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{{short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
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'''Braham''' is a city in [[Isanti County, Minnesota|Isanti]] and [[Kanabec County, Minnesota|Kanabec]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Minnesota]]. The population was 1,793 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |work=American FactFinder |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census |accessdate=23 April 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=21 July 2011 |df= }}</ref>
'''Braham''' is a city in [[Isanti County, Minnesota|Isanti]] and [[Kanabec County, Minnesota|Kanabec]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Minnesota]]. The population was 1,769 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name=USCensus>{{cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau: Braham city, Minnesota |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2707282 |website=www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=26 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>


Braham is 12 miles north of [[Cambridge, Minnesota|Cambridge]], 15 miles southwest of [[Pine City, Minnesota|Pine City]], 16 miles south-southeast of [[Mora, Minnesota|Mora]], and 12 miles west of [[Rush City, Minnesota|Rush City]] in [[East Central Minnesota]].
Braham is 12 miles north of [[Cambridge, Minnesota|Cambridge]], 15 miles southwest of [[Pine City, Minnesota|Pine City]], 16 miles south-southeast of [[Mora, Minnesota|Mora]], and 12 miles west of [[Rush City, Minnesota|Rush City]].


==History==
==History==
A post office called Braham has been in operation since 1891.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Isanti | title=Isanti County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref> The city was named by railroad officials.<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ShcLAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA250|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=250}}</ref>
A post office called Braham has been in operation since 1891.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Isanti | title=Isanti County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref> The city was named by railroad officials.<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=[https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n269 250]}}</ref>


==Pie Capital of Minnesota==
==Pie Day==
Braham is the homemade pie capital of Minnesota.<ref name="Profile for Braham, Minnesota, MN"/> Every year on the first Friday in August, the people of Braham celebrate ''Pie Day''. This celebration includes craft sales, music, food stands, games, and entertainment, and various types of pie.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.brahamchamber.com/index2.html|title=
Every year on the first Friday in August, the people of Braham celebrate ''Pie Day''. This celebration includes craft sales, music, food stands, games, and entertainment, and various types of pie.<ref name="Profile for Braham, Minnesota, MN"/><ref name="BRAHAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE">{{cite web|url= http://www.brahamchamber.com/index2.html|title= BRAHAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE|publisher= BRAHAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE|access-date= October 14, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130815153421/http://brahamchamber.com/index2.html|archive-date= August 15, 2013|url-status= dead}}</ref>
BRAHAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE|publisher= BRAHAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE|accessdate= October 14, 2012}}</ref>


Braham was declared the Pie Capital of Minnesota by former Governor [[Rudy Perpich]] in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://kstp.com/article/stories/S1679671.shtml?cat=26|title=A Hubbard Broadcasting Company|publisher= A Hubbard Broadcasting Company|accessdate= October 14, 2012}}</ref> Braham became famous for its pie in the 1930s and 1940s when Minnesotans would take the "shortcut to [[Duluth, Minnesota|Duluth]] through Braham." While taking this "shortcut," people would stop in Braham and visit the Park Cafe, the cafe that made Braham pie famous. Pie Day began in July 1990, after [[Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day]], as an ice-cream social for fundraising and other charitable activities. The date was changed to the first Friday in August when the [[Isanti County, Minnesota|Isanti County]] Historical Society took charge of the event in 1992.
Braham was declared the Pie Capital of Minnesota by former Governor [[Rudy Perpich]] in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://kstp.com/article/stories/S1679671.shtml?cat=26|title=A Hubbard Broadcasting Company|publisher= A Hubbard Broadcasting Company|access-date= October 14, 2012}}</ref> Braham became famous for its pie in the 1930s and 1940s when Minnesotans would take the "shortcut to [[Duluth, Minnesota|Duluth]] through Braham." While taking this "shortcut," people would stop in Braham and visit the Park Cafe, the cafe that made Braham pie famous. Pie Day began in July 1990, after [[Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day]], as an ice-cream social for fundraising and other charitable activities. The date was changed to the first Friday in August when the [[Isanti County, Minnesota|Isanti County]] Historical Society took charge of the event in 1992.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.62|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.61|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-11-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-24 |df= }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.62|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.61|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-11-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>


Braham is along Lower Stanchfield Branch.
Braham is along Lower Stanchfield Branch.
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,793 people, 708 households, and 457 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1113.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 755 housing units at an average density of {{convert|468.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-13}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,793 people, 708 households, and 457 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1113.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 755 housing units at an average density of {{convert|468.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population.


There were 708 households of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09.
There were 708 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09.


The median age in the city was 30.5 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
The median age in the city was 30.5 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,276 people, 511 households, and 331 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,010.9 people per square mile (391.0/km²). There were 566 housing units at an average density of 448.4 per square mile (173.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.31% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.94% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.25% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.24% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,276 people, 511 households, and 331 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,010.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 566 housing units at an average density of {{convert|448.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.31% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.94% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.25% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.24% of the population.


There were 511 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% [[Marriage|married couples]] lived together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.
There were 511 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% [[Marriage|married couples]] lived together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.


In the city, the population was dispersed with 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
In the city, the population was dispersed with 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
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===Former basketball champions===
===Former basketball champions===
Braham's boys [[basketball]] team, the Bombers, won three straight Class AA state championships in 2004-2006. The girls [[basketball]] team won the 2011 Class AA state championship. The boys team won another state title in 2016.
Braham's boys [[basketball]] team, the Bombers, won three straight Class AA state championships in 2004–2006. The girls [[basketball]] team won the 2011 Class AA state championship. The boys team won another state title in 2016.


==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
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Highways 65 and 107 are two of the main routes in Braham. Highway 70 is nearby.
Highways 65 and 107 are two of the main routes in Braham. Highway 70 is nearby.

====County Roads====
* [[Image:Isanti County 4 MN.svg|20px]] [[List of county roads in Isanti County, Minnesota#4|Isanti County Road 4]]
* [[Image:Isanti County 36 MN.svg|20px]] [[List of county roads in Isanti County, Minnesota#36|Isanti County Road 36]]


==Notable people==<!--consensus reached to standardize this heading per WP:WikiProject Cities/US Guideline -->
==Notable people==<!--consensus reached to standardize this heading per WP:WikiProject Cities/US Guideline -->
* [[Robert C. Becklin]] - Minnesota state legislator and businessman<ref>[https://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail?ID=11200 Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Robert C. Becklin]</ref>
* [[Noah Dahlman]] – Professional basketball player.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://athletics.wofford.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2204|title= Noah Dahlman|publisher= Official Website of Wofford College Athletics |accessdate= October 14, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Marlene Johnson]] – First female Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mnhs.org/people/governors/lt_gov/ltgov_33.htm|title= Marlene Johnson|publisher= Minnesota Historical Society |accessdate= October 14, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Noah Dahlman]] – Professional basketball player.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://athletics.wofford.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2204|title= Noah Dahlman|publisher= Official Website of Wofford College Athletics |access-date= October 14, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Marlene Johnson]] – First female Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mnhs.org/people/governors/lt_gov/ltgov_33.htm|title= Marlene Johnson|publisher= Minnesota Historical Society|access-date= October 14, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120612043813/http://www.mnhs.org/people/governors/lt_gov/ltgov_33.htm|archive-date= June 12, 2012|url-status= dead}}</ref>
* [[Jerome P. Peterson]] - Minnesota state legislator and educator.<ref>'Jerome Peterson "J.P.-obituary,' '''Minneapolis Star-Tribune,''' February 4, 2018</ref>
* [[Jerome P. Peterson]] - Minnesota state legislator and educator.<ref>'Jerome Peterson "J.P.-obituary,' '''Minneapolis Star-Tribune,''' February 4, 2018</ref>


