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Bowlus Minnesota Community Guide
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With a population of 276, Bowlus is a small town with a big
heart. Bowlus was platted on July 1, 1907 and was incorporated
into a village in 1910. A station house and numerous stores were
built, prospering from the rich trade from nearby farmers.
Bowlus is located in Two Rivers Township in the south central
part of Morrison County, approximately 25 miles north of St.
Cloud and 15 miles south of Little Falls. Our small town boasts
many amenities. The only town located next to the Soo Line Trail
which welcomes bikers, walkers and rollerbladers in the summer
and snowmobiles in the winter. We have a community center
located in a park where you are able to rest, play and enjoy the
center. We are located near the Mississippi River where you can
get some fishing in, visit Blanchard Dam, go “cross rock”
hunting and just have some good old fashioned fun. With an
abundance of businesses, a community center, ball field, hockey
rink and a park to welcome all ages, you will enjoy visiting our
town over and over.
Courtesy
City of Bowlus |
Population:
Bowlus (city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2000-2010 Change |
Actual |
Percent |
Population |
268 |
276 |
260 |
260 |
290 |
+30 |
+11.53 |
Land Area (sq. mile) |
1.30 |
1.29 |
1.25 |
1.25 |
1.25 |
0 |
0.00 |
Density (persons per sq. mile) |
206.15 |
213.95 |
208.00 |
208.18 |
232.00 |
+23.82 |
+11.44 |
Housing Units |
97 |
110 |
109 |
111 |
122 |
+11 |
+9.91 |
Households |
-- |
104 |
103 |
105 |
114 |
+9 |
+8.57 |
Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.65 |
2.52 |
2.48 |
2.54 |
+0.06 |
+2.42 |
Geography:
Bowlus is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United
States. Morrison County Roads 24 and 26; State Highway
238; and Main Street are four of the main routes in the
community. According to the United States Census Bureau,
Bowlus has a total area of 1.25 square miles (3.24 km2),
all of it land. The elevation is 1,109 ft (338 m) above
sea level.
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2010, there were
290 people, 114 households, and 79
families residing in Bowlus. The
population density was 232.0 inhabitants
per square mile (89.6/km2). There were
122 housing units at an average density
of 97.6 per square mile (37.7/km2). The
racial makeup was 98.3% White, 0.3%
African American, 0.3% Native American,
and 1.0% from two or more races.
There were 114 households of which
33.3% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 52.6% were married
couples living together, 10.5% had a
female householder with no husband
present, 6.1% had a male householder
with no wife present, and 30.7% were
non-families. 21.9% of all households
were made up of individuals and 8.7% had
someone living alone who was 65 years of
age or older. The average household size
was 2.54 and the average family size was
2.89.
The median age in Bowlus was 33
years. 24.1% of residents were under the
age of 18; 9% were between the ages of
18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44;
22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were
65 years of age or older. The sexual
makeup was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.
History:
BOWLUS, a city in sections 11-14 of Two Rivers Township,
platted in July 1907, was named by officers of the Minneapolis, St. Paul
and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (Soo Line). It was incorporated as a village
on September 8, 1908, and separated from the township on February 27, 1919.
