Red Lake Falls, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 1,327 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.5%
 
Males: 670  (50.5%)
Females: 657  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

44.7 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56750.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,875 (it was $30,536 in 2000)
Red Lake Falls:

$56,875
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,576 (it was $15,177 in 2000)

Red Lake Falls city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $134,484 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Red Lake Falls:

$134,484
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $161,999; detached houses: $176,617; mobile homes: $83,854

Median gross rent in 2022: $606.

March 2022 cost of living index in Red Lake Falls: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.2%
(8.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Red Lake Falls, MN (2022)
    • 1,09584.8%White alone
    • 776.0%Two or more races
    • 705.4%Hispanic
    • 292.2%American Indian alone
    • 120.9%Black alone

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Ancestries: German (26.8%), Norwegian (11.4%), French (8.8%), European (7.6%), French Canadian (7.2%), English (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1881

Elevation: 1037 feet

Land area: 2.12 square miles.

Population density: 626 people per square mile   (low).

Red Lake Falls, Minnesota map

9 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,335 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,950 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (74.3 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (247.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (592.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Hilaire, MN (3.1 miles ),
Plummer, MN (3.3 miles ),
Brooks, MN (3.6 miles),
Mentor, MN (3.8 miles),
Thief River Falls, MN (4.1 miles ),
Crookston, MN (4.2 miles ),
Erskine, MN (4.4 miles ),
Oklee, MN (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 47.88 N, Longitude: 96.27 W

Area code: 218

Distribution of median household income in Red Lake Falls, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Red Lake Falls, MN in 2022
Red Lake Falls satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $203,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $199,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $119,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $330,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $198,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $79,900
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $86,000
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $111,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $51,700
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $63,200
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $74,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Red Lake Falls, MN residents
Average permit cost in Red Lake Falls, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +81 (+5.4%).
Most common industries in Red Lake Falls, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Wood products (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Wood products (7.0%)
  • Utilities (5.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.4%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (6.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Red Lake Falls, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.0%)

Average climate in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota

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Tornado activity:

Red Lake Falls-area historical tornado activity is below Minnesota state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1978, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.2 miles away from the Red Lake Falls city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/11/1980, a category F2 tornado 5.9 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Red Lake Falls-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 153.5 miles away from Red Lake Falls center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 152.8 miles away from Red Lake Falls center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 724.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 295.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 147.6 miles away from Red Lake Falls center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 167.5 miles away from Red Lake Falls center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Red Lake County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 7, Heavy Rains: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Red Lake Falls topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Red Lake Falls:

  • NORTHWOOD HOME (418 SEVENTH STREET SOUTHWEST)
  • ST JOHNS HOSP (306 EIGHTH ST SW)
  • HILLCREST SENIOR LIVING (311 BROADWAY AVENUE NE)

Airports located in Red Lake Falls:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Red Lake Falls:

  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 18 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,717)
  • University of North Dakota (about 38 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Bemidji State University (about 71 miles; Bemidji, MN; FT enrollment: 4,316)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 73 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 74 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 75 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 111 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)

Public high schools in Red Lake Falls:

Public elementary/middle school in Red Lake Falls:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Red Lake Falls: Red Lake County Fairgrounds (A), Riverside Park Campground (B), Oak Knoll Golf Course (C), Red Lake Falls Public Library (D), Red Lake County Courthouse (E), Red Lake County Sheriff's Office (F), Red Lake Falls Volunteer Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Red Lake Falls include: Redeemer Lutheran Church (A), Saint John's Lutheran Church (B), Saint Joseph's Church (C), Presbyterian Church (D), Bethany Lutheran Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

River: Clearwater River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Red Lake Falls include: Riverside Park (1), Sportsman Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Chateau Motel & Liquor Store (1203 Highway 32 North).

Birthplace of: Roxy Beaudro - Ice hockey player.

Red Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.5%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

People in group quarters in Red Lake Falls in 2010:

  • 24 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 6 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 4 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in Red Lake Falls in 2000:

  • 93 people in nursing homes
  • 60 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 9 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Red Lake Falls (2011 data):

  • Unity Bank North: at 210 Main Street, branch established on 1929/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $75.0 mil, Deposits: $66.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Caprice Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Red Lake Falls:

Marital status in Red Lake Falls, MN
  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in Red Lake Falls:

  • High school or higher: 95.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Red Lake Falls
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Red Lake Falls, MN (based on Red Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,8004
Mainline Protestant1,2566
Evangelical Protestant8514
None182-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Red Lake County:

4.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

14.64 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.0%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.2%
Minnesota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Red Lake Falls:

47.0%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

41.1%
State:

48.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.9%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Red Lake Falls:

12.3%
State:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Red Lake Falls:

6.9
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Red Lake Falls:

33.4%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

51.8%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.1%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Red Lake Falls, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$10,759$64,5540$0
Water Supply 1$1,915$22,9800$0
Other and Unallocable 1$7,142$85,7040$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,464$29,5681$283
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$609
Totals for Government 5$22,281$53,4742$892

