St. Michael, Minnesota
| St. Michael | |
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| St. Michael, Minnesota | |
The old Church of St. Michael pre-dates the city and serves as its namesake
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| Motto: "A Great Place To Grow" | |
 Location of the city of St. Michael within Wright County, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates: 45°12′N 93°40′W / 45.200°N 93.667°WCoordinates: 45°12′N 93°40′W / 45.200°N 93.667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.42 sq mi (94.33 km2) |
| • Land | 32.73 sq mi (84.77 km2) |
| • Water | 3.69 sq mi (9.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,698 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 17,596 |
| • Density | 501.0/sq mi (193.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-57346 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0650903 |
| Website | City of St. Michael |
St. Michael is a city in eastern Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16,921 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.42 square miles (94.33 km2); 32.73 square miles (84.77 km2) is land and 3.69 square miles (9.56 km2) is water.
The Crow River flows along the city's eastern boundary, separating it from the city of Rogers in Hennepin County. It also borders Monticello Township, Buffalo Township, Rockford Township, and the cities of Otsego and Albertville, all in Wright County, as well as the city of Hanover, which is located within both Wright and Hennepin counties.
Interstate 94 and Minnesota State Highway 241 are two of the main routes in the city.
A post office called St. Michael has been in operation since 1858. The city took its name from St. Michael Roman Catholic Church. St. Michael was incorporated in 1890. The Corner Bar, a restaurant in service since 1897, is located at 10 Main Street South in the downtown area of the town.
St. Michael is part of St. Michael–Albertville Independent School District #885. The St. Michael–Albertville school colors are royal blue and gold with the mascot as the Knight. The school district consists of seven schools and two alternative academies. The seven schools include St. Michael-Albertville High School (Grades 9–12), St. Michael–Albertville Middle School East (Grades 5–8), St. Michael–Albertville Middle School West (Grades 5–8), St. Michael Elementary School (Grades 1–4), Fieldstone Elementary School (Grades 1–4), Big Woods Elementary School (Grades 1–4), and Albertville Primary School (Kindergarten). The two academies are the Page Academy (Middle School alternative) and the Knights' Academy (High School alternative). There is also a private Catholic School in St. Michael for grades K–8, including preschool.
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