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120696

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New%20Solum%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

New Solum Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

New Solum Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 313 at the 2000 census. New Solum Township was organized in 1884, and named after Solum, in Norway. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 46.3 square miles (119.9 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 313 people, 108 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.8 people per square mile (2.6/km). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq mi (1.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.40% White, 0.32% Asian, and 1.28% from two or more races. There were 108 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.39. In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $43,542, and the median income for a family was $49,250. Males had a median income of $31,406 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,252. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120697

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfolden%2C%20Minnesota

Newfolden, Minnesota

Newfolden is a city in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States, along the Middle River. The population was 368 at the 2010 census. Old Mill State Park is nearby. History A post office called Newfolden has been in operation since 1896. The city was named after Folden, in Norway. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 368 people, 156 households, and 94 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 176 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 2.2% Native American, and 0.5% from two or more races. There were 156 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 362 people, 160 households, and 94 families residing in the city. The population density was 404.9 people per square mile (157.0/km). There were 176 housing units at an average density of 196.8 per square mile (76.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.17% White, 0.55% African American, 0.28% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population. There were 160 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 3.04. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $26,818, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $26,071 versus $18,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,195. About 6.1% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over. Schools Marshall County Central Schools is the local school district. Preschool through Grade 2 Elementary students attend school in the nearby community of Viking. Newfolden Elementary is the local Elementary School for 3-6 students. Marshall County Central High School educates the 7-12 grade students. The Northern Freeze is the school mascot of the school district sports teams. Marshall County Central Schools has a cooperative agreement with Tri-County Schools for all sports. Prior to the cooperative, the school mascot was the Nordics. High School Fire At 3:38 a.m. on November 7, 1991, a fire was reported at the Marshall County Central High School building that was built in 1974. Firefighters from five districts responded to fight the fire that burned for more than five hours Approximately 2/3 of the building was destroyed by the fire. In a letter from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and it's commissioner, Gene Mammenga, dated November 13, 1991, the school board was officially informed that the school could not be rebuilt. In response, the town started a campaign to change his mind. They wrote letters and made phone calls to the MDE and the governor and created a petition. Ultimately, the campaign was successful and the rebuilding of the school was approved. Classes for the 210 7th-12th grade students were held in the town's community center and churches, and in parts of the elementary school across the street, until the new high school was completed in September 1992. The fire marshal determined that the fire was caused by a defective switch in a Bunn coffee maker. In 1995 the school district won its case against Appellant Bunn-O-Matic Corporation and the 1996 appeal. Religion The city has three Lutheran churches (one affiliated with the American Association of Lutheran Churches, one with the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, and one with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), and an Evangelical Free Church of America. Climate Due to its location in the Central Plains and its distance from both mountains and oceans, the city has an extreme continental climate. The city is known for its long, cold and snowy winters. In sharp contrast summers are warm to hot, and often quite humid with frequent thunderstorms. Spring and autumn are short and highly variable seasons. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Marshall County, Minnesota

120698

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak%20Park%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Oak Park Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Oak Park Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 165 as of the 2000 census. Oak Park Township was organized in 1883, and named for the oak groves within its borders. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.3 square miles (101.8 km), of which 38.9 square miles (100.8 km) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.1 km) (1.07%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 165 people, 67 households, and 47 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.2 people per square mile (1.6/km). There were 71 housing units at an average density of 1.8/sq mi (0.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.97% White, 3.03% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.64% of the population. There were 67 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.94. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $43,438, and the median income for a family was $46,964. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,560. About 4.4% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120699

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo%2C%20Minnesota

Oslo, Minnesota

Oslo is a city in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 330 at the 2010 census. Minnesota Highway 1 and Minnesota Highway 220 are two of the main routes in the community. Oslo is three miles east of Interstate 29 in nearby North Dakota. History A post office called Oslo has been in operation since 1905. The city was named after Oslo, the capital of Norway. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Oslo is located along Minnesota Highway 1, adjacent to the state line of North Dakota (Walsh County). The Red River of the North flows through at the western edge of Oslo. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 330 people, 134 households, and 82 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 158 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 83.3% White, 1.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 13.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.3% of the population. There were 134 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.21. The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 347 people, 148 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was 973.0 people per square mile (372.2/km). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 454.3 per square mile (173.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 88.47% White, 10.09% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.31% of the population. There were 148 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.18. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $47,857. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $18,571 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,290. About 6.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. References External links Oslo Official Website Cities in Minnesota Cities in Marshall County, Minnesota

120700

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Parker Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Parker Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 57 at the 2000 census. Parker Township was organized in 1884, and named for George L. Parker, an early settler who had come to the area from Norridgewock, Maine. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (92.9 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 57 people, 18 households, and 16 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.6 people per square mile (0.6/km). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 0.7/sq mi (0.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. There were 18 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.9% were married couples living together, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.44. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 137.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $9,688, and the median income for a family was $18,125. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $8,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $8,538. There were 45.5% of families and 45.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 52.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120702

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollis%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Rollis Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Rollis Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 141 at the 2000 census. History Rollis Township was organized in 1899, and named for Otis Rollis, a pioneer merchant. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 141 people, 62 households, and 40 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.9 people per square mile (1.5/km). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.87% White, and 2.13% from two or more races. There were 62 households, out of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88. In the township the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 1.4% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $25,714, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,254. There were 7.5% of families and 7.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120703

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinnott%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Sinnott Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Sinnott Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 52 at the 2000 census. Sinnott Township was organized in 1883, and named for J. P. and P. J. Sinnott, early settlers. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 52 people, 25 households, and 16 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.4 people per square mile (0.6/km). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 0.7/sq mi (0.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. There were 25 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.56. In the township the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 32.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,459. There were 9.5% of families and 14.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120704

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spruce%20Valley%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Spruce Valley Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Spruce Valley Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 238 at the 2000 census. Spruce Valley Township was organized in 1888, and named for the spruce groves within its borders. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km), of which 36.3 square miles (94.0 km) is land and 0.03% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 238 people, 94 households, and 73 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.6 people per square mile (2.5/km). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 3.1/sq mi (1.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.58% White and 0.42% Asian. There were 94 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.93. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $41,364, and the median income for a family was $41,932. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,198. About 1.4% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120705

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen%2C%20Minnesota

Stephen, Minnesota

Stephen is a city in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 658 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Stephen has been in operation since 1883. The city was named for George Stephen, a railroad official. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 658 people, 304 households, and 174 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 346 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.0% of the population. There were 304 households, of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 40.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 708 people, 292 households, and 188 families living in the city. The population density was 865.0 people per square mile (333.4/km). There were 331 housing units at an average density of 404.4 per square mile (155.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.36% White, 0.71% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 4.66% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.19% of the population. There were 292 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.13. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,207, and the median income for a family was $42,969. Males had a median income of $31,103 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,152. About 3.3% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. References External links City of Stephen Cities in Marshall County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

120706

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thief%20Lake%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Thief Lake Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Thief Lake Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 48 at the 2000 census. Thief Lake Township was organized in 1896, and named for Thief Lake. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.5 km), of which 27.6 square miles (71.6 km) is land and 8.9 square miles (23.0 km) (24.31%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 48 people, 20 households, and 16 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.7 people per square mile (0.7/km). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 1.4/sq mi (0.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.83% White, 2.08% Asian, 2.08% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population. There were 20 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.75. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 47.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $18,750, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,304. There were no families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120708

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Valley Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Valley Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 164 at the 2000 census. Valley Township was organized in 1900, and named for the valley of the Mud River. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.9 square miles (87.9 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 164 people, 64 households, and 51 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.8 people per square mile (1.9/km). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 2.0/sq mi (0.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White and 2.44% Asian. There were 64 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.88. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $21,389 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,634. About 4.1% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 17.6% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120709

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vega%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Vega Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Vega Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census. Vega Township was organized in 1883, and named after the SS Vega. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.0 square miles (116.4 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 155 people, 52 households, and 42 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.4 people per square mile (1.3/km). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 1.3/sq mi (0.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.13% White, 0.65% Native American, and 3.23% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.81% of the population. There were 52 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.36. In the township the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $51,875, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,212. None of the families and 0.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120710

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veldt%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Veldt Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Veldt Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 56 at the 2000 census. Veldt Township was organized in 1902. Veldt is a name derived from Afrikaans, meaning "prairie". Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 km), of which 35.3 square miles (91.4 km) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km) (0.25%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 56 people, 21 households, and 17 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.6 people per square mile (0.6/km). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. There were 21 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.2% were married couples living together, and 19.0% were non-families. 9.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.88. In the township the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $21,563 versus $33,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,908. There were no families and 3.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Viking, Minnesota

Viking is a city in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 104 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Viking has been in operation since 1890. The city was named after the Vikings. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 104 people, 43 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 46 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. There were 43 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age in the city was 42 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.3% male and 56.7% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 92 people, 39 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 180.3 people per square mile (69.6/km). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 86.2 per square mile (33.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population. There were 39 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,812. There were 7.7% of families and 14.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. References External links Community website Cities in Marshall County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Viking Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Viking Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 145 at the 2000 census. Viking Township was organized in 1884, and named for the Vikings. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.0 square miles (116.4 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 145 people, 63 households, and 46 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.2 people per square mile (1.2/km). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 1.6/sq mi (0.6/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.62% White, and 1.38% from two or more races. There were 63 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.70. In the township the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 37.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $33,542, and the median income for a family was $41,458. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,015. There were 4.3% of families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.7% of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanger%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Wanger Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Wanger Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 95 at the 2000 census. Wanger Township was organized in 1882, and named for a pioneer settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.4 km), of which 36.0 square miles (93.3 km) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km) (0.11%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 95 people, 42 households, and 25 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.6 people per square mile (1.0/km). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 1.3/sq mi (0.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.95% White, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.42% of the population. There were 42 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, and 38.1% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 3.04. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,750. Males had a median income of $60,625 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,143. There were 18.5% of families and 17.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.5% of under eighteens and 18.5% of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren%2C%20Minnesota

Warren, Minnesota

Warren is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,563 at the 2010 census. History Warren was platted in 1879, and named for Charles H. Warren, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Warren since 1880. Although several times larger than the next largest city in the county, Warren's prominence as the county seat has been threatened several times in its history. The original plan for the Soo Line Railroad (completed in 1905) branch line that passes through Warren called for it to run from Thief River Falls to Argyle and then west. Argyle interests hoped the establishment of a railroad junction there would lead to the removal of the county seat from Warren to Argyle. Other interests prevailed, although the railroad line forms a parabola extending north from Thief River Falls, and then south to Warren, as if the plan changed while the line was being built. In 1974, citizens of the eastern part of the county, noting Warren's location in the western quarter of the long county, and very nearly at its southern boundary, petitioned twice for the relocation of the county seat to Newfolden. Neither effort that year resulted in the question being put on the ballot, and in fact, voters in the interim had approved the construction of an addition to the courthouse in Warren. Warren was featured on a 2006 episode of the History Channel's UFO Files episode "Alien Encounters." The unsolved case of a mysterious object impacting a county sheriff's car on August 27, 1979 was featured (see Val Johnson Incident). This same case was also featured in 2012 on the Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum episode "MGM Fire; UFO Car, Prophecy Sword" Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The Snake River flows in serpentine fashion through the city (hence its name), and both banks are developed, which has proved problematic as the city attempts flood control. Some major floods in the city's history took place in 1896 (twice), 1969, 1974, 1979, 1996 (twice), and 1997. The streets of the original townsite of Warren are laid out on a grid parallel and perpendicular to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Some newer additions, particularly those south of Bridge Street (Minnesota Highway 1) are laid out on a conventional north-south grid. The BNSF is the dividing line for the street system east and west, and Bridge Street is the dividing line north and south. U.S. Highway 75 and Minnesota State Highway 1 are two of the main routes in the city. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, the city had 1,563 people, 681 households, and 418 families. The population density was . The 743 housing units were at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population. Of the 681 households, 27.8% had children under 18 years, 46.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. 2000 census As of the 2000 census, 1,678 people, 699 households, and 432 families were in the city. The population density was 1,174.1 people per square mile (453.1/km). The city had 785 housing units at an average density of 549.3 per square mile (212.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.27% White, 0.12% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 1.01% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population. Of the 699 households, 28.8% had children under 18 years, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $36,250 and the median income for a family was $45,063. Males had a median income of $32,216 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,547. About 6.5% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over. Religion The city has three Lutheran churches (two affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and one affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod), a Roman Catholic parish and cemetery, an Evangelical Covenant church, a United Methodist church, and an Assembly of God church, as well as a non-denominational church. In the rural area surrounding the city, there are three small Lutheran churches. Economy Agriculture and agribusiness have been the mainstays of Warren throughout its history. In fact, for most of its history, there has been no other industry at all. Although the Red River Valley has a short growing season, which is often made even shorter due to floods, the area has excellent crop yields which help make farming in the area less risky than in other areas with poorer soil. The principal crops are wheat, soybeans, potatoes, and sugar beets. Warren was at one time home to the largest independent elevator in Minnesota. Northwest Grain Cenex Harvest States Cooperative has a large elevator on the Soo Line, and the American Crystal Sugar Co. operates a sugar beet terminal just north of Warren during harvest. Warren has three bank branches, the largest being a branch of Community Bank of the Red River Valley, headquartered in East Grand Forks. Education and culture Warren is home of the Warren-Alvarado-Oslo school district. The district has one six-year high school and one elementary school, both located in Warren. Both buildings have been called superior facilities for a district its size. The high school, built in 1954, includes a 1000-seat auditorium. The elementary school, built in 1970, was originally an "open school" design where the classrooms were separated by chalkboard partitions rather than walls, although a few walls were installed in 1987. In the late 2000s, the school board went on to add on a new gymnasium. Warren has a public library, the Godel Memorial Library, and is home to the Marshall County Historical Society, the Marshall County Fair, and the Warren Riverside Country Club (9-hole, par 4, grass greens). Transportation The Warren City Council voted to build an airport in 1965 for an estimated cost of $109,000. A dedication ceremony took place in August 1966. Notable people Some notable people who have lived in Warren: Julius J. Olson Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, Minnesota Chief Justice Oscar Knutson Minnesota Chief Justice Scheie Eye Institute founder of the John J. Herrick Capt. who led the craft fired upon in the Gulf of Tonkin incident Gerome Kamrowskiabstract painter Joseph Steffan Civil Rights activist Paul Nelson rock critic Carl Panzram Serial killer, was born south of the city in rural Polk County but his connection to Warren is unknown. Val Johnson former sheriff's deputy known for his UFO encounter. References Further reading Solum, Nancy, ed. Self-Portrait of Marshall County: A History of One Minnesota County and Many People Who Made That History. Dallas: Taylor, 1976. Stevens, Charles L. Warren and Vicinity in the Eighties: Some Recollections of Happenings in This Section Nearly Fifty Years Ago. Warren, Minn.: Warren Register, 1928. Warren, Plains to Plenty: A Story of 75 Eventful Years, Warren, Minn: Sheaf Printing, 1956. External links City of Warren Marshall County Fair City-data.com -- demographic website -- INCLUDES SATELLITE PHOTO - Link Cities in Marshall County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota County seats in Minnesota 1879 establishments in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrenton%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Warrenton Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Warrenton Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 93 at the 2000 census. History Warrenton Township was organized in 1879, and named for Charles H. Warren, a railroad official. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (91.8 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 93 people, 31 households, and 27 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.6 people per square mile (1.0/km). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 1.1/sq mi (0.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.92% White and 1.08% Native American. There were 31 households, out of which 48.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.9% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.30. In the township the population was spread out, with 35.5% under the age of 18, 1.1% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 138.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,356. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West%20Valley%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

West Valley Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

West Valley Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 147 at the 2000 census. West Valley Township was organized in 1884, and named for the valley of the Middle River. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94.2 km), all land. Demographics As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 147 people, 55 households, and 38 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 people per square mile (1.6/km). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. There were 55 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.34. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $22,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,478. There were 6.9% of families and 7.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.3% of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiteford%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Whiteford Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

Whiteford Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 38 at the 2000 census. Whiteford Township was organized in 1910. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km), of which 33.5 square miles (86.8 km) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km) (7.74%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 38 people, 16 households, and 13 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.1 people per square mile (0.4/km). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 0.6/sq mi (0.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.37% White and 2.63% Asian. There were 16 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.3% were married couples living together, and 18.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.69. In the township the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 39.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $49,583, and the median income for a family was $50,417. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,091. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright%20Township%2C%20Marshall%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Wright Township, Marshall County, Minnesota

See Wright, Minnesota for the city in Carlton County. Wright Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 126 at the 2000 census. Wright Township was organized in 1884. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km), of which 36.0 square miles (93.2 km) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km) (0.28%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 126 people, 52 households, and 35 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.5 people per square mile (1.4/km). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 1.7/sq mi (0.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.21% White and 0.79% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population. There were 52 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94. In the township the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 36.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 133.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $16,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,138. There were 5.9% of families and 12.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 20.0% of under eighteens and 30.8% of those over 64. References Townships in Marshall County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Cedar Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Cedar Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 260 at the 2000 census. Cedar Township was organized in 1872, and named for Cedar Lake. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.49%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 260 people, 95 households, and 70 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.5 people per square mile (2.9/km2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 3.0/sq mi (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population. There were 95 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.7% were married couples living together, 1.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.28. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $54,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,390. None of the families and 1.2% of the population were living below the poverty line. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center%20Creek%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Center Creek Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Center Creek Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 269 at the 2000 census. This township took its name from Center Creek. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.08%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 106 households, and 78 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.6 people per square mile (2.9/km2). There were 111 housing units at an average density of 3.1/sq mi (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.51% White, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population. There were 106 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.8% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 2.88. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $40,859, and the median income for a family was $41,477. Males had a median income of $26,389 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,689. About 2.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 5.6% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceylon%2C%20Minnesota

Ceylon, Minnesota

Ceylon () is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 369 at the 2010 census. History Ceylon was platted in 1899. It was named after the island of Ceylon, known today as Sri Lanka. A post office has been in operation in Ceylon since 1899. The name Chanhassen was already in use, so a group of men sitting in Tom Sahr's general store suggested Ceylon for the boxes of Ceylon tea in the store. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 369 people, 153 households, and 100 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 183 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population. There were 153 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 413 people, 175 households, and 121 families living in the city. The population density was 635.8 people per square mile (245.3/km2). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 291.0 per square mile (112.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.55% White, 0.24% Pacific Islander, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population. There were 175 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.80. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,100, and the median income for a family was $32,708. Males had a median income of $23,889 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,607. About 9.6% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over. Notable people Walter Mondale (1928–2021), Vice President of the United States, United States Senator, Minnesota Attorney General, and presidential nominee was born in Ceylon. Bob Waltman (1933–2010), Minnesota state legislator, was born in Ceylon. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Martin County, Minnesota Populated places established in 1899 1899 establishments in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunnell%2C%20Minnesota

Dunnell, Minnesota

Dunnell is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 167 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Dunnell has been in operation since 1873. The city was named for Mark H. Dunnell, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota. Geography The community is located between Sherburn and Estherville, Iowa on Minnesota State Highway 4. Interstate 90 is nearby. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 167 people, 80 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 88 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 80 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.56. The median age in the city was 51.8 years. 14.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 40.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 197 people, 83 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 521.9 people per square mile (200.2/km2). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 243.7 per square mile (93.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.98% White, and 1.02% from two or more races. There were 83 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.10. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.2 males. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Martin County, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%20Chain%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

East Chain Township, Martin County, Minnesota

East Chain Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 345 at the 2000 census. History East Chain Township took its name from the East Chain of lakes. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.06%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 345 people, 127 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.8 people per square mile (3.8/km). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 3.8/sq mi (1.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.71% White and 0.29% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population. There were 127 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.07. There is also an alarmingly high number stray cats and dogs in the area. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $27,679 versus $21,346 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,762. About 4.8% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elm%20Creek%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Elm Creek Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Elm Creek Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census. Elm Creek Township was organized in 1867, and named for Elm Creek. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.54%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 76 households, and 62 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.0 people per square mile (2.3/km2). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.04% White, 0.48% Asian, and 0.48% from two or more races. There were 76 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.05. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,173. About 8.2% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmont%2C%20Minnesota

