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Dresser, Wisconsin

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Population in 2014: 863 (78% urban, 22% rural). Population change since 2000: +17.9%
Males: 455  (52.8%)
Females: 408  (47.2%)
Median resident age:  35.3 years
Wisconsin median age:  39.4 years

Zip codes: 54009, 54020.

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Estimated median household income in 2016: $45,749 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Dresser:

$45,749
WI:

$56,811

Estimated per capita income in 2016: $25,004 (it was $17,926 in 2000)

Dresser village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $125,077 (it was $87,900 in 2000)
Dresser:

$125,077
WI:

$173,200

Mean prices in 2016: All housing units: $128,170; Detached houses: $135,209; Townhouses or other attached units: $124,880; Mobile homes: $16,372

Median gross rent in 2016: $889.

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  • Races in Dresser, WI (2016)

    Dresser races chart
    • 85792.7%White alone
    • 192.1%Black alone
    • 151.6%Hispanic
    • 111.2%Asian alone
    • 91.0%Other race alone
    • 50.5%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Two or more races

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

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Dresser: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: German (23.0%), Norwegian (15.8%), American (9.9%), Irish (4.8%), Czech (4.5%), Italian (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1919

Elevation: 973 feet

Land area: 1.90 square miles.

Population density: 453 people per square mile   (low).

Dresser,WI real estate house value index trend

Dresser, Wisconsin map

For population 25 years and over in Dresser:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dresser village:

  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 45.2%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 19.6%

14 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.5%
Wisconsin:

4.8%



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Dresser, Wisconsin as of February 15, 2019.
The ratio of number of residents in Dresser to the number of sex offenders is 231 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $2,520 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $1,970 (1.6%)

Dresser satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Coon Rapids, MN (35.2 miles , pop. 61,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (36.4 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (347.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Taylors Falls, MN (1.9 miles ), St. Croix Falls, WI (1.9 miles ), Osceola, WI (2.0 miles ), Shafer, MN (2.4 miles ), Garfield, WI (2.7 miles ), Centuria, WI (2.7 miles ), Alden, WI (3.0 miles ), Center City, MN (3.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $67,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,200
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $102,400
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $99,900
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $105,300
  • 2004: 23 buildings, average cost: $143,100
  • 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $108,600
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $118,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 45.36 N, Longitude: 92.63 W

Area code: 715

Dresser household income distribution Dresser home values distribution
Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

3.6%
Wisconsin:

3.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Population change in the 1990s: +103 (+16.4%).
Most common industries in 2016 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (30%)
  • Construction (23%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Retail trade (5%)
  • Information (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
Most common occupations in 2016 (%)
Males Females
  • Production occupations (20%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (15%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (15%)
  • Transportation occupations (8%)
  • Management occupations (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Architecture and engineering occupations (5%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (20%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Sales and related occupations (9%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (8%)
  • Production occupations (8%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (8%)
  • Management occupations (7%)

Work and jobs in Dresser: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Dresser, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Dresser-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 8% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.9 miles away from the Dresser village center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/21/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.2 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dresser-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 94% 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 166.5 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 178.6 miles away from Dresser center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 341.7 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 206.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 117.9 miles away from Dresser center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 328.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Polk County (7) is smaller than the US average (13).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dresser topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dresser:

  • ST CROIX REG MED CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 4 miles away; SAINT CROIX FALLS, WI)
  • ST CROIX FALLS DIALYSIS OF DAVITA (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; SAINT CROIX FALLS, WI)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY-ST CROIX VALLEY (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; ST CROIX FALLS, WI)
  • LADD MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; OSCEOLA, WI)
  • CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HOME OF OSCEOLA, INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; OSCEOLA, WI)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; ST CROIX FALLS, WI)
  • L O SIMENSTAD NUR CARE UNIT (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; OSCEOLA, WI)

Heliports located in Dresser:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dresser:

  • Century College (about 28 miles; White Bear Lake, MN; Full-time enrollment: 7,393)
  • Bethel University (about 33 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 4,061)
  • University of Northwestern-St Paul (about 35 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 2,680)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 35 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Metropolitan State University (about 36 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 6,159)
  • Saint Paul College (about 37 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 4,778)
  • Anoka-Ramsey Community College (about 38 miles; Coon Rapids, MN; FT enrollment: 5,918)

Public school in Dresser:

  • DRESSER ELEMENTARY (Location: 131 2ND AVE, Grades: PK-KG)

Library in Dresser:

  • DRESSER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $50,617; Location: 117 S. CENTRAL AVE.; 13,324 books; 4,723 e-books; 4,428 audio materials; 599 video materials; 28 state licensed databases; 7 other licensed databases; 31 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Dresser - Osceola - Garfield Fire Association Dresser Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Polk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 57.2. This is better than average.

