88-624: Robbinsdale is a city in Hennepin County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 13,953 at the time of the 2010 census . The city is located in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and is adjacent to the northwest portion of Minneapolis . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.98 square miles (7.72 km), of which 2.79 square miles (7.23 km)
176-428: A high school diploma or higher degree, while 36.8% of residents age 25 and older held a Bachelor's or higher degree. As of the census of 2010, there were 13,953 people, 6,032 households, and 3,375 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,001.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,930.9/km). There were 6,416 housing units at an average density of 2,299.6 per square mile (887.9/km). The racial makeup of
264-597: A chain made famous by the same-titled A&E reality series . Hy-Vee's largest store in the United States opened June 13, 2023, in Gretna, Nebraska (near Omaha ), with nearly 135,000 square feet (12,500 m ) of retail space. Even larger stores of 150,000 square feet (14,000 m ) are planned for Zionsville, Indiana , and Louisville, Kentucky ; the Zionsville store currently has no set opening date, while
352-562: A cigar room, a new design for the hot food area inspired by food halls, fitness equipment from Johnson Fitness & Wellness , redesigned wine and spirits section, DSW shoe department, and nail salon named The W Nail Bar. Also in the same month the chain opened a similar store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin . This location was the first opened in the state outside of the Madison area . In November 2021, Hy-Vee received several awards from
440-656: A craft beer station, wine and spirits section, made-to-order meals, take-and-heat meals, meal kits, and a Starbucks with a drive-thru. Unlike other Hy-Vee locations, the convenience store was not open 24/7 ; in some markets, Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh was meant to compete with Walmart Neighborhood Market , a similar small-store concept launched in 1998. In 2019, Hy-Vee announced it would open Joe Fresh clothing sections in stores and replace its previous F&F clothing departments. On January 27, 2020, Hy-Vee agreed to acquire six former Shopko locations in Iowa that will re-open under
528-556: A demographic shift, with a predominantly white population of Northern European descent. The county witnessed further diversification throughout the 20th century with the arrival of African Americans during the Great Migration , as well as Latino, Asian, and other immigrant groups in the latter half of the century. The most common ancestries in Hennepin County are German, Irish, English, Norwegian and Swedish. As of
616-489: A depot. The community that grew around it came to be known as Parker's Station. In 1887 Minneapolis made an effort to secure more taxable property by annexing neighboring townships. In response, Crystal Lake farmers incorporated the Village of Crystal. Later that year, entrepreneur, civil war veteran, and real estate developer, Andrew Bonney Robbins came to Parker's Station on behalf of an Illinois business interest. Robbins
704-655: A district of approximately equal population. In Hennepin County, the commission appoints the medical examiner , the county auditor - treasurer , and the county recorder . The sheriff and county attorney are also elected on a nonpartisan ticket. The county government's headquarters are in downtown Minneapolis in the Hennepin County Government Center . The county oversees the Hennepin County Library system (which merged with
792-468: A female householder with no husband present, and 41.40% were non-families. 31.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.07. In the county 24.00% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.70% was between 18 and 24, 33.70% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% were 65 years of age or older. The median age
880-506: A full selection of grocery items, a bakery section with a full range of fresh-baked items, a dollar section, a Wall of Value, ready-to-eat meal offerings, and other services. In 2018, the first Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh convenience store opened in Davenport, Iowa . It offered standard pantry and frozen grocery items alongside fresh produce, dairy, meat, and bakery departments. It also had a gas station, online pickup, wood-oven pizzas, sushi,
968-659: A half stake of a store in Kellerton, Iowa , the other half being owned by the General Supply Company. In 1930, Vredenburg and Hyde started a separate partnership from the General Supply Company, named Supply Stores, and opened their first store in Beaconsfield, Iowa . In 1932, The General Supply Company was dissolved because of the effects of the Great Depression . Vredenburg purchased most of
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#17327761290331056-506: A male householder with no wife present, and 44.0% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.3% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
