechamber.org
Quad Area Chamber
community is available to give you additional
651-815-2750 www.quadchamber.org
information on cities and schools in their area.
Red Wing Area Chamber
Please call or visit their website for more details.
612-782-3301 www.saintanthonychamber.org
651-388-4719 www.redwingchamber.com
763-571-9781 www.twincitiesnorth.org
TwinWest Chamber* 763-450-2220 www.twinwest.com
Waconia Chamber* 952-442-5812 www.waconiachamber.org
Watertown Chamber 952-955-5175 www.watertown-chamber.com
Greater Wayzata Area Chamber* 952-473-9595 www.wayzatachamber.com
West Hennepin Chamber 763-479-1988 www.whcc-mn.org
White Bear Area Chamber 651-429-8593 www.whitebearchamber.com
Woodbury Chamber 651-578-0722 www.woodburychamber.org *Metropolian Council of Chambers Member
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Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
Burnsville Performing Arts Center / Photo: Jim Gallop
Exploring the Twin Cities suburbs Art, culture, dining and shopping right next door. BY STACEY ACKERMAN We all know that Minneapolis and St. Paul are cultural Mecca’s, but there are a growing number of ultra-hip options located in the outskirts of the Twin Cities that are worth exploring. The suburbs aren’t just places where you’ll find strip mall after strip mall offering the same retailers. Many of the Twin Cities’ suburbs are becoming their own minicities with a vast array of theatre, dining and shopping experiences that will make you feel like you’re downtown. From North to South, we’re giving you the highlights of some of the best options to explore in the burbs.
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Northwestern Suburbs
Anoka, Wright and Hennepin Counties Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Main: (952) 979-1100 Box Office: (952) 979-1111 www.hopkinsartscenter.com Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA), which is owned by the City of Hopkins, houses two separate theatre performance spaces, a dance studio, an art gallery, an art classroom and other private spaces available to the community. The 37,000 square-foot facility is located on Mainstreet in the heart of downtown Hopkins. HCA is the recipient of the James C. Howland Award for Urban Enrichment, which recognizes community efforts which have preserved and/or enriched the environmental quality of life in cities and towns, and an Arts Access Award for Accessible Performance Space by Very Special Arts Minnesota.
annually through performances, education, and school outreach programs. Upcoming Stages Theatre Company performances include Holes, April 15 – May 8, Pinkalicious, April 29 – May 28 and Annie Jr., July 1 – Aug. 7. Shoppes at Arbor Lakes I-94 / I-694 and Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove (763) 424-0504 www.shoppesatarborlakes.com The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes offers onestop shopping and dining in an outdoor park setting. You’ll find everything from chain stores such as Abercrombie, Banana Republic and Pottery Barn, to retailers such as Goodthings, a Minnesota-owned clothing and gift boutique, and Color Me Mine, where guests can turn unfinished pottery into their own unique works of art.
The arts center provides music, free exhibitions, art festivals, literary arts, classes in voice-over and other forms of artistic expression. Not to be missed is the Hopkins Art Festival which will be held July 9-10 2011 on Main Street Hopkins.
For dining options, there are casual chains to formal independents. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is a casual, family-friendly Italian eatery at reasonable price. It offers a variety of house-made and imported pastas, soups and salads, pizza, seafood steaks and desserts, as well as a full kids’ menu.
The center partners with Hopkins Public Schools and Stages Theatre Company, a leading provider of theatre arts programming, which serves more than 125,000 people
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their steaks—charred black on the outside, cold and raw on the inside. The establishment offers a Tender Prices for Tough Times menu, with specials such as $10 Teriyaki Surf and Turf on Wednesdays. The Shops at West End I-394 / Hwy 100, St. Louis Park (763) 450-0554 www.theshopsatwestend.com This eclectic mixed-use development opened in September 2009 and has given the city of St. Louis Park a modern-day face-lift. Visitors can find a varied mix of shopping, dining and entertainment options. There are several exciting establishments opening soon. Watch for La Crepe Nanou, a romantic neighborhood bistro with traditional French fare; Jos. A. Bank, a 105 year-old menswear retailer featuring classically styled tailored and casual clothing with prices 20 to 30 percent below its competitors; Huey’s 24/7 Diner, which offers traditional diner fare, along with items inspired by the Big Easy.
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and locally owned boutiques. Its unique architecture, lush landscape and up-front parking make shopping convenient and pleasurable. Relax at one of the area’s spas and salons including Radiance Medspa, Regis Salon, Salon 2000 Aveda Day Spa or Woodbury Nails & Spa. Look for something new for your home at one of the many home furnishing shops including Designer Marketplace, Ethan Allen, Kirkland’s Home, Mattress Giant, Sleep Number by Select Comfort and Thomasville. Woodbury Lakes is giving back to the community with its Cash for Class incentive program, where students can turn in their shopping receipts to earn points towards toward cash prizes for their school.
Other unique places to visit at the West End include entertainment at ShowPlace ICON Theatres; specialty shops such as Omaha Steaks and Bergstrom Jewelers; and apparel by Charming Charlie, Love Culture and Pink Champagne.
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Ramsey and Washington Counties Woodbury Lakes I-94 / Hudson Road, Woodbury (651) 251-9500 www.woodburylakes.com Woodbury Lakes offers something for everyone with more than 50 national retailers
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Historic Downtown Stillwater
Historic Downtown Stillwater Main Street, Stillwater (651) 439-4001 www.ilovestillwater.com For historic charm and picturesque river views, visit Stillwater’s Main Street. This community was voted 2007’s “100 Best Small Town GetAways” from Midwest Living magazine. You’ll find a variety of antique stores such as Restore at Home, Staples Mill Antiques and St. Croix Antiquarian Book Stores. For art lovers, visit Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, featuring displays from more than 60 artists and artisans from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Purchase locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at River Market Community Co-op. This community grocery store has specialized in natural and organic foods for more than 30 years. Kozlak’s Royal Oak Restaurant 4785 Hodgson Road, Shoreview (651) 484-8484 www.kozlaks.com The Kozlak family has been in the restaurant since 1943 when they purchased Jax Café in Northeast Minneapolis. The Kozlak family took on a new challenge in 1977 when it purchased The Sandpiper Restaurant at an auction and turned it into Kozlak’s Royal Oak Restaurant. The restaurant is still managed and owned by the Kozlak family. The restaurant is honoring its 1977 opening with special dinners for $19.77 such as Boneless Prime Rib of Beef, Roasted Chicken Demi, Broiled Torsk topped with Artichoke &
Kozlak’s Royal Oak Restaurant
Asparagus, Sea Scallops on Fettuccini with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Australian Sea Bass Oscar. All entrees include a glass of Kozlak’s house wine and Kozlak’s famous salad bar or Royal Oak House Salad. Kozlak’s is not only a restaurant, but a wonderful banquet facility. It has several meeting and event rooms for weddings, parties and other special occasions.
Top Sirloin, Prime Rib and Surf and Turf. They also offer decadent desserts, wine, drinks and appetizers to complement any meal. Playing in the Main Theatre is Jesus Christ Superstar, through July 30th. Opening August 5th is the Broadway musical Hairspray. Tickets are on sale now. Running through
Don’t miss the New Orleans Jazz Brunch on Sundays featuring Kozlak’s famous salad bar, and strolling musicians tableside, hot buffet selections, made-to-order omelets and a dessert and sundae bar with flaming Bananas Foster.
Southwestern Suburbs Carver and Scott Counties
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 W. 78th Street, Chanhassen (952) 934-1525 www.chanhassenDT.com Chanhassen is the nation’s largest professional dinner theatre. Since its opening in 1968 with How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, it has produced more than 220 plays and has been visited by more than 10 million guests. The dinner theatre offers public showings as well as private events in its facilities, which can host small intimate gatherings to large productions. Productions include a sit down dinner served by professional wait staff. Guests can choose from a variety of scrumptious items such as
Chanhassen Dinner Theater
May 2011 in the Fireside Theatre is I Do, I Do. In The Playhouse, get your laughs with Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret playing on a continuing basis on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park 2187 Highway 101 East, Shakopee (763) 694-7784 www.threeriversparks.org The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park, formerly Historic Murphy’s Landing, is an 88-acre living history museum depicting life in the Lower Minnesota River Valley from the 1840s–1890s. The historical site opened in 1969 and features authentic 19th century buildings, demonstrations and a scenic river trail and overlook. www.welcometwincities.com | 7
The Landing recreates life as it would have been in the Minnesota River Valley 150 years ago. / Photo: Three Rivers Park District
The mission of the park is to interpret how people, for thousands of years, have connected with the Minnesota River and its surrounding natural and cultural resources. The park is open for tours, educational events, group events and weddings. There are a variety of history-based summer camps coming to The Landing including Civil War Camp, Victorian Tea Party and One Room Schoolhouse. Lola’s Lakehouse 318 East Lake St., Waconia (952) 442-4954 www.lolaslakehouse.com Lola’s Lakehouse has a true Minnesota feel nestled right on Lake Waconia. Guests can dock their boats while enjoying casual American dining with a New England flare. In the summertime, the open-aired deck overlooking the lake provides a wonderful scenic view with dramatic sunsets.
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Sundae Florentine, Key Lime Tart, Bailey’s Cheesecake and Four Kinds of Chocolate. Enjoy a full bar and live music every Friday and Saturday night.
Southeastern Suburbs Dakota County
Burnsville Performing Arts Center 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (952) 895-4685 www.burnsvillepac.com The Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which opened in the Heart of the City in January 2009, feels more like a downtown theatre than a suburban one. It features a 1,000seat proscenium stage which hosts big name performers, an intimate black box theatre and an art gallery. There is additional space which can be rented for meetings and banquets.
House specialties include the Signature Seafood Stew Pot and lobster and shrimp pie. Other favorite dishes are steaks, burgers, wood-oven pizzas and fresh seafood.
Upcoming gallery events include Burnsville Visual Arts Society’s Art Fete, a members’ show consisting of artwork of all mediums from local emerging and professional artists, March 10 – April 16. Following that is Children’s Art Festival, April 28 – June 4, celebrating the artistic talent of youth in our community.
Lola’s Lakehouse is a great place to come for dessert with decadent items such as Turtle
In the Black Box Theatre, Chameleon Theatre Circle Presents Marat/Sade, one of the most
Burnsville Performing Arts Center / Photo: Jim Gallop
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Saturday Night Cruise-In / Photos: Paul Kampe for Hastings
polarizing theatrical experiences of all time— and the winner of the 1966 Tony Award for Best Play, running March 25 – April 10. For a current schedule of events, visit their web site. Historic Downtown Hastings Second Street, Hastings (651) 437-6775 www.hastingsmn.org Located along the Mississippi River, downtown Hastings is considered a historical landmark. Hastings’ population developed in the mid-1800s and was named the County Seat in 1857. Today, visitors will find fabulous antiques and collectibles, art galleries, pottery, confectioneries, marinas, salons and day spas, restaurants and coffee shops, sporting goods, a bait shop, and a whole lot more. Shops you’ll want to check out include: The Emporium, an eclectic antique shop with 20 dealers; Great Rivers Art Gallery, featuring local, national and regional artists; Creative Confectionaire, for premium European chocolate truffles; Killroy’s SK8 and Bait, offering a variety of sporting goods and fishing gear; Elm Salon & Spa or Lilypad Day Spa; The Busted Nut Bar & Grill for great food, fun and drinks; and Karl’s Red
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Rock Cafe & Espresso, open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy! 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley (952) 891-6569 www.enjoy-dining.com Enjoy! is an elegant, yet comfortable restaurant located in the south metro. On the outside, it feels like a Tuscan Village. Inside there are seven separate dining rooms, each with its own distinct personality. The group and private dining spaces can accompany weddings, receptions, grooms dinners, business meetings, parties, reunions, associations and more; it is technologyenabled for business meetings. Outside, there is a beautiful wrap-around patio, elegant fireplaces and a waterfront view.
In the bar, Enjoy! happy hour from 3 pm to close Sunday through Thursday and Friday 3pm-6:30 pm, featuring an extensive food and cocktail menu with $3 Opulent, Jameson, Beefeater and Captain Morgan cocktails. Enjoy! is the suburban restaurant to celebrate special occasions with their critically acclaimed menu, attentive service and promotions! Dine with Enjoy! the week of your birthday and receive a complimentary bottle of wine priced at your age. Dine with Enjoy! the week of your wedding anniversary and receive two complimentary glasses of champagne and a special anniversary
dessert to share. Purchase of two entrees required for both promotions. Enjoy! is known for its fabulous Sunday brunch buffet. There is something for everyone including a carving station with fresh cut meat; a made-to-order omelet bar with a variety of fresh meats and vegetables; French toast, served with fresh seasonal berries, melba sauce and powdered sugar; a waffle station; a chocolate fountain with assorted dipping items; a build-your-own yogurt parfait station; fish and meat specials and more. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The menus feature popular and signature items with a unique blend of American and Italian influences, including an extensive list of appetizers, flatbreads, fish, steak, poultry, pasta, and dessert selections. Enjoy has made everything more affordable with many of the dinner entrees priced between $10 and $19. The new menu and pricing debuted February 3, 2011. The new menu is led by Morrissey’s Corporate Executive Chef Wil Borgstrom, who brings over 25 years of extensive experience in directing culinary programs across the United States at restaurants, including Pazzaluna, McCormick & Schmick’s, Hard Rock Café, and Bon Appétit. Chef Borgstrom creates daily specials for the dining room and custom menus for event customers. www.welcometwincities.com | 9
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Building a new home BY STACEY ACKERMAN While consumers used to pay a premium for new construction homes, today builders are scooping up deals on land prices and are passing that savings on to buyers, keeping building competitive with purchasing an older home, according to Mike DeVoe, president of Ryland Homes, Twin Cities. “Builders have gotten extremely lean and the construction process is very streamlined now to compete with re-sale pricing,” says Wendy Danks, director of Marketing with the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. With a streamlined construction process, along with great purchase prices for builders,
new construction housing is affordable for most buyers and is especially appealing to first-time homebuyers that don’t have an existing home to sell. “Today you can purchase a single family home for the same price you would have paid for a townhouse, five years ago in a further out location,” says DeVoe. In addition, interest rates are at an all-time historic low, making payments comparable to renting. The surplus of inventory is resulting in creative incentives offered by builders seeking to
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reduce older developments for an incredible value. While builders don’t have a lot of wiggle room on price, many are offering buyer’s other incentives like free staging on their existing home, TV’s or discounted countertops. While financing has been more difficult, there are still many great programs available. The government is offering FHA loans with 5 percent down on purchases under $365,000. “This is a great program for first-time buyers with steady income,” says Danks. The government is also offering substantial tax credits for new homeowners that build with energy efficient products such as solar
If you’re looking to move to a new home, Ryland Homes is right on target. With established communities throughout the Twin Cities plus new neighborhoods GRAND OPENING, the right location has never been easier to find. And with a selection of designs to choose from, your new home will fit you perfectly.
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or geothermal. Approximately one-third of the cost is tax-deductible. A roadblock for many potential buyers is selling an existing home in the current market. However, most national builders have financing options available and will work with buyers to get their existing home sold. Some custom home builders will purchase an existing home if the mortgage is not upside down, according to Danks. “There is a lot of pent up demand for new housing as people have been holding off on purchasing due to the uncertainty of the economy. However, with a brighter outlook for the economy and the job market, the real estate market should improve,” says Danks.
The list takes into consideration all kinds of data points from cost of living to crime rates, the number of colleges and how healthy the population is, as well as access to museums, shows, sporting and other events. Plus, one you might not think of—stability. According to the survey, Twin Cities’ housing prices and the cost of living are slightly higher than the national average but the unemployment rate is 7 percent, well below the national average of 10.2 percent. Indeed.
“What customers need to understand is that they can’t purchase a new home at today’s prices and expect to sell for 2005 prices. If they are trading up, it’s a good financial gain,” says DeVoe.
Whether you’re a Twin Cities’ native, or are considering a move here, it is a great time to build a new home. With exceptional pricing on high-quality energy efficient homes, historically low interest rates, a job loss reassurance plan and a team of experts ready to make your dreams come true, what are you waiting for? It’s time to make a move.
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“Nationally, new housing is flat, but we expect the Twin Cities market to see a slight increase in 2011 in residential new construction. There is a lot of pent-up demand,” says Danks. “People have been waiting for the job market to stabilize before making any changes in their housing. Yet, they’re still getting married, getting divorced, having babies, or sending the kids off to college, which means their current housing may not work very well,” she continues. Many people have resisted buying a new home over the past few years because of the economy. For these homeowners, buying “up” makes a lot of financial sense. By purchasing a larger home at an undervalued price, buyers will be able to take advantage of appreciation on a higher valued property.
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f your family is relocating to the Twin Cities, or you’re just considering a move to another neighborhood, you probably already know that location is everything. The single most important fact about buying a new home is choosing the right location. Location has the greatest effect on your investment. Location affects everything from property values to commute time to making sure there’s a latte shop within walking distance. Although individuals will have different objectives in finding the right location, most people are looking for a low crime rate, nearby shopping and parks, well-maintained homes, and a reasonable commute time.
Choosing a city to suit your tastes and lifestyle
Home buyers should define what is important to them in a neighborhood and school district. Are you looking for a school and shops within walking distance? Do you see your family in an older well-established inner ring community, or a newer home in a suburban development? The Twin Cities also offers families the choice of locating to a more rural atmosphere in an outlying township.
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Scope out the area
Spend some time walking or driving through the neighborhood. Take note of how well homeowners keep up their homes and yards. Even something as simple as trying to make eye contact with people you encounter, will help you determine how safe and friendly the neighborhood is. Determining the age of residents in the area will help define whether the neighborhood is primarily young families, college students, or retirees. Will your family fit into the chemistry of the community?
Consider commute time
For many working adults, the amount of time spent commuting is an important factor. Try driving or taking public transportation during the time period you expect to be going to and from your job. You’ll discover fairly quickly whether you consider the level of traffic and travel time acceptable. Bus and light rail are also viable options for getting to work in the Twin Cities. Check out Metro Transit at www. metrotransit.org for specifics. If driving on I-35W or I-394, commuters can also have a more reliable and convenient commute by choosing MnPASS Express Lanes. For a modest fee you can enjoy express travel between the suburbs and downtown Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.mnpass.org.
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he Twin Cities offer great variety in the types of communities where you can choose to live. From the urban centers of Minneapolis and St. Paul to the rural townships in the outlying counties, you will find a city to suit your tastes and lifestyle. The following pages include information for each community, arranged by county. City websites and the name of the school districts (with ISD numbers) serving that area are included in this section.
