The city of Warren, in northwestern Minnesota, is the county seat of Marshall County.
The main routes through the city are US Highway 75 and Minnesota State Highway 1, which intersect near the center of town. The city is bordered by Warrenton Township, Boxville Township, and McCrea Township. The cities of Argyle (10.1 miles north), Alvarado (10.5 miles west), and Viking (18.3 miles east) are nearby.
The Snake River, a tributary of the Red River of the North, winds southwest through the city, entering in the northeastern city limits and exiting in the west. The Snake River is one of three rivers by that name in Minnesota. There is development on both sides of the river, which has led to significant problems with flooding, including twice in 1896, as well as in 1969, 1974, 1979, twice in 1996, and again in 1997.
A townsite was developed after the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad extended its tracks through the region in 1878, the first settler being Charles Wentzel, who came in 1879. The original town streets are laid out on a grid parallel and perpendicular to the rail line, although some of the newer additions are laid out according to a north-south grid. The Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Manitoba Railroad, which became the Great Northern Railway in 1890, also served the town, as did the Northern Pacific and Soo Line railroads.
Originally, the town was known as Farley. A post office was established under that name in 1878, then changed to Warren in 1880. There is disagreement as to the year of the city's founding. Warren celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1956, and its centennial in 1980. Warren was incorporated as a village in 1881 and became a city in 1892.
Warren was named for Charles H. Warren, a railroad official who probably never visited the city.
Although Warren is the largest city in Marshall County, it is in the southern part of the county, and its status as the county seat has been threatened more than once. The Soo Line Railroad originally planned to run its branch line from Thief River Falls to Argyle, and then west, and Argyle officials hoped that the establishment of a railroad junction there would lead to the county seat being moved from Warren to Argyle, which would have been a slightly more central location. As the line was being built, plans changed and the line went through Warren instead. In 1974, county residents petitioned twice to have the county seat moved to Newfolden, in the center of the county, citing Warren's position in the western quarter of the county, and almost at its southern border. However, their concerns never made it to the ballot box.
The population of Warren has fluctuated from the mid-1,000s to the low 2,000s since 1990. Its population increased from 108 to 648 between 1880 and 1890, then to 1,276 in 1900. its peak population has been 2,105 in 1980, but it has since declined gradually to 1,563 in 2010.
The focus of this category is on the city of Warren, Minnesota. Appropriate topics for this category include municipal and county government websites, as well as those of local schools, churches and other places of worship, businesses, industries, organizations, events, and individuals.
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The multi-day summer events are traditionally held in the county seat of Warren, Minnesota each year, attracting thousands of visitors to the region. An overview of the fairgrounds and programs, policies, and camping information are posted, and a schedule for the upcoming fair is given, parade registration and sponsorship opportunities are discussed, along with a photo gallery, agricultural competition rules, and registrations.
http://www.marshallcountyfair.org/
Situated in northwestern Minnesota, Marshall County was named for William Rainey Marshall, Minnesota’s fifth governor. The county seat is Warren. The official county website features a history of the county, county ordinances, public notices, and a list of county officials, as well as township and city officials within the county. Agendas and minutes of county commission meetings are published to the site.
http://www.co.marshall.mn.us/
Featuring long-term care, assisted living, and senior housing apartments, North Star Manor is located on South McKinley Street in Warren, Minnesota. A synopsis of its communities is set forth, with a description of the facilities, its services, and partnerships, including a list of amenities for each, available layouts, and information about costs, policies, and other information. Employment opportunities are posted to the site.
https://www.northstarmanor.org/
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
From 1880 until a congregation was formally established in 1914, the mass was said infrequently for the Catholic families of Warren, Minnesota. Its history and an overview of the facilities are featured, including its organizations, councils, and staff. Mass schedules, two-week schedules, and a calendar of upcoming events are posted, the text of weekly sermons are posted, and its pastor and liturgical ministers are introduced.
https://stspeterandpaulchurch.org/
Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District #2176
Headquartered in Warren, Minnesota, the public school district serves K-12th-grade students in Warren, Alvarado, and Oslo, as well as the surrounding rural areas, through an elementary school and a high school, both in Warren. Maps show the locations of its district offices and campuses, and student handbooks, calendars, and bulletins are included. Employment opportunities are posted, and employment applications may be accessed online.
http://www.wao.k12.mn.us/
The city of Warren, Minnesota is a Home Rule City Charter and the county seat of Marshall County. The official municipal website features a history of the city, a community profile, and a calendar of community events, as well as administrative and departmental contacts, office hours, and locations. Ordinances, policies, agendas, and meeting minutes are posted, and a business directory is included.
https://www.warrenminnesota.com/
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Warren, Minnesota
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, the congregation meets each Sunday at its facilities in Warren, Minnesota. The congregation’s pastor and secretary are introduced, with contacts and office hours. Membership information, service, and worship schedules, and a calendar of programs and events are published to the site, along with a history of the church, announcements, and devotions.
http://www.zionlutheranwarren.org/
