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Weesp

Weesp is a city, an urban area in the municipality of Amsterdam in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It had a population of 0 in. It lies on the river Vecht and next to the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal in an area called the Vechtstreek. The former municipality of Weesp merged with Amsterdam on 24 March 2022.

History
Until the early Middle Ages the region around Weesp was an uninhabited peat bog. Weesp (Wesopa in Latin documents) was granted city rights in 1355 and celebrated its 650th anniversary as a city in 2005.

From the late Middle Ages, the river Vecht was a defensive line for the County of Holland and it remained a military defensive line until the Second World War. Weesp was strongly fortified, more than its size would justify; for most of its history it had a few thousand inhabitants.

The defensive lines consisted of inundation zones, which would be flooded in wartime (the Hollandic Water Line). Behind them were fortified towns, forts, barracks and other military structures. The most comprehensive was the Defence Line of Amsterdam (Stelling van Amsterdam), a circular inundation zone around Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After the Second World War, new housing was built in the west and an industrial zone with a harbour at the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal was constructed. In the 1970s a suburb was built on the south. Another suburb was built in the north which recently expanded with plans for further expansion.

Before the reformation the church was dedicated to Saint Laurens. It is still in use for Protestant services. In the tower it has a famous carillon by Pieter Hemony cast in 1671. Following the 19th Century emancipation of Dutch Catholics, a Catholic church was erected in Weesp.

The Dutch government considered Weesp too small to continue as an independent municipality. In a 2018 referendum, 57.4% of the inhabitants voted in favor of a merger with Amsterdam. On 1 June 2019 the civil service offices of the municipality of Weesp merged with those of the municipality of Amsterdam in preparation of the merger of the two municipalities. Bas Jan van Bochove was the last mayor of the municipality of Weesp until the merger was finalized on 24 March 2022.

Population centres
The municipality of Weesp consisted of three towns: De Horn, Uitermeer, and Weesp. The north of the city of Weesp is known for its Hogewey dementia village.

Economy
The first Dutch porcelain originated in Weesp and dates to 1759. The venture was led by Bertrand Philip, Count of Gronsveld.

The most famed product of Weesp is Van Houten chocolate. Before cocoa production, the local economy had been based on beer breweries, jenever distilleries, production of Weesper porcelain, and trade, due to its location on a branch point of waterways. In the 21st century, the economy is very diverse.

There were large facilities of Solvay Pharmaceuticals, until February 2010 when Abbott Laboratories of North Chicago, Illinois acquired Solvay Pharmaceuticals. At this site there is a chemical plant which manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredient for Abbott brands Duphalac and Duphaston and a biologic plant which manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredient for Abbott's flu vaccine Influvac. The local specialty is the Weesper Mop cookie, which is based on mashed almond.

Tourism
Weesp is a popular stop for tourists. It has a protected historical center with canals and many buildings dating from the seventeenth and eighteenth century. Weesp has three full-size historical windmills. It features a bastion and fortifications that are part of the Defense line of Amsterdam and the Dutch Water Line. These structures have never been attacked, though. The scenic river Vecht and the small roads that line it attract yachters and cyclists. The Naardermeer area, the first nature reserve in the Netherlands, is at 15 minutes cycling distance from Weesp; it protects the Gooi landscape. The Weesp local museum is located in the former city hall.

Urban area government
The seats in the Weesp administrative committee elected on 16 March 2022 for four years are divided between the political parties as follows : • Weesper Stadspartij – 3 seats

• GroenLinks – 2 seats

• Christian Democratic Appeal – 2 seats

• People's Party for Freedom and Democracy – 2 seats

• Democrats 66 – 1 seat

• Labour Party – 1 seat

Transport
Weesp has one railway station, Weesp. It serves as a transfer station for passengers on local trains on the Amsterdam–Amersfoort (Oosterspoorweg) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol–Almere (Schiphollijn and Flevolijn) lines, which bundle up just before Weesp and diverge right after. Weesp therefore benefits from 16 departures per hour, serving many destinations including Amsterdam Centraal, Schiphol Airport, Hilversum, Amersfoort Centraal and Utrecht Centraal four times per hour.

In front of the railway station there is a small bus station with services to neighbouring towns and villages such as Muiden, Muiderberg, and Nigtevecht and to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station.

Notable people

 * Thomas Hees (1634-1693) a Dutch diplomat, negotiated for the Seventeen Provinces with the Barbary corsairs
 * Salomon van Til (1643-1713) a theologian of the Dutch Reformed Church
 * Bernardus van Schijndel (1647–1709) a Dutch Golden Age painter of small scale genre works
 * Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (1726–1798) a Dutch painter and art collector
 * Coenraad Johannes van Houten (1801 – 1887 in Weesp) a Dutch chemist and chocolate maker
 * Willy Mullens (1880-1952) a Dutch producer, director, and promoter of movies
 * Phemia Molkenboer (1883–1940) a Dutch ceramist, furniture designer and art teacher
 * Willem van Beusekom (1947–2006) a Dutch broadcaster, TV presenter and radio DJ
 * Wendy van Dijk (born 1971) a Dutch actress and TV presenter
 * Lieuwe Albertsma (born 1987) stage name Wulf, a Dutch musician

Sport

 * Marco Ruitenbeek (born 1968) a former Dutch footballer with over 250 club caps
 * Antoni Hardonk (born 1976) a Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer

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Wervershoof

Wervershoof (West Frisian: Werfershouf) is a small town and former municipality in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia. Since 1 January 2011 it has been part of the municipality of Medemblik. The N240 and N302 roads run through the town.

There are a number of versions of the origin of the name Wervershoof. It may come from the preacher Werenfridus, a follower of Willibrord who came to the area in 690 and later lived on a farm there. The old parish church was dedicated to St. Werenfridus. A settlement named 'Werfaertshof' is mentioned on a map in 1288.

Until the early 19th century, the population fluctuated between 250 and 400. The number grew after 1817 when it became an independent municipality and in 1868 there were nearly 800 inhabitants. The municipality was then enlarged by adding High and Low Zwaagdijk, after which it had about 1,600 inhabitants. After slow growth in the early 20th century, the population grew more rapidly after World War II, increasing from 2,000 to just over 5,000 over a 40-year period. The other places in the municipality grew more slowly than Wervershoof. On 1 January 2010, the town had 8,794 inhabitants.

Local government
The last municipal council of Wervershoof consisted of 13 seats, which at the 2006 election, were divided as follows: An election was held in November 2010 for a council for the new Medemblik municipality that merged Medemblik with both Wervershoof and Andijk. This commenced work on 1 January 2011. The last mayor of the Wervershoof municipality was Floris Vletter (VVD).
 * Algemene Belangen Combinatie (ABC) - 3 seats
 * Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) - 2 seats
 * Progressief Wervershoof (PW) - 2 seats
 * People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) - 2 seats
 * Zwaagdijker Dorpsbelang - 2 seats
 * Labour Party (PvdA) - 2 seats

Notable people born in Wervershoof

 * Jelle Bakker (1983), creator of Jelle's Marble Runs YouTube channel
 * Yvonne Spigt (1988), skater, Dutch champion marathon skating on natural ice 2008 and 2012
 * Bert Steltenpool (1994), professional football player

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Greenwood, Minnesota

Greenwood is a community on Saint Albans Bay on Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States just northeast of the community of Excelsior, Minnesota. The population was 688 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, of which 0.36 sqmi is land and 0.25 sqmi is water. Minnesota State Highway 7 serves as a main route.

History
Originally part of Excelsior Township, Greenwood was incorporated as an independent city in 1956.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 688 people, 290 households, and 223 families living in the city. The population density was 1911.1 PD/sqmi. There were 327 housing units at an average density of 908.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 290 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 45.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 729 people, 285 households, and 214 families living in the city. The population density was 2,098.2 PD/sqmi. There were 297 housing units at an average density of 854.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 0.69% African American, 0.55% Asian, 1.23% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $102,719, and the median income for a family was $127,013. Males had a median income of $69,375 versus $41,786 for females. The per capita income for the city was $63,200. About 0.4% of families and 0.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Greenwood is home to the Old Log Theatre.

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Wester-Koggenland

Wester-Koggenland is a former municipality of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia. The municipality ceased to exist on 1 January 2007 when it merged with Obdam to form the new municipality of Koggenland.

