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Stevens County Information

Stevens County Extension Committee Members

The Stevens County Extension Committee is an advisory board which oversees the activities and organization of the University of Minnesota Extension Service Stevens County. Current members are:

  • Sue Gooch,Chair
  • Bernice Erdahl
  • Dennis Johnson
  • Jeri Ritter
  • Barb Kill
  • David Mahoney
  • Samantha Searle
  • Natalie Johnston
  • Ron Staples, County Commissioner
  • Larry Sayre, County Commissioner

    Stevens County Commissioners

    The commissioners hold public meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month. For information, contact County Coordinator, Jim Thoreen at (320) 589-7417.

    The current Stevens County Commissioners are:

    • Ron Staples
    • Larry Sayre
    • Herb Kloos
    • Paul Watzke, Chair
    • Don Munsterman

        Stevens County 4-H Clubs

        4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States. In Stevens County today we have 9 active clubs and over 200 members ranging from Kindergarten to freshman in college. 4-Hers are active in clubs, community projects, camps, adventures and more. There are more than 60 different project areas ranging from beef to pets to clothing to aerospace to gardening to electric to robotics to scrap booking and much, much more; there really is something for everyone. If your family would like to join 4-H or if you have any questions about 4-H, feel free to contact us at 589-7423.

        4-H Resources

        Looking for additional 4-H resources? Check out these sources:
        • Morris West 4-H Blog: Morris West 4-H Blog It is updated often, so don't forget to check back!
        • The Minnesota 4-H website is the place to find everything about Minnesota 4-H! Minnesota 4-H Website
        • 4-H Curriculums: We have new 4-H curriculums available for every project in the Extension Office. Stop in today and check out the collection! Don't forget to check out the National 4-H Curriculum website at: National 4-H Curriculum
        • Projects Supplies: We have many supplies available for check out from our office! Call today!

        Stevens County Profile

        2000 Census Population 10,053

        Location

      • Region 4 (West Central)
      • US House District 7
      • MN Senate District 13
      • MN House District 13A

        Top Employers

      • University of Minnesota Morris
      • Stevens Community Medical Center
      • Morris Area Public Schools
      • Superior Industries of Morris, Inc.
      • Riley Brother's Construction
      • Stevens County
      • Saint Francis Health Services
      • Riley Brother's Paving
      • WestMor Industries LLC
      • Hancock Concrete Products, Inc.
      • Willie's Super Valu
      • Coborn's
      • Prairie Inn/Best Western
      • City of Morris
      • Met Lounge & Diamond Supper Club
      • Hancock Public Schools
      • MN Department of Transportation
      • USDA North Central Soils Laboratory
      • Aaron Carlson Woodworking LLC

        Utility Services
        Electrical:

      • Otterb Tail Power Company
      • Agralite Power Cooperative
        Gas:
      • Center Point Energy/Minnegasco
        Telephone:
      • Federated Telephone Cooperative
      • Qwest
      • HomeTown Solutions
        Cable:
      • MediaCom
      • Federated Telephone Cooperative
        DSL: (fiber optic)
      • Federated Telephone Cooperative
      • HomeTown Solutions
        Dial-Up Internet:
      • Info-Link
      • HomeTown Solutions
        Wireless Internet:
      • Info-Link

        Transportation

      • Burlington Northern Rail (frequency multi-daily)
      • Morris Municipal Airport(4000 feet paved)
      • Bus: Daily from Alexandria & Benson to Minneapolis
      • Inter-city, Morris City Transit
      • Inter-region, Rainbow Rider

        Climate

      • Number of Days Between Killing Frosts: 144
      • Number of Days Above 90 deg F: 13
      • Ave Annual Snowfall: 39.3 in
      • Ave Annual Precipitation: 23.7 in

        Education
        Pupil to Teacher Ratios

      • Elementary 19:1
      • High School 14:1 High School Graduate
      • Drop-out Rate <1%
      • College Bound 95%
      • College Graduates 70%

        Community Development Organizations

      • Stevens County Economic Improvement Commission, Inc.
      • Morris Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
      • Chokio Community Club
      • Donnelly Community Club
      • Hancock Commercial Club

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