General Description (return
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Cottonwood offers its residents both the advantages of
a small community and the conveniences of a growing town. It's a quiet,
friendly town in which the values and traditions of the past haven't been
lost. Cottonwood provides its people with the necessities and pleasures
of modern life by keeping pace with modern social and economic developments
because of its numerous services and nearness to larger commercial centers. |
| History (return to
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| Location (return
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| County: |
Lyon |
| Region: |
Southwest |
| Distance from Minneapolis: |
140 |
| Distance from nearest MSA*: |
115 Miles from St. Cloud MSA |
| US Congressional District: |
2 |
| MN Legislative District(s): |
21A .. |
| World Wide Web site: |
N/A |
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| Population (return
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| Area |
1994 Estimate |
1990 Census |
1980 Census |
1970 Census |
| City: |
1,032 |
1,005 |
924 |
794 |
| County: |
25,195 |
24,789 |
25,207 |
24,273 |
| Nearest MSA: |
157,914 |
149,509 |
133,348 |
116,241 |
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| Source: U.S. Census, State Demographer |
* Metropolitan Statistical Area |
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| Utilities (return
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| Electric |
| Electric Utility |
Northern States Power Co |
| Telephone |
(800) 367-7414 |
| Econ Dev Contact |
Anita Duckor |
| Telephone |
(612) 330-6446 |
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| Natural Gas |
| Gas Provider |
Peoples Natural Gas |
| Telephone |
(800) 831-3241 |
| Econ Dev Contact |
Cal Clark |
| Telephone |
(612) 452-0890 |
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| Water |
| Water Source |
Wells |
| Storage Capacity |
200,000 gal. |
| Pumping Capacity |
500 gal./minute |
| Average Demand |
85,000 gal./day |
| Peak Demand |
120,000 gal./day |
| Total Water Hardness |
280 ppm |
| Industrial Water Rate |
Base chg. $5.85; $2.15/1,000 gal. |
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| Wastewater |
| Treatment Type |
Stabilization Pond System |
| Capacity of Plant |
110,000 gal./day |
| Average Demand |
90,000 gal./day |
| Peak Demand |
200,000 gal./day |
| Usage Charge |
Base chg. $4; $1.98/1,000 gal. |
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| Transportation (return
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| Highways |
| Interstate |
Miles From City |
Load Limit in Tons |
Seasonal Limit In Tons |
| I-29 |
60 |
25 |
25 |
| I-90 |
85 |
25 |
25 |
| I-94 |
105 |
25 |
25 |
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| Four Lane |
Miles From City |
Load Limit in Tons |
Seasonal Limit In Tons |
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| Other |
Miles From City |
Load Limit in Tons |
Seasonal Limit In Tons |
| CO-10 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
| CO-9 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
| MN-19 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
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| Truck |
| Truck Lines |
5 |
| Truck Terminals |
0 |
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| Navigable Water |
| Water Name |
Depth |
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| Rail |
| Inter-Modal Facility |
Yes |
| Inter-Modal Facility Distance |
0 miles |
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| Rail Line |
Frequency |
Reciprocal Switching |
Distance to Main Line |
Passenger Service |
| Burlington Northern |
Daily |
Yes |
0 |
No |
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| Air Service |
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International |
Local Regional |
| Name |
Sioux Falls Regional Airport |
Marshall Mun. Airport |
| Location |
Sioux Falls, SD |
Marshall |
| Miles to |
105 |
13 |
| Longest Runway Length |
9,000 Feet |
5,010 Feet |
| Surface Type |
Paved |
Paved |
| Lighted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Customs |
Yes |
No |
| Navigational Aids |
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| Weather Info Systems |
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| AWOSA/MNWAS |
| AWOSIII |
| SATVIDEOWEATHER |
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Airlines
(five largest carriers) |
| Northwest |
| TWA |
| United Airlines |
| Mesaba |
| United Express |
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| Business Services (return
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| Financial Institutions |
| Name |
Total Assets |
Capital as % of Assets |
| Empire St Bk |
$23,345,369 |
- - - |
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| Lodging / Meeting Facilities |
| Facility |
Number of Facilities
Available |
Facility Size |
Teleconferencing
Available |
Teleconferencing
Available to Public |
| Hotel |
0 |
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| Motel |
0 |
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| Conference Center |
1 |
350 rooms |
No |
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| Local Medical Facilities |
| Facility |
Number of Facilities
Available |
Total Number
of Beds |
Telemedicine
Available |
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| Clinic |
1 |
|
No |
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| Dentist |
2 |
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| Doctor |
2 |
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| Hospital |
0 |
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No |
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| Nursing Home |
0 |
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| Name of Nearest Hospital (if none in city) |
Marshall Hospital, Marshall |
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| Miles to |
13 |
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| Local Transit |
| Service |
Available |
Name |
| Inter-City Bus |
No |
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| Intra-City Bus |
No |
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| Taxi/Cab |
No |
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| Disabled Transportation |
No |
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| Community Resources (return to page directory) |
| Library |
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| Library Type |
Name |
Internet Access |
| Public Library |
Cottonwood Community Library |
No |
| Regional Library System |
Plum Creek Library System |
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| Worship Information |
| Protestant - 3 |
Catholic - 1 |
Jewish - 0 |
Other - 0 |
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| Recreation |
| Facilities |
| Golf course; outdoor athletic facilities; city parks with
picnic shelters, playgrounds, swimming beach, boat landing. The lake offers
swimming, boating, water skiing, snowmobiling , fishing. |
| Festival/Arts |
| "Coming Home Days" - Community festival held 2nd
Sat in July, includes parades, patriotic program, street dance and entertainment
for all ages. |
| Service Organizations |
| Lions, American Legion Auxiliary, Cottonwood Area Sportsmen's
Club, Cottonwood Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts,
4-H. |
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| Economic Development Services (return
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| Economic Development/Housing Redevelopment Authority |
Yes |
| Local Development Corporation |
Yes |
| Chamber of Commerce |
Yes |
| Locally Controlled Loan Program |
Yes |
| Tax Increment Financing |
Yes |
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| Incentives |
| Cottonwood offers a well-rounded set of business development
tools including: A Revolving Loan Fund portfolio with assets of over $350,000;
two TIF districts; and over 25 acres of land available thru the EDA for
commercial/industrial development. |
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| Contacts |
Greg Isaackson
City Clerk-Administrator
Cottonwood, City of
PO Box 106
Cottonwood, Minnesota 56229
(507) 423-6488 |
Tim Fruin
Mayor
Cottonwood, City of
PO Box 106
Cottonwood, Minnesota 56229
(507) 423-6488 |
Alan Smith
President
Cottonwood EDA
86 W Main St
Cottonwood, Minnesota 56229
(507) 423-6488 |
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