This is a guide to the city of Zimmerman, Minnesota. Situated in Sherburne County, the city is surrounded by Livonia Township.
The chief arterial route through the city is US Highway 169, which runs north-south through the eastern portion of the city. Lesser arteries include County Road 45 (128th Street NW), which runs to the west of and roughly parallel to the state highway, and County Road 4 (Fremont Avenue NW), which intersects them. Zimmerman is forty-two miles north-northwest of Minneapolis and thirty-three miles east-southeast of Saint Cloud. Nearby cities include Princeton (11.4 miles north), Elk River (11.6 miles south), and Big Lake (14.1 miles southwest).
Lake Fremont is a 486-acre spring-fed lake on the city's northeastern border, with the city limits wrapping around the southern portion of the lake. There are other smaller bodies of water within the city limits, and several sizable lakes nearby, particularly north of the city. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Sand Dunes State Forest are just west of Zimmerman, and a small portion of Grams Regional Park extends into the city limits just below Lake Fremont.
The city also includes ball fields, a privately operated golf course, two ice rinks, and other recreational or sporting opportunities.
When the town was incorporated as a village in 1910, it was known as Lake Fremont, for the lake, which was itself named for John C. Fremont, and explorer, soldier, and politician, who was the first Republican candidate for president in 1856. Its name was changed to Zimmerman in 1967, for Moses Zimmerman, a local farmer who had been influential in promoting the extension of the Great Northern Railroad to the region.
The public school district serving Zimmerman is Independent School District #728, which includes the communities of Elk River, Otsego, Rogers, and Zimmerman. There are three campuses in Zimmerman. The oldest is Zimmerman Elementary School. Built in 1957, it currently serves K-2nd-grade students. Westwood Elementary School enrolls 2-5th-grade students. The third is Zimmerman Middle/High School, bringing students from grades 6-12.
Additionally, Prairie Hill Montessori School offers programs for children from thirty-three months to kindergarten, and Cornerstone Christian School prepares 3-5-year-old children for kindergarten.
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City of Zimmerman: Gateway to the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
The official municipal website features maps showing the location of the city, and of the city itself, as well as parks, open spaces, and walkways in Zimmerman, and a zoning map. City council agendas and minutes, and access to various forms, permits, and licenses are available. A brief history of the city is put forth, along with a guide to community organizations, recreational facilities, property for sale, new resident information, and employment opportunities.
https://zimmerman.govoffice.com/
Greater Zimmerman Area Chamber of Commerce
Representing area businesses and the business community in Zimmerman, Minnesota and the surrounding region since 1990, the Chamber offers several types of memberships, which are highlighted here, along with the benefits of membership, and a downloadable membership form. Meeting schedules, a calendar of events, business directory, and a guide to the city of Zimmerman, area parks, and recreational opportunities. The Chamber board is introduced, and contacts are posted.
https://www.zimmermanchamber.org/
Situated west of Zimmerman, Minnesota, the gun shop features more than three thousand feet of showroom space, offering a full line of firearm, shooting, and hunting supplies, including firearm sales and a variety of gunsmithing services. The facility and its products are promoted through its site, including photographs and video, a list of manufacturers whose products are available, a full list of services, payment options, and customer testimonials. Online shopping is also available.
https://www.hairtriggergunshop.com/
The family-owned company in Zimmerman, Minnesota specializes in snowmobile, ATV, farm, and construction equipment auctions, and is also a licensed Minnesota Realtor selling real estate by auction. Conducting auctions at its facility or on-site, the company lists an auction calendar, as well as offering timed online auctions. Its auctioneers are introduced, and its terms and conditions, consignment auction policies, announcements, and employment opportunities are posted.
http://www.hillerauction.com/
The 2-5th-grade public school campus is a member of Independent School District #728, and located on 4th Avenue S in Zimmerman, Minnesota. Main office contacts are posted to the site, along with office hours, staff, profiles, and a staff directory are included. Grade and subject-specific information are presented, along with new student registration data and a student handbook. Parent resources include policy information, conference schedules and signups, and online payments.
https://www.isd728.org/Domain/15
The non-profit organization was created in 1970 as a fundraising community group to raise funds to assist with a variety of community services, such as supporting the local volunteer fire department or helping families in need. The organization’s history, projects, and goals are defined here, including its primary fundraising event, Wild West Days, a multi-day event held each May. Event schedules, sponsors, and downloadable entry forms are provided. and contacts are included.
https://www.zimmermancivicclub.net/
Associated with the Assemblies of God denomination, the congregation meets at its facilities on 5th Avenue N in Zimmerman, Minnesota. Its Sunday and Wednesday schedules are posted to the site, along with a calendar of upcoming programs and events, a statement of beliefs, an introduction to its pastor, and an overview of its services for those who are interested in visiting for the first time. Its ministries are outlined, a prayer request form and video of recent sermons are included.
https://www.zcchurch.org/
A campus of Independent School District #728, Zimmerman Elementary School enrolls students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. Located on West 4th Street, Zimmerman, Minnesota, the school’s site features a school calendar, a student handbook, supply lists, lunch menus, registration data, announcements, and a parent portal. Its faculty and staff are introduced, and contacts are published to the site. School and district news is also featured.
https://www.isd728.org/Domain/16
Located on 4th Street West in Zimmerman, Minnesota, the local florist shop offers a large variety of fresh flowers and gifts, which may be purchased at its shop or online, for local delivery. Directions, hours of operation, and its delivery areas are defined, along with customer reviews, a newsletter, policy information, and contacts. A catalog of its products is put forth, including information about custom orders, and purchases may be made through the site.
https://www.zimmermanfloral.com/
The combined middle school and high school is part of Independent School District #728 and located on 4th Street W in the city of Zimmerman, Minnesota. A map, directions, class and bell schedules, student handbooks, and a staff directory are put forth, along with an overview of the school’s academic programs, including college credit opportunities, grading, report cards, and counseling services. Also included is a parent portal, student supply lists, registration data, and planning guides.
https://www.isd728.org/zhs
