SLP Named a Top Community for Young People

For the fifth consecutive year, St. Louis Park has been named one of the nation's "100 Best Communities for Young People."

The award was given by America's Promise Alliance. The competition recognizes communities across the country that focus on reducing high school dropout rates and providing service and support to its youth.

“In a nation where 7,000 students drop out of high school every day, we hope St. Louis Park’s initiatives inspire other communities across the nation to take action to solve the challenges facing their young people,” said Marguerite Kondracke, America’s Promise Alliance president and CEO, in a press release. 

“St. Louis Park is especially deserving of this recognition due to their efforts to ensure that their young people graduate high school and go on to lead healthy, productive lives."

For being selected, St. Louis Park will receive a $2,500 grant and signage identifying the community as a 100-best winner.

More than 300 communities from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico were nominated for 100-best distinction. To see a list of all the 2011 winners, click here.