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[[File:The Lighthouse at Boom Island Park.jpg|thumb|400px|Boom Island Lighthouse in the Saint Anthony West Neighborhood of Minneapolis]]
[[File:The Lighthouse at Boom Island Park.jpg|thumb|400px|Boom Island Lighthouse in the Saint Anthony West Neighborhood of Minneapolis]]
'''Saint Anthony West''' is a neighborhood in the [[Northeast, Minneapolis|Northeast]] community of [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]
'''Saint Anthony West''' is a neighborhood in the [[Northeast, Minneapolis|Northeast]] community of [[Minneapolis]].

== History ==
== History ==
The historic neighborhood was established in 1849 on the banks of the Mississippi River as the Village of [[Saint Anthony Falls]]. These falls were seen in 1680 by [[Father Louis Hennepin]], a Jesuit who is credited with being the first European to explore the area that is now Minneapolis. He named the falls after his patron saint, [[St. Anthony of Padua]]. The neighborhood merged with the new city of Minneapolis in the late 1850s.
The historic neighborhood was established in 1849 on the banks of the Mississippi River as the Village of [[Saint Anthony Falls]]. These falls were seen in 1680 by [[Father Louis Hennepin]], a Franciscan priest who is credited with being the first European to explore the area that is now Minneapolis. He named the falls after his patron saint, [[St. Anthony of Padua]]. The neighborhood merged with the new city of Minneapolis in 1872.


==Geography==
==Geography==
The neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown and the [[University of Minnesota]]. St. Anthony West is also host to [[Boom Island Park]], a {{convert|14|acre|m2|adj=on}} riverside park. Broadway Street NE is the northern boundary, and the neighborhood extends to Second Avenue on the south. The Mississippi River makes up the western extent and Washington and Fifth streets NE define the eastern boundary. <ref>[http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/neighborhoods/stanthonywest_profile_home.asp St. Anthony West - Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown and the [[University of Minnesota]]. St. Anthony West is also host to [[Boom Island Park]], a {{convert|14|acre|m2|adj=on}} riverside park. Broadway Street NE is the northern boundary, and the neighborhood extends to Second Avenue on the south. The Mississippi River makes up the western extent and Washington and Fifth streets NE define the eastern boundary.<ref>[http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/neighborhoods/stanthonywest_profile_home.asp St. Anthony West - Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

Saint Anthony West is located in [[Government of Minneapolis|Ward 3]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Find My Ward |url=https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/find-my-ward/ |website=City of Minneapolis |access-date=19 April 2024}}</ref> currently represented by [[Minneapolis City Council|council member]] [[Michael Rainville]].


==Growth==
==Growth==
Despite its status as one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Saint Anthony West is part of the transformation taking place along the river. Developers have discovered Northeast Minneapolis as a prime location for new upscale housing and commercial projects.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2005/06/27/story1.html | first=Sarah | last=McKenzie | title=Condo craze hits NE: 500+ units planned | date=2005-06-26}}</ref> To balance the new development in other Northeast neighborhoods, St. Anthony West residents in 2004 revived an arrangement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reclaim the {{convert|12|acre|m2|adj=on}} B.F. Nelson site as a public open space along the Mississippi riverfront.<ref> Work on the park began in early 2008. As of June 2009, the park remains under construction. [http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=894&SearchID=73808 Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - B. F. Nelson Park<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Despite its status as one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Saint Anthony West is part of the transformation taking place along the river. Developers have discovered Northeast Minneapolis as a prime location for new upscale housing and commercial projects.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2005/06/27/story1.html | first=Sarah | last=McKenzie | title=Condo craze hits NE: 500+ units planned | date=2005-06-26}}</ref> To balance the new development in other Northeast neighborhoods, St. Anthony West residents in 2004 revived an arrangement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reclaim the {{convert|12|acre|m2|adj=on}} B.F. Nelson site as a public open space along the Mississippi riverfront.<ref>Work on the park began in early 2008. As of June 2009, the park remains under construction. [http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=894&SearchID=73808 Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - B. F. Nelson Park<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Saint Anthony West is also home to the world headquarters of [[Graco (fluid handling)|Graco Inc.]], a manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components.<ref>[http://www.graco.com/Internet/T_Corp.nsf/Webpages/Locations Locations<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Saint Anthony West is also home to the world headquarters of [[Graco (fluid handling)|Graco Inc.]], a manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components.<ref>[http://www.graco.com/Internet/T_Corp.nsf/Webpages/Locations Locations<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Neighborhood Organizations==
==Neighborhood Organizations==
The Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) is the designated citizen participation organization for the neighborhood. Monthly meetings are open to the public. <ref>[http://www.stawno.org/ Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) is the designated citizen participation organization for the neighborhood. Monthly meetings are open to the public.<ref>[http://www.stawno.org/ Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Political Representation==
==Political Representation==
Saint Anthony West is represented by the following people:
Saint Anthony West is represented by the following people:
* [[Mayor of Minneapolis]]: [[Jacob Frey]]

