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Population in 2022: 475 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.6%
 
Males: 210  (44.4%)
Females: 265  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

44.9 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56309.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,095 (it was $28,333 in 2000)
Ashby:

$51,095
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,551 (it was $15,296 in 2000)

Ashby city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,928 (it was $61,300 in 2000)
Ashby:

$125,928
MN:

$314,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $849.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ashby: 85.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.3%
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  • Races in Ashby, MN (2022)
    • 37694.2%White alone
    • 164.0%Hispanic

Races in Ashby detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Norwegian (43.0%), German (26.8%), Scandinavian (5.0%), Swedish (4.5%), Scottish (3.9%), Irish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1298 feet

Land area: 0.53 square miles.

Population density: 890 people per square mile   (low).

Ashby, Minnesota map

12 residents are foreign born (3.0% Latin America).

This city:

3.0%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,450 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,083 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (71.7 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (146.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (500.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dalton, MN (2.7 miles ),
Evansville, MN (2.9 miles ),
Elbow Lake, MN (3.2 miles ),
Millerville, MN (3.5 miles),
Barrett, MN (3.6 miles ),
Underwood, MN (3.7 miles ),
Brandon, MN (3.7 miles ),
Wendell, MN (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 46.09 N, Longitude: 95.82 W

Area code: 218

Distribution of median household income in Ashby, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ashby, MN in 2022
Ashby satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $390,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $177,400
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $109,200
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $83,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ashby, MN residents
Average permit cost in Ashby, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.2%).
Most common industries in Ashby, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.7%)
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
  • Construction (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Ashby, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.3%)
  • Construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (10.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.9%)
  • Child care workers (5.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)

Average climate in Ashby, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ashby-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Minnesota state average. It is 13% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1982, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.0 miles away from the Ashby city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/2001, a category F3 tornado 24.0 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused $5 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ashby-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 31.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 36.8 miles away from Ashby center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 218.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 54.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 728.1 miles away from Ashby center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 275.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grant County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ashby topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ashby:

  • PELICAN LAKE HEALTH CARE CTR (305 MELBY AVENUE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Ashby:

  • EVANSVILLE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; EVANSVILLE, MN)
  • BARRETT CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BARRETT, MN)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BATTLE LAKE, MN)

Airports located in Ashby:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashby:

  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 20 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,863)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 27 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 40 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 70 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 71 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 73 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Ridgewater College (about 76 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)

Public high school in Ashby:

Private high school in Ashby:

Public elementary/middle school in Ashby:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ashby: Ashby Information and Visitor Center (A), Ashby Police Department (B), Ashby Village Hall (C), Ashby Fire Department and Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ashby include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Grace Lutheran Church (B), Pelican Lake Lutheran Church (C), Peace Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Ashby Resort & Campground (Co Highway 82 & Pelican).

Grant County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ashby and their reported violations in the past:

ASHBY (Address: 203 West Main , Population served: 446, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-19-2013), St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-13-2013)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.0%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

52 people in nursing homes in 2000
4 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Ashby (2011 data):

  • First State Bank of Ashby: First State Bank Of Ashby at 110 Main Street, branch established on 1900/07/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $31.0 mil, Deposits: $28.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Ashby Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Ashby:

Marital status in Ashby, MN
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 46.7%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 17.5%

For population 25 years and over in Ashby:

  • High school or higher: 97.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Ashby
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ashby, MN (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,78415
Evangelical Protestant1,2008
Catholic5192
Other4-
None511-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Grant County:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Grant County:

8.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

9.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.9%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Grant County:

27.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.3%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ashby:

56.7%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ashby:

55.3%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ashby:

17.4%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.6%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.2%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Ashby:

59.8%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.8%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ashby, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 5$22,088$53,0110$0
Financial Administration 1$4,990$59,8801$845
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$144
Water Supply 0$0 1$2,488
Totals for Government 6$27,078$54,1563$3,476

Ashby government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $188,000 ($395.79)
    Sewerage: $187,000 ($393.68)
    Health - Other: $107,000 ($225.26)
    Police Protection: $87,000 ($183.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $65,000 ($136.84)
    General - Other: $50,000 ($105.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $45,000 ($94.74)
    Regular Highways: $36,000 ($75.79)
    Financial Administration: $31,000 ($65.26)
    Housing and Community Development: $16,000 ($33.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($27.37)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($14.74)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $64,000 ($134.74)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $33,000 ($69.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $22,000 ($46.32)
    Regular Highways: $21,000 ($44.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($16.84)
    Health - Other: $6,000 ($12.63)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($2.11)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $28,000 ($58.95)

Ashby government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $226,000 ($475.79)
    Other: $185,000 ($389.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $67,000 ($141.05)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($23.16)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $39,000 ($82.11)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $26,000 ($54.74)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $37,000 ($77.89)
    Special Assessments: $27,000 ($56.84)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($4.21)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $163,000 ($343.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $117,000 ($246.32)
    Other: $14,000 ($29.47)
  • Tax - Property: $220,000 ($463.16)
    Other License: $2,000 ($4.21)

Ashby government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,069,000 ($6461.05)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,906,000 ($6117.89)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $163,000 ($343.16)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ashby:

  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KJJK (1020 AM; 2 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ashby:

  • KJJK-FM (96.5 FM; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXRA-FM (92.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: PARADIS BROADCASTING OF ALEX, INC.)
  • KIKV-FM (100.7 FM; SAUK CENTRE, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZCR (103.3 FM; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC)
  • KNWF (91.5 FM; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KBOT (104.1 FM; PELICAN RAPIDS, MN; Owner: WASHINGTON RADIO, INC,)

TV broadcast stations around Ashby:

  • KCCO-TV (Channel 7; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KSAX (Channel 42; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)
  • K36AA (Channel 36; ALEXANDRIA, ETC., MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K16CO (Channel 16; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K18DG (Channel 18; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K26CL (Channel 26; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K32EB (Channel 32; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K48DV (Channel 48; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K50DB (Channel 50; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K52DZ (Channel 52; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K55ID (Channel 55; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K58DS (Channel 58; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K60EJ (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K65HD (Channel 65; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K67HI (Channel 67; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K49FA (Channel 49; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA ED. TV CORP.)
  • K45DP (Channel 45; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K51EJ (Channel 51; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K27EN (Channel 27; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K39DZ (Channel 39; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K31DH (Channel 31; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: TRI-COUNTY UHF-TV, INC.)
  • K53DX (Channel 53; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K59BT (Channel 59; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K61BJ (Channel 61; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K63BW (Channel 63; DONNELLY/HERMAN, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.5mTotal length
  • 47,747Total average daily traffic
  • 11,722Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ashby)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • ASHBY WT, 422 W Main (Lat: 46.093611 Lon: -95.821500), Type: Tank, Structure height: 32 m, Overall height: 33.8 m, Call Sign: KNFY944,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.250 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/2022, Expiration Date: 07/16/2032, Registrant: West Central Communications, Inc., 612 Industrial Dr Sw, Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0811, Email:

  • Ashby Fire Hall Main St At Larson St (Lat: 46.094139 Lon: -95.818944), Call Sign: WZW721, Licensee ID: L00862043,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.250 MHz, 154.295 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2004, Expiration Date: 07/26/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2014, Registrant: City Of Ashby, Ashby Fire Dept, Ashby, MN 56309, Phone: (218) 747-2876

  • 29189 Hwy. 78 (Lat: 46.038556 Lon: -95.834111), Type: Rig, Structure height: 30 m, Overall height: 38 m, Call Sign: KEA270,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.625 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2021, Expiration Date: 10/10/2031, Registrant: Brandon Communications, 800 Central Avenue North, Brandon, MN 56315, Phone: (320) 524-2283, Fax: (320) 524-2409, Email:

  • .7 Mi Nw (Lat: 46.100806 Lon: -95.830889), Call Sign: KNAI891, Licensee ID: L00123043,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.395 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2005, Expiration Date: 10/04/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2013, Registrant: Ronald J Peterson, Ashby, MN 56309, Phone: (218) 747-2817

  • On Grant Co Rd 52 One Mile East Of Co Hwy 24 (Lat: 46.010750 Lon: -95.842611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQNE242,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/2020, Expiration Date: 01/05/2031, Certifier: Troy C Langlie, Registrant: West Central Communications, Inc, 612 Industrial Dr Sw, Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0811, Email:

  • Lat: 46.064111 Lon: -95.871250, Call Sign: WRZR836,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.212 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2023, Expiration Date: 12/04/2033, Certifier: Mike Hanson, Registrant: Brandon Communications, 800 Central Avenue N, Brandon, MN 56315, Phone: (320) 524-2283, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • 4 Mi Nw (Lat: 46.134944 Lon: -95.844750), Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WME662,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2008.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/1993, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2009, Registrant: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 887-4011, Fax: (202) 955-7719, Email:

  • Erdahl, On Grant Co Rd 52 One Mile East Of Co Why 24 (Lat: 46.010750 Lon: -95.842611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQMQ258,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6695.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2020, Expiration Date: 10/20/2030, Registrant: Minnesota Department Of Transportation, 1500 West County Road B2 Ms730, Roseville, MN 55113, Phone: (651) 234-7961, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:

  • A1O0289A, 13278 290th St (Mn20157-A) (Lat: 46.036083 Lon: -95.836722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 124.1 m, Call Sign: WRYM943,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 08/29/2023, Expiration Date: 08/29/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • 3.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 46.128556 Lon: -95.859194), Structure height: 64 m, Call Sign: KBA54, Licensee ID: L00538066,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6875.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/1975, Expiration Date: 04/01/2006, Cancellation Date: 08/16/1999, Registrant: Stc License Company, 1350 21 Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103

  • Hwy 52 3 1/2 Mi Nw (Lat: 46.128556 Lon: -95.859194), Structure height: 64 m, Call Sign: KBG93, Licensee ID: L00008167,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/1974, Expiration Date: 04/01/2006, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2003, Registrant: Catamount Broadcasting Of Fargo LLC, 71 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

  • 3.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 46.128556 Lon: -95.859194), Structure height: 64 m, Call Sign: WGR784, Licensee ID: L00028791,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7100.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/1980, Expiration Date: 04/01/2006, Cancellation Date: 08/02/1999, Registrant: Cbs Broadcasting Inc, 600 New Hampshire Ave Nw Ste 1200, Washington, DC 20037


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: N0XHD, Licensee ID: L00715492, Grant Date: 05/09/2023, Expiration Date: 07/15/2033, Registrant: Matthew J Jensen, 32095 127th Ave., Ashby, MN 56309

  • Call Sign: W0KHG, Licensee ID: L00164789, Grant Date: 11/23/2002, Expiration Date: 11/23/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/17/2007, Registrant: William A Ogden, 31244 Jones Rd, Ashby, MN 56309

  • Call Sign: KE0JHE, Licensee ID: L02027940, Grant Date: 05/23/2016, Expiration Date: 05/23/2026, Cancellation Date: 03/29/2024, Certifier: Jacob R Dahle, Registrant: Jacob R Dahle, 126 Iverson Ave, Ashby, MN 56309

  • Call Sign: K0ULF, Previous Call Sign: KE0JHE, Licensee ID: L02027940, Grant Date: 03/29/2024, Expiration Date: 03/29/2034, Certifier: Jacob R Dahle, Registrant: Jacob R Dahle, 126 Iverson Ave, Ashby, MN 56309


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 2346B, N2346B, N-2346B, Serial Number: 6473, Certificate Issue Date: 03/06/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Elijah R Hokanson, 10600 Rabbit Rd, Ashby, MN 56309
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/08/2000
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2796K, N2796K, N-2796K, Serial Number: 5523, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 04/02/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/18/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth R Anderson, 14910 Upper Sandy Rd, Ashby, MN 56309

Most common first names in Ashby, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Henry1180.3 years
Anna1088.9 years
Carl883.1 years
William785.9 years
Clifford779.4 years
John779.3 years
Clara783.9 years
Raymond773.7 years
Mildred681.3 years
Oscar682.4 years
Most common last names in Ashby, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson3178.2 years
Nelson2080.6 years
Anderson1380.3 years
Olson1376.5 years
Hanson1277.0 years
Peterson983.0 years
Evavold978.2 years
Torgrimson982.2 years
Pederson883.4 years
Langlie788.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ashby, MN
  • 71.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.6%Electricity
  • 8.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ashby, MN
  • 66.2%Electricity
  • 29.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.6%Wood
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Ashby compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are no pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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  • Robert A. Anderson (3)
  • Miles Wing (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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