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Kenyon Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Kenyon Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota. The population was 437 at the time of the 2000 census. The township was organized in 1858 and named for an early storekeeper.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 437 people, 160 households, and 132 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.0 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 4.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.80% White, 0.46% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 1.60% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.

There were 160 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $53,409. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,620. About 3.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Leon Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Leon Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 942 at the 2000 census.

History
Leon Township was organized in 1858, and was probably named after the Kingdom of León.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.8 sqmi, of which 37.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.11%) is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 52.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 52

Unincorporated community
Settled in 1856, Wastedo is a small, unincorporated community located within Leon Township. The community had a post office from 1857 to 1903, and a station of the Chicago Great Western Railroad.

Today, Wastedo has a school located off U.S. Highway 52.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 942 people, 322 households, and 272 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.9 PD/sqmi. There were 331 housing units at an average density of 8.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.51% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 322 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.3% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,094, and the median income for a family was $62,422. Males had a median income of $40,655 versus $26,528 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,756. About 3.9% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Minneola Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Minneola Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 657 at the 2000 census.

Minneola Township was organized in 1859. Minneola is a name derived from the Dakota language meaning "much water".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.9 square miles (87.7 km$2$), of which 33.9 square miles (87.7 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 657 people, 234 households, and 190 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.4 people per square mile (7.5/km$2$). There were 239 housing units at an average density of 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.41% White, 0.15% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 234 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% 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 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,000, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $34,875 versus $29,861 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,329. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.


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Pine Island Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Pine Island Township is a township located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 628.

Pine Island Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.7 square miles (84.8 km$2$), of which 32.7 square miles (84.8 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 628 people, 215 households, and 176 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.2 people per square mile (7.4/km$2$). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 6.8/sq mi (2.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.89% White, 0.32% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.16% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 215 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 14.9% 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 2.92 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $59,063, and the median income for a family was $61,964. Males had a median income of $32,120 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,193. About 1.1% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those 65 and older.


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Red Wing, Minnesota

Red Wing is a city and the county seat of Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the upper Mississippi River. The population was 16,547 at the 2020 census.

This city is named for early 19th-century Dakota Sioux chief Red Wing. The federal government established a Mdewakanton Sioux Indian reservation—now Prairie Island Indian Community—in 1889 along the Mississippi River to free up land for new settlers. The city of Red Wing developed around it.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list because of its "impressive architecture and enviable natural environment."

History

In the early 1850s, settlers from Mississippi River steamboats came to Red Wing to farm in Goodhue County. They encroached on traditional territory of the Mdewakanton Sioux.

The settlers cleared the land for wheat, the annual crop of which could pay the cost of the land. Before railroads were constructed across the territory of Goodhue County, it produced more wheat than any other county in the country. In 1873, Red Wing led the country in wheat sold by farmers. The warehouses in the port of Red Wing could store and export more than a million bushels.

Once the railroads connected southern Minnesota with Minneapolis and Saint Anthony, where the largest flour mills were built, the port at Red Wing lost prominence.

The Aurora Ski Club in Red Wing, founded on February 8, 1887, was one of the first ski clubs in North America, reflecting the skills of Scandinavian immigrants in the area. In the 1880s, Aurora club members introduced what became known as "Red Wing Style" ski techniques, patterned after the Telemark skiing form. The term "Red Wing style" remained in use in the U.S. well into the 20th century. In 1887, Norwegian immigrant Mikkjel Hemmestveit set the first North American ski jumping record, 37 feet, at the Aurora Ski Club's McSorley Hill.

In 1889, the federal government established a Mdewakanton Sioux Indian reservation along the Mississippi River to free up land for settlers. It is now within the city of Red Wing, and is known as the Prairie Island Indian Community.

Red Wing's first settlers built small mills, factories, and workshops like those they were familiar with in New England and the upper Midwest, whence many had come. Numerous immigrants from Germany, Ireland, Norway and Sweden settled in this area and were also skilled craftsmen. Some early industries were tanning and shoe-making, while other businesses manufactured farm equipment, bricks, barrels, boats, furniture, pottery, and clothing buttons. Consumables included beer and lumber. Service industries including stone-cutting, hospitality, and retailing. The St. James Hotel remains a working token of the earlier time.

