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Plymouth you will discoversome aspects about thecommunity that make lifehere so enjoyable. We willoffer information aboutaward-winning schools,top-notch health care and avariety of communityparks, community centers,trails and shopping. We’llprofile the police and firedepartments, highlight thehistory of the area and much more.

We hope you find this guide to be a helpful tool inlearning more about Plymouth and all it has to offer,even if you’ve lived here your entire life.

We’d also like to thank all the organizations, schools,city officials and the mayor for being so gracious inhelping us assemble this guide to the area. Thanks alsoto the Plymouth Historical Society for the historical fastfacts contained inside this book.

If you have suggestions about other topics, organiza-tions or other listings that you’d like to see in nextyear’s guide, please give us a call or contact us by emailat [email protected].

Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jared HuizengaWriters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jared Huizenga, Sue Webber, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Ingber, Anna Woodwick

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Dillmann, Paul WahlCover Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elli MartinSales . . . . . . . . . Linda Sauer Banks, Robbie Shoemaker,

Jeanne CannonAdvertising Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy BradfieldExecutive Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy BakkenDirector of News/Design . . . . . . . . . . . Keith AndersonPublisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Coolman

Special thanks to Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavik for providingthe Welcome message. Our appreciation also goes to the Cityof Plymouth and the many community organizations andlocal businesses that supported this publication. Photo creditfor Hilde Performance Center to Barbara Willis. Thanks alsoto the Plymouth Historical Society for its historical factsused in many of the pages.

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Plymouth Fast Facts

•District 104School (OakWood) was con-solidated withWayzata Schooldistrict in 1956.· Itwas eventuallytorn down whenCounty Road 24,Medina Road andDunkirk Lanerealigned for anew intersectionwith Hwy. 55. Anew OakwoodSchool was built atthe corner ofCounty Road 6and Hwy. 101 andopened in 1958.

District 47 School(Deziel School)was consolidatedwith WayzataSchool District in1956. It was con-verted to a houseand rented out.Itwas used for firedepartment prac-tice and burned in1973.

•District 48 School(Parkers LakeSchool) was con-solidated withWayzata District49 in approximate-ly 1920 andclosed.

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Plymouth offersall of the best in themetro area – strongneighborhoods, toptier schools, a strate-gic location, diversehousing options,plentiful parks and ahealthy businesscommunity.

As you exploreour community,you’ll discover whynearly 71,000 peoplehave chosen Plymouth as their home, andwhy Money magazine calls Plymouth oneof America’s Best Places to Live. Our lifecy-cle housing can meet the needs of youngpeople just starting out, couples looking tobuy their first home, growing families andretirees.

Plymouth values kids and education.Four highly regarded school districts –Wayzata, Robbinsdale, Osseo and Hopkins– educate our young people. In addition, theschools and the city work together to addlearning and recreational opportunities thatbenefit the whole community.

Plymouth promotes fitness. As aGovernor’s Fit City, Plymouth offers lots ofways to stay active. Our nationallyrenowned city park system includes morethan 120 miles of trails and 1,200 acres ofpark land so you can enjoy a balance ofactive and passive recreational opportuni-ties. Whether you bike, skate, walk or run,you can easily connect to regional trails thatwill take you to the chain of lakes inMinneapolis or to adjacent communitiesand beyond. Each spring, Plymouth resi-dents join with those in other area cities to

engage in some friendly fitness competitionthrough the Step to It Challenge.

Plymouth is good for business. Our loca-tion provides easy access to major highwaysand close proximity to other business cen-ters in the metropolitan area. This, alongwith the city’s sound economic base andexcellent quality of life, makes Plymouth astrong center for commerce and employ-ment.

People work together in Plymouth.Residents and businesses benefit from theCity of Plymouth’s many collaborations.From local chambers of commerce toschools, a regional park district and neigh-boring cities, the city works to collaborateeffectively and efficiently to build a safe,vibrant and strong community.

The City of Plymouth cultivates a strong,safe and well-planned community as it pro-vides the efficient, effective municipal serv-ices and programs that residents expect.Additionally, both the City Council and citystaff are mindful of their role as stewards oftax dollars. Prudent planning with anemphasis on good financial managementhas earned the City of Plymouth the highestbond ratings from both Standard & Poor’sand Moody’s Investor’s Services – one ofonly a small number of Minnesota cities toearn the top rating from both firms.

With beautiful natural amenities, abun-dant recreational opportunities, outstand-ing schools, a vital business community andstrong neighborhoods, Plymouth lives up toits designation as one of America’s BestPlaces to Live.

Kelli SlavikMayor

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Your leaders at City Hall

Plymouth Fast Facts

•Mount OlivetChapel was organ-ized in 1854 as theGerman EvangelicalLutheran Church,with members meet-ing in the HermanSandhoff home. Thechurch was built in1880 on land donat-ed by the Sandhofffamily (now Mt.Olivet Chapel) andcalled the"ImmanuelEvangelical Churchof the Evangelicaland ReformedChurch of NorthAmerica." Worshipservices were con-ducted in Germanuntil the early1900s. It was completelyrestored in 1998 asthe Mt. OlivetChapel.Christoph was thefirst person buried inthe Mount OlivetCemetery on April 2,1871. Other earlyfamily members ofMount Olivet suchas Sandhoff,Schmidt,Roggerman, andHoppenrath areburied there.

Historic facts compliments of PlymouthHistorical Society.

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Plymouth is governed by a seven-mem-ber city council, which is made up of amayor, two at-large council members andrepresentatives from the northeast, north-west, southeast and southwest portions ofthe city.

Generally the council meets at 7 p.m. onthe second and fourth Tuesdays of eachmonth at Plymouth City Hall, 3400Plymouth Blvd. Unless otherwise noted,meetings are open to the public and publiccomment can also be viewed online.

Several citizen boards and committeesadvise the council.

•Environmental Quality Committee –Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesdayof each month.

•Housing and Redevelopment Auth. –Meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday ofeach month and works with the city’shousing and community development pro-grams to administer grants for housingprograms.

•Human Rights Committee – Meetsquarterly at 7 p.m. on a selected Thursday.

