Richfield, Minnesota
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location in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°53′N 93°17′W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Hennepin
Founded	1850s
Incorporated	1908
- Mayor	Debbie Goettel (elected 2006)
Area
- City	18.3 km²
- Land	17.9 km²
- Water	0.5 km²  2.55%
Population (2000)
- City	34,439
- Density	1,927.1/km²
- Metro	2,968,805
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Website: www.ci.richfield.mn.us

Richfield is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. An inner-ring suburb of the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, it is bordered by Minneapolis on the north, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the east, Bloomington to the south, and Edina to the west. Best Buy, the U.S.'s largest electronics retailer, is headquartered in Richfield. Image File history File links BannerRich. ... Image File history File links Richfield_and_MN_location_maps. ... Hennepin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, named in honor of the 17th-century French explorer Louis Hennepin. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... 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History

Richfield's boundaries in 1850s (Blue) and present day (Red)

The beginnings of Richfield date back to the 1850s, when it was still a small farming community.^[1] Close to Minneapolis and Fort Snelling, it was on the edge of a growing and expanding city with business and commerce not far away. One of the first settlers was Riley Bartholomew, a former General in the Ohio Militia who became a Richfield Justice of the Peace and a Minnesota State Senator. Bartholomew built a house on the east shore of Wood Lake in 1852, and the restored Bartholomew House is listed on the National and Minnesota Registers of Historic Places. Today, the house and site are maintained by the Richfield Historical Society. In the early days, Richfield extended as far north as Lake Street, and included present day Edina on the west, and extended to the Mississippi and the Minnesota Rivers on the east, and to Bloomington on the south. On May 11, 1858 as Congress was admitting Minnesota into the Union, the early residents of Richfield had their first town meeting. That same year Richfield was named for the fertile farm land it encompassed. By 1879, the community's first town hall was constructed. Early residents were German, Irish and families from the New England area. These residents were soon joined by immigrants from Sweden, Norway and Denmark.^[2] Image File history File links RichfieldboundPNG.PNG‎ I created this on July 7, 2006 I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links RichfieldboundPNG.PNG‎ I created this on July 7, 2006 I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... // Events and Trends Technology Production of steel revolutionised by invention of the Bessemer process Benjamin Silliman fractionates petroleum by distillation for the first time First transatlantic telegraph cable laid First safety elevator installed by Elisha Otis Science Charles Darwin publishes The Origin of Species, putting forward the theory of evolution... // Events and Trends Technology Production of steel revolutionised by invention of the Bessemer process Benjamin Silliman fractionates petroleum by distillation for the first time First transatlantic telegraph cable laid First safety elevator installed by Elisha Otis Science Charles Darwin publishes The Origin of Species, putting forward the theory of evolution... Fort Snelling is a former military fortification located at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Commerce is the trading of something of economic value such as goods, services, information or money between two or more entities. ... The Minnesota Senate is the upper house in the Minnesota Legislature. ... Lake Street in Minneapolis is located between 29th and 31st Streets south. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1860s Incorporated 1888 Mayor James Hovland Area    - City 41. ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest river in the United States; the longest is the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi. ... The Minnesota River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 332 miles (534 km) long, in the state of Minnesota in the United States. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1843 Incorporated 1858 Mayor Gene Winstead Area    - City 99. ... May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). ... 1858 (MDCCCLVIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate Dick Cheney, R, since January 20, 2001 Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, R, since January 6, 1999 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political groups (as of January 4, 2005 elections) Democratic Party Republican Party... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ...

It was not until 1908 that Richfield became a village. From 1908 until 1950, Richfield's local government consisted of a President, three trustees, and a clerk. On November 7, 1950 residents voted for a village manager form of government, meaning the City had a Mayor, four council members, and one City Manager. This is still the form of government used today. Richfield's first Mayor was Clarence Christian who began serving in 1951 but served as President under the old format dating back to 1948. By the late 1940s, the city's population started increasing rapidly as farmland was sold to developers who were building homes for veterans returning from World War II. In 1955 the Richfield Chamber of Commerce was formed and has been deeply involved in the development, as well as the redevelopment, of the community since that time. 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States (1861-1865) The majority of this article is about heads of states. ... The word trustee is a legal term that refers to a member of a trust, which can be set up for any of a variety of purposes, and is entrusted with the administration of property on behalf of others. ... The word clerk, derived from the Latin clericus meaning cleric, i. ... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949. ... Combatants Allied Powers: United Kingdom France Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Axis Powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Charles de Gaulle Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The first half of the 20th century also saw the boundaries of Richfield change, as annexations decreased the size of the city. Three annexations by Minneapolis brought the village to 62nd Street, its present north boundary. In 1888, Edina formed a separate community and in 1905 a section of the east to 34th Avenue was requisitioned by Fort Snelling. In 1941 another section of East Richfield went to the airport, and by 1955 all of the Wold-Chamberlain Field (municipal airport) was separated from the village. Annexation (Latin ad, to, and nexus, joining) is the legal incorporation of some territory into another geo-political entity (either adjacent or non-contiguous). ... 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film). ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (IATA: MSP, ICAO: KMSP) is the largest and busiest airport in the five-state upper Midwestern region of Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. ...

