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As of the
census2
of 2000, there were 368 people, 165 households,
and 92 families residing in the city. The
population density was 111.0/km˛ (288.3/mi˛).
There were 181 housing units at an average
density of 54.6/km˛ (141.8/mi˛). The racial
makeup of the city was 95.92%
White, 0.27%
African American, 1.63%
Native American, 0.54%
Asian, 0.54% from
other races, and 1.09% from two or more
races.
There were
165 households out of which 29.1% had children
under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6%
were
married couples living together, 9.7%
had a female householder with no husband
present, and 44.2% were non-families. 40.0%
of all households were made up of individuals
and 24.8% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household
size was 2.23 and the average family size
was 3.05.
In the city the population
was spread out with 25.8% under the age
of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25
to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who
were 65 years of age or older. The median
age was 38 years. For every 100 females
there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $28,472, and
the median income for a family was $36,250.
Males had a median income of $27,375 versus
$24,375 for females. The
per capita income for the city was $14,583.
About 5.3% of families and 9.2% of the population
were below the
poverty line, including 6.3% of those
under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or
over.
ASKOV, a city in sections 19, 20, 29, and 30 of Partridge
Township, was incorporated as a village on April 25, 1918, and separated
from the township on April 8, 1921. It was founded by the Danish Peoples
Society in 1906; the name is of ancient origin meaning "ash wood" and is
the name of Denmark's largest folk high school. Most of the village was
destroyed in the 1894 Hinckley fire. It had a Great Northern Railway station,
and its post office began as Partridge, 1889-1909, before changing to Askov.
The
Festival consists of crowning of Miss Askov, formerly known as
the Rutabaga Queen. Also many food stands are set up, one of
which consists of the Danish favorite, ableskivers: ball shaped
pancakes. Other events include a parade, folk dancing, contests
for things grown in the garden, great homemade food and all
kinds of other great small town things!
Treat yourself to a visit to Banning State
Park, just minutes off I-35 near Sandstone. In the spring, watch
daring canoeists and kayakers shoot the turbulent rapids at
Blueberry Slide, Mother's Delight, Dragon's Tooth and Hell's
Gate. In the summer, hike along the Kettle River amid dramatic
sandstone rock formations with lush lichens, liverworts and
mosses. Visit Wolf Creek Falls, the Log Creek Arches and
Robinson's Ice Cave. Stay at the new camper cabin (sleeps five
people), which includes bunk beds, a table and benches. Take in
the historic ruins of Banning Sandstone Quarry. The park is
known for camping, picnicking, cross-country skiing, beautiful
trails for hiking and the study of natural history.
First
National Bank of the North is a locally owned and run community
bank. We have been honored to serve the communities of
Sandstone, Askov, Kerrick, and Hinckley for the past 100 years
and take pride in our personnel, integrity, and service
delivery. Whether you are looking for personal, agricultural or
commercial services we can meet your needs with our varied
products and services.
Gebhart Collision Center & Towing
62191 State Highway 23
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3420
Gift Design
3462 Brogade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-34165
Sebald Motor Sales is a locally owned, locally
run Ford franchise. On December 5, 1935, Sebald Motor Sales was
granted a franchise from Ford Motor Company to sell and service
new Ford cars and trucks. After more than 70 years of being in
service, many things have changed in the automobile business.
Brands and dealerships have come and gone, vehicles and their
repair have become more complex, but the basics of customer
service have not changed.
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