from Lone Star state to North Star state (Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park: relocating, apartment)

[LonghornPaul]

Hi all

I will be relocating (just me) to the Minny area at the end of the year. I'd like to land in the NW suburbs. What areas are best, (I kind of have my eye on Maple Grove).

[T.S.]

Maple Grove would be a good choice for NW suburbs, especially if you like larger suburbs over smaller ones. It is probably one of the fastest growing. Lots of new stores, restaurants, and entertainment type stuff being built last time I drove through.

The smaller western suburbs around Lake Minnetonka are my favorite because I really like the lake and scenery. I am probably biased though, since I grew up around there in Mound.

[LonghornPaul]

Thanks.....I may look at some of the smaller 'burbs in the same general area. I do have five months to pick a landing spot. From the brutal heat of Texas to the frozen north....yikes

[pintofury]

Maple grove is a good choice.The northern end of Brooklyn park(north of 73rd ave.) is all very new construction,close to main arteries and just a jump across the river to the Blaine sports complex and hopefully soon the new stadium for the Vikings.I personally like Fridley,Coon Rapids,Blaine and northern Brooklyn park.Lots of jobs and easy access to major roads to make the commute easier.I was born in Minneapolis and lived most my life there but I moved to South Carolina 5 years ago and am now heading to San Antonio.I couldn't handle the cold any longer.

[arvid1985]

i have to agree, maple grove is a good choice, lots of new construction going on. lots of new resturants,retail, and soon a new hospital. easy access to every major highway.

[LonghornPaul]

Good info.Really looking forward to the move.

[letteagle]

The one nasty about the Maple Grove area is the traffic. It is HIDEOUS! Commutes for a 10 minute drive on 94 to work can take up to 1 hour, if you hit it 5 minutes too late. You have lots of entertainment options and shopping galore, lakes not far away, but the TRAFFIC! I have lived in both states, and in both areas. I would have to say that I agree with the Blaine, North Brooklyn Park thing. Traffic isn't usually as hideous, and you can get almost anywhere in the cities from there within 30 minutes, (as long as it isn't rush hour).

[arvid1985]

yes i will agree that traffic can be nasty, however the possibilities is the best there for mass transit. and at the rate we are paying for gas i would suggest it

[warmweather!]

Hey, Paul tell me what you would like in a town and I will give you some matches.

[LonghornPaul]

is a secure area, an apartment 1 BR around 800 to 900. Lots of single ladies would be nice too..hahah