•Parks and Recreation AdvisoryCommission – Meets at 7 p.m. on the sec-ond Thursday of each month.

•Planning Commission – Meets at 7p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays ofeach month. The commission reviews landuse and development applications to makesure they meet the city’s planning and zon-ing ordinances and makes recommenda-tions to the council on how to proceed withthose applications.

•Plymouth Advisory Committee onTransit – Meets at 7 p.m. on the fourthWednesdays of February, May and July

and the fifth Wednesday of November.Plymouth City Council

The Plymouth City Council consists ofseven members – four ward representa-tives, two at-large representatives and amayor – that are elected to four-year terms.Council elections are held in even num-bered years.

Plymouth City Council:Mayor Kelli [email protected]

Judy Johnson, Ward 1 (Northwest)[email protected]

Kathleen Murdock, Ward 2 (Southwest)[email protected]

Bob Stein, Ward 3 (Southeast)[email protected]

Ginny Black, Ward 4 (Northeast)[email protected]

Tim Bildsoe, [email protected]

Jim Willis, [email protected]

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‘Music’ celebrating 40 years

Plymouth Fast FactsThe farmers mar-ket returned toPlymouth for thesecond straightyear, starting July6. It continuedthrough Oct. 12,2:30-6:30 p.m.Located in theparking lot ofLifetime Fitness,the event featureslocally grownbreads, jams, hon-eys, produce andmore.Those who visitthe farmer’s mar-ket are encour-aged to bring abag to carry homeall the goods theypurchase. Last year the mar-ket ended inSeptember, andmany peoplehoped it would beextended thisyear. Organizersextended it by afull month, to thedelight of mostpeople who visitthe market. Anewsletter is pub-lished each weekthat highlights thespecific interestsof the market,upcoming newsand recipes. It canbe viewed atplymouthmn.gov.

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In addition to its strong parks depart-ment, Plymouth also has a strong dedica-tion to the arts and recreational events forresidents of all ages throughout the year.

Here’s a look at just some of the eventsthat take place in Plymouth throughout theyear.

Music in PlymouthIn 2012 Music in Plymouth will be cele-

brating its 40th anniversary. For the past 39summers – in June or July depending onthe year – the City of Plymouth and thePlymouth Civic League have teamed up topresent Music in Plymouth.

Attendees are encouraged to make anevening of the event – picnics can bebrought and food is sold on site at theHilde Performance Center. For all 39 yearsof the event, the Minnesota Orchestra hasperformed. A fireworks display choreo-graphed to music brings the evening to aclose.

Plymouth on ParadeEarly each fall the community gathers to

celebrate the city and to send summer outwith a bang – Plymouth on Parade.

As the name indicates, an old-fashionedparade makes its way through City Center.The parade is then followed by activities atthe Plymouth Ice Center, Life Time Fitnessand Hilde Performance Center.

Fire and IceFor the last 22 years, Parkers Lake Park

has been transformed into a winter won-derland – both on land and the frozen lake.

Events at the annual winter celebrationinclude hayrides, horse rides and sled dogrides, recycle bin races, miniature golf onthe ice, snow bowling, youth ice fishingcontest, recreational skating, a goofy hatcontest, food vendors and fireworks.

PrimaveraEach spring the Plymouth Arts Council

sponsors Primavera, a juried art show,which also includes musical, literary anddramatic entertainment.

The PAC also works closely with thePlymouth Parks and RecreationDepartment to further promote the artsthroughout the community by facilitatingjuried art shows every month at city halland Plymouth Creek Center.

Entertainment in the ParksWhile spring, fall and winter have their

share of events in the community, summeris when things really get heated up for thecity and its parks and recreation depart-ment.

A beefed up summer schedule includes“Kids Koncerts,” concerts for adults,movies in the park, a summer carnival andmany other events. During summer, it’svirtually impossible to not find somethingto do.

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Plymouth Fast Facts

In 1947 the ZuhrahShrine Horsemenwere establishedat a meeting heldat J. C. Eide Farmin Plymouth, withby laws approvedAug. 13, 1947.Their first publicappearance was inthe 1947AquatennialParade.For six monthsthey stabled theirhorses at theRosolt Farms justwest of Hwy 100and County Road62 (now theCrosstown). OnSept. 29, 1948 theZuhrah ShrineHorsemen pur-chased the GoldenValley RidingAcademy for$18,000. It includ-ed a large barn,fenced riding area,bunkhouse, twohouses and 13acres. It was locat-ed in Plymouth,just east of ParkersLake on the southside of CountyRoad 6 whereFernbrook inter-sects County Road6.

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Plymouth’s first fire station and firetruck came to the city in 1960. At that time15 volunteer firefighters and several offi-cers comprised the department.

The department has increased to 70paid-on-call firefighters and three stationsthroughout the city. On average, thedepartment responds to 1,400 calls annual-ly.

In recent years the department hasadded a duty station, which is staffed by afour-person duty crew, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.Monday through Saturday. The hours ofthe duty station coincide with the busiesttimes for calls and has helped decrease theresponse time to calls. Last year duringstaffed hours, the average response timewas 6 minutes and 39 seconds duringduty-crew hours and 10 minutes and 43seconds during non-duty crew hours.

In addition to calls, Plymouth firefight-ers spend thousands of man hours trainingand promoting education throughout thecommunity. In 2010, paid-on-call firefight-ers worked 35,715 hours – an average ofnearly 500 hours per firefighter.Collectively the department dedicated6,752 hours to training.

The department maintains a presence atcommunity events, such as Night to Unite,where firefighters promote education andfire prevention to children and familiesthrough an open house at Plymouth Creek

Center and at neighborhood partiesthroughout the community.

Similarly, each October the departmentmarks Fire Prevention Month by hostingan open house (this year Oct. 15, 12-3 p.m.),which allows residents to connect withfirefighters, police officers and paramedics.The open house includes hands-on activi-ties, displays and demonstrations, includ-ing how to use fire extinguishers, fire hosesand the technological advances in firefight-ing equipment.

Plymouth Fire Mission StatementMaking a difference through emergency

response, customer service, and communi-ty education.

