Maple Grove is a suburban city in

Hennepin County, Minnesota Hennepin County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,281,565, and was estimated to be 1,273,334 in 2024, making it the most populous county in Minnesota and the 34th-most populous count ...

, United States. The population was 70,253 at the 2020 census. making it Minnesota's 11th most populous city. Maple Grove serves as a

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and

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center in the northwest region of the

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metropolitan area. One of the

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' largest shopping centers,

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Arbor Lakes is a commercial and residential district located in downtown Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States. Construction of Arbor Lakes began in the late 1990s with a simulacrum of a traditional American ''Main Street'' designed in neotrad ...

, is in Maple Grove. Maple Grove is also home to the

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, 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. On July 23, 1987, Maple Grove was hit by an F3 tornado, causing damage to homes and businesses. The tornado then moved into neighboring Brooklyn Park and caused damage in several subdivisions before dissipating. With the completion and major upgrades to Interstates 94 /

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, and

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, Maple Grove has grown at a rapid pace since the 1970s. It is one of the most populous cities in the

area and one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Maple Grove was also named the second-best place to live in 2014 by ''Money'' magazine.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. There are 13 named lakes in the city: Arbor Lake, Cedar Island Lake, Cook Lake, Eagle Lake, Edward Lake, Fish Lake, North Arbor Lake, Mud Lake, Pike Lake, Rice Lake including its Outlet and West Bay, Teal Lake, Weaver Lake, and West Arbor Lake. Maple Grove directly borders six other cities:

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, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Osseo,

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, and Corcoran. It is also near

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, Rogers,

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, and

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. Many major highways pass through the city.

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intersects with

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and

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at the Fish Lake split.

U.S. Route 169 U.S. Route 169 (US 169) is a north-south U.S highway that currently runs for 966 miles (1,555 km) from the city of Virginia, Minnesota, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, at Memorial Drive. Route description Oklahoma US 169 is a major north–sou ...

runs north–south along the eastern border of the city with Brooklyn Park.

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runs east–west in the northern portion of the city.

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maintains most of city's large thoroughfares, including County Road 10 (Bass Lake Road), County Road 30, County Road 61 (Hemlock Lane), County Road 81, County Road 101, County Road 109 (Weaver Lake Road), County Road 121 (Fernbrook Lane), and County Road 130 (Elm Creek Boulevard).

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 61,567 people, 22,867 households, and 17,222 families living in the city. The

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was . There were 23,626 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 86.4%

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, 4.2%

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, 0.3% Native American, 6.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population. There were 22,867 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were

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living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.7% were non-families. Of all households, 19.3% were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 50,365 people (10th largest city in Minnesota), 17,532 households, and 13,955 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 17,745 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.7%

1.05%

, 0.24% Native American, 2.52% Asian, 0.04%

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, 0.1% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the populations. 31.9% were of

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, 14.0% Norwegian, 8.5%

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and 7.9% Irish ancestry. There were 17,532 households, out of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were

living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. Of all households, 15.8% were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.24. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

Economy

Maple Grove is home to a regional

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research, development, and manufacturing facility, employing over 3,000 people. Other major employers include Independent School District 279, Nortech Systems, and the city of Maple Grove. The city is home to a gravel mining area owned by Tiller Corporation and C.S. McCrossan. Active since the 1920s, the GMA is slowly being developed into a residential and commercial downtown. The first phase included Main Street, a collection of one- and two-story buildings with storefronts in

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(or neotraditional) style. The second phase was generally considered to be the Shoppes of Arbor Lakes and the third phase was the Fountains at Arbor Lakes. Minnesota's first so-called "lifestyle center",

, is designed in the spirit of a mid-century American village. The center was built in 2003 and has been replicated in

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(Woodbury Lakes). The development is and is home to more than 65 stores and restaurants. An additional phase o
Arbor Lakes
development is a hybrid power center development called The Fountains at Arbor Lakes. At , this retail complex includes a water park. The Fountains also includes Minnesota's most energy-efficient building, Great River Energy Headquarters. Maple Grove's Main Street area is part of the Arbor Lakes retail area. The Village at Arbor Lakes includes hotels, restaurants, and additional retail space. The Grove is at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Maple Grove Parkway in northwest Maple Grove. This district is home to the new North Memorial/Fairview hospital complex and stores. The project's central portion is designed to be pedestrian-friendly and encourage a small-town atmosphere. Maple Grove is home to more retail than nearly any other city in the state, second only to Bloomington, home of the

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. Maple Grove likely has nearly of commercial development at build-out, which may soon push the city into the number one spot for retail square footage. One prominent retail complex is the Grove Square shopping mall. Opus Northwest, the developer of the property, selected the location of the initial property development because "it’s the first major city in upstate Minnesota" and serves as "a major hub for that submarket" drawing consumers from the entire upstate region.

Government

Maple Grove is served by a city council consisting of a mayor and four council members who all serve four-year terms. City Council members serve at large. City elections coincide with the general elections held in the fall of all even-numbered years. Mark Steffenson is the current mayor and has served since June 2001. Current city council members are Rachelle Johnson, Kristy Janigo, Mike Ostaffe, and Jon McCullough The first town hall was authorized and built in 1877 and was used until 1939. In 1974, Maple Grove became a city. A new town hall was constructed on Fernbrook Lane. The first city council meeting was held in this building on August 4, 1975. The current Government Center opened in October 2000. On May 6, 1974, the city council voted to establish a volunteer fire department. In 1986, the original fire station was closed and two new stations were built. There are five fire stations in the city. Maple Grove is in the 7th District of

. The commissioner for the 7th district is Kevin Anderson. Representative Kristin Robbins, a Republican (District 34A) and Kristin Bahner, a Democrat (District 34B), represent the city in the

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. Republican senator Warren Limmer (District 34) represents Maple Grove in the

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. Maple Grove is in

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, represented by

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, a

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Education

Maple Grove's public schools are part of Osseo Area School District 279, which also serves

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, Brooklyn Park,

, Corcoran,

and Rogers.

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is the only public high school in the city. The superintendent is Dr. Kim Hiel. Part of Maple Grove is also served by Wayzata Public Schools. Private schools in Maple Grove include Heritage Christian Academy, Ave Maria Academy, and Parnassus Preparatory School.

Notable people

* Alasan Ann, Professional taekwondo player, representing

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* Jimmy Brown, jazz musician *

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, Minnesota politician and businessman * Isaac Collins,

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player for the

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, Professional hockey player, Minnesota Wild * Warren Limmer, Minnesota politician * Patrick D. McGowan, Minnesota politician and law enforcement officer *

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(Mark Althavean Andrews), singer *

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, 38th governor of Minnesota *

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, Former Minnesota Speaker of the House * Luke Haakenson, former

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player *

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, former CEO of

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, the insurance arm of

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References

External links

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