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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:

  • Ron Staples, County Commissioner, Chair
  • Donny Wohlers, County Commissioner, Vice Chair
  • Pilar Eble
  • Rose Wagner
  • Pat Smith
  • Greg Fynboh
  • Evelyn Lindstrom
  • Lori Kill
  • Chelsey Ehleringer
  • Dylan Curfman

    Stevens County Commissioners

    The commissioners hold public meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month.

    The current Stevens County Commissioners are:

    • Phil Gausman, Chair
    • Jeanne Ennen
    • Ron Staples
    • Donny Wohlers
    • Bob Kopitzke

        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 about 215 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 scrapbooking 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 208-6575.

        4-H Resources

        Looking for additional 4-H resources? Check out these sources:
      • 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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