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Location:
Clarkfield Minnesota welcome sign Location of Clarkfield, Minnesota

Population: 
 Clarkfield (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 1,084 1,171 924 944 863 -81 -8.58
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.00 1.00 1.08 1.08 1.08 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 1,084.0 1,171.0 855.56 872.72 799.07 -73.65 -8.44
Housing Units 405 475 444 429 424 -5 -1.17
Households -- 456 411 371 372 +1 -0.27
Persons Per Household -- 2.42 2.25 2.25 2.32 +0.07 +3.11

Geography:

Clarkfield is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 67 are two of the main routes in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 square miles (2.82 km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,089 ft (332 m).

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 863 people, 372 households, and 209 families residing in the city. The population density was 791.7 inhabitants per square mile (305.7/km2). There were 424 housing units at an average density of 389.0 per square mile (150.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 3.0% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.

There were 372 households of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

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History:  

CLARKFIELD, a village of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad in sections 4, 5, 8, and 9 of Friendship, platted October 7, 1884, incorporated May 12, 1887, and separated from the township on November 11, 1910, was "named in honor of Mr. [Thomas E.] Clark, who was connected with the railroad company." The post office began in 1883 as Upland, changing to Clarkfield in 1884.

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Fourth Street, Clarkfield Minnesota, 1910's
Fourth Street, Clarkfield Minnesota, 1910s
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Government:
Clarkfield City Hall
812 10th Avenue
PO Box 278
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4435
Fax: (320) 669-4815

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm

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City Hall, Clarkfield Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone:
Mayor 12/31/2022 Dale E. Stringer, Jr
1604 9th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
  (320) 226-6857
City Administrator appointed Amanda Luepke
812 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Email (320) 669-4435
Council Member 12/31/2022 Melinda L Hedman
509 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
  (320) 226-9255
Council Member 12/31/2022 Jerry W. Kaupang
721 12th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
  (320) 226-0587
Council Member 12/31/2024 Craig Giles
612 11th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
  (320) 669-4614
Council Member 12/31/2024 Paul Anspach
513 12th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
  (320) 669-7141

Post Office:
US Post Office
1043 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN
56223-1301
Phone:
(320) 669-4807
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        7:45 am - 1:45 pm
Saturday           9:30 am - 10:00 am  

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Post Office, Clarkfield Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Xcel Energy (800) 895-4999
Natural Gas Great Plains Natural Gas (877) 267-4764
Wastewater City of Clarkfield (320) 669-4435
Water City of Clarkfield (320) 669-4435
Telephone Frontier Communications (800) 435-1504
Cable TV Midcontinent Communications (800) 888-1300

Major Employers:
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Recreation:
North Park

Swimming pool, disc golf course, basketball, volleyball horse shoes, playground and baseball field,  Shelter building available for rent with electric outlets and picnic tables. Restrooms with showers.
North Park, Clarkfield Minnesota

Lakes:
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Health Care:
Clarkfield Medical Clinic
812 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4417
Web: www.montevideomedical.com

The Clarkfield Clinic is served by medical providers from the Montevideo Clinic. The Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital & Clinic is a unified medical services provider located in Montevideo, Minnesota. Our contemporary, recently completed facilities are well equipped and staffed by dedicated professionals who focus on our mission to provide a lifetime of quality personalized care.

Clarkfield Medical Clinic

Schools:
Clarkfield Area Charter School
301 13th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-1995

Web: www.clarkfieldareacharter.com

Grades:  K-6
Students:  60

Clarkfield Area Charter School

Churches:

Augustana Lutheran Church - ELCA
921 11th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4645
Web: www.healingwatersparish.org

Pastors:  David Peterson
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Augustana Lutheran Church, Clarkfield Minnesota
Clarkfield Assembly of God Church
1213 13th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4651

Pastor:  Larry O. Wegener
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am
Assembly of God Church, Clarkfield Minnesota
Clarkfield Lutheran Church
1000 15th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4839
Web:  www.clarkfieldlutheran.org

Pastor:  Christopher Zuraff
Sunday Worship:  10:15 am
Clarkfield Lutheran Church, Clarkfield Minnesota
El Buen Samaritano Church
1415 12th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN  56223
Phone: (320) 295-6144

