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| Lancaster (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| 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 |
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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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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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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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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| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Michael Olson 402 1st Street W - PO Box 76 Lancaster, MN 56735 |
(218) 843-5033 (218) 762-2476 |
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| Clerk/Treasurer | appointed | Carol Johnson 95 2nd Street W - PO Box 97 Lancaster, MN 56735 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Kathy Bernstrom 203 3rd Street E - PO Box 185 Lancaster, MN 56735 |
(218) 689-9345 (218) 762-4385 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Faye Potrament 400 Central Avenue S - PO Box 185 Lancaster, MN 56735 |
(218) 988-2153 (218) 762-1351 |
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| 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 |
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US Post Office 113 Central Avenue S Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-5100 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Regular Business Hours:
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| Electricity | Otter Tail Power Company | (218) 739-8200 |
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| Water | n/a | n/a |
| Telephone | Wikstrom Systems | (218) 436-2121 |
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Sno-Wonderful Weekend Phone: (218) 762-4390 Snow sculpture contest, winter games for kids, free hotdogs and cocoa and Lion's fish fry. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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Lancaster School 401 Central Avenue S Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-5400 Fax: (218) 762-5512 Web: www.lancaster.k12.mn.us
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| Holy Rosary Catholic Church 170 S 5th Street Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 843-2323 Pastor: Father Craig Vasek Sunday Mass: 10:30 am |
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Lancaster Covenant Church
108 3rd Street E Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-7901 Web: www.lancastercovenant.com
Pastor: Galen Nordin |
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| Sion Lutheran Church
- ELCA 301 Central Avenue PO Box 278 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-1691 Web: www.sionlutheran.com Pastor:
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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. |
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Agri-Sports
106 1st Street W PO Box 160 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-7669 Certified Polaris dealership located in Lancaster, Minnesota. |
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| American Legion Post 214 112 Hawaii Avenue PO Box 263 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-4290 |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| Bradley Glad Heating & Air Conditioning 2859 280th Street Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-1797 |
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| Brenda's Cleaning Service 210 Alaska Street E Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-4433 |
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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. |
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| End of the Line Drive Inn 104 Highway 59 N Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-8441 |
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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! |
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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! |
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| Grace Center 103 Central Avenue Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-7611 |
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| Hanson Manufacturing
221 Central Avenue S PO Box 66 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-6541 Fax: (218) 762-6545 Web: www.hansonmfg.com |
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| Hidden Meadows Tree Farm 3369 410th Street Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-4511 |
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| JVL Corporation 25411 1st Street Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (712) 336-3006 |
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| Kittson County Highway Dept 309 2nd Street W Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-6611 |
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| Kutting Edge 110 Central Avenue Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-3406 |
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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. |
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Lancaster City Hall 211 1st Street PO Box 97 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-4905 Web: www.lancastermn.org |
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| Lancaster Fire Department 302 3rd Street E Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: n/a |
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| Lancaster Municipal Liquor Store 123 Central Avenue PO Box 6 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-4090 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Pro Gas Service 108 Central Avenue S PO Box 156 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-4328 |
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| T & B Hardware 115 Central Avenue S PO Box 265 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-5765 |
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| Twirl-A-Curl 201 Alaska Street W Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-4800 |
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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. |
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| US Customs 4151 US Highway 59 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-2500 |
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| US Immigration Department 4151 US Highway 59 Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-4100 |
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| US Post Office
113 Central Avenue S Lancaster, MN 56735 Phone: (218) 762-5100 Web: www.usps.com |
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| 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.” |
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| 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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