Community Links

Annandale is a community that my family and I have lived in for over 12 years.  We have come to enjoy the many lakes and parks in the area, as well as local community organizations.  Read on for more info...

Annandale is a thriving community.  It has been said to be a bit like "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood"...because you do see so many folks you know when you head downtown Annandale to the Post Office, Pharmacy or Hardware Store, or to the Marketplace grocery store, Dairy Queen or Subway out on Hwy 55.  Annandale has a bustling downtown as well as a strong Hwy 55 business presence.  You'll be happy to greet the people that you meet!

Annandale Community Links

Click on the attached links to navigate to some of our community organizations.

ACT - Annandale Community Team 
The Annandale Area Community Team (ACT) was formed in 2002 by a diverse group of dedicated area citizens. The original group received leadership training in 2003 through the Healthy Communities Partnership Program of the Central Minnesota Initiative Foundation, learning how to reach out and engage local citizens in developing a shared vision and integrated plan for a brighter future in Annandale. At a visioning session in 2003 the group identified plans for the community which resulted in four individual ACTION TEAMS, and two more ACTIONS TEAMS were added later, in 2007 and 2009.

Annandale All Night Grad Party (ANG)
The ANG (All Night Grad.) party is sponsored by a committed group of parents joining together with other community members to give our Annandale High School graduates a safe, sober, and spectacular graduation celebration. Meetings are open to all AHS parents and are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each Month.

Annandale Area Chamber of Commerce 
Home to the longest consecutive running Fourth of July celebration in the state!

Annandale is located just 45 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and 25 minutes from St. Cloud. With 26 area lakes within a 10 mile radius, Annandale truly is the Heart of the Lakes. For information on lakes in our area, go to the "Annandale Area Lakes" page or DNR Lakefinder.

We have a strong downtown retail corridor, existing industry, numerous parks, and beautiful residential opportunities including lake and golf course living, Annandale is a wonderful place to call home!


Annandale Baseball/Softball Association
Our Philosophy

Players:

To have FUN playing softball and baseball

To LEARN and DEVELOP SKILLS in baseball and softball

To WORK AS A TEAM PLAYER by encouraging and supporting each other during practice and game play.

To understand and DEVELOP GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.


Annandale Beautification Committee
The Annandale Beautification Committee is a group citizens interested in beautifying the City of Annandale with plantings throughout the year. First organized in 2001, they are a branch of the City with a close relationship to and generous support of the Annandale Improvement Club.

Annandale Independent School District 876
Committed to ensuring that our children have the opportunity to reach their life's dreams and full potential through becoming life long learners.

Annandale Online 
Community Information for and about Annandale, MN

Cardinal Athletic Foundation 
CARDINAL ATHLETIC FOUNDATION...Promoting excellence in youth athletics.
In 2005 the Cardinal Athletic Foundation was established by a group of former Annandale school district athletes interested in preserving the school’s traditions of
opportunity and excellence through boy’s and girl’s athletics. As a registered 501c(3) non-profit fundraising organization, the Foundation’s mission is to provide financial, creative, and volunteer support to programs and organizations that share its commitment to develop Annandale youth through sports.


Heart of the Lakes Triathalon 
The Heart of the Lakes Triathlon is a volunteer non-profit organization which donates it’s profit back into the surrounding community to support the health and physical well being of it’s residents.

Moose Hockey 
Moose Hockey is comprised of youth players from Monticello, Annandale and Maple Lake (MAML). An important part of the MAML Moose Youth Hockey philosophy is that every player be allowed to develop to the extent allowed to his/her physical abilities and interest. As an association we have the ability to offer three levels of competition A, B, C, providing numbers and skills are conducive.