Red Wing was once home to Hamline University, founded in 1854 as Minnesota's first institution of higher education. It closed in 1869 because of low enrollment due to diversion of students to the American Civil War. Chartered in St. Paul in 1871, it reopened there in 1880.

Red Wing Seminary was a Lutheran Church seminary, founded in 1879. It was the educational center for Hauge's Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod in America, commonly known as the Hauge Synod. Red Wing Seminary operated until 1917.

Red Wing also was the home of Minnesota Elementarskola, a Swedish elementary school that was the predecessor to Gustavus Adolphus College, a private liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). The school was founded in Red Wing in 1862 by Eric Norelius, moved to East Union in 1863, and then was built in St. Peter in 1873–76.

The Red Wing Pottery and stoneware industry began in 1861, when county potter John Paul discovered the large, glacially deposited clay pit beds in the northwest of the city, close to Hay Creek. The first commercial pottery company, Red Wing Stoneware, was founded in 1877. It used clay from the area of the Hay Creek headwaters, close to Goodhue, near a hamlet named Claybank. A railroad branch line was built to carry clay to Red Wing for this industry. The factory buildings remain, but only traces of the railroad, abandoned in 1937, are left.

20th century to present
The Minnesota Correctional Facility – Red Wing is housed in the former Minnesota State Training School, built in 1889. Warren B. Dunnell designed the original Romanesque building. He was the architect of a number of Minnesota's public buildings. The institution was the subject of "Walls of Red Wing", a folk song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

In the last half of the 20th century, the United States Army Corps of Engineers built Lock and Dam No. 3 and deepened the channel on the Mississippi River to improve navigation in this area. Such projects have revitalized Mississippi River traffic for shipping grain and coal. The port of Red Wing has gained business as a result.

In 1973, the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant opened along the river. The federal government authorized the project in consultation with the Minnesota state government. Xcel Energy owns and operates the facility.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 41.19 sqmi, of which 34.60 sqmi is land and 6.59 sqmi is water. The city is at the northern edge of the Driftless Area of karst topography.

Neighborhoods
Red Wing has several neighborhoods or other places annexed by the city. These include:
 * Burnside Township
 * East Red Wing
 * Eggleston

2010
As of the 2010 Census, there were 16,459 people, 7,017 households, and 4,328 families residing in the city. The population density was 475.7 PD/sqmi. There were 7,539 housing units at an average density of 217.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 1.9% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 7,017 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000
At the 2000 Census, there were 16,116 people, 6,562 households, and 4,166 families in the city. The population density was 455.3 per square mile (175.8 km2). There were 6,867 housing units at an average density of 194.0 /sqmi. The ethnical makeup was 94.33% White, 1.32% African American, 2.22% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other ethnicities, and 0.82% from two or more ethnicities. Hispanic or Latino of any ethnicity were 1.27% of the population.

There were 6,562 households, of which 30.4% had children under 18 with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family 2.94.

In the city, the population was 24.6% under 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% 65 or older. The median was 39. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household was $43,674, and the median for a family was $54,641. Males had a median of $36,576 versus $25,477 for females. The per capita income was $21,678. About 3.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those 65 or over.

Economy
Manufacturers in Red Wing include Red Wing Shoes, Riedell Skates, and Red Wing Stoneware.

Festivals

 * Big Turn Music Fest - February
 * Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi (Pow Wow) - July
 * Rolling River Music Festival – July
 * River City Days – 1st weekend in August
 * Hispanic Heritage Festival – 2nd weekend in September
 * MN Children's Book Festival - 3rd weekend in September
 * Fall Festival of the Arts – 2nd weekend in October
 * Holiday Stroll - Friday after Thanksgiving

Library
Red Wing Public Library is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating.

Parks and recreation
The Cannon Valley Trail's eastern terminus is in Red Wing. The nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation operates Treasure Island Resort and Casino.

