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St. Olaf Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

St. Olaf Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 395 at the time of the 2020 census.

St. Olaf Township was originally called Oxford Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1869. The current name, adopted in 1870, was named after Olaf II of Norway.

2020 tornado
On July 8, 2020, St. Olaf Township was struck by an EF-4 tornado, causing significant damage to the area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.4 km$2$), of which 32.3 square miles (83.6 km$2$) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.7 km$2$) (10.43%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 332 people, 124 households, and 102 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.3 people per square mile (4.0/km$2$). There were 175 housing units at an average density of 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.69% White, 1.51% Native American, 0.30% Asian, and 1.51% from two or more races.

There were 124 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% 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 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,865, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $22,857 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,878. About 5.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture
St. Olaf is the often-referred hometown of the character Rose Nylund played by actress Betty White in the television sitcom The Golden Girls that ran on NBC from 1985 to 1992. Although based on the actual St. Olaf, the show depicted a fictionalized version of the town with outlandish or inaccurate features, usually with fictionalized Scandinavian cultural and traditional traits.


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Star Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Star Lake Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 410 at the 2000 census.

Star Lake Township was organized in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$), of which 25.0 square miles (64.8 km$2$) is land and 10.8 square miles (27.8 km$2$) (30.05%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 410 people, 168 households, and 117 families in the township. The population density was 16.4 people per square mile (6.3/km$2$). There were 483 housing units at an average density of 19.3/sq mi (7.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.76% White, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24%.

Of the 168 households 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 28.6% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 24.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.7 males.

The median household income was $29,500 and the median family income was $31,875. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $20,682 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,736. About 7.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Sverdrup Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Sverdrup Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 577 at the 2000 census.

Sverdrup Township was organized in 1878, and named for Georg Sverdrup, president of Augsburg Seminary.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km$2$), of which 28.4 square miles (73.7 km$2$) is land and 7.2 square miles (18.7 km$2$) (20.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 577 people, 236 households, and 182 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.3 people per square mile (7.8/km$2$). There were 450 housing units at an average density of 15.8/sq mi (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.27% White, 0.35% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,431, and the median income for a family was $51,161. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,923 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,962. About 4.5% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Tordenskjold Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Tordenskjold Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 550 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.3 km$2$), of which 30.5 square miles (78.9 km$2$) is land and 5.6 square miles (14.4 km$2$) (15.44%) is water.

History
Tordenskjold Township was originally called Blooming Grove Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1869. The present name, adopted in 1870, is after Vice-Admiral Peter Tordenskjold, a Danish-Norwegian naval hero during the Great Northern War.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 550 people, 217 households, and 170 families living in the township. The population density was 18.1 people per square mile (7.0/km$2$). There were 373 housing units at an average density of 12.2/sq mi (4.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.73% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 217 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 18.9% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,981, and the median income for a family was $41,944. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $21,071 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,229. About 3.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Trondhjem Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Trondhjem Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 171 at the 2000 census.

Trondhjem Township was organized in 1873, and named after Trondhjem, in Norway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.9 square miles (87.8 km$2$), of which 33.1 square miles (85.7 km$2$) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.2 km$2$) (2.48%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 171 people, 62 households, and 51 families living in the township. The population density was 5.2 people per square mile (2.0/km$2$). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.83% White, 0.58% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 14.5% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% 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 119.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,750, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $12,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,710. None of the families and 1.9% of the population were living below the poverty line.


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Tumuli Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Tumuli Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 434 at the 2000 census.

Tumuli Township was originally called Union Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1869. The present name, from the descriptive word tumulus, was adopted in 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (92.0 km$2$), of which 28.4 square miles (73.5 km$2$) is land and 7.1 square miles (18.4 km$2$) (20.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 434 people, 172 households, and 136 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.3 people per square mile (5.9/km$2$). There were 244 housing units at an average density of 8.6/sq mi (3.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.85% White, 0.69% Native American and 0.46% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 172 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% 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 2.85.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,438, and the median income for a family was $49,063. Males had a median income of $27,054 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,008. About 4.6% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Underwood, Minnesota

Underwood is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 356 at the 2020 census.

