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09-14-2008, 07:49 PM
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Working in New Brighton...where to live?
Possibly moving from Texas to work in New Brighton.
I am 43, single, no children (one grown and gone) and would like to know where you guys think would be an appropriate place to reside. New Brighton itself? Burnsville? I really do not want to live in the "big city" but would like to be close enough to drive there on a whim if I wanted to. I would probably rent for awhile until I got to know the area but would just like your opinion on a nice but not boring and not too big, clean,friendly community.
Sorry if this has been asked a million and two times.
Thanks in advance.  |
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09-14-2008, 10:31 PM
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Location: Twin Cities, MN
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You don't want to live in Burnsville if you are working in New Brighton; the commute would waste too much gas.
New Brighton would be a good place, as would St. Anthony or around Como park in St. Paul.
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09-14-2008, 11:21 PM
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The City of Lakes
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I would live in Saint Anthony Village if i were in your position.
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09-15-2008, 02:51 PM
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I'd rather be fishing
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Location: Mahtomedi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vikeaholic
Possibly moving from Texas to work in New Brighton.
I am 43, single, no children (one grown and gone) and would like to know where you guys think would be an appropriate place to reside. New Brighton itself? Burnsville? I really do not want to live in the "big city" but would like to be close enough to drive there on a whim if I wanted to. I would probably rent for awhile until I got to know the area but would just like your opinion on a nice but not boring and not too big, clean,friendly community.
Sorry if this has been asked a million and two times.
Thanks in advance. |
I would have a short list of St. Anthony, Falcon Heights, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Lino Lakes and Roseville. New Brighton itself is also nice.
I ended up staying in White Bear Lake for the summer while they built my house. I was impressed with how many open areas and parks there are. |
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09-15-2008, 05:38 PM
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I really appreciate all of your quick responses. I am planning to visit my job in New Brighton soon and will do some research before I go on the suggestions you gave me.
Thanks so much.
Any other advice is much appreciated.  |
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09-16-2008, 03:02 AM
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Not Burnsville (lots and lots of unnecessary miles, and you break the basic "easy commute rule" not once, but twice: Don't cross a river).
Any of the north-to-northeastern suburbs where you feel comfortable will work out nicely: Coon Rapids, Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, New Brighton, Arden Hills, Roseville, etc., etc.--look at a map. Don't cross a river, don't drive too many miles, and you'll generally be happy, even on those harrowing snow days.
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