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Hardwick, Minnesota. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Rock. Associated ZIP codes: 56134.
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Authorities in southern Minnesota are investigating a suspicious death after a woman reported she received a text from a man saying he had hurt her sister.
Luverne, which thanks to a local collector claims to have more of the decorative figurines than people, now boasts the world’s tallest nutcracker too.
There’s a new giant in town, and it’s turning heads and bringing the world to Luverne.
After years of planning, construction, and assembly, the World's Largest Nutcracker in Luverne, Minnesota, is now complete.
All of the 65-foot statue’s parts have arrived in Luverne, Minnesota. Luverne hopes the nutcracker will become a popular tourist attraction.
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Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover was pulled from Saturday's game against Minnesota after taking a big hit on an interception just before halftime.
Rep. Ilhan Omar appeared confused over what name to use when applying in 2009 for a Minnesota marriage license to her alleged brother Ahmed Elmi, the New Yor...
News conference closed to the public will take place at 1 p.m., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Minnesota.
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Hardwick is in Rock County, Minnesota.
Region: Minnesota
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Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover was pulled from Saturday's game against Minnesota after taking a big hit on an interception just before halftime.
Rep. Ilhan Omar appeared confused over what name to use when applying in 2009 for a Minnesota marriage license to her alleged brother Ahmed Elmi, the New Yor...
News conference closed to the public will take place at 1 p.m., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Minnesota.
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Hardwick city as an incorporated place. Its Vintage 2025 series estimates a resident population of 187 on July 1, 2025. In this collection, a small place means one with a 2025 estimate of 10,000 or fewer; that is a selection threshold, not a separate legal category. The figure describes the Census place geography, not everyone in a surrounding ZIP code or neighboring unincorporated area.
The same series gives Hardwick city a 2020 population estimate of 189. Comparing those two reference points, the estimate decreased by 2 residents, a net change of -1.1%. The comparison records endpoints only. It does not identify causes, describe seasonal variation, or predict what will happen next. The 2025 number is an estimate for its stated reference date, not a live headcount. Within Minnesota, Hardwick city ranks 195 among incorporated places whose 2025 estimates are at or below 10,000, ordered from smallest upward. This is a within-state population comparison, not a ranking of quality, popularity, or amenities. For a meaningful comparison, use the same Census vintage, reference year, and geographic boundaries. The Census name is retained here so readers can distinguish the official estimate record from the postal-city label used by this directory. Sources U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate: Hardwick city: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/cities/totals/sub-est2025.csv U.S. Census Bureau: City and Town Population Totals, 2020-2025: https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html
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