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Bertha Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
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Courtesy The Independent
News Herald in Clarissa, Minnesota |
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Population:
| Bertha (city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2000-2010
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
512 |
510 |
507 |
470 |
497 |
+27 |
+5.74 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
1.00 |
0.99 |
1.01 |
1.03 |
1.03 |
0 |
0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
512.00 |
515.15 |
501.98 |
458.22 |
482.52 |
+24.30 |
+5.30 |
| Housing Units |
207 |
256 |
241 |
228 |
231 |
+3 |
+1.31 |
| Households |
-- |
214 |
221 |
211 |
205 |
-6 |
-2.92 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.35 |
2.29 |
2.23 |
2.42 |
+0.19 |
+8.52 |
Geography:
Bertha is a city in Todd County, Minnesota. US Highway
71 is a major arterial route in the community. According to the United
States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.7
km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,391 ft (424 m) above sea level.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000,
there were 470 people, 211 households,
and 128 families residing in the city.
The population density was 458.2 people
per square mile (176.2/km²). There were
228 housing units at an average density
of 222.3/sq mi (85.5/k
m²). The racial
makeup of the city was 98.72% White,
0.21% Native American, and 1.06% from
two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of
any race were 0.21% of the population.
There were 211
households out of which 26.5% had
children under the age of 18 living with
them, 49.8% were married couples living
together, 9.0% had a female householder
with no husband present, and 38.9% were
non-families. 33.6% of all households
were made up of individuals and 24.2%
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 2.84.
In the city the
population was spread out with 23.8%
under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24,
21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to
64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age
or older. The median age was 43 years.
For every 100 females there were 76.7
males. For every 100 females age 18 and
over, there were 78.1 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $22,625, and
the median income for a family was
$32,708. Males had a median income of
$28,125 versus $20,536 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$14,171. About 13.2% of families and
16.1% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 20.8% of those
under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65
or over.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
History:
BERTHA Township, organized January 4, 1878, and city,
platted in August 1891 and incorporated on July 16, 1897, commemorate
Bertha Ristau, the first white woman settler there and wife of John C.
Ristau, postmaster, who established the post office in 1880 in his log
cabin store. The city developed following the arrival of the railroad,
and three blocks were platted on August 25, 1891, by Francis M. and
Louisa Riggs.
Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
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Main Street looking east, Bertha Minnesota, 1910's
LakesnWoods.com Postcard
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Government:
City of Bertha
113 2nd Avenue NW
PO Box 65
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4454
Fax: (218) 924-4373 |
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| Title |
Term Ends |
Name and Address |
Phone: |
| Mayor |
12/31/2012 |
Dean Klebs
Bertha, MN 56437 |
(218) 924-4100 |
| Clerk/Treasurer |
appointed |
Janet Umland
PO Box 65
Bertha, MN 56437 |
(218) 924-4454 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2014 |
Dennis Zimmerman
PO Box 354
Bertha, MN 56437 |
(218) 924-4042 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2014 |
Kristi Valley
PO Box 193
Bertha, MN 56437 |
(218)
639-2148 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2012 |
Medley Shamp
PO Box 174
Bertha, MN 56437 |
(218) 924-2041 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2012 |
Darrell Hoemberg
PO Box 32
Bertha, MN 56437 |
(218) 924- |
Post Office:
US Post
Office
304 W Main Street
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2130
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
|
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Regular Business
Hours:
Week Days
9:00 am - 11:30 am
1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Saturday 9:00
am - 9:30 am |
Latest Collection
at Post Office:
Week Days
4:00 pm
Saturday
3:00 pm |
|
Utilities:
| Utility Type |
Utility Name |
Utility Phone |
| Electricity |
Minnesota Power
|
(800) 228-4966 |
| Natural Gas |
Minnesota Energy Resources Corp |
(800) 889-9508 |
| Wastewater |
City of Bertha |
(218) 924-4454 |
| Water |
City of Bertha |
(218) 924-4454 |
| Telephone |
ACS |
(218) 346-5500 |
| Cable TV |
ACS |
(218) 346-5500 |
Major
Employers:
|
Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
|
School District 786 |
Elementary & Secondary Schools |
75 |
|
Diamond Tool and Engineering |
Plastics & Rubber Ind.
