Roseville

Roseville is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, that spans residential neighborhoods and commercial areas connected by major roads. The community includes shopping centers, office parks, and civic facilities distributed throughout its boundaries.

The area was originally home to Dakota and Ojibwe peoples before becoming Rose Township in 1850, named after Isaac Rose who surveyed the land. Over time, the region shifted from farmland and rural communities to a suburban area serving the Twin Cities metropolitan region.

The library serves as a gathering place where residents find books, attend local programs, and connect with their neighbors. It reflects how the community values learning and public spaces as central to daily life.

The area is best explored by car, as major roads connect the different neighborhoods and shopping districts throughout the city. Parking is readily available at shopping centers and public facilities.

The John Rose Oval features the largest outdoor refrigerated ice surface in North America, drawing athletes and winter sports fans throughout the region. This facility operates year-round as a community hub for ice-based activities.

Location: Ramsey County

Inception: 1948

Elevation above the sea: 292 m

Shares border with: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Lauderdale, Falcon Heights, St. Anthony

Website: http://ci.roseville.mn.us

GPS coordinates: 45.00611,-93.15667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:00