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Minden

A township of 1,428 people in Benton County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.1%28 of 21,444 acres
Trails5.4 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves220 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Health in Minden

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1worse than MN

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Centracare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud · 5.8 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 49.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56379, 56304 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Minden →
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Minnesota · MN · Benton County
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