City of INDEPENDENCE
Photo by Phillip Mueller
Independence is known for its rural landscapes.
Independence Township was organized April 11, 1858,
became the Village of Independence Jan. 8, 1957, and the
City of Independence April 9, 1974.
Independence still offers the advantages of rural lifestyles to
its residents, even though it is within the Twin Cities metropolitan
district. Located on the western edge of Hennepin County,
Independence is a city of 3,700.
Independence is a “gem” of a rural city in the heart of an
exploding metropolis. It’s dotted with pretty, little farms, lovely
and unique homes, attractive churches, lakes, ponds, rolling
hills, wetlands, and large wooded areas.
Loretto, a little city with a number of quaint and excellent
restaurants and taverns, is just to the northeast. The city of
Delano, with its convenient shopping center, is located on the
west boundary. The pretty, quiet, little city of Maple Plain is just
to the east. Medina and Orono also lie immediately east, and
Minnetrista is to the south.
Independence City Hall is located at 1920 County Road
90.
Mailing address: 1920 County Road 90, Independence, MN
55359
Phone: 763-479-0527
Fax: 763-479-0528
Website: http://independence.govoffice.com/
Building inspections: 763-479-0531
Community room rental: 763-479-0527
Office open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8
a.m.-noon.
City council meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of
each month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.
The council consists of Mayor Marvin Johnson and council
members Lynn Betts, Steve Grotting, Ray McCoy, and Brad
Spencer.
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