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Barrett Minnesota Community Guide

Location:

Location of Barrett Minnesota

Population:

Barrett (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	1990-2000 Change
Barrett (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	Actual	Percent
Population	342	388	350	355	5	1.43
Land Area (sq. mile)	2.00	2.16	2.05	2.06	0.01	0.55
Density (persons per sq. mile)	171.00	179.63	170.73	172.22	1.49	0.87
Housing Units	140	164	161	163	2	1.24
Households	--	140	139	142	3	2.16
Persons Per Household	--	2.36	2.09	2.05	-0.04	-2.08

Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.3 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.90%) is water. The town of Barrett wraps around the southwest side of Barrett Lake, which is formed by the Pomme de Terre River.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there were 355 people, 142 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 172.2 people per square mile (66.5/km²). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 79.1/sq mi (30.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.87% White, 0.56% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races.

There were 142 households out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the city the population was spread out with 15.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 38.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,954. About 6.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

History:

BARRETT, a city of Lien and Elk Lake Townships, platted in May 1887 and incorporated on December 11, 1889, and the adjoining Barrett Lake, commemorate Gen. Theodore Harvey Barrett, who after the Civil War owned and conducted an extensive farm in Grant and Stevens Counties, residing near Moose Island station in Stevens County. He was born in Orangeville, Wyoming County, N.Y., August 27, 1834, and died in this county at Herman, July 20, 1900. He settled in St. Cloud, Minn., 1856, was a captain in the Ninth Minnesota Regiment, 1862-63; was colonel of the 62d U.S. Colored Infantry, 1864-65, and was brevetted brigadier general, March 13, 1865. The post office was established as Fridhem, 1877-87, a Swedish term meaning "home of peace," changing to Barrett in 1887; the village had a station on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (Soo Line).

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Government:

Barrett City Hall 310 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2440 Web: www.barrettmn.com
Mayor	Les Alvstad 421 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311	(320) 528-2382
Clerk	Marita Rhude 310 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311	(320) 528-2440
Council Member	Kathy Boys PO Box 224 Barrett, MN 56311	(320) 528-2436
Council Member	Troy Johnson PO Box 111 Barrett, MN 56311	(320) 528-2418
Council Member	Deborah Nelson Pick PO Box 82 Barrett, MN 56311	(320) 528-2597
Council Member	Earl Janshen PO Box 93 Barrett, MN 56311	(320) 528-2324

Post Office:

US Post Office
103 Hawkins Avenue
Barrett, MN 56311
Phone: (320) 528-2209
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       8:45 am - 12:00 pm
                        1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Saturday           9:00 am - 10:00 am

Latest Collection at Post Office:
Week Days 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am

Utilities:

Utility Type	Utility Name	Utility Phone
Electricity	n/a	n/a
Natural Gas	n/a	n/a
Wastewater	n/a	n/a
Water	n/a	n/a
Telephone	n/a	n/a
Cable TV	n/a	n/a

Major Employers:

Employer	Products/Services	Employees
n/a

News:

Weather:

Map:
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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Barrett Minnesota area

Events:

none

Attractions:

none

Recreation:

none

Lakes:

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

Health Care:

none - see Elbow Lake

Schools:

West Central Area Schools District 301 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2650 Web: www.westcentralareaschools.net
West Central Area Secondary 301 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2520

Churches:

Lincoln Lutheran Church 18259 County Road 5 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 986-2023
Peace Lutheran Church 218 Church Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2536

Media:

none - see Elbow Lake

Motels:

none - see Elbow Lake

Check for motel rates and availability on:

Resorts:

Barrett Lake Resort and Campground
427 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
Phone: (320) 528-2598
Toll Free: (888) 227-8059
Web: www.barrettlakeresort.com

Level Sandy Beach & Swimming Area
Great Game Fishing
Cabins - Seasonal Campsites
Bait and Tackle - Boat Rental
LP Tank Exchange - General Store
Game Room

Barrett Lake Resort and Campground, Barrett Minnesota

Campgrounds:

Barrett Lake Resort and Campground
427 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
Phone: (320) 528-2598
Toll Free: (888) 227-8059
Web: www.barrettlakeresort.com

Level Sandy Beach & Swimming Area
Great Game Fishing
Cabins - Seasonal Campsites
Bait and Tackle - Boat Rental
LP Tank Exchange - General Store
Game Room

Businesses:

Alvstad & Associates 420 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2482
Barrett Automatic Products 811 US Highway 55 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2512
Barrett Care Center 800 Spruce Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2527
Barrett City Maintenance Office 106 Hawkins Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2441
Barrett City Offices 310 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2440
Barrett Community Center 109 Barrett Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2429
Barrett Farm Supply Inc 501 Soo Lane Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2526
Barrett Fire Hall 500 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-6660
Barrett Inn 504 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2401
Barrett Inn II 501 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2410
Barrett Lake Resort and Campground 427 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2598 Toll Free: (888) 227-8059 Web: www.barrettlakeresort.com Level Sandy Beach & Swimming Area Great Game Fishing Cabins - Seasonal Campsites Bait and Tackle - Boat Rental LP Tank Exchange - General Store Game Room
Barrett Locker 303 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2517
Crosswood Group Home 107 Minnesota Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2533
D & T Country Stay Boarding 14696 205th Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2505
Dean Sternhagen Shop 18796 190th Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2488
Doug's Heating & Repair Service 10561 197th Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 986-2525
Erickson Trucking 502 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2542
Grant County Highway Garage 106 Barrett Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2499
J S Furnishings 401 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2434
Johnson Bros PO Box 250 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-6629
Johnson's Adult Care Home 18111 140th Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 986-2018
Kruize Plumbing & Heating 21529 180th Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (218) 685-6264
Lakes Country Realty Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-5177
Lang's Plumbing & Heating 814 US Highway 59 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2399
Leegaard Repair 21836 County Road 21 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2470
Lincoln Lutheran Church 18259 County Road 5 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 986-2023
Marshall Law Office 106 Hawkins Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2564
Mike's Hobby Tools 606 3rd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2473
Palmer Bus Service Inc 302 Hawkins Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2670
Peace Lutheran Church 218 Church Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2536
Pearl's Place Guest House 204 County Road 10 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2590
Pearson's Farm 21240 190th Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (218) 685-4010
Pomme De Terre Nursery 15493 185th Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2349
Prairie Fire Theatre 110 Hawkins Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2596
Prairie Wind Players 202 Hawkins Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2343
Quilting Etc 308 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2620
Randy Reuss Shop 16395 160th Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 986-2999
Red Oak Ranch 19107 110th Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 986-2331
Renleaf Enterprises Inc 20344 190th Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2632
Rolling Hills Residence 800 Spruce Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2371
Rudell Agronomic Consulting 415 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-6266
S & S Dairy 21738 180th Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (218) 685-6898
Sarah's Daycare 115 Rich Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2427
Siemens Trucking 19320 State Highway 27 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 986-2715
Soberg's Standard Service 217 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2519
Star Bank 400 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2531
Steve Johnson Tool & Machine 418 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2490
Stevens' Homes Plus 10561 197th Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 986-2953
TWF Industries 415 2nd Street Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2287
US Post Office 103 Hawkins Avenue Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2209
West Central Area Schools Dist 301 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2650
West Central Area Secondary 301 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311 Phone: (320) 528-2520

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