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New Brighton, Minnesota

New Brighton is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States.
Population 23,454

Top Events in New Brighton History

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1858Government
Immigrants from Britain and France settled a small village in 1858 that included a general store, a school, and a mission church.
2
1888Government
As railroads were established in the area, millers in Minneapolis formed the Minneapolis Stockyards and Packing Company in 1888.
3
1891Government
As the village grew in prominence, it was incorporated on January 20, 1891.
4
1892Culture
Anthony residents also continue to celebrate this ethnic heritage with an annual Polka Dance Party which began in 1892.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 22,206 people, 9,013 households, and 5,903 families residing in the city.
6
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 21,456 people, 8,915 households, and 5,731 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1858Government
Immigrants from Britain and France settled a small village in 1858 that included a general store, a school, and a mission church.
1888Government
As railroads were established in the area, millers in Minneapolis formed the Minneapolis Stockyards and Packing Company in 1888.
1891Government
As the village grew in prominence, it was incorporated on January 20, 1891.
1892Culture
Anthony residents also continue to celebrate this ethnic heritage with an annual Polka Dance Party which began in 1892.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 22,206 people, 9,013 households, and 5,903 families residing in the city.
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 21,456 people, 8,915 households, and 5,731 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

1
New Brighton is located in the state of Minnesota.
2
New Brighton has a population of 23,454 residents.
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The population was 23,454 at the 2020 census.

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Famous People from New Brighton, Minnesota

GE
Geri Evans
Politician, Teacher · Born Sep 6, 1940 · Died Mar 30, 2018 (age 77)
CB
Connie Bernardy
Politician · Born Feb 26, 1963 · Age 62
MK
Mary Kunesh
Politician
SH
Sam Hentges (ice hockey)
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jul 26, 1999 · Age 26
SJ
Sue Jeffers
Born Oct 3, 1956 · Age 69
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