Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Lakes
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Location in Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Becker County
Government
- Mayor	Larry Buboltz
Area
- City	12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
- Land	7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
- Water	4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population (2000)
- City	7,348
- Density	980.4/sq mi (378.3/km²)
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Website: http://ci.detroit-lakes.mn.us

Detroit Lakes is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, USA. It was formerly named "Tylertown" and "Detroit" at different points in history.^{[citation needed]} Its population was 7,348 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population as of 2006 to be 8,039 based on the 1990 and 2000 censuses. From 1990 to 2000, the city experienced approximately 10.75% population growth. It is the county seat of Becker County^GR1. The city was referred to in the John Steinbeck book, Travels with Charley, as he and his dog Charley drove through the upper Midwest. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x672, 146 KB) Beschreibung: Water lily (Nymphaea alba) – at Domburg/Province Zealand/Netherlands Quelle: Fotografiert am 17. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... List of Minnesota counties: Minnesota counties Aitkin County Anoka County Becker County Beltrami County Benton County Big Stone County Blue Earth County Brown County Carlton County Carver County Cass County Chippewa County Chisago County Clay County Clearwater County Cook County Cottonwood County Crow Wing County Dakota County Dodge County Douglas... Becker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Becker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Becker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... John Ernst Steinbeck (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was one of the best-known and most widely read American writers of the 20th century. ... Categories: Literature stubs | 1962 books | Books starting with T | Novels | John Steinbeck ... The Midwest is a common name for a region of the United States of America. ...

U.S. Highway 10, U.S. Highway 59, and Minnesota Highway 34 are three of the main arterial routes in the city. This U.S. Highway article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject U.S. Highways. ... U.S. Route 59 is a north-south United States highway (though it is signed east-west in parts of Texas). ... Minnesota State Highway 34 is a highway which runs from Minnesota State Highway 9 in Barnesville, Minnesota to Minnesota State Highway 371 in Walker, Minnesota. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.9 km² (12.3 mi²). 19.4 km² (7.5 mi²) of it is land and 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²) of it (39.25%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demography

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 7,348 people, 3,319 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 378.3/km² (980.4/mi²). There were 3,782 housing units at an average density of 194.7/km² (504.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.98% White, 0.42% African American, 4.50% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 3,319 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.86. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,264, and the median income for a family was $42,267. Males had a median income of $28,939 versus $21,439 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,509. About 9.9% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Governance

The City of Detroit Lakes is the county seat and a service center for Becker County and the surrounding region. The county courthouse and law enforcement center are located in the City. District headquarters for the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the State Patrol are also located here.

A 9-member City Council serves the city, with the mayor (currently Larry Buboltz) serving as the 10th voting member. There are four election wards, with two council members serving each of the three primary wards with three serving the "at large" area. The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the City Administration Building on Roosevelt Avenue in Detroit Lakes. ^[1]

14 boards and commissions are in operation, including the Park Board, Library Board, Public Utilities Commission, Planning Commission, Police Civil Service Commission, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the Airport Commission, and the Tourism Bureau. ^[1]

Education

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Local Post-Secondary Education

Minnesota State Community and Technical College has four campus locations. Each campus has a unique personality, history, and mix of program offerings. The Detroit Lakes campus, located on Highway 34 East, enrolls approximately 650 students in 25 different degree programs. The college grants 2-year associate degrees. ^[2] Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a multiple-campus college in the state of Minnesota. ... Minnesota State Highway 34 is a highway which runs from Minnesota State Highway 9 in Barnesville, Minnesota to Minnesota State Highway 371 in Walker, Minnesota. ...

Regional 4-year Colleges

North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND), Minnesota State University, Moorhead, and Concordia College, Moorhead, are all accessible to Detroit Lakes residents, being just 45 miles away. These universities also offer extension courses at the Minnesota State Community & Technical College Detroit Lakes campus.^[3]

Public School System

The Detroit Lakes Public School system enrolls approximately 2500 students in grades K-12 residing in the city of Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities. Included in the district are five schools, including Detroit Lakes High School, Lakes Area Learning Center (an alternative high school), Detroit Lakes Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary School, and Rossman Elementary School. ^[4] Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...