Population centres
The area of the former municipality of Wester-Koggenland consists of the following cities, towns, villages and/or districts: Avenhorn, Berkhout, De Goorn, Oudendijk, Rustenburg, Scharwoude, Spierdijk, Ursem, Wogmeer (partly), Zuidermeer.

Local government
Before the merger, the last municipal council of Wester-Koggenland consisted of 15 seats, which were divided as follows:

 * CDA - 5 seats
 * Gemeentebelangen - 4 seats
 * VVD - 3 seats
 * PvdA - 2 seats
 * Fractie Mollet - 1 seat

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Wieringen

Wieringen is in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. Now a part of the municipality of Hollands Kroon, before 2012 it was a separate municipality, its name appearing in 8th and 9th century records. By 1200 it was an island, also named Wieringen, separated from the mainland during one of the severe storm floods in the late Middle Ages that changed the coastline. By draining, dikes and landfill from 1924 to 1932, the island was rejoined to the mainland.

In 2003 the provincial and local governments announced a project to restore Wieringen as an island by creating a recreational lake to be called the Wieringerrandmeer. The project was cancelled in 2010 for financial reasons.

Population centres
The former municipality of Wieringen consisted of the following villages and hamlets: Dam, De Elft, De Haukes, De Hoelm, Den Oever, Hippolytushoef, Hollebalg, Noordburen, Oosterklief, Oosterland, Smerp, Stroe, Vatrop, Westerklief and Westerland.

History
The landscape of Wieringen is not all flat: it is characterised by boulder clay mounds, formed during the Saale Ice Age. The name Wieringen probably comes from Old Frisian wîr meaning "height". It was previously suggested incorrectly that the name came from "wier" (seaweed in Dutch).

Early references
The first known written references to Wieringen are as "Wiron" or "pagus Wirense" in Latin lists of property owned by the monastery at Fulda, dated late 8th century or early 9th century AD. In this list, the Marsdiep (the channel between Wieringen and Texel and the mainland) is referred to as "fluvium Maresdeop" (fluvium is Latin for "river" and Maresdeop is old Dutch for "morass deep"), and Wieringen and Texel may have met as opposite banks of this deep river. It appears that at that time Texel and Wieringen islands were much larger and spread across what is now the western end of the Waddenzee and perhaps also other areas which are now sea or in polders.

A possessions list of the St. Martin's church in Utrecht, dated 948, lists a church domain with 12 farms at Alvitlo (now De Elft), and 72 [probably mostly small] farms at Strude (now Stroe). Both these places are in Wieringen. The land in these lists comprise an area larger than the modern (up to 1924) island of Wieringen.

Later history
Viking attacks and occupation of Frisian territory took place in the 9th century. This was confirmed in 1996 when a hoard containing 1.7 kilograms of silver coins, ingots and jewelry was found in a pasture at the hamlet of Westerklief. It was dated to the 9th century and is attributed to Vikings. It is now in the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden. Smaller hoards from the same period were later found in the same area.

The All Saints' Flood (1170) created the islands of Wieringen and Texel from North Holland. The area was inhabited and controlled by Frisians, until the Dutch count Floris III made the Wieringers subject in 1184. After this the area became unsettled, with Floris V imposing his rule in 1284, and in 1299 it was included in the district of Westfriesland within the County of Holland.

In 1432 all the island of Wieringen was officially designated as one township and received city rights. But as more of Holland and Westfriesland became habitable and were developed, the importance of Wieringen decreased.

In 1798 when the Batavian Republic formed, the province of Holland and West Friesland was divided, and Wieringen fell under the département of Texel (from the Vlie to the Rhine). In 1807 under Napoleon, the province was subdivided into two separate provinces; Amstelland and Maasland, but this organization ended in 1814. In 1815 Wieringen became a part of the province of Holland, and the new province of North Holland in 1840, where it still remains.

In November 1918 the German crown prince Wilhelm received political asylum in the Netherlands. He lived in Wieringen from November 1918, returning to Germany in November 1923.

On 31 July 1924 the Amsteldiep was closed by a short dam called the Amsteldiepdijk. In 1930 the Eastern Wieringermeerdijk was completed in the Zuiderzee, and with it the adjacent polder the Wieringermeer. The closing of the Zuiderzee was completed in 1932 by the Afsluitdijk, a large dike which connects Wieringen with Friesland, making it part of the mainland again. This dike starts at Den Oever.

Local government
The former municipal council of Wieringen consisted of 13 seats, which at the final election in 2010 divided as follows: Elections were held in November 2011 for a council for the new merged municipality of Hollands Kroon that included Wieringen, which commenced work in January 2012.
 * VVD – 5 seats
 * Wieringen 05 – 4 seats
 * PvdA – 3 seats
 * CDA – 1 seat

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Hassan Township, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Hassan Township was an urban township in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it was the last remaining township in the county. The population was 2,600 at the 2010 census.

The town began incorporation proceedings in 2003 but abandoned its petition and chose to sign a Joint Powers agreement with the nearby city of Rogers to annex the entirety of Hassan Township. The Hassan Town Board approved annexation in June 2008 with orderly annexation to begin in 2012.

The origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning the "sugar-maple tree" (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap). Since the then-township of Chanhassen had established two years before Hassan, the chan syllable was dropped to avoid confusion.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau as of its 2000 census, the township had a total area of 21.3 sqmi, of which 20.4 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi, or 4.32%, is water. The township completely encircled the city of Rogers. County Roads 81, 116, and 144 were three of the main routes in the township.

By the 2010 census, the area of the township had declined to 18.7 sqmi, as portions of the township had already been annexed by Rogers.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,463 people, 778 households, and 689 families residing in the township. The population density was 120.8 PD/sqmi. There were 788 housing units at an average density of 38.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.38% White, 0.32% African American, 0.32% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 778 households, out of which 48.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.4% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 8.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $79,158, and the median income for a family was $81,832. Males had a median income of $46,689 versus $35,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,350. None of the families and 0.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

History
At the time of it annexation into Rogers, Hassan was the sole remaining township in Hennepin County. The Town of Hassan was classified as an Urban Township which provided for the exercising of more powers than non-urban townships.

Hassan was located along the south bank of the Crow River and bisected by Interstate 94, approximately 20 mi northwest of downtown Minneapolis. The City of Rogers lay entirely within the original township. Hassan's rolling landscape was composed of farmsteads, cultivated fields, scattered homes and subdivisions separated by wetlands, woodlands, and drainageways.

Settlement in 1854 by European immigrants brought about major changes in the landscape of what is now Hassan Township. Originally, as part of the "Big Woods", the areas was heavily timbered with oak, elm, basswood, ash, and maple. Large areas of marshland also existed. As settlers arrived, the woods were cleared and the land was tilled for farmstead construction and crop production.

Early on, small trade centers, known as hamlets, emerged in Hassan Township to serve the needs of the settlers. The hamlet of Hassan was first settled in 1854 and then organized in 1860 along Territorial Road in Section 21. Between 1854 and 1881, Hassan contained a clustering of houses, a post office, St. John's Episcopal Church, a school and a town hall. Today, an altered school, a church and town hall remain. Today, a few businesses still thrive in Hassan, including Hassan Sand and Gravel, Minuteman Services, and Town and Country Landscaping, among others.

Although not the earliest settlement, Fletcher, originally named St. Walburga by German immigrants, has become the most notable. It stands at the intersection of Territorial Road and County Road 116 (Fletcher Lane) in Hassan Township. Fletcher is considered to be the "finest example of a traditional crossroads hamlet in Hennepin County" and is eligible to become a historic district by the Minnesota Historical Society.

Territorial Road crosses over a series of ridges, including a section that includes the highest point in Hennepin County. It was authorized by the Territorial Legislature in 1855 and identified as the "first legitimate outlet" for this section of Hennepin County. Through the years, it became a major transportation route for Hassan Township and surrounding communities "because it was maintained and it provided relatively easy access to Minneapolis markets." (Hennepin History Museum; 1995).


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Wieringermeer

Wieringermeer is a former municipality and a polder in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Since 2012 Wieringermeer has been a part of the new municipality of Hollands Kroon.

Population centres
The former municipality of Wieringermeer consisted of the following small towns and villages: Kreileroord, Middenmeer, Slootdorp, Wieringerwerf.

History
Around the year 1000 AD, this area was land. However, several storms after 1100 turned it into a flood plain. Wieringmeer means "Wieringen Lake", the name of an inland lake that filled the area in the early medieval period.

