About Woodbury, MN
Woodbury is a growing suburb in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, located just southeast of St. Paul, the state's capital. For the past several years, it has been one of Minnesota's fastest-growing cities. Since the 1980 Census, the population has more than quadrupled, going from some 10,000 people to 46,463 people, according to the 2000 U.S. Census figures.
Woodbury has attractive residential neighborhoods, which are connected by more than 100 miles of multi-use trails. The park system features 3,000 acres of dedicated parkland, 40 community and neighborhood parks, and a swimming beach. Woodbury also operates a large sports center, which houses two indoor ice arenas and a field house with walking/running track. The outdoor complex includes 14 athletic fields, picnic facilities, and play equipment.
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At Rasmussen College, our Career Services staff continuously places our graduates in respected positions throughout the Woodbury area. With approximately 800 employees at its regional headquarters in Woodbury, the Hartford is the city's largest employer. Other major employers in the city include Assurant (formerly Fortis), Target.com, Ecowater Systems, Woodbury Healthcare Center, Dean Foods/Land 'O Lakes, Harvey Vogel Manufacturing, and Long Term Care Group. The city is also in close proximity to one of Minnesota's largest employers, 3M.
Other interesting facts:- The first settlers came to Woodbury in 1844.
- Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, after a sacred stone supposedly painted by the famous Dakota Chief Little Crow.
- Woodbury is a young city with the median age of its residents being 33.4 years.
- The median household income and house value are above the state average.
- Rasmussen College opens the Lake Elmo / Woodbury campus in 2007
If you have questions about our Lake Elmo / Woodbury campus, call (651) 259-6600 locally or nationwide toll free (888) 813-2358. Get the answers from people who live and work there.
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