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Brandon News
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- Group files lawsuit to stop new sewer system
Four Douglas County residents have filed a lawsuit against the Central Lakes Region Sanitary District, alleging CLRSD officials violated the legislation that initially created the district, operating for years ...
- A year of tragedies, progress, uncertainty
How will Douglas County residents look back on 2008? With sadness - " tragic crashes claimed many lives on the roads.
- Police/Sheriff Blotter - December 17, 2008
A theft of a trailer was reported at Olliea s Service Center, 1213 Broadway. Article comments Someone spray-painted writing on a garage on Irving Street.
- Man dies in crash near Brandon Tuesday afternoon
One man is believed to have died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on County Road 82 less than one mile east of Brandon.
- Snowstorm delays start of schools in area
Blowing, drifting snow has led to many cancellations of events and activities throughout the Douglas County region today and tomorrow.
- 836454 Summons - QUT
Darrel R. Magnuson, a/k/a Darrell R. Magnuson, and Carole A. Magnuson, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, vs.
- Hearing will examine proposed new rules on Lake Jennie
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing about the management and Wildlife Lake Designation of Jennie Lake near Brandon in Douglas County.
- Need for volunteers rises during holidays
Editora s note: The following information was provided through the United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties.
- Wedding - Ras/Floan
Shannon Ras and Paul Floan were married September 19, 2008 at Long Lake Lodge in Brandon.
- New survey weighs support of CLRSD plan
A new survey is stirring up controversy around an already contested sewage treatment plant.
- City, school contests spring some surprises
Voters spoke loud and clear during Tuesday's election. Not only for the presidential race, but also for city and school board races throughout Douglas County.
- Scaring up some support for the troops this Halloween
Why: Fundraiser for local military personnel; proceeds will help by sending them care packages, cards and letters, and present them with memorials Details: In addition to the haunted house, the event will ...
- Senior profile: Apollo student enjoys helping freshmen
Name: Nick Dockendorf. Age: 17. School: Apollo High School. Hometown: St. Cloud. Family: Dad, James; mom, Gail; stepdad, Jeff; sibling, Brandon, 13.
- Get used to the detour sign: weekend promises driving disruptions
When it comes to road construction, there are no days off during a Minnesota summer.
Brandon Classifieds
Local classifieds for Brandon, MN
City DescriptionBrandon is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 450 at the 2000 census.
The history of Brandon is little known. Major events included moving the town closer to the rail road tracks from its former location between lakes Little Chippewa and Devils. Ole Brandon, an immigrant of Norwegian descent, is known to have been one of the original settlers. The town was formally organized in 1881.
Many families are known to have had great influence on the town. The Julseth family, as well as the Nelson family owned large farm operations and were vital in the settling and development of early Brandon.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²), of which, 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) of it is land and 2.44% is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 450 people, 187 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,120.2 people per square mile (434.4/km²). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 495.4/sq mi (192.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.56% White, 0.22% Asian, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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