Lankin
Lankin
LOCATION
Lankin is located in western Walsh County in northeastern North Dakota.
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Proximity to other cities in miles |
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Bismarck, ND |
242 |
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Fargo, ND |
140 |
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Grafton, ND |
30.5 |
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Grand Forks, ND |
65 |
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Minneapolis, MN |
375 |
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Winnipeg, MB |
145 |
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Population - 2010 |
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Walsh County |
11,119 |
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Lankin |
100 |
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Climate |
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Average Summer Temperature |
76° F. |
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Average Winter Temperature |
15° F. |
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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Christian Churches - 4 |
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lankin, ND |
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Hoff Lutheran Church, Rural Lankin, ND |
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Quale Lutheran Church, Rural Lankin, ND |
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Fordville Lutheran Church, Rural Fordville, ND |
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Other Facilities |
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Lankin American Legion |
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Motels |
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Alexander House in Park River, ND (14.5 miles) |
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Sunlac Inn, Lakota, ND (40 miles) |
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AmericInn, Grafton, ND (31 miles) |
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Leonard Motel, Grafton, ND (31 miles) |
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Select Inn, Grafton, ND (31 miles) |
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Housing |
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Rental may be available |
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Average Monthly Rental-varies |
EDUCATION
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Public |
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Fordville-Lankin Public School |
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Elementary Grades K-6; Enrollment |
20 |
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High School Grades 7-12; Enrollment |
40 |
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Sports - All Sports are in Cooperation with the Park River Area School (14.5 miles) |
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Boys - Football, Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, Track, Golf, Legion Baseball |
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Girls - Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Golf |
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Vocational Center |
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North Valley Career & Technology Center, Grafton, ND (31 miles) |
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Higher Education |
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University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND (64 miles) |
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Mayville State College , Mayville, ND (81 miles) |
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Lake Region State College, Devils Lake, ND (67 miles) |
MEDICAL
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Hospital - First Care Health Center, Park River, ND (14.5 miles) |
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Beds: |
14 |
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Nursing Home |
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Skilled Beds |
74 |
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Basic Beds |
6 |
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Senior Apartments |
8 |
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Medical Personnel |
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Medical Doctors |
3 |
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Dentists |
3 |
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Optometrists |
2 |
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Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioners |
2 |
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Other Medical Services |
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Surgery, Emergency Services, Pathology, Digital Radiography, 16 Slice CT Scan, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Home Health & Hospice Care, Radiology, Telemedicine |
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Visiting |
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Audiologist, Gastroenterologist, Ophthalmologist, Podiatrist |
ANIMAL HEALTH
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Park River and rural area (12-15 miles from Lankin) |
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Veterinary Clinics |
3 |
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Veterinarians |
6 |
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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Matejcek Dam (5.5 miles) |
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Nappen Park in Lankin |
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Homme Dam Recreation Area, Park River, ND (14.5 miles) |
ANNUAL EVENTS
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Antique Tractor Ride - July 2014; originates in Lankin |
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Consignment Auction Sale - June 15, 2013; in Lankin |
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Polka Fest - June 2, 2013; American Legion in Lankin |
COMMUNICATIONS
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Newspapers |
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Walsh County Press - Weekly |
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Tri County Sun - Weekly |
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Walsh County Record – Weekly |
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Radio Stations |
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KXPO - 1340 AM, KAUJ - 100.9 FM, Grafton, ND |
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Telecommunications |
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POLAR COMMUNICATIONS |
Regional Headquarters - Digital Switching, Fiber Optics, Internet Service Provider, Interactive Television |
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POLAR CABLEVISION |
CATV - 60+ channels |
GOVERNMENT
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Mayor/Council Type |
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Police Department - Contract with Walsh County Sheriff Department |
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Fire Department - Volunteer Personnel - 20 volunteers |
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Emergency First Responders/Rescue Service - 10 volunteers |
TRANSPORTATION
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Highways Serving Area |
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State Highway 17 (9 miles) |
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State Highway 18 (14 miles) |
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State Highway 32 (3 miles) |
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State Highway 81 (30 miles) |
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Interstate 29 (40 miles) |
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Air |
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Grand Forks International Airport - 60 miles southeast |
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Full Commercial Service |
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Delta, United and Allegiant Airlines |
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Freight |
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Federal Express |
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United Parcel Service |
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Cross Country Courier |
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Speedy Delivery |
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United States Postal Service |
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Railroads |
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Northern Plains Railroad |
Major Employers
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Citizens State Bank - 3 employees |
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CHS Elevator - 3 employees |
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Farmers Union Oil Co. - 3 employees |
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Lion’s Den - 1 manager/owner (with part time help) |
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Silver Dollar Cafe - 1manager (with part time help) |
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Leo’s Potato Dumplings - 2 owners/managers |
UTILITIES & SERVICES
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Electricity |
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Otter Tail Power Company |
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Water |
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Walsh Water District |
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Base Rate: $42.00/month |
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Sewer |
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Base Rate: $6.00/month |
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Garbage |
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Consolidated Waste, Ltd. |
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Rates: |
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Residential: $17.75/month |
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Commercial: Variable |
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