Bena, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bena
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Big Winnie General Store
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Location of Bena
within Cass County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 283.17/sq mi (109.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56626
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-05104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394131 |
Bena (pronounced BEE-nuh) is a small city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 143 people lived there. Bena is part of the larger Brainerd area.
History of Bena
The name Bena comes from the Ojibwe word bina, which means "partridge." Partridges are common birds in this part of Minnesota. The first post office in Bena opened in 1898.
Two well-known places near Bena are the Big Fish Supper Club and the Big Winnie General Store. The Big Winnie General Store is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it's an important historical building.
From 1901 to 1911, a special school called the Bena Boarding School operated in the city. This school was for Native American students.
During World War II, there was a logging camp near Bena. This camp was staffed by prisoners of war. These prisoners helped with logging work during the war.
Geography of Bena
Bena is a small city, covering about 0.50 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) of land. It is located along U.S. Highway 2 and Cass County Road 8, making it easy to reach.
Population of Bena
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 179 | — | |
| 1920 | 205 | 14.5% | |
| 1930 | 145 | −29.3% | |
| 1940 | 319 | 120.0% | |
| 1950 | 331 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 286 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 169 | −40.9% | |
| 1980 | 153 | −9.5% | |
| 1990 | 147 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 110 | −25.2% | |
| 2010 | 116 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 143 | 23.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 116 people living in Bena. The city had 43 households. Many people in Bena are Native American. About 33% of the people living in Bena were under 18 years old in 2010.
Education in Bena
Students in Bena attend schools in the Cass Lake-Bena Schools district.
The Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School is a K-12 school for tribal students. While it has a Bena address, it is actually located just outside the city limits.
See also
In Spanish: Bena (Minnesota) para niños
