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Russell, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 356 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.0%
 
Males: 191  (53.8%)
Females: 165  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

51.3 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56169.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,350 (it was $32,045 in 2000)
Russell:

$58,350
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,682 (it was $14,767 in 2000)

Russell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,655 (it was $55,000 in 2000)
Russell:

$112,655
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $130,308; detached houses: $129,683

Median gross rent in 2022: $683.

March 2022 cost of living index in Russell: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.3%

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  • Races in Russell, MN (2022)
    • 26887.9%White alone
    • 165.2%Two or more races
    • 93.0%Hispanic
    • 82.6%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (42.2%), Belgian (16.7%), Norwegian (9.8%), American (7.8%), English (2.9%), Swedish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1527 feet

Land area: 0.89 square miles.

Population density: 398 people per square mile   (very low).

Russell, Minnesota map

11 residents are foreign born (2.6% Asia, 1.0% North America).

This city:

3.6%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,003 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $961 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (66.6 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (139.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (451.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lynd, MN (2.4 miles ),
Balaton, MN (2.6 miles ),
Florence, MN (2.7 miles),
Tyler, MN (3.1 miles ),
Garvin, MN (3.4 miles),
Marshall, MN (3.5 miles ),
Arco, MN (3.5 miles),
Ruthton, MN (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 44.32 N, Longitude: 95.95 W

Area code: 507

Distribution of median household income in Russell, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Russell, MN in 2022
Russell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $254,100
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $144,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $130,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Russell, MN residents
Average permit cost in Russell, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Most common industries in Russell, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (20.2%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (13.2%)
  • Truck transportation (13.2%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Wood products (7.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.6%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (27.6%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Russell, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Woodworkers (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (9.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)

Average climate in Russell, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 76.4. This is about average.

City:

76.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.57. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.57
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Russell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the Russell city center killed 9 people and injured 150 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1992, a category F5 tornado 22.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Russell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 125% greater 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 93.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 171.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 95.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 182.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from Russell center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 111.0 miles away from Russell center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lyon County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Russell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Russell:

  • TYLER HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; TYLER, MN)
  • TYLER HEALTHCARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; TYLER, MN)
  • WMMC HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • MARSHALL DIALYSIS OF DAVITA (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • AVERA MARSHALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • PRAIRIE HOME HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)
  • AVERA MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Russell:

  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 14 miles; Marshall, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 39 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • South Dakota State University (about 42 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 67 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Ridgewater College (about 72 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 85 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • South Central College (about 95 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)

Public elementary/middle school in Russell:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Russell: Russell (A), Russell Fire Department (B), Russell Town Hall (C), Russell City Police Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Russell include: Grace Lutheran Church (A), Zion Lutheran Church (B), Presbyterian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Russell Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Clear Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lyon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Russell and their reported violations in the past:

FLORENCE (Address: 1764 State Highway 23 , Population served: 39, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-17-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-04-2009), St Public Notif requested (DEC-04-2009), St Public Notif received (DEC-18-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-28-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.8%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Russell (2011 data):

  • First Independent Bank: at 300 Front Street, branch established on 1903/01/01. Info updated 2012/01/11: Bank assets: $205.8 mil, Deposits: $186.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Finlayson Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Russell:

Marital status in Russell, MN
  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Russell:

  • High school or higher: 96.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Minnesota average:

10.9

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Russell, MN (based on Lyon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,4576
Mainline Protestant5,87116
Evangelical Protestant3,16123
Other2993
None9,069-
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: 9
Lyon County:

3.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Lyon County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

3.24 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
This county:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lyon County:

6.9%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Lyon County:

29.1%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lyon County:

13.2%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

41.1%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Russell:

46.4%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Russell:

28.8
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.2%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.4%
State:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.1
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.3%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

56.8%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

86.6%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Russell, 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
Streets and Highways 3$24,031$96,1249$9,625
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$25,507
Totals for Government 3$24,031$96,12421$35,132

