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Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Population: 18,520
Located in Anoka County
The Village of Columbia Heights was formed in 1898. With just over 1500 acres, 100 citizens, and 20 houses. In 1921 the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights was adopted and an actual city was born. Today this proud city boasts a growing population of over 18,000 people and a beautiful Minnesota landscape filled with homes, businesses and other centerpieces for life.
With 14 park and recreations areas, Columbia Heights has something to offer everyone. Silver Lake beach is a hot spot for water recreation. There are also several other lakes nearby to provide ample fishing, boating or just soaking up the sunshine. Because Minnesotan's are known for enjoying the winter, several of the parks offer ice rinks and snowmobile trails for all to enjoy during the winter months.
If indoor activities are more your style, Columbia Heights has several museums and art galleries within a 20 mile radius to suit every age group. If a day shopping, eating at the trendiest restaurants, visiting an aquarium, catching a show and riding a roller coaster sounds like fun, the Mall of America is only minutes away and has all this and much more. This is the second largest Mall in North America and promises an unforgettable day of fun for the entire family.
School System
The Independent School District No. 13 serves Columbia Heights. Included in the District Are: Columbia Heights High School, Central Middle School, Highland Elementary, North Park Elementary, and Valley View Elementary. There are also alternative programs. For community Education information call 763-528-4517. You may contact the Family Center at 763-528-4515. Educational opportunities are endless as both public and charter schools are within the city limits of Columbia Heights. Also available to middle school aged children is the F.A.I.R. School (Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource). The F.A.I.R. School's primary focus includes intercultural learning, fine arts performance and academic excellence. Along with academics, these students are exposed to several areas of the fine arts. Several colleges, universities and vocational schools are within minutes of Columbia Heights.
Because this first ring suburb of the Twin Cities has so many options for any kind of lifestyle, it's easy to see why Columbia Heights is a great place to work, play and live.
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