Bloomington
Bloomington’s population is 85,000 and is 8 miles from Minneapolis. It is home of the Mall of America, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States and the number one Minnesota tourism attraction. Conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate highways 494 and I-35W and adjacent to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, it’s just minutes to downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, central scenic areas, and many exciting Minnesota travel opportunities.
Brooklyn Center
Although largely developed, Brooklyn Center continues to attract new businesses. Within the past two years, the city has experienced unprecedented growth in its business sector, in no small part due to its attractive location and healthy economic climate. Affordable housing in a strong housing market, quality schools, family recreational opportunities and community spirit all contribute to attracting hundreds of new residents yearly. It is located 9 miles Northwest of Minneapolis and has a population of 29,000.
Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is the sixth largest city in Minnesota and continues to be a rapidly growing second-ring suburb. This former agriculture community is developing its final one-third of land and offers a wide range of commercial, industrial, and residential development opportunities. The City provides excellent recreational opportunities ranging from an extensive park and trail system to a nationally recognized public golf course. Brooklyn Park is located 12 miles northwest of the Twin Cities and has a population of 68,000.
Champlin
The City of Champlin is situated immediately south of the Mississippi River at the site where French explorer Father Louis Hennepin first crossed the river in 1680. Champlin's emerging business community provides a full line of service and retail offerings including medical facilities, a first class post office, and a county library. The city is bordered on the west by the Elm Creek Regional Park with over 5,400 acres of parkland. Champlin’s located 20 miles northwest of the Twin Cities and has a growing population of 23,000.
Chanhassen(Carver County)
Chanhassen, 17 miles SW of Mpls./St. Paul, offers a pleasant blend of rural and suburban atmosphere, while still holding onto small town values. Chanhassen offers great shopping, leisure, and recreational opportunities, all within a thriving business community. The city features 23 parks covering 418 acres, 4 miles of trails, 7 lakes, and a recreation center. Chanhassen is home to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Its population is just over 22,000.
Corcoran
The City of Corcoran is located on the northern tier of the northwestern suburbs of Minneapolis. The city itself is 36 square miles in size, and is predominantly a vast rural area of 5,800 people. Formally a village community, Corcoran has seen significant growth in all sectors of the city the proceeding decades. This growth is expected to continue on into the coming years.
Crystal
Crystal is located 7 miles west of the Twin Cities and has a population of just under 23,000. It has fully developed systems in place for the delivery of social and governmental services. A priority of the city is to maintain and increase the community's tax base. Redevelopment of underutilized sites is generally necessary to do this. Crystal has a thriving commercial/value-priced retail center with a solid residential community and labor force.
Dayton
The City of Dayton, MN, is a progressive, growing community with a population of approximately 5,000. Dayton is located in the northwest corner of Hennepin County, snuggled between the shores of the Crow and Mississippi Rivers. The City is located just 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul.
Deephaven
Deephaven is a growing community located on the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka. It boasts Carson’s Bay, St. Louis Bay, Robinson Bay & Meadow woods Golf Course. With a population of just under 4,000, it still exudes small town feel yet is only minutes from the Twin Cities.
Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie is a suburban community of approximately 62,000 people located in the Southwest corner of Hennepin County, Minnesota. The city is in a setting of rolling wooded hills and picturesque lakes and creeks. Eden Prairie is about 18 miles from downtown Minneapolis, 20 miles from downtown St. Paul and 10 miles from The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Highlights of the community include approximately 6,000 acres of land devoted to parks and open space. Over the years Eden Prairie has received numerous awards for the school district, parks in the area, and as a residential community. There is a variety of housing units and it is a dynamic business community.
Edina
Edina has grown from a village of mostly Scottish and Irish immigrants to a full service metropolitan community. Today, Edina has a population of 48,000. Residential areas comprise the largest portion of the city, now more than 97 percent developed. Edina residents enjoy 40 parks, lakes, neighborhood and regional shopping districts, high quality medical facilities, family-owned businesses, and major corporations, churches, and community centers.