1144-670: A median income of $ 42,466 versus $ 32,400 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 28,789. About 5.00% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.50% of those under age 18 and 5.90% of those age 65 or over. Hennepin County is the wealthiest county in Minnesota and one of the 100 highest-income counties in the United States . Besides English, languages with significant numbers of speakers in Hennepin County include Arabic, Hmong , Khmer , Lao , Russian, Somali , Spanish, and Vietnamese. In 2010, Hennepin County's largest religious group
1232-584: A new logo. In 1957, Hy-Vee opened its first in-store bakery at the Iowa City, Iowa , store. In 1960, the company became employee-owned by the Employees' Trust Fund. The slogan "Where There's a Helpful Smile in Every Aisle" was first used in a TV commercial in 1963. The company's name was officially changed to Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc., in 1963. In 1969, Hy-Vee expanded into Minnesota after acquiring
1320-531: A redesigned Hy-Vee website offering online shopping for such items as holiday meals, floral arrangements, and catering selections; gift cards were added in 2006. Hy-Vee was selected as Progressive Grocer's Retailer of the Year in 2003. Drug Town stores were renamed Hy-Vee Drugstores in 2005. Hy-Vee celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2005 with the publication of a second company history book ( The History of Hy-Vee ). In 2007, Hy-Vee's first store, in Beaconsfield, Iowa ,
1408-540: A third distribution center in Nashville, their first outside of Iowa, which will service the seven new stores and southern Missouri. Hy-Vee had originally planned to build a third distribution center in Austin, Minnesota but put those plans on hold indefinitely. In December 2021, Hy-Vee expanded its online offering by introducing ship-to-home services. Customers are now able to purchase bulk grocery items directly from
1496-411: Is Mary Moriarty , who was elected in 2022 . Like most urban counties nationwide, Hennepin County is a Democratic stronghold. It has voted Democratic in every election since 1964, except for 1972, when Richard Nixon won the county as part of a national landslide. It is also a state bellwether county, having voted for Minnesota's statewide winner in every election since 1964, the longest such streak in
1584-543: Is $ 71,200. The GINI Index for 2016 was 0.461, lower than the national average of 0.485. As of 2016, nearly 132,000 residents of Hennepin County were living under the poverty line, 10.9% of the county population. This figure is lower than the national average of 14%. Colleges and universities in the county include: School districts include: Hennepin County Library (which Minneapolis Public Library merged into) Hennepin County, and particularly Minneapolis ,
1672-511: Is Minnesota's most populous county and the 34th-most populous county in the U.S.; more than one in five Minnesotans live in Hennepin County. It is included in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul–Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area . The Territorial Legislature of Minnesota established Hennepin County on March 6, 1852, and two years later Minneapolis was named the county seat. Louis Hennepin 's name
1760-416: Is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota . Its county seat is Minneapolis , the state's most populous city. The county is named for the 17th-century explorer Louis Hennepin . It extends from Minneapolis to the suburbs and outlying cities in the western part of the county. Its natural areas are covered by extensive woods, hills, and lakes. As of the 2020 census , the population was 1,281,565. It
1848-758: Is also home to a thriving theater scene, highlighted by the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis. It is home to many theater companies, such as Mixed Blood , Skewed Visions , Brave New Workshop , and Children's Theatre Company . Other notable theaters include the Orpheum Theatre , the State Theatre , and the Pantages Theatre . Additionally, many other cities in the county are home to local community theaters, such as Eden Prairie , Minnetonka , Orono , Osseo , and Plymouth . Of
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#17327761290331936-584: Is an employee-owned chain of supermarkets in the Midwestern and Southern United States, with more than 280 locations in Iowa , Illinois , Kansas , Minnesota , Missouri , Nebraska , South Dakota , Wisconsin , with stores planned in Indiana , Kentucky , Tennessee , and Alabama . Hy-Vee was founded in 1930 by Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg in Beaconsfield, Iowa , in a small brick building known as
2024-531: Is home to many major companies in a diverse section of industries. As of the 2018 estimate, there are twelve Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Hennepin County, five of which are located in Minneapolis. 2018 Estimate Hennepin County is also home to several major private companies such as Carlson and Cargill , both located in Minnetonka, the latter of which is the largest privately owned company in
