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| Sauk Centre (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 3,750 | 3,709 | 3,581 | 3,930 | 4,317 | +387 | +9.85 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 2.20 | 3.55 | 2.85 | 3.72 | 3.72 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 1,704.6 | 1,044.8 | 1,256.5 | 1,057.2 | 1,160.5 | +103.28 | +9.85 |
| Housing Units | 1,247 | 1,391 | 1,499 | 1,709 | 1,994 | +285 | +16.68 |
| Households | -- | 1,342 | 1,415 | 1,616 | 1,851 | +235 | +14.54 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.38 | 2.33 | -0.05 | -2.10 |
Sauk Centre is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota. Sauk Centre is located along Interstate 94, U.S. Route 71, and Minnesota State Highway 28. It is approximately 100 miles northwest of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metropolitan area. The city is considered to be in the middle of the state. Sauk Lake and Sauk River are the most notable water features of the area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.25 square miles (11.01 km2); 3.99 square miles (10.33 km2) is land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2) is water. The elevation is 1,250 feet (381 m).
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SAUK CENTRE Township, settled in 1856 and organized in 1858, received this name in allusion to its central location on the Sauk River, between the Sauk Rapids of the Mississippi and Lake Osakis, which likewise was named for its former occupation by a small band of Sauk Indians, as related in the chapter of Benton County. The city of this township, platted in 1863, was incorporated February 12, 1876, and received a city charter March 5, 1889. Alexander Moore obtained the townsite in 1855 in his mother's name, platted the site and suggested the name, and built a dam across the Sauk River and a mill. The post office was established in 1857 in postmaster Warren Adley's home, using the spelling Sauk Center until 1936, when the city won its fight to have the name spelled as Moore suggested. The city had a station of the Great Northern Railway in section 9 and of the Northern Pacific Railroad in section 10. The city is the birthplace of Sinclair Lewis and is thought to be the subject of his book Main Street, although he denied its being the sole source of the book's subject matter.
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Sauk Centre City Hall 320 Oak Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2203 Fax: (320) 352-2205 Regular Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm City Council Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm 
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| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Warren Stone 1218 Lakeview Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 |
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| City Administrator/Clerk | appointed | Vicki Willer 320 Oak Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 |
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(320) 352-2203 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Heidi Leach 724 Pine Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 |
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(320) 267-4643 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Joe
Fuechtmann 408 Morning View Court Sauk Centre, MN 56378 |
(320) 351-4563 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Shalon Wilber 916 Lilac Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 |
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(320) 248-7696 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Diane M. Kelly 611 8th Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 |
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352-6397 (320) 248-6625 |
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US Post Office 400 Main Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-3435 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Fax: (320) 352-2836 Regular
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Sauk Centre Public Utilities | (320) 352-6538 |
| Natural Gas | CenterPoint Energy | (320) 762-1556 |
| Wastewater | Sauk Centre Public Utilities | (320) 352-6538 |
| Water | Sauk Centre Public Utilities | (320) 352-6538 |
| Telephone | Mainstreet Communications | (320) 351-1460 |
| Cable TV | Mainstreet Communications | (320) 351-1460 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| Sauk Centre Public Schools | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 178 |
| CentraCare Health - Sauk Centre Hospital | Nursing Care Facilities | 172 |
| Bayer Interior Woods | House. & Inst. Furniture & Kitchen Cabinet Mfg. | 130 |
| Standard Iron & Wire Works | Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 60 |
| Holy Family School | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 47 |
| Truckers Inn - Fuel & Restaurant | Gasoline Stations | 40 |
| Independent Community Bankers of America | Business Associations | 35 |
| Kane Transport | General Freight Trucking | 31 |
| Optoelectronics Center Inc - OCI | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 25 |
| Central Minnesota Finishing | Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, & Coloring | 23 |
| Engle Industrial Tank & Trailer | Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 21 |
| Sauk Centre, City of | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 21 |
| Sauk Centre Fleet Supply | All Other General Merchandise Stores | 20 |
| Vocational Biographies | Newspaper, Periodical, Book, & Directory Publishers | 20 |
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I-94 Raceway 40252 410th Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-5263 Web: www.i94raceway.com I-94 Raceway is an 7,000 seat ASA sanctioned asphalt racetrack that provides family entertainment in Sauk Centre MN. The track has hosted many drivers who now race in NASCAR Sprint cup, including: Clint Bowyer, Michael Waltrip, Paul Menard, Travis Kvapil & Matt Kenseth. |
