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Farmington Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Farmington Minnesota welcome sign Location of Farmington Minnesota

Population: 
 Farmington (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 3,104 4,370 5,940 12,365 21,086 +8,721 +70.53
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.00 11.62 11.82 12.54 14.69 +2.15 +17.15
Density (persons per sq. mile) 3,104.00 376.08 502.54 985.97 1,435.40 +449.43 +45.58
Housing Units 981 1,559 2,124 4,233 7,412 +3,179 +75.10
Households -- 1,511 2,064 4,169 7,066 +2,897 +69.49
Persons Per Household -- 2.85 2.85 2.95 2.95 0 0.00

Geography:

Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota. County Road 31, County Road 50, Minnesota Highway 50, and Minnesota Highway 3 are four of the main routes in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.94 square miles (38.69 km2), of which 14.69 square miles (38.05 km2) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) is water. The elevation is 902 ft (275 m).

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 21,086 people, 7,066 households, and 5,426 families living in the city. The population density was 1,435.4 inhabitants per square mile (554.2/km2). There were 7,412 housing units at an average density of 504.6 per square mile (194.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White, 2.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 7,066 households, of which 51.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.2% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 31.6 years. 33.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.7% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 5.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

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History:  

Settlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and also the Vermillion River. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the two names and identifying the town as Farmington. The town's name was then permanently changed from Dakota City to Farmington. The present name was given for the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872 making Farmington the second oldest community in Dakota County after the county seat, Hastings.

A notable event in Farmington's history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. The fire was started by a firework cart that was knocked over in a buggy accident. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. Farmington was one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery in 1897.

The town continued to grow throughout the twentieth century. The city celebrated its centennial in 1972. In the recent past, the city has expanded to include several suburban neighborhoods north of the original downtown area. Farmington is still separated by Lakeville to the north and west by farms. However, the community continues to be incorporated in the expanding suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

Farmington is home to three properties listed on the Register of Historic Places for Dakota County: the Daniel F. Akin House, the Church of the Advent, and the Exchange Bank Building.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

FARMINGTON, an important railway town, "received its name from its situation in a district exclusively devoted to farming." The village was incorporated on February 12, 1872, created from a section of Empire Township, section 31, which later annexed more acreage from Empire Township as well as part of Castle Rock and Lakeville Townships. A post office was established in 1856. The village had a station serving several railroad lines.

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Government:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 280-6800
Fax: (651) 280-6899

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

City Council Meetings
1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm

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City Hall, Farmington Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Joshua Hoyt
19873 Escalade Way
Farmington, MN 55024
Email
Email
(651) 240-5581
City Administrator appointed David McKnight
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Email (651) 280-6801
Council Member 12/31/2022 Joy Pearson
5985 193rd Street W
Farmington, MN 55024
Email (952) 221-6723
Council Member 12/31/2022 Katie Bernhjelm
18578 Dunbury Knoll
Farmington, MN 55024
Email
Email
(612) 723-7308
Council Member 12/31/2024 Katie Porter
509 Lower Heritage Way
Farmington, MN 55024
Email
Email
(651) 252-7661
Council Member 12/31/2024 Steve Wilson
5342 203rd Street N
Farmington, MN 55024
Email
Email
(651) 470-9499

Post Office:
US Post Office
216 Oak Street
Farmington, MN
55024-1240
Phone:
(651) 463-7972
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday           9:30 am - 12:00 pm  

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US Post Office, Farmington Minnesota

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Dakota Electric Assn (651) 463-6216
Electricity Xcel Energy   (800) 895-4999
Natural Gas Minnesota Energy Resources Corp   (800) 889-9508
Wastewater Farmington Municipal (651) 280-6800
Water Farmington Municipal (651) 280-6800
Telephone Frontier Communications (952) 435-1504
Cable TV Charter Spectrum (833) 267-6094