2112-598: Is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km) is water. Minnesota State Highway 100 and County Road 81 are two of the main routes in the city. Shortly after the Minnesota Territorial Legislature created Hennepin County in 1852, John C. Bohanon filed the first claim in the Township of Crystal Lake. Railroads did not reach the area until 1880. A flag station was established near the farm of Alfred Parker and six years later he donated land for
2200-508: Is land and 53 square miles (140 km ) (8.7%) is water. Hennepin is one of 17 Minnesota counties with more savanna soils than either prairie or forest soils, and one of two Minnesota counties with more than 75% of its area in savanna soils (the other is Wright County). The highest waterfall on the Mississippi River , Saint Anthony Falls (discovered by Louis Hennepin), is in Hennepin County next to downtown Minneapolis, but in
2288-524: Is renowned for its expansive and high-quality park system. The Minneapolis park system has been called the best-designed, best-financed, and best-maintained in America and is run by the independently elected Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board . It has been named the top park system in the country by the Trust for Public Land for five consecutive years as of 2017. Many of Minneapolis's parks are linked by
2376-614: Is responsible for investigating all unexpected deaths in Hennepin County as well as neighboring Dakota and Scott counties. The office determines who and why a person died, which may lead to criminal charges being filed by prosecutors. Upon request, the office may provide services for other jurisdictions. The Hennepin County Attorney sets policies and priorities for prosecuting criminal cases, oversees child protection and child support cases, and provides legal advice and representation to county government. The current County Attorney
2464-583: Is the largest in the chain by square footage. It is the fourth location in Wisconsin. In December 2021, Hy-Vee launched a new subsidiary, RedBox Rx, which provides telehealth online pharmacy services and ships prescriptions directly to patients' homes. In December 2021, Hy-Vee announced it would close four locations. Two locations, one in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and one in Moline, Illinois (acquired in
2552-416: The 2010 census , there were 1,152,425 people, 475,913 households, and 272,885 families living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 74.4% White , 11.8% Black or African American , 0.9% Native American , 6.2% Asian , 3.4% from other races , and 3.2% from two or more races. 6.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to the 2010–2015 American Community Survey ,
2640-416: The 2020 census , there were 1,281,565 people and 529,029 households living in the county, with 2.35 persons per household. The racial makeup was 65.61% White, 13.23% Black or African American, 7.67% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 0.63% Native American, 7.6% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 4.76% from two or more races. 18% of persons aged 5 years or older spoke a language other than English at home. As of
2728-708: The Beaconsfield Supply Store , which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The largest Hy-Vee stores are full-service supermarkets with bakeries , delicatessens , floral departments, dine-in and carryout food service, wine and spirits, pharmacies , salad bars, health clinics, HealthMarkets (natural and organic products) and coffee kiosks ( Caribou Coffee and Starbucks ). The company maintains fuel stations with convenience stores , fitness centers, and full-service restaurants at some of its properties, including Wahlburgers ,
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2816-677: The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway , a series of interconnected parks and paths that extends for 51 miles. The byway is divided into seven districts: Downtown Riverfront, Mississippi River , Minnehaha, Chain of Lakes , Theodore Wirth , Victory Memorial, and Northeast. The byway includes many major destinations in Minneapolis, including Nicollet Island , St. Anthony Falls , Stone Arch Bridge , Mill Ruins Park , Mississippi National River and Recreation Area , Minnehaha Creek , Minnehaha Park , Lake Hiawatha , Lake Nokomis , Lake Harriet , Bde Maka Ska , Lake of
2904-576: The Iowa Barnstormers . At the turn of the millennium, Hy-Vee increased its focus on customers' healthy lifestyles. HealthMarket private-label products were introduced in 2001. The company also began its initiative to provide customers with the services of corporate and in-store dietitians. Stores began offering an expanded line of ethnic foods to the Midwest's increasingly diverse population. Online shopping capabilities expanded in 2005, with