Anoka County
Anoka: 20 miles northwest of Minneapolis •w ww.ci-anoka.mn.us • 7 63-576-2700 • I SD 11 Anoka-Hennepin Bethel: Northern Anoka County • 7 63-434-4366 • I SD 15 St. Francis Blaine: 11 miles north of Minneapolis •w ww.ci.blaine.mn.us • 7 63-784-6700 • I SD 11 Anoka-Hennepin • I SD 12 Centennial • I SD 16 Spring Lake Park • I SD 621 Mounds View Centerville: 20 minutes from St. Paul and 30 minutes from Minneapolis •w ww.centervillemn.com • 6 51-429-3232 • I SD 12 Centennial Circle Pines: Southeast part of county, 15 miles north of Minneapolis •w ww.ci.circle-pines.mn.us • 7 63-784-5898 • I SD 12 Centennial Columbia Heights: First-ring northern suburb of Minneapolis www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us • 7 63-706-3600 • I SD 13 Columbia Heights Coon Rapids: North of Minneapolis along the Mississippi River • c i.coon-rapids.mn.us • 7 63-755-2880 • I SD 11 Anoka Hennepin East Bethel: 22 miles from the Twin Cities, northeastern Anoka County •w ww.east-bethel.mn.us • 7 63-434-9569 • I SD 15 St. Francis • I D 831 Forest Lake
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Eagan: South of Twin CIties •w ww.cityofeagan.com • 6 51-675-5000 • I SD 196 Rosemount • I SD 191 Burnsville • I SD 197 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Farmington: 30 miles south of Minneapolis •w ww.ci.farmington.mn.us • 6 51-463-7111 • I SD 192 Farmington • I SD 194 Lakeville Hastings: Southeast fringe of metro area, county seat for Dakota County •w ww.ci.hastings.mn.us • 6 51-480-2350 • I SD 200 Hastings
Fridley: North of Minneapolis with Mississippi River on western border www.ci.fridley.mn.us • 763-571-3450 • ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin • ISD 14 Fridley • ISD 13 Columbia Heights • ISD 16 Spring Lake Park Ham Lake: 18 miles north of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.ham-lake.mn.us • 763-434-9555 • ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin • ISD 831 Forest Lake Hilltop: North of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us • 763-571-2023 • ISD 13 Columbia Heights Lexington: 15 miles north of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.lexington.mn.us • 763-784-2792 • ISD 12 Centennial Lino Lakes: 20 minutes north of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us • 651-982-2400 • ISD 12 Centennial • ISD 624 White Bear Lake • ISD 831 Forest Lake Nowthen: Northwest corner of Anoka County • w ww.nowthenmn.govoffice2.com • 763-441-1347 • ISD 15 St. Francis Oak Grove: Northern Anoka County • w ww.ci.oak-grove.mn.us • 763-753-1920 • ISD St. Francis • ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin Ramsey: Northwestern Anoka County • w ww.ci.ramsey.mn.us • 763-427-1410 • ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin St. Francis: Northern edge of Anoka County • w ww.stfrancis.govoffice.com • 763-753-2630 • ISD 15 St. Francis 14 | Welcome! 2011
Spring Lake Park: 15 miles northeast of Twin Cities • w ww.spring-lake-park.mn.us • 763-784-6491 • ISD 16 Spring Lake Park
Carver County Chanhassen: 17 miles southwest of Twin Cities • w ww.ci.chanhassen.mn.us • 952-227-1100 • ISD 112 Chaska • ISD 276 Minnetonka Chaska: Southwestern metro area • w ww.chaska.org • 952-448-9200 • ISD 112 Chaska Waconia: 30 miles west of Twin Cities • w ww.waconia.org • 952-442-2184 • ISD 110 Waconia Watertown: Western fringe of Twin Cities • w ww.ci-watertown.mn.us • 952-955-2681 • ISD 111 Watertown-Mayer Victoria: Western edge of the Twin Cities • w ww.ci.victoria.mn.us • 952-443-4210 • ISD 276 Minnetonka • ISD 110 Waconia • ISD 112 Chaska
Dakota County
Inver Grove Heights: Five miles south of St. Paul •w ww.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us • 6 51-450-2500 • I SD 199 Inver Grove Lakeville: 20 miles south of Twin Cities • www.ci.lakeville.mn.us • 952-9852-4400 • ISD 194 Lakeville • I SD 196 Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan • I SD 192 Farmington Lilydale: Between Mendota and Mendota Heights •w ww.lilydale.govoffice.com • 6 51-457-2316 • I SD 197 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Mendota: South of Twin Cities •w ww.cityofmendota.org • 6 51-454-0019 • I SD 197 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Mendota Heights: First ring suburb south of St. Paul •w ww.mendota-heights.com • 6 51-452-1850 • I SD 197 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Rosemount: South suburban area •w ww.ci.rosemount.mn.us • 6 51-423-4411 • I SD 196 Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan South St. Paul: South of St. Paul •w ww.southstpaul.org • 6 51-554-3200 • I SD 6 South St. Paul
Apple Valley: South-central suburb
Sunfish Lake: Entirely residential neighborhood south of Twin Cities •w ww.sunfishlake.org • 6 51-681-2300 • I SD 197 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Burnsville: South of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.burnsville.mn.us • 952-895-4400 • ISD 191 Burnsville • ISD 196 Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan • ISD 194 Lakeville
South of St. Paul •w ww.ci.west-saint-paul.mn.us • 6 51-552-4100 • I SD 197 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
of Twin Cities • w ww.ci.apple-valley.mn.us • 952-952-2500 • ISD 196 Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan
Goodhue County Red Wing: Southeast of Twin Cities •w ww.ci.red-wing.mn.us • 6 51-385-3600 • I SD 256 Red Wing
Hennepin County Bloomington: Southern suburb of Minneapolis •w ww.ci.bloomington.mn.us • 9 52-563-8700 • I SD 271 Bloomington Brooklyn Center: North of downtown Minneapolis •w ww.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us • 7 63-569-3300 • I SD 286 Brooklyn Center • I SD 281 Robbinsdale • I SD 279 Osseo • I SD 11 Anoka-Hennepin Brooklyn Park: West bank of Mississippi River in northern Hennepin County •w ww.brooklynpark.org • 7 63-424-8000 • I SD 279 Osseo • I SD 11 Anoka-Hennepin • I SD 281 Robbinsdale Champlin: Northwest of Minneapolis •w ww.ci.champlin.mn.us • 7 63-421-8100 • I SD 11 Anoka-Hennepin Corcoran: Northwest corner of Hennepin County •w ww.ci.corcoran.mn.us • 7 63-420-2288 • I SD 879 Delano • I SD 883 Rockford • I SD 284 Wayzata • I SD 877 Buffalo • I SD 279 Osseo
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where to live
The mantra of real estate agents often is: location, location, location. Most real estate professionals agree that homes can increase or decrease in value due to location. It’s the number one rule in real estate. You can buy the right home in the wrong location. You can change the structure, remodel it or alter the home’s layout, but ordinarily, you cannot move it. It’s attached to the land. The best locations are those in prime spots such as: • Within top-rated school districts • Close to outdoor recreation and nature • Homes with a view. • Near entertainment and shopping • Near public transportation, health care and jobs
Minnetrista: West end of Lake Minnetonka •w ww.ci.minnetrista.mn.us • 9 52-446-1660 • I SD 879 Delano • I SD 110 Waconia, • I SD 111 Watertown • I SD 272 Westonka Mound: West of Twin Cities at end of County Road 15 •w ww.cityofmound.com • 9 52-472-0600 • I SD 277 Westonka
Aerial view of the Mississippi River and downtown Minneapolis
Crystal: First ring suburb, 15 minutes northwest of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.crystal.mn.us • 763-531-1000 • ISD 281 Robbinsdale
Loretto: Western part of Hennepin County, 25 miles west of Twin Cities • w ww.lorettomn.govoffice2.com • 763-479-4305 • ISD 879 Delano
Dayton: Northernmost city in Hennepin County • w ww.ci.dayton.mn.us • 763-427-4589 • ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin • ISD 279 Osseo • ISD 728 Elk River
Maple Grove: Northwest of downtown Minneapolis • w ww.ci.maple-grove.mn.us • 763-4 94-6000 • ISD 279 Osseo
Eden Prairie: 12 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis • w ww.ci.eden-prairie.mn.us • 952-949-8300 • ISD 272 Eden Prairie Edina: Southwestern edge of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.edina.mn.us • 952-927-8861 • ISD 273 Edina Excelsior: 20-minutes west of Minneapolis on Lake Minnetonka • w ww.ci.excelsior.mn.us • 952-474-5233 • ISD 276 Minnetonka Golden Valley: West of downtown Minneapolis • w ww.ci.golden-valley.mn.us • 763-593-8000 • ISD 281 Robbinsdale • ISD 270 Hopkins Greenfield: Western edge of Hennepin County, 20 miles from Twin Cities • w ww.greenfield.govoffice.com • 763-477-6464 • ISD 877 Buffalo • ISD 883 Rockford • ISD 879 Delano Hopkins: West of the South Minneapolis residential area • w ww.ci-hopkins.mn.us • 952-935-8474 • ISD 270 Hopkins Long Lake: West central Hennepin County at the edge of Twin Cities • w ww.ci.long-lake.mn.us • 952-473-6961 • ISD 278 Orono
Maple Plain: 25 miles west of Minneapolis on U.S. Highway 12 • w ww.mapleplain.com • 763-479-0515 • ISD 278 Orono Medicine Lake: Completely surrounded by the city of Plymouth, forming a peninsula on Medicine Lake • w ww.ci.medicine-lake.mn.us • 763-542-9701 • ISD 284 Wayzata Medina: Western edge of Hennepin County, 20 miles from Minneapolis • w ww.ci-medina.mn.us • 763-473-4643 • ISD 284 Wayzata • ISD 278 Orono • ISD 879 Delano • ISD 883 Rockford Minneapolis: Largest city in Minnesota, often referred to as the “City of Lakes” • w ww.ci.mpls.mn.us • 612-673-2100 • ISD 1 Minneapolis Minnetonka: West of Minneapolis, adjacent to Lake Minnetonka • w ww.ci.minnetonka.mn.us • 952-939-8200 • ISD 276 Minnetonka • ISD 270 Hopkins • ISD 284 Wayzata Minnetonka Beach: North-central region of Lake Minnetonka, west of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us • 952-471-8878 • ISD 278 Orono
New Hope: Seven miles northwest of Minneapolis •w ww.ci.new-hope.mn.us • 7 63-531-5100 • I SD 281 Robbinsdale Orono: Lake Minnetonka community •w ww.ci-orono.mn.us • 9 52-249-4600 • I SD 278 Orono • I SD 277 Westonka • I SD 284 Wayzata • I SD 276 Minnetonka Osseo: Northeastern Hennepin County •w ww.ci.osseo.mn.us • 7 63-425-2624 • I SD 279 Osseo Plymouth: Third-ring suburb 12 miles west of downtown Minneapolis •w ww.ci.plymouth.mn.us • 7 63-509-5000 • I SD 279 Osseo • I SD 284 Wayzata • I SD 281 Robbinsdale • I SD 270 Hopkins Richfield: Close to 35W, I-494 and Crosstown 62 •w ww.ci.richfield.mn.us • 6 12-861-9700 • I SD 280 Richfield Robbinsdale: Northeast Hennepin County, 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis •w ww.robbinsdale.com • 7 63-537-4534 • I SD 281 Robbinsdale Rockford: Border of Hennepin and Wright counties, 30 miles west of Minneapolis •w ww.cityofrockford.org • 7 63-477-6565 • I SD 883 Rockford Rogers and the Town of Hassan: 15 miles northwest of Minneapolis on Interstate 94 •w ww.rogers.govoffice.com • 7 63-428-2253 • I SD 728 Elk River • I SD 279 Osseo/Maple Grove • I SD 877 Buffalo St. Bonifacius: At intersection of Highway 7 and County Road 92 in southwest Hennepin County •w ww.ci.st-bonifacius.mn.us • 9 52-446-1061 • I SD 110 Waconia
St. Louis Park: West of downtown Minneapolis •w ww.stlouispark.org • 9 52-924-2500 • I SD 283 St. Louis Park Shorewood: Western suburb about 25 minutes from Minneapolis •w ww.ci.shorewood.mn.us or • 9 52-960-7900 • I SD 276 Minnetonka • I SD 277 Westonka Spring Park: Stretches along County Road 15 west of Minnetonka Beach and Orono •w ww.springpark.govoffice.com • 9 52-471-9051 • I SD 277 Westonka Tonka Bay: Between upper and lower bodies of Lake Minnetonka in western Hennepin County •w ww.cityoftonkabay.net • 9 52-474-7994 • I SD 276 Minnetonka Wayzata: 11 miles west of Minneapolis on NE shores of Lake Minnetonka •w ww.wayzata.org • 9 52-473-0234 • I SD 284
Ramsey County Arden Hills: Northwest of St. Paul •w ww.ci.arden-hills.mn.us • 6 52-792-7800 • I SD 621 Mounds View • I SD 623 Roseville Falcon Heights: 5 minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul •w ww.ci.falcon-heights.mn.us • 6 51-792-7600 • I SD 623 Roseville Lauderdale: First-ring suburb in western Ramsey County •w ww.ci.lauderdale.mn.us • 6 52-792-7650 • I SD 623 Roseville Little Canada: NE hub of metro freeways, minutes from downtown St. Paul, and 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis •w ww.ci.little-canada.mn.us • 6 51-766-4029 • I SD 624 White Bear Lake Maplewood: First-ring suburb north and east of St. Paul •w ww.ci.maplewood.mn.us • 6 51-249-2000 • I SD 622 North St. Paul • I SD 623 Roseville • I SD 624 White Bear Lake Mounds View: Off Interstate 35W on State Highway 10 •w ww.ci.mounds-view.mn.us • 7 63-717-4000 • I SD 621 Mounds View
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New Brighton: Central northern suburb within minutes of downtown areas • w ww.ci.mounds-view.mn.us • 763-717-4000 • ISD 621 Mounds View
New Prague: 40 miles SW of Twin Cities, on border of Scott and LeSueur counties • w ww.ci.new-prague.mn.us • 952-758-4401 • ISD 721 New Prague
North Oaks: Northeast of St. Paul • w ww.cityofnorth-oaks.com • 651-792-7750 • ISD 622 North St. Paul-Maplewood
Prior Lake: Southwest suburb of Minneapolis • w ww.cityofpriorlake.com • 952-447-9800 • ISD 719 Prior Lake-Savage
North St. Paul: 10 miles northeast of downtown St. Paul • w ww.ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us • 651-747-2400 • ISD 622 North St. Paul-Maplewood Roseville: Northern boundary of St. Paul, 10-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul • w ww.ci.roseville.mn.us • 651-792-7000 • ISD 621 Mounds View • ISD 623 Roseville Saint Paul: Minnesota’s state capital, home to more institutions of higher learning than any city west of Boston • w ww.ci.stpaul.mn.us • 651-266-8688 • ISD 625 St. Paul Shoreview: 10 miles from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis • ISD 621 Mounds View • ISD 623 Roseville • w ww.ci.shoreview.mn.us • 651-490-4650 Vadnais Heights: On I-35E and I-694 north of St. Paul • w ww.ci.vadnais-heights.mn.us • 651-204-6000 • ISD 624 White Bear Lake • ISD 621 Mounds View White Bear Lake: Northeastern fringe of metro area • w ww.ci.white-bear-lake.mn.us • 651-429-8526 • ISD 624 White Bear Lake
Rice County Northfield: On shores of Cannon River, south of Minneapolis-St. Paul • w ww.ci.northfield.mn.us • 507-645-8833 • ISD 659 Northfield
Scott County
Savage: SW suburb 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and 25 miles from downtown St. Paul • w ww.cityofsavage.com • 952-882-2660 • ISD 191 Burnsville • ISD 719 Prior Lake-Savage • ISD 720 Shakopee Shakopee: SE edge of metro, 30 miles from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul • w ww.ci.shakopee.mn.us • 952-233-9300 • ISD 720 Shakopee
Lake Elmo: East of I-694, south of Highway 26, north of I-94 •w ww.lakeelmo.org • 6 51-777-5510 • I SD 834 Stillwater
Sherburne County
16 miles east of St. Paul
Elk River: County seat, 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.elk-river.mn.us • 763-635-1000 • ISD 728 Elk River
Washington County Afton: 15 miles east of downtown St. Paul • w ww.ci.afton.mn.us • 651-436-5090 • ISD 834 Stillwater Bayport: On St. Croix River one mile south of Stillwater • w ww.bayport.govoffice.com • 651-275-4404 • ISD 834 Stillwater Cottage Grove: 15 miles southeast of the Minneapolis-St. Paul • w ww.cottage-grove.org • 651-458-2800 • ISD 833 South Washington Dellwood: Northeastern edge of White Bear Lake • w ww.dellwood.us • 651-429-1356 • ISD 832 Mahtomedi
Belle Plaine: In the Minnesota River Valley southwest of Minneapolis • w ww.belleplaine • 952-873-5553 • ISD 716 Belle Plaine
Forest Lake: 25 miles north of downtown metro area on I-35 ISD 831 Forest Lake • w ww.ci.forest-lake.mn.us • 651-464-3550
Elko-New Market: Off interstate I-35 30 miles south of Minneapolis • w ww.ci.elko.mn.us • 952-461-2777 • ISD 194 Lakeville • ISD 721 New Prague
Hugo: 14 miles north of downtown St. Paul on border of metro area • w ww.ci.hugo.mn.us • 651-762-6300 • ISD 624 White Bear Lake • ISD 834 Stillwater • ISD 831 Forest Lake • ISD 832 Mahtomedi
Jordan: South of the Minnesota River in Scott County, 20 miles SW of Twin Cities • w ww.jordan.govoffice.com • 952-492-2535 • ISD 717 Jordan
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Downtown Saint Paul
Lakeland: On the St. Croix River, •w ww.lakelandmn.com •6 51-436-4430 • I SD 834 Stillwater
Mahtomedi: 20-minute commute to metro area, east shore of White Bear Lake •w ww.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us • 6 51-426-3344 • I SD 832 Mahtomedi • I SD 624 White Bear Lake • I SD 834 Stillwater • I SD 831 Forest Lake
Woodbury: Eastern side of metro area •w ww.ci.woodbury.mn.us • 6 51-714-3500 • I SD 622 North St. Paul-MaplewoodOakdale • I SD 834 Stillwater
Wright County Albertville: 25 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis •w ww.ci.albertville.mn.us • 7 63-497-3384 • I SD 885 St. Michael-Albertville Buffalo: County seat for Wright County, northwest of metro area •w ww.ci.buffalo.mn.us • 7 63-682-1181 • I SD Buffalo-Hanover Montrose
Marine on the St. Croix: 12 miles NW of metro area, north of Stillwater, and 15 miles south of Taylors Falls •w ww.marine.govoffice.com • 6 51-433-3636 • I SD 834 Stillwater
Delano: 27 miles from downtown Minneapolis on US Hwy 12 , SE corner of Wright County •w ww.delano.mn.us • 7 63-972-0550 • I SD 879 Delano
Newport: 15-minute drive northeast of Twin Cities •w ww.newport-govoffice.com • 6 51-459-5677 • I SD 833 South Washington
Hanover: Northwest of metro area, partially in Wright and Hennepin Counties •w ww.hanovermn.org • 7 63-497-3777 • I SD 877 Buffalo • I SD 883 Rockford
Oakdale: Eastern side of Twin Cities metro area •w ww.ci.oakdale.mn.us • 6 51-739-5086 • I SD 622 North St. Paul-Maplewood Oak Park Heights: 20 miles east of St. Paul, on the St. Croix River •w ww.cityofoakparkheights.com • 6 51-439-4439 • I SD 834 Stillwater Stillwater: 20 miles east of downtown St. Paul, on St. Croix River •w ww.ci.stillwater.mn.us • 6 51-430-8800 • I SD 834 Stillwater St. Paul Park: 15 minutes east of Mall of America •w ww.stpaulpark.govoffice.com • 6 51-459-9785 • I SD 833 South Washington
Otsego: Located on Mississippi River in Wright County •w ww.ci.otsego.mn.us • 7 63-441-4414 • I SD 728 Elk River • I SD 885 St. Michael-Albertville St. Michael: 15 miles northwest of metropolitan area •w ww.ci.st-michael.mn.us • 7 63-497-2041 • I SD 728 Elk River • I SD 885 St. Michael-Albertville
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul Small town charm and big city diversity BY MARIANNE MCDONOUGH The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul have a combined population of 3.5 million residents, making it the thirteenth largest metropolitan area in the nation. A blend of heartland America and sophistication offer residents a combination of small town charm and big city diversity.