Detroit Lakes High School is a self-proclaimed "vibrant, forward-looking learning community" that enrolls approximately 840 students in grades 9-12. It is highly competitive in academics, athletics, and the arts. The school offers courses in 13 curricular areas, including 10 Advanced Placement courses recognized by the College Board for college credit. Its music and theater arts departments are respected throughout the state of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Advanced Placement (AP) is the term used to describe high school classes that are taught at a college level. ... The College Board is a not-for-profit examination board in the United States that was formed in the nineteenth century as the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... Regional definitions vary from source to source. ...

Business & Industry

A variety of health care services, retail stores, and service businesses are available to area residents. Detroit Lakes has 13 hotels/motels with a total of 321 units. Numerous resorts in the area provide many additional units. The city's downtown offers a 135,000 square foot shopping center, including Washington Square Mall. The downtown is compact and features a wide variety of goods and services. Area businesses include department stores, specialty shops, insurance and financial services, four banks, two major grocery stores, restaurants, three chain discount centers (Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Pamida), a Menards home and garden center, 2 theaters, and various tourism-dependent businesses. Detroit Lakes is also home to many manufacturers and industrial businesses. ^[1]

Libraries

Built in 1913 with a $10,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, the Detroit Lakes Public Library is a branch of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Network. Originally 4,142 square feet on two floors, the library was designed by the architecural firm of Claude and Stark of Madison, Wisconsin. The building today is on the National Register of Historic Places. Most notably, the building features a Louis Sullivan exterior frieze, lead and stained glass windows and doors, and a completely open and unobstructed interior. The building is also noted for its orange clay-tiled hip roof that is very uncharacteristic of regional construction. In 1985, due to space issues, the city hired Jeffrey Scherer of the architectural firm of Meyer, Scherer, and Rockcastle to design an addition to the original Carnegie building. ^[5] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Museums

In 1882, the citizens of Becker County recognized the need for preservation of the history of their community by creating the Pioneer Settlers Union. The group, composed of numerous founding residents, worked to preserve the history of their burgeoning community as it was happening. In 1924, this organization was renamed the Becker County Historical Society. Today, the Historical Society operates the Becker County Museum, located in Detroit Lakes across from the Community & Cultural Center. The Museum features a variety of displays and exhibts that couple regional artifacts with historically accurate re-creation pieces. Depicted themes include Native American culture, early pioneer settlement, environmental history, and the documentation of Detroit Lakes community expansion. The most famous exhibit, however, is the preserved and encased body of "Old Three Legs," the three-legged wolf that has become "local legend and lore." ^[6]

Recreation

The city is best known as a resort destination^{[citation needed]}; which includes a mile-long city beach. Providing tourists with outdoor relaxation are a variety of privately and publicly owned and operated businesses. In and around Detroit Lakes are 14 golf courses, including Wildflower, Forest Hills, Maple Hills, River Hills, Iron Man, and Lakeview Executive Golf Club. The Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, a state-of-the-art facility, features a year-round theater, aquatic center, field house, racquetball courts, fitness center, indoor track, and a coffee shop within. The area also features Go-Putt-N-Bump Amusement Park, two river tubing companies, and a horseback riding ranch. Large events throughout the year include one of the region's largest 4th of July celebrations, The Northwest Water Carnival, and concert events held at the Soo Pass Ranch. July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 180 days remaining. ...

Festivals

10,000 Lakes Festival

Each July, the city hosts the 10,000 Lakes Festival, a large music festival with past acts including Widespread Panic, Phil Lesh, The String Cheese Incident, Trey Anastasio, The Black Crowes, the Allman Brothers, Ratdog, and others. The three-day concert attracts around 25,000 people and is held annually at the Soo Pass Ranch on Highway 59 south of Detroit Lakes. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The 10,000 Lakes Festival (abbreviated as 10KLF) is an annual three-day music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, at the Soo Pass Ranch. ... Widespread Panic is a southern rock band from Athens, Georgia. ... Phillip Chapman Lesh (born March 15, 1940 in Berkeley, California) is a musician and founding member of the rock band, Grateful Dead; he played bass guitar in that group throughout their entire 30-year career. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Trey Anastasio (born Ernest Joseph Anastasio III on September 30th, 1964)[1][2][3] is an American guitarist, composer, and vocalist most noted for his work with the rock band Phish. ... The Black Crowes are a blues-oriented hard rock jam band who have sold over 15 million albums and were hailed by Melody Maker as The Most Rock n Roll Rock n Roll Band in the World. The band have toured with acts such as Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Jimmy Page... The Allman Brothers Band is a pioneering and innovative Southern rock group from Macon, Georgia originally popular in the 1970s, described by Rolling Stones George Kimball in 1971 as the best . ... Ratdog, also known as Bob Weir and Ratdog, is an American rock band. ... U.S. Route 59 is a north-south United States highway (though it is signed east-west in parts of Texas). ...

