Where is Elk River, Minnesota, USA?

Where is Elk River Located? - Elk River is a city located in the Sherburne County of Minnesota, United States. Elk River lies between 40.9078784 Degrees North latitudes and 97.0984927 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Elk River Located?

Elk River is a city located in the Sherburne County of Minnesota, United States. Elk River lies between 40.9078784 Degrees North latitudes and 97.0984927 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Elk River city is 25835 people and the city has a total area of 42.34 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Nearby Cities to Elk River, Minnesota

• Otsego, Minnesota - South - 5 mi
• Zimmerman, Minnesota - North - 10 mi
• Rogers, Minnesota - Southeast - 11 mi
• Ramsey, Minnesota - East - 12 mi
• Anoka, Minnesota - Southeast - 18 mi
• Monticello, Minnesota - West - 17 mi
• Maple Grove, Minnesota - Southeast - 19 mi
• Big Lake, Minnesota - Northwest - 7 mi
• Saint Michael, Minnesota - South - 12 mi
• Minneapolis, Minnesota - Southeast - 35 mi

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Driving Distances from Elk River, Minnesota

Transportation and Connectivity in Elk River, Minnesota

• U.S. Highway 169 and U.S. Highway 10 provide convenient access to Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and other communities in central Minnesota.
• Minnesota State Highway 101 connects Elk River with Rogers, Champlin, and nearby suburban areas.
• Northstar Commuter Rail offers weekday passenger rail service between Elk River and downtown Minneapolis.
• Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, about 45 miles southeast, provides domestic and international air connections.

Places to Visit in Elk River, Minnesota

Colleges and Universities in Elk River, Minnesota

Waterbodies in Elk River, Minnesota

Mississippi River, Elk River, Lake Orono, Big Elk Lake, Twin Lakes, Rice Lake, Lake Fremont, Briggs Lake

Golf Courses in Elk River, Minnesota

Elk River Golf Club, Pebble Creek Golf Club, Links at Northfork, Riverwood National Golf Course, Monticello Country Club, Sundance Golf Club, Fox Hollow Golf Club, Edinburgh USA Golf Course

Elk River, Minnesota — Key Historical Facts

• Elk River was established in the mid-19th century near the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk rivers, making it an important trading and transportation location.
• The community grew after the arrival of the Great Northern Railway, which supported logging, farming, and commercial development throughout the region.
• During the late 1800s and early 1900s, lumber production and agriculture became the foundation of the local economy.
• Elk River incorporated as a village in 1880 and later became a city as residential and commercial growth accelerated.
• The introduction of the Northstar Commuter Rail strengthened connections with the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and encouraged continued development.
• Today, Elk River is known for its parks, recreational opportunities, riverfront setting, growing business community, and family-friendly neighborhoods.

References

• City of Elk River
• Explore Minnesota
• U.S. Census Bureau
• Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

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