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About Buhl, Minnesota

Buhl is a locality in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,022. The population density is 118.3 people per km². Buhl is located at 47.4935°N, 92.7780°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55719.

Buhl lies cradled by the rolling terrain of Minnesota's Iron Range, a place where the earth itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 58.3 miles north-north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 328°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-north-east of Hibbing. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a testament to the dense boreal forests that press in from all sides, their shadows lengthening with the late afternoon sun. Deep, silent lakes, often still as polished obsidian, dot the depressions left by ancient glaciers, reflecting the vast, often dramatic, northern sky. The air carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine needles, damp soil, and the faint, metallic tang that hints at the region's underground wealth. Even in the quietest moments, there's a sense of enduring strength in the land, a rugged beauty that doesn't shout but whispers its presence. The story of Buhl is intrinsically tied to the iron ore that once pulsed through its veins, a history etched into the very bones of the land. For decades, this was a place of bustling mines and hardworking families, a vital cog in the machinery of a nation hungry for steel. Though the major mining operations have long since ceased, the legacy of that era lingers, a quiet pride in the resilience and character forged in those demanding times. The local economy has since diversified, with smaller businesses and a renewed focus on the natural beauty that surrounds Buhl, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of the lakes and the quiet trails that wind through the woods. The distinctive character of Buhl, shaped by its industrious past and its embrace of the present, continues to define this enduring community on the Iron Range.

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Detailed location data for Buhl includes the ZIP code (55713), telephone area code (218), county seat of St. Louis County (Duluth), and school district assignment (Mountain Iron-Buhl School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Buhl is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.