A growing community nestled in the northwestern corner of Anoka County, St. Francis has blended urban and rural living that strikes a cord with those who are looking for a little of both.
Artifacts of the past can still be found today in St. Francis. The Rum River Inn which was once called the Riverside Motel, is backed by the ever flowing Rum River and Bridge Street. And the Leather’s Grocery Store of old had been transformed to St. Francis Hardware Store. St. Francis is a lovely, scenic area which can boast of the Rum River winding its way through the center of the City, and walks along the banks have brought to light many different artifacts of the past from early settlers. In addition to this however, the City has its sights on the future which is evident by the growth along the Highway 47 corridor. With the addition of the St. Francis City Centre along this corridor, new businesses have come to the area to provide products and services to those in town and those just traveling through.
We invite you to come, see and enjoy what our City has to offer!
Located along the northern edge of Anoka County, the City of St. Francis is a community that is still able to provide its residents with the small town feel while in the shadow of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. St. Francis has blended rural and city living into a unique community of over 7,000 people. Scenic areas along the Rum River and the realization of having one’s own hobby farm have tended to be two of the most common factors that have lured people to this northern Anoka County community.
While St. Francis is not considered a boom town, it has seen its share of growth over the years. An even mix of urban residential lots and larger acreage lots has provided the City with a number of quality housing developments. If you enjoy the outdoors, the St. Francis area has a variety of recreational opportunities available. The Rum River, located in the heart of St. Francis, is an exceptional place for the canoeing and fishing enthusiasts. The Anoka County Rum River North Park provides easy access to the river with walking trails and bike paths that lead to connecting trails with in the City. If you were thinking of a picnic, visit one of the City parks for rest and relaxation. Area businesses can provide you with last minute provisions you may have forgotten at home.
St. Francis has seen a transition from being a small town saw mill of old to a center for several state of the art operations. Northland Screw Products and Temperature Specialists are two examples of previous home based operations that have flourished in the northern Anoka County business climate. Additional commercial and industrial development has also occurred along Highway 47. The City of St. Francis also serves as a small regional commercial center for northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. The Highway 47 corridor provides many current and potential commercial sites that serve the local economy and commuter traffic. The Bridge Street commercial corridor serves as a local commercial area for the local economy and the students who attend the St. Francis Middle School and St. Francis High School. Both schools are located along this corridor, which makes available properties highly conductive for businesses that cater to the teenage customer. More information about the City of St. Francis can be found by visiting us on the web at www.stfrancis.govoffice.com.
St. Francis is served by Independent School District #15, which also serves the communities of East Bethel, Bethel, Oak Grove, Andover, Athens Township, and Burns Township. Approximately 6,000 students attend St. Francis area schools. The district has eight buildings which include a high school with grades 9-12 of 1,807 students; a middle school with grades 6-8 of 1,344 students; and three elementary schools with grades K-5, consisting of Cedar Creek Community School, East Bethel Community School and St. Francis Elementary School. The last five years has seen a number of school construction projects that have expanded the availability of space for classrooms at the high school and the middle school. It has also provided a 650 seat performing arts center at the high school and an additional gymnasium and lockers at the middle school. Population projections continue to forecast a growing residential community and an expanding student population. With this growth has come commitment to quality education. For more information regarding the district or for a tour, please call the District Office at (763) 753-2630 or visit the School District website at www.stfrancis.k12.mn.us.
| City Offices Phone |
763.753.2630 |
| City Offices Fax |
763.753.9881 |
| Police/Non-Emergency | 763.753.1264 |
| Streets/Parks Department |
763.753.4391 |
| Public Works Department | 763.753.3574 |
| Municipal Liquor Store | 763.753.2660 |
| Library | 763.753.2131 |
| Post Office | 763.753.3435 |
