Braham, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Braham
City
Braham city hall
Motto(s):  "Homemade Pie Capital of Minnesota"
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
Counties	Isanti, Kanabec
Area
• Total	1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2)
• Land	1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	958 ft (292 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,769
• Density	1,098.08/sq mi (423.96/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55006
Area code(s)	320
FIPS code	27-07282
GNIS feature ID	2394236
Website	www.braham.com

Braham is a small city located in Minnesota, a state in the United States. It's special because it's in two different counties: Isanti and Kanabec. In 2020, about 1,769 people lived there. Braham is found about 12 miles north of Cambridge and 15 miles southwest of Pine City. It's also known as the "Homemade Pie Capital of Minnesota."

History of Braham

A post office opened in Braham in 1891. The city got its name from railroad officials. They were the ones who decided what to call the new town.

Celebrating Pie Day

Every year, on the first Friday in August, Braham celebrates Pie Day. This fun event includes many activities. You can find craft sales, listen to music, and enjoy food stands. There are also games and entertainment for everyone. Of course, there are many different types of delicious pie to try!

How Pie Day Started

Braham became famous for its pie in the 1930s and 1940s. People traveling to Duluth would often take a "shortcut" through Braham. They would stop at the Park Cafe, which was known for its amazing pies.

In 1990, the former Governor of Minnesota, Rudy Perpich, officially called Braham the "Pie Capital of Minnesota." Pie Day began in July 1990 as a small ice-cream social. It was a way to raise money for good causes. In 1992, the Isanti County Historical Society took over the event. They changed the date to the first Friday in August.

Braham's Geography

Braham covers a total area of about 1.62 square miles (4.19 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water. The city is located along a waterway called the Lower Stanchfield Branch.

Population of Braham

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 1,793 people living in Braham. These people made up 708 households. About 39% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.52 people. The average age of people in the city was around 30.5 years old.

Sports in Braham

Braham is proud of its high school basketball teams, known as the Bombers.

Basketball Champions

• The boys' basketball team won three state championships in a row. They were champions in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
• The girls' basketball team also won a state championship. They took home the title in 2011.
• The boys' team won another state championship in 2016.

Transportation in Braham

Getting around Braham and the surrounding area is easy. Several important roads pass through or near the city.

Major Highways

• Minnesota State Highway 65
• Minnesota State Highway 70
• Minnesota State Highway 107

Highways 65 and 107 are main routes right in Braham. Highway 70 is also very close by.

County Roads

• Isanti County Road 4
• Isanti County Road 36

Famous People from Braham

Many interesting people have come from Braham. Here are a few:

• Robert C. Becklin – A Minnesota state lawmaker and businessman.
• Noah Dahlman – A professional basketball player.
• Marlene Johnson – The first woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.
• Jerome P. Peterson – A Minnesota state lawmaker and educator.

See also

In Spanish: Braham (Minnesota) para niños