Adams

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Adams

Adams is located in the western part of Walsh County in northeastern North Dakota

Location

Proximity to other cities in miles

City Miles
Bismarck, ND
169
Fargo, ND
123
Grafton, ND
31
Grand Forks, ND
59
Minneapolis, MN
324
Winnipeg, MB
108

Population - 2010

City Population
Walsh County
11,119
Adams
27

Climate

Average Temperature
Average Summer Temperature
76° F
Average Winter Temperature
15° F

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Christian Churches

County Amount
Lutheran/Adams
1
Rural
2

EDUCATION

Public

Facility
Will join Park River Public School in the fall of 2013

Vocational Center

Facility City/Distance
North Valley Career & Technology Center
Grafton, ND – 31 miles

University

Facility City/Distance
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND – 59 miles

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Adams City Park
Bylin Dam

Communications

Newspapers

Walsh County Press – Weekly
Walsh County Record – Weekly
Adams Standard – Weekly

Radio Stations

KXPO – 1340 AM, KAUJ – 100.9 FM, Grafton, ND

Telecommunications

Company Description
Polar Communications
Regional Headquarters – Digital Switching, Fiber Optics, Internet Service Provider, Interactive Television
Polar Cablevision
CATV – 60+ channels

Government

Mayor/Council Type
Police Department – Contract with Walsh County Sheriff Department
Fire Department – Adams Fire Department Volunteer Personnel
Rescue Service – Adams Quick Response

Major Employers

First United Bank-Adams Branch
Farmer Union Oil Co. DBA /CHS
Adams Cafe

Utilities & Services

Electricity

Otter Tail Power Company (Supplier)
Contact: Customer Service at 800-257-4044

Water

Langdon Rural Water (Supplier)
Contact: 701-256-5125
Base Rates – $46.00/month

Sewer

Adams City
Contact: DeAnne Vigen, Auditor at 701-944-2701 or 701-944-2231
Base Rates – $16.00/Residential-month or $18.00/Commercial-month

Garbage

Gary’s Sanitation (Supplier)
Contact: 701-256-3424
Rates – Residential – $18.50/month or Commercial – Variable

Utilities & Services

DeAnne Vigen, City Auditor
PO Box 39
Adams, ND 58210
Phone:
701-944-2231 daytime
701-944-2701 evening
Email address: wdvigen@polarcomm.com