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Sauk Centre is a city in central Minnesota located in Stearns County. It is situated about 100 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 30 miles south of Alexandria. Sauk Centre was originally settled in the mid-1800s and was incorporated as a city in 1886. It was named after the nearby Sauk River. The area is famous as the hometown of author and radio personality Garrison Keillor, who coined the phrase "Lake Wobegon" to describe the town in his radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion." Sauk Centre lakes area is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Sauk Lake and Sinclair Lewis parks. The Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home, the childhood home of the famous author, is also located in Sauk Centre. The Sauk Centre lakes area is home to several parks, lakes, and recreational areas, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.