Monthly Archives: May 2022
National Moonshine Day
National Moonshine Day Moonshine, once a fiery (and illegal) homemade liquor, has now gone legit. Still, the drink conjures up colorful early 20th century memories of Prohibition, fast cars, and makeshift stills in the Appalachian woods. So, when it’s time to celebrate National Moonshine Day on the first Thursday in June (June 2 this year),... Read More
Global Running Day
Global Running Day Get pumped and get those legs moving as the first Wednesday in June is Global Running Day — on June 1 this year. Whether you’re a regular runner or a bit of a novice, it doesn’t matter, this holiday is about inspiring each other to lead a more active lifestyle, no matter... Read More
Stillwater
City of Stillwater Stillwater is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Washington County. It is in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, on the west bank of the St. Croix River, across from Houlton, Wisconsin. Stillwater’s population was 18,225 at the 2010 census. Stillwater is often called “the birthplace... Read More
Grant
City of Grant Grant is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States and a suburb of St. Paul. The population was 4,096 at the 2010 census. HistoryThe city was named for Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.52 square miles (68.69... Read More
Scandia
City of Scandia Scandia is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,936 at the 2010 census. Scandia is 25 miles northeast of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is part of the Twin Cities Metro Area. HistoryAs evidenced by the town’s name, Scandia has a rich Scandinavian heritage. It is the site... Read More
Hugo
City of Hugo Hugo is a city 18 miles (29 km) north of downtown Saint Paul in Washington County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 14,767 at the 2020 census. The city lies north of White Bear Lake on the border of the metropolitan boundary. Hugo and nearby suburbs comprise the northeast... Read More
Little Canada
City of Little Canada Little Canada is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It is a second-ring suburb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul. The population was 9,773 at the 2010 census. HistoryIn 1844, French Canadian settler Benjamin Gervais moved north from Saint Paul to claim land in order to build the first grist mill in... Read More
Shoreview
City of Shoreview Shoreview is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 25,043 at the 2010 census. In 2008, Shoreview ranked fourth in a Family Circle list of best family towns. GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.67 square miles (32.82 km2), of... Read More
North Oaks
City of North Oaks North Oaks is an exurban city 10 miles (16 km) north of St. Paul in Ramsey County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 4,469 at the 2010 census. Formerly a gated community that now posts private access signage, all land is owned by homeowners with the North Oaks... Read More
Arden Hills
City of Arden Hills Arden Hills is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,552 at the 2010 census. Bethel University and Seminary is located in the city of Arden Hills. Also, the campus of University of Northwestern – St. Paul straddles the Arden Hills – Roseville border. The headquarters of... Read More