The Wieringmeerpolder is a polder, newly created land, and part of the Zuiderzee Works developed in the 20th century. Originally the polder was planned after the completion of the Afsluitdijk, but a severe lack of agricultural land meant construction was accelerated, starting in 1927. The dikes had to be strong enough to withstand the force of the Zuiderzee, a sea. Draining of the polder was finished on 21 August 1930. After the completion of the Afsluitdijk in 1932, the lake IJsselmeer was formed from the waters. After desalinization, the new land became usable in 1934. Four villages (Slootdorp (1931), Middenmeer (1933), Wieringerwerf (1936) and Kreileroord (1957)), were developed in the polder.

Since 1 July 1941, the Wieringermeer had been an independent municipality.

On 17 April 1945, during the Second World War, the German occupiers ordered the dike of the Wieringermeer to be blown up: the area was inundated. No one was killed as the polder slowly submerged again (the inhabitants had been warned), but the high water and a subsequent storm destroyed most of the infrastructure built in the previous decade. The floodwater was fresh water, so the land did not have to be desalinated again. Reconstruction followed quickly; by the end of 1945, the polder was declared drained again. Rebuilding of roads and bridges, houses and farms, was greatly facilitated by the experience of building them the first time.

Local government
The former municipal council of Wieringermeer consisted of 15 seats, which at the final election in 2010 divided as follows: Elections were held in November 2011 for a council for the new merged municipality of Hollands Kroon that included Wieringermeer, which commenced work in January 2012.
 * CDA - 3 seats
 * VVD - 3 seats
 * Progressief Wieringermeer - 2 seats
 * Onafhankelijk Wieringermeer '04 - 2 seats
 * Gemeente Belangen Wieringermeer - 2 seats
 * PvdA - 2 seats
 * Christian Union - 1 seat

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Wijdemeren

Wijdemeren is a municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland, on the western border of the Gooi region.

Wijdemeren contains many lakes, including Spiegelplas and Ankeveense Plassen in the north(east) and Loosdrechtse Plassen in the (south)west.

Wijdemeren was established as a merger of 's-Graveland, Loosdrecht, and Nederhorst den Berg on 1 January 2002. The former municipality of Loosdrecht belonged to the province of Utrecht.

Population centres
The municipality of Wijdemeren includes the following small towns and villages: • Ankeveen

• Boomhoek

• Breukeleveen

• 's-Graveland

• Kortenhoef

• Muyeveld

• Nederhorst den Berg

• Nieuw-Loosdrecht

• Oud-Loosdrecht.

Topography
Map of the municipality of Wijdemeren, 2013.

Notable people

 * Jan Jacob Spöhler (1811–1866) painter
 * Hendrik Jan Schimmel (1823–1906) poet and novelist
 * Barend Klaas Kuiper (1877–1961) history professor and author, wrote on Dutch Calvinist church history
 * Tjalling Koopmans (1910–1985) Dutch American mathematician and economist, joint winner of the 1975 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
 * Gustav Leonhardt (1928–2012) keyboard player, conductor, musicologist, teacher and editor
 * Feike Sijbesma (born 1959) CEO of DSM
 * Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert (born 1973) politician and diplomat

Sport

 * Nelleke Penninx (born 1971) retired rower, competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics and silver medallist at the 2000 Summer Olympics
 * Jip Vastenburg (born 1994) long-distance athlete, competeted in the 2016 Summer Olympics

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Hopkins, Minnesota

Hopkins is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, located west of Minneapolis. The population was 19,079 at the 2020 census. The city is four square miles in size and is surrounded by the larger suburban communities of Minnetonka, Saint Louis Park, and Edina. The city's main street was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022 as the Hopkins Commercial Historic District.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.11 sqmi, of which 4.08 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water. There are several small ponds on the western side of Hopkins, and creeks to the north and south. One of these creeks includes Minnehaha Creek. The north branch of Nine Mile Creek has its headwaters in Hopkins at the intersection of 13th Avenue South and Excelsior Boulevard.

The southern end of Hopkins is adjacent to main line of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad. Two main highways, U.S. Route 169 and Minnesota State Highway 7, service the Hopkin's area.

Hopkins will have three stations on the Southwest LRT. There will be stations at Shady Oak Road, Downtown Hopkins, and at Blake Road.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 19,079 people, and 9,220 households residing in the city. The population density was 4,696.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,813.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 64.2% White, 21.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 7.1% Asian, 5.4% from two or more races, and 8.8% Hispanic or Latino.

The average household size was 2.02 and 22% of persons aged 5 years+, 2017-2021 spoke a language other than English spoken at home.

94.2% of people aged 25 years+, 2017-2021 had a high school graduate or higher. 47.5% of persons aged 25 years+, 2017-2021 had a bachelor's degree or higher. 72.5% population age 16 years+, 2017-2021 were in civilian labor force, compared to 66.1% of all females aged 16 years+.

9.5% of people under age 65 years, 2017-2020 had a disability, and 6.9% of persons under age 65 years, did not have health insurance.

The median household income (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021 was $60,824. The per capita income in past 12 months (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021 was $40,770.11.8% of People lived in poverty.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,591 people, 8,366 households, and 3,975 families residing in the city. The population density was 4311.5 PD/sqmi. There were 8,987 housing units at an average density of 2202.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 70.4% White, 13.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 8.5% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.9% of the population.

There were 8,366 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.5% were non-families. 43.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 34.4 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,145 people, 8,224 households and 3,741 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,205.9 PD/sqmi. There were 8,390 housing units at an average density of 2,058.2 pe square mile (794.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 82.61% White, 5.19% African American, 0.78% Native American, 5.92% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.58% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.54% of the population. 23.9% were of German, 12.4% Norwegian, 7.4% Irish and 7.1% Swedish ancestry.

There were 8,224 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.5% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.85.

19.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median household income was $39,203 and the median family income was $50,359. Males had a median income of $37,541 versus $30,687 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,759. About 8.1% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Housing
Hopkins has a much lower homeownership rate than neighboring communities. The city's 39 percent homeownership rate is 22 percentage points less than the 61 percent of St. Louis Park, which has the next lowest rate among Hopkins’ neighbors. Other west metro communities fall in the mid-70 percent range.

Housing also tends to be more affordable than most west metro communities. Hopkins’ $225,200 median value is the lowest among its neighbors. The median housing value for St. Louis Park, which is next lowest, is 6.75 percent higher at $240,400.

City charter
Hopkins’ government structure is set by its city charter. Hennepin County district court judges appointed the first Hopkins Charter Commission on February 8, 1946, in order to create a proposed charter that would be voted on. The commission submitted the proposed charter to the Village Council on November 4, 1947. Voters approved the charter December 2, 1947. The charter has been amended numerous times since then, most recently in October 2012.

Government structure
The charter specifies that Hopkins use a council-manager plan. The council controls city administration but does so exclusively through the city manager. The charter contains an “interference with administration” clause that expressly forbids the council from telling the city manager whom to hire or preventing the city manager from using his or her judgment to make administrative appointments. It also prohibits the council from issuing orders to any of the city manager's subordinates.

Mayor and council
The council is made up of the mayor and four council members elected at-large. The mayor serves a two-year term in office. Council members have four-year terms—with two of the seats on the ballot in one election and the other two seats up in the following election. Regular elections take place in odd years.

The mayor votes on all motions before the council like the council members. The position is also the head of the city for ceremonial purposes, serving legal processes and martial law.

The mayor is paid $6,000 per year and council members are paid $4,600 per year. The current salaries were set in 1998.

Presidents and mayors
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City manager
The city manager is the chief administrator of the City of Hopkins. The Hopkins City Council appoints the city manager for an indefinite period and may remove the manager at any time.

Subordinate employees
The charter specifies just two other administrative positions by name. It requires the city to have a clerk, who is subordinate to the city manager, and allows for, but doesn't require, a city attorney to advise the council on legal matters.

However, the charter specifies that the city manager can create city departments and divisions and alter them when necessary. Hopkins has seven departments, each with a department head that reports to the city manager. The departments are:
 * Administration
 * Community Services (Assessing, City Clerk, Inspections)
 * Finance
 * Fire
 * Planning & Economic Development
 * Police
 * Public Works
 * Recreation (operated jointly with Minnetonka, Minnesota)

History
The first non-indigenous settlers in the Hopkins area arrived in 1852 as land around the growing Minneapolis–Saint Paul area was opening up and being explored by members stationed at Fort Snelling. However, the roots of the town begin in 1887 with the building of the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company, later called Minneapolis-Moline, to make farm equipment. At the time, Minneapolis Moline employed most of the Hopkins residents. In 1887, the West Minneapolis Land Company was founded and formed to build housing for the Minneapolis Moline factory workers.

In 1893, residents of Hopkins sent the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners a petition signed by 41 residents, asking that a separate village be formed from unincorporated portions of then-Minnetonka and Richfield Townships. Following an election, the community was then incorporated as the Village of West Minneapolis with a population of 1,105. The original village consisted of about three-square miles, and it has been enlarged by annexation to its present size of about four-square miles.

In 1928, the name of the village was changed to Hopkins after Harley H. Hopkins, who was among its first homesteaders and was the community's first postmaster. Mr. Hopkins allowed the town to build the train depot on his land (now The Depot Coffee House) with the agreement that the train station would say "Hopkins" on it. People getting off the train assumed the name of the town was Hopkins and it stuck. On January 1, 1948, the village became the city of Hopkins, upon adoption of a council–city manager charter.

Hopkins was the headquarters of Minneapolis-Moline, which was a large manufacturer of tractors and agricultural equipment in the United States until the 1960s.

Timeline

 * 1852 – First non-indigenous settlers arrived
 * 1862 – First school, Burnes, built
 * 1887 – Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company built
 * 1893 – November 7, 1,168 people incorporated the village of West Minneapolis
 * 1893 – December 9, first city-council elected
 * 1899 – Streetcar arrived in West Minneapolis
 * 1928 – August 16, village name changed to Hopkins
 * 1929 – Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company becomes Minneapolis-Moline
 * 1934 – Hopkins business people organized the first Hopkins Raspberry Festival
 * 1947 – December 2, Hopkins became a city through the adoption of a city charter
 * 2022 - Hopkins Mainstreet designated on the list of the National Register of Historic Places

Hopkins Raspberry Festival
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival is an annual event in Hopkins. The Hopkins Raspberry Festival was founded in 1935 as a way to boost business during the Great Depression of the 1930s. A date of July 21 was chosen to hold the event to coincide with the peak of raspberry-picking season. The festival now takes place the third weekend in July every year.

The Raspberry Festival is overseen by a board of directors supported by many additional volunteers and local civic organizations each year. Since its inception, it has evolved into a dynamic community celebration with activities including music, sporting events, royalty coronations, craft fair, and parade.

National Register of History Places
The main street of Hopkins, from 8th to 11th avenues, was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2022 as the Hopkins Commercial Historic District. The designation was revealed during a ceremony in April 2022.

Public schools
The Hopkins School District serves all or parts of seven Minneapolis west suburban communities: Hopkins, Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Edina, Eden Prairie, and Saint Louis Park. Approximately 8,100 students attend seven elementary schools (K–fifth grade), two middle schools (6th–8th grade), and one high school (9th–12th grade). Some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute, as some students from outside Hopkins school district enroll in Hopkins schools on that basis.

 * 1) located in Minnetonka
 * 2) located in Golden Valley

Private schools
There are two private schools in Hopkins:
 * The Blake School: A large private school with several campuses throughout the Twin Cities was founded in Hopkins, and the Blake Campus in the city houses both the Middle School and one of its two Lower Schools.
 * Agamim Classical Academy (relocated)
 * Chesterton Academy

Charter schools

 * Mainstreet School of Performing Arts (MSSPA): A performing arts school that focuses on the three major performing arts areas; music, dance and theater. The school opened in 2004 and eventually moved to Eden Prairie, MN being renamed to Performing Institute of Minnesota Arts High School (PiM Arts High School).  Grades 9–12.
 * Ubah Medical Academy is a charter high school currently leasing space in the Katherine Curren Elementary building. The school was chartered in 2003 and was previously housed in Minneapolis.

Notable people

 * Ann Bancroft Teacher Hopkins Katherine Curren Elementary - Famous Polar Explorer - First woman in history to cross the ice to the North Pole
 * Nate Berkus (born 1971) - interior designer, author and television personality
 * Travis Boyd - professional ice hockey player
 * Aaron Brown – broadcast journalist on ABC and CNN.[18] Most recognized for his coverage of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
 * Paige Bueckers - American college basketball player for the University of Connecticut
 * Walter Bush – As a national leader in the growth and development of amateur and professional hockey elected to the U. S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.
 * David Carr – Media and culture columnist for The New York Times.[20] Author of a memoir and best seller ‘’The Night of the Gun.’’ Early in his journalist career he was the editor of the ‘’Twin Cities Reader,’’ a weekly alternative newspaper in Minneapolis.
 * Amir Coffey - professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers
 * Daniel Grodnik (movie producer) - Writer/producer of more than 65 films including, 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', former Chairman/CEO of The National Lampoon and an adjunct professor in producing at the University of Southern California and Chapman University. Went to Alice Smith grade school and Hopkins High. Lettered in Ski jumping.
 * John Hardgrove – Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
 * Samantha Harris – Television hostess and actress. Her most prominent role was as E! Entertainment correspondent and a Dancing with the Stars co-host.
 * John B. Keefe - Minnesota state legislator, lawyer, and judge.
 * Jerry Knickerbocker - Minnesota state legislator and businessman.
 * Peyton Manning - Veteran quarterback and two-time Super Bowl winner who attended Tanglen Elementary School in Hopkins during the time his father, Archie Manning, quarterbacked for the Minnesota Vikings.
 * Adele Parkhurst - Soprano concert singer in the 1920s.
 * BeBe Shopp – Miss America, 1948.
 * Courtney Dauwalter - Ultramarathon runner and former teacher. The only runner in history to win the Hardrock 100, Western States, and UTMB in the same year.

In popular culture
Mystery Science Theater 3000 was filmed in Hopkins in 1988 and 1989.

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Wognum

Wognum is a former municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Wognum received city rights in 1392 but lost them in 1426. In 2007 it merged with the municipalities of Medemblik and Noorder-Koggenland into an enlarged municipality of Medemblik.

Population centres
The former municipality of Wognum included the towns and villages of Nibbixwoud, Wognum and Zwaagdijk-West, and the hamlet of Wijzend.

History
Wognum was formed around 900, confirmed by archaeological finds. In addition, there is evidence that the area was already inhabited around the Bronze Age. Hand axes and arrowheads from that period were found in the area between the current streets of Oosterwijzend and Dorpsstraat in Wognum.

In 980 the city was first mentioned in a church list of the Abbey of Echternach, when the place was named Wokgunge. In a charter of 1063 it was called Woggunghem. There was a chapel, belonging to the Abbey of Heiloo, on the site of the Reformed Church of Wognum. Later spellings included Wognem (1083), Woghenem (1156) and Woggenum (1544). The name could refer to the place of the person or family Wok or Wokke. In addition to the West Frisian names Woggem and Woggelum the name was sometimes even (incorrectly) written Wochnum, analogous to Wochmar and the old Dutch Wochmeer (Wogmeer).

Wognum is located on the shore of an ancient stream. The shore is composed of sandy soil. Just outside the residential center it is located between Oude Gouw - Kerkstraat and the old peat streams at Baarsdorpermeer/Lekermeer. This is a remnant of the reclamation period from the early Middle Ages. This includes the Kromme Leek, a stream that starts at the Baarsdorpermeer meandering along Wognum through Zwaagdijk, and ends at Medemblik. The winding course is preserved as much as possible at the time of the later land consolidation between Wognum and Medemblik.

In the 15th century, fishing was the main source of income. In the 17th century Wognum greatly benefited from the shipping industry of the nearby city of Hoorn. Despite the fact that Wognum had an agricultural character in the 19th century, when in 1979 a new coat of arms for the newly amalgamated municipality of Wognum was created, the three basses from the amalgamated municipality of Nibixwoud appeared on the coat of arms.

In both Wognum and Nibbixwoud there are thousands of fruit trees. Fruit is an important part of the agricultural sector. The layout of Wognum is a combination of agricultural buildings and more urban development in the center.

Museum / Railway connections
Wognum is one of the stops of the Hoorn–Medemblik heritage railway.

