Newfolden, Minnesota facts for kids

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City
Motto(s):  "Best Kept Secret in Northern Minnesota" & "Rolling Pin Capital of Minnesota"
Location of Newfolden, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Marshall
Area
• Total	1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2)
• Land	1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,096 ft (334 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	352
• Density	346.46/sq mi (133.78/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56738
Area code(s)	218
FIPS code	27-45520
GNIS feature ID	0648528

Newfolden is a small city located in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. It sits right along the Middle River. In 2020, about 352 people lived there. A fun fact is that Old Mill State Park is very close by, offering a great place to explore nature.

History of Newfolden

Newfolden got its start when a post office opened there in 1896. The city's name comes from an old place called Folden Municipality in Norway. This shows a connection to the heritage of some of the first people who settled in the area.

Geography and Location

Newfolden is a small city that covers about 1.02 square miles (2.63 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. It is located in a part of Minnesota that is known for its flat lands and rivers.

Population and People

Newfolden is a small community. The number of people living there has changed a bit over the years.

Newfolden's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 368 people living in Newfolden. Most of the people living in the city were White. A small number of residents were African American or Native American. The average age of people in Newfolden was about 33.8 years old. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old.

Schools in Newfolden

The local school district for Newfolden is called Marshall County Central Schools. Younger students, from preschool to second grade, go to school in the nearby town of Viking. Students in grades 3-6 attend Newfolden Elementary School. Older students, from 7th to 12th grade, go to Marshall County Central High School. The school district's sports teams are known as "The Northern Freeze." They even team up with Tri-County Schools for all sports.

High School Fire in 1991

On November 7, 1991, a big fire broke out at the Marshall County Central High School. The fire started very early in the morning, around 3:38 a.m. Firefighters from five different areas came to help put out the blaze. The fire burned for over five hours and destroyed about two-thirds of the school building.

At first, the state education department said the school could not be rebuilt. But the people of Newfolden didn't give up! They wrote letters, made phone calls, and signed a petition. Their hard work paid off, and the state approved rebuilding the school. While the new high school was being built, students in grades 7-12 had classes in the town's community center, churches, and parts of the elementary school. The new high school was finished and ready for students in September 1992.

Investigators found that the fire was caused by a faulty switch in a coffee maker. The school district later won a legal case related to the fire's cause.

Religious Buildings

Newfolden has several churches. There are three Lutheran churches in the city. One is part of the American Association of Lutheran Churches, another is with the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, and the third is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. There is also an Evangelical Free Church of America.

Climate and Weather

Newfolden is located in the Central Plains region. This means it has an extreme continental climate. The city is known for its long, cold, and snowy winters. In contrast, summers are warm to hot, and often quite humid. Thunderstorms are common during the summer months. Spring and autumn are short seasons, and the weather can change quickly during these times.

See also

In Spanish: Newfolden (Minnesota) para niños