Wanamingo is a small town in Goodhue County, in southeastern Minnesota, about halfway between the Twin Cities and Rochester.
Wanamingo is surrounded by Wanamingo Township to the west and Minneola Township to the east. The chief routes through the city are Minnesota State Highways 57 and 60. Nearby cities include Zumbrota (7.4 miles east), Kenyon (11.0 miles west), Pine Island (12.8 miles southeast), Cannon Falls (17.2 miles north-northwest), and West Concord (17.4 miles south-southwest).
The North Fork of the Zumbro River flows eastwardly through the northern portion of the city, and Riverside Park, where several events are held, is along the southern banks of the river. The city maintains three designated park sites, the largest of which is Riverside Park.
With a population of just over a thousand, Wanamingo is largely rural and agricultural, with a mix of industry and commerce. A volunteer fire and rescue department provides fire suppression and emergency medical services, and the city contracts with the Goodhue County Sheriff's Department for police protection.
Wanamingo Township was settled in 1854 and organized in 1858. The North Fork of the Zumbro River flows through the township before entering the city limits, and the streams in the northeast valleys of the township flow into the Little Cannon River.
The city and township were settled primarily by Norwegian farmers.
The city was platted in 1907 and incorporated as a village in 1917, becoming a city in the 1970s when the Minnesota State Legislature made cities of all incorporated municipalities within the state. The first building in Wanamingo was constructed in 1855, and the Chicago, Milwaukee, Saint Paul, and Pacific Railroad established a station at Wanamingo.
A post office opened in 1857. Early businesses and industry included Farmers State Bank, Farmers Elevator, Wanamingo Elevator, and Minneola Creamery. POET, a biofuel company that now operates twenty-seven ethanol plants in the Midwest, was established on a farm near Wanamingo.
This is a guide to the city and township of Wanamingo, Minnesota. Topics that are appropriate for this category include websites representing the municipality or township, as well as local places of worship, schools, businesses, organizations, events, and individuals. Informational sites focused on the city or township are also suitable for this category.
Recommended Resources
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District
Headquartered in Wanamingo, Minnesota, the public school district offers a PK-12th-grade curriculum through an elementary school in Wanamingo, a combined middle school, high school, and community education program in Kenyon. District calendars, organizational charts, contacts, and a district boundary map are featured, with information about its early childhood programs, school campuses, and sports programs.
http://www.kw.k12.mn.us/
Founded in the 1930s, Maple Island offers powder processing and product innovations, including the co-manufacturing and packaging of powder products such as infant formulas, nutritional products, baby cereals, and others. Its premium dry food products are featured, with product specifications. Its quality certifications, contract manufacturing, and packaging capabilities, custom agglomeration, and custom blending services are included.
https://maple-island.com/
Beginning as a Bible study, the congregation was planted by First Baptist of West Concord in 1998, and incorporated in 2000, moving to its own building in Wanamingo, Minnesota in 2004. A history of the church is related, along with directions, office hours and contacts, a service schedule, calendar of upcoming programs and events, and an introduction to the congregation for those who are new. Ministry opportunities are featured.
https://www.jesusisnewlife.org/
Security State Bank of Wanamingo was opened in 1918 and moved into its current location in 1973, which was expanded in 1991. The history, location, and hours of operation for the bank are given, along with a tutorial video and access to its online banking services, its loan and mortgage products, its personal, agricultural, commercial, and real estate services, investment properties, and contacts.
https://www.ssbwanamingo.com/
Meeting at its facilities on Second Avenue in Wanamingo, Minnesota, the congregation’s worship times, Bible study programs, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with a church newsletter, audio sermon archive, and an outline of its ministries to youth, adults, families, and the community. A profile of the church, directions, and a map showing its location are included, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.trinitywanamingo.org/
Also known as the Wanamingo Fire Department, the volunteer service was founded in 1913, adding first responders in 1992. The history and a profile of the department are put forth, including photographs, an introduction to the members of the department, a gallery of photographs, announcements, and a calendar of fundraising and other community events. A contact form is included.
http://wanamingofd.org/
Serving Wanamingo, Cannon Falls, Faribault, Kenyon, Pine Island, Red Wing, Zumbrota, and the surrounding area, the grooming service offers a variety of grooming services, including pet baths, nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and others. Its location is shown on a map, and its services are highlighted. Client testimonials, photographs, contacts, and its hours of operation are posted to the site.
http://www.wanamingogrooming.com/
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the congregation maintains a relationship with Trinity Lutheran Church, both of which are in Wanamingo, Minnesota, rotating its worship times between the two churches. Directions, administrative contacts and office hours, a church newsletter, schedule of weekly programs and services, a calendar of events, and a photo gallery are included.
http://www.wanamingolutheranchurch.org/
Established in 1858, the township is in Goodhue County, Minnesota. The official township website introduces the town board and the zoning board, and offers meeting minutes, archived minutes, and an overview of its building permit policies and procedures. Township contacts are posted to the site, along with announcements, and links to county sites and the Minnesota Association of Townships.
http://www.wanamingotownship.net/
Wanamingo: Poised for Tomorrow
Wanamingo, Minnesota is a Statutory City with a Standard Plan form of government. A profile and a brief history of the city is provided on the official municipal website. The city council, commissions, and staff are introduced, with council agendas and minutes, ordinances, city policies, and city job openings. Information about building permits and land use, pet licenses, and peddlers and solicitors licenses are outlined.
https://www.cityofwanamingo.com/
