WELCOME! Twin Cities 2012-2013
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n behalf of these metropolitan area Chambers of Commerce, we’re pleased to present the 2012-2013 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*
Lonsdale Chamber
Saint Paul Area Chamber*
Apple Valley Chamber*
MetroNorth Chamber*
Savage Chamber
Asian-American Chamber
Midway Chamber*
Shakopee Chamber*
Bloomington Chamber*
Minneapolis Regional Chamber*
South Lake-Excelsior Chamber*
Buffalo Chamber
Minnesota American Indian Chamber
SouthWest Metro Chamber*
Burnsville Chamber*
Minnesota Black Chamber
Greater Stillwater Chamber*
Christian Chamber
Minnesota Chamber
Twin Cites North Chamber
763-421-7130 www.anokaareachamber.com 952-432-8422 www.applevalleychamber.com 651-642-1331 www.asianamericanmn.com
952-888-8818 www.minneapolischamber.org 763-682-4902 www.buffalochamber.org 952-435-6000 www.burnsvillechamber.com 952-607-6477 www.usccc-mn.org
Cottage Grove Chamber
651-458-8334 www.cottagegrovechamber.org
Dakota County Regional Chamber* 651-452-9872 www.dcrchamber.com
Delano 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
Hispanic Chamber 612-312-1692 www.hispanicmn.org
I-94 West/NW Suburban Chamber* 763-428-2921 www.i94westchamber.org
Lakeville Area Chamber* 952-469-2020 www.lakevillechambercvb.org
Long Lake Area Chamber 952-475-4913 www.longlake-orono.org
507-744-4962 www.lonsdalechamber.net 763-783-3553 www.metronorthchamber.org 651-646-2636 www.midwaychamber.com 612-370-9100 www.minneapolischamber.org 612-870-4533 www.maicc.org
651-777-9119 www.minnesotabcc.org www.mnchamber.com
Minnesota Hmong Chamber www.hmongchamber.com
Monticello Chamber*
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 651-815-2750 www.quadchamber.org
651-223-5000 www.saintpaulchamber.com 952-894-8876 www.savagechamber.com 952-445-1660 www.shakopee.org
952-474-6461 www.southlake-excelsiorchamber.com 952-448-5000 www.swmetrochamber.com 651.439.4001 www.ilovestillwater.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
Red Wing Area Chamber 651-388-4719 www.redwingchamber.com
Richfield Chamber*
612-866-5100 www.richfieldchambercvb.org
River Heights Area Chamber*
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u.s. chamber
651-451-2266 www.riverheights.com
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest
Robbinsdale Chamber
more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors,
763-531-1279 www.robbinsdalechamber.com
Rockford-Greenfield Area Chamber inquire@rgchamber.org www.rgchamber.com
Saint Anthony Area Chamber
business federation representing the interests of and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. More than 96% of U.S. Chamber members are small businesses with 100 employees or fewer.
612-782-3301 www.saintanthonychamber.org
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Minneapolis Central Library / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
7th Place Farmers Market, Saint Paul / Photo: Pat Laurel, Saint Paul CVA
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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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Mother Nature #1 Attraction
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Traveling around the Twin Cities
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Healthcare in the Twin Cities
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Discovering the good life
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Resource guide
Feature Stories
Home buyers should define what is important to them
Minneapolis Convention Center / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Making educational choices for your child
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The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul
With spectator sports running a close second
Small town Charm and big city diversity
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Furry Friends Find comfort living in the Twin Cities
Transportation options: by car, bus, light rail, or air
Top hospitals and ground-breaking medical technologies and treatments
Lifestyle and culture in the Twin Cities
From apple orchards to utilities and everything in between
Cover: Brit’s Pub downtown / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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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.”
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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.
Minneapolis ca. 1920
St Paul ca. 1910
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. 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. 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.
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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.
Block E and Le Meredian Hotel Downtown Minneapolis / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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
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“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. 8 | Welcome! 2012-2013
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 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.
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.
James J. Hill house / Photo: Pat Laurel; Saint Paul CVA
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,
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. Native American celebration / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Downtown Saint Paul and the Science Museum of Minnesota / Photo: Science Museum of Minnesota
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 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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Finding the right location I
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.
Andover: 20 miles north of downtown Minneapolis •w ww.ci.andover.mn.us • 7 63-755-5100 • I SD 11 Anoka- Hennepin
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. 10 | Welcome! 2012-2013
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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
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
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 www.welcometwincities.com | 11
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 12 | Welcome! 2012-2013
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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Sherburne County Elk River: County seat, 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis •w ww.ci.elk-river.mn.us • 7 63-635-1000 • I SD 728 Elk River
Washington County Afton: 15 miles east of downtown St. Paul •w ww.ci.afton.mn.us • 6 51-436-5090 • I SD 834 Stillwater
Downtown Saint Paul
New Brighton: Central northern suburb within minutes of downtown areas • w ww.ci.mounds-view.mn.us • 763-717-4000 • ISD 621 Mounds View
Rice County
North Oaks: Northeast of St. Paul • w ww.cityofnorth-oaks.com • 651-792-7750 • ISD 622 North St. Paul-Maplewood
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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
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Northfield: On shores of Cannon River, south of Minneapolis-St. Paul • w ww.ci.northfield.mn.us • 507-645-8833 • ISD 659 Northfield
Belle Plaine: In the Minnesota River Valley southwest of Minneapolis • w ww.belleplaine • 952-873-5553 • ISD 716 Belle Plaine 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 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 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 Prior Lake: Southwest suburb of Minneapolis • w ww.cityofpriorlake.com • 952-447-9800 • ISD 719 Prior Lake-Savage 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
Bayport: On St. Croix River one mile south of Stillwater •w ww.bayport.govoffice.com • 6 51-275-4404 • I SD 834 Stillwater Cottage Grove: 15 miles southeast of the Minneapolis-St. Paul •w ww.cottage-grove.org • 6 51-458-2800 • I SD 833 South Washington Dellwood: Northeastern edge of White Bear Lake •w ww.dellwood.us • 6 51-429-1356 • I SD 832 Mahtomedi Forest Lake: 25 miles north of downtown metro area on I-35 ISD 831 Forest Lake •w ww.ci.forest-lake.mn.us • 6 51-464-3550 Hugo: 14 miles north of downtown St. Paul on border of metro area •w ww.ci.hugo.mn.us • 6 51-762-6300 • I SD 624 White Bear Lake • I SD 834 Stillwater • I SD 831 Forest Lake • I SD 832 Mahtomedi 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 Lakeland: On the St. Croix River,
16 miles east of St. Paul •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 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
Newport: 15-minute drive northeast of Twin Cities •w ww.newport-govoffice.com • 6 51-459-5677 • I SD 833 South Washington 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 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 833 South Washington • 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 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 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 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
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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?
