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Willow River Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
| Willow River (city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2008
(est) |
1990-2000
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
331 |
303 |
284 |
309 |
395 |
25 |
8.80 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
0.00 |
1.78 |
1.57 |
1.57 |
-- |
0.00 |
0.06 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
-- |
170.22 |
180.89 |
196.70 |
-- |
15.81 |
8.74 |
| Housing Units |
136 |
150 |
152 |
155 |
-- |
3 |
1.97 |
| Households |
-- |
130 |
123 |
129 |
170 |
6 |
4.88 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.33 |
2.31 |
2.40 |
2.32 |
0.09 |
3.94 |
Geography:
Willow River is a city in Pine County, Minnesota.
Interstate 35, County Road 43, and County 61 (Cross Street) are three of
the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census
Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.5 km˛), of
which, 1.6 square miles (4.1 km˛) of it is land and 0.2 square miles
(0.4 km˛) of it (8.72%) is water. The elevation is 1,040 ft (317 m)
above sea level.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000,
there were 309 people, 129 households,
and 70 families residing in the city.
The population density was 196.7 people
per square mile (76.0/km˛). There were
155 housing units at an average density
of 98.7/sq mi (38.1/km˛). The racial
makeup of the city was 92.88% White,
4.53% Native American, 0.97% from other
races, and 1.62% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino of any race were
1.94% of the population.
There were 129
households out of which 31.0% had
children under the age of 18 living with
them, 41.1% were married couples living
together, 10.1% had a female householder
with no husband present, and 45.7% were
non-families. 39.5% of all households
were made up of individuals and 20.9%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.40 and the average
family size was 3.37.
In the city the
population was spread out with 28.5%
under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to
24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45
to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of
age or older. The median age was 34
years. For every 100 females there were
98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18
and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $25,938, and
the median income for a family was
$44,167. Males had a median income of
$37,656 versus $25,417 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$16,620. About 16.1% of families and
16.9% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 21.3% of those
under the age of eighteen and 18.6% of
those sixty five or over.
History:
WILLOW RIVER, a city in sections 2, 10, and 11 of
Kettle River Township, is at its crossing of this stream, the largest
eastern tributary of the Kettle River. The city is located on the site
of an early Indian village; a sawmill and lumbering were the main
industries, and it had a station of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The
city was incorporated as a village on November 7, 1891, and the post
office was established in 1889.
Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
Government:
Willow River City Hall
8099 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3733
E-mail:
cityofwr@citlink.net |
|
| Title |
Term Ends |
Name and
Address |
Phone |
| Mayor |
12/31/2010 |
Troy Janke
2860 Gander Drive
Willow River, MN 55795 |
(218) 831-3065 |
| Clerk - Treasurer |
appointed |
Mary Leonard
PO Box 125
Willow River, MN 55795 |
(218) 372-3733 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2011 |
Tom Jensen
2856 Gander Drive
Willow River, MN 55795 |
(218) 372-3829 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2012 |
Brett Mlaskoch
8076 Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795 |
(218) 372-8066 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2012 |
Vickie Whitehouse
Box 125
Willow River, MN 55795 |
(218) 372-3733 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2011 |
Sheldon Johnson
PO Box 49
Willow River, MN 55795 |
(218) 372-3670 |
Post Office:
US Post Office
3002 Main Street
Willow River, MN 55795-5000
Phone: (218) 372-3595
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
|
 |
Regular Business
Hours:
Week Days
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:30
pm - 4:15 pm
Saturday 8:00
am - 9:45 am |
Latest Collection
at Post Office:
Week Days
5:00 pm
Saturday
5:00 pm |
|
Utilities:
| Utility Type |
Utility Name |
Utility Phone |
| Electricity |
n/a |
n/a |
| Natural Gas |
n/a |
n/a |
| Wastewater |
n/a |
n/a |
| Water |
n/a |
n/a |
| Telephone |
n/a |
n/a |
| Cable TV |
n/a |
n/a |
Major
Employers:
|
Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
|
n/a |
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota
State Highway Map of the Willow River Minnesota area
Events:
Attractions:
Recreation:
Lakes:
|
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Location |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
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none in the immediate area |
Health
Care:
Schools:
Churches:
Media:
Motels:
Squirrel Cage Bar & Motel
8144 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3181 |
|
Resorts:
Campgrounds:
Willow River Campground
Off Frontage Rd of I35W
Exit #205
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (320) 245-2668 |
Located in General Andrews State
Forest, managed by Banning State Park. On Zalesky Lake with
water access and fishing, group camp, fee. |
Businesses:
Bell Timber
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 658-4840 |
|
Birch Tree Creek Dairy
County Road 40
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 658-4357 |
|
Camp Heartland Center
26001 Heinz Road
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3988
Web:
www.campheartland.orgCAMP HEARTLAND is a national
non-profit organization that enhances the lives of children
infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS through year-round
support, advocacy, recreational programs and community AIDS
awareness efforts.
