Osseo, Minnesota
Osseo is a city of 2,584 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, founded in 1875.
Why visit Osseo
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Maple Grove History Museum, Osseo Water Tower and Charest Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Osseo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Osseo
Osseo is a small city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, it has a population of 2,688.
From the Wikipedia article Osseo, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
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Osseo Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Pierre Bottineau House
Museum · 2.4 mi
Historic house museum in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes14
Tolis Pupusiera
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
8419 West Broadway Avenue
We,Th 10:30-20:30; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su,Mo...
OMNI Brewing
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
9462 Deerwood Lane North, Maple Grove
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
9595 Zachary Lane North, Maple Grove
Mo-Fr 05:00-18:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
The area that is now Osseo was settled before organized local government. It was on what Pierre Bottineau named Bottineau Prairie in 1852; the community was called Palestine. In 1856 part of the town was platted as Osseo and another part as "City of Attraction". Official Minnesota Territory surveys placed the settlement on the border of two townships. When Brooklyn Township and Maple Grove Township organized, Osseo (and City of Attraction, which later merged) was governed by those two governments. Osseo incorporated on March 17, 1875.
The ethnic groups that moved in after Native tribes were removed were mostly French Canadians, New Englanders, Swiss and Germans. The pioneers' businesses included blacksmiths, wagonmakers, general merchandise stores, boots & shoemakers, harness makers, tin shops, cordwood suppliers, teamsters, saloons, and hotels (Niggler Hotel, 1867; International Hotel, 1874; Great Northern Hotel, 1907). There was also a Catholic church (1858), a physician, school, post office, and calaboose (jail). Methodists and Lutherans were served in their homes until the 20th century.
From the History section of Osseo, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
9100 93rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park
Advent Lutheran Church ELCA
Church · Lutheran · 0.6 mi
9475 Jefferson Highway, Maple Grove
Berean Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
8825 West Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park
Ebenezer Community Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
9200 West Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park
Grace Fellowship Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
8601 101st Avenue North, Brooklun Park
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church LCMS
Church · Lutheran · 0.4 mi
710 Broadway Street East, Osseo
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries51
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - Is
School · 3.8 mi
6200 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park
Anoka-Hennepin Regn Hs Summer Prog
School · 5.4 mi
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw, Coon Rapids
Athlos Leadership Academy
School · 3.4 mi
10100 Noble Parkway North, Brooklyn Park
Map of Osseo
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mpls Crystal Ap (5 mi away), 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, 4 miles away.
- Brooklyn Park 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Maple Grove 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Champlin 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Coon Rapids 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- New Hope 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Crystal 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Dayton 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Anoka 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Plymouth 7 mi southwest, about 12 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
- Osseo Fire Station - Osseo, Minnesota Fire Department (34291945200), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- City of Osseo, Minnesota water tower (23208882724), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, CC BY-SA 2.0
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