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Farmington Public Schools-ISD #192 Elementary & Secondary Schools 750
Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control 500
Dakota Electric Assn Electric Power Generation, Transmission & Dist. 220
Marschall Line Inc School & Employee Bus Transportation 200
Kemps Dairy Product Manufacturing 133
Valmont - Farmington Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 130
Farmington, City of Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support 99


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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Farmington Minnesota area
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Events:
Dakota County Fair
4008 220th Street W
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-8818

The fair is situated on 360 acres south of 220th Street and east of Denmark Avenue. The fair is held each August, bringing bustling excitement to the city. Established in 1858, today over 116,000 people visit its large 4-H and open class exhibits, grandstand and stage performances.

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Dakota County Fair
Dew Days

Held the 4th week of June, the 41st Annual Farmington Community Dew Days Celebration is filled with FUN family activities! Join us for events like Kiss the Pig, Beer Brats and Bingo, Street Dance, Artisan Market, Food Trucks, Car Cruise, Kids Fun Zone, the Grand Parade and more! Since 1979, Dew Days has brought family-friendly events and community pride to Farmington. Join us as we celebrate with community-wide special events, fun, family-activities and more!

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Dew Days, Farmington Minnesota

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Attractions:
Dakota City Heritage Village
4008 220th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-8050

During the fair, Dakota City comes to life with costumed interpreters and activities of 100 years ago. Open to the public at no additional charge, Dakota City is a 1900 era rural village of twenty-two buildings, including a blacksmith shop, newspaper office, schoolhouse and millinery shop, representing the business and social center of a rural community. You may also enjoy threshing demonstrations, bucket brigade demonstrations, or roving musicians through the village. Visit the Ahlberg Heritage Center to see our new museum exhibits and agricultural displays.

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Dakota City Heritage Village

Recreation:
Rambling River Park
17 Elm Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 280-6800

Rambling River Park is a 76 acre park in Farmington, just southwest of Levi P Dodge Middle School. Family-friendly amenities include a playground, hard-surface trails, space to picnic with grills and drinking water, and areas to fish. It also has natural areas including a floodplain and wetlands. There is offstreet parking available and seasonal restrooms.

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Rambling River Park, Farmington Minnesota
Schmitz-Maki Arena
114 West Spruce Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651)
280-6960

Constructed in 1975, Schmitz-Maki Arena, was named after Louis Schmitz and fellow Farmington hockey pioneer Al Maki in 2005.

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Schmitz-Maki Arena, Farmington Minnesota

Lakes:
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Prairie Ponds 12    

Health Care:
 Allina Health Farmington Clinic
21260 Chippendale Avenue W
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-7181

At your hometown Farmington clinic, you will find health care providers who understand you and your family's health care goals and needs. With family medicine, pediatric and specialty care providers including mental health and cardiology – you'll find the care you need, close to home. Because life can get hectic we offer convenient health care options.

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Allina Health Farmington Clinic
Farmington Clinic - Northfield Hospital & Clinics
4645 Knutsen Drive
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-2300

See Your Doctor Live Using Your Mobile Device or Computer It’s never been easier to access great care. With Video Visits, you can have a face-to-face appointment with your provider, discuss your concerns and get a care plan tailored to you. You get the same personalized care you trust now, in the comfort of your own home.

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Farmington Clinic - Northfield Hospital & Clinics
M Health Fairview Clinic - Farmington
19685 Pilot Knob Road
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (855) 324-7843

24/7 care through our online clinic, OnCare. We offer diagnosis and treatment for dozens of common conditions and some unique specialty services too. Just log in and tell us what's wrong. Within one hour, a provider will respond with a treatment plan and prescription, if needed. Visits are $45 and may be covered by your insurance.

