Rollins is an

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in Ault Township, Saint Louis County,

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, United States.

Geography

The community is located 41 miles northeast of the city of

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at the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 44 and County Road 55 (Two Harbors–Brimson Road). Rollins is located 23 miles northwest of the city of Two Harbors. The boundary line between

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and Saint Louis counties is nearby. Rollins is located within the

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in Saint Louis County. The

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flows through the community.

History

Rollins bears the name of an early lumberman who worked in the area.

References

* Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition {{authority control Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in St. Louis County, Minnesota