Local government
The former municipal council of Wognum consisted of 13 seats, which at the final local election in 2002 were divided as follows:
 * CDA - 6 seats
 * D66 - 3 seats
 * PvdA - 2 seats
 * VVD - 2 seats

Wognum became a part of the new merged Medemblik municipality on 1 January 2007.

People from Wognum

 * John Appel (filmmaker)
 * Cor Bakker, pianist
 * Frans van Buchem, physician
 * Edith van Dijk, swimmer
 * Jeroen Tesselaar, footballer

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Wormerland

Wormerland is a municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland.

Population centres
The municipality of Wormerland contains the following towns, villages and hamlets: • Jisp

• Neck

• Oostknollendam

• Spijkerboor

• Wijdewormer

• Wormer

It borders the municipalities of: • Beemster

• Graft-De Rijp

• Zaanstad

• Oostzaan

• Landsmeer

• Purmerend

Local government
The municipal council of Wormerland consists of 17 seats, which at the 2022 local elections divided as follows:
 * Partij voor Ouderen en Veiligheid - 5 - 28.17% - 2,066 votes
 * VVD - 4 - 21.06% - 1,544 votes
 * GroenLinks - 3 - 20.73% - 1,520 votes
 * PvdA - 2 - 14.61% - 1,071 votes
 * CDA - 2 - 9.2% - 675 votes
 * D66 - 1 - 6.23% - 457 votes

Sport facilities
Soccer clubs:
 * WSV'30 (Wormer Sport Vereniging 1930) - Wormer
 * VV Jisp - Jisp
 * VV Knollendam - Oostknollendam
 * DZS (De Zilveren Schapen) - Neck/Wijdewormer
 * PSCK (Parochiële Sport Club Kalf) - Kalf (Located in Wijdewormer)
 * ZCFC (Zaandamse Christelijke Football club) - Zaandam (Located in Wijdewormer)

Notable people

 * Tyman Arentsz. Cracht (ca.1590/1600 – 1646) painter who specialized in landscapes and history paintings
 * Ewald Kooiman (1938–2009) organist and professor of Romance languages
 * Martin Bosma (born 1964) politician and former journalist

Sport
David Harrison
 * Klaas de Groot (1919–1994) wrestler, competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
 * Cees Gravesteijn (born 1928) sprint canoer, competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
 * Dick Wayboer (born 1936) a sailor, competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics
 * Piet de Wit (born 1946) retired cyclist and former local bicycle shop owner
 * Arend Bloem (born 1947) sprint canoer who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics
 * Pieter Jan Leeuwerink (1962–2004) volleyball player, competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics

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Independence, Minnesota

Independence is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Most of the city is agricultural land with dense woods and numerous lakes. It is named after Lake Independence, a large lake on the community's eastern boundary.

The population was 3,504 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 34.56 sqmi, of which 32.37 sqmi is land and 2.19 sqmi is water. Independence is 24 miles west of Minneapolis.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,504 people, 1,241 households, and 1,009 families living in the city. The population density was 108.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,305 housing units at an average density of 40.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,241 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.7% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 45.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 38.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,236 people, 1,088 households, and 908 families living in the city. The population density was 99.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,115 housing units at an average density of 34.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.74% White, 0.09% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 1,088 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $79,126, and the median income for a family was $82,143. Males had a median income of $50,793 versus $40,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,753. About 0.8% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Independence has been a Republican jurisdiction in Minnesota in recent years. The city has voted for every Republican presidential nominee since 1980, with the last five campaigns carrying the town by a margin of over 25 points each.

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Zaanstad

Zaanstad is a Dutch municipality in the province of North Holland, situated northwest of Amsterdam. Its main city is Zaandam. It is part of the conurbation and metropolitan area of Amsterdam. It had a population of 0 in.

Population centres
The municipality of Zaanstad is a conurbation consisting of the cities, towns and villages of: Assendelft, Koog aan de Zaan, Krommenie, Westzaan, Wormerveer, Zaandam and Zaandijk. However, being surrounded by countryside and due to its relatively protracted shape that follows the river Zaan, a rural atmosphere is always nearby.

Railway stations in Zaanstad

 * Koog aan de Zaan railway station (formerly Koog Bloemwijk)
 * Krommenie-Assendelft railway station
 * Wormerveer railway station
 * Zaandam railway station
 * Zaandam Kogerveld railway station
 * Zaandijk Zaanse Schans railway station (formerly Koog-Zaandijk)

Local government
The municipal council of Zaanstad consists of 39 seats, which at the 2022 local elections divided as follows: • Partij voor Ouderen en Veiligheid - 6,

• PvdA - 5,

• VVD - 5,

• ROSA - 4,

• Democratisch Zaanstad - 4,

• GroenLinks - 3,

• D66 - 2,

• Party for Freedom - 2,

• CDA - 2,

• DENK - 2,

• PvdD - 2,

• CU - 1,

• SP - 1.

Notable tourist attractions

 * Zaans Museum
 * Zaanse Schans
 * Czar Peter House
 * Gedempte Gracht, a shopping street in Zaandam

The arts

 * Pieter Jansz. Saenredam (1597–c. 1665), a painter of the Dutch Golden Age
 * Anton Mauve (1838–1888), realist painter, leading member of the Hague School
 * Jan Verkade (1868-1946), post-Impressionist and Christian Symbolist painter
 * Piet Zwart (1885–1977), graphic designer, industrial designer and typographer
 * Dick Laan (1894–1973), children's writer and film pioneer
 * Aafje Heynis (1924–2015), contralto
 * Piet Kee (1927–2018), organist and composer
 * Han Bennink (born 1942), jazz drummer and percussionist
 * Kathinka Pasveer (born 1959), flautist

Public thinking & public service

 * Adriaan Pelt (1892–1981), journalist, international civil servant and diplomat
 * Johannes Kleiman (1896–1959), resident who helped hide Anne Frank and her family
 * Hanneke Ippisch (1925–2012), member of the Dutch resistance in World War II
 * Tom Viezee (born 1950), Christian minister and former politician, Mayor of Zeewolde 1999–2004
 * Emine Bozkurt (born 1967), politician

Science & business

 * Pieter Bleeker (1819–1878), medical doctor, ichthyologist, and herpetologist
 * Christiaan Eijkman (1858–1930), physician and professor of physiology, joint winner the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1929 for the discovery of vitamins
 * Cornelis Zwikker (1900–1985), scientist, mostly in physics, chemistry and acoustics
 * E. G. van de Stadt (1910–1999), yacht designer
 * Simon de Wit (1912–1976), rower and CEO of the supermarket chain Simon de Wit
 * Gerrit Jan Heijn (1931–1987), businessman with Ahold, kidnapped and murdered
 * Floris Takens (1940–2010), mathematician

Sport

 * Jaap Boot (1903-1986), athlete, bronze medallist in the 1924 Summer Olympics
 * Jaap Kraaier (1913–2004), flatwater canoeist, bronze medallist at the 1936 Summer Olympics
 * Nicolaas Tates (1915–1990), canoeist, bronze medallist at the 1936 Summer Olympics
 * Mieke Jaapies (born 1943), sprint canoer, silver medallist in the 1972 Summer Olympics
 * Cees Stam (born 1945), a former track cyclist and four-time world champion stayer
 * Toos Beumer (born 1947), swimmer, team bronze medallist at the 1964 Summer Olympics
 * Johnny Rep (born 1951), former footballer
 * Annemarie Sanders (born 1958), an equestrian, silver medallist in the Team Dressage 1992 Summer Olympics
 * Luc Nijholt (born 1961), football manager and a former player
 * Erwin Koeman (born 1961), retired footballer
 * Ronald Koeman (born 1963), retired footballer and ex-manager of the Barcelona since 2020.
 * Wietse van Alten (born 1978), an archer, bronze medallist 2000 Summer Olympics
 * Bilal Başaçıkoğlu (born 1995), footballer

Twin towns – sister cities
Zaanstad is twinned with:

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Zandvoort

Zandvoort is a municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the major beach resorts of the Netherlands; it has a long sandy beach. It is bordered by coastal dunes of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park and the Amsterdam water supply dunes. It hosts the country's most prominent motor racing circuit, Circuit Zandvoort.

The municipality of extends to take in Bentveld; it had a population of 16,954 in 2017. A nudist bathing section of the beach begins about 2 km to the south, with six eateries, which extends kilometers further.