City:

57.2
U.S.:

74.7

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 27.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.9
U.S.:

32.0

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 9.25. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.25
U.S.:

9.35
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 12.2%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 63.2% for Black residents, 33.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 69.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This village:  2.5 people
Wisconsin:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  64.0%
Whole state:  64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  11.9%
Whole state:  7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Dresser (2011 data):

  • Frandsen Bank & Trust: Dresser Branch at Highway 35, branch established on 1931/01/24. Info updated 2012/03/26: Bank assets: $1,439.6 mil, Deposits: $1,194.5 mil, headquarters in Lonsdale, MN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 38 total offices, Holding Company: Frandsen Financial Corporation

Educational Attainment (%) in 2016

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2016

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Dresser travel time to work - commute Dresser mode of transportation to work chart

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016

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Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dresser village (based on Polk County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,59637
Evangelical Protestant6,48039
Catholic3,7165
Orthodox1301
Other153
None23,268-
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: 11
Polk County:

2.49 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Polk County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Polk County:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Here:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.0%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Polk County:

26.9%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.1%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Dresser:

47.1%
Wisconsin:

48.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.4%
Wisconsin:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.4
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Dresser:

24.2%
Wisconsin:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Dresser:

11.6%
Wisconsin:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Dresser:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Dresser:

35.2%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
Dresser:

54.9%
State:

55.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.2%
State:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dresser, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$5,064$60,7681$757
Other Government Administration 7$738$1,2650$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,891$46,6921$0
Streets and Highways 2$8,944$53,6640$0
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,663
Totals for Government 11$18,637$20,3315$3,420

Dresser government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $41,000 ($47.51)
    General: $29,000 ($33.60)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($1.16)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $161,000 ($186.56)
    Regular Highways: $130,000 ($150.64)
    Water Utilities: $93,000 ($107.76)
    Fire Protection: $60,000 ($69.52)
    Police Protection: $54,000 ($62.57)
    Central Staff Services: $43,000 ($49.83)
    Libraries: $36,000 ($41.71)
    General Public Buildings: $18,000 ($20.86)
    Natural Resources - Other: $11,000 ($12.75)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($12.75)
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000 ($9.27)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($8.11)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($8.11)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $6,000 ($6.95)
    Health Services - Other: $3,000 ($3.48)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($1.16)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $39,000 ($45.19)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $188,000 ($217.84)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($5.79)

Dresser government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $172,000 ($199.30)
    All Other: $16,000 ($18.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($10.43)
    Housing & Community Development: $0 ($0.00)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $5,000 ($5.79)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $9,000 ($10.43)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $37,000 ($42.87)
    Special Assessments: $37,000 ($42.87)
    General Revenue, NEC: $21,000 ($24.33)
    Rents: $4,000 ($4.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $57,000 ($66.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $170,000 ($196.99)
    Highways: $50,000 ($57.94)
    Housing & Community Development: $32,000 ($37.08)
    All Other: $1,000 ($1.16)
  • Tax - Property: $274,000 ($317.50)
    NEC: $14,000 ($16.22)

Dresser government finances - Debt in 2002 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $85,000 ($98.49)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,044,000 ($1209.73)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $295,000 ($341.83)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $860,000 ($996.52)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $105,000 ($121.67)
    Water Utilities: $70,000 ($81.11)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $374,000 ($433.37)
    Water Utilities: $15,000 ($17.38)

Dresser government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $887,000 ($1027.81)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $24,000 ($27.81)

4.90% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($39,011 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.90%
Wisconsin average:

5.10%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from St. Croix County, WI  0.85% ($36,228 average AGI)
from Barron County, WI  0.51% ($27,404)
from Washington County, MN  0.32% ($42,200)


5.70% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($32,285 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.70%
Wisconsin average:

5.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to St. Croix County, WI  1.03% ($32,967 average AGI)
to Barron County, WI  0.51% ($25,300)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.35% ($32,210)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dresser:

  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WXCE (1260 AM; 5 kW; AMERY, WI; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WIXK (1590 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEW RICHMOND, WI; Owner: WIXK-AM, LLC)
  • WMGT (1220 AM; 5 kW; STILLWATER, MN; Owner: ENDURANCE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KUOM (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dresser:

  • WXPT (104.1 FM; ST. LOUIS PARK, MN; Owner: THE AUDIO HOUSE, INC.)
  • KNOW-FM (91.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WLTE (102.9 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP-FM (94.5 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-FM, LLC, A DELAWARE LLC)
  • KMKL (90.3 FM; NORTH BRANCH, MN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KEEY-FM (102.1 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KTIS-FM (98.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDWB-FM (101.3 FM; RICHFIELD, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KQRS-FM (92.5 FM; GOLDEN VALLEY, MN; Owner: KQRS, Inc.)
  • KSJN (99.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KXXR (93.7 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KQRS, INC.)
  • KJZI (100.3 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KQQL (107.9 FM; ANOKA, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMP (107.1 FM; COON RAPIDS, MN; Owner: WFMP-FM, LLC)
  • WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KTCZ-FM (97.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WLMX-FM (104.9 FM; BALSAM LAKE, WI; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WLKX-FM (95.9 FM; FOREST LAKE, MN; Owner: LAKES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dresser:

  • KMSP-TV (Channel 9; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KARE (Channel 11; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • KSTP-TV (Channel 5; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTCA-TV (Channel 2; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WCCO-TV (Channel 4; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTCI-TV (Channel 17; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSTC-TV (Channel 45; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMWB (Channel 23; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KLGT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WFTC (Channel 29; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KPXM (Channel 41; ST. CLOUD, MN; Owner: PAXSON MINNEAPOLIS LICENSE, INC.)
  • K58BS (Channel 58; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Dresser fatal accident list:

Nov 4, 1982 03:55 PM, 035, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 14, 1980 04:40 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Dresser)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • TROLLHAUGEN, Trollhaugen Ski Hill, So Of Cty F (Lat: 45.347194 Lon: -92.625694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: KUY419
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.205 MHzGrant Date: 04/30/2015, Expiration Date: 07/05/2025Registrant: Wisconsin State Patrol, Madison, WI 53707-7912, Phone: (608) 266-2497, Fax: (608) 267-4495, Email:
  • On Cr Mi 4.25 Mi E (Lat: 45.311556 Lon: -92.586306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: KRY815
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.6800 MHzGrant Date: 11/22/2013, Expiration Date: 12/14/2023Registrant: Oneok Inc, 100 W. 5th St., Tulsa, OK 74103, Phone: (918) 591-5183, Fax: (918) 732-1440, Email:
  • DRESSER, Westside 24th St S (Lat: 45.367528 Lon: -92.645861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQAJ974
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.010 MHz, 154.025 MHz, 154.800 MHz, 155.550 MHzGrant Date: 06/17/2004, Expiration Date: 06/17/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2011, Certifier: Steve MoeRegistrant: Polk County Sheriff\'s Department, 1005 West Main St Ste 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Phone: (715) 485-8300, Fax: (715) 485-8310, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Various Locations (Lat: 45.349944 Lon: -92.616861), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNH640
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.293 MHzGrant Date: 07/17/2012, Expiration Date: 09/25/2022Registrant: Village Of Dresser, 102 W Main Street, Dresser, WI 54009, Phone: (715) 755-2940, Fax: (715) 755-2046, Email:
  • TROLLHAUGEN WI, Located Atop Trollhaugen Ski Hill, South Of County Road F (Lat: 45.347194 Lon: -92.625694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WQEW687
    Assigned Frequencies: 6638.75 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6004.50 MHzGrant Date: 05/04/2006, Expiration Date: 05/04/2016, Certifier: Kerry R GroetschRegistrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Pmb 165, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (281) 580-2101, Email:
  • TROLLHAUGEN, Located Atop Trollhaugen Ski Hill, South Of County Road F (Lat: 45.347194 Lon: -92.625694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WQFJ970, Licensee ID: L00050419
    Assigned Frequencies: 6755.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHzGrant Date: 08/02/2006, Expiration Date: 08/02/2016, Certifier: Steven B MoeRegistrant: Polk County Sheriff\' S Department, 1005 West Main St Ste 900, Balsam, WI 54810, Phone: (715) 485-8352, Fax: (715) 485-8355, Email:
  • TROLLHAUGEN, Located Atop Trollhaugen Ski Hill, South Of County Road F (Lat: 45.347194 Lon: -92.625694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WQGM615
    Assigned Frequencies: 6865.00 MHz, 942.775 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHzGrant Date: 03/02/2007, Expiration Date: 03/02/2017, Certifier: Diane K MillerRegistrant: State Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53707-7912, Phone: (608) 266-2497, Fax: (608) 267-4495, Email:
  • DRESSER, 1094 240th Street (Lat: 45.367556 Lon: -92.645139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQUP382
    Assigned Frequencies: 17865.0 MHzGrant Date: 09/02/2014, Expiration Date: 09/02/2024, Certifier: John E MondayRegistrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • 2 Miles South Of St. Croix Falls (Lat: 45.366611 Lon: -92.646028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: KNKM587
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.487 MHzGrant Date: 04/27/1999, Expiration Date: 06/15/2008, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2004, Certifier: William BuxbaumRegistrant: Network Services, LLC Debtor-In-Possession, 525 South Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, Phone: (310) 615-6523, Fax: (310) 615-6581, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Dresser)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72JG , Serial Number: 18264870, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 06/15/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Eric J Goodman, 857 207th St, Dresser, WI 54009

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

DRESSER WATERWORKS (Population served: 875, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-17-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-17-2012), St Public Notif received (SEP-18-2012), St Public Notif issued (SEP-18-2012), St Compliance achieved (SEP-21-2012)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Dresser that have no violations reported:

  • PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (Population served: 600, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 2
  • Hazardous Condition: 2
Most common first names in Dresser, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1173.6 years
Carl878.8 years
George680.8 years
Lillian685.0 years
Earl578.6 years
Donald574.6 years
Kenneth576.7 years
Lester580.8 years
Mary587.6 years
Robert574.0 years
Most common last names in Dresser, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1978.2 years
Peterson1580.8 years
Anderson1481.6 years
Nelson1270.0 years
Norlander784.6 years
Olson780.8 years
Carlson679.8 years
Hanson678.2 years
Clark681.7 years
Christensen674.8 years

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (74%)
  • Electricity (19%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Other fuel (2%)

Dresser compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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