History
Underwood was platted in 1881, and named for Adoniram Judson Underwood, a politician and editor of the Weekly Journal, a Fergus Falls-based newspaper. A post office has been in operation at Underwood since 1884. Underwood was incorporated in 1912.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

Underwood is located between Fergus Falls and Battle Lake on Minnesota State Highway 210.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 341 people, 159 households, and 104 families living in the city. The population density was 587.9 PD/sqmi. There were 180 housing units at an average density of 310.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 159 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 319 people, 142 households, and 95 families living in the city. The population density was 752.3 PD/sqmi. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 363.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.06% White, 0.31% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% 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 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,000, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,465. About 10.5% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Underwood is home to a single-campus primary and secondary school. In 2007 Underwood School District 550 was named one of the top 100 schools in the United States. The school team is the Rockets and its colors are black and orange.

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Urbank, Minnesota

Urbank is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 52 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.713 sqmi, of which 1.711 sqmi is land and 0.002 sqmi is water.

Otter Tail County Roads 38 and 59 are the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 54 people, 27 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 75.0 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 47.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 27 households, of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.9% were non-families. 51.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 59 people, 32 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 80.7 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 45.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 32 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% were non-families. 46.9% 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 1.84 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $12,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,105. There were no families and 7.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.

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Vergas, Minnesota

Vergas is a city in northern Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2020 census.

Vergas claims it is home of the World's Largest Loon, actually a 20 ft sculpture of a loon, the Minnesota state bird.

History
The community was platted in 1903 as Altona, but quickly changed its name to match the name of its Soo Line Railroad station, which had been named after a series of sleeping cars that traveled between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.50 sqmi, of which 1.46 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Vergas is located at the junction of County Highway 4, County Highway 17, and former State Highway 228.

The community is at the west end of Long Lake.

Loon Lake is immediately southwest of Vergas.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 331 people, 176 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 226.7 PD/sqmi. There were 202 housing units at an average density of 138.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 176 households, of which 14.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the city was 52.5 years. 13.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% 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 311 people, 143 households, and 78 families living in the city. The population density was 213.9 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 113.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.75% White, 0.32% African American, 0.32% Native American, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 143 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.8% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% 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 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,344, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $23,214 versus $17,222 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,461. About 4.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.

The Loon
The loon statue overlooks Long Lake. Standing 20 feet tall, the sculpture was built in the 1960s and paid for by the Vergas Fire Department, who dedicated it to a deceased town postmaster.

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Vining, Minnesota

Vining is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census.

History
Vining was platted in 1882. A post office has been in operation at Vining since 1882. Vining was incorporated in 1909.

Nyberg Park, located on Front Street, features a collection of scrap metal sculptures created by Vining resident Ken Nyberg.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.189 sqmi, of which 1.150 sqmi is land and 0.039 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 78 people, 34 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 60.9 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 33.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White and 9.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 17.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% 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 3.00.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 68 people, 32 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 53.6 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 36.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.59% White, and 4.41% from two or more races.

There were 32 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,866. There were no families and 9.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.

Notable person
Vining is the hometown of NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg.

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Western Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Western Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 142 at the 2000 census.

Western Township was organized in 1873, and so named due to its location in the western part of the county.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.2 km$2$), of which 34.5 square miles (89.2 km$2$) is land and 1.1 square miles (3.0 km$2$) (3.23%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 142 people, 48 households, and 43 families living in the township. The population density was 4.1 people per square mile (1.6/km$2$). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 1.5/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 48 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.4% were non-families. 6.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,000, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $12,375 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,961. There were 7.1% of families and 5.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 4.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Woodside Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Woodside Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 293 at the 2000 census.

History
Woodside Township was organized in 1877, and named for tracts of woods within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 293 people, 90 households, and 77 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.1 people per square mile (3.1/km$2$). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 3.3/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.59% White, 2.05% Native American, and 1.37% from two or more races.

There were 90 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.53.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $24,125, and the median income for a family was $26,042. Males had a median income of $20,714 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $9,716. About 17.3% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.9% of those 65 or over.


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Black River Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Black River Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 98 at the 2000 census.

This township was named for the Black River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 98 people, 34 households, and 28 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.1 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 1.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 34 households, out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.4% were married couples living together, and 17.6% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,156. There were no families and 2.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Bray Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Bray Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 73 at the 2000 census.

Bray Township was named for Damase Simon Bray, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.53%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 73 people, 24 households, and 19 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.0 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 0.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.26% White and 2.74% Asian.

There were 24 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 8.3% 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 3.04 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,563, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,176. There were 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 40.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Cloverleaf Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Clover Leaf Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Mavie is located within the township.

