Rosy, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rosy
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 Rosy, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Rosy, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Township | Third River Township |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 658094 |
Rosy is a small, quiet place in Minnesota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Rosy is located in Itasca County, specifically within Third River Township.
Where is Rosy?
Rosy is found in the northern part of Minnesota. It's about 8 miles northwest of a place called Squaw Lake. You can find Rosy near where three county roads meet: Itasca County Roads 32, 33, and 141. Road 141 is also known as 8 Mile Road.
Nearby Places
Several other communities are close to Rosy. These include Dunbar, Alvwood, Squaw Lake, Max, Northome, and Blackduck. Rosy is about 16 miles south of Northome. It's also 16 miles east-southeast of Blackduck. The larger town of Deer River is about 36 miles northwest of Rosy.
Postal Information
Even though Rosy is small, it's covered by nearby postal services. The ZIP codes 56630 (for Blackduck) and 56681 (for Squaw Lake) meet in the area around Rosy. A long time ago, Rosy even had its own post office. It was open from 1901 until 1935.
Nature Around Rosy
Rosy is a great spot for nature lovers! It's located inside two large forest areas. One is the Chippewa National Forest, which is a huge area of trees and wildlife. The other is the Blackduck State Forest. These forests offer beautiful scenery and are home to many different plants and animals.