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* [http://www.braham.k12.mn.us/ Braham Area Schools Official Website]
* [http://www.braham.k12.mn.us/ Braham Area Schools Official Website]
* [http://www.pieday.com/ Braham Pie Day Website]
* [http://www.pieday.com/ Braham Pie Day Website]

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Latest revision as of 21:00, 27 November 2024

Braham
City
Braham city hall
Braham city hall
Motto: 
"Homemade Pie Capital of Minnesota" [1][2]
Location of the city of Braham within Isanti and Kanabec Counties in the state of Minnesota
Location of the city of Braham
within Isanti and Kanabec Counties
in the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°43′20″N 93°10′18″W / 45.72222°N 93.17167°W / 45.72222; -93.17167
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountiesIsanti, Kanabec
Area
[3]
 • Total
1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2)
 • Land1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[4]
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,769
 • Density1,098.08/sq mi (423.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55006
Area code320
FIPS code27-07282[5]
GNIS feature ID2394236[4]
Websitewww.braham.com

Braham is a city in Isanti and Kanabec counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,769 at the 2020 census.[6]

Braham is 12 miles north of Cambridge, 15 miles southwest of Pine City, 16 miles south-southeast of Mora, and 12 miles west of Rush City.

History

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A post office called Braham has been in operation since 1891.[7] The city was named by railroad officials.[8]

Pie Day

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Every year on the first Friday in August, the people of Braham celebrate Pie Day. This celebration includes craft sales, music, food stands, games, and entertainment, and various types of pie.[1][2]

Braham was declared the Pie Capital of Minnesota by former Governor Rudy Perpich in 1990.[9] Braham became famous for its pie in the 1930s and 1940s when Minnesotans would take the "shortcut to Duluth through Braham." While taking this "shortcut," people would stop in Braham and visit the Park Cafe, the cafe that made Braham pie famous. Pie Day began in July 1990, after Independence Day, as an ice-cream social for fundraising and other charitable activities. The date was changed to the first Friday in August when the Isanti County Historical Society took charge of the event in 1992.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.62 square miles (4.20 km2), of which 1.61 square miles (4.17 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[10]

Braham is along Lower Stanchfield Branch.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910406—
192051125.9%
193057913.3%
1940578−0.2%
195069720.6%
19607284.4%
19707442.2%
19801,01536.4%
19901,13912.2%
20001,27612.0%
20101,79340.5%
20201,769−1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

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As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 1,793 people, 708 households, and 457 families living in the city. The population density was 1,113.7 inhabitants per square mile (430.0/km2). There were 755 housing units at an average density of 468.9 per square mile (181.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 708 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 30.5 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,276 people, 511 households, and 331 families living in the city. The population density was 1,010.9 inhabitants per square mile (390.3/km2). There were 566 housing units at an average density of 448.4 per square mile (173.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.18% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 511 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% married couples lived together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was dispersed with 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,830, and the median income for a family was $43,229. Males had a median income of $32,455 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,693. About 13.1% of families and 14% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Sports

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Former basketball champions

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Braham's boys basketball team, the Bombers, won three straight Class AA state championships in 2004–2006. The girls basketball team won the 2011 Class AA state championship. The boys team won another state title in 2016.

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Major highways

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The following routes are located in the Braham area.

Highways 65 and 107 are two of the main routes in Braham. Highway 70 is nearby.

County Roads

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Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Profile for Braham, Minnesota, MN". ePodunk. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "BRAHAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE". BRAHAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Archived from the original on August 15, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Braham, Minnesota
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau: Braham city, Minnesota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  7. ^ "Isanti County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  8. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 250.
  9. ^ "A Hubbard Broadcasting Company". A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  12. ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Robert C. Becklin
  13. ^ "Noah Dahlman". Official Website of Wofford College Athletics. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  14. ^ "Marlene Johnson". Minnesota Historical Society. Archived from the original on June 12, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  15. ^ 'Jerome Peterson "J.P.-obituary,' Minneapolis Star-Tribune, February 4, 2018
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