Why visit Medina
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Mann's Cinema 12, Great Northern Depot, Minnehaha and Baker Park Reserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 54 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Medina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Medina
Medina is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is an outer suburb of the Twin Cities, located about 15 miles (24 km) west of Minneapolis, the population was 6,837 at the 2020 census. A largely rural city, it has become more suburbanized since the 1970s. It is home to the headquarters of automaker Polaris, which also produces Indian Motorcycle.
From the Wikipedia article Medina, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Great Northern Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Railway station in Wayzata, Minnesota, United States
Minnehaha
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
US historic restored ship
Noerenberg Estate Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic barn in Orono, Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Shamrock Golf Course
Golf course · 3.6 mi
19625 Larkin Road, Corcoran
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Poke & Song Tea
Restaurant · Poke, Tea, Milk Tea · 4.2 mi
3505 Vicksburg Lane North, Plymouth
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Primo Plates and Pours
Restaurant · Italian · 3.5 mi
1935 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake
Su-Tu 17:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-21:00
The Original Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 4.3 mi
1415 County Road 101, Plymouth
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 06:30-15:00
Choo Choo Restaurant
Restaurant · 3.6 mi
160 Railway Street West, Loretto
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Elmar's New York Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.3 mi
15725 37th Avenue North, Plymouth
Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Lucky Street
Restaurant · 4.3 mi
County Road 101, Plymouth
Tu-Th 16:00-19:30;Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00;Su 12:00-19:30
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 4.2 mi
3505 Vicksburg Lane North, Plymouth
Mo-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-00:00
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi
2073 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
25 more on the map.
History
Originally named Hamburg Township, it was soon after, on May 11, 1858, renamed after the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, which had been in the news that year. The township of Medina extended as far south as Lake Minnetonka until Orono Township was formed in 1889. On May 26, 1955, Medina Township was incorporated as a village. It became a city in 1974 when Minnesota changed its statutes.
For almost all of Medina's history, it has been a rural community with a large farming presence. But beginning in the 1970s, it became more urbanized, with paved roads, street signs, and some suburban developments.
From the History section of Medina, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare2
Map of Medina
161 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.0 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 5.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.4 in | 12.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Hope (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hennepin County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crystal Airport (MIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Long Lake 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Plymouth 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Corcoran 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Maple Plain 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Greenfield 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Deephaven 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Maple Grove 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Independence 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Minnetonka 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- New Hope 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Loram headquarters aerial, Medina, Minnesota, August 2024, Bspor.88, CC0
- Historic Cabin, Medina Minnesota, Bradinator33, CC0
- Steamboat Minnehaha in dry dock, Aaron Person, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noerenberg Estate Barn, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wayzata Depot 7, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loram railgrinders aerial, September 2024, Bspor.88, CC0
- Hennepin County Library Hamel, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Farmers State Bank of Hamel - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Wayzata High School aerial 2, August 2024, Bspor.88, CC0
- Wayzata High School aerial 1, August 2024, Bspor.88, CC0
- Wayzata High School field aerial, August 2024, Bspor.88, CC0
- 20240301 Jackson McAndrew free throw, TonyTheTiger, CC BY 4.0
- 20240301 Andy Stefonowicz 01, TonyTheTiger, CC BY 4.0
- ISS055-E-79963 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-79962 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-59566 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-35119 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-428792 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-411273 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-51090 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS032-E-23843 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-58501 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-35120 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-43522 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Remnant of Maplewood Academy - panoramio, John Faughnan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Man in the Grass, Shoshanna G, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peek-a-boo tree, Charlotte S, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mystery Way, Ali H, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tree Wonders, Alexa J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Books on a Library Cart, Chris Schiemann, CC0
- Puffs of the fall, Jacob M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue leaves, Maxwell V, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Spruce foliage looking like quills of a porcupine, Shubham P, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Little Forest, Harper K, CC BY-SA 4.0
- THE swamp of glory, Muhammad D, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shadows and Light in Nature, Kelly P, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fall Photos, Leah K, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge of Leaves, Dylan B, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The mermaid meadow, Jessica D, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Sun Brigade, Joe E, CC BY-SA 4.0
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