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Community Development

Click here for details on Glencoe’s Comprehensive Plan Study!

 

Glencoe is a growing community of nearly 6,000 people.

Located just 50 miles west of Minneapolis and Saint Paul on US Highway 212, Glencoe offers residents a diverse business community, excellent schools, regional health care system, extensive park system, and of course, great people.

Positioned centrally between the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Mankato, Saint Cloud and Willmar, Glencoe’s location allows for easy access to important markets. The community’s proximity to key transportation networks makes Glencoe an ideal location to conduct business.

U.S. Highway 212

This four lane highway runs east to west through Glencoe providing access to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area and to communities in western Minnesota. The highway has undergone numerous improvements, including the four lane expansion project from Eden Prairie to Chaska, resulting in a shorter drive time to the Twin Cities area.

State Trunk Highway 22

This two lane highway runs south to north through Glencoe providing access communities in central and south-central Minnesota.

Twin Cities & Western Railroad

TC&W Railroad operates 229 miles of track between the Twin Cities and Milbank, South Dakota. TC&W interchanges with BNSF Railway; Canadian Pacific Railway; Union Pacific; and the Canadian National Railway. Glencoe is the operating hub for all TC&W trains.

Glencoe Airport

The Glencoe Airport is located off of County Road 1, one mile south of US Hwy 212, featuring a 3,300 ft. paved runway averaging twenty-eight flights a day. Fuel is available by calling (320) 864-6073.

The City of Glencoe is committed to fostering growth for new and existing businesses. Plain and simple, we are committed to seeing your business succeed. Whether considering expansion or relocation, we invite you to discover the benefits of doing business in Glencoe.

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In addition to the reviewing the details online, businesses are encouraged to contact Jon Jerabek, Glencoe’s community development specialist, by calling (320) 864-6951.

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