Oster, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Minnesota
Oster
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Carver and Wright |
| Township | Hollywood Township and Woodland Township |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55390 and 55360
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| Area code(s) | 763 and 952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654864 |
Oster is a small place in the United States that isn't officially a city or town. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of larger areas called Carver County and Wright County in the state of Minnesota.
Where is Oster Located?
Oster is found in the state of Minnesota, which is in the central part of the United States. It sits right on the border between two counties: Carver County and Wright County.
Roads and Nearby Places
The community is located along County Road 133 (CR 133). You can also find it near 118th Street SW and 16th Street.
There are several towns and communities close to Oster. These include Waverly, Mayer, New Germany, Winsted, Montrose, and Watertown.
How Oster is Divided
Even though Oster isn't a city, it's still part of bigger local areas. In Carver County, it's located within Hollywood Township. In Wright County, it's part of Woodland Township. Townships are like smaller divisions within a county.