Fairmont, Minnesota

Fairmont is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,438 at the 2020 census. History Fairmont was platted in 1857. The city was so named on account of its elevated town site. A post office has been in operation at Fairmont since 1858. Fairmont was incorporated as a city in 1902. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The city of Fairmont itself has been built around a chain of five lakes: Lake George, Sisseton Lake, Budd Lake, Hall Lake, and Amber Lake. All except Amber Lake are connected by channels and are used extensively for recreational boating and fishing. Interstate 90 and Minnesota State Highway 15 are two of the main routes in the city. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 10,666 people, 4,812 households, and 2,816 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 5,251 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population. There were 4,812 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 10,889 people and 2,962 families living in the city. The population density was 747.5 people per square mile (288.6/km). There were 5,036 housing units at an average density of 345.7 per square mile (133.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. There were 4,702 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,709, and the median income for a family was $46,637. Males had a median income of $31,365 versus $22,447 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,658. About 8.0% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. Economy Fairmont has been home to Fairmont Railway Motors, Inc, now part of Harsco Corporation, for a century. The company pioneered motorized railway section cars, later road-rail technologies as well as track maintenance machinery that revolutionized and mechanized rail track engineering. Its 100th anniversary celebration was held in the summer of 2009. Fairmont products are exported around the world, although the dominant product, railroad speeders, is now mainly in the hands of railway enthusiasts who operate them for fun, such as the North American Railcar Operators Association and the Australian Society of Section Car Operators, Inc. Fairmont is home to the U.S. headquarters of Avery Weigh-Tronix, one of the world's largest suppliers of weighing solutions. The Fairmont Sentinel, cited as the most conservative newspaper in Minnesota, is published here. It was founded in 1885 and is published daily, except Sunday. As of 2019, it was owned by Ogden Newspapers and had a circulation of 3,629. The largest employer in Fairmont is Fairmont Medical Center, part of the Mayo Health System. Prior to 1992, Fairmont had been home to a major regional frozen food canning operation. Longtime owned by the Stokely-Van Camp company, the plant fell under the United Foods International umbrella after United Foods' 1982 $50 million buy-out of Van Camp's frozen vegetable division. Before closing in December 1992, the Fairmont plant was one three frozen vegetable processing plants producing product for the United Foods family of canned vegetables for sale throughout the United States. The plant reopened and operated until 2015 as Fairmont Foods of Minnesota. Its closing was announced, but instead Tony Downs Food Group purchased it and kept it open. Top employers According to Fairmont's 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Education Local area schools Fairmont Junior/Senior High School Fairmont Elementary School St. John Vianney Catholic School, K-6 St Paul Lutheran School, K-8 (Martin Luther High School 9-12 is in nearby Northrop) Higher education Minnesota West Community College Presentation College-Fairmont Campus Notable people Kelly D. Holstine, Education Minnesota's 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Jay Maynard, the internet celebrity known as "Tron-Guy". Paul Willson, actor best known for his role as Paul in Cheers and Bob Porter in Office Space Frank A. Day, Newspaper editor, Minnesota legislator and the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Ryan Majeske, published author, known as PrimetimePokemon on YouTube, he was the 1st famous PokeTuber. References External links Fairmont Information Fairmont Sentinel Fairmont Area Schools Fairmont Opera House Martin County Historical Society KFMC radio Cities in Minnesota Cities in Martin County, Minnesota County seats in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmont%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Fairmont Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Fairmont Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 298 at the 2000 census. Fairmont Township took its name from Fairmont. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (5.85%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 298 people, 107 households, and 86 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.5 people per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 5.6/sq mi (2.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.99% White, 0.34% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population. There were 107 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, and 19.6% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $56,042. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,656. About 3.5% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox%20Lake%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Fox Lake Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Fox Lake Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 289 at the 2000 census. Fox Lake Township was organized in 1872, and named for its Fox Lake. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (4.21%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 289 people, 110 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.5 people per square mile (3.3/km2). There were 141 housing units at an average density of 4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.96% White, 0.35% Asian, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population. There were 110 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $32,188, and the median income for a family was $36,625. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,888. About 14.7% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Fraser Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Fraser Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 316 at the 2000 census. Fraser Township was named for Abraham N. Fraser, a pioneer settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.68%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 316 people, 118 households, and 92 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.7 people per square mile (3.3/km2). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 3.3/sq mi (1.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.05% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. There were 118 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 19.5% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.00. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $44,219, and the median income for a family was $45,278. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,421. About 2.1% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galena%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Galena Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Galena Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 237 at the 2000 census. Galena Township was named after Galena, Illinois, the native home of a share of the early settlers. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.44%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 95 households, and 72 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.8 people per square mile (2.6/km2). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.58% White, and 0.42% from two or more races. There were 95 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.93. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $38,958, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,578. About 2.6% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granada%2C%20Minnesota

Granada, Minnesota

Granada is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. Continuously populated since the late 19th century and booming during World War II, the population declined significantly thereafter and was recorded at 303 as of the 2010 census. History A post office called Granada has been in operation since 1891. The city was named after Granada, Spain. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 303 people, 129 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 147 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 129 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.7% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 34.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.5% male and 46.5% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 317 people, 131 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 539.9 people per square mile (207.4/km2). There were 136 housing units at an average density of 231.6 per square mile (89.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.68% White and 0.32% Native American. 0.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 131 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.37. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,506. 6.8% of the population and 8.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Education Granada is part of the Granada-Huntley-East Chain School District. The school's boys' basketball team won the MSHSL Class A State Championship in 2009. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Martin County, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Jay Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Jay Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 269 at the 2000 census. Jay Township was organized in 1872, and named for John Jay (1745–1829), American politician and jurist. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and 0.03% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 97 households, and 80 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.4 people per square mile (2.9/km2). There were 105 housing units at an average density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.77% White, 0.37% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population. There were 97 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.3% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.06. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $30,385 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,381. About 10.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.4% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120735

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake%20Belt%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Lake Belt Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Lake Belt Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 237 at the 2000 census. Lake Belt Township was organized in 1867. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.79%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 97 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.9 people per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 3.0/sq mi (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.47% White, 0.42% Asian, 2.11% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population. There were 97 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $24,219 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,866. About 6.3% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.8% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake%20Fremont%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Lake Fremont Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Lake Fremont Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 175 at the 2000 census. Lake Fremont Township was organized in 1872, and named for a now-dry lake which was named for John C. Frémont. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 175 people, 72 households, and 52 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.9 people per square mile (1.9/km2). There were 83 housing units at an average density of 2.3/sq mi (0.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.29% White and 1.71% Asian. There were 72 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.87. In the township the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 37.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $14,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,036. None of the families and 1.5% of the population were living below the poverty line. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manyaska%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Manyaska Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Manyaska Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 337 at the 2000 census. Manyaska is a name of Sioux Indian origin. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89.1 km2), of which 33.8 square miles (87.6 km2) is land and 0.6 square mile (1.5 km2) (1.63%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 337 people, 129 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.0 people per square mile (3.8/km2). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 4.7/sq mi (1.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.14% White, 0.30% Asian, 2.08% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.26% of the population. There were 129 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.01. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $46,563, and the median income for a family was $49,271. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,468. About 1.8% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Dakota toponyms Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop%2C%20Minnesota

Northrop, Minnesota

Northrop is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2010 census. History Northrop was platted in 1899. It was named for Cyrus Northrop, president of the University of Minnesota. A post office was established at Northrop in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 227 people, 104 households, and 64 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 111 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White and 3.1% Asian. There were 104 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 262 people, 104 households, and 79 families living in the city. The population density was 1,747.4 people per square mile (674.4/km). There were 111 housing units at an average density of 740.3 per square mile (285.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.62% White and 0.38% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population. There were 104 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $42,250. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,785. About 3.7% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those 65 or over. References Cities in Martin County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasant%20Prairie%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Pleasant Prairie Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Pleasant Prairie Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 273 at the 2000 census. Pleasant Prairie Township was named for the typical landscapes within the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km2), of which 35.8 square miles (92.7 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km2) (0.56%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 273 people, 113 households, and 82 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.6 people per square mile (2.9/km2). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.90% White, 0.37% Native American, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population. There were 113 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.88. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $21,818 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,325. About 5.6% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.7% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling%20Green%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Rolling Green Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Rolling Green Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census. Rolling Green Township was named for the rolling green hills within its borders. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km), of which 34.9 square miles (90.4 km) is land and 0.8 square mile (1.9 km) (2.10%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 309 people, 113 households, and 89 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.9 people per square mile (3.4/km). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 3.5/sq mi (1.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.12% White, 1.29% Asian, 1.29% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population. There were 113 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.06. In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $42,813, and the median income for a family was $49,500. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,539. About 3.9% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutland%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Rutland Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Rutland Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 472 at the 2000 census. Rutland Township was named after Rutland, Vermont. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.0 square miles (95.7 km), of which 35.5 square miles (92.0 km) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.7 km) (3.82%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 472 people, 162 households, and 138 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.3 people per square mile (5.1/km). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 4.8/sq mi (1.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.46% White, 0.21% African American, 2.12% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.81% of the population. There were 162 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 2.99. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $41,786, and the median income for a family was $42,969. Males had a median income of $27,019 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,757. About 2.9% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherburn%2C%20Minnesota

Sherburn, Minnesota

Sherburn is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,137 at the 2010 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the 2018 population as 1,093. Interstate 90 and Minnesota State Highway 4 are two of the main arterial routes in the city. In 1988, Sherburn consolidated with neighboring Trimont and Welcome schools to form the Martin County West School District. In 1999, Sherburn combined its police department with that of nearby Welcome. The department is currently known as the "Sherburn/Welcome Police Department". History The city of Sherburn is typical of many small communities throughout the Midwest and America, yet its history is unique in its own right. Sherburn celebrated its centennial in 1979, and since its early development in the mid to late 1800s; it has evolved over time as a result of a multitude of factors that have influenced communities of all sizes. Early Years In the mid-1860s, George Archer had a sod tavern on the north banks of what was then Lake Manyaska located just south of Sherburn. Marked by a lone Cedar tree, pioneer travelers used it as a rest stop as they traveled from Fairmont to Jackson. Soon there were pioneer settlers and a post office. As stage coaches from Fairmont to Jackson and St. James to Estherville crossed the area, it was concluded that there was a definite need for a settlement. The mid to late 1870s witnessed the arrival of many settlers to Martin County, primarily resulting from the growth of the railroad involving Winnebago City and Fairmont. A company called Cargill, Bassett, and Hunting from La Crosse, Wisconsin, anticipated the railroad expanding west of Fairmont and, consequently, bought land in the area. As steam locomotives took water often, stops were located every fifteen miles or so, which may have contributed the location of the Sherburn railroad station. A post office has been in operation at Sherburn since 1879. Name Several names were originally considered for the town site, including Lone Cedar, Huntington, and Vestal. But when the Southern Minnesota Railroad came through in October 1878, the name Sherburne was accepted in honor of Sherburne S. Merrill, General Manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. With the railroad's influence on the area, Sherburn's growth by 1879 had grown to fifteen buildings with a total value of approximately $8,000.00. Biker Bank Gang Sherburn was not without its share of excitement in its formative years. It was the site of one of the first, and deadliest, bank robberies in Martin County's history. The Bank of Sherburn was robbed in October 1896 by two brothers. They entered the bank and without warning shot and killed two people in the bank, one being an employee. The robbers made off on bicycles with cash estimated to be between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00. Apparently not particularly observant, they failed to notice $2,000.00 in gold and silver that remained in the till. Following their escape on bicycles, they were quickly pursued by Martin County Sheriff Hill, his deputies, and a posse of local citizens. One of the robbers was soon located at a farmhouse fourteen miles east of Elmore. Although surprised by the posse, he managed to fatally shoot Bancroft, Iowa, Sheriff William Gallion. The robber, in spite of being wounded, once more attempted an escape on his bicycle. When his escape appeared fruitless, and surrendering was apparently not in the cards, he put his weapon to his head and killed himself. The second robber was soon captured without incident in Lake Mills, Iowa. He confessed to the crime of robbery, but placed the blame for the murders of the two people in the Bank of Sherburn on his brother. Fox Lake company In 1920 several Sherburn businessmen organized the Fox Lake Park Company issuing and selling stock to those interested in the development of the area. Much of the land along the lake was platted into lots, a dance pavilion was built, and playground equipment and picnic tables were purchased. In addition, a bath house, a diving tower, a toboggan slide, and fishing piers were also constructed. Later, a tennis court and a baseball diamond, including grandstands, were added. In 1932, the Fox Lake Golf Club was organized by ten businessmen. It started as a three-hole course, expanded to six holes, and finally became a nine-hole course. The Fox Lake Park Company was liquidated in 1944, and the dance pavilion and park area not owned by individuals was sold. The Fox Lake Golf Club purchased the land where the golf course was located. "Dream Team" Sherburn's history includes a dream that many communities share but few accomplish. That dream, winning a state high school athletic championship, was accomplished by the 1970 Sherburn Raiders high school basketball team during a time when only one state basketball champion was crowned. That team, coached by Dennis Christopherson, breezed through the regular season undefeated. Selected as the number one seed in District V, they defeated Fairmont, Delavan, and finally Wells for the championship. They then defeated Luverne and Jackson in Region II to reach the state tournament. In the state tournament, they first defeated Melrose 65–54, and then Marshall 71–60 to advance to the championship game. They would face heavily favored South St. Paul, a team that had been rated number one throughout most of the season. The Raiders, although much maligned by the Twin Cities media as being "hicks", went on to defeat the South St. Paul Packers by a score of 78–62. Governor Harold Levander, a South St. Paul resident, presenting the state championship trophy to the entire Sherburn High School team. For more Sherburn history, refer to the 1979 book "A Centinnel History of Sherburn" Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,137 people, 500 households, and 307 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 563 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 500 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,082 people, 484 households, and 285 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,220.6 people per square mile (469.4/km). There were 535 housing units at an average density of 603.5 per square mile (232.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.63% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population. There were 484 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.95. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $26,643, and the median income for a family was $35,132. Males had a median income of $26,964 versus $17,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,079. About 5.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. Notable people Astronaut Dale Gardner was born in neighboring Fairmont, Minnesota, and spent part of his childhood growing up in Sherburn. U.S. Marine Corps Major General August Larson served in combat and staff roles during his career, and was a veteran of the Battle of Okinawa and other actions in the Pacific Theater of World War II. References External links Cities in Martin County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver%20Lake%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Silver Lake Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Silver Lake Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 494 at the 2000 census. Silver Lake Township was named for its north and south Silver lakes. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 96.6 km (37.3 mi), of which 90.4 km (34.9 mi) is land and 6.1 km (2.4 mi) (6.36%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 494 people, 190 households, and 148 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.5/km (14.1/mi). There were 204 housing units at an average density of 2.3/km (5.8/mi). The racial makeup of the township was 99.80% White, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population. There were 190 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $52,031. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,496. About 8.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenhassen%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Tenhassen Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Tenhassen Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 253 at the 2000 census. History Tenhassen Township was organized in 1865. Tenhassen is a name derived from the Sioux language meaning "the tree of sweet juice". Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.9 km), of which 32.0 square miles (83.0 km) is land and 4.6 square miles (11.9 km) (12.56%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 253 people, 108 households, and 77 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.9 people per square mile (3.0/km). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 3.9/sq mi (1.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.81% White, 0.40% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races. There were 108 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 0.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.78. In the township the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $36,146, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $23,393 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,902. About 6.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.5% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Dakota toponyms Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimont%2C%20Minnesota

Trimont, Minnesota

Trimont is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 747 at the 2010 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 2018 population is 704. The small community is located in south central Minnesota between Sherburn and St. James on Minnesota State Highway 4. Interstate 90 is nearby. Trimont was once two different towns, platted by competing railroads. The two towns were Triumph, to the east, and Monterey to the west. These towns joined, using the first letters in each town's name, to form what is today known as Trimont. This gives Trimont the unique characteristic of two separate Main Street business districts which are on the same street, yet placed approximately a half-mile apart. The yearly summer festival has been known as Town & Country Days, FunFest, and the Chocolate Festival. In 2011, the planning committee decided to go back to the name FunFest. Trimont FunFest is always held the second Saturday in July. FunFest showcases local talent for its live entertainment, along with games, sporting competitions, contests, a silent auction, a parade, a community church service, and a variety of food. The planning committee is composed entirely of volunteers and FunFest is funded by donations from area businesses, organizations, and individuals. FunFest is a family-oriented event with something for everyone. Education In 1988, Trimont Schools consolidated with neighboring Sherburn and Welcome to form the Martin County West (MCW) School District. The Trimont school building is now the MCW Trimont Elementary. (Grades kindergarten, 3rd - 6th grades.) Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Trimont was once two towns, Triumph and Monterey, but were combined by referendum in 1959 to become Trimont. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 747 people, 310 households, and 186 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 348 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 310 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 754 people, 322 households, and 199 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.3 people per square mile (378.1/km). There were 356 housing units at an average density of 462.9 per square mile (178.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.01% White, 0.53% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population. There were 322 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,819. About 9.6% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over. References Cities in Martin County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

120749

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truman%2C%20Minnesota

Truman, Minnesota

Truman is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,115 at the 2010 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 2018 population is 1,053. History Truman was platted in 1899. It was named for Truman Clark, the son of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation in Truman since 1899. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highway 15 serves as a main route in the city. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,115 people, 479 households, and 298 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 541 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population. There were 479 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,259 people, 510 households, and 318 families living in the city. The population density was 1,160.1 people per square mile (446.0/km). There were 542 housing units at an average density of 499.4 per square mile (192.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.21% White, 0.16% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population. There were 510 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $46,750. Males had a median income of $31,292 versus $20,850 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,305. About 5.6% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. Notable person William A. Hinton, Minnesota state senator, lived in Truman. References External links Truman, Minnesota -- Official site Cities in Martin County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

120750

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverly%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Waverly Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Waverly Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 245 at the 2000 census. Waverly Township was named after Waverly, New York. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95.3 km), of which 36.6 square miles (94.9 km) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km) (0.43%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 245 people, 89 households, and 77 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 people per square mile (2.6/km). There were 97 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.59% White, and 0.41% from two or more races. There were 89 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.7% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.4% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 2.94. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,161. About 12.3% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120751

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome%2C%20Minnesota

Welcome, Minnesota

Welcome is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 686 at the 2010 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 2018 population is 649. History While a post office called Welcome has been in operation since 1881, the city was not incorporated until 1890. Welcome was incorporated, first as a village, on May 7, 1890 and named after homesteader Alfred M. Welcome who owned a farm on what became the city's southwest side. A local newspaper, The Welcome Times, circulated in town from 1895 through 1969 before being merged with the Sherburn Advance-Standard. In 1988, Welcome combined with nearby Sherburn and Trimont schools to form the Martin County West School District. In 1999, Welcome combined its police department with nearby Sherburn to form the joint Sherburn/Welcome Police Department. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The original description of the site was "Section 1, Township 102, Range 32." Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 686 people, 310 households, and 193 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 341 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.9% White and 0.1% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population. There were 310 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.77. The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 721 people, 310 households, and 200 families living in the city. The population density was 792.4 people per square mile (305.9/km). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 381.3 per square mile (147.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.17% White, 0.14% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population. There were 310 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,125, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $30,875 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,539. About 3.9% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. References Cities in Martin County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

120753

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westford%20Township%2C%20Martin%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Westford Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Westford Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 331 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.8 km), of which 36.2 square miles (93.8 km) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km) (1.01%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 331 people, 122 households, and 97 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.1 people per square mile (3.5/km). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 3.5/sq mi (1.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.40% White, 0.30% Asian, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population. There were 122 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.06. In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males. The median income for a typical household in the township was $45,833, and the median income for a family was $54,063. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,963. About 4.5% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Martin County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120754