History
Zandvoort is known to exist in 1100, called Sandevoerde (a combination of "sand" and "voorde", meaning ford; compare English Sandford). Until 1722 the area was under the control of the Lords of Brederode. The village was dependent on fishing for many centuries until the 19th century when it started to transform itself into a seaside resort, following the pattern set by similar towns in the United Kingdom. In 1828 the first resort was inaugurated. Thereafter many notable persons would visit Zandvoort, including Elisabeth of Bavaria in 1884 and 1885. In the middle of the same century, potato cultivation started in the dunes.

In 1881 the railway station near the coast opened, followed by tram connection to Haarlem in 1899, which greatly increased the beach tourism. In 1905 one of the earliest Dutch fictional films was shot in the town, De mésaventure van een Fransch heertje zonder pantalon aan het strand te Zandvoort. During World War II, Zandvoort was heavily damaged. On May 23, 1942, beach access was no longer permitted and several months later the town was almost completely vacated. Resorts and avenues were demolished to make way for the coastal fortifications of the Atlantic Wall.

After the war, the town's growth accelerated, matching the growth in tourism. In 1948, Circuit Zandvoort was built, hosting the Dutch Grand Prix for several decades, until 1985. The Dutch GP returned in 2021, in the 2021 Formula One World Championship. Zandvoort continues to be a major Dutch resort location, where nearly half of all employment is related to tourism. The Dutch singer Willem Duyn's De Eerste Trein Naar Zandvoort ("First train to Zandvoort"), modeled on the American song Chattanooga Choo Choo and chronicling chaos and mayhem on the first seaside train, was a hit in the summer of 1983.

Transport
Zandvoort has a station, with half-hourly services to Haarlem and Amsterdam, with extra services from Haarlem during the summer. The station is Zandvoort aan Zee railway station.

Local government
The municipal council of Zandvoort consists of 17 seats, which are divided as follows since 2022: • Jong Zandvoort 3 seats

• CDA 3 seats

• Ouderen Partij Zandvoort 3 seats

• VVD 2 seats

• PVV 2 seats

• PvdA 1 seat

• GroenLinks 1 seat

• D66 1 seat

• Zandvoort Echt Een 1 seat

Notable people

 * William Merritt Chase (1849–1916) American Impressionist Painter painted his masterpiece entitled "Sunlight and Shadow" in Zandvoort. It hangs in the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska.
 * Lovis Corinth (1858–1925) German artist and writer, painter and printmaker died of pneumonia in Zandvoort having made a final visit to see his favourite Dutch masters
 * Bep Schrieke (1890–1945) politician and academic
 * Lou Bandy (1890–1959) Dutch singer and conferencier
 * Anne Frank (1929–1945) Jewish diarist and victim of the Holocaust, and her family used to regularly visit Zandvoort in the summer.
 * Shirley Zwerus, stage name Shirley (born 1946) singer and pianist
 * Hans Willem Blom (born 1947) Professor of Social and Political Philosophy at Erasmus University
 * Stella Maessen (born 1953) singer, participated in the Eurovision Song Contests of 1970, 1977 and 1982

Sport

 * Elisabeth Koning (1917–1975) sprinter, competed in the women's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics
 * Bep Ipenburg (born 1936) former artistic gymnast, competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics
 * Bert Jacobs (1941-1999) football manager and played for HFC Haarlem
 * Roy Schuiten (1950–2006) track and road racing cyclist
 * Loes Schutte (born 1953) retired rower, participated in 1976 Summer Olympics
 * Jan Lammers (b.1956), former racing driver (Formula One)
 * Piet Keur (b.1960), former football player
 * Harriet van Ettekoven (born 1961) former international rower, won the bronze medal in the Women's Eights at the 1984 Summer Olympics
 * Danny van Dongen (born 1983) racing driver and entrepreneur
 * Leroy Kaestner (born 1988) welterweight kickboxer

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Long Lake, Minnesota

Long Lake is a small city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States named after the lake the eastern end of town lies on. A commercial hub for the surrounding communities, Long Lake is home to many local shops and businesses. U.S. Highway 12 runs through the town. The population was 1,768 at the 2010 census.

History
The first settlers arrived in Long Lake in early spring, 1855. This early contact in Long Lake did not result in settlement but rather this group of Nova Scotians came down Watertown Road, walked to the lake, looked across the lake and settled on the north side of the lake in what is now Orono. The first permanent settlement was established in May 1855 with the arrival of the Flemings and the George Knettles from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. This first settlement was named Cumberland Town and consisted of a saw mill, general store and schoolhouse. The platted area Cumberland Addition can trace its roots to this early period. The Knettle's house became a favorite stop for travelers between 1855 and 1860 and is the location of the first public religious service in the community. The first post office was established in 1856, which was named Tamarack in recognition of the Tamarack swamps in the western part of the country.

A significant aspect of the early settlement of Long Lake was the relationship between the Dakota, the Chippewa and the settlers. The origin of the Union Cemetery is found in this tripartite relationship. The area where the cemetery is located was called Teepee Hill in these early years. It served as an encampment for the Chippewa in 1859–1860. The Dakota were informed of the location of the Chippewa through two settlers in the area. This information prompted many of the Dakota to be in and around Long Lake. Although there was no fighting and the actual intentions of the Dakota are not clear, their presence in the area forced the Chippewa to vacate Teepee Hill. This area was acquired by Bradford Wakefield, most probably through adverse possession, and purchased by Union Cemetery Association in 1861. There was concern among the settlers that the Chippewa would return, so by establishing a cemetery (hallowed ground) it was unlikely that any Native American people would choose that site as an encampment, thus assuring the safety of the surrounding area.

During the middle to late 19th century, Long Lake developed like many other towns. A sawmill was erected (1866), the railroad reached Long Lake (1868), a school district was organized (1869), a general store was started (1870), the Freethinkers Hall was organized (1874), a flour mill was established (1875), and a hotel was added (1875). These institutions were all-important elements to early town development in the Upper Midwest.

The late 1890s – early 1900s became known as the berry years in Long Lake. The Minnesota Fruit Growers Association was established in Long Lake in 1898 to focus on promoting strawberry and raspberry production. These products became a regional specialty with shipments going as far as Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The catalyst for the expansion of the city limits was a desire by Long Lake's neighbors to take advantage of the city's decision to install a sewer system. Those areas that wanted to be connected to city sewer were annexed by the city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 sqmi, of which 0.83 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

West Wayzata Boulevard (Old Highway 12), now Hennepin County Road 112, and U.S. Highway 12 both serve as the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,768 people, 732 households, and 482 families residing in the city. The population density was 2130.1 PD/sqmi. There were 765 housing units at an average density of 921.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 732 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 42 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,842 people, 756 households, and 504 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,177.1 PD/sqmi. There were 764 housing units at an average density of 903.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.63% White, 1.30% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 756 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,139, and the median income for a family was $64,063. Males had a median income of $44,327 versus $31,058 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,385. About 5.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Marilyn Carlson Nelson, businesswoman, co-owner of Carlson Companies
 * Jeff Dayton, musician
 * Mark Dayton, U.S. Senator, Governor of Minnesota
 * Melissa Keller, model
 * Jon Leuer, National Basketball Association player
 * George Albert Turnham, businessman and politician

title: Long Lake, Minnesota


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Zeevang

Zeevang is a former municipality in northwestern Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Since January 2016, Zeevang has been part of the municipality of Edam-Volendam.

Population centres
The former municipality of Zeevang contained the following small towns and villages: Beets, Etersheim, Hobrede, Kwadijk, Middelie, Oosthuizen, Schardam, Warder.

Local government
The municipal council of Zeevang consisted of 13 seats, which at the 2014 elections were divided as follows:

 * Zeevangs Belang - 7 seats
 * VVD - 3 seats
 * PvdA - 2 seats
 * CDA - 1 seat

An election was held in November 2015 for a council for the new merged Edam-Volendam municipality that commenced work on 1 January 2016, replacing Zeevang council.

title: Zeevang


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Zijpe

Zijpe is a former municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. In 2013, Zijpe and Harenkarspel merged into Schagen.

Population centres
The former municipality of Zijpe consisted of the following small towns and villages: Burgerbrug, Burgervlotbrug, Callantsoog, Groote Keeten, Oudesluis, Petten, Schagerbrug, Sint Maartensbrug, Sint Maartensvlotbrug, 't Zand.

