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HOUSINGSTOCK It’s about a 60-40 own-rentsplit. The majority of single-family homes were built in the late 1940s and early 1950s, so renovation options abound. As St. Louis Park Mayor Jeff Jacobs puts it, “We’re a middle-aged suburb going through a renaissance.” SCHOOLS TO NOTE Calvin ChristianSchool This faith-based school has a K through eight location just south of SLP in Edina. In 2014 it began a new curriculum focused on teaching for transformation. calvinchristian.org Benilde-St. Margaret’s The private, Catholic college-preparatory school for grades seven through 12 offers 17 AP courses, and attracts students from more than 30 different school districts. bsmschool.org Park Spanish Immersion School A Spanish immersion K through five where core classes are taught in Spanish, and specialty classes like physical education, band, and orchestra, are taught in English. slpschools.org/psi LOCALS LOVE Parktacular The city’s summer festival, with an array of activities—water slides, Belgian waffles, and the signature Grand Day Parade. parktacular.org Outdoor Aquatic Park A lap pool, four slides, a water obstacle course, and, for young kids, a water geyser, spray arches, and a whale slide. stlouispark.org/aquatic-park.html The Shops at West End More than 40 retail shops and restaurants converge in a rare Minnesota outdoor mall. theshopsatwestend.com Hopkins-Minneapolis Charm Plus Culture Raspberry Festival photo by Katherine Harris Named one of the friendliest towns in America by Forbes magazine, Hopkins boasts historic charm, with modern penchants that attract foodies and theater buffs. You can walk the entire city, and you (almost) never have to leave. On tiny Mainstreet alone: more than a dozen restaurants, two ice cream shops, a movie theater, a live performance center, multiple salons, and a collection of antique and retail shops. The majority of residents are younger couples and families. The most prevalent age group is 25 to 34.