The city of Robbinsdale is in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highway 100 and County Road 81 (Bottineau Boulevard) intersect in the northwestern portion of the city.
Crystal is adjacent to Robbinsdale to the west. Brooklyn Center is about four miles to the northeast, Golden Valley is just over five miles to the southwest, and Minneapolis is about twelve miles to the southeast.
The first claim in the area that was to become Robbinsdale was filed in 1852, a couple of months after Hennepin County was created. Others followed, and the railroad reached the area in 1880. The community that grew up around the railroad became known as Parker's Station, for Alfred Parker, who donated the land for a railroad depot.
Parker's Station became Robbinsdale after a real estate developer by the name of Andrew B. Robbins built a home there, and developed an area to the west of Lower Twin Lake as a suburb of Minneapolis, although the community was initially named the Village of Crystal.
Before long, new industries moved into the new community and a Lutheran Seminary was constructed. Lars Nasset opened a general store, and Haakon Christensen opened a blacksmith shop. Robbins established a trolley manufacturing firm known as the Northern Car Company, and later built the Hubbard Specialty Manufacturing Company, producing furniture and wheelbarrows.
Unable to persuade the Minneapolis Street Railway Company to extend its line to the region, Robbins organized the North Side Street Railway Company and built his own line from Minneapolis to his development, which had become known as Robbinsdale Park.
In 1893, the Village of Crystal was dissolved and the Village of Robbinsdale was organized.
Only a couple of months after Robbinsdale was founded, the Northern Car Company shops and the Hubbard Manufacturing building were burned to the ground. The 1893 depression slowed growth in the town, and preventing rebuilding.
In 1895, the Lutheran Seminary was destroyed by fire, and classes were moved to the Hotel Georgia on West Broadway Avenue until the seminary relocated to Saint Paul.
Although its industry was curtailed, by the early 1900s, Robbinsdale's main street had a grocery store, a hardware store, meat market, drug store, blacksmith shop, a livery, bank, and a hotel.
The First Congregational Church was built in 1890 and served for seventy-five years. Its building was demolished in 1965. The Sacred Heart Church was dedicated on Christmas Day in 1911, and a rectory was built in 1914. A school was added in 1926, and a convent in 1927. Construction began on a Lutheran mission church in 1923, which opened as the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer the following year. Elim Lutheran Church was organized in 1922, and their building was constructed in 1924.
In 1938, a new charter was adopted and Robbinsdale became a city.
Several professional wrestlers made their home in Robbinsdale, including Barry Darsow, Greg Gagne, Verne Gagne, Larry Hennig, Curt Hennig, Nikita Koloff, Dean Peters, Rick Rude, and Tom Zenk. Additionally, Gene Okerlund, a former announcer, and interviewer for the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling made his home in Robbinsdale for a time. David Backes, Alec Richards, and Blake Wheeler, professional hockey players, were also Robbinsdale residents.
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Bill’s Gun Shop & Range in Robbinsdale, Minnesota was purchased by John Monson in 2003. Its location, hours of operation, monthly events, and range leagues are highlighted, along with a training calendar, class information, and an introduction to its instructors. Range memberships, rules, group rentals, machine gun rentals, and individual rentals are posted, along with a photo gallery, overview of its gunsmithing services, and online store.
https://www.billsgs.com/
The official municipal website offers a history of the city and a guide to city services, including registrations and fees, contacts for the city council, administration, and staff, maps showing the locations of city parks, biking and hiking paths, election information, and the city charter, city code, comprehensive plan, and zoning ordinances. Other resources include a business directory, local schools, and other resources.
http://www.robbinsdalemn.com/
Promoting a laundry facility on West Broadway Avenue, its location is shown on a map, and directions are given. Its washer and dryer machines are described and shown in pictures, and its loyalty rewards program is defined. Other amenities, which are described here, include its vending machines, ATM, electronic payment machines, and change machine. Its parent company, products, and services are included.
http://www.loadsoflaundry.net/
The local Robbinsdale boutique features handmade products from local Minnesota artisans. Operated by a collective of consignment artists, the shop includes handcrafted jewelry and accessories, home decor items, soap, games, apparel, and other products, which are subject to change from time to time. Its current line of products are displayed, and its location and hours of operation are posted. Crafting class schedules are included.
http://www.minnesotamakers.net/
Designated Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale Area Schools is a PK-12th grade public school district operating eleven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement offerings, a K-5 School of Engineering and Arts magnet school, a Middle School STEM program, and other alternative educational programs, which are outlined here.
https://www.rdale.org/
The local association is made up of parent volunteers and youth baseball players, who play at three different levels (Major, A-Minor, and B-Minor). Its teams, game schedules, field locations, and registration policies and schedules are posted, and registration forms are available for downloading from the site. A resource page for coaches is included, sponsors are acknowledged, and game photos and video are available.
https://www.robbinsdalelittleleague.com/
Located on Toledo Avenue North, the Robbinsdale, Minnesota school is part of Independent School District 281, and is an authorized International Baccalaureate school, for students in grades six, seven, and eight. Its core curriculum, allied arts curriculum, and other special programs are put forth, along with a history of the school, demographics, school hours, a staff directory, and a school calendar.
https://rms.rdale.org/
Based in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Rossi’s Websites specializes in the creation of websites for small businesses, start-ups, and other organizations, creating custom designs and related services that may include a company log and identity, writing and graphic design, domains, email, lists and campaigns, a site map and search engine registration, analytics, directory listings, social media, and other strategic positioning services.
http://www.rossiwebsites.com/
The C-STEM certified school in Robbinsdale, Minnesota offers a PK-8th-grade curriculum with a concentration on Catholicism, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, which are integrated throughout all of its subject areas. Its admissions and registration policies, accreditation status, academic programs, religious curriculum, and community programs are highlighted, and a teacher-staff directory is included.
https://sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org/