While the city may be small in size, residents have access to all the necessities including medical, dental and retail services. Two colleges are located nearby -- North Hennepin Community College and Hennepin Technical College.
Thanks to its location along the growth corridor between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, the area has become an ideal business location. Numerous manufacturing and service businesses have opened in recent years.
Rogers is a true four-season destination. Spring and summer are spent boating or fishing in the area’s many lakes and rivers, attending outdoor festivals or dining on patios. Autumn offers apple picking among brightly colored trees, while winter brings skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing.
The Crow-Hassan Park Reserve in Rogers features 2,600 acres with campsites, horse trails, Cross Country Ski and snowmobile trials and miles of unspoiled beauty. The reserve includes more than 600 acres of restored prairie with a wide variety of wildlife ranging from deer, fox and coyotes to swans, hawks and bald eagles. The Crow River, which borders the park reserve, is a state canoe trail with picnicking and fishing areas along its banks. Elm Creek Park Reserve, located just 10 miles to the southeast, offers an additional 5,300 acres of woodlands, streams and marshes.
Yes, for those seeking the best of both worlds, Rogers offers an idyllic alternative to the hustle and bustle of the big city.