Savage, Minnesota
Savage is a city of 32,889 people in Scott County, Minnesota, founded in 1852.
Why visit Savage
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 62 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema, Bloomington Ferry Bridge, Emil J. Oberhoffer House and Minneapolis Saint Paul Rochester & Dubuque Electric Traction Company Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Savage
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Savage
Savage is a suburban city 15 miles (24 km) south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Scott County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city is on the south bank of the Minnesota River in a region commonly called South of the River, comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Savage was 32,465 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Savage, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Bloomington Ferry Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bloomington Ferry Trail Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Minnesota, United States
Buck Hill
Ski area · 4.7 mi
Small ski hill in Burnsville, Minnesota. Opened in 1954. 16 trails available as of December 21, 2024
Dan Patch Line Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
I-35W Minnesota River bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Bridge between Bloomington and Burnsville, Minnesota
Valleyfair
Monument and historic site · 5.1 mi
Amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota
Museums and landmarks5
Emil J. Oberhoffer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Lakeville, Minnesota
Minneapolis Saint Paul Rochester & Dubuque Electric Traction Company Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Railway station in Burnsville, the United States of America
Maka Yusota
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Hoċokata Ti
Museum · 4.9 mi
Cultural center and museum in Shakopee, Minnesota
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
Museum · 2.8 mi
11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington
Parks, trails and playgrounds62
Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Nature preserve with trails and environmental learning opportunities.
12799 Chowen Avenue South, burnsville
Ridge Creek Park
Park · 3.1 mi
The new Ridge Creek Park is under construction as of 12/2020, with an anticipated opening of fall of 2021.
50 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes92
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.1 mi
7551 Egan Drive, Savage
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-23:00
Copper Pint
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
1710 Crossings Boulevard, Shakopee
Su-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Crooked Pint Ale House
Restaurant · Burger · 1.1 mi
14120 State Highway 13, Savage
Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th,Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Dragon Star Buffet
Restaurant · Asian · 3.3 mi
14103 Irving Avenue South, Burnsville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Pau Hana
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 1.4 mi
14435 State Highway 13, Savage
Su-Th 16:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
Song Tea & Poke
Restaurant · Poke, Tea, Milk Tea · 0.9 mi
14049 Highway 13 S, Savage
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Buffalo Tap
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
4990 123rd Street West, Savage
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00,Su 11:00-20:15
80 more on the map.
History
In the 17th century, French fur traders and explorers explored the Minnesota River valley. After 1750, Mdewakanton Dakota then settled at Chief Black Dog's camp—near what is now Black Dog Lake in Burnsville. Dakota used the Minnesota River valley region including present-day Savage for fish, game, boating and camping.
In 1852, traders established a small post at the confluence of the Credit River and the Minnesota River. William Byrne, who immigrated from County Kilkenny, Ireland, to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1840, arrived in the area shortly after, via steamboat from Fort Snelling. Already established in business and trade, he and other Irish and Scottish settlers built Hamilton Landing, a port for boats, named after the city he immigrated to in Canada. The town incorporated in 1892 as the village of Hamilton. Byrne later settled another nearby area which became Burnsville.
The Chicago & North Western (present day Union Pacific Railroad) railway line reached the site in 1865, and in 1866 the town gained a post office. Hamilton became the crossroads of trade and service in the region with the Credit River, Minnesota River, the valley's wagon and road trails, and the rail line.
From the History section of Savage, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship13
Community Of The Cross Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.5 mi
10701 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington
Al Mahmoud Foundation
Place of worship · Sunni · 2.8 mi
5995 Timber Trail Southeast, Prior Lake
Living Hope Lutheran Church and School
Church · Lutheran · 2.1 mi
5910 140th St. NE, Shakopee
St Paul's Lutheran
Church · Lutheran · 3.3 mi
5634 Luther Road Southeast, Prior Lake
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Burnsville Area Learning Center
School · 4.2 mi
200 Burnsville Pkwy W, Burnsville
Healthcare4
Map of Savage
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 8°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 27°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mpls Flying Cloud Ap (7 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
Scott County has had 9 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
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Burnsville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Prior Lake 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Bloomington 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Eden Prairie 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Lakeville 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Apple Valley 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Richfield 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Edina 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Eagan 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Chanhassen 12 mi northwest, about 19 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
- Dan Patch Banners Savage MN, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oberhofferhouse, Appraiser at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orchard Gardens Depot 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boiling Springs 05, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
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