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Imagine a small town with a name that’s a bit of a delightful mix-up. Meire Grove has a history that’s just as charming as its residents.

From a small-town kid to an NFL standout, Adam Thielen's journey mirrors the spirit of Minnesota. What a ride it's been!

The town of Princeton, Minnesota is located in both Sherburne and Mille Lacs counties along highways 169 and 95. It has a population of 4,819, is located about 50 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 35 miles east of St. Cloud.

Becker is a town with a population of 4,877 located 46 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 19 miles southeast of St. Cloud along Highway 10. Becker is home to the Sherburne County Generating Station (Sherco) which accounts for 77% of the city's tax base.

Dassel is a town of 1,472 located in eastern Meeker County along Highways 15 and 12. Dassel was plotted in 1869 and named for railroad official Bernard Dassel.

Sauk Centre is a town of 4,550 people located in western Stearns County along Highway 71 and Interstate 94. It is the home of the Stearns County Fair and is near many lakes including Sauk Lake, which is north of town.

Big Lake is a city of 11,686 located in Sherburne County along Highway 10 just east of Becker and west of Elk River. Big Lake was originally called Humboldt until 1867. It features two prominent lakes with Big Lake and Mitchell Lake in the city limits.

Waite Park is a town of 8,341 people located adjacent to St. Cloud in Central Minnesota. Waite Park was named for Henry Chester Waite who was a farm owner and State Representative. A post office was established in Waite Park in 1897.

Maple Lake is a town with a population of 2,159 in Wright County south and east of Clearwater. Highway 55 and County 8 are main routes to the city. Maple Lake was platted in 1886 and was named for Maple Lake Township.

Annandale has been dubbed "the Heart of the Lakes" because they have 26 lakes within a 10-mile radius. The community has a population of 3,228 and is located along highways 24 and 55 in Wright County in Central Minnesota.