Breckenridge, Minnesota
Breckenridge is a city of 3,349 people in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
Why visit Breckenridge
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chahinkapa Zoo, Breckenridge 6 Theatre, Leach Public Library and Richland County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average -1°F.
Weather in Breckenridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Breckenridge
Breckenridge is a city in and the county seat of Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,430 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Breckenridge, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Chahinkapa Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 0.9 mi
Zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota
1004 R J Hughes Drive
Apr 25 - Aug 31 Mo-Su 10:00-19:00; Sep 1 - Oct 18 10:00-17:00
Museums and landmarks7
Leach Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Public library in Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States
417 2nd Avenue North, Wahpeton
Richland County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Dakota
Wahpeton Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Hospital in North Dakota, United States
Wahpeton Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Post office in Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States
Wilkin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Government seat of Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States
Red River Valley University
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes13
Wahpeton Deli
Restaurant · Burger · 1.2 mi
614 Dakota Avenue, Wahpeton
Mo-Th 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-15:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.0 mi
102 4th Street South, Wahpeton
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
127 Dakota Avenue, Wahpeton
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
1 more on the map.
History
Breckenridge was platted in 1857, and named for John Cabell Breckinridge, a U.S. senator from Kentucky and the 14th Vice President of the United States. Breckenridge was also staunchly pro-slavery and was a Major General in the Confederate Army. A post office has been in operation at Breckenridge since 1857. Breckenridge was incorporated in 1908. The city contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1928 Wilkin County Courthouse.
From the History section of Breckenridge, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
School · 0.5 mi
710 13Th Street North, Breckenridge
Healthcare1
Map of Breckenridge
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°F | -1°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 23°F | 2°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 17°F | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 31°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 57°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 48°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 34°F | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 20°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 24°F | 7°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Breckenridge 3E (4 mi away), rain and snow from Abercrombie 0.2 Nw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wilkin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-07-08: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Breckenridge-Wahpeton Interstate Airport (WAH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Wahpeton 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Hankinson 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Rothsay 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Fergus Falls 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Wyndmere 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Barnesville 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Moorhead 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fargo 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- West Fargo 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Detroit Lakes 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Breckenridge Minnesota, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Leach Public Library, Andrew Filer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wahpeton Post Office, Andrew Filer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 720DakotaAveWahpetonND, Anon a mouse Lee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilkin County Courthouse, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richland County Courthouse Wahpeton, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- OldMainWahpetonND, Anon a mouse Lee, CC BY-SA 4.0
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