Hastings Happenings

Known for being the home of the Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Minnesota is close to everything! This friendly and vibrant community of 55,135 residents is conveniently located in the middle of the South Metro Twin Cities, just 9 miles from the Mall of America, and about 5 minutes from two major interstate highways (35E and … » Learn More about Moving to Apple Valley

Incorporated in 1857, Hastings is the second-oldest city in Minnesota. The 2020 population is approximately 23,000. Hastings is well known for its excellent school district, appreciation for the arts, extensive neighborhood parks, its location along the Mississippi River, trail system, and hometown feeling. Many residents commute to work in St. Paul and Minneapolis, which are … » Learn More about Moving to Hastings

With a population of 67,000, Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Minnesota. With quick access to Interstate 35E, providing commuters an easy connection to Minneapolis, Lakeville is in a prime location for a number of reasons. Incorporated in 1967, the city is aptly named due to the number of lakes within its borders. … » Learn More about Moving to Lakeville

Established as a township in 1858 and incorporated as a city in 1972, Rosemount is a growing community of about 25,000 residents in the South Metro of the Twin Cities. Proud of its Irish heritage, the local high school athletics teams are fittingly known as the Irish and there is a shamrock as a prominent … » Learn More about Moving to Rosemount

Located at the confluence of two major interstates – 35E and 35W – Burnsville, Minnesota offers something for everyone. With a population of 61,203, Burnsville is the ninth-largest city in Minnesota and was founded by European settlers in 1855. The earliest inhabitants on record were the Mdewakanton Dakota, who followed the nearby Minnesota River and … » Learn More about Moving to Burnsville

With a population of 66,000, Eagan is one of Minnesota’s largest communities, currently ranking 11th in population. Established in 1860 and incorporated as a city in 1972, Eagan is home to a number of large employers, including Thomson Reuters’ legal publishing division, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, a United Parcel Service (UPS) distribution center, … » Learn More about Moving to Eagan

Nestled in the southern portion of the South Metro Twin Cities area, Farmington is a growing community of 23,100. With a history of European settlers living there dating back to the 1870s, Farmington is perhaps best known as the home of the annual Dakota County Fair, which is consistently the best-attended county fair in Minnesota, … » Learn More about Moving to Farmington

Originally platted as a community by European settlers in 1871, Cottage Grove, Minnesota is a thriving city of 37,000 in Washington County, located just north of Hastings and south of Woodbury in the metropolitan Twin Cities area. It is situated on the north bank of the Mississippi River, just north of its confluence with the … » Learn More about Moving to Cottage Grove