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Schools:
Farmington Area Public Schools
Independent School District #192

20655 Flagstaff  Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-5000

Grades:  PK-12
Students:  7,250

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Farmington Area Public Schools Independent School District #192
Farmington High School
20655 Flagstaff  Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 252-2501
Fax: (651) 252-2520

Grades:  9-12
Students:  2,115


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Farmington High School, Farmington Minnesota
Robert Boeckman Middle School
800 Denmark Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-1400
Fax: (651) 460-1410

Grades:  6-8
Students:  937


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Robert Boeckman Middle School, Farmington Minnesota
Dodge Middle School
4200 208th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-1500
Fax: (651) 460-1510

Grades:  6-8
Students:  742


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Dodge Middle School, Farmington Minnesota
Akin Road Elementary School
5231 195th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-1700
Fax: (651) 460-1710


Grades:  PK-5
Students:  670


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Akin Road Elementary School, Farmington Minnesota
Farmington Elementary School
500 Maple Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-9000
Fax: (651) 463-9010

Grades:  PK-5
Students:  621


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Farmington Elementary School, Farmington Minnesota
Meadowview Elementary School
6100 195th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-3100
Fax: (651) 460-3110

Grades:  PK-5
Students:  716


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Meadowview Elementary School, Farmington Minnesota
North Trail Elementary School
5580 170th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-1800
Fax: (651) 460-1810

Grades:  PK-5
Students:  611


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North Trail Elementary School, Farmington Minnesota
Riverview Elementary School
4100 208th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-1600
Fax: (651) 460-1610

Grades:  PK-5
Students:  802


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Riverview Elementary School, Farmington Minnesota

Churches:
Bethel's Rock Church
6300 212th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-4545

Pastor:  James Biffert
Sunday Services:  9:45 am

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Bethel's Rock Church, Farmington Minnesota
Bible Baptist Church
19700 Akin Road West
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-6433

Pastor:  Judson Weniger
Sunday Services:  10:00 am

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Bible Baptist Church, Farmington Minnesota
Connect Church
Meets at Rambling River Center
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-9363

Pastor:  Josh Hampsher
Sunday Services:  10:00 am

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Rambling River Center, Farmington Minnesota
Episcopal Church of the Advent
412 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-6636

Pastor:  LaDonna Boyd
Sunday Services:  9:30 am

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Episcopal Church of the Advent, Farmington Minnesota
Faith United Methodist Church
710 8th Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 460-6110

Pastor:  Karen Evenson
Sunday Services:  9:30 am

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Faith United Methodist Church, Farmington Minnesota
Homestead Community Church
344 3rd Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (612) 568-4157

Pastor:  Jeff & Kristie Kerr
Sunday Services:  9:00 am, 11:00 am

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Homestead Community Church, Farmington Minnesota
Farmington Lutheran Church - ELCA
20600 Akin Road
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-4100

Pastor:  Kevin Woestehoff
Sunday Services:  8:30 am, 10:00 am

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Farmington Lutheran Church, Farmington Minnesota
Hope Lutheran Church
19600 Camrose Way
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 344-7500

Pastor:  not available
Sunday Services:   9:00 am, 10:30 am

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Hope Lutheran Church, Farmington Minnesota
Middle Creek Vineyard
115 Elm Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 560-0486

Pastor:  John & Paige Guist
Sunday Services:  1:45 pm

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Middle Creek Vineyard, Farmington Minnesota
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
22120 Denmark Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-3360

Pastor:  Fr. Nicholas Froehle
Sunday Services:  8:00 am, 10:30 am

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St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Farmington Minnesota
The Real Tree Church
25975 Galaxie Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 428-0439

Pastor:  Shon McIntyre
Sunday Services:  10:00 am

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The Real Tree Church, Farmington Minnesota
Trinity Lutheran Church - LCMS
600 Walnut Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 463-7225

Pastor:  Pastor Herzberg
Sunday Services:  9:00 am

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington Minnesota

Media:
Local
Sun This Week
15322 Galaxie Avenue Suite 219
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 894-1111

Weekly newspaper published on Thursdays with a circulation of 1,096

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Motels:
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Resorts:
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Campgrounds:
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Businesses:


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