Situated in Hennepin County, the city of Golden Valley, Minnesota is a western suburb of Minneapolis, and the corporate headquarters of General Mills and Pentair. Interstate Highway 394, US Highway 169, and Minnesota Highways 55 and 100 are the main routes through the city. Surrounding and nearby communities include Crystal, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata. Settlement of the area began in the early 1850s, and the community was incorporated as a village in 1886. During its early years, Golden Valley was a small agricultural community, supporting farms, mills and dairies. Residential development of the town began after the Electric Luce Line Railroad extended its tracks to the community in 1912. More residential development came with industries that were developed there after World War II, and Golden Valley became a city in 1972. Since 1970, its population has remained fairly steady, with minor decreases, from a peak population of 24,246 in 1970 to 20,371 in 2010.
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City of Golden Valley, Minnesota
The history of the community, demographics, and administrative contacts for the city are presented on its official web site. Council agendas and minutes, zoning regulations, and citizen survey results are published, along with a guide to municipal services and facilities, parks, recreational opportunities, and events are posted.
http://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/
Designed by A.W. Tillinghast, the golf course is situated on Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The course began as a 9-hole course in 1914, which was expanded after Tillinghast was retained in 1926. The club’s history, membership policies, a list of amenities, and a video tour are available.
http://www.gvgcc.com/
GVLL is open to youth living or attending school in Golden Valley, Minnesota between the ages of five and twelve, who are offered the opportunity to learn and excel at the game of baseball. Hosting a Rookie League, Minor B League, Minor A League, and Major League, its levels of play, rules, guidelines, and schedules are posted.
http://www.goldenvalleylittleleague.org/
Golden Valley Rehabilitation and Care Center
The long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation center is located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The 180-bed facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified. Its services and care options, a list of amenities, and life enrichment programs are featured, with family and patient testimonials.
http://www.goldenvalleyskillednursing.com/
Situated within the 14-acre Three Rivers Park System, near downtown Minneapolis, but in the suburb of Golden Valley, Minnesota, the apartment development includes five different floor plans, which are highlighted here, along with featured amenities, price ranges, and photographs.
http://www.myvalleyvillageaptshome.com/