CAMP HEARTLAND serves nearly 600 children throughout the year
free of charge at their beautiful 80-acre site in Willow River,
MN.
Through week-long summer camping programs and year-round
"mini-session" reunions, they help the children make friends,
have fun and develop new skills and self confidence, while
experiencing a sense a liberation and unconditional acceptance
to help them be successful throughout the year. |
|
Corral Bar
8135 Willow Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3369 |
|
Corrections Dept
86032 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3101 |
|
Custom Office Products
4377 River Road
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3850 |
|
Danelski Construction Co
8087 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3236 |
|
Dave's Oil Corp & Cafe
3045 County Road 43
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3173 |
|
E & K Auto Repair
32326 County Road 43
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-8887 |
|
General Andrews Tree Nursery
N Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3182 |
|
High School Office
8142 Pine Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-4114 |
|
Highway Garage
8165 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3161 |
|
Horton Sawmill
8291 County Road 42
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 658-4312 |
|
James Kaffer Tax Office
3006 County Road 43
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3959 |
|
Kurhajetz Electric Co
32337 Countryside Loop
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3744 |
|
Mlaskoch Excavating
8060 Park Drive
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-4067
Web: www.mlaskoch.com |
 |
|
 |
Northview Bank
8132 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3155
Web:
www.northviewbank.com
Our main location is in Finlayson Minnesota, with six branch
locations at, Willow River, MN; Barnum, MN; Floodwood, MN;
Cromwell, MN; Deer River, MN and Grand Rapids, MN. As you
explore our site, you will find that our products and services
are designed to provide additional conveniences. You can view
our current rates for loans and deposits. |
| |
Lobby Hours |
Drive-Thru Hours |
| Monday |
8:30 am -
4:00 pm |
8:30 am -
4:00 pm |
|
Tuesday |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
|
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
|
| Wednesday |
8:30 am -
4:00 pm |
8:30 am -
4:00 pm |
|
Thursday |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
|
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
|
| Friday |
8:30 am -
5:30 pm |
8:30 am -
5:30 pm |
|
Saturday |
Closed |
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
|
|
Sunday |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Peggy Sue's Cafe
8135 County Road 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3935 |
|
Pembrook Lane Farm Ltd
76081 Maple Road
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 658-4554 |
|
Prachar Cabinets
3016 County Road 43
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3783 |
|
Quality Concrete & Landscaping
8005 Willow Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-8048 |
|
Resiramps Fine Residential
PO Box 1
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (952) 920-7267 |
|
Rick Borchardt Accounting
8060 Park Drive
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-8090 |
|
Rural Aids Action Networks
26001 Heinz Road
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-8200 |
|
Squirrel Cage Bar & Motel
8144 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3181 |
|
St. Mary's Catholic Church
PO Box 97
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3208 |
|
St. Mary's Center
8115 Lake Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3284 |
|
St. Mary's Rectory
8118 Lake Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3446 |
|
Sturgeon Lake Feed
103 Main
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3108 |
|
T & M Athletics
3001 County Road 43
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3141 |
 |
T J's Helping Hands
3048 Doe Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3888 |
|
US Post Office
3002 Main Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3595 |
|
Willow River City Hall
8099 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3733 |
|
Willow River Lumber & Supply
8147 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3442 |
|
Willow River Mercantile Co
8129 Willow Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3137 |
 |
Willow River Mini Storage
3006 County Road 43
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3977 |
|
Willow River Nutrition Center
7750 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3489 |
|
Willow River Schools
8142 Pine Street
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3131 |
|
Willow River Video
8121 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3388 |
|
Wright Construction
8091 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN 55795
Phone: (218) 372-3329 |
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Aerial Photo:
Topographic Map:
[click map to enlarge, zoom in or zoom out]
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
- click map to zoom or enlarge
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