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoma%20Township%2C%20McLeod%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Acoma Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Acoma Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,185 at the 2000 census. Acoma Township was named after the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (9.57%) is water. The town hall address is 23486 230th St, Hutchinson, MN 55350 and is also the polling place for that area. The official website is https://www.acomatownship.com/ Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,185 people, 387 households, and 332 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.7 people per square mile (14.5/km). There were 397 housing units at an average density of 12.6/sq mi (4.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.07% White, 0.08% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population. There were 387 households, out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.1% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.2% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.33. In the township the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $67,292, and the median income for a family was $71,458. Males had a median income of $41,563 versus $31,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,302. About 2.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120755

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergen%20Township%2C%20McLeod%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Bergen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Bergen Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 881 at the 2000 census. History Bergen Township was named after Bergen, in Norway. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.17%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 881 people, 297 households, and 237 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.9 people per square mile (9.6/km2). There were 304 housing units at an average density of 8.6/sq mi (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.37% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 3.06% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.54% of the population. There were 297 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.29. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $52,115, and the median income for a family was $54,886. Males had a median income of $32,305 versus $26,154 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,808. About 3.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120756

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biscay%2C%20Minnesota

Biscay, Minnesota

Biscay is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 113 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Biscay was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1954. The city was named after the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Ocean. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. It is the smallest city in Minnesota by land area. Biscay is located at the junction of Minnesota State Highway 22 and Major Avenue, between the cities of Glencoe and Hutchinson. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 113 people, 43 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 47 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 0.9% Asian, 5.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of the population. There were 43 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 114 people, 45 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 1,642.4 people per square mile (628.8/km2). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 691.5 per square mile (264.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.86% White, 6.14% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.40% of the population. There were 45 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $49,583, and the median income for a family was $59,583. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,988. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in McLeod County, Minnesota

120757

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownton%2C%20Minnesota

Brownton, Minnesota

Brownton is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 762 at the 2010 census. History Brownton was platted in 1877, and named for Alonzo L. Brown, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Brownton since 1878. Brownton was incorporated in 1886. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highway 15 are two of the main routes in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 762 people, 314 households, and 197 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 349 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population. There were 314 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age in the city was 39 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 807 people, 313 households, and 210 families living in the city. The population density was 2,139.1 people per square mile (820.0/km2). There were 344 housing units at an average density of 911.8 per square mile (349.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.92% White, 0.99% Asian, 3.47% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09% of the population. There were 313 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.20. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $36,932, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $32,292 versus $23,177 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,290. About 5.2% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in McLeod County, Minnesota

120758

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collins%20Township%2C%20McLeod%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Collins Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Collins Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 476 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (4.27%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 476 people, 179 households, and 139 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.0 people per square mile (5.4/km2). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 6.1/sq mi (2.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.32% White, 1.47% African American and 0.21% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population. There were 179 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.06. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $55,278, and the median income for a family was $57,054. Males had a median income of $32,159 versus $26,518 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,267. About 0.7% of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120759

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glencoe%2C%20Minnesota

Glencoe, Minnesota

Glencoe is the county seat of McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,631 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highway 22 are the town's two main routes. History Glencoe was laid out in 1855, and named after Glen Coe, Scotland. A post office has been in operation at Glencoe since 1856. Glencoe was incorporated as a city in 1909. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 5,631 people, 2,220 households, and 1,467 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of the population. There were 2,220 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 5,453 people, 2,103 households, and 1,446 families living in the city. The population density was 2,045.6 people per square mile (788.5/km). There were 2,169 housing units at an average density of 813.7 per square mile (313.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.25% White, 0.17% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 5.17% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.97% of the population. There were 2,103 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $46,723, and the median income for a family was $55,496. Males had a median income of $36,113 versus $25,230 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,450. About 0.8% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over. Politics Climate Film The town was the subject of the French film director Louis Malle's documentary God's Country, filmed in 1979 and 1985. Numerous townspeople were interviewed by Malle, including dairy farmer and banker Clayton Hoese and his sons. See also Glencoe Regional Health Services References External links City of Glencoe Glencoe - Silver Lake Schools Louis Malle's Documentary about Glencoe Cities in Minnesota Cities in McLeod County, Minnesota County seats in Minnesota

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Glencoe Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Glencoe Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 565 at the 2000 census. When organized, Glencoe Township took the name of its largest settlement: Glencoe, Minnesota. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and 0.1 square mile (0.26 km2) (0.32%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 565 people, 205 households, and 169 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.7 people per square mile (6.5/km2). There were 213 housing units at an average density of 6.3/sq mi (2.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.05% White, 0.18% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.88% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population. There were 205 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.03. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $55,089, and the median income for a family was $56,042. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $26,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,445. About 3.5% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Hale Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Hale Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 957 at the 2000 census. According to Warren Upham, Hale Township was named either for a local pioneer or for John P. Hale (1806–1873), an American politician. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.80%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 957 people, 335 households, and 275 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.0 people per square mile (10.8/km2). There were 343 housing units at an average density of 10.0/sq mi (3.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.85% White, 0.42% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. 0.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 335 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.17. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $50,446, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $32,969 versus $24,632 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,198. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Hassan Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Hassan Valley Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 832 at the 2000 census. Hassan Valley was named for the nearby valley of the South Fork Crow River (formerly called the Hassan River). Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.12%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 832 people, 286 households, and 237 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.3 people per square mile (9.4/km2). There were 298 housing units at an average density of 8.7/sq mi (3.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.72% White, 0.12% African American, 1.08% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population. There were 286 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.11. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $56,691, and the median income for a family was $59,583. Males had a median income of $36,912 versus $28,929 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,958. About 5.5% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Dakota toponyms Townships in Minnesota

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Helen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Helen Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 835 at the 2000 census. Helen Township was named for Helen Armstrong, a pioneer settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and 0.03% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 835 people, 295 households, and 241 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.7 people per square mile (9.2/km2). There were 300 housing units at an average density of 8.5/sq mi (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.08% White, 0.12% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population. There were 295 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.15. In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $56,375, and the median income for a family was $58,385. Males had a median income of $35,227 versus $29,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,010. About 2.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Hutchinson, Minnesota

Hutchinson is the largest city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. It lies along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 14,599 at the 2020 census. History The Hutchinson Family Singers (John, Asa, and Judson Hutchinson) are credited with founding the town in November 1855. A post office has been in operation in Hutchinson since 1856. The city was incorporated in 1904. In 1942, muralist Elsa Jemne completed an egg tempera on plaster mural, The Hutchinson Singers, in the town's post office. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department. The program created public art for numerous buildings constructed during the Great Depression as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Public Works Administration's program to provide employment and improve infrastructure. Hutchinson was once served by three railroads. The Electric Short Line (commonly known as the Luce Line) provided freight and interurban service between Minneapolis and Gluek via Hutchinson. During the mid-20th century, there was extensive restructuring in the railroad industry, as automobiles caused a decline in passenger traffic and trucking cut into freight movement. The Electric Short Line was purchased by the Minneapolis & St. Louis in 1956, which was in turn purchased by the Chicago & North Western in 1960. The tracks west of Hutchinson were abandoned in 1967, and the tracks between Hutchinson and Plymouth were abandoned in 1972. The Milwaukee Road had a branch line to Hutchinson from Glencoe, which was abandoned in 1956. The Great Northern Railway also had a branch line, which went from Wayzata to Hutchinson. This was taken over by Burlington Northern in 1970. In 1985 Burlington Northern petitioned to abandon its line to Hutchinson, but Dakota Rail took over operations that same year. Dakota Rail struggled to turn a profit and sought to abandon the line in 2000. The tracks were officially abandoned in 2001. Hutchinson's Great Northern Depot has been preserved. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. Minnesota State Highways 7, 15, and 22 are three of the city's main routes. Major bodies of water include the Crow River, which flows through the downtown; Otter Lake; and Campbell Lake. Started by the Hutchinson brothers, Hutchinson has the nation's second-oldest city park system (only New York City's Central Park is older). Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 14,178 people, 5,950 households, and 3,642 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 6,393 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population. There were 5,950 households, of which 31.0% had children under 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age in the city was 36.9. 25.6% of residents were under 18; 8.4% were between 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. 2000 census According to the 2000 United States Census, there were 13,080 people, 5,333 households, and 3,418 families living in the city. The population density was 1,763.6 people per square mile (680.6/km2). There were 5,667 housing units at an average density of 764.1 per square mile (294.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0.36% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population. There were 5,333 households, of which 33.3% had children under 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 91.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $42,278, and the median income for a family was $53,784. Males had a median income of $36,800 versus $24,862 for females. The per capita income was $19,970. About 3.1% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under 18 and 8.3% of those 65 or older. Politics Economy Data from the top 31 employers in Hutchinson show the following distribution of employment: Manufacturing (3959) Retail (1178) Medical (826) School and local government (450) Utilities (122) Printing/publishing (116) Agricultural service (75) Food/gardening products (66) Construction (30) Wholesalers (21) Manufacturing jobs are with Hutchinson Technology (~390 employees, computer and peripheral equipment), Uponor, and 3M (2,900 employees, flags and vinyl, Scotch tapes). The Goebel Fixture Co. employs 125 in a niche market, producing cabinetry fixtures for department stores nationwide. The town has agricultural roots, notably as the birthplace of the Geier Hitch. The retail and service economy has grown from agricultural supply and processing to include a combination of local manufacturing, shopping, and a growing restaurant and food service industry with multiple new options opening recently. It also has a hospital and medical center that offer primary care as well as full access to specialty care. Education Hutchinson is home to a campus of Ridgewater College, a comprehensive community and technical college (another campus is in Willmar, Minnesota). The original use of the campus was for an Area Vocational Technical Institute. The Vo-Tech merged with a similar institute in Willmar, and ultimately the Willmar Community College joined the two Vo-Techs to form Ridgewater College, a member of the MnSCU system. Although begun as a technical institute, since the creation of Ridgewater the Hutchinson campus has shown a steady increase in the number of "transfer" (versus "technical") programs, faculty, and students. From 2004 to 2006, significant remodeling included the installation of new facilities for the school's nursing programs, plus new biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories. A notable and unique technical program on the Hutchinson campus is Nondestructive Testing. Including the New Century Charter School, there are five public schools. The school names and grades for Independent School District #423 are West Elementary (Pre-1), Park Elementary (2-5), Hutchinson Middle School (6-8), and Hutchinson High School (9-12). Private schools in the city include Maplewood Academy. Immanuel Lutheran School is a Christian Pre-K-8 school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Hutchinson. Notable people Carlos Avery (1868-1930) - newspaper publisher and politician John Bernhagen - politician, businessman, and farmer William T. Bonniwell, Jr. - politician Paulette Carlson - country singer-songwriter and founder of Highway 101 John W. Foss - U.S. Army General and former Training and Doctrine Command commander George P. Hammond - educator and librarian Lydia Young Hayes - blind educator in New Jersey Les Kouba - artist Charles D. McEwen - politician John Jeremiah McRaith - Bishop of diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky Ancher Nelsen - 34th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, 8-term congressman Harold Popp - pharmacist and politician Cory Sauter - retired NFL quarterback Lindsay Whalen - professional basketball player, 4-time WNBA champion, twice Olympic gold medalist References External links City of Hutchinson Historic Hutchinson Photo Tour Hutchinson Public Schools website Cities in Minnesota Cities in McLeod County, Minnesota Populated places established in 1855 1855 establishments in Minnesota Territory

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Hutchinson Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Hutchinson Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,120 at the 2000 census. When it was organized, Hutchinson took the name of its largest settlement: Hutchinson, Minnesota. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (6.39%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,120 people, 401 households, and 334 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.6 people per square mile (13.4/km2). There were 412 housing units at an average density of 12.7/sq mi (4.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.84% White, 0.18% Asian, 0.71% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population. There were 401 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.07. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $59,821, and the median income for a family was $63,021. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $27,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,269. About 1.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Lester Prairie, Minnesota

Lester Prairie is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 1,730 at the 2010 census. Noted composer and conductor of The Concordia Choir, Rene Clausen was raised in Lester Prairie. History Lester Prairie was platted in 1886, and named for John N. Lester, an original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Lester Prairie since 1888. Lester Prairie was incorporated in 1888. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. McLeod County Roads 1, 9, and 23 are the main routes in the community. Minnesota State Highway 7 is in close proximity to the city. A bike trail running east–west through the middle of town, the Dakota Rail Regional Trail, connects Lester Prairie to the Twin cities. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,730 people, 654 households, and 463 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 704 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 3.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3% of the population. There were 654 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,377 people, 516 households, and 379 families living in the city. The population density was 1,910.4 people per square mile (738.4/km2). There were 531 housing units at an average density of 736.7 per square mile (284.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.68% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.89% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.94% of the population. There were 516 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.14. In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $44,271, and the median income for a family was $52,417. Males had a median income of $35,463 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,223. About 2.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. Politics Lester Prairie Schools Lester Prairie is home to ISD #424 Lester Prairie Schools. The school is a K-12 school with both elementary and high school located in one building. There are approximately 400 students enrolled. Dr. Melissa Radeke is the district's superintendent. Mike Lee is the K-12 principal. References External links City Website Cities in Minnesota Cities in McLeod County, Minnesota

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Lynn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Lynn Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 604 at the 2000 census. According to Warren Upham, Lynn Township may be named after Lynn, Massachusetts. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.1 square miles (85.8 km2), of which 31.8 square miles (82.3 km2) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.5 km2) (4.10%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 604 people, 216 households, and 174 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.0 people per square mile (7.3/km2). There were 226 housing units at an average density of 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.01% White, 0.17% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population. There were 216 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $55,972. Males had a median income of $30,521 versus $26,146 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,699. About 4.0% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Penn Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census. History Penn Township was named for William Penn (1644–1718), founder of Pennsylvania. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.4 km), of which 35.2 square miles (91.1 km) is land and 0.9 square mile (2.4 km) (2.55%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 309 people, 119 households, and 87 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.8 people per square mile (3.4/km). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.71% White, 0.32% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population. There were 119 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.98. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $41,528, and the median income for a family was $42,361. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,019. About 2.4% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato%2C%20Minnesota

Plato, Minnesota

Plato is a city in eastern McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 320 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Plato has been in operation since 1858. The city was named for Plato, a Greek philosopher. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The community lies one half mile north of U.S. Highway 212 on a county road between Glencoe to the west and Norwood to the east. Buffalo Creek flows past the northwest of the community and the dry Kinneson Lakebed lies to the east and northeast. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census, there were 320 people, 139 households and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 146 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. There were 139 households, of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age was 44.6 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The population was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. 2000 census At the 2000 census, there were 336 people, 144 households and 99 families residing in the city. The population density was 985.0 per square mile (381.6/km). There were 145 housing units at an average density of 425.1 per square mile (164.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.60% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races. There were 144 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.76. 22.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males. The median household income was $55,179 and the median family income was $62,917. Males had a median income of $36,250 compared with $29,018 for females. The per capita income was $24,434. None of the families and 2.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.1% of those over 64. References Cities in McLeod County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich%20Valley%20Township%2C%20McLeod%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Rich Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Rich Valley Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 727 at the 2000 census. Rich Valley Township was named for the fertile soil of the Crow River valley. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km), of which 36.1 square miles (93.5 km) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km) (0.33%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 727 people, 263 households, and 206 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.1 people per square mile (7.8/km). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 7.6/sq mi (2.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.90% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population. There were 263 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $49,318, and the median income for a family was $55,104. Males had a median income of $35,972 versus $23,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,226. About 2.4% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round%20Grove%20Township%2C%20McLeod%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Round Grove Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Round Grove Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 276 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km), of which 35.7 square miles (92.5 km) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.2 km) (1.24%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 276 people, 105 households, and 78 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.7 people per square mile (3.0/km). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 3.2/sq mi (1.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.65% White, 0.72% Pacific Islander, 2.54% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17% of the population. There were 105 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $50,500, and the median income for a family was $52,813. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,216. About 3.8% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.7% of those 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewart%2C%20Minnesota

Stewart, Minnesota

Stewart is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 571 at the 2010 census. History Stewart was platted in 1888 by Dr. D. A. Stewart, and named for him. Stewart was incorporated in 1888. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. U.S. Highway 212 serves as a main route in the city. Stewart is very flat, being located on the eastern edge of the Great Plains. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 571 people, 235 households, and 152 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 261 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.2% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population. There were 235 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 564 people, 241 households, and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 697.3 people per square mile (268.8/km). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 314.0 per square mile (121.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, 0.18% Asian, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population. There were 241 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.05. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,542, and the median income for a family was $42,222. Males had a median income of $28,864 versus $23,036 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,512. About 4.6% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 26.9% of those age 65 or over. References Cities in McLeod County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumter%20Township%2C%20McLeod%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Sumter Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Sumter Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 558 at the 2000 census. Sumter Township was named after Fort Sumter, the Civil War fort. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 km), of which 35.0 square miles (90.6 km) is land and 0.8 square mile (2.0 km) (2.18%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 558 people, 184 households, and 153 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.9 people per square mile (6.2/km). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.16% White, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 4.48% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.56% of the population. There were 184 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.8% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.40. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $52,813, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $23,942 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,013. None of the families and 0.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winsted%2C%20Minnesota

Winsted, Minnesota

Winsted is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,355 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Winsted has been in operation since 1858. The city was named after Winsted, Connecticut. The name "Winsted" is a portmanteau created from the names of two towns, Winchester and Barkhamsted, located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The Electric Short Line (commonly referred to as the Luce Line) provided freight and interurban passenger rail service to Winsted. Passenger service ended by the 1950s, and the tracks were abandoned by the Chicago & North Western Railway in 1972. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. McLeod County Roads 1, 5, 6, and 9 are the main routes in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,355 people, 947 households, and 596 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,017 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 947 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. Compared with the 2000 census, the 2010 census showed an increase of 261 individuals, and a .92% increase in diversity. Culture Winsted has both a winter and summer town festival. The Winsted Winter Festival features a lighted parade as well as various other activities. The Winsted Summer Festival features a parade, street dance, a sand volleyball tournament, the crowning of Miss Winsted, and various other activities. Winsted is also home to Winstock Country Music Festival. The proceeds from the music festival support the Holy Trinity Catholic school system. Government and politics Mayor: George Schulenberg Council: Mike Henrich, Tom Ollig, Bonnie Quast, and Steve Stotko Administrator: Adam Birkholz Clerk Treasurer: Raquel Kirchoff Police Chief: Justin Heldt Fire chief: Jon Davidson Maintenance Supervisor: Chris Bahr City Attorney: Francis Eggert / Brian Gillis Education There are two school systems in Winsted. The Howard Lake–Waverly–Winsted school district is the public school system which operates Winsted Elementary. The Catholic school system is made up of Holy Trinity High School, Holy Trinity Elementary School, and Tiny Trojans pre-school. The Winsted Public Library is part of the Pioneerland Library System. See also Glencoe, Minnesota McLeod County, Minnesota References External links City Website Cities in McLeod County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winsted%20Township%2C%20McLeod%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Winsted Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Winsted Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 987 at the 2000 census. Winsted Township was named after Winsted, Connecticut. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 square miles (89.6 km), of which 33.5 square miles (86.8 km) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.9 km) (3.21%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 987 people, 330 households, and 287 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.5 people per square mile (11.4/km). There were 342 housing units at an average density of 10.2/sq mi (3.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.68% White, 0.10% Asian, 0.81% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population. There were 330 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.21. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $52,778, and the median income for a family was $56,563. Males had a median income of $32,316 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,060. About 5.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in McLeod County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums%20in%20Canada