Diversity in History:
Called the “Dual Cities” in the 1870s, Minneapolis and St. Paul have common ground but unique origins. Mark Twain quipped, “St. Paul and Minneapolis were founded on the power of liquid, Minneapolis on the falls of St. Anthony, St. Paul on the power of whiskey. That’s why St. Paul was and remains today the political center.” The latter part is good humor, but Twain had it right about the history. Originally both cities drew their economy from the Mississippi River, though in vastly different ways. On the east, St. Paul established a trading and
transportation gateway, while on the west, Minneapolis boomed as a lumbering and mill city. St. Paul, the elder city, boasts a colorful past, thanks to a smart colonel and a French Canadian bootlegger. In 1805, Zebulon Pike struck a deal with Native American tribes for the territory. Shortly thereafter, Fort Snelling was built at the juncture of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, becoming a cultural and economic hub where Dakota, Ojibwa, and French Canadian traders converged.
St Paul ca. 1910
A retired fur trader, infamous Pierre “Pig’s Eye” Parrant, ran a popular tavern in Fountain Cave just south of current downtown St. Paul, giving impetus to the name “Pig’s Eye Landing.” In 1841, French missionary Father Lucien Galtier built St. Paul’s Chapel on the bluffs, pressing to change the name to St. Paul. As steamboats thronged to Lambert’s Landing, St. Paul became “The Last City of the East.” Later railroad magnate James J. Hill built the Great Northern Railway system, headquartered in St Paul.
Minneapolis ca. 1920
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Meanwhile Minneapolis, “The First City of the West,” attracted a more Scandinavian population, primarily Lutheran, who harnessed the power of majestic Saint Anthony Falls, the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi. Initially, sawmills competed from both sides of the falls, establishing Minneapolis on the west, St. Anthony on the east. By 1872, Hill’s rail service connected Minneapolis and Chicago, and Minneapolis absorbed St. Anthony. The winning combination of water power and transit established the “Mill City” as one of the largest and most prosperous milling regions in the world.
Block E and Le Meredian Hotel Downtown Minneapolis / Photo: Meet Minneapolis James J. Hill house / Photo: Pat Laurel; Saint Paul CVA
Diversity in Demographics and Cultures:
By the end of the nineteenth century, the most prominent ethnic groups in St. Paul were the Irish and Germans, although Swedish, Czech, Austro-Hungarian, and Polish immigrants eventually settled there as well. In 1838, three Irish soldiers, discharged from Fort Snelling, settled in St. Paul and were the first Irish immigrants in the state. In 1851, St. Paul held its first St. Patrick’s Day parade, a tradition that now draws at least 100,000 spectators. Well into the twentieth century, Irish Catholics comprised most of the mayors and city officials.
In Minneapolis, the Swedes eventually became the largest immigrated group in the city, with Norwegians second largest, and the Danish third. However, numerous other cultural groups settled there as well. The “Bohemian Flats” on the west bank of the Mississippi drew Slovaks, Poles, French Canadians, Germans and Irish. Jews from Russia, Poland, Lithuania, and Romania also made Minneapolis their home, and by 1880, a small Black population of 362 occupied the north side of the city and some of the south, eventually growing to about 4,000 by 1925. After World War II, especially during the last three decades, a significant influx of immigrants and refugees occurred from China, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Somalia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Though Mexican-Americans have tended to reside on St. Paul’s west side, recently many Latinos have chosen to live in Minneapolis.
Diversity in Arts, Culture, and Events:
When it comes to the arts, both St. Paul and Minneapolis have flair, but each offers a different palette of choices.
Native American celebration / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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St. Paul is known for its active grass roots arts community, fifteen museums (three considered world class), and more than
52,000 theater seats. In addition to 130 art galleries city-wide, the largest concentration of live/work space for studio artists in the country resides in a renovated warehouse district. A number of celebrities grew up in St. Paul, among them literary giant, The Great Gatsby author, F. Scott Fitzgerald
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mill city Magical History Tours Jackie Siewert –Tour Guide:
“The Pillsbury A Mill was designed by architect Leroy Buffington who refused to listen to engineers on the construction. Twenty years later the mill caved in at the top and bowed out at the bottom, sagging into the “S” shape it retains to this day. Rumor has it that it’s scheduled to become condos.” “The Washburn Crosby Company, precursor to General Mills, got tired of paying for advertising on radio stations, so they just started their own station, WCCO, currently a major Twin Cities multimedia station.” Betty Crocker, never a real person, was a promotional gimmick invented in 1921 by the Washburn Crosby Company (forerunner to General Mills) to share tips and recipes with homemakers.
and American cartoonist, Charles M. Schultz, author of the comic strip Peanuts. Current resident and famed author/story teller Garrison Keillor hosts the nationallybroadcasted radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. The renowned St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performs more than 150 concerts per year. And thirteen festivals, including the Taste of Minnesota, the Irish Fair, Cinco de Mayo, and Grand Old Days, provide yearround entertainment. The legendary St. Paul Winter Carnival, drawing about 350,000 visitors, celebrates winter, Minnesota style. Local business leaders collaborated for the first carnival in February, 1886, after a New York reporter described St. Paul as “another Siberia, unfit for human habitation in the winter.” Parades, contests, skiing, toboggan slides, and a spectacular, fourteen-story ice castle showcased ingenuity and hometown pride. Minneapolis sets the stage for a broad spectrum of arts with 75 professional theaters, more than 275 arts organizations, and nearly 60 museums. Among the latter are the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, considered one of the top ten comprehensive art museums in the country, the nationallyacclaimed Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and the Weisman Art Museum. A 98-member Minnesota Orchestra, based in upscale Orchestra Hall, performs nearly 200 programs annually, including live Friday night concerts for Minnesota Public Radio. Overlooking the Mississippi, the spectacular six-story Guthrie Theater houses three stages for internationally acclaimed productions. Local composer/performer Prince, one of the city’s most prominent progenies, studied at the Minnesota Dance Theatre and helped put First Avenue on the entertainment map with the 1984 film Purple Rain.. Minneapolis provides winter entertainment with Holidazzle Parades, lighting up Nicollet
Downtown Saint Paul and the Science Museum of Minnesota / Photo: Science Museum of Minnesota
Mall every Thursday through Sunday during the Thanksgiving-Christmas season. But the biggest festival in Minneapolis is the summer Aquatennial with more than 70 events, including milk carton boat races and a Torchlight Parade. In its 71st year, the Aquatennial features celebrity guests that have included Gene Autry, Vice President Richard Nixon, the Lone Ranger, Bob Barker, and millionaire Percy Ross.
Diversity in the Future:
Minneapolis prides itself for its urbanite and progressive downtown, renovated hotels, renowned cuisine, and jazz clubs. Eight miles of glassed, indoor skyways connect the city’s hub. St. Paul, on the other hand, has preserved many of its spectacular landmarks, skillfully combining Victorian
and contemporary architecture. Numerous specialty shops offer a unique shopping venue. Both cities encourage ever-increasing downtown residency. And both have learned to capitalize on their mutual strengths. By 2012 the new Central Corridor light rail system will connect the two downtowns. The annual Twin Cities Marathon, recognized as one of the most beautiful urban marathons in the country, will continue to display the extraordinary features of the Cities every October. Residents will flock to the beaches in the summer, attend outdoor concerts, and fish off bridges. When fall arrives, with its dependable “Indian summer,” the lakes will become mirrors of oranges, yellows, and reds. And people will visit apple orchards for hayrides, cider tasting, and homemade apple bakery goods. Winter will paint frostladen landscapes for skiers, skaters, and young snowman enthusiasts to enjoy. In the springtime, loons and geese will continue to return to a vast array of tulips and irises. Twin Citians cheer for their hometown heroes and attend the Great Minnesota GetTogether, the State Fair, in droves. But, to their credit, if the past indicates the future, they will value their diversity, making this locale one of the best of all places to live.
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innesota public and private schools provide quality education and each school offers a unique learning experience. It is important to consider all of the elements that contribute to a school’s overall effectiveness when picking your child’s school. When making educational choices it is important to consider general criteria and the type of school experience you want for your child, such as academic and arts programs, support services, age of school, location, available transportation and extracurricular opportunities. You might also consider your family values and other priorities important to you and your child. Call, write, or visit the district administrative office for answers to questions such as: • What is the district’s stated mission and goals? • What is the student enrollment in the district; in each school; overall teacher/pupil ratio? •W hat is the percentage of teachers with advanced degrees? • What are some recent accomplishments of the district? • What are some current issues facing the district? • What is the level of community support for the school district? • What is the level of student achievement in the district? • What support services are available in the district? 20 | Welcome! 2011
Once you’ve narrowed your search to one or two districts, contact the individual schools where your children would attend. Request a parent handbook, student handbook, a school newsletter, and information about the school’s parent organizations. Ask if you and your child may visit the school. During your visit, walk through the school and determine if you and your child feel welcome. Do the staff and students appear to be happy and friendly? Does the school seem to be well organized and reflect a sense of purpose. Overall, you should get a good sense of the school by just being in the building, by listening to students and teachers interact, and by asking lots of questions. And in the end, you should walk away feeling that this is the right educational choice for your child.
Public Schools
In Minnesota, public schools are organized into independent school districts. More than 50 districts serve the seven-county metropolitan area. In addition to providing traditional elementary, junior high and high school programs, each district can offer specialized instruction programs for various student-learning styles. These programs include special education for students with disabilities, gifted and talented programs, and alternative high school programs for students who have left school
or do not feel comfortable in the traditional setting. Magnet schools, Open Enrollment, Post Secondary options and charter schools provide expanded learning opportunities in language, science and the arts. In 1991, Minnesota was the first state to pass charter school legislation. The first charter school in the United States, City Academy, opened in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1992. There are 141 charter schools in operation, and half of them are located in or around the Twin Cities. Charter schools often have a particular approach to education or focus for their programs that differentiate them from other schools. For example, some charter schools focus on experiential learning, or Core Knowledge, or project-based learning, or technology. Often, charter schools have smaller enrollments than neighboring district schools offering smaller class sizes and lower student to teacher ratios. For more information about charter schools: Call 651-644-0432 or visit www. mncharterschools.org The following pages include information for each public school district, arranged by county.
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Anoka County
Metro Area School Districts
Anoka-Hennepin www.anoka.k12.mn.us Centennial www.centennial.k12.mn.us Columbia Heights www.colheights.k12.mn.us Fridley www.fridley.k12.mn.us St. Francis www.stfrancis.k12.mn.us Spring Lake Park www.splkpark.k12.mn.us Cygnus Academy www.cygnusacademy.org Elk River www.elkriver.k12.mn.us Liberty High Charter www.libertyhigh.us Northwest Passage High www.crlc.charter.k12.mn.us PACT Charter www.pact.charter.k12.mn.us
Carver County Chaska www.district112.org Norwood Young America www.central.k12.mn.us Waconia www.waconia.k12.mn.us Watertown-Mayer www.wm.k12.mn.us World Learner www.worldlearnerschool.com
Dakota County Burnsville-Eagan-Savage www.isd191.org Eagan-Mendota Heights-West St. Paul www.isd197.k12.mn.us Farmington www.farmington.k12.mn.us Hastings www.hastings.k12.mn.us Intermediate District 917 www.isd917.k12.mn.us Inver Grove Heights www.invergrove.k12.mn.us Lakeville www.isd194.k12.mn.us
Sobriety High www.sobrietyhigh.org
Hopkins www.hopkins.k12.mn.us
Rockford www.rockford.k12.com
Tarek Ibn Ziyad www.tizacademy.com
Intermediate School ISD 287 www.district287.org
St. Anthony-New Brighton www.stanthony.k12.mn.us
Goodhue County
Minneapolis www.mpls.k12.mn.us
St. Louis Park www.stlpark.k12.mn.us
Minnetonka www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us
Wayzata www.wayzata.k12.mn.us
Orono www.orono.k12.mn.us
Westonka www.westonka.k12.mn.us
Osseo www.district279.org
Ascension Academy www.ascensionacademy.net
Richfield www.richfield.k12.mn.us
Augsburg Fairview Academy for Health Careers www.afa.tc
Red Wing www.redwing.k12.mn.us
Randolph www.randolph.k12.mn.us
Hennepin County
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan www.isd196.k12.mn.us
Bloomington www.bloomington.k12.mn.us
South St. Paul www.sspps.org
Brooklyn Center www.brookcntr.k12.mn.us
Paideia Academy www.paideiaacademy.org
Eden Prairie www.edenpr.k12.mn.us
River Heights Charter www.riverheightscharter.org
Edina www.edina.k12.mn.us
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Robbinsdale www.rdale.k12.mn.us
Aurora Charter www.geocities.com/ auroracharterschool
Beacon Academy www.beaconacademy.com Cedar Riverside Community www.geocities.com/crcsmpls Dunwoody Academy www.dunwoodyacademy.org Eagle Ridge Academy www.eagleridgeacademy.org El Colegio Charter www.el-colegio.org ELOM International Academy www.elomacademy.org Emily O. Goodridge Greay Accelerated Charter www.emilygreyschool.org Excell Academy for Higher Learning www.excellacademy.org Four Directions www.fourdirectionsschool.org Fraser Academy www.fraseracademy.org Friendship Academy of Fine Arts www.friendshipacademy.org Harvest Preparatory www.seedharvest.org Heart of the Earth Charter www.americanindianeducation.org International Spanish Language Academy www.isla.k12.mn.us Kaleidoscope Charter www.kaleidoscopecharter.org Learning For Leadership www.learningforleadership.org Lighthouse Academy of Nations www.lighthouse.charter.k12.mn.us Lincoln International High www.lincolnhs.org Long Tieng Academy www.longtiengacademy.org LoveWorks Academy www.loveworksacademy.org Main Street School of Performing Arts www.performing-arts-school.org
Noble Academy www.nobelacademy.us
Community of Peace Academy www.cpa.charter.k12.mn.us
Scott County
Odyssey Charter www.odysseycharter.org
Community School of Excellence www.communityschoolofexcellence.org
Belle Plaine www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us
Partnership Academy www.paschool.org
Concordia Creative Learning Academy www.cclaonline.org
Jordan www.jordan.k12.mn.us
Perpich Center for Arts Education www.pcae.k12.mn.us
Cyber Village Academy www.cva.k12.mn.us
New Prague www.np.k12.mn.us
Prairie Seeds Academy www.prairieseedsacademy.org
Dugsi Academy www.dugsiacademy.org
Prior Lake-Savage www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us
Sage Academy Charter School www.sageacademy.org
Face to Face Academy www.face2face.org
Shakopee www.shakopee.k12.mn.us
Seven Hills Classical Academy www.sevenhillsacademy.com
General John Vessey Jr. Leadership Academy www.vesseyacademy.org
Elk River www.elkriver.k12.mn.us
Sojourner Truth Academy www.sojournertruthacademy.org Southside Family Charter www.southsidefamilyschool.org Stonebridge Community www.stonebridgecommunityschool.org Twin Cities International Elementary www.twincitiesinternationalschool.org Ubah Medical Academy www.ubahmedicalacademy.org Watershed High www.watershedhs.org Wooden Institute for Student Excellence www.wiseschool.org
Great River www.greatriverschool.org
Washington County
Higher Ground Academy www.hgacademy.org
Forest Lake www.forestlake.k12.mn.us
High School for Recording Arts www.hsra.org
Mahtomedi www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
Hmong Academy www.hmongacademy.org
South Washington County www.sowashco.k12.mn.us
HOPE Community Academy www.hope-school.org
Stillwater www.stillwater.k12.mn.us
Jennings Experiential High www.jehs.org Metro Deaf www.metrodeafschool.org
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose www.buffalo.k12.mn.us
Minnesota Academy for Technology www.mnacademytech.org
Delano www.delano.k12.mn.us
Minnesota North Star Academy www.mnnorthstaracademy.org
Elk River www.elkriver.k12.mn.us
New Spirit www.newspiritschool.com
Ramsey County
Nova Classical Academy www.novaclassical.org
Mounds View www.moundsview.k12.mn.us North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale www.isd622.org Roseville www.roseville.k12.mn.us Saint Paul www.stpaul.k12.mn.us
Sherburne County
Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists www.spcpa.org
Also in Washington County: Lakes International Language Academy www.lakesinternational.org Math and Science Academy www.mnmsa.org New Heights Charter 651-439-1962 www.newheightsschool.com North Lakes Academy Charter Middle www.northlakesacademy.org St. Croix Preparatory Academy www.stcroixprep.org
Skills for Tomorrow High www.skillsfortomorrow.org
Valley Crossing Community www.vc.k12.mn.us
Sobriety High www.sobrietyweb.org
Wright County
Twin Cities Academy www.tca.k12.mn.us
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose www.buffalo.k12.mn.us
Twin Cities German Immersion www.germanschool-mn.org
Delano www.delano.k12.mn.us
Urban Academy www.urbanacademymn.org
Rockford www.rockford.k12.mn.us
Yinghua Academy www.yinghuaacademy.org
St. Michael Albertville www.stma.k12.mn.us
Rice County
Elk River www.elkriver.k12.mn.us Rockford www.rockford.k12.mn.us
Metropolitan Learning Alliance www.mpls.k12.mn.us
White Bear Lake www.whitebear.k12.mn.us
Minneapolis Academy www.minneapolisacademy.org
Academia Cesar Chavez www.cesarchavezschool.com
Minnesota Internship Center www.mnic.org
Academy of BioScience Charter www.academyofbioscience.com
Minnesota Online High www.mnohs.org
Academy for Sciences & Agriculture www.agacademy.com
Minnesota Transitions Charter www.mtcs.org
Achieve Language Academy www.spps.org
New City www.newcitycharterschool.org
Avalon Charter www.avalonschool.org
Northfield 507-663-0600 www.nfld.k12.mn.us
New Millennium Academy www.newmillenniumacademy.org
BlueSky Charter www.blueskyschool.org
ARTech Charter www.artech.k12.mn.us
New Visions School www.newvisionsschool.com
City Academy High www.cityacademy.org
Prairie Creek Community www.prairiecreek.org
Kaleidoscope Charter www.kaleidoscopecharter.org
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Private Schools Approximately 10 percent of Minnesota children attend private or independent K-12 schools. In addition to offering an education alternative, this hearty percentage reduces the tax strain of the public school system. The terminology associated with private schools can sometimes be confusing. Consider this glossary:
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•P rivate schools - Schools that are run by an individual or agency other than a governmental entity. Private schools can be religious or secular. • I ndependent schools - Generally, this term refers to schools that teach a particular religion or belief under an independent administration.
