Maple Grove, the eighth largest city in Minnesota, is in north-central Hennepin County. Nearby communities include Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Hamel, New Hope, and Osseo. Minneapolis is about fifteen miles southeast of Maple Grove. At one time, after other parts of Minnesota was being settled by whites, the area that became Maple Grove was inhabited by Winnebago Indians, who were moved there from Wisconsin by the federal government because "no one lived there." However, in 1851, Louis Gervais and Pierre Bottineau filed a claim there. W.E. Evans. Harvey Abel, Patrick Defer and O.R. Champlin came later, and were allowed to buy their claims. The first school was built in the late 1850s or early 1960s. Town meetings were held in private homes until 1863, when a town hall was built. Early businesses included sawmills, creameries, stores, and a few saloons. A train depot was built along Territorial Road, once the most traveled road in the state. A cheese factor was built nearby. With the construction and upgrades to Interstate Highways 94, 494, 694, and US Highway 169, Maple Grove's population grew rapidly, expanding by more than 200% in the 1970s.
Categories
Education & InstructionFaith & SpiritualityPeople & Society | Places to StayServices & Industries |
 
 
Recommended Resources
Arbor Lakes is a shopping development in Maple Grove, Minnesota that consists of three distinct areas, known as The Shoppes, The Fountains, and Main Street, together offering more retail space than anywhere in the state, and including unique, independent stores, specialty chains and national brands, restaurants, and service centers. Featured businesses are highlighted, and all of its businesses and stores are categorized for b
http://arborlakes.net/
A history, profile and demographics for the Minnesota city are featured on the official municipal web site. The city code, its mayor, council, boards and commissions are introduced, along with council meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to local schools, churches, guest accommodations, restaurants, and businesses.
http://www.maplegrovemn.gov/
Situated in the heart of Arbor Lakes, in the AMC Movie Theatre Parking lot, in Maple Grove, Minnesota, the restaurant and bar offers a variety of sandwiches, burgers, steaks, salads, wraps, and entrees, as well as a varied drink menu, which are posted, along with directions, hours, and special offers, as well as reservation policies and contacts.
http://malonesbarandgrill.net/
The Maple Grove High School baseball program is highlighted here, including sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and a history of MGHS baseball, as well as its Varsity, Junior Varsity, B Squad, and Freshman baseball team players, player and team statistics, standings, photographs, and video, as well as a calendar of games and events, and apparel.
http://www.crimsonbaseball.com/
A part of the Hennepin County Library system, the Maple Grove branch was constructed in 2010 from Minnesota limestone, and serves the cities of Maple Grove and Osseo. Its location, hours of operation, programs, on-site and outreach services, and policies are outlined, and the library's features and projects are discussed.
http://www.hclib.org/about/locations/maple-grove