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Altura Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Altura Minnesota population sign Location of Altura, Minnesota

Population: 
 Altura (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 334 354 349 417 493 76 15.42
Land Area (sq. mile) 2.40 2.85 2.97 2.97 2.97 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 139.17 124.21 117.51 140.45 165.40 24.95 15.42
Housing Units 110 132 136 172 188 16 9.30
Households -- 126 131 163 180 17 10.43
Persons Per Household -- 2.81 2.66 2.56 2.74 0.18 7.03

Geography:

Altura is a town in Winona County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.98 square miles (7.72 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,171 feet (357 m).

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 493 people, 180 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was 165.4 inhabitants per square mile (63.9/km2). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 63.1 per square mile (24.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.4% African American, 2.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.3% of the population.

There were 180 households of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

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History:  

ALTURA, a city in sections 17-20 of Norton Township, was incorporated as a village on August 17, 1906. It was first settled in the 1850s and named for a town in Valencia, Spain, by the Winona and Southwestern Railway when it came in 1889; it was platted in August 1901 by E. C. Burns, proprietor of the land. Early postal service was provided by Frederich Gensmer in 1864 and by Ely Turner, 1866-68, and the official post office began as Norton, 1886-91, with William Simon as postmaster; it was changed to Altura in 1891 and located in the general store of postmaster Herman Hilke.

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Government:
Altura City Hall
25 Main Street
PO Box 36
Altura
, MN 55910
Phone:
(507) 796-5461
Fax: (507) 796-9192

Regular Business Hours:
not available

City Council Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm


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Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 John Mask
211 2nd Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
  (903) 815-0610
Clerk appointed Sandra Pasche
25 Main Street - PO Box 36
Altura
, MN 55910
Email (507) 796-5461
Treasurer appointed David Schwantz
210 Sunset Drive - PO Box 4
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 796-5325
Council Member 12/31/2022 Kathie Jo Burns
139 Grandview Drive
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 796-9118
Council Member 12/31/2022 Brad Brouwer
207 2nd Avenue NW
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 796-6177
(507) 459-6445
Council Member 12/31/2024 Robert Schell
203 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 458-5624
Council Member 12/31/2024 Yvonne Ruhoff
17 2nd Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 796-6731

Post Office:
US Post Office
17 S Main Street
Altura, MN
55910-9628
Phone: (507) 796-6896
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       7:30 am - 12:00 pm
                        12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Saturday           8:00 am - 9:30 am

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Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Xcel Energy (612) 330-5500
Natural Gas n/a --
Wastewater n/a --
Water n/a --
Telephone CenturyLink Communications (800) 603-6000
Cable TV n/a --

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

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News:
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Weather:

ALTURA WEATHER


Map:

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Altura Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Altura Minnesota area


Events:

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Attractions:

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Recreation:
Southeast Minnesota Trail

This 13-mile trail connects the southeastern Minnesota communities of Stockton and Altura. The trail winds through a variety of terrain, ranging from rolling farmland to deep, forested ravines and valleys. Portions travel through private property. Please watch for cattle along the way. This trail is provided by Winona County and maintained by the Southeast Minnesota ATV Club.

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Whitewater State Park
19041 Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3007
Web: www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/whitewater

Picturesque limestone bluffs and deep ravines make Whitewater a very popular southeastern state park. The 2,700 acre park is an angler's paradise with brown, brook, and rainbow trout swimming in the spring-fed Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek. Visitors enjoy a sandy swimming beach, a year-round visitor center, easy-to-challenging hiking trails, camping, a group camp, and a modern group center. Come in the winter to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and stay at the group center in rustic, winterized cabins. All through the year, discover the natural and human history of the area at one of the many interpretive programs, visitor center exhibits or self-guided trails.

Whitewater State Park, Altura Minnesota

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map

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Health Care:

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Schools:
Lewiston Altura ISD # 857
100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
Phone: (507) 523-2191
Fax: (507) 523-3460
Web: www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Grades:  K-12
Students:  757

Lewiston Altura High School
100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
Phone: (507) 523-2191

Grades:  7-12
Students:  377

Lewiston Altura Intermediate School
325 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6851
Fax: (507) 796-5127

Grades:  5-6
Students:  107

Lewiston Altura Elementary School
115 Fremont Street S
Lewiston, MN 55952.
Phone: (507) 523-2194
Fax: (507) 523-2609

Grades:  K-4
Students:  273

 


Churches:
Jehovah Lutheran Church
25 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 523-2280

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  n/a

Jehovah Lutheran Church - Altura, Minnesota
Our Savior Moravian Church
37 Chapel Drive NW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-5612
Web: www.oursaviorsmoravian.org

Pastor:  Rev. David W. Sobek
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

Our Savior Moravian Church, Altura Minnesota
St. Anthony Catholic Church
119 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6271

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  n/a

 
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
1900 E 6th Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3294
Fax: (507) 932-3393
Web: scborromeochurch.blogspot.com

Pastor:  Fr. Kurt Farrell
Saturday Mass:  5:00 pm
Sunday Mass: 10:00 am

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Altura Minnesota
Weaver Methodist Church
12995 575th Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 767-3003
Web: www.weaverumc.org

Pastor:   Keith Mercer
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Weaver Methodist Church, Altura Minnesota

Media:

none


Motels:

none


Resorts:

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Campgrounds:
Lazy D Campground
18748 County Road 39
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3098
Web: www.lazydcampground.com

We are a family-owned campground located in the scenic Whitewater Valley of Minnesota with one of S.E. Minnesota's premier trout streams running through the campground and trails for Horseback Riding. 117 camp sites.

Lazy D Campground, Altura Minnesota

Businesses:
Altura City Building
25 N Main Street # 1
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-5461
 
Altura Grocery
22 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6351
 
Altura Hardware
169 1st Avenue SW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6391
 
Altura State Bank
411 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6761
Web: www.alturastatebank.com

Altura State Bank has been serving the local community since 1910 with a full array of banking services. We focus on establishing customer relationships on a first name basis. We feel that by knowing our customers we are better able to serve your banking needs. Please contact us to discuss which banking services we could provide in order to provide you with a quality banking relationship.

Altura State Bank, Altura MN
Big Dan's Trucking
18457 Bethany Drive
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 523-2297
 
Crystal Ridge Farm
PO Box 127
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-5451
 
Dittrich Trucking
56480 175th Avenue
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 534-6692
 
Domke Excavating Inc
18341 County Road 20
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 523-3600
 
Elba City Offices
125 W Hill Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-5987
 
Elba Co-Op Creamery
1135 1st Street SW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3861
 
Elba Creamery Association
1230 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6571
 
Elba House
1185 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-4578
 
Elba Valley Express
1105 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-5489
 
Gibbs Trucking
135 1st Avenue SW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-5971
 
Glen D Havens Holstein
17083 County Road
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 689-4281
 
Jami Sin's Bar & Grill
10 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-9271
 
Jehovah Lutheran Church
25 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 523-2280
 
Jerome Foods Inc
Main & Water Streets
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6505
 
Jonny's Saloon
180 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-4969
 
Kalmes Implement Company
200 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6741
Web: www.kalmesimplement.com

Kalmes Implement Co. is located in Southeastern Minnesota and has been in business since 1919. We are a 4th generation family owned agricultural dealership with everything necessary to service your farm equipment needs. Kalmes Implement represents a diversified mix of agricultural products. Kalmes Implement is a dealer for Case IH and GEA Houle, along with several shortline companies that meet specialized customer demands and needs.

Kalmes Implement Company, Altura Minnesota
Kronebusch Farms Inc
17803 Highway 248
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6206
 
Lazy D Campground
18748 County Road 39
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3098
 
Lewiston Altura Intermediate School
325 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6851
 
Mauer Brothers Liquors
1200 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-9957
 
Meisch Brothers Garage
18700 County Road 28
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 689-2600
Web: www.meischbrosgarage.com

Meisch Brothers Garage LLC offers quality, professional, and affordable auto repair and rebuilding services in the Altura, MN area. We have been in business since 1938. We maintain a high quality standard to serve you excellently. Our friendly staff will be glad to attend to your needs. We guarantee customer satisfaction

Meisch Brothers Garage, Altura Minnesota
Neumann Oil Company
25 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6561
 
Our Savior Moravian Church
37 2nd Street NW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-5612
 
Playoffs
14 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-0100
 
Pork & Plants
16378 County Road
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 689-2678
Web: www.porkandplants.com

Pork & Plants guarantees customer satisfaction on annuals and perennials during the current growing season only. The warranty does not extend beyond the current growing season and does not cover plants over winter or after natural disasters, such as hail or frost.

 
Primeera Foods Corporation
10 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6508
 
Schaeffer Lettering Inc
17080 Monahan Drive
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-9200
 
Sidekick Grill
1200 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3991
 
Speltz Dairy
14518 County Road 31
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 689-0128
 
Speltz Farms
15778 County Road 30
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 689-2602
 
St. Aloysius Church
150 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-4040
 
St. Anthony Catholic Church
119 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6271
 
St. Charles Borromeo Church
1150 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3294
 
US Post Office
17 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6896
 
Weaver Methodist Church
12995 575th Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 767-3003
 
Weaver Tool
57483 130th Avenue
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 767-4967
 
Whitewater Auto
1105 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-4119
 
Whitewater State Park
19041 Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3007
 

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