Murr 55347

Murr
Postal code: 55347
State: Minnesota
County: Anoka
Demography:
Population (2020): 7,833
Average age: 39.1 years
Median household income: $104,472
Education level: 92.3% high school graduates
Geography:
Area: 3.7 square miles (9.5 km²)
Waters: Lake Johanna, Mississippi River
Relief: Flat, with gently rolling hills
Economy:
Top Industries: Healthcare, Retail, Finance
Large employers: Mercy Hospital, Medtronic, Securian Financial
Education:
Spring Lake Park Independent School District
Primary schools: 4
Secondary schools: 1
Higher schools: 1
Facilities and attractions:
Elm Creek Regional Park
Lake Johanna
Coon Rapids Dam Bike Path
Murr Community Centre
Murr Library
Transport:
Interstate 94
State Highway 101
Metro Transit buses
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (nearby)
Governance:
City council consisting of 5 members
Mayor: Jason Burke
History:
Founded in 1856 as the city of Coon Rapids
It became the village of Murr in 1957
Incorporated as a city in 1963
Trivia:
Murr was named after Henry Murr, a prominent local businessman.
The town is home to a large deer colony.
Murr is known for its wide and clean streets.