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Askov Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
| Askov (city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2000-2010 Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
287 |
350 |
343 |
368 |
364 |
-4 |
-1.09 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
1.30 |
1.42 |
1.28 |
1.28 |
1.26 |
-0.02 |
-1.56 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
220.77 |
246.48 |
267.97 |
288.34 |
288.89 |
+0.55 |
+0.19 |
| Housing Units |
137 |
168 |
172 |
181 |
188 |
+7 |
+3.87 |
| Households |
-- |
158 |
160 |
165 |
171 |
+6 |
+3.64 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.22 |
2.14 |
2.23 |
2.13 |
-0.10 |
-4.48 |
Geography:
Askov is a city in Pine County, Minnesota. Minnesota
State Highway 23 serves as a main arterial route in the community, and
Interstate 35 is nearby. The Kettle River and Partridge Creek both flow
nearby. Banning State Park is also nearby. According to the United
States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.26 square miles
(3.26 km2), all land.
The elevation is 1,168 ft (356 m) above sea level.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2010, there were
364 people, 171 households, and 88
families residing in the village. The
population density was 288.9 inhabitants
per square mile (111.5/km2). There were
188 housing units at an average density
of 149.2 per square mile (57.6/km2). The
racial makeup of the village was 97.3%
White, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian,
and 2.2% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%
of the population.
There were 171 households of which
24.0% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 36.8% were married
couples living together, 8.8% had a
female householder with no husband
present, 5.8% had a male householder
with no wife present, and 48.5% were
non-families. 41.5% of all households
were made up of individuals and 21.7%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.13 and the average
family size was 2.88.
The median age in the village was 41
years. 21.7% of residents were under the
age of 18; 5% were between the ages of
18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 25.5%
were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65
years of age or older. The gender makeup
of the village was 47.0% male and 53.0%
female.
History:
The location of the village was originally within the
lands of the village of Partridge, at a stop far outside the original
village along Great Northern Railway; here a post office was set up,
first called Partridge from 1889–1909, before changing its name to Askov
in 1909. Most of the original village of Partridge was destroyed in the
1894 Hinckley fire. The immigrants to the Danish 'colony' of Askov were
nationalistic Lutheran followers of the theologian and cultural leader,
Bishop N. F. S. Grundtvig, romanticising the superiority of Danish
culture and emphasising the importance of speech and education (a motto
was "enlightenment must be our delight). Danish immigrants had up till
this point been mostly economic migrants fleeing poverty in Denmark, but
the first migrants to Askov were almost all Grundvigian Danes from
elsewhere in the USA. The Dansk Folkesamfund (Danish Peoples Society)
was founded in 1887 by Svend Hersleb Grundtvig, the son of N. F. S.
Grundtvig, to conserve Danish social heritage and promote immigration to
the USA. The Dansk Folkesamfund, with help from the railroad company,
bought the parcels of land around the train station and post office in
1906 and by 1909 had sold the 45 plots exclusively to Danish settlers,
some 25 families. The name "Askov" was chosen to commemorate the larger
village of Askov in Denmark which is the site of one of the largest folk
high schools (Askov Højskole) founded by N. F. S. Grundtvig although it
is claimed the name is derived from 'ash wood' (ask holt in Danish). By
1916 almost a thousand settlers of Danish descent lived here, although
1920 USA census data records only 242 inhabitants in Askov and most
people lived in the village of Partridge -this was thus the largest
concentration of Danish settlers in Minnesota. The new village was
incorporated on April 25, 1918, and officially separated from the
township as the City of Askov on April 8, 1921. Initially the main
economic activity was dairy (the first cooperative creamery being built
in 1910) supplemented by mixed intensive farming. Nearly all the streets in Askov have been given
Danish names.[13] Despite the Danish history, the modern population has
the following ancestries: German (20.8%), Irish (12.0%), Norwegian
(7.3%), Danish (6.3%), Scandinavian (5.2%), American (4.7%).
From
Wikipedia,
the free encyclopedia.
