A case in point is the City of Bloomington, where construction of the interstate highway system led to a totally new kind of society built around the car. Instead, Bloomington businesses located along Interstates and 35W. During the s and s, many suburbs grew rapidly as housing developments, shopping centers, large school systems and growing industrialization had replaced much of the open farm land. By , the suburban population of Hennepin County outnumbered that of the city for the first time.
The population of Minneapolis actually declined by 10 percent from to , while the suburban population grew by nearly 50 percent. In response, county government expanded and built the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.
The building was dedicated in and occupied in stages starting in This wave peaked in the s when hundreds of refugees from Southeast Asia, often aided by local churches, resettled in Hennepin and other counties in Minnesota. These links are provided as a service to Hennepin County residents. For more information call the school district office. Hennepin County is made up of 45 cities.
Click on the links below to search for city contact information, business hours and directions, and services. Open all Annual accomplishments. History of Hennepin County. Origins The first people living in the region now known as Minnesota were members of diverse American Indian tribes who settled in the area as early as BC.
The first 50 years The Territorial Legislature of Minnesota established Hennepin County on March 6, , and two years later Minneapolis was named the county seat. The population of Hennepin County surpassed the one-million mark in School districts in Hennepin County. Anthony ISD — St. Cities in Hennepin County. Summer recreation includes outdoor activities on the many surrounding lakes and wildlife viewing. Winter-sports enthusiasts enjoy ice skating and hockey, snowmobiling, and cross-country and downhill skiing at nearby facilities.
For those wishing to get away, air service is excellent, although the dominance of Northwest Airlines can mean higher fares. The downtown area is surrounded by a patchwork of residential and commercial neighborhoods which are on the whole more attractive than most other cities of the size. Some of the better suburbs lie south and west of Minneapolis. The more upscale Edina and Eden Prairie are comfortable and well planned.
Bloomington and Richfield are more middle class with substantial commercial and retail development. Large super-suburbs, including Lakeville and Apple Valley across the Minnesota River to the south, offer excellent family settings.
Farther west, Minnetonka, the small upscale lakefront Wayzata, and the booming Maple Grove to the northwest offer an excellent set of residential choices, with considerable employment nearby. Commutes are busy and getting busier, but the variety of neighborhoods and location of commercial and industrial areas makes it possible for residents to choose their commute.
Not to leave St. Paul out, Woodbury, Maplewood, and White Bear Lake are excellent suburbs; each with its own collection of quality employment in commercial areas nearby. Cost of living has traditionally been high by national, and particularly regional, standards, but the rest of the nation is catching up.
That said, the more expensive areas are far more expensive especially on a Midwest scale, and Minnesota taxes are relatively high compared to other states. For those willing to wear warm clothes and sacrifice a little financially, the Twin Cities have a lot to offer.
Terrain around the Twin Cities is flat or gently rolling, with a mix of open and densely wooded areas. Dotting the surrounding landscape are numerous lakes, the largest being Lake Minnetonka, 15 miles west. Most lakes are relatively small and shallow and freeze in winter.
The climate is northern continental with seasonal temperatures varying from —30 degrees or lower to over degrees. The area is near the northern edge of the influx of Gulf of Mexico moisture. Summers can be warm and humid, but are usually pleasant. Winters are cold, with days ranging from cloudy near freezing to clear, bitter cold, and windy. The area averages 34 nights per year below zero, far more than any other large American city. Severe storms, including blizzards, freezing rain, tornadoes, wind, and hailstorms occur.
Most precipitation occurs during the summer period, and snow cover is persistent through the winter, averaging 6 to 8 inches in the city and 8 to 10 inches in the suburbs.
First freeze is October 1, last is early May. Recent job growth is Positive. Hennepin County jobs have increased by 1. More Economy. More Voting Stats. Senate U. House of Representatives. Do you read The Tap? Categories : County governments County governments in Minnesota. Voter information What's on my ballot? Where do I vote? How do I register to vote? How do I request a ballot? When do I vote? When are polls open? Who Represents Me? Congress special elections Governors State executives State legislatures Ballot measures State judges Municipal officials School boards.
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