Cold Spring, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cold Spring
City
Water tower located on the north side of Cold Spring
Location of Cold Spring within Stearns County, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Stearns
Area
• Total	2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2)
• Land	2.80 sq mi (7.26 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation	1,102 ft (336 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,164
• Density	1,485.02/sq mi (573.30/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56320
Area code(s)	320
FIPS code	27-12484
GNIS feature ID	2393590
Website	www.coldspring.govoffice.com

Cold Spring is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's located near the Sauk River Chain of Lakes. This is a group of 14 lakes connected by the Sauk River. Cold Spring is part of the larger St. Cloud area. In 2020, about 4,164 people lived there.

History of Cold Spring

Cold Spring was first home to the Ojibwe, Winnebago, and Dakota people. The city was officially planned in 1856. It got its name from the many natural springs found nearby. A post office has been open in Cold Spring since 1857.

Early Settlers and Growth

Many German-speaking Catholics moved to the area. They were encouraged by a missionary priest named Francis Xavier Pierz. He wrote letters and ads in German newspapers, inviting "good, pious" German Catholics to the Sauk River Valley. He described it as a wonderful place, safe from disease and unfair treatment against Catholics.

During the 1870s, there were many grasshopper plagues. To ask for relief from the locusts, a special church called Assumption Chapel (also known as the Grasshopper Chapel) was built.

Historic Buildings in Cold Spring

Cold Spring has three buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important places recognized for their history. They include the John Oster House and the Ferdinand Peters House, both built in 1907. The Eugene Hermanutz House, built in 1912, is also on the list.

Geography of Cold Spring

Cold Spring covers about 2.70 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The Sauk River flows through the city from the southwest.

Cold Spring is located within Wakefield Township. However, it is a separate city with its own government.

Population and People

Cold Spring has grown steadily over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

Quick Facts from 2010

In 2010, there were 4,025 people living in Cold Spring. The city had 1,549 households. The average age of people in the city was about 36.7 years old. About 27.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.

Most people in Cold Spring have German ancestry (67.6%). Other common backgrounds include American, Swedish, Irish, Norwegian, and English.

Economy and Jobs

The Cold Spring Brewery was first built in 1874 and remains a major employer in the town.

Cold Spring has several important employers that provide many jobs for its residents.

Top Employers in Cold Spring

• Coldspring: This company works with stone and other materials.
• Gold'n Plump Poultry: A company involved in the poultry industry.
• Cold Spring Brewing Company: This company started in 1874. It makes and sells soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other beverages. They also have a craft beer division called Third Street Brewhouse.
• Rocori School District: The local school district employs many people.
• Assumption Community: This organization provides care services.
• Cold Spring Bakery: Started in 1946, this bakery is on Main Street. It sells its baked goods all over Central Minnesota and is still run by the original family.

Getting Around Cold Spring

Cold Spring has good transportation links.

Roads and Highways

Minnesota Highway 23 is a main road that goes through Cold Spring. Interstate 94 is a major highway nearby. It connects Cold Spring to bigger cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Fargo. County Roads 2 and 50 also help people travel north and south in and out of the city.

Air and Rail Travel

Because Cold Spring is close to St. Cloud, residents can easily get to the St. Cloud Regional Airport. There are also Amtrak train stations and Greyhound bus stations in St. Cloud for longer trips.

Education in Cold Spring

Cold Spring is part of the ROCORI Independent School District 750. ROCORI stands for the three main communities it serves: Rockville, Cold Spring, and Richmond.

Local Schools

• Public Schools:
  • John Clark Elementary
  • Cold Spring Elementary
  • Richmond Elementary
  • ROCORI Middle School
  • ROCORI High School
• Private Schools:
  • St. Peter & Paul Elementary (PreK-5) in Richmond
  • St. Boniface Elementary (PreK-6) in Cold Spring
  • Holy Cross School (PreK-6) in Pearl Lake

Public Libraries

The Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has a branch in Cold Spring. It is located on Red River Avenue.

Media in Cold Spring

Cold Spring has its own local newspaper and television channel.

• Cold Spring Record: This newspaper has been published every week since October 1899.
• Tri-City Cable: Channel 10 is a local TV station. It broadcasts news about community events and covers local government meetings for Richmond, Cold Spring, and Rockville.

Notable People from Cold Spring

Many interesting people have connections to Cold Spring.

• Eric Decker: A former professional football player in the National Football League.
• Alvin Ganzer (1911–2009): A film director who was born in Cold Spring.
• John J. Kinzer (1891–1986): A Minnesota state legislator and farmer.
• Doug Stang: A Minnesota state legislator.
• Justin Stommes: A professional basketball player who graduated from Rocori High School.

See also

In Spanish: Cold Spring (Minnesota) para niños