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Wright Minnesota Community Guide


Location:

Wright Minnesota population sign

Location of Wright, Carlton County, Minnesota


Population: 
 Wright (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 132 162 144 93 127 +34 +36.56
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.60 1.32 1.55 1.55 1.55 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 82.50 122.73 92.90 60.05 81.94 +21.89 +36.45
Housing Units 60 67 71 44 62 +18 +40.91
Households -- 61 58 42 52 +20 +47.62
Persons Per Household -- 2.66 2.48 2.21 2.44 +0.23 +10.41

Geography:

Wright is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main arterial route in the community. Wright is located 28 miles west of Cloquet. Wright is located 6 miles west of Cromwell; and 47 miles west-southwest of Duluth. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.55 square miles (4.01 km˛), all of it land. The elevation is 1,306 ft (398 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 127 people, 52 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 81.9 inhabitants per square mile (31.6/km2). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 40.0 per square mile (15.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 52 households of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

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History:  

WRIGHT, a city in Lake View Township, sections 3 and 4, recalls the work of George Burdick Wright, who during many years was engaged in land examinations and locating new settlers in northern and western Minnesota. He was born in Williston, Vt., June 21, 1835, and died in Fergus Falls, Minn., April 29, 1882. He came to Minnesota in 1856 and first settled in Minneapolis; was the principal founder of Fergus Falls, in 1871; and secured the building of a branch of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1881-82 from Wadena to Fergus Falls and Breckenridge.

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Government:
City of Wright
1426 3rd Street
PO Box 171
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2120

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Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022

Mark W Groth
1344 Center Road - PO Box 85
Wright, MN 55798

  (218) 565-0183
Clerk/Treasurer appointed

Marsha Arnold
1426 3rd Street - PO Box 171
Wright, MN 55798

Email (218) 357- 2120
Council Member 12/31/2022 Donovan E. Ranta Sr.
1429 5th Street - PO Box 172
Wright, MN 55798
  (218) 348-7654
Council Member 12/31/2022 Taylor J Grones
1484 Tamarack Lake Road
Wright, MN 55798
  (218) 348-6559
Council Member 12/31/2024 Gene Lott
1415 3rd Street
Wright, MN 55798
  (218) 390-6022
Council Member 12/31/2024 Jerri Haugan
1424 2nd Street
Wright, MN 55798
  (218) 390-9500
State        
MN House - District 11A 12/31/2022  Mike Sundin (DFL)  
417 State Office Building 
St. Paul, MN 55155  
Web
Email
(651) 296-4308
(218) 391-5911
MN Senate - District 11 12/31/2024  Jason Rarick (R)
Minnesota Senate Bldg. Rm 3411
St. Paul, MN 55155
Web
Email
(651) 296-1508
MN Governor  12/31/2022  Governor Tim Walz
75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
St. Paul, MN 55155  
Web
Email
(651) 201-3400
(800) 657-3717
Federal        
US House - District 8 12/31/2022  Pete Stauber (R)
461 Cannon HOB  Washington, DC 20515
Web
Email
(202) 225-6211
US Senate 12/31/2022   Amy Klobuchar (DFL)
425 Dirksen Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510  
Web
Email
(202) 224-3244
US Senate 12/31/2022   Tina Smith (DFL)  
720 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
 Washington, DC 20510
Web
Email
(202) 224-5641
US President  12/31/2024  Joe Biden (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Web
not available

Post Office:
US Post Office
6703 Pacific Avenue
Wright, MN 55798-8273
Phone: (218) 357-2936
Toll-free: (800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday           7:45 am - 8:45 am

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Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Lake Country Power (218) 273-4111
Natural Gas none n/a
Wastewater n/a n/a
Water n/a n/a
Telephone Frontier (800) 435-1504
Cable TV Frontier (800) 435-1504

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

n/a


News:
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Weather:

WRIGHT WEATHER


Map:
 

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Wright Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Wright Minnesota area


Events:

"Wrong Days in Wright" Festival

Third weekend in July. The festival includes a steak fry, fireworks and teen dance on Friday, parade, smorgasbord, mixed doubles softball tournament, horseshoe tournament, craft show and adult dance on Saturday and pancake breakfast on Sunday morning. 

