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Cove, Minnesota
Cove, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Cove, Minnesota
Cove, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Cove, Minnesota is located in the United States
Cove, Minnesota
Cove, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Mille Lacs
Township South Harbor
Elevation
1,263 ft (385 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56359
Area code(s) 320
GNIS feature ID 642399

Cove is a small, quiet place in Minnesota, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses. However, it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

What is Cove?

Cove is found in Mille Lacs County. It is part of a larger area called South Harbor Township. Think of a township as a local area that helps manage things. These include roads and services for places that are not big cities. Cove is not a city with a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of the township's responsibilities.

Where is Cove Located?

You can find Cove in the state of Minnesota. It is in the central part of Minnesota. Specifically, it's in Mille Lacs County. Cove is close to another community called Onamia. A main road, State Highway 27, runs right through the area. This makes it easy to get to and from Cove. The community is also near 100th Avenue.

Life in an Unincorporated Community

In an unincorporated community like Cove, residents get their services from the county or township. This might include things like police, fire, and road maintenance. People living here often enjoy a quieter lifestyle. They are usually surrounded by nature. It's a different way of living compared to a busy city.

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