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Willow River Public School District, Minnesota

Willow River Public School District is a unified school district in Pine County and Aitkin County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,628 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 220 sq mi (569 km²) of land.

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Willow River Public School District in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,628 ± 248
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Pine County86% of the district’s landAitkin County14% of the district’s land
Land area
220 sq mi (569 km²)
Median household income
$73,523 ± $7,241
Median home value
$225,100 ± $8,646
Water area
3.74 sq mi (9.68 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2742750
Coordinates (central point)
46.328209, -92.901354
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Willow River Public School District, largest first

  1. Sturgeon Lake (city)568 people
  2. Kettle River Township531 people
  3. Sturgeon Lake Township476 people
  4. Norman Township342 people
  5. Willow River (city)342 people
  6. Bremen Township328 people
  7. Rutledge (city)275 people
  8. Birch Creek Township218 people
  9. Denham (city)33 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Moose Lake Public School District8.8 mi northeast
  2. East Central School District17 mi southeast
  3. Hinckley-Finlayson School District20 mi south
  4. McGregor Public School District23 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Willow River Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Willow River Public School District before you rely on it.

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