Roseau, Minnesota
| Roseau, Minnesota | |
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| City | |
| Motto: "Feels Like Home" [1] | |
 Location of Roseau within Roseau County and state of Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeff Pelowski |
| • Sheriff | Steve Gust |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 2,633 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 2,607 |
| • Density | 990/sq mi (380/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56751 |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-55546 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0650278[5] |
| Website | City Website |
Roseau is a city and county seat of Roseau County, Minnesota, United States.[1] Its population was 2,633 at the 2010 census.[6]
Contents
History
A post office called Roseau has been in operation since 1895.[7] The city took its name from the nearby Roseau River.[8]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.67 square miles (6.92 km2), all of it land.[2]
Climate
| Climate data for Roseau, Minnesota (1971–2000) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °F (°C) | 9.4 (−12.6) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
50.0 (10) |
65.6 (18.7) |
73.1 (22.8) |
77.0 (25) |
76.1 (24.5) |
64.9 (18.3) |
51.4 (10.8) |
30.2 (−1) |
15.3 (−9.3) |
46.8 (8.2) |
| Average low °F (°C) | −10.7 (−23.7) |
−3.4 (−19.7) |
10.6 (−11.9) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
42.0 (5.6) |
51.9 (11.1) |
55.8 (13.2) |
53.5 (11.9) |
43.1 (6.2) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
−1.4 (−18.6) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.68 (17.3) |
0.50 (12.7) |
0.58 (14.7) |
1.15 (29.2) |
2.24 (56.9) |
3.71 (94.2) |
3.33 (84.6) |
3.09 (78.5) |
2.57 (65.3) |
1.49 (37.8) |
0.80 (20.3) |
0.62 (15.7) |
20.76 (527.3) |
| Source: NOAA[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 301 | — | |
| 1910 | 644 | 114.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,012 | 57.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,028 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,775 | 72.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,231 | 25.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,146 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,552 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,272 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,396 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,756 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,633 | −4.5% | |
| Est. 2014 | 2,652 | [10] | 0.7% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] 2012 Estimate[12] |
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2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 1,142 households, and 682 families residing in the city. The population density was 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% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of 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% were married couples living 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
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,756 people, 1,157 households, and 713 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,153.6 people per square mile (445.2/km²). There were 1,229 housing units at an average density of 514.4 per square mile (198.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.48% White, 0.04% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of 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% were married couples living 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. The per capita income for the city was $18,371. About 3.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Roseau is home to a manufacturing and plastic molding injection facility of Polaris Industries, a leading manufacturer of snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles.
Arts and culture
Annual cultural events
The Scandinavian Festival is held each year and showcases the community's ethnic heritage.[13]
Museums and other points of interest
The Roseau Pioneer Farm and Village was established in 1975 and is an agricultural museum.[13]
Sports
Roseau High School has a strong hockey tradition and has competed in the Minnesota state hockey boy's tournament more than any other team in the state (most recently in 2014) and has won the second most state titles behind Edina.[14][15]
Parks and recreation
Hayes Lake State Park is nearby.
Media
Infrastructure
Transportation
Minnesota State Highways 11, 89, and 310 are three of the main routes in the community.
Notable people
- Earl Anderson, former NHL player with the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings.
- Liz Anderson, country music singer of the 1960s. Grew up in Roseau, moved away at age 13.
- Mike Baumgartner, former NHL player with the Kansas City Scouts was born in Roseau.
- Phil Bengtson, former head coach of the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots
- Robert Bergland, former congressman and Secretary of Agriculture during the Carter Administration.
- Rube Bjorkman, played ice hockey for the U.S. team at the 1948 and 1952 Winter Olympics.
- Aaron Broten, former NHL player
- Neal Broten,[16] member of USA's 1980 gold medal winning "Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey team and NHL player.
- Paul Broten, former NHL player
- Nancy Burggraf, power skating guru and first female nominated to the Hockey Hall Of Fame.
- Dustin Byfuglien, plays for the NHL's Winnipeg Jets. He won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.
- Blaine Comstock, played ice hockey for the U.S. team at the 1976 Winter Olympics.
- Bryan "Butsy" Erickson, former (NHL) player with the Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Winnipeg Jets.
- Luke Erickson, professional hockey player. He was born in Roseau.
- John Harris, played ice hockey and golf at University of Minnesota; later played both sports professionally. In 1993, At age 41, he won the U.S. Amateur at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas. Also won the 2006 Champions Tour Commerce Bank Championship in 2006. Grew up in Roseau.
- Garrett Hedlund, actor in movies such as Tron: Legacy, Country Strong, Troy, Four Brothers and Eragon was born in Roseau.
- David Honl, photojournalist who has worked throughout the Middle East.
- Aaron Ness, current NHL player for the New York Islanders.
- Don Ross, played ice hockey for the U.S. team at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics.
- Dale Smedsmo, former NHL player with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Dan Fabian, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from District 1A (2011–present).
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- ↑ http://www.minnhock.com/state-tournament-2010.htm
- ↑ NHL Players from Roseau, Minnesota | QuantHockey.com
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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