Over the years, populations of all nearby communities increased and after World War II, Richfield flourished with commuters to Twin Cities jobs. Today, Richfield has a population of about 35,000 residents who live within seven square miles of neighborhoods, parks and shops. Combatants Allied Powers: United Kingdom France Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Axis Powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Charles de Gaulle Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33... A map of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.3 km² (7.1 mi²). 17.9 km² (6.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (2.55%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

The majority of the 10,000 single-family homes were constructed in the 1950s, and the 5,000 apartments date from the 1960s and early 1970s. The Richfield Rediscovered Housing Program has established an environment of change in the community as it encourages home remodeling, expansion, and reconstruction. The program is gradually changing the face of Richfield's residential neighborhoods, upgrading them from small, post-WWII styles to larger homes. // Recovering from World War II and its aftermath, the economic miracle emerged in West Germany and Italy. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 34,439 people, 15,073 households, and 8,727 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,927.1/km² (4,993.9/mi²). There were 15,357 housing units at an average density of 859.3/km² (2,226.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.25% White, 6.65% African American, 0.72% Native American, 5.30% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.41% from other races, and 2.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.27% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 15,073 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,519, and the median income for a family was $56,434. Males had a median income of $38,417 versus $29,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,709. About 3.9% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Politics

Richfield is located in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, represented by Minneapolis lawyer Keith Ellison, a Democrat. In 2006, Debbie Goettel was elected Richfield's Mayor, assuming the position held by Marty Kirsch for over 20 years. Minnesotas Fifth Congressional District is a small congressional district in eastern Minnesota. ... This article is about the city in Minnesota. ... Keith Maurice Ellison (born August 4, 1963) is an American lawyer and politician who became the first Muslim[1][2] to be elected to the United States Congress when he won the vacant seat for Minnesotas 5th congressional district in the House of Representatives, one of eight congressional districts... The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) was created on April 15, 1944 when the Minnesota Democratic Party and Farmer-Labor Party merged to create the DFL. Hubert H. Humphrey was instrumental in this merger. ...

Economy

Business

New businesses continue to enter the City of Richfield. Perhaps the most historic was the decision for Best Buy Company, Inc. to move its corporate headquarters into the city in 2003, becoming the largest employer in Richfield. The impressiveness of the campus does not diminish the importance of the smaller, local businesses that play their part in maintaining Richfield's vitality. Best Buy is sometimes called the big blue box because of the prominent design on Best Buy stores resembling a blue box. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Job growth in Richfield has reached unprecedented levels in recent years. From the first quarter of 2001 to the first quarter of 2003, net job growth equaled 2,444 – the second highest in the metropolitan area. Additionally, total employment in Richfield jumped from 10,090 to nearly 15,000 between 1995 and 2005.^[3] 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Population statistics

1. ↑ Estimated projections^[4]

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Education

There are many education choices in Richfield – including public schools, private schools, alternative education programs, and post-secondary options. The term public school has two contrary meanings: In England, one of a small number of prestigious historic schools open to the public which normally charge fees and are financed by bodies other than the state, commonly as private charitable trusts; here the word public is used much as in... Private schools, in the United States, Australia, Scotland, and other English-speaking countries, are schools not administered by local or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public funds. ... Post-secondary education is a form of secondary education that is taken after first attending a secondary school, such as a high school. ...

