Central Minnesota 55+ Communities
55+ communities, or active adult communities, are residential areas designed for individuals aged 55 and older. These communities offer a lifestyle tailored to older adults, featuring low-maintenance housing and various amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails. Social interaction is encouraged through organized events, hobby groups, and recreational activities. Many communities provide additional services like healthcare facilities, transportation, and dining options. Located in desirable climates and scenic areas, they offer a serene and enjoyable living environment. The primary goal is to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with a focus on health, wellness, and social connections.
Although no specific boundaries of the region exist, most definitions of what makes up the region would generally consist of the vast swath of land north of Interstate 94, east of U.S. Highway 59, south of U.S. Highway 2, and west of U.S. Highway 169. The geography of the central portion of Minnesota varies quite a bit, just as the geography of the entire state of Minnesota is quite varied from one location to the next.
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Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
Jul 3, 2024 3:30 am
Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.
WCCO investigates felons with firearms and the push to prosecute them
Jul 3, 2024 3:25 am
In the past five years, federal prosecutors charged more than 450 felon in possession cases.
Some cities adjust fireworks shows ahead of Fourth of July weather
Jul 3, 2024 3:15 am
Eyes are typically on the sky each Fourth of July but our soaking summer could complicate Independence Day plans.
Hill family basketball legacy needs funding to continue community impact
Jul 3, 2024 12:00 am
Paul Hill has been coaching boys and girls basketball in the Twin Cities for more than 30 years. He's worked with hundreds of players, including his own eight children.
Flooding impacting dozens of parks and recreation areas ahead of holiday weekend
Jul 2, 2024 11:21 pm
You might be thinking of spending time outdoors this holiday weekend, but there's a warning from state officials about the impact of flooding.
Minnesota Wild release 2024-2025 schedule
Jul 2, 2024 4:54 pm
The Minnesota Wild released their schedule for the upcoming season on Tuesday, and they'll play the season opener at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who has spent most of his life in prison, has parole denied
Jul 2, 2024 3:41 pm
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been denied parole after spending most of his life in prison since his conviction in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota.
Minneapolis parks workers say they'll strike starting this week
Jul 2, 2024 2:59 pm
Minneapolis park workers announced Tuesday they'll begin a weeklong strike on the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Tim Walz tours Rapidan Dam damage Tuesday
Jul 2, 2024 1:37 pm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday got a first-hand look at the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic bu...
Twin Cities will see dry time Tuesday before more rain arrives in evening
Jul 2, 2024 10:38 am
Overnight storms have cleared the metro and the next round won't begin until around dinnertime.
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