Boisberg, Minnesota facts for kids
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Boisberg
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 Boisberg, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Boisberg, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Traverse |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654610 |
Boisberg is a small place in Minnesota, USA. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a bigger area called Monson Township in Traverse County.
History of Boisberg
Boisberg got its name from the Bois de Sioux River. This river flows nearby. The name "Bois de Sioux" is French. It means "Woods of the Sioux." The Sioux are a group of Native American people. They have lived in this region for a very long time.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Boisberg is a group of homes or businesses. It is not officially a city or town. This means it does not have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it is governed by the larger county. For Boisberg, this is Traverse County. These communities often grow around a specific feature. This could be a river or a crossroad.
