MEET THE COMMUNITY
Directions to Franciscan Health Community
From 94 (From East St. Paul or Minneapolis)
From 94 east or west take the Cretin/Vandalia Exit. Go south on Cretin Avenue until it ends at Ford Parkway. Take a left on Ford Parkway. Go 2 stoplights to Cleveland Avenue and take a right. Stay to the right on Cleveland. Go about 12 blocks to Norfolk Avenue (one block before road ends at Mississippi River Blvd.) Take a left on Norfolk Avenue and follow to Prior. St. Mary’s is on the corner of Norfolk and Prior.
From the Midway Area (University & Snelling
Take University Avenue to Cleveland Avenue South. Go about 5 miles to Norfolk Avenue (one block before road ends at Mississippi River Blvd.) Take a left on Norfolk Avenue and follow to Prior. St. Mary’s is on the corner of Norfolk and Prior.
From 494 (Bloomington)
Take 494 east following signs for St. Paul /Highway #5 as the road splits-stay right-taking Highway # 5 past the airport. After you cross the Mississippi River take the exit for (Mississippi) River Blvd./Shepard Road. Stay to the right until stoplight and take a right.. Switch to left lane for 2 blocks and take a right at the stop sign on Prior Avenue. Go one block to Norfolk Avenue. St. Mary’s is on the corner of Norfolk and Prior.
From South of St. Paul (Mendota, South St. Paul, Apple Valley, etc.)
Take 35E North to Shepard Road Exit. Take a left at the light and follow Shepard Road. Watch for signs for Mississippi River Blvd. and then switch to the left lane. (Shepard Road becomes Mississippi River Blvd.) At first stop sign take a right on Prior Avenue. Go one block to Norfolk Avenue. St. Mary’s is on the corner of Norfolk and Prior.
From Downtown St. Paul/East Metro
Take 35E South to West 7th Street Exit. Take a right. Follow West 7th St. until Davern St. then take a left on Davern to Shepard Road. Go west on Shepard Road. Watch for signs for Mississippi River Blvd. and then switch to the left lane. (Shepard Road becomes Mississippi River Blvd.) At first stop sign take a right on Prior Avenue. Go one block to Norfolk Avenue. St. Mary’s is on the corner of Norfolk and Prior.
From Crosstown
Take Crosstown (Highway 62) East. When it junctions with Highway 55 East, continue east. Take the Highway 5/St. Paul Exit. After you cross the Mississippi River take the exit for (Mississippi) River Blvd./Shepard Road. Stay to the right until stoplight and take a right. Switch to left lane for 2 blocks and take a right at the stop sign on Prior Avenue. Go one block to Norfolk Avenue. St. Mary’s is on the corner of Norfolk and Prior.