Public schools

Richfield Public Schools provide a full range of educational offerings and student support services for all levels of students as well as an extensive community education program for adults and preschoolers. The school district, Independent School District 280, serves about 4,200 students in Richfield and part of Edina in grades K-12. Richfield schools are organized around four key stages of youth development, Primary School, Intermediate School, Middle School, and High School. location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1860s Incorporated 1888 Mayor James Hovland Area    - City 41. ... A kindergarten classroom in Afghanistan. ... A high school senior is a student in the final year of education in the United States and other countries; generally 12 years after kindergarten or 17-18 years of age. ...

Primary School: Two elementary schools serve primary students in Kindergarten through Grade 2. In an environment geared toward young children, students begin learning the fundamentals of reading, writing and math, and begin to explore other curriculum areas as well. Second grade is a year of education in the United States and other countries two years after kindergarten, (usually 7-8 years old and a part of elementary school. ... Reading is a process of retrieving and comprehending some form of stored information or ideas. ... Scribe Writing Writing, in its most general sense, is the preservation and the preserved text on a medium, with the use of signs or symbols. ... Euclid, Greek mathematician, 3rd century BC, known today as the father of geometry; shown here in a detail of The School of Athens by Raphael. ...

• Centennial Elementary
• Sheridan Elementary

Intermediate School: The school is divided into teacher/learner teams for grades 3-5 that allow students and teachers to develop strong bonds and help teachers monitor progress and meet the needs of individual learners. Standards-based instruction continues to build a strong foundation of learning in the core areas of reading, language arts, math, science and social studies. Other activities help students to develop positive values, leadership and social skills. Third grade is a year of education in the United States and other countries three years after kindergarten, (usually 8-9 years old. ... In North American education, fifth grade (aka 5th grade or grade 5) is the name given to the fifth year of elementary school following kindergarten. ...

• Richfield Intermediate School

Middle School: Students in Grades 6-8 attend Richfield Middle School. Students work with a team of teachers in core academic areas of language arts, math, science and social studies. Students develop skills and talents through a variety of exploratory courses – including art, music, global languages, family and consumer science, physical education, health and computers/technology. Sixth grade is a year of education in the United States and other countries six years after kindergarten (usually 11-12 years old. ... Eighth grade is a year of education the United States and other countries eight years after kindergarten (usually 13-14 years old. ...

• Richfield Middle School

High School: Richfield High School provides a wide variety of programs and activities to meet the interests and needs of students in Grades 9-12. A variety of honors, accelerated, independent study and college credit classes provide a high level of challenge for the 1,400 students that attend Richfield High School. Ninth grade is a year of education in the United States and other countries nine years after kindergarten. ... A high school senior is a student in the final year of education in the United States and other countries; generally 12 years after kindergarten or 17-18 years of age. ...

• Richfield High School

Richfield High School is the only public traditional high school in Richfield, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis located directly south of the Minneapolis city limits. ...

Private schools

• Academy of Holy Angels: The Academy of Holy Angels is a Catholic, co-educational high school that serves over 800 students in Grades 9 through 12. It is a fully accredited college preparatory school that offers a challenging curriculum to prepare students for continued education and life in the real world. They are one of seven schools in Minnesota that received college preparatory accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is located on 26 wooded acres. Most students live in the greater metropolitan Twin Cities area. Campus facilities include a television studio, four computer labs, a theater, a library with over 12,000 volumes, a state-of-the-art weight room, a domed football and soccer facility and two gymnasiums.
• Fraser School: The Fraser School is an inclusive early childhood center that serves children six-weeks to six-years old. It is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Blessed Trinity Catholic School:
• Mount Calvary Lutheran School

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Post-secondary

• Minnesota School of Business and Globe College: Minnesota School of Business and Globe College provides specialized career training programs through its employer approved curriculum and hands-on training.
• Minnesota Life College

Minnesota Life College or MLC as it is commonly referred, is a three year postsecondary, life-skills training program for young adults with learning disabilities located in Richfield, Minnesota. ...

Recreation

Richfield has more than 460 acres of parkland, 21 neighborhood parks and a nature preserve, Wood Lake Nature Center, which is a 150-acre park operated by the city of Richfield that features wetlands, walking paths and an interpretive center. When the Nature Center opened in 1971, it became the first urban nature center in the United States, and is currently home to more than 200 different kinds of birds and 30 mammals. This article is about the unit of measure known as the acre. ... parkland may refer to: Park Parkland, Florida Parkland, Wisconsin Parkland, Washington This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A nature reserve is an area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. ... A subtropical wetland in Florida, USA, with an endangered American Crocodile. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ...

