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1912
M.E. Church, 1912
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About Foreston
City in Minnesota, United StatesForeston is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 559 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Foreston
The typical Foreston home is worth about $358,000, up 2.5% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Foreston
Full picture →Most working residents leave Foreston for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Milaca (10%), Princeton (9%) and St. Cloud (7%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Health in Foreston
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Foreston
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Foreston
Full climate →Foreston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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