WE Fest

Each August the city hosts WE Fest, a country music festival. Campgrounds packed with tents surround a large stage, and the three-day concert attracts around 50,000 music-lovers each summer. The music festival is held annually at the Soo Pass Ranch on Highway 59 south of Detroit Lakes. The 2007 lineup included Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, The Wreckers and others. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Each August the town hosts WE Fest, one of the largest country music festivals. ... U.S. Route 59 is a north-south United States highway (though it is signed east-west in parts of Texas). ... Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ... Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961) is an American country singer and song writer. ... Josh Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977 in Hannah, South Carolina) is an American country music singer. ... Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American pop country music singer who won the fourth season of American Idol. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Sports

Detroit Lakes Angels Baseball

The Detroit Lakes Angels, a recently resurrected Minnesota Amateur Baseball League team, joins 5 other area teams in the Hi-10 Conference for the 2007 season. The team is composed of seasoned baseball veterans and young prospects, with the team ranging in age from 18-35. Many players have college-level baseball experience. Saturday, May 5, 2007 marked the first time the Angels took the field at Washington Ballpark, downtown Detroit Lakes, since 1998, as they played host to the Fargo Mets. ^[7] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Washington Ballpark

Situated on 8.1 acres on Washington Avenue, just down the street from the mile-long city beach, Washington Ballpark is a facility built in the 1920s. The park is owned and operated by the City of Detroit Lakes Parks Department. The park plays host to the Detroit Lakes Angels of the Minnesota Amateur Baseball League, Hi-10 Conference, Little League Baseball, American Legion Baseball, and the Detroit Lakes High School varsity baseball team. The park was recently improved with a new concessions building. An ongoing problem with the park is flooding, especially in the early months of spring.^[8] American Legion Baseball is a variety of amateur baseball played by teenage boys in 45 states in the USA. // According to the American Legion, the purpose of American Legion Baseball is to give young men an opportunity to develop their skills, personal fitness, leadership qualities, and to have fun. ...

Local Media

Radio

• KDLM-AM 1340 (Adult Contemporary)
• KBOT "Wild Country" 104.3 (Country)
• KRCQ "Real Country" 102.3 (Country)

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Television

• TV3: Lakes Area Television (Local Cable Network)

TV3 is a commercial-supported cable access television station located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. According to its website, the cable network airs programs that are "produced locally and feature the people, places, and events of the lakes area."

Arvig Communication Systems (ACS), provides cable television service to Detroit Lakes area residents. Local national network affiliate networks from Fargo, North Dakota, are delivered to Detroit Lakes residents through ACS cable. This includes ABC (WDAY), CBS (KXJB), NBC (KVLY), FOX (KVRR), and Prairie Public Television (KFME), which is a local affiliate of PBS. These local networks can also be viewed via antenna reception in the Detroit Lakes area. WDAY is a television station based in Fargo, North Dakota. ... KXJB is a television station based in Fargo, North Dakota owned by Catamount Broadcasting. ... KVLY channel 11 (44 digital) is the NBC television affiliate based in Fargo, North Dakota that serves much of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. ... KVRR is a Fox affiliate based in Fargo, North Dakota broadcasting on channel 15 (digital channel 19). ... Prairie Public Television is a public television network primarily serving the U.S. state of North Dakota, but also reaching neighboring states and Canadian provinces. ...

Print

The Forum Communications Company of Fargo, North Dakota, owns and operates the Detroit Lakes Newspapers. Three weekly newspapers are delivered to area residents by Detroit Lakes Newspapers, including the Becker County Record, the Detroit Lakes Tribune, and the Lake Area Press. The "Lake Area Press" and "Becker County Record" are delivered free of charge and dependent upon advertising for profit. The "Detroit Lakes Tribune" offers subscription and individual purchase options.

Transportation

"Lakes Area Taxi Service" and the "Becker County Transit system" offer public transportation within Detroit Lakes for a mileage-based fee.

