Frontier, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Frontier
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 Frontier, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Frontier, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56623
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654716 |
Frontier is a small, unincorporated community located in northern Minnesota, United States. It's found in Koochiching County, right along the beautiful Rainy River. Think of an unincorporated community as a small settlement that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger county area.
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Exploring Frontier's Location
Frontier is nestled in a scenic part of Minnesota, close to the Canadian border. It sits along State Highway 11, which is a main road in the area. This community is positioned between two larger towns: International Falls and Baudette.
Where is Frontier exactly?
Frontier is part of a larger area called Northwest Koochiching Unorganized Territory. This means it's a rural area without its own city government.
- It is about 18 miles east of Baudette.
- It is about 50 miles west of International Falls.
- The community is also seven miles west of another small place called Birchdale.
Rivers and Nature
A special feature of Frontier is where the Rainy River and Whitefish Creek meet. The Rainy River is an important waterway that forms part of the border between the United States and Canada. This meeting point of the two waterways makes Frontier a unique spot in nature.
Postal Information
Even though Frontier is a small community, it has a ZIP code. The community is located within ZIP code 56623. This ZIP code is based out of the nearby town of Baudette.
