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40-720: Great River Energy owns or co-owns more than 100 energy transmission substations in the region. The company's system also includes more than 500 distribution substations. Great River Energy is a not-for-profit cooperative that provides wholesale electricity to more than 1.7 million people through 27 member distribution cooperatives in Minnesota, covering roughly 60 percent of the state. The company also owns transmission lines in North Dakota and Wisconsin. Great River Energy's headquarters are located in Maple Grove, Minnesota . The facility includes

80-686: A Democrat . Maple Grove's public schools are part of Osseo Area School District 279 , which also serves Brooklyn Center , Brooklyn Park , Plymouth , Corcoran , Dayton and Rogers . Maple Grove Senior High School is the only public high school in the city. The superintendent is Dr. Kim Hiel. Part of Maple Grove is also served by Wayzata Public Schools . Private schools in Maple Grove include Heritage Christian Academy , Ave Maria Academy, and Parnassus Preparatory School. Interstate 94 in Minnesota Interstate ;94 ( I-94 ) in

120-428: A 160-foot-tall (49 m), 200 kilowatt NEG Micon M700 wind turbine (visible from Interstate 94 ), and a 72-kilowatt solar array at ground level and on the rooftop. The building uses approximately half the energy of similar-sized buildings constructed using standard construction techniques, 40 percent less electricity for lighting and 90 percent less water than standard corporate campuses. The company has occupied

160-454: A 5% maximum of self-generation. Great River Energy is one of 44 rural electric cooperatives in Minnesota ; members can vote on or run for the board of directors these cooperatives, but information on how to do so may be limited. 45°05′39″N 93°26′10″W  /  45.094276°N 93.436164°W  / 45.094276; -93.436164 Maple Grove, Minnesota Maple Grove

200-400: A centralized energy market, Midwest ISO's stated goal is to ensure that the growing demand for power is served in an efficient and effective manner. Great River Energy is part of Grid North Partners a broad mix of 10 investor-owned and not-for-profit cooperative and municipal utilities working together to ensure continued safe, reliable and affordable electric service. We all serve customers in

240-459: A city. A new town hall was constructed on Fernbrook Lane. The first city council meeting was held in this building on August 4, 1975. The current Government Center opened in October 2000. On May 6, 1974, the city council voted to establish a volunteer fire department. In 1986, the original fire station was closed and two new stations were built. There are five fire stations in the city. Maple Grove

280-558: A residential and commercial downtown. The first phase included Main Street, a collection of one- and two-story buildings with storefronts in new urbanist (or neotraditional) style. The second phase was generally considered to be the Shoppes of Arbor Lakes and the third phase was the Fountains at Arbor Lakes. Minnesota's first so-called "lifestyle center", The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes , is designed in

320-439: A result, this portion of I-94 was not up to Interstate Highway standards during this time period. In 2016, MnDOT launched a project known as Rethinking I-94, which is aimed at reconnecting neighborhoods, revitalizing communities, and ensuring that residents have a voice in transportation decisions. The construction of I-94 between Minneapolis and Saint Paul was controversial and has been a political debate for many years. MnDOT

360-456: A water park. The Fountains also includes Minnesota's most energy-efficient building, Great River Energy Headquarters. Maple Grove's Main Street area is part of the Arbor Lakes retail area. The Village at Arbor Lakes includes hotels, restaurants, and additional retail space. The Grove is at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Maple Grove Parkway in northwest Maple Grove. This district is home to

400-592: Is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota , United States. The population was 70,253 at the 2020 census . making it Minnesota's 11th most populous city. Maple Grove serves as a retail , cultural and medical center in the northwest region of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities ' largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes , is in Maple Grove. Maple Grove

440-546: Is also home to the Hindu Temple of Minnesota , the state's largest Hindu temple. Winnebago were the only inhabitants in the Maple Grove area until 1851, when Louis Gervais arrived and settled. Four years later, city growth included a church, town hall, and many homes. The Pierre Bottineau House was the first wood-frame house built in Maple Grove Township, in 1854. The house has been moved from its original location and

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480-788: Is also near Medina , Rogers , New Hope , and Minneapolis . Many major highways pass through the city. Interstate 94 intersects with Interstate 494 and Interstate 694 at the Fish Lake split. U.S. Route 169 runs north–south along the eastern border of the city with Brooklyn Park. Minnesota State Highway 610 runs east–west in the northern portion of the city. Hennepin County maintains most of city's large thoroughfares, including County Road 10 (Bass Lake Road), County Road 30, County Road 61 (Hemlock Lane), County Road 81 , County Road 101 , County Road 109 (Weaver Lake Road), County Road 121 (Fernbrook Lane), and County Road 130 (Elm Creek Boulevard). As of