History
Cloverleaf Township was named for the white clover within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.9 sqmi, of which 26.9 sqmi is land and 0.04% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 70 people, 26 households, and 21 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.6 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 1.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.57% White and 1.43% Native American.

There were 26 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.8% were married couples living together, and 15.4% were non-families. 15.4% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 32.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,667, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,026. There were no families and 1.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.0% of those over 64.


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Deer Park Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Deer Park Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 126 at the 2010 census.

Deer Park Township was so named from the fact deer was often hunted within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 43 households, and 31 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.6 PD/sqmi. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 2.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.23% White and 0.77% Asian.

There were 43 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $47,000. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,216. There were no families and 3.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.


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Goodridge, Minnesota

Goodridge is a small city in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 112 at the 2020 census. The city is located within Goodridge Township, but is politically independent.

History
A post office called Goodridge has been in operation since 1915. The city was named for a ridge near the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.188 sqmi, all land.

State Highway 1, State Highway 219, and County State-Aid Highway 24 are three of the main routes in the community.

Goodridge was the eastern terminus of the Minnesota Northwestern Electric Railway from 1914 until that company's demise in 1940.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 132 people, 60 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 694.7 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 347.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 1.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% 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 2000 census, there were 98 people, 47 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The population density was 523.1 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 282.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.

There were 47 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.9% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 42.6% 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 2.09 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,292, and the median income for a family was $23,125. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $14,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,636. There were 19.0% of families and 23.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 43.5% of under eighteen and none of those over 64.

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Goodridge Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Goodridge Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 54 at the 2000 census. the city of Goodridge is located within the township, but is politically independent.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 54 people, 23 households, and 16 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.0 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.30% White, 1.85% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.70% of the population.

There were 23 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 21.7% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $21,875, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $8,750 versus $12,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,643. There were 42.9% of families and 45.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 63.6% of under eighteens and 37.5% of those over 64.


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Hickory Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Hickory Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 83 at the 2000 census.

Hickory Township was named for its bitternut hickory trees.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 83 people, 34 households, and 21 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.4 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 1.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.39% White and 3.61% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population.

There were 34 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 29.4% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 18.1% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $13,542 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,203. There were no families and 5.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Highlanding Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Highlanding Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 36.1 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 192 people, 69 households and 50 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.3 /sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 2.2 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 99.48% White and 0.52% African American.

There were 69 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.7% 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 2.78 and the average family size was 3.36.

31.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64 and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

The median household income was $34,688 and the median family income was $50,625. Males had a median income of $31,875 and females $14,583. The per capita income was $21,464. None of the families and 2.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.


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Kratka Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Kratka Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 139 at the 2000 census.

Kratka Township was named for Frank H. Kratka, a pioneer merchant.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 36.1 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 139 people, 48 households, and 37 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.9 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 48 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% 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 2.90 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,326. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.


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Mayfield Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Mayfield Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 76 at the 2000 census.

Mayfield Township was named for A. C. Mayfield, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.8 square miles (59.1 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 76 people, 27 households, and 22 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.3 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 1.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 27 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% 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 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,743. There were 20.0% of families and 20.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.4% of under eighteens and 57.1% of those over 64.


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Norden Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Norden Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 385 at the 2000 census.

History
Norden is a name derived from Norwegian and/or Swedish meaning "northern."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.6 square miles (71.5 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 385 people, 135 households, and 108 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.0 people per square mile (5.4/km$2$). There were 144 housing units at an average density of 5.2/sq mi (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.44% White, 0.26% African American, 0.78% Native American, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 135 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% 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 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,500, and the median income for a family was $55,938. Males had a median income of $35,521 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,951. About 6.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.


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North Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

North Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The unincorporated community of Dakota Junction is located within the township.

North Township was so named from its location in the northern part of Pennington County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.4 square miles (60.6 km$2$), of which 23.0 square miles (59.5 km$2$) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.1 km$2$) (1.84%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 726 people, 268 households, and 221 families residing in the township. The population density was 31.6 PD/sqmi. There were 277 housing units at an average density of 12.1/sq mi (4.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.07% White, 0.55% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, and 0.55% from two or more races.

There were 268 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% 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 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,406, and the median income for a family was $52,083. Males had a median income of $35,500 versus $21,731 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,361. About 2.6% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Polk Centre Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Polk Centre Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census.

