Andover is part of two of the finest school districts in the state. St. Francis School District # 15 covers the northern section of the City while Anoka-Hennepin School District # 11 serves the south. Crooked Lake Elementary, Andover Elementary, Rum River Elementary, Oak View Middle and Andover High Schools are located in District # 11. There is one private school located in the City; Legacy Christian Academy. The City has more than 400 acres of community and neighborhood parks. Kelsey Round Lake Park is a 136-acre nature area for hiking, biking, skiing and environmental observation. Other recreational facilities include more than 400 acres of the Anoka County / Bunker Hills Regional Park which is home to the Bunker Hills Wave Pool, hiking and biking trails, cross country skiing, camping and other outdoor activities. The Rum River Central Regional Park is located north of Andover on County Road # 7.
The City has four nature preserves throughout the City. These sites provide opportunities for residents to get outside and enjoy nature by taking a hike along one of the scenic trails, fishing in the Rum River, watching the birds and animals that still call Andover home, or just enjoying the scenery and fresh air.
The Governing body consists of five members led by a Mayor and City Council. Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Residents may address the Council at any regular scheduled meeting. The Council appoints
members to several Commissions that provide recommendations and information to the City Council on a variety of issues. The City’ s website andovermn. gov has additional information residents can access.
There are two stories about how Andover got its name. The popular story involves a train wreck. When the train de-railed, it was said to have rolled over“ And over”. The other story is about an Englishman who settled in the area around 1857. He apparently named the train station after his hometown. The train station was located in the area that was named Grow Township in 1860 and then named“ Andover Village”. In 1974 the City was incorporated and named the City of Andover.
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