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Kensington Minnesota Community Guide


Location:

Kensington Minnesota Population Sign

Location of Kensington Minnesota


Population: 
 Kensington (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 308 331 295 286 292 +6 +2.10
Land Area (sq. mile) 0.30 0.27 0.26 0.26 0.36 +0.10 +38.46
Density (persons per sq. mile) 1,026.67 1,225.93 1,134.62 1,093.87     811.11 -228.76 -20.91
Housing Units 120 148 141 148 147 -1 -0.68
Households -- 133 123 132 137 +5 +3.79
Persons Per Household -- 2.49 2.40 2.17 2.13 -0.04 -1.84

Geography:

Kensington is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), all of it land.  Minnesota Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community. The elvation is 1,309 feet (399 m).

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 292 people, 137 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 811.1 inhabitants per square mile (313.2/km2). There were 147 housing units at an average density of 408.3 per square mile (157.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 137 households of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

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History:  

KENSINGTON, a city of Solem Township, sections 27 and 28, was platted by Hon. William D. Washburn in March 1887, was incorporated August 28, 1891, and separated from the township on October 1, 1906. This is the name of a western section of the city of London, and it is also borne by villages and townships in seven other states. The city had a station on the Soo Line, and its post office began in 1887. On the farm of Olof Ohman, about three miles northeast from this village, the famous Kensington runestone was found in November 1898.

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Street scene, Kensington Minnesota, 1914
Street scene, Kensington Minnesota, 1914
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Government:
Kensington City Hall
19 Kensington Avenue N
PO Box 156
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2500

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

City Council Meetings:
1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm

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Kensington Community Center, Kensington Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Jim Schecker
19 Tower Street - PO Box 144
Kensington, MN 56343
  (320) 965-6203
Clerk appointed Jennifer Kangas
19 Kensington Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Email (320) 965-2500
Treasurer appointed Pryce Score
PO Box 150
Kensington, MN 56343
  (320) 965-2711
Council Member 12/31/2022 Amy Eystad
30 Grand Avenue N - PO Box 53
Kensington, MN 56343
  (320) 965-6261
Council Member 12/31/2022 Randy Petersen
19 Kensington Avenue N PO Box 198
Kensington, MN 56343
  (320) 965-2289
(320) 815-1920
Council Member 12/31/2024 John Gran
12 Grand Avenue N - PO Box 11
Kensington, MN 56343
  (320) 965-3003
(320) 288-6473
Council Member 12/31/2024 Emmy L Maheux (Leverson)
17 Kensington Avenue S PO Box 112
Kensington, MN 56343
  (320) 965-2327

Post Office:
US Post Office
17 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343-4400
Phone: (320) 965-2765
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       8:15 am - 12:15 pm
Saturday           8:15 am - 9:00 am

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Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Otter Tail Power Company   (800) 257-4044
Natural Gas n/a --
Wastewater City of Kensington (320) 965-2500
Water City of Kensington (320) 965-2500
Telephone Runestone Telecom Association (320) 986-2013
Cable TV Runestone Telecom Association (320) 986-2013

Major Employers:
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Events:
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Recreation:
Andes Tower Hills
4505 Andes Road SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2455
Web: www.andestowerhills.com
Andes Tower Hills, Kensington Minnesota

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Health Care:

Kensington Medical Center
19 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2750

Kensington Community Center, Kensington Minnesota

Schools:
West Central Area Schools
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
Phone: (320) 528-2650
Fax: (320) 528-2609
Web: www.westcentralareaschools.net
West Central Secondary
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
Phone: (320) 528-2650
Fax: (320) 528-2609

Grades:  7-12
Students: 

 

South Elementary School
31 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2724
Fax: (320) 965-2264

Grades:  K-6
Students: 

South Elementary School, Kensington Minnesota

Churches:
Covenant Church
11 Kensington Avenue S
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2331

Pastor:  David Wallin
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

Covenant Church, Kensington Minnesota
First Lutheran Church
25 State Street E
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2540

Pastor:  Barbara Chapman
Sunday Worship:  11:00 am

 
Nora Lutheran Church ELCA
Kensington, MN 56343

Pastor:  Elaine Leone
Sunday Worship:  11:00 am

 
Our Lady of the Runestone Catholic Church
11 Runestone Drive
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2596

Pastor:  Roger Thoeness
Sunday Mass:  8:30 am

Our Lady of the Runestone Catholic Church, Kensington Minnesota
Solem Lutheran Church ELCA
9159 County Road 1 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2523

