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Lancaster Minnesota Community Guide


Location:

Lancaster Minnesota Welcome Sign

Location of Lancaster Minnesota


Population: 
 Lancaster (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 382 368 342 363 340 -23 -6.34
Land Area (sq. mile) 2.20 2.27 2.25 2.25 2.30 +0.05 +2.22
Density (persons per sq. mile) 173.64 162.11 152.00 161.58 147.83 -13.75 -8.51
Housing Units 182 207 199 193 189 -4 -2.07
Households -- 173 153 154 163 +9 +5.84
Persons Per Household -- 2.13 2.24 2.36 2.09 -0.17 -7.20

Geography:

Lancaster is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota. Lancaster is located along U.S. Highway 59, at the junction with Kittson County Roads 4, 5, and 6. The North Branch Two Rivers flows nearby. The Canadian border is located nine miles north of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.30 square miles (5.96 km˛), all of it land. The elevation is 909 ft (277 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 340 people, 163 households, and 98 families residing in the city. The population density was 147.8 inhabitants per square mile (57.1/km2). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 82.2 per square mile (31.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 163 households of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 47.6 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.7% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

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History:  

LANCASTER is a city on the border of Poppleton and Granville Townships; it was incorporated as a village on September 30, 1905; the post office was first called Lanerow, 1903, changing to Lancaster in 1904 when the Soo Line came through and named for a railroad official believed to have come from Lancashire County, England. The first business was a hotel built by Bernard Johnson, followed by three grain elevators.

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Street scene, Lancaster Minnesota, 1914
Street scene, Lancaster Minnesota, 1914
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Government:
Lancaster City Hall
95 2nd Street W
PO Box 97 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4905 

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm


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Lancaster City Hall, Lancaster Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone:
Mayor 12/31/2022 Michael Olson
402 1st Street W - PO Box 76
Lancaster, MN 56735 
  (218) 843-5033
(218) 762-2476
Clerk/Treasurer appointed Carol Johnson
95 2nd Street W - PO Box 97
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Email (218) 754-6472
Council Member 12/31/2022 Kathy Bernstrom
203 3rd Street E - PO Box 185
Lancaster, MN 56735 
  (218) 689-9345
(218) 762-4385
Council Member 12/31/2022 Faye Potrament
400 Central Avenue S - PO Box 185
Lancaster, MN 56735 
  (218) 988-2153
(218) 762-1351
Council Member 12/31/2024 John Stenquist
100 W 5th Street
Lancaster, MN 56735 
  (218) 452-0992
Council Member 12/31/2024 vacant
address not available
Lancaster, MN 56735 
  not available

Post Office:
US Post Office
113 Central Avenue S 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-5100 
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       7:45 am - 11:30 pm
                        12:00 am - 2:15 pm
Saturday           8:15 am - 9:00 am  

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US Post Office, Lancaster Minnesota

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Otter Tail Power Company (218) 739-8200
Natural Gas n/a n/a
Wastewater n/a n/a
Water n/a n/a
Telephone Wikstrom Systems (218) 436-2121
Cable TV n/a n/a

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
n/a


News:
Weather:

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Lancaster Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Lancaster Minnesota area


Events:
Sno-Wonderful Weekend
Phone: (218) 762-4390

Snow sculpture contest, winter games for kids, free hotdogs and cocoa and Lion's fish fry.
Presidents Day Weekend
Heritage Days
Phone: (218) 762-4390

Golf tournament, ethnic foods, side walk sales, kid games, fireman's rodeo, street dance, softball tournament, and a variety of other entertainment.

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Attractions:
Wilebski's Shorebird Park
Phone: (218) 762-4205
Web: www.wiktel.net/birdsanctuary

7 miles north on Hwy 59, 1 mile west. 3 miles of birding trails.

 

Recreation:
Caribou State Wildlife Management Area
Phone: (218) 436-2427
Web: www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas 

North of County Rd 4 on County 51. Three camping sites are posted with camping permitted signs. Just under 14,000 acres. There have been sightings of Elk, Bear & Timber Wolves. An example of the Aspen Parkland Landscape in NW Minnesota. This WMA is open to public hunting, trapping, hiking, berry picking and wildlife viewing.
 
Skull Lake State Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
Phone: (218) 436-2427
Web: www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas

East of Lancaster off of County Rd 4. Primitive camping sites, free with first come, first serve availability. Camping areas are identified with "Camping Permitted" signs. 7,500 acres of unique topography, unique upland prairie. Elk, Bear and Timber Wolves have been spotted in this region. Cross-country skiing opportunities available. This is the only WMA in Kittson County where blueberries have been found. Hunting opportunities for grouse and deer are excellent.
Snowmobile - A groomed snowmobile trail runs through the unit.
 
