A northern suburb of the Twin Cities, the city of Ramsey, Minnesota is in Anoka County. Minnesota Highway 47 and US Highways 10 and 169, which run together through the city, are the main routes through the city. A station on the Northstar Commuter Rail links Ramsey to downtown Minneapolis. Surrounding communities include Andover, Anoka, Dayton, Elk River, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and Rogers. Eddy Lake, Greenland Lake, Lake Itasca, Smiths Lake, Sunfish Lake, and several smaller bodies of water are within the city, and Trout Brook flows through the northern part of the city. The Rum River makes up the city’s eastern border, and the Mississippi River comprises its southern border. The area was first settled along the banks of the Mississippi River around 1850 due to trading opportunities along the river. The township was organized in 1857, and originally named Watertown. In 1858, the township took the current name of the city. Many of its first settlers had come to the area on a steamboat named “The Governor Ramsey,” named for Minnesota’s first territorial governor. Incorporated in 1974, the city was named for the steamboat. Today, the city is a mix of farms, single-family homes on large parcels of land, single-family homes on urban-sized lots, town homes, and apartments.
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A profile and demographics for the city are published on the official municipal web site for Ramsey, Minnesota, along with the city charter, city council, staff contacts and office hours, and its boards and commissions, as well as historical notes, a glossary of commonly used terms, and a guide to city services and facilities, city council agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, and employment opportunities.
http://www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/
A detailed description of the hotel and its guest facilities are provided, along with suggestions about nearby attractions, activities, restaurants and other services in Ramsey. Photos of its rooms and common areas are posted, along with a list of features and amenities, rates, special offers, and an overview of Choice Hotel's Choice Privileges reward card. Reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-ramsey-minnesota-MN054
Specializing in cats and dogs, the veterinary hospital in Ramsey, Minnesota is staffed with three veterinarians. The veterinarians and staff are introduced, and its location is posted to the site, along with its office hours, contacts, and appointment policies. New patient information is put forward, with a schedule of vaccinations for puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats, discount coupons, and announcements.
http://www.ramseyanimalhospital.com/
Located on Highway 10 in Ramsey, Minnesota, the shop specializes in the sale of Road, Mountain, Electric, Cyclocross, Commuter, Comfort, Cruiser, Fitness, Hybrid, Children’s, BMX, and other bikes, as well as biking clothing and apparel, accessories, parts, tools, and other products, which are highlighted here, and made available for purchase online. Its location, hours of operation and contacts are included.
http://www.ramseybicycles.com/
Featuring a banquet facility for up to 295, a four-star Golf Digest-rated championship golf course, a fully stocked pub and pro shop, the 18-hole course opened in 1992. A history of the course, course rates, membership levels and fees, golf leagues, instruction, policies, tee times and special offers are posted, with a calendar of events, contacts, and an online store where fees and events can be paid for.
https://www.golfthelinks.com/
Established in 2011, the gun shop and range are on 167th Avenue NW in Ramsey, Minnesota, where the staff and facilities offers gunsmithing services, an indoor shooting range, training services, firearms, ammunition and gear. Range memberships, rates and rules are posted, and available classes are highlighted, along with its pistol league, a calendar of events, and online scheduling.
http://www.mntotaldefense.com/