Golden Valley, MN 55+ Retirement Communities and Homes
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.
Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 21st most populous, with just over five million residents as of 2006. The state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and those lakes and the other waters for which the state is named, together with state and national forests and parks, offer residents, tourists and retirees a vigorous outdoor lifestyle.
While Minnesota doesn't have the ocean vistas that many retirees crave, it is known for having some of the kindest and most approachable residents around. It has numerous rivers and streams where many canoe and kayak. Birdwatchers enjoy the Lac qui Parle ("the lake that speaks") and Salt Lake for sightings of rare species. Fishermen have a variety of lakes to choose from for large-mouth bass fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts take part in the ample skiing, snowmobile and hiking trails.
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How to watch: WCCO's 75th Anniversary 1-Hour Special
Jul 5, 2024 4:50 pm
To celebrate 75 years in the business, WCCO is excited to re-air and hour long special that details some of the biggest stories we've covered over the last seven decades.
Bloomington man in crisis taken into custody after shootout with Richfield police, BCA investigating
Jul 5, 2024 1:34 pm
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Richfield police exchanged gunfire with a man going through a mental health crisis early Friday morning.
Who won Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024? Meet the victors.
Jul 5, 2024 1:09 pm
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Unsettled pattern continues through the weekend, bringing afternoon rain
Jul 5, 2024 12:00 pm
Spotty showers on Friday morning will taper off, but there's still the threat of an isolated storm in the afternoon.
Close call between dump truck and motorcyclist caught on camera
Jul 5, 2024 3:27 am
The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcyclist crashed into a guard rail while traveling southbound on Interstate 35W at Hennepin Avenue on Monday.
Red, White and Boom back in Minneapolis for first time in 5 years
Jul 5, 2024 3:10 am
After a half-decade hiatus, the music, crowds and excitement are back in Mill Ruins Park for the grand return of Red, White and Boom.
New Minnesota law allows breweries to sell hemp THC-infused drinks on tap
Jul 4, 2024 11:24 pm
A new law that kicked in on July 1 now allows taprooms to serve THC-infused drinks on tap.
Minnesotans push through rainy weather to celebrate Fourth of July
Jul 4, 2024 10:21 pm
Bad weather canceled and postponed several Fourth of July holiday events? ? but not the annual Stars and Strides 5K and 10K race at Lake Harriet.
Michigan teen found safe in Miami after reportedly showing up in popular Twitch stream
Jul 4, 2024 8:31 pm
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular ...
Smoke from fireworks displays contains potentially harmful metals, study finds
Jul 4, 2024 7:33 pm
A team at Brigham Young University looked? at particulate matter for two years and found higher concentrations of metals like copper and barium left following fireworks displays.
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