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Location:
Adams Minnesota Population Sign Location of Adams Minnesota

Adams Minnesota is a vibrant community of 800 people on the prairie just 5 miles north of the Minnesota-Iowa state line and about 14 miles east of Austin, MN in Mower County. The city is 12 miles off Interstate 90 southwest of Rochester, MN and only about 100 mi south of the Twin Cities - Minneapolis & St. Paul.

Adams is on the Shooting Star Scenic Byway (MN Hwy 56, mile posts 1-30) with its accompanying 20+ mile bicycle & hiking trail, the Shooting Star Recreational Trail, which mostly follows abandoned railroad tracks adjacent to Hwy 56. Slow down and enjoy the vestiges of the native tall-grass prairie flowers, grasses, and herbs the pioneers encountered a hundred years ago when they settled this area.

Adams is one of four cities cooperating in an unusual joint-powers multi-community entity called Prairie Visions. This organization has been very active in encouraging the construction of the recreational trail, the scenic byway designation and in conservation of the area native flora and fauna.

Courtesy City of Adams


Population: 
 Adams (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 771 797 756 800 787 -13 -1.65
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.00 1.04 1.01 1.01 1.01 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 771.00 766.35 748.51 791.62 779.21 -12.00 -1.65
Housing Units 258 292 313 351 330 -21 -6.36
Households -- 278 300 329 304 -25 -8.22
Persons Per Household -- 2.62 2.25 2.21 2.30 +0.09 +4.07

Geography:

Adams is a city in Adams Township, Mower County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all of it land.  The elevation is 1,286 feet above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 787 people, 304 households, and 188 families residing in the city. The population density was 779.2 inhabitants per square mile (300.9 /km2). There were 330 housing units at an average density of 326.7 per square mile (126.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 304 households of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 46.6 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 31.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

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History:

The village of Adams was platted on January 30, 1868 by Selah Chamberlain. A two-room public school was built in 1869 and was later expanded to four rooms. The village was officially incorporated on March 2, 1887. A water works system was installed in the summer of 1897. A volunteer fire department was established as Adams Hose Co. No. 1 in 1898. A sewage system was installed in 1902. A Catholic school was built in 1903 and roughly half of the public school students started attending there, greatly relieving overcrowding. The sewage system was updated in 1958. The town is in the Southland school district (which includes Southland High School), and is home to the varsity fields for the teams.

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ADAMS Township was organized in May 1858. Its city of the same name in section 11 was platted by Selah Chamberlain on January 30, 1868, and was incorporated as a village February 17, 1887. This name is borne by counties in nine states of the Union and by villages and townships in 14 states, mostly in honor of John Adams, the second president of the United States, 1797-1801, and his son, John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, 1825-29. The first postal service was provided in 1859 from the farm home of John Ingens; the post office was established in 1861 with Harold M. F. Ingens, postmaster; it had a station of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.

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Fourth Street, Adams Minnesota, 1912
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Government:
Adams City Hall
303 W Main Street
PO Box 357
Adams MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3601

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed 12:00 - 12:30

City Council Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm

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Name   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2020 Brian Anderson
205 NW 4th Street
Adams MN 55909
  (507) 440-8274
Clerk/Treasurer appointed Jake Goodale
303 W Main Street
Adams MN 55909
Email (507) 582-3601
Council Member 12/31/2022 Michael Cherney
PO Box 44
Adams MN 55909
  (507) 582-3161
Council Member 12/31/2022 Paul Kirtz
402 6th Street NW
Adams MN 55909
  (507) 438-0335
Council Member 12/31/2024 Ella Noterman
106 1st Street NW
Adams MN 55909
  (507) 440-1378
Council Member 12/31/2024 Karen Ruechel
307 4th Street NW
Adams MN 55909
  (507) 582-7890

Post Office:
US Post Office
18 NW 4th Street
Adams, MN
55909-9672
Phone: (507) 582-3424
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       9:00 am - 12:00 pm
                        1:00 pm -  4:15 pm  
Saturday           9:00 am - 10:00 am

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Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Freeborn-Mower Coop (507) 373-6421
Natural Gas Freeborn-Mower Coop (507) 373-6421
Wastewater Adams Municipal   (507) 582-3601
Water Adams Municipal (507) 582-3601
Telephone Frontier Communications (800) 435-1504
Cable TV Mediacom (800) 332-0245

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Adams Health Care Center Nursing Care Facilities 84
Osmundson Bros Contractors Highway, Street & Bridge Construction 44
Southland High School Elementary & Secondary Schools 40
Schmitz Electric Building Equipment Contractors 15
Northern Country Coop Other Crop Farming 8
United Farmers State Bank Depository Credit Intermediation 8
Heimer Foods Grocery Stores 8
Adams Builders Supply Building Material & Supplies Dealers 6


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Weather:

ADAMS WEATHER


Map:


Minnesota State Highway Map of the Adams Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Adams Minnesota area


Events:

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Attractions:
Shooting Star Scenic Byway
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3601
Web: www.shootingstarbyway.org

This official MN Scenic Byway is one of the state's first designated wildflower routes. The Minnesota Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources collaborate to manage wildflowers and native grasses along the route. The route passes through rich agricultural regions and small rural towns with historic buildings of national significance, bed and breakfasts, golf, swimming pools and city parks. Lake Louise State Park is located on the route. This is a 32 mile drive along Highway 56.

