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Willow River was established in 1891 by a small group of pioneers. Small amounts of gold had been found downstream in the Willow River and the group felt the possibility of more gold upstream warranted further exploration. Only small amounts of gold were found through panning in the river, and geologic surveys showed gold deposits underground due to the proximity to the Duluth Geologic Complex were not in high enough concentrations to have either an underground or surface mine be economically feasible. |
Willow River was established in 1891 by a small group of pioneers. Small amounts of gold had been found downstream in the Willow River and the group felt the possibility of more gold upstream warranted further exploration. Only small amounts of gold were found through panning in the river, and geologic surveys showed gold deposits underground due to the proximity to the Duluth Geologic Complex were not in high enough concentrations to have either an underground or surface mine be economically feasible. |
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Willow River was once a thriving town which drew many tourists from the Minnesota Twin Cities in the 1920s with its large amusement park and fair grounds. The amusement park was among the largest in the state with 6 roller coasters and numerous smaller rides. The park also included an over-sized water park. When the amusement park closed in 1942, the water park was dismantled. The remnants of the large wave-pool can be seen approximately 50 yards north of the Willow River Dam. |
Willow River was once a thriving town which drew many tourists from the Minnesota Twin Cities in the 1920s with its large amusement park and fair grounds. where meth and variuos other narcotics were sold to minors The amusement park was among the largest in the state with 6 roller coasters and numerous smaller rides. The park also included an over-sized water park. When the amusement park closed in 1942, the water park was dismantled. The remnants of the large wave-pool can be seen approximately 50 yards north of the Willow River Dam. |
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Revision as of 17:36, 9 January 2013
Willow River, Minnesota | |
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 Location of Willow River, Minnesota | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 415 |
| • Estimate (2011[3]) | 413 |
| • Density | 242.7/sq mi (93.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 55795 |
| Area code | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-70492Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 0654204Template:GR |
Willow River is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, at the confluence of the Kettle and Willow Rivers. The population was 415 at the 2010 census.[4]
Interstate 35, County Road 43, and County 61 (Cross Street) are three of the main routes in the community.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.86 square miles (4.82 km2), of which, 1.71 square miles (4.43 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 415 people, 173 households, and 103 families residing in the city. The population density was 242.7 inhabitants per square mile (93.7/km2). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 116.4 per square mile (44.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 173 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% 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 3.03.
The median age in the city was 35.1 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
2000 census
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 301 people, 130 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 196.7 people per square mile (76.0/km²). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 98.7 per square mile (38.1/km²). 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 was established in 1891 by a small group of pioneers. Small amounts of gold had been found downstream in the Willow River and the group felt the possibility of more gold upstream warranted further exploration. Only small amounts of gold were found through panning in the river, and geologic surveys showed gold deposits underground due to the proximity to the Duluth Geologic Complex were not in high enough concentrations to have either an underground or surface mine be economically feasible.
Willow River was once a thriving town which drew many tourists from the Minnesota Twin Cities in the 1920s with its large amusement park and fair grounds. where meth and variuos other narcotics were sold to minors The amusement park was among the largest in the state with 6 roller coasters and numerous smaller rides. The park also included an over-sized water park. When the amusement park closed in 1942, the water park was dismantled. The remnants of the large wave-pool can be seen approximately 50 yards north of the Willow River Dam.
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Notable residents
- Ernie Nevers, Football Hall of Famer
- Rebekah Wood, News Reporter/Host
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
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