Hayfield, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hayfield
City
Motto(s):  "Where people make progress"
Location of Hayfield, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Dodge
Government
• Type	City
Area
• Total	1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
• Land	1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,319 ft (402 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,364
• Density	1,089.46/sq mi (420.81/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55940
Area code(s)	507
FIPS code	27-27872
GNIS feature ID	2394334
Website	www.hayfieldmn.com

Hayfield is a small city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. It is a friendly place where people live and work. In 2020, about 1,364 people called Hayfield home. The city's motto is "Where people make progress."

Hayfield's History

The U.S. Post Office in Hayfield started operating in 1885. Hayfield officially became a city in 1896. Before that, the area was part of Vernon Township, which was set up in 1872. The name "Hayfield" came from a similar township in Pennsylvania.

Hayfield used to have a station for the Chicago Great Western Railroad. Also, the Vernon Co-operative Creamery near Hayfield was one of the oldest farmer-owned creameries in Minnesota.

Geography of Hayfield

Hayfield is located in Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

Transportation in Hayfield

Two main highways run through the community of Hayfield. These roads help people travel to and from the city.

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  Minnesota State Highway 30
  Minnesota State Highway 30
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  Minnesota State Highway 56
  Minnesota State Highway 56

People of Hayfield (Demographics)

The population of Hayfield has grown over the years. Here is how the number of people living in Hayfield has changed:

Hayfield's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 1,340 people living in Hayfield. Most residents were White (95.4%). About 5.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in the city was 36 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old.

Schools in Hayfield

Hayfield has two schools for students: an elementary school and a secondary school. The school colors are blue and gold. Their mascot is the Vikings.

Students compete in various sports as part of the Gopher Conference. These sports include:

• baseball
• basketball (for boys and girls)
• cross country
• dance
• football
• hockey
• softball
• track and field
• golf (for boys and girls)
• volleyball
• wrestling

Parks and Recreation in Hayfield

Hayfield City Parks

Hayfield has two parks for everyone to enjoy. These are the Earl B. Himle Park and the Rouhoff Memorial Park. Earl Himle Park is located next to the city's public swimming pool and softball field.

Churches in Hayfield

Hayfield is home to several churches:

• Cedar Creek Church
• Evanger Lutheran Church, ELCA
• First Presbyterian Church
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Trinity Lutheran Church
• West St. Olaf Lutheran Church, ELCA

Notable People from Hayfield

Many interesting people have connections to Hayfield:

• Russell L. Blaisdell: He was a United States military chaplain and a Presbyterian minister. He was born in Hayfield.
• George R. Wicker: A Minnesota legislator, businessman, and newspaper editor. He worked in Hayfield.
• Dave Senjem: A Minnesota politician who was a member of the Minnesota Senate. He was the leader of the majority group from 2011 to 2013. He is a Republican and represents parts of Dodge and Olmsted counties.
• Randy Demmer: Another Minnesota politician who was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He represented parts of Dodge and Olmsted counties. He is a Republican and also owns and manages local businesses.
• Herman J. Kording: A Minnesota state legislator and farmer who was born in Hayfield.

See also

In Spanish: Hayfield (Minnesota) para niños