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North Prairie, Minnesota
intersection of two two-lane roads with a stop sign and a few homes
Homes in North Prairie
North Prairie, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
North Prairie, Minnesota
North Prairie, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
North Prairie, Minnesota is located in the United States
North Prairie, Minnesota
North Prairie, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Morrison
Township Two Rivers
Elevation
1,083 ft (330 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56314
Area code(s) 320
GNIS feature ID 648678

North Prairie is a small, quiet community in Minnesota, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger area, like Two Rivers Township in Morrison County.

Discovering North Prairie

North Prairie is a small place where people live. It is located in Morrison County, which is in the state of Minnesota.

Where is North Prairie?

This community is found along Morrison County Road 21. It's close to Gable Road. You can find North Prairie near other small towns. These include Bowlus and Royalton. The famous Mississippi River is also nearby.

A Look at North Prairie's Past

North Prairie was officially planned in 1885. When a place is "platting," it means someone drew up a map. This map shows how the land is divided into lots and streets. It helps organize how the community will grow.

Holy Cross Catholic Church, North Prairie, Minnesota
Holy Cross Catholic Church
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