Pastor:  Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am
 
Fire on the Prairie
Meets at Clarkfield City Hall
Clarkfield, MN  56223
Phone: (320) 669-4402
Web:  www.fireontheprairie.org

Pastor:  Diane Lang
Friday Worship:  7:00 pm

 
New Life Church - CMA
605 9th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7440
Web:  www.newlifecma.com

Pastor:  Doug Clevenger
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am
New Life Church, Clarkfield Minnesota
Swede Home Lutheran Church - ELCA
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4645
Web: www.healingwatersparish.org

Pastors:  David Peterson
Sunday Worship: 
9:00 am

Swede Home Lutheran Church, Clarkfield Minnesota

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Motels:

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Campgrounds:
Lion's RV Park
Clarkfield, MN  56223
Phone: (320) 669-4435

The Lion's RV Park contains two primitive lots and ten non-primitive lots. Lots 1-7 are located within the center grassed area and have gravel drives, while lots 10-12 are located on asphalt directly across from lots 1-4. Lots 3-5 have the capability for pulling through for those with larger RVs and campers. Primitive lots 8 and 9 are grassed areas. Electric Hook Up Water Hook Up Picnic Table Fire Pit Gravel Drives (lots 1-7 only) The cost for camping is: $5.00 per night for a primitive lot $15.00 per night for a non-primitive lot
Lion's RV Park, Clarkfield Minnesota
Orass Park
1977 US Highway 59
Clarkfield, MN  56223
Phone: (320) 313-3013

Located on the back waters of spring creek, Oraas Park offers great opportunities to catch wildlife in action from the footbridge that crosses the creek. Come spend a night under the Bur Oaks and enjoy sometime with your family and friends. Tent and R.V. camping available wherever there is a fire ring. $7 per day for camping without electricity. Security lights have outlets for electricity.
 

Businesses:
Bailey’s Printwear
812 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN  56223
Phone: (320) 669-8855
Bailey's Printwear, Clarkfield Minnesota
Bill’s Electric
59 S Highway 59
Clarkfield, MN  56223
Phone: (320) 669-7146
 
Bruflat Plumbing and Heating
920 10th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7124
 

Clarkfield Automotive Repair
906 13th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-3306

Clarkfield Automotive Repair, Clarkfield Minnesota
Clarkfield Care Center
805 5th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7561
Web:  www.clarkfieldcarecenter.com

The Clarkfield Care Center began as a twenty-bed long-term facility built privately in 1959 to serve the needs of Clarkfield and the surrounding area. An addition led to an eighty-six bed capacity. In April of 1980, the City of Clarkfield assumed ownership of the Care Center. A subsidiary of the Care Center, Clarkfield Home Care began in 1985. The city remains the governing body with management provided by Ecumen since 1987.
Clarkfield Care Center, Clarkfield Minnesota
Clarkfield Dental Clinic
1025 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7564
Clarkfield Dental Clinic, Clarkfield Minnesota
Clarkfield Fire Department
1508-13th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4435
Clarkfield Fire Department, Clarkfield Minnesota
Clarkfield Floral
920 10th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4684
 
Clarkfield Hardware Hank
908 10th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223-1304
Phone: (320) 669-1899
Clarkfield Hardware Hank, Clarkfield Minnesota
Clarkfield Library
812 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223-1303
Phone: (320) 669-7651
Clarkfield Library, Clarkfield Minnesota
Clarkfield Medical Clinic
812 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4417
Web: www.montevideomedical.com

The Clarkfield Clinic is served by medical providers from the Montevideo Clinic. The Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital & Clinic is a unified medical services provider located in Montevideo, Minnesota. Our contemporary, recently completed facilities are well equipped and staffed by dedicated professionals who focus on our mission to provide a lifetime of quality personalized care.

Clarkfield Medical Clinic
Clarkfield Outdoors
1032 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7140
Web: www.clarkfieldoutdoors.com

We are a clothing manufacturer specializing in hunting clothes for men, women, and children. We offer camouflage garments in several patterns, warm and cold weather items, as well as some casual outdoor attire. We offer wholesale items and some retail items, to both dealers and individuals.