2992-805: The Minneapolis Institute of Art , Walker Art Center , Weisman Art Museum , and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden . Major art centers include Northeast Minneapolis and the Minneapolis neighborhood of North Loop. Minneapolis is home to many important artist organizations, such as the Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art , the Handicraft Guild , and the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association . Hennepin County
3080-920: The Minneapolis Public Library system in 2008) and Hennepin County Medical Center . The county commission also elects a chair who presides at meetings. Hennepin County's normal operations are coordinated by the County Administrator David Hough, Assistant County Administrator for Human Services Jodi Wentland, Assistant County Administrator for Operations Dan Rogan, Assistant County Administrator for Public Works Lisa Cerney, Assistant County Administrator for Disparity Reduction May Xiong, and Assistant County Administrator for Public Safety Chela Guzman-Wiegert. The Hennepin County Sheriff manages
3168-734: The Minnesota Legislature by State Senator Ann Rest and State Representative Mike Freiberg . Jeffrey Lunde represents Robbinsdale on the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. From 2017 to 2021, the federal Alcohol and Firearms (ATF) traced more guns used in Minnesota crimes to Robbinsdale as a point of origin more than any other city in Minnesota. 45°01′56″N 93°20′19″W / 45.03222°N 93.33861°W / 45.03222; -93.33861 Hennepin County, Minnesota Hennepin County ( / ˈ h ɛ n ə p ɪ n / HEN -ə-pin )
3256-485: The Vietnam War in the mid-1970s—marked a major change in the county's ethnic makeup. This wave peaked in the 1980s when hundreds of refugees from Southeast Asia, often aided by local churches, resettled in Hennepin County. Its population surpassed one million in 1989. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has an area of 607 square miles (1,570 km ), of which 554 square miles (1,430 km )
3344-1150: The "Big Four" sports leagues in the US, three are located in Minneapolis: the Minnesota Twins play in Target Field , the Minnesota Timberwolves play in Target Center , and the Minnesota Vikings play in U.S. Bank Stadium . Additionally, among major sports leagues, the Minnesota Lynx also play in Target Center. [REDACTED] Media related to Hennepin County, Minnesota at Wikimedia Commons 44°58′33″N 93°16′00″W / 44.97583°N 93.26667°W / 44.97583; -93.26667 Hy-Vee Hy-Vee, Inc. ( / ˌ h aɪ ˈ v iː / )
3432-476: The 19th century, the falls were converted to a series of dams . Barges and boats now pass through locks to move between the parts of the river above and below the dams. Hennepin County's racial and ethnic composition has evolved significantly over time. Initially, the region was inhabited by Native American tribes, primarily the Dakota Sioux. Beginning in the early 19th century, European settlement brought
3520-670: The 2000s as part of the Eagle Food Center bankruptcy) will be closed permanently. A store in Kansas City, Missouri will be converted into a Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits location, and another in Sioux Falls, South Dakota will be renovated into a non-retail bakery and pharmacy fulfillment location. In December 2021, Hy-Vee announced plans to expand into four new states, with plans to open at least 21 new stores by 2025 with seven of these 21 to open no later than 2023, in
3608-524: The CEO role. Randy Edeker will remain chairman of the board. On April 17, 2024, Hy-Vee announced the acquisition of Strack & Van Til stores of Highland, Indiana, adding 22 locations in Northwest Indiana. The acquisition also included the single Town & Country location under Strack & Van Til's ownership. Hy-Vee did not reveal the price, but spokesperson Tina Potthoff said the purchase
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3696-949: The Des Moines metro that re-opened under the Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh Express brand on March 20, 2020. In August 2021, Hy-Vee announced a new standalone liquor store named Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits, with plans to open four stores in West Des Moines, Iowa , Papillion, Nebraska , Omaha, Nebraska , and Lincoln, Nebraska . In September 2021, Hy-Vee opened a 92,989-square-foot flagship store in Grimes, Iowa . The "smart store" contains new technology for Hy-Vee, including scan-and-go shopping, salad-making robot vending machines, digital shelf labels, and self-serve kiosks that allow customers to order bakery items, hot food, or fitness equipment. The store also has experimental ideas including
3784-469: The Dollar Fresh brand by late summer. On February 10, 2020, Hy-Vee grocery stores ended 24-hour service at most locations. Most of the 24-hour stores are closed between midnight and 5 a.m., though hours vary by location. The stores still have stock crews working overnight, but the stores are not open to the public. On February 19, 2020, Hy-Vee acquired four QuikTrip convenience store locations in
