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Minnesota State Highway 50
Minnesota State Highway 50 (MN 50) is a highway in Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 3 and Dakota County Road 74 in Farmington and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S. 61 and State Highway 20 near Miesville. State Highway 50 passes through the communities of Farmington, Empire Township, Castle Rock Township, Hampton, Hampton Township, New Trier, and Douglas Township. Route description State Highway 50 serves as an east–west route between Farmington, Hampton, New Trier, and Miesville. The route is located in Dakota County. State Highway 50 is also known as: *''220th Street'' between Farmington and Hampton *''240th Street East'' between Hampton and Miesville *''Hampton Boulevard'' in Hampton State Highway 50 and adjoining '' County Road 74'' are also known as ''Ash Street'' in the city of Farmington. History State Highway 50 was authorized in 1920 between Cannon Falls and Minneapolis. U.S. Highway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,632 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. History Settlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River.[ County History ] Dakota County Historical Society The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town's name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington rece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hampton Township, Dakota County, Minnesota
Hampton Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 986 at the 2000 census. Hampton Township was organized in 1858, and named after Hampton, Connecticut, the birthplace of an early settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. The city of Hampton and the city of New Trier are both geographically within Hampton Township but are a separate entities. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 986 people, 320 households, and 261 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.8 people per square mile (11.1/km2). There were 322 housing units at an average density of 9.4/sq mi (3.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.78% White, 0.20% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.20% from two or more races. There were 320 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Highways In Minnesota
The organized system of Minnesota State Highways (typically abbreviated as MN or TH, and called Trunk Highways), the state highway system for the US state of Minnesota, was created in 1920 under the "Babcock Amendment" to the state constitution. No real pattern exists for the numbering of highways. Route commissioning beyond these routes was by legislative action, thus the term legislative route. This included additions and revisions that took place when US and Interstate Highway Systems were commissioned. Minnesota state highway markers use Type D FHWA font for all route numbers and type C for three-digit route markers only if type D font cannot be used. All routes except interstates use or markers. Interstate markers for three-digit routes are wider shields, and respectively. Although Minnesota state highways do not follow a distinctive pattern in numbering, they are numbered to avoid conflicting with Interstate Highways and US Highways. Any instance of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cedar Avenue
Cedar Avenue is a roadway that runs from Minneapolis to Northfield in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The roadway is known as Minnesota State Highway 77 in the busiest portion of the route, from Minneapolis to Apple Valley. The portions north and south of this are county roads, Hennepin County 152 and Dakota County 23, respectively. Its northern terminus in Minneapolis is at Washington Avenue in Cedar-Riverside, though its alignment is briefly interrupted by an interchange at Hiawatha Avenue to the south. Route description Cedar Avenue begins as a two-lane, undivided road in the northwestern edge of Northfield at Greenvale Avenue. It goes north, following the ''Falk Avenue-Eveleth Avenue'' plane into Dakota county, jogs west to ''Foliage Avenue'' at 320th St and west again to ''Galaxie Avenue'' at 280th Street. From 280th Street northward, Cedar Avenue is relatively continuous, with official signage first showing the name near 250th Street. There is a small rural commercial dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville is an exurb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, and the largest city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is approximately south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul along Interstate Highway 35. Starting as a flourishing milling center, its agriculture industry and other major industries are still in operation. Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Twin Cities area. The population was 69,490 at the 2020 census. making it Minnesota's tenth most populous city. Lakeville first became notable in 1910 when Marion Savage built the Dan Patch Railroad Line to service his Antlers Amusement Park. While many of Lakeville's workers commute northward to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and more central suburbs like Bloomington, Lakeville has had major industry since the 1960s—including the Airlake Industrial Park, which is served by Airlake Airport, a regional reliever airport. History A military road was constructed between Fort Snelling and forts to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 35 In Minnesota
Interstate 35 (I-35) is a north–south Interstate Highway that stretches from Laredo, Texas, to Duluth, Minnesota. In the US state of Minnesota, I-35 enters from Iowa and heads north toward the twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. South of the metropolitan area, I-35 splits into two branches; I-35E runs through Saint Paul and I-35W through Minneapolis. These two branches rejoin north of the Twin Cities, and the highway continues north to Duluth, where it terminates at State Highway 61 (MN 61). The highway was authorized in 1956 and the first segment opened in 1958. It reached Duluth in 1971, and the final segment to east Duluth opened in 1992. Route description I-35 enters the state from Iowa near Albert Lea. It heads roughly due north toward the Twin Cities, where it splits into I-35E and I-35W. The two halves of I-35 rejoin north of the Twin Cities. From there, I-35 travels north-northeast; south of Duluth, it becomes more northeasterly. The route ends ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins in timber and as the flour milling capital of the world. It occupies both banks of the Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Prior to European settlement, the site of Minneapolis was inhabited by Dakota people. The settlement was founded along Saint Anthony Falls on a section of land north of Fort Snelling; its growth is attributed to its proximity to the fort and the falls providing power for industrial activity. , the city has an estimated 425,336 inhabitants. It is the most populous city in the state and the 46th-most-populous city in the United States. Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities. Minneapolis has one of the most extensive public par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Cannon Falls is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,083 at the 2010 census. Located along U.S. Route 52, southeast of the Twin Cities, Cannon Falls is the home of Pachyderm Studio, where many famous musicians have recorded, including Nirvana, which recorded its 1993 album ''In Utero'' there. Cannon Falls is named for the falls along the Cannon River and serves as the western trailhead for the Cannon Valley Trail. History The first settler was Edway Stoughton. A Charles Parks settled the land that is now Cannon Falls in July 1854. Cannon Falls village proper was laid out by Richard and William Freeborn and platted in 1855 by county surveyor S. A. Hart. The village was incorporated March 10, 1857. A post office was established as Cannon River Falls in 1855, and the name was shortened to Cannon Falls in 1889. Cannon Falls was reincorporated as a city in 1905. An abundance of water power from both the Big and Little Cannon Rivers attracte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County Roads In Dakota County, Minnesota
The following is a list of current and former county-maintained roads in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. County roads in Dakota County vary from multilane suburban arterials to improved roads. Many of the routes included are also county state aid highways (CSAH.) In addition, portions of County Road 23, County Road 32, and County Road 42 are components of the National Highway System. Route list See also * County Roads in Minnesota * County Road 42 (Minnesota) References a Scott County Road Mapa Rice County Road Mapa Goodhue County Road MapGoogle Maps (County 70)* {{cite web , author= Minnesota Department of Transportation , year= 2014 , title= Route Reference of Functional Classification (except local roads) by County, City Boundaries, and Legislative/Congressional District , url= http://www.dot.state.mn.us/roadway/data/reports/fhwa/20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Trier, Minnesota
New Trier is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 112 at the 2010 census. Minnesota Highway 50 serves as a main route in the community. History A post office called New Trier was established in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933. A share of the early settlers being natives of Trier, Germany caused the name to be selected. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. New Trier is located entirely within Hampton Township geographically but is a separate entity. New Trier is in the southeastern part of Dakota County. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 41 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 42 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castle Rock Township, Dakota County, Minnesota
Castle Rock Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,495 at the 2000 census. History Castle Rock Township was organized in 1858, and named for a nearby rock formation. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Education The township is served by the following districts and schools: * Farmington School District * Randolph School District * Northfield School District * Prairie Creek Community School Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,495 people, 514 households, and 415 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 518 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.19% White, 0.20% African American, 0.27% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population. There were 514 households, out of which 40.7% had children under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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