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Winnipeger
In October 1904 the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway (Soo Line) and Canadian Pacific Railway began overnight passenger service between the Twin Cities and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The train consisted of a mail and baggage cars, two coaches, a sleeper and dining car. The train went by several names over its 62 years: ''Manitoba Express'' (1904–1909), ''Winnipeg Express'' (1919–1928) and the ''Winnipeger'' (1928–1967).Nelson (Summer 2000) p.31 It commonly was called the ''Winnipeg Flyer''. Diesel locomotives replaced steam between Saint Paul and Thief River Falls, Minnesota from May 1951, and diesels took over the entire route in April of the following year. Originally numbered 109 and 110, the ''Winnipeger'' was renumbered 9 and 10 in the general renumbering of Soo Line passenger trains at the end of August 1952, but remained Trains 109 and 110 on Canadian Pacific. From January 1954, the ''Winnipeger'' was combined with Trains 13 and 14, the '' Soo-Dominion''/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg () is the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba in Canada. It is centred on the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, near the longitudinal centre of North America. , Winnipeg had a city population of 749,607 and a metropolitan population of 834,678, making it the sixth-largest city, and eighth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. The city is named after the nearby Lake Winnipeg; the name comes from the Western Cree words for "muddy water" - “winipīhk”. The region was a trading centre for Indigenous peoples long before the arrival of Europeans; it is the traditional territory of the Anishinabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota, and is the birthplace of the Métis Nation. French traders built the first fort on the site in 1738. A settlement was later founded by the Selkirk settlers of the Red River Colony in 1812, the nucleus of which was incorporated as the City of Winnipeg in 1873. Being far inland, the local c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winnipeg
Winnipeg () is the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba in Canada. It is centred on the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, near the longitudinal centre of North America. , Winnipeg had a city population of 749,607 and a metropolitan population of 834,678, making it the sixth-largest city, and eighth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. The city is named after the nearby Lake Winnipeg; the name comes from the Western Cree words for "muddy water" - “winipīhk”. The region was a trading centre for Indigenous peoples long before the arrival of Europeans; it is the traditional territory of the Anishinabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota, and is the birthplace of the Métis Nation. French traders built the first fort on the site in 1738. A settlement was later founded by the Selkirk settlers of the Red River Colony in 1812, the nucleus of which was incorporated as the City of Winnipeg in 1873. Being far inland, the local cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henning, Minnesota
Henning is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 854 at the 2020 census. History Henning was incorporated in 1887, and named for John O. Henning, a pharmacist. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Minnesota State Highways 108 and 210 are two of the main routes in the community, and Minnesota State Highway 29 is nearby. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 802 people, 364 households, and 181 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 438 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 364 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halma, Minnesota
Halma is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 58 at the 2020 census. History A post office called Halma began operation in 1904 and was closed in 2009. According to the Federal Writers' Project, the name may be derived from the surname Holm. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Halma is located along U.S. Highway 59, near Kittson County Roads 7 and 20. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 61 people, 26 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 34 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White and 4.9% from two or more races. There were 26 households, of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 15.4% had a male householder with no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karlstad, Minnesota
Karlstad is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 11 are two of the main arterial routes in the city. The city's slogan is "The Moose Capital of the North". History A post office called Karlstad has been in operation since 1905. The city was named after Karlstad, Sweden. Enterprise Karlstad's largest employers are Wikstrom Telephone Company (Wiktel) and Mattracks. Wiktel provides internet and phone services for much of northwestern Minnesota, including the regional telephone directory. The company has a long history in Karlstad, dating to the early 1900s. It was founded by the Wikstrom family. Mattracks manufactures and markets track conversion systems. Other businesses include Hardware Hank, Germundson's Home Furnishings, Tony's Supermarket, Kim's Shear Design & Tanning, Nordisk Hemslojd, a Scandinavian gifts shop, a few restaurants and bars, and insurance and accounting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strandquist, Minnesota
Strandquist is a city in Lincoln Township of Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2020 census. History A post office called Strandquist has been in operation since 1899. The city was named for J. E. Strandquist, a pioneer merchant. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 69 people, 32 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 47 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.4% Native American, and 2.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population. There were 32 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newfolden, Minnesota
Newfolden is a city in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States, along the Middle River. The population was 352 at the 2020 census. Old Mill State Park is nearby. History A post office called Newfolden has been in operation since 1896. The city was named after Folden, in Norway. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 368 people, 156 households, and 94 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 176 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 2.2% Native American, and 0.5% from two or more races. There were 156 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plummer, Minnesota
Plummer is a city in Red Lake County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 276 at the 2020 census. History A post office called Plummer has been in operation since 1903. The city was named for Charles A. Plummer, who established two mills near the original town site. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 292 people, 128 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 141 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.7% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population. There were 128 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooks, Minnesota
Brooks is a city in Red Lake County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota Highway 92 are two of the main routes in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 141 people, 60 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 66 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.7% Native American, 1.4% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 60 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erskine, Minnesota
Erskine is a city in Polk County, Minnesota. The population was 403 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Greater Grand Forks region. History Erskine was laid out in 1889, and named for John Quincy Erskine, a Minnesota banker. A post office has been in operation at Erskine since 1889. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics The population of Erskine was more than 800 in the 1920s. It hovered above 600 until the late 1960s, dipped to 571 (1970) and 585 (1980), and then plunged to 424 (1990), 428 (1995), and 437 (2000). 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 503 people, 234 households, and 131 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 273 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.4% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winger, Minnesota
Winger is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND- MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 174 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 220 people, 91 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 109 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 2.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. There were 91 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.9% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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