3872-474: The East and West coasts, and technical developments, especially in flour milling, brought rapid progress to the area. The major Minneapolis millers were Washburn , Pillsbury , Bell, Dunwoody and Crosby . For a decade, the " Mill City " was the flour-milling capital of the world and one of the largest lumber producers. Minneapolis, with a population of 165,000 by 1890, had become a major American city, and by 1900,
3960-645: The General Supply Company, an RLDS Church -owned company based in Lamoni, Iowa . In 1921, Charles Hyde started working for the General Supply Company's store in Woodbine, Iowa , which was operated by Vredenburg & Lewis. In 1922, the General Supply Company was formally incorporated. Vredenburg was president and Hyde was a member of the board of directors. In 1924, Hyde left the General Supply Company and started his store in Cameron, Missouri . In 1927, Hyde purchased
4048-682: The Hubbard Specialty Manufacturing Company. This firm made chairs and wheelbarrows. Despite his connections, Robbins was unable to persuade the Minneapolis Street Railway Company to extend a streetcar line up West Broadway. In 1891 he organized the North Side Street Railway Company and built his own line from the Minneapolis city limits to Robbinsdale Park. The street cars were pulled by horses until
4136-543: The Hy-Vee Deals website, and a pet specific website (Petship) was also launched. In February 2022, Hy-Vee opened its long-awaited second Springfield, Missouri store. In March 2022, Hy-Vee announced a new location in Spring Hill, Tennessee , its first location in the state. On July 27, 2022, the company announced that Randy Edeker woule step down from his current position as CEO, and Aaron Wiese would assume
4224-537: The Hy-Vee Market Grille. In 2015, Hy-Vee brought online shopping to all stores with the introduction of its new website, Hy-Vee Aisles Online. The company's loyalty program adopted Hy-Vee Fuel Saver + Perks branding. In September 2015, Hy-Vee opened its first stores in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. In 2016, Hy-Vee began opening clothing boutiques featuring Tesco 's F&F brand in select larger locations. In 2017, Hy-Vee became
4312-653: The Isles , Cedar Lake , and Theodore Wirth Park . Outside Minneapolis, Hennepin County is part of the Three Rivers Park District , a park system containing 20 parks and 10 trails spanning the Twin Cities metro area. Numerous art institutions in Minneapolis make Hennepin County a national center for the arts. It contains some of the country's largest and best-known centers for art, including
4400-519: The Louisville location is expected to open in 2023. Hy-Vee's longtime advertising slogan , "Where there's a helpful smile in every aisle," was adopted for the chain's first television commercial in 1963. In the 1990s, the slogan became a jingle with music by Annie Meacham and James Poulsen. Hy-Vee is known as the "Pride of Des Moines". Starting in 1917, Vredenburg & Lewis, David Vredenburg's previous partnership, operated stores as part of
4488-574: The Robbinsdale City Council sets the policy direction and the City Manager is responsible for the administration of the city including day-to-day operations and hiring City staff. The Robbinsdale City Council made up of a Mayor and 4 Council Members. The Mayor is the presiding officer of the council. The Mayor and City Council each have equal votes on all motions. The City Manager is appointed for an indefinite period and
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#17327761290334576-482: The Swanson Stores chain based in Cherokee, Iowa . In 1969, Hy-Vee opened its first Drug Town, a pharmacy separate from a regular store, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa . At the end of 1969, Hy-Vee had 66 stores. Hy-Vee continued expanding during the 1970s and 1980s, opening stores in South Dakota (1975), Nebraska (1977), Illinois (1979), and Kansas (1988). In 1975, Hy-Vee's 100th store, which was also its first to use electronic cash registers , opened in Keokuk, Iowa . By
4664-435: The Technology Association of Iowa at their annual Prometheus Awards ceremony. Hy-Vee won the following awards: CEO of the Year, Creative Technology Solution of the Year, and Software Development Technology Company of the Year. In December 2021, Hy-Vee expressed interest in a former Shopko location in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin by applying for liquor licenses. The nearly 125,000-square-foot store opened on November 8, 2022, and
4752-434: The United States. Along with these major companies, Hennepin County also contains several large employers, as listed below. According to the 2016 American Community Survey , the largest overall industries in Hennepin County are healthcare and social assistance (96,511 workers), manufacturing (80,324), and retail trade (75,861). According to the 2016 American Community Survey, the average household income in Hennepin County