 

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Attractions:

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Recreation:

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Lakes:
Lake Name Size
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Location Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
             

Health Care:

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Schools:
Cromwell-Wright Public School
Independent School District #95

5624 Highway 210 
PO Box 7
Cromwell, MN 55726
Phone: (218) 644-3716 
Fax: (218) 644-3992

Grades:  PK-12
Students:
  337

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romwell-Wright Public School, Cromwell Minnesota


Churches:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - ELCA
PO Box 54
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2593

Pastor:   n/a
Sunday Worship: 
  9:00 am

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wright Minnesota
Evangelical Free Church
Pease Avenue & 3rd Street
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-0902

Pastor:   n/a
Sunday Worship: 
n/a 

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Evangelical Free Church, Wright Minnesota
St. John's Lutheran Church - LCMS
1417 2nd Street
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2003

Pastor:   Rev Joshua Reinke
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am
 

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St. John's Lutheran Church, Wright Minnesota

Media:

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Motels:

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Resorts:

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Campgrounds:

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Food and Drink:
Kalli's Place
6724 State Highway 210
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2311

We are just a small town bar with great customers who like to have fun. come join us!

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Kalli's Place, Wright Minnesota
Minettie's Roadside Diner
6729 Highway 210
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-3663

A small town diner where you not only get the best home cooked meals but also a friendly atmosphere with great customer service! 218-357-FOOD

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Minettie's Roadside Diner, Wright Minnesota

Retail Shops:
see the Businesses section (below)

Businesses:
Far Q Productions
791 West Road
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 591-8559

Film transfer services have easily become the most popular request here at FQP. With many satisfied customers- and over 660,000 feet of transferred film- you'll find it hard to beat the attention to detail, professional quality, and pricing that are offered at Far Q Pro. Satisfied customers aren't often wrong; and repeat- business clientele speaks for itself!

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Farmers Co-Op
1398 Center Road
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2251

Wright's Farmers cooperative is a member owned & operated full line grocery store with quality fresh cut meats, live bait, feed and a hometown feel.

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Farmers Cooperative, Wright Minnesota
Groth Lumber - True Value Hardware
6747 Pacific Avenue
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2261

Located in Wright, MN, Groth Lumber is the "one-stop store" for home-owners  and contractors.  We provide not only a full- lumber yard but we are a 'True-Value Hardware Store.'  For your convenience, it's all "under one roof."

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Groth Lumber, Wright Minnesota
Kalli's Place
6724 State Highway 210
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2311

We are just a small town bar with great customers who like to have fun. come join us!

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Kalli's Place, Wright Minnesota
Minettie's Roadside Diner
6729 Highway 210
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-3663

A small town diner where you not only get the best home cooked meals but also a friendly atmosphere with great customer service! 218-357-FOOD

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Minettie's Roadside Diner, Wright Minnesota
Northstar Design & Build
6747 Pacific Avenue
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2264

Northstar Design & Build Inc. specializes in all phases of construction including new homes, additions and remodeling.  We will work with you to design your ideas to a custom plan that will meet and exceed your expectations.      Our mission is to build your project with superior quality, on time, and in budget.  Northstar's team of designers, job supervisors and expert tradesmen will assure your 100% satisfaction.  

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Northstar Design & Build, Wright Minnesota
Phil Stensen's Auto Repair
7014 Northeast Road
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-3010

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Steve's Auto Body
6757 Highway 210
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-3701

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Steve's Auto Body, Wright Minnesota
US Post Office
6703 Pacific Avenue
Wright, MN 55798-8273
Phone: (218) 357-2936
Toll-free: (800) ASK-USPS

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Wright City Office
1426 3rd Street
PO Box 171
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2120

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Wright Senior Center
1404 3rd Street
Wright, MN 55798
Phone: (218) 357-2871

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Wright Senior Center, Wright Minnesota

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Topographic Map:   [click map to enlarge, zoom in or zoom out]
Topographic map of the Wright Minnesota area
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR - click map to zoom or enlarge

 


 
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