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Bricelyn Minnesota Community Guide

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Population:

Bricelyn (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2010	2000-2010 Change
Bricelyn (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2010	Actual	Percent
Population	470	487	426	379	365	-14	-3.69
Land Area (sq. mile)	0.00	0.35	0.29	0.30	0.30	0	0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile)	--	1,391.4	1,468.9	1,283.9	1,216.7	-67.27	-5.24
Housing Units	192	207	203	208	197	-11	-5.29
Households	--	190	189	182	168	-14	-7.69
Persons Per Household	--	2.56	2.25	2.08	2.17	+0.09	+4.31

Geography:

Bricelyn is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, which is located 200 miles south of the Twin Cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,181 ft (360 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 365 people, 168 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,258.6 inhabitants per square mile (485.9 /km2). There were 197 housing units at an average density of 679.3 per square mile (262.3 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 2.5% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.

There were 168 households of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 47.9 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 24.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

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History:

BRICELYN, a city in Seely Township, sections 10 and 15, was named for John Brice, who owned and platted it. It was incorporated on July 15, 1903, and separated from the township on March 30, 1912; the post office began in 1899. The village had a station of the Chicago and North Western Railway in section 10.

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General View, Bricelyn Minnesota, 1914
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Government:

City of Bricelyn 309 N Main Street PO Box 338 Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4367 Fax: (507) 653-4369 Regular Business Hours: Monday - Wednesday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Council Council Meetings: 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
Title	Term Ends	Name and Address	Phone
Mayor	12/31/2022	Dan R Klingbeil 504 N Quinn Street Bricelyn, MN 56014	(507) 653-4139
Clerk	appointed	Kathy Lowery 309 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014	(507) 653-4367
Council Member	12/31/2022	Greg Thompson 608 N 4th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014	(507) 525-6384
Council Member	12/31/2022	Douglas L Ellickson 106 N 5th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014	(507) 271-3904
Council Member	12/31/2024	Terri L Douglas 710 N 4th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014	(507) 653-4399
Council Member	12/31/2024	John Goette 702 N 4th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014	(507) 402-5175

Post Office:

US Post Office
215 N Main Street
Bricelyn, MN 56014-2292
Phone: (507) 653-4691
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 9:45 am

Utilities:

Utility Type	Utility Name	Utility Phone
Electricity	BENCO	(800) 387-7963
Natural Gas	n/a	--
Wastewater	Bricelyn Municipal	(507) 653-4367
Water	Bricelyn Municipal	(507) 653-4367
Telephone	Bevcomm	(800) 342-1019
Cable TV	Bevcomm	(800) 342-1019

Major Employers:

Employer	Products/Services	Employees
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News:

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Weather:

BRICELYN WEATHER

Map:

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Bricelyn Minnesota area

Events:

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Attractions:

City Park

Located at the center of town *The Bricelyn Community Club raised money to purchase this new playground equipment. *Please enjoy the playground but remember a few simple rules to help keep the park clean and safe for everyone *Please pick up your own trash *Please monitor your children *Please use equipment safely and responsibly *The shelters are available for public use. If you plan to use the shelters for an event and would like to have the restrooms unlocked please contact the City office at 507-653-4367

Recreation:

Bricelyn Pool
Bricelyn, MN 56014
Phone: (507) 653-4367

Lakes:

Lake Name	Size (acres)	Lake info	Lake Map	Rec Map	Topo Map
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Health Care:

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Schools:

United South Central School District Independent School District #2134 250 2nd Avenue SW Wells, MN 56097 Phone: (507) 553-3134 Web: www.usc.k12.mn.us Grades: PK-12 Students: 678
United South Central High School 250 2nd Avenue SW Wells, MN 56097 Phone: (507) 553-5819 Fax: (507) 553-5929 Grades: 7-12 Students: 349
United South Central Elementary School 250 2nd Avenue SW Wells, MN 56097 Phone: (507) 553-5810 Fax: (507) 553-5929 Grades: PK-6 Students: 329
Minnesota Girls Academy - Miryam Ghermezian Academy 206 Quinn Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4004 Web: www.minnesotagirlsacademy.org Grades: n/a Students: n/a The Minnesota Girls Academy (MGA) is a Kosher, therapeutic, residential setting where healing begins for girls and their families. We assist girls ages 13 to 17 in overcoming the emotional or behavioral struggles that can keep them from living fulfilling lives and having healthy social and familial relationships.

