Why visit Otsego
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 75 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Betty Adkins Bridge, Parrish Avenue Bridge, Elk River Water Tower and Elkhi Stadium.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Otsego
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Otsego
Otsego is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It is a northwest suburb within the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The population was 19,966 at the 2020 census, further growing to 24,525 by 2025. Otsego is the largest city in Wright County, and the 47th largest city in Minnesota.
From the Wikipedia article Otsego, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Betty Adkins Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Road bridge across the Mississippi River between Ostego, Minnesota and Elk River, Minnesota
Parrish Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
St. Michael Cinema
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
4300 O'Day Avenue Northeast, Saint Michael
Buried Farm Vineyard and Orchard
Farm and orchard · 2.4 mi
10365 80th Street Northeast, Otsego
Museums and landmarks9
Elk River Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Water tower in Minnesota, United States
Elkhi Stadium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Outdoor sports venue in Minnesota, United States
Oliver H. Kelley Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Human settlement in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America
Cascades Development Monument
Monument and historic site · 4.2 mi
DR Horton Cascades Development Marker
Sherburne County Fairgrounds
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
18335 Joplin Street Northwest, Elk River
Parks, trails and playgrounds75
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Babcock Memorial Park
Park · 4.0 mi
Park in Minnesota, United States of America, United States of America
Winter Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Family friendly park with soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball field, playground, and fenced in dog park.
10381 64th Street Northeast, Albertville
Cedar Creek Golf Course
Golf course · 3.2 mi
5700 Jason Avenue Northeast, Albertville
63 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Old Main Eatery
Diner · American · 4.2 mi
313 Jackson Avenue Northwest, Elk River
Mo-Sa 06:30-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Millside Tavern
Bar and pub · Burger · 3.5 mi
12885 40th Street Northeast, Saint Michael
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Mo off
Space Alien's
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, American · 2.1 mi
11166 CR-37, Albertville
Big Al's Bowling & Bar
Bar and pub · 3.7 mi
403 Central Avenue East, Saint Michael
36 more on the map.
History
Otsego first became an organized township in 1858, and was named after Otsego County, New York, where a party of settlers came from. The township incorporated as the city of Otsego in 1990.
From the History section of Otsego, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship15
Church of St. Michael-Catholic
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 2.0 mi
Christ Church Otsego LCMC
Church · Lutheran · 3.5 mi
15849 90th Street Northeast, Otsego
Elk River Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.1 mi
1800 8th Street Northwest, Elk River
Elk River Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 4.2 mi
729 Main Street Northwest, Elk River
Elk River United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 4.0 mi
1304 Main Street Northwest, Elk River
Emmanuel Lutheran Church LCMS
Church · Lutheran · 3.9 mi
1506 Main Street Northwest, Elk River
Gateway Church
Church · Christian And Missionary Alliance · 3.3 mi
13913 185th Avenue Northwest, Elk River
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 4.0 mi
1326 4th Street Northwest, Elk River
Lord of Glory Lutheran Church LCMS
Church · Lutheran · 4.5 mi
15550 190th Avenue Northwest, Elk River
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging16
Casey's General Store
Gas station · 2.4 mi
11000 57th Street Northeast, Albertville
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
School · 5.4 mi
11500 193Rd Ave Nw, Elk River
Healthcare7
Map of Otsego
236 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 4°F | 0.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.1 in | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elk Rvr (4 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
Wright County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Maple Lake Municipal Airport (MGG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Elk River 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Monticello 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Big Lake 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Anoka 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Maple Grove 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Buffalo 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Champlin 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Andover 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Coon Rapids 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 17 mi southeast, about 27 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
- Betty Adkins Bridge, Mdcastle at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highway 14 Elk River Bridge, Mdcastle at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BabcockParkPump, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Angwa moo. Aka oil rice, Kyeibaa4gh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Football (36221414324), mike dupris, CC BY 2.0
- ISS034-E-40508 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-40507 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Nazareth Hall Altar at the St. Michael Church, Minnesota, Darth Stabro, CC BY 4.0
- 1968 AMC Ambassador SST (37042305590), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- St. Michael - Church of St. Michael-Catholic - 20211120154216, Kmw1191, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of St. Michael 2015, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elkhi Stadium wide view, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elkhi Stadium arch, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elkhi Stadium-1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elkhi Stadium, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MNRX 502, Elk River, chief_huddleston, CC BY 4.0
- River's Edge Commons, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- The Builder in 1,000 Places - 5212480725, chief_huddleston, CC BY 2.0
- Slipstream Sculpture, ElkRiverCommunications, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phyllonorycter bataviella 002, iNaturalist user: gonodactylus, CC BY 4.0
- ISS054-E-51061 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-42026 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-4493 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Elk River Tower, kayden harris, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Water Tower 3, ElkRiverCommunications, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS035-E-8298 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-8653 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-261302 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-8722 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-19732 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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