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Finland, Minnesota
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Signpost for the community of Finland
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 Finland, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Finland, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Townships | Beaver Bay, Crystal Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.422 sq mi (14.04 km2) |
| • Land | 5.400 sq mi (13.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.022 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 35.96/sq mi (13.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55603
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 656231 |
Finland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Crystal Bay and Beaver Bay townships, Lake County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 195.
Geography
The community of Finland is located 6 miles inland from Lake Superior's North Shore; and 39 miles northeast of the city of Two Harbors.
State Highway 1, County Road 6, and County Road 7 are three of the main routes in the community.
The Baptism River flows through the community. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park is located 7 miles northeast of Finland.
The community is located within the Finland State Forest in Lake County.
History
A post office called Finland has been in operation since 1915. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Finland caused the name to be selected.
The Lutheran church was apparently struck by lightning on 6 July, 2013 and burned down.
See also
In Spanish: Finland (Minnesota) para niños