ASKOV, a city in sections 19, 20, 29, and 30 of Partridge
Township, was incorporated as a village on April 25, 1918, and separated
from the township on April 8, 1921. It was founded by the Danish Peoples
Society in 1906; the name is of ancient origin meaning "ash wood" and is
the name of Denmark's largest folk high school. Most of the village was
destroyed in the 1894 Hinckley fire. It had a Great Northern Railway station,
and its post office began as Partridge, 1889-1909, before changing to Askov. Courtesy Minnesota
Historical Society
Government:
Post
Office:
US Post
Office
6370 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704-4280
Phone: (320) 838-3477
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Regular Business Hours:
Week Days
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Utilities:
Major
Employers:
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Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
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n/a |
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Askov Minnesota area
Events:
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Askov Fair
and Rutabaga Festival |
4th
Weekend in August |
| The
Festival consists of crowning of Miss Askov, formerly known as
the Rutabaga Queen. Also many food stands are set up, one of
which consists of the Danish favorite, ableskivers: ball shaped
pancakes. Other events include a parade, folk dancing, contests
for things grown in the garden, great homemade food and all
kinds of other great small town things! |
Attractions:
Pine County Historical Society
PO Box 213
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3792 |
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Mural depicting Askov History, Downtown Askov
Minnesota, 2007
LakesnWoods.com Photo - click to enlarge |
Recreation:
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Banning State Park
Treat yourself to a visit to Banning State
Park, just minutes off I-35 near Sandstone. In the spring, watch
daring canoeists and kayakers shoot the turbulent rapids at
Blueberry Slide, Mother's Delight, Dragon's Tooth and Hell's
Gate. In the summer, hike along the Kettle River amid dramatic
sandstone rock formations with lush lichens, liverworts and
mosses. Visit Wolf Creek Falls, the Log Creek Arches and
Robinson's Ice Cave. Stay at the new camper cabin (sleeps five
people), which includes bunk beds, a table and benches. Take in
the historic ruins of Banning Sandstone Quarry. The park is
known for camping, picnicking, cross-country skiing, beautiful
trails for hiking and the study of natural history. |
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Lakes:
|
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Location |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
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none in the immediate area |
Health Care:
Schools:
Churches:
Bethlehem
Lutheran Church
6316 Kirke Alle
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3191 |
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Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Askov Branch Chapel
3422 Highway 23
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3255 |
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Church of Victory
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3697 |
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Media:
Askov American
6351 Kobmagergade
PO Box 275
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3151
Web:
www.askovamerican.com
The Askov American is a weekly community
newspaper founded in 1914, serving Northern Pine County,
including the communities of Finlayson, Sandstone, Bruno,
Kerrick, Willow River, Sturgeon Lake, and Rutledge. |
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Motels:
Resorts:
Campgrounds:
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Countryside
Campground
56283 Beaver Tail Road
Askov, MN 55704
Phone:(320) 838-3224
Web:
www.countrysidecampground.info Friendly, family oriented
campground open April 30th - October 29th · Spacious sites 50' x
80' · Sewer, Water, Electric 20/30/50 amp · Unique indoor pool
24' x 44' · Hot Tub · Kiddy Pool · Free Fire Truck Rides · Snack
bar · Camp Store · Propane · Gameroom · Activity Center (WiFi
hotspot) · Bathroom and shower building · Laundry facilities ·
Playground · Volleyball · Basketball · Badmitton · Horseshoes ·
Shuffleboard· |
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View of Downtown Askov Minnesota, 2007
LakesnWoods.com Photo - click image to
enlarge |
Businesses:
Able Auto Parts
68144 Beaver Tail Road
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3997 |
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American Recycling & Salvage
303 Popple Avenue
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3223 |
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American Legion
Askov, MN 55704 |
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Askov American
6351 Kobmagergade
PO Box 275
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3151
Web:
www.askovamerican.com
The Askov American is a weekly community
newspaper founded in 1914, serving Northern Pine County,
including the communities of Finlayson, Sandstone, Bruno,
Kerrick, Willow River, Sturgeon Lake, and Rutledge. |
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Askov City Hall
6344 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3616
Web: www.cityofaskov.com |
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Askov Deep Rock
6335 Merchant Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3343 |
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Askov Finlayson Co-Op Inc
6330 Railroad Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3166 |
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Askov Hardware & Lumber
6380 County Road 33
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3332 |
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Askov
Historical Society
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3440 |
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Beth Splittstoesser Acct & Tax
73741 Jensen Road
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-0010 |
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Bethlehem
Lutheran Church
6316 Kirke Alle
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3191 |
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Cook Water Farms
3478 Brogade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3415 |