Shooting Star Scenic Byway, Adams Minnesota

Recreation:
Cedar River Golf Course
14927 State Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3595
Web: www.cedarrivercountryclub.com

Cedar River GC is a member owned public golf course 2 miles outside of Adams Minnesota. This 18 hole design set along the beautiful Cedar River is truly a hidden gem of Southeastern Minnesota. Cedar River GC offers beautiful bent grass greens, watered fairways and developed trees. Cedar River GC is open for the public to enjoy.
Cedar River Golf Course, Adams Minnesota


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Health Care:
Adams Clinic
908 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3547
Web: www.mayohealthsystem.org

Adams Clinic offers complete family health care with outreach services provided by Austin Medical Center. Conveniently located on Main Street, our outpatient clinic is designed to serve you and your family's healthcare needs in a friendly, comfortable setting. With a dedicated full time physician and a team of highly qualified healthcare professionals, the staff at Adams Clinic is here when you need them.

 
Adams Health Care Center
810 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3263
Web: www.adamshcc.com

The City of Adams owns and manages this modern multi-function facility that provides senior residences, assisted living and full nursing care. It is Medicare certified and licensed. Because it has a direct all weather corridor to the Adams Clinic of the Austin Medical Center, a unit of Mayo Health Care, it offers an outstanding level of service.

Adams Health Care Center, Adams Minnesota

Schools:
Southland School District
203 NW 2nd Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3568
Fax: (507) 582-7813
Web: www.isd500.k12.mn.us
Southland High School
203 NW 2nd Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3568
Fax: (507) 582-7813

Grades:  9-12
Students:  251

Southland High School, Adams Minnesota
Southland Middle School
203 NW 2nd Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3568
Fax: (507) 582-7813

Grades:  6-8
Students:  120

Southland Middle School, Adams Minnesota
Southland Elementary School
201 1st Street NE
Rose Creek, MN 55970
Phone: (507) 437-3214
Fax: (507) 437-2368

Grades:  PK-5
Students:  225

Southland Elementary School, Rose Creek Minnesota
Sacred Heart Church School
11 NW 5th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3120
Web: www.sacredheartadams.org

Grades:  1-8
Students:  120

 

Churches:
Little Cedar Lutheran Church
308 NW Lewison Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3185
Fax: (507) 582-3344
Web: www.littlecedarmarshallchurches.org 

Pastor:  Jeremy Johnson
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams Minnesota
Marshall Lutheran Church
16600 680th Avenue
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7720
Web: www.littlecedarmarshallchurches.org

Pastor:   Jeremy Johnson
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Marshall Lutheran Church, Adams Minnesota
Sacred Heart Church
412 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3321
Web: www.sacredheartadams.org

Pastor:  Father Swaminatha Pothireddy
Saturday Mass:  5:00 pm
Sunday Mass:  n/a

Sacred Heart Church, Adams Minnesota

Media:

Monitor Review
318 W Main Street
PO Box 283
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3542
Fax: (507) 582-3542

Frequency:  Weekly on Thursdays
Circulation: 
1,088

 

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Businesses:
Adam's Drug
11 SW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3380
 
Adams Builders Supply Inc
205 SW Commerce Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3210
Web: www.adamsbuilderssupply.com
 
Adams Clinic
908 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3547
Web: www.mayohealthsystem.org

Adams Clinic offers complete family health care with outreach services provided by Austin Medical Center. Conveniently located on Main Street, our outpatient clinic is designed to serve you and your family's healthcare needs in a friendly, comfortable setting. With a dedicated full time physician and a team of highly qualified healthcare professionals, the staff at Adams Clinic is here when you need them.

 
Adams Dental Clinic
407 NW Lincoln Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3563
Adams Dental Clinic
Adams Funeral Home
300 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3461
 
Adams Health Care Center
810 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3263
Web: www.adamshcc.com

The City of Adams owns and manages this modern multi-function facility that provides senior residences, assisted living and full nursing care. It is Medicare certified and licensed. Because it has a direct all weather corridor to the Adams Clinic of the Austin Medical Center, a unit of Mayo Health Care, it offers an outstanding level of service.

Adams Health Care Center, Adams Minnesota
Adams Veterinarian Service
21 NW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7828
 
Advanced Diesel
11626 650th Avenue
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-1060
 
American Legion
321 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3266
 
Anderson Sandblasting-Painting
64258 140th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3440
 
Bank Boutique
322 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: n/a
Web: www.bankboutique.com

Gifts, Crafts, Collectibles, Antiques, Retro, Shabby Chic, Vintage Bunnies, Candles, Doilies, American Girl Doll Clothes, Floral, Watkins® Products. POTTERY: Red Wing, Royal Copley, McCoy, Hull and more!!

