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Northwest Suburban Conference (Minnesota)
The Northwest Suburban Conference is an athletic conference for all northwest suburban high schools of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Member schools by district *Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 ** Andover High School — Andover **Anoka High School — Anoka ** Blaine High School — Blaine **Champlin Park High School — Champlin **Coon Rapids High School — Coon Rapids * Centennial School District 12 ** Centennial High School — Circle Pines *Elk River Area School District 728 **Elk River High School — Elk River ** Rogers High School — Rogers (2019) *Osseo School District 279 **Maple Grove Senior High School — Maple Grove **Osseo Senior High School — Osseo **Park Center Senior High School — Brooklyn Park * Robbinsdale School District 281 **Robbinsdale Armstrong High School — Plymouth, MN (2010) *Spring Lake Park School District 16 **Spring Lake Park High School— Spring Lake Park * Totino Grace **Totino-Grace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletic Conference
An athletic conference is a collection of sports teams, playing competitively against each other in a sports league. In many cases conferences are subdivided into smaller divisions, with the best teams competing at successively higher levels. Conferences often, but not always, include teams from a common geographic region. Australian rules football The AFL Women's competition used a non-geographic conference system in 2019 and 2020. The league was divided into two conferences, based on ladder position in the previous season. Not every team could play each other due to the limited number of rounds, so conferences were introduced so that teams were only measured against the teams they played. The system was controversial because it allowed some weak teams to make finals, and strong teams from the other conference missed out on finals. It was because of this that the conference system was removed for the 2021 season. United States and Canada Professional sports In the United Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elk River Area School District 728
The elk (''Cervus canadensis''), also known as the wapiti, is one of the largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, and one of the largest terrestrial mammals in its native range of North America and Central and East Asia. The common name of "elk" is open to confusion, as "elk" is the name used in British English for the larger '' Alces alces'', with similar names used by other European languages (German ''Elch'', Swedish ''älg'', and French ''élan''). In North America, the common name for ''Alces alces'' is "moose". The name "wapiti" is sometimes used for ''Cervus canadensis'', which derives from the Shawnee and Cree word ''waapiti'', meaning 'white rump'. Elk range in forest and forest-edge habitat, feeding on grasses, plants, leaves, and bark. Male elk have large antlers which they shed each year. Males also engage in ritualized mating behaviors during the rut, including posturing, antler wrestling (sparring), and ''bugling'', a loud series of vocalizations tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plymouth, MN
Plymouth is a city in Hennepin County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. A suburb in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, the city is about west of downtown Minneapolis.The population was 81,026 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's 7th-largest city. History Plymouth's history can be traced to the pre-Columbian period around 1400 to 1500 AD. The original inhabitants were the Dakota. Their encampment was at the north end of Medicine Lake. The name Medicine Lake is derived from the Dakota word Mdewakanton, meaning "Lake of the Spirit." The Dakota named the lake after a warrior overturned his canoe and his body was never recovered. Antoine LeCounte, a guide and explorer, was the first settler in this area. He arrived in 1848, but did not settle until 1852. He carried mail from the Red River of the North to points south, trading goods to Native Americans for horses on the way. LeCounte built the first cabin at what is now East Medicine Lake Boulevard at 29th Avenue N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School (full name Robbinsdale Neil A. Armstrong Senior High School) (abbr. AHS) is located in Plymouth, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis. The school serves students from the cities of Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth and Golden Valley. The school offers core subjects as well as technology education, physical education, and the fine arts. ''Newsweek'' ranked the school 1324. In their "List of the 1500 Top High Schools in America," and ''The Washington Post'' ranked AHS as #11 in Minnesota. Armstrong, along with the Robbinsdale Area School District, have also been ranked among the "100 Best Communities for Music Education" by the American Music Conference. The school's athletic programs have made it to state competitions on many occasions. School tradition maintains that the school's rival is Robbinsdale Cooper. Together, Robbinsdale Armstrong and Robbinsdale Cooper serve the secondary school population of over 4000 students in the distric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Robbinsdale School District 281 is a school district centered in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, in the northwestern suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The district includes all of Robbinsdale, Crystal, and New Hope, and parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and Golden Valley. Schools Elementary schools * Forest Elementary (Crystal) * Lakeview Elementary (Robbinsdale) * Meadow Lake Elementary (New Hope) * Neill Elementary (Golden Valley) * Noble Elementary (Golden Valley) * Northport Elementary (Brooklyn Center) * Sonnesyn Elementary (New Hope) * Zachary Lane Elementary (Plymouth) * School of Engineering and Arts (Golden Valley) Magnet schools * FAIR School Crystal, Grades 4-8 (located at FAIR School Crystal) * FAIR School Pilgrim Lane, K-1 (located at Pilgrim Lane Elementary, Plymouth; grades K-3 to be offered by fall 2019) * Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School or RSI (located at Sunny Hollow Elementary, New Hope) * School of Engineering and Arts or SEA, (located a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Center Senior High School
