Grygla, Minnesota facts for kids
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Grygla
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St. Petrie Lutheran church in 1973
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Location of Grygla, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 311.42/sq mi (120.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56727
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-26216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644516 |
Grygla (/ˈɡrɪɡlə/ GRIG-lə) is a small city located in Marshall County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is part of Valley Township. In 2020, about 180 people lived there.
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Discover Grygla: Location and Roads
Grygla is a small community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.5 square kilometers (0.57 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Getting Around Grygla
Several important roads pass through or near Grygla. State Highway 89 and County Road 54 are the main routes in the city. Other nearby highways include State Highway 1 and State Highway 219. These roads help connect Grygla to other towns and cities in Minnesota.
People of Grygla: Population Changes
The number of people living in Grygla has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1920 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 155 | — | |
| 1930 | 147 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 183 | 24.5% | |
| 1950 | 216 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 192 | −11.1% | |
| 1970 | 211 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 216 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 220 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 228 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 221 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −18.6% | |
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Grygla's Community in 2010
In 2010, there were 221 people living in Grygla. These people lived in 110 households. Most residents were White (99.1%). A small number were Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 25.5% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a female or male head without a spouse. The average age of people in Grygla was 45.5 years.
Notable People from Grygla Area
Grygla and its nearby areas have been home to some interesting people.
Heroic Actions
Jeremy Hernandez, who lived near Grygla in Gatzke, was honored in 2007. He helped rescue many children from a school bus. The bus was trapped when the I-35W Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis. Jeremy and three others were with the bus when this happened on August 1, 2007.
Speech Competition Winner
Sherry “Pebs” Dalager (who was born Peterson) went to Grygla High School. She graduated in 1982. That same year, she won First Place in Storytelling at the Minnesota State Speech Competition. This was a big achievement for her and the school.
Transportation in Grygla
Grygla has its own airport. The Grygla Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the city. It first opened in 2002, helping people travel to and from Grygla.
See also
In Spanish: Grygla (Minnesota) para niños