Clarkfield Outdoors, Clarkfield minnesota
Clarkfield Police Department
1029 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7322
Clarkfield Police Department, Clarkfield Minnesota
Collision Pros and Glass
326 13th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4900

Hi, I'm Todd Tennis and I am the owner of Collision Pros & Glass. Come see us if you happen to have an accident. We offer full collision repair and glass.
Collision Pros and Glass, Clarkfield Minnesota
Consumers Co-op Cenex
1218 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4426
Consumers Co-op, Clarkfield Minnesota
Dan Larson Electric
2888 Highway 59
Clarkfield, MN  56223
Phone: (320) 669-7356
 
Family Foods
920 10th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4633
Family Foods, Clarkfield Minnesota
Farm Bureau Insurance
920 10th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7526
 
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
940 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4431
Web: www.fmbankclfd.com

We're Proud To Provide The Many Conveniences That Online Banking Offers. It's Just Another Way Of Trying To Achieve Our Primary Goal: To Be The Best At Serving Our Customers' Banking Needs. Better Banking Is Not Simply Adding The Latest Technology. It's About Taking The Time To Know Our Customers' Financial Needs And Having The Expertise To Meet Those Needs. We Take Pride In Doing This Every Day, One Customer At A Time, Mostly On A Face-To-Face Basis. And Because We're Locally Owned And Understand The Challenges Our Customers Face, We Believe We Can Do It Better.

First Floor Attic
1016 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7655
 
Filling Station Bar
919 13th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4415
Filling Station Bar, Clarkfield Minnesota
Gene’s Repair
1413 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7504
 
Gniffke Agency
1033 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7463
Gniffke Agency, Clarkfield Minnesota
Haaland Furniture & Cabinet
2637 400th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7575
 
Handeland Chiropractic
920 10th Street S
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-1980 

Chiropractic care for all ages! Offices located in Clarkfield and Cottonwood. Call 320-669-1980 for your appointment with Dr. Brad Handeland:)
 
Hill's Hair Shop
901 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-6589

Hill's Hair Shoppe is NOW OPEN! Hours are above as well as selected Saturday's. Full service salon offering Hair & Nail care as well as Facial Waxing!
Hair’s the Place, Clarkfield Minnesota
I Fit
929 10th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-1813
Web: www.wix.com/ifitclarkfield/i-fit

I Fit is a 24 hour fitness center in Clarkfield, MN

I Fit, Clarkfield Minnesota
Ink Spot
920 10th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7655
Web:  www.inkspot-mn.com

The Ink Spot is a Family Owned business specializing in printing & custom framing. We purchased The Ink Spot in March of 2013 from Lee & Brenda Ohlson who started up this family business over 20 years ago in the rural town of Clarkfield Minnesota. We strive to develop long term, trusting relationships with our customers by offering personalized customer service and quality products at reasonable prices. We carry Larson Juhl & Superior Moulding framing and Crecent & Bainbridge acid free matboard and offer hundreds of frame and matboard choices. We will gladly help you choose the perfect combination for your item. We try to feature local artists as much as we can, and are always looking for more artists. If you are an artist and would like us to feature your work in our shop, stop in or give us a call, we would love to hear from you
J & S One Stop
1005 13th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4961
J & S One Stop, Clarkfield Minnesota
J.H. Lynner Company
1012 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4416
Web: www.jhlynner.com

Since 1891 our family has been serving your family in Clarkfield and the surrounding area. Jens H. Lynner established a furniture-making shop alongside his father-in-law C. J. Rognstad's harness shop. As the area's population grew and demands increased, furniture and caskets were mass produced elsewhere. We have continued and grown through the changing times because of you and your family's patronage. We sincerely thank each of you for your business, your continued support, and your friendship. To God be the glory for these 117 years!
J.H. Lynner Company, Clarkfield Minnesota
K & K Tiling
806 13th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7119
 
Larson Drug
941 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4621
Larson Drug, Clarkfield Minnesota
Miller Equipment
1519 13th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4628
Miller Equipment, Clarkfield Minnesota
Nelson Oyen Torvik Law Office
1020 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4447
Web:   www.nelsonoyentorvik.com

