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Morris Minnesota Community Guide


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Location of Morris Minnesota


Population: 
 Morris (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 5,366 5,367 5,613 5,068 5,286 +218 +4.30
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.90 3.31 4.13 4.28 4.80 +0.52 +12.15
Density (persons per sq. mile) 2,824.2 1,621.5 1,359.1 1,183.2 1,101.3 -81.9 -6.92
Housing Units 1,734 2,041 2,066 2,067 2,199 +132 +6.39
Households -- 1,908 1,995 1,929 1,986 +57 +2.95
Persons Per Household -- 2.43 2.42 2.20 2.23 +0.03 +1.36

Geography:

Morris is a city in and the county seat of Stevens County, Minnesota. Lake Crystal is in the southwestern part of the city; the Pomme de Terre River flows through the city's eastern extremity, U.S. Highway 59, Minnesota Highway 9, and Minnesota Highway 28 are three of the main routes in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.02 square miles (13.00 km2); 4.80 square miles (12.43 km2) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) is water.  The elevation is 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,286 people, 1,986 households, and 1,021 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,101.3 inhabitants per square mile (425.2/km2). There were 2,199 housing units at an average density of 458.1 per square mile (176.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.9% White, 1.3% African American, 1.5% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,986 households of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.6% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 26.5 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 30.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

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History:  

MORRIS, a city in Morris and Darnen Townships and the county seat, platted in 1869, incorporated as a village February 21, 1878, and as a city in 1902, was named in honor of Charles A. F. Morris, who was born in Ireland in 1827 and died in Excelsior, Minn., June 2, 1903. He came to the United States in 1849 and to St. Paul in 1854; was connected with the engineering departments of several railroads, among them being the Manitoba and the Northern Pacific; removed to Oregon but a few years later returned to Minnesota and resided in Excelsior. The city became the county seat on February 3, 1872. It began as a tent town following the arrival of the Great Northern Railway and Northern Pacific Railroad; the first building was postmaster Henry B. Wolff's general store, where the post office was established in 1871, moving from John B. Folsom's farm at Pape de Terre (1870-71). The city is the site of the University of Minnesota at Morris. Morris Township was organized on January 11, 1873.

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6th Street looking east, Morris Minnesota, 1910
6th Street looking east, Morris Minnesota, 1910
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Government:
Morris City Hall
610 Oregon Avenue
PO Box 438
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-3141 
Fax: (320) 589-3111

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:15 pm


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Morris City Hall, Morris Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Sheldon Giese
307 E 7th Street
Morris MN 56267
Email
Email
(320) 589-3338
City Manager appointed Blaine Hill
609 Oregon Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Email (320) 589-3141 
Council Member 12/31/2022 Brian Solvie
26 Brook Street
Morris MN 56267
Email
Email
(320) 589-3156
Council Member 12/31/2022 Jeff Miller
13 Ridge Road
Morris MN 56267
Email
Email
(320) 589-1832
Council Member 12/31/2024 Kim Gullickson
2 Circle Pines
Morris MN 56267
Email
Email
(320) 287-0224
Council Member 12/31/2024 Kevin Wohlers
301 E 8th Street
Morris MN 56267
Email (320) 589-1875

Post Office:
US Post Office
105 E 6th Street
Morris, MN
56267-1210
Phone:
(320) 589-4024
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        8:30 am - 4:45 pm
Saturday           10:00 am - 11:45 am  

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US Post Office, Morris Minnesota

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Otter Tail Power Company   (320) 589-3434 
Natural Gas CenterPoint Energy (800) 722-9326
Wastewater Morris, City of (320) 589-3141
Water Morris, City of (320) 589-3141
Telephone CenturyLink Communications (800) 603-6000
Cable TV Mediacom (800) 332-0245

