Communities

MNC COMMUNITIES

Andover
763-755-5100 - Population: 30,598
www.ci.andover.mn.us
Predominantly a residential community, Andover also has abundant parks, trails and recreational areas, where residents enjoy the scenic rural atmosphere of a growing suburban community.

Anoka
763-576-2700 - Population: 17,142
www.ci.anoka.mn.us
Situated at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi rivers, this historic river city has a bountiful array of recreational and leisure activities and is home to an active arts community and charming boutiques.

Bethel
763-434-4366 - Population: 466
www.bethelmn.govoffice2.com
Located on the northern border of Anoka County, Bethel offers plenty of rural charm in a small, tightly knit community.

Blaine
763-784-6700 - Population: 57,186
www.ci.blaine.mn.us
Blaine is home to the National Sports Center Olympic training facility which features year round, top-level sporting events such as soccer, hockey and track and field. From mature neighborhoods to new developments, you'll find everything you need to call Blaine home.

Centerville
651-429-3232 - Population: 3,792
www.centervillemn.com
Centerville, located on the shores of two lakes, epitomizes the quiet, neighborly small-town lifestyle available in the MetroNorth area.

Circle Pines
763-784-5898 - Population: 4,918
www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us
A small residential suburb with one-third of its land devoted to parks and open spaces, Circle Pines is located in the southern part of Anoka County. With fields of oaks and elms scattered throughout the two square miles, its rural appearance can be deceiving.

Columbia Heights
763-706-3600 - Population: 19,496
www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us
A well established first-ring suburb adjacent to Minneapolis, Columbia Heights has a healthy mixture of residential, industrial and business development.

Columbus Township
651-464-3120 - Population: 3,957
www.ci.columbus.mn.us
Columbus is one of the three townships located in Anoka County and is home to the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area.

Coon Rapids
763-755-2880 - Population: 61,476
www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us
Coon Rapids is an exciting community and the metropolitan area's gateway to northern Minnesota. It offers a unique combination of urban excitement and small town friendliness with many opportunities to work, shop and play. Coon Rapids has 850 acres of city parks, two county parks and Bunker Hills Golf Course.

East Bethel
763-367-7840 - Population: 11,626
www.ci.east-bethel.mn.us
East Bethel is a growing community at the northern edge of the MetroNorth area. Residents enjoy a rural setting along with over 3,000 acres of recreational lands, three golf courses, as well as new municipal services available for new commercial and residential development.

Fridley
763-571-3450 - Population: 27,208
www.ci.fridley.mn.us
In Fridley, you'll find residential neighborhoods, businesses and high-tech industries. It also makes room for 38 parks, four natural-history areas and the 127-acre Springbrook Nature Center, containing rare and endangered species.

Ham Lake
763-434-9555 - Population: 15,296
www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us
Ham Lake is a growing community on the outer ring of the Twin Cities where residents enjoy a rural setting, with large lots and convenient access to the amenities of the area.

Hilltop
763-571-2023 - Population: 749
hilltop.govoffice.com
The city of Hilltop is a residential area consisting of mobile homes, conveniently located close to the northern border of Minneapolis.

Lexington
763-784-2792 - Population: 2,214
www.ci.lexington.mn.us
A rustic lifestyle awaits residents of this compact city, which is located just 15 miles north of Minneapolis.

Lino Lakes
651-982-2400 - Population: 20,216
www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
In this growing community, you'll find the 2,600-acre Chain of Lakes Regional Park, trails and a golf course, as well as several business parks and a Town Center that is under development.

Linwood Township
651-462-2812 - Population: 4,668
www.linwoodtownship.org
Located in the northeast corner of Anoka County, Linwood is one of the three townships offering a quiet residential area with a rural feel.

Mounds View
763-717-4000 - Population: 12,155
www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us
Mounds View is part of the area the MetroNorth Chamber serves, although it is not in Anoka County. The city of Mounds View is a nearly fully developed suburban municipality, known for its large residential lots and wooded areas, as well as its diversity of housing choices.

Nowthen
763-441-1347 - Population: 4,443
www.nowthenmn.govoffice2.com
Nowthen is located in Burns township, offering open spaces and rural living at their best. Burns Township is situated in the northwestern portion of the county.

Oak Grove
763-404-7000 - Population: 8,031
oakgrove.govoffice.com
Oak Grove promotes its rural lifestyle in a scenic area graced by the Rum River and many oak trees.

Ramsey
763-427-1410 - Population: 23,668
www.ci.ramsey.mn.us
Ramsey is a unique suburban community, situated along the Rum and Mississippi Rivers, that is home to a robust and growing commercial and industrial base and a wide array of housing types, making Ramsey a great place to live, work and play.

St. Francis
763-753-2630 - Population: 7,218
www.stfrancismn.org
St. Francis, located on the Rum River, provides scenic beauty, a thriving business community and recreational activities. Home of Minnesota's first consolidated school in 1911, St. Francis is still reputed to have one of the best school systems in the state.

Spring Lake Park
763-784-6491 - Population: 6,412
www.slpmn.org
Spring Lake Park offers small-town charm on the edge of the city, with a variety of commercial and industrial developments and six community parks.

View the MetroNorth Chamber Community Resource Guide for more information.

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