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Roseau, Minnesota

Coordinates:48°50′48″N95°45′39″W/ 48.84667°N 95.76083°W/48.84667; -95.76083
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Roseau
City
Polaris Experience Center
Polaris Experience Center
Motto:
"Feels Like Home"
Location within Roseau County and Minnesota
Location withinRoseau CountyandMinnesota
Coordinates:48°50′48″N95°45′39″W/ 48.84667°N 95.76083°W/48.84667; -95.76083
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyRoseau
Government
• MayorDan Fabian
• SheriffSteve Gust
Area
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• Total2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2)
• Land2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2)
• Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,047 ft (319 m)
Population
(2020)[2]
• Total2,744
• Estimate
(2021)[3]
2,730
• Density1,026.56/sq mi (396.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6(CST)
• Summer (DST)UTC-5(CDT)
ZIP code
56751
Area code218
FIPS code27-55546
GNISfeature ID0650278[4]
Websitecity.roseau.mn.us

Roseau(/roʊˈzoʊ/[citation needed]) (pronounced ro - zo) is a city in, and thecounty seatof,Roseau County,Minnesota.Its population was 2,744 at the time of the2020 census.[2]

History

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Roseau, Minnesota (circa 1900)

A post office called Roseau has been in operation since 1895.[5]The city took its name from the nearbyRoseau River.[6]

Geography

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According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 2.67 square miles (6.92 km2), all land.[7]

Hayes Lake State Parkis nearby.

Climate

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Roseau has ahumid continental climate(Köppen climate classificationDfb) with warm summers and severely cold winters. Precipitation is significantly higher in summer than at other times of the year.

On October 26, 1936, the temperature in Roseau dropped to –16 °F (–26.7 °C), which is Minnesota’s coldest recorded temperature in October.

Climate data for Roseau, Minnesota, 2006–2020 normals, extremes 2003–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 57
(14) 		51
(11) 		75
(24) 		83
(28) 		92
(33) 		97
(36) 		96
(36) 		98
(37) 		94
(34) 		88
(31) 		73
(23) 		46
(8) 		98
(37)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 38.4
(3.6) 		37.1
(2.8) 		54.6
(12.6) 		70.3
(21.3) 		83.5
(28.6) 		87.0
(30.6) 		89.1
(31.7) 		89.5
(31.9) 		85.4
(29.7) 		74.1
(23.4) 		57.0
(13.9) 		37.2
(2.9) 		92.0
(33.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 15.9
(−8.9) 		18.0
(−7.8) 		35.1
(1.7) 		50.1
(10.1) 		64.4
(18.0) 		73.9
(23.3) 		79.5
(26.4) 		77.1
(25.1) 		67.8
(19.9) 		51.6
(10.9) 		35.4
(1.9) 		18.7
(−7.4) 		49.0
(9.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 6.4
(−14.2) 		7.4
(−13.7) 		24.7
(−4.1) 		39.4
(4.1) 		52.9
(11.6) 		63.2
(17.3) 		68.1
(20.1) 		65.3
(18.5) 		56.8
(13.8) 		42.5
(5.8) 		27.5
(−2.5) 		10.7
(−11.8) 		38.7
(3.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) −2.7
(−19.3) 		−3.2
(−19.6) 		14.3
(−9.8) 		28.6
(−1.9) 		41.3
(5.2) 		52.5
(11.4) 		56.6
(13.7) 		53.5
(11.9) 		45.7
(7.6) 		33.7
(0.9) 		19.6
(−6.9) 		2.9
(−16.2) 		28.6
(−1.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −29.8
(−34.3) 		−26.9
(−32.7) 		−14.7
(−25.9) 		12.1
(−11.1) 		26.2
(−3.2) 		39.2
(4.0) 		45.7
(7.6) 		40.6
(4.8) 		30.5
(−0.8) 		18.9
(−7.3) 		−2.5
(−19.2) 		−21.6
(−29.8) 		−32.0
(−35.6)
Record low °F (°C) −40
(−40) 		−35
(−37) 		−28
(−33) 		−6
(−21) 		20
(−7) 		30
(−1) 		42
(6) 		36
(2) 		24
(−4) 		−16
(−27) 		−18
(−28) 		−31
(−35) 		−40
(−40)
Source: National Weather Service[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900301—
1910644114.0%
19201,01257.1%
19301,0281.6%
19401,77572.7%
19502,23125.7%
19602,146−3.8%
19702,55218.9%
19802,272−11.0%
19902,3965.5%
20002,75615.0%
20102,633−4.5%
20202,7444.2%
2021 (est.)2,730[3]−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2020 Census[2]

2010 census

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As of thecensusof 2010, there were 2,633 people, 1,142 households, and 682 families living in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 986.1 inhabitants per square mile (380.7/km2). There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 482.4 per square mile (186.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6%White,0.3%African American,0.6%Native American,0.4%Asian,0.1% fromother races,and 0.9% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 1,142 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% weremarried couplesliving together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% 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 2.91.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

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As of thecensusof 2000, there were 2,756 people, 1,157 households, and 713 families living in the city. The population density was 1,153.6 inhabitants per square mile (445.4/km2). There were 1,229 housing units at an average density of 514.4 per square mile (198.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.48%White,0.04%African American,0.51%Native American,0.36%Asian,0.07% fromother races,and 0.54% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 1,157 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% weremarried couplesliving together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,096, and the median income for a family was $44,922. Males had a median income of $31,547 versus $22,419 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $18,371. About 3.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Roseau is home to a manufacturing and plastic molding injection facility ofPolaris Industries,a leading manufacturer ofsnowmobilesandall-terrain vehicles.

Arts and culture

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The Scandinavian Festival is held each year and showcases the community's ethnic heritage.[10]The Roseau Pioneer Farm and Village was established in 1975 and is an agricultural museum.[10]

Sports

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Roseau High Schoolhas a strong hockey tradition, having competed in the Minnesota state hockey boy's tournament more than any other team in the state (most recently in 2014) and won the second-most state titles, behind Edina.[11][12]

Media

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Radio

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Television

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Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Minnesota State Highways11,89,and310are three of the main routes in the community.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 24,2022.
  2. ^abc"Explore Census Data".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 7,2022.
  3. ^ab"City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021".United States Census Bureau. July 4, 2022.RetrievedJuly 4,2022.
  4. ^"US Board on Geographic Names".United States Geological Survey.October 25, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
  5. ^"Roseau County".Jim Forte Postal History.RetrievedAugust 6,2015.
  6. ^Upham, Warren (1920).Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance.Minnesota Historical Society. p.473.
  7. ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon January 25, 2012.RetrievedNovember 13,2012.
  8. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Grand Forks".National Weather Service.RetrievedOctober 18,2023.
  9. ^United States Census Bureau."Census of Population and Housing".RetrievedSeptember 11,2013.
  10. ^ab"Official Website of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Roseau".Official Website of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Roseau. Archived fromthe originalon February 15, 2012.RetrievedOctober 9,2012.
  11. ^"Section 8AA".mnhockeyhub.
  12. ^"Archived copy".Archived fromthe originalon March 13, 2010.RetrievedApril 8,2011.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ^"NHL Players from Roseau, Minnesota - Regular Season Stats".
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