Riverside Golf Course
3260 US Highway 59 N
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218)
762-4653

Public course, 9 holes, grass greens, watered fairways, 6 holes along river, water hazards on 2 holes, driving range, 12 rental electric carts & rental clubs available. 9 hole par 36 public course. USGA course rating 34.0. USGA slope rating 114. Scenic, rather hilly layout with the first six fairways along the river. Tee off on 8 & 9 over water. Beautifully groomed fairways and large greens averaging 5000 sq. ft. Clubhouse and 300 yard driving range adjacent to course. Challenging course and a joy to play.
 
Kittson County Trail
Phone: (218) 843-2737

Parking at the Hallock Eagles Club on US Highway 75, also in Lake Bronson, Humboldt, Kennedy, Lancaster and Pembina Snowmobile - Groomed trail runs throughout Kittson County and connects with Lake Bronson State Park, Pelan and McTrail System Trails.
Trail features Red River flat prairie and wooded wilderness with deer, moose and other wildlife. Access to good ungroomed riding.

 
Lancaster Park
State Highway 59 North
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218)
762-4390

8 miles of walking trails, biking, and hiking. 7 miles of groomed intermediate cross country ski trails. Very scenic setting along the river and wooded areas. Snowmobiling and snowshoeing. 287 acres, playground, summer nature interpretation, picnicking, golf and cross country skiing. Groceries and restaurant close by. 28 camping units, electrical hookups, showers, flush toilets, dump station.

Lancaster Park, Lancaster Minnesota

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Bronson 289

Health Care:
none

Schools:
Lancaster School
401 Central Avenue S
Lancaster, MN 56735
Phone: (218) 762-5400
Fax: (218) 762-5512
Web:  www.lancaster.k12.mn.us

Lancaster School logo

Lancaster School, Lancaster Minnesota

Churches:
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
170 S 5th Street
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 843-2323

Pastor:  Father Craig Vasek 
Sunday Mass:  10:30 am
 
Lancaster Covenant Church
108 3rd Street E 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-7901
Web:  www.lancastercovenant.com

Pastor:  Galen Nordin
Sunday Worship:  10:15am

Lancaster Covenant Church, Lancaster Minnesota
Sion Lutheran Church - ELCA
301 Central Avenue
PO Box 278 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-1691
Web:  www.sionlutheran.com

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  9:45am

Sion Lutheran Church, Lancaster Minnesota

Media:
none

Motels:
none

Resorts:
none

Campgrounds:
Lancaster Park
State Highway 59 North
Phone: (218) 762-4390

28 camping units, electrical hookups, showers, flush toilets, dump station. 287 acres, playground, summer nature interpretation, picnicking, golf and cross country skiing. Groceries and restaurant close by. 8 miles of walking trails, biking, and hiking. 7 miles of groomed intermediate cross country ski trails. Very scenic setting along the river and wooded areas. Snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
Lancaster Park, Lancaster Minnesota

Businesses:
Agri-Sports
106 1st Street W
PO Box 160
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-7669 

Certified Polaris dealership located in Lancaster, Minnesota.
Agri-Sports, Lancaster Minnesota
American Legion Post 214
112 Hawaii Avenue
PO Box 263 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4290 
 
Bernstrom Oil Company
218 Highway 59 N 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-5255 
Web:  www.bernstromoil.com

Our friendly, experienced employees will do all they can to help you at all times. -Canadian Parcel Service -Shop and Tire Services -On the Farm Tire Repair -Convenience Store -Digital Photos
Bernstrom Oil Company, Lancaster Minnesota
Border State Bank
114 Central Avenue S
PO Box 247
Lancaster, MN 56735
Phone: (218) 762-6222
Web:  www.borderstatebank.com

We are here to serve our communities. We want a safe, healthy and prosperous community for our children and ourselves. We’d like to see our local businesses grow and prosper. Shop, invest, and volunteer locally. Bank Local, Shop Local. We do.
 
Bradley Glad Heating & Air Conditioning
2859 280th Street
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-1797
 
Brenda's Cleaning Service
210 Alaska Street E
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4433
 
Duty Free Americas
4140 US Highway 59 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-7531
Web:  www.dutyfreeamericas.com

Duty Free Americas offers a wide selection of fragrances, elegant dress and casual watches, gifts, jewelry and travel-related merchandise from the highest quality brand names, as well as items that typically incur significant duties and taxes, such as liquor and tobacco.

