Menahga, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Menahga
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Water tower
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Home of St. Urho
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Location of Menahga, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.90 sq mi (10.11 km2) |
| • Land | 3.71 sq mi (9.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,340 |
| • Density | 361.28/sq mi (139.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56464
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-41660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395093 |
Menahga (say "mə-NAH-gə") is a small city in Wadena County, located in the state of Minnesota in the United States. In 2020, about 1,340 people lived there.
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Discovering Menahga's Past
Menahga was officially planned and laid out in 1891. Its name comes from the Ojibwe language, meaning "there are many blueberries." A post office has been open in Menahga since 1891, helping the community stay connected.
Menahga's Location and Landscape
The city of Menahga covers about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The Blueberry River flows just north of the city, adding to its natural beauty.
Major roads like U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 87 pass through Menahga. These roads help people travel to and from the city.
Who Lives in Menahga?
The population of Menahga has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 413 | — | |
| 1910 | 346 | −16.2% | |
| 1920 | 478 | 38.2% | |
| 1930 | 486 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 768 | 58.0% | |
| 1950 | 849 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 799 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 835 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 980 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,076 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,220 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,306 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,340 | 2.6% | |
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Menahga's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,306 people living in Menahga. These people lived in 569 households, with 301 of them being families. The city had about 353 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Menahga were White (97.8%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of households had children under 18. Many households (42%) were made up of individuals living alone. About 24.7% of people living alone were 65 years old or older. The average age in Menahga was 44.8 years.
Famous People from Menahga
Menahga has been home to some interesting people:
- Wallace Wood: Born in Menahga in 1927, he was a famous writer and illustrator. He was one of the first cartoonists for Mad magazine.
- Don Monson: This college basketball coach was born in Menahga in 1933. He later moved to Idaho.
- Joseph Andrew Quinn: A politician and lawyer, he was also born in Menahga.
Fun Things to See and Do
Menahga is famous for the legend of St. Urho, a fictional patron saint of Finland. Locals celebrate St. Urho's Day on March 16, which is the day before St. Patrick's Day.
You can find a statue of St. Urho along Highway 71 South. The city celebrates this day with a two-day festival. People dress up in purple (for vineyards) and green (for grasshoppers) and enjoy a parade.
Local Radio Stations
Menahga and the surrounding area can listen to several radio stations:
- FM Radio:
- 89.3 KOPJ Life Talk Radio
- 92.5 KXKK 92.5 Hot Country
- 94.5 KDLB The Arrow 94.7 (Adult Contemporary music)
- 97.5 KDKK 97.5 Music of Your Life
- 101.9 KQKK KQ102
- AM Radio:
- 870 KPRM Classic Country, News/Talk
- 1070 KSKK Country music, 10,000 Watts
- 1570 KAKK Oldies 1570, 10,000 Watts
Images for kids
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Menahga City Hall
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Menahga Post Office
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Menahga Area Historical Museum
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Menahga Mayor, Elizabeth Olson reads the St Urho Proclamation at Opening Ceremonies
See also
In Spanish: Menahga (Minnesota) para niños