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Countryside
Campground
56283 Beaver Tail Road
Askov, MN 55704
Phone:(320) 838-3224
Web:
www.countrysidecampground.info Friendly, family oriented
campground open April 30th - October 29th · Spacious sites 50' x
80' · Sewer, Water, Electric 20/30/50 amp · Unique indoor pool
24' x 44' · Hot Tub · Kiddy Pool · Free Fire Truck Rides · Snack
bar · Camp Store · Propane · Gameroom · Activity Center (WiFi
hotspot) · Bathroom and shower building · Laundry facilities ·
Playground · Volleyball · Basketball · Badmitton · Horseshoes ·
Shuffleboard· |
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CybertPC
6339 Merchant Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3843 |
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Daryl Klocke Construction
3976 Mulling Road
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3682 |
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Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
637 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-1633 |
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First National Bank of the North
6340 Merchant Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3131
Web: www.fnbns.com
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12 Noon |
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| First
National Bank of the North is a locally owned and run community
bank. We have been honored to serve the communities of
Sandstone, Askov, Kerrick, and Hinckley for the past 100 years
and take pride in our personnel, integrity, and service
delivery. Whether you are looking for personal, agricultural or
commercial services we can meet your needs with our varied
products and services. |
Gebhart Collision Center & Towing
62191 State Highway 23
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3420 |
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Gift Design
3462 Brogade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-34165 |
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Glen C Armstrong Accounting
6374 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3328 |
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Jensen Tractor Sales & Service
3593 Railroad Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3453 |
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Kettle River Jerky
3506 Dannebrogsgade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3003 |
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Kettle River Pizza
6342 Merchant Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3400 |
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Lena's Scandinavian
Gifts
6344 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3784
Web: www.lenasofaskov.com
The building was built by the Germans when the
settlement was named Partridge. Askov was established in 1906 –
one of the oldest Danish Settlements in Minnesota. Our town is
the longest reigning Rutabaga Capital of the World. LENA’S is
“Home of the Rutabaga Malt!” Over looking Bedstemor’s Garden is
Rutabaga Bob. Come and enjoy the day with us! Outside seating is
available on the patio while you enjoy our gardens. |
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Main Street Grocery & Video
6355 Merchant Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3731 |
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Melzark Sewer & Excavation
36395 Rutabaga Road
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3197 |
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Partridge Cafe
6336 Kobmagergade Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3244 |
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Patrick Cook Insurance Agency
637 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-1633 |
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Petersen Sales
3557 E Bregnedalgade Street
Askov, MN 55704
Phone:(320) 838-3367
Web:
www.petersenwildflowers.com
Petersen Wildflowers has been providing an
excellent selection of prairie wildflowers and prairie grasses,
that will grow in Minnesota, since 1990. We have over 100
individual wildflower varieties and 15 individual native prairie
grasses. We also carry an assortment of mixes including
Minnesota Sun Mix, Shade Mix, Annual Mix, Short and Sunny Mix,
Short Prairie Grass Mix, Tall Prairie Grass Mix, Habitat Mix,
Roadside Mix, Native Ornamental Grass Collection, Hummingbird
and Butterfly Collection, Native Prairie Coneflower Collection,
Cutflower Collection, Native Minnesota Collection and a Daisy
Daisy Collection, Native Shoreline Mix. We also carry a good
selection of herbs. |
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Pine County Historical Society
PO Box 213
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3792 |
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Ringer's Bar
100 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3723 |
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Sebald's Ford
6352 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3141
Web: www.sebalds.com
Sebald Motor Sales is a locally owned, locally
run Ford franchise. On December 5, 1935, Sebald Motor Sales was
granted a franchise from Ford Motor Company to sell and service
new Ford cars and trucks. After more than 70 years of being in
service, many things have changed in the automobile business.
Brands and dealerships have come and gone, vehicles and their
repair have become more complex, but the basics of customer
service have not changed. |
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Silent Wings
Studios North
Creative Productions
PO Box 14
Askov, MN 55704
Toll Free: (866) 451-8754
Web:
www.dekrech-silentwings.com
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Swirl and Curl
6369 Kobmagergade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3535 |
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Town & Country Real Estate
39010 Degerstrom Road
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3228
Web: www.towncountry.org
The hardest part about buying or selling a
home is in knowing how to begin. That's where we come in! Town
And Country Real Estate Inc. is your one stop source for online
real estate…current listings, buying tips, selling tips,
mortgage information, community resources and more. |
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Twin Pines Veterinary Clinic
3460 Brogade
Askov, MN 55704
Phone: (320) 838-3176 |
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Topographic Map:
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