Churches:

Bricelyn Lutheran Church - ELCA 404 N Secor Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4565 Pastor: n/a Sunday Worship: n/a
First Baptist Church 411 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4341 Pastor: n/a Sunday Worship: n/a
North Blue Earth Lutheran Church - ELCA 50962 100th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4520 Pastor: n/a Sunday Worship: n/a
South Blue Earth Lutheran Church - ELCA 49343 50th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4314 Pastor: n/a Sunday Worship: n/a

Media:

Courier-Sentinel
401 N Quinn Street
Bricelyn, MN 56014
Phone: (507) 653-4321

Motels:

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Resorts:

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Campgrounds:

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Businesses:

Agvantage FS 205 N 1st Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4199
American Legion Post #165 406 2nd Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4305
Bob's Archery & More 509 N Ross Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4241
Bricelyn Agency Inc 219 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4400
Bricelyn City Clerk 309 N Main Street PO Box 338 Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4367 Fax: (507) 653-4369
Bricelyn City Library 307 Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4359
Bricelyn Fire Department 203 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4367
Bricelyn Garage 41 State Highway 253 Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4272
Bricelyn Pool Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4159
Bricelyn Veterinary Clinic PO Box 385 Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4646
Brush Creek Antiquartian Bookstore Bricelyn, MN 56014
Brush Creek Appliance Repair 10032 510th Avenue Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4396
Brush Creek Boutique & Garden Center 205 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4483
Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes 102 N 5th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4555 Web: www.brussheitnerfuneralhome.com Since 1893 our Wells Chapel has been owned and operated by families dedicated to funeral service. First by the Hanson family until 1951, then by the Heitner family until 1986, then by Stan and Kathy Bruss until 2007. January 1, 2008, Susan and Nathan Nasinec purchased the funeral homes. In 1980, the Fabel Funeral Home in Minnesota Lake was purchased and in 1987, the Lee Funeral Homes in Bricelyn and Kiester were purchased. On July 1, 2007 the Minnesota Lake location was closed. We continue to serve the area from 2 locations: Wells (255 2nd Ave SW) and Bricelyn (102 N. 5th St.) and we offer our services to many surrounding communities in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.
Bud's Cafe & Market 405 N 3rd Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4228
Cannon Valley Telecom Inc 8426 500th Avenue Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4167
Choice Connection 49391 110th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 878-3434
Courier-Sentinel 401 N Quinn Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4321
E-Imaging 54117 90th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4518
Ehlert Farms 11350 520th Avenue Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4309
Evergreen Livestock & Green 4429 490th Avenue Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4212
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank 219 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4100 Web: www.ftsbbank.com Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is an employee-owned institution. Our employees own over 85% of the bank. Since everyone has a large stake in the bank’s success, we’re always willing to go the extra mile.
Jacobson Oil Company 404 N 3rd Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4333
Larson Hoof Trimming 53544 90th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4607
Legred Genetics Inc 3500 490th Avenue Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4546
Lorenz Land 7420 560th Avenue Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 294-3743
Minnesota Girls Academy 206 N Quinn Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4004
Prairie River Camp - Youth For Christ 52792 80th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4700 Web: www.prairierivercamp.org Our Purpose - Reaching youth & families, Changing Lives, Empowering people. Our Mission - Prairie River Camp reaches youth and families to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer,  passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
Reimann Repair 404 N 3rd Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4118
Sahrside Dairy 54117 90th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4509
Senior Citizens of Bricelyn 405 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4504
Sens Electric 503 N Secor Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4308
South Central Home Inspection 53912 100th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4216
South Central Siding & Windows 5452 540th Avenue Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4549
Southern Lawn Care 310 N State Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4610
Stateline Furniture Refinishing Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: n/a
State Line Tanning Salon 218 4th Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: n/a
Stevermer Plumbing & Heating 202 S Quinn Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4168
US Post Office 215 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014-2292 Phone: (507) 653-4691 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com
Veterinarian Office 308 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4646
Warmka Organics 9496 500th Avenue Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4575
Watowan Farm Service 70 N Main Street Bricelyn, MN 56014 Phone: (507) 653-4448

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