Haug, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haug
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 Haug, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Haug, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654746 |
Haug is a small, quiet place located in Roseau County, in the northern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't part of a larger city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in.
A Look Back: Haug's History
Haug has a simple but interesting past. It was officially recognized when a post office opened there in 1897. A post office was a very important place back then. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. This was how people stayed in touch and got news from far away.
How Haug Got Its Name
The community was named after a Norwegian settler named Theodore E. Haug. Many people from Norway moved to Minnesota in the late 1800s. They came looking for new opportunities and land. Naming a place after a respected settler was a common way to honor them. The post office in Haug served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1931.
