Orono (/ˈɒrəˌnoʊ/ ORR-ə-noh, /ˈɒrnoʊ/ ORR-noh) is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States west of Minneapolis. Located on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, Orono is one of the state's most upscale and wealthiest cities and also known for its sparse suburban character and abundant wildlife.[6]
Orono | |
|---|---|
| Motto: "The Lakeshore City"[1] | |
 Location of Orono within Hennepin County, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 44°58′16″N 93°36′14″W / 44.97111°N 93.60389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dennis Walsh[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.98 sq mi (62.12 km2) |
| • Land | 15.92 sq mi (41.22 km2) |
| • Water | 8.07 sq mi (20.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (296 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8,315 |
| • Density | 522.40/sq mi (201.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 55300, 55391, 55399, 55356 |
| Area code | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-48580[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0648996[5] |
| Website | www.ci.orono.mn.us |
The population was 7,437 at the 2010 census.[7] Orono is in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
History
editOrono was originally part of Excelsior Township. In 1868, it became part of Medina Township. Residents received permission from Hennepin County to form the independent town of Orono in 1889.[8] It was incorporated as a city in 1955.
Orono is named after Orono, Maine, the hometown of early resident George A. Brackett.[9][10]
Fire Service
On November 21, 2023, a Hennepin County Court found Orono in contempt for violating an injunctive relief order designed to safeguard the Long Lake Fire Department, its longstanding fire service provider.[11] The court issued the order after Orono hired the Long Lake Fire Chief, attempted to take control over Long Lake Station 2, purchased a ladder truck Long Lake was considering, and asked the state legislator to forcibly transfer Long Lake's pensions to Orono to build its own fire department, while Long Lake remains contracted to serve Orono, Minnetonka Beach, and Medina.[12][13] The contempt order was likely the first ever issued to a municipality in Minnesota and resulted from the city willfully disobeying the provisions of the injunction prohibiting the recruitment of Long Lake firefighters and the use of Long Lake Station 2.[14] The court also found Mayor Dennis Walsh and Fire Chief James Van Eyll colluded to intimidate a Long Lake firefighter in violation of the order and fined the city for its violations.[13]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.15 square miles (65.14 km2), of which 15.98 square miles (41.39 km2) is land and 9.17 square miles (23.75 km2) is water.[15] U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 872 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,086 | 24.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,311 | 20.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,159 | −11.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,795 | 54.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,780 | 54.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,863 | 74.9% | |
| 1960 | 5,643 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 6,787 | 20.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,845 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,285 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,538 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 7,437 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 8,315 | 11.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
editAs of the census[16] of 2010, there were 7,437 people, 2,826 households, and 2,155 families living in the city. The population density was 465.4 inhabitants per square mile (179.7/km2). There were 3,209 housing units at an average density of 200.8 per square mile (77.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 2,826 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.02. As of the 2013 American Community Survey, the Orono median household and family incomes are $100,362 and $117,024, respectively. Less than 2.5% of all families are living at or below the poverty level.[17]
The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[4] of 2000, there were 7,538 people, 2,766 households, and 2,196 families living in the city. The population density was 468.9 inhabitants per square mile (181.0/km2). There were 2,909 housing units at an average density of 181.0 per square mile (69.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, 0.27% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.
