Osseo is a small city whose 2700 residents have formed a tight community. The city itself measures 0.74 square miles and is bordered by U.S. Highway 169.
Located northwest of the Twin Cities metro, Osseo is considered to be an excellent spot for retirees and young professionals alike.
The area of Osseo was once known as Bottineau Prairie, which was due to its discovery by the Minnesota frontiersman Pierre Botineau in the mid-19th century.
Osseo was governed by the nearby townships, Brooklyn Township and Maple Grove Township, until it was incorporated in 1875.
Much of the area's development can be attributed to the arrival of the Great Northern Railroad. By 1928, Osseo was also known for its potato production.
Today, Osseo features a small selection of middle class homes nestled into charming neighborhoods. The rate of homeownership in the city was last reported to be at nearly 50 percent.
The average property value in Osseo, as of 2017, was approximately $182000.
As a comparatively diverse city, Osseo possesses a selection of educational options in its 13 regional public schools, including two high schools.
According to Niche.com, one of the high schools serving the city, Maple Grove Senior High, is A-rated. Osseo children in grades PK-5 may choose to attend Weaver Lake Science Math & Technology School, which also has a strong reputation.
Osseo's natural beauty is reflected in its name, which translates from Ojibwe to “there is light,” which became a colloquialism for “son of the evening star.” Many in the city enjoy strolling through the charming neighborhoods while others enjoy a walk down Central Avenue to visit restaurants and shops.
Osseo is also home to a vineyard and winery.
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