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Forada Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
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Location of Forada, Minnesota


Population: 
 Forada (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 158 191 171 197 185 -12 -6.09
Land Area (sq. mile) 0.70 0.59 0.53 0.53 0.53 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 225.71 323.73 322.64 370.51 349.06 -21.45 -5.79
Housing Units 77 110 105 118 125 +7 +5.93
Households -- 67 66 82 82 0 0.00
Persons Per Household -- 2.85 2.59 2.40 2.26 -0.14 -5.83

Geography:

Forada is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2), of which 0.54 square miles (1.40 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. County Highway 4 and Minnesota Highway 29 are two of the main routes in the community. The elevation is 1,417 ft (432 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 185 people, 82 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 342.6 inhabitants per square mile (132.3/km2). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 231.5 per square mile (89.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.5% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 82 households of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

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History:  

FORADA, a city in Hudson Township, section 20, platted in July 1903 by Cyrus A. Campbell of Parker's Prairie, Otter Tail County, incorporated July 20, 1905, has the first name of Mrs. Campbell, Ada; but that name was already widely known as the county seat of Norman County, and therefore it received the prefixed syllable. The city had a station of the Soo Line and a post office, 1904-54.

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Government:
Forada City Hall
10991 Tobys Avenue SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 762-9772

Regular Business Hours:
not available

City Council Meetings:
1st Monday after the 1st Tuesday at 7:00 pm

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Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 David Reller
11745 Forada Beach Road SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
  (701) 212-7487
Clerk/Treasurer 12/31/2022 Jo Kluver
11985 Forada Beach Road SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Email (320) 762-9772
(320) 219-9036
Council Member 12/31/2022 Scott W. Erickson
11240 County Road 87 SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
  (320) 763-7099
(320) 808-8697
Council Member 12/31/2024 Mitch Critz
11570 Forada Beach Road SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
  (320) 760-7214
Council Member 12/31/2024 Bob Verkinderen
12028 Forada Beach Road SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
  (320) 766-5075

Post Office:    Served by the Alexandria Minnesota Post Office:
US Post Office
519 Elm Street
Alexandria, MN 56308-1312
Phone:
(320) 763-3432
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Fax: (320) 763-9695

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday           9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Otter Tail Power Company (218) 739-8200
Natural Gas n/a --
Wastewater n/a --
Water n/a --
Telephone Centurylink (888) 723-8010
Cable TV n/a --

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

n/a



News:
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Weather:

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Forada Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Forada Minnesota area


Events:

Forada Days

1st weekend in August

 

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Attractions:
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Recreation:
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Lakes:
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Health Care:
none - see Alexandria

Schools:
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Churches:
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Media:
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Motels:
none

Resorts:

Sunset Beach Resort
11876 Forada Beach Road SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 763-7466

 

Campgrounds:
none

Businesses:
ABC Upholstery
10937 Maple Springs Drive SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 763-7409
 
Alex Air Apparatus
11897 County Road 87 SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 763-7803
Web: www.alexairapparatus.com
 
Blue Collar Bob's
1753 County Road 4 SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 808-6777
 
Chlian Construction LLC
11377 Maple Springs Drive SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 808-3450
Web: www.chlianconstruction.com
 
Forada City Hall
10991 Tobys Ave SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: n/a
 
Forada Liquor Bar & Grill
1531 4th Street SE
Alexandria, MN
56308
Phone: (320) 762-0428

Forada Bar & Grill located in downtown Forada serves up some of the best homemade food one can get. With a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and specialty dinners. Plus they are home to Tony’s famous barbequed ribs and this area’s best homemade, handtossed pizza’s. Their pizza’s are available for dine in or carry out. Forada Bar and Grill is perfect for relaxing with friends or dining out with the family. They are also home to some of the best blues shows in this area. Check out their facebook page for upcoming blues shows. Come out and see why it’s simply more fun in Forada only at Forada Bar and Grill.

 
Forada Supper Club
1380 County Road 4 SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 763-4400
Web: www.foradasupperclub.com

A family-owned supper club located in Forada, Minnesota. Call us for your special event, dinner party, or wedding, and stop by for our golden fried chicken

 
Forada Volunteer Fire Department
11914 Kluver Addition Road SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 762-8632
 
Hometown Community Bank
10635 Tobys Avenue SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 763-7400
 
Muddy Boot
11070 Tobys Avenue SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 762-1635
 
Sunset Beach Resort
11876 Forada Beach Road SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 763-7466
 

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