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Plymouth Fast Facts

•Flying Tiger/KingsInn served manypurposes duringthe course of itslife. It was a black-smith shop, jail,train station, JailHouse Inn, RoyalKing Inn, LegionClub, and finallyFlying Tiger bar.

•Charlie's Storehad many ownersover the years withthe last beingCharlie Lentz,hence the nameCharlie's. It waspopular with fami-lies that went to theswimming beach.

•Village ofMedicine Lakewas developed as"Medicine LakePark" by JacobBarge around1887. He sold lotsto "city folks" sothey could buildcabins to get awayfrom the "hustleand bustle" of citylife. It became aseparate village in1944 and is nowthe beautiful City ofMedicine Lake.

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It takes a small army to protect a citythat covers 36 square-miles and more than70,000 residents.

The Plymouth Police Departmentaccomplishes the task by employing theequivalent of nearly 83 full-time employ-ees, which is divided amongst sworn offi-cers and civilian support staff that keep thedepartment running smoothly.

The department is broken up into threeareas: professional standards, whichincludes hiring and promotions, policiesand procedures, internal affairs and train-ing and administrative services; patroloperations, which also includes communi-ty service officers; and support services,which includes investigations, schools andcrime prevention and community stan-dards.

The most recognizable of those is thepatrol division, which includes 35 officers,eight sergeants and one captain. The patroldivision accounts for more than half of the69 sworn officers within the department.

Statistics for the first half of 2011 indi-cate that the number of serious crimeswithin the city is on the decline. Throughthe first half of 2010 the departmentresponded to 681 Part I Crimes. Throughthe first half of 2011 the department hasresponded to 571 Part I Crimes – a decreaseof more than 16 percent. Part I Crimes areconsidered to be more serious crimesincluding arson, robbery and theft.

The department also engages the com-munity through outreach and educationalprograms including a 36-hour, 12-week cit-izens academy, National Night Out, a bike

helmet program, the Amber Stick Program,Project Child Safe Gun Lock and a DAREprogram for multiple schools throughoutthe city.

The mission of the Plymouth PoliceDepartment is to provide the highest levelof protection and service to all who live,work and visit our community. This will beaccomplished through diligence, dedica-tion and with an unequivocal sense ofduty. We will achieve excellence by dis-playing courage, integrity and profession-alism in our delivery of protection andservice to those in need.

This department places great value onproviding prompt and courteous service.We shall do so by promoting positive com-munication with our community partners.

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Plymouth Fast Facts

Messiah MethodistChurch was estab-lished in 1868 tobe calledPlymouthMethodist church.The first churchbuilt wasdestroyed by firein 1871. Serviceswere held in pri-vate homes andGrange Hall from1877 until 1889when a newchurch was built.Earle Browndonated one acreof land to build theparsonage in 1920and sold the landto the west tobuild the work-house. The churchburned againwhile an additionwas being built fora school in 1947but was rebuilt.The congregationoutgrew thechurch and a newMessiah MethodistChurch was rebuiltat a different loca-tion (Hwy 101 &Cty Rd 6) in 1965.

•St. Mary's of theLake Churchwas dedicatedSept. 8, 1935.

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When entering the new PlymouthLibrary, 15700 36th Ave. N., which openedin March 2010, a familiar face greets you.

The Friends of the Plymouth Librarypurchased the sculpture “Paige Turner”and her companion, “Charlie Reads,” toenhance the former library and they nowwelcome you to the new.

Beyond Paige, the wood-trimmed entryhall frames a view of “The DreamMachine,” Phil Daniels’ colorful, stained-glass mandala installed in a series of westwindows. As you walk closer, it revealsthought-provoking quotes submitted bythe community and etched into the glassby the artist.

The library’s towering, light-filled cen-tral space has an expanded collection ofbooks, DVDs and CDs; Chinese andRussian language materials and 72 publiccomputers with Internet access.

In the enlarged children’s area, familiesgather beneath the colorful “enchanted for-est” to read, compute and explore interac-tive activity panels. Teens study and relaxin a sunny lounge with retro carpet andfurniture and work together at spaciouscomputer desks.

Adults enjoy the light-washed livingroom space with comfortable, leather seat-ing; the large print lounge with displaycase; and the community informationalcove with photocopier, study tables andfree community newspapers.

The library has six study rooms avail-able and three gathering spaces for patronsto reserve for future use. Four self-check-out stations, a drive-up book return avail-able 24/7 and a large free parking lot areconveniences appreciated by all.

Not only is the new Plymouth Librarybeautiful, functional and convenient, but italso has environmentally friendly featuresthat reduce operational costs. These fea-tures include a green roof, geothermalheating and cooling, daylight harvesting,energy efficient glass, light-sensitive lightfixtures, use of durable and recycled fab-rics and building materials, a bio-filtrationarea and a storm water pond.

In 2011, Joan Solomon’s sustainable art,“Elements of Harmony,” a series of fabricpanels designed to bring the natural worldindoors, will be installed. Her art is eco-friendly, making use of naturally producedand recycled fabrics and inks.

For more information, including libraryhours: 612-543-5825 or www.hclib.org

Hennepin County Library – Plymouth ispart of the Hennepin County Library sys-tem, which consists of 41 libraries locatedin Minneapolis and suburban HennepinCounty, and is recognized as one of the toplibrary systems in the United States.

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Plymouth has a strong dedication to pro-viding and maintaining a strong parks sys-tem for anyone looking for outdoor enter-tainment options.

Currently the city has 53 developedparks, which cover more than 1,200 acresthroughout the city. That total includes fivecity parks, 35 neighborhood and schoolparks, nine city playfields and eight specialuse facilities. In addition, there are morethan 120 miles of trails throughoutPlymouth.

The city has placed an emphasis on itsparks and recreation system, to help meetthe needs of its residents and visitors.

Park Hours• City parks – 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.• Playfields – 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.• Neighborhood parks – 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Alcohol and Tobacco RestrictionsAlcohol and tobacco are not allowed in

any city park or facility.Pet PoliciesPets are allowed in all of the city’s park.

They must, however, be on a leash and theowner is responsible for picking up aftertheir animals. The one exception is thePlymouth Dog Park, which provides an off-leash area for dogs and their owners.

