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Foreston Minnesota Community Guide


Location:

Welcome to Foreston Minnesota!


Population: 
Foreston (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 273 283 354 389 533 +144 +37.02
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.50 1.54 1.44 1.44 1.44 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 182.00 183.77 245.83 270.67 370.14 +99.47 +36.75
Housing Units 99 110 130 148 213 +65 +43.92
Households -- 103 120 145 202 +57 +39.31
Persons Per Household -- 2.75 2.95 2.68 2.64 -0.04 -1.49

Geography:  

Foreston is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Minnesota Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.43 square miles (3.70 km2), of which 1.42 square miles (3.68 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. The elevation is 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 533 people, 202 households, and 135 families residing in the city. The population density was 375.4 inhabitants per square mile (144.9/km2). There were 213 housing units at an average density of 150.0 per square mile (57.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 202 households of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 31.3 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

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History:  

FORESTON, a city in section 33 of Milo Township about three miles west of Milaca, is partly surrounded by a hardwood forest. It was incorporated as a village on May 9, 1889. The lumber industry created the community on the west branch of the Rum River, naming it Bridgman, and established a post office, 1882-89, with Coleman Bridgeman as postmaster; the name was changed to Foreston in 1889.

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Foreston Hotel, Foreston Minnesota, 1912
Foreston Hotel, Foreston Minnesota, 1912
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Government:
Foreston City Hall
162 1st Avenue
PO Box 66
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5636
Fax: (320) 294-5639

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm


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City Hall, Foreston Minnesota

Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Thomas Longfield
179 1st Street S
Foreston, MN 56330
  (320) 294-5491
Clerk appointed  Rebecca Haugen
PO Box 66
Foreston, MN 56330
Email (320) 294-5636
Treasurer appointed  Muriel Boyer
169 1st Avenue S
Foreston, MN 56330
  (320) 294-5536
Council Member 12/31/2022   John Haugen
176 1st Street S
Foreston, MN 56330
  (320) 224-7084
Council Member 12/31/2022  Dana Gave
149 South Street
Foreston, MN 56330
  (320) 294-5104
Council Member 12/31/2024  George Boyer
169 1st Avenue S
Foreston, MN 56330
  (320) 294-5536
Council Member 12/31/2024   Derrick Naumann
124 W Highway 23
Foreston, MN 56330
  (320) 294-5415

Post Office:
US Post Office
192 Washington Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330-4100
Phone: (320) 294-5489

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       7:00 am - 11:00 am 
Saturday           8:00 am - 9:45 am

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US Post Office, Foreston Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity East Central Energy (320) 396-3351
Natural Gas n/a --
Wastewater n/a --
Water n/a --
Telephone Benton Communications (800) 683-0372
Cable TV n/a --

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Foreston Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Foreston Minnesota area


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Schools:
Faith Christian School
11818 160th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5501
Fax: (320) 294-5197
Web: www.fcssaints.com

Grades:  K-12
Students:  116

Faith Christian School is an Inter-denominational Christian School providing Quality, Bible-based Academics in a Caring Atmosphere.

 

Churches:
St. Louis Catholic Church
187 S 1st Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5709

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Mass:  9:00 am

St. Louis Catholic Church, Foreston, Minnesota

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Businesses:
Advanced Biological Industries of Minnesota
15622 135th Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5335
Fax: (320) 294-5336
Web: www.advancedbiologicalindustries.com

Advanced Biological Industries of Minnesota provides Regulated Waste Disposal Services throughout the State of Minnesota. We specialize in transportation and disposal of Infectious, Pharmaceutical, and Hazardous Waste, and Confidential Documents. Sites served include Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Mortuaries, Medical Clinics, Dental Clinics, and Veterinarian Clinics.

 
Arminius Tooling Inc.
PO Box 68
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5900
Web: www.arminiustooling.com

For over 50 years, ARMINIUS Tooling has played a determining role in the market place as one of the biggest suppliers of profile sanding tools. Our tools, which are used in the production of furniture, doors and windows, have become an indispensable component of the machine tool range used by industrial and cabinet shop producers. Tools for use on table-top machines, throughfeed machines and CNC processing centres to prepare surfaces for lacquering: This is the field in which we excel.

Arminius Tooling Inc., Foreston Minnesota

Auto Body Technicians
11824 150th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5300
Fax: (320) 294-5350
Web:
www.autobodytech.biz

Auto Body Technicians (ABT) performs collision repair and painting on all makes and models. We have experience with all manufacturers.

