Lake Lillian, Minnesota
City in the United States in Kandiyohi County
About Lake Lillian
Lake Lillian is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 246 at the 2020 census.
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How Lake Lillian is governed
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Residents of Lake Lillian
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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Police Chief
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Fire Chief
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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City Clerk
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 238 in 2010 to 246 in 2020 (+3.4%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 246 |
| 2010 | 238 |
History
The town of Lake Lillian formed in February 1923 when railroad tracks were laid for the Luce Line Railroad. The name Lake Lillian came from the nearby lake Lake Lillian. The lake was named after Lillian Whitefield, wife of Edwin Whitefield who explored this area in 1856. The town was incorporated on February 25, 1926. The first school was built in Lake Lillian in 1913. In 1926, there was a report of oil being discovered in the city limits. During World War II, a hemp processing plan was built near Lake Lillian to help the war effort. In 1955, a new school was built. In 1965, Lake Lillian voted to approve the sale of liquor.
Lake Lillian Farmers Cooperative Elevator explosion
On Friday, May 11, 1984, an explosion occurred at the Lake Lillian Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Minnesota. The blast killed two men and injured four others. The explosion was attributed to grain dust ignited by a spark, possibly from a small rock or piece of concrete or metal in the grinding and mix room. Among the victims, Lawrence Fuchs and Steve Nelson suffered fatal burns, while David Garberich and others endured severe injuries. The structure sustained significant damage, but its design prevented total collapse by allowing pressure from the explosion to escape through large windows on the upper floors.
OSHA officials conducted an investigation and identified grain dust as the primary hazard. This incident prompted changes in safety practices at the facility, including the installation of dust vacuum systems during grain unloading. The tragedy led to increased awareness of the dangers of grain dust, influencing workplace safety regulations and prompting federal hearings on the issue. The elevator building stands today but is no longer in use.
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