InformationThe city offers maps of its parks and trail

system, as well as information about theamenities of all of its parks on the Parks andRecreation Department website –http://plymouthmn.gov/index.aspx?page=60 or by calling 763-509-5200 or e-mailing

[email protected]. City ParksEast Medicine Lake1740 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.Amenities: picnic tables, off-street park-

ing, trails, boat launch, fishing, swimmingarea, canoe storage, play structure

West Medicine Lake1920 W. Medicine Lake DriveAmenities: basketball, off-street parking,

trails, volleyball, boat launch, fishing,swimming area, canoe storage, picnic shel-ter, play structure, portable toilet

Parkers LakeCounty Road 6 and Niagara LaneAmenities: restrooms, off-street parking,

trails, volleyball, boat launch, fishing,swimming area, canoe storage, amphithe-ater, warming house, concessions, picnicshelter, meeting rooms, play structure,portable toilet, general skating

Plymouth Creek3625 Fernbrook LaneAmenities: off-street parking, disc golf,

trails, picnic shelter, play structure

Timber Shores53rd Avenue North and Zachary Lane

NorthAmenities: off-street parking,

softball/baseball, trails, boat launch, fish-ing, picnic shelter, play structure

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In the MinnesotaFarm AccountBook of theCharles and EdnaTrittelwitz farm(located south ofCounty Road24 betweenDunkirk and Hwy101), documentedby VirginiaTrittelwitz (hisdaughter) a rareglimpse of life on aPlymouth farm in1938 is revealed.Here is a samplingof the entries inthe ledger whichwas done as partof her collegeclasses at U of MAg School:•Gasoline cost 17cents a gallon•Eggs sold for 23cents per dozen•A cow and calfwere sold for 5cents per pound•Milk was sold for$1.46 to $1.74 perhundred weight•A 20-pound bagof potatoes sold for36 cents•Hay sold at $6 to$8 dollars per ton•A farm and 120acres were valuedat $12,000

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Parks/from previousCommunity PlayfieldsBass Lake5450 Northwest Blvd.Amenities: basketball, off-street park-

ing, softball/baseball, trails, skating rink,warming house, lighted soccer/footballfields, lighted tennis courts, play structure,general skating, inline skating

Elm Creek4905 Peony LaneAmenities: basketball, off-street park-

ing, soccer/football, trails, volleyball,lighted softball/baseball fields, play struc-ture

LaCompte Green10805 County Road 15Amenities: off-street parking,

soccer/football, sliding hill, skating rink,warming house, play structure, generalskating

Oakwood1700 County Road 101Amenities: basketball, off-street park-

ing, trails, skating rink, warming house,lighted softball/baseball fields, lightedsoccer/football fields, lighted tenniscourts, play structure, general skating

Parkers Lake15500 County Road 6Amenities: basketball, off-street park-

ing, trails, picnic shelter, lightedsoftball/baseball fields, lightedsoccer/football fields, lighted tenniscourts, play structure

Plymouth10011 36th Avenue

Amenities: basketball, off-street park-ing, skating rink, warming house, lightedsoftball/baseball fields, lighted tenniscourts, general skating

Plymouth Creek3625 Fernbrook LaneAmenities: off-street parking, trails,

skating rink, warming house, picnic shel-ter, lighted softball/baseball fields, lightedsoccer/football fields, play structure, gen-eral skating, inline skating

Ridgemount12000 Ridgemount Ave.Amenities: off-street parking,

softball/baseball, soccer/football, slidinghill, volleyball, skating rink, warminghouse, lighted tennis courts, general skat-ing

Zachary4355 Zachary LaneAmenities: basketball, off-street park-

ing, disc golf, trails, skating rink, warminghouse, picnic shelter, lighted softball/base-ball fields, lighted soccer/football fields,lighted tennis courts, play structure, gener-al skating

Neighborhood ParksCircle4th Avenue and Lanewood LaneAmenities: basketball, picnic area, play

structure, portable toilet

Fazendin 24th Avenue and Dunkirk LaneAmenities: trails

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Parks in the neighborhood

Plymouth Fast Facts

The Old Log Cabinwas located onCounty Road 6 justnorth of theWomen'sDetention Center.J. B. Gilfillan built itabout 1900 for histhree children as aplay cabin. It wasalso used as ahunting shack. Thecurrent log cabin isa re-creation of theold log cabin. Itwas donated to thepeople of Plymouthby Carol Creelman,who had played init as a small child.

•Jonas HollandHowe was bornApril 28, 1821 inPetersham, Mass.He metMargaret Swindelland married in1846. In 1855 hecame toMinnesota. He builta loghouse in Plymouth(near Red Robin)and obtained 160acres. The follow-ing year his wifetraveled byherself with fiveyoung children toMinnesota. In 1858he became thetown’s first clerk.

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Parks/From previousGatewaySchmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg LaneAmenities: play structure, trails,

portable toilet

GleanlochSycamore Lane and Windemere LaneAmenities: basketball, play structure,

trails, portable toilet

Green Oaks26th Avenue and Xanthus LaneAmenities: softball/baseball, basketball,

picnic area, play structure, trails, portabletoilet

Heather Ponds3426 Lawndale LaneAmenities: softball/baseball, basketball,

off-street parking picnic area, play struc-ture, trails, portable toilet

HeritageNorthwest Boulevard and 30th AvenueAmenities: basketball, off-street park-

ing, picnic area, play structure, trails,portable toilet

Imperial Hills17th Avenue and Shadyview LaneAmenities: softball/baseball,

soccer/football, basketball, picnic area,play structure, trails, portable toilet

Jaycee’s Hemlock24th Avenue and Hemlock Lane

Amenities: play structure

Kilmer27th Avenue and Kilmer LaneAmenities: softball/baseball, basketball,

picnic area, play structure

Lake Camelot14105 County Road 47Amenities: off-street parking, picnic

area, play structure, trails, portable toilet

Legacy Greenway60th Avenue and 58th PlaceAmenities: off-street parking, picnic

area, play structure

Lions14th Avenue and Juneau LaneAmenities: softball/baseball, basketball,

off-street parking, picnic area, play struc-ture, portable toilet

Maplecreek27th Avenue and Xene LaneAmenities: softball/baseball, basketball,

picnic area, play structure, trails, portabletoilet

Mission Hills39th Avenue and Zachary LaneAmenities: softball/baseball, basketball,

off-street parking, play structure, volley-ball, trails, portable toilet

For a complete list of neighborhoodparks, go to www.plymouthmn.gov.