The Soo Line came in 1907, the same year the post office opened, and the
townsite was platted by Tri-State Land Company on land originally owned
by Henry Armstrong, Sr., whose son developed the post office of Stella. Courtesy Minnesota
Historical Society

Street scene, Bowlus Minnesota, 1909
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Post
Office:
US Post Office
172 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-8226
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Regular Business Hours: Week Days
7:15 am - 11:15 am Saturday
8:00 am - 9:30 am
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Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Bowlus Minnesota area Events:
Bowlus Fun Days
This fun event is always held the first Sunday in
July. The event is started by a polka mass at St. Stanislaus
Church, a parade, water fights by local volunteer firefighters
in neighboring towns, live music all day, children’s pedal pull,
bingo, games for all ages, raffle, beer garden, lots of great
food followed by spectacular fireworks. This is one of the
highlights of summer for many. |
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Bowlus Fun Days, Bowlus Minnesota, 2007
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Attractions:
Recreation:
Soo Line Trail Grease your chains, secure your
helmets and hit what might soon be the longest stretch of paved
highway available for free-spirited individuals looking to throw
their inhibitions to the wind for an afternoon, a day or even a
weekend of bicycling. This is truly one of the most beautiful
bike trails around. The Soo Line Trail connects to the Lake
Wobegon Trail in Stearns County where you will cross the river
on a scenic covered bridge, one of the longest covered bridges
in Minnesota! When you go through our town, stop by for some
refreshments, lunch or dinner, check out our new community
center, or just stop to shoot the breeze with the locals. |
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Businesses:
American Legion
201 2nd Avenue N
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5869 |
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Bieniek Tree Service
102 1st Avenue N
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 333-8810 |
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Bob's Lawnmower Shop
343 Martin Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5283 |
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Bowlus Auto Center
125 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5457 |
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Bowlus Coffee Shop
126 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5702 |
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Bowlus Elevator Inc
30 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5330 |
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Bowlus Gas and
Grocery
292 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5603
Web:
www.rahnfuels.com/bowlusgas.html• Gas
Station and Grocery - 24 hr pay at the pump, gas and diesel
• Fresh Deli - Pizza - Ice - Take out orders available
• ATM Machine
• 20 lb Propane Cylinders
• Pep's Pork Available |
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Bowlus Liquors
114 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-8263 |
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Dave's Automotive Specialties
5867 Cannon Road
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-4270 |
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Elm Dale Liquors
8384 State Highway 238
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-9240 |
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Elmdale Community Center
8197 State Highway 238
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-4378 |
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Elmdale Creamery & Locker
8287 State Highway 238
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-2607 |
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Elmdale Town Hall
6016 30th Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-4144 |
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Garage Solutions
203 2nd Avenue S
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-8258• Garage doors, openers,
service and storage solutions.
• Maintenance, installation, checkerboard flooring
• Storage solutions and quality work |
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Great River Heating & Cooling
1398 Great River Road
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-8164 |
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Jim's Body Shop
8094 State Highway 238
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-2034 |
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Jordie's Trail Side Cafe
105 1st Avenue S
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-8193 |
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Lloyd Mrosla Construction
14618 450th Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 393-7094 |
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Petersen's Modern Blacksmith
6145 90th Avenue
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-2092 |
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Pine Country Bank
92 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-8282
Web:
www.pinecountrybank.com
Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:30am - 2:00pm |
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Portraits By Katherine
8360 State Highway 238
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-4893 |
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Prokott Quality Construction
6775 60th Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-2497 |
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Psyck's Market
153 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5136
• Groceries, Meats, Vegetables
• Complete custom processing of venison, beef and pork
• Ham, bacon and sausage smoking
• Amstar 24 hours gas |
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Quality Small Engine Repair
8341 State Highway 238
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-4211 |
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Rahn's Custom Boats
21 Meadow Street N
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5480• Need a new look or
repair?
• Boats and Pontoons, Professional Work
• Reasonable Pricing
• FREE Estimates |
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Rahn's Oil and
Propane
292 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5603
Web: www.rahnfuels.com
• Home heating fuel
• Propane, gasoline and diesel fuel delivered to your home, farm
or business
• Mobil, Chevron, Schaeffer's & Klotz lubricants |
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Reis' Lumber & Construction
52 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5479 |
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Scepaniak Family Farm
3235 Dairy Road
Bowlus, MN 56314
Web:
www.scepaniakfarms.com |
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Saint Edward's Church
8550 State Highway 238
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-2975 |
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Studio T Reis
177 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-5004
Web: www.studiotreis.com |
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Terri's Hair Salon
223 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-7400 |
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US Post Office
172 Main Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 584-8226
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
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Welchworks
6452 50th Street
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 573-4236 |
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Zappa Design and
Graphics
6631 State Highway 238
Bowlus, MN 56314
Phone: (320) 360-5121
Web:
www.zappagraphics.comAt Zappa Graphics and
Design, we pride ourselves on these four core values We are not
like most design firms. We work in a studio, not an office. We
draw on cocktail napkins and have toys on our desks. Our design
communicates messages, not just pretty pictures. We like s’mores
and worldwide travel. We love chocolate and hate cubicles. We
eat deadlines for breakfast and hate being late. We always keep
our word. We see design in everything. We are Zappa Graphics and
Design. |
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