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Ruskin, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Ruskin, Minnesota
Ruskin, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Ruskin, Minnesota is located in the United States
Ruskin, Minnesota
Ruskin, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Rice County
Township Richland Township and Walcott Township
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55021
Area code(s) 507
GNIS feature ID 654920

Ruskin is a small, quiet place located in Rice County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county or township.

Discovering Ruskin

Ruskin is nestled in the beautiful state of Minnesota. It's a peaceful spot where you can find a sense of community. Even though it doesn't have its own mayor or city council, people live and work there.

Where is Ruskin Located?

Ruskin is easy to find on a map! It sits right where two roads meet: Rice County Road 23 (also called Gates Avenue) and 220th Street East. Imagine a crossroads, and that's where Ruskin is.

A bigger road, Minnesota State Highway 60, is also very close by. This makes it simple to travel to and from Ruskin.

Townships and How They Work

Ruskin is special because it's located across two different areas called "townships." These are Richland Township and Walcott Township. Think of townships as smaller parts of a county, often used for things like local services or elections.

The Ruskin School

A very important building in Ruskin is the Ruskin School. It's located right in the middle of the community. Schools are often the heart of small communities, bringing people together.

What is a ZIP Code?

If you ever need to send mail to Ruskin, you would use the ZIP code 55021. This ZIP code is shared with a nearby city called Faribault. A ZIP code is a special number that helps the postal service deliver mail to the correct place quickly.

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