Referendums in Canada

National referendums are seldom used in Canada. The first two referendums in 1898 and 1942 saw voters in Quebec and the remainder of Canada take dramatically-opposing stands, and the third in 1992 saw most of the voters take a stand dramatically opposed to that of the politicians in power. National referendums Plebiscite on prohibition The majority in favour of Prohibition was so slight and turn-out so low that the government did not think it right to adopt the measure. Plebiscite on conscription The Question: Are you in favour of releasing the Government from any obligations arising out of any past commitments restricting the methods of raising men for military service?French: Consentez-vous à libérer le gouvernement de toute obligation résultant d'engagements antérieurs restreignant les méthodes de mobilisation pour le service militaire ? Based on the result, the government adopted conscription but with a light touch, adopting the initial policy that those conscripted would not be sent overseas to active fighting. Referendum on the Charlottetown Accord The Question: Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be renewed on the basis of the agreement reached on August 28, 1992?French: Acceptez-vous que la Constitution du Canada soit renouvelée sur la base de l'entente conclue le 28 août 1992 ? Proposed referendums During the 2004 federal election, the NDP stated that it would require the federal government to hold a national referendum on electoral reform (specifically proportional representation) for support from the NDP should the Liberals win a minority government. The Liberals won a minority, and the NDP announced they would press for electoral reform through a referendum. The possibility of a national referendum on electoral reform was made more likely through the Throne speech that opened Parliament in October 2004, in which former Liberal Prime Minister Paul Martin included electoral reform in his plan for the next Parliament. However, after Conservative Leader Stephen Harper became Prime Minister as a result of the 2006 federal election, no moves toward reform of the electoral system were taken until Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau became Prime Minister after the 2015 federal election, in which Trudeau promised to eliminate the current "first-past-the-post" single-member plurality voting system. While Trudeau has said that he advocates a system where the distribution of seats is more in line with the popular vote on a Canada-wide basis, to be achieved by a new type of ballot that allows voters to rank the candidates in order of preference, his government announced in December 2015 that an all-party parliamentary committee would be formed in early 2016 to consider other options too, such as those based on proportional representation. During a discussion of the plan, Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef referred to it as “an open and robust process of consultation”. However, she refused to commit to the Conservative Party's demand for a public referendum that would allow Canadians to vote on their preferred electoral system, indicating that she does not want to "prejudice the outcome of that consultation process". There had been discussion regarding a national referendum over the issue of same-sex marriage, which was a highly divisive issue in Canada. A national plebiscite had been suggested by Alberta Premier Ralph Klein and some Conservatives and Liberal backbenchers. However, Paul Martin's Liberal government, with the support of the NDP and Bloc Québécois, passed the Civil Marriage Act, legalizing same-sex marriage through Parliament in July 2005 without holding a plebiscite. In December 2006, Stephen Harper's government introduced a motion to re-open the marriage debate, which lost. Notably, members of all parties, including some Conservative cabinet members, voted it down. Provincial referendums Alberta Alberta has held several referendums during its history. Three concerned the adoption, retention and abandonment of Prohibition on the private sale of liquor (1915, 1920 and 1923). Another was on the government take-over of the electrical generation and distribution system, at the time a mixed system of municipal and private corporate ownership, and the preferred method of rural electrification - private or provincial government. (They are listed in the Wikipedia Alberta Elections page.) British Columbia In British Columbia, a Treaty Referendum was held on First Nations treaty rights in 2002. The referendum proposed eight questions that voters were asked to either support or oppose. Critics claimed the phrasing was flawed or biased toward a predetermined response. Critics, especially First Nations and religious groups, called for a boycott of the referendum, and only about one third of ballots were returned, significantly less than the usual turnout in provincial general elections. The ballots that were returned showed enthusiastic support, with over 80 per cent of participating voters agreeing to all eight proposed principles. A referendum on electoral reform on May 17, 2005, was held in conjunction with the provincial election that year. British Columbian voters were asked to approve a new electoral system based on the Single Transferable Vote called BC STV. It passed with the support of a majority of voters (57%), but failed to meet the required "supermajority" threshold of 60%. Premier Gordon Campbell announced due to the large support shown for electoral reform a second referendum would be held in correspondence with the 2009 British Columbia general election. This referendum would also have required approval by 60% of those voting. The second referendum was held on May 12, 2009, in conjunction with the provincial election. The results were a "supermajority" of 60.92% voting for retaining the current "first past the post" electoral system and 39.8% voting for the proposed Single Transferable Vote. A mail-in referendum was held from June 13 to August 5, 2011, on the fate of the province's harmonized sales tax. The government pledged to discontinue the tax if more than 50% of the voters opt to have the tax discontinued. It was passed, with 55% in favour. The province held another referendum on proportional representation in late 2018. With 42% turnout, proportional representation was defeated by 61% of the vote. Manitoba Manitoba held a referendum on Prohibition in 1902. A majority voted against prohibition. Newfoundland and Labrador The island of Newfoundland, then a British colony, held two referendums in 1948 to determine its future. An initial referendum was held on June 3, 1948, to decide between continuing with the British appointed Commission of Government that had ruled the island since the 1930s, revert to dominion status with responsible government, or join Canadian Confederation. The result was inconclusive, with 44.6% supporting the restoration of dominion status, 41.1% for confederation with Canada, and 14.3% for continuing the Commission of Government. A second referendum on July 22, 1948, which asked Newfoundlanders to choose between confederation and dominion status, was decided by a vote of 52% to 48% for confederation with Canada. Newfoundland joined Canada on March 31, 1949. A referendum was held in Newfoundland and Labrador in 1995 that approved replacing the province's system of parochial schools with a largely public school system. In 1997, a second referendum to amend the Terms of Union to allow for the Catholic and Pentecostal school systems to be disbanded and brought into the public system. New Brunswick On May 14, 2001, New Brunswick held a referendum on whether to continue to permit Video Lottery Terminals to operate in the province. 53.1% of those who voted in favour of retaining the terminals. Nova Scotia In 2004, Nova Scotia held a plebiscite on whether to allow 'Sunday shopping'. The result was a slight victory for the No side although the government went ahead and legalized Sunday Shopping the following year after a court decision overturned the law. Ontario On October 10, 2007, Ontario held a referendum on whether to adopt a mixed-member proportional system of elections. The proposed system failed with 63% voting for the status quo in favour of First-Past-the-Post. See 2007 Ontario electoral reform referendum for more information. This was the first referendum in that province since 1924 when a referendum on prohibition was held. Prince Edward Island The small province of Prince Edward Island (under 150,000 people and therefore in scale more like a municipal government) has had several referendums in its past, although the correct terminology in the province is a plebiscite. On January 18, 1988, a provincial plebiscite was held to determine if Islanders were in favour of a fixed link to the mainland. It passed 60% to 40%. This allowed the provincial and federal governments to attract contractors to build what is now the Confederation Bridge. On November 28, 2005, Islanders were asked to vote by plebiscite whether or not they wanted mixed-member proportional representation - partly "party list-based" - electoral system. Islanders decided, 64% to 36%, to keep the status quo first-past-the-post based electoral. Another plebiscite was held in 2016 concerning mixed-member proportional representation, with the result of 52% of Islanders voting to adopt the changes. Citing low voter turn out (below 40%) in the plebiscite, the government refused to implement the reforms. Another PEI plebiscite on electoral reform is scheduled for 2019. Quebec Three referendums were held in Quebec: 1919 - April 10: Referendum on the legalization of the sale of alcohol. The Yes side won. 1980 - May 20: Referendum on the Sovereignty-Association proposal. The No side won. 1995 - October 30: Referendum on Sovereignty with optional partnership offer. The No side narrowly won. Officially though, there have been four, as the 1992 pan-Canadian referendum was organized by the DGEQ in Quebec, whereas Elections Canada organized it in the rest of Canada. Territorial referendums Yukon Two referendums were held in Yukon. 1916 August Prohibition. Wets won by three votes. 1920 February Prohibition. Prohibitionists narrowly had more votes than those who wanted bars continued and also narrowly more votes than those who wanted government liquor stores. NWT Two referendums were held in Northwest Territories. 1982 division of territory into two regions 1992 boundary between the two regions, creating Territory of Nunavut in 1999. References

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acton%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Acton Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Acton Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 381 at the 2000 census. The township includes almost all of Grove City. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (6.72%) is water. Acton Township is located in Township 119 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 381 people, 156 households, and 112 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.5 people per square mile (4.5/km). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 5.5/sq mi (2.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.43% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.79% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population. There were 156 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $46,750. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,502. About 9.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 24.4% of those age 65 or over. History Acton Township was organized in 1858, and named after Acton, Ontario. Acton Township was the location for a battle in the 1862 Dakota Conflict. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Cedar Mills Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Cedar Mills Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 499 at the 2000 census. Cedar Mills Township was organized in 1870, and named after Cedar Mills. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.21%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 499 people, 177 households, and 135 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.0 people per square mile (5.0/km2). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 5.0/sq mi (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.60% White, 0.40% Native American, 0.80% Asian, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population. There were 177 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 17.5% 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 2.71 and the average family size was 3.04. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $48,125, and the median income for a family was $53,393. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,227. About 3.6% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Collinwood Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Collinwood Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,037 at the 2000 census. History Collinwood Township was named after Collinwood, Canada, where the first settlers in the area came from. There is also a Collinwood Lake nearby. For a few years, the township was known as New Virginia (the 1870 U.S. Census lists it as such). In May 1866, the first settlers came. They were Oliver Rasnick, Henry Fuller, George Fuller, and Jacob, Nancy, and Thomas Hutchins. The town was organized on May 8, 1866. The first Justice of the Peace was Oliver Rasnick. The first death was the child of E. K. and Jane Counts, who were from Virginia. In 1857, John Taylor and Elizabeth Hutchins were the first couple to be married there. Also that year, Alexander Ramsey married Margaret Hutchins. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (13.92%) is water. Collinwood Township is located in Township 118 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 29 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,037 people, 364 households, and 289 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.4 people per square mile (12.9/km2). There were 462 housing units at an average density of 14.9/sq mi (5.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.32% White, 0.10% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population. There were 364 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.16. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $56,786, and the median income for a family was $63,295. Males had a median income of $41,200 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,065. About 4.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over. Steelesville Located within the township is an area known as Steelesville. The community of Steelesville was first delineated by the school district of the same name. The school was a typical rural America one-room school building occupied by students in grades one through eight who resided in the confines of the Steelesville School district. Also located within the Steelesville community is the Steelesville Cemetery. The Steelesville Cemetery is a one-acre active cemetery, owned by Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Dassel, Minnesota, and maintained by the Steelesville Cemetery Association. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmos%2C%20Minnesota

Cosmos, Minnesota

Cosmos is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 473 at the 2010 census. Geography Cosmos is located along the South Fork of the Crow River. Minnesota State Highways 4 (Milky Way Street) and 7 (Astro Blvd.) are the two main routes in the town. The space theme extends to other streets which are named after planets or constellations. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Space Festival On the third weekend in July, the city holds the Cosmos Space Festival. It features Minn-E-Rods, a softball tournament, a volleyball tournament, an antique tractor pull, meals in the park, pig races, a Space Festival parade, fireworks, a pancake breakfast, a pork chop dinner, church in the park, music entertainment, crafters, a pedal tractor pull, a disc golf tournament, laser tag, a bean bag tournament, citywide garage sales, drawings, and many other activities. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 473 people, 229 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 261 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population. There were 229 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64, and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 582 people, 240 households, and 154 families residing in the city. The population density was 519.3 people per square mile (200.6/km2). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 232.9 per square mile (90.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White. Four persons (0.69%) identified as Asian, one (0.17%) as Pacific Islander, two (0.34%) from other races, and three (0.52%) from two or more races. Two persons (0.34%) were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 240 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.73. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $30,278, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $31,364 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,447. About 5.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over. Notable people Mary Jane Shultz, professor and researcher in physical, environmental, materials and surface chemistry Notes External links City Website Cities in Minnesota Cities in Meeker County, Minnesota

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Cosmos Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Cosmos Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 229 at the 2000 census. Cosmos Township was organized in 1870, and named for the cosmos, or the order of the universe. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.97%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 229 people, 93 households, and 69 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.6 people per square mile (2.5/km2). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 2.8/sq mi (1.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.56% White, and 0.44% from two or more races. There were 93 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.84. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,438. About 9.9% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Danielson Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Danielson Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 327 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.93%) is water. Danielson Township is located in Township 118 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 327 people, 111 households, and 94 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.5 people per square mile (3.7/km2). There were 117 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 1.22% Asian, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population. There were 111 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.6% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.3% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.24. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,234. About 4.9% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota 1857 establishments in Minnesota Territory Populated places established in 1857

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Darwin, Minnesota

Darwin is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 350 at the 2010 census. It is one of several places claiming to be home of the largest ball of twine in the world. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 350 people, 139 households, and 91 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 153 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population. There were 139 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 276 people, 119 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 368.7 people per square mile (142.1/km2). There were 130 housing units at an average density of 173.6 per square mile (66.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.03% White, 0.72% African American, 5.80% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.07% of the population. There were 119 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.84. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $34,286, and the median income for a family was $37,321. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,813. About 6.0% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.5% of those 65 or over. Parks and recreation Darwin is the home of Darwin–Dassel Park. The Twine Ball Museum is located at Darwin. Infrastructure Transportation U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in the community. References External links Cities in Minnesota Cities in Meeker County, Minnesota

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Darwin Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Darwin Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 713 at the 2000 census. The township includes the city of Darwin plus a small eastern portion of the city of Litchfield. Darwin Township was organized in 1858, and named for E. Darwin Litchfield, a railroad official. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (8.35%) is water. Darwin Township is located in Township 119 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 30 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 713 people, 281 households, and 218 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.0 people per square mile (8.5/km2). There were 382 housing units at an average density of 11.8/sq mi (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.76% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 1.26% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population. There were 281 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.8% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 2.79. In the township the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $41,818, and the median income for a family was $43,594. Males had a median income of $36,406 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,763. About 5.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota Populated places established in 1858 1858 establishments in Minnesota

