About Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids is a city in Benton County, Minnesota. AIt is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of a 2007 census, the population is 11,881. Saulk Rapids is located on a set of rapids on the Mississippi River, near its confluence with the Sauk River. The first home constructed in Sauk was a large mansion named Lynden Terrace. It was erected by W.H. Wood in 1851. From that point, Sauk Rapids became an epicenter for goods and trade, being at the end of the line for the local railroad. Sauk was quickly growing to become one of the most important towns in Minnesota, until a huge tornado struck in 1886, destroying most of the town. The city rebuilt itself, and today is home to over 22 parks, playgrounds, numerous tennis courts, a golf course, and a public swimming pool. The biggest schools here include Pleasant View Elementary, and Sauk Rapids-RIce Middle School.

-- Latest Update 2010/06/10 by cortstadt