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Erskine Minnesota Guide

Location:

Location of Erskine Minnesota

Population:

Erskine (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	1990-2000 Change
Erskine (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	Actual	Percent
Population	571	585	422	437	15	3.55
Land Area (sq. mile)	0.70	0.96	0.74	0.74	0.00	0.09
Density (persons per sq. mile)	815.71	609.38	570.27	589.99	19.72	3.46
Housing Units	237	288	264	250	-14	-5.30
Households	--	252	214	203	-11	-5.14
Persons Per Household	--	2.28	1.97	2.15	0.18	9.03

Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of its area is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) is water.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there were 437 people, 203 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 228.0/km² (590.0/mi²). There were 250 housing units with an average density of 130.4/km² (337.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.99% White, 0.23% African American, 5.49% Native American, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population. The ethnicity of Erskine residents was as follows *[[1]]: · Norwegian - 48% · German - 13% · Swedish - 12% · Chippewa - 4% · American Indian tribes, specified - 4% · Irish - 4% · Russian - 3% · Danish - 3% · French (except Basque) - 2% · Scottish - 2% · American Indian tribes, not specified - 2% · Italian - 1% · English - 1% · Scandinavian - 1%

Out of the 203 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 42.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,771, and the median income for a family was $35,278. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,122. About 17.3% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.8% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

The population of Erskine was more than 800 in the 1920s. It hovered above 600 until the late 1960s, dipped to 571 (1970) and 585 (1980), and then plunged to 424 (1990), 428 (1995), and 437 (2000).

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

History:

ERSKINE, a city in section 4 of Knute Township, founded in 1889, was named in honor of George Q. Erskine, who platted the original townsite; he was born in New Hampshire, December 1, 1828, and died at Crookston, January 15, 1908. He came from Racine, Wis., to this county about 1885 and was president of the First National Bank of Crookston. The city was incorporated as a village on March 8, 1897, and reincorporated and separated from the township on April 24, 1917. The early village had a flour mill, three elevators, a hotel, a general store, and a station of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads; the post office was established in 1889.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Government:

Erskine City Hall 105 Ross Avenue PO Box 59 Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4646 Fax: (218) 687-2805 Web: www.ci.erskine.mn.us
Mayor	Paul Noyes PO Box 116 Erskine, MN 56535	(218) 687-3033
Clerk/Treasurer	Sharon Kotrba	(218) 687-4646
Council Member	Rod Morinville 202 Ross Avenue Erskine, MN 56535	(218) 289-2072
Council Member	Marc Plante 512 1st Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535	(218) 687-2595
Council Member	Brian Stuhaug PO Box 86 Erskine, MN 56535	(218) 687-2289
Council Member	Lauri Walker 560 Vance Ave S Erskine, MN 56535	(218) 687-2289

Post Office:

US Post Office
123 Vance Avenue S
Erskine, MN 56535
Phone: (218) 687-4545

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days 09:00AM-12:00PM
01:00PM-04:00PM

Latest Collection at Post Office:
Week Days 04:00PM
Saturday 05:00PM

Utilities:

Utility Type	Utility Name	Utility Phone
Electricity	Otter Tail Power Company	(800) 257-4044
Electricity	Wild Rice Electric	(800) 244-5709
Natural Gas	n/a	n/a
Wastewater	City of Erskine	(218) 687-4646
Water	City of Erskine	(218) 687-4646
Telephone	Garden Valley Telephone Company	(800) 448-8260
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 Erskine Minnesota area

Events:

Attractions:

Recreation:

Oak Lake Golf Course
23028 347th Street SE
Erskine, MN 56535
Phone: (218) 687-4653

Beautiful 9-hole grass green public golf course. Very reasonable rates to play, rent clubs, rent carts, and access the club house and pro shop. League nights are Wed. women and Thurs. men.

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge
17788 349^th Street SE

Erskine, MN 56535

Phone: (218) 687-2229
Web: www.fws.gov/refuges

2,120-acre refuge established in 1992 with 7 miles of trails. Includes a visitor center with bookstore, wildlife observation and photography, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting and environmental education. 2.5 Miles W. of Erskine on Highway #2, and 2.5 miles S. on Highway #210

Lakes:

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

Health Care:

Altru Clinic-Erskine 23076 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5317
First Care Medical Service Clinic 101 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3702

Schools:

Win-E-Mac School
23130 345th Street SE
Erskine, MN 56535
Phone: (218) 687-2236
Fax: (218) 563-2902
Web: www.win-e-mac.k12.mn.us

Churches:

Church of St. Nikola 37966 216th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3280
Grace Lutheran Church 323 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4035 Web: www.gracelutheranchurcherskine.org Pastor: Rev. Timothy Lundeen Sunday School: n/a Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 11:00am
Rodnes Church 35473 180th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4345
Saron Lutheran Church 29235 US Highway 59 SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3128
Union Lake Lutheran Church 18477 405th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 938-4121
United Methodist Church 201 Ward Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3900

Media:

Erskine Echo
309 1st Street S
PO Box A
Erskine, MN 56535
Phone: (218) 687-3775

Motels:

none - see Fosston, Crookston, Thief River Falls or Mahnomen

Resorts:

none

Campgrounds:

Farmer's Union Campground 38524 200th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3408 Electrical and water hook-ups, showers, flush toilets. Swimming beach and playground.
Lake Cameron RV Park & Campground PO Box 144 Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-GORV Electrical and water hook-ups, showers, flush toilets. Swimming beach and playground.
Lakeside RV Park 400 Park Street Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4678
Union Lake Sarah Campground 20097 Campground Road SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5155 2 Campsites and wooded sites, 2 central showers, flush toilets, dump station, water and electrical hook-ups, and laundry facilities. Playground, picnic area, boat landing, boat rental, canoes, paddle boats, pontoon boat, fishing, bait and tackle. Ice, snack shop and groceries. Ideal site for camping and fishing walleye, northern, bass, crappie and sunfish.