520-726: Is defined as unmarked Legislative Route 392 in the Minnesota Statutes § 161.12(4). I-94 is not marked with this legislative number along the actual highway. Intercity bus service is provided along the entire length of the I-94 corridor. Service northwest of the Twin Cities is provided by Jefferson Lines , while Greyhound , Flixbus , and Wisconsin Coach Lines provide service east of the Twin Cities. Local bus services operated by Metro Transit and Maple Grove Transit also utilize I-94 in

560-456: Is home to a regional Boston Scientific research, development, and manufacturing facility, employing over 3,000 people. Other major employers include Independent School District 279, Nortech Systems, and the city of Maple Grove. The city is home to a 2,000-acre (8.1 km ) gravel mining area owned by Tiller Corporation and C.S. McCrossan. Active since the 1920s, the GMA is slowly being developed into

600-739: Is in the 7th District of Hennepin County . The commissioner for the 7th district is Kevin Anderson. Representative Kristin Robbins , a Republican (District 34A) and Kristin Bahner , a Democrat (District 34B), represent the city in the Minnesota House of Representatives . Republican senator Warren Limmer (District 34) represents Maple Grove in the Minnesota Senate . Maple Grove is in Minnesota's 3rd congressional district , represented by Dean Phillips ,

640-674: Is located immediately east of the I-494/I-694/I-94 interchange in Maple Grove, also known locally as the Fish Lake Interchange. From September 2007 to October 2008, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) added a temporary extra lane to I-94 between northbound I-35W and MN 280 in the Twin Cities to help relieve traffic congestion caused by the collapse of the I-35W Mississippi River bridge . As

680-464: Is now in the Elm Creek Park Reserve. The city was known for its large stands of maple trees and was a significant source of maple syrup. With the completion and major upgrades to Interstates 94 / 694 , 494 , and U.S. Highway 169 , Maple Grove has grown at a rapid pace since the 1970s. It is one of the most populous cities in the Twin Cities area and one of the fastest-growing cities in

720-417: Is served by a city council consisting of a mayor and four council members who all serve four-year terms. City Council members serve at large. City elections coincide with the general elections held in the fall of all even-numbered years. Mark Steffenson is the current mayor and has served since June 2001. The first town hall was authorized and built in 1877 and was used until 1939. In 1974, Maple Grove became

760-796: The Minnesota Road Research Facility . Upon arrival to the Twin Cities, I-94 first approaches Minneapolis from the north, then the highway turns east after passing through the Lowry Hill Tunnel and heads to Saint Paul while traveling east. The road crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis between the Prospect Park and Seward neighborhoods. The highway joins Minneapolis and Saint Paul together where it meets Minnesota State Highway 280 (MN 280). In Saint Paul,

800-511: The census of 2010, there were 61,567 people, 22,867 households, and 17,222 families living in the city. The population density was 1,886.2 inhabitants per square mile (728.3/km ). There were 23,626 housing units at an average density of 723.8 units per square mile (279.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 86.4% White , 4.2% African American , 0.3% Native American , 6.2% Asian , 0.8% from other races , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of

840-551: The Maple Grove facility since April 2008. In October 2008, the headquarters building became the first building in Minnesota to attain LEED Platinum certification. Great River Energy’s transmission system is part of an overall regional transmission grid, operated on a coordinated basis in accordance with the Minnesota Electric Transmission Planning group. Regional grid operations were expanded in 2002 with

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880-525: The Twin Cities metro. I-94 in Minnesota was authorized as part of the original Interstate System in 1956. It was mostly constructed in the 1960s. I-94 follows the original route of old US Highway 52 (US 52) from Moorhead to St. Cloud , then I-94 stays south of the Mississippi River along the former route of old MN 152 between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities . I-94 then passes through both downtowns and exits toward Wisconsin along

920-458: The US state of Minnesota runs 259 miles (417 km) east–west through the central portion of the state. The highway connects the cities of Moorhead , Fergus Falls , Alexandria , St. Cloud , Minneapolis , and Saint Paul . Authorized in 1956, it was mostly constructed in the 1960s. For its whole length, it runs concurrently with either US Highway 52 (US 52) or US 12 . I-94 enters

960-650: The Upper Midwest and own and operate transmission infrastructure throughout our respective service territories. When needed, Great River Energy also purchases electricity from other electric producers through its membership in the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, known as the Midcontinent Independent System Operator . Purchase contracts limits local distributors (Great River Energy's customers) to

1000-454: The city into the number one spot for retail square footage. One prominent retail complex is the Grove Square shopping mall. Opus Northwest, the developer of the property, selected the location of the initial property development because "it’s the first major city in upstate Minnesota" and serves as "a major hub for that submarket" drawing consumers from the entire upstate region. Maple Grove