Duty Free Americas, Lancaster Minnesota
End of the Line Drive Inn
104 Highway 59 N
Lancaster, MN 56735
Phone: (218) 762-8441

End of the Line Drive Inn, Lancaster Minnesota
Family Foods of Lancaster
100 Central Avenue S
PO Box 158
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-3663

Come check out weekly ads and specials!
Family Foods of Lancaster Minnesota
Foxy Roxy's Diner
123 Central Avenue S 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-1799

Full service diner...to-go orders available...daily specials...HOMECOOKED food...homemade soups, pies, bars and cookies...family owned and operated!
Lancaster Family Diner, Lancaster Minnesota
Grace Center
103 Central Avenue
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-7611
 
Hanson Manufacturing
221 Central Avenue S
PO Box 66
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-6541
Fax: (218) 762-6545
Web:  www.hansonmfg.com
Hanson Manufacturing, Lancaster Minnesota
Hidden Meadows Tree Farm
3369 410th Street
Lancaster, MN 56735
Phone: (218) 762-4511
 
JVL Corporation
25411 1st Street 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (712) 336-3006 
 
Kittson County Highway Dept
309 2nd Street W 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-6611
 
Kutting Edge
110 Central Avenue 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-3406 
Kutting Edge, Lancaster Minnesota
Lancaster Lumber Company
98 Central Avenue 
PO Box 155
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4495 
Web:  www.lancasterlumberco.com

Lancaster Lumber is based out of downtown Lancaster, Minnesota with a second location in Pembina, North Dakota. Both locations have a staff that is ready to help you tackle any project, no matter what the scale is. With a variety of combined background experience, from construction to insurance and interior design, our staff will be able to assist you.
Lancaster Building Supply, Lancaster Minnesota
Lancaster City Hall
211 1st Street
PO Box 97 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4905 
Web:  www.lancastermn.org
Lancaster City Hall, Lancaster Minnesota
Lancaster Fire Department
302 3rd Street E
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: n/a
Lancaster Fire Department, Lancaster Minnesota
Lancaster Municipal Liquor Store
123 Central Avenue
PO Box 6
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4090 
Municipal Liquor Store, Lancaster Minnesota
Orleans Hay & Grain Company
2374 County Road 55 
PO Box 188
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4341 
Web:  www.orleansgrain.com

Grown in the rich soils of the northern Red River Valley, Orleans Hay & Grain alfalfa is known for it's high feed values and protein levels.

Orleans Hay & Grain Company, Lancaster Minnesota
Podco
120 Minnesota Avenue 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-3662
Web:  www.podcollc.com

Architects, builders and manufacturers the world over are discovering the remarkable advantages of decorative coatings by PODCO. Our sophisticated patented process facilitates the decorative finishing on coated aluminum, iron, glass, ceramic, plastic and other surfaces for windows, doors, blinds, fixtures and virtually any other product where aesthetic appeal, durability and fire retardant advantages enhance its value

Podco LLC
Podco, Lancaster Minnesota
Pro Gas Service
108 Central Avenue S
PO Box 156
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4328 
Pro Gas Service, Lancaster Minnesota
T & B Hardware
115 Central Avenue S
PO Box 265
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-5765 
T & B Hardware, Lancaster Minnesota
Twirl-A-Curl
201 Alaska Street W 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4800 
 
United Valley Bank
107 Central Avenue
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-5955
Web: www.uvbank.net

Our roots are planted right here in the Red River Valley, which makes it especially important for us to focus on this area’s ongoing financial health and continued growth. That’s why we spend our time and resources supporting the communities we serve here in North Dakota and Minnesota. This is our home too, and it has been for more than a century.
United Valley Bank, Lancaster, Minnesota
US Customs
4151 US Highway 59 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-2500 
 
US Immigration Department
4151 US Highway 59 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-4100 
 
US Post Office
113 Central Avenue S 
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-5100
Web:  www.usps.com
US Post Office, Lancaster Minnesota
Vintage Plus
222 Central Avenue S
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-3222

On the corner of Third Street and Central Avenue in Lancaster, stands a white building, some paint chipped off its exterior, graced with the sign “Lancaster Centennial Hall- 1908” above its front doors. One will also see a black sign on the right side of the building’s front with the gold letters “Vintage Plus.” Walk inside the building and one will discover the reason for this sign. Inside, the hall is filled with everything from jewelry, butter churns, vintage clothing, such as an Arctic snowsuit, military clothing, paintings, snow shoes, pottery, baby buggies, Crocs, a white fireplace mantle, antique furniture, comic books, and a liquor decanter in the shape of the late Elvis Presley, playing the guitar and wearing a pink jacket, a black bow tie, and black pants. If wound up, the decanter plays the Elvis song, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
 
Wikstrom Telephone Company
221 Central Avenue S
Lancaster, MN 56735 
Phone: (218) 762-6541
Web:  www.wiktel.com

Wiktel is the networking site for NW Minnesota and NE North Dakota, start here to find links, services, businesses for this area.
 

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