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Waseca County, Minnesota
Waseca County () is a County (United States), county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 18,968. Its county seat is Waseca, Minnesota, Waseca. History In 1849, the newly organized Minnesota Territory legislature authorized nine counties across the territory. One of those, Dakota County, Minnesota, Dakota, was partially subdivided in 1853 to create Blue Earth County, Minnesota, Blue Earth, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, Le Sueur, and Rice County, Minnesota, Rice counties. In 1855, parts of those counties were partitioned to create Steele County, Minnesota, Steele. On February 27, 1857, the territorial legislature authorized partitioning western Steele County to create Waseca County, with its seat at Wilton, a settlement which began in 1854. The county name was taken from the area's first farming settlement, started in 1855, near the present location of Waseca, Minnesota, the city of Waseca. That settlement name came fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waseca, Minnesota
Waseca ( ) is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,229 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is the county seat. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of ; is land and is water. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the 2010 United States census, census of 2010 census, there were 9,410 people, 3,504 households, and 2,150 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,818 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 89.0% White (U.S. Census), White, 3.7% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 1.5% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 1.0% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, 2.3% from Race (U.S. Census), other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. Census), Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census), Latino of any race were 9.0% of the population. There were 3,504 households, of which 30.9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit
Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) is a provider of mass transportation in Freeborn, Mower, Steele, and Waseca counties in Minnesota, with deviated fixed-routes serving the major cities, as well as demand-response service across the counties. The service is operated by Cedar Valley Services, Inc. In 2019 the system provided 272,878 rides over 62,048 annual vehicle revenue hours with 13 buses and 15 paratransit vehicles. History SMART transit began in January 2014 through the consolidation of transit agencies in Freeborn, Mower and Steele counties. SMART transit service in Waseca began on January 2, 2016. On January 2, 2019, the intercity shuttle service between Albert Lea and Austin was launched after the approval of a state grant to fund the service. In 2022, SMART purchased an electric bus for service in Owatonna, the first in the fleet. Replacing a single fossil fuel powered bus will allow the agency to save 2,000-4,000 gallons of fuel each year. SMART reached ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodville Township, Minnesota
Woodville Township is a township in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,273 at the 2000 census. History Woodville Township was organized in 1858, and named for Eri G. and Loren Clark Wood, sibling settlers. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.2 square miles (80.7 km), of which 30.0 square miles (77.8 km) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.9 km) (3.63%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,273 people, 467 households, and 386 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 478 housing units at an average density of 15.9/sq mi (6.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 84.25% White, 11.48% African American, 2.82% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population. There were 467 households, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janesville Township, Minnesota
Janesville Township is a township in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 520 at the 2000 census. History Janesville Township was organized in 1858, and named after its main settlement, Janesville. The township contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Seha Sorghum Mill, established ''circa'' 1904. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (10.86%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 520 people, 190 households, and 149 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 200 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 99.42% White, 0.19% Native American and 0.38% Asian. There were 190 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faribault County, Minnesota
Faribault County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,921. Its county seat is Blue Earth. History The county was founded in 1855. It was named for Jean-Baptiste Faribault, a settler and French fur trader among the Sioux Indians. Geography Faribault County lies on the south side of Minnesota. Its southern border abuts the north border of the state of Iowa. The Blue Earth River flows northerly through the west-central part of the county; it enters from Iowa as two branches, West Branch and Middle Branch, merging at into the county. It is joined by East Branch near the city of Blue Earth, thence flows northward into Blue Earth County. The Maple River flows west-northwestward through the upper central part of the county, entering from Freeborn County and exiting to Blue Earth County. The Cobb River also flows through the NE part of the county, from Freeborn to Blue Earth county. The county terrain consists of semi-ari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeborn County, Minnesota
