New Brighton, Minnesota
New Brighton is a city of 22,710 people in Ramsey County, Minnesota, founded in 1891.
Why visit New Brighton
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 65 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bethel University, I-694 Bridge, Foss House and Banfill Tavern.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in New Brighton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Brighton
New Brighton is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It is a suburb of the Twin Cities. The population was 23,454 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Brighton, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary
School · 2.9 mi
High school seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
School · 3.0 mi
Evangelical Christian college in Minnesota, USA
Museums and landmarks5
Foss House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Home in New Brighton, Minnesota, United States
321 Silver Lake Road Southwest, New Brighton
Banfill Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Fridley, Minnesota, United States
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Hollywood Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Former movie theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
North Mississippi Regional Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Park in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Shamrock Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Shoreview, Minnesota, United States
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes65
Big Marina Buffet & Deli
Restaurant · Greek · 2.2 mi
4755 Central Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00
Central Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.3 mi
4633 Central Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights
Mo-Su 10:30-00:00
Fat Nat's Eggs
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.3 mi
2700 39th Avenue Northeast, Saint Anthony
Mo-Su 07:00-13:00
LaCasita Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
5085 Central Avenue Northeast
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
New York Gyro
Restaurant · Greek · 2.3 mi
4621 Central Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights
Mo-Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa,Su 10:00-00:00
Steele & Hops
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
2800 39th Avenue Northeast, Saint Anthony
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Tasty Pizza - Hangar 45
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
875 45th Avenue Northeast, Hilltop
Mo-Su 11:00-22:30
53 more on the map.
History
In the mid 18th century, Mdewakanton Dakota tribes lived in the vicinity of New Brighton's marshy lakes, harvesting wild rice. The Dakota eventually settled a village near Long Lake at Rice Creek and a smaller encampment just east of Silver Lake Road on 3rd Street NW. Immigrants from Britain and France settled a small village in 1858 that included a general store, a school, and a mission church. As railroads were established in the area, millers in Minneapolis formed the Minneapolis Stockyards and Packing Company in 1888. The company supplied home, agriculture, and business needs. The venture included Minneapolis figures such as streetcar magnate Thomas Lowry, flour millers John Sargent Pillsbury, Senator William D. Washburn, ex-Minneapolis Mayor W.H. Eustis, and industrialist W.H. Dunwoody. As the village grew in prominence, it was incorporated on January 20, 1891. The city was given the name New Brighton after Brighton, Massachusetts. Each August, a city festival, Stockyard Days, celebrates this heritage at Long Lake Park.
As the streetcar system expanded in the early 20th century, immigrant and first-generation groups from Eastern Europe and Germany began moving outward from Northeast Minneapolis. New Brighton and St. Anthony residents also continue to celebrate this ethnic heritage with an annual Polka Dance Party which began in 1892.
From the History section of New Brighton, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship16
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.5 mi
100 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton
North Heights Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.8 mi
1700 HWY 96W, Arden Hills
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Brooklyn Center Early College Acad
School · 5.1 mi
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
School · 4.5 mi
1500 59Th Ave N, Brooklyn Center
Healthcare5
North Memorial Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
2600 39th Avenue Northeast, Saint Anthony
Map of New Brighton
243 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 8°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 11°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vadnais Lake (6 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
Ramsey 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)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-04-19: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crystal Airport (MIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Columbia Heights 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Mounds View 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Fridley 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Blaine 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Little Canada 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Minneapolis 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Crystal 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Lino Lakes 8 mi northeast, about 13 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
- New Brighton Area History Center, New Brighton, MN, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silver Anniversary New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run (6046371200), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Mural of two people rowing on a highway retaining wall, New Brighton, MN, Swul, CC BY 4.0
- Foss House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hollywood Theater Mpls, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Banfill Tavern, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BethelWestEnd, Travellers & Tinkers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foss House resized, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
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