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
University of MN - Morris Colleges, Universities, & Professional Schools 449
Stevens Community Medical Center General Medical & Surgical Hospitals 350
Superior Industries Agriculture, Construction & Mining Machinery Mfg. 300
Prairie Community Services Community Care Facilities for the Elderly 238
Morris Public Schools Elementary & Secondary Schools 229
West Wind Village Nursing Care Facilities 162
Riley Bros Paving Inc Highway, Street & Bridge Construction 140
County of Stevens Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support 140
WesMor Industries Boiler, Tank & Shipping Container Manufacturing 116
Willie's SuperValu Grocery Stores 100
Grand Hotel and Conference Center Traveler Accommodation 60
McDonalds Full-Service Restaurants 50
USDA Soil Lab Admin.of Environmental Quality Programs 49
Morris, City of Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support 47


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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Morris Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Morris Minnesota area


Events:

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Attractions:
Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance
630 Atlantic Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 585-5037
Web: www.prairierenaissance.org

The Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance is a grass-roots non-profit organization that serves the cultural life on the prairie. In our gallery/gift shop on main street we present the work of regional artists and artisans--paintings, pottery, handblown glass, jewelry, unique clothing, and more.

 
Stevens County Historical Society
116 W 6th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-1719
Web:
www.stevenshistorymuseum.com

Since its beginnings in 1922 – and even back to the Old Settlers Association, founded in 1876 – the Stevens County Historical Society has worked diligently to collect the best examples of historical artifacts of life on the prairie.


Recreation:
Pomme de Terre Golf Club
24860 State Highway 9
Morris, MN 56267
Phone:
(320) 589-1009
Web: www.pdtgolfclub.com

Whether an avid golfer or a beginner, Pomme de Terre Golf Club is sure to be a challenge. From the original holes laid out in 1923 to the new holes that opened September 2007, this course is full of demanding shots.

Pomme de Terre Golf Club, Morris Minnesota
Pomme de Terre Park
602 County Highway 10
Morris, MN 56267

Offers camping facilities on the Pomme de Terre River. Located just east of Morris on City Rd. 10. This park also offers a Frisbee Golf Course and Water Spray Park. Check these fun activities out.

Pomme de Terre River, Morris Minnesota

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Crystal n/a n/a n/a

Health Care:
Stevens Community Medical Center
400 E 1st Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-1313 
Web:
www.scmcmorris.com
Stevens Community Medical Center, Morris Minnesota

Schools:
Morris Senior High School
201 S Columbia Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-4400 
 
Morris Area Elementary School
151 S Columbia Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-1250 
 
St. Mary's Catholic School
411 Colorado Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-1704
Web:
geocities.com/saintmarysmorris

St. Mary's School is a K-6 elementary school. It is the mission of St. Mary's School to provide our community an opportunity for a Catholic Christian education and environment which promotes spiritual and intellectual growth in a family oriented setting.

St. Mary's Catholic School, Morris Minnesota
University of Minnesota Morris
600 E 4th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-6425
Web:
www.morris.umn.edu

One of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. As one of five campuses of the University of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) offers the best of both in the world of higher education—a small, close-knit campus complemented by the power of a world-renowned research University system.


Churches:
Apostolic Christian Church
47461 290th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 392-5930 

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  n/a

 
Assumption Church
207 E 3rd Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-3003 
Web:
www.morris.stclouddiocese.org

Pastor: Father Tim Baltes
Saturday Mass:  5:30pm
Sunday Mass: 8:30 and 10:30am

The parish serves over six hundred families and is also the Catholic parish for the UMM community and Newman Center.

Assumption Church, Morris Minnesota
Bethel Lutheran Church
22 Brook Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 392-5524 
Web:
www.morrislutheran.org

Pastor:  Elton Hallauer
Sunday Worship:  11:00am

Bethel Lutheran Church, Morris Minnesota
Faith Lutheran Church
108 W 8th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-2970
Web:
web.fedtel.net/faithful/

Pastor: Dell B. Sanderson
Sunday Services: 8:30am & 10:45am

Faith Lutheran Church, Morris Minnesota
Federated Church
200 S Columbia Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-1153 

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship: 
n/a

 
First Baptist Church
601 Lyndale Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-4163 

