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Kennedy has a population of 321 and is located on U.S. Highway 75
between Hallock and Donaldson. The economic development of Kennedy and
the surrounding area has always been related to farming and its related
businesses.
The history of Kennedy dates back to 1878, when the St. Paul and
Pacific Railway constructed its line to St. Vincent. It was shortly
after this time, on June 15th 1899, that the village of Kennedy was
incorporated.
It was because of John Stewart Kennedy, railway director and
banker, and his association with James J. Hill that Kennedy received its
name. John Stewart Kennedy was a native of Scotland, who came to America
in 1856. He was well known for his humanitarian efforts.
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