Airlake Industrial Park

Three decades ago, it was little more than a vision. Today, it is the cornerstone of Lakeville's business development.

Airlake Industrial Park had its beginnings in the mid-60's, when Hitchcock Industries purchased 1,500 acres of land in Lakeville. Today, Airlake is Minnesota's second-largest industrial park by acreage and is home to 150 businesses that employ more than 4,200 people.

Land Features

• 2 miles east of I-35 on Hwy 70
• 20 minutes to MSP International Airport
• Cedar Avenue 4 lane to MSP International Airport
• 25 minutes to Minneapolis & St. Paul CBD
• Lowest property tax rates in Dakota County in the city of Lakeville for city with a population greater than 5,000
• MAC operated regional Airport, Airlake Airport, serves site
• Reliable rail service available non-captive rail & transloading
• High speed internet connections, DSL, available to most sites
• Platted and unplatted industrial and commercial parcels up to 200 contiguous acres
• Excellent topographical and soil conditions

Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (TCMA) comprises the major cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, their surrounding suburbs and adjacent satellite cities in a seven county area. It forms the hub of a trade area encompassing portions of six states and Canada and includes some seven to eight million people.

The TCMA has a population over 2,700,000. An area wide governing board, called the Metropolitan Council, is responsible for problems affecting the entire area and coordinating orderly growth through agencies such as the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer District.

The Metropolitan Area has a strong and well diversified industry. There are some 2,500 manufacturers based here, including the corporate headquarters for such giants as 3M, General Mills, International Multifoods, Pillsbury, Cargill, Control Data, and Land O'Lakes, plus regional offices for a good cross-section of nationally known firms. No major employer or type of employment dominates the area. Agriculture provides a rich base to the economy of the region and unemployment is typically below the national average. Minneapolis is the headquarters of the Ninth Federal Reserve District.

The Twin Cities have excellent transportation facilities including Freeways 35 (North/South) and 94 (East/West), nine trunk railroads, three major bus lines, over 100 interstate truck lines, and an international airport served by most major carriers. A large scale project was completed in 1963 which extended navigation of the Mississippi river through Minneapolis.

The cultural, educational, and recreational facilities of the TCMA are appropriate for the thriving commercial and financial center. The University of Minnesota, Minnesota Zoo, Guthrie Theatre, Walker Art Center, Science Museum of Minnesota, and an extensive park system all contribute to a standard of living which is one of the highest in the nation.

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area will continue to grow and provide an inviting commercial and residential environment.