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Keewatin, population of 1,164 offers affordable
small town living in the beautiful setting in rural Minnesota.
The City of Keewatin provides essential services, such as
municipal sewer, water, police and fire protection. Situated
only five miles from Hibbing, Minnesota's downtown business
district, Keewatin is a progressive and thriving community.
Keewatin is home to one of Minnesota's largest taconite steel pellet mining operations. Keewatin Taconite provides employment opportunities for hundreds of area residents and continues to have a major impact on the regional economy. Courtesy City of Keewatin |
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| Keewatin | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2007 (est) |
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| Population | 1,382 | 1,443 | 1,118 | 1,164 | 1,166 | 46 | 4.11 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 2.10 | 2.06 | 1.75 | 2.46 | -- | 0.71 | 40.41 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 658.10 | 700.49 | 638.86 | 473.71 | -- | -165.15 | -25.85 |
| Housing Units | 547 | 647 | 551 | 550 | -- | -1 | -0.18 |
| Households | -- | 565 | 485 | 522 | 537 | 37 | 7.63 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.55 | 2.31 | 2.23 | 2.16 | -0.08 | -3.26 |
There were 522 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.6% 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 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,795, and the median income for a family was $34,688. Males had a median income of $32,961 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,066. About 11.8% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Iron ore explorations had been carried on extensively throughout the western Mesabi Range by 1904, when large deposits were found at the site of present Keewatin. A settlement grew there and took its name from the Ojibwa Giwedin, meaning "north" or "north wind".
Keewatin grew slowly in its first years. In 1905 the St. Paul Mine started operations, followed three years later by the Bray Mine. Development increased when the Great Northern Railroad reached the community in 1909. Two more mines, the Mississippi and the Bennett, opened in 1910 and 1912. The Mesabi Chief Mine went into operation in 1927 and became Keewatin's largest mine. By 1940, the Mesabi Chief had shipped over six million five hundred thousand tons of iron ore.
In 1974, a group of companies jointly invested in the construction of the National Steel Pellet Taconite processing facility, visible north of town from Highway 169. Presently processing tons of taconite annually, the plant has given Keewatin a new lease on life.
Excerpt From: Iron Range Country
A Historical Travelogue of Minnesota's Iron Ranges
Published by: The IRRRB 1979
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Keewatin City Hall 127 W 3rd Avenue PO Box 190 Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6517 Web: www.keewatin.govoffice.com Hours: Monday - Friday |
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| Mayor | Tom Sampson PO Box 395 Keewatin, MN 55753 |
(218) 778-6133 |
| Clerk | Julie Bardine 127 W 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 |
(218) 778-6517 |
| Treasurer | Deb Boucher PO Box 148 Keewatin, MN 55753 |
(218) 778-6517 |
| Council Member | Helen Grahek Keewatin, MN 55753 |
(218) 778-6517 |
| Council Member | Pat Pecchia Keewatin, MN 55753 |
(218) 778-6517 |
| Council Member | Roberta
Koprevic PO Box 568 Keewatin, MN 55753 |
(218) 778-6517 |
| US Post Office 123 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753-5000 Phone: (218) 778-6122 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com |
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | n/a | -- |
| Natural Gas | Minnesota Energy Resources Corp | (800) 889-9508 |
| Wastewater | Keewatin Public Utilities | (218) 778-6544 |
| Water | Keewatin Public Utilities | (218) 778-6544 |
| Telephone | Qwest Communications | (800) 244-1111 |
| Cable TV | n/a | -- |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| Keewatin Taconite | Iron & Steel Mills & Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 379 |
| Tackle Tamer Products Inc | Resin, Synth. Rubber & Art. Synth. Fibers & Fil. Mfg. | 5 |
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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Keewatin Minnesota
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| Mesabi Trail |
 The Mesabi Trail® is located in northern Minnesota between Grand Rapids and Ely. When completed, the trail will traverse 132 miles and connect over 25 communities. Currently, there are over 66 miles of completed trail which is easily accessible from several entry point gateways. At this time, the longest paved sections run from Grand Rapids to Taconite - 13 miles; Nashwauk east to Kinney - 30 miles; and Mt. Iron to Eveleth - 13 miles. |
| O'Brien Recreation Area |
 The
O'Brien Recreation Area that is maintained by the City is
located three miles west of town and can be reached by car on
the highway or by the three mile non-motorized hiking trail
through the woods. O'Brien is a beautiful spot to spend an
afternoon fishing. There is a boat landing for those who wish to
explore all the coves along the shoreline. No boats with motors
over 10 mph are allowed on O'Brien. If you don't have a boat but
would still like to fish, a beautiful fishing pier has been
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Elementary School
300 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6511 |
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Congregation of the Good Shepherd 303 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6593 |
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St Mary's Church 108 West 1st Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6379 |
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American Bank 301 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6531 |
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American Legion Club Post 452 207 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6785 |
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| Arrowhead Driver Training 201 E Elizabeth Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6739 |
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| ASAP HVAC 419 S Thomas Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-0262 |
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Bernie's Main Dry 216 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6344 |
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Central Hanna Employees Credit Union 103 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6833 |
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Commercial Specialty Contracting 201 East Taconite Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6449 |
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| Digger Drains 403 W Hibbing Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6880 |
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| General Waste Disposal 35005 County Road 571 Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6600 |
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| Griffin Bail Bonds 135 E Howard Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-0328 |
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Hanna Local 2660
103 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6909 |
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Keewatin Auto Repair 200 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6111 |
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| Keewatin Fire Department 224 3rd Avenue W Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6332 |
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| Keewatin Head Start 300 W 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6408 |
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| Keewatin Police Department 127 W 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6366 |
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| Keewatin Public Library 125 W 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6377 |
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| Keewatin Recreational Bldg. 210 E 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6172 |
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| Keewatin Sinclair 210 N 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6140 |
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| Keewatin Waste Water Plant 314 Taconite Avenue E Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6835 |
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Leinonen Clarence, Attorney 213 West 2nd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6187 |
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Mediacom 197 South 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6890 |
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| Min-Ski Mini Storage Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-0048 |
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National Steel Pellet Company PO Box 217 Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-8700 |
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Northland Outdoor Wood Furnaces 105 1st Street South Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6314 Web: www.nowf.com Located in Keewatin, MN, Noonan's Welding & Heating manufactures The Northland Outdoor Wood Furnace. Designed and built in Northern Minnesota, these outdoor wood furnaces are made to keep your home warm in the most extreme weather conditions. |
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Northland Performance Shop 106 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6166 |
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Olson's Body Shop & Salvage 34855 County Road 571 Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6726 |
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| Olson's Mobile Home Park 501 S 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6760 |
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Perrella Plumbing & Heating
201 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6330 |
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Salstrand Supply Company 615 2nd Avenue West Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-0095 |
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Senior Citizen Center 300 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6958 |
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Smerud Siding & Window 131 East Howard Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6151 |
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Spartan Racing Products 212 6th Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6157 |
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| Sterling Marine Service 220 W Howard Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 258-8538 |
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Suds Pub 115 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-9992 |
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Tackle Tamer Products Inc. 100 South 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6249 |
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The Store 112 East 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6173 |
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| US Steel Corp. 1 Mine Road Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-8700 |
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United Steel Workers Local 2660 103 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6909 |
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Vene-Qua Bar & Lounge 201 North 1 Street Keewatin, MN 55753 Phone: (218) 778-6265 |
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