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A township of 1,817 people in Chisago County, Minnesota
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Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
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Franconia is an unincorporated community in Franconia Township, Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located south of Taylors Falls near the junction of State Highway 95 (MN 95) and Franconia Trail. The St. Croix River is nearby. Lawrence Creek flows through the community. Nearby places include Shafer, Taylors Falls, Lindstrom, and Scandia. Franconia is home to the Franconia Sculpture Park at the intersection of Highways 8 and 95. Osceola, Wisconsin is also nearby to the south-southeast.

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Ladd Memorial HospitalOsceola · 4 mi · ER · rural critical access
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 28.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
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