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• Parochial schools - While not all Catholic schools are parochial, only Catholic parishes run parochial schools. • Nonpublic schools - This term encompasses all private and independent schools and home schools. The state government uses this term to distinguish K-12 schools outside the public school system.
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Despite the tuition and fees associated with private schools, private education has expanded and become within reach for students with disadvantaged socioeconomic status. Some of the thanks goes to the Minnesota Independent School Forum (MISF), a non-profit organization forged collectively by civic, education and business leaders in the community. The MISF currently serves 40 independent high schools, which serve nearly 15,000 students across Minnesota. Students at a MISF school have a nearly 100 percent graduation rate, and 80 percent of high school graduates go on to college. For more information, contact MISF at 651-297-6716 or visit www.misf.org.
Trinity Lutheran www.trinitysf.org
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School www.fscsmn.org
Bethany Academy www.bethanyacademy.org
Woodcrest Baptist Academy www.woodcrestbaptistacademy.org
First Baptist www.fbcrsmt.org
Blake www.blakeschool.org
Zion Lutheran www.zionlutherancrown.com
Good Shepherd Lutheran www.goodshep.com
Blessed Trinity - Richfield www.btcsmn.org
Carver County
Holy Trinity www.holytrinitys.org
Bloomington Lutheran www.bllhschool.org
Living Word Academy www.livingwordaflc.org
Breck www.breckschool.org
Pine Harbor Christian Academy www.theharborchurch.com
Calvary Memorial www.cmcschool.com
Ramalynn Montessori www.ramalynn.org
Calvin Christian www.calvinchristian.org
Southview Christian www.scsmn.org
Carondelt Catholic www.carondeltcatholicschool.co
St. Croix Lutheran High www.sclhs.org
Cedarcrest Academy www.cedarcrest.org
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic www.parshesonline.com
Chesterton Academy www.chestertonacademy.org
St. John the Baptist www.stjohnb.com
City of the Lakes Waldorf www.clws.org Concordia Academy Bloomington www.lutheranhighschool.com
The following pages include information for each private school, arranged by county.
Southwest Christian High www.swchs.org
St. John Vianney www.stjohnvianneyschool.org St. Joseph’s Catholic www.stjosephcommunity.org
De La Salle www.delasalle.com FAIR www.wmep.k12.mn.us/fair
Chapel Hill Academy www.chapel-hill.org Emanuel Lutheran www.elchamburg.org/els Goddard www.goddardschool.com Guardian Angels www.gachaska.org/schoolhome Holy Family Catholic High www.hfchs.org La Petite Academy www.lapetite.com Mayer Lutheran High www.lhsmayer.mn.org Minnesota Valley Baptist www.mnvbc.org
St. Bernard www.st-bernard-cologne.org
Anoka County
St. Hubert’s Catholic www.sthubert.org
Al-Amal www.al-amal.org
St. John’s Lutheran www.sjsnya.org
Anoka Seventh Day Adventist www.anokasdachurch.org
St. John’s Lutheran stjohns-chaska.ctsmemberconnect. net
Calvin Christian www.calvinchristian.org Coon Rapids Baptist www.coonrapidsbaptist.org Cross of Christ Lutheran www.crossofchrist.us Epiphany Education Center www.epiphanymn.org Grace Lutheran www.clcgracelutheranchurch.org
St. Joseph Catholic www.stjosephwaconia.org Trinity Lutheran www.trinitywaconia.org/school Zion Lutheran www.zioncologne.org Zion Lutheran www.zionmayer.org
Dakota County
Immaculate Conception www.imac-church.org
All Saints Catholic www.allsaintschurch.com
Meadow Creek Christian www.meadowcreek.com
All-Star Montessori All-starmontessori.com
Minnesota Renaissance www.mnrenaissanceschool.com
Becks Montessori www.becksmontessori.com
Mount Olive www.mtolive-anoka.org
Berea Lutheran www.clclutheran.org/berea
Northside Christian www.northsideconnection.org
Christian Heritage Academy www.chacademy.com
Prince of Peace Lutheran www.princeofpeacelutheranschool. org
Christian Life www.christianlifeag.org
St. Francis Christian www.fbsaintfrancis.com St. Stephen www.ststephenchurch.org Totino Grace High www.totinograce.org
Convent of the Visitation www.visitation.com Crown of Life Lutheran www.crownoflife.org
St. Joseph www.churchofstjoseph.org St. Mary’s Catholic 651-437-5546 www.parishonline.com St. Mathias www.stmathias.com St. Michael 651-457-2510 www.stmichaelweststpaul.org
Fourth Baptist Christian www.fourthbaptistchristianschool.org Good Shepherd School www.gsgvschool.org Groves Academy www.grovesacademy.org Heritage Christian Academy www.heritageweb.org
St. Thomas Academy www.cadets.com
Holy Family Academy www.holyfamilyacademy.cc
Tesseract www.tesseractschool.net
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic www.ihmcs.org
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran www.tloschool.org
Goodhue County Concordia Immanuel Lutheran www.lutheransonline.com Red Wing Christian Academy www.redwingca.org St. John’s Lutheran www.stlutheransonline.com/stjohnrw St. Joseph’s Catholic www.stjosephsschoolredwing.org
Hennepin County Academy of Holy Angels www.ahastars.org Annunciation www.annunciationmsp.org/school Ascension www.ascensionschoolmn.org Bais Yaakov High 952-915-9117 Benilde-St. Margaret’s www.bsm-online.org
International School of Minnesota www.ism-sabis.net King of Grace Lutheran www.kog-els.org Lake Country www.lakecountryschool.org Life Academy www.lifeacademymn.org Maranatha Christian Academy www.maranathachristianacademy.org Mary Queen of Peace www.mqpcatholicschool.org Metropolitan Open www.metroopenschool.org Minneapolis Jewish Day www.mjds.net Minnehaha Academy www.MinnehahaAcademy.net Minnetonka Christian Academy www.mca-sad.com Most Holy Trinity www.mostholytrinity.org
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran www.mtcalvaryedu.org
Trinity School at River Ridge www.trinityschools.org
St. Agnes Elementary www.stagnesschools.org
Twin Cities Jewish Middle www.talmudtorah.pvt.k12.mn.us
Mt. Hope-Redemption www.mhreagles.com
Visitation www.visitationcatholicschool.com
St. Bernard’s www.saintbernards-school.org
Rice County
Nativity of Mary www.nativitybloomington.org
West Lutheran High www.wlhs.net
St. Francis/St. James United www.sf-sj.org/school/school.htm
Odyssey Charter www.odysseycharter.org
Watershed High www.watershedhs.org
St. Jerome www.stjeromeschool.org
Our Lady of Grace www.olgschool.net
Ramsey County
St. John the Baptist www.stjohnnyb.org
Our Lady of Peace wwww.olpmn.org Our Lady of the Lake www.ourladyofthelake.com Our Savior’s Lutheran www.oslcs.org/onlineministry/school Pilgrim Lutheran www.pilgrimonline.net Pope John Paul Catholic www.popejohnpaul2school.org Providence Academy www.providenceacademy.org Redeemer Lutheran 952-473-5356 www.redeemerwayzata.org Risen Christ www.risenchristschool.org Sacred Heart www.sacredheartrobbinsdale.org St. Alphonsus www.stalsmn.org St. Bartholomew www.st-barts.org St. Charles Borromeo www.stchb.org St. David www.stdavids.net St. Helena www.sainthelena.us St. John the Baptist www.stjohns-excelsior.org St. John’s Lutheran 763-420-2426 St. Peter’s Lutheran www.stpeterpvt.k12.mn.us St. Raphael 763-504-9450 www.srsmn.org St. Therese www.st-therese.org St. Vincent De Paul www.saintvdp.org San Miguel Middle www.sanmiguel-mpls.org Second Foundation www.sfs.pvt.k12.mn.us Step by Step Montessori www.stepbystepmontessori.com Timothy Lutheran www.timls.org Torah Academy www.torahaca demymn.org Trinity First Lutheran www.trinityfirst.org
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Apostolic Christian Academy www.apostolic.org Bethlehem Lutheran www.esplweb.com Capital City Advent Christian www.ccacs.org Central Lutheran www.clssp.org Christ’s Household of Faith 651-265-3400 Concordia Academy www.concordiaacademy.com Cretin-Derham Hall www.cretin-derhamhall.org East St. Paul Lutheran www.esplweb.com Faith Baptist Christian www.fbcstpaul.org Friends School of Minnesota www.fsmn.org Gethsemane Lutheran www.geth.org/open Highland Catholic www.highlandcatholic.org Hill-Murray www.hill-murray.org Holy Childhood www.holychildhoodparish.org Holy Spirit www.holy-spirit.org IHM/St. Luke www.luke-acts.org King of Kings Lutheran www.kingofkingsroseville.org Liberty Classical Academy www.libertyclassicalacademy.org Lubavitch Chedar Day www.lubavitchcheder.org Maternity of Mary/St. Andrew www.mmsaschool.org Minnesota Waldorf www.mnwaldorf.org Mounds Park Academy www.moundsparkacademy.org Nativity of Our Lord www.nativity-mn.org North Heights Christian Academy www.nhlc.org Oak Hill Montessori www.oakhillmontessori.org Presentation of the B.V. M. www.presentationofmary.org
St. John the Evangelist www.stjohnsoflc.org St. John’s Lutheran www.stjohnez.net St. Mark www.saintmark-mn.org St. Mary of the Lake www.stmarys-wbl.org St. Matthew www.st-matts.org St. Odilia Parish www.stodilia.org St. Pascal www.stpascalbaylon.com St. Paul Academy-Summit
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St. Dominic www.churchofstdominic.org
Scott County Holy Family Academy 952-873-2582 Our Lady of the Prairie www.ourladyoftheprairie.net Prior Lake Christian www.priorlakechristianschool.com St. John the Baptist www.stjohnthebaptistjordan.org St. John the Baptist www.stjohns-savage.org St. Michael’s Catholic www.stmichaels-pl.org St. Paul’s Lutheran www.stpaulspriorlake.org St. Wenceslaus www.stwenceslaus. org Shakopee Area Catholic www.sacsschools.org Trinity Lutheran www.school.trinityluthbp.com
Sherburn e County
St. Peter www.stpetersnsp.org
Rivers Christian Academy www.riverschristianacademy.org
St. Pius X/Holy Family www.spxhf-wbl.org
St. Andrews Catholic www.saint-andrews.net
St. Rose of Lima www.saintroseoflima.net
St. Johns Lutheran School www.sjlcas.net
Talmud Torah www.ttsp.org
Solid Rock www.srchurch.org/schools.htm
Trinity Catholic www.trinity-catholic.org
Washington County Hope Christian Academy www.hopechristianacademy.org New Life Academy www.newlifeacademy.org North Lakes Charter Academy www.northlakesacademy.org St. Ambrose www.stambroseofwoodbury.org St. Andrew www.standrews-lutheran.com
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St. Jude www.stjudeofthelake.org St. Peter’s Catholic School www.stpeterfl.org Salem Lutheran www.salemlutheran.org
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Post-Secondary Education Approximately 65 percent of Minnesota high school graduates enroll in a post-secondary institution the fall following graduation. More than 30,000 bachelors and graduate degrees are awarded each year at the 178 public and private institutions in Minnesota. The boom in accessible, reputable colleges and universities stemmed from a statewide effort in the 1970s to make post-secondary education available within a half-hour drive of 90 percent of the population. That goal was met, and as a result, the baby boomer generation flourished and contributed literate, informed and inventive individuals to the state’s population.
Public Universities Metropolitan State University www.metrostate.edu University of Minnesota www.umn.edu University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) www.umdadmis@d.umn.edu University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) www.morris.umn.edu University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) www.crk.umn.edu
Brown Institute/Brown College www.browncollege.edu Everest (formerly Bryman Institute) www.bryman-institute.com Century College www.century.edu Dakota County Technical College www.dctc.edu Dunwoody Colllege of Technology www.dunwoody.edu Hennepin Technical College www.hennepintech.edu Inver Hills Community College www.inverhills.edu ITT Technical Institute www.itt-tech.edu
University of Minnesota, Rochester (UMR) www.r.umn.edu
Minneapolis Community and Technical College www.minneapolis.edu
Community & Technical
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical www.southeastmn.edu
Anoka Technical College www.ank.tec.mn.us Anoka-Ramsey Community College www.anokaramsey.edu Argosy University/Twin Cities www.argosy.edu
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Normandale Community College www.normandale.edu North Hennepin Community College www.nhcc.edu Rasmussen College www.rasmussen.edu Saint Paul College www.saintpaul.edu
Private Universities & Colleges Augsburg College www.augsburg.edu Bethel University www.bethel.edu Capella University www.capellauniversity.edu
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (Winona) www.smumn.edu St. Olaf College www.stolaf.edu University of St. Thomas
www.stthomas.edu Post Graduate & Professional
Carleton College www.carleton.edu
Northwestern Health Sciences University www.nwhealth.edu
College of St. Catherine www.stkate.edu
United Theological Seminary www.unitedseminary-mn.org
Concordia University www.csp.edu
William Mitchell College of Law www.wmitchell.edu
Crown College www.crown.edu Hamline University www.hamline.edu Luther Seminary www.luthersem.edu Macalester College www.macalester.edu Minneapolis College of Art and Design www.mcad.edu North Central University www.northcentral.edu Northwestern College www.nwc.edu
Post Secondary Program for Learning Disabilities & Asperger’s Groves Academy www.grovesacademy.org Minnesota Life College www.minnesotalifecollege.org
Seasonal Paradise
Winter, spring, summer or fall, Mother Nature offers up year round fun
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ith Minnesota’s many lakes, rivers and beautiful forests, Mother Nature remains the number one attraction in the Twin Cities and throughout the state. However, with the addition of the new Target Field and the new Gopher Stadium, spectator sports are running a close second. There are over 12,000 lakes in Minnesota, with over 900 in the Metro area alone! Fishing and other water sports are found on the many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. There are also two waterfalls in Minneapolis: St. Anthony Falls, the only true fall on the entire length of the Mississippi; and Minnehaha Falls, which inspired Longfellow’s famed poem The Song of Hiawatha. In addition to its many lakes and forests, for fishing, hiking, water sports and hunting, Minnesota also offers an extensive network of hiking and bicycling trails. Despite the long winters, Minnesota has over 500 golf courses, depending on who is counting. And Minnesotans do love their golf. Perhaps it is an overreaction to winter, but in terms of per capita participation, Minnesota ranks #1 in the country. The Twin Cities and Minnesota have everything to offer spectator fans. Major league professional sports include the Minnesota Vikings football, The Minnesota Vixens women’s pro football, Minnesota Twins baseball, Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, Minnesota Lynx women’s basketball, Minnesota Wild hockey and Minnesota Swarm lacrosse teams. The University of Minnesota, the main campus of which is located in Minneapolis, provides
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• 29 regional trails totaling 177 miles • Open year-round • Thirty-three million visits annually • Operated by 10 partnering cities, counties and special districts • Some parks have free admission for entrance by vehicle, while other require daily or annual passes • Free admission for all parks for entrance if you walk or ride your bicycle Source: www.metrocouncil.org
major college sports. There are also minor league soccer and baseball teams in the Twin Cities. Horse racing is featured at Canterbury Park in the southern metro in Shakopee. Skiers and snow boarders can choose from five ski areas in the Twin Cities area. If you’re looking for a family day outside, there are many apple orchards in the Twin Cities or a short drive away. As you can see, the Twin Cities offers firstclass viewing of major sporting events as well as a wealth of Mother Nature’s offerings. For more information about recreational activities and professional sports teams in the Twin Cities, check out our resource guide listings: •A pple Orchards: p. 41 •A rea Parks: p. 41 •B iking Trails: p 42 •B oating Activities: p. 42 • Golf Courses: p. 42 •M innesota Pro-Sports Teams: p. 44 • National and State Parks: p. 45 • Race Car Parks: p. 45 •S ki Areas: p. 46
Metropolitan Regional Parks and more
The Twin Cities area’s nationally renowned system of regional parks contributes significantly to our high quality of life. Preserving green space for wildlife habitat and recreation enhances the region’s livability and thus its economic strength.
Midway Stadium – Home of the Saint Paul Saints minor league baseball team / Photo: Saint Paul Saints
River Gorge, Como Zoo and Conservatory, Minnehaha Falls and Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park. Visit www.metrocouncil.org/parks to locate all the regional parks and the recreational opportunities they contain.
Target Field
Target Field is not only the premier sporting and entertainment venue in the Upper Midwest, it will also be one of the most unique, spectacular parks in all of Major League Baseball. The ballpark is designed to provide fans with an outstanding venue to watch baseball and is a wonderful civic landmark for the city of Minneapolis and
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St. Paul artist Ray Barton drew baseball players Minnie and Paul in 1961. The cartoon images were slated for Dixie Cups at the Metropolitan Stadium, but then-owner Calvin Griffith made them the official Twins logo.
The seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area boasts a regional parks system that includes 49 parks and park reserves and six special recreation features totaling about 53,000 acres open for public use. The parks range from urban lake environments and suburban nature centers to a working farm and large tracts of rural open space. Preserving parkland and open space protects valuable natural resources and makes communities more attractive and livable. Visitors to regional parks can walk, bike, swim, picnic and enjoy dozens of other activities. The most popular parks include the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Mississippi
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• Twins baseball in Minnesota being played outdoors for the first time since 1981 • Target Plaza includes 1500 pound bronze glove and player statues of Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, and Kirby Puckett • Heated concessions, rest rooms, restaurant and lounge areas • 20,000 parking space within 5 blocks of ballpark • Transportation options to Target Field include light rails transit, Northstar Commuter Rail, a Metro Transit bus hub, bike trails • Among the most accessible in pro-sports for fans with disabilities Source: www.ballparkauthority.com
TCF Bank Stadium / Photo: Bruce Kluckhohn
Target Field / Photo: Minnesota Twins
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• TCF Bank Stadium is the first Big Ten Stadium constructed since 1960. • At the project’s peak, 750 construction workers were working on TCF Bank Stadium. • The design of TCF Bank Stadium allows for potential expansion to 80,000 seats.
the entire state of Minnesota. Target Field features spectacular views of the Minneapolis skyline and superior sight lines from every seat. The total seating is approximately 40,000 with nearly half of all seats in the lower bowl. Target Field features one of the closest seating bowls to the playing field in all of Major League Baseball. It has approximately 18,500 infield seats. Target Field features a 360-degree open main concourse, giving fans an uninterrupted view of the playing field. The concourses are twice as wide as those in the old Metrodome.
TCF Bank Stadium is your home for Big Ten Football. The process of building an on-campus stadium began in 2003 when the University of Minnesota began exploring their options for this new facility. Gopher fans’ dreams became a reality on January 23, 2007 when the Board of Regents approved the schematic design and budget for TCF Bank Stadium. In July 2007, construction officially began. The stadium is not just a home for Golden Gopher Football and the University of Minnesota Marching Band; it is the home of college football tradition for all the residents of Minnesota.
Target Field has also been given the title of the “greenest ballpark in America”. The U.S. Green Building Council gave Target Field their highest ever rating. The stadium was built with efficient lighting, a recycling program, and water saving features. The restroom faucets put air bubbles in the stream so less water comes out, and a water recycling system captures rain that’s later used to irrigate the field and wash the stadium. Burning garbage makes steam for radiant heaters, and even the scoreboard is energy friendly. The Minnesota State Legislature, the Ballpark Authority, and the Minnesota Twins Baseball Team together gave an extra $2.5 million to fund green construction.
The 50,805 seat on-campus horseshoe style stadium was designed to support future expansion to seat up to 80,000 people. The video board in the east end zone is the third-largest video board in all of college football. The stadium’s cost totaled $288.5 million, of which the university paid 52% and the state of Minnesota the remaining 48%. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community agreed to donate $10 million for stadium construction, the largest gift Gopher athletics had ever received. The university will match an additional $2.5 million to create a $5 million endowment for scholarships for Native American and low-income students.
• There are approximately 25,000 seats with permanent chair backs. • There are 113 restrooms in TCF Bank Stadium, which include 625 toilets and 268 urinals. • In excess of 8,800 tons of structural steel was used in the project, with 97% being recycled steel. • TCF Bank Stadium contains 24,000 yards of cast-inplace concrete, which is enough concrete to pour a 4” thick by 5’ wide sidewalk from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN. (74 miles). • TCF Bank Stadium has 844 doors. • Stadium is also home to University of Minnesota Marching Band. Source: www.stadium/gophersports.com
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TCF Bank Golden Gopher Stadium
Transportation options in the Metro Area
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he easiest and most convenient way to travel around the Twin Cities is by personal automobile via the extensive highway system. It includes interstate freeways, state highways, and county and city streets that will get you anywhere you would like to go. The bus system is also quite extensive and will take you to most places within the Twin Cities with the exception of the far outer ring suburbs. If you are traveling to and from Minneapolis and the south metro area, then the light rail could be your ride. It travels every ten minutes from the Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis with many stops in-between.
Cities Airport-Wold Chamberlain Field, the airport soon became home to Northwest Airways. Today, MSP is a hub for the nation’s largest airline, Delta. The airport also is served by every other major airline. From MSP, travelers can book daily nonstop flights to 142 domestic and 20 international destinations. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located at 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111 (612-726-5555).
Humphrey Terminal, which is the largest site for chartered flights in the country, is located a short distance from the Lindberg Terminal. Local airlines, such as Sun Country call the Humphrey Terminal home, along with AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines and Iceland Air. The terminals are connected by light rail that runs 24 hours a day. The Humphrey Terminal is located at 7150 Humphrey Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55450 (612-726-5800). For more information visit www.mspairport.com.
Finally if you need to travel to out-state Minnesota or outside of Minnesota or the U.S., then the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport offers excellent service.
By Air
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) was founded in 1923 on land formerly used for auto racing. Originally called Twin
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By Bus or Light Rail
Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit systems, providing roughly 95 percent of the 73 million bus trips taken annually in the Twin Cities. Each weekday customers board Metro Transit buses an average of 200,000 times. Metro Transit operates the Hiawatha light-rail line and 129 bus routes. Sixty-eight are localservice routes, 47 are express routes, and 14 are contract service routes. Metro Transit uses a fleet of 878 buses. The majority of the company’s fleet (818) are standard 40foot buses while 140 are articulated buses and two are coach buses. All Metro Transit buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts or ramps and racks for bicycles. All trains feature step-free boarding, bicycle racks and luggage storage areas. To ensure safety for customers and drivers, Metro Transit has its own police department. They have 144 Metropolitan Transit Police officers who work full-time and part-time to enforce laws pertaining to safety on buses, on trains and at bus stops and rail stations. Because light rail is new to this area, there are a few important things to keep in mind.
Light-rail trains travel in both directions on the tracks. Unlike freight trains, they are extremely fast and quiet. Carefully look both ways when crossing tracks, and cross at marked areas only. Walk bikes across the tracks to avoid getting tires stuck in the tracks. Metro Transit is located at 560 Sixth Ave. North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. For more information, call 612-373-3333 or visit www.metrotransit. org, www.mvta.com, swtransit.org.
By Car
Any one who drives a motor vehicle on public streets or highways in Minnesota must carry a valid driver’s license. If you’ve never had one in any state or country, you must apply for an instruction permit and pass a knowledge test, a vision test and a road test. If you are moving to Minnesota from another state, certain U.S. territories or Canada, you can obtain a license by passing a knowledge and vision test. If you’ve become a resident of Minnesota and have in your possession a valid driver’s license issued, you have 60 days to obtain your Minnesota license. For more information visit www.dps.state.mn.us.
It’s easy to get started. We know your neighborhood better than anyone. Let Metro Transit show you around. We can take you from home to work as easily as we can get you to the neighborhood coffee shop.
Save more than the price of gas. Using Metro Transit saves money on gas and parking costs but that’s not all. When you leave your car at home, you’re helping save the environment as well. In addition to offering bus and train service, we can help match you with others looking to form a carpool or vanpool and we have resources for those who prefer to bike or walk. 612-373-3333 metrotransit.org
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Highways & Byways
The average commute in the Twin Cities is about 25 minutes. The two major interstates that run through the Twin Cities are I-35, which splits into 35 East and 35 West, and I-94, which runs east to west. Interstate 494 and 694 provide a bypass for the Twin Cities by encircling the entire metro area.
Apple Valley Transit Station / Photo: MVTA
Traffic Management
Travelers in the Twin Cities Metro area have the opportunity to receive current traffic information through a variety of media. Information is available on the radio, Internet, telephone, and there is even an e-mail and paging service that sends out updates. Real-time traffic maps, roadwork information, incident information and travel information can be found at 511mn.org or by dialing 511. For more information visit www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork.
I-394 you can enjoy MnPASS Express Lanes. For a modest fee you can enjoy “express” travel between the southern suburbs and downtown Minneapolis. For information visit www.mnpass.net or call 1-866-397-4334.
Other Travel Options
Many people are interested in keeping commuting costs low combined with the help of self propelled vehicles while preserving the environment and themselves. The Twin Cities has extensive biking, walking and hiking trails. For more information visit www. minneapolisparks.org or www.mntrails.com. There are other ways for more personal doorto-door services such as taxi and limousine services. There are also restored street cars, horse-and-buggies, riverboats and passenger bicycles available for alternative and pleasant excursions.
Snow Emergency & Winter Parking Restrictions
Snow is inevitable in the metro area and when it gets bad enough the area declares
a snow emergency, which puts temporary restrictions on parking to allow the plows to get through. Those who don’t move their car will most likely be towed.
Minneapolis
For up-to-date information regarding snow emergencies and winter parking restrictions in Minneapolis, visit www.ci.mpls.mn.us/ snow or call 612-348-7669.
Saint Paul
When Saint Paul gets 3“ or more of snow or an accumulation of 3” of snow over several days, you can expect the City to declare a Snow Emergency. For more information regarding snow emergencies and winter parking restrictions in St. Paul, visit www. ci.stpaul.mn.us/depts/publicworks/ snowplow or call 651-266-7569.
Other Cities
For information for other municipalities, contact the appropriate city office.
Car Pooling and Toll Lanes
The Twin Cities metro has many services such as high occupancy vehicle lanes, free or discounted parking and ramp meter bypasses. If you drive alone on I-35W or
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Explore your travel options with
You’ve got a new address and new neighbors – now find a new way to move around the Twin Cities. Metro Transit can help. We can take you from home to work as easily as we can get you to the neighborhood coffee shop.
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etro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses and trains as well as resources to help you carpool, vanpool, walk or bike. If buses or trains don’t work for your situation, consider other ways of sharing the ride. Metro Transit has an online Carpool/Vanpool Planner to help match people who travel the same direction and time. We have resources for bicycle commuters, too. No matter which option you choose, you’ll save money, cut down on the frustration of traffic congestion and help reduce your carbon footprint.
Taking the bus
Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit systems, providing service on 123 bus routes. Many routes are timed to connect with others so you can keep moving. There are also connections with suburban transit providers so you can travel all across the region. Your life moves fast, that’s why Metro Transit has the Hi-Frequency network – a system of 12 routes with service every 15 minutes (or better) throughout most of the day on weekdays and Saturdays. 34 | Welcome! 2011
Taking the train
The Hiawatha Line links downtown Minneapolis, the airport and Mall of America. Hop on at any of the 19 stations and experience the train for yourself. You won’t be alone. Customers took the train more than 10.5 million times in 2010. If you’re commuting from the Northwest metro, the ride is easier on the Northstar Line, the state’s first commuter rail line. It offers daily service from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis (Target Field) with stations at Elk River, Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley. Get details at metrotransit.org/northstar.
Park & Ride lots
If transit doesn’t serve your neighborhood directly, there’s a route nearby. Metro Transit and suburban transit providers operate more than 100 free park & ride lots where you can leave your car behind and hop on a bus or train for a relaxing ride. Find the Park & Ride lot nearest you at metrotransit.org.
Make riding more economical – buy a pass!
Buying fares in advance saves you even more because every pass includes bonus rides. When you start riding more frequently, you’ll want a Go-To Card, a rechargeable pass that you can use over and over. You move faster because your fare is deducted instantly when you touch your card to a reader on the bus or at the rail station. Learn about all transit pass options at metrotransit.org – you can even buy your pass online! Talk to your employer about Metropass, the premier transit pass available only through participating employers. Metropass offers unlimited rides on any regular-route bus or any train at any time! To see if your employer participates, visit the Fares & Passes section at metrotransit.org.
carpoolers are added every day. Creating an account with our Carpool/Vanpool Planner is easy. Sharing the ride saves money and time! Carpools and vanpools can use rampmeter bypasses and special freeway lanes so you keep moving – even when traffic is backed up.
Bicycling
Our region likes to bike! The Twin Cities ranks first in the nation for percentage of commuters who bicycle. Many commuters combine bicycling and transit – all Metro Transit buses and trains have free bicycle racks. Visit metrotransit.org for resources on bicycle commuting, information on bike lockers available for rent, safety tips and incentive programs like The Commuter Challenge, where you can earn rewards for your commitment to bicycling.
Van-GO!
We can help employees lease vehicles for money-saving vanpools that carry between five and 15 commuters. The larger the group, the bigger the savings.
Guaranteed Ride Home
Commuters who ride the bus or train, carpool, vanpool, bicycle or walk at least three days a week to work or school are eligible for this free perk. All you need to do is register!
We’ll help you get started
Visit metrotransit.org to learn how to improve your commute. Here you’ll find these helpful resources to get you started: • Interactive regional transit maps • NexTrip (real-time departure times) • Schedules for all regional buses and trains • Carpool/Vanpool Planner that matches interested drivers and riders • Park & Ride Finder • Bicycling & walking resources • Other suburban transit services
Rideshare
If you want to share the ride, Metro Transit can help match you with other commuters. We maintain a list of more than 9,000 commuters – if there isn’t a match at first, you should check back often since potential
The Guaranteed Ride Home program ensures that you have a ride if you need it – for example, if you have a family issue or need to work unexpected hours.
See for yourself – check out your options today
Let Metro Transit take you where you want to go! For instant help in finding the transit route that fits your needs, use the interactive Trip Planner at metrotransit.org. Give a starting point, destination and time of travel. In just seconds, you’ll have route options, fare information and links to maps. We also have transit experts ready to lend their assistance. Call 612-373-3333 (TTY 612-341-0140) and get a personalized itinerary with directions to the closest transit stop or Park & Ride lot. ◊◊◊
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providers in local communities to offer patients a full spectrum of health care options. Patients receive quality health care at their local clinic or hospital, and, when needed, can receive highly specialized care at Mayo Clinic. Nearly 800 physicians and 13,000 allied health staff are employed by Mayo Health System organizations. More than 100 Mayo Clinic physicians from 25 specialties regularly see patients at the Mayo Health System. In addition to having health care facilities in 70 communities, the system includes 17 owned hospitals, eight owned nursing homes and contract management agreements with two additional hospitals and one nursing home.
The Twin Cities are healthcare leaders Top hospitals, ground breaking medical technology, treatment, and research combine for a healthy lifestyle
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innesota is in the top 10 of healthiest states in America. We also boast the highest percentage of adults who exercise, as well as the third-lowest infant mortality rate and third highest percentage of the population covered by health insurance. In this section, you’ll find hospitals and clinics located in each county in the metro area. Minnesota is a national center for groundbreaking medical technologies, treatment and initiatives to improve its residents’ health. Health-maintenance organizations (HMOs) started in the Twin Cites. Fridley-based Medtronic manufactures medical devices that serve a wide range of functions for patients. The Mayo Clinic, located in Rochester, is home to some of the finest medical specialists and its patients range from local residents to heads of state from countries around the globe. Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is widely regarded as one of the best hospitals in the nation for senior and extended care. The Hazelden Foundation has also earned a world-class reputation for treating alcohol and chemical abuse.
Mayo Clinic
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located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, it is easily accessible to all Midwest residents. Rochester is located 10 miles north of Interstate 90 and about 50 miles east of Interstate 35. U.S. Highway 52, a four-lane highway, connects Rochester to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul., which are approximately 90 miles to the northwest. U.S. Highways 14 and 63 also intersect with Rochester. Mayo Clinic, Saint Mary’s Hospital and Rochester Methodist Hospital form the largest integrated medical center in the world, providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment in virtually all medical and surgical specialties. More than 350,000 patients from all walks of life seek answers at Mayo Clinic each year. Mayo Clinic, Saint Mary’s Hospital and Rochester Methodist Hospital form an integrated medical center dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment in virtually every medical and surgical specialty. Mayo Health System also is a family of clinics, hospitals, and health care facilities serving 70 communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Mayo Health System links the expertise of Mayo Clinic with health care
Since its inception in 1992, Mayo Health System has grown from a new idea to one of the most successful regional health care systems in America. Last year, Mayo Health System served more than a million patients. Mayo Health System is a national leader in quality and safety efforts and the winner of six Acclaim awards, presented by the American Medical Group Association, to the highest quality hospitals in the nation. For people in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, Mayo Health System means quality health care close to home.
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A Typical Day at Mayo Clinic Outpatient visits 5,764 Admissions to the hospital 241 Surgical procedures 205 Lab tests 41,000 Radiology procedures 3,779 CT scans 647 Chest X-rays 702 MRIs 244 Units of blood and blood components used 213 2008 Statistics Unique patients 338,937 Outpatients visits 1.5 million Staff physicians and scientists 1,995 Residents, fellows and temporary professionals 2,721 Allied health staff (clinic and hospital) 27,632 Total Staff 32,348
Phillips Eye Institute www.phillipseyeinstitute.com Regency Hospital www.regencyhospital.com Shriners Hospitals for Children-Twin Cities www.shrinershq.org/shc/twincities TRIA Orthopedic Center www.tria.com Veterans Affairs Medical Center 763-588-2750 WESTHealth www.westhealth.com
Ramsey County Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital www.bethesdahospital.org Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of MinnesotaRoseville www.childrensmn.org Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
Hospitals & clinics
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ost of the following facilities are fullservice hospitals with emergency services. For more information regarding these hospitals and clinics, visit their websites.
