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Champlin
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Champlin

Minnesota

Champlin

Population (2010) 23,089 Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce (763.421.7130). History Champlin was founded by the triumvirate of Joseph Holt, Samuel Colburn, and John Cook. They named the village after John Cook's wife, who was born Ellen E. Champlin. The Lane brothers

By Dean Klinkenberg|2024-05-28T15:09:22-05:00December 18th, 2015|Minnesota|Comments Off

Genoa
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Genoa

Wisconsin

Genoa

Population (2010) 253 Introduction Genoa is a rarity in the US: a rural village with a strong Italian identity. Although that identity may be somewhat less salient today, as you explore the immediate area you will encounter plenty of tangible reminders of it. Visitor Information If

By Dean Klinkenberg|2024-05-24T14:14:37-05:00January 15th, 2011|Wisconsin|Comments Off

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