Finland, Minnesota facts for kids
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Finland, Minnesota
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Signpost for the community of Finland
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 Finland, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Finland, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Townships | Beaver Bay, Crystal Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.74 sq mi (17.46 km2) |
| • Land | 6.72 sq mi (17.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 215 |
| • Density | 32.00/sq mi (12.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55603
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 656231 |
Finland is a small community in Lake County, Minnesota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, even though it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 215 people lived there.
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Where is Finland, Minnesota?
Finland is located about 6 miles (10 km) away from Lake Superior's North Shore. It is also about 39 miles (63 km) northeast of the city of Two Harbors.
You can reach Finland using State Highway 1, County Road 6, and County Road 7. State Highway 1 continues northwest from Finland for 56 miles (90 km) to Ely.
Natural Features of Finland
The community of Finland covers an area of about 6.7 square miles (17.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
The Baptism River flows right through the community. About 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Finland, you can find George H. Crosby Manitou State Park. The community is also located inside the Finland State Forest in Lake County.
History of Finland, Minnesota
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| 2010 | 195 | — | |
| 2020 | 215 | 10.3% | |
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A post office opened in Finland in 1915. A cooperative general store was also started in 1913. This store is Minnesota's oldest store that has been open continuously.
The name "Finland" comes from the many early settlers who were from Finland. A book from 1931, Finlandssvenskarna i Amerika, tells how the town began. It says that two Finns, Lindström and Pelto, started clearing land in the forest. Later, a railroad was built through the area, and it was named Finland.
The visitor center in Finland used to be the home of O. M. Eckbeck. He was a forest ranger and lived in Finland for a long time. He built the house in 1927.
On July 6, 2013, the Lutheran church in Finland was hit by lightning. It burned down completely. However, the church was later rebuilt.
See also
In Spanish: Finland (Minnesota) para niños