1040-443: The city. The population density was 1,532.3 inhabitants per square mile (591.6/km ). There were 17,745 housing units at an average density of 539.9 units per square mile (208.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White 1.05% African American , 0.24% Native American , 2.52% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.1% from other races , and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of

1080-572: The formation of the MISO , an independent, nonprofit organization that supports the reliable operation of the transmission system in 15 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba . MISO acts as the Regional Transmission Organization, overseeing the operations, planning, and improvements of the wholesale bulk electric transmission system in the upper Midwest. With its administration of

1120-403: The former route of old US 12 . The first section of I-94 in Minnesota constructed was between Moorhead and Albany in the early 1960s, as an extension of the existing highway in North Dakota . The section of I-94 between Minneapolis and Saint Paul was completed in 1968 and dedicated December 9. In the Twin Cities, the construction of the highway was politically charged. The highway

1160-487: The new North Memorial/Fairview hospital complex and stores. The project's central portion is designed to be pedestrian-friendly and encourage a small-town atmosphere. Maple Grove is home to more retail than nearly any other city in the state, second only to Bloomington , home of the Mall of America . Maple Grove likely has nearly 6 million square feet (560,000 m ) of commercial development at build-out, which may soon push

1200-442: The population. There were 22,867 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.7% were non-families. Of all households, 19.3% were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1240-425: The populations. 31.9% were of German , 14.0% Norwegian , 8.5% Swedish and 7.9% Irish ancestry. There were 17,532 households, out of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. Of all households, 15.8% were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who

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1280-514: The routing of I-94 is set through the historic Rondo neighborhood , which, prior to the highway's construction, was the largest Black community in Saint Paul. Upon leaving Saint Paul, the route travels through suburban Washington County and exits the state into Wisconsin between Lakeland, Minnesota , and Hudson, Wisconsin , while crossing the St. Croix River . Legally, the Minnesota section of I-94

1320-493: The spirit of a mid-century American village. The center was built in 2003 and has been replicated in Woodbury, Minnesota (Woodbury Lakes). The development is 412,000 square feet (38,300 m )and is home to more than 65 stores and restaurants. An additional phase of Arbor Lakes development is a hybrid power center development called The Fountains at Arbor Lakes. At 850,000 square feet (79,000 m ), this retail complex includes

1360-408: The state from North Dakota at the city of Moorhead and heads southeast after serving Moorhead. Traveling southeast from Moorhead, there are several places where the elevation of I-94 rises slightly; these are "beaches" that formed as the glacial lake rose or fell. Finally, at Rothsay , I-94 climbs the last beach line and enters terrain more typical for Minnesota. From Rothsay to the Twin Cities ,

1400-756: The state. Maple Grove was also named the second-best place to live in 2014 by Money magazine. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 35.03 square miles (90.73 km ), of which 32.64 square miles (84.54 km ) is land and 2.39 square miles (6.19 km ) is water. There are 13 named lakes in the city: Arbor Lake, Cedar Island Lake, Cook Lake, Eagle Lake, Edward Lake, Fish Lake, North Arbor Lake, Mud Lake, Pike Lake, Rice Lake including its Outlet and West Bay, Teal Lake, Weaver Lake, and West Arbor Lake. Maple Grove directly borders six other cities: Dayton , Champlin , Brooklyn Park , Osseo , Plymouth , and Corcoran . It

1440-544: The terrain of I-94 is rolling with frequent lakes visible from the highway. I-94 traverses by Fergus Falls , Alexandria , and Sauk Centre on its way to St. Cloud . The "original main street" in Sauk Centre near I-94 commemorates the Sinclair Lewis novel that skewered this town. Monticello is roughly the midpoint exurb for both St. Cloud and Minneapolis. Between exits 201 (Albertville) and 194 (Monticello) sits

1480-518: Was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 50,365 people (10th largest city in Minnesota), 17,532 households, and 13,955 families living in

1520-438: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.24. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males. Maple Grove

1560-494: Was built primarily through many working-class and Black neighborhoods. In Saint Paul, the routing of I-94 displaced the historic Rondo Neighborhood, which, prior to the highway's construction, was the largest Black community in Saint Paul. The section of I-94 between Maple Grove and Brooklyn Center was completed in 1969, between St. Augusta and Maple Grove in 1973 and between Albany and St. Augusta in 1977. The section of I-94 from Brooklyn Center through north Minneapolis

1600-575: Was completed in 1984. Like the Rondo neighborhood in the 1960s, this segment was through a primarily Black and working-class neighborhood. The last section of I-94 in Minnesota constructed was the 10 miles (16 km) between its junction with I-494 / I-694 at Woodbury and the Wisconsin state line at Lakeland . This was completed in 1985. In 2004, a third lane was constructed between Brooklyn Boulevard at Brooklyn Center and Hemlock Lane at Maple Grove. This

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