Anoka County Mercy Hospital www.mercyunity.com Unity Hospital www.mercyunity.com
Regina Medical Center 651-480-4100 www.reginamedical.org
Goodhue County Cannon Falls Medical Center www.cannonhealth.org Fairview Red Wing Medical Center www.redwing.fairview.org Lake City Medical Center Mayo Health www.mayohealthsystem.org
Hennepin County
Carver County
Abbott Northwestern Hospital/Sister Kenny Institute www.abbottnorthwestern.com
Park Nicollet Clinic www.parknicollet.com
Centennial Lakes Same Day Surgery Center www.healthsouth.com
Ridgeview Chanhassen Clinic www.ridgeviewmedical.org
Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota www.childrensmn.org
Ridgeview Medical Center www.ridgeviewmedical.org
Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota West www.childrenmn.org
Chisago County Hazelden Foundation www.hazelden.org
Dakota County Allina Medical Clinic-Hastings www.allina.com
Courage Center www.courage.org Fairview Hospital-Southdale www.southdale.fairview.org Fairview Hospital-Maple Grove www.maplegrove.fairview.org
Allina Medical Clinic-Eagan www.allina.com
Fairview University Medical Center-Riverside Campus www.fairview.org
Allina Medical Clinic-Nininger www.allina.com
Fairview-University Campus www.fairview.org
Apple Valley Medical Center www.applevalleymc.com
Hennepin County Medical Center www.hcmc.org
Fairview Ridges Hospital www.ridges.fairview.org
Hennepin Faculty Associates www.HFAhealth.com
HealthPartners-Inver Grove Heights Clinic www.healthpartners.com
Methodist Hospital www.parknicollet.com
HealthPartners-Apple Valley Clinic www.healthpartners.com
North Memorial Medical Center www.northmemorial.com
Northfield City Hospital www.northfieldhospital.org
Park Nicollet Clinic www.parknicollet.com
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota www.childrensmn.org Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare www.gillettechildrens.org HealthEast Midway Outpatient Center www.healtheast.org Regions Hospital www.regionshospital.com St. John’s Hospital www.healtheast.org St. Joseph’s Hospital www.stjosephs-stpaul.org United Hospital, Inc. www.unitedhospital.com
Rice County Allina Medical Clinic-Northfield www.allina.com District One Hospital www.districtonehospital.com
Scott County Queen of Peace Hospital www.queenofpeacehospital.org St. Francis Regional Medical Center www.stfrancisshakopee.com
Sherburne County Monticello Big Lake Community Hospital www.mblch.com
Washington County Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of MN-Woodwinds www.childrensmn.org Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital www.woodwinds.org Lakeview Hospital www.lakeview.org
Wright County Elk Ridge Health Allina Medical Clinic www.allina.com Buffalo Hospital www.buffalohospital.org
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Nicollet Avenue Entertainmetn / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Discovering the good life W
hen the Mall of America was completed in 1992, it quickly became one of the country’s leading tourist attractions. It is the nation’s largest indoor shopping mall. The Mall of America is located on the old site of Metropolitan Stadium, once home of the Minnesota Vikings football and Twins baseball teams. It is so huge that it could contain seven Yankee Stadiums! There are so many stores and businesses, that if you spent 10 minutes in each, it would take you 86 hours to visit them all. Its central hub is so large there is an amusement park including a roller coaster and many other rides. Underwater Adventures Aquarium is another major Mall of America attraction. Both Minneapolis and Saint Paul downtown areas, not to be outdone by the Mall of America for indoor shopping, have both become essentially indoor cities, with extensive skyway networks. “Skyways” are second level pedestrian bridges connecting buildings. Seventy-two square blocks of downtown Minneapolis are connected by 62 skyways. Saint Paul has approximately half that many. What this means to the shopper is an indoor shopping and discovery adventure in two cities where much of the action is on
the second level, rather than street level as with most other cities. It’s like one huge gerbil paradise! For shoppers who enjoy outdoor sidewalk shopping, there are also many beautiful and quaint shopping areas filled with antiques, gift and clothing shops, bookstores, espresso cafes and restaurants.
Shopping
Here’s a quick look at some of what the Twin Cities offers shoppers. Also, see page 45 for additional listings of shopping and dining and areas.
Downtown Minneapolis: Connected by 62
Wayzata: Upscale shopping on Minnetonka Lake’s north side.
St. Paul Grand Avenue: St. Paul’s hippest shopping area spans 30 blocks from Mississippi River to Downtown Saint Paul.
Highland Park: A nice, concentrated shopping area located at Ford Parkway and Cleveland Ave. not far from Minnehaha Falls.
Stillwater: Historic small-town shopping at its best includes a lift bridge, antique stores, and vintage main street shopping.
Source: www.twincitiestours.com/shopping
Skyways, 72 square blocks of Downtown Minneapolis are now indoors!
Uptown:
Cappuccino Corner! Many independent stores and restaurants, located near the intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue.
Linden Hills: A hilly, 1920s-like shopping village, located at 43rd and Upton Avenue South.
Dinkytown: Busy retail area on University of Minnesota campus.
Edina 50th and France: Upscale shopping and dining, located near 50 th and France.
Southdale: Nation’s first indoor shopping
mall in 1956 and still spectacular at 66th and France Ave. S.
Galleria: Fashion, dining, and more at 69th and France Avenue South.
Lake Minnetonka: Located about 30 minutes
west of Downtown, picturesque towns of Wayzata, Mound and Excelsior.
Excelsior: Fascinating main street shopping
Mall of America, Bloomington / Photo: Mall of America
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on the shores of the lake, offering a day of shopping, antique stores, dining, and a boat cruise.
50th and France, Edina / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Brit’s Pub / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Pazzaluna / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Dining
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he Twin Cities area offers a wide array of dining experiences. Just a few of the highlights for area restaurants are shown below. Visit www.twincitiesdiningguide. com or 10best.com for restaurant profiles, menus, photos, and links. Also, turn to page 59 for additional listings of shopping and dining areas
goodies, thirst quenchers, and a varied range of taste sensations from ethnic cuisine to traditional, home-style Yankee cooking.
Source: www.twincities guide.com and www.10best.com
Saint Paul
Crave, Mall of America / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Mickey’s Diner / Photo: Pat Laurel; Saint Paul CVA
St. Paul is an historic city, which attracts tourists, business people and politicians visiting the State Capital. Patrons of St. Paul restaurants can enjoy a romantic meal, a leisurely dinner, a business meeting, a political power lunch or a family dinner at affordable prices. St. Paul offers all of the national restaurant chains and fast food options, but you’ll also want to branch out and give a few of the locally owned St. Paul eateries a shot. St. Paul cafes are great lunch options and seafood in St. Paul is top-notch. Whether craving comfort food or international cuisine, St. Paul cafes and restaurants offer great dining options.
Minneapolis Minneapolis has dining options to meet every palate, from favorite fast-food haunts to fourstar cuisine. From Minneapolis city center
Bellanotte / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
to the suburbs and the Mississippi Riverbank, Minneapolis is bursting with fine dining establishments, restaurants for all budgets, sidewalk snack kiosks, hip cafés, quaint coffee shops and cozy brew pubs. Many local chefs delight in using organic and locally produced ingredients. You’ll find Minneapolis dining offers an assortment of edible
Real people. Real stories. Real entertainment. October thru May
651.292.4323 • www.HistoryTheatre.com 30 East 10th Street ∙ St. Paul
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Minneapolis Institute of Art / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Hennepin Avenue Theater District / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Arts and Culture
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Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul
Fredrick R. Weisman Art Museum / Photo: John Pidgeon
he Twin Cities is a cornucopia of arts and culture. There are five major art museums including the newly-remodeled Walker Art Center and the giant Minneapolis Institute of the Arts. There are seven history museums, including the Mill City Museum, built within the ruins of the original General Mills flour mill. You will find several science museums, including the Bakken Museum of Electricity in Life, founded by Earl Bakken, inventor of the cardiac pacemaker, and the Science Museum of Minnesota. In addition, there is a continuing explosion of local art and art galleries in every corner of the Twin Cities and beyond. The Twin Cities area is noted for its music recording and production ties, which include Grammy-winning artist Prince, and music producer Terry Lewis. Additionally, the Twin Cities is ranked second only to New York in total theater seats per capita, and features 130 art galleries, 20 classical music groups, 15 museums and 10 dance companies. In 1963, shortly after Sir Tyrone Guthrie established his famed Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, it was noted by area farmers that the wheat in their fields produced greater yields; and their lowing cattle, snorting swine and clucking hens hit stunning harmonic variations. Young farm boys and girls danced through meadows like butterflies ballerinas. Migratory birds refused to leave in autumn.
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
Walker Art Center / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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The Irish-born Sir Tyrone, whose reputation was that of the greatest theater director in
Powderhorn neighborhood May Day parade / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
the world, weary of the growing commercial demands of Broadway (musicals), and passionate about his own theatrical ideas, envisioned a repertory theater somewhere in the heartland of America. Minneapolis landed the plum. Whether it is music, theater, ballet, comedy or opera, you will find it all here. During an average Twin Cities’ week-end you can choose between 29 plays, 6 dance performances, 8 pop music concerts, 2 jazz concerts, 3 major art exhibits, 24 gallery shows, five comedy acts. For Minneapolis, “Broadway” is Hennepin Avenue, and “Off Broadway” is, well, Off Hennepin, which may be anywhere in the Metro area. Theater clusters include the West Bank in Minneapolis and The St. Paul Warehouse District. However, there are many other theaters scattered about the far-flung cultural universe of the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Arts Board is a state agency that “stimulates and encourages the creation, performance and appreciation of the arts in the state. Go to our listing sections for more information regarding arts education, landscape design, museums, galleries, historic buildings and landmarks, music and dance, theatre, casinos and racetracks. Sources: www.arts.state.mn.us www.twincities.tours.com
Annual Festival of Nations at Saint Paul RiverCentre / Photo: Pat Laurel; Saint Paul CVA
Listings | Welcome! APPLE ORCHARDS
Resource Guide Apple Orchards................................. Area Parks........................................ Arts Education................................... Biking Trails...................................... Boating Activities.............................. Casinos.............................................. Golf Courses...................................... Landscape Design............................. Minnesota Professional Sports Teams..................................... Museums, Galleries, Historic Landmarks........................... Music and Dance............................... National and State Parks.................. Race Car Parks................................. Recreation........................................ Shopping and Dining......................... Ski Areas........................................... Telecommunications......................... Theatre.............................................. Utilities..............................................
Aamodt’s Apple Farm
6428 Manning Av. Stillwater , MN 55082 (651) 439-3127 Seasonal hours June-Dec. www.aamodtsapplefarm.com
Afton South Oak Orchard 13255 50th St S Afton, MN 55001 651-436-8467 Afternoons Sat-Sun, Sept-Oct
Afton Apple Orchard
14421 90th St. S. Hastings, MN 55033 651-463-8385 www.aftonapple.com Open daily August-October, 10 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Ames Farm
11225 County Rd. 20 Watertown, MN 55388 612-955-3348 Late Aug-late Oct www.amesarm.com
Apple Jack Orchards, Inc.
4875 37th St SE Delano, MN 55328 763-972-6673 www.applejackorchards.com Call for summer berry hours. Apples, mid August-December, 10am-6pm
Applecrest Orchards
7306 24th Av.North Hugo, MN 55038 651-426-7388 Evenings and Weekends, Sept-Dec
Applewood Orchard
22702 Hamburg Av. Lakeville, MN 55044 952-985-5425 www.applewoodorchard.com
Bade’s Orchard
104 Lano Lane Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-4986 Open: By appointment, Aug-Oct
Bob’s Bluebird Orchard and Craft Barn 26205 Fairlawn Av. Webster, MN 55088 612-461-3143 10 am-6 pm, Thurs-Sun, mid Aug-late Nov
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center 12805 St. Croix trail South Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-4359 www.carpenternaturecenter.org 8am-4:30pm, 7 days a week, year round.
Deardorff Orchards
8350 Parley Lake Rd. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-1885 September and October; 9-5, Closed Mondays www.deardorfforchards.com
Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard US Hwy. 169 501 East South St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-3006 www.emmakrumbees.com
Fall Harvest Orchard
345 County Rd. 30 SE Delano, MN 55328 763-972-3894 www.fallharvestorchard.com
Fischer’s Croix Farm Orchard
12971 St. Croix Trail S. Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-7126 www.fischerscroixfarmorchard.com Open daily Sept. - Nov. 9:30 am - 6 pm
Grove Orchard
8455 110th St. So. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651-459-4752 Open 9am - 6pm, Aug 15 - Nov 15
Havlicek’s Orchard
26526 Newport Av. Webster, MN 55088 952-758-4386 Open 4:30-6:30 pm Mon-Fri; 10 am-6 pm Sat & Sun Aug 15-Dec.
In Towne Marina
8 East Lake St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-2096 www.intownemarina.com For 28 years our family run business has enjoyed serving our boating customers. Boat and slip rentals available.
McDougall’s Apple Junction
14325 110th St. So. Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-6794 Open 10am - 6pm daily, Sept - Dec
Minnetonka Orchards
6530 County Rd. 26 Minnetrista, MN 55364 763-479-3191 or 763-657-1667 Open Aug-Oct, 10am - 7pm; Nov-Christmas, noon - 6pm www.minnetonkaorchard.com
Nelson’s Apple Farm
3270 Douglas Av. Webster, MN 55088 952-461-3355 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat; 1-6pm Sun. Aug 15-Dec 19 www.nelsonsapplefarm.com
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Rd. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-429-7202 www.pinetreeappleorchard.com Open June-February, seasonal hours
Minnesota Harvest
8351 Old Hwy. 169 Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2785 www.minnesotaharvest.net Open Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm Aug-Oct; 9am-6pm Nov-Dec; 11am-5pm Jan-Mar. Closed Sundays.
Sunshine Orchard
6315 250th St. East Hampton, MN 55031 651-452-9625 Open seasonally, Aug-Nov.
Thompson’s Hillcrest Orchard
6271 250th St E Elko, MN 55020 952-461-2055 Late August through October, Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm and Sunday, noon - 6pm
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Apple House
3675 Arboretum Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-443-1409 (1 mile west of Arboretum) Open daily Sept - Oct 31, 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Victoria Valley Orchard
4304 North Victoria St. Shoreview, MN 55126 651-484-4500 Open 9am - 6pm daily, Aug-Nov. www.victoriavalleyorchard.com
Whistling Well Farm
8973 South St. Croix Trail Hastings, MN 55033 651-998-0301 www.whistlingwellfarm.com Seasonal hours, Sept-Oct, 10am - dark
White Barn Orchard
Northfield , MN 55057 507-645-5207 Open Sept-Oct, Wed-Sun, 10am-7pm
Wisp-O-Willow
Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-462-5149
AREA PARKS Anoka County Parks
www.anokacountyparks.com 763-757-3920
Carver County Parks
www.co.carver.mn.us/parks 952-466-5250
Dakota County Parks
www.dakotacounty.us/parks 952-891-7000
Elk River Parks
www.ci.elk-river.mn.us 763-635-1150
Goodhue County Parks
www.co.goodhue.mn.us/departments/ publicworks/parks.aspx 651-385-3000
Hennepin County Parks/Three Rivers Park District www.threeriversparkdistrict.org 763-599-9000
Minneapolis Parks
www.minneapolisparks.org 612-230-6400
Ramsey County Parks
www.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks 651-748-2500
Saint Paul Parks
www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/depts/parks 651-226-6400
Rice County Parks
www.co.rice.mn.us/parks 507-332-6105
Scott County Parks
www.threeriversparkdistrict.org 763-694-7880
Sherburne County Parks www.co.sherburne.mn.us 763-241-2700
Washington County Parks www.co.washington.mn.us 651-430-8370
Wright County Parks
www.co.wright.mn.us/department/ parks 763-682-7693
Local State Parks
www.dnr.state.mn.us 652-296-6157
ARTS EDUCATION Bloomington Art Center
1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. Bloomington, MN 55431 952-563-8587 www.bloomingtonartcenter.com
Eagan Art House
3981 Lexington Av.S. Eagan, MN 55123 651-686-9134 www.eaganarthouse.org
Edina Art Center
4701 W. 64th St. Edina, MN 55435 612-915-6600 www.edinaartcenter.com
Elk River Area Arts Alliance 1170 Main St. Elk River, MN 55330 763-441-4725 www.elkriverart.org
Hennepin Center for the Arts 528 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-332-4478
Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343 952-979-1100 www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre 1500 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-721-2535 www.hobt.org
Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts 212 3rd Av. N, Ste. 140 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-339-5145 www.interactcenter.com
Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-871-4444 www.IntermediaArts.org
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Welcome! | Listings Inver Hills Community College Fine Arts program 2500 East 80th St. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-450-8500 www.inverhills.edu
Lakeville Area Arts Center
20965 Holyoke Dr. Lakeville, MN 55044 952-985-4640 www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/departments/ artscenter.htm
Gondola Romantica - Stillwater
Chomonix Golf Course
Gondola Romantica - Edina
Greenhaven Golf Course
425 East Nelson St. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-1783 www.gondolaromantica.com 7499 France Av. South Edina, MN 55435 952-232-0288 www.gondolaromantica.com
In Towne Marina
7200 147th St. West Apple Valley, MN 55124 612.321.0100 www.macphail.org
8 East Lake St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-2096 www.intownmarina.com For 28 years our family-run business has enjoyed serving our boating customers. Boat and slip rentals available.