Red Lake Falls government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $318,000 ($239.64)
    General - Other: $210,000 ($158.25)
    Sewerage: $205,000 ($154.48)
    Regular Highways: $197,000 ($148.46)
    Parks and Recreation: $178,000 ($134.14)
    Financial Administration: $171,000 ($128.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $168,000 ($126.60)
    Local Fire Protection: $78,000 ($58.78)
    Police Protection: $52,000 ($39.19)
    Libraries: $31,000 ($23.36)
    Central Staff Services: $22,000 ($16.58)
    Air Transportation: $13,000 ($9.80)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $141,000 ($106.25)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $64,000 ($48.23)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($6.78)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $48,000 ($36.17)

Red Lake Falls government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $328,000 ($247.17)
    Solid Waste Management: $168,000 ($126.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $55,000 ($41.45)
    Other: $10,000 ($7.54)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($0.75)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $20,000 ($15.07)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $244,000 ($183.87)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($4.52)
    Special Assessments: $3,000 ($2.26)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.75)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $410,000 ($308.97)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $588,000 ($443.10)
    Other: $40,000 ($30.14)
  • Tax - Property: $761,000 ($573.47)
    Other License: $18,000 ($13.56)

Red Lake Falls government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,903,000 ($3694.80)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,485,000 ($3379.80)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,212,000 ($913.34)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $794,000 ($598.34)

Red Lake Falls government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,655,000 ($1247.17)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $362,000 ($272.80)

Businesses in Red Lake Falls, MN

  • Chevrolet: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Red Lake Falls:

  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAQ (1460 AM; 2 kW; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KNOX (1310 AM; 5 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: LEIGHTON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KROX (1260 AM; 1 kW; CROOKSTON, MN)
  • KKCQ (1480 AM; 5 kW; FOSSTON, MN; Owner: PINE TO PRAIRIE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCNN (1590 AM; 5 kW; EAST GRAND FORKS, MN; Owner: KRAD, INC.)
  • KTRF (1230 AM; 1 kW; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Red Lake Falls:

  • KQMN (91.5 FM; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KNTN (102.7 FM; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KSNR (100.3 FM; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKDQ (99.3 FM; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSRQ (90.1 FM; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: JOINT VOCAT. TECH COLLEGE DIS. #2200)
  • KQHT (96.1 FM; CROOKSTON, MN; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYCK (97.1 FM; CROOKSTON, MN; Owner: SS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Red Lake Falls:

  • KBRR (Channel 10; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K49FF (Channel 49; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • Red Lake Falls, Minnesota
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents9
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents12
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Minnesota average
  • Fatal accident count3915
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents5963
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1697
  • Fatalities4380
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents10050
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents240
See more detailed statistics of Red Lake Falls fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.2mTotal length
  • 8,420Total average daily traffic
  • 800Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,285Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Red Lake Falls)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Approx. 3.2 Km Sw (Lat: 47.848333 Lon: -96.308056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 64 m, Overall height: 68.3 m, Call Sign: WPYF456,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.480 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2023, Expiration Date: 07/31/2033, Certifier: Roger Paskvan, Registrant: Rogers Two Way Radio, 102 Lincoln Ave Se, Bemidji, MN 56601, Phone: (218) 751-3077, Fax: (218) 751-0508, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Sw Edge (Lat: 47.883028 Lon: -96.277556), Call Sign: KAS49,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.265 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2013, Expiration Date: 01/22/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2013, Registrant: Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., 1822 Mill Road, Grand Forks, ND 58208-3200, Phone: (701) 795-4000, Fax: (701) 795-4333, Email:

  • 4.5 Km Southwest On Highway 11 (Lat: 47.861861 Lon: -96.327139), Type: Pole, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: KB95993,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.187 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2022, Expiration Date: 09/16/2032, Registrant: Otter Tail Power Company, 215 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, Phone: (218) 739-8584, Email:

  • City Water Tower (Lat: 47.883028 Lon: -96.277556), Call Sign: WXN620, Licensee ID: L00019579,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.530 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/1998, Expiration Date: 10/05/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/09/2002, Registrant: Red Lake Electric Cooperative Inc, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750, Phone: (218) 253-2168

  • Lat: 47.885444 Lon: -96.266917, Call Sign: WQVV344,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.237 MHz, 467.237 MHz, 462.287 MHz, 467.287 MHz, 462.337 MHz, 467.337 MHz, 462.387 MHz, 467.387 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2015, Expiration Date: 05/19/2025, Certifier: Rhonda Swanson, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-0224, Fax: (952) 469-0170, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Dorothy, On Twp Road 141 1 Mile East Of Red Lake Co Hwy 9. (Lat: 47.934722 Lon: -96.332306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQMQ295,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6551.25 MHz, 6615.00 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2020, Expiration Date: 10/20/2030, Certifier: Thomas E Walsh, Registrant: Mndot Office Of Statewide Radio Communications, 1500 W. Co Rd B2, Ms730, Roseville, MN 55113, Phone: (651) 234-7961, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:

