Orono, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Orono
Settlement Type:City
Motto:"The Lakeshore City"[1]
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Name2:Hennepin
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Dennis Walsh[2]
Established Title:Founded
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date:1889
Established Date2:1955
Area Total Sq Mi:23.98
Area Total Km2:62.12
Area Land Sq Mi:15.92
Area Land Km2:41.22
Area Water Sq Mi:8.07
Area Water Km2:20.90
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:8315
Population Density Km2:201.70
Population Density Sq Mi:522.40
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:44.9711°N -93.6039°W
Elevation M:296
Elevation Ft:935
Website:www.ci.orono.mn.us
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:55300, 55391, 55399, 55356
Area Code:952
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-48580[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0648996[4]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[5]

Orono 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]

The population was 7,437 at the 2010 census.[7] Orono is in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

History

Orono 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.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.15sqmi, of which 15.98sqmi is land and 9.17sqmi is water.[15] U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route.

Demographics

2010 census

As 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 465.4PD/sqmi. There were 3,209 housing units at an average density of 200.8/sqmi. 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

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,538 people, 2,766 households, and 2,196 families living in the city. The population density was 468.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 2,909 housing units at an average density of 181sp=usNaNsp=us. 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

Precinct General Election Results[18]
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird parties
202047.6% 2,89450.3% 3,0592.1% 126
201649.1% 2,55241.6% 2,1629.3% 483
201261.6% 3,14637.1% 1,8921.3% 68
200856.5% 2,78842.0% 2,0731.5% 70
200459.1% 3,02139.9% 2,0381.0% 50
200059.7% 2,84035.0% 1,6675.3% 251
199655.3% 2,34635.6% 1,5109.1% 384
199244.3% 2,03829.9% 1,37725.8% 1,188
198865.9% 2,72834.1% 1,4120.0% 0
198466.8% 2,53833.2% 1,2630.0% 0
198057.1% 2,17428.5% 1,08514.4% 547
197660.8% 2,25737.6% 1,3931.6% 60
196855.0% 1,60141.6% 1,2103.4% 99
196454.8% 1,59945.2% 1,3180.0% 0
196065.7% 1,88834.1% 9790.2% 5

Notable people

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: City of Orono Minnesota. City of Orono Minnesota . October 9, 2012.
  2. Web site: City Council - City of Orono, Minnesota . 2020-03-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228084359/http://www.ci.orono.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7BB8968D4B-CEFF-4250-9162-083255ADBBD7%7D . 2018-02-28 . dead .
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  5. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  6. Web site: Living in Orono . 2023-03-18 . Niche . en.
  7. Web site: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File . American FactFinder . U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census . 23 April 2011 .
  8. Johnson, Fred. The Big Water. Deep Haven Books, 2012. Pg. 120.
  9. Web site: Facts - City of Orono, Minnesota . 2020-03-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228084947/http://www.ci.orono.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B0653D383-C255-4453-A909-F03D97519CD8%7D . 2018-02-28 . dead .
  10. Web site: Profile for Orono, Minnesota, MN. ePodunk . October 9, 2012.
  11. Web site: Albertson-Grove . Josie . November 22, 2023 . Orono found in contempt of court after proceeding with fire department plans . 2024-02-13 . Star Tribune.
  12. Web site: Reddekopp . Morgan . 2023-07-16 . Judge temporarily sides with Long Lake in lawsuit against Orono over future of fire department . 2024-02-13 . KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News . en-US.
  13. Web site: Varone . Curt . 2023-11-24 . Minnesota City Found in Contempt For Violating Injunction in FD Dispute . 2024-02-13 . Fire Law Blog . en-US.
  14. Web site: Brown . Laura . 2023-12-04 . Court: City violated order in dispute over fire departments . 2024-02-13 . Wisconsin Law Journal . en-US.
  15. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-11-13 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-01-25 .
  16. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-11-13.
  17. Web site: American FactFinder - Results . 2015-08-25 . https://archive.today/20200212214424/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_13_5YR_DP03&prodType=table . 2020-02-12 . dead .
  18. Web site: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results.
  19. https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2023/03/27/twins-baseball-orono-lake-minnetonka-carlos-correa.html
  20. News: Stephen. Miller . Bruce Dayton, CEO of Retailer That Became Target, Dies at 97 . . 2015-10-13 . 2015-11-15.
  21. News: Rick. Alonzo . Back to the starting point . 2007-03-21 . 2015-12-21 . St. Paul Pioneer Press.
  22. News: Is Irwin Jacobs' estate headed for redevelopment?. Bretts. Anne. 2014-01-21. Finance & Commerce. 2018-06-07. en-US.
  23. Web site: Dream Homes: Late Cargill heir's former Orono estate listed for $4.3M (Photos) - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140820003214/http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2014/08/1820-fox-orono-macmillan-estate-lake-minnetonka.html. 2014-08-20.
  24. Web site: Neighbors: Ex-UnitedHealth CEO McGuire bought Garnett's home - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100618190723/http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2010/06/14/daily7.html. 2010-06-18.
  25. https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=10601 Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Robert L. Searles
  26. News: Clinic: Target CEO pressuring Orono. Star Tribune. 2018-06-07.