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According to the
United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5
km˛ (1.7
mi˛). 4.1 km˛ (1.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it
(8.72%) is water.
As of the
census2
of 2000, there were 309 people, 129
households, and 70 families residing in
the city. The
population density was 76.0/km˛
(196.7/mi˛). There were 155 housing
units at an average density of 38.1/km˛
(98.7/mi˛). 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.
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.
CAMP 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
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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