4840-487: The architectural firm of Liebenberg and Kaplan to redesign the Terrace Theatre . Situated on a rise overlooking Crystal Lake and Bottineau Boulevard, the theater was considered to be an example of mid-century modern design. The building's rectangular volumes originally contained a 1300-seat auditorium, an expansive lobby, sunken garden style lounge with a large copper fireplace, sweeping foyers and two snack bars. The Terrace closed in 1999 and its owner did not take care of
4928-403: The average family size was 2.93. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median income for a household in the city
5016-488: The city limits: As of the 2020 census, the population of Robbinsdale totaled 14,646 people, 6,505 households, and 2.19 people per household. The racial makeup of the city was 67.3% White , 16.4% Black or African American , 9.9% Hispanic or Latino , 4.7% Asian , 0.2% Native American , and 6.7% from two or more races. The population numbers for age included 21.0% aged 18 and under, 18.1% aged 65 and older, and 6.8% aged five and under. 94% of residents age 25 and older held
5104-406: The city manager shall be removed at the discretion of the council at any time by a three-fifths vote. Bill Blonigan was elected Mayor in 2021 after serving as Ward 1 Council Member from 1981-2020. Regan Murphy previously served as the mayor of Robbinsdale from 2013 until 2020. Robbinsdale is located in Minnesota's 5th congressional district , represented by Ilhan Omar . The city is represented in
5192-572: The city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 14,123 people, 6,097 households, and 3,524 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,076.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,959.9/km). There were 6,243 housing units at an average density of 2,243.8 per square mile (866.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 88.9% White , 5.7% African American , 0.6% Native American , 2.1% Asian , <0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.0% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of
5280-446: The city was 76.5% White , 13.8% African American , 0.5% Native American , 3.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.9% from other races , and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population. There were 6,032 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had
5368-402: The county jail, patrols waterways, provides security for the District Court, handles home foreclosures, participates in homeland security activities and in law enforcement, and by state law is responsible for handling applications for permits to carry a firearm for county residents. The current county sheriff is Dawanna Witt, who was elected in 2022. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office
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#17327761290335456-486: The end of 1989, Hy-Vee had 172 stores in seven states. In 1994, Hy-Vee updated its logo to the one used today. In 1995, Hy-Vee moved its corporate headquarters from Chariton to West Des Moines, Iowa and shortened its name to Hy-Vee, Inc. The company's primary distribution center is still in Chariton; a second one is in Cherokee, Iowa. Famous NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner worked at a store in Cedar Falls, Iowa from 1994 to 1995, before going to play in Arena Football for
5544-544: The exclusive retailer in its service area for sports nutrition products marketed by Mark Wahlberg . This expanded into a deal-making Hy-Vee a franchisee for Wahlburgers restaurants; the first location under the deal opened in May 2018 at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota . Hy-Vee plans to operate 26 Wahlburgers locations, making it the largest franchisee of Wahlburgers. Hy-Vee's restaurant, Market Grille, added Wahlburgers items to its menu. Hy-Vee opened its first standalone HealthMarket store in 2018. Much like
5632-404: The following markets: Indianapolis , Louisville, Kentucky , Huntsville, Alabama , Knoxville, Tennessee , Nashville, Tennessee , and Memphis, Tennessee . Their primary competitors in the South will be Cincinnati, Ohio -based Kroger and Lakeland, Florida -based Publix . Hy-Vee specified it has no plans to open stores within H-E-B 's trade territory of Texas . Hy-Vee also plans to build
5720-558: The former General Supply Company's remaining stores and mill. Both Hyde and Vredenburg owned and operated other stores outside of their partnership. Hyde and Vredenburg's partnership was dissolved for approximately six months in 1935 after Iowa enacted the Chain Tax Act of 1935, a heavy tax against chain stores that was later declared unconstitutional. In 1938, Hyde & Vredenburg, Inc. was officially incorporated, with 15 stores in Iowa and Missouri . The incorporation consolidated all of Hyde's and Vredenburg's independently-owned stores with
5808-431: The in-store health department, also named HealthMarket, the standalone store focuses on health and wellness. The store is a smaller format than regular Hy-Vee stores and contains a pharmacy and attached Orangetheory Fitness . In 2018, the first-ever Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh store opened up in Osceola, Iowa . This concept offers customers in smaller communities a fresh, new product selection at low prices. Customers will find
