The city of Hanover, Minnesota is primarily located in Wright County, although a portion of the city extends east into Hennepin County. Situated along the Crow River, which flows through the downtown River District, and serves as the boundary between the two counties. Nearby communities include Albertville, Buffalo, Corcoran, Greenfield, Maple Grove, Montrose, Rockford, Rogers, and St. Michael. The original settlement was made by two brothers who came in 1856, Jacob and William Vollbrecht, and was known as Vollbrecht Mills. In 1891, the village was incorporated as Hanover, and at that time it had a population of 206. In 1885, the Morse Bridge Company designed and constructed an iron truss bridge that linked travelers from the Hennepin County side to the Wright County side, spurring growth in the new town. Listed on the Federal Register of Historic Places, the iron Pratt through truss bridge is now a pedestrian bridge. In the early 1900s, a daily stage operated between Hanover, Albertville and Rockford. Hanover remained a relatively small town, with a population that ranged from under two hundred to just over three hundred, until 1980, after which it has experienced large growth, swelling to over three thousand today. The Hanover Harvest Festival is held on the first weekend of August.
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Located on 4th Street NE in Hanover, Minnesota. Directions, hours of operation and special offers, a list of beers on tap, and a menu are published to the site, along with special events, notices, announcements, and contacts. Employment opportunities and a downloadable employment application are included.
http://www.chopsbar.com/
Hanover Economic Development Authority
The Hanover, Minnesota EDA was created to advance economic development and redevelopment in the city of Hanover by assisting commercial, industrial, and community development activities. Meeting schedules, a list of accomplishments, and a guide to local resources that are available for businesses.
http://www.hanovereda.com/
The annual August event takes place in Hanover, Minnesota. A history of the event is put forth, along with information about sponsorships, a list of sponsors, registration and sponsorship forms, volunteer opportunities, and a schedule of events, entertainment venues, contests, and food and drink venues.
http://www.hanoverharvestfestival.com/
The non-profit membership organization was created to identify, preserve, and disseminate information about the history of Hanover, Minnesota, largely through collections, the preservation of historical places, monuments, markers or documents, and through the distribution of historical information. A history of the community is presented, and local historic places are highlighted.
http://www.hanoverhistoricalsociety.org/
Chartered by St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Troop 563 usually schedules two or more outings each month, as well as holding weekly meetings. A member of the Crow River District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, the troop is made up of boys aged eleven to eighteen.
http://www.hanoverscouts563.com/
Offering baseball and softball programs for the youth of Hanover, Minnesota, the non-profit organization’s board members and contacts are published to the site, along with its leagues, a calendar of events, sponsorships, a newsletter, uniform sizing information, and an online store.
http://www.hanoveryouthball.org/
Situated on the western edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the city is in both Hennepin and Wright counties. The official city web site features council agendas and minutes, the municipal code of ordinances, election information, financial data, and a calendar of events. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.hanovermn.org/
The full service hair and beauty salon is located in Hanover, Minnesota, where it offers custom haircuts, hair color services, spray tanning, waxing, airbrush makeup, make-up application, and skin care. Its services, products and guarantees are specified, with directions and hours.
http://www.allaroundhairandbeauty.com/
Located in Hanover, Minnesota’s Downtown River District, the family owned and operated restaurant was in a historic brick building that was constructed in 1894, and became Strunk’s Saloon & Pool Parlor in 1909. Its history and a profile of the business is put forth, along with a menu, hours and location.
http://www.riverinnhanover.com/
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Affiliated with the Evangelical Church of America, the congregation meets at its facilities in Hanover, Minnesota. The church’s beliefs and an introduction to the pastor is given, with an overview of its worship and educational services, family and community outreach programs, and stewardship opportunities.
http://www.stpaulsinhanover.org/
Family owned and operated, The Original Tom Thumb offers Marathon gasoline, food, and convenience items at its location on Labeaux Avenue in Hanover, Minnesota. Its location, hours, and contacts are posted, along with an introduction to its staff, a photo gallery, and information about its Rewards Card program.
http://www.theoriginaltomthumb.com/
