The City of Franklin, MN
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The city of Franklin is located in the state of Minnesota in Renville County and has a population of 461 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Franklin is Hutchinson, approximately 34 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Franklin, including Corner Cafe, Moe's Pizzaria, Rib Shack, Hilltop Supper Club and Buffalo Crossing. For a larger selection of Franklin restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Franklin Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the Stoney Creek Golf Course, Fort Ridgely State Park Golf Course, Fort Ridgely, Harkin's General Store and Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Franklin please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Franklin:
- New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM)
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF)
Franklin, Minnesota Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Franklin
In the month of December, Franklin experiences an average high temperature of 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 6 degrees with an average rainfall of 0.52 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Franklin with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 24 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Franklin to receive an average of 0.52 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.23 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 108 degrees in the summer and as low as -37 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Franklin should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 57 degrees, and nighttime lows of 34.
Franklin, Minnesota Attractions
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Dacotah Ridge Golf Club - Morton, The Dacotah Ridge Golf Club is an 18 hole resort golf course in Renville County Minnesota. Built in 2000, this Morton course designed by Rees Jones is open apr 1 to nov 1. For tee time information call the pro shop at 800-946-2274. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 31042 County Hwy 2, Morton, MN 56270
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Farmers Golf & Health Club - Sanborn, The Farmers Golf & Health Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Redwood County Minnesota. Built in 1976, this Sanborn course designed by Joel Goldstrand is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 507-648-3629. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: County Rd 15, Sanborn, MN 56083
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Fort Ridgely - Fairfax, Fort Ridgely was a United States Army outpost near the Dakota reservation in southwestern Minnesota. Built between 1853–1855, it played an important role in the Dakota War of 1862. The Battle of Fort Ridgely was fought there in two engagements over August 20–22, 1862 between Army volunteers and refugees from the Minnesota River valley, and Dakota forces.
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Fort Ridgely State Park Golf Course - Fairfax, The Fort Ridgely State Park Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Renville County Minnesota. Built in 1927, this Fairfax course is open apr 1 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 507-426-7840. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: Route 1, Fairfax, MN 55332
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Harkin's General Store - Saint Peter, Harkin's General Store is all that remains of West Newton, in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Most of the stock was left when the store was closed and abandoned, and remains today as a museum operated by the Minnesota Historical Society.
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Hawk Creek Country Club - Raymond, The Hawk Creek Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Kandiyohi County Minnesota. Built in 1997, this Raymond course designed by Joel Goldstrand is open apr 15 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 14 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 320-967-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 100 Spicer Ave NE, Raymond, MN 56282
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Jeffers Petroglyphs - Jeffers, The Jeffers Petroglyphs site is an outcrop in southwestern Minnesota with pre-contact Native American petroglyphs. The petroglyphs are pecked into rock of the Red Rock Ridge, a 23-mile-long Sioux quartzite outcrop that extends from Watonwan County, Minnesota to Brown County, Minnesota. The exposed surface is about 150 feet by 650 feet and surrounded by virgin prairie. Several old wagon trail ruts traverse the site, one of which is believed to be the old stage coach route from New Ulm, Minnesota to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Stoney Creek Golf Course - Renville, The Stoney Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Renville County Minnesota. Built in 1999, this Renville course designed by Don Herfert & Kevin Nordby is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 320-329-8400. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 820th Ave, Renville, MN 56284
Franklin, Minnesota Hotels
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Franklin, Minnesota Restaurants
This is a list of Franklin Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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