Sandstone, Minnesota
Sandstone is a city of 2,482 people in Pine County, Minnesota, founded in September 28, 1887.
Why visit Sandstone
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kettle River Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 2°F.
Weather in Sandstone
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About Sandstone
Sandstone is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, along the Kettle River. The population was 2,462 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sandstone, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Kettle River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic road bridge in Sandstone, Minnesota, United States
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes7
El Mexico
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
945 mn 23, Sandstone
11:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
320 State Highway 123, Sandstone
Mo-Sa 08:30-21:00; Su 08:30-20:00
History
The Village of Fortuna was platted by Caleb C. Ward and incorporated on May 19, 1857. It was originally platted at the junction of the Point Douglas to Superior Military Road and Kettle River. Fortuna served as the county seat for Buchanan County, Minnesota. By 1887, it had 200 residents. Just north of Fortuna, the Village of Sandstone was platted in June 1887 and incorporated on September 28, 1887. On April 14, 1920, the villages of Fortuna and Sandstone merged and reincorporated as the City of Sandstone.
Sandstone station served Great Northern Railway and Amtrak passenger trains until 1985.
From the History section of Sandstone, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Crossroads Area Learning Center
School · 3.8 mi
61085 State Highway 23, Finlayson
Healthcare4
Thrifty White Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
707 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone
Gateway Family Healthcare Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
707 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone
Map of Sandstone
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°F | 2°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 6°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 18°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 52°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 56°F | 5.5 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 46°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 22°F | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 25°F | 10°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sandstone 6 W 72646 (6 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
Pine County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-08-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Grantsburg Municipal Airport (GTG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Hinckley 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Pine City 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Moose Lake 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Rock Creek 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Mora 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Rush City 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- North Branch 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cambridge 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cloquet 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Isanti 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Minneapolis Trust Company Commercial Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge 5718 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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