Wabasso

Phone:	(507) 342-5519
Fax:	(507) 342-2213
Email:	cwab@redred.com
Web Site:	http://www.wabasso.org
Address:	PO Box 60
Zip:	56293-0060
County:	Redwood
Council Meeting:	Times: 2nd Mon, 7:00pm
Population:	686

City of Wabasso

Population

Total Population

713

Population
Growth Rate

0.26%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

17.100

Housing & Income

Households

289

Total Housing Units

319

Owner Occupied

226

Renter Occupied

63

Vacant

30

Median Home Value

$105,435

Average Home Value

$145,907

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.27%

Per Capita Income

2.48%

Income Projection

Median Household

$53,287 $59,452

Average Household

$70,157 $78,914

Per Capita

$28,241 $31,915

Workforce

Total Businesses

63

Total Employed

562

Workers 16+

368

Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

10

Employed

186

Sports/Hobby/Book/Music

Businesses

1

Employed

150

Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

4

Employed

116

Accommodation/Food Service

Businesses

5

Employed

42

HealthCare/Social Assist

Businesses

3

Employed

37

Other Service excl Pub Admin

Businesses

13

Employed

36

Some
High School

16

Graduated
High School

181

Associates
Degree

34

Bachelor's
Degree

98

Graduate
Degree

27

Average Commute Time

18 min.

Resident Commuters

322

Non-Resident Commuters

40

Drive Alone

285

Carpooled

33

Public

0

Work At Home

9

Building relationships has always been a key component of Minnwest Bank’s business platform. They strive to build long term commitments to customers in order to better support the dreams and goals of the local farm and business community.

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Preparing the Workforce for the Future

Projections indicate that Minnesota may have 400,000 unfilled jobs by 2024 due to a wave of Baby Boomer retirements and a shortage of skilled workers to take their place. While two-thirds of these jobs require post secondary education or training, a four-year college degree isn't always necessary.

Thanks to a generous donation from philanthropist Orrin Estebo, the Redwood Falls Area School District will have the tools to proactively address the imminent workforce skills gap to ensure talent needs are met in areas like manufacturing, construction and healthcare.

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RADC Offers Grant Writing Expertise

"Our approach is that the entity is the expert in the subject matter, and we’re providing expertise to help them be successful with the grant application process."

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Lower Sioux Health Care Center Promotes Whole Health and Wellness in Community

The Lower Sioux Indian Community has seen stellar improvements in tribal health in recent years with the addition of a health care center that offers a large scope of medical services. The Lower Sioux, part of the Mdewakanton Band of Dakota, is a federally-recognized tribe located in Redwood County. In seeking to maintain whole health, safety, and happiness for the community while also staying true to traditional values of the Dakota, the idea for the Lower Sioux Health Care Center was born.

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Knott's Corner Bar & Grill: An Integral Member of the Redwood Community

Redwood Area Development Corporation assisted Knott’s Corner Bar & Grill with a loan that was used to purchase the equipment and furniture that came with the business. RADC builds relationships with businesses like Knott’s Corner, and together, they improve the communities of Redwood County. Being located in Redwood County has many benefits for bar and grills like Knott's Corner.

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