Machinery Mfg. |
25 |
| Star Bank National Association
|
Comm. Banking |
12 |
| Main Street Express |
Other Gasoline Stations |
10 |
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Bertha Minnesota area
Events:
Attractions:
Recreation:
Lakes:
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Health
Care:
Bertha Medical Clinic
214 1st Street NW
PO Box 67
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2250
Web:
www.tricountyhospital.orgWelcome from the
Rural Health Clinics of Tri-County Health Care. We are
family-centered health facilities designed to deliver complete
and continuing family health care. Our goal is to provide
complete family health care to the people of this area and the
neighboring communities. Specialists who are affiliated with
Tri-County Health Care are available to consult with our
providers regarding your care, when the need arises. The Bertha
Medical Clinic is owned and operated by Tri-County Health Care
in Wadena. The Tri-County Health Care President/CEO holds the
responsibility for policies and procedures. Dr. Matthew Yelle is
the medical director. |
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Schools:
Churches:
Media:
Motels:
Resorts:
Campgrounds:
Businesses:
B K Construction
13134 County Road 24
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4173 |
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B-H Transportation
207 2nd Avenue NE
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4211 |
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Bertha Ambulance Service
127 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4452 |
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Bertha Hewitt Schools
310 Central Avenue S
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2500 |
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Bertha Municipal Liquor Store
115 2nd Avenue W
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-9200 |
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Bertha Police Department
208 2nd Avenue NE
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2100 |
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Bertha Senior Citizens
127 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4150 |
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Braaten Aggregate Inc
44521 US 71
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2514 |
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City Hall
113 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4454 |
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Corner Market
305 W Main Street
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2655 |
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Diamond Tool & Engineering
205 2nd Avenue W
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4024 |
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Domian-Anderson Funeral Home
309 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4000 |
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ETS Sales & Service
126 2nd Avenue SW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4320 |
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Faith United Church of Christ
202 1st Street NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2106 |
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Harms Manufacturing Inc
14451 430th Street
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4522 |
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Head Start Center - Bertha
310 Central Avenue S
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2131 |
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Hurtig's
205 W Main Street
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4455 |
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Hydraulic Doctor
215 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4100 |
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Kapp's Kafe
119 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4655 |
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Main Street Express
316 W Main Street
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-3302 |
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New Life Church Of God
401 Main Street W
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2085 |
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Pete's Lumber
116 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2121 |
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Peterson Insurance
201 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4255 |
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R C Plumbing Heating & Cooling
41744 County Road 1
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2134 |
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Revering Cabin
21713 605th Avenue
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2001 |
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Salon Renew
215 Main Street SW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4460 |
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Schultz Drug
124 2nd Avenue W
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2124 |
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Shawn's Auto Service
102 2nd Avenue SW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2400 |
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Sieling Insurance
409 E Main Street
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2266 |
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St. Joseph's Church
201 Cherry Street
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2144 |
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
203 1st Avenue SE
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4051 |
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Star Bank
201 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-4055 |
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Sue's Poos
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 640-3154
Web:
www.suespoos.comContact us in Bertha,
Minnesota, and ask about our poodles and mixes! Specializing in
toys and tinies with occasional t-cups and mini's in both poodle
and designer mixes!" Some Hybrids are: Shi-poo, Terrypoo,
Bischon-poo, Cock-a-poo, Lhasa-poo, Malti-poo and Yorkiepoos!!
At Sue's Poo's, our goal is to provide you with a companion at
an affordable price and go the extra mile to find the best match
for you! Unlike other breeders, Sues dogs are raised in the
house so your new friend is more socialized and used to the
hustle and bustle of everyday life! |
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Sun Opta Ingredients
308 2nd Avenue NW
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2900 |
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US Post
Office
304 W Main Street
Bertha, MN 56437
Phone: (218) 924-2130
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
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Aerial Photo:
Topographic Map:
[click map to enlarge, zoom in or zoom out]
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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