Russell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Liquor Stores: $320,000 ($898.88)
    Regular Highways: $68,000 ($191.01)
    General - Other: $59,000 ($165.73)
    Water Utilities: $58,000 ($162.92)
    Local Fire Protection: $50,000 ($140.45)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($87.08)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($70.22)
    Police Protection: $21,000 ($58.99)
    Financial Administration: $17,000 ($47.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($22.47)
    Health - Other: $6,000 ($16.85)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($14.04)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($16.85)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Liquor Stores: $28,000 ($78.65)

Russell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $33,000 ($92.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($70.22)
    Other: $16,000 ($44.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.81)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($25.28)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($2.81)
  • Revenue - Liquor Stores: $321,000 ($901.69)
    Water Utilities: $59,000 ($165.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $89,000 ($250.00)
    Other: $19,000 ($53.37)
  • Tax - Property: $101,000 ($283.71)

Russell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $194,000 ($544.94)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $171,000 ($480.34)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,000 ($64.61)

Russell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $903,000 ($2536.52)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $168,000 ($471.91)

Strongest AM radio stations in Russell:

  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KMHL (1400 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: K M H L BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Russell:

  • KARL (105.1 FM; TRACY, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K277AI (103.3 FM; RUSSELL, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KARZ (107.5 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KISD (98.7 FM; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KJOE (106.1 FM; SLAYTON, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • K294AQ (106.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: WINDSENT, INC.)
  • KNSW (91.7 FM; WORTHINGTON-MARSHALL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KLQL (101.1 FM; LUVERNE, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KRSW (89.3 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • K212FH (90.3 FM; BALSTON, MN; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Russell:

  • KSMN (Channel 20; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KRWF (Channel 43; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)

Russell fatal accident list:

Mar 18, 2021 11:48 PM, Cr-15 1st St, Lat: 44.317811, Lon: -95.949506, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 31, 2004 04:04 PM, Sr-23, 91, Lat: 44.312911, Lon: -95.947224, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
May 24, 1984 10:15 PM, 23, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 25.9mTotal length
  • $1,026,001,000Total costs
  • 5,054Total average daily traffic
  • 556Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,028Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic
New bridges in Russell, MN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Russell, MN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Russell)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 5 Mi E And 1 Mi N (Lat: 44.327750 Lon: -95.825306), Structure height: 122 m, Call Sign: WNVU823, Licensee ID: L00007964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 861.787 MHz, 862.787 MHz, 863.787 MHz, 864.787 MHz, 865.787 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2001, Expiration Date: 03/29/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2002, Registrant: Racom Corporation, Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1057


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Jct Th 91 Cty Rd 2 (Lat: 44.313861 Lon: -95.957250), Call Sign: WAS558, Licensee ID: L00001503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.8400 MHz, 72.8600 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2002, Expiration Date: 05/19/2012, Cancellation Date: 02/24/2012, Registrant: State Of Minnesota, 395 John Ireland Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (507) 537-6277

  • 1 Mi W & 1/2 Mi N (Lat: 44.322750 Lon: -95.976694), Call Sign: KFD308, Licensee ID: L00069828,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.725 MHz, 451.725 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/1998, Expiration Date: 03/01/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2003, Registrant: Sheldon Schultz, Rr 1 Box 85, Russell, MN 56169, Phone: (507) 823-4252

  • Hwy 23 3 Mi Nw (Lat: 44.348861 Lon: -95.916417), Call Sign: KUM221, Licensee ID: L00059990,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.2800 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2002, Expiration Date: 07/26/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2012, Registrant: Mc Laughlin And Schulz Inc, Marshall, MN 56258, Phone: (507) 532-6550

  • .25 Mi N Of North Russell (Lat: 44.328583 Lon: -95.948083), Call Sign: WNCZ458, Licensee ID: L00050571,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.425 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/2000, Expiration Date: 07/16/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2002, Registrant: I B P, Mail 87, Dakota City, NE 68731, Phone: (712) 732-7433

