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Effie, Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Welcome to Effie Minnesota Location of Effie, Minnesota

Population:
 Effie 1970 1980 1990 2000 2008
(est)
1990-2000 Change
Actual Percent
Population 165 141 130 91 95 -39 -30.00
Land Area (sq. mile) 4.00 3.80 5.60 3.99 -- -1.61 -28.77
Density (persons per sq. mile) 41.25 37.11 23.21 22.81 -- -0.40 -1.72
Housing Units 72 73 70 56 -- -14 -20.00
Households -- 45 47 36 39 -11 -23.40
Persons Per Household -- 3.13 2.77 2.53 2.43 -0.24 -8.53

Geography:

Effie is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highways 1 and 38 are two of the main arterial routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.3 km˛).4.0 square miles (10.3 km˛) of it is land. None of the area is covered with water. The elevation is 1,388 ft (423 m) above sea level.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 36 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 8.8/km˛ (22.8/mi˛). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 5.4/km˛ (14.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 97.80% White and 2.20% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 36 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 122.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,606. There were 7.4% of families and 5.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 18.5% of those over 64.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


History:

Effie, a city seven miles north of Bigfork in Unorganized Territory of Effie, T. 62N, R. 26W, section 27, with a station of the Minneapolis and Rainy River Railway, incorporated June 10, 1940. Its post office began in 1903, with Eva R. Wenaus, postmaster, in the store owned by her husband, O. R. Wenaus; named for Effie Wenaus, daughter of Eva.

Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

Deercrest Lodge, Effie Minnesota, 1940's
Deercrest Lodge, Effie Minnesota, 1940's
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Government:
Effie City Hall
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-6
767
 
Title Term Ends Name and Address Phone
Mayor 12/31/2010 Matt David
PO Box 12
Effie, MN 56639
(218) 743-6482
Clerk/Treasurer appointed Angela Storlie
PO Box 129
Effie, MN 56639
(218) 743-6767
Council Member 12/31/2010 Tim Stewart
316 NE State Highway 1
Effie, MN 56639
(218) 743-6314
Council Member 12/31/2010 Mark Krickhahn
375 NE State Highway 1
Effie, MN 56639
(218) 743-6145
Council Member 12/31/2010 Liza Erickson
119 SE State Highway 38
Effie, MN 56639
(218) 743-6135
Council Member 12/31/2010 Lillian Black
PO Box 134
Effie, MN 56639
(218) 743-3836

Post Office:
US Post Office
98 Highway 1 NE
Effie, MN 56639-6035
Phone: (218) 743-3561
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com

 

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days      
06:00PM-09:00PM
Sunday            
07:00PM-08:00PM  
Latest Collection at Post Office:
Week Days            03:30PM
Saturday                04:00PM

Major Employers:
Effie Cafe   (218) 743-3607
Neighborhood Tavern   (218) 743-3286
North Star Stampede   (218) 743-3893

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity North Itasca Electric (218) 743-3131
Natural Gas n/a n/a
Wastewater n/a n/a
Water n/a n/a
Telephone Paul Bunyan Telephone (888) 586-3100
Cable TV n/a n/a

News:

 


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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Effie Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Effie Minnesota area


Events:
North Star Ranch, Effie Minnesota 
North Star Rodeo
North Star Rodeo, Effie MinnesotaThe Rodeo just outside of Effie is a full-featured one. Everything you will find in rodeos across the West is on display here. The contestants are mostly home grown, but some veteran cowboys from all parts of the U.S. and Canada come to do their thing at the Minnesota's North Star Rodeo.
It's a ceremonial re-creation of how it was done during pioneer times conducted safely under the rules of the Minnesota Rodeo Association. The events mentioned above are all contested each day of the three day rodeo.

Attractions:
Giant Metal Mosquito


Recreation:
Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway 
The Byway meanders 47 miles north from Grand Rapids to Effie, Minnesota. You are invited to come and celebrate our northern hospitality, hometown pride and the treasures of our natural heritage. Minnesota, midway between America's east and west coasts, is home to 12,000 lakes. It is filled with beautiful country and all the treasures of the four seasons. The Edge of the Wilderness is the rustic slice of this great state, with more than 1,000 lakes and one mighty river nearby, all in a landscape of remarkable natural beauty. It offers some of Minnesota's most popular fishing, hunting, camping, trail, winter sports and resort opportunities. For more information on what to see and do within the Edge of the Wilderness communities, call or visit the U.S. Forest Service District Office in Marcell, or contact your local Office of Tourism.

 


Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Busties 237
Connors 143
Deer 1748
Pickerel 293
Round 54
Shine 70


Health Care:
none - served by Hospital and Clinic in Bigfork

Schools: 

none - students bussed to Bigfork


Old Effie School


Churches:
Effie Fredheim Lutheran Church
Highway 1
PO Box 195
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3368

Effie Fredheim Lutheran Church, Effie Minnesota 

Presbyterian Church
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3576

Presbyterian Church, Effie Minnesota


Media:

none


Motels:
none

Resorts:

none


Campgrounds:

Coming Soon!


Businesses:
All Seasons Property Management
28999 County Road 523
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3918
 
Bello Group Home
RR1 Box 36
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3390
 
Bigfork Vet Clinic
PO Box 125
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3587
 
C&J Mirror and Glass Etching
65056 County Road 533
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3210
 
Cattlemens Association
33206 County Rd 288
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3901
 
Camp Deer
65576 County Road 533
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3663
 
Deer Lake Charlie's
66501 County Road 533
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3082
 
Effie Cafe
100 NW County Road 5
Highway 1 & 38
PO Box 49
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3607

Effie Cafe, Effie MN

Effie Country Service
101 SE Highway 38
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3616

Effie Country Service, Effie MN

Effie Express Print Shop
33851 County Road 228
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3973
 
Gheenoe Boat
RR1 Box 116A
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3060
 
Gilbert Trucking
27784 State Hwy 1
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3134
 
Honey Bear Septic Service
33851 County Road 228
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3297

 

Neighborhood Tavern
PO Box 1
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3286

 

North Country Septic Systems
24972 N Deer Lake Road
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3423

 

North Star Ranch
North Star Ranch
Route 1 Box 135
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3893

Photo: The Rodeo

Come on up and join us for our rodeo, the North Star Stampede. It's the longest-running open rodeo in the country, brought to you by Minnesota's oldest rodeo company. You may not have heard of it, but there is a full-featured rodeo in Minnesota just an easy 220-mile drive from the Twin Cities.

The North Star Stampede Rodeo is located just outside the small town of Effie in the northwestern part of our state. Each year the rodeo runs during the last weekend of July.
Northwoods Cleaning Service
28776 Highway 1
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-6340
 
Northwoods Custom Cabinets
35009 County Road 42
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-6275

 

Ostendorf Trucking
64392 County Road 236
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3187

 

R.L. Wendt Logging
30213 County Road 40
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3267

 

Rick L. Jensen Timber Products
66017 County Road 533
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3193

 

Riverside Hair Shop
30560 State Highway 1
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3225
Riverside Hair Shop, Effie Minnesota
That 'Ol Guys Cleaning Service
PO Box 126
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3860
 
Tom Wendt Logging
34484 County Road 40
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3614

 

Virtual North Woods
PO Box 131
Effie MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3973

 

Wilderness Wings Shooting
34384 County Road 40
Effie, MN 56639
Phone: (218) 743-3812
 

Edge of the Wilderness, Effie Minnesota


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Topographic map of the Effie Minnesota area
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR - click map to zoom or enlarge

 

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