Page Contents for Morris, Minnesota

Statistics & Facts

City Attractions

Government

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The Minnesota state capital is St. Paul.
The population of Morris is approximately 5,613 (1990), 5286 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 2,066 (1990), 1986 (2010).
The amount of land area in Morris is 10.705 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.653 sq kilometers.
The distance from Morris to Washington DC is 1099 miles.
The distance to the Minnesota state capital is 141 miles. (as the crow flies)
Morris is positioned 45.58 degrees north of the equator and 95.90 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Attractions

Prairie Pioneer Days
held the 2nd weekend in July, brings together the community. It features an arts and crafts show, a 5K run and other entertainment.

Morris is the home of the University of Minnesota-Morris, a four year liberal arts college. UMM is often called the "jewel" of the University system.

Morris is also home for the Stevens County Medical Center and hospital. Services include a hospice center known as the Courage Cottage. The area is primarily agricultural, especially known for the raising of beef and pork.

Miss Midwest, part of the Miss American pageant system, is crowned in Morris.
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Morris City Government

Morris is the county seat of Stevens County.

Morris Schools

Morris Area High School
201 South Columbia
Morris, Minnesota 56267

This school is part of the Independent School District #769