Local government
The municipal council of Zijpe had 15 seats, which at the final election in 2010 divided as follows: Elections were held in November 2012 for a council for the new merged municipal council of Schagen that included Zijpe, which commenced work in January 2013.
 * Burger Kiesvereniging Zijpe (BKV) - 4 seats
 * CDA - 3 seats
 * VVD - 3 seats
 * PvdA - 3 seats
 * Natuurlijk Zijpe - 2 seats

title: Zijpe


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Loretto, Minnesota

Loretto is a small rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 650 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.29 sqmi, all land. County Roads 11 and 19 are two of the main routes. Nearby places include Medina, Maple Plain, Independence, Greenfield, and Corcoran.

History
Loretto was founded in 1886, and settled by German and Dutch immigrants. Its name comes from two sources: the Jesuit mission, Notre-Dame de la Jeune Lorette, on the east bank of the Saint Charles River, about eight miles northwest of Quebec City in Canada, known as Lorette, which served as a refuge for Huron Indian refugees, and the village of Loretto, Kentucky, where the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross were founded in 1812. The name's original inspiration stems from Loreto, a small town in Italy celebrated for its pilgrimage shrine.

The city was incorporated in 1940. The first mayor was Albert Van Beusekom.

In 2010, Loretto elected Kent Koch as its mayor. Koch was the starting second baseman on the St. Cloud State University baseball team, and was believed to be the only college student in the country who was also a mayor.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 650 people, 269 households, and 168 families living in the city. The population density was 2241.4 PD/sqmi. There were 278 housing units at an average density of 958.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 269 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 570 people, 225 households, and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 1,948.7 PD/sqmi. There were 228 housing units at an average density of 779.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.95% White, 0.53% Native American, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population. 56.7% were of German, 7.6% Irish and 6.2% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 225 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,375, and the median income for a family was $71,944. Males had a median income of $50,208 versus $32,321 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,443. About 0.7% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Maple Plain, Minnesota

Maple Plain is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,743 at the 2020 census.

History
Maple Plain is named for the many sugar maples in its forests. Settlement of the area began in 1854 and revolved around Lake Independence to its north, and its outflow Pioneer Creek. In 1868 and 1869, the St. Paul, Pacific and Manitoba Railroad was built through Maple Plain. By 1871, Maple Plain had a post office. The city was incorporated as a village in 1912. Village water came to the town in 1939, sewer circa 1950, and blacktop in 1961.

Geography
U.S. Route 12 and Hennepin County Roads 19, 29, and 83 are four of the community's main routes. The city is boarded by Independence to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.12 sqmi, of which 1.11 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. Maple Plain is 20 miles west of Minneapolis on U.S. Highway 12. Pioneer Creek flows through Maple Plain's northwest corner.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,768 people, 723 households, and 462 families living in the city. The population density was 1592.8 PD/sqmi. There were 775 housing units at an average density of 698.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 2.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 723 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43.1 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,088 people, 770 households, and 536 families living in the city. The population density was 1,875.4 PD/sqmi. There were 786 housing units at an average density of 706.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.65% White, 0.48% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 770 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,938, and the median income for a family was $58,977. Males had a median income of $40,114 versus $32,121 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,218. About 2.6% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Brock Lesnar, professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, lived in Maple Plain from 2003 to 2014.

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Medicine Lake, Minnesota

Medicine Lake is an independent municipality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States located on a peninsula that juts into a lake of the same name. The population was 371 at the 2010 census.

History
"Medicine Lake Park" was developed as part of Plymouth, Minnesota by Jacob Barge around 1887. He sold lots to "city folks" to build cabins to get away from the "hustle and bustle" of city life. The City of Medicine Lake became an independent municipality in 1944. That year, residents voted to separate from Plymouth, Minnesota, even though Plymouth surrounds the city geographically. The move toward separation was spearheaded by Mr. Les Johantgen, Mr. Charles Brudigan and Mr. Ernest Ertl, among others. Residents held a meeting on April 14, 1944, to discuss separation from Plymouth. The first referendum on this separation was duly recorded on April 24 of the same year.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, of which 0.18 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi is water. The city is completely surrounded by the city of Plymouth, and forms a peninsula stretching into the lake that it is named after. The 45th Parallel (North) passes directly through the City of Medicine Lake, as well as through Medicine Lake.

Minnesota State Highway 55 is 0.5 mile from the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 371 people, 160 households, and 104 families residing in the city. The population density was 2061.1 PD/sqmi. There were 174 housing units at an average density of 966.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White, 4.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 47.7 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 39.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 368 people, 159 households, and 94 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,133.1 persons per square mile (835.8/km2). There were 170 housing units at an average density of 985.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.38% White, 0.54% African American, 2.45% Asian, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population. 23.9% were of German, 14.0% Norwegian, 13.7% Swedish, 6.4% Dutch, 6.1% English and 5.1% Polish ancestry.

There were 159 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $70,750, and the median income for a family was $100,382. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $37,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $45,942. None of the families and 1.1% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Public schools
Medicine Lake is part of the Wayzata Public Schools (ISD 284). Students can also attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. Wayzata Public Schools has set attendance boundaries so that children living in the City of Medicine Lake attend the following progression of schools:

 * Sunset Hill Elementary School
 * Wayzata East Middle School
 * Wayzata High School

Wayzata High School is operated by the Wayzata School District, has approximately 3500 students in grades 9 to 12 (2011), making it the largest secondary school by enrollment in Minnesota. Projected enrollment for the 2012-2013 School Year is 3617. It is also the largest Minnesota secondary school by structural size, with an interior of 487,000 square feet (45,200 m2). The school is part of the Lake Conference. In 2008, Newsweek ranked the school #940 "List of the 1300 Top High Schools in America."

Politics
Medicine Lake is located in Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Dean Phillips, a Democrat. After the adoption of Minnesota's 2012 redistricting, the city moved to MN House District 46A, represented by Representative Ryan Winkler, a Democrat, and MN Senate District 46, represented Senator Ron Latz, a Democrat.

Notable people

 * Terry Gilliam – American-born British screenwriter, film director, animator, actor and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. His family moved to Medicine Lake soon after Gilliam was born in Minneapolis in 1940.
 * Lois McMaster Bujold – American speculative fiction writer.

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Medina, Minnesota

Medina is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. An outer edge suburb of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, the city has a primarily rural character, with agricultural lands and natural preservation areas. Medina is home to the corporate headquarters of Polaris Inc., an automotive manufacturer that produces items such as all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

The population was 6,837 at the 2020 census. It is about 15 mi west of downtown Minneapolis.

History
Originally named Hamburg Township, it was soon after, on May 11, 1858, renamed after the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, which had been in the news that year. The township of Medina extended as far south as Lake Minnetonka until Orono Township was formed in 1889. On May 26, 1955, Medina Township was incorporated as a village. It became a city in 1974 when Minnesota changed its statutes.

For almost all of Medina's history, it has been a rural community with a large farming presence. But beginning in the 1970s, it became more urbanized, with paved roads, street signs, and some suburban developments.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 27.00 sqmi, of which 25.45 sqmi is land and 1.55 sqmi is water. Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as the main route. Other routes include County Roads 19 and 24. The city of Loretto is completely enclaved by the city of Medina; Loretto is in the northwestern corner of Medina.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,892 people, 1,702 households, and 1,386 families living in the city. The population density was 192.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,780 housing units at an average density of 69.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,702 households, of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% 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 3.23.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 34.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,005 people, 1,309 households, and 1,117 families living in the city. The population density was 156.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,337 housing units at an average density of 52.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.33% White, 0.47% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 1,309 households, out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $88,847, and the median income for a family was $96,909. Males had a median income of $65,938 versus $32,460 for females. The per capita income for the city was $49,127. About 0.4% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Medina is covered by four school districts:
 * Orono
 * Delano
 * Rockford
 * Wayzata

Notable people

 * Brian Burke – former National Hockey League general manager and executive
 * Caden Clark – professional soccer player for RB Leipzig
 * Steve Hutchinson – retired, all-pro guard for the Minnesota Vikings
 * Corey Koskie – retired, former Major League Baseball third baseman
 * Greg LeMond – former Cycling World Champion and three-time Tour de France winning bicycle racer. LeMond is the only American to ever win the Tour de France.
 * John Randle – retired, Hall of Fame NFL player
 * Flip Saunders – former NBA basketball head coach, and former President of Basketball Operations
 * Ryan Saunders - NBA head coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves
 * Carlos Silva – professional Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Karen Philipp - American singer and actress
 * Karl-Anthony Towns - Player for the Minnesota Timberwolves

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Minnetonka, Minnesota

Minnetonka is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. A western suburb of the Twin Cities, Minnetonka is located about 10 mi west of downtown Minneapolis. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 53,781.