Golden Valley
Golden Valley is a fully developed first-ring suburb with a population of 20,000. The City is known as one of the premiere places to live in the Twin Cities due to its diverse neighborhoods, excellent housing stock, and award winning school districts. The Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority were created by the City Council to insure that Golden Valley improves as a suburb where businesses want to grow and stay.
Hopkins
During the past 100 years, Hopkins, the Twin Cities' "main street," has evolved from a small rural town into a vital metropolitan community. For businesses and residents alike, the city offers an appealing climate of historic charm and well-planned, aggressive redevelopment. A short drive west is Minnetonka and a few minutes east are Minneapolis' central lakes. In addition, a number of parks and recreational facilities are located within Hopkins. The Hopkins Downtown/Main street business district continues to thrive as evidenced by the addition of new, mixed-use development. Hopkins population is just over 17,500 and is 13 miles from Minneapolis.
Long Lake
The City of Long Lake is home to 1,984 residents, 254 businesses, and 1,984 jobs. A diverse community, the City is located in west central Hennepin County as the edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The community of 574 acres is nearly completely developed.
Maple Grove
Maple Grove is one of the state's fastest growing and dynamic cities. Strong city management and excellent location has allowed high quality residential, commercial, and industrial growth to take place. Portions of Maple Grove still have a unique rural flavor and the city has an exceptional parks and recreation program with over 40 developed parks. With a population just under 58,000 and 20 miles from Minneapolis, it is truly one of Minnesota’s most exciting cities.
Maple Plain
Maple Plain is a thriving Minnesota community located 25 miles west of Minneapolis on U.S. Highway 12. With a population of 2096 people, Maple Plain is considered a suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Medina
Medina is a close knit, predominantly rural city on the western outskirts of Hennepin County. Its population is just over 4,600 and it is a 20 minute drive into Minneapolis. The city boasts Baker Park Reserve & National Golf Course and Independence Beach & Park.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis is a city that people choose to call home. It offers its residents a progressive tradition of good government, civic participation, and a vibrant economy for business and industry. In Minneapolis, residents cherish their children, value education, embrace their diversity, respect their neighborhood, and protect their environment. Their promise to future generations is an even greater, more beautiful city than the one they inherited. Minneapolis population is just over 382,000.
Minnetonka
Minnetonka is a well-planned community blending single & multiple family residential dwellings with commercial, office, and industrial development. Minnetonka is home to many nationally recognized firms and numerous retail shopping centers. It is Minnesota's fourteenth largest city. Lack of land has slowed the development process; however development is still occurring in specific areas of the city and redevelopment has become more prevalent. Minnetonka’s population is 51,000 and it is located 8 miles west of Minneapolis.
Minnetrista
The City of Minnetrista is located on the western bays of Lake Minnetonka and the agricultural rich plains and idyllic woodlands of southwestern Hennepin County. The 32-square mile community is home to 5,250 residents who enjoy the rural residential and lakeside settings. Minnetrista is located 21 miles west of the Twin Cities.
Mound
Mound is a small community of 9,700 that features small town charm and provides a business and shopping environment which will appeal to its growing cosmopolitan population. Mound is located 20 miles west of the Twin Cities.
New Hope
The City of New Hope is a quiet, residential community situated ten miles northwest of Minneapolis. The City is fully-developed and supported by a strong industrial base. Its 450 commercial and industrial businesses are served by two rail lines and direct freeway access along U.S. Highway 169. The housing stock is well-kept and provides a variety of housing opportunities for people of all ages. The city provides over 200 acres of park land equipped with playgrounds, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a nine-hole golf course, an outdoor theater, swimming pool, and an ice arena. Living within the major metropolitan freeway loop (I-494/I-694), residents of New Hope are minutes away from the arts and entertainment attractions of the Twin Cities area. New Hope’s population is 20,700.
