Sunrise, Minnesota

Sunrise is an unincorporated community in [Sunrise Township, Chisago County, Minnesota|Chisago County, Minnesota|Sunrise Township], Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located east-northeast of North Branch at the junction of Chisago County Road 9 and River Road. The Sunrise River flows through the community. Nearby places include North Branch, Harris, and Almelund. ZIP codes 55056 and 55032 meet near Sunrise. As the crow flies, Sunrise is located ~ south of the Minnesota–Wisconsin border along the St. Croix River.

History

The first settlement was made at Sunrise 1853. The name Sunrise is an English translation of the native Ojibwe language name. Sunrise contained a post office from 1856 until 1954.

Notable people

Jerald C. Anderson, dentist and Minnesota State Senator was born in Sunrise.
Frank Orren Lowden, Governor of Illinois, was born in Sunrise.
Richard Widmark, actor, was born in Sunrise.