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Ranier Minnesota Community Guide


Location:

Location of Ranier, Minnesota


Population: 
Ranier (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 255 237 199 188 145 -43 -22.87
Land Area (sq. mile) 0.10 0.62 0.15 0.15 0.15 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 2,550.0   382.3 1,326.7 1,268.1   966.7 -301.43 -22.87
Housing Units 85 91 94 88 89 +1 +1.14
Households -- 76 76 76 70 -6 -7.89
Persons Per Household -- 3.12 2.62 2.30 2.07 -0.23 -10.00

Geography:
 
Ranier is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Ranier is located east of the city of International Falls, along State Highway 11 (MN 11). Fort Frances, Ontario is located directly across the river. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,122 ft (342 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 145 people, 70 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,035.7 inhabitants per square mile (399.9/km2). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 635.7 per square mile (245.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.7% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 70 households of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.83 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age in the city was 56.8 years. 10.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 42.1% were from 45 to 64; and 29.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

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History:  

Ranier, a city in T. 71N, R. 24W (Koochiching), northeast of International Falls, was incorporated on March 24, 1908, and separated from the township on March 31, 1919. The first permanent resident was John Acey Holler in 1898, U.S. customs officer at Koochiching, where he moved in 1906, selling his homestead to Cook and O'Brien Company, which surveyed the townsite. The Duluth, Rainy Lake and Winnipeg Railway came in 1907 along with a building boom; the post office began in 1908. The city was named by officers of the railroad.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society


Looking into Ranier from the Rainy River, near its mouth.
Looking into Ranier from the Rainy River, near its mouth, 1905
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Government:
Ranier City Hall
2099 Spruce Street 
PO Box 186
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3311

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

City Council Meeting:
2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Ranier Community Hall


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Ranier City Hall, Ranier Minnesota

Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone:
Mayor 12/31/2022 Dennis C. Wagner
3581 Town Road 415
Ranier, MN 56668
  (218) 244-5876
City Administrator appointed Sherril Gautreaux
2099 Spruce Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Email (218) 286-3311
(218) 324-1055
Council Member 12/31/2022 JoAnn Kellner
3548 Highway 11 E - PO Box 162
Ranier, MN 56668
Email (218) 240-9666
Council Member 12/31/2022 Ron Wilcox
2081 County Road 122
Ranier, MN 56668
Email (218) 324-2793
Council Member 12/31/2024 Todd T. Coulombe
3477 River Street - PO Box 434
Ranier, MN 56668
  (218) 390-2035
(218) 286-5744
Council Member 12/31/2024 Jennifer Lahmayer
2114 Lake Avenue - PO Box 375
Ranier, MN 56668
  (218) 929-9155

Post Office:
US Post Office
3479 Duluth Street
Ranier, MN 56668-2000
Phone: (218) 286-3214
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday           9:30 am - 10:30 am

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US Post Office, Ranier Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity

Minnesota Power  

(218) 283-9833
Natural Gas Minnesota Energy Resources Corp   (800) 889-9508
Wastewater City of Ranier (218) 286-3311
Water City of Ranier (218) 286-3311
Telephone Frontier Communications (800) 435-1504
Cable TV Midcontinent Communications (800) 888-1300

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

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News:
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Weather:

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Map:

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Ranier Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Ranier Minnesota area


Events:

none


Attractions:

none


Recreation:

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Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Rainy 18,949

Health Care:

none


Schools:

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Churches:

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Media:

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Motels:
Rainy Lake Inn & Suites at Tara's Wharf
PO Box 333
2065 Spruce Street Landing
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5699
Toll Free: (877) RAINYLK
Fax: (218) 286-5699
Web: www.taraswharf.com
Rainy Lake Inn & Suites at Tara's Wharf, Ranier Minnesota

Resorts:
Woody's Rainy Lake Resort
3481 Main Street
PO Box 211

Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5001
Fax: (218) 286-5001
Web: www.fairlyreliable.com
Woody's Rainy Lake Resort, Ranier Minnesota

Campgrounds:

none


View of Ranier Minnesota, 2007
View of Ranier Minnesota, 2007
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Businesses:
Architectural Consultants
PO Box 237 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5217
 
Birch Point Camp
Rainy Lake 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3414
 
Bohman Hairways
2078 Spruce Street 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5330
Bohman Hairways, Ranier Minnesota
Boundary Waters Land & Timber
2519 Gold Shores Drive 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5797
 
C N Rail Company
2090 Spruce Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3521
Web: www.cn.ca
C N Rail Company, Ranier Minnesota
City of Rainer Skating Rink
2099 Spruce 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5477 
 
F R Woody's Pub
Ranier, MN 56668
F R Woody's Pub, Ranier Minnesota
Falls Fire & Safety Equipment
3489 River Street 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-1141
 
Fat Freddy's Diner & Gift Shop
Highway 11 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5555
 
FedEx Trade Networks
2090 Spruce Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5812
FedEx Trade Networks, Ranier Minnesota
Fred's Marine Center
2110 Spruce Street 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5761
 
Grandma's Pantry
2079 Spruce Street 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5584
Toll Free: (800) 391-3760
Fax: (218) 286-5771

Grandma's Pantry is a continuing legend that has been around since the 1940s. All the food is made from scratch, and the view of the Rainy Lake shores are a site for everyone.

Grandma's Pantry, Ranier Minnesota
Lakehomes.com Realty
Spruce Street Landing
PO Box 351

Ranier, MN 56668
Toll Free: (866) 327-9889
Web: www.lakehomes.com

At Lakehomes.com Realty, our name pretty much says it all - but not quite! For nearly 20 years, our agents have been "True Waterfront Property Specialists," but also have extensive knowledge in all areas of real estate, including acreage, resorts and recreational properties throughout most of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Lakehomes.com Realty, Ranier Minnesota
Livingston International Inc
3484 Duluth Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5354
 
Norman G Jensen Inc
36 Main Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3121
Fax: (218) 286-3368
Norman G Jensen Inc., Ranier Minnesota
Northland Fishing Tackle Inc
3441 County Road 20
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5441
 
Rainy Lake Inn & Suites at Tara's Wharf
PO Box 333
2065 Spruce Street Landing
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5699
Toll Free: (877) RAINYLK
Fax: (218) 286-5699
Web: www.taraswharf.com
Rainy Lake Inn & Suites at Tara's Wharf, Ranier Minnesota
Rainy Lake Trading Company
Spruce Landing 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5031
Rainy Lake Trading Company, Ranier Minnesota
Ranier City Clerk
2099 Spruce Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3311
Ranier City Hall, Ranier Minnesota
Ranier Fire Department
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 283-9151
Ranier City Hall, Ranier Minnesota
Ranier Municipal Liquor Store
2094 Spruce Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3343
Ranier Municipal Liquor Store, Ranier Minnesota
Ranier Police Department
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 283-4416
Ranier City Hall, Ranier Minnesota
Ranier Roost Residents
3443 Pine Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5634
 
Ranier Woodwork
3495 Duluth Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-1127
 
River Mist Retreat
3492 Duluth Street
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (309) 944-5056
Web: www.rivermistretreat.com

This delightful 2 bedroom cottage is located in quaint and historic Ranier, Minnesota, where you can explore the pristine waters of 212,000 acre Rainy Lake. Enjoy world-class angling in a wilderness setting with drive-to convenience. River Mist Retreat is set up for housekeeping and includes coffee maker, toaster, microwave, washer, and dryer.

River Mist Retreat, Ranier Minnesota
Road House
3536 Highway 11 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3545
Road House, Ranier Minnesota
Sedgwick Claims Management Service
2069 Spruce Landing
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3555
 
Spruce Street Landing
PO Box 537 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5217 
Spruce Street Landing, Ranier Minnesota
Tara's Wharf
2065 Spruce Street
Rainer, MN 56688
Phone: (218) 286-5699
Toll Free: (877) RAINYLK
Fax: (218) 286-5699
Web: www.taraswharf.com
Tara's Wharf, Ranier Minnesota
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
3481 Main 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-1165 
 
US Post Office
3479 Duluth Street 
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-3214 
US Post Office, Ranier Minnesota
WoodsPort Cottages
PO Box 461
Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-4034
Web: www.woodsport.com

WoodsPort Cottages are a unique vacation concept consisting of and several small cottages nestled throughout the charming resort village of Ranier, Minnesota. In Ranier, there are no masses of tourists. Rather, you will have as much privacy as you need or want. Blending with the other 198 residents of this small port community is a unique vacation experience.


new cabin interior

Woody's Fairly Reliable Guide Service
3481 Main Street
PO Box 211

Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5001
Fax: (218) 286-5001
Web: www.fairlyreliable.com
Woody's Fairly Reliable Guide Service, Ranier Minnesota
Woody's Rainy Lake Resort
3481 Main Street
PO Box 211

Ranier, MN 56668
Phone: (218) 286-5001
Fax: (218) 286-5001
Web: www.fairlyreliable.com
Woody's Rainy Lake Resort, Ranier Minnesota

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Topographic Map:   [click map to enlarge, zoom in or zoom out]

Topographic map of the Ranier Minnesota area
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR - click map to zoom or enlarge


 

 
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