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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Goodhue County
Rockford www.rockford.k12.mn.us
Excell Academy for Higher Learning www.excellacademy.org
Minnesota Online High www.mnohs.org
Red Wing www.redwing.k12.mn.us
St. Anthony-New Brighton www.stanthony.k12.mn.us
Four Directions www.fourdirectionsschool.org
Minnesota Transitions Charter www.mtcs.org
Hennepin County
St. Louis Park www.stlpark.k12.mn.us
Fraser Academy www.fraseracademy.org
New City www.newcitycharterschool.org
Wayzata www.wayzata.k12.mn.us
Friendship Academy of Fine Arts www.friendshipacademy.org
New Millennium Academy www.newmillenniumacademy.org
Westonka www.westonka.k12.mn.us
International Spanish Language Academy www.isla.k12.mn.us
New Visions School www.newvisionsacademy.com
Bloomington www.bloomington.k12.mn.us Brooklyn Center www.brookcntr.k12.mn.us Eden Prairie www.edenpr.k12.mn.us Edina www.edina.k12.mn.us Hopkins www.hopkins.k12.mn.us Intermediate School ISD 287 www.district287.org Minneapolis www.mpls.k12.mn.us Minnetonka www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us Orono www.orono.k12.mn.us Osseo www.district279.org Richfield www.richfield.k12.mn.us Robbinsdale www.rdale.org
Ascension Academy www.ascensionacademy.net
Kaleidoscope Charter www.kaleidoscopecharterschool.org
Augsburg Fairview Academy for Health Careers www.afa.tc
Learning For Leadership www.learningforleadership.org
Aurora Charter www.auroracharterschool.com
Lighthouse Academy of Nations www.lighthouse.charter.k12.mn.us
Beacon Academy www.beaconacademy.com
Lincoln International High www.lincolnhs.org
Cedar Riverside Community www.crcs-school.org
LoveWorks Academy www.loveworksacademy.org
Dunwoody Academy www.dunwoody.tec.mn.us
Main Street School of Performing Arts www.performing-arts-school.org
Eagle Ridge Academy www.eagleridgeacademy.org El Colegio Charter www.el-colegio.org Emily O. Goodridge Greay Accelerated Charter www.emilygreyschool.org
Noble Academy www.nobleacademy.us Odyssey Charter www.odysseyacademy.org Partnership Academy www.paschool.org Perpich Center for Arts Education www.pcae.k12.mn.us Prairie Seeds Academy www.psak12.org Sage Academy Charter School www.sageacademy.org Seven Hills Classical Academy www.sevenhillsacademy.com
Metropolitan Learning Alliance www.mpls.k12.mn.us
Sojourner Truth Academy www.sojournertruthacademy.org
Minneapolis Academy www.minneapolisacademy.org
Southside Family Charter www.southsidefamilyschool.org
Minnesota Internship Center www.mnic.org
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Rockford www.rockford.k12.mn.us
Urban Academy www.urbanacademymn.org
St. Michael Albertville www.stma.k12.mn.us
Yinghua Academy www.yinghuaacademy.org
Elk River www.elkriver.k12.mn.us
Rice County
Rockford www.rockford.k12.mn.us
Northfield 507-663-0600 www.nfld.k12.mn.us
Private Schools
ARTech Charter www.artech.k12.mn.us Prairie Creek Community www.prairiecreek.org
Scott County Belle Plaine www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us Jordan www.jordan.k12.mn.us New Prague www.np.k12.mn.us Prior Lake-Savage www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us Twin Cities International Elementary www.twincitiesinternationalschool.org
Community of Peace Academy www.cpa.charter.k12.mn.us
Shakopee www.shakopee.k12.mn.us
Watershed High www.watershedhs.org
Community School of Excellence www.csemn.org
Sherburne County
Wooden Institute for Student Excellence www.wiseschool.org
Concordia Creative Learning Academy www.cclaonline.org
Elk River www.elkriver.k12.mn.us
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose www.buffaloschools.org
Cyber Village Academy www.cva.k12.mn.us
Delano www.delano.k12.mn.us
Dugsi Academy www.dugsiacademy.org
Elk River www.elkriver.k12.mn.us
Face to Face Academy www.face2face.org
Ramsey County
Great River www.greatriverschool.org
Mounds View www.moundsviewschools.org
Higher Ground Academy www.hgacademy.org
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale www.isd622.org
High School for Recording Arts www.hsra.org
Roseville www.roseville.k12.mn.us
Hmong Academy www.hmongacademy.org
Saint Paul www.spps.org
HOPE Community Academy www.hope-school.org
White Bear Lake www.whitebear.k12.mn.us
Jennings Experiential High www.jehs.org
Academia Cesar Chavez www.cesarchavezschool.com
Metro Deaf www.metrodeafschool.org
Academy for Sciences & Agriculture www.agacademy.com
Minnesota North Star Academy www.mnnorthstaracademy.org
Achieve Language Academy www.spps.org
New Spirit www.newspiritschool.com
Avalon Charter www.avalonschool.org
Nova Classical Academy www.novaclassical.org
BlueSky Charter www.blueskyschool.org
Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists www.spcpa.org
City Academy High www.cityacademy.org
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Twin Cities Academy www.tca.k12.mn.us
Washington County Forest Lake www.forestlake.k12.mn.us Mahtomedi www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us South Washington County www.sowashco.k12.mn.us Stillwater www.stillwater.k12.mn.us 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 Valley Crossing Community www.vc.k12.mn.us
Wright County Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose www.bhmschools.org Delano www.delano.k12.mn.us
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: • 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. • P arochial schools - While not all Catholic schools are parochial, only Catholic parishes run parochial schools. •N onpublic 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. 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 651297-6716 or visit www.misf.org. The following pages include information for each private school, arranged by county.
Anoka County Al-Amal www.al-amal.org Anoka Seventh Day Adventist www.andoversdachurch.org
Calvin Christian www.calvinchristian.org
Carver County
Coon Rapids Baptist www.coonrapidsbaptist.org
Chapel Hill Academy www.chapel-hill.org
Cross of Christ Lutheran www.crossofchrist.us
Emanuel Lutheran www.elchamburg.org/els
Epiphany Education Center www.epiphanymn.org
Goddard www.goddardschool.com
Grace Lutheran www.clcgracelutheranchurch.org
Guardian Angels www.gachaska.org/schoolhome
Minnesota Renaissance www.mrschoolinc.com
Holy Family Catholic High www.hfchs.org
Mount Olive www.mtolive-anoka.org
La Petite Academy www.lapetite.com
Northside Christian www.northsideconnection.org
Mayer Lutheran High www.lhsmayer.mn.org
St. Francis Christian www.fbcsaintfrancis.com
Southwest Christian High www.swchs.org
St. Stephen www.ststephenchurch.org
St. Bernard www.st-bernard-cologne.org
Totino Grace High www.totinograce.org
St. Hubert’s Catholic www.sthubert.org
Trinity Lutheran www.trinitysf.org
St. John’s Lutheran www.stjohnschaska.org
Woodcrest Baptist Academy www.woodcrestbaptistacademy.org
St. Joseph Catholic www.stjosephwaconia.org
Zion Lutheran www.zionlutherancrown.com
Trinity Lutheran www.trinitywaconia.org
Blessed Trinity Catholic School Pre School-Grade 8 Richfield, MN 612-866-6906 www.btcsmn.org
Clearly Catholic Intentionally Inclusive Academically Excellent
Zion Lutheran www.zioncologne.org
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Training, Inspiring, & Educating Tomorrow’s Godly Leaders
Bethany Academy Bethany Academy
K-12 Christian Education 4300 West 98th Street Bloomington, MN 55437 952.831.8686, ext. 111
