Independence, Minnesota
Independence is a city of 3,694 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Why visit Independence
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Delano West 5, Ames-Florida House, Delano Village Hall and Baker Park Reserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Independence
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Independence
Independence is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Most of the city is agricultural land with dense woods and numerous lakes. It is named after Lake Independence, a large lake on the community's eastern boundary.
From the Wikipedia article Independence, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Ames-Florida House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
House
Delano Village Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Former government building in Delano, Minnesota, United States
District No. 48 School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
One-room schoolhouse in Franklin Township, Wright County, Minnesota
Eagle Newspaper Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic commercial complex in Delano, Minnesota, United States
Simon Weldele House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
House in Delano, Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
Carbone’s Pizzeria Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.8 mi
1338 Babcock Boulevard East
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
King House
Diner · American · 3.1 mi
725 Babcock Boulevard East, Delano
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Daves Town Club
Bar and pub · 3.7 mi
138 North River Street, Delano
11:00-01:00
American Legion Post 377
Bar and pub · American · 3.9 mi
240 Babcock Boulevard West, Delano
4 more on the map.
History
The city's origins begin when settlers organized Independence Township in 1858 as a result of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux. Independence Township was incorporated as the Village of Independence in 1957, eventually being reincorporated as a city in 1974.
From the History section of Independence, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship9
St. Joseph's Church (St. Max Kolbe Parish)
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.9 mi
401 North River Street, Delano
St. Peter's Church (St. Max Kolbe Parish)
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.6 mi
217 2nd Street South, Delano
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries19
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy
School · 5.0 mi
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista
Healthcare2
Map of Independence
87 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.7 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.8 in | 9.9 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.5 in | 6.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 4.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 2.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.0 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Delano (3 mi away), rain and snow from Rockford, 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
Hennepin County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crystal Airport (MIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Delano 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Greenfield 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Corcoran 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Victoria 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Hanover 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Deephaven 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Excelsior 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Plymouth 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- St. Michael 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Waconia 13 mi south, about 20 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
- Delano Village Hall 2015, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Simon Weldele House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ames-Florida House 4, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eagle Newspaper Office, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- District 48 School 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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