He Mni Can-Barn Bluff is a natural feature for hiking and sport climbing.

Government
The mayor is Mike Wilson. His term ends in January 2025.

Print
The Red Wing Republican Eagle is published two days per week.

Radio
KCUE, an AM classic country station, and KWNG, an FM classic hits station, are both licensed to Red Wing.

Transportation
Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin by Red Wing Bridge (officially named the Eisenhower Bridge); it carries U.S. Route 63 over the Mississippi River and its backwaters. U.S. Routes 61 and 63 and Minnesota State Highways 19 and 58 are the main intercity highways. Minnesota State Highway 292 is also in the city.

Red Wing Regional Airport is across the Mississippi River in Pierce County, Wisconsin, near Wisconsin Highway 35.

Red Wing's Amtrak station is served by Amtrak's Empire Builder daily in each direction between Chicago to the east, and Seattle and Portland on the west.

Notable people

 * Eugenie Anderson (1909–1997), U.S. ambassador to Denmark and Bulgaria
 * Tams Bixby (1855–1922), born in Red Wing, member of U.S. Dawes Commission
 * Ryan Boldt (born 1994), baseball player
 * Joseph Francis Busch (1866–1953), Roman Catholic bishop
 * William C. Christianson (1892–1985), Minnesota Supreme Court justice
 * William J. Colvill, (1830–1905), Civil War hero and Minnesota attorney general
 * Frances Densmore (1867–1957), ethnographer and ethnomusicologist
 * Orin Densmore (1805-1872), Minnesota state representative and businessman
 * Philip S. Duff (1922-1997), Minnesota state senator and newspaper editor
 * Joanell Dyrstad (born 1942), Minnesota lieutenant governor (1991–1995)
 * Patrick Flueger (born 1983), actor
 * Mikkjel Hemmestveit (1863–1957), skiing champion
 * Torjus Hemmestveit (1860–1930), skiing champion
 * Stanley E. Hubbard (1897–1992), founder of Hubbard Broadcasting
 * Philander P. Humphrey (1823–1862), physician, politician
 * Richard R. Lemke (1930-2016), Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Ned Locke (1919–1992), television personality, Bozo's Circus
 * Martin Maginnis (1841–1919), politician, Union Army veteran
 * Lyle Mehrkens (1937–2018), Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Lauris Norstad (1907–1988), Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR, NATO) and Commander in Chief of the U.S. European Command
 * Greg Norton (born 1959), bassist for Hüsker Dü and restaurateur
 * Henrietta Barclay Paist (1870–1930), artist, designer, teacher, and author
 * Robert Ezra Park (1864–1944), urban sociologist
 * Mitchell Peters (1935–2017), percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
 * John Pohl (born 1979), NHL player
 * Trapper Schoepp (born 1990), musician
 * James Touchi-Peters (born 1956), symphonic conductor, composer and jazz singer
 * Theodore Swanson (1873–1959), farmer, Wisconsin legislator
 * Charles Carroll Webster (1824-1893), lawyer and Minnesota state senator
 * August Weenaas (1835–1924), founding president of Augsburg University
 * Jacqueline West (born 1979), poet and author of The Books of Elsewhere
 * Phyllis Yes (born 1941), feminist artist

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 * 🇳🇴 Kongsberg, Norway

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Roscoe Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Roscoe Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 784 at the 2000 census.

At its high point, the township had a convenience store, school and more. Today - little is left to identify it other than a group of houses on the corner of Cty 27 blvd. and Cty 11 blvd.

Roscoe Township was organized in 1858, and named after Roscoe, Illinois, the hometown of an early settler.

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 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 784 people, 258 households, and 222 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.9 people per square mile (8.5/km$2$). There were 265 housing units at an average density of 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.36% White, 0.26% African American, 0.13% Native American and 0.26% Asian.

There were 258 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.2% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.6% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% 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 3.30.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,719, and the median income for a family was $59,167. Males had a median income of $35,909 versus $25,469 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,472. About 2.6% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Stanton Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Stanton Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,130 at the 2010 census.

