Saint Anthony West is a neighborhood in the Northeast community of Minneapolis.
History The historic neighborhood was established in 1849 on the banks of the Mississippi River as the Village of Saint Anthony Falls. These falls were seen in 1680 by Father Louis Hennepin, a Franciscan priest who is credited with being the first European to explore the area that is now Minneapolis. He named the falls after his patron saint, St. Anthony of Padua. The neighborhood merged with the new city of Minneapolis in 1872.
Geography The neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown and the University of Minnesota. St. Anthony West is also host to Boom Island Park, a riverside park. Broadway Street NE is the northern boundary, and the neighborhood extends to Second Avenue on the south. The Mississippi River makes up the western extent and Washington and Fifth streets NE define the eastern boundary.St. Anthony West - Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile
Saint Anthony West is located in Ward 3, currently represented by council member Michael Rainville.
Demographics Race/ethnicity200020102020Number %Number %Number %White alone2,12179.561,78479.542,04278.21Black alone1214.541436.381606.13Hispanic or Latino (any race)2459.191466.511716.55Native American alone321.20190.85180.69Asian alone752.81843.74823.14Other race alone50.1910.04120.46Pacific Islander alone10.0410.0400.00Two or more races662.48652.901264.83Total2,666100.02,243100.02,611100.0
Growth Despite its status as one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Saint Anthony West is part of the transformation taking place along the river. Developers have discovered Northeast Minneapolis as a prime location for new upscale housing and commercial projects. To balance the new development in other Northeast neighborhoods, St. Anthony West residents in 2004 revived an arrangement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reclaim the B.F. Nelson site as a public open space along the Mississippi riverfront.Work on the park began in early 2008. As of June 2009, the park remains under construction. Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - B. F. Nelson Park
Saint Anthony West is also home to the world headquarters of Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components.Locations
Neighborhood Organizations The Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) is the designated citizen participation organization for the neighborhood. Monthly meetings are open to the public.Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization
Political Representation Saint Anthony West is represented by the following people: Mayor of Minneapolis: Jacob Frey Minneapolis City Council (3rd Ward): Michael Rainville Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (District 1): Chris Meyer Hennepin County Commissioner (District 2): Irene Fernando Minnesota House of Representatives (District 60A): Sydney Jordan (since February 11, 2020) Minnesota Senate (District 60): Kari Dziedzic US House of Representatives (District 5): Ilhan Omar US Senate: Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith
See also Neighborhoods of Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis
References
External links Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile - St. Anthony West St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization