The city of Green Isle is in Sibley County, in south-central Minnesota. The locality is served by Minnesota Highways 5, 11 and 25. Nearby communities include Arlington, Assumption, Glencoe, Hamburg, Jessenland, Norwood, and Plato. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are about fifty miles northeast, and Mankato is just under fifty miles south of Green Isle. Platted in 1881, the name of Green Isle was chosen by its first settlers, most of whom were from Ireland, known as the Emerald Isle. Maintaining a fairly steady population, ranging from 200 to just under 400 from 1890 to 1990, the city's population has increased by 50% in the last two decades. Located outside the city, Green Isle Township was organized in 1858. Topics related to either the city or the township are appropriate for this category.
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Situated about fifty miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul and Mankato, Minnesota, the city is in Sibley County. The official municipal web site features city council agendas and minutes, administrative and departmental contacts, the text of newly passed ordinances, public notices, and a calendar of events.
http://www.cityofgreenislemn.org/
Located on McGrann Street in Green Isle, Minnesota, the K-12th grade charter school provides interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates core curriculum studies, project-based learning, technology, and community-based service learning opportunities. Its purpose, curricula, and schedules are posted, along with a calendar of events, staff directory, and announcements.
http://www.greenislecommunityschool.org/
In business since 1984, the Green Isle, Minnesota company offers custom fabrication services, using a variety of materials and products, including architectural laminated glass, waterjet cutting, fine metal finishing, precision drill and tap services, and full concept development. Its services and capabilities are discussed, and a gallery of photographs is presented.
https://jitcompanies.com/
Family owned and operated, and in business since 1939, the beer distributor carries a variety of Minnesota craft brews. Based in Green Isle, Minnesota, the company's sales team, employment opportunities, and products represented by the company are highlighted, including its office hours and contacts.
http://www.locherbros.com/
Saints Michael, Mary, Brendon Area Faith Community
Representing the tri-church parish of St. Michael in Gaylord, St. Mary in Arlington, and St. Brendan in Green Isle, Minnesota, the site offers directions, a parish history, mass schedules, a church calendar, and an overview of the church's educational programs, organizations, and ministries. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.stsmichaelmarybrendan.com/
Affiliated with the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church, the Green Isle, Minnesota congregation meets at its facilities on Cleveland Avenue. Its location, service, education and fellowship schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, and leadership and staff contacts and office hours are presented.
http://www.stpaulsgi.webs.com/
Founded in 1871, Zion Lutheran is located on 385th Avenue in Green Isle Township, Minnesota. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, the congregation partners with its sister church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, for Vacation Bible School and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Its location, service schedules, and a calendar of events are published to the site, and an introduction to the pastor is offered.
http://www.ziongreenisle.org/