Polk Centre Township, originally a part of Polk County, was so named from its former location near the geographical center of that territory.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.1 square miles (62.4 km$2$), of which 24.1 square miles (62.4 km$2$) is land and 0.04% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 79 people, 29 households, and 22 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.3 people per square mile (1.3/km$2$). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 1.3/sq mi (0.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.47% White, and 2.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% 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 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,136. There were 10.5% of families and 8.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Reiner Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Reiner Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 94 at the 2000 census.

Reiner Township was named for Reinhart Johnsrud, a county official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.0 square miles (69.8 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 94 people, 38 households, and 28 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.5 people per square mile (1.3/km$2$). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 1.5/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 38 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,003. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.


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River Falls Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

River Falls Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 194 at the 2000 census.

River Falls Township was named for the rapids on the Red Lake River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.7 square miles (58.8 km$2$), of which 22.7 square miles (58.7 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 194 people, 70 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.6 people per square mile (3.3/km$2$). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 3.5/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.97% White, 0.52% African American and 0.52% Asian.

There were 70 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% 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 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,186. About 3.4% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Rocksbury Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Rocksbury Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,077 at the 2000 census.

Rocksbury Township was named for Martin Rockstad, a pioneer farmer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.3 km$2$), of which 34.3 square miles (88.8 km$2$) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.4 km$2$) (1.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,077 people, 382 households, and 299 families residing in the township. The population density was 31.4 PD/sqmi. There were 408 housing units at an average density of 11.9/sq mi (4.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.19% White, 0.19% African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.49% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 382 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,547, and the median income for a family was $55,446. Males had a median income of $36,719 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,491. About 7.4% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Smiley Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Smiley Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 528 at the 2000 census.

Smiley Township was named for William C. Smiley, a county official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km$2$), of which 36.0 square miles (93.3 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km$2$) (0.61%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 528 people, 186 households, and 146 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.7 people per square mile (5.7/km$2$). There were 202 housing units at an average density of 5.6/sq mi (2.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.45% White, 0.95% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, and 1.89% from two or more races.

There were 186 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 15.1% 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 2.84 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,386, and the median income for a family was $50,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,431. About 9.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Star Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Star Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 147 at the 2000 census.

The name Star Township alludes to L'Étoile du Nord, the state motto of Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (93.9 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 147 people, 54 households, and 40 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.1 people per square mile (1.6/km$2$). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 1.7/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.64% White and 1.36% Asian.

There were 54 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.4% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $23,958. Males had a median income of $14,583 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,443. There were 25.6% of families and 32.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 51.6% of under eighteens and 27.0% of those over 64.


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Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Thief River Falls, sometimes referred to as Thief River or abbreviated as TRF, is a city in, and the county seat of, Pennington County in the northwest portion of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 8,749 at the 2020 census.

History
Thief River Falls takes its name from a geographic feature, the falls of the Red Lake River at its confluence with the Thief River. The name of the river is a loose translation of the Ojibwe phrase Gimood-akiwi ziibi, literally, the "Stolen-land river" or "Thieving-land river", which originated when a band of Dakota Indians occupied a secret encampment along the river, hence "stealing" the land, before being discovered and routed by the neighboring Ojibwe. In the Treaty of Old Crossing of 1863, the Moose Dung's Indian Reservation was established on the west bank of the Thief River, at its confluence with Red Lake River. This Indian Reservation was dissolved in 1904 and their population incorporated as part of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa.

Thief River Falls marked the limit of navigation on the Red Lake River. The eponymous town site was established in 1887 and later incorporated as a city in 1896. Thief River Falls first developed as a lumber-milling town. It is located in a major agriculture area because of the rich soil left by ancient Glacial Lake Agassiz. The Great Northern and the Soo Line railroads brought prosperity when Thief River Falls became a center for shipping wheat.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.21 sqmi, of which 5.02 sqmi is land and 0.19 sqmi is water.

Thief River Falls is located at the confluence of the Red Lake and Thief rivers. U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highways 1 and 32 are the three main routes in the community. Thief River Falls is located approximately 70 miles south of the Canada–United States border and 52 miles northeast of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in the northwest region of Minnesota.

Climate
Thief River Falls has a humid continental climate (Dwb) with warm to hot summers and cold to severely cold winters.