Stanton Township was organized in 1858, and named for William Stanton, an early settler.

Geography
Stanton Township is located in the northwest corner of Goodhue County, and immediately adjacent to Dakota County. Rice County is also nearby. The community of Stanton is located within Stanton Township. State Highway 19 (MN 19) and State Highway 56 (MN 56) are two of the main routes in the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.9 square miles (61.8 km$2$), of which 22.7 square miles (58.8 km$2$) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.9 km$2$)  (4.74%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,130 people living in the township. The population density was 49.8 PD/sqmi. There were 434 housing units at an average density of 19.1/sq mi (6.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.05% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.18% African American, 0.44% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 410 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 8.9% from 25 to 34, 23.3% from 35 to 49, 23.9% from 50 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males.

As of the census of 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $60,972, and the median income for a family was $65,000. Males had a median income of $41,033 versus $27,768 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,473. About 2.8% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Vasa Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Vasa Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 872 at the 2000 census. Part of the township is part of the Vasa Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

Vasa Township was organized in 1858 and named for Gustav I of Sweden (Gustav Vasa). The township has been referred to by multiple names in the past, including Mattson('s) Settlement, Vasa, and Vasa Village.

History
In 1853 Hans Mattson was the first European to settle the area. He later encouraged many Swedish families to join him. The group of families was known as the Mattson Settlement. The settlement was later renamed Vasa (variously referred to as Vasa Village), for the local Swedish church who had chosen the name of the king of Sweden during the Reformation.

The United States government and the Upper Dakota Sioux entered into the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851, which made a large swathe of what is today western and southern Minnesota US land, including the growing site of Vasa. While there had already been rapid growth in European settlement of the area largely against Dakota wishes, as US leaders pushed the Westward Expansion, the 1851 treaty further encouraged the wave. Between 1854 and 1880, Vasa grew beyond the original 10 families and the greater Goodhue County recorded more than 4,300 residents. During the 1800s, 19 buildings were built in the village center.

Vasa prospered agriculturally and was notable for hosting a US post office on the original Minnesota Rural Free Delivery route until the 1950s when core businesses closed and growth became stagnant. Today the site of the original village, including the church and orphanage, is on the National Register of Historical Places as the Vasa Historical District. It is the best preserved early Swedish settlement in Minnesota with architecture representative of the era, from which Swedish-descent Americans in Minnesota continue to draw cultural imagery.

Historic district
A portion of the community is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Vasa Historic District. Vasa was established in 1853 by Swedish immigrant farmers. While its population declined significantly in the twentieth century, the architecture and landscape of the district is well-preserved and its National Register nomination described it as "the most intact... of the original Swedish colonies in Minnesota". The Old Vasa Swedish Lutheran Church, which was built in 1861, is now a museum of local Swedish history. Vasa Children's Home was originally located in the church and later had its own building nearby.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 41.2 square miles (106.6 km$2$), of which 41.0 square miles (106.1 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km$2$)  (0.49%) is water.

State Highway 19 (MN 19) and County 7 Boulevard are two of the main routes in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 872 people, 293 households, and 239 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.3 people per square mile (8.2/km$2$). There were 310 housing units at an average density of 7.6/sq mi (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.08% White, 0.11% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.11% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 293 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,281, and the median income for a family was $56,688. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,629. About 3.0% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable figures

 * Hans Mattson, the first European to settle the site of Vasa who later served as the Minnesota Secretary of State and the United States Consul General in India.
 * John Lind, the 14th Governor of Minnesota and a political agent in the Mexican Revolution under President Woodrow Wilson.
 * Frank I. Johnson, Minnesota senator.
 * Eric Norelius, an early figure in Minnesota Lutheranism who established Vasa's church and orphanage.


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Wacouta Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Wacouta Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 410 at the 2000 census.

The unincorporated community of Wacouta is located within the township.

History
Fort Beauharnois was in what is now Wacouta Township.

Wacouta Township was organized in 1858, and named for Chