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Burnett, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Burnett, Minnesota
Burnett, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Burnett, Minnesota is located in the United States
Burnett, Minnesota
Burnett, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Saint Louis
Township Industrial Township
Elevation
1,312 ft (400 m)
Population
 • Total 20
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55779
Area code(s) 218
GNIS feature ID 660912

Burnett is a small, quiet place in Minnesota, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own official city or town government. Burnett is located in Saint Louis County, which is a large county in the northeastern part of Minnesota.

Exploring Burnett, Minnesota

Burnett is a tiny community with a population of about 20 people. It's a peaceful spot, surrounded by the natural beauty of Minnesota.

Where is Burnett Located?

Burnett is found about 25 miles northwest of the city of Duluth. Duluth is a bigger city known for its port on Lake Superior. You can find Burnett at the crossing of Industrial Road (which is also called County Road 7) and Center Line Road.

A state highway, MN 33, is also close by. The Cloquet River flows right through the community, adding to its natural charm. Other nearby communities include Alborn, Culver, Independence, and Brookston.

A Bit of History

Burnett once had its own post office. It was opened in 1896 and served the community for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1982. The community itself was named after an important railroad official from the past.

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