Demographics
According to the ethnic heritage section of the 2000 Federal Census, 50% of Thief River Falls residents identify themselves as Norwegian-American, making Thief River Falls one of the most ethnically concentrated towns in the nation.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,573 people, 3,802 households, and 2,141 families residing in the city. The population density was 1707.8 PD/sqmi. There were 4,061 housing units at an average density of 809.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 2.1% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 3,802 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.7% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% 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 2.81.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,410 people, 3,619 households, and 2,091 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,760.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,931 housing units at an average density of 822.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.56% White, 0.27% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 3,619 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% 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 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,759, and the median income for a family was $40,908. Males had a median income of $30,332 versus $20,785 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,489. About 8.0% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Thief River Falls (and surrounding region) has been home to major industry including snowmobiles, farm machinery, and global electronics distribution. The town is the home of snowmobile manufacturer Arctic Cat. South of Thief River Falls is a casino, 7 Clans Casino, which also contains a hotel and indoor water park. Thief River Falls is home to the electronic parts distributor Digi-Key, one of the largest employers in the area, and was the birthplace of the vaunted Steiger Tractor, produced from 1958 to the late 1980s. Thief River Falls was home to the headquarters of the Cycle Detection Warning System up until its shutdown on April 13, 2009.

Rivers and rails
Thief River Falls is situated on the junction of two rivers, Red Lake River from the east-southeast and the Thief River from the north. The proximity to forests and shipping made Thief River Falls ideal for logging. In the late 19th century the Great Northern Railway was built, and in 1904, the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway (“Soo Line”) passed through on its route from Saint Paul to Winnipeg. Branches were later built to Drake, North Dakota, and Duluth, Minnesota. The Minnesota Northwestern Electric Railway, an electric-powered passenger train, ran from Thief River Falls to Goodridge between 1914 and 1940.

Today, the river and rails still power the local economy with tourism and shipping. Canadian Pacific Railway and Minnesota Northern Railroad now occupy tracks through town. To this day, Soo Line engine 1024 rests outside city hall (formerly the Soo Line Depot).

On Tuesday, August 21, 2007, the Empress Express (Canadian Pacific 2816) spent the night in front of the historic Soo Line depot in Thief River Falls. Thief River Falls Radio reported that the classic steam engine was built in 1930, and the 45 ticketed passengers were to leave for Glenwood, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.

Snowmobiles
Arctic Cat, Inc. can trace its roots to former Polaris Industries founder Edgar Hetteen who left Polaris in 1960 and started Polar Manufacturing in Thief River Falls. Shortly after changing name to Arctic Enterprises, the new company produced snowmobiles. Arctic Cat purchased several boat manufacturers including Spirit Marine which produced the first Wetbike in 1978. A few snowless winters in the early 1980s bankrupted the 20-year-old company, which closed its facilities by 1982. In 1984, Arctic Cat was reborn under a new company name, Arctco, which was changed to Arctic Cat in 1996.

Electronics distribution
Digi-Key Electronics is one of the largest electronics distributors in North America. The company started in 1972 with Dr. Ronald A. Stordahl's interest in ham radio, which led him to assemble and sell digital electronic keyer kits to other ham radio operators for sending radiotelegraph messages. This device was called the Digi-Keyer. As a testament to how Digi-Key has distributed parts literally "around the world", electronic components it sold are inside satellites now orbiting the Earth.

Tractors
Steiger Tractors were invented by Douglas and Maurice Steiger from Thief River Falls during the 1950s. The brothers built their first tractor the winter of 1957–58 after seeing a need to cover their ground more efficiently. After designing and building the tractors on their farm for six years, the brothers opened a production facility in Fargo, North Dakota. A new plant built in 1974 could produce a new tractor every 18 minutes. Steiger produced many models of tractor with the main feature being the horsepower. Ford chose Steiger to manufacture the Ford tractors of the late 1970s and early '80s. As the farm economy slumped in the late 1980s, Steiger had trouble selling tractors. Steiger filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1986, and was soon after sold to Tenneco, parent company of J. I. Case. Case IH continued to produce and sell Steiger tractors while introducing its own lines of 4wd tractors. Case still produces Steiger tractors at the Fargo, North Dakota, facility.

Education
Thief River Falls is home to Thief River Falls Public Schools, a public school district operating a high school (Lincoln High School), middle school (Franklin Middle School), and elementary school (Challenger Elementary School). Benefactor Ralph Engelstad, who was raised in Thief River Falls, built an $11.5 million hockey arena for the high school hockey team. The arena is called Ralph Engelstad Arena, the same name as the University of North Dakota's $100 million hockey arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Thief River Falls is also home to Northland Community and Technical College, which also has a campus in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The college has experienced steady growth in enrollment in the past decade.