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Sauk Centre Historical Society
430 Main Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 351-8777 |
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Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home 810 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-5201 Web: www.saukherald.com/lewis Home of America's first winner of Nobel Prize for literature in 1930; Narrated guided tours are approximately 25 minutes long and take you through the restored turn-of-the-century home where Sinclair Lewis lived with his parents and brothers. |
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Sinclair Lewis Interpretive
Center Exhibits and slide presentation on novelist Sinclair Lewis, author of award-winning "Main Street" and 1st American Nobel Prize winner for literature. |
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Greystone Golf Club 10548 Andrews Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 351-4653 Toll Free: (877) 350-8849 Web: www.greystonegc.net Tom Lehman-designed Scottish links course near Alexandria. Beautiful clubhouse overlooking Big Sauk Lake, with lunch and dinner served. Full driving range and practice area available. Central Minnesota Top Rated Daily Fee Golf Course. Come Experience the Best Central Minnesota Golf Experience! |
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Lake Wobegon
Recreational Trail
The Lake Wobegon® Trail is a 62 mi long paved trail for bicycling, hiking, snowmobiling w/o studs & rollerblading extending from St. Joseph to Osakis & from from Albany through Holdingford to Morrison County. |
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40204 Primrose Lane Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-0243
The old world charm of "Scottish links" style course has arrived in central Minnesota with one of the state's finest new course - Lynx National Golf Course. Eighteen championship holes of golf designed by professional golf architect Mike Morley, is masterfully nested along the winding Sauk River. |
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Sauk Centre Golf Club 606 Lake Shore Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-3860 Sauk Centre Country Club is a 9-hole regulation length golf course in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. This medium-length layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone |
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Sauk River Canoe Route In Stearns County the Sauk River flows more than 90 miles in central Minnesota, providing an enjoyable canoeing experience for all levels of canoeists. Interspaced along the river are a variety of parks, accesses, and campsites, including many natural features of interest. The river flows through a variety of areas, ranging from barren swamps to rich hardwood forests. Most of the river is in rural areas, mainly agricultural; therefore, a cautious eye is warranted for fences that occasionally cross the river. |
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| Cedar | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Fairy | 297 |
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| McCormic | 203 | n/a |
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| Sauk | 2125 |
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St. Michaels Hospital & Nursing
Home 425 North Elm Street, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2221 Web: www.stmichaelshospital.org When it comes to providing you with the best in medical care, St. Michael's and Lakeview Medical Clinic have all the resources on hand; Expertise of skilled medical professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced diagnostic technology and equipment. |
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Lakeview Medical Clinic, P.A. 433 Elm Street N Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-6591 Web: www.lakeviewclinic.org Lakeview Medical Clinic focuses on providing health care for patients of all ages. At Lakeview Medical Clinic, you will receive personalized, compassionate care from a staff committed to understanding your concerns. |
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Sauk Centre High School 903 State Road Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2258 Fax: (320) 352-3404 Grades: 10-12 |
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Sauk Centre Junior High School 933 State Road Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2258 Fax: (320) 352-3404
Grades: 7-9
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Sauk Center Elementary School 903 State Road Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2258 Fax: (320) 352-3404
Grades: PreK-6 |
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Holy
Family School 231 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-6535 Web: holyfamilysc.stclouddiocese.org
Grades: K-6 |
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Faith Baptist Church 124 4th Street N Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-5356 Web: www.faithbc.org Pastor: Ron Hemsworth |
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First Lutheran Church ELCA 304 Elm Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-3623 Web: www.flcsauk.com Pastor: Kevin Born |
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| First United Church 620 5th Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2030 Pastor:
James Clausen |
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Samaritan Episcopal
Church 529 Main Street S PO Box 205 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (888) 447-7032 Web: www.centralmnchurches.com Pastor: Father Rob Cavanna |
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Harvest Community
Church 521 Sinclair Lewis Avenue PO Box 64 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 351-4089 Web: www.harvestcomchurch.org Pastor: Carlyn Cole |
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| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses 1800 2nd Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2845 Pastor:
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| Our Lady of Angels Church 207 7th Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-3502 Pastor:
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| River of Life Church 705 12th Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2315 Pastor:
Steve Abbott |
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| St John's St Andrew's Parish 105 County Road 13 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 987-3306 Pastor:
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| St. Paul's Church 304 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2196 Pastor:
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| United Methodist Church 504 Elm Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2827 Pastor:
Rev. Lynda Ellis |
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| Zion Lutheran Church 316 Maple Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-3447 Pastor:
Rev. Marty Porter |
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522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-6577 Web: www.saukherald.com
Weekly newspaper published on Tuesdays with a circulation of 3,205. |
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Americas Best Value Gopher Prairie Motel 1222 Getty Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2275 Web: www.bestvalueinn.com
Remote control TV. Commercial rates and senior citizen discounts available. Some queen waterbeds, queen beds and kitchenettes. In-room coffee, refrigerator, microwave, and data-port phone in all rooms. Picnic area on premises. |
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1230 Timberlane Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2800 Web: www.americinnsaukcentre.com
Our Sauk Centre hotel is centrally located at the intersection of I-94 and Highway 71. We are right next door to Gerard's Dining, Sports Bar & Banquet Facility and we're located near many activities, attractions, shopping and restaurants. |
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Hillcrest Motel 965 Main Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-2215 Web: www.hillcrestmotelmn.net Hillcrest Motel is located Sauk Centre, Minnesota and is surrounded by a beautiful garden and park. We provide our customers with 21 clean rooms at a low price. This is a main stop of tourists and businesspeople and everyone always leaves with a smile. |
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Palmer House 500 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 351-9100 Toll Free: (866) 834-9100 Web: www.thepalmerhousehotel.com Historic setting, Jacuzzi suites and free high speed "wireless" internet access. Cozy pub with a fireplace, restaurant and renovated hotel rooms. The hotel where Sinclair Lewis worked as a night clerk. Built in 1901, the Palmer House replaced a previous hotel that was destroyed by fire. Then, salesmen traveling by rail regularly used the hotel for business meetings and relaxation. Today, travelers relax in the spacious lobby where salesmen worked. The entire facility is documented haunted. |
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322 12th Street S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
We are a newly remodeled, tropical themed, 39 room, smoke-free property. Located at the intersection I-94, Hwy 71 and 28. Rooms consist of double and single rooms, along with king and queen whirlpool suites. We offer a continental breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub. On site restaurant, The Bourbon Street Lounge and Bar. |
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Big Sauk Resort Join by the campfire at Big Sauk Resort conveniently located in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, just 90 miles west of the Twin Cities. We're located right on Big Sauk Lake so you can enjoy activities for all ages year 'round! We have a motel, cabins, camping, full service restaurant, ice fishing, regular fishing, boat rentals, playground, and more. |
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Gateway Resort 12621 Bittersweet Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-3434 Web: www.gateway-resort.com Gateway Resort is located on Sauk Lake in Sauk Centre, approximately 90 miles from either Minneapolis or Fargo. Our cabins have been completely renovated and offer between one and three bedrooms. Area attractions include three golf courses (Sauk Centre Golf Club, The Lynx National Golf Course, and Greystone Golf Club, the I-94 Speedway, and the Lake Wobegon Hiking/Biking Trail. |
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Red Barn Resort 22162 Birchwood Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-5112 |
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Saukinac Campground 21914 Bay Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 352-0037 |
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Sinclair Lewis Campground
320 Oak Street S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: (320) 333-9546
The Sinclair Lewis Campground is a 27.2 acre specialized recreational area located near downtown Sauk Centre on the northwest side of the community. The campground is located east of Hickman Drive along the south shore of Sauk Lake. Sinclair Lewis Park borders the campground on the east side. The campground is open for the season from approximately May 1st to October 15th each year. The campground is licensed for 80 campsites and currently has 70 sites, 40 sites with full hookups (water, sewer and electricity) and 30 sites with water and electricity only. |
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