City Council (3rd Ward): Jacob Frey
* [[Minneapolis City Council]] (3rd Ward): Steve Fletcher
Minneapolis Park Board (District 1): Liz Weilinski<ref>[http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=36&commissioner_id=17 Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - Commissioners<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* [[Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board]] (District 1): Chris Meyer<ref>{{cite web |author1=Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board |authorlink1=Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board |title=Park Board Commissioners |url=https://www.minneapolisparks.org/about_us/leadership_and_structure/commissioners/ |accessdate=16 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Hennepin County]] [[Hennepin County, Minnesota#Commissioners|Commissioner]] (District 2): Irene Fernando

* [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] (District 60A): [[Sydney Jordan (politician)|Sydney Jordan]] (since February 11, 2020)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Faircloth |first1=Ryan |title=Special election votes are in for Minnesota House District 60A… |url=https://twitter.com/RyanFaircloth/status/1224883047050502147 |website=Twitter |accessdate=16 September 2020 |language=en |date=February 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Stancil |first1=Will |title=Congratulations Sydney Jordan, now sworn in as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives |url=https://twitter.com/whstancil/status/1227297262143000577 |website=Twitter |accessdate=16 September 2020 |language=en |date=February 11, 2020}}</ref>
Minneapolis Mayor: Betsy Hodges
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* [[Minnesota Senate]] (District 60): [[Kari Dziedzic]]

* [[US House of Representatives]] (District 5): [[Ilhan Omar]]
Hennepin County Commissioner: Linda Higgins
* [[US Senate]]: [[Amy Klobuchar]], [[Tina Smith]]
Minnesota House of Representatives (District 60A): Diane Loeffler<ref>[http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?district=59A Diane Loeffler (DFL) 59A - Minnesota House of Representatives<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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Minnesota Senate (District 60): Kari Dziedzic


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Neighborhoods in Minneapolis, Minnesota]]
[[Category:Neighborhoods in Minneapolis]]
[[Category:Minnesota populated places on the Mississippi River]]
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Latest revision as of 05:38, 6 January 2025

St. Anthony West
Neighborhood
Location of St. Anthony West within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of St. Anthony West within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
CityMinneapolis
CommunityNortheast
City Council Ward3
Government
 • Council MemberMichael Rainville
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.551 sq mi (1.43 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
2,441
 • Density4,400/sq mi (1,700/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55413
Area code612
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19802,134—
19902,35910.5%
20002,62311.2%
20102,200−16.1%
20202,44111.0%
Boom Island Lighthouse in the Saint Anthony West Neighborhood of Minneapolis

Saint Anthony West is a neighborhood in the Northeast community of Minneapolis.

History

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The historic neighborhood was established in 1849 on the banks of the Mississippi River as the Village of Saint Anthony Falls. These falls were seen in 1680 by Father Louis Hennepin, a Franciscan priest who is credited with being the first European to explore the area that is now Minneapolis. He named the falls after his patron saint, St. Anthony of Padua. The neighborhood merged with the new city of Minneapolis in 1872.

Geography

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The neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown and the University of Minnesota. St. Anthony West is also host to Boom Island Park, a 14-acre (57,000 m2) riverside park. Broadway Street NE is the northern boundary, and the neighborhood extends to Second Avenue on the south. The Mississippi River makes up the western extent and Washington and Fifth streets NE define the eastern boundary.[3]

Saint Anthony West is located in Ward 3,[4] currently represented by council member Michael Rainville.

Growth

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Despite its status as one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Saint Anthony West is part of the transformation taking place along the river. Developers have discovered Northeast Minneapolis as a prime location for new upscale housing and commercial projects.[5] To balance the new development in other Northeast neighborhoods, St. Anthony West residents in 2004 revived an arrangement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reclaim the 12-acre (49,000 m2) B.F. Nelson site as a public open space along the Mississippi riverfront.[6]

Saint Anthony West is also home to the world headquarters of Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components.[7]

Neighborhood Organizations

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The Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) is the designated citizen participation organization for the neighborhood. Monthly meetings are open to the public.[8]

Political Representation

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Saint Anthony West is represented by the following people:

See also

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44°59′36″N 93°15′37″W / 44.9932°N 93.2602°W / 44.9932; -93.2602[12]

References

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  1. ^ "St. Anthony West neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55413 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  2. ^ "St. Anthony West neighborhood data". Minnesota Compass. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  3. ^ St. Anthony West - Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile
  4. ^ "Find My Ward". City of Minneapolis. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  5. ^ McKenzie, Sarah (2005-06-26). "Condo craze hits NE: 500+ units planned".
  6. ^ Work on the park began in early 2008. As of June 2009, the park remains under construction. Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - B. F. Nelson Park
  7. ^ Locations
  8. ^ Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization
  9. ^ Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. "Park Board Commissioners". Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  10. ^ Faircloth, Ryan (February 4, 2020). "Special election votes are in for Minnesota House District 60A…". Twitter. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  11. ^ Stancil, Will (February 11, 2020). "Congratulations Sydney Jordan, now sworn in as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives". Twitter. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  12. ^ St. Anthony West, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
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