Generally referred to by the abbreviation, NYA, Norwood Young America was formed with the cities of Norwood and Young America merged in 1997. Prior to its merger, Norwood and Young America were small towns with a common history, separated by only a mile. Young America was founded in 1856 by James Slocum JR and Dr. R.M. Kennedy, who took a steamboat from Saint Paul to Carver, then followed Indian trails to what is now northern NYA. Early businesses included a saw mill, a grist mill, a general mercantile, and a grain business. Originally named Young America, the town’s name was changed to Teuteberg in 1879, then to Florence, and back to Young America. The Milwaukee Railroad was going to construct its tracks through the area, but residents of Young America didn’t want to pay the bonus to have the tracks laid through their town, so the railroad came through a mile south. Built in 1872, the depot was named Young America Station, and several of the town’s businesses moved to be near the railroad. Young America Station was incorporated as Norwood in 1874, named for a friend of Slocum, and an early settler. Slocum built a store, grain elevator, and the Bank of Norwood, and he assisted in building the Methodist Church in 1876, and was the postmaster for both cities. In 1974, Norwood voters passed a referendum to merge the two cities, but the vote failed in Young America. It failed again in 1976. Finally, in 1997, Norwood and Young America were merged, to form Norwood Young America. NYA is in Carver County. US Highway 212 runs east-west through the city, and Minnesota Highway 5 intersects it on the west part of town. Nearby communities include Assumption, Benton, Bongards, Cologne, Gotha, Green Isle, Hamburg, Lester Prairie, Mayer, New Germany, Plato, and Waconia. Minneapolis is about forty miles northeast of NYA.
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Headquartered in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, Independent School District #108 serves the Norwood Young America, Hamburg, and Cologne communities, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through an elementary school, middle school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here. Its curriculum, special education, and community programs are featured, and employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.raiders.central.k12.mn.us/
Chartered by the Norwood Young America Lions Club, Pack 361 is part of the Crow River District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Made up of boys from kindergarten through the fifth grade, or to the age of eleven, a pack roster, leadership contacts, meeting schedules and locations, and a calendar of events are posted to the site.
https://norwoodyoungamerica361.mypack.us/
Owned and operated by Tim Fahey of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, the company serves as realtors, appraisers, and auctioneers, specializing in residential and hobby farm appraisals and sales, as well as live auctions, online auctions, conventional auctions, land sales and appraisals throughout Minnesota. Consignment information and available real estate are highlighted.
http://www.faheyraa.com/
The Norwood Young America, Minnesota company began in 1971 as an agricultural irrigation company that drilled wells and installed center pivots and pipelines, but it soon expanded to develop its own Hydro Soft Host Traveling Gun that became popular for irrigation and liquid manure applications, and then a complete drag hose manure application injection and pumping line of equipment, and became a general contractor for municipal wastewater treatment systems. Its products are highlighted.
http://www.hydro-eng.com/
Situated on the fringe of the Twin Cities metropolitan region, about thirty-five miles west of Minneapolis, the city is in western Carver County. The official municipal web site features maps, election information, a fee schedule, and its comprehensive plan. The city council and commissions are highlighted, and council meeting schedules, agendas, and videos are included, along with a guide to local parks and trails.
http://www.cityofnya.com/
Offering senior living options in Norwood Young America, Peace Village includes The Harbor, which is a catered living community managed by Ecumen, the largest non-profit provider of housing for people fifty and older, as well as The Villa, which features sixty-one apartments for people sixty-two or older, with rents based on income. Features, amenities, and contacts are posted.
http://www.peacevillagenya.org/
Sacred Health Family Chiropractic
The chiropractic doctor and staff are introduced, including directions to the facilities in Norwood North America, Minnesota, an overview of its chiropractic services, massage services, and acupuncture, and the benefits of the services offered by the clinic, its office hours and contacts, and appointment policies. Answers to frequently asked questions are provided, and client testimonials are posted to the site.
http://mysacredhealthchiro.com/
A ministry of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, the PK-8th grade Christian school has served the community since 1887, and is accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation. Admissions, tuition, and registration guidelines are put forth, along with a faculty and staff directory, schedules, parent-student handbooks and policy guide, and contacts.
http://www.sjsnya.org/
Beginning in 1861, the annual celebration is held on the last full weekend in August in Willkommen Park, Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Featuring old time and German music, Main Street is busy with a large arts and crafts show on Saturday, a car show on Sunday, as well as a softball tournament, ethnic foods, and other events. Its history, schedules, sponsors, and volunteer opportunities are featured.
http://www.stiftungsfest.org/
Offering fabrics, sewing notions, and quilting supplies, as well as a gathering place for quilting enthusiasts to share ideas, learn, teach, and inspire one another, while socializing over an espresso or smoothie from its in-house coffee shop. Located on West Elm Street in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, the store’s hours of operation, products, photographs, classes, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://www.thequiltinggrounds.com/
Founded in 1943, the Norwood Young America, Minnesota company manufactures specialized optical components for Fortune 100 firms and entrepreneurial businesses, including computer manufacturing companies and defense contractors, on whatever scale is required by the client. Its manufacturing capabilities are highlighted, and an overview of the company is posted to the site.
http://www.vogelin.com/