Rothsay: Community & Culture
Rothsay hosts 1 library, 6 congregations.
- 13.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Minnesota 0.6/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | PELICAN RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (218) 863-7055 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 25 WEST MILL AVENUE, PELICAN RAPIDS MN 56572 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 11.2 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (2)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTHSAY LIONS CLUB INC
| Churches · Total count | 6 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (1)
Johnson, J. A., Blacksmith Shop
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 10 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LONSDALE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 19 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Rothsay+MN |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=56579 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=56579 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=56579 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=56579 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 57 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 33 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 10 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 11 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (6)
Otter Tail County Historical Society
Otter Cove Children's Museum
Wilkin County Museum
Chahinkapa Zoo
Bro Stables
Horse Pasture
Attractions (15)
Otter Tail County Historical Society
Otter Cove Children's Museum
Chahinkapa Zoo
Wilkin County Museum
Bro Stables
Horse Pasture
Trowbridge Creek Zoo
Regional Science Center
Gas Engine Building
Wheelock Building
Diesel & Gas Engines Building
Town Hall / Military
Print Shop
St. Olaf Town Hall
Lavern's General Store
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 41.90 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 13.20 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 19 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 16.12 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 1 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 1 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Rothsay