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Dassel, Minnesota

Dassel is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,469 at the 2010 census. History In 1868, some men from the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad were looking for land. They had chosen a route west from the Twin Cities that went right through a village named Collinwood. But the people in that village didn't want to give up or sell the land that the railroad needed for its rails, crossings, depot, etc. In frustration, the railroad men left town, redrew their route map, and moved one mile north. There they found the settlers in a place called Swan Lake more than eager to sell the land that the railroad needed. (Swan Lake Township was originally a part of Kingston and was named after a lake in the township. The first settlers were men by the names of Ayres and Richardson in 1856. They were surveyors from Mexico, New York. They left in 1862 during the Sioux Uprising and the Indians burned their cabin. After the Indian War, Isaac N. and Antone W. Russel came in 1864 or 1865. Soon a group from Kentucky came. The township became the town of Dassel.) The railroad platted out a new village in 1869, naming it Dassel, after one of their own employees, Bernard Dassel, a paymaster for the railroad, who came from a village named Dassel in the province of Einbeck, Germany. Bernard was a friend of railroad magnate James J. Hill and Hill gave Bernard the job of secretary of the St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, with a salary of $1800 a year. Parker Simons, a civil engineer for the railroad, put up the first frame building in Dassel. Bernard Dassel was put in charge of the pay car that was pulled by the Wm. Crooks Engine No. 1, which made a visit every month to Dassel with the cash for its workers. The station agent at the depot was Charles J. Atwater (who also had a town named after him), who was also postmaster with the new post office situated in the depot. When the post office was opened, it made the name Dassel official, by the way, and Dassel, with its 302 inhabitants, was incorporated as a village on March 4. 1878. The depot was on the north side of the main track until 1883, when it was moved over to the south side. Most of the early settlers of Dassel came from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Sweden, especially from Vastergotland and Varmland. Adam Brower was living in Indiana when he enlisted in the Union Army in April 1861. He fought in battles at Winchester, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Cumberland, Resaca, and Altoona, where he was wounded and laid up in the hospital for a few weeks. He was taken prisoner by the Confederates in the battle of Winchester on May 25, 1862, and was kept by them until September 20, when he was exchanged for another prisoner. In February 1867, he came to Meeker County and purchased a place near Swan Lake (Dassel). For the first three years, he did brick making in the village, but then he started farming. Harlow F. Ames came to the township, with his brother Henry, in January 1868, and they settled on the farm their father, Harlow, Sr., who had bought the land in absentee. The brothers stayed there until 1869 when their parents came to claim their land. Harlow F. got his own claim and Henry moved between Darwin and Litchfield where he started his famous brickyard, the bricks of which built downtown Litchfield. George Maynard came in May 1866. He cast the first vote to incorporate the village in 1878. Andrew Davidson came to Meeker County on July 4, 1866. He drove the entire distance from Columbia County, Wisconsin with an ox team, bringing his family with him in a covered wagon. Upon his arrival, he took up a homestead of eighty acres of land on section 14. In 1866, James P. Davis came to Meeker County and took up a claim early in July on section 10. He built up his farm while working at the same time for the railroad. The next fall, he worked in the Forest City grist mill. In 1868, he helped clear the site of the village, chopping down trees, making cordwood, etc. Also in 1866, Frederick Spath came and took up a homestead of eighty acres of land in section 10, where his family lived for nine years. He worked for a while on the construction of the railroad, and on the laying out of the village of Dassel. He opened a blacksmith shop and his family moved into the town in 1875, where, on April 1, 1881, he turned the business over to his son, P. F. Spath, and then moved back to his farm. On the organization of the town in 1867, Frederick was appointed one of the town supervisors, and the following year as chairman of the board. He was also one of the first village trustees and held that office for three years consecutively. John Rudberg also came in 1866, a busy immigrant year for the town. John took up a homestead in section 26. He moved into the village in 1875 and, along with his brothers Louis and Jonas, bought into the business of Charles Morris who had the pioneer general merchandise store. It was called Morris & Rudberg Bros. and they remained in business until 1881. Then, selling out, John and brother Louis bought the Dassel lumber yard, and also started a furniture business. Louis Rudberg died in January 1884, and John operated the entire business from that time on. Madison DeLong came in 1867 and took up a claim on section 34. He became the town supervisor for eight years, and also an assessor for four. Henry Clay came to Dassel with his parents in the spring of 1868 and he settled on section 28. After serving in the Civil War, Henry came back home to take up his own claim on section 32. He started working for the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad Company, building snow fences. In December 1887, he moved into town, and, on May 1, 1887, he took possession of the post office, having been appointed to that position. Erick W. Nelson came with his parents in 1868, when he was 12. After his parents died, he left the farm and came to the village to work as a clerk in a store until May 1886, when he embarked in the saloon business with N. J. Lind. A. A. Sanford was the sheriff in 1869 when Ralph Peters built a hotel which was run by him until the Dassel House was built in 1872 by George Brower. Brower was the hotel's landlord until 1873 when he sold the property to Samuel A. Bunting. James H. Morris came in March 1869 and he built a sawmill. The sawmill was sold to George Brower, William Bradford, and James Wilson in 1872. The mill operated until 1875 when it was destroyed by a fire. In 1876, it was rebuilt and continued in operation until August 5, 1881, when a small tornado came and wrecked it for good. It went out of business. In the time that it stood, it was owned by Joel B. Smith, the first Dassel President of the Council (Mayor), and also by Robert Hunter and Ruland T. Elliott. The first general store was opened by James H. Morris and his brother Charles A. in 1869. They operated it until 1872 when they sold out to Samuel A. Bunting. In 1873, it was destroyed by fire with no insurance. It was promptly rebuilt by Bunting and he was again in business, but he died on July 27, 1875, at the age of 43. After Sam Bunting died in 1875, his widow operated the hotel until 1877, when John Henry “Hank” Remick became its landlord. On February 3, 1883, it was destroyed again, together with some other buildings in Block 7. This was Dassel's first big fire. Ray F. Case came near to losing his life. He was wedged in between the Dassel House, which was on fire, and a small office building, which was getting ready to be moved out on rollers. But it slipped off and Ray was stuck between the buildings. L. A. Whittemore, Jack Riordan, and Ben Records got a rope around him and he was hauled out, badly bruised and burned, but saved. A new Dassel House was then built by “Hank” Remick, William Galiger, and John S. Larson. After it was completed, Larson sold his interest in the hotel. Dassel's first schoolhouse was built in 1870, at a cost of $625 and with only three months of school beginning on October 15, with Mrs. W. C. Russell as the teacher. She had 28 pupils and a salary of $25 a month. In 1873, Sarah Phelan became the teacher at $30 a month with a four months school term and 44 students. Dassel, at that time, had just 227 citizens. In 1878, a new $1500 two-story building was built with two rooms, one up and one down, and in 1883 the downstairs was divided into two rooms. The old schoolhouse was sold to the Swedish Lutheran Church and used by them until 1886 when a new church was built. The old schoolhouse church was sold and made into a house. The new school building was in use until 1886 when an $8000 building was built. The old schoolhouse was then sold to the Village on April 8. 1887 for $300 and moved to Lot 17 in Block 8, where it was used as a Village Hall and the Firehouse until 1912 when it was sold for $147, torn down, and the lumber hauled away by the owner. The Auditorium was built in that year and in use until February 24, 1930, when it was destroyed by fire. A semi-fire proof municipal building was built in the same year. The first principal of schools was J. H. McKenney. Dr. C. A. McCollum was Dassel's first physician and surgeon, coming in 1871. He also was the village recorder for several years and county commissioner from 1878 to 1880. On December 1, 1887, he sold his practice to Dr. J. H. Kauffman for $250. Dr. Kauffman also was the owner of the McCoy Drug Store. Other Dassel doctors were: Dr. H. E. Cassel, who came on February 1, 1889, and in 1891 moved to Cokato, Dr. George E. Sherwood, who came in 1894, but, in 1900, he moved to Kimball, Dr. E. A. Skaro came in 1886 and practiced for two years, then moved to Minneapolis, Dr. Wm. E. Tryon came in 1900 for three years, then left for Minneapolis also, Dr. M. Kranz came in 1902, but stayed for only three months, then moved to Saint Paul, Dr. G. J. Dahlquist came in 1903, staying until 1904 when he moved to North Dakota, and Dr. A. C. Peterson, in 1905. In 1872, the Pioneer Drug Store was opened by Louis Rudberg and Charles A. Morris. In 1875 Rudberg sold his half of the store to Morris and, in 1880, Morris sold out to Dr. C. A. McCollom and George B. Breed. They sold the store to the Rudberg Brothers in 1883. On his way to Sweden for a vacation in 1885, Jonas J. Rudberg died in Philadelphia on February 8, age 42, and the business was then sold to Ray F. Case, who was the store's druggist. He operated it until he sold out to McCoy & Co. in 1898, who had started the second store of this kind in 1894. Then it became the W. J. Busch Drug Store. Edwin F. Proctor took up a homestead on section 4, in the month of May 1869. He had been in the Civil War, and, under General William Tecumseh Sherman, he was present with the regiment that fought around and burned Atlanta, and in the subsequent March to the Sea. Edwin participated in fourteen battles in all and was only slightly wounded in two of them, at Chancellorsville and at Antietam. The railroad was completed to Dassel on July 4, 1869, and a celebration was held to honor the event. A few more buildings were put up that year. In 1870, the real boom started. Store buildings, many houses, and a schoolhouse were built, some of the houses are still in use. Jonas Rudberg, brother of John and Louis mentioned before, came in 1869 and lived on his brother John's farm. In 1872, Jonas moved into town and opened a drug store, which he ran until his death in February 1885. James Patterson came in 1870. Peter Anderson had a son, Elias L., who was born in Dassel on July 1, 1870. After working for the railroad as a carpenter, Louis Rudberg, brother of John and Jonas, came in 1872, and he joined John in the mercantile business until his death in January 1884. In 1876, he was elected a member of the Minnesota State Legislature and served one term. Luther W. Leighton came in the fall of 1872 and, in the spring of 1874, he opened the first wagon making shop in town. He continued with that until 1881 when he entered into the hardware business with John M. Johnson until January 1, 1887, when, after selling his interest to his partner, he entered into the new co-partnership in the firm of Osterlund & Leighton, a general merchandise store. Mickel Hendrickson, in 1872, started the construction of a building for a store, but he died just before it was completed. He was in partnership with John Rudberg owning a threshing machine driven by oxen. In threshing on his own farm, he accidentally stepped into the cylinder of the machine while it was in motion, which caused his death before a doctor could get to him. On June 12, 1873, a swarm of Rocky Mountain Locust, not grasshoppers as often mistakenly reported, invaded the central and southwestern parts of Minnesota. They came in swarms so huge that they blocked out the sun, sounding like a rainstorm. The “grasshoppers” became so thick on the railroad tracks that it took three hours to go just the five miles from Darwin to Dassel. On October 15, 1873, O. H. Sundahl, and Louis and Jonas J. Rudberg opened a general store in the Hendrickson building. On May 1, 1874, Charles. A. Morris bought O. H. Sundahl's share in the business and, on November 10, 1875, the firm purchased the Samuel A. Bunting store from his heirs and combined it with their business. William Wallace was an early photographer in Dassel with tin-types, which were the only pictures they had back then. His photo gallery was opened for business in 1873. After business hours, William would entertain his customers with his violin playing. Ray F. Case came in 1873 with his parents, but following their deaths, he moved to town in 1883 and worked in a drug store with Charles A. Morris, until Morris sold out to Dr. McCullom. Jonas Rudberg bought it from McCullom. Ray still worked there until Rudberg died. Then he and Jonas’ widow formed a co-partnership to carry on the business. In 1886, McCullom bought out Mrs. Rudberg. Luther W. Leighton was the pioneer wagon maker and repairman in Dassel, opening a shop on May 1, 1874, with a horse tread power running his machine. In 1882, he started a hardware store with John M. Johnson as his partner in the same location. On January 1, 1887, he sold out his interest in the firm of Leighton and Johnson. He then went into partnership with Louis Osterlund in the general merchandise business, the store being known as Osterlund and Leighton. In 1890, this partnership was dissolved and the stock of merchandise divided into equal parts and each of them opened a store of his own. Leighton's store was destroyed by fire in 1894 and he then opened a new general merchandise store in a larger building east of his former location. In 1898, he sold out to the Murphy Brothers. In 1901, they built a two-story brick building, 40×110, on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Fourth Street. The main floor was used for their store, the second floor was used for other rooms and apartments. The building was destroyed by fire on October 11, 1919. Louis Osterlund, after operating his store for twenty years, sold out to Andrew Olson & Co. in 1911 and retired from business. John Osborn started the first lumber yard in 1874 and then, in 1881, he sold out to John, Jonas J., and Louis Rudberg, who added furniture and undertaking to the business. Oscar E. Lindquist was born in Dassel in 1874. In 1896, at the age of only 22, Oscar became the town's postmaster. O. H. Sundahl started a feed mill in 1875, Ed Lewis started one in 1891, and G. B. Waller started one in 1897. James B. Lewis & Co. established a woolen mill in 1876, which burned down in 1880. A stock company was then formed, the mill was rebuilt and started business again under the name of the Dassel Woolen Mills, with Horace P. Breed and Daniel Methven as its managers. They manufactured all kinds of woolen goods, and the famous “Svenskt Wadmal”, wool fabric that is both warm and water-resistant. In 1876, Erick Rundquist became a blacksmith in Dassel and two years later he sold half interest in the shop to John M. Johnson. This partnership continued until 1880 when Johnson bought the other half from Rundquist. In 1882, when the firm of Leighton & Johnson opened their hardware store, the blacksmith shop was discontinued. Dassel's pioneer tailor was M. Chellin who operated a tailor shop in 1877 and ran it until his death in 1880. In 1881, Peter Westlin entered that line of business and operated a shop until he died in 1883. Peter Norden came to Dassel in 1883 and opened up his tailor shop. Olof Johnson and N. A. Skoog came in 1889 and also opened a tailor shop. Dassel's pioneer lawyer was W. L. Van Eman, who opened a law office in 1877 and, in 1881, he was succeeded by Douglas Martin until 1885 when he moved to Arizona. A. B. Bunting of Minneapolis came in 1887 but went back in 1889 because of a lack of business. Ed R. Heenan went into the law business in Dassel in 1904, he stayed a year then moved to North Dakota. The first butcher shop was started in 1876 by J. H. Mclntyre, who stayed in that line of business until 1882 when he sold out to Joseph E. Foster. Mclntyre then became an auctioneer, hoop-pole buyer, and the village constable. In 1888, Foster sold his meat market to Francis Marion Boyer, who went by the name Marion. Other owners of meat markets in the early days of Dassel were: John McCollom, Robert Edminster, Jonas Carlson, J. M. Mattson, Wm. R. Benson, O. M. Mattson, Olson & Paul, Joseph Paul, E. J. Sangren, and Aleck Lundquist. Back then, a butcher shop had its own slaughterhouse located just outside the village limits, so almost everything sold was a home product except for pickled pig's feet, tripe, oysters, lutefisk and herring. After working for the railroad, John Vogel came to Dassel in 1877 and settled on a farm in section 20. Samuel O. Lindgren came in November 1879 and he attended school until spring when he started working in August Sallberg's store as a clerk. After two years, John went to Minneapolis to work for a while. Then in the summer of 1883, he returned to Dassel and formed a partnership with John Thompson. The following September, they opened a general merchandise store in a building that they had just built. They operated it for four years, then they sold it to the Rudberg Brothers. In 1890, the Rudbergs sold an interest in it to Louis Palmersten of Stillwater, who remained a member of the firm of Rudbergs & Palmersten until 1895, when Nels Rudberg bought out Peter Rudberg and Louis Palmersten, and the partnership was dissolved. Palmersten opened a store of his own and Peter Rudberg bought the hardware store of John Clarquist. Later Charles Olson became a partner with Palmersten under the firm name of Palmersten & Olson. In 1890 Charles sold out his interest in the company and then established a new store known as Andrew Olson & Co. A few years later, Charles sold his share of the business to his brother, Joseph, who became the general manager of this store. John Norgren & Company, dealers in general merchandise, came to the village in the spring of 1875 and established their business. The “Company” was his blind son-in-law, J. O. Berlin. The last ten years of business, it was owned by J. W. and L. M. Norgren. In 1878, Richard Elliot, a Civil War veteran, traded his farm elsewhere for an interest in the steam sawmill in Dassel. Two years later, he sold his mill interests and built a hotel, which, for a time, was leased out. In 1881, he took charge of the hotel himself. At the same time, he started buying and shipping hoop poles and cordwood. D. Winck started a shoemaker shop in Dassel in 1877 in which he worked for fifteen years, then he retired in 1891 and moved to California. John Henry “Hank” Remick came in 1877 and started running the Dassel House hotel, until 1882. During the summer of that year, he engaged in his old trade of being a blacksmith, but on January 1, 1883, he went into the saloon business with John S. Larson. The following February, their place was destroyed by fire. In partnership with John S. Larson and William Gallagher, Remick then built a new hotel, the new Dassel House, the old one having burned down also. On the completion of the hotel, which was of brick and cost some $4,500, Remick again opened another saloon and remained in that business until 1886, when he closed it out. James H. McKenney came in 1878 to be the principal of the village schools for two years. In the fall of 1880, he bought an interest in the Dassel elevator and took charge of it. The Dassel Brass Band was organized in 1878 with the following members: W. L. VanEman; Director; Louis Rudberg. John S. Larson. Nels Chelgren. Douglas Martin, Jonas J. Rudberg. Oliver Bacon. Charles H. Morris, H. L. Babst, J. W. Norgren, George Norton, John E. Bunker, and Guy Breed. In October 1880, August Sallberg purchased the general store of the Rudberg Brothers and moved to Dassel taking charge of the business. In February 1883, the building was destroyed by fire, and he immediately put up a brick building. He moved into it on September 5 of that year. John H. Wallace was the first drayman in 1878, with his white horses. A dray was a low, flatbed wagon without sides, pulled generally by horses or mules. It was used for the moving and delivery of all kinds of goods. He sold out to Charles Penney in 1889. Charles ran the dray business until 1893 when William R. Benson bought the business from him. He sold the dray line to Nip DeLong in 1894. (Nip DeLong was the first white child born in Dassel on August 16, 1869.) The Peterson Brothers started a new dray business in 1902 and two years later bought out Nip. In 1906, Ed. Hardy bought out the Peterson Brothers, operating the dray for a year, then selling the business to Nip DeLong again. Nip ran the dray line until 1917 when he sold out to the Isaacson Brothers. The first livery stable was started in 1879 by John Henry “Hank” Remick. Hank managed it until 1894 when a new stable was built on Lots 13 and 14 in Block 7. In its years of business, it had many owners: Lafayette N. Gates. A. L. Jones. A. E. Ansell, Elliott & Huntley, W. R. Benson, R. T. Elliott & Son, and Fred Collier. The first jewelry store in Dassel was owned by O. H. Sundahl in 1879 and he continued in that business until 1887 when he moved to California. August Swanson then opened a shop which he operated until 1891 when he moved to Los Angeles. Other jewelers in the early days were E. J. Iverson, R. G. Scott, August Skoog, and John Gevart. Mrs. J. H. Mclntyre started a millinery (hat) store in 1879, which she sold to Mrs. John M. Johnson in 1884. Mrs. O. B. Knapp started a second store in 1894. Later on, general stores put in millinery departments and then those small stores went out of business. Dassel's first policeman was Henry Adlerbjelke, who was appointed to the job on January 1, 1880, by H. P. Breed, President of the Council (Mayor). William Porter started a wagon, carriage, and repair shop in 1880. He was in that work until 1884, when he moved to Brandon, Minnesota. Henry L. Babst opened the first hardware store of Dassel in the Andrew Linquist building in 1880 and, in 1882, he sold out to A. M. Bell. Bell ran the establishment until 1886 when he sold it to Bartholomew & Co. They then sold the store to William Galiger and William S. Cox, the business being known as Galiger & Cox. In 1889, Cox sold his interest to Galiger, who became its sole owner. In 1882, L. W. Leighton and John M. Johnson started a second hardware store, the partnership lasting until 1887 when Johnson became the owner of this business. In 1891, Johnson sold out to John Clarquist. Peter Rudberg bought the store in 1895 and operated it until 1900, when the fire of January 12 destroyed it and all the other business places on Atlantic Avenue in Block Eight. The lot was then sold to S. N. Gayner & Co. They built a brick building for a new hardware store. The first fire fighting organization was established in 1881. On July 25, a petition signed by twelve voters was presented to the Council, proposing that the signers of the said petition might be known as the Dassel Hook & Ladder Fire Company, and on a motion, the following was passed: “Resolved, that J. H. Remick. L. W. Leighton. H. L. Babst John S. Larson. George Norton. S. W. Maxson. J. H McKenney, A M. Bell. Jonas J. Rudberg, P. F. Spath. Peter Johnson and J. H. McIntyre to be known as the Dassel Hook & Ladder Fire Company, and be entitled to all the benefits and subject to any penalties as such to the statutes made and provided.” They were equipped with two dozen rubber buckets, two fire axes, and one hook and ladder truck with ladders. After the town's big fire of February 3, 1883, the village bought a Rumsey Hand Engine and a hose cart with 628 feet of hose for $1560. A fire bell was bought on August 5, 1884, at a weight of 450 pounds, and a cost of $90.81. On May 2, 1884, the Dassel Fire Department was organized and called Engine Company No. 1. Dingman & Co. started a brickyard in the west end of Dassel in 1881, which was in operation until 1885. Some of the older buildings in town have Dassel brick in them. Marion Boyer, a Civil War veteran, worked at a meat market and ran a dray business in Dassel in 1881. William S. Cox did railroad work until 1881 when he purchased a farm on section 33, Dassel Township, where he farmed until 1885. He moved into town in January 1886, and for a year was a member of the firm of Johnson & Cox, dealers in agricultural implements, until January 1887. Then he was elected city marshal, but in August he resigned and started working for the Minnesota & Dakota Elevator Co. Louis Rudberg and Nels Erickson established a firm under the name of Nels Erickson & Co. in 1881, and built a building en the southeast corner of Block 8, but before it was completed a tornado struck Dassel and ripped off the second story of the building. It was then converted into a one-story building. They opened their general store on November 1, 1881. The post office was located there with Louis Rudberg as its postmaster, who was Meeker County's member of the Legislature in 1876, and County Commissioner in 1877. Lewis Osterlund came from Sweden in 1881, and in March 1882, Lewis worked in the post office as a clerk, under Louis Rudberg, the postmaster and in Rudberg's store there. On January 1, 1883, he was appointed postmaster. Peter Wicklund bought an interest in the store and became a member of the firm on December 1, 1882. The store was operated for three years and, with a big closing out sale, it went out of business. The building was then used for Dassel's roller skating rink. Roller skating had become a nationwide craze in 1885. The one in Dassel was owned by John E. Bunker. It was 48 laps around for a mile. 50 and 100-mile races were held monthly for cash prizes. World-famous skaters gave exhibitions of trick and fancy skating there. In 1887, the property was sold to J. Norgren & Co. and used by them in the general merchandise business until it was destroyed in the big fire of January 12, 1900. Lewis occupied the postmaster position until May 1, 1887, after which the firm of Osterlund & Leighton was formed and their general store was opened. Olof Olson and his family arrived from Sweden in 1882 and Olson opened a blacksmith shop. Herman Quady had the first confectionery and lunchroom in Dassel, opening it for business on October 1, 1882. In the early days of Dassel, John E. Bunker, the Remick Brothers, the Spath Brothers, Moon & Edminster, Louis Boyer & Edminster, and Charles B. Dunn were at various periods in the confectionery line of business. Many times, the postmasters carried a stock of confectionery because their compensation as the village postmaster was too low to make a living. Wreisner & Mattson established their business as machinists, blacksmiths, and wagon makers in 1883, but on October 20, 1887, the place was destroyed by fire with no insurance. The firm of Wreisner and Mattson was succeeded by the Wreisner Brothers, and then the Wreisner Brothers & Sons, at the same location, with a garage, machine shop, and oil station. The Dassel Manufacturing Co. was doing business in 1883 with a plant, a foundry, and a machine shop, with fifteen employees. In the Dassel News-Letter of March 13, 1884, their advertisement appeared as follows: “Dassel Manufacturing Co., Founders, Machinists’, Blacksmiths and Woodworkers. Owners of mills, factories, elevators, and steam engines will find it to their interest to leave their orders for new work or repairs with the Dassel Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of all kinds of patterns and castings, experimental and practical machinery forgings, iron and steel, woodturning and scroll sawing. Persons having complicated inventions on their brains, difficult of clearing out will generally find ready help in times of need as we have had a long experience in such cases. We make drawings, specifications and anything in connection with our business.” However, the business failed and the property was sold to Erick Hagelin who converted it to a flour and feed mill in 1885 which he operated with success until 1912 when it was discontinued. At the death of Louis Rudberg on January 10, 1884, and Jonas J. Rudberg in 1885, John Rudberg paid off their heirs and continued the business until 1896, when he retired and sold out to B. Bresden with L. E. Larson as its manager. In a few years, it was bought by Larson Brothers. Farm machinery, wagons, buggies, and bicycles were also sold. On April 1, 1882, a barbershop was started by E. F. Soule, but after two years it went out of business. In 1889, a shop was opened by Thomas Jefferson, a black barber with the only black family that ever lived in Dassel. In 