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Quality care at WestHealth

Plymouth Fast Facts

St. Joseph’sChurch wasorganized in1856. A logchurch was builtin 1858 andcalled St.Francis. The cur-rent structurewas built in 1877for $2,600 andwas named St.Joseph's for thepatron saint ofthe donor. St.Joe's LittleChurch,as it’ssometimescalled, is the bur-ial site ofAnthonyLeCounte. He isconsidered to bethe earliest set-tler to build a logcabin inPlymouth, whichwas located onthe east side ofMedicine Lake.

•Medicine InnResort/Storewas built in the1880s and laterbecame knownas Engmans as itwas owned bythe Engman fam-ily. It was aresort, store, pic-nic grounds andalso rented boatsto patrons.

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Since it was founded in 1992 as a partner-ship between Abbott NorthwesternHospital and North Memorial, WestHealthin Plymouth has continued to provide qual-ity, convenient care to patients within itscommunity.

In April of this year, North MemorialHealth Care and Allina Hospitals andClinics announced that North Memorialhad agreed to sell its 50 percent share inWestHealth to Allina. After the completedbusiness decision, Allina is now the soleowner.

Originally, WestHealth had 120,000square-feet on two floors and dedicatedamong the floors was ambulatory healthcare, a same-day surgery center, urgentcare, and laboratory and imaging services.

After WestHealth became a popularresource for patients, physicians andemployers, a four-story, 78,000 square-footaddition was built in 1998 and now includesa pharmacy and WestHealth Women’sImaging Services.

Allina also has the following services inWestHealth: Allina Medical Clinic, AllinaCommunity Pharmacy, Minneapolis HeartInstitute, Occupational Health Services ofAllina, Sister Kenny Sports and PhysicalTherapy Center and a Sports andOrthopedic Specialist.

WestHealth is also doing its part to helpend hunger and improve the availability of

fresh produce available to food shelves inthe west metro.

WestHealth has partnered with Mosaicemployees on a project called a “CorporateGiving Garden,” and at the center of theproject is a 4,000 square-foot garden thatvolunteers will work to prepare and harvestthe produce and then donate the fruits andvegetables to Interfaith OutreachCommunity Partners food shelf inPlymouth.

Through the partnership, WestHealthhas provided the land and water supply forthe garden located on the WestHealth cam-pus at the corner of Campus Drive andAnnapolis Circle North.

WestHealth is located at 494 and Hwy. 55and has more than 50 family and specialtyphysician clinics for the convenience of peo-ples busy lifestyles.

Last year a survey showed that 99.6 per-cent of WestHealth patients would recom-mend a family member or friend andreceived an overall satisfaction rating of3.86 on a 4-point scale.

Employees and staff at WestHealth dotheir part to meet community health careneeds by focusing on the mission of thecompany that states they work together toprovide quality and trusted care for patientsand the community.

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Plenty of faith choices in city

Plymouth Fast Facts

Mission Farms wasfounded in 1926 byWilliam E. Paul. Theland was rented forone year; then its135 acres were pur-chased on February1928 for $22,675.After other purchas-es the land totaled415 acres includingfour farms. It wasowned and operat-ed by Union Citymissions. Therewere 370 beds atthe Mission Farmsand 220 at the St.James hotel. Up to1,000 menworked/lived at theMission Farms dur-ing the GreatDepression. In 1948Pioneer Housestarted as the firstresidential treat-ment center foralcoholics in thearea. After WilliamE. Paul died in a carcrash in 1955, hisson took over assuperintendent. Heestimated that onemillion peopleattended confer-ences and camp atMission Farmsbetween 1936-’60.

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Plymouth has manychurches providing places ofworship for people of variousfaith:

Apostolic Lutheran Church 11015 Old County Road 15763-544-7248plymouthapostolic.org

Ascension Lutheran Church15870 46th Ave. N.763-559-0579

Association of Free Lutheran3110 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.763-545-5631

Baha’I Faith17815 30th Place N.763-476-9530

Beautiful Savior Luth. Church5005 Northwest Blvd.763-550-1000beautifulsaviorlc.org

Christ Mem. Luth. Church13501 Sunset Trail763-544-3632cmlc-tlc.org

Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church4900 Nathan Lane N.763-559-3144epiphany-episcopal.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints330 Vicksburg Lane N.763-475-2304

Fourth Baptist Church900 Forestview Lane N.

763-417-8200fourthbaptist.org

Glory of Christ Luth. Church4040 Highway 101 N.763-478-6031gloryofchrist.org

Laestadian Lutheran Church13030 47th Ave. N.763-553-1601mllchurch.org

Messiah United Meth. Church17805 County Road 6763-473-6968messiahchurchmn.org

Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church12235 Old Rockford Road763-559-2775mtolivet-plymouth.org

Parkers Lake Baptist Church14720 County Road 6763-473-3552plbc.org

Peace Luth. Church of Plymouth3695 County Road 101 N.763-478-9406peaceofplymouth.org

Pilgrim United Meth. Church4325 Zachary Lane N.763-559-5451pilgrimumc.org

Plymouth Bible Chapel10605 36th Avenue N.763-544-0287p-bc.org/

Plymouth Covenant Church4300 Vicksburg Lane N.

