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Gary Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Welcome to Gary Minnesota

Location of Gary, Minnesota


Population: 
 Gary (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 265 241 200 215 214 -1 -0.47
Land Area (sq. mile) 0.30 0.43 0.32 0.32 0.32 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 883.33 560.47 625.00 669.01 668.75 -0.26 -0.47
Housing Units 107 103 93 93 96 +3 +3.25
Households -- 90 82 83 83 0 0.00
Persons Per Household -- 2.68 2.44 2.55 2.55 0 0.00

Geography:

Gary is a city in Norman County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,099 ft (335 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 214 people, 83 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 648.5 inhabitants per square mile (250.4/km2). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 290.9 per square mile (112.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 2.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 83 households of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

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History:  

GARY, a city in sections 16 and 21 of Strand Township, founded in 1883, received this name in compliment to Garrett L. Thorpe, its first merchant, who came here from Manchester, Iowa, became an extensive landowner in this county, and settled at Ada. The village was incorporated on February 21, 1901; a number of businesses, including a creamery, developed in 1886 with the Northern Pacific Railroad's coming; the post office was established in 1887.

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Street scene, Gary Minnesota, 1915
Street scene, Gary Minnesota, 1915

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Government:
Gary City Hall
115 1st Avenue
PO Box 104
Gary MN 56545
Phone: (218) 356-8600
Fax: (218) 356-8134

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm


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City of Gary Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Kelly (Buck) Engen
206 Thorpe Street
Gary MN 56545
Email (218) 280-1487
Clerk appointed Belinda Thronson
PO Box 104
Gary MN 56545
Email (218) 356-8600
Treasurer appointed Marlene Knutson
PO Box 104
Gary MN 56545
  (218) 356-8600
Council Member 12/31/2022 Sam Knutson
309 3rd Avenue E
Gary MN 56545
  (218) 356-8667
Council Member 12/31/2022 Bryan Thronson
304 Main Street
Gary MN 56545
  (218) 850-9056
Council Member 12/31/2024 Dennis Jacobson
313 4th Avenue E
Gary MN 56545
Email (218) 849-9314
(218) 356-8313
Council Member 12/31/2024 Lynn Thordal
102 Thorpe Street
Gary MN 56545
Email (218) 356-8532

Post Office:
US Post Office
201 1st Avenue E 
Gary, MN 56545
-9998
Phone: (218) 356-8694 
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday           8:30 am - 9:15 am

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Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Otter Tail Power Company (800) 257-4044
Natural Gas Community Co-op (888) 935-2281
Wastewater City of Gary (218) 356-8600
Water City of Gary (218) 356-8600
Telephone Arvig Communication Systems (866) 937-4227
Cable TV Arvig Communication Systems (866) 937-4227

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

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News:
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Weather:

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Gary Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Gary Minnesota area


Events:

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Attractions:

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Recreation:

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Lakes:
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Health Care:

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Schools:
Norman County East High School
408 Main Avenue W 
Twin Valley, MN 56584 
Phone: (218) 584-5152
Norman County East High School, Twin Valley Minnesota
Norman County East Elementary
301 2nd Avenue E 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8222 
Norman County East School, Gary Minnesota

Churches:
Gary Lutheran Church
202 Thorpe Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8236 

Pastor:  Kelly & John Ahola
Sunday Worship:  9:45 am

Gary Lutheran Church, Gary Minnesota
Good News Fellowship
1st Avenue
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8604

Pastor:  Norm Gullingsrud
Sunday Worship:  n/a

 

Media:

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Motels:

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Resorts:

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Campgrounds:

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Businesses:
Circle C Seeds Inc
2493 380th Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8214 
Web: www.circlecseeds.com

Established in 1986, SOYKO International Inc. (DBA: Circle C Seeds) is specializes in the organic industry and international marketing. Our products are distributed to both international and domestic buyers. The owners and staff of SOYKO International are dedicated to serving their customers with the best quality grain products. We associate with experienced and committed producers to quality organic for our customers.

Circle C Seeds, Gary Minnesota
CMGB Farms
3060 280th Avenue
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 784-4148
 
Farmer's Union Oil Company
102 4th Avenue E 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8234 
 
Gary Cafe
99 Thorpe Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8750
 
Gary Fire Hall
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8707 
 
Gary State Bank
112 Main Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8255 
Gary State Bank, Gary Minnesota
Halle & Nelson Inc
320 2nd Avenue E 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8395 
Web: www.hallenelson.com

We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives and independent professionals. Our rates are affordable. We are experienced and we're friendly. Please call us for a free initial consultation.

 
Highlights Salon
104 2nd Avenue
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8250
 
J & J Agronomy LLP
4118 County Highway 19 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8320 
 
Narum Farm
2953 420th Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 945-6307
 
Norman County Garage
315 4th Avenue E 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8612
 
Northwoods Greenhouse
4063 State Highway 200 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 584-8590
 
Pat's Auto and Small Engine Repair
2935 State Highway 200
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8706
 
Pines
2653 State Highway 32 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8103
 
Sather Farms
2845 460th Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8650
 
Skaurud Grain Farms
4484 State Highway 200 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8771 
 
Soyko Inc
2493 380th Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8214 
Web: www.circlecseeds.com

Established in 1986, SOYKO International Inc. (DBA: Circle C Seeds) is specializes in the organic industry and international marketing. Our products are distributed to both international and domestic buyers. The owners and staff of SOYKO International are dedicated to serving their customers with the best quality grain products. We associate with experienced and committed producers to quality organic for our customers.

Soyko Inc, Gary Minnesota
Star of the North Inc,
2489 380th Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8300
 
Triangle Agronomy
95 Main Street
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8515
 
US Post Office
201 1st Avenue E 
Gary, MN 56545
-9998
Phone: (218) 356-8694 
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
US Post Office
Waukon
2215 County Highway 36 
Gary, MN 56545 
Phone: (218) 356-8170
 

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