Richfield's Ice Arena has two full-size indoor skating rinks. Hockey games, figure skating, broom ball games, open skating, and community events all take place in this facility. The Richfield Aquatic Center is located near the ice arena. Renovated in 2003, the swim complex features a 50-meter competitive pool, wading pool, and a 28-foot double waterslide. The city is also home to a pair of bowling alleys – Lariat Lanes on the west side and Airport Bowl on the east side. Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... A game of broomball begins with a face-off Broomball is a popular recreational ice sport originating in Canada and played around the world. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bowling is the common name for several sports that involve rolling a ball towards a target or to knock down pins. ...

References

1. ^ History of Richfield, City of Richfield Website
2. ^ Richfield History, Community Profile
3. ^ Richfield Community Profile
4. ^ 2006 Community Profile, PDF

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External links

• City of Richfield Website
• Richfield Public Schools
• Richfield Historical Society

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Topics	Cities | Climate | Colleges and Universities | Congressional Districts | Demographics | Economy | Geology | Governors | High Schools | Historical Congressional Delegations | History | Lakes | Music | Naval Ships | People | Political Parties | Regions | Rivers | School Districts | Scouting | Sports | State Fair | State Parks | Territory | Townships | Transportation Image File history File links Flag_of_Minnesota. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... Location in Ramsey County and the state of Minnesota. ... Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... List of cities in Minnesota, arranged in alphabetical order. ... It has been suggested that Minnesota#Colleges_and_Universities be merged into this article or section. ... Minnesota currently has 8 congressional districts. ... The Census Bureau estimates that Minnesotas population was 5,132,799 in 2005, making it the 21st most populous state in the nation. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This is a list of Governors for Minnesota: Territorial Governors State Governors See also Governor of Minnesota Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota List of Lieutenant Governors of Minnesota References The Governors Office and History, accessed February 12, 2004. ... // This is a list of high schools in the state of Minnesota. ... // These are tables of congressional delegations from Minnesota to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. ... The history of Minnesota concerns the state of Minnesota that forms part of the United States of America. ... This is a list of lakes in Minnesota. ... The music of Minnesota has played a role in the historical and cultural development of Minnesota. ... There are 11 Naval ships named for Minnesota, or cities in minnesota. ... The following is a list of Minnesotas political parties: Current major parties Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Independence Party of Minnesota Republican Party of Minnesota Green Party of Minnesota Other current state parties Constitution Party of Minnesota Historic parties (now defunct or disbanded) Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party Categories: Lists... The U.S. state of Minnesota can be divided into regions in a variety of ways. ... This is a list of rivers in the state of Minnesota in the United States This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it. ... This is a complete listing of school districts in the State of Minnesota. ... // Early history (1910-1950) Recent history (1950-1990) Scouting in Minnesota today There are eight Boy Scouts of America local councils in Minnesota. ... The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in August 2003 The Minnesota State Fair, marketed for generations as The Great Minnesota Get-Together, is one of the largest state fairs in the United States. ... This is a list of Minnesota state parks. ... Minnesota Territory was an organized territory of the United States from March 3, 1849 to May 11, 1858, when Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state. ... Please see:- List of townships in Minnesota (A-M) List of townships in Minnesota (N-Z) See also List of cities in Minnesota List of Minnesota counties External links and sources Census 2000 Gazetteer Minnesota Association of Townships National Association of Towns and Townships Categories: | | ...
Regions	Arrowhead | Boundary Waters | Buffalo Ridge | Central | Coulee Region | Greater Minnesota | Iron Range | Minnesota River Valley | North Shore | Northwest Angle | Pipestone | Red River Valley | Southeast | Twin Cities metropolitan area This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... The Arrowhead Region of Minnesota is comprised of Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. ... The Boundary Waters is a region of wilderness and semi-wilderness lakes, rivers, and forests straddling the border between Minnesota (USA) and Ontario, Canada. ... The Coteau des Prairies: orange arrows indicate paths of the two lobes of the glacier around either side of the formation. ... Nationalatlas. ... // The Coulee Region, as it is colloquially known (officially designated the Driftless Area by the USGS and popularly referred to as the Driftless Zone, or Driftless Region since the 1980s) is an area of about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km²) in western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and... Greater Minnesota, also known as Outstate Minnesota, is the common name for the region of Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis-St. ... The Iron Range and Arrowhead are overlapping regions that make up the northeastern section of Minnesota in the United States. ... The Minnesota River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 332 miles (534 km) long, in the state of Minnesota in the United States. ... The North Shore of Lake Superior runs from Duluth, Minnesota, USA in the southwest to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada in the north to Sault Ste. ... The Northwest Angle (the purple portion) in Minnesota, bordering Manitoba, Ontario, and Lake of the Woods. ... The Pipestone Region is an area in southwestern Minnesota. ... The Red River Valley is a region in central North America that is drained by the Red River of the North. ... Southeast Minnesota is the area of Southeastern Minnesota which is outside of the Twin Cities Metro Area. ... A map of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. ...
Major Cities	Bloomington | Duluth | Minneapolis | Rochester | Saint Cloud | Saint Paul List of cities in Minnesota, arranged in alphabetical order. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1843 Incorporated 1858 Mayor Gene Winstead Area    - City 99. ... Duluths canal connects Lake Superior to the Duluth-Superior harbor and the St. ... Nickname: City of Lakes Motto: En Avant Location in Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota. ... Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Olmsted Founded 1854 Mayor Ardell Brede Area    - City 103. ... St. ... Location in Ramsey County and the state of Minnesota. ...