763-559-4300plymouthcovenant.org

Plymouth Creek Christian Church16000 41st Ave. N.763-559-1469plymouthcreek.org

Plymouth Presb. Church3755 Dunkirk Lane N.763-559-2946plymouthpc.org

Slavic Church Tolgota12300 18th Ave. N.763-559-7770

St. Barnabas Luth. Church15600 Old Rockford Road763-553-1239stbarnabaslutheran.org

St. Mary of the Lake105 Forestview Lane N.763-545-1443stmaryofthelakeply.org

St. Philip the Deacon Luth. Church17205 County Road 6763-745-7100spdlc.org

Vision of Glory Lutheran13200 Minnesota 55763-559-4222vogchurch.com

Wayzata Evangelical Free Church705 County Road 101 N.763-473-9463wayzatafree.org

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Outreach gets boost in Plymouth

Plymouth Fast Facts

John B. Gilfillan wasborn in Vermont in1835 and wasadmitted to theMinnesota Bar in1860. He wasnamed U of MRegent byGovernor Pillsburyin 1880. He servedin the 49th con-gress (1885-1886)and in theMinnesota Statesenate for 10 yearsprior. He purchased530 acres of land inPlymouth between1891 and 1893 andacquired more in1913. His farmcalled "Ben Avon"was sold to EarleBrown in early1920s and wasthen sold to the Cityof Minneapolis for anew workhouse in1923 for $250 peracre. The Gilfillanhouse was torndown and replacedwith a new housefor the superintend-ent of the work-house in 1933. Thiswas later torn downwhen the land wasmade into a parkand replaced with apavilion.

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Since opening its doors in 1979,Interfaith Outreach and CommunityPartners has been somewhat limited by thespace it’s had to work in.

However, with the service organiza-tion’s relocation to Plymouth now com-plete, space is no longer an issue.

In 2010 the organization announced itsplans to relocate to the old Erickson super-market location, 1605 County Road 101 N.The plan gained unanimous approval fromthe Plymouth City Council. IOCP’s donorsalso showed their support for the plan byhelping to reach the $5.5 million capitalcampaign needed to make the move a real-ity.

In August, after months of renovationsto the site, IOCP moved into its new 40,000square-foot home, which has not onlyspace for its case managers and food shelf,but additional meeting rooms, a resaleshop – Resale 101 – and a large communitymeeting space. In addition, HennepinCounty, Wayzata Community Education,Peppermint Fence West and MinnesotaFathers and Family Network have leasedspace in the building.

When they spoke of their plans in 2010,IOCP officials envisioned a facility thatcould be a one-stop shop for its clients –something it could not provide at its old6,600 square-foot Wayzata location.

“The big idea is the creation of a familyand children service center,” IOCP founderand executive director LaDonna Hoy saidprior to the grand opening. “To get every-thing immediately available to ourclients.”

“[The facility] benefits the clients and

the service providers as well … where eachservice ends, the others begin.”

Each year IOCP assists approximately1,500 families and individuals inPlymouth, Wayzata, Hamel, Long Lake,Medicine Lake, Medina, MinnetonkaBeach and Orono with housing, employ-ment, child care, transportation and com-munity connections.

PRISMIOCP isn’t the only organization that

assists those in need in and aroundPlymouth.

PRISM (People Responding In SocialMinistry) is a community-funded socialservice agency that provides families inneed with food, financial assistance, trans-portation and other services in times offinancial hardships.

The 40-year-old agency serves morethan 4,500 families annually through afood shelf, clothing closet, financial assis-tance, financial literacy classes, dial-a-ridetransportation, school supplies, auto repairfor low-income families, vehicle purchaseand/or repair loans, and donated vehiclesfor working families.

Its members include churches inCrystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, and thefollowing churches in Plymouth: BeautifulSavior Lutheran, Mt. Olivet Lutheran,Pilgrim United Methodist, and St. Mary ofthe Lake Catholic Church.

Clients are referred to PRISM throughHennepin County workers, United Way’s211, crisis help lines, churches, employers,other agencies, landlords, and individualswho have received help through its pro-grams.

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Swimming, golf and nature

Plymouth Fast Facts

Schiebe's Cornerwas a hotel ofsome sorts thatwas built byNicholasBofferding in 1863and purchased byCarl Schiebe in1872. It was great-ly expanded withbarns, tavern, ice-house and dancehall. It becameknown as"Schiebe'sCorner," "FarmersHome Hotel" or the"Half Way House."It was a halfwaystop for farmers ontheir way toMinneapolis andwas very success-ful until the busi-ness declined inthe 1920s and ’30sdue to the automo-bile. It was torndown in 1977.

•The PlymouthHistorical Societywas formed onNov. 12, 1975.The purpose ofthis organization isthe discovery,preservation anddissemination ofhistorical knowl-edge about theCity of Plymouth,Minnesota.

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Plymouth is in the hub of hiking, swim-ming, biking, boating and cross-countryskiing opportunities that are part of theThree Rivers Park District.

Established as an independent, specialpark district by the Minnesota StateLegislature in 1957, Three Rivers maintains27,000 acres of park reserves, regionalparks and regional trails in the seven-coun-ty metro area.

The name Three Rivers comes from theparks’ location within the watershed flow-ing into the Mississippi, Minnesota andCrow rivers.

Plymouth’s Clifton E. French RegionalPark – named for the park district’s firstsuperintendent — and Eagle LakeRegional Park are two of many parks in theThree Rivers Park District system.

French Regional Park, 12605 RockfordRoad, along the north shore of MedicineLake, is home to a popular swimmingbeach, fishing pier, lighted trails and anexpansive play area. In the summer, boatsline up to launch at Medicine Lake. In win-ter, the park is a popular destination forsledding, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing.

Eagle Lake Park, 11000 Bass Lake Road,encompasses 230 acres on the border ofPlymouth and Maple Grove, and includesthe Eagle Lake Youth Golf Center.

Situated on the site of two old farm-steads, the youth-oriented golf course fea-tures the Eagle Course, a 9-hole par-31course, and the Birdie Course, a 9-holelighted par-27 pitch-and-putt course.There’s also a 40-station lighted, natural-

turf practice range and an area for golfinstruction and practice.

The park’s visitor center doubles as thecourse clubhouse. Lockers and concessionsare available in the clubhouse, and cartsand clubs are available to rent.

The course is also home to The First Teeof Three Rivers Park District, a programdedicated to providing affordable andaccessible golf opportunities for youth.

Tee times may be booked onlinethrough the park district’s website, andEagle Lake is also home to a mini-golfcourse, where rounds are $6 for adults and$5 for youth.

Both parks connect to regional biketrails maintained by Three Rivers Parks,provide picnic areas, dog trails and canoeand kayak accessibility and are open togeocaching, a high-tech game of hide andseek using Global Positioning Systemreceivers.

French Regional Park’s visitor centerhas GPS receivers available to check outwith picture identification, which are onlyavailable for use within the park. Otherparks throughout the district host classesand provide group opportunities to learnabout the popular outdoor recreation.

Outdoors recreation classes and activi-ties are offered throughout the year at bothparks. The park district’s administrativeoffices, 3000 Xenium Lane N., provideinformation about programs and activitiesthroughout the district.

Information about the district is avail-able online at www.threeriversparks.org,or at 763-559-9000.

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Excellence with Osseo Area Schools

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Osseo AreaSchools ISD 279students reflectthe global com-munity, comingfrom homeswhere more than80 dialects orlanguages otherthan English arespoken. Diversedemographicscontribute to rich,real-life learningenvironmentsthat prepare stu-dents for the21st-centuryworkplace.Preschool isoffered at multi-ple locations. All-day kindergartenoptions (sometuition-based)and/or before-and after-schoolchildcare (gradesK-6) are availableat all elementarysites.

For more detailsabout the schooldistrict and all ithas to offer, con-tact theEducationalService Center,11200 93rd Ave. N.Maple Grove, MN55369763-391-7000.

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ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools is an award-winning school system that seeks to inspireand prepare all students with confidence,courage and competence to achieve theirdreams, contribute to community andengage in a lifetime of learning.

ISD 279 is the fifth-largest school districtin the state, serving all or parts of BrooklynCenter, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton,Hassan, Maple Grove, Osseo andPlymouth.

The district serves more than 21,000 stu-dents, early childhood through grade 12, in17 elementary schools (PreK-6), four juniorhighs (7-9), three senior highs (10-12), anarea learning center, two early childhoodcenters, two special program sites and anadult education/enrollment center.Community education classes serve lifelonglearners from infants to senior citizens.

The district is known for excellence inareas ranging from academics and arts tosports and finance. For the third consecu-tive year, ISD 279 has been named one ofthe nation’s “Best Communities for MusicEducation.” All of the district’s magnetschools have been honored by MagnetSchools of America as Schools of Excellenceor Schools of Distinction. The district’sstewardship of taxpayer funds has been rec-

ognized by the state of Minnesota and theAssociation of School Business OfficialsInternational. ISD 279 has what parentswant in an excellent school district, accord-ing to SchoolMatch, a national school eval-uation company.

Magnet schools allow students to deepentheir learning in special focus areas.Elementary magnet schools include BirchGrove Elementary School for the Arts, andWeaver Lake Elementary: A Science, Mathand Technology School. Brooklyn JuniorHigh launched a STEM program in 2011.North View Junior High IB World School (6-9) and Park Center Senior High IB WorldSchool (10-12) offer the InternationalBaccalaureate Middle Years and Diplomaprograms. Osseo Senior High offers aHealth Science magnet program.

Gifted Education services provide rigor-ous opportunities for high-ability students.High schools offer a wide variety of college-level courses through Advanced Placement.

Co-curricular offerings build character,stretch minds and challenge the body.Teams or individuals have been recognizedas state champions, Minnesota State HighSchool League Academic Excellence awardwinners, All-Conference musicians andHennepin Theater Trust Spotlight honorees.

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Plymouth Fast FactsWayzata Schoolshas a host of ele-mentary schoolbuildings in the city.Here is a listing:

Birchview Elem.425 RanchviewLane, Plymouth(763) 745-5300

Gleason Lake Elem.310 County Road101 N., Plymouth(763) 745-5000

Greenwood Elem.18005 MedinaRoad, Plymouth(763) 745-5500

Kimberly Lane Elem.17405 Old RockfordRoad, Plymouth(763) 745-5600

Oakwood Elem.17340 County Road6, Plymouth(763) 745-5700

Plymouth CreekElem.16005 41st Ave. N.,Plymouth(763) 745-5800

Sunset Hill Elem.13005 Sunset Trail,Plymouth(763) 745-5900

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From a one-room log school built in the1850s, Wayzata Public Schools has grownto become a national leader in educationquality. Today, more than 10,000 studentsattend its seven elementary schools, threemiddle schools and its high school.

Wayzata High School, opened in 1997, isthe largest in Minnesota, enrolling morethan 3,500 students. Students at all gradelevels consistently score near the top instate assessment tests. High school stu-dents routinely score as much as threepoints higher than the national average onACT tests.

The district’s boundaries cut a hugeswath through the West Metro, includingall or part of Corcoran, Maple Grove,Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka,Orono, Plymouth and Wayzata. The dis-trict encompasses 38 square miles. In addi-tion to being an educational powerhouse,the district also is a significant employer inthe area with about 1,300 workers, morethan half of them teachers.

Throughout its history, the district hasenjoyed strong community support. Votershave approved several key levies, includ-ing an operating levy in 2005 that allowedthe district to add more than 55 new teach-ing positions and lower class sizes. A tech-nology levy boosted the number of com-puters and their use throughout the dis-trict.

The tradition of taxpayer support harksback to 1870 when voters approved spend-ing $900 to build a new school on Bald Hill,the site of the current Wayzata City Hall. In

1880 it was replaced with a red brick build-ing that featured folding doors betweentwo rooms – the forerunner of the openschool concept.

The district’s schools have spawned tal-ented politicians, athletes and actors.Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a 1978graduate of Wayzata High School. MarionBarber III, who has played for Dallas andnow Chicago in the National FootballLeague, is a graduate of WHS. JamesLaurinaitis, stand-out linebacker for TheOhio State Buckeyes who was drafted bythe St. Louis Rams of the NFL, is a 2005graduate. Benjamin Salisbury, who playedBrighton Sheffield on the hit series “TheNanny,” is also an alumnus.