Nelson Oyen Torvik P.L.L.P. is an AV-rated law firm founded in 1941 by John P. Nelson and Sigvald B. Oyen. Both Nelson and Oyen were graduates of the University of Minnesota Law School, and both became widely respected for their honest and thorough representation of clients. The firm quickly established itself as one of the most respected firms in West Central Minnesota.
Nelson Oyen Torvik Law Office, Clarkfield Minnesota
Open Door Health Center
1612 9th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (507) 388-2120
 
Prairie Grain Partners
1220 County Road
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7501
Web: www.prairiegrainpartners.com

Prairie Grain Partners, LLC is a partnership with ADM/Benson-Quinn and Tri-Line Farmers Cooperative that was formed in 1997. Starting September 1, 2000, producers that patronize Prairie Grain Partners, LLC are eligible for patronage refunds that may be paid from Tri-Line Farmers Cooperative. Prairie Grain Partners, LLC has agronomy facilities in Clarkfield and Dovray, MN and grain facilities in Clarkfield and Boyd, MN. In addition, through Benson Quinn Commodities, Inc,. we are able to offer commodity trading services out of the Clarkfield, MN office.

Prairie Grain Partners, Clarkfield Minnesota

Renew Styling Parlor
901 10th Street
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4939

Renew Styling Parlor, Clarkfield Minnesota
S.A. Patel Dentist Office
1025 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7564
Web: www.clarkfieldcottonwooddental.com

We are committed to providing high-quality gentle dental care for you and your family. Dr. Patel has been serving the communities of Cottonwood and Clarkfield, Minnesota for the past 34 years. As a highly experienced and skilled general dentist our office offers a wide range of comprehensive dental treatment from preventative and restorative care to orthodontics and complete cosmetic smile reconstruction. We are a patient focused practice that is committed to providing top quality dental treatment for you and your family.

S.A. Patel Dentist Office, Clarkfield Minnesota
Schlenner Agency
1024 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4466
Web:  www.schlenneragency.com

In the past thirty-five years this "Independent" Insurance Agency has grown to be a major writer of Farm, Home and Automobile as well as continuing to write all other lines of insurance. Schlenner Agency, Inc. is the primary real estate firm located in and servicing the Clarkfield, Minnesota community. Along with Mr. Schlenner the staff includes Peg Schlenner and Lois Albin, both licensed insurance agents.
Schlenner Agency, Clarkfield Minnesota
Sparkle Car Wash and Laundry
901 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: n/a
Sparkle Car Wash and Laundry, Clarksfield Minnesota
United Petroleum
3026 Highway 59 N
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4411
Web: www.unitedpetroleum.com

United Petroleum Equipment Company has been in the business of rebuilding used service station equipment since 1990 and we strive to provide each customer with a satisfactory purchasing experience. We find that reconditioned equipment is as good as new equipment but saves the customer thousands of dollars when compared to the price of new. Each order is customized to meet your needs. We may not be the cheapest rebuilder in the country but the quality of our products speaks for itself.

 
US Post Office
1043 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN
56223-1301
Phone:
(320) 669-4807
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
US Post Office, Clarkfield Minnesota
U of M Extension Service
1000 10th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-4471
U of M Extension Service, Clarkfield Minnesota
Valhalla Apartments
1012 12th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone: (320) 669-7561
Web:  www.clarkfieldcarecenter.com/valhalla-apartments

We aim to provide healthy, safe and affordable housing for the residents of the Clarkfield Community. Eligibility for Housing - Priority is given to those 62 years of age or over, or a disabled person as defined by the Social Security Act. However, anyone meeting income limits is eligible
Valhalla Apartments, Clarkfield Minnesota
Yellow Medicine County SWCD
1000 10th Avenue
PO Box 545
Clarkfield, MN 56223
Web:  www.yellowmedicineswcd.org

The Yellow Medicine Soil & Water Conservation District was duly organized as a governmental subdivision of this State, and a public body corporate and politic on the 17th day of April, 1950. The SWCD works with landowners in both rural and urban settings to carry out a program for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and related resources. The SWCD is governed by locally elected officials and staffed by professionals dedicated to serving you – the public.
Yellow Medicine County SWCD, Clarkfield Minnesota

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