  • RED LK FALLS, Approx. 3.2 Km Sw (Lat: 47.848333 Lon: -96.308056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 64 m, Overall height: 68.3 m, Call Sign: WQPH778,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 05/22/2012, Expiration Date: 05/22/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • A1R0022A, 15 Km South Of (Lat: 47.739000 Lon: -96.267917), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 74.6 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WQVM812,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 04/01/2015, Expiration Date: 04/01/2025, Cancellation Date: 09/17/2019, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • MS03XM458, On Twp Road 141 1 Mile East Of Red Lake Co Hwy 9. (Lat: 47.934722 Lon: -96.332306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WRKF880,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 12/29/2020, Expiration Date: 12/29/2030, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Fax: (202) 799-5616, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • County Rd., 2 Mi. Nw. Of Red Lake Falls (Lat: 47.905500 Lon: -96.294472), Call Sign: WRV274, Licensee ID: L00020181,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.690 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2008, Expiration Date: 07/01/2018, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2010, Registrant: Garden Valley Telephone Company, 201 Ross Avenue, Erskine, MN 56535


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KA0CBV, Licensee ID: L01001280, Grant Date: 04/06/2005, Expiration Date: 07/03/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/04/2017, Certifier: Edward I Dahle, Registrant: Edward I Dahle, 415 6th St Sw, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750

  • Call Sign: KB0HWV, Licensee ID: L00278996, Grant Date: 12/11/1990, Expiration Date: 12/11/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/12/2002, Registrant: Ming Keung Yeung, Rt 3 Box 22, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750

  • Call Sign: N0TEM, Licensee ID: L00490482, Grant Date: 06/06/2012, Expiration Date: 06/23/2022, Certifier: Clifton E Johnson, Registrant: Clifton E Johnson, 15101 110th Street Sw, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750-9343

  • Call Sign: N0VAW, Licensee ID: L00612578, Grant Date: 10/18/2014, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024, Registrant: Julie A Praska, 14065 140th Street S.W., Red Lake Falls, MN 56750

  • Call Sign: N0WWR, Licensee ID: L00678285, Grant Date: 08/15/2013, Expiration Date: 05/18/2023, Certifier: Delbert J Schmitz, Registrant: Delbert J Schmitz, 11774 170th St Se, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750-8893

  • Call Sign: WB0UKI, Licensee ID: L00398620, Grant Date: 08/26/2021, Expiration Date: 10/22/2031, Certifier: James M Gilbertson, Registrant: James M Gilbertson, 611 Mclean Ave Ne, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750

  • Call Sign: KC0VWN, Licensee ID: L01116151, Grant Date: 11/18/2015, Expiration Date: 02/08/2026, Certifier: Gary L Johnson, Registrant: Gary L Johnson, 11538 152nd Ave Sw, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: DENSON VOLKSPLANE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2865, N2865, N-2865, Serial Number: RD-1, Year manufactured: 1970, Certificate Issue Date: 04/06/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Larry J Eukel, 125 Bottineau Ave Ne, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150K (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6189G, N6189G, N-6189G, Serial Number: 15071689, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 01/03/1986
    Registrant (Corporation): Red Lake Falls Flying Club Inc, 304 7th St Ne, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8381Y, N8381Y, N-8381Y, Serial Number: 30-1536, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 12/03/2009
    Registrant (Individual): James Rodd Lehrer, 15536 140th Ave Sw, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
  • Aircraft: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL S-2R (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 4234X, N4234X, N-4234X, Serial Number: 2002R, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 07/03/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 04/22/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Noco Inc, 21975 Hwy 32 South, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/21/2018, Exported to: Mexico

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 6. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 21 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Red Lake Falls, MN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (60.4%), and Structure Fires (20.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Red Lake Falls, MN
    • 6160.4%Outside Fires
    • 2120.8%Structure Fires
    • 1514.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 44.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Red Lake Falls, MN
Most common first names in Red Lake Falls, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2682.1 years
Henry1979.9 years
William1978.9 years
George1879.1 years
Mary1786.6 years
Marie1478.0 years
Arthur1481.9 years
Frank1381.9 years
Walter1381.2 years
Anna1287.9 years
Most common last names in Red Lake Falls, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Fournier1577.6 years
Schmidt1380.0 years
Schultz1177.3 years
Hagl1077.3 years
Benoit1079.5 years
Audette971.9 years
Ford976.8 years
Sauve982.2 years
Olson979.5 years
Zutz985.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Red Lake Falls, MN
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 26.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.1%Utility gas
  • 15.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Red Lake Falls, MN
  • 52.7%Electricity
  • 22.5%Utility gas
  • 15.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Other fuel


Red Lake Falls compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Red Lake Falls on our top lists:

  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other noninstitutional group quarters (population 1,000+)"
There are 4 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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