Please visit the following links for community resources that serve the local area.

Cities/Government

City of Maple Plain, MN

City of Independence, MN

MN Department of Economic Development

Community Resources

Orono Public Schools

Orono Community Education

Orono Discovery Center

Hennepin County Libraries

Parks and Recreation

Three Rivers Park District   Continuous events, benefits, employment and volunteer opportunities

Miscellaneous

Opt-out of phone book deliveries: www.YellowPagesGoesGreen.org (an informational site about wasting less paper)

RideNet, a non-profit organization contracted to provide transportation for $2.50/1 way ride w/in the 17 city service area: Ind, MP, Loretto, Medina, Minnetrista, St. Boni, Mound, Spring Park, Orono, LL, Minnetonka Beach, Wayzata, Deephaven, Tonka Bay, Greenwood, Shorewood and Excelsior call 24hrs in advance or book on website their number is: 1-800-450-6100

West Hennepin Public Safety Crime Alert Network email notification:
send an email to: crimealert@westhennepin.com and ask to be notified of information via email or fax

Highway 12 Project Information:

All the Highway 12 project information is now up on the MnDOT Web site. Click on the link below:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy12mplplain/index.html


City of Maple Plain and the West Hennepin Chamber of Commerce announce:

Creative Intersections


PURPOSE: A grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council has allowed the Discovery Arts Council, City of Maple Plain Design Team and the West Hennepin Chamber of Commerce to create a mini-grant process to solicit projects to create art in Maple Plain. These funds will be used to stimulate active participation in the Arts from groups and individuals in the community and/or result in public art that enhances our city. The past work that was done with the Minnesota Design Team and the ongoing efforts of the partnering organizations to enhance the community provides the framework for utilizing these arts mini grants to further develop the spirit and character of the community. The mini grants are designed to assist participants in covering costs of developing their specialized endeavors. Moneys may be used for artist stipends, supplies, installation, recruitment efforts or other project related expenses.

GRANT AMOUNTS: Each selected group or individual may receive a grant from $500 up to $4000. Moneys will be paid once the project is complete unless the applicant requests prepayment of funds to secure supplies, etc.

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS: Any individual or group may apply but consideration will be given for artists living, working, or going to school in the area of Maple Plain.

click here for the Creative Intersections:       MINI-GRANT APPLICATION