Sebeka, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sebeka
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Buildings on Sebeka's main street, Minnesota Avenue.
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| Motto(s):
Small enough to know you, large enough to serve you.
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Location of Sebeka, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena |
| Incorporated | March 19, 1898 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 741 |
| • Density | 299.64/sq mi (115.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56477
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-59152 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396566 |
| Website | http://www.cityofsebeka.org/ |
Sebeka (pronounced sə-BEE-kə) is a small city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 741 people lived there. The city's name comes from an Ojibwe word that means "town by the water."
Sebeka is connected by important roads like U.S. Highway 71 and State Highway 227. The historic Jefferson Highway also runs through the city.
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History of Sebeka
Sebeka began to grow around a train station in 1892. This station was part of the K-line branch of the Great Northern Railway. The first big business in the area was cutting down trees for wood, known as logging.
The town's first store was called the Anderson Pioneer Store. Sebeka officially became a city on March 19, 1898. Its population has changed over the years. It started with 233 people in 1900 and reached its highest number of 818 people in 1960.
A Special Mural in Sebeka
Inside the Sebeka High School building, there is a special painting called a mural. This mural was painted in 1938 by an artist named Richard Haines. It shows a special way of painting called the casein paint process, which is like fresco-painting.
Many murals like this were made across the United States between 1934 and 1943. They were part of a government project to support artists during that time.
Geography and Rivers
Sebeka covers an area of about 2.47 square miles (6.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits, but the Redeye River flows right through the city.
People of Sebeka
The city's population has changed over time. Here's how many people lived in Sebeka during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 223 | — | |
| 1910 | 428 | 91.9% | |
| 1920 | 585 | 36.7% | |
| 1930 | 548 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 648 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 802 | 23.8% | |
| 1960 | 823 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 668 | −18.8% | |
| 1980 | 774 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 662 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 710 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 711 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 741 | 4.2% | |
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Sebeka's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 711 people living in Sebeka. These people lived in 321 households, and 182 of those were families. The city had about 288 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Sebeka were White (97.9%). A small number were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.1%), or from two or more races (1.5%). About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (40.5%) were married couples. About 38.9% of all households were made up of people living alone. Nearly 20% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Sebeka was 38.3 years old. About 26.2% of residents were under 18. About 20.7% were 65 or older. There were slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%) in the city.
Famous People from Sebeka
Sebeka has been home to some interesting people:
- Kenneth Arnold: He was a pilot who saw something strange in the sky. His report led to a famous UFO sighting. He was born in Sebeka.
- Carrie Lee: She was named Miss Minnesota USA in 2005. She grew up in Sebeka.
- Dick Stigman: He was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. He went to and graduated from Sebeka High School.
- Patrick Volkerding: He is known for creating and maintaining Slackware, a type of computer operating system. He has lived in Sebeka since 2005.
Radio Stations in Sebeka
You can listen to several radio stations in the Sebeka area:
- FM radio
- 92.5 KXKK (Hot Country music)
- 94.5 KDLB (Adult Contemporary music, "The Arrow 94.7")
- 97.5 KDKK (Music of Your Life)
- 101.9 KQKK (Adult Contemporary music, "KQ102")
- 105.9 KKWS (Country music, "SuperStation K106")
- AM radio
- 870 KPRM (Classic Country and News/Talk)
- 1070 KSKK (Country music)
- 1570 KAKK (Oldies music)
Images for kids
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City Hall
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Post Office
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Sebeka - Menahga Review Messenger Newspaper building
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Former bank building
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Former Fire House
See also
In Spanish: Sebeka (Minnesota) para niños
