Named for Benjamin Franklin, the small town of Franklin, Minnesota was platted in 1882. The city is located on Minnesota State Highway 19, east of US Highway 71, in southern Renville County. Franklin is east of Morton, Beaver Falls, North Redwood, and Redwood Falls, and west of Fairfax. Mankato is about sixty miles southeast of Franklin. On the fourth weekend of July, the town hosts the Catfish Derby Days, a three-day event that includes a contest to catch the largest catfish, dancing, parades, volleyball, softball, chess tournaments and other contests.
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Cedar Mountain Elementary School
Offering a public school curriculum to students in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade, Cedar Mountain Elementary School is a campus of Cedar Mountain Schools, District 2754. Elementary school hours, its daily schedule, and bus loading schedules are posted to the site, and contact information is given.
http://www.cms.mntm.org/domain/345
Billing itself as Minnesota’s Catfish Capital, the City of Franklin is situated on Minnesota Highway 19, overlooking the Minnesota River Valley. The official municipal web site offers council meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, as well as ordinances, a community calendar and a guide to local schools and businesses.
http://www.franklinmn.us/
The family owned community bank is located in Franklin, Minnesota. Offering savings accounts, money market savings accounts, regular checking accounts, business checking accounts, and advantage checking accounts, as well as consumer, residential, agricultural, and commercial loans, its location, hours of operation, and online services are featured.
http://www.franklinstatebank.com/
Palmyra Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Located in Franklin, Minnesota, the Minnesota Township Mutual has been a township mutual insurance company since 1886, offering fire and extended coverage for the farm and home to area residents. Its location, hours, and an overview of its services are put forth, and its agents are introduced. Customers may make payments online.
http://www.palmyrafarmersmutual.com/