  • RUSSELL, Jct Th 91 And Cr 2 (Lat: 44.313611 Lon: -95.957500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92.7 m, Overall height: 99.4 m, Call Sign: WPSS407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.987 MHz, Grant Date: 07/23/2011, Expiration Date: 07/23/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2014, Certifier: Tom Walsh, Registrant: State Of Minnesota, 395 John Ireland Bvld Ms730, Saint Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 234-7966, Fax: (951) 234-7960, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • STATION, Jct Trunk Hwy 91 And County Rd 2 (Lat: 44.313833 Lon: -95.957222), Overall height: 96.3 m, Call Sign: WSJ43,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2183.20 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2002, Expiration Date: 04/14/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/04/2009, Registrant: Minnesota Departmet Of Transportation, 395 John Ireland Blvd., Ms730, St.Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 296-8364, Fax: (651) 297-5735

  • Russell, Jct Th 91 & Cr2 (Lat: 44.313611 Lon: -95.957500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92.7 m, Overall height: 99.4 m, Call Sign: WPQX636,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6645.00 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2020, Expiration Date: 11/09/2030, Certifier: Robert J Prudhomme, Registrant: Minnesota Department Of Transportation, 1500 West County Road B2 Ms730, Roseville, MN 55113, Phone: (651) 234-7961, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:

  • RTR MS, 111 3rd St (Lat: 44.316556 Lon: -95.950944), Type: Building, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 19.2 m, Call Sign: WQGG944,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23135.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2017, Expiration Date: 01/16/2027, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2019, Certifier: Jeffrey J Youle, Registrant: Affiniti, LLC, 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:

  • Russell RPT, 160th Ave And 200th St (Lat: 44.339750 Lon: -95.977250), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 49.7 m, Call Sign: WQGI303,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 21935.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz... (+13 more), Grant Date: 03/07/2017, Expiration Date: 01/25/2027, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2019, Certifier: Jeffrey J Youle, Registrant: Affiniti, LLC, 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:

  • MNLY0008, Jct Th 91 & Cr2 (Lat: 44.313611 Lon: -95.957500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 92.7 m, Overall height: 99.4 m, Call Sign: WRQA411,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+23 more), Grant Date: 04/12/2022, Expiration Date: 04/12/2032, Certifier: Thomas Heier, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • STATION, 4 Mi W And 2 Mi N Of (Lat: 44.351611 Lon: -96.039472), Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WHI955,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2186.40 MHz, 2196.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/1998, Expiration Date: 03/25/2008, Cancellation Date: 04/17/2002, Phone: (605) 256-4536


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0VEJ, Grant Date: 01/19/1993, Expiration Date: 01/19/2003, Cancellation Date: 01/20/2005, Registrant: Fred O Worden, 306 W Lake Ave, Russell, MN 56169

  • Call Sign: KD0QEA, Licensee ID: L01675283, Grant Date: 11/30/2011, Expiration Date: 11/30/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/24/2014, Certifier: Cory T Klumper, Registrant: Cory T Klumper, Russell, MN 56169


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: MARLOWE THOOFT JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912 (80 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 234HW, N234HW, N-234HW, Serial Number: JA262-03-12, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 11/16/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 10/16/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Marlowe Thooft, 204 Water St Box 167, Russell, MN 56169
  • Aircraft: ZAUGG LARRY VANS RV-6A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320-E2A (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2568T, N2568T, N-2568T, Serial Number: 23779, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 02/15/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 12/09/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Justin R Deuel, Po Box 43, Russell, MN 56169, Other Owners: Emily K Deuel
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/04/2019
  • Aircraft: FESSENDEN ALFRED EXPERMENTAL RV-4 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3226N, N3226N, N-3226N, Serial Number: 243, Airworthiness Date: 03/10/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 06/20/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Justin R Deuel, Po Box 43, Russell, MN 56258

Most common first names in Russell, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John975.9 years
Anna783.4 years
Herman584.4 years
Oscar575.8 years
Robert570.6 years
Walter577.6 years
George478.8 years
Earl474.2 years
Edward477.0 years
Clarence476.3 years
Most common last names in Russell, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1281.8 years
Hansen979.6 years
Anderson682.3 years
Burckhardt584.6 years
Sand580.4 years
Goodmund484.3 years
Petersen476.8 years
Hively486.0 years
Zvorak476.5 years
Williams463.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Russell, MN
  • 51.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.0%Electricity
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.7%Utility gas
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Russell, MN
  • 55.6%Electricity
  • 22.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Russell compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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