Orono
Orono is located approximately 15 miles west of downtown Minneapolis on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka. Total area of the city is 24-square miles; land area is 16-square miles, with 8-square miles of lakes. Orono’s population is just over 7,700.
Plymouth
Plymouth's formal origins date to 1855 and for many years agriculture was the mainstay of the community, but now it has a diverse economic base. Several key highways run through the city, making it attractive to businesses. Major industries include insurance, marketing, distribution, printing, manufacturing, and R&D. Its strategic geographical location, wooded terrain, lakes, and park system continue to attract new residents and businesses. Plymouth’s population exceeds 70,000 and is only 12 miles from Minneapolis.
Richfield
Richfield is a fully developed first-ring suburb focused on the future. This prime location has easy access to both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul; it is close to major shopping centers, and the airport. Its residents are committed to its vitality, and Richfield is consistently recognized for its innovative programs. The school system has received national awards for its excellence in education. Richfield’s population is just under 35,000 people.
Robbinsdale
Set among lakes and acres of parkland, Robbinsdale offers a vibrant, suburban community setting with a small town atmosphere just minutes from downtown Minneapolis. The city's Economic Development Authority is aggressively pursuing a reinvestment and infill strategy for its downtown. Streetscape improvements and other mixed-use projects are underway to link the downtown with the Terrace Mall and North Memorial Medical Center, the city's major employer. Robbinsdale’s population is just under 19,000.
Rockford
With a population of 3,700, Rockford is located 15 miles northwest of the Twin Cities. Looking for continued growth, Community leaders have been planning and implementing ideas for the near and distant future. The community's proximity to the metropolitan area and its location on a major transportation artery offer convenience to its residents and an excellent opportunity for growth for its businesses. Rockford is a community moving in the right direction.
St. Anthony
The City is considered a "first-ring" suburb of Minneapolis and is part of the metropolitan area. It is five miles northeast of downtown Minneapolis and eight miles northwest of downtown St. Paul. Within the boundaries of St. Anthony Village exist several points of interest: the Francis A. Gross Public Golf Course; Silver Lake, one of the most picturesque small lakes in the Metro area; its own K - 12 school district, and several beautifully maintained parks that accommodate many recreational activities. St. Anthony’s population is just over 7,800 people.
Rogers
Located on 5 square miles northwest of the Twin Cities, this ever growing community is constantly attracting new residents due to its rural location along Interstate 94 yet only a 25 minute drive into the Twin Cities. Rogers’ population is just over 5,700.
St. Bonifacius
Located on the edge of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, St. Bonifacius has been designated as a rural center in its area. Rural centers have become residential concentrations for people who work in the urban and suburban areas, as well as locations for industries with little or no ties to local agriculture. The city has the ability to accommodate additional development within existing corporate limits and in those areas which will be developed adjacent to the corporate limits. St. Bonifacius’ population is just over 2,200 people.
St. Louis Park
A western neighbor to Minneapolis, St. Louis Park's central location means you're only minutes away from all the amenities of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area: the chain of lakes, downtown shopping, universities, athletic events, theaters, and family fun. St. Louis Park was recently honored for its innovative and economically feasible approach to business retention and was awarded one of only four Livable Communities grants by the Metropolitan Council in 1996, signifying a virtually self-sustainable community. The city’s population is 44,500.
Shorewood
The City of Shorewood is a suburban Twin Cities community located in Hennepin County on the south shore of Lake Minnetonka. The City is primarily a residential community with limited commercial establishments. Shorewood’s population is just over 7,600 and is 20 miles from Minneapolis.
Wayzata
This charming community is located on Lake Minnetonka. Though it is small, Wayzata is the center of a sizable and growing trade area with specialty shops, boutiques, professional services, and restaurants. Wayzata's leisure activities focus primarily on water--sailing, boating and water-skiing, and in winter cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. The city prides itself on its beautiful gardens along the lake front. Wayzata’s population is 4,000 and is 11 miles from Minneapolis.
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