Freeborn County is a county in the state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,895. Its county seat is Albert Lea. Freeborn County comprises the Albert Lea Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Freeborn County was created on February 20, 1855, the territory being separated from Blue Earth and Rice Counties. Twelve other Minnesota counties were created the same day by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature. Freeborn County was named for William Freeborn, an early Minnesota pioneer, merchant, and territorial legislator. Geography Freeborn County lies on Minnesota's border with Iowa. The Shell Rock River flows southward from Albert Lea Lake in central Freeborn County, crossing into Iowa. Turtle Creek flows eastward through the upper eastern part of the county, crossing into Mower County. The terrain is hilly and etched with drainages and gullies. The Le Sueur River, a tributary of the Minnesota River, begins in the northern part of the county and flows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota State Highway 83
Minnesota State Highway 83 (MN 83) is a highway in south-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 30 near Waldorf and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 22 in Mankato. Route description State Highway 83 serves as a north–south route in south-central Minnesota between Waldorf, Pemberton, St. Clair, and Mankato. The highway is legally defined as Legislative Route 201 in the Minnesota Statutes. It is not marked with this number. History State Highway 83 was authorized in 1933 and completely paved by 1953. At one time, Highway 83 had continued farther west. The section of present-day State Highway 68 between U.S. Highway 169 (at Mankato Mankato ( ) is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The population was 44,488 at the 2020 census, making it the 21st-largest city in Mi ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota State Highway 60
Trunk Highway 60 (MN 60) is a highway in southern Minnesota, which runs from Iowa Highway 60 at the Iowa state line (at Bigelow) and continues east-northeast to its eastern terminus at the Wisconsin state line (at Wabasha), where the route becomes Wisconsin Highway 25 upon crossing the Mississippi River. Highway 60 is the only state highway in Minnesota which runs from one border to another. The route runs in a general southwest-to-northeast direction. Its western half forms a large portion of the four-lane expressway connecting Sioux City and the Twin Cities. Route description State Highway 60 serves as an east–west marked route in southern Minnesota between Worthington, Windom, St. James, Mankato, Faribault, Zumbrota, and Wabasha. Highway 60 runs concurrently with U.S. Highway 59 south of and into Worthington; with U.S. Highway 71 in Windom; with State Highway 4 and State Highway 30 near St. James; with State Highway 15 near Madelia; and with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MN-60
Trunk Highway 60 (MN 60) is a highway in southern Minnesota, which runs from Iowa Highway 60 at the Iowa state line (at Bigelow, Minnesota, Bigelow) and continues east-northeast to its eastern terminus at the Wisconsin state line (at Wabasha, Minnesota, Wabasha), where the route becomes Wisconsin Highway 25 upon crossing the Mississippi River. Highway 60 is the only state highway in Minnesota which runs from one border to another. The route runs in a general southwest-to-northeast direction. Its western half forms a large portion of the four-lane expressway connecting Sioux City, Iowa, Sioux City and the Twin Cities. Route description State Highway 60 serves as an east–west marked route in southern Minnesota between Worthington, Minnesota, Worthington, Windom, Minnesota, Windom, St. James, Minnesota, St. James, Mankato, Minnesota, Mankato, Faribault, Minnesota, Faribault, Zumbrota, Minnesota, Zumbrota, and Wabasha, Minnesota, Wabasha. Highway 60 runs Concurrency ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota State Highway 30
Minnesota State Highway 30 (MN 30) is a highway in southwest and southeast Minnesota, which runs from South Dakota Highway 34 at the South Dakota state line near Airlie, west of Pipestone, and continues to its eastern terminus at its intersection with Minnesota Highway 43 in Rushford. Route description State Highway 30 serves as an east–west route between Pipestone, Slayton, St. James, Stewartville, Chatfield, and Rushford. Highway 30 parallels U.S. Highway 14 and Interstate Highway 90 throughout its route. The Pipestone National Monument is located immediately north of Highway 30 in Pipestone. Lake Shetek State Park is located near Highway 30 in Murray County on the shore of Lake Shetek. The park is located immediately north of the town of Currie and northeast of Slayton. Highway 30 passes through the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest in Olmsted and Fillmore counties. History State Highway 30 was established in 1933, original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MN-30
Minnesota's 3rd congressional district encompasses the suburbs of Hennepin County, Minnesota, Hennepin and Anoka County, Minnesota, Anoka counties to the west, south, and north of Minneapolis. The district, which is mostly suburban in character, includes a few farming communities on its far western edge and also Inner suburb, inner-ring suburban areas on its eastern edge. The district includes the blue-collar worker, blue collar cities of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Coon Rapids to the north-east, middle-income Bloomington, Minnesota, Bloomington to the south, and higher-income Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnesota, Edina, Hopkins, Minnesota, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnesota, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Minnesota, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Minnesota, Minnetonka, and Wayzata, Minnesota, Wayzata to the west. Democratic Party (United States), Democrat Kelly Morrison currently represents the district in the U.S. House of Representative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