Health care
Sanford Health Thief River Falls Northwest Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) with 25 beds; has non-governmental, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) status; and is the area's community hospital. It houses an inpatient and outpatient mental health unit, encompasses a free-standing 15-bed group home for mentally ill persons and a free-standing 10-bed treatment center for emotionally disturbed children, has doctors on site in the Emergency Room 24/7, and is the only hospital in the community of Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

It is staffed by over 300 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the area. It is governed by an eight-member board of directors.

Sanford Health Thief River Falls offers medical services that include laboratory, surgery, family physicians, and a women's health center.

Major highways
Routes located within the city of Thief River Falls:
 * [[Image:US 59.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 59
 * [[Image:MN-1.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 1
 * [[Image:MN-32.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 32

Air service
The city and surrounding community is served by Thief River Falls Regional Airport. Daily flights to and from the airport are provided by Denver Air Connection.

Media
The local newspaper is the weekly Thief River Falls Times. The daily newspapers Grand Forks Herald and Minneapolis Star Tribune are also available.

Thief River Falls is home to several radio stations, and several radio stations from Grand Forks, North Dakota, can also be received.

Thief River Falls is part of the Fargo/Grand Forks television market. Local Fox affiliate KVRR-TV operates a semi-satellite licensed to Thief River Falls, KBRR-TV (channel 10), serving Grand Forks. Thief River Falls residents have access to network affiliates from Grand Forks.

Local radio stations
Licensed stations to Thief River Falls:
 * KTRF 1230 AM (News/Talk)
 * KKAQ 1460 AM (Country music, primarily rebroadcasts KKDQ FM)
 * KSRQ 90.1 FM "Pioneer 90.1" (NCTC College radio/Independent Public Radio)
 * KQMN 91.5 FM (Minnesota Public Radio classical music)
 * KTRF-FM 94.1 FM "The Falls" (Adult Hits from Thief River Falls studios)
 * KKDQ 99.3 FM "North Country" (Country music)
 * KNTN 102.7 FM (Minnesota Public Radio news)
 * K300AS 107.9 FM "Your Q FM" (translator of KKEQ 107.1 of Fosston)

Radio stations from Grand Forks and Crookston are also accessible to residents.

LaBree Avenue
Since the city's foundation in 1896, LaBree Avenue has been a cornerstone of community life. Many of the businesses that were born in Thief River Falls were started on LaBree. The city's Chamber of Commerce holds an annual "Crazy Dayz", which is a "bargain day" of sorts on LaBree. Also, each fall, the city closes the street and hosts the "Great American Block Party", during which vendors line the street and live music is performed.

Thief River Golf Club
Thief River Falls is home to an 18-hole golf course situated along the Thief River north of the city.

Northwest Trap/Sporting Clays
Three miles north, two miles west of town, the "Trap Club" provides Trap on Mondays and Thursdays, Sporting Clays, on Wednesdays, HS Trap on Tuesdays (during the MN HS season) and can also provide events for any organization.

Snowmobiling
The city is along several regional snowmobile trails reaching northern Minnesota, including the Wapiti Trail, which leads to Fourtown and Grygla. Other trails lead to Greenbush, Warren, and Red Lake Falls, to name a few.

River Walk
The city's River Walk lines the rivers from one end of town to the other and connects several parks including the dam, Red Robe Park, and the Northland Woods.

Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village
The Pennington County Historical Society, which was organized in the 1930s, is responsible for maintaining the Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village. Officially opened in 1976, the museum and village provide a living history of Thief River Falls. Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village, named after a local Norwegian immigrant, consists of 19 buildings with over 25,000 individual items on display. Buildings include seven late 19th century log houses; a Swedish Lutheran church, built in 1916; two railroad building depots and two cabooses; a one-room schoolhouse dating back to 1908; five original stores (including a blacksmith shop, general store, and beauty and barber shops); a restored two-story home; a large farm and an auto machinery building; and a museum.

Ice hockey
Hockey is a popular sport in Thief River Falls, much like the rest of Minnesota. The city has three arenas: Ralph Engelstad Arena, the Huck Olson Memorial Arena, and the old Thief River Falls arena located downtown. Since 2016, the city has been home to the Thief River Falls Norskies, which plays in the Canadian-based Superior International Junior Hockey League.

Thief River Falls, along with Grand Forks, North Dakota, hosted the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships between December 25, 2004, and January 4, 2005. The Ralph Engelstad Arena hosted the Thief River Falls games, one of which was broadcast on sports network, ESPN.

Bull riding
The Pennington County Fairgrounds in Thief River Falls is the host to an annual Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division (TPD) bull riding event. The TPD is the minor-league system of the PBR.

Thief River, the play
The celebrated American playwright Lee Blessing’s work, Thief River, premiered in 2000 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Connecticut. It subsequently ran Off-Broadway in New York in June 2001 to mixed reviews, and later had a longer run in San Francisco. The Wall Street Journal called it "an old fashioned gay love story - one where love is upstaged by shame, secrecy and social defiance." It is the story of Gil and Ray, who at age 17 were secret lovers in what one reviewer called "a small homophobic Minnesota town in the '40s"—presumably Thief River Falls. The plot portrays a love between these two men that spans 53 years. As stated by another reviewer, "The play attempted to show what it would be like to be a gay man in a small town in the late '40s, when two men kissing would have been a revolutionary act." The play most recently ran in Chicago in early 2007, where it was called "the definitive work capturing the homosexual experience in the rural American Midwest over the last 50 years.". The specific Minnesota connection of the play is unstated, but playwright Blessing grew up in the Twin Cities area and attended Minnetonka High School before leaving for Reed College in Oregon in the late 1960s.

Notable people

 * Robert Baker, ice hockey player who competed in ice hockey at the 1948 Winter Olympics
 * Tim Bergland, ice hockey player for the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning; captained Minnesota Gophers and participated in 1995 IIHF World Championships
 * Elmer E. Berglund, railroad conductor and Minnesota state legislator
 * Bill Carlson, news anchor for CBS-owned WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, Minnesota; born in Thief River Falls but was raised in St. Paul; joined WCCO Radio in 1951
 * Barry Darsow, professional wrestler for Jim Crockett Promotions as "Krusher Kruschev" and in the World Wrestling Federation as "Demolition Smash"
 * Ralph Engelstad, owner of Imperial Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada; a philanthropist, he donated funds to build the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls in 2003
 * Ralph R. Erickson, United States federal judge
 * John H. Hay, United States Army lieutenant general who served as commander of the Berlin Brigade
 * Agnes Israelson, first woman in Minnesota to serve as a city mayor when she was elected mayor of Thief River Falls in 1953
 * Zane McIntyre, goaltender in the NHL Minnesota Wild organization
 * Wayne Nordhagen, professional baseball player drafted by the New York Yankees in 1968; spent parts of eight seasons in major leagues; also played in Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989
 * Gary Paulsen, author of Hatchet
 * Adam Quesnell, stand-up comedian
 * Wyatt Smith, retired NHL player who played for the Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche and several AHL teams
 * David Thorstad, socialist writer and gay rights activist
 * John A. Yngve, Minnesota state representative and lawyer

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Wyandotte Township, Pennington County, Minnesota

Wyandotte Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 101 at the 2000 census.

The township was named after the Wyandot people.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.6 square miles (58.6 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 101 people, 38 households, and 31 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.5 people per square mile (1.7/km$2$). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 2.0/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.05% White, 0.99% Native American, 0.99% Asian, and 2.97% from two or more races.

There were 38 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 13.2% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 156.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,583, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,144. There were 5.9% of families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.3% of those over 64.


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Arlone Township, Pine County, Minnesota

Arlone Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 345 at the 2000 census.

Arlone Township was organized in 1911, and named for Lois Arlone Hamlin, the daughter of a county official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.7 sqmi, of which 36.6 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 345 people, 132 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.4 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 224 housing units at an average density of 6.1/sq mi (2.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.94% White, 0.29% African American, 1.16% Native American, 0.29% Asian, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 132 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% 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 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,361, and the median income for a family was $39,531. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,867. About 5.0% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Arna Township, Pine County, Minnesota

Arna Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2000 census.

History
Arna Township was founded on March 11, 1910. Its name was proposed by a county auditor by the name of W.H. Hamlin. Early settlers to the area were attracted by land sales and the lumber industry. In 1912 the Soo Line Railroad passed through Arna Township, and the community of Markville sprang up with the railroad. By 1920 the population of Arna had reached a peak of 350, but this number steadily decreased over the following decades. In 1981, the last train passed through Markville, and the railroad bed was subsequently dismantled and replaced by the Gandy Dancer Trail, which is currently used almost exclusively by All Terrain Vehicles and snowmobiles.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.8 sqmi, of which 37.7 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.45%) is water.