Auto Body Technicians, Foreston Minnesota
C B Heating & Air Conditioning
15258 150th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 983-5698
 
Computer Systems
13002 NE 185th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 983-2000
 
D & L Express
161 Highway 23
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5222
D & L Express, Foreston Minnesota
D & L Mini Storage
161 Highway 23
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5222
 
Dave's Excavating
175 N 1st Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5988
 
Evans Construction Co
14891 150th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (763) 389-3454
 
Faith Christian School
11818 160th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5501
Fax: (320) 294-5197
Web: www.fcssaints.com

Grades:  K-12
Students:  116

Faith Christian School is an Inter-denominational Christian School providing Quality, Bible-based Academics in a Caring Atmosphere.

 
Farmers Co-Op Creamery Co
214 N Main Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5711
Farmers Co-Op Creamery Company, Foreston Minnesota
Foreston Auto Service
PO Box 84
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320)
294-5320
Foreston Auto Service, Foreston Minnesota
Foreston City Clerk
187 Washington Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5636
Foreston City Hall, Foreston Minnesota
Foreston Fire Department
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 000-1111
Foreston Fire Department, Foreston Minnesota
Foreston Liquor Store
196 Washington Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-9291
Foreston Liquor Store, Foreston Minnesota
Foreston Mini Storage
136 South Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5243
 
Foreston Storage
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5898
Foreston Storage, Foreston Minnesota
Frank's Custom Furniture
11201 150th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5147
Web: www.handcraftedfurnituremn.com

At Frank’s Custom Furniture, you help with decisions on custom furniture and furniture restoration and repair. Your vision and lifestyle should be met when you receive your new piece of furniture. You know what you want, and we will help you get it.

 
Granite Ledge Electrical Contractor
15436 130th Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5557
 
Granite Ledge Kennels
14065 185th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (612) 490-4802
Web: www.gun-dog-trainers.com

Welcome to Granite Ledge Kennels, where our goal is to provide you with a gun dog that is a pleasure to have both in the field and in your home. We have 75 acres of training grounds with ponds to meet your training needs. The trainer can give total concentration to the dog in an environment that is ideal for training.

Granite Ledge Kennels, Foreston Minnesota
Harris Hardwoods Inc
241 N 2nd Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5800
Fax: (320) 294-3201
Web: www.harrishardwoods.com

Harris Hardwoods manufacturer of custom cabinet components in Central Minnesota. Quality Custom Mouldings, Panels and Cabinet Components

Harris Hardwoods, Foreston Minnesota
Home Trust Realty
14891 150th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 968-4808
 
Husom Electric Service
205 Whitetail Circle
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-4000
 
Iler's Poultry
194 Washington Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5293
 
Jason Ives Floor Care Service
176 Fredrick Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5138
 
Jindra's Portable Toilets
13417 150th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5520
 
Jindra's Septic Service
15062 135th Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5451
 
K-N-D Excavating & Concrete
165 Washington Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5409
 
Lil Chub Farms
147 150th Avenue
Foreston, MN  56330
Phone: (320) 294-5313
 
Loren Strandlund Photography
189 Fredrick Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5260
 
Meyer Outdoor Service
16118 130th Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 980-4644
 
Mille Lacs Soil Service
165 Highway 23
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5511
Mille Lacs Soil Service, Foreston Minnesota
Minnesota Auction House
188 Washington Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5522
Web:
www.forestonauctionhouse.citymax.com
 
Minnesota Timber Salvage
9576 137th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 369-4507
Web:
www.minnesotatimbersalvage.com

Reclaimed Lumber
Hand hewn and sawn timbers
Various sizes and species
Grey, red, and white barn siding

Minnesota Timber Salvage, Foreston Minnesota
Peterson Auction Co
105 140th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5252
 
Rahm Construction Inc
PO Box 61
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5836
 
St. Louis Catholic Church
187 S 1st Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5709

Pastor: 
Sunday Mass:  9:00 am

 

St. Louis Catholic Church, Foreston, Minnesota
US Post Office
192 Washington Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5489
Web: www.usps.com
US Post Office, Foreston Minnesota
White Boy Customs
195 S 1st Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5554
White Boy Customs, Foreston Minnesota
Woodcraft Industries Inc
145 Main Street
Foreston, MN 56330
Phone: (320) 294-5742
Web: www.woodcraftind.com
Woodcraft Industries Inc, Foreston Minnesota

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