Twin Cities

Click to learn more about the counties and cities in the Twin Cities (12-county metro) area of Minnesota where Poles settled:

Anoka County

Anoka County was founded on May 23, 1857. Poles settled in Fridley and Columbia Heights.

Chisago County

Chisago County was founded on September 1, 1851. Poles settled in North Branch. 

Dakota County

Dakota County was founded on October 27, 1849. Poles settled in St. Paul Park. 


Hennepin County

Hennepin County was founded on March 6, 1852. Poles settled in Minneapolis. 

Ramsey County

Ramsey County was founded on October 27, 1849. Poles settled in St. Paul and New Brighton.

Wright County

Wright County was founded on February 20, 1855. Poles settled in Delano. 



Drobne Echa Articles about Towns Where Poles Lived in the Twin Cities Area

Installment #Town and CountyRelated Region in PolandPGS-MN Newsletter
2Delano, Wright CountySilesia, KashubiaFall 2003, page 12
9New Brighton and Mounds View, Ramsey CountyKashubiaWinter 2006, page 1