1891, he sold his business to Ed Jumer and in 1893 the shop was sold to Charles Robison. B. B. Bartlett opened a barbershop in 1893 which was destroyed by fire in 1894 at the same time Leighton's store burned down. Bartlett then moved to Hackensack. Robert N. Doucette went into the barber business in 1896, but three years later he moved to Cokato. In those days, shaves were 10 cents and haircuts 25 cents. Back then, no person of any standing shaved himself. He had a brush and a mug with his name and lodge or business engraved on it, resting on a pigeonhole cabinet on the wall in the barbershop. In 1885, J. J. Sundquist of Norwood moved to Dassel, built a store building, and put in a stock of drugs. In a few months, he disposed of the drugs and opened a small general store with a photograph gallery. He sold the store and then operated the gallery by itself for many years. Tin-types were now a thing of the past and Sundquist did regular photographs. The first harness shop in Dassel was started by Theodore A. Pramhus in 1885, and later on, he sold out to M. Halvorson. In 1891, Halvorson sold the business to John Sandell. John ran it until 1894 when he closed it out. The stock and tools were sold to Frank Rudberg who opened a shop which he operated until 1901 when he sold out to the Brown Hardware Co. Frank worked for them. Later on, he did the same work in the hardware store of Fred Rudberg and then for many years with S. N. Gayner & Company and the Gayner Brothers. Peter Johnson opened the second lumber yard of Dassel in 1885 and he sold it to John Rudberg in 1887. The Grand Hotel was built by Peter in 1887 and its first landlord was Edward Taylor. It was destroyed by fire in 1903 and not rebuilt. In the spring of 1885, John J. Sundquist came to town and purchased ten acres of ground adjoining the townsite, where he put up his residence. Later the same season, he purchased some town lots and put up a brick store building. In the summer of 1886, Sundquist put in a stock of drugs and notions and later added clothing, boots, and shoes. In connection with that business, he carried on a photographic art gallery in the second story of his building. A sawmill was built by John Norgren & Johnson in 1885. In August 1886, Harry Herbert Hines came to Dassel and took over the Minnesota and Dakota elevator. In 1886, John Osterman started a tin-shop on Second Street. He sold this business in 1889 to the Swanberg Brothers, who then added a full line of hardware and in 1891 they sold out to Peterson & Wickstrom. In 1901, the Brown Hardware Co., with C. D. Brown as its manager, opened a hardware store which they sold to Fred Rudberg in 1903, who operated it in connection with his furniture and undertaking business until his death on June 29, 1905. Then it became the Holm Brothers store. Pehr Ekstrom, ex-lawman, came in 1886 and partnered with Peter Johnson of Litchfield in the real estate business. In 1886, Peter Johnson built the Swedish Tile Stove Works in Dassel, the only one of its kind in the country. An exhibit of his stoves was made at the Minneapolis Industrial Exposition in 1886 and 1887. They were called Kakslungs, but they could not compete with the American stoves because of their high cost, so after a few years, the plant went out of business. Charles H. Nash established a cigar factory in 1887, which he operated until 1889 when he sold out to Charles L. Phifer. Phifer continued until 1905 when he discontinued cigar making and retired. His most popular and best-selling cigar was called the “Gold Leaf”. Dassel's baseball club had the champion team of central Minnesota in 1887 and 1903. The team of 1887 consisted of Watson, the catcher; Herkimer, the pitcher; O. Nash, first base; G. Nash, second base; McNulty, third base; Miller, short-stop; Kearns, left field; C. H. Nash, center field; and Ben Records, right field. The batter, in 1887, had four strikes and five balls, and fouls were just fouls and not strikes, so they didn't count as anything. Dassel's baseball line-up of 1903 was as follows: Lee Wright, catcher; Tom Riffe, the pitcher; Louis Boyer, first base; Arthur Nelson, second base; Charles Gibney, third base; William A. Linquist, shortstop; Albert Colberg, left field; Charles W. Henke, center field; and Fred F. Spath, right field. M. A. Scheldrup opened the Lion Drug Store in 1887, selling out to Anton Heedles in 1889, who operated the store until 1891, then moved it to Minneapolis. In 1891, Ben A. Records resigned his position as the village marshal and opened a confectionery and lunchroom which he sold to E. Braun, Jr., in 1893. In 1894, Records bought back his former place of business. R. C. Trudgen started a drug store in Dassel in 1900, which he kept going for two years, when he moved the stock to Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Peterson Brothers opened a drug store in 1905. In January 1887, Dr. John H. Kauffman came to Dassel from Virginia. Andrew Swanberg opened a lumberyard in 1889 and he sold it to John Rudberg in 1891. On July 4, 1891, Charles L. Phifer held a popularity contest to select the four best-liked citizens of the village. The Meeker Co. Cigar Factory then placed a new cigar on the market with the picture of Ben A. Records, Louis M. Norgren, John H. Kauffman, and John Riordan on the box lid which soon proved to be their best seller. They were the four highest in this contest. Fred Rudberg entered the lumber business in 1902 but sold out to Larson Brothers in 1903. In 1893, the Dassel Anchor newspaper began publishing. On October 10, 1896, the people of Dassel gathered at the depot expecting to hear William Jennings Bryan make a speech, but his Great Northern engine No. 131 train went straight through at sixty miles an hour, killing one man, and scattering the citizens in all directions. In 1897, Campion & Wolfenden had a portable gallery (a tent) and he specialized in outside views. They enjoyed a good business for two years, then moved to another location. Iverson & Co. started a lumber yard in 1902 and sold it to Herman Manthei in 1910. Then it was run by W. J. Manthei, under the firm name of Manthei & Manthei. In 1897, Dassel had a race-track called the Dassel Driving Park, three laps to the mile, which was in use for bicycle and horse races for several years. The coming of the automobile seemed to lessen the interest in those sports so, in the course of time, it was discontinued. The track was then used as the fairgrounds and for baseball and football games. In 1898, Ray F. Case sold his drug business to Dr. John H. Kauffman, who combined it with his Ada McCoy & Co. store. Dassel's first commercial telephone line was built in 1898 from the Dassel Post Office to the Murphy Brothers store in Kingston. You could talk as long as you wanted to for only a dime. Later on, it was connected with the local telephone exchange. The Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. reached Dassel in 1900, the long-distance booth was located in the Dassel Anchor Printing Office. Then the Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. line came in and consolidated with the Northwestern Bell. The Dassel and Collinwood Telephone Co. started a business with an exchange covering the village and adjoining country. In 1898, William A. Linquist established a jewelry, bicycle, and hardware store and was in that line of business until 1904 when he sold out to L. B. Wheeler. John M. Johnson opened a hardware store in 1900, which was destroyed by fire in the fall of that year. In 1900, Erick Hagelin, William A. Linquist, Charles S. Linquist, Minnie B. Linquist, and Oscar E. Linquist built a two-story building, 80×116, on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street. After its completion, it was occupied by the Dassel Post Office, Charles Robison's Barber Shop, William A. Linquist's Hardware, Jewelry and Bicycle Store, Norgren Brothers General Merchandise, and Olson & Co. General Merchandise. On the second floor was O. E. Linquist's living quarters, Ben A. Record's room, D. E. Murphy and Axel Nelson's two apartments, Dr. John H. Kauffman's offices, the Dassel Anchor's Printing Office, the Dassel & Collinwood Telephone Co., the A. O. U. W. Hall, and the Dassel Opera House. In the basement, was Boyer & Edminster's Bowling Alley. The building was destroyed by fire on September 12, 1931. Fred Rudberg owned Dassel's first automobile in 1904. It was a Rambler, named after a bicycle of the same name. Then it became the Nash. . The Mushroom Building, on the north side of Highway 12, was formerly a gas station. It is now a Dassel landmark and during the summer, June through August, there is entertainment at that site one evening each week. A few years ago, I performed there. Each year on Labor Day weekend, Dassel is busy with Red Rooster Days, a tradition that originated in 1959. The Universal Laboratories Building at Dassel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There's a wonderful place for disabled adults to work at in Dassel. It's called Red Rooster and my Down Syndrome daughter, Christine, works there every day. They are also involved with the Again and Again thrift store on Highway 12. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. U.S. Highway 12 and Minnesota State Highway 15 are two of the main routes in the city. Education Dassel Elementary was recognized as one of 219 public schools in the nation as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School based on academic excellence. In Bloomberg Business Week's list of “The Best Places to Raise Your Kids 2011”, Dassel finished as runner up for the State of Minnesota, behind Cokato Demographics 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,233 people, 515 households, and 313 families residing in the city. The population density was 832.7 people per square mile (321.7/km2). There were 551 housing units at an average density of 372.1 per square mile (143.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 1.62% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.87% of the population. 30.8% were of German, 25.6% Swedish, 11.4% Norwegian, 8.6% Finnish, and 6.7% Irish ancestry. There were 515 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $48,854. Males had a median income of $30,759 versus $22,121 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,476. About 3.7% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,469 people, 572 households, and 370 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 620 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population. There were 572 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 19.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. Government and politics The current mayor of Dassel is Ronald D. Hungerford, veteran and former teacher at Dassel-Cokato High School. City Council members include Sharon Asplin, Sara Nelson, Jason Benzing, and Wayne Medcraft. Terri Boese is the current City/Clerk Treasurer. City Council meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 7 pm at Dassel City Hall. Culture Each year on Labor Day weekend, Dassel is active with Red Rooster Days, a tradition that originated in 1959. The Universal Laboratories Building at Dassel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the birthplace of Dr. Shawn Colberg, a great American who has been selected to be the next dean of the School of Theology and Seminary at St. John's University in Collegeville, MN. References External links Dassel City Website Cities in Minnesota Cities in Meeker County, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassel%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Dassel Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Dassel Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2000 census. The township surrounds the city of Dassel. History Dassel Township was organized in 1866, and named for Bernard Dassel, a railroad official. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (11.88%) is water. Dassel Township is located in Township 119 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 29 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,361 people, 464 households, and 382 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.1 people per square mile (17.4/km2). There were 558 housing units at an average density of 18.5/sq mi (7.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.87% White, 0.07% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population. 31.7% were of German, 21.1% Swedish, 18.2% Finnish, and 7.8% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 464 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.25. In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $54,167, and the median income for a family was $57,434. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $30,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,845. About 2.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellsworth%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Ellsworth Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Ellsworth Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 854 at the 2000 census. Ellsworth Township was organized in 1868, and named for Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, friend of Abraham Lincoln, often called the "first conspicuous casualty" of the Civil War. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (18.89%) is water. Ellsworth Township is located in Township 118 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 30 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 854 people, 328 households, and 267 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.0 people per square mile (11.2/km2). There were 460 housing units at an average density of 15.6/sq mi (6.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.30% White, 0.12% African American and 0.59% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population. There were 328 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.87. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $51,406, and the median income for a family was $54,750. Males had a median income of $40,924 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,039. About 2.8% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest%20City%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Forest City Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Forest City Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 666 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Forest City is located within Forest City Township. History Forest City Township was organized in 1858, and named after Forest City. Forest City is the site of the historical Forest City Stockade, which played a significant part in the Dakota War of 1862. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.84%) is water. Minnesota State Highway 24 and Meeker County Road 2 are the main routes in the township. Forest City Township is located in Township 120 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 30 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 666 people, 233 households, and 189 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.4 people per square mile (7.5/km2). There were 257 housing units at an average density of 7.5/sq mi (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.95% White, 0.30% Native American, 0.30% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population. There were 233 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.4% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $49,083, and the median a family is $52,375. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,590. About 4.6% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest%20Prairie%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Forest Prairie Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Forest Prairie Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 869 at the 2000 census. History Forest Prairie Township was given that name for the forests and prairies within its borders. It is just north of Forest City, south of Watkins, and by Clear Lake. It was first settled in the spring of 1866 by Merritt Birdsall Case, Charles T. Groot, J. S. Reynolds, George Scrivner, George Smith, James W. Polk, Seymour Stevens, and Michael A. Roach. The township was organized on June 10, 1867. The first postmaster was H. M. Storrs in 1867. Merritt Birdsall Case was born on March 15, 1834, and he enlisted on May 17, 1861, in the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment under Capt. Lewis McKune. In a skirmish with the rebel soldiers at the Battle of First Bull Run, Virginia, McKune, while rallying his troops for a charge, was shot in the chest and killed. Merritt Case was injured receiving a “gunshot wound of right heel. The ball cut a portion of the heel and lodged under the ankle joint where it now remains and has ever since disabled him from performing manual labor.” Merritt was discharged on December 22, 1863, but he re-enlisted on January 22, 1864, as a lieutenant in the 23rd US Colored Troops Infantry Regiment leading a group of African-American soldiers. They were the first of the Colored Troops to be engaged in battle. Merritt was captured by Confederate soldiers on July 30, 1864, at the Battle of the Crater in Petersburg, Virginia, (which was depicted in the 2003 film, Cold Mountain.) Merritt was confined at Camp Asylum, in South Carolina. At the war's end, he was freed, and he was discharged from the service on December 29, 1865. Merritt Case died on May 6, 1928. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.14%) is water. Forest Prairie Township is located in Township 121 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 30 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 869 people, 300 households, and 249 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.3 people per square mile (9.8/km2). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 10.5/sq mi (4.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.42% White, 0.12% African American, and 0.46% from two or more races. There were 300 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $46,375, and the median income for a family was $49,444. Males had a median income of $32,788 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,340. About 5.2% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota Populated places established in 1867 1867 establishments in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenleaf%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Greenleaf Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Greenleaf Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 726 at the 2000 census. History Greenleaf is an unincorporated community in Meeker County near Litchfield and Cedar Mills. The community is located along Meeker County Road 18 near State Highway 22. The first settlers in the area were three brothers: William, Herman, and Charles Kruger. Then two men, by the names of Isaac Orcutt and UNK Pratt broke sod on their claimed land in 1856. They had just plowed 3 acres when they took a break to eat in their lean-to shed. While they were eating, some Indians killed one of their two oxen team, so they couldn't plow anymore. Discouraged, they gave up, left their claims and went to Forest City. Greenleaf was founded in 1858 by William Henry Greenleaf, Dana E. King, and Bennet M. and Judson A. Brink. The McGannons, Henry and John, also came in 1858. Greenleaf was platted on August 27, 1859 by William Greenleaf, who had come to Minnesota in 1858, and the township was named for or by him. When Greenleaf arrived, he immediately built a mill dam to power his flour and saw mills. Nearby Lake Willie was named after U. S. Willie, a lawyer who lived a year or two in Forest City and died there. A post office was established in Greenleaf in 1860 and he was legally appointed postmaster in 1861 and 1864. The post office remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906. Greenleaf Lake was also named for William. Greenleaf was located within Ellsworth Township and Greenleaf Township. Ellsworth was named at the suggestion of Indian Uprising hero and the first “mayor” of Litchfield, Jesse V. Branham, Jr., who came to the area in 1857 along with George C. Whitcomb. Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth was the first Union officer killed in the Civil War in Alexandria, Virginia. He was a friend of Lincoln and when Lincoln heard of Ellsworth's death, he said, “My boy! My boy! Was it necessary this sacrifice should be made?” Lincoln had Ellsworth's body brought to the White House to lie in state. Ellsworth Township was first settled in 1856 by Dr. Vincent P. Kennedy in June, Thadden R. Webb in July, and Dr. Russell Whiteman. The first child born was named George R. Whiteman, and he was born to Dr. Whiteman in 1857. The second births were twin boys, Frankie and Frederick, to William H. Greenleaf and his wife Maria in June 1860. The two boys were stillborn. The second death (actually third?) was a man named Halstead in 1862. The first schoolhouse was built in 1859, and the first teacher was 16 years old Lydia B. Angier. The first lawyer was Mark Warren, who came to Rice City in about 1860. Ellsworth was originally attached to Rice City in 1858, before it was organized as a separate township on September 1, 1868. The first sermon preached in Greenleaf was by Rev. J. C. Whitney, a Presbyterian minister. The U.S. Land Office was in Forest City, but in 1866, it was moved to Greenleaf. There, it was run by William Henry Greenleaf. The land office was moved, but not the building, so Greenleaf had to find a room for it. Colonel Jacob M. Howard, Jr., who was an important man in Litchfield's history, came to Meeker County in 1867. The Civil War veteran bought a farm in Greenleaf. Still keeping his farm in Greenleaf, Jacob moved to the three-year-old village of Litchfield in 1872. He then built the first independent elevator in town on the railroad line. He bought and shipped grain but wanted to do more. Jacob sold the Greenleaf farm in 1879 so he would have the $19,000 he needed to build the grand Howard House hotel at the corner of North Sibley and Depot Street West, which everyone always knew as the Litchfield Hotel. Col. Howard never ran the hotel. He always leased it out, but he could be found “holding court” many a day in the basement tavern. William Henry Greenleaf was born in Allegheny, New York, on December 7, 1834, and he was the son of William and Elmira (Sanford) Greenleaf. When he was eight years old, in 1843, he moved with his parents to Jefferson County, Wisconsin, and they settled on a farm. When William had grown to seventeen, he attended school at the Fort Atkinson Academy studying civil engineering. In 1856, during the troubles in Kansas, he made a trip to that territory with a group of men raised by a Professor Daniels, for the assistance of the Free Soilers. Greenleaf returned to Wisconsin, where, in 1857, he was employed as a surveyor on the Wisconsin Central railroad. In the spring of 1858, he came to Meeker County and located upon section 30, Ellsworth Township. He also took up a homestead on section 25, in what became Greenleaf Township. On September 27, 1859, he married Cordelia J. DeLong (1837-1928), the daughter of Hiram and Maria DeLong. Maria was a niece of the revolutionary general, Ethan Allen. William and Maria had four children: Charles Albert, born on October 27, 1861, married Hattie D. Campbell, and died in 1937; Jessie A., who married H. S. Branham, then a man named Meyer, she died in 1925; and twin boys, Frankie and Fred, who died in childbirth in June 1860. While a resident of Greenleaf Township, William was awakened at four in the morning of August 18, 1862, and was told of the Acton Massacre. He took his wife and ten-months-old child to St. Paul for safety and then he went to Hutchinson, where he helped defend the stockade against the Indians. He stayed there that fall. He then went to Minneapolis, where he made his home until March 1864, and then returned to Meeker County. In the spring of 1870, he moved to Litchfield and he had a general store at 229 North Sibley. It was in a thirty-two by fifty-foot two-storied building, costing $1700 to build. Greenleaf sold it to B. L. Perry and Company in the fall of 1870. In the fall of 1870, Greenleaf was elected to be a representative in the State Legislature. In 1871, he represented Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Monongalia (defunct), and Wright counties. From 1872 to 1882, he represented only Meeker County. In April 1871, Judge John M. Waldron and Capt. James Clinton Braden sold their general store business at 310 North Sibley to L. S. Weymouth and Greenleaf. Weymouth sold his interest in the grocery business to a man named LaCross in August 1871. Greenleaf eventually bought out LaCross and changed the store over to a hardware store. In 1874, he was appointed receiver of the United States Land office in Litchfield and continued in that office, having been reappointed in 1878, until 1879, when he resigned. In August 1874, Rosa Mary Stanton put a new building on the front of the lot at 242-244 North Sibley and William Henry Greenleaf rented it for the Greenleaf Real Estate Office. The Greenleaf hardware store moved to 207 North Sibley in March 1877. W. P. Todd, a brother of J. G. Todd who had a dry goods store in town, bought the twenty-five by sixty-foot two-story building from Greenleaf in September 1877, who moved to another Sibley location. Oren Wilbert “Bert” Topping bought the old office of the Flynn & Bros. farm machinery business and moved it to 221 North Ramsey in September 1884 after he had bought lots 23 through 26 of this Block 60. Oren was born in Greenleaf, Minnesota, making him a rarity among early Litchfield businessmen. Most were from out of state. In 1878, Greenleaf purchased the lumber yard of M.J. Flynn, and in 1880 he bought the lumberyard of H. B. Brown and consolidated the two. In 1882, he added his son, Charles Albert, to the business in a full partnership. More than likely, he added his son to run the business while he was “politicking”. Because from 1882 to 1886, William was sent to the State Senate. There was an old wooden building at the corner where the Nelson Buick dealership had once been. It housed the Clough Brothers lumberyard, which started in September 1882. Clough's was sold to William Henry Greenleaf and Son (Charles Albert) in the spring of 1884. By now you know about Albert Spence, Litchfield's only black resident who came after the Civil War. Most people don't know about the second black person in the county. “Black Jenny” was Jenny Gardner and she was originally a housemaid for the Harmon Pennoyer family in Greenleaf. The Pennoyers had vacationed in the south in October 1886 and had convinced Jenny to come back up north to work for them. Farm kids around the Greenleaf area had never seen a black woman, and Jenny was very black, so they would go out of their way to go by the Pennoyer place and peek in on Jenny working in the house. She'd see them and say, “Run along, you chiluns.” Black Jenny moved to Litchfield from Greenleaf, to run a laundry. Rankin's Hardware at 201 North Sibley had been the Rankin & Greenleaf Hardware, which started in April 1883, at another location. Rankin had bought out Greenleaf in November 1884. In May 1889, Charles Albert Greenleaf and William Grono moved their real estate business into a corner room at 109 North Sibley. From July 1889 to July 1893, the popular Brightwood Resort was across the lake on the south shore of Lake Ripley. Hiram Branham and Charles Albert Greenleaf owned and ran the resort. The Greenleafs, father and son, leased an elevator in September 1889. William Henry Greenleaf and his son Charles moved an office for their lumberyard to 214 North Sibley in the front in March 1895. Charles Greenleaf and William Grono moved their real estate business to 236 North Sibley either in late 1894 or early 1895 and Grono moved out in 1897. There was an elevator across Sibley Avenue, south of the tracks, which Chauncey Sage Butler built in 1874 with his partner Isaac Hines. It failed in 1877 and James B. Atkinson, Sr. bought it. Michael J. Flynn and Brother (Daniel) bought it in 1880. It was bought by William Henry Greenleaf and Son and managed by H. H. Hine in September 1897. Charles Albert Greenleaf took over the lumberyard from his father in September 1897. Charles was Litchfield's twentieth mayor in 1899 and he sold his Greenleaf Lumber Company in June 1900 to Fred A. Kopplin. William Henry Greenleaf moved his real estate office into a room at 212 North Sibley in March 1902. The Greenleaf mansion was the sole house in the entire block on the site where the Meeker County Hospital was constructed in 1950. William Henry Greenleaf died on October 28, 1917. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (8.13%) is water. Greenleaf Township is located in Township 118 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 726 people, 298 households, and 232 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.3 people per square mile (7.8/km2). There were 478 housing units at an average density of 13.3/sq mi (5.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.62% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population. There were 298 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.75. In the township the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $46,190, and the median income for a family was $51,458. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $26,146 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,973. About 1.8% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grove%20City%2C%20Minnesota

