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ALBERTVILLE | ROGERS | ST . MICHAEL
Rogers : Connect , explore and thrive
The city of Rogers is a vibrant and growing community located on the outskirts of the Twin Cities , where residents and visitors can “ connect , explore and thrive .” Serving as a key gateway between the metro area and Greater Minnesota , Rogers offers the perfect blend of “ big-city ” access and amenities , along with small-town character and open spaces .
In addition to its hometown qualities , Rogers features a mix of urban and rural residential neighborhoods , a revitalized historic Main Street , diverse shopping opportunities and a thriving industrial core .
Over the past two decades , the city has seen regionally significant growth , resulting in approximately 16,000 active residents , who contribute to Rogers ’ reputation as a hub for employment and commerce . Today , the city supports nearly 12,000 jobs and boasts a median household income that ranks among the highest in the Twin Cities metro area .
The city ’ s parks and recreation programs further enhance residents ’ lifestyle and recreational opportunities , offering 431 acres of parkland , 14 playgrounds , the Rogers Event Center , the Senior Center , the Community Room , the Activity Center ice arena , 16 multipurpose play fields , 17 baseball and softball fields , and an extensive 71 miles of trails , paths and sidewalks .
At the heart of these offerings is the 21st Century Event Center , the city ’ s premier multi-event facility for community gatherings , which is also available for corporate events and weddings . New South Community Park is nearing completion , featuring additional outdoor ice rinks and ballfields . Additionally , a new multi-purpose indoor fieldhouse is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by late fall . Everyone is invited to connect with the community through Rogers ’ popular summer programming , which includes live music and movies at Lions Central Park , the farmers market , and a chance for green thumbs to reserve a plot in the community gardens . A wide variety of recreational programs are available year-round , including youth and adult athletics . Rogers Parks and Recreation partners with ISD 728 Community Education to offer over 150 programs throughout the year at facilities in Rogers . The city is also home to Rogers High School and the many sports and activity programs of the Rogers Royals . With Rogers Middle School and two elementary schools complementing a strong K-12 system , families with schoolage children can be confident that a first-class education is available right here in the Rogers community . This rich blend of community support and educational resources has earned Rogers the title of the “ best place in Minnesota to raise kids ” by Bloomberg Businessweek .
Visit rogersmn . gov to learn more about the city .
MAYOR Shannon Klick , sklick @ rogersmn . gov
CITY COUNCIL Joel Brockman , jbrockman @ rogersmn . gov Mark Eiden , meiden @ rogersmn . gov Amy Enga , aenga @ rogersmn . gov Kevin Jullie , kjullie @ rogersmn . gov
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