Roseau, Minnesota

Roseau (/roʊˈzoʊ/) is a city in and the county seat of Roseau County, Minnesota, United States.[1] Its population was 2,633 at the 2010 census.[6]

Roseau
City
Roseau (circa 1900)
Motto(s):  "Feels Like Home"[1]
Location within Roseau County and Minnesota
Coordinates: 48°50′48″N 95°45′39″W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Roseau
Government
• Mayor	Jeff Pelowski
• Sheriff	Steve Gust
Area [2]
• Total	2.65 sq mi (6.87 km^2)
• Land	2.65 sq mi (6.87 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,047 ft (319 m)
Population  (2010)[3]
• Total	2,633
• Estimate  (2019)[4]	2,672
• Density	1,007.16/sq mi (388.87/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56751
Area code(s)	218
FIPS code	27-55546
GNIS feature ID	0650278[5]
Website	City Website

History

A post office called Roseau has been in operation since 1895.[7] The city took its name from the nearby Roseau River.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.67 square miles (6.92 km²), all of it land.[9]

Hayes Lake State Park is nearby.

Climate

Roseau has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) with warm summers and severely cold winters. Precipitation is significantly higher in summer than at other times of the year.

Climate data for Roseau, Minnesota (1971–2000)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °F (°C)	9.4 (−12.6)	17.9 (−7.8)	30.8 (−0.7)	50.0 (10.0)	65.6 (18.7)	73.1 (22.8)	77.0 (25.0)	76.1 (24.5)	64.9 (18.3)	51.4 (10.8)	30.2 (−1.0)	15.3 (−9.3)	46.8 (8.2)
Average low °F (°C)	−10.7 (−23.7)	−3.4 (−19.7)	10.6 (−11.9)	28.0 (−2.2)	42.0 (5.6)	51.9 (11.1)	55.8 (13.2)	53.5 (11.9)	43.1 (6.2)	31.6 (−0.2)	15.4 (−9.2)	−1.4 (−18.6)	26.4 (−3.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.68 (17)	0.50 (13)	0.58 (15)	1.15 (29)	2.24 (57)	3.71 (94)	3.33 (85)	3.09 (78)	2.57 (65)	1.49 (38)	0.80 (20)	0.62 (16)	20.76 (527)
Source: NOAA[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1900	301		—
1910	644		114.0%
1920	1,012		57.1%
1930	1,028		1.6%
1940	1,775		72.7%
1950	2,231		25.7%
1960	2,146		−3.8%
1970	2,552		18.9%
1980	2,272		−11.0%
1990	2,396		5.5%
2000	2,756		15.0%
2010	2,633		−4.5%
Est. 2019	2,672	[4]	1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11] 2012 Estimate[12]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 1,142 households, and 682 families living in the city. The population density was 986.1 inhabitants per square mile (380.7/km²). There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 482.4 per square mile (186.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 1,142 households of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,756 people, 1,157 households, and 713 families living in the city. The population density was 1,153.6 people per square mile (445.2/km²). There were 1,229 housing units at an average density of 514.4 per square mile (198.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.48% White, 0.04% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 1,157 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,096, and the median income for a family was $44,922. Males had a median income of $31,547 versus $22,419 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,371. About 3.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Roseau is home to a manufacturing and plastic molding injection facility of Polaris Industries, a leading manufacturer of snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.

Arts and culture

Annual cultural events

The Scandinavian Festival is held each year and showcases the community's ethnic heritage.[13]

Museums and other points of interest

The Roseau Pioneer Farm and Village was established in 1975 and is an agricultural museum.[13]

Sports

Roseau High School has a strong hockey tradition, having competed in the Minnesota state hockey boy's tournament more than any other team in the state (most recently in 2014) and won the second-most state titles, behind Edina.[14][15]

Media

Radio

• KCAJ FM 102.1, broadcasts from Roseau
• KKWQ FM 92.5 and KRWB (AM) 1410, both broadcast from Warroad

Television

Channel	Callsign	Affiliation	Branding	Subchannels		Owner
(Virtual)				Channel	Programming
4.1	K30PA-D	CBS	KXJB			Roseau County
8.1	K28PL-D	ABC	WDAZ 8			Roseau County
9.1	K24MS-D (KAWE Translator)	PBS	Lakeland PBS	9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6	First Nations Experience PBS Kids Create PBS Encore Minnesota Channel	Roseau County
11.1	K21NF-D	NBC	KVLY 11			Roseau County
17.1	K26OH-D	FOX	KVRR			Roseau County

Infrastructure

Transportation

Minnesota State Highways 11, 89, and 310 are three of the main routes in the community.

Notable people

• Earl Anderson, former NHL player with Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings.
• Liz Anderson, country music singer of the 1960s; grew up in Roseau, moved away at age 13.
• Mike Baumgartner, former NHL player with Kansas City Scouts was born in Roseau.
• Phil Bengtson, former head coach of Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.
• Robert Bergland, former congressman and Secretary of Agriculture during the Carter Administration.
• Rube Bjorkman, played ice hockey for the U.S. team at the 1948 and 1952 Winter Olympics.
• Aaron Broten, former NHL player.
• Neal Broten,[16] member of USA's 1980 gold medal-winning "Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey team and NHL player.
• Paul Broten, former NHL player
• Dustin Byfuglien, plays for NHL's Winnipeg Jets; won a Stanley Cup with Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.
• Norman Carlberg, sculptor
• Bryan "Butsy" Erickson, former (NHL) player with Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Winnipeg Jets.
• Luke Erickson, professional hockey player; he was born in Roseau.
• Dan Fabian, Minnesota state legislator.
• John Harris, ice hockey and golf player at University of Minnesota and professionally; in 1993, at age 41, won U.S. Amateur; also won Champions Tour Commerce Bank Championship in 2006; grew up in Roseau.
• Garrett Hedlund, actor in movies such as Tron: Legacy, Country Strong, Troy, Four Brothers and Eragon was born in Roseau.
• Aaron Ness, NHL player for New York Islanders.
• Maxine Penas, Minnesota state legislator.
• Dale Smedsmo, former NHL player with Toronto Maple Leafs.

References

1. "City of Roseau Minnesota". City of Roseau Minnesota. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
7. "Roseau County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
8. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 473.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
10. "Climatography of the United States No. 20 1971–2000" (PDF). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
11. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 11, 2013.
12. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
13. "Official Website of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Roseau". Official Website of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Roseau. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
14. "Section 8AA". www.mnhockeyhub.com.
15. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-13. Retrieved 2011-04-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
16. "NHL Players from Roseau, Minnesota - Regular Season Stats".

External links

• City of Roseau