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| Population | 192 | 202 | 242 | 314 | 72 | 29.75 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 2.70 | 2.50 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 71.11 | 80.80 | 88.00 | 114.12 | 26.12 | 29.68 |
| Housing Units | 80 | 103 | 116 | 136 | 20 | 17.24 |
| Households | -- | 92 | 103 | 132 | 29 | 28.16 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.20 | 2.35 | 2.38 | 0.03 | 1.30 |
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 km˛ (2.9 mi˛). 7.1 km˛ (2.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it (5.82%) is water.
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There were 132 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $35,313 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,818. About 3.4% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.
FINLAYSON Township, organized October 22, 1895, and the city in Finlayson and Pine Lake Townships were named in honor of David Finlayson, the former proprietor of a sawmill in this village. The city was incorporated as a village on August 24, 1905; it had a station of the Northern Pacific Railroad, a sawmill, a pickle factory, and two potato warehouses among its early businesses; the post office was established in 1887.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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| Finlayson City Hall 2217 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6472 |
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| Mayor | Xavier Villarreal PO Box 262 Finlayson, MN 55735 |
(320) 233-7555 |
| Clerk - Treasurer | Missy Clarke PO Box 244 Finlayson, MN 55735 |
(320) 233-6472 |
| Council Member | Cletus Engelmeier PO Box 225 Finlayson, MN 55735 |
(320) 233-6762 |
| Council Member | Ed Cowart 6447 West Street Finlayson, MN 55735 |
(320) 233-6533 |
| Council Member | Nancy Pogatchnik 6550 Pine Lake Road Finlayson, MN 55735 |
(320) 233-7638 |
| Council Member | Dave Auchter Finlayson, MN 55735 |
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| Finlayson Post Office 2217 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735-5000 Phone: (320) 233-6581 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS |
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| Banning State Park PO Box 643 Sandstone, MN 55072 Phone: (320) 245-2668 |
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| 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. | |
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| East Central
School 61085 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-2216 |
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| Finlayson Elementary School 2159 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7611 |
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| Finlayson United
Methodist 2197 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6747 |
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| Immanuel Lutheran
Church 12987 State Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7152 |
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| Peace Lutheran
Church 2177 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6138 |
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| St. John's
Lutheran Church 6461 Finlayson Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6462 |
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| St. Joseph
Catholic Church Finlayson, MN 55735 |
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Banning Junction North
Country Inn 60671 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-5284 Web: www.banningjunction.com The America's Best Value inn at Banning Junction is the former "Super 8 Motel" at Banning Junction. For at least 4 years in a row, we have been the highest award winning motel of the Super 8 franchise, winning numerous awards for our cleanliness and friendliness. |
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Waldheim Resort 9096 Waldheim Drive Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7405 Toll Free: (888) 925-3434 Web: www.waldheimresort.com Five waterfront cabins and Twenty nine RV sites with complete hook-ups. You'll find boat/motor, canoe, paddleboat, pontoon, store/ gameroom-under construction, play area/beach, picnic tables/fire rings, bait, docks. |
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| Appraisals Unlimited 2160 Tower Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6769 |
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| Askov Finlayson Co-Op Inc 2217 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6233 |
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| Banning Junction Supper Club 60684 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-9989 |
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| Bizzy Bee Carpet Cleaners 11503 116th Lane Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-0177 |
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| Calico Acres Screen Printing 6495 West Street Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7746 |
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| Carol's Surplus 6497 School Street Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7602 |
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| Country Fresh Deli Finlayson, MN 55735 |
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| Dalco Inc 6550 Pine Lake Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7422 |
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| Dollar Plus Superstore LLC 64778 State Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-0909 |
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| Early Childhood/Family Education 61085 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-5531 |
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| East Central Community Education 61085 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-5231 |
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| East Central Elementary School 61085 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-2931 |
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| East Central Energy Finlayson, MN 55735 |
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| East Central Senior High School 61085 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-2216 |
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| Finlayson Ag Center 6476 Broadway Street Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7372 |
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| Finlayson Bancshares Inc 2203 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7575 |
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| Finlayson Cafe 6501 School Street N Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6173 |
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| Finlayson City Hall 2217 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6472 |
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| Finlayson Elementary School 2159 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7611 |
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| Finlayson Fire & Rescue 2208 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7170 |
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| Finlayson Municipal Liquor 2208 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7350 |
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| Finlayson United Methodist 2197 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6747 |
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| Finlayson-Giese Lions Community
Center 2195 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7216 |
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| G & G Self Storage 6222 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 838-3463 |
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| Giese Bed & Breakfast Inn 13398 130th Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6429 |
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| Horsmann Precast 7848 Chokecherry Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7613 |
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| Immanuel Lutheran Church 12987 State Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7152 |
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| Independent School District 2580 61085 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-2289 |
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| John Andreasen Heating & AC 60093 Diana Lane Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6068 |
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| Knight Tool & Plastics 6525 Broadway Street Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6509 |
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| Luoma Egg Ranch 35705 State Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6122 |
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| Mane Attractions Salons 60700 Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-5506 |
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| Medro Home Care 2214 State Highway 18 # C Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-0119 |
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| Mensing Construction 2217 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7722 |
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| Mid State Title Service 60545 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-9909 |
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| Mission Metalworks 6880 County Road 144 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6510 |
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| Mountain Man Tattoo 21975 Marshline Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6719 |
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| Myhre & Myhre 941 Mader Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7330 |
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| Network Sales Inc 1930 Dixon Line Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6400 |
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| Norell On Real Property 1908 Seven Oaks Lane Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6064 |
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| North Country Inn 60671 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-5284 |
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| Northern Pawn Shop 60622 Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-0595 |
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Northview Bank 2203 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7575 Web: www.northviewbank.com |
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| Peace Lutheran Church 2177 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6138 |
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| Petry's Bait 2220 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7466 |
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| Piccadilly Circus Pizza & Subs 60684 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-9989 |
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| Pine Ridge Marine 67029 Big Pine Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7622 |
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| Precise Contractors LLC Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6200 |
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| Revier Carpentry 1679 Pine Lake Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6666 |
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| Ron's Auto Body 6557 Otter Trail Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6533 |
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| Rural Minnesota Heating & AC 1909 Seven Oaks Lane Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6302 |
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| Shepherd's Camp 6000 Elbow Lake Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6029 |
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| Sheryl's Construction 1975 Parvey Line Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6125 |
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| Signs With Dimension 13014 130th Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6411 |
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| St. John's Lutheran Church 6461 Finlayson Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6462 |
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| Town & Country Insurance 2214 Highway 18 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6684 |
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| Underwriters Search Inc 2204 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6622 |
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United Country
Real Estate 60519 State Highway 23 Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 245-2502 Web: www.banningrealestate-mn.com |
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| US Post Office 2217 Finland Avenue Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-6581 |
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| Viking General Construction 14280 Dahlstein Road Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7275 |
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Waldheim Resort 9096 Waldheim Drive Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7405 Toll Free: (888) 925-3434 Web: www.waldheimresort.com Five waterfront cabins and Twenty nine RV sites with complete hook-ups. You'll find boat/motor, canoe, paddleboat, pontoon, store/ gameroom-under construction, play area/beach, picnic tables/fire rings, bait, docks. |
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| Willow Rock Cabinet Shop 1934 Dixon Line Finlayson, MN 55735 Phone: (320) 233-7878 |
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