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The Hendricks Minnesota Quality of Life
Hendricks has one of the nation's best school districts, plentiful activities to keep one busy the entire year, and an abundance of people that care for the town and each other. Read up on why we love this town!
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Children from Hendricks
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Past children from Hendricks have grown up to be cutting edge scientists, NFL stars, and even a U.S. Vice President. Meet these and other children raised in Hendricks.
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Residents of Hendricks
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Our town is full of nationally recognized artists, sculptors, business professionals, and craftspeople that have mastered their trade. You'll love this great blend of people.
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Area Organic Farmers
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There are numerous organic farms around Hendricks. Meet a couple of these organic farmers.
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Hendricks Genealogy Project
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Read up on a unique genealogy project that traces the lineage of all Hendricks residents!
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Norwegian Egg Coffee
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Only one thing can turn peaceful Lutherans into raging fanatics - Norwegian egg coffee!
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JuleBukking
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Hendricks revels in the excitement of this Holiday tradition, long since forgotten other places.
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Norwegian Jokes
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You won't have to spend much time in town before someone tells you a Norwegian Joke. It's the way we've been humoring ourselves and others for the past 6 generations.
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Our Ethnic Recipes
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Our ancestors carried these recipes over from the Old World, and they are still staples of our celebrations and holidays today.
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Thomas A. Hendricks
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A biography of reknowned politician Thomas A. Hendricks, for which our town is named.
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Coming articles on HendricksMN.com
Look forward to the following articles on HendricksMN.com! Volunteer to write any of these articles, or suggest your own by emailing hen56136@itctel.com.
- Our Superb School District - Hendricks MN school district #402 statistically ranks near the top of all school districts in the nation. Find out why.
- Peace and Serenity - Our lake, prairie winds, and change of seasons combine to make Hendricks an incredibly peaceful and serene place to live.
- Our LONG Life Span - Hendricks has the longest lifespan of any town in Lincoln County, which has the longest lifespan of any county in Minnesota, which has the longest lifespan of any state!
- Community Churches - Hendricks and the area offers numerous and diverse places of worship, including many scenic country churches.
- Our Health Care - The Hendricks Community Hospital, the largest in the region, provides medical, surgical, obstetrical, and long term care to all who seek access to the facilities.
- Don's Bakery - Even the humble people of Hendricks can't help but say we have the BEST bakery in the world. Find out how former residents go to great lengths to get ahold of Don's bread and his famous Long-Johns.
- Community News - Read up on the latest community and announcements.
- Our Community Newpaper - The Hendricks Pioneer, our weekly community newspaper, has a stable of award winning journalists to humor and inform all residents.
- Our Ethnic Heritage - The town was settled primarily by Norwegians, but also include many other ethnicities. All the settlers brought foods and traditions which are stil celebrated today.
- Our Farming Heritage - Since the first settlers tilled the virgin Minnesota prairie, farming has had an important influence on the community.
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