5896-400: The largest ancestry groups were German (26.3%), Norwegian (12.6%), Irish (10.8%), and Swedish (8.3%). At the 2000 census , there were 1,116,200 people, 456,129 households, and 267,291 families living in the county. The population density was 774/km (2,000/sq mi). There were 468,824 housing units at an average density of 325/km (840/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county
5984-473: The late 1860s, more than a dozen mills were churning out lumber near St. Anthony Falls and the county's population had surpassed 12,000. In many ways, the falls' power was the vital link between the central city and the farmsteads throughout the county. Farms produced vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy products for city dwellers, while Minneapolis industries produced lumber, furniture, farm implements and clothing. By 1883, railroads united Minneapolis with both
6072-680: The late 2000s. In 2010, Hy-Vee expressed interest in building/opening a store in Joplin, Missouri , but the plans fell through when the developer would not negotiate traffic signal installation. Despite this, they still remained interested in the area, but according to a Facebook reply in 2016, they have yet to make plans for the Joplin area. In 2012, Hy-Vee introduced its loyalty program, Hy-Vee Fuel Saver, which allows customers to earn discounts on fuel at Casey's General Stores ; Shell ; PDQ / Kwik Trip , as well as Hy-Vee's own gas stations, by purchasing select items. Later that year, Hy-Vee began adding full-service restaurants to some stores, such as
6160-501: The line was converted to electricity. Robbins' development efforts led to tension between farm families and residents near the village center. A special election was held and a vote to dissolve the Village of Crystal carried unanimously. On April 19, 1893, the new 2.9 square mile village of Robbinsdale was organized. Fawcett Publications was founded in 1919 in Robbinsdale with the publication of Captain Billy's Whiz Bang . In 1922 Fawcett introduced True Confessions magazine, which
6248-521: The population as members, though members of historically African-American denominations were underrepresented due to incomplete information. In 2014, Hennepin County had 708 religious organizations, the 16th-most of all U.S. counties. Like all Minnesota counties, Hennepin is governed by an elected and nonpartisan board of commissioners. In Minnesota, county commissions usually have five members, but Hennepin, Ramsey , Dakota , Anoka and St. Louis counties have seven members. Each commissioner represents
6336-409: The population. There were 6,097 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and
6424-525: The property. In May 2016 the City of Robbinsdale and State of Minnesota passed resolutions commemorating the Terrace as an important historic landmark. Nevertheless, after some debate and a lawsuit, the Terrace was torn down in 2016 to be replaced by a 96,000 sq. ft. Hy-Vee grocery store. Robbinsdale is served by Robbinsdale Area Schools . There are two public schools and one parochial school located within
6512-462: The state. In 2020 , Joe Biden won 70% of the vote in the county, the largest percentage for any candidate since 1904. At the state level, the county is no less Democratic. For governor and U.S. Senate, the last Republicans to win the county were Arne Carlson in 1994 and David Durenberger in 1988 , respectively. As the economic center of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, Hennepin County
6600-507: The store in Madison, Wisconsin opened. In December 2009, Hy-Vee's fourth president, Randy Edeker, was selected to lead the company. Ric Jurgens retained the chairman and chief executive officer titles until 2012, when Edeker assumed those roles. In 2003, Milan, Illinois , based grocer Eagle Food Centers went out of business, and a few of their stores, such as the John Deere Road store in Moline, Illinois , became Hy-Vee stores in
6688-495: The stores they had in their partnership. The company was headquartered in Lamoni . The new company's management plan involved autonomy for store managers, setting the stage for eventual employee ownership. In 1945, Hyde & Vredenburg moved its corporate headquarters from Lamoni to Chariton, Iowa , after acquiring the Chariton Wholesale Company. The Supply Store name, with each town's name preceding it,
6776-460: The suburbs. During the 1950s and 1960s, many suburbs grew rapidly as housing developments, shopping centers, large school systems and growing industrialization replaced much of the open farmland. By 1970, Hennepin County's suburban population outnumbered the city's for the first time. Minneapolis's population declined by 10 percent from 1960 to 1970, while the suburban population grew by nearly 50 percent. Another wave of immigration—which began after
