Wannaska, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wannaska
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 Wannaska, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Wannaska, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau County |
| Township | Grimstad Township and Mickinock Township |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56761
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 653768 |
Wannaska is a small community in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Wannaska is about 13 miles south of the city of Roseau. You can find it along State Highway 89. The community is located across two areas called Grimstad Township and Mickinock Township. Wannaska also has its own post office with the ZIP code 56761.
Close to Wannaska, you can visit Hayes Lake State Park. The South Fork of the Roseau River also flows right through the community.
History of Wannaska
When Wannaska Began
The post office in Wannaska opened its doors in 1896. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time!
Meaning of the Name
The name "Wannaska" comes from the native Ojibwe language. It is believed to be the Ojibwe name for the Roseau River itself.
Special Organ in Wannaska
Wannaska is home to something unique: the very first organ built by the Moe Pipe Organ Company. This special organ was put into the Riverside Lutheran Church in Wannaska in the year 2000. This happened even before the company officially started making organs.
