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Walters Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Walter Minnesota welcome sign  Location of Walters, Minnesota

Population: 
 Walters (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 152 118 86 88 73 -15 -17.05
Land Area (sq. mile)   0.00 0.28 0.20 0.20 0.20 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) -- 421.4 430.0 440.2 365.0 -75.20 -17.08
Housing Units 56 54 43 38 36 -2 -5.26
Households -- 46 43 34 31 -3 -8.82
Persons Per Household -- 2.57 2.00 2.59 2.35 -0.24 -9.27

Geography:

Walters is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota. County Highways 30 and 31 are two of the main routes in the community. Minnesota State Highway 22 is nearby. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,260 ft (384 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 73 people, 31 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 365.0 inhabitants per square mile (140.9 /km2). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 180.0 per square mile (69.5 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 31 households of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

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History:  

WALTERS, a city of Foster Township, section 26, was built on land owned by Thomas H. Brown, who filed a plat on August 15, 1900, and was incorporated as a village on August 18, 1903. The first business was a general store; the post office began in 1901. The name was chosen by officials of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway.

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Street scene, Walters Minnesota, 2013
Street scene, Walters Minnesota, 2013
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Government:
Walters City Office
108 W 3rd Street
Walters, MN 56097
Phone: (507) 294-3421

Regular Business Hours:
not available

City Council Meetings:
2nd Saturday of the month at 8:00 am


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Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2024 not available   --
Clerk/Treasurer appointed not available Email (507) 294-3421
Council Member 12/31/2022 Michelle Sauke
310 W 2nd Street
Walters, MN 56097
  (507) 318-3692
Council Member 12/31/2022 Nonna Goin
214 Brown Avenue
Walters, MN 56097
  (507) 380-9658
Council Member 12/31/2024 Steve Brenke
311 Brown Avenue
Walters, MN 56097
  (507) 779-2568
Council Member 12/31/2024 Brent Stencel
308 West Street
Walters, MN 56097
  (507) 317-9730

Post Office A post office called Walters was established in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996. Walters is currently served by the Wells Minnesota Post Office.
US Post Office
40 S Broadway
Wells, MN
56097-1633
Phone:
(507) 553-5608
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Fax: (507) 553-5609

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday           8:30 am - 9:30 am

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US Post Office
Post Office, Wells Minnesota

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity BENCO (800) 387-7963
Natural Gas n/a n/a
Wastewater n/a n/a
Water n/a n/a
Telephone Bevcomm (800) 342-1019
Cable TV Bevcomm (800) 342-1019

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Walters Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Walters Minnesota area


Events:
none

Attractions:
none

Recreation:
none
 

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
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Health Care:
none

Schools:
none

Churches:
United Lutheran Church - ELCA
224 W 3rd Street
Walters, MN 56097
Phone: (507) 294-3134

Pastor:  Donald Rose
Sunday Services:  8:45 am (summer) 10:00 am (winter)
United Lutheran Church, Walters Minnesota

Media:
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Motels:
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Resorts:
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Campgrounds:
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Businesses:
Buckley’s Bar and Grill
218 Main Street
Walters, MN 56097
Phone: (507) 294-9985
R & R Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Walters Minnesota, 2014
Krongbergs Garage
205 Main Street
Walters, MN 56097
Phone: (507) 294-3669
Krongbergs Garage, Walters Minnesota, 2014

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