6864-428: Was $ 48,271, and the median income for a family was $ 57,185. Males had a median income of $ 37,406 versus $ 30,771 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,912. About 2.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. The City of Robbinsdale is a Charter City establishing the "Council-Manager Plan." This means that
6952-468: Was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 51,711, and the median income for a family was $ 65,985 (these figures had risen to $ 60,115 and $ 79,970 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Accounting for inflation, these figures rise again to $ 76,202.87 for individuals, and $ 92,353.46 for households, adjusted for 2014 dollars. Males had
7040-408: Was 80.53% White , 8.95% Black or African American , 1.00% Native American , 4.80% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 2.06% from other races , and 2.60% from two or more races. 4.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 456,129 households, out of which 28.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.30% were married couples living together, 9.90% had
7128-610: Was a former state senator and the brother-in-law of lumber baron, Thomas Barlow Walker . Robbins purchased 90 acres (360,000 m2) to the west of Lower Twin Lake to incorporate into the Robbinsdale Park subdivision. From 1888, new industries moved in and a large Lutheran Seminary was built. In 1890 the Robbins built a 16-room Queen Anne-style mansion on Lower Twin Lake. After he moved his family in, Robbins found investors to build
7216-457: Was chosen because he originally named Saint Anthony Falls and recorded some of the earliest accounts of the area for the Western world. In January 1855, the first bridge over the Mississippi River was built over St. Anthony Falls. Water power built the city of Minneapolis and Hennepin County. The water of streams and rivers provided power to grist mills and sawmills throughout the county. By
7304-463: Was firmly established as the hub of the Upper Midwest's industry and commerce. Hennepin County's farm economy was also substantial. In 1910, farmland in the county totaled 284,000 acres, about 72% of its area. The principal crops were wheat, corn, garden vegetables, and apples. The number of acres in production remained high for the next 30 years. By 1950, the amount of land devoted to agriculture had declined to 132,000 acres as development progressed in
7392-522: Was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the fiscal year 2009, Hy-Vee had sales exceeding $ 6.3 billion; at the time, it was the second-largest employee-owned company in the United States and ranked by Forbes magazine the 48th-largest privately owned company in the country. More than 55,000 employees worked in the Hy-Vee family in 2009. By the end of 2009, there were 228 stores. In 2009, Hy-Vee moved into its eighth state of operations when
7480-773: Was popular among female readers. The city's pulp magazine history is echoed in Robbinsdale's annual summer celebration, Whiz Bang Days. In 1929 Fawcett launched Modern Mechanics, a magazine on ingenuity and do it yourself projects. The first issue's cover line was "Build your own airplane!". Modern Mechanics was later renamed Mechanix Illustrated . In 1930, Fawcett Publications relocated to the Sexton Building in downtown Minneapolis. In 1940 Samuel Samuelson built Victory Hospital on property he already owned in Robbinsdale. The original marble faced, three story building had five operating rooms and 70 beds. In 1954, Victory Hospital
7568-461: Was reorganized as a non-profit and renamed North Memorial. Over the next 50 years North Memorial grew into 518 bed medical center. Today, North Memorial Medical Center is a regional trauma center with eight helicopters, 120 ambulances, and 725 employees. Besides being one of the state's Level 1 Trauma Centers, it also operates AirCare, an air medical transport service. They have five flight bases around Minnesota. In 1951, Sidney and William Volk hired
7656-532: Was still used on most stores until 1952. A few stores were named differently, such as Hyde's Service Store, Vredenburg's Grocery, and Hyde & Vredenburg, all changed in 1952. The Hy-Vee name, a portmanteau of Hyde and Vredenburg, was adopted in 1952 as the winning entry of an employee contest, with three employees submitting the name. The first store with the name opened in Fairfield, Iowa , in 1953. In 1956, Hy-Vee introduced its first private-label products and
7744-687: Was the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis , with 215,205 Catholics worshipping at 73 parishes, followed by 124,732 ELCA Lutherans with 106 congregations, 59,811 non-denominational adherents with 103 congregations, 20,286 UMC Methodists with 42 congregations, 18,836 Missouri Synod Lutherans with 34 congregations, 16,941 PC-USA Presbyterians with 21 congregations, 16,230 Converge Baptists with 26 congregations, 16,128 AoG Pentecostals with 32 congregations, 12,307 UCC Christians with 20 congregations, and 8,608 Reform Jews with 3 congregations. Altogether, religious congregations claimed 54.3% of
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