Breckenridge, MN
Breckenridge, MN
- Breckenridge is a city located in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. It is situated on the eastern border of Minnesota, across the Red River from Wahpeton, North Dakota. The city is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area. Breckenridge is rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty, making it a unique place to live, work, and visit.
History[edit | edit source]
- Breckenridge was platted in 1857, and named for John C. Breckinridge, a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and the fourteenth Vice President of the United States, to attract southern settlers. The city was incorporated in 1908.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Breckenridge is located at the confluence of the Bois de Sioux River and Otter Tail River, forming the Red River of the North. The city is in the Red River Valley, an ancient lake bed that is extremely flat and contains rich soils.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Breckenridge is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.
- CHI St. Francis Health is a healthcare facility that provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, radiology, and rehabilitation. It is part of the larger Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) network, which operates hospitals and clinics across the United States.
- Sanford Health Breckenridge Clinic is another major healthcare provider in the city. It offers a variety of services, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health. Sanford Health is one of the largest health systems in the United States, with 44 hospitals and nearly 300 clinics in nine states and four countries.
- Wilkin County Public Health provides a variety of services to the residents of Breckenridge and Wilkin County, including immunizations, health education, and disease prevention and control.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Breckenridge is served by the Breckenridge School District, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The district is known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- The city is served by U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highway 210. The Breckenridge-Wahpeton Airport is located just outside the city and provides general aviation services.
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