Located in Wright County, Minnesota, the city of Annandale has twenty-six lakes within a ten-mile radius, the larger, nearer lakes being Clearwater Lake, Pleasant Lake, Cedar Lake, and Lake John. The town was platted in 1886, a post office was established in 1887, and Annandale was incorporated in 1888, and named for Annan, Scotland. Before the Dakota and the Ojibway, the area was inhabited by the Mound Builders, but the Dakotas were living in the area when Europeans began moving to the region. Treaties were made, but not honored by the white settlers and, by the time of the Civil War, the Indians had been largely removed from the area. The town’s population was boosted greatly with the construction of the Minneapolis and Pacific Railroad, which later became the Soo Line, and passenger trains served the city until the 1960s, by which time it had been supplanted by the highway system. Minnesota Highway 24 and Minnesota Highway 55 ass through the city. Because of the several lakes surrounding the town, Annandale is known as the Heart of the Lakes, and was already a popular resort area by the 1900s. By the 1990s, most of the resorts were closed, as seasonal vacationers preferred to own cabins rather than stay at resorts, and many of these cabins are now year-round residences. Nearby communities include Albion Center, Albright, Buffalo, Enfield, Forest City, French Lake, Hasty, Kimball, Kingston, Knapp, Maple Lake, Rassat, Silver Creek, South Haven, Watkins, and West Albion.
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Offering guest accommodations, including handicap accessible rooms, a bridal suite, and Jacuzzi rooms, the motel is located on Elm Street East in Annandale, Minnesota. Directions to the motel, policy information, a list of amenities, rates, and photographs are featured, and rooms may be booked online.
http://www.annandaleinn.com/
Published on Wednesdays, the local newspaper covers the Minnesota communities of Annandale, South Haven, Maple Lake, Clearwater, Fair Haven, French Lake, Silver Creek, Kingston, and Kimball, offering news, sports, opinion, obituaries and school and community reports.
http://annandaleadvocate.com/
Annandale Area Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit membership organization is made up of business owners, professional people and others in the Annandale, Minnesota region. Its purpose and projects are highlighted, along with an overview of the organization, meeting agendas, a calendar of events, and a member directory.
http://www.annandalechamber.org/
Annandale Evangelical Free Church
Organized in 1915, the Christian congregation meets at its facilities on Highway 56 NW in the city of Annandale, Minnesota. A map shows the location of the church, a calendar of events is posted, along with leadership contacts. Recent sermons may be downloaded and heard online.
http://annandalefree.com/
Annandale Family & Sports Chiropractic
Opened in 1978, the Annandale, Minnesota clinic offers electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, sports physicals, and the Graston technique, which is defined here, along with its location, hours, appointment policies, and general information about chiropractic care.
http://annandaledc.com/
Annandale Independent School District 876
The PK-12th grade public school system operates Annandale Elementary School, Annandale Middle School, Annandale High School, and a community education program, each of which are highlighted here, with a staff directory, lunch menu, announcements and a school calendar.
http://www.annandale.k12.mn.us/
The community web site offers a guide to government facilities and programs, health care facilities, schools, churches, and civic groups, as well as community events, senior citizen resources, a visitor’s guide, a history of the city of Annandale, Minnesota, maps, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.annandaleonline.com/
Situated in a historical building in downtown Annandale, Minnesota that previously served as a school, library, home, jail, and art gallery, the cafe offers breakfast and lunch. Its hours of operation, direction, menu, contacts, and a profile of the business is published on the site.
http://www.cafejulesmn.com/
The official web site for the City of Annandale, Minnesota offers a profile, brief history, and demographics for the municipality, along with public notices, meeting agenda, minutes, city codes, and employment postings. Utility bills and citations may be paid through the web site.
http://www.annandale.mn.us/
Chartered by the Annandale Lions Club, Pack 354 is in the Crow River District in the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Serving boys in grades on through twelve, a pack roster, meeting schedules, a calendar of events, photographs, and information about advancement are featured.
http://annandale354.mypack.us/
Located on Elm Street East in Annandale, Minnesota, the auto dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and hybrids, along with a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Directions, hours, and an overview of its service and parts departments, finance options, and special offers are posted.
http://www.lundeenbrosford.net/
The log home company is based in Annandale, Minnesota. Specializing in log home building, offering eight, ten and twelve-inch full logs, the company offers custom design and build services, as well as standard models, and log furniture. An overview of its products and services, material suppliers, and contacts are posted.
http://www.minnesotaloghomesinc.com/
Organized in 1972, the museum displays the history of the area’s early pioneers, with an emphasis on the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Directions, a schedule of events, office hours, general admission costs, event admissions, and park tours are highlighted, with information about memberships, rental policies, and fundraising.
http://www.pioneerpark.org/
Serving the Catholic community of Annandale, Minnesota, the parish church location is given, along with a mass schedule, church bulletin, weekly message, and parish addresses and phone numbers, along with a history and profile of the church, announcements, and other resources.
http://www.stignatiusmn.com/
