Crow Wing, Minnesota facts for kids
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Crow Wing
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 Crow Wing, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Crow Wing, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Township | Crow Wing Township |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56401
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 642507 |
Crow Wing is a small place in Minnesota, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger area called Crow Wing Township.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the county or township they are in. For Crow Wing, that's Crow Wing County and Crow Wing Township.
Where is Crow Wing Located?
Crow Wing is found in the state of Minnesota. It's located south of two bigger cities, Brainerd and Baxter. You can find it along State Highway 371 (also known as MN 371). The community is near 50th Avenue SW and 85th Street.
Nearby Attractions
Crow Wing is close to some interesting spots. It's about three miles northeast of Crow Wing State Park. This park is a great place to explore nature. The community is also near the site of a former town called Old Crow Wing.