Park Center Senior High School (PCSH) is a four-year public high school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States, on 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. PCSH is located near the border of two northwest twin cities suburbs, Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, thus the school name "Park Center" is a combination of these city names. The principal is Heather Miller-Cink. Park Center Senior High's mascot is a pirate and the school's sports teams are known as the Pirates. The school's colors are green and gold. School overview Park Center Senior High School is one of three public high schools in the Osseo Area School District 279 and one of two public high schools located in the city of Brooklyn Park. (Brooklyn Park is served by 3 school districts: Osseo Area School District 279, Anoka-Hennepin School District 11, Robbinsdale Area Schools). In August 2007 Park Center became an official International Baccalaureate (IB) School. This designation as an IB World School means Park Center has join ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osseo, MN
Osseo is a small city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 2,688. It is said that "Osseo" derives from the Ojibwe name ''waaseyaa'' meaning "there is light" (more commonly translated as "Son of the Evening Star"). Henry Wadsworth Longfellow mentions Osseo in his poem ''The Song of Hiawatha''. Geography Osseo is in northeastern Hennepin County, bordered by Brooklyn Park to the east and Maple Grove to the west. It has an area of , all land. There are three main transportation routes in the city. Jefferson Highway runs straight north/south through the city; the business stretch is Central Avenue. U.S. Highway 169 follows the eastern boundary. Bottineau Boulevard ( County Road 81) runs northwest through the city. History The area that is now Osseo was settled before organized local government. It was on what Pierre Bottineau named Bottineau Prairie in 1852; the community was called Palestine. In 1856 part of the town was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osseo Senior High School
Osseo Senior High School is a four-year public high school located in Osseo, Minnesota, United States on 317 2nd Ave. NW. The principal is Sara Vernig. Osseo Senior High School is a part of the Osseo Area School District 279 and is one of three four-year high schools in the district. History Demographics Notable alumni *Mike Enos - Professional wrestler * Joe Jensen - Professional hockey player who played for the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL * Trent Klatt - former NHL player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings * Kevin Kling - commentator for National Public Radio and acclaimed storyteller and Playwright * James Martinez - Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Bronze Medalist, Lightweight * Erin Koegel - state representative * Travis Morin - Professional hockey player for the Texas Stars. Was drafted by the Washington Capitols and played for their minor league teams the South Carolina Stingrays and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70,253 at the 2020 census. making it Minnesota's 11th most populous city. Maple Grove serves as a retail, cultural and medical center in the northwest region of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities' largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, is in Maple Grove. Maple Grove is also home to the Hindu Temple of Minnesota, the state's largest Hindu temple. History Winnebago were the only inhabitants in the Maple Grove area until 1851, when Louis Gervais arrived and settled. Four years later, city growth included a church, town hall, and many homes. The Pierre Bottineau House was the first wood-frame house built in Maple Grove Township, in 1854. The house has been moved from its original location and is now in the Elm Creek Park Reserve. The city was known for its large stands of maple trees and was a significant source of maple syrup. With ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple Grove Senior High School
Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH) is a public grade 912 high school located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States. It is one of three high schools in the Osseo School District (279). Its feeder schools are Maple Grove Middle School and Osseo Middle School. The school has included grades 912 since September 2015. Previously grade 9 attended junior high school. MGSH contains students from the cities of Maple Grove, Corcoran, Dayton, Rogers, and Plymouth. History Maple Grove Senior High opened in 1996 as the third public high school built by the Osseo School District. MGSH is the only public high school located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, although the grounds of Osseo Senior High School are partially located within the boundaries of the city of Maple Grove. MGSH now includes grades 9-12 as of September 2015. Curriculum Around 200 courses are available at Maple Grove Senior High. Types of courses include Advanced Placement, Honors, traditional, remedial, and special education c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osseo School District 279
ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools is a school system in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ISD 279 provides public education from the primary to secondary levels in the following to parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, Corcoran, Dayton and Rogers. District 279 is the fifth largest district in Minnesota, with a student population of approximately 20,900 in 2019. Overview Osseo Area Schools serve all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Hassan Township, Maple Grove, Osseo, and Plymouth. District 279 has 17 elementary schools (Pre-K-5), four middle schools (6-8), three high schools and an area learning center (9-12), and an online school (K-12). A comprehensive PreK-12 school district, Osseo prepares students for college, post-secondary vocational training and the job market. Elementary schools focus on reading and math achievement. Students also receive instruction in writing, research, science, social studies, physical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogers, MN
Rogers is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,183 at the 2020 census. ln 2012, the city the annexed the surrounding Hassan Township. The City of Rogers is considered a northwest suburb of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The city’s economy is mostly based on industrial activity and agriculture. The city is located on either side of Interstate 94, with Minnesota State Highway 101 running north and its western boundary touches the Crow River. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, as of the 2010 Census, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Upon the 2012 annexation of Hassan Township, the total land area of the City grew to approximately 26 square miles. History In the 1880s, John Rogers sold an acre of his land, then part of Hassan Township, to Great Northern Railroad for a dollar. The new depot provided a convenient stop for the rich timber resources of the area, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