Pastor:  Elaine Leone
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

Solem Lutheran Church, Kensington Minnesota

Media:
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Motels:
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Resorts:
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Campgrounds:
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Businesses:
A & C Construction Service
11960 Grove Lake Road SW 
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2220
 
AFLAC
20196 State Highway 27 W
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2437
 
Alexandria Dental Associates
15397 County Road 96 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2626
 
Andes Tower Hills
4505 Andes Road SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2455
Web: www.andestowerhills.com
Andes Tower Hills, Kensington Minnesota
Blascyk Auto Body
12 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2624
Blascyk Auto Body, Kensington Minnesota
CMC Construction Management
13105 County Road 15 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2388
 
Covenant Church
11 Kensington Avenue S
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2331
 
Digital Print Solutions
14 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2297
 
Douglas County Garage
County Road 1
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2716
Douglas County Maintenance Garage, Kensington Minnesota
Exhaust Pros
17144 State Highway 27 W
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2237
 
Farmers Elevator Company
22 Railway Street W
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2521
 
Fergus Falls Monument Company
10 State Street W
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2260
 
First Lutheran Church
25 State Street E
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2540
 
First State Bank
11 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2419
First State Bank, Kensington Minnesota
Floyd's Outpost
11 Railway Street W
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2746
Floyd's Outpost, Kensington Minnesota
Garbs Sales Inc
10 Viking Drive
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-6680
 
Image Xperts Inc
14 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-9393
 
Kensington Area Heritage Society
24 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2616
 
Kensington Bar & Cafe
13 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2410
Kensington Bar & Cafe, Kensington Minnesota
Kensington City Offices
19 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2500
Kensington Community Center, Kensington Minnesota
Kensington Hair Center
22 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2573
 
Kensington Medical Center
19 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2750
Kensington Community Center, Kensington Minnesota
Kensington Milling Company
11 Railway Street E
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2606
 
Kensington Supermarket
20 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2741
Kensington Supermarket, Kensington Minnesota
Kensington-Cyrus Truck Service
16 Rostedt Street
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2525
 
Kev's & Son Gravel
11600 Grove Lake Rd SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2274
 
Lakes Area Graphix & Sign Worx
14 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-6226
Lakes Area Graphix & Sign Worx, Kensington Minnesota
Mannatech Associate
5370 Honeysuckle Lane SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2544
 
Midwest Grain Systems Inc
21000 State Highway 55 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2555
 
Nora Solem Parish
17 Kensington Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2417
 
Oakdale Farm
6060 County Road 1 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2740
 
Our Lady of the Runestone Church
11 Runestone Drive
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2596
 
Porta-Stor Inc
5743 Wolley Lake Road SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 808-6105
 
Rachel's Little Rascals Daycare
17 Grand Avenue S
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2352
 
Rafter P Annex
10343 110th Street
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 986-2212
 
Rudell's Lakeside Nursery
14783 State Highway 27 W
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2484
 
Runestone Apartments
20 Grand Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-7335
Runestone Apartments, Kensington Minnesota
Runestone Auto Care
18 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2600
Runestone Auto Care, Kensington Minnesota
Runestone Insurance
26 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-6254
Runestone Insurance, Kensington Minnesota
Runestone Manufacturing
118 Railway Street
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2242
 
Runestone Mortgage
26 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-6254
Runestone Mortgage, Kensington Minnesota
Runestone Park Barn
8755 County Road 103 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-9340
 
Solem Lutheran Church
9159 County Road 1 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2523
 
Sonny's Limousine
16319 Cart Trail SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2310
 
South Elementary School
31 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2724
South Elementary School, Kensington Minnesota
Spillman Gravel
12 Douglas Street E
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2794
 
Studio 22 Hair Salon
22 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-6263
 
Tip Top Tree Service
7410 County Road 1 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 815-6634
 
Tower Street Day Care
15 Tower Street
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2714
 
Tri County Process Service
16688 County Road 96 SW 
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2646
 
US Post Office
17 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343-4400
Phone: (320) 965-2765
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Web:
www.usps.com
US Post Office, Kensington Minnesota
Valley Pines Machine & Fab
14976 County Road 107 SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 524-2046
 
VSJ Machine
14355 State Highway 27 W
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 283-6020
 
Western Consolidated Co-Op
10 Viking Drive
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-2688
 
Wholesale Bannerz
14 Central Avenue N
Kensington, MN 56343
Phone: (320) 965-6232
 

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