Named for nearby Badger Creek, the city of Badger, Minnesota is in Skagen Township, Roseau County. The community began as a railroad town. The Badger post office was established in 1889. The city is situated along Minnesota Highway 11. Nearby communities include Fox, Greenbuh, Haug, Leo, Roseau, and Ross. Grand Fork, North Dakota is just over a hundred miles southwest, while Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is just over a hundred miles northwest of Badger.
 
 
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Badger Independent School District #676
Offering a PK-12th grade public school curriculum, the school system covers the Badger, Minnesota region. An academic calendar, district test schedule, staff directory, and student handbook are put forward, along with information about scholarship opportunities and employment openings.
http://www.badger.k12.mn.us/
Located along Minnesota Highway 11, near the Canadian border, the Badger area is known for its wildlife and bird hunting opportunities. The official municipal web site offers a brief history and a profile of the community, its government, and services, as well as a calendar of events.
http://www.badgermn.com/
The bank has branches in Badger, Baudette, Coon Rapids, Greenbush, International Falls, Middle River, Roseau, and Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Its lobby and drive-up hours are presented, along with ATM locations, personal banking products, agricultural and commercial banking products, and online banking services. Properties available for sale are included.
https://www.borderstatebank.com/
Located on 260th Avenue in Badger, Minnesota, the greenhouse offers seasonal gardening products and supplies, such as custom planters, hanging baskets, live plants and seeds, as well as a full line of fertilizers, staking equipment, landscaping products, and gift items.
http://legreenhouse.com/
Roseau County Mutual Insurance Company
Incorporated in 1903, the company was originally known as Roseau County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company, its chief busing being to sell fire and lightning insurance, merging with Border Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company in 1991. Its history, operating area, and an introduction to its agents are presented.
https://www.roseaucountymutual.com/