Located within Arna Township is the community of Markville, with a population of approximately 30 people.

Major bodies of water include the Saint Croix River; Hay Creek Flowage; the Upper Tamarack River; and the Lower Tamarack River.

The topography of the area is fairly level, but there are several low hills and ridges in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 86 people, 43 households, and 22 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.3 PD/sqmi. There were 194 housing units at an average density of 5.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 74.42% White, 1.16% African American, 17.44% Native American, 5.81% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 43 households, out of which 11.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.8% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the township the population was spread out, with 12.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 38.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,875, and the median income for a family was $30,875. Males had a median income of $31,389 versus $28,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,521. There were 8.6% of families and 10.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Arna Township, Pine County, Minnesota


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Askov, Minnesota

Askov is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 364 at the 2010 census.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community, and Interstate 35 is nearby.

History
The village was originally within the lands of the village of Partridge, at a stop far outside the original village along Great Northern Railway; here a post office was set up, called Partridge from 1889 to 1909, before changing its name to Askov in 1909. Most of the original village of Partridge was destroyed in the 1894 Hinckley fire. The immigrants to the Danish "colony" of Askov were nationalistic Lutheran followers of the theologian and cultural leader N. F. S. Grundtvig. Danish immigrants had previously been mostly economic migrants fleeing poverty, but the first migrants to Askov were almost all Grundvigian Danes from elsewhere in the U.S. The Dansk Folkesamfund (Danish Peoples Society) was founded in 1887 by Svend Hersleb Grundtvig, N. F. S. Grundtvig's son, to conserve Danish social heritage and promote immigration to the U.S. The Dansk Folkesamfund, with help from the railroad company, bought 45 parcels of land around the train station and post office in 1906 and by 1909 had sold them exclusively to Danish settlers, some 25 families. The name "Askov" was chosen to commemorate the village of Askov, Denmark, the site of one of the largest folk high schools (Askov Højskole) founded by N. F. S. Grundtvig. The name Askov is derived from "ash forest" (ask skov) in Danish. By 1916, almost 1,000 settlers of Danish descent lived here, although 1920 U.S. census data records only 242 inhabitants in Askov; most people lived in Partridge. This was Minnesota's largest concentration of Danish settlers. The new village was incorporated on April 25, 1918, and officially separated from the township as the City of Askov on April 8, 1921. Initially the main economic activity was dairy (the first cooperative creamery being built in 1910) supplemented by mixed intensive farming. Nearly all the streets in Askov have Danish names.

Askov's population now has the following ancestries: German (20.8%), Irish (12.0%), Norwegian (7.3%), Danish (6.3%), Scandinavian (5.2%), American (4.7%).

The fashion brand Askov Finlayson was named after this city and neighboring Finlayson, Minnesota, which share a freeway exit on I-35.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has an area of 1.26 sqmi, all land.

The Kettle River and Partridge Creek both flow nearby. Banning State Park is also nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 364 people, 171 households, and 88 families living in the village. The population density was 288.9 PD/sqmi. There were 188 housing units at an average density of 149.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 171 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 41 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 368 people, 165 households, and 92 families living in the city. The population density was 288.3 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 141.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.92% White, 0.27% African American, 1.63% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races.

There were 165 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.8% 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 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,472, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $27,375 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,583. About 5.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Tradition
Askov formerly called itself "rutabaga capital of the world" due to the large amount of rutabaga grown and exported by the town up until the 1970's. The village is now home to an annual "Fair and Rutabaga Festival", a beauty pageant and fair held during the fourth weekend of August, a few months before rutabaga is harvested.

Education
The local school district is East Central Schools.

Notable people
Askov is also the hometown of Minneapolis Lakers star and NBA Hall of Famer Vern Mikkelsen and was the residence of former Minnesota governor Hjalmar Petersen. L. C. Pedersen, businessman and politician, also lived in Askov.

title: Askov, Minnesota


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Barry Township, Pine County, Minnesota

Barry Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 587 at the 2000 census.

The township was named for Edward Barry, a railroad engineer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 35.2 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.82%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 587 people, 209 households, and 155 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.7 PD/sqmi. There were 258 housing units at an average density of 7.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 83.82% White, 0.34% African American, 13.12% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 209 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 20.6% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,227, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $30,288 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,740. About 12.0% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 22.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Barry Township, Pine County, Minnesota