Rail

The Detroit Lakes Passenger Amtrak Station is a historic brick/stone structure constructed in 1908. It is located on Pioneer Street, just off of Highway 10 and perpendicular to Washington Avenue. The station is served by the "Empire Builder" passenger train on its route from Seattle, Washington, to Chicago, Illinois. ^[9] Parking Yes; free Baggage check No Other information Opened 1908 Code DLK Traffic Passengers (2006) 3,810 9% Detroit Lakes is a train station in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, served by Amtrak, the United States national railroad passenger system. ... For other uses, see Brick (disambiguation). ... This article refers to the building structure component; for the fraternal organization, see Freemasonry. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... This U.S. Highway article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject U.S. Highways. ...

Air

With a 4,500-foot runway, the Detroit Lakes Airport accommodates small planes and helicopters. Located 2 miles west of Detroit Lakes on Highway 10, the airport features a sod strip and float plane docking area on Long Lake in addition to the 4,500-foot paved runway. W.O. Enterprises, Inc. manages the airport. ^[10] This U.S. Highway article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject U.S. Highways. ...

Notable residents

• Mary Ann Glawe Hardy; a.k.a "Princess Kay of the Milky Way" (1971-) Princess Kay of the Milky Way
• Phil Hansen, Former Buffalo Bills Defensive End

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References

1. ^ ^{a b c} information/main.htm Community Information for the City of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
2. ^ 2006-11-14 MSCTC General Information. Minnesota State College System.
3. ^ [www.detroitlakes.com Detroit Lakes, Minnesota].
4. ^ Detroit Lakes Public Schools Info. Detroit Lakes Public Schools. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
5. ^ Lake Agassiz Regional Library Branch Info. Lake Agassiz Regional Library Network. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
6. ^ Becker County Historical Society. Becker County Historical Society. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
7. ^ Detroit Lakes Angels Resurrected. Forum Communications. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
8. ^ Detroit Lakes City Official Website. Retrieved on 2007-4-27.
9. ^ Train Web. Amtrak. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
10. ^ Detroit Lakes Airport. City of Detroit Lakes. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.

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External links

• City of Detroit Lakes official website
• Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce website
• Detroit Lakes website
• WE-FEST website
• [1]
• Minnesota State Community & Technical College website
• Detroit Lakes Public Library website

