Town guide
Strand
A township of 80 people in Norman County, Minnesota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Strand
Parks & trails →Conserved land4.4%1,000 of 22,637 acres
Trails9.8 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in Strand
Health in Strand
Compared with Minnesota
10worse than MN
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Essentia Health AdaAda · 13.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 40.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56545 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Strand →
Natural hazards in Strand
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Strand →
Climate in Strand
Full climate →Strand has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°.
20° / 2°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Strand →
Libraries near Strand
See all →Nearest: Fertile LibraryFertile · 12 miles · 29 hrs a week
Where Strand is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Minnesota · MN · Norman CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Strand
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