Warroad, Minnesota facts for kids
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Warroad
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Warroad City Hall
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Hockeytown, USA
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2) |
| • Land | 3.27 sq mi (8.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,830 |
| • Density | 559.12/sq mi (215.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56763
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-68224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653790 |
Warroad is a city in Roseau County, Minnesota, USA. It's located at the southwest corner of Lake of the Woods, about 7.5 miles (12 km) south of the Canadian border. In 2020, about 1,830 people lived there. Warroad even had its own newspaper before it officially became a city in 1901! Main roads like Highway 11 and Highway 313 help people get around the city.
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History of Warroad
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Warroad was once a very large village for the Ojibwe people on Lake of the Woods. The Ojibwe fought a long war against the Sioux people. They were fighting for control of the lake's important rice fields. The Sioux often came into the area using the Red and Roseau Rivers. This route ended at the Warroad River. This path was known as the old "war road," which is how the river and the village got their name.
In the 1900s, Warroad had a strong business in fishing. Over time, this changed to sport fishing and tourism. For many years, boats regularly traveled to the islands and to Kenora, Ontario, in Canada. The lumber industry also grew a lot. This brought the Great Northern and Canadian National railways to town. It also led to the start of one of the biggest window makers, Marvin Windows.
Hockeytown, USA
Warroad is also known as "Hockeytown USA." This is because of its amazing history with ice hockey. The Warroad High School hockey teams have won many state championships. The boys' team won in 1994, 1996, 2003, and 2005. The girls' team won in 2010, 2011, 2022, and 2023.
Many players from Warroad have gone on to play in the NHL and in the Olympic Games. In fact, every U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey team that has won a gold medal has had a player from Warroad! Another important part of Warroad's hockey story is the Warroad Lakers. This amateur team played from 1947 to 1997.
Geography and Climate
Warroad is located on the southwest shore of Lake of the Woods. It's specifically at Muskeg Bay. The city is east of Roseau and west of Baudette. The Warroad River flows right through the town. Warroad is about 7.5 miles (12 km) south of the Canadian border.
The city covers about 2.90 square miles (7.51 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Weather in Warroad
Warroad has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has four distinct seasons. Winters are very cold, especially when cold air from the Arctic moves in. These cold spells can last for weeks. Summers are warm to hot, especially in July and August. This is when air from the Gulf of Mexico moves north.
The average yearly temperature in Warroad is about 36.6°F (2.6°C). The city gets about 27.69 inches (703 mm) of rain and snow each year. Most of the rain falls in the summer.
| Climate data for Warroad, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1901–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 50 (10) |
56 (13) |
81 (27) |
93 (34) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
101 (38) |
96 (36) |
86 (30) |
81 (27) |
53 (12) |
103 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 36.4 (2.4) |
40.6 (4.8) |
54.4 (12.4) |
72.5 (22.5) |
83.1 (28.4) |
86.9 (30.5) |
88.0 (31.1) |
88.3 (31.3) |
84.3 (29.1) |
73.0 (22.8) |
53.9 (12.2) |
37.9 (3.3) |
90.9 (32.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 13.2 (−10.4) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
32.5 (0.3) |
47.6 (8.7) |
62.2 (16.8) |
72.0 (22.2) |
76.9 (24.9) |
75.4 (24.1) |
66.3 (19.1) |
50.8 (10.4) |
33.5 (0.8) |
19.2 (−7.1) |
47.4 (8.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 2.6 (−16.3) |
7.0 (−13.9) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
36.1 (2.3) |
50.9 (10.5) |
61.4 (16.3) |
65.8 (18.8) |
63.8 (17.7) |
54.7 (12.6) |
40.9 (4.9) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
10.3 (−12.1) |
36.6 (2.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −8.0 (−22.2) |
−4.8 (−20.4) |
9.6 (−12.4) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
39.5 (4.2) |
50.7 (10.4) |
54.6 (12.6) |
52.1 (11.2) |
43.1 (6.2) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
1.4 (−17.0) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −30.4 (−34.7) |
−26.4 (−32.4) |
−14.1 (−25.6) |
11.5 (−11.4) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
40.4 (4.7) |
45.9 (7.7) |
42.8 (6.0) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
−1.7 (−18.7) |
−21.2 (−29.6) |
−33.3 (−36.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −55 (−48) |
−55 (−48) |
−42 (−41) |
−18 (−28) |
14 (−10) |
28 (−2) |
32 (0) |
29 (−2) |
16 (−9) |
−12 (−24) |
−30 (−34) |
−50 (−46) |
−55 (−48) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.77 (20) |
0.56 (14) |
0.81 (21) |
1.59 (40) |
3.49 (89) |
4.77 (121) |
3.69 (94) |
4.30 (109) |
3.00 (76) |
2.52 (64) |
1.26 (32) |
0.93 (24) |
27.69 (704) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.7 (22) |
4.8 (12) |
5.7 (14) |
2.7 (6.9) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
4.8 (12) |
10.1 (26) |
37.7 (95.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.7 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 12.3 | 12.8 | 11.6 | 10.1 | 11.0 | 9.4 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 103.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.4 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 22.9 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Warroad
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 238 | — | |
| 1910 | 927 | 289.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,211 | 30.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,184 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,309 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,276 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,309 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,086 | −17.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,216 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,679 | 38.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,722 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,781 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,830 | 2.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 1,781 people living in Warroad. These people lived in 764 households. About 83.3% of the people were White, 5.7% were Native American, and 8.5% were Asian. About 2.5% of the people were from two or more races.
About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in Warroad was 38.9 years old. The population was split evenly, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
Media and News
Newspaper
The Warroad Pioneer was the local newspaper for 120 years. Its last issue was published on May 7, 2019.
Radio
You can listen to these radio stations in Warroad:
- KRXW FM 103.5
- KKWQ FM 92.5
- KRWB (AM) 1410
Famous People from Warroad
Many talented people have come from Warroad, especially hockey players!
- Robert Baril: A stand-up comedian.
- Henry Boucha: A former NHL player and Olympic Silver Medalist in hockey (1972). He was born and grew up in Warroad and is in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Bill Christian: An Olympic Gold Medalist in hockey (1960). He is in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF Hall of Fame.
- Dave Christian: A former NHL player and Olympic Gold Medalist in hockey (1980). He is in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Gordon Christian: An Olympic Silver Medalist in hockey (1956).
- Roger Christian: An Olympic Gold Medalist in hockey (1960). He is in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Alan Hangsleben: A former NHL player who was born in Warroad.
- Gigi Marvin: A gold medalist and member of the U.S. national women's ice hockey team. She scored a key goal in the 2018 Olympics, helping Team USA win gold. She also won silver medals in the 2010 and 2014 Olympics.
- Brock Nelson: An NHL player for the New York Islanders.
- T. J. Oshie: An NHL player for the Washington Capitals. He helped Warroad's high school hockey team win a state championship. He scored a famous winning goal for the U.S. in the 2014 Winter Olympics against Russia. He also won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018.
- Sheila Terry: An actress who lived from 1910 to 1957.
See also
In Spanish: Warroad (Minnesota) para niños
