Situated at the confluence of the Rum River and its West Branch, the city of Princeton, Minnesota is in both Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties, although the majority of its population is in Mille Lacs County. Princeton is about fifty miles north of Minneapolis and thirty miles east of Saint Cloud, at the intersection of Highways Minnesota Highway 95 and US Highway 169, which are the chief routes through the city. Nearby communities include Bradford, Carmody, Crown, Estes Brook, Glendorado, Orrock, Pease, Pine Brook, Spencer Brook, Wyanett, and Zimmerman. The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is southwest of the city. The first white people came to the area in 1847 looking for pine timber, and they found a large forest of white pine. The first home was built in 1849, although it was more of a stopping place. The next building was a built in 1854, and acquired by A.B. Damon, who is considered the city’s first permanent white settler. Damon’s claim once included all of the present townsite. The city was named for John S. Price, whose sawmill manufactured lumber from the pine harvested in the area. The village was platted in 1855, but the settlement was part of Princeton Township until 1877, when it separated. A post office was established in 1856. When Mille Lacs County was created in 1860, its county seat was in Princeton until 1920, and the county fairgrounds remains there. The railroad came through in 1886, and mail came by train until 1930. By 1890, agriculture was replacing lumber as the area’s chief economic factor, wheat being the main product, but potatoes were also grown. By the early 1900s, Princeton was the largest primary potato market in the Northwest. However, by 1926, the soil had become exhausted for potato growing. Brickmaking began in 1889 when a nearby community known as Brickton was developed. Although never a large town, Princeton’s population has decreased only once, in 1930, and then by less than three percent.
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The official municipal web site posts agendas and minutes to council meetings, as well as the city code and ordinances, job openings, and public notices, as well as administrative and departmental contacts, maps, and an area history, as well as a guide to local schools, parks, and businesses. A guide to local licensure requirements, utilities, yard waste and recycling services.
http://www.princetonmn.org/
Drs. Heather and Steve Kivisto practice from their clinic on 126th Street in Princeton, Minnesota. Directions, clinic hours, and the clinic’s appointment policies are put forth, with an overview of its services and capabilities. Information on what to expect at the clinic is given, including payment options, and new patient registration forms and a member wellness registration form, which are available for downloading.
http://www.kivistovetclinic.com/
The multi-day event is held at the county fairgrounds in Princeton, Minnesota each August. Fair policies for commercial and open class exhibitors is set forth, sponsorship opportunities are posted, and its sponsors are recognized. A schedule of exhibits, schedules, contests, children’s events, and its carnival, race events, and entertainment venues are highlighted, and a fair calendar is posted to the site.
http://www.millelacscountyfair.com/
The family owned and operated commercial print shop is on 1st Street in Princeton, Minnesota. Open Monday to Friday, the business offers offset, full color digital and black and white printing, full bindery services, and a full service sign shop, wide format printing, banners, and promotional items, such as business cards, envelopes, letterhead, memo pads, forms, brochures, flyers, postcards, checks, labels, and other products.
http://www.printmp.com/
The chief sponsor of the annual Outlaw Grass Drags in Princeton, Minnesota is the Rum River Trail Association, a non-profit organization comprised of six area snowmobile clubs with trails along the Rum River. Directions, trail maps, race schedules, photos, general admission charges, and race results are put forth. Sponsor and vendor information are put forth, and contacts are posted.
http://www.outlawgrassdrags.com/
Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a membership organization made up of businesses and civic organizations in Princeton, Minnesota and the surrounding area. Its purpose and projects are highlighted, along with its membership policies, benefits, fees, and a meeting schedule. A business directory, calendar of community events, and a guide to local schools, parks, and businesses are included.
http://www.princetonmnchamber.org/
Family owned and operated, the flower shop is located on First Street in Princeton, Minnesota. A map shows the location of the store, and its hours of operation, delivery policies, areas served, and payment options are posted. An online shopping area features a catalog of its products, with photos, descriptions and prices, and purchases may be made online or by phone, for local delivery, or at the store during its operating hours.
http://www.princetonfloralandwedding.com/
The PPD is the municipal police department for the City of Princeton, Minnesota. Formed in 1877, its history and organizational structure are discussed. Office hours and non-emergency contacts are posted, and an overview of its services and crime prevention programs are featured. Also include is a guide to reporting a crime, including possible rewards, along with tips on what to do if you are a victim of a crime.
http://www.princetonpolice.com/
The Princeton Independent School District #477 offers an educational program for students in PK-12th grade through several campuses, including Princeton High, Middle, Intermediate and Primary Schools, an early childhood program, an online academy, Spanish immersion program, and a community education program. Enrollment schedules and policies, a district calendar, and contacts are posted.
http://www.princeton.k12.mn.us/
Princeton Public Utilities Commission
The PPUC was established in 1911 by the Village of Princeton and Mille Lacs County as the Water, Light, Power and Building Commission, currently offering electric and water services. An overview of its services, service rules, office hours and contact information are posted to the site, along with emergency or outage contacts. Its automatic payment play may be accessed, along with information about third-party programs.
http://www.princetonutilities.com/
Situated on the Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds in Princeton, Minnesota, the racetrack is affiliated with the International Motor Contest Association. Race schedules and times are published to the site, including admission fees, the latest results, current points and details from previous races, IMCA rules, a photo gallery, driver profiles and biographies, and news related to auto racing.
http://www.princetonspeedway.com/