Minnetonka is the home of Cargill, the country's largest privately owned company, and UnitedHealth Group, the state's largest publicly owned company. Interstate 494 runs through the city while Interstate 394 (U.S. Route 12) and U.S. Route 169 are situated along the suburb's northern and eastern boundaries respectively.

History
Since the mid-19th century, Minnetonka has evolved from heavily wooded wilderness through extensive farming and industrialization to its present primarily residential suburban character. The Minnetonka area was home to the Dakota and Ojibwe Native American tribes before Euro-Americans arrived in the 1800s. They believed Lake Minnetonka (mni meaning water, and tanka meaning big, anglicized to Minnetonka) and the land around it to be sacred. The first recorded exploration of the area by Euro-Americans was in 1822, when a group from newly constructed Fort Snelling made its way up Minnehaha Creek (then known as Brown's Creek or Falls Creek) to the lake. In 1851, the Dakota sold the area including Minnetonka to the United States with the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux. The first census, the Territorial Census of 1857, lists 41 households. Twenty-nine of the heads of households are listed as farmers. The occupations of the remaining twelve are associated with the operations of Minnetonka Mill and a nearby hotel.

In 1852, a claim was staked on Minnehaha Creek near McGinty Road. The sawmill that was constructed in the thick woods of maple, oak, elm, red cedar and basswood was the first privately operated mill in Minnesota west of the Mississippi River. Oak timbers from this mill were used to build the first suspension bridge across the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in 1853. The settlement of Minnetonka Mills that grew up around the mill was the first permanent European–American settlement west of Minneapolis in Hennepin County. In 1855, a two-story sawmill was constructed with a furniture factory on the second floor. A building for varnishing furniture was built on the south side of the creek, at the present Bridge Street. Production consisted mainly of chairs and bedsteads.

In 1860, after only 8 years of operation, the sawmill closed. In 1869, a flour and grist mill were constructed and operated until the late 1880s. In 1874, Charles H. Burwell came to manage the Minnetonka Mill Company, and he built a Victorian home on the north bank of Minnehaha Creek (Minnetonka Boulevard at McGinty Road East) for his family. The Charles H. Burwell House is now on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the city. There were two other mills in Minnetonka: the St. Alban's Mill, which was less than 1 mi downstream from Minnetonka Mills on Minnehaha Creek, operated as a flour mill from 1874 to 1881. A grist mill built on Purgatory Creek was washed out in a flood shortly after construction. Minnetonka Mills, with its post office and port for Lake Minnetonka, was the principal business and trading center for a large area until the 1870s.

Between 1883 and 1956, the area within the original 36 sqmi township grew smaller as Wayzata, Hopkins, Deephaven, Woodland and Saint Louis Park incorporated or annexed portions of then-Minnetonka Township.

Until as late as the 1960s, many portions of Minnetonka were still rural in character, with horse pasture and farms. Those final areas have since been developed with the city now a fully developed suburban community.

The Minnetonka Town Hall, built in 1906, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.22 sqmi, of which 26.93 sqmi is land and 1.29 sqmi is water. Part of the city includes the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka, one of the largest lakes in Minnesota. The outlet of Lake Minnetonka is Minnehaha Creek, which winds through south Minneapolis and flows over Minnehaha Falls and into the Mississippi River. Minnetonka is located 8 mi west of Minneapolis, in Hennepin County.

Economy
The headquarters of Carlson is in Minnetonka. The headquarters of Cargill are located in Minnetonka and are in the Wayzata Post Office area. Founded in 1865, Cargill is the largest privately held corporation in the U.S. in terms of revenue. Other companies based in Minnetonka include UnitedHealth Group, Digital River, Radisson Hotel Group, and the uniform companies AmeriPride Services and G&K Services.

Top employers
According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Public schools
The city of Minnetonka is covered by three independent school districts. The Hopkins School District, which encompasses the central and eastern part of Minnetonka; the Minnetonka School District, in the western part of city; and the Wayzata School District, which covers an area along the northern boundary of the city. Some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.

The Minnetonka School District also includes four schools outside of the city of Minnetonka: Deephaven Elementary School (Deephaven), Excelsior Elementary School (Excelsior), Minnewashta Elementary School (Shorewood), and Minnetonka Middle School West (Chanhassen).

The Hopkins School District comprises two-thirds of the city of Minnetonka, the entirety of Hopkins, and portions of the cities of Golden Valley, Edina, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, and Plymouth. In addition to schools located within Minnetonka, the Hopkins School District also includes four schools in the cities of Hopkins and Golden Valley: Eisenhower Elementary School/Xin Xing Academy (Hopkins), Alice Smith Elementary School (Hopkins), Meadowbrook Elementary School (Golden Valley), and Harley Hopkins Early Childhood/Family Center (Hopkins).

Private schools
There are three private and parochial schools within Minnetonka's city limits:
 * Accell Academy, an accredited private college preparatory school serving grades K-12
 * Notre Dame Academy, preschool through eighth grade
 * Minnetonka Christian Academy

Public libraries
The Hennepin County Library has its headquarters in the Ridgedale Library in Minnetonka. The system also operates the Minnetonka Library.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 49,734 people, 21,901 households, and 13,619 families living in the city. The population density was 1846.8 PD/sqmi. There were 23,294 housing units at an average density of 865.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 3.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 21,901 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 51,301 people, 21,393 households, and 14,097 families living in the city. The population density was 1,893.0 persons per square mile (729.7/km$2$). There were 22,228 housing units at an average density of 818.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.40% White, 1.50% African American, 0.20% Native American, 2.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population. 24.7% were of German, 13.8% Norwegian, 9.1% Irish, 8.2% Swedish and 6.7% English ancestry.

There were 21,393 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of single individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

According to the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $83,437.

Government
The City Council of Minnetonka consists of the mayor and six council members. Of the six council members, two are elected at large and the remaining four are elected from wards. The council exercises the legislative power of the city and determines all matters of policy. It has the responsibility of basic decisions for the community, including appointment of the city manager. The city manager is responsible for putting council policies into effect and administering affairs of city government.

The United States Postal Service operates the Minnetonka Post Office and the Minnetonka Carrier Annex. In addition, Minnetonka is served by four zip codes: one representing Minnetonka (55345), two representing Hopkins and Minnetonka (55305, 55343) and one representing Wayzata (55391).

Politics
Minnetonka is located in Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, represented by Democrat Dean Phillips.

Sports
The Minnetonka Dynamo, a bandy club, became national champions of bandy in 1994, 1998 and 2000.

The Minnetonka Millers, a Class A baseball club, became state champions in 2015, 2016, and 2017. The Millers play at Veterans Field, located on the campus of Minnetonka High School.

Notable people

 * Beau Allen – Defensive Tackle, NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 * Douglas Ewald - Minnesota state legislator
 * Jake Gardiner – professional hockey player currently with the Carolina Hurricanes
 * Jack Hillen – retired professional ice hockey player
 * Kris Humphries – retired professional basketball player.
 * Gary Jacobson – professional golfer.
 * Ryan McCartan – Disney channel actor
 * Sidney Morin – professional ice hockey player currently with HV71
 * Tom Petters – former CEO of Petters Group Worldwide convicted of running a 3.65 billion dollar Ponzi scheme.
 * Al Quie – former Governor of Minnesota (1979–1983)
 * Gretchen Quie – artist and former First Lady of Minnesota (1979–1983)
 * Mike Ramsey – member of United States 1980 Olympic Gold Medal hockey team, the "Miracle Team"
 * Terrell Sinkfield – American football cornerback who is currently a free agent
 * Dave Snuggerud – professional ice hockey player drafted by the Buffalo Sabres
 * Wesley So – Chess Grandmaster
 * David Stenshoel — musician (Boiled in Lead)
 * Judy Traub – Minnesota state senator and community volunteer
 * Jill Trenary – professional figure skater
 * Will Leer – professional runner

title: Minnetonka, Minnesota