Embarrass, Minnesota | |
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Unincorporated community | |
The Nelimark Homestead Museum in Embarrass
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Motto: "The Cold Spot" | |
Location of the community of Embarrass within Embarrass Township, Saint Louis County |
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Coordinates: 47°39′33″N 92°11′53″W / 47.65917°N 92.19806°WCoordinates: 47°39′33″N 92°11′53″W / 47.65917°N 92.19806°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Saint Louis |
Township | Embarrass Township |
Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 30 |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP codes | 55732 |
Area code(s) | 218 |
GNIS feature ID | 661211 |
Embarrass is an unincorporated community in Embarrass Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.
The community is located on the Mesabi Iron Range. With an average annual temperature of 34.5 °F (1.4 °C), Embarrass is notable as the coldest place in Minnesota.
The community of Embarrass is located 22 miles northeast of the city of Virginia; and 27 miles southwest of Ely. Embarrass is 12 miles south of Tower; and 86 miles north of Duluth. Nearby places include Tower, Aurora, Hoyt Lakes, Biwabik, and Babbitt.
The center of Embarrass is generally considered near the intersection of Saint Louis County Roads 21, 362 (Waisanen Road), and 615 (Salo Road); located in the southeast portion of Embarrass Township (population 607). The Embarrass River flows through the community. The Pike River is also nearby.
State Highway 135 (MN 135), Saint Louis County Highway 21 (CR 21), and County Road 26 (CR 26) are three of the main routes in the Embarrass area.