Grove City, Minnesota

Grove City is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 635 at the 2010 census. History Grove City was incorporated in 1878. A post office called Grove City has been in operation since 1879. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. U.S. Highway 12 and Minnesota State Highway 4 are two of the main routes in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 635 people, 268 households, and 169 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 291 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population. There were 268 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 608 people, 257 households, and 160 families living in the city. The population density was 951.8 people per square mile (366.8/km2). There were 271 housing units at an average density of 424.2 per square mile (163.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White, 0.33% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.96% of the population. There were 257 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,313, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,237. About 9.4% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 22.5% of those age 65 or over. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Meeker County, Minnesota

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Harvey Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Harvey Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 445 at the 2000 census. History Harvey Township was organized in 1867 and named for James M. Harvey, a pioneer settler who came to the area in 1860. James Harvey moved to Forest City, during the Sioux Uprising, and he fought the Indians at the stockade. James ended up being the Clerk of the District Court. Harvey was first settled by John and Thomas Dougherty in the summer of 1856. They broke 25 acres of land that summer. A man named McCue came about two weeks before the Doughertys, but soon left. The township was originally a part of Forest City, but it was organized separately in 1867. There were no marriages or deaths in Harvey until May 1870, when Dennis Dougherty and Mary Finnegan were wed. Edward Dolan, an eight-year-old boy, died that year. Thomas Dougherty was the first Justice of the Peace. Edward O. Britt, his wife Lucinda, and his mother Charity (née Tibbits) were among the first settlers. They came from Maine. Charity was born in Litchfield, Maine on April 3, 1773. Forest City was first located in Harvey Township and was called Kar-i-shon by the Indians, which meant “crow”. In September 1931, Dan Brown had Dan Brown's Tavern and Restaurant in Litchfield. He then started the Harvey Tavern just outside of town in Harvey Township in August 1937. Then he changed the name of the tavern to the By-Way because it was located at the intersection of Minnesota Highways 12 and 22. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.05%) is water. Harvey Township is located in Township 120 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 445 people, 143 households, and 119 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.5 people per square mile (4.5/km2). There were 149 housing units at an average density of 3.9/sq mi (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.88% White, 1.12% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population. There were 143 households, out of which 49.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.44. In the township, the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $46,750, and the median income for a family was $46,750. Males had a median income of $30,156 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,299. About 7.9% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Kingston, Minnesota

Kingston is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States, located along the North Fork of the Crow River. The population was 161 at the 2010 census. History Tuesday afternoon, August 19, the day after the Sioux Uprising massacre at Acton in 1862, word was received that the outbreak was widespread and would extend all along the border. That evening, the frightened settlers held a council meeting, and they decided to send all the women and children to Clearwater. Jesse V. Branham, Jr., the future first Council President for Litchfield (Mayor), was appointed to take charge of the wagon train of loved ones. Wednesday morning, the wagon train started on the journey to safety. It was made up of animal teams of every description and was a half a mile in length. Jesse V. Branham, Jr., led them about halfway through the “Big Woods,” when he turned the train over to a couple of other gentlemen, bade his family good-bye, and returned to Kingston. There he talked with a number of the leading citizens, gave them his idea of a stockade, and on the following morning, with his team, he hauled the first logs for the Kingston fortifications. Kingston is a city along the North Fork of the Crow River was settled in 1856 and platted in 1857. A post office was established at Kingston that year, changed to a rural branch through 1907 to 1910, and was reestablished as a community post office in 1954. The town was organized on April 5, 1858, and the name was proposed by George A. Nourse, a lawyer of St. Anthony (Minneapolis). The city in section 22 was platted in 1871 and incorporated as a village on September 13, 1961. Twenty-five other states, and also the Canadian provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick, have villages or cities and townships of that name. State Highway 15 serves as the main route in and out of the community, and Minnesota State Highway 24 is nearby. There's always differences of opinion as to the first this or the first that. Most history books say that the first settler in Meeker County was Benjamin F. Dorman, who, in 1856, broke prairie sod between Kingston and Forest City, so that he could make a land claim, which he started farming. Morris Powers was the next to follow suit, but he died the next season. Jonathan Burnett Salisbury was working at doing public surveys for the government in various parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. In the summer of 1855, while running township lines through what is now Meeker County, Jonathan was so much pleased with the country that he stuck a claim stake in sections 18 and 19, in what is now Kingston Township. At that time, there were no other people there, except those of the surveying parties, within the limits of Meeker County. Returning to his home in Scott County, Iowa in October 1855, he stayed there until the spring of 1856, when he came back to Kingston with his family. Salisbury had brought all his possessions with him, and the trip took about one month. To one large, wide tracked wagon were hitched four yoke of oxen, and to another wagon, a team of horses. A good share of the time was spent in getting through the “big woods,” because there was no road other than a trail, and a good deal of chopping was necessary. This trail had been cut so that one team could barely get through, and was for years known as the “Old Territorial Road.” The party, however, finally reached the claim, and their first job was to put up a little cabin. This was one of the first houses erected in Meeker County. At the time of the Indian outbreak, Salisbury and his family left the farm and went into the village of Kingston, which Jonathan helped to fortify. For two weeks, his family occupied someone's house, and then all the refugees who had gathered in the village spent the nights in the grist mill, which was being used as a fort. Salisbury and his family stayed in Kingston for about one month, at which time he sent his family to their old home in Iowa. Salisbury enlisted in the “Mounted Rangers,” or the First Minnesota Cavalry, and he served through the Indian War for one year. He then enlisted in Hatch's Independent Battalion of Minnesota Cavalry for three years and served on the frontier. Upon being honorably discharged in the spring of 1866, he sent to Iowa for his family and again returned to their Kingston farm and cultivated it until June 1875, when they moved to Litchfield. In 1868, Salisbury was elected to represent his district in the Legislature. Mark Cates came to Meeker County in 1856, and upon the filing of his claim in April of that year, he went back to Maine, where he got married, and then he returned and settled upon his land that same year. His property was located on section 20, Kingston township. Orrin Whitney came in March 1857, with his brother, Albion P. Whitney, Samuel B. Hutchins, and some others, and Orrin settled at Kingston. He helped build the mill put up by him and Averill & Hutchins in 1857 and 1858. It was the first grist-mill in the county. Also in 1857, Samuel A. Dorman came to Kingston and settled on section 17. F. V. DeCoster came in the spring of 1858 and he started working in carpentering, teaching, and in the fur trade. He stayed in the fur business most of the time until the Indian Uprising of 1862 broke out. He already had become friendly with Chief Little Crow, the head of the massacre movement, and also with Chief Shakopee, buying fur and venison from them at various times. In 1859–1860, DeCoster left Kingston for a trip through the south for quite a while, but he returned to Kingston. When the Civil War started, DeCoster enlisted and fought in many battles, even personally capturing some Confederate soldiers. After the close of the war, he remained in St. Louis for four months and then he returned to Kingston and engaged in the general mercantile trade. This he conducted until 1868 when he sold out and became a partner in a flouring mill. He remained in that until the spring of 1871, when he moved to Litchfield. Most of his time in Kingston, he was a justice of the peace. Michael Murphy came in May in 1862 along with Daniel Byrnes and his children. His son Michael and his other son William had a general store in town starting in January of1886, along with T. Owen. They remained in partnership with Owen until the 1st of January, 1888, when Mr. Owen sold out to Timothy J. Murphy, yet another Murphy brother. William taught in the Kingston village school for the winter term of 1883-1884 and later settled in the village. He held the office of justice of the peace for two years, and that of the clerk of the township for quite a time. He was appointed postmaster in September 1886. In 1864, Frederick Spath came to Kingston where he opened a blacksmith shop and continued in that business for two years. He then moved to Dassel. William Hamilton enlisted in the Union Army and fought in the battles of Chickamauga, Hoover's Gap, Mill Spring, Berryville, besides many small skirmishes. In one of those battles, he lost the use of his left arm. He was honorably discharged in St. Paul in August 1864, and he got married in St. Anthony, now East Minneapolis, in September 1864. He and his wife then came and settled in Kingston. When the Civil War ended and Ephraim A. Briggs was mustered out in New York, he got married on November 16, 1866, to Helen F. Hale, a native of Maine and they moved to Kingston. He started in the mercantile business, but after eight months, he sold out and returned to New York. Three months later he came back and took up a homestead on section 34, Kingston township. He then purchased the store of F. V. DeCoster, and continued the mercantile business until 1875, since which time he has been chiefly employed dealing in real estate. Ephraim was the postmaster of Kingston from 1874 until 1886; has filled the offices of justice of the peace and the town treasurer. Otho H. Campbell came to Kingston in the year of 1866 and entered into the general merchandise trade in connection with the Whiting Brothers, a Clearwater firm. One year later he bought out his partners, and for two years ran the business alone. At the end of that time, he moved to the new village of Litchfield, and, purchased the Lake Ripley House, which he ran for two years. His son, Ernest Wells Campbell, a Litchfield lawyer, was born on November 19, 1870, in Kingston. Adam Brower, during the Civil War, was in many of the bloodiest battles of the war, among which were Winchester, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, in the east, and, after they were transferred, in Cumberland, Resaca, and Altoona. He was wounded in Altoona and was laid up in the hospital for a few weeks. He was taken prisoner by the rebels at the battle of Winchester, May 25, 1862, and kept by them until September 20, following, when he was exchanged and resumed duty. He was mustered out, at Indianapolis, September 14, 1865. In February 1867, Adam came to Meeker County and purchased a place in Kingston. For the first three years of his residence here he was engaged in brick making in the village, but at the expiration of that time took up farming. Two seasons since that he has been in the same business, and a part of the time in the sawmill at Dassel. John W. Benton was among the settlers of 1867 and he settled in section 10. Alphonso Carvil, a doctor, came in 1867 and stayed for several years. Robert M. Damuth came to Meeker County in 1868 and settled in Kingston. Nelson Turner did the same, in the same year, and located on section 34, Kingston. He served for three years as director of school district No. 41. John Olson came in 1868 and took a homestead of eighty acres of land on section 34. Thomas F. Price came with his mother. After his father died, his mother went West with her family in the fall of 1856, and for six months stayed in Minneapolis. Then the family settled in Kingston and made their home. They stayed in Kingston during all of the trouble with the Indians in 1862 and on, although nearly all of the settlers throughout the county went away for safety. In 1863, the family moved to Harvey Township. H. V. Rumsey came to Minnesota in 1868 from Wisconsin, where he had been living for years, and he settled in Kingston. Samuel C. Vincent came to Meeker county in 1869 and settled on section 4 of Kingston to farm. Peter Norgren came in 1873 and purchased a half interest in the saw and flouring mill at East Kingston. Peter worked in the milling business for two years and a half when he sold his interest to his partner and moved to Dassel. James H. Shimin came on December 18, 1876, to farm on section 26 of the township. John Wise came in 1879 to farm. He claimed section 29, Kingston Township. John Mattson owned and operated the flouring mill in Kingston. He came to Kingston on October 4, 1882, and purchased from J. H. Thompson, of Minneapolis, the mill built by Whitney & Hutchins. George Maynard was one of the first settlers of Dassel, where he landed in May 1866. He made his home in that part of the county for about twenty years and then he moved to Kingston in section 32. He was one of the “woods” farmers and stock-raisers of the town. Three men visited Kingston September 24, 1919. The men drove into town in a Buick-Six touring car. They were all dressed in hunting clothes, which wasn't unusual given the area and the time of year. But they didn't seem to be in any hurry to do any hunting. Instead, they hung around town, walking the streets, standing next to their car smoking, and talking. Finally, a little after noon, they ambled into the local café and had a bite to eat. Stretching their dinner out as long as they could, they paid their bills and walked back to their car. They got in and drove out of town. About a mile out of town, they pulled over, got out, and removed the car's license plates. Jumping back in, they turned around and headed back into town where two of the men were deposited at 1:30 pm in front of the Kingston State Bank, the only bank in town. The third man stayed in the car. Then two of the men, still dressed in their hunting clothes, walked into the bank and one of them walked up to cashier John E. Matsen's counter. He started a conversation with Matsen about the weather, how the hunting was in the area, just small talk, never once saying what he wanted in the bank. Matsen started to get suspicious. Suddenly the man pulled a revolver out of his pocket and pointed it in Matsen's face. “This is a holdup,” the man said. Matsen looked at him and then just ducked down under his counter and pressed the alarm button. The robber fired his gun into the counter. Frightened by the alarm, the two men gave up their quest and turned and ran out the door, where they jumped into the waiting car and sped away. Matsen ran out the door after the men, saw them head west out of town across the bridge. He ran to his own car, where John A. Hannula joined him. The quickly formed posse took off after the outlaws. Just out of town, they were met with some men moving a herd of cows across the road. Slowed down, they couldn't find their quarry again and gave up the pursuit. The would-be bank robbers were never caught. One of the baseball players on the 1951 Litchfield Optimists Championship team was Bob Kinsel from Kingston. He pitched (a record of 6 and 1) and he played outfield. The population of Kingston was 161 in the 2010 census. On March 12, 2013, a special election was held regarding the dissolution of Kingston. With 23 votes in favor of the dissolution and 36 votes against the dissolution, the petition for dissolution was rendered not effective Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highway 15 serves as a main route in the community, and Minnesota State Highway 24 passes nearby. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 161 people, 61 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 70 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. There were 61 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age in the city was 30.4 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.3% male and 44.7% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 120 people, 48 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 244.0 people per square mile (94.6/km2). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 107.8 per square mile (41.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. 34.8% were of German, 28.4% Finnish, 11.3% Swedish, 9.2% Norwegian, 7.8% Irish, and 5.0% French ancestry. There were 48 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,525. There were no families and 2.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Meeker County, Minnesota

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Kingston Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Kingston Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. It includes the City of Kingston. The population was 1,266 at the 2000 census. Kingston Township was organized in 1858, and named after Kingston. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.36%) is water. Kingston Township is located in Townships 120 and 121 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 29 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,266 people, 409 households, and 332 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.4 people per square mile (9.4/km2). There were 531 housing units at an average density of 10.2/sq mi (4.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.58% White, 0.32% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population. 33.6% were of German, 18.7% Finnish, 11.7% Swedish, 7.8% Norwegian, and 6.3% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 409 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.44. In the township the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $41,012, and the median income for a family was $41,369. Males had a median income of $30,909 versus $22,411 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,662. About 4.7% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Litchfield, Minnesota