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Goodhue County
Lake Country www.lakecountryschool.org
St. Vincent De Paul www.saintvdp.org
Concordia Immanuel Lutheran www.lutheransonline.com
Life Academy www.lifeacademymn.org
Step by Step Montessori www.stepbystepmontessori.com
All Saints Catholic www.allsaintschurch.com
St. John’s Lutheran www.stjohnsgoodhue.com
Maranatha Christian Academy www.maranathachristianacademy.org
Torah Academy www.torahacademymn.org
All-Star Montessori www.Allstarsmontessori.com
St. Joseph’s Catholic www.stjosephsschoolredwing.org
Mary Queen of Peace www.mqpcatholicschool.org
Trinity First Lutheran www.trinityfirst.org
Becks Montessori www.becksmontessori.com
Hennepin County
Metropolitan Open www.metroopenschool.org
Trinity School at River Ridge www.trinityschools.org
Berea Lutheran www.clclutheran.org/berea
Academy of Holy Angels www.ahastars.org
Minneapolis Jewish Day www.mjds.net
Visitation www.visitation.net
Christian Heritage Academy www.chacademy.com
Annunciation www.annunciationmsp.org/school
Minnehaha Academy www.MinnehahaAcademy.net
Christian Life www.christianlifeag.org
Ascension www.ascensionschoolmn.org
West Lutheran High www.wlhs.net Watershed High www.watershedhs.org
Convent of the Visitation www.visitation.net
Benilde-St. Margaret’s www.bsm-online.org
Crown of Life Lutheran www.crownoflife.org
Bethany Academy www.bethanyacademy.org
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School www.fscsmn.org
Blake www.blakeschool.org
First Baptist www.fbcrsmt.org
Blessed Trinity - Richfield www.btcsmn.org
Good Shepherd Lutheran www.goodshep.com
Bloomington Lutheran www.bllhschool.org
Holy Trinity www.holytrinitys.org
Breck www.breckschool.org
Living Word Academy www.livingwordaflc.org
Calvary Memorial www.cmcschool.com
Pine Harbor Christian Academy www.theharborchurch.com
Calvin Christian www.calvinchristian.org
Ramalynn Montessori www.ramalynn.org
Carondelt Catholic www.carondeletcatholicschool.com
Southview Christian www.scsmn.org
Cedarcrest Academy www.cedarcrest.org
St. Croix Lutheran High www.sclhs.org
Chesterton Academy www.chestertonacademy.org
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic www.parshesonline.com
City of the Lakes Waldorf www.clws.org
St. John the Baptist www.stjohnb.com
Concordia Academy Bloomington www.concordiaacademy.com
St. John Vianney www.stjohnvianneyschool.org
De La Salle www.delasalle.com
St. Joseph’s Catholic www.stjosephcommunity.org
FAIR www.wmep.k12.mn.us/fair
St. Joseph www.churchofstjoseph.org
Fourth Baptist Christian www.fourthbaptistchristianschool.org
St. Mathias www.stmathias.com
Good Shepherd School www.gsgvschool.org
St. Michael 651-457-2510 www.stmichaelweststpaul.org
Groves Academy www.grovesacademy.org
Zion Lutheran www.zionmayer.org
Dakota County
St. Thomas Academy www.cadets.com Tesseract www.tesseractschool.org Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran www.tloschool.org
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Heritage Christian Academy www.heritageweb.org Holy Family Academy www.holyfamilyacademy.cc Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic www.ihmcs.org
Minnetonka Christian Academy www.mca-sad.com Mt. Hope-Redemption www.mt-hope.org Nativity of Mary www.nativitybloomington.org Odyssey Charter www.odysseyacademy.org Our Lady of Grace www.olgschool.net Our Lady of Peace www.olpmn.org Our Lady of the Lake www.ourladyofthelake.com Our Savior’s Lutheran www.oslcs.org Pilgrim Lutheran www.pilgrimonline.net Pope John Paul Catholic www.popejohnpaul2ne.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. Peter’s Lutheran www.stpetersedina.org
International School of Minnesota www.ism-sabis.net
St. Raphael 763-504-9450 www.srsmn.org
King of Grace Lutheran www.kog-els.org
St. Therese www.st-therese.org
Ramsey County Apostolic Christian Academy www.apostolic.org Capital City Advent Christian www.ccacs.org Central Lutheran www.clssp.org Concordia Academy www.concordiaacademy.com Cretin-Derham Hall www.cretin-derhamhall.org 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 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. Agnes Elementary www.stagnesschools.org
St. Pascal www.stpascalbaylon.com
Prior Lake Christian www.priorlakebaptist.org
Washington County
St. Bernard’s www.saintbernards-school.org
St. Paul Academy-Summit www.spa.edu
St. John the Baptist www.stjohnthebaptistjordan.org
Hope Christian Academy www.hopechristianacademy.org
St. Francis/St. James United www.sf-sj.org/school/school.htm
St. Paul Academy-Summit www.spa.edu
St. John the Baptist www.stjohns-savage.org
New Life Academy www.newlifeacademy.org
St. Jerome www.stjeromeschool.org
St. Peter www.stpetersnsp.org
St. Michael’s Catholic www.stmichaels-pl.org
North Lakes Charter Academy www.northlakesacademy.org
St. John the Baptist www.stjohnnyb.org
St. Pius X/Holy Family www.spxhf-wbl.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran www.stpaulspriorlake.org
St. Ambrose www.saintambroseofwoodbury.org
St. John the Evangelist www.stjohnsoflc.org
St. Rose of Lima www.saintroseoflima.net
St. Wenceslaus www.stwenceslaus.org
St. Andrew www.standrews-lutheran.org
St. John’s Lutheran www.stjohnev.net
Talmud Torah www.ttsp.org
Shakopee Area Catholic www.sacsschools.org
St. Croix Catholic www.stcroixcatholic.com
St. Mark www.saintmark-mn.org
Rice County
Sherburn e County
St. Mary of the Lake www.stmarys-wbl.org
St. Dominic www.churchofstdominic.org
St. Andrews Catholic www.saint-andrews.net
St. Peter’s Catholic School www.stpeterfl.org
St. Matthew www.st-matts.org
Scott County
St. Johns Lutheran School www.sjlcas.net
Salem Lutheran www.salemlutheran.org
St. Odilia Parish www.stodilia.org
Our Lady of the Prairie www.ourladyoftheprairie.net
St. Jude www.stjudeofthelake.org
Transfiguration www.transfigurationmn.org
Wright County St. Michael Catholic www.stmcatholicschool.org
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Furry friends find comfort living in the Twin Cities We love our furry friends and the Twin Cities area is very pet friendly. Pet owners are loaded with local resources including veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters, seminars, dog parks, and more. There is even a local magazine devoted specifically to dog owners in the Twin Cities, TC Dog.
Dining with your pet
More restaurants are warming up to having four-legged guests along with their humans. You and your pooch are both welcome at Moose & Sadie’s where you can take advantage of the down-to-earth friendly atmosphere and coffee-shop style food. Cesare’s Wine Bar offers scrumptious Italian fare and over 400 wine selections; it also boasts an outdoor deck with room outside the food area just for pets. At Isle’s Bun & Coffee Company, your pup can enjoy a complimentary dog biscuit while you chomp down on a mouth-watering cinnamon pastry.
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Bring the kids and your pup to the Vali-Hi drive-in movie theater in Lake Elmo; enjoy the outdoor night sky, popcorn, and a triple-feature while your dog chews on a complimentary bone.
Pet Gear
Bone Adventure, with locations in Wayzata, Edina, and Minneapolis, is the place to shop for high-end pet gear and grooming tools. You’ll also find several Petco and PetSmart locations scattered throughout the Twin Cities area.
Dog Parks
There are currently over 40 dog parks in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Most have disposal bags, grassy areas, trees, and benches or tables for owners to rest. Some parks have fully fenced areas for offleash play, separate areas for small dogs, or river access and ponds for the four-legged swimmers in the bunch. Some parks are free of charge while others require permit fees. Franklin Terrace is a 1.6 acre fully fenced dog park in downtown Minneapolis; furry friends and their humans could easily get lost in the woods here. Minnehaha Park is
a 4.3-acre park that is partially fenced and heavily treed with access to the Mississippi River; it is easily one of the most popular dog parks in the area. The Alimagnet Park in Burnsville is a special park designed for small dogs or special needs dogs such as those that are timid or elderly. Although you can find dog parks all over the Twin Cities, wintry weather conditions often force dogs and owners to stay inside. In New Hope, our furry friends can enjoy an indoor and outdoor off leash members-only dog park year-round. Dog City Dog Park even provides all your park needs, such as tennis balls, Kongs, Tugs, water and bags. Members have unlimited access to the 27,000 square feet facility 24-hours a day. There are almost 50 official dog parks in the Twin Cities metro area where Fido can run free. Here’s a sampling of dog parks in the Twin Cities:
Bloomington • Bloomington Off-Leash Recreation
Brooklyn Park • Brookdale Park Off-Leash Dog Exercise
Burnsville • Alimagnet Dog Park
Chanhassen • Lake Minnewashta Regional Park OffLeash
Coates • Dakota Woods Dog Park
Coon Rapids • Trackside Dog Park
Crystal • Bassett Creek Park Hockey Rink Off-Leash • Iron Horse Dog Park • Valley Place Off-Leash • Welcome Dog Park
Eden Prairie • Bryant Lake Dog Park • Flying Cloud Dog Park • Crestwood Park Hockey Rink • Edenvale Park Hockey Rink Off-Leash • Homeward Hills Park Hockey Rink • Preserve Park Hockey Rink Off-Leash • Staring Lake Dog Park
Edina • Van Valkenburg Park Off-Leash
Excelsior • Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Off-Leash
Fridley • Locke County Dog Park
Hanover • Crow-Hassan Park Reserve Off-Leash
Maple Grove • Elm Creek Dog Park
Maplewood • Battle Creek Off-Leash Dog Park
Minneapolis • Columbia Dog Park • Franklin Terrace Dog Park • Gateway Dog Park • Lake of the Isles Dog Park • Loring Park Dog Park • Minnehaha Dog Park • North Loop Dog Play Area • St. Anthony Parkway Dog Park
Plymouth • Egan Dog Park
Prior Lake • Cleary Lake Regional Dog Park
Rockford • Lake Sarah Dog Park
Rogers • Crow-Hassan Dog Park
Rosemount • Schwartz Pond Dog Park
Roseville • Woodview Dog Park
St. Louis Park
• Bass Lake Dog Park • Cedar Knoll Off-Leash Dog Park • Dakota Park Off-Leash Dog Park
St. Paul
• Arlington Dog Park • Kaposia Landing Off-Leash
Maplewood • Battle Creek Dog Park
Rockford • Lake Sarah Regional Park Off-Leash
Rosemount
• Dakota Woods Dog Park
Shoreview • Rice Creek Dog Park
Victoria
• Carver Park Reserve Off-Leash
White Bear Lake • Otter Lake Dog Park
Woodbury
• Dale Road Open Space Off-Leash With the recent trend of urban living, the downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul areas are overwhelmed with pet owners. To meet the demand for more pet-friendly areas closer to home, private and public groups have partnered together to plan out several new dog parks or pet areas for the downtown area. In addition to dog parks, you’ll find numerous parks and neighborhoods with walking trails where pets are allowed. Always be sure to keep your dog on a leash and pick up after your pet. www.welcometwincities.com | 25
also helps your dog keep one eye on you at all times! • Make sure your dog is safe around adults, children, and other dogs. If your dog is a danger to anyone, he should not be at the park. If your dog is possessive of toys or food, guide your dog away from the things he guards. • Supervise your children at the dog park. Children should not be allowed to run at the park, as this may cause dogs to chase and nip or even bite them. Always have your kids ask for permission before petting a strange dog. • Don’t punish someone else’s dog. If a strange dog jumps on you, turn away and ignore the dog. Do not feed strange dogs treats because they may guard food from your own dog. • Consider your dog’s personality. Just like kids, some dogs are tough bullies and others are timid. Be sure your dog is truly having fun at the dog park and not spoiling anyone else’s good time, either. • Never bring a dog in heat into the dog park. The best dog park dogs are spayed or neutered, as they are less likely to roam or get into fights with others. • Make sure your dog is healthy. Be sure he is up-to-date on his vaccinations and clear of any internal or external parasites.
Pet-friendly places to live
Dog park etiquette
Dogs need exercise in order to be wellbehaved companions, especially in their first few years of life. We no longer live in areas where dogs come and go as they please, so exercising them can be a challenge. Fortunately, the Twin Cities has many wonderful dog parks where you can let your dog run off leash to play and romp to his heart’s content! Dog parks also help keep our dogs’ social skills up to par. There are more households that have dogs than those that don’t and we run into people with dogs all the time. It’s imperative for dogs to be able to communicate and interact normally with members of their own species. Here are some tips for dog park etiquette for you, your children and your pet. • Always clean up after your dog.
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•D ogs under 25 pounds should only use dog parks that contain small dog areas – if a small dog slips and squeals while being chased by others, he may be perceived as a prey animal and could be attacked. Be your small dog’s advocate and keep safety first! • T rain your dog! Make sure your dog will come when called, sit to put his leash on, and not jump up on strangers. If your dog is lacking these skills, consider taking your dog through the Minnesota Valley Humane Society’s Canine U Better Dog 1 class. Contact the Minnesota Valley Humane Society located at 952-894-5000. • Keep moving! Though it’s fine to chat with other dog parents, it’s good to walk around so your dog does not start to guard territory from new dogs that appear. This
You’ll also find many pet-friendly places to live in the downtown areas of Minneapolis-Saint Paul. A few of the pet friendly buildings that cater to dog lovers and have built on-site dog runs include: Grant Park Skyscape Village Lofts of St. Anthony Falls 5th Avenue Lofts Security Warehouse Lofts Herschel Lofts The Plaza For more information on Twin Cities petfriendly lofts or condos, contact Andy Asbury with the The Asbury Group at 612-616-3059. Sources: The Asbury Group, www.minnesotaloftsandcondos.com, 612-616-3059 Minnesota Valley Humane Society, www.mvhspets.org, 952-894-5000
Mother Nature #1 attraction with spectator sports running a close second
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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 Target Field and TCF Bank Stadium, spectator sports are running a close second.
Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis
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.
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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
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 major college sports. There are also minor league soccer and baseball teams in the Twin Cities. Horseracing 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 listings sections: •P ublic Golf Courses: p. 41 •A pple Orchards: p. 40 •B iking Trails: p 41 •B oating Activities: p. 41 •M innesota Pro-Sports Teams: p. 43 •A rea Parks: p. 40 • Recreation: p. 45 •N ational & State Parks: p. 44 •S ki Areas: p. 46 • Race Car Parks: p. 44
Midway Stadium – Home of the Saint Paul Saints minor league baseball team / Photo: Saint Paul Saints
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 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 Opened for Minnesota Twins Fans in 2010
Target Field is not only the premier sporting and entertainment venue in the Upper
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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.
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.
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
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
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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, restrooms, 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
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Midwest, it is also one of the most unique, spectacular parks in all of Major League Baseball. Target Field officially opened on April 12, 2010 when the Twins hosted the Boston Red Sox. 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 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. 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, 28 | Welcome! 2012-2013
the Ballpark Authority, and the Minnesota Twins Baseball Team together gave an extra $2.5 million to fund green construction.
TCF Bank Golden Gopher Stadium
TCF Bank Stadium is the home for Big Ten Football. The process of building an oncampus 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. 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 Mdewkanton 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.
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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. • 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
Traveling around the Twin Cities T
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 (612726-5555).
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. Hiawatha LRT downtown Minneapolis
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, www.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 30 MetroTransitHalf_WRG_KR | Welcome! 2012-2013
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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.
Traffic Management
Apple Valley Transit Station / Photo: MVTA
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.
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.
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.
Other Travel Options
Minneapolis
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
For up-to-date information regarding snow emergencies and winter parking restrictions in Minneapolis, visit www.minneapolismn. gov/residents/trans 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. stpaul.gov 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 I-394 you can enjoy MnPASS Express Lanes.
Metro Valley Transit Bus 2.0 (technology bus) at Burnsville Transit Station / Photo: MVTA www.welcometwincities.com | 31
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 Rideshare Planner to help match people who travel the same direction and time. We have resources for bicycle commuters, too.
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 10.4 million times in 2011.
No matter which option you choose, you’ll save money, cut down on the frustration of traffic congestion and help reduce your carbon footprint.
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.
Taking the bus
Park & Ride lots
Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit systems, providing service on more than 120 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. 32 | Welcome! 2012-2013
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 board 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 www. 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 www.metrotransit.org.
you should check back often since potential carpoolers are added every day. Creating an account with our Rideshare 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.
Metro Vanpool
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. Learn more at www. metrotransit.org/vanpool.
Guaranteed Ride Home
Commuters who ride the bus or train, carpool, vanpool, bicycle or walk at least three times a week to work or school are eligible for this free perk. All you need to do is register at www.metrotransit.org/grh. 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.
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.
We’ll help you get started
Visit www.metrotransit.org to learn how to improve your commute. Here you’ll find these helpful resources to get you started: • Trip Planner • Interactive transit map • NexTrip (real-time departure times) • Schedules for all regional buses and trains • Rideshare 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 3,500 commuters – if there isn’t a match at first,
Visit www.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.
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 www.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 and get a personalized itinerary with directions to the closest transit stop or Park & Ride lot. ◊◊◊
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Healthcare in the Twin Cities M
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. For additional information about these facilities, turn to page 57.
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.
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
Mayo Clinic
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One of the most recognizable health care facilities in the world is located in Minnesota. Although Mayo Clinic is not 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
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Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
i 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 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. 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.
Mayo Clinic
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
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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, turn to page 57.
Anoka County
Courage Center www.courage.org
St. Francis Regional Medical Center www.stfrancisshakopee.com
Fairview Hospital-Southdale www.southdale.fairview.org
Sherburne County
Fairview Hospital-Maple Grove www.maplegrove.fairview.org Fairview University Medical Center-Riverside Campus www.fairview.org
Monticello Big Lake Community Hospital www.mblch.com
Washington County Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of MN-Woodwinds www.childrensmn.org
Mercy Hospital www.mercyunity.com
Fairview-University Campus www.fairview.org
Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital www.woodwinds.org
Unity Hospital www.mercyunity.com
Hennepin County Medical Center www.hcmc.org
Lakeview Hospital www.lakeview.org
Carver County
Hennepin Faculty Associates www.HFAhealth.com
Wright County
Park Nicollet Clinic www.parknicollet.com
Methodist Hospital www.parknicollet.com
Elk Ridge Health Allina Medical Clinic www.allina.com
Ridgeview Chanhassen Clinic www.ridgeviewmedical.org
North Memorial Medical Center www.northmemorial.com
Buffalo Hospital www.buffalohospital.org
Ridgeview Medical Center www.ridgeviewmedical.org
Park Nicollet Clinic www.parknicollet.com
Chisago County
Phillips Eye Institute www.phillipseyeinstitute.com
Hazelden Foundation www.hazelden.org
Dakota County Allina Medical Clinic-Hastings www.allina.com Allina Medical Clinic-Eagan www.allina.com Allina Medical Clinic-Nininger www.allina.com Apple Valley Medical Center www.applevalleymc.com Fairview Ridges Hospital www.ridges.fairview.org HealthPartners-Inver Grove Heights Clinic www.healthpartners.com HealthPartners-Apple Valley Clinic www.healthpartners.com Northfield City Hospital www.northfieldhospital.org 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 Abbott Northwestern Hospital/Sister Kenny Institute www.abbottnorthwestern.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
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Hazelden Foundation
For individuals, families, and communities struggling with addiction to alcohol and other drugs, Hazelden helps people transform their lives by providing the best addiction treatment and recovery services as well as education, research, and publishing
Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital www.bethesdahospital.org
products available today.
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of MinnesotaRoseville www.childrensmn.org
Since its 1949 founding in a Minnesota lakeside farmhouse, Hazelden has grown into one of the world’s largest and most respected private not-for-
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota www.childrensmn.org
profit alcohol and drug addiction treatment centers.
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare www.gillettechildrens.org
countries have turned to Hazelden for quality care and
Thousands from every state and more than 40
HealthEast Midway Outpatient Center www.healtheast.org
expertise on addiction and recovery issues. Hazelden’s
Regions Hospital www.regionshospital.com
helping alcoholics and addicts in their recovery.
St. John’s Hospital www.healtheast.org
Hazelden’s web site, at hazelden.org, recorded
St. Joseph’s Hospital www.stjosephs-stpaul.org
Hazelden touched the lives of over 100,000 people
United Hospital, Inc. www.unitedhospital.com
dream is the same today as it was for its founders -
3,860,000 visits in 2009. Through their web site, every day in 2009 with their free daily inspirational email, Today’s Gift. The recipients share these emails
Rice County
with thousands of other people. In addition, through
Allina Medical Clinic-Northfield www.allina.com
of people were able to offer supportive messages to
free electronic iCare Cards and eMedallions, thousands
Centennial Lakes Same Day Surgery Center www.healthsouth.com
District One Hospital www.districtonehospital.com
friends and loved ones.
Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota www.childrensmn.org
Scott County
For more information, call 1-800-257-7810 or email
Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota West www.childrenmn.org
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Queen of Peace Hospital www.queenofpeacehospital.org
info@hazelden.org or visit their website at www. hazelden.org.
Valleyfair! Amusement Park / Photo: Valleyfair!
Nicollet Avenue Entertainment / 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
Mall of America, Bloomington / Photo: Mall of America
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. Sea Life Minnesota 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.
50th and France, Edina / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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Brit’s Pub / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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.
its best includes a lift bridge, antique stores, and vintage main street shopping.
Downtown Minneapolis: Connected by 62
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Skyways, 72 square blocks of Downtown Minneapolis are now indoors!
Uptown: Pazzaluna / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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. Crave, Mall of America / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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 Mickey’s Diner / Photo: Pat Laurel; Saint Paul CVA
on the shores of the lake, offering a day of shopping, antique stores, dining, and a boat cruise. 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. Red carpet treatment at Crave / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
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Stillwater: Historic small-town shopping at
Source: www.twincitiestours.com/shopping
Dining
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
Saint Paul 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 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 goodies, thirst quenchers, and a varied range of taste sensations from ethnic cuisine to traditional, home-style Yankee cooking.
Minneapolis Institute of Art / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Hennepin Avenue Theater District / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Arts and Culture
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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. The Irish-born Sir Tyrone, whose reputation was that of the greatest theater director in
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.
Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul
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
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Powderhorn neighborhood May Day parade / Photo: Meet Minneapolis
Annual Festival of Nations at Saint Paul RiverCentre / Photo: Pat Laurel; Saint Paul CVA
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Resource Guide Index
2012-2013 Resource Guide
McDougall’s Apple Junction
14325 110th St. So. Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-6794 Open 10am - 6pm daily, Sept - Dec
Minnetonka Orchards
Apple Orchards............................. 40
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
Area Parks.................................... 40 Arts Education............................... 41
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
Biking Trails.................................. 41 Boating Activities.......................... 41
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
Casinos.......................................... 41
450 Apple Orchard Rd. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-429-7202 www.pinetreeappleorchard.com Open June-February, seasonal hours
Golf Courses.................................. 41 Landscape Design......................... 43
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.
Minnesota Professional Sports Teams................................. 43 Museums, Galleries, Historic Landmarks....................... 44
Sunshine Orchard
6315 250th St. East Hampton, MN 55031 651-452-9625 Open seasonally, Aug-Nov.
Music and Dance........................... 44 National and State Parks.............. 44
Thompson’s Hillcrest Orchard
Race Car Parks............................. 44 Recreation.................................... 45 Shopping and Dining..................... 45 Ski Areas....................................... 46 Telecommunications..................... 46 Theatre.......................................... 46 Utilities.......................................... 46
APPLE ORCHARDS 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 AugustDecember, 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
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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
6271 250th St E Elko, MN 55020 952-461-2055 Late August through October, Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm and Sunday, noon - 6pm
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Apple House
Deardorff Orchards
Victoria Valley Orchard
Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard
Whistling Well Farm
Fall Harvest Orchard
White Barn Orchard
12805 St. Croix trail South Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-4359 www.carpenternaturecenter.org 8am-4:30pm, 7 days a week, year round.
8350 Parley Lake Rd. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-1885 September and October; 9-5, Closed Mondays www.deardorfforchards.com US Hwy. 169 501 East South St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-3006 www.emmakrumbees.com
3675 Arboretum Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-443-1409 (1 mile west of Arboretum) Open daily Sept - Oct 31, 10:00 - 6:00 pm 4304 North Victoria St. Shoreview, MN 55126 651-484-4500 Open 9am - 6pm daily, Aug-Nov. www.victoriavalleyorchard.com 8973 South St. Croix Trail Hastings, MN 55033 651-998-0301 www.whistlingwellfarm.com Seasonal hours, Sept-Oct, 10am - dark
345 County Rd. 30 SE Delano, MN 55328 763-972-3894 www.fallharvestorchard.com
Northfield , MN 55057 507-645-5207 Open Sept-Oct, Wed-Sun, 10am-7pm
Fischer’s Croix Farm Orchard
Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-462-5149
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.
Wisp-O-Willow
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
Listings | Welcome! Hennepin County Parks/Three Rivers Park District www.threeriversparkdistrict.org 763-599-9000
Minneapolis Parks
www.minneapolisparks.org 612-230-6400
MacPhail Center for Music 14750 Cedar Ave Apple Valley, MN 55124 612.321.0100 www.macphail.org
MacPhail Center for Music
Ramsey County Parks
501 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612.321.0100 www.macphail.org
Saint Paul Parks
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
www.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks 651-748-2500 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
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
www.co.washington.mn.us 651-430-8370
2240 North Shore Dr. Wayzata, MN 55391 952-473-7361 www.minnetonkaarts.org
Wright County Parks
Northern Clay Center
Washington 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
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
Museum of Lake Minnetonka
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
River Heights Marina Inc. & River Heights Yacht charters
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
PO Box 178 Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-2115 www.steamboatminnehaha.org
4455 66th St. East Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-455-4974 (Marina) 651-263-3364 (Yacht Charters) www.riverheightsyachtchartes.com www.riverheightsmarina.com
Padelford Packet Boat Company Harriet Island St. Paul, MN 55107 651-227-1100, 800-543-3908 www.riverrides.com
St Croix Boat and Packet Company 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 Spirit of the Water 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd. Red Wing, Minnesota 55066 800-222-7077, ext. 2297 www.treasureislandcasino.com
Intermedia Arts
Gondola Romantica - Stillwater
Inver Hills Community College Fine Arts program
Gondola Romantica - Edina
Grand Casino Hinckley
In Towne Marina
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
2822 Lyndale Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-871-4444 www.IntermediaArts.org
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
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
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.
CASINOS 777 Lady Luck Dr. Hinckley, MN 55037 320-384-7777 www.grandcasinosmn.com 777 Grand Ave Onamia, MN 56359 320-532-7777 or 800-626-5825 www.grandcasinosmn.com
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-445-9000 or 800-262-7799 www.mysticlake.com 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
Chomonix Golf Course 700 Aqua Lane Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651-482-8484 www.chomonix.com
Greenhaven Golf Course
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
The Links at Northfork 9333 Alpine Dr NW Anoka, MN 55303 763-241-0506 www.golfthelinks.com
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Welcome! | Listings The Ponds Golf Course 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 1700 105th Av.NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-717-3240 www.golfnygc.org
Viking Meadows Golf Club 1788 Viking Blvd NE Cedar, MN 55011 763-434-4205 www.vikingmeadows.com
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
7795 Laketown Pkwy. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-6116 www.islandviewgolfclub.com
River’s Edge Golf Course 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 8661 West 140th St. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-432-4647
Arbor Point Golf Club
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
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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
Emerald Greens Golf Course 14425 Goodwin Av. Hastings, MN 55033 651-480-8558 www.emeraldgreensgolf.com
Fountain Valley Golf Club
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 12977 200th St E. Hastings, MN 55033 www.hiddengreensgolf.com 651-437-3085
Gopher Hills Golf Course 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
Parkview Golf Club
1310 Cliff Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 651-452-5098 www.parkviewgolfclub.com
Rich Valley Golf Club 3855 145th St. Rosemount, MN 55068 651-437-4653
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
The Summit Golf Club
31286 Hwy 19 Blvd. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 877-582-4653 www.summitgolfclub.com
Hennepin County Baker National Golf Course 2935 Parkview Dr. Medina, MN 55340 763-694-7670 www.bakernational.com
Begin Oaks Golf Course 5635 Yucca Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55446 763-599-7574 www.beginoaksgolf.com
Fred Richards Executive Course
6364 John Harris Dr. Edina, MN 55439 612-915-6606 www.ci.edina.mn.us/content/facilities/braemar_ golf/courses/par29
Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center 14350 County Rd. 62 Minnetonka, MN 55345 763-694-7824 www.glenlakegolf.com
Golden Valley Golf and Country Club 7001 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley, MN 55427 763-732-4100 www.gvccclub.com
Hampton Hills Golf Club 5313 Juneau Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 763-559-9800
Hayden Hills Golf Club
Brookland Executive Nine
Brookview Golf Course
4710 Holly Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55446 763-559-9847 www.hollydalegolf.com
8232 Regent Av. No. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-561-3850 www.brooklynpark.org 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
Daytona Golf Club
Hiawatha Golf Club
Hollydale Golf Course
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
14730 Lawndale Lane Dayton, MN 55327 763-427-6110 www.daytonagolfclub.com
New Hope Village Golf Course
Dwan Golf Club
Oak Ridge Country Club
3301 W. 110th St. Bloomington, MN 55431 952-563-8702 www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
Edinburgh USA
Thompson Oaks Golf Course
Elm Creek Golf Course
Valleywood Golf Course
Fort Snelling Public Golf Course
4851 125th St W. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-953-2323 www.cityofapplevalley.org
17500 County Rd. 81 Maple Grove, MN 55369 763428-4544 www.frenchlakegolf.com
4553 Longfellow Av. So. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-724-7715 www.minneapolisparks.org
6364 John Harris Dr. Edina, MN 55439 952-826-6791 www.braemargolf.com
Southview Country Club
1555 Oakdale Av.e West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-457-6064 www.ci.west-saint-paul.mn.us
French Lake Open Golf Club
13150 Deerwood Lane North Dayton, MN 55327-9425 763-421-0060
Eagle Lake Youth Golf Course
239 E. Mendota Rd. West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-451-6856 www.southviewcc.com
2201 St. Anthony Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-789-2542 www.minneapolisparks.org
Braemar Golf Course
Southern Hills Golf Course
18950 Chippendale Av. W. Farmington, MN 55024 651-463-4653 www.southernhillsgolfcourse.com
Francis Gross National Golf Course
11000 County Rd. 10 Plymouth, MN 55442 763-694-7695 www.eaglelakegolf.com
8700 Edinbrook Crossing Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-315-8500 www.edinburghusa.org 19000 Hwy. 55 Plymouth, MN 55446 763-478-6716 www.elmcreekgc.com
6399 Fort Snelling Av. Fort Snelling, MN 55111 612-726-6222 www.minneapolisparks.org
8130 Bass Lake Rd. New Hope, MN 55428 763-531-5178
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
Listings | Welcome! 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
University of Minnesota Golf Club 2275 W. Larpenteur Av. St. Paul, MN 55113 651-627-4000 www.uofmgolf.com
All Seasons Golf Course
1710 Montrose Blvd. S. Buffalo, MN 55313 763-682-4476 www.wildmarsh.com
Applewood Hills Public Golf Course
For more listings on Golf Courses in the Metropolitan area and around Minnesota visit www.minnesotagolf.com
707 Prairie St. Northfield, MN 55057 507-645-4026 www.northfieldgolfclub.com
7552 Douglas Point Rd. Cottage Grove, MN 55106 651-459-2135
Willingers Golf Club
11840 60th St. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-7276 www.applewoodhillsgolf.com
Scott County
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 3200 N. McKnight Rd. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-777-2987 www.manitouridge.com
Midland Hills Country Club 2001 Fulham St. Roseville, MN 55113 651-631-0440 www.midlandhillscc.org
Oak Marsh Golf Club 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
1854 County Rpad 39 NE Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-2951 www.silverspringsgolf.com
Northfield Golf Course
Brightwood Hills Golf Course
1431 N. Lexington Pwy. St. Paul, MN 55103 651-488-9679 www.golfstpaul.org
Silver Springs Golf Course
Rice County
Ramsey County
Como Golf Club
Afton Alps Golf Course 6600 Peller Av. S. Hastings, MN 55033 651-436-1320 www.aftonalps.com
6900 Canby Trail Northfield, MN 55057 952-652-2500 www.willingersgc.com
1975 Silver Lake Rd. New Brighton, MN 55112 652-638-2150 www.newbrightonmn.gov
Washington County
Boulder Pointe Golf Club 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
Wild Marsh
Castle Wood Golf Course 7050 Scandia Trail Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-6233 www.castlewoodgolf.com
Cimarron Park Golf Course 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
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Carpenter Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-4359 www.CarpenterNatureCenter.org
Dodge Nature Center and Landscape Arboretum
Oak Glen Country Club
365 W. Marie Av. West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-455-4531 www.dodgenaturecenter.org
Prestwick Golf Club
5500 Blaine Av. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-450-1501 www.gertens.com
River Oaks Golf Course
4124 E. Lake Harriet Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN 55409 612-370-4900 www.minneapolisparks.org
Sawmill Golf Club
1225 Estabrook Dr. St. Paul, MN 55117 651-487-8200 www.comozooconservatory.org
Stone Ridge Golf Course
726 Vineland Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-230-6400 www.minneapolisparks.org
Sherburne County
13600 N Hudson Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-436-4653 www.stoneridgegc.com
Cedar Creek Golf Course
Tanners Brook Golf Course
4900 Minnehaha Av. Minneapolis, MN 55417 612-230-6400 www.minneapolisparks.org
Wright County
3675 Arboretum Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55318 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu
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
The Wilds Golf Club 3151 Wilds Ridge Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-445-3500 www.golfthewilds.com
Valley View Golf Course 23795 Laredo Av. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-4653 www.vvgolf.com
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
1599 McKusick Rd. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-6981 www.oakglengolf.com 9555 Wedgewood Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125 651-731-4779 www.prestwick.com
11099 S Hwy 61 Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651-438-2121 www.riveroaksmunigolf.com 11177 N. McKusick Rd. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-7862 www.sawmillgc.com
5810 190th St. Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-2300 www.tannersbrook.com
Buffalo Heights Golf Course
Gertens
Lake Harriet Rose Garden
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Minnehaha Falls Pergola Gardens
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
905 S Hwy 25, P.O. Box 318 Buffalo, MN 55313 763-682-2854 www.buffaloheights.com
MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS
Fox Hollow Golf Club
651-917-8326 www.mnthunder.com
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
Lightning, Women’s Soccer, USL Lynx, Women’s NBA 612-989-5151 www.wnba.com/lynx
Minnesota Vixen Women’s Professional Football 651-270-6115 www.minnesotavixen.com
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Welcome! | Listings Saint Paul Saints, Northern League 651-644-6659 www.saintsbaseball.com
Swarm, NLL, LaCrosse 651- 726-8240 www.mnswarm.com
Thunder Soccer, USL 651-917-8326 www.mnthunder.com
Timberwolves, NBA
612-989-5151 www.nba.com/timerwolves
Twins, MLB
612-375-7454 * 800-33-Twins www.mntwins.com
Vikings, NFL
612-333-8828 www.vikings.com
Foshay Tower
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
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Av. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-297-2555 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh
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
651-726-8240 www.wild.com
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
LeDuc Historic Estate Wild, NHL
MUSIC & DANCE
1629 Vermillion Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-7055 www.dakotahistory.org/LeDuc/home.asp
Vocal Essence
Alexander Ramsey House
1900 Nicollet Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-547-1451 www.vocalessence.org
American Swedish Institute
528 Hennepin Av., Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-338-1101 www.zenondance.org
MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, HISTORIC
Zenon Dance Company
265 S. Exchange St. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-296-8760 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/arh 2600 Park Av. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-871-4907 www.americanswedishinst.org
NATIONAL & STATE PARKS Afton State Park
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/afton/index.html
Bakken Museum, The 3537 Zenith Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55416 612-926-3878 www.thebakken.org
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
Baseball Hall of Fame Museum
120 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-221-9444 www.smm.org
910 S. Third St. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-375-9707 www.domeplus.com
Science Museum of Minnesota/ Omnitheater
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Bell Museum of Natural History 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 555 West First St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-4234 www.carvercountyhistoricalsociety.org
Mill City Museum
704 S. Second St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-341-7555 www.millcitymuseum.org
Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 S. Third Av. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3131 www.artsmia.org
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Dakota County Historical Society Museum & Research Library
726 Vineland Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-230-6400 www.www.minneapolisparks.org
Ellingson Car Museum
Hiawatha Av., South of Minnehaha Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN 55102 651-228-0263 www.mnhs.org/places/sites/md
130 3rd Av. N. South St. Paul, MN 55075 651-552-7548 www.dakotahistory.org
20950 Rogers Dr. Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-7337 www.ellingsoncarmuseum.com
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Minnehaha Depot
Minnesota Children’s Museum 10 W Seventh St. St. Paul, 55102 651-225-6000 www.mcm.org
St. James Hotel
406 Main St. Red Wing, MN 55066 651-388-2846 www.st-james-hotel.com
St. Olaf Flaten Art Museum
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
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
Listings | Welcome! RECREATION 14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-953-2300 www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us 7110 County Rd. 110 Minnetrista, MN 55364 952-472-9292 www.bigstoneminigolf.com
7545 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-503-2695 www.bowlbrunswick.com/brooklyn_park
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
1225 Estabrook Dr. St Paul, MN 55103 651-487-8000 www.comozooconservatory.org
120 E Broadway Mall of America Bloomington, MN 55425 952-883-0202 www.visitsealife.com/minnesota
Como Town
Valleyfair Amusement Park 1 Valleyfair Dr. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7600 www.valleyfair.com
Water Park of America
1700 E. American Blvd. Bloomington, MN 55425 952-854-8900 www.waterparkofamerica.com
Great Clips IMAX Theater at Minnesota Zoo
Wild Mountain
Guidant John Rose MN Oval Skate Park
SHOPPING & DINING
12000 Zoo Blvd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-4629 www.imax.com/minnesota 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
Maple Grove
Savage
Cascade Bay
6900 Lakeland Av. No.. Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-566-8855 www.grandrios.com
Inver Grove Heights
The Heights of Inver Grove Bishop Av.and Blaine Av.off of Upper 55th 651-451-2266 www.riverheights.com
Pkwy. Rd. A Bunker Hills Regional Park Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-767-2895 www.co.anoka.mn.us
Grand Rios Water Park
Edina
Inver Grove Heights
Bunker Beach
1301 Midway Pkwy. St Paul, MN 55108 651-487-2121 www.comotown.com
Hastings
Arbor Pointe Development Concord & Cahill/Broderick Buchanan Trail 651-451-2266 www.riverheights.com
Brunswick Zone
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Edina
Historic Downtown Hastings Hwy. 61 South on Main St. 651-437-6775 www.hastingsmn.org/shopdine.htm
Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden
1360 Civic Center Dr. Eagan, MN 55122 651-675-5577 www.cityofeagan.com
Eagan
Hwy. 35E and Pilot Knob, Yankee Doodle and Cliff Rd. 651-452-9872 www.dcrchamber.com
Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
Taylors Falls , MN 55084 800-447-4958 www.wildmountain.com
Anoka County Anoka
Main St. Anoka Jackson from 1st to 5th St. www.anokaareachamber.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 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
O’Connell Square County Rd. 42 and O’Connell Rd in Savage 952-476-9400 www.savagechamber.com
Minneapolis
West Saint Paul
Minneapolis
Shops on South Robert St. 651-452-9872 www.dcrchamber.com
Goodhue County Red Wing
IDS Center Crystal Court 612-376-8000 www.ids-center.com Block E Between 6th and 7th St. on Hennepin Av 612-338-5900 www.minneapolischamber.org, 612-370-9100
Minneapolis
Hwy 61 S. and 50 651-388-4719 www.redwingchamber.com
Calhoun Square Lake St. and Hennepin Av. 612-824-1240 www.calhounsquare.com
Hennepin County
Minneapolis
Bloomington
Mall of America 60 East Broadway, Bloomington 952-883-8800 www.mallofamerica.com
City Center Sixth St. and Hennepin Av. 612-372-1222 www.minneapoliscitycenter.com
Minneapolis
Brookdale Center
Nicollet Mall Minneapolis 5th - 10th St.s 612-370-9100 www.minneapolischamber.com
Crystal Lake
Minneapolis
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
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
Blaine
Northtown Mall 398 Northtown Dr. 763-786-9704 www.northtown-mall.com
Minnetonka
Ridgedale Center Wayzata Blvd. 952-541-4864 www.ridgedalecenter.com
Coon Rapids
Riverdale Crossing Northwest corner of Hwy. 10 & Round Lake Blvd. 952-476-9400 www.hjdevelopment.com
South Lake Minnetonka/Excelsior Hwy. 7 & Water St. 952-474-6461 www.southlake-excelsiorchamber.com
Coon Rapids
Riverdale Village Shopping Center Southeast Corner of Hwy 10 & Round Lake Blvd. 216-755-5839 www.ddrc.com
St. Louis Park
Excelsior & Grand Av. www.excelsiorandgrand.com
Carver County
St. Louis Park
Chanhassen
Knollwood Mall 169 and Hwy. 7 952-933-8041 www.knollwoodmall.com
Waconia
Wayzata
Hwy. 5 and Market Blvd. 952-934-3903 www.swmetrochamber.com 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.
Burnsville
Burnsville Center Hwy.s 35W and 35E at County Rd. 42 952-435-8181 www.burnsvillecenter.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
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
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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
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Pangea World Theater
711 West Lake St., #101 Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-203-1088 www.pangeaworldtheater.org
Charter Communications 800-581-0081 www.charter.com
Comcast
Pantages Theatre
612-522-2000 www.comcast.com
710 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-339-7007 www.hennepintheatredistrict.com
Embarq
Home 800-788-3500 Multi-line business 800-800-8494 www.embarq.com
Park Square Theatre
Frontier Communications 952-435-1504 www.frontieronline.com
Integra Telecom
952-746-7100 www.integramn.com
Qwest Communications
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
Guthrie Theater
Home 800-244-1111 Business 800-603-6000 Home office consulting 800-898-9675 Special needs (TTY/Voice) 800-223-3131 www.qwest.com
818 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-377-2224 or 877-44-STAGE www.guthrietheater.org
Hwy. 35, Exit 48, Medford 507-455-2042 www.horizongroup.com/centers/medford.htm
Mediacom
Washington County
US Cable
824 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-373-5600 www.hennepintheatredistrict.org
Steele County Medford Outlet Center
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
I-94 Corridor
763-428-2921 www.i94westchamber.org
800-332-0245 www.mediacomcc.com 763-689-4550 www.uscable.com
THEATRE Acme Comedy Company
History Theatre
708 N 1st St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-338-6393 www.acmecomedycompany.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 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 4030 Central Av.No. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-789-2353 www.actortrainingcast.com
Centennial Showboat
Afton Alps Recreation Area
6600 Peller Av. S., Hastings, MN 55033 1-800-328-1328 , 651-436-5245 www.aftonalps.com
Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area 15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville MN 55306 952- 435-7174 www.buckhill.com
Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area
8800 Chalet Rd., Bloomington, MN 55438 763-694-7800 www.hylandski.com
Heritage Theatre Co. of Maplewood 2100 White Bear Av. Maplewood, MN 55109 651-773-1455 www.heritagetc.com
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
SKI AREAS
Hennepin Stages
30 E. 10th St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-292-4323 www.historytheatre.com
Illusion Theater
528 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-339-4944 www.illusiontheater.org
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre 1500 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-721-2535 www.hobt.org
Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-822-7063 www.jungletheater.com
Lyric Arts Main St. Stage 420 E. Main St. Anoka, MN 55303 763-422-1838 www.lyricarts.org
Masquers Theatre Company PO Box 446 Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-5823 www.masquerstheatre.com
c/o Padelford Riverboats Harriet Island St. Paul, MN 55107 651-227-1100 www.cla.umn.edu/theatre/season/showboat.html
Mixed Blood Theatre
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Music Box Theatre
1501 S. Fourth St. Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-338-6131 www.mixedblood.com
501 W. 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-1525 www.chanhassentheatres.com
1407 Nicollet Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-871-1414 www.hennepintheaterdistrict.org
Children’s Theatre Company
Old Log Theater
2400 Third Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-874-0400 www.childrenstheatre.org
5175 Meadville St. Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-5951 www.oldlog.com
Fitzgerald Theater
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard
10 E. Exchange St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-290-1221 www.fitzgeraldtheater.org
345 Washington St. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-224-4222 www.ordway.org
Wild Mountain Ski Area
Frank Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
26685 Co. Rd. 7 Blvd., Welch, MN 55089 651-222-7079 www.welchvillage.com Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6315 www.wildmountain.com
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3156 S. 23rd Av. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-724-3760 www.franktheatre.org
910 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-339-7007 www.hennepintheatredistrict.org
20 W. 7th PL St. Paul, MN 55102 651-291-7005 www.parksquaretheatre.org
Penumbra Theatre Company
270 N. Kent St. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-224-3180 www.penumbratheatre.org
Pillsbury House Theatre
3501 Chicago Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-824-0459 www.puc-mn.org/pillsburyhousetheatre
Plymouth Playhouse
2705 Annapolis Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55441 763-553-1600 www.plymouthplayhouse.com
Southern Theater
1420 Washington Av. So. Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-340-1725 www.southerntheater.org
Stages Theatre Company 1111 Main St. Hopkins, MN 55343 952-979-1111 www.stagestheatre.org
Stepping Stone Theatre
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
Dakota Electric Association 651-463-6212 www.dakotaelectric.com
Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op 952-492-2313 www.mvec.net
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electrical Association 800-943-2667 www.whe.org
Xcel Energy
800-895-4999 www.xcelenergy.com
Centerpoint Energy
612-372-4727 www.centerpointenergy.com
Minnesota Energy Resources 800-303-0752 www.wpsr.com
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