Smaller Cities over 10,000 population	Albert Lea | Alexandria | Andover | Anoka | Apple Valley | Austin | Bemidji | Blaine | Brainerd | Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Park | Buffalo | Burnsville | Champlin | Chanhassen | Chaska | Cloquet | Columbia Heights | Coon Rapids | Cottage Grove | Crystal | Eagan | East Bethel | Eden Prairie | Edina | Elk River | Fairmont | Faribault | Farmington | Fergus Falls | Forest Lake | Fridley | Golden Valley | Ham Lake | Hastings | Hibbing | Hopkins | Hutchinson | Inver Grove Heights | Lakeville | Lino Lakes | Mankato | Maple Grove | Maplewood | Marshall | Mendota Heights | Minnetonka | Moorhead | Mounds View | New Brighton | New Hope | New Ulm | Northfield | North Mankato | North St. Paul | Oakdale | Owatonna | Plymouth | Prior Lake | Ramsey | Red Wing | Richfield | Robbinsdale | Rosemount | Roseville | St. Louis Park | St. Peter | Sartell | Sauk Rapids | Savage | Shakopee | Shoreview | South St. Paul | Stillwater | Vadnais Heights | West St. Paul | White Bear Lake | White Bear Township | Willmar | Winona | Woodbury | Worthington List of cities in Minnesota, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Albert Lea is a city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota. ... Alexandria is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. ... Andover is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Main Street in downtown Anoka in 2006 The Anoka County Courthouse and Government Center in downtown Anoka in 2006 Anoka is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Apple Valley is a city located in northwestern Dakota County of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. ... Interstate 90 Business Loop (Oakland Avenue) runs through the center of Austin. ... Bemidji is a city located in Beltrami County, Minnesota. ... Blaine is a city in the state of Minnesota. ... Brainerd is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. ... Brooklyn Center is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Brooklyn Park is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Buffalo is a city located in Wright County, Minnesota. ... Burnsville is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... The City of Champlin is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Chanhassen is a city located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Chaska is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. ... Cloquet is a city located in Carlton County, Minnesota. ... Columbia Heights is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Coon Rapids is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Cottage Grove is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. ... Crystal is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Location in Dakota County and the state of Minnesota. ... East Bethel is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Location Location in Hennepin County Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Minnesota Hennepin County founded incorporated 1858 1960s Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens Geographical characteristics Area     City 91. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1860s Incorporated 1888 Mayor James Hovland Area    - City 41. ... Elk River is a city located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. ... Fairmont is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Nickname: Flambo or Faribo Motto: City of the Move Location in Rice County and the state of Minnesota. ... Farmington is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Fergus Falls is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. ... Forest Lake is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota. ... Fridley is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Golden Valley is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Ham Lake is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... City Hall Mississippi River in Hastings Hastings is a city in Minnesota at the confluence of the Mississippi and St. ... Hibbing is a city in St. ... Hopkins is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Hutchinson is a city located in McLeod County, Minnesota. ... Inver Grove Heights is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Lakeville is a city located along Interstate 35 in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Lino Lakes is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Mankato is a city in Blue Earth County¹, Minnesota with a population of 32,427 as of the 2000 census². It is the county seat of Blue Earth County, and is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. ... Maple Grove is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Maplewood, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. ... Marshall is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. ... Mendota Heights is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Minnetonka is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Moorhead is a city located in Clay County, Minnesota. ... Mounds View is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... New Hope is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Parking meter checker stands by his police vehicle which is imprinted with the German word for police (polizei). ... Northfield is a city in Rice County, Minnesota. ... North Mankato is a city located in Nicollet County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... North St. ... Oakdale is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota. ... The Owatonna Power Plant is a city landmark. ... Plymouth is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Aerial photo of Prior Lake looking northeast. ... Ramsey is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. ... Robbinsdale is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Rosemount is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Roseville is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, just north of Saint Paul. ... Location Location in Hennepin County Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Minnesota Hennepin County Founded Incorporated 1852 November 19, 1886 Mayor Jeff Jacobs (DFL) Geographical characteristics Area     City 28. ... Location in the state of Minnesota. ... Location in the state of Minnesota. ... The Sauk Rapids city limits sign as seen when entering the city from across the Mississippi River. ... City of Savage Logo Savage is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. ... City of Shakopee Logo Shakopee is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. ... Shoreview is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... South St. ... A Stillwater city limit sign Stillwater is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota (coordinates, 45. ... Vadnais Heights is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... West St. ... White Bear Lake is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. ... White Bear Township is a township located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... Willmar is a city located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. ... Winona is the county seat of Winona County6. ... Location in Washington County and the state of Minnesota. ... Worthington is a city located in Nobles County, Minnesota. ...
Counties	Aitkin | Anoka | Becker | Beltrami | Benton | Big Stone | Blue Earth | Brown | Carlton | Carver | Cass | Chippewa | Chisago | Clay | Clearwater | Cook | Cottonwood | Crow Wing | Dakota | Dodge | Douglas | Faribault | Fillmore | Freeborn | Goodhue | Grant | Hennepin | Houston | Hubbard | Isanti | Itasca | Jackson | Kanabec | Kandiyohi | Kittson | Koochiching | Lac qui Parle | Lake | Lake of the Woods | Le Sueur | Lincoln | Lyon | McLeod | Mahnomen | Marshall | Martin | Meeker | Mille Lacs | Morrison | Mower | Murray | Nicollet | Nobles | Norman | Olmsted | Otter Tail | Pennington | Pine | Pipestone | Polk | Pope | Ramsey | Red Lake | Redwood | Renville | Rice | Rock | Roseau | St. Louis | Scott | Sherburne | Sibley | Stearns | Steele | Stevens | Swift | Todd | Traverse | Wabasha | Wadena | Waseca | Washington | Watonwan | Wilkin | Winona | Wright | Yellow Medicine List of Minnesota counties: Minnesota counties Aitkin County Anoka County Becker County Beltrami County Benton County Big Stone County Blue Earth County Brown County Carlton County Carver County Cass County Chippewa County Chisago County Clay County Clearwater County Cook County Cottonwood County Crow Wing County Dakota County Dodge County Douglas... Aitkin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Anoka County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Becker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Beltrami County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Benton County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Big Stone County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Blue Earth County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Brown County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Carlton County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Carver County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cass County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Chippewa County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Chisago County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Clearwater County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cook County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cottonwood County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Crow Wing County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Dakota County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Dodge County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Douglas County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Faribault County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Fillmore County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Freeborn County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Goodhue County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Hennepin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, named in honor of the 17th-century French explorer Louis Hennepin. ... Houston County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Hubbard County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Isanti County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Itasca County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kanabec County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kandiyohi County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kittson County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Koochiching County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lac qui Parle County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lake County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lake of the Woods County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Le Sueur County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lyon County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mahnomen County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mahnomen County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... McLeod County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Meeker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mille Lacs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Morrison County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mower County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Murray County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. ... Nicollet County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Nobles County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Norman County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Olmsted County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Otter Tail County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pennington County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pine County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pipestone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Polk County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pope County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Ramsey County [2] is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Red Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Redwood County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Renville County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Rice County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Rock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Roseau County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. ... St. ... Scott County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Sherburne County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Sibley County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Stearns County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Steele County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Stevens County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Swift County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Todd County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Traverse County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wabasha County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wadena County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Waseca County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Watonwan County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wilkin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Winona County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wright County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Yellow Medicine County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ...