While situated in the Twin Cities metropolitan region, the city of Sunfish Lake, Minnesota is a largely rural population of just over five hundred.
Sunfish Lake borders on the cities of West Saint Paul to the north, Mendota Heights to the west, and Inver Grove Heights to the south, east, and northeast. Minnesota State Highway 62 marks the city's border to the north, State Highway 3 (S Robert Trail) to the east, and Delaware Avenue to the west, while 60th Street forms part of the city's southern border. Interstate Highway 494 cuts through the southeast part of the city, joining with State Highway 62 just east of Sunfish Lake.
Sunfish Lake is named for the lake by that name, which is situated entirely within the city's borders. Horseshoe Lake and a portion of Hornbean Lake are also located within the city, along with some other smaller bodies of water.
With the exception of four churches, Sunfish Lake is zoned single-family residential, with no commercial development. In the furtherance of its goal to retain a rural atmosphere, new home construction requires a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. Most of the city is wooded.
There are no city employees, and the only property owned by the city is a parcel that was donated for a city hall, which was never built, and Harmon Park, which is undeveloped. There are no direct city services. The city contracts with neighboring cities for police and fire protection, and roads are maintained by private contractors.
Situated in Dakota County, Sunfish Lake was incorporated as a village in 1958, and became a city in the early 1970s when the Minnesota State Legislature made cities of all incorporated municipalities. Today, Sunfish Lake is one of the wealthiest towns in the United States.
The focus of this guide is on the city of Sunfish Lake, Minnesota. Websites representing the municipality or any churches, schools, organizations, or businesses within the city are appropriate for this category.
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The congregation meets at its facilities in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota. Directions and a map show the location of the church facilities. An introduction to the congregation’s pastor is presented, along with a statement of beliefs, church membership policies, a guest welcome, weekly service, and program schedules, a calendar of events, prayer requests, praise reports, and a sermon archive. Sponsored missionaries are highlighted.
https://bethelmn.org/
Situated in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota, the congregation is affiliated with the Episcopal Church, the Worldwide Anglican Communion, and the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. Formed in 1985 from a merger of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Sunfish Lake and Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church of South Saint Paul, the church’s history, membership policies, leadership, and a photo gallery are included.
https://saintannesmn.org/
The independent Baptist church began in South Saint Paul in 1974, relocated to Inver Grove Heights, and is currently located on ten acres in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota. Directions, service times, a calendar of upcoming events, a history of the church, and a statement of faith are put forth, along with church bulletins, an overview of its ministries, its leadership and staff, administrative contacts, and office hours.
https://independentbaptistmn.com/
Affiliated with the Old Catholic Church and the Holy Cross Old Catholic Diocese of Minnesota, the Sunfish Lake congregation meets at its facilities on Charlton Road. A map shows the location of the church. A profile of the church is given, including an introduction to its worship services, weekly schedules, a calendar of events, and weekly readings. Also included are written and video homilies, a schedule of liturgical ministers, and contacts.
http://spiritofhopemn.org/
The official website of the small city of Sunfish Lake, in Dakota County, Minnesota, presents a brief history and profile of the city, a zoning map, calendar of upcoming events, announcements, and news relating to Sunfish Lake. City meeting locations, times, agendas, and minutes are posted to the site, along with those of special meetings and of the planning commission. Ordinances, permits, and forms are included.
http://www.sunfishlake.org/