Information:www.wayzata.k12.mn.us

Wayzata Public Schools210 County Road 101 N., Wayzata(763) 745-5000

Wayzata High School4955 Peony Lane N., Plymouth(763) 745-6655

Central Middle School305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth(763) 745-6000

East Middle School12000 Ridgemount Ave., Plymouth(763) 745-6200

West Middle School149 Barry Ave. N., Wayzata(763) 745-6400

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Hopkins Schools serves area

Plymouth Fast Facts

Hopkins HighSchool is home tothe LindberghCenter, a commu-nity facility thatfeatures five bas-ketball courts, anindoor runningtrack, walking pathand fitness andweight trainingfacilities that areopen to the public.In 2004, HopkinsHigh Schooladded a 900-seatperforming artscenter, whichhouses studentand professionaltheater produc-tions and con-certs. It alsoadded a state-of-the-art diningroom and foodservices facilitythat year. HopkinsSchools offers awide variety ofopportunity for allstudents.

Hopkins PublicSchools1001 Highway 7,Hopkins952-988-4000www.hopkinss-chools.org

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Unlike many Twin Cities-area districtswhose boundaries end at the city line,Hopkins Public Schools encapsulatesseven west metro communities.

It serves the entire city of Hopkins, themajority of Minnetonka, about half ofGolden Valley and portions of EdenPrairie, Edina, Plymouth and St. LouisPark.

Hopkins School District’s K-12 popula-tion includes about 7,200 students. Its sec-ondary facilities – Hopkins High School,Hopkins North Junior High and HopkinsWest Junior High – are all located inMinnetonka.

The district’s primary-level facilitiesinclude Alice Smith and Eisenhower ele-mentary schools in Hopkins, Gatewood,Glen Lake and L.H. Tanglen elementaryschools in Minnetonka and MeadowbrookElementary in Golden Valley.

The district is also home to the HarleyHopkins Family Center in Hopkins, whichoffers early childhood programs. XinXingAcademy, Hopkins’ Chinese immersionprogram, opened at EisenhowerElementary in 2007. It currently offersgrades 1-3 and will add a grade level eachyear through sixth grade.

The Hopkins School District has been

honored with numerous national recogni-tions and its students and staff receivemany awards as well.

In 2010, Hopkins High School onceagain was ranked among the top 5 percentof high schools in the nation, according to“Newsweek” magazine’s annual listing oftop U.S. high schools.

It was the sixth consecutive yearHopkins High School earned a place on thelist, which is based on the number ofAdvanced Placement or InternationalBaccalaureate exams given divided by thenumber of graduating seniors.

Hopkins is also one of only 15 districtsin the country to receive the prestigiousTorchlight Award from Promethean, aglobal leader in interactive technology.

Four of the district’s schools receivednational Bronze Awards from the Alliancefor a Healthier Generation for their focuson healthy eating and physical activity.

The three secondary schools in the dis-trict are National Schools of Excellence–Hopkins High School was the first highschool in Minnesota to receive this award.Hopkins’ two junior highs were the firstmiddle-level schools in the Twin Citiesmetro to achieve the recognition.

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Robbinsdale Schools top notch

Plymouth Fast Facts

The RobbinsdaleSchool Districtoffers a communi-ty education pro-gram that servesresidents frombirth through sen-ior years, includingan early childhoodfamily center, fami-ly resource center,senior service,adult academicprograms andenrichment class-es. In 2008-09, thedistrict’sCommunityEducation programserved 4,630 pre-school learnersand 7,052 learnersin the adult enrich-ment program.District 281 hasseen rapidlychanging demo-graphics.Residents living inthe school districtspeak more than50 different lan-guages.

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Music in Plymouth

Robbinsdale District 281 Schools serveall or portions of Crystal, Golden Valley,New Hope, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Park,Brooklyn Center and Plymouth, whichincludes 100,000 residents and 47,000households. The district has about 11,000K-12 students, down from its peak of28,000 in the 1970s. They are housed in twohigh schools for grades 9-12, one alterna-tive high school two middle schools forgrades 6-8 and nine elementary buildingsfor grades K-5. There are six additionallearning and service centers.

The district, the eighth largest inMinnesota, has a $139.6 million generalfund budget and employs 1,940 people,including its own bus drivers.

It has a seven-member school board,elected at large, which meets on the firstand third Monday nights of each month,plus additional work session on off-Mondays. Regular meetings are cablecastlive on Channel 16 and live-streamedonline.

The district offers a Spanish Immersionprogram at the elementary and middleschool levels, International Baccalaureateat elementary, middle school and highschool, and Advanced Placement offeringsat both the middle and high school level.

Each elementary school offers an all-daykindergarten option and gifted and talent-

ed programs. Programs for special educa-tion are available at all grade levels.

The Robbinsdale School District hasbeen recognized statewide and also nation-ally for art/music/drama/speech pro-grams that begin in the elementary schoolsand continue through grade 12.

Arts education includes choir, band andorchestra that begin in the elementarygrades. District music students performannually at Orchestra Hall in downtownMinneapolis.

District 281 was the first school districtin the nation to receive the MedallionAward from the Children’s TheatreFoundation for outstanding K-12 theater.Each of the two high schools presents amusical each year, plus other plays. Dramaalso is emphasized in the middle schools,where several plays are scheduled eachyear.

The Robbinsdale Area School Districtwas named one of the “Best 100 communi-ties for Music Education” in 2007, duringthe eighth annual survey of AmericanMusic Conference.

A full complement of 24 athletic extra-curricular girls and boys sports is offeredin the two high schools, in addition to 37non-athletic extracurricular activitiesincluding DECA, chess club, yearbook,and Lego League.

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Plymouth school districtsBecause of its large geographic area, Plymouth is

actually served by four separate school districts –Wayzata, Robbinsdale, Osseo and Hopkins. Brief infor-mation about each of those districts can be reviewed onthe previous pages of this guide. Wayzata serves thegreatest geographic area. It is followed by Robbinsdale,Osseo and Hopkins.

Following are the percentages of Plymouth served byeach district:

• Wayzata (western and southern areas) – 64 percent• Robbinsdale (east-central area) – 20.5 percent• Osseo (northeast area) – 12.7 percent• Hopkins (southeast corner) – 2.8 percent

Private schools also play an important educationalrole in the city.

Private SchoolsBeacon Heights Academy12325 Highway 55763-546-9999

Fourth Baptist Christian School900 Forestview Lane N.763-417-8240

Providence Academy15100 Schmidt Lake Road763-258-2500

West Lutheran High School3350 Harbor Lane N.763-509-9378

Four school districts serve city

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