Cook, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cook
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway To Lake Vermilion"
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Location of the city of Cook
within Saint Louis County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.60 sq mi (6.73 km2) |
| • Land | 2.60 sq mi (6.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 534 |
| • Density | 205.38/sq mi (79.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55723
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-13006 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0661042 |
| Website | City of Cook |
Cook is a small city located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 534 people lived there.
Cook is known as the "Gateway To Lake Vermilion." This means it's a main entry point to the western part of Lake Vermilion, a popular lake. Two important roads, U.S. Highway 53 and State Highway 1, pass through the city.
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History of Cook
The city of Cook has had a few different names over time. It was first called Little Fork. This name came from the Little Fork River, which flows through the city.
Later, its name changed to Ashawa. This word means "by the river" or "across the river." On August 1, 1908, the name was changed again to Cook. This happened because the U.S. Postal Service found it confusing with another village called Oshawa in southern Minnesota.
The city was named after Wirth Cook. He owned the railroad that was built through the area in 1903 and 1904. Cook officially became a city on May 13, 1926.
Geography of Cook
Cook is located in northern Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers an area of about 2.53 square miles (6.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
The population of Cook has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 272 | — | |
| 1940 | 470 | 72.8% | |
| 1950 | 482 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 527 | 9.3% | |
| 1970 | 687 | 30.4% | |
| 1980 | 800 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 680 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 622 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 574 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 534 | −7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Cook's Population in 2019
In 2019, there were about 515 people living in Cook. The city had 268 households. About half of these households were made up of single individuals. The average age of people in Cook was 47 years old.
Transportation in Cook
Getting around Cook is easy with its main roads. U.S. Highway 53 and State Highway 1 are the two most important routes that go through the city. These highways connect Cook to other towns and areas in Minnesota.
Education in Cook
Students in the Cook area attend the North Woods School. The school's mascot is the Grizzly.
Famous People From Cook
Some notable people have come from Cook:
- Doug Johnson – He was a state legislator in Minnesota and also worked as a high school counselor.
- Rachel Latuff – An educator.
- Noel Wien – A famous aviator, meaning he was a pilot.
- Keith Secola – A talented musician.
See also
In Spanish: Cook (Minnesota) para niños
