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Freeborn County was created on February 20, 1855, the territory being separated from Blue Earth and Rice Counties. Twelve other Minnesota counties were created the same day by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature. [4] Freeborn County was named for William Freeborn, an early Minnesota pioneer, merchant, and territorial legislator. [5]
Freeborn was platted in 1857, and was incorporated in 1949. [5] The city of Freeborn, like its namesake county, the surrounding township, and Freeborn Lake, upon which the city is situated, derives its name from William Freeborn, a member of Minnesota's Territorial Legislature. [5]
Freeborn Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 327 at the 2000 census. The population was 327 at the 2000 census. History
Jun. 29—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today announced that 22 counties, including Freeborn County, have been approved for a federal disaster declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
Nov. 22—The chairman of the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday stated the board has found interim Administrator Ryan Rasmusson to be doing well in his role. The remarks came after ...
Apr. 24—Coordinators of the Age-Friendly Freeborn County initiative are asking seniors throughout the county to fill out a survey to identify gaps in services for seniors in the community.
Freeborn County: 047: Albert Lea: 1855: Blue Earth County, Rice County: William S. Freeborn (1816–1900), member of the Territorial Legislature 30,515: 707.64 sq mi (1,833 km 2) Goodhue County: 049: Red Wing: 1853: Wabasha County, Dakota County: James Madison Goodhue, the first newspaper editor in Minnesota. [10] 48,035: 758.27 sq mi (1,964 km ...
Nov. 17—Freeborn County's sheriff and attorney are asking the Board of Commissioners to consider increases to their salaries for 2024. The board typically hears the requests during a work ...