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Dundas (pronounced: Dʌndæs) is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 547 at the 2000 census. The community was named for Dundas, Ontario, Canada.

The Archibald Mill, the ruins of a flour mill can still be seen today on the west bank of the Cannon River. The milling industry contributed greatly to Dundas' 19th Century success.

Today, the town is chiefly a bedroom community for nearby Northfield and the more distant Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The juxtaposition of Dundas and Northfield and their disparate zoning policies and attitudes toward development have led to some unusual growth patterns. Dundas is home to a number of businesses, such as the off-sale liquor store and two bars that would be unable to get licenses to operate in the Northfield regulatory environment. Another attraction is the recently opened bistro, Fermentations. Fermentations is featured in Minnesota Monthly Magazine's Dining. Fermentations features "Contemporary Gourmet" and is "Elegant yet casual" according to Minnesota Monthly.

History
The first settler in the Dundas area was James Irish in 1852. In late 1857, John Sidney (J.S.) and George Archibald built the first mill in Dundas on the east bank of the Cannon River. At the time, the Cannon River had only one channel in Dundas and an 1860 flood caused a split, routing water further east of the mill and creating an island, which still exists today.

Recent Developments
In recent years, Dundas continues to grow, with new developments such as the College City Beverage building and the Stone Ridge Hills and Bridgewater Heights housing communities. This growth led to the construction of a new water tower near the College City Beverage site on the southwest side of town.

In the more distant past, the opening of a Menards home improvement store and the Mill Stone housing development sprurred growth in the town. The growth of both Dundas and nearby Northfield has changed the political environment of the area and Bridgewater Township has recently decided to take on planning and zoning in an effort to slow the metrosprawl from the north that the cities seem powerless to control.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²), all of it land. The Cannon River passes through the center of town. The latitude of Dundas is 44.429N. The longitude is 93.204W. Elevation is 932 feet above sea level.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 547 people, 213 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 356.4 people per square mile (138.0/km²). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 149.2/sq mi (57.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.26% White, 1.28% African American, 1.10% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.

There were 213 households out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,429, and the median income for a family was $55,250. Males had a median income of $32,167 versus $29,306 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,316. About 4.8% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Dundas has the only public feed mill within about 40 miles. It is operated by Interstate Mills on the site of the original grain elevator. In 1999, the threat of a Target store being sited in Dundas—rather than Northfield—was instrumental in forcing changes to Northfield's zoning to allow such uses.

Annual cultural events

 * Detour Days
 * Dundas Street Dance
 * Steam and Gas Engine Show
 * DJJD

Museums and other points of interest

 * Archibald Mill
 * other NRHP places

Sports

 * Dukes baseball
 * Northield Legion baseball
 * Northfield VFW baseball
 * Elko Speedway
 * MIAC Tourneys

Parks and recreation

 * Bike Trail
 * Ames Mill Park
 * Memorial Park
 * Dog Park
 * park near post office

Government

 * Chad Marks
 * List of Mayors
 * City Council

Education

 * Norfhfield Public Schools

Media

 * Northfield News
 * Faribault Daily
 * Dundas Messenger

Transportation
Minnesota State Highway 3 and Rice County Highway 1 are two of the main routes in the community. Interstate 35 is nearby. A Union Pacific freight railroad line passes through Dundas.

Utilities
Dundas has a complete utility system, run by the city, for water, sewage, telephone, electricity. Fiber internet is also available through a third-party provider.

Healthcare

 * Northfield Hospital
 * Allina Clinics - Northfield