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Location- New Brighton is a community ideally located 30 minutes from the downtown's of both Minneapolis and St. Paul and a 30 minute ride from the Twin Cities International Airport. It is located in Ramsey County at the intersection of Interstate 35W and 694, providing easy access to cities, work places, and amenities in all directions. 2003 Real Estate New Brighton Statistics Houses Sold Avg List Price Avg Sold Price % of Listing Price Received Avg Days On Market 202 $245,857 $242,893 %98.79 30

City of New Brighton

History- New Brighton was incorporated on January 20, 1891 and like most of the surrounding areas was first inhabited by Native Americans, primarily the Dakota and Ojibwe, who traveled through the area on rice harvesting treks, and eventually settled near Long Lake at Rice Creek. The most significant point in the history that led to the founding of New Brighton was the formation of the Minneapolis Stockyards and Packing Company in 1888. Around 1889, New Brighton not yet officially a city was given a name by the predominately English founders. The city was named after Brighton, Massachusetts, a cattle center serving the Boston area, which in turn was most likely named after the famed Brighton, England resort city.

Shopping- New Brighton residents shop in nearby Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Recreation- New Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department contributes to the overall health of our community, neighborhood and individuals. New Brighton offers well maintained parks, and facilities and quality recreation programs year round for residents of all ages and abilities.