There were 2,766 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $88,314, and the median income for a family was $101,114. Males had a median income of $61,913 versus $34,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $65,825. About 0.5% of families and 1.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
edit| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.6% 2,834 | 49.9% 2,969 | 2.6% 153 |
| 2020 | 47.6% 2,894 | 50.3% 3,059 | 2.1% 126 |
| 2016 | 49.1% 2,552 | 41.6% 2,162 | 9.3% 483 |
| 2012 | 61.6% 3,146 | 37.1% 1,892 | 1.3% 68 |
| 2008 | 56.5% 2,788 | 42.0% 2,073 | 1.5% 70 |
| 2004 | 59.1% 3,021 | 39.9% 2,038 | 1.0% 50 |
| 2000 | 59.7% 2,840 | 35.0% 1,667 | 5.3% 251 |
| 1996 | 55.3% 2,346 | 35.6% 1,510 | 9.1% 384 |
| 1992 | 44.3% 2,038 | 29.9% 1,377 | 25.8% 1,188 |
| 1988 | 65.9% 2,728 | 34.1% 1,412 | 0.0% 0 |
| 1984 | 66.8% 2,538 | 33.2% 1,263 | 0.0% 0 |
| 1980 | 57.1% 2,174 | 28.5% 1,085 | 14.4% 547 |
| 1976 | 60.8% 2,257 | 37.6% 1,393 | 1.6% 60 |
| 1968 | 55.0% 1,601 | 41.6% 1,210 | 3.4% 99 |
| 1964 | 54.8% 1,599 | 45.2% 1,318 | 0.0% 0 |
| 1960 | 65.7% 1,888 | 34.1% 979 | 0.2% 5 |
Notable people
edit- George A. Brackett - Early Minnesota businessman and politician
- Carlos Correa - Minnesota Twins shortstop.[19]
- Bruce Dayton - Retail executive and philanthropist, former chairman and CEO of the Dayton Hudson Corporation (now the Target Corporation), founder of B. Dalton bookstores[20]
- Mark Dayton - Former senator, governor, and former resident. Married Aida Rockefeller (1978–1986).
- William Hood Dunwoody - Had a summer home on Brackett's Point.
- Kevin Garnett - National Basketball Association player[21]
- James J. Hill - The Empire Builder who had a farm on Crystal Bay to supply his Hotel Lafayette. Gave Hill School to the community.
- Irwin L. Jacobs - Corporate raider and entrepreneur[22]
- Greg LeMond - racing cyclist and former resident.
- Whitney MacMillan - Billionaire and former chairman of the Board and CEO of Cargill[23]
- William W. McGuire - former chairman and CEO of UnitedHealth Group and current owner of the Minnesota United FC soccer team[24]
- Charles Pillsbury - former resident and namesake for the "Doonesbury" character.
- George S. Pillsbury - was an American businessman and politician.
- Robert L. Searles - businessman, Minnesota state representative, and mayor of Orono.[25]
- Gregg Steinhafel - The former president, CEO, and chairman of the board of Target Corporation[26]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "City of Orono Minnesota". City of Orono Minnesota. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
- ^ "City Council - City of Orono, Minnesota". Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Living in Orono". Niche. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011. [dead link]
- ^ Johnson, Fred. The Big Water. Deep Haven Books, 2012. Pg. 120.
- ^ "Facts - City of Orono, Minnesota". Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ "Profile for Orono, Minnesota, MN". ePodunk. Archived from the original on May 14, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
- ^ Albertson-Grove, Josie (November 22, 2023). "Orono found in contempt of court after proceeding with fire department plans". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ Reddekopp, Morgan (July 16, 2023). "Judge temporarily sides with Long Lake in lawsuit against Orono over future of fire department". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Varone, Curt (November 24, 2023). "Minnesota City Found in Contempt For Violating Injunction in FD Dispute". Fire Law Blog. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Laura (December 4, 2023). "Court: City violated order in dispute over fire departments". Wisconsin Law Journal. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "American FactFinder - Results". Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
- ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results".
- ^ https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2023/03/27/twins-baseball-orono-lake-minnetonka-carlos-correa.html [bare URL]
- ^ Miller, Stephen (October 13, 2015). "Bruce Dayton, CEO of Retailer That Became Target, Dies at 97". Bloomberg News. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ Alonzo, Rick (March 21, 2007). "Back to the starting point". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
- ^ Bretts, Anne (January 21, 2014). "Is Irwin Jacobs' estate headed for redevelopment?". Finance & Commerce. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ "Dream Homes: Late Cargill heir's former Orono estate listed for $4.3M (Photos) - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal". Archived from the original on August 20, 2014.
- ^ "Neighbors: Ex-UnitedHealth CEO McGuire bought Garnett's home - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal". Archived from the original on June 18, 2010.
- ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Robert L. Searles
- ^ "Clinic: Target CEO pressuring Orono". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
External links
edit
- City website
- ePodunk: Profile for Orono, Minnesota Archived May 14, 2019, at the Wayback Machine