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship: 
n/a

First Baptist Church, Morris Minnesota
First Lutheran Church
200 E 5th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-3242 
Web:
www.firstlutheranmorris.org

Pastor: Todd Mattson
Sunday Worship 8:30am & 10:30 am

First Lutheran Church, Morris Minnesota
Hosanna Worship Center
46303 Highway 28 E 
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-8807 

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship: 
n/a

 
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
104 E Highway 28
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 585-5822

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship: 
n/a

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Morris Minnesota
Morris Assembly of God
46303 Highway 28 
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-8807 

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship: 
n/a

 
Morris Community Church
211 E 6th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-4510
Web:
www.morrischurch.com

Pastor:  Pat Franey
Sunday Service:   10:00am

MCC is a vibrant non-denominational congregation in Morris, MN. We have an informal, family-like atmosphere with contemporary worship, bible preaching and fellowship. Sometimes referred to as a "New Testament Church", we view the bible as the Word of God and relevant for today.

Morris Community Church, Morris Minnesota
Morris Evangelical Free Church
901 Scotts Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-2808
Web:
www.mefc.net

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Services: 9:00am & 10:30am

Morris Evangelical Free Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
301 W 5th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-1840 
Web: www.forministry.com/
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Pastor David C. Fleischmann
Sunday Service: 9:00am

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Morris Minnesota
Zion Lutheran Church
315 S Columbia Avenue
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-2744 
Web:
www.lutheransonline.com/zionmorris

Pastor:  Rob Jarvis
Sunday Worship:  9:00am

Zion Lutheran Church, Morris Minnesota

Media:
KKOK
46671 State Highway 28 
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-3131
Web:
www.kmrskkok.com

With 100,000 watts of power behind us, KKOK 95.7 FM covers a huge listening area in West Central Minnesota bringing you the very latest in music, news and sports.

KKOK FM 95.7, Morris Minnesota
KMRS
46671 State Highway 28 
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-3131 
Web:
www.kmrskkok.com

Broadcast home to the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, Morris Area Tigers, and other area high school sports

KMRS AM 1230, Morris Minnesota
KUMM Radio
600 E 4th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: n/a
Web:
www.kumm.org

A licensed educational broadcaster operated by the students of the University of Minnesota

KUMM Radio, Morris Minnesota
Morris Sun Tribune
607 Pacific Avenue
PO Box 470
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-2525 
Web:
www.morrissuntribune.com

A community newspaper serving Morris and Stevens Counties and the surrounding area. The Morris Sun Tribune publishes two issues a week: Wednesday and Saturday. Circulation is 3,840.

Morris Sun Tribune
Morris Sun Tribune, Morris Minnesota

Motels:
Best Northland Prairie Inn
200 E Highway 28 
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-
3030
Toll-Free: (800) 535-3035
Fax: (320) 589-7192
Web: www.northlandprairieinn.com

The Best Northland Prairie Inn is the only full-service hotel in Morris. We have 92 sleeping rooms, a full-size swimming pool, hot tub, restaurant, and bar. We offer jacuzzi suites and kitchenettes; wireless internet services is available throughout the hotel. The Ranch House Restaurant and Lounge offer a full salad bar and drink specials.

Best Northland Prairie Inn, Morris Minnesota
Best Northland Prairie Inn, Morris Minnesota
Morris Motel
207 S Highway 9 # 1 
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-1212 
Morris Motel, Morris Minnesota
Super 8
102 E Highway 28 
Morris, MN 56267
Phone: (320) 589-8888
Web:

40 rms, Indoor Pool and Hot Tub, Free Super Start Continental Breakfast, University of Minnesota nrby Jacuzzi Suites w/coffee maker.

Super 8, Morris Minnesota

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Campgrounds:
Pomme de Terre Park
602 County Highway 10
Morris, MN 56267

Pomme de Terre has 28 shady camping sites with electricity, plus many tent campsites. There are seven poles with four electrical hook ups per pole at the campground. There are numerous non-electrical sites also.

Pomme de Terre Park, Morris Minnesota

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