Businesses:

A-E Sales 515 Elm Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3145
AAA Truck Agency Corp 22848 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4006
Altru Clinic Erskine 23076 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5317
American State Bank 201 Vance Avenue N Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2865 Web: www.asberskine.com Drive up Window: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F Lobby Hours 9:00 am to 3:30 pm M-F
Bauer Farms 22118 370th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5356
BNSF Railway Company 102 Highway 2 Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3945
Checkered Flag Service 22552 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3175 Service Center Specialists – 24 Hour Towing - Diagnostic Tune-Ups/Wheel Balancing/Carburetors/ Starters/ Alternators/Air Conditioning Service
Church of St. Nikola 37966 216th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3280
Class Glass 109 Vance Avenue N Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2075
Classic De Cor's 34484 233rd Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3292
Country Place 23110 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2288
Crossroads Apartments 22842 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4702
Dan's Auto Body 122 Vance Avenue N Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2505
Dani's Up North 127 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2141
Darlene's Beauty Salon 34605 US Highway 59 SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3400
Diane Bach Enterprises 106 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2155
Duffer's Sports Bar & Grill 22852 350th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3833
Eagle Data Communications 21242 Little Sarah Road SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2600
Easy Way Cattle Care 22770 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3651
Elena's Place 104 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2433
Erskine Agency 201 Vance Avenue N Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2300
Erskine Attachments Inc 121 Bradley Blvd Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4045 Web: www.erskineattachments.com
Erskine City Hall 105 Ross Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4646
Erskine City Maintenance 200 State Street Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4611
Erskine Community Center 105 Ross Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2262
Erskine Echo 309 1st Street S PO Box A Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3775
Erskine Fire Department 102 Grant Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4646
Erskine Grain 33388 190th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5400
Erskine Iron 116 Soo Street N Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5224
Erskine Laundromat Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: n/a
Erskine Manufacturing Company 121 Bradley Blvd PO Box 100 Erskine, Minnesota 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4045 Fax: (218) 687-5293
Erskine Pallet Company 533 3rd Street S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5100
Erskine Police Department 105 Ross Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3510
Erskine Welding 106 Ross Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2525
First Care Medical Service Clinic 101 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3702
Fuel & Things 203 Highway 2 Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5137
Garden Valley Telephone Co 201 Ross Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5251
Gary's Garage 104 Ross Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4279
Grace Lutheran Church 323 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4035 Web: www.gracelutheranchurcherskine.org Pastor: Rev. Timothy Lundeen Sunday School: n/a Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 11:00am
Great North Realty 40046 185th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2555
Groceries Plus 116 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4605
Hamre's Bait & Fish Farm 33580 240th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2248
Jack's Electric 39007 Woodside Drive SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3334
Joe DiMaggio's Grill & Pizza 22735 355th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2100
Joe's Auto Sales & Parts 34998 US Highway 59 SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2302
Johnson, Glenn MD 101 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3702
Jr's Small Engine Repair 21173 390th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5124
K B Transmission Repair 101 Grant Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3357
Lake Cameron RV Park & Campground PO Box 144 Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-GORV Electrical and water hook-ups, showers, flush toilets. Swimming beach and playground.
Lakeside Building Center Highway 2 E Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3655
Lakeside RV Park 400 Park Street Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4678
Lindseth Garbage Service 20923 350th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2561
LSS Senior Nutrition 502 2nd Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2262
MAPI 18593 N Shore Dr SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2919
Marina Eyman Massage Therapy 732 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2340
Moran's Trailer Court Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-9959
Ness Cafe 526 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2101 Banquet Facilities, Meeting Room, Specials Daily, Serving Breakfast All Day
Oak Lake Golf Course 23028 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4653
Oak Lake Rest Area Highway 2 Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5120
Pete's Repair 122 Vance Avenue N Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2727
Piccadilly Pizza & Subs 22848 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4444
Pine To Prairie Art 22686 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2105
Pioneer Memorial Care Center 23028 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2365
Radio Shack 201 Ross Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3233
Railcar Solutions 34163 222nd Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3138 Web: www.railcarsol.com
Ricke Farm 18847 380th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4960
Rodnes Church 35473 180th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4345
Sannes Law Office 115 Vance Avenue N Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3002
Saron Lutheran Church 29235 US Highway 59 SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3128
Sawmill Bay 18127 380th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2298
Scott's Auto Sales 22472 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2444
Shaver Trucking 23470 290th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3161
St. Mike's Men's Club 38336 200th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3402
Stuhaug & Smeby PA 118 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-5266
T’s Hair Company 305 1^st Street S PO Box 143 Erskine MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2200
Union Lake Lutheran Church 18477 405th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 938-4121
United Country 40046 185th Avenue SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2555
United Methodist Church 201 Ward Avenue Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3900
US Post Office 123 Vance Avenue S Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-4545 Web: www.usps.gov
Win-E-Mac School 23130 345th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2236 Fax: (218) 563-2902 Web: www.win-e-mac.k12.mn.us
Win-E-Mac Travel Center 22848 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-3887
Wolfpack Bow Hunting 22552 347th Street SE Erskine, MN 56535 Phone: (218) 687-2222