MacPhail Center for Music
Museum of Lake Minnetonka
MacPhail Apple Valley Paideia Academy
501 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612.321.0100 www.macphail.org
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2501 S. Stevens Av. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-874-3700 www.mcad.edu
Minnesota Crafts Council 528 Hennepin Av., Ste. 216 Hennepin Center for the Arts Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-333-7789 www.mncraft.org
Minnetonka Center for the Arts 2240 North Shore Dr. Wayzata, MN 55391 952-473-7361 www.minnetonkaarts.org
Northern Clay Center
2424 E. Franklin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-339-8007 www.northernclaycenter.org
Perpich Center for Arts Education 6125 Olson Memorial Hwy Golden Valley, MN 55422 763-591-4700 www.pcae.k12.mn.us
Playwrights’ Center
2301 W. Franklin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-332-7481 www.pwcenter.org
River Heights Arts Alliance 2445 78th St. E. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-450-0971 www.rharts.org
The Loft
1011 Washington Av. Minneapolis, MN 612-215-2575 www.loft.org
BIKING TRAILS For information on the variety and location hundreds of trails in the Twin City Area go to www.mntrails.com or www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/list. html
BOATING ACTIVITIES Afton House Inn & AftonHudson Cruise Lines 3291 St. Croix Tr. S. Afton, MN 55001 651-436-8883; 1-877-436-8883 www.aftonhouseinn.com
Al & Alma’s Supper Club and Charter Cruises 5201 Piper Rd. Mound, MN 44254 952-472-3098 www.al-almas.com
BayView Event Center and Charter Cruises 687 Excelsior Blvd. Excelsior, MN 55331 952-470-8439 www.bayviewevent.com
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PO Box 178 Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-2115 www.steamboatminnehaha.org
River Heights Marina Inc. & River Heights Yacht charters 4455 66th St. East Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-455-4974 (Marina) 651-263-3364 (Yacht Charters) www.riverheightsyachtchartes.com www.riverheightsmarina.com
700 Aqua Lane Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651-482-8484 www.chomonix.com
2800 Greenhaven Rd Anoka, MN 55303 763-576-2965 www.greenhavengolfcourse.com
Hidden Haven
20520 Polk St NE Cedar, MN 55011 763-434-4626 www.hiddenhavengolfclub.com
KateHaven Golf Course 8791 Lexington Av.N Cir. Pines, MN 55014 763-786-2945 www.katehaven.com
Majestic Oaks Golf Club
701 Bunker Lake Blvd NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 763-755-2142 www.majesticoaksgolfclub.com
Rum River Golf Club
16659 Saint Francis Blvd Ramsey, MN 55303 763-753-3339 www.rumriverhills.com
Padelford Packet Boat Company
The Links at Northfork
St Croix Boat and Packet Company
The Ponds Golf Course
Harriet Island St. Paul, MN 55107 651-227-1100, 800-543-3908 www.riverrides.com
525 South Main St. Stillwater MN 55082 651-430-1234 www.andiamo-ent.com
Sea Note Cruises
Lake Minnetonka, MN 55331 Stillwater, MN 55082 952-944-7464 www.seanotecruises.com
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours 37200 Wild Mountain Rd. Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6315 www.wildmountain.com
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
9333 Alpine Dr NW Anoka, MN 55303 763-241-0506 www.golfthelinks.com
2881 229th Av.NW Saint Francis, MN 55070 763-753-1100 www.thepondsgolf.com
The Refuge
21250 Yellowpine St NW Oak Grove, MN 55011 763-753-8383 www.refugegolfclub.com
TPC of the Twin Cities
11444 Tournament Players Pkwy Blaine, MN 55449 763-795-0800 www.tpctwincities.com
Victory Links at National Youth Golf Center
Spirit of the Water 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd. Red Wing, Minnesota 55066 800-222-7077, ext. 2297 www.treasureislandcasino.com
1700 105th Av.NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-717-3240 www.golfnygc.org
CASINOS
1788 Viking Blvd NE Cedar, MN 55011 763-434-4205 www.vikingmeadows.com
Grand Casino Hinckley
777 Lady Luck Dr. Hinckley, MN 55037 320-384-7777 www.grandcasinosmn.com
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
777 Grand Ave Onamia, MN 56359 320-532-7777 or 800-626-5825 www.grandcasinosmn.com
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-445-9000 or 800-262-7799 www.mysticlake.com
Treasure Island Resort & Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd PO Box 75 Red Wing, MN 55066 651-388-6300 or 800-222-7077 www.treasureislandcasino.com
GOLF COURSES
Anoka County Bunker Hills
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448 763-755-4141 www.bunkerhillsgolf.com
Viking Meadows Golf Club
Woodland Creek
3200 S Coon Creek Dr Andover, MN 55304 763-323-0517
Carver County Bluff Creek Golf Course 1025 Creekwood Chaska, MN 55318 952-445-5685 www.golfbluffcreekmn.com
Chaska Town Course
3000 Town Course Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-443-3748 www.chaskatowncourse.com
Dahlgreen Golf Course 6940 Dahlgreen Rd. Chaska, MN 55318 952-488-7463 www.dahlgreen.com
Deer Run Golf Club 8661 Deer Run Dr. Victoria, MN 55386 952-443-2351 www.deerrungolf.com
Halla Greens Executive Golf Course
495 Pioneer Trail Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-252-2525 www.hallanursery.com/hallagreens
Island View Golf Club
Emerald Greens Golf Course
River’s Edge Golf Course
Fountain Valley Golf Club
7795 Laketown Pkwy. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-6116 www.islandviewgolfclub.com 1455 County Rd. 27 Watertown, MN 55388 952-955-2223
Timber Creek Golf Course 9750 County Rd. 24 Watertown, MN 55388 952-955-3600 www.timbercreekgolf.com
Windsong Farm
18 Golf Walk Independence, MN 55359 763-479-7161 www.wsfarm.com
Dakota County Apple Valley Golf Course
14425 Goodwin Av. Hastings, MN 55033 651-480-8558 www.emeraldgreensgolf.com
2830 220th St., PO Box 97 Farmington, MN 55024 651-463-2121 www.fountainvalleygolfclub.com
Hastings Country Club
2015 Westview Dr. Hastings, MN 55033 652-437-6483 www.hastingscountryclub.org
Heritage Links Golf Club 8075 Lucerne Blvd. Lakeville, MN 55044 www.heritagelinks.com 952-440-4653
Hidden Greens Golf Course
8661 West 140th St. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-432-4647
12977 200th St E. Hastings, MN 55033 www.hiddengreensgolf.com 651-437-3085
Arbor Point Golf Club
Gopher Hills Golf Course
8919 Cahill Ave Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-451-9678 www.arborpointegolf.com
Bellwood Oaks
13239 210th St E Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-4141 www.bellwoodoaksgolf.com
Birnamwood Public Golf Course 12424 Parkwood Dr Burnsville, MN 55337 952-707-6393 www.ci.burnsville.mn.us
Brackett’s Crossing Country Club 17976 Judicial Rd Lakeville, MN 55044 952-435-7600 www.brackettscrossingcc.com
Crystal Lake Golf Club
16725 Innsbrook Dr Lakeville, MN 55044 952-432-6566 www.crystallakegolfcourse.com
26155 Nicolai Av. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 www.gopherhills.com 507-263-2507
Inver Wood Golf Club
1850 70th St E. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 www.inverwood.org 651-457-3667
Lost Spur Country Club 2750 Sibley Hwy. Eagan, MN 55121 651-454-5681 www.wpgolf.com
Mendakota Country Club 2075 Mendakota Dr. Mendota Heights, MN 55120 651-454-2822 www.mendakotacc.com
Mendota Heights Par 3
1695 Dodd Rd. Mendota Heights, MN 55150 651-454-9822
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Daytona Golf Club
Rich Valley Golf Club
Dwan Golf Club
1310 Cliff Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 651-452-5098 www.parkviewgolfclub.com 3855 145th St. Rosemount, MN 55068 651-437-4653
Southern Hills Golf Course
18950 Chippendale Av. W. Farmington, MN 55024 651-463-4653 www.southernhillsgolfcourse.com
Southview Country Club 239 E. Mendota Rd. West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-451-6856 www.southviewcc.com
Thompson Oaks Golf Course 1555 Oakdale Av.e West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-457-6064 www.ci.west-saint-paul.mn.us
Valleywood Golf Course 4851 125th St W. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-953-2323 www.cityofapplevalley.org
Goodhue County Cannon Golf Club
8606 295th St. E. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 507-263-3126 www.cannongolfclub.com
Mississippi National 409 Golf Links Dr. Red Wing, MN 55066 651-388-1874 www.wpgolf.com
Red Wing Golf Club
1311 W 6th St. Red Wing, MN 55066 651-388-9524 www.redwinggolfclub.com
14730 Lawndale Lane Dayton, MN 55327 763-427-6110 www.daytonagolfclub.com 3301 W. 110th St. Bloomington, MN 55431 952-563-8702 www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
Eagle Lake Youth Golf Course 11000 County Rd. 10 Plymouth, MN 55442 763-694-7695 www.eaglelakegolf.com
Edinburgh USA
8700 Edinbrook Crossing Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-315-8500 www.edinburghusa.org
Elm Creek Golf Course 19000 Hwy. 55 Plymouth, MN 55446 763-478-6716 www.elmcreekgc.com
Fort Snelling Public Golf Course 6399 Fort Snelling Av. Fort Snelling, MN 55111 612-726-6222 www.minneapolisparks.org
Francis Gross National Golf Course 2201 St. Anthony Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-789-2542 www.minneapolisparks.org
French Lake Open Golf Club 17500 County Rd. 81 Maple Grove, MN 55369 763428-4544 www.frenchlakegolf.com
Fred Richards Executive Course
The Summit Golf Club
6364 John Harris Dr. Edina, MN 55439 612-915-6606 www.ci.edina.mn.us/content/facilities/ braemar_golf/courses/par29
Hennepin County
14350 County Rd. 62 Minnetonka, MN 55345 763-694-7824 www.glenlakegolf.com
31286 Hwy 19 Blvd. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 877-582-4653 www.summitgolfclub.com
Baker National Golf Course 2935 Parkview Dr. Medina, MN 55340 763-694-7670 www.bakernational.com
Begin Oaks Golf Course
Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center
Golden Valley Golf and Country Club 7001 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley, MN 55427 763-732-4100 www.gvccclub.com
5635 Yucca Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55446 763-599-7574 www.beginoaksgolf.com
Hampton Hills Golf Club
Braemar Golf Course
Hayden Hills Golf Club
6364 John Harris Dr. Edina, MN 55439 952-826-6791 www.braemargolf.com
Brookland Executive Nine 8232 Regent Av. No. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-561-3850 www.brooklynpark.org
Brookview Golf Course 200 Brookview Pkwy. Golden Valley, MN 55426 763-512-2300 www.brookviewgolf.com
Burl Oaks Golf Club
5400 N. Arm Dr. Minnetrista, MN 55364 952-742-7017 www.burloaksgolfclub.com
Centerbrook Golf Course
5500 N. Lilac Dr. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763-561-3239 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Columbia Golf Club
3300 Central Av. NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-789-2627 www.minneapolisparks.org
5313 Juneau Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 763-559-9800
13150 Deerwood Lane North Dayton, MN 55327-9425 763-421-0060
Hiawatha Golf Club
4553 Longfellow Av. So. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-724-7715 www.minneapolisparks.org
Hollydale Golf Course 4710 Holly Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55446 763-559-9847 www.hollydalegolf.com
Hyland Greens
10100 Normandale Blvd. Bloomington MN 55431 952-948-8868 www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/ main_top/2_facilities/rec_facility/ hyland_facility.htm
Lakeview Golf
405 N. Arm Dr. Mound, MN 55364 952-472-3459 www.lakeviewgolfoforono.com
Meadowbrook Golf Course 201 Meadowbrook Rd. Hopkins, MN 55343 952-929-2077 www.minneapolisparks.org
Meadowwoods Golf Course 18300 Ridgewood Rd. Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-470-4000
New Hope Village Golf Course 8130 Bass Lake Rd. New Hope, MN 55428 763-531-5178
Oak Ridge Country Club
700 Oak Ridge Rd. Hopkins, MN 55305 952-935-7721 www.oakridgecountryclub.net
Pheasant Acres Golf Course 10705 County Rd. 116 Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-8244 www.pheasantacresgolf.com
Rush Creek Golf Club 7801 Troy Lane No. Maple Grove, MN 55311 763-494-0400 www.rushcreek.com
Shamrock Golf Club
19625 Larkin Rd. Hamel, MN 55340 763-478-9977 www.shamrockgolfcourse.com
Spring Hill Golf Club 725 County Rd. 6 Wayzata, MN 55391 952-473-1500 www.springhillgc.com
Sundance Golf Club
15420 113th Av. N. Dayton, MN 55369 763-420-4800 www.sundancegolfbowl.com
Sundance Golf Course
15240 113th Av. N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-420-4700 www.sundancegolfbowl.com
Theodore Wirth Golf Course 1301 Theodore Wirth Pwy. Golden Valley, MN 55422 763-522-4584 www.minneapolisparks.org
Ramsey County Brightwood Hills Golf Course 1975 Silver Lake Rd. New Brighton, MN 55112 652-638-2150 www.newbrightonmn.gov
Como Golf Club
1431 N. Lexington Pwy. St. Paul, MN 55103 651-488-9679 www.golfstpaul.org
Country View Golf Course 2926 Hwy. 61 Maplewood, MN 55109 651-484-9809
Goodrich Golf Course
1820 N. Van Dyke St. Maplewood, MN 55109 651-748-2525 www.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/golf/ goodrich.asp
Highland National Golf Course 1403 Montreal Av. Saint Paul, MN 55116-2460 651-695-3774
Hillcrest Golf Club of Saint Paul 2200 E. Larpenteur Av. St. Paul, MN 55109 651-774-6088 www.hillcreststpaul.com
Island Lake Golf & Training Center 1000 Red Fox Rd. Shoreview, MN 55126 651-787-0383 www.islandlakegolf.com
Keller Golf Club
2166 Maplewood Dr. St. Paul, MN 55109 651-766-4176 www.ramseycountygolf.com
Manitou Ridge Golf Club
The Wilds Golf Club
Midland Hills Country Club
Valley View golf Course
Oak Marsh Golf Club
Sherburne County
3200 N. McKnight Rd. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-777-2987 www.manitouridge.com 2001 Fulham St. Roseville, MN 55113 651-631-0440 www.midlandhillscc.org 526 Inwood Av.N. Oakdale, MN 55128 651-730-8886 www.wpgolf.com
Oneka Ridge Golf Club
5610 N. 120th St. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-429-2390 www.onekaridgegc.com
Phalen Golf Course 1615 Phalen Dr St. Paul, MN 55106 651-778-0424 www.golfstpaul.org
The Ponds at Battle Creek 601 Century Av. S. Maplewood, MN 55119 651-501-6321 www.ramseycountygolf.com
Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course 2323 N. Hamline Av. Roseville, MN 55113 651-633-8337 www.cityofroseville.com/golf
University of Minnesota Golf Club 2275 W. Larpenteur Av. St. Paul, MN 55113 651-627-4000 www.uofmgolf.com
Rice County Northfield Golf Course
707 Prairie St. Northfield, MN 55057 507-645-4026 www.northfieldgolfclub.com
Willingers Golf Club 6900 Canby Trail Northfield, MN 55057 952-652-2500 www.willingersgc.com
3151 Wilds Ridge Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-445-3500 www.golfthewilds.com
23795 Laredo Av. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-4653 www.vvgolf.com
Cedar Creek Golf Course 5700 Jason Av. Albertville, MN 55301 763-497-8245 www.cedarcreekmn.com
Elk River Country Club 20015 Elk Lake Rd. Elk River, MN 55330 763-441-4111 www.elkrivercc.com
Pinewood Golf Course 18150 Waco St. NW Elk River, MN 55330 763-441-3451 www.ci.elk-river.mn.us
Monticello Country Club 1209 Golf Course Rd. Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-4653 www.montigolf.com
Washington County Afton Alps Golf Course 6600 Peller Av. S. Hastings, MN 55033 651-436-1320 www.aftonalps.com
All Seasons Golf Course 7552 Douglas Point Rd. Cottage Grove, MN 55106 651-459-2135
Applewood Hills Public Golf Course 11840 60th St. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-7276 www.applewoodhillsgolf.com
Castle Wood Golf Course
Scott County
7050 Scandia Trail Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-6233 www.castlewoodgolf.com
Boulder Pointe Golf Club
Cimarron Park Golf Course
9575 Glenborough Dr. Elko, MN 55020 952-461-4900 www.boulderpointegolf.com
Cleary Lake Golf Course
18106 Texas Av. Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-447-2171 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
Creeks Bend Golf Course
26826 Langford Av. New Prague, MN 56071 952-758-7200 www.creeksbendgolfcourse.com
Legends Club
8670 Credit River Blvd. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-4777 www.legendsgc.com
The Meadows at Mystic Lake 2400 Mystic Lake Dr. Prior Lake, MN 55372 925-223-5533 www.mysticlakegolf.com
New Prague Golf Club 400 Lexington Av. S. New Prague, MN 56071 952-758-5326 www.newpraguegolf.com
Ridges at Sand Creek
21775 Ridges Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2644 www.ridgesatsandcreek.com
Stonebrooke Golf Course 2693 County Rd. 79 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-3171 www.stonebrooke.com
0901 Lake Elmo Av. No. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 651-436-6188
Country Air Golf Park
404 Lake Elmo Av. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 651-436-6549 www.countryairgolfpark.com
Dellwood Hills Golf Club 29 E Hwy 96 Dellwood, MN 55110 651-426-3218 www.dellwoodhillsgc.org
Eagle Valley Golf Course 2600 Double Eagle Lane Woodbury, MN 55129 651-714-3750 www.eaglevalleygc.com
Mississippi Dunes
10351 Grey Cloud Trail Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651-768-7611 www.mississippidunes.com
Oak Glen Country Club 1599 McKusick Rd. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-6981 www.oakglengolf.com
Prestwick Golf Club 9555 Wedgewood Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125 651-731-4779 www.prestwick.com
River Oaks Golf Course
11099 S Hwy 61 Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651-438-2121 www.riveroaksmunigolf.com
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821 Marquette Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55042 612-359-3030 www.ci.mpls.mn/hpc/landmarks/ marquette_ave_821-27_foshay_tower.asp
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum 333 E. River Rd. Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-625-9494 www.weisman.umn.edu
Gibbs Museum
2097 Larpenter Av. W St. Paul, MN 55113 651-646-8629 www.rchs.com/gbbsfm2.htm
Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower Av. Fort Snelling History Center St. Paul, MN 55111 612-726-1171 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/hfs
Historic Murphy’s Landing 2187 E. Hwy. 101 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-6901 www.murphyslanding.org
Houses of the Sibley Historic Site 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy. Mendota, MN 55150 651-452-1596 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/shs
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
Sawmill Golf Club
11177 N. McKusick Rd. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-7862 www.sawmillgc.com
Stone Ridge Golf Course 13600 N Hudson Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-436-4653 www.stoneridgegc.com
Tanners Brook Golf Course 5810 190th St. Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-2300 www.tannersbrook.com
Wright County Buffalo Heights Golf Course 905 S Hwy 25, P.O. Box 318 Buffalo, MN 55313 763-682-2854 www.buffaloheights.com
Fox Hollow Golf Club 4780 Palmgren Lane NE St. Michael, MN 55376 763-428-4468 www.foxhollowgolf.net
Riverwood National Golf Course 10444 95th St. NE Otsego, MN 55362 763-271-5000 www.riverwoodnational.com
Silver Springs Golf Course 1854 County Rpad 39 NE Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-2951 www.silverspringsgolf.com
Wild Marsh
1710 Montrose Blvd. S. Buffalo, MN 55313 763-682-4476 www.wildmarsh.com For more listings on Golf Courses in the Metropolitan area and around Minnesota visit www.minnesotagolf.com
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Carpenter Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-4359 www.CarpenterNatureCenter.org
Dodge Nature Center and Landscape Arboretum 365 W. Marie Av. West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-455-4531 www.dodgenaturecenter.org
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Gertens
5500 Blaine Av. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-450-1501 www.gertens.com
Lake Harriet Rose Garden
James J. Hill House Twins, MLB
612-375-7454 * 800-33-Twins www.mntwins.com
Vikings, NFL
612-333-8828 www.vikings.com
4124 E. Lake Harriet Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN 55409 612-370-4900 www.minneapolisparks.org
Wild, NHL
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, HISTORIC
1225 Estabrook Dr. St. Paul, MN 55117 651-487-8200 www.comozooconservatory.org
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden 726 Vineland Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-230-6400 www.minneapolisparks.org
Minnehaha Falls Pergola Gardens 4900 Minnehaha Av. Minneapolis, MN 55417 612-230-6400 www.minneapolisparks.org
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55318 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu
MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS Lightning, Women’s Soccer, USL 651-917-8326 www.mnthunder.com
Lynx, Women’s NBA 612-989-5151 www.wnba.com/lynx
Minnesota Vixen Women’s Professional Football 651-270-6115 www.minnesotavixen.com
651-726-8240 www.wild.com
Alexander Ramsey House
265 S. Exchange St. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-296-8760 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/arh
American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Av. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-871-4907 www.americanswedishinst.org
Bakken Museum, The
Timberwolves, NBA
612-989-5151 www.nba.com/timerwolves
704 S. Second St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-341-7555 www.millcitymuseum.org
Minnesota Children’s Museum 10 W Seventh St. St. Paul, 55102 651-225-6000 www.mcm.org
Minnesota History Center 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-296-6126 www.mnhs.org
Minnesota Museum of American Art Landmark Center 50 West Kellogg Blvd., Suite 341 St. Paul, MN 55102 651-266-1030 www.mmaa.org
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Constitution Av. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2881 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/msc
Northfield Arts Guild
304 Division St. Northfield, MN 55057 507-645-8877 www.northfieldartsguild.org
Northfield Historical Society and Museum 408 Division St. Northfield, MN 55057 507-645-9268 www.northfieldhistory.org
Oliver H. Kelley Farm
15788 Kelley Farm Rd. Elk River, MN 55330 763-441-6896 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/ohkf
Schubert Music Museum 75 W. 5th St., Suite #302 St. Paul, MN 55102 651-292-3267 www.schubert.org
Science Museum of Minnesota/ Omnitheater
2400 S. Third Av. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3131 www.artsmia.org
120 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-221-9444 www.smm.org
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
St. James Hotel
726 Vineland Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-230-6400 www.www.minneapolisparks.org
10 Church St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-624-7083 www.umn.edu/bellmuse
Carleton College Art Gallery
One North College St. Northfield, MN 55057 507-646-4469 www.carleton.edu/campus/gallery
Carver County Historical Society
130 3rd Av. N. South St. Paul, MN 55075 651-552-7548 www.dakotahistory.org
Ellingson Car Museum
20950 Rogers Dr. Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-7337 www.ellingsoncarmuseum.com
Hiawatha Av., South of Minnehaha Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN 55102 651-228-0263 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/md
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Bell Museum of Natural History
Dakota County Historical Society Museum & Research Library
651-917-8326 www.mnthunder.com
Mill City Museum
910 S. Third St. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-375-9707 www.domeplus.com
Swarm, NLL, LaCrosse Thunder Soccer, USL
1629 Vermillion Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-7055 www.dakotahistory.org/LeDuc/home.asp
Baseball Hall of Fame Museum
555 West First St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-4234 www.carvercountyhistoricalsociety.org
651- 726-8240 www.mnswarm.com
LeDuc Historic Estate
3537 Zenith Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55416 612-926-3878 www.thebakken.org
Saint Paul Saints, Northern League 651-644-6659 www.saintsbaseball.com
240 Summit Av. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-297-2555 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh
Minnehaha Depot
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
406 Main St. Red Wing, MN 55066 651-388-2846 www.st-james-hotel.com
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1520 St. Olaf Av. Northfield, MN 55057 507-646-3248 www.stolaf.edu/depts/art/museum
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-375-7622 www.walkerart.org
Wayzata Historical Society
402 East Lake St. Wayzata, MN 55391 952-473-3631 www.wayzatahistoricalsociety.org
Westonka Historical Society
2325 Commerce Blvd. Mound, MN 55364 952-472-9800 www.llbrustad.com/historyicalsociety
MUSIC & DANCE Minnesota Dance Theatre and Dance Institute 528 Hennepin Av. - 6th floor Hennepin Center for the Arts Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-338-0627 www.mndance.org
The Minnesota Opera 620 N. First St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-333-2700 www.mnopera.org
Minnesota Orchestra
Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-371-5656 www.minnesotaorchestra.org
Northrop Theatre and Dance Northrop Auditorium 84 S.E. Church St. Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-624-2345 www.northrop.umn.edu
O’Shaughnessey Auditorium 2004 Randolph Av. St. Paul, MN 55105 651-690-6700 www.stkate.edu/oshaughnessy
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra 408 St. Peter St. - 3rd floor St. Paul, MN 55102 651-291-1144 www.thespco.org
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 4th St., U of M Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-624-2345 www.music.umn.edu/facilities/ tedmann_2.htm
Vocal Essence
1900 Nicollet Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-547-1451 www.vocalessence.org
Zenon Dance Company
528 Hennepin Av., Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-338-1101 www.zenondance.org
NATIONAL & STATE PARKS Afton State Park
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ afton/index.html
Grand Portage National Monument
www.nps.gov/grpo/index.htm
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area www.nps.gov/miss/index.htm
North Country National Scenic Trail www.nps.gov/noco/index.htm
Pipestone National Monument www.nps.gov/pipe/index.htm
Saint Croix National Scenic River www.nps.gov/sacn
Superior National Forest
218-720-5324 www.superiornationalforest.org
Voyageurs National Park
www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm
William O’Brien State Park
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ minnesota_valley/index.html
RACE CAR PARKS Elko Speedway
www.elkospeedway.com 26350 France Av., Elko, MN (952) 461-7223 (American).