Bank Boutique, Adams Minnesota
Big Js Repair
10126 660th Avenue
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7818
 
Bubble's Cafe
19 NW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3655
 
Byron Huseby Insurance
15740 665th Avenue
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3253
 
Cedar Branch Activity Center
22 NW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7726
 
Cedar Court Apartments
18 NW 10th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3263
 
Cedar Court Assisted Living
810 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7704
 
Cedar River Golf Course
14927 State Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3595
Web: www.cedarrivercountryclub.com

Cedar River GC is a member owned public golf course 2 miles outside of Adams Minnesota. This 18 hole design set along the beautiful Cedar River is truly a hidden gem of Southeastern Minnesota. Cedar River GC offers beautiful bent grass greens, watered fairways and developed trees. Cedar River GC is open for the public to enjoy.
Cedar River Golf Course, Adams Minnesota
Corky's Corner Inc
308 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3552
 
Cross Home
302 NW 1Street Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3151
 
David Schmitz Carpentry
14820 State Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3696
 
Dean's Auto Body
14898 State Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-1238
 
Dorothy's Beauty Salon
111 NW Bergan Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3679
 
Early Childhood Center
312 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3405
 
Farm-Tech
14846 State Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7725
Web: www.farmtech.com

Farm-Tech is an independent crop consulting and soil sampling company. We are independent which means no product sales get in the way of our service to you. Feel free to contact us anytime to discuss what Farm-Tech can do for you.

Farm-Tech, Adams Minnesota
Farmers State Bank of Adams
15 SW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3448
Web: www.fsbadams.com

Since 1914, Farmers State Bank of Adams has been a leader in the success of the local community. Locally owned and operated, we offer the best products and friendly, reliable service in the area.

Farmers State Bank of Adams Minnesota
GPS Service
14846 State Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-1477
 
Hatle Drainage & Construction Inc
65668 180th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7730
 
Heimer Foods
23 NW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3301
Web: www.heimerfoods.com

We are your local community connection for high quality foods, friendly service and great prices. Our family-owned store offers a convenient one-stop shop where you can find everything you need from the everyday essentials to specialty items from around the world. Our friendly staff is here to help you find exactly what you're looking for and to offer you assistance regarding all the products we carry. We take pride in our community and appreciate your business. We know that you have many options for food purchases and want you to know that we're working hard each day to continue to earn your business.
Heimer Foods, Adama Minnesota
Helen's Tax Service
15 NW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3600
 
Heritage Acres
15299 675th Avenue
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7748
 
Hoversten Johnson Beckmann
310 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3566
 
Kulow Truckline
14863 State Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7860
 
Little Cedar Day Care
308 NW Lewison Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-1434
 
Lone Star Plumbing & Heating
65977 145th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3400
 
Monitor Review
318 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3542
 
Northern Country Co-Op Adams
13 SW Commerce Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3641
 
Northern Country Coop Feeds
105 SW Commerce Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-1071
Web: www.ncountrycoop.com

 

Northern Country Coop Feeds, Adams Minnesota
Osmundson Brothers Implement
211 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3503
 
R B Cabinetry
13 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-1135
 
Rehab Care Group
810 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3056
 
S & M Controls Inc
14918 State Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7865
 
Schmitz Electric
308 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3528
Web: www.schmitzelectric.com

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Schroeder Farms
67801 180th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-1063
 
Stateline Veterinary Service
17 NW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-1244
 
Sterling State Insurance
322 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7750
 
Sunset Transcription & Tech
18027 640th Avenue
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-7861
 
Uptown Cut
318 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3135
 
US Post Office
18 NW 4th Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3424
 
Wiste Auto Service
202 SW Commerce Street
Adams, MN 55909-5005
Phone: (507) 582-1111
Web: www.wisteautoservice.com


Wiste Auto Service provides automotive repair services to the Adams, MN area. We have over 19 years of experience, and our team of professionally certified technicians offer friendly and reliable service every time.
Wiste Auto Service, Adams Minnesota
Whispering Willows Cottage
107 3rd Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 438-7577
Web: www.whisperingwillowscottage.com

Whispering Willows Cottage is a beautiful new quilting & scrapbooking retreat home located on the prairies of southeastern Minnesota in the quiet, small town of Adams. Adams is conveniently located just 5 miles N of the Iowa border, 15 miles SE of Austin, MN, and 30 miles SW of Rochester, MN. Whispering Willows Cottage is the perfect place to enjoy a scrapbooking retreat, knitting, beading or quilting retreat, spiritual retreats, seminars, family reunions or just an all-girls weekend. This spacious quilting, crafting and scrapbooking retreat home accommodates up to 12 guests.

Whispering Willows Cottage, Adams Minnesota
Xcel Energy
S Highway 56
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3106
 
Young's Welding
305 W Main Street
Adams, MN 55909
Phone: (507) 582-3232
 


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