Ivanhoe is in Lincoln County, in southern east Minnesota. With a population of just over five hundred, Ivanhoe is the least populous county seat in the state, it having been moved from Marshall in 1904 when the first county seat began to decline in population. Its peak population was 761 in 1980. The main routes through the city are US Highway 75 and Minnesota Highway 19. Nearby communities include Arco, Astoria, Minneota, Taunton, and Wilno. Canby is just under twenty miles to the north, Marshall is about twenty-five miles east, and Brookings, South Dakota is about thirty-five miles west of Ivanhoe. Platted in 1901, the city was named for the Sir Walter Scott historical novel, and some of its earliest streets were named for the noblemen and noblewomen in the novel, such as Rowena, Rebecca, Rotherwood, Norman, and Saxon. Prior to its incorporation, it was known as Wilmo, a corruption of Wilna, a place in Russia.
 
 
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The non-profit organization provides resources, training, and sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program administered through the United States Department of Agriculture. Its staff and board members are introduced, along with an overview of its services, training schedules, and announcements.
http://www.childcarenutrition.com/
The newspaper archive of the Ivanhoe Times, a weekly newspaper published in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, includes archives of newspapers as far back as 1949, as they appeared in print. The archive may be browsed by year and date, or searched by keyword. Reprints may be ordered online.
http://ivn.stparchive.com/
Situated in southeastern Minnesota, the county seat of Lincoln County was named for the novel by Sir Walter Scott. The official municipal web site offers meeting schedules, agendas and minutes for its town council, administrative and departmental contacts, announcements and public notices.
http://www.ivanhoe-mn.com/
Specializing in natural light photography for children, families, seniors, and weddings, the photographer and her studio are in Ivanhoe, Minnesota. An introduction to the photographer is presented, with several galleries of photographs, and an online store where clients can view their photos, select packages and other products, and complete the purchase online.
http://www.jessicaraephotography.com/
Ivanhoe is the county seat of Lincoln County, Minnesota. The official county web site introduces the county board, posts board meeting agendas and minutes, and offers contacts for county departments and agencies, GIS data and maps, as well as a history of the county and public notices.
http://www.lincolncounty-mn.us/
Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe Public School
Located on North Rebecca Street in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, Lincoln Elementary School is a PK-6th grade facility. An elementary school handbook, a school calendar, staff directory, lunch menus, and a weekly newsletter are featured, along with teacher websites, and employment opportunities.
https://www.lincolnhi.org/
Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District
Headquartered in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, the county department was set up to provide programs and services to the people and property owners in Lincoln County, in order to implement conservation practices. Its board of supervisors and staff are identified, and its programs, services, plans and reports are available.
http://www.lincolnswcd.net/
Lipinski Small Engine & Hardware
The Ivanhoe, Minnesota business is a full-line hardware store, which also services all makes and models of lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, tillers, snowblowers, and ATVs, and offers commercial and residential snow removal services. Its new and used equipment are highlighted, along with its services and products.
http://www.lipinskismallengine.com/