RACETRACK Canterbury Park Racetrack & Card Club 100 Canterbury Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7223 or 800-340-6361 www.canterburypark.com
RECREATION Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center 14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-953-2300 www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us
Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden 7110 County Rd. 110 Minnetrista, MN 55364 952-472-9292 www.bigstoneminigolf.com
Brunswick Zone
7545 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-503-2695 www.bowlbrunswick.com/brooklyn_park
Bunker Beach
Pkwy. Rd. A Bunker Hills Regional Park Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-767-2895 www.co.anoka.mn.us
Cascade Bay
1360 Civic Center Dr. Eagan, MN 55122 651-675-5577 www.cityofeagan.com
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr. St Paul, MN 55103 651-487-8000 www.comozooconservatory.org
Como Town
1301 Midway Pkwy. St Paul, MN 55108 651-487-2121 www.comotown.com
Grand Rios Water Park 6900 Lakeland Av. No.. Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-566-8855 www.grandrios.com
Great Clips IMAX Theater at Minnesota Zoo 12000 Zoo Blvd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-4629 www.imax.com/minnesota
Guidant John Rose MN Oval Skate Park 2661 Civic Center Dr. Roseville, MN 55113 651-792-7007
Jim Lupient Water Park 1520 Johnson St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 612-370-3989 www.minneapolisparks.org
Nickelodeon Universe
Mall of America Bloomington, MN 55425 952-883-8555 www.nickelodeonuniverse.com
The Depot Waterpark
225 South 3rd Av. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-375-1700 www.thedepotminneapolis.com
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Blvd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 1-800-366-7811 1-800-627-3528 (TTY) www.mnzoo.com
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway 352 South Av. Mall of America Bloomington, MN 55425 952-854-4308 www.smsonline.com
St. Louis Park Aquatic Park
3700 Monterey Dr. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 952-924-2540 www.stlouispark.org/aquatic_park.htm
The Depot Indoor Skating Rink 225 South 3rd Av. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-375-1700 www.thedepotminneapolis.com
Tropics Indoor Water Park 4580 Victoria St. No. Shoreview, MN 55126 651-490-4700 www.tropicswaterpark.com
Underwater Adventures
120 E Broadway Mall of America Bloomington, MN 55425 952-883-0202 www.underwateradventures.cc
Valleyfair Amusement Park 1 Valleyfair Dr. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7600 www.valleyfair.com
Water Park of America
Burnsville
Burnsville Center Hwy.s 35W and 35E at County Rd. 42 952-435-8181 www.burnsvillecenter.com
Brookdale Center
1700 E. American Blvd. Bloomington, MN 55425 952-854-8900 www.waterparkofamerica.com
Wild Mountain
Eagan
Hwy. 35E and Pilot Knob, Yankee Doodle and Cliff Rd. 651-452-9872 www.dcrchamber.com
Crystal Lake
Taylors Falls , MN 55084 800-447-4958 www.wildmountain.com
SHOPPING & DINING
Hastings
Anoka County Anoka
Main St. Anoka Jackson from 1st to 5th St. www.anokaareachamber.com
Blaine
Northtown Mall 398 Northtown Dr. 763-786-9704 www.northtown-mall.com
Coon Rapids
Riverdale Crossing Northwest corner of Hwy. 10 & Round Lake Blvd. 952-476-9400 www.hjdevelopment.com
Coon Rapids
Riverdale Village Shopping Center Southeast Corner of Hwy 10 & Round Lake Blvd. 216-755-5839 www.ddrc.com
Carver County Chanhassen
Hwy. 5 and Market Blvd. 952-934-3903 www.swmetrochamber.com
Waconia
Hwy. 5 and Main St. 952-442-5812 www.destinationwaconia.org
Dakota County Apple Valley
Apple Valley Ring Route County Rd. 42 and Cedar Av.
Historic Downtown Hastings Hwy. 61 South on Main St. 651-437-6775 www.hastingsmn.org/shopdine.htm
Inver Grove Heights
Arbor Pointe Development Concord & Cahill/Broderick Buchanan Trail 651-451-2266 www.riverheights.com
Inver Grove Heights
The Heights of Inver Grove Bishop Av.and Blaine Av.off of Upper 55th 651-451-2266 www.riverheights.com
Savage
Brookdale Shopping Center 1108 Brookdale Rd., Hwy. 100, Exit 152 763-566-3373 www.brookdaleshoppingcenter.com Crystal Shopping Center Bass Lake Rd. (CR 10) and West Broadway (CR 8) 651-646-7901 www.pasterenterprises.com
Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie Shopping Center Hwy. 494 and Hwys. 212 and 169 South 8251 Flying Cloud Dr. 952-941-7650 www.edenprairiecenter.com
Edina
50th & France West 50th St. and France Av. South 952-922-1524 www.50thandfrance.com
Edina
Galleria 69th St. and France Av. South 952-925-4321 www.galleriaedina.com
O’Connell Square County Rd. 42 and O’Connell Rd in Savage 952-476-9400 www.savagechamber.com
Edina
West Saint Paul
Edina
Shops on South Robert St. 651-452-9872 www.dcrchamber.com
Goodhue County Red Wing
Hwy 61 S. and 50 651-388-4719 www.redwingchamber.com
Hennepin County Bloomington
Mall of America 60 East Broadway, Bloomington 952-883-8800 www.mallofamerica.com
Southdale Center 66th St. and France Av. South 952-925-7885 www.southdale.com Gaviidae Common I and II 60 S. Sixth St. 612-372-1222 www.gaviidaecommon.com
Maple Grove
Fountains at Arbor Lakes Intersection of Elm Creek Blvd. & Hemlock Lane 763-566-7722 www.visitarborlakes.com
Maple Grove
Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Hwy. 694 and Hemlock Lane 763-424-0504 www.shoppesatarborlakes.com
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IDS Center Crystal Court 612-376-8000 www.ids-center.com
Minneapolis
Block E Between 6th and 7th St. on Hennepin Av 612-338-5900 www.minneapolischamber.org, 612370-9100
Minneapolis
Calhoun Square Lake St. and Hennepin Av. 612-824-1240 www.calhounsquare.com
Minneapolis
City Center Sixth St. and Hennepin Av. 612-372-1222 www.minneapoliscitycenter.com
Minneapolis
Nicollet Mall Minneapolis 5th - 10th St.s 612-370-9100 www.minneapolischamber.com
Minneapolis
Riverplace and St. Anthony Main Main St. across the Mississippi River from downtown 612-378-5000 www.tholt.com/sam.html and www.mississippimile.org
Minneapolis
The Warehouse District Northwest downtown Minneapolis 612-334-3131 www.mplswarehouse.com
Minnetonka
Ridgedale Center Wayzata Blvd. 952-541-4864 www.ridgedalecenter.com
South Lake Minnetonka/Excelsior Hwy. 7 & Water St. 952-474-6461 www.southlake-excelsiorchamber.com
St. Louis Park
Excelsior & Grand Av. www.excelsiorandgrand.com
St. Louis Park
Knollwood Mall 169 and Hwy. 7 952-933-8041 www.knollwoodmall.com
Wayzata
Hwy 394, downtown Wayzata exit 952-473-9595 www.wayzatachamber.com
Ramsey County Maplewood
Maplewood Mall l-694 and White Bear Av. 651-770-5020 www.shopmaplewoodmall.com
Roseville
Har Mar Mall South of Hwy. 36 on Snelling Av. 651-631-0340 www.harmarmall.com
Roseville
Rosedale Center Hwy. 36 at Fairview Av. 651-633-0872 www.myrosedale.com
Saint Paul
Grand Av. West of downtown St. Paul 651-699-0029 www.grandave.com
Rice County Northfield
Hwy 19 & 3 1-800-658-2548 www.northfieldchamber.com
Sherburne County Elk River
Hwy 101 & 169 763-441-3110 www.elkriverchamber.org
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Steele County Medford Outlet Center
Hwy. 35, Exit 48, Medford 507-455-2042 www.horizongroup.com/centers/ medford.htm
Washington County Stillwater
I-94 East, Stillwater exit 651-439-4001 www.ilovestillwater.com
Woodbury
Hwy. 494 and Hwy. 94, Woodbury 651-578-0722 www.woodburychamber.org
Wright County Albertville
Premium Outlets Albertville 6415 Labeaux Av. NE. 763-497-1911 www.premiumoutlets.com
Bloomington Civic Theater
1800 West Old Shakopee Rd. Bloomington, MN 55431 952-563-8575 www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org
Brave New Institute & ETC Theatre 2605 Hennepin Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-332-6620 www.BraveNewWorkshop.com
Burnsville Performing Arts Center 12600 Nicollet Av S Burnsville, MN 55337 952-895-4680 www.burnsvillepac.com
Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater
810 W. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-825-8949 www.blb.ciceron.com/calendar.asp
CAST Showcase Theatre & School
763-428-2921 www.i94westchamber.org
4030 Central Av.No. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-789-2353 www.actortrainingcast.com
SKI AREAS
Centennial Showboat
I-94 Corridor
Afton Alps Recreation Area
www.aftonalps.com 6600 Peller Av. S., Hastings, MN 55033 1-800-328-1328 , 651-436-5245
Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area www.buckhill.com 15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville MN 55306 952- 435-7174
Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area www.hylandski.com 8800 Chalet Rd., Bloomington, MN 55438 763-694-7800
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard www.welchvillage.com 26685 Co. Rd. 7 Blvd., Welch, MN 55089 651-222-7079
Wild Mountain Ski Area www.wildmountain.com Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6315
TELECOMMUNICATIONS Charter Communications 800-581-0081 www.charter.com
Comcast
612-522-2000 www.comcast.com
Embarq
Home 800-788-3500 Multi-line business 800-800-8494 www.embarq.com
Frontier Communications 952-435-1504 www.frontieronline.com
Integra Telecom
952-746-7100 www.integramn.com
Qwest Communications
Home 800-244-1111 Business 800-603-6000 Home office consulting 800-898-9675 Special needs (TTY/Voice) 800-223-3131 www.qwest.com
c/o Padelford Riverboats Harriet Island St. Paul, MN 55107 651-227-1100 www.cla.umn.edu/theatre/season/ showboat.html
Lyric Arts Main St. Stage
Plymouth Playhouse
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Masquers Theatre Company
Southern Theater
Children’s Theatre Company
Mixed Blood Theatre
Stages Theatre Company
Fitzgerald Theater
Music Box Theatre
Stepping Stone Theatre
Frank Theatre
Old Log Theater
501 W. 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-1525 www.chanhassentheatres.com 2400 Third Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-874-0400 www.childrenstheatre.org 10 E. Exchange St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-290-1221 www.fitzgeraldtheater.org 3156 S. 23rd Av. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-724-3760 www.franktheatre.org
Guthrie Theater
818 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-377-2224 or 877-44-STAGE www.guthrietheater.org
Hennepin Stages
824 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-373-5600 www.hennepintheatredistrict.org
Heritage Theatre Co. of Maplewood 2100 White Bear Av. Maplewood, MN 55109 651-773-1455 www.heritagetc.com
History Theatre
30 E. 10th St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-292-4323 www.historytheatre.com
Illusion Theater
Mediacom
528 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-339-4944 www.illusiontheater.org
US Cable
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
800-332-0245 www.mediacomcc.com 763-689-4550 www.uscable.com
THEATRE
1500 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-721-2535 www.hobt.org
Acme Comedy Company
Jungle Theater
708 N 1st St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-338-6393 www.acmecomedycompany.com
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
2951 Lyndale Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-822-7063 www.jungletheater.com
420 E. Main St. Anoka, MN 55303 763-422-1838 www.lyricarts.org
PO Box 446 Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-5823 www.masquerstheatre.com 1501 S. Fourth St. Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-338-6131 www.mixedblood.com
1407 Nicollet Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-871-1414 www.hennepintheaterdistrict.org 5175 Meadville St. Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-5951 www.oldlog.com
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 345 Washington St. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-224-4222 www.ordway.org
Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-339-7007 www.hennepintheatredistrict.org
Pangea World Theater
711 West Lake St., #101 Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-203-1088 www.pangeaworldtheater.org
Pantages Theatre
2705 Annapolis Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55441 763-553-1600 www.plymouthplayhouse.com 1420 Washington Av. So. Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-340-1725 www.southerntheater.org 1111 Main St. Hopkins, MN 55343 952-979-1111 www.stagestheatre.org
75 W. 5th St. 55 Victoria St. No. St. Paul, MN 55104 651-225-9265 www.steppingstonetheatre.org
TB Sheldon Auditorium Theatre 443 W. Third St. Red Wing, MN 55066 651-388-8700 or 800-899-5759 www.sheldontheatre.org
Theatre de la Jeune Lune 105 N. First St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-333-6200 www.jeunelune.org
Theatre in the Round Players 245 Cedar Av. Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-333-3010 www.theatreintheround.org
UTILITIES Connexus Energy
763-323-2600 www.connexusenergy.com
710 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-339-7007 www.hennepintheatredistrict.com
Dakota Electric Association
Park Square Theatre
952-492-2313 www.mvec.net
20 W. 7th PL St. Paul, MN 55102 651-291-7005 www.parksquaretheatre.org
Penumbra Theatre Company
651-463-6212 www.dakotaelectric.com
Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electrical Association 800-943-2667 www.whe.org
270 N. Kent St. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-224-3180 www.penumbratheatre.org
Xcel Energy
Pillsbury House Theatre
612-372-4727 www.centerpointenergy.com
3501 Chicago Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-824-0459 www.puc-mn.org/pillsburyhousetheatre
800-895-4999 www.xcelenergy.com
Centerpoint Energy
Minnesota Energy Resources 800-303-0752 www.wpsr.com
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così fan tutte Sept. 24 – Oct. 2, 2011
silent night WOrld Premiere Nov. 12 – 20, 2011
werther Jan. 28 – Feb. 5, 2012
lucia di lammermoor mar. 3 – 11, 2012
madame butterfly Apr. 14 – 22, 2012
UNderSTANd eVerY WOrd english translations are projected above the stage for every opera.
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48 | Welcome! 2011
Kelly Kaduce returns as madame Butterfly. Photo by Steve McHugh
The 2011 – 2012 season is sponsored by: