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Plymouth, Minnesota

Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Plymouth was established in 1855. One of the wealthiest suburbs in the Twin Cities. Home to several medical device and technology companies.
Founded 1855 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Hennepin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Plymouth, Minnesota

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1855 Township: Farming community.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Plymouth's character and economy.
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1905 Economic Development: Plymouth grew through the automobile industry.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Plymouth's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Plymouth continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Plymouth

Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…
Jan 1, 1970
Investigator Exposes $170M Fraud in California
Investigator Nick Shirley has brought to light a massive $170 million fraud scheme operating within California, representing a sig…
Jan 1, 1970
NYPD Confirms Viable IED at Mayor Mamdani Protests
New York City faces a grave security threat after the NYPD confirmed that a device thrown near protests at Mayor Mamdani’s r…
Jan 1, 1970
Washington Passes Bill for Noncitizens in Law Enforcement
Washington state has enacted a new law that opens the door for noncitizens to join the ranks of law enforcement and prosecution, m…
Jan 1, 1970
Outrage as State Worker Keys Teslas and Gets Slap on Wrist
Minnesota state employee Dylan Bryan Adams was recently arrested for a series of deliberate acts of vandalism targeting Tesla vehi…
Jan 1, 1970
FBI Raids Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s Home, Office
LOS ANGELES – Federal agents raided the home and office of Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday, Feb…

Complete Historical Timeline

1855 Culture
Township
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1905 Industry
Economic Development
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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One of the wealthiest suburbs in the Twin Cities.
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Home to several medical device and technology companies.
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French Regional Park offers scenic lake recreation.
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Plymouth is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Plymouth was founded in 1855.

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