Litchfield is a city in and the county seat of Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,726 at the 2010 census. History In the late spring/early summer of 1855, lumber company employees, John W. Huy, Benjamin Brown and (John?) Mackenzie canoed up the Crow River in search of pine timber. Not satisfied with their findings, they returned to St. Paul, Minnesota. Huy organized another exploring party, consisting of young lawyer D. M. Hanson, Dr. Thomas H. Skinner, and Rudolph Schultz and in late summer they left for the same area. In the fall of 1855 they stopped in what is now the township of Harvey. There they planned to start a town called Kar-i-shon, Dakota for “crow”, reflecting the earliest record of the name for Crow River, "Karishon River". They moved instead to the present day Forest City area where they met Dr. Frederick Noah Ripley. Preferring this area, Schultz and Huy made a dugout house on the banks of the Crow River where it made a junction with a creek and Huy stayed in it through the following winter to make a claim on the land. Huy became the first permanent white resident of the county. The others, except for Dr. Ripley, returned to St. Paul where Hanson went before the legislature and urged them to create a new county, which would include the area he had just visited. Meeker County was established on February 23, 1856. The county was named in honor of Bradley Burr Meeker of Minneapolis, who was an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1849 to 1853. With the nearby Crow River for transportation, more and more people gravitated to the newly established Forest City which was named the county seat. Hanson and Huy, were appointed county commissioners, and met in Forest City on May 6, 1856, to organize the county on paper. Dr. Ripley was to have joined them as another appointed commissioner, but he froze to death the March 3 a half a mile from the lake which now bears his name and his found his body later in the spring. Prairie schooners or covered wagons brought the first settlers in the area in July 1856. Later that year, additional settlers came by prairie schooner. Sarah Jane Dougherty born in her parents’ prairie schooner on July 15, 1856 became the first white child to be born in Meeker County. The settlers living in the area that is now Litchfield, named their settlement Ness on April 5, 1858, after many of the first settlers’ home - the parish of Næs in the traditional region of Hallingdal, Norway. In 1867, George Baker Waller, Sr. moved his family to Minneapolis from Illinois, where they had lived for two years. While in Minneapolis, George purchased the northeast quarter of section 11 here, knowing that a town would soon be located in this vicinity. In June 1869, Waller came to the area where Litchfield now stands. When the railroad came through Waller owned the land and he deeded a undivided one-half interest in 150 acres of his land to the railroad company to plat a town upon. Railroad engineer and surveyor Charles A. F. Morris surveyed the land that Waller had deeded to the railroad and formally platted it on June 17, 1869. In November 1869 Waller's wife Mary and two of his sons, George, Jr. and Henry joined him on his land where he was establishing a large apple orchard. Waller deeded one-half interest in 150 acres of his land to the railroad company to plat a town upon, and upon which a part of the original township of Litchfield was laid out in July of 1869. Waller shipped the lumber to build his house from Minneapolis as soon as the trains were running, putting up one of the first houses in the village. Built the house in 1871 the house continues to be located at 206 Marshall Avenue North. Immigration to the county was slow until the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railroad, later the called St. Paul and Pacific and then the Great Northern, started coming through the area in 1869. The first train to arrive was a construction train on August 13, 1869. Waller's oldest son, John relocated with his wife to Litchfield after working as a clerk in Minneapolis in 1869 and opened the town's first post office in his home, September 20, 1869. From 1870 to 1874, the post office was at the northwest corner of Sibley Avenue and Second Street where Litchfield's first official postmaster Horace B. Johnson had his clothing store. Early establishment's in Litchfield included John D. and William C. “Billy” Peterson's tobacco and candy shop on the west side of Sibley Avenue. Truls Peterson had an eight by ten-foot shack across the street where he conducted his tailoring business from. Early female residents to Litchfield were Marietta Porter, who was married to Charles O. Porter, who arrived on August 26, 1869 and Mary L. Pixley, wife of insurance agent B. F. Pixley, came the following day. Samuel Alvin Heard and C. D. Ward's general merchandise store at the southwest corner of Sibley Avenue and Third Street was Litchfield's third building and first store. Heard became Litchfield's eighth Village Council President in 1879. The next buildings built in Litchfield were Horace B. Johnson's clothing store and Post Office building at the northwest corner of Sibley Avenue and Second Street. In addition to being Litchfield's first official postmaster, Johnson was the town's third Village Council President in 1874. Next came a lumberyard and office building owned by Joseph James. While most sidewalks in town were made of wood, Lewis L. Nyholm laid the first cement sidewalk in Litchfield in 1895 in the 200 block of Sibley Avenue. By 1871, the village had grown to double the population of Forest City, Minnesota. The railroad put up a twenty-five by sixty-foot one-story building called an "immigrant's reception house." In addition to Litchfield, the railroad put immigrant houses in villages along the railroad's lines in the 1870s including in Willmar, Benson, Morris, and Breckenridge, Minnesota. The houses were "fitted up with cooking-stoves, washing conveniences, and beds." Newly arriving immigrants were given shelter in the reception houses and the chance to buy food and clothing at cost from the railroad while they looked for land in the area. Litchfield got its name from a man named Electus Bachus Darwin Litchfield. He was a contractor, an investor, and a stockholder in the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad which originally went from St. Paul to St. Cloud and was built from 1862 to 1864. Later, his investments provided the means for building a more southern line through Meeker County to Breckenridge. From early on, the village of Litchfield was originally called several different names including Round Lake, Ripley, and finally Ness. Litchfield was originally a portion of a congressional township named Round Lake, but most people called it Ripley after Ripley Lake one mile from its center. The people of Ness were permitted to vote on the actual chartered village name of their township. Electus Litchfield donated grants of $2000 each to various religious sects in town to build churches, the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches being two of them. The Presbyterian Church, Litchfield's first church, was built in 1870. The majority of the 350 people voted for the name Litchfield over Ness and the township of Litchfield was chartered as a village on February 29, 1872. The first village council meeting was held on April 5, 1872, in the railroad's land office. Jesse Vawter Branham, Jr. was elected the President of the Council. The Village of Litchfield incorporated as a city in 1943. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. U.S. Highway 12 and Minnesota State Highways 22 and 24 are three of the main routes in the city. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 6,726 people, 2,747 households, and 1,749 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,930 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population. There were 2,747 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. Notable people Bernie Bierman (1894-1977) - Minnesota Gophers football coach, won five national championships, seven Big Ten titles. Florence Riddick Boys (1873-1963), Indiana journalist (first woman editor in the country with a syndicated column, suffragist - County Chair of the suffrage group "The Woman's Franchise", first Woman's Publicity Director to write publicly for the Republican National Committee, Indiana State Probation Officer, born in Litchfield John Carlson, Jr. – football player, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals Herbert W. Chilstrom - Presiding Bishop (1987–95) of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America John W. Foss - US Army (Ret.) four-star general and former commander of Training and Doctrine Command Peter E. Hanson (1845–1914) - politician and businessman William A. Nolen (1928-1986) - surgeon and author, wrote syndicated medical advice column that appeared in McCall's magazine for many years; his best-known book, The Making of a Surgeon, was written in 1970; appeared multiple times on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show Wally Pikal (1927-2017) - entertainer and musician, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee, resident of Litchfield for more than 30 years; appeared on The Tonight Show, Mike Douglas Show and Bozo's Circus, played with such notables as Frank Sinatra Jr, Conway Twitty, and Victor Borge Michael Shaw - Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, first open heart surgery survivor, operation by Drs. Lillihei and Lewis Gale Sondergaard (1899–1985) - Academy Award-winning actress 1936 (first Best Supporting Actress award); appeared in more than 40 Hollywood films, numerous TV shows, radio, Chautauqua circuit and many Broadway plays Hester Sondergaard (1903–1994) - Famous radio (CBS, NBC Mystery Theatre, Arch Obeler) character actress working with notables such as Ingrid Bergman, Burgess Meredith, Robert Mitchum, and Glenn Ford, she appeared on Broadway and was an actress in three movies (Seeds of Freedom, Naked City, Jigsaw). Dan Sperry - magician; signature style of magic is called "Shock Illusion," performing cutting-edge magic incorporating razor blades, needles, broken glass, voodoo and industrial shredders. Ann D. Montgomery, Federal judge of United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Historic sites Grand Army of the Republic Hall (G.A.R.) was founded in 1885 by Civil War veterans, who called themselves the "Boys of '61". Membership was limited to the Union (Northern) vets of the Civil War whose motto was "Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty". The Hall remains exactly as it was when the "Boys of '61" met there. The Litchfield G.A.R. Hall is one of very few left in the nation and the only authentic one remaining in Minnesota. The G.A.R. Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1975. Litchfield Commercial Historic District is an unusually intact business district of a small Midwestern agricultural trade center of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with 36 contributing properties mostly built between 1882 and 1940. Henry Ames House was built in 1888-1889 by area pioneer Henry Ames. The house is the only original structure that remains from what was known as the Litchfield Brickyard that operated during the years of 1883–1900. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 1984. The Litchfield Opera House was built in 1900, the building is a darling of St. Paul architect William T. Towner, who designed it with a unique “Renaissance Revival” façade. Considered a jewel on the prairie; many people came to watch the performances of the traveling shows that came to the Opera House. The Litchfield Opera House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1984. The Little Red Schoolhouse District 59 was built in 1913 on an acre of land 6 miles south of Litchfield. The architecture is a classic revival-style featuring a single story, red brick exterior, hip roof, and eight white Doric columns, was constructed at a cost of $3,500. Manannah (Union) Century Church, called Manannah Union Church when it was built in 1897, relied on traveling pastors to lead its flock. When membership dwindled in 1985, the church closed its doors. Esther Hegg, a longtime parishioner, bought the church at an auction. Hegg then lead the charge to move the church to the Meeker County Fairgrounds where it stands today. Ness Church was organized in 1861. It is one of the state's oldest historical sites and the first organized church in Meeker County. Buried in its cemetery are the first five victims of the U.S. Dakota War. Trinity Episcopal Church Founded in 1871, the church was entered into the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1975. The architecture of the church is attributed to Richard Upjohn, a famous architect from New York known for Carpenter Gothic architecture. Upjohn founded the American Institute of Architects and served as its first president. The door and side entry belltower, lancet windows, and batten walls are typical characteristics of Carpenter Gothic architecture. References External links Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Litchfield Independent Review newspaper site Meeker County Historical Society Cities in Minnesota Cities in Meeker County, Minnesota County seats in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litchfield%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Litchfield Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Litchfield Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 808 at the 2000 census. The township includes most of the city of Litchfield, except for a small protrusion northeast into Forest City Township and another small one due east into Darwin Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township itself has a total area of 33.9 square miles (87.9 km2), of which 31.7 square miles (82.2 km2) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) (6.48%) is water. Litchfield Township is located in Township 119 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. History Litchfield Township was originally called Ness Township, for settler Ole Halvorson Ness, and under the latter name was organized in 1858. The present name, adopted circa 1869, is after its largest settlement, Litchfield. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 808 people, 288 households, and 237 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.5 people per square mile (9.8/km2). There were 325 housing units at an average density of 10.2/sq mi (4.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.13% White, 0.37% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population. There were 288 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.11. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $57,885, and the median income for a family was $60,893. Males had a median income of $40,365 versus $23,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,203. About 2.8% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120802

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manannah%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Manannah Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Manannah Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 610 at the 2000 census. Most of the city of Eden Valley is located in Manannah Township Manannah Township was organized in 1857, and named after Manannah. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.6 square miles (99.9 km2), of which 38.5 square miles (99.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (0.31%) is water. Manannah Township is located in Township 121 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 610 people, 207 households, and 168 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.9 people per square mile (6.1/km2). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 5.6/sq mi (2.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.84% White and 0.16% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population. There were 207 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.27. In the township the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $39,813, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $20,774 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,077. About 7.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota 1857 establishments in Minnesota Territory Populated places established in 1857

120803

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swede%20Grove%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Swede Grove Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Swede Grove Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 414 at the 2000 census. History Swede Grove Township was first settled in 1857 by N. E. Hanson, Nels Elofson, Hans Peterson, Peter E. Lund, Nels Weylander, Andrew Petersonk, and John Rosencranz. There were a few others with their families. The township was named by N. E. Hanson and Nels Elofson because it was settled by Swedes and there was a nice grove of trees nearby. Nels was the second white man in Meeker County. The township, originally a part of Acton Township, was organized on March 15, 1868. Nels Elofson was appointed postmaster in 1859. The same day as the Indian attack in Acton in 1862, a meeting of some of the settlers was being held at Nels Elofson's house in Swede Grove in the morning. The purpose of the meeting was not about the Indians, as they hadn't heard about the massacre yet. The purpose was to find three men to go off into service in the Union Army. Swede Grove Township was required to fill the draft quota made on it by the government. At about ten o'clock in the morning, Nel's neighbor Ole Monson's children came running in the house and informed their father, and the other settlers at the meeting, that some Indians were in the area. The children were frightened and wanted to stay at the house. Monson and Swan Nelson went to see what the trouble was. Along the way, they met some Indians on horseback. One of the Indians reached down from his horse, grabbed Nelson by his whiskers, and pointed to the east. Swan didn't understand what the Indian was trying to tell him. They parted company peacefully. The Indians stopped at Elofson's place. Nels knew several of them. They told Nels that they were on their way to the “Big Woods” for the purpose of killing some Chippewas who, they said, had been killing the whites, then rode off. Before long, news of the murders of the Jones and Baker families in Acton got to Nels and, in the evening, he and Nels Hanson went to the scene of the murders where others had also gathered. There they learned the details of the attack and were told to come back the next morning to help bury the dead, which they did. While they were there, nine Indians came in sight and several shots were exchanged, but no one was hurt. Elofson returned to his home and helped to get up his and all the neighboring families to go to Ripley (now Litchfield). When the settlers returned to their homes later, they found that the Sioux had burned down most of the houses, except for a couple. The couple not burned down were the homes of men who had been friendly with the Indians, like Nels, and even had troubled to learn their language. Their homes had been “protected” by a yellow feather on a post marking it. On September 1, 1862, seventeen men and some others started for Green Lake on the word there was a family on an island there. But Green Lake has no islands. They were turned back at Swede Grove, however, after a skirmish with the Indians. Two Indians were killed and a soldier named Samuel B. Hutchins, from Kingston, was hit in the thigh with a musket ball. On their way away from the skirmish, Ovid B. Todd was injured when someone's gun accidentally discharged. A summer of 1925 Litchfield newspaper headline read: “Man, 93, Arrested as Still Tender, Stands on Rights. Nels Elefson (Elofson was the correct spelling) of Meeker County Held as State's Oldest Moonshiner.” Other than the fact that the paper got his name and age wrong, the old settler, who died a couple of months later on June 8, 1925, at the correct age of 90 plus, was going to go out with a bang. Nels, who, as I wrote, was involved in the Sioux Uprising, was still the oldest man ever accused of bootlegging in Minnesota. Prohibition agent Ole Olson brought Nels into custody. According to the newspaper article, Nels was “said to have been caught red-handed in the act of tending a still cooker in Grove City. Elefson was born in 1831 (actually June 18, 1834) and used to be a justice of the peace in his county.” (He was also the postmaster in Swede Grove in 1859.) “It's my constitutional right to make moonshine if I want to,” Nels stated. The article went on that “the still, said to have been operated there by the aged man, was in a tiny teapot and that it took him (Nels) three weeks to make a quart of alcoholic liquor which he used in his coffee in the morning, the habit of 80 years. Elefson is known as a pioneer and Indian fighter of the early days. He was released on his own recognizance.” Notable locations in Swede Grove Township are Cojo Dairy, Grove Creek Raceway, Trinity Lutheran Church, Fellowship Church, and the First Lutheran Cemetery. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.1 km), of which 34.7 square miles (89.8 km) is land and 0.9 square mile (2.3 km) (2.47%) is water. Swede Grove Township is located in Township 120 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 414 people, 132 households, and 111 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.9 people per square mile (4.6/km). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 4.0/sq mi (1.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.65% White, 1.21% African American and 3.14% Asian. There were 132 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.43. In the township, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $39,750, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $28,676 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,395. About 13.9% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union%20Grove%20Township%2C%20Meeker%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Union Grove Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Union Grove Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 633 according to the 2010 census. History Union Grove Township was settled in 1856 by Lyman Allen, Andrew Hamilton, John Lowell Haywood, and a man named Baker. Allen and Haywood returned to Massachusetts in 1860. Baker died in Union Grove for unknown reasons. I don't know if he was related to the Baker who was killed in the Acton Massacre. Lyman Allen named the town, but no one knows the reason behind it. Patriotism and trees? The township was organized on April 18, 1866. Charles H. McCune, the postmaster in Union Grove, had built a small house on a hill overlooking the Crow River in Union Grove Township. Charles did something unusual for the times when he built his house. He put in a back door. Doors and windows were used sparingly in the pioneer days as they were costly and were places to lose much needed heat in Minnesota's cold winters. Charles was out working in his field and his wife, Catherine, was in the house cooking his noon meal. She had the back door open, as it was a warm morning, and her cooking made her kitchen even warmer. Catherine glanced up from her work and noticed a small group of Indians approaching the house on the back door's side. They had war paint on their faces. Her immediate thoughts were to get Annie, her small baby in the other room, and run for it, but she realized that would only make the Indians pursue her. Instead, she went to the rear door and greeted the Indians with some food. “Please come into my house and share my food,” she said to the braves, smiling and holding out some great smelling fresh bread. The Indians grabbed the bread and devoured it, following her into the house. No doubt they were very hungry. “Please sit,” she said, pulling out a chair. The Indians understood and sat down while Catherine hustled around the kitchen serving them everything she could find. Little Annie gave out a muffled cry and the Indians hardly looked up from their eating as the white woman went into the next room. There Catherine picked up Annie and quietly slipped out the front door. The Indians were used to white men's houses with only one door so they never thought to check on the woman. The frightened woman ran down the hill to where her husband and some other men were mowing hay. “There’s a war party of Indians in our house, Charles,” Catherine yelled, running up to her husband. Wiping his brow, it took only a few seconds for Charles to grasp the situation. He ran over to the other men, talked briefly, and then he grabbed his wife and baby and they took off running on the trail to Manannah, five miles to the east. Along the way, they warned all the settlers they could find. David B. Hoar and Jeremiah Leaming were two of the settlers. Fortunately, most were in their homes at the time eating their noon meal instead of in their fields. They all grabbed their guns, hitched up their wagons, threw in some possessions, and started a wagon train for Manannah. The Indians destroyed Leaming's grain in the field and burned his house down during his absence. Back at the McCune house, a brave went to check on the missing white woman and found the front door open. He alerted the others and they took off to find the escaping woman. The settlers had only gone about a mile towards Manannah when they saw the Indians coming, approaching from their rear. By this time, however, the settlers outnumbered the braves, who stopped in their tracks, talked amongst themselves, and then turned and left. Catherine McCune's quick thinking and the two door cabin no doubt saved many lives that day. The population of Union Grove was 633 according to the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km), of which 35.2 square miles (91.0 km) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km) (2.31%) is water. Union Grove Township is located in Township 121 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian. Demographics According to the 2010 census, there were 633 people, 228 households and 186 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.8 per square mile (6.9/km). There were 301 housing units at an average density of 8.6/sq mi (3.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.6% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population. There were 230 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.16. 27.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males. The median household income was $44,732 and the median family income was $52,813. Males had a median income of $30,694 and females $20,893. The per capita income was $21,157. About 2.2% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older. References Townships in Meeker County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120805

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watkins%2C%20Minnesota

Watkins, Minnesota

Watkins is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 962 at the 2010 census. History Watkins has a German-Catholic heritage with a history dating back to 1886, with the construction of the Minneapolis and Pacific Railroad. The site of the village was on a farm then owned by Danville D. Spaulding and it was laid out by Spaulding, Alonzo D. Spaulding and the railroad in June 1887. The plat was filed on August 22, 1887. The post office began in 1887. Watkins was established as a village on May 2, 1893. It is a city in section 2 of Forest Prairie Township, and it was named by officers of the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad for an official of the railroad. Nothing more is known about the man the town was named after. Joseph Vossen and Alonzo D. Spaulding had the first business, a lumber yard and grain storehouse in 1887. Six months later, Vossen bought out Spaulding to run the business by himself. Watkins was separated from the Forest Prairie Township on March 23, 1917. Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community, while CSAH #2 runs north and south through the City. The population was 962 at the 2010 census. On July 11, 2016, an EF 1 tornado tore through town, causing damage to trees and homes along with other buildings, taking part of the roof off the nursing home. One person was injured. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 962 people, 398 households, and 236 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 438 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population. There were 398 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 880 people, 336 households, and 206 families living in the city. The population density was 1,722.7 people per square mile (666.2/km). There were 367 housing units at an average density of 718.4 per square mile (277.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.32% White, 0.34% African American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population. There were 336 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.07. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,188, and the median income for a family was $41,786. Males had a median income of $35,435 versus $19,318 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,950. About 6.7% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over. Notable person Eugene McCarthy, U.S. Senator; candidate for President of the United States in 1968 References External links City of Watkins Official Website Eden Valley – Watkins Schools site Cities in Meeker County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota

120806

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bock%2C%20Minnesota

Bock, Minnesota

Bock is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 106 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Bock was established in 1892. Bock was named by railroad officials. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community. Transportation MN 23 Mille Lacs County Road 1 Mille Lacs County Road 110 Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 106 people, 46 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 49 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.9% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. There were 46 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.75. The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 38.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 106 people, 46 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 806.2 people per square mile (314.8/km2). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 365.1 per square mile (142.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.06% White, 0.94% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.83% of the population. There were 46 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.68. In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,806. There were 6.1% of families and 9.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.1% of under eighteens and 13.0% of those over 64. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota 1892 establishments in Minnesota Populated places established in 1892

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogus%20Brook%20Township%2C%20Mille%20Lacs%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Bogus Brook Township, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

Bogus Brook Township is a township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,421 at the 2010 census. Bogus Brook Township was named for Bogus Brook creek. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.11%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 352 households, and 297 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.7 people per square mile (11.1/km2). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 10.0/sq mi (3.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.44% White, 1.54% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population. There were 352 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.22. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $40,238, and the median income for a family was $42,039. Males had a median income of $31,125 versus $23,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,604. About 4.2% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

120808

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borgholm%20Township%2C%20Mille%20Lacs%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Borgholm Township, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

Borgholm Township is a township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,718 at the 2010 census. Borgholm Township was named after Borgholm, in Sweden. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,140 people, 397 households, and 323 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.6 people per square mile (12.6/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 12.0/sq mi (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.42% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population. There were 397 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.17. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $43,393, and the median income for a family was $49,250. Males had a median income of $35,057 versus $26,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,778. About 8.7% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Bradbury Township, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

Bradbury Township is a township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 268. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.05%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 203 people, 70 households, and 52 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.5 people per square mile (2.1/km2). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq mi (1.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.54% White, 0.99% Asian, and 1.48% from two or more races. There were 70 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.29. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $50,469. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,857. None of the families and 2.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 12.5% of those over 64. References Townships in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota