Located about 16 miles south of St. Paul, Rosemount borders Spring Lake along the Mississippi River. It is home to the University of Minnesota-UMore Park along with several industries, including Flint Hills Resources oil refinery, the Pine Bend Refinery -- the largest in the state. UMore (University of Minnesota Outreach, Research, and Education) Park is located on 5,000 acres and focuses on renewable energy, education, technology, environmental quality, and other factors.
Rosemount, while home to some serious industry, also has a quirky side. The city is the only one to serve as multiple-time hosts to the USA Broomball National Championships. The annual Leprechaun Days, held every July, began in the 1960s and includes a chili cook-off, a parade, fireworks, carnival rides, a beer garden, and the Midsummer Faire, held in Rosemont Park.
