Emily
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Our Story
Population: 829
Median Age: 55.5
Median Income: $36,503
Area: 30 sq.miles
Most Common Industry: Construction
PAST
The city of Emily began as a township, being named after Emily Lake. In November of 1905, Emily was platted and then incorporated in 1957. Emily came into existence due to the lumber business boom in the late 1890’s. During this time, lumbermen came into the area and set up communities in the surrounding areas, adding a post office in 1900.
PRESENT
Emily is located in Crow Wing County and is part of Minnesota’s “lake country”. In the colder months, Emily is a small community of 829 residents. However, once the lakes thaw, this small town is bustling with activity. Residents and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as boating, golfing, fishing, hunting, or hiking. Emily is a full service town with businesses ranging from convenience and grocery stores to restaurants, sporting goods and antique shops.
Residents identified these specific assets in Emily:
Natural Assets:
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County and state land |
Lakes |
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Wildlife |
Space/Wilderness |
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Trees |
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Cultural Assets:
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Natural History-mining, logging |
Screen Porch Productions |
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Volunteer library |
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Human Assets:
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Generations of families |
Aging community |
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Medical staff-superior care provided |
Care-n-Share Volunteers |
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Fire Department |
Churches |
Social Assets:
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Food Shelf |
Exercise programs |
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Emily Days |
Emily Lions |
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Care-n-Share Community Meal |
Four churches |
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October Fest |
Resorts |
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Corn Feed |
Spring Fling |
Political Assets:
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AIS-Decontamination Program |
Region Five Development Commission |
Financial Assets:
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Lions Scholarship |
Fire Department Fundraiser |
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Pine River Bank |
Care-n-Share Fundraiser |
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Emily Co-op Telephone Co. |
Many small businesses |
Built Assets:
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Emily Co-op Telephone Co. |
Apartments |
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Clinic |
Highways |
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Gas Stations |
Restaurants |
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ATV and snowmobile trails |
Remodeled Emily school-now City Hall, Community Center and library |
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Parks |
Ball Fields |
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Tennis courts |
Broadband |
For more information on the City of Emily and all it has to offer, visit http://www.cityofemily.com/.