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Regions	Arrowhead | Boundary Waters | Buffalo Ridge | Central | Coteau des Prairies | Driftless Area | Iron Range | Minnesota River Valley | North Shore | Northwest Angle | North Woods | Pipestone | Red River Valley | Southeast | Twin Cities metropolitan area Minnesota, showing roads and major bodies of water Minnesota is the northernmost state outside of Alaska; its isolated Northwest Angle in Lake of the Woods is the only part of the 48 contiguous states lying north of the 49th Parallel. ... The Arrowhead Region of Minnesota is comprised of Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. ... The Boundary Waters is a region of wilderness and semi-wilderness lakes, rivers, and forests straddling the border between Minnesota (USA) and Ontario, Canada. ... Buffalo Ridge is a large expanse of rolling hills in the southeastern part of the larger Coteau des Prairies, and is the second highest point in Minnesota standing 1,995 feet (608 m) above sea level. ... Nationalatlas. ... The Coteau des Prairies: orange arrows indicate paths of the two lobes of the glacier around either side of the formation. ... The Driftless Area is an area of about 20,000 square miles in southwestern Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa which was by_passed by the continental glaciers. ... The Iron Range and Arrowhead are overlapping regions that make up the northeastern section of Minnesota in the United States. ... The Mendota Bridge crossing the Minnesota River, just above its mouth View of the Minnesota River from Memorial Park; southeast of Granite Falls, MN. The Minnesota River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 332 miles (534 km) long, in the state of Minnesota in the United States. ... Split Rock Lighthouse on North Shore of Lake Superior The North Shore of Lake Superior runs from Duluth, Minnesota, United States, at the southwestern end of the lake to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, in the north to Sault Ste. ... The Northwest Angle (the purple portion) in Minnesota, bordering Manitoba, Ontario, and Lake of the Woods The Northwest Angle viewed from space The Northwest Angle, known simply as the Angle by locals, and coterminous with Angle Township, is a small part of northern Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota that... The North Woods is a broad region of northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ... The Pipestone Region is an area in southwestern Minnesota. ... The Red River Valley is a region in central North America that is drained by the Red River of the North. ... Southeast Minnesota is the area of Southeastern Minnesota which is outside of the Twin Cities Metro Area. ... Minneapolis-Saint Paul is the most populous urban area in the state of Minnesota, United States, and is composed of 188 cities and townships. ...
Larger cities pop. over 60,000	Bloomington | Brooklyn Park | Burnsville | Coon Rapids | Duluth | Eagan | Eden Prairie | Minneapolis | Plymouth | Rochester | St. Cloud | Saint Paul List of cities in Minnesota, arranged in alphabetical order. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1843 Incorporated 1858 Mayor Gene Winstead Area    - City 99. ... Brooklyn Park is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Burnsville is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Coon Rapids is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Duluth is the county seat of St. ... Location in Dakota County and the state of Minnesota. ... Location in Hennepin County Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin County founded 1858 incorporated 1960s Government  - Mayor Phil Young Area  - City  35. ... “Minneapolis” redirects here. ... Plymouth is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Olmsted Founded 1854 Mayor Ardell Brede Area    - City 103. ... Red River cart at Saint Cloud St. ... For an overview of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, see Minneapolis-Saint Paul. ...
Smaller cities pop. over 10,000	Albert Lea | Alexandria | Andover | Anoka | Apple Valley | Austin | Bemidji | Blaine | Brainerd | Brooklyn Center | Buffalo | Champlin | Chanhassen | Chaska | Cloquet | Columbia Heights | Cottage Grove | Crystal | East Bethel | Edina | Elk River | Fairmont | Faribault | Farmington | Fergus Falls | Forest Lake | Fridley | Golden Valley | Ham Lake | Hastings | Hibbing | Hopkins | Hutchinson | Inver Grove Heights | Lakeville | Lino Lakes | Mankato | Maple Grove | Maplewood | Marshall | Mendota Heights | Minnetonka | Monticello | Moorhead | Mounds View | New Brighton | New Hope | New Ulm | North Branch | Northfield | North Mankato | North St. Paul | Oakdale | Otsego | Owatonna | Prior Lake | Ramsey | Red Wing | Richfield | Robbinsdale | Rosemount | Roseville | St. Louis Park | St. Michael | St. Peter | Sartell | Sauk Rapids | Savage | Shakopee | Shoreview | South St. Paul | Stillwater | Vadnais Heights | West St. Paul | White Bear Lake | White Bear Township | Willmar | Winona | Woodbury | Worthington List of cities in Minnesota, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Albert Lea is a city located in Freeborn County in southeast Minnesota. ... Alexandria is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. ... Andover is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Anoka is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Apple Valley is a city located in northwestern Dakota County of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. ... Interstate 90 Business Loop (Oakland Avenue) runs through the center of Austin. ... Bemidji is a city located in Beltrami County, Minnesota. ... Blaine is a city in the state of Minnesota. ... Brainerd is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. ... Brooklyn Center is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Buffalo is a city located in Wright County, Minnesota. ... The City of Champlin is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Chanhassen is a city located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Chaska is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. ... Cloquet is a city located in Carlton County, Minnesota. ... Columbia Heights is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Cottage Grove is a city in Washington County,and is the coolest town in fucking Minnesota, United States. ... Crystal is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... East Bethel is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: , Country State County Hennepin Founded 1860s Incorporated 1888 Government  - Mayor James Hovland Area  - City 16 sq mi (41. ... Elk River is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, about 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis. ... Fairmont is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Nickname: Flambo or Faribo Motto: City of the Move Location in Rice County and the state of Minnesota. ... Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. ... Fergus Falls is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. ... Forest Lake is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota. ... Fridley is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Golden Valley is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Ham Lake is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Hastings is a city in Minnesota at the confluence of the Mississippi and St. ... Hibbing is a city in St. ... Hopkins is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Hutchinson is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, along the South Fork of the Crow River. ... Inver Grove Heights is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Lakeville is a city located along Interstate 35 in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Lino Lakes is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Mankato is a city in Blue Earth County¹, Minnesota with a population of 32,427 as of the 2000 census². It is the county seat of Blue Earth County, and is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. ... Maple Grove is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Maplewood, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. ... Marshall is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. ... Mendota Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. ... Location in Hennepin County Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin County Founded 1850s Incorporated 1956  - Mayor Jan Callison Area    - City  28. ... The Mississippi River as it passes through Monticello. ... Moorhead is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. ... Mounds View is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... New Hope is a city and a suburb of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Parking meter checker stands by his police vehicle which is imprinted with the German word for police (Polizei). ... North Branch is a city located in Chisago County, Minnesota. ... Northfield is a city in Rice County, Minnesota. ... North Mankato is a city located in Nicollet County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... North St. ... Oakdale is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota. ... The Owatonna Power Plant is a city landmark. ... Location in Scott County and the state of Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Scott Founded 1871 Incorporated 1891 Government  - Mayor Jack Haugen Area  - City 16 sq mi (41. ... Ramsey is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1850s Incorporated 1908  - Mayor Debbie Goettel (elected 2006) Area    - City 18. ... Robbinsdale is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Rosemount is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. ... Roseville (also known as Hoesville) is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, just north of Saint Paul and east of Minneapolis. ... Location in Hennepin County Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin County Founded 1852 Incorporated November 19, 1886 Government  - Mayor Jeff Jacobs (DFL) Area  - City  10. ... St. ... Location in the state of Minnesota. ... Location in the state of Minnesota. ... The Sauk Rapids city limits sign as seen when entering the city from across the Mississippi River. ... City of Savage Logo Savage is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. ... City of Shakopee Logo Shakopee is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. ... Shoreview is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... South St. ... A Stillwater city limit sign Stillwater is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota (coordinates, 45. ... Vadnais Heights is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... West St. ... White Bear Lake is a city in Ramsey County, with a small portion in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. ... White Bear Township is a township located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... Willmar is a city located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. ... Winona is the county seat of Winona County6. ... Location in Washington County and the state of Minnesota. ... Worthington is a city located in Nobles County, Minnesota. ...
Counties	Aitkin | Anoka | Becker | Beltrami | Benton | Big Stone | Blue Earth | Brown | Carlton | Carver | Cass | Chippewa | Chisago | Clay | Clearwater | Cook | Cottonwood | Crow Wing | Dakota | Dodge | Douglas | Faribault | Fillmore | Freeborn | Goodhue | Grant | Hennepin | Houston | Hubbard | Isanti | Itasca | Jackson | Kanabec | Kandiyohi | Kittson | Koochiching | Lac qui Parle | Lake | Lake of the Woods | Le Sueur | Lincoln | Lyon | Mahnomen | Marshall | Martin | McLeod | Meeker | Mille Lacs | Morrison | Mower | Murray | Nicollet | Nobles | Norman | Olmsted | Otter Tail | Pennington | Pine | Pipestone | Polk | Pope | Ramsey | Red Lake | Redwood | Renville | Rice | Rock | Roseau | St. Louis | Scott | Sherburne | Sibley | Stearns | Steele | Stevens | Swift | Todd | Traverse | Wabasha | Wadena | Waseca | Washington | Watonwan | Wilkin | Winona | Wright | Yellow Medicine List of Minnesota counties: Minnesota counties Aitkin County Anoka County Becker County Beltrami County Benton County Big Stone County Blue Earth County Brown County Carlton County Carver County Cass County Chippewa County Chisago County Clay County Clearwater County Cook County Cottonwood County Crow Wing County Dakota County Dodge County Douglas... Aitkin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Anoka County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Becker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Beltrami County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Benton County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Big Stone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Blue Earth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Brown County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Carlton County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Carver County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cass County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Chippewa County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Chisago County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Clearwater County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cook County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cottonwood County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Crow Wing County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Dakota County government building Dakota County courthouse Dakota County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Dodge County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Douglas County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Faribault County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Fillmore County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Freeborn County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Goodhue County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Hennepin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, named in honor of the 17th-century French explorer Father Louis Hennepin. ... Houston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Hubbard County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Isanti County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Itasca County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kanabec County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kandiyohi County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kittson County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Koochiching County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lac qui Parle County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lake County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lake of the Woods County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Le Sueur County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lyon County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mahnomen County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... McLeod County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mahnomen County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Meeker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mille Lacs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Morrison County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mower County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Murray County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. ... Nicollet County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Nobles County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Norman County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Olmsted County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Otter Tail County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pennington County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pine County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pipestone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Polk County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pope County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Ramsey County [2] is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Red Lake County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Redwood County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Renville County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Rice County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Rock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Roseau County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. ... St. ... Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Sherburne County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Sibley County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Stearns County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Steele County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Stevens County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Swift County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Todd County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Traverse County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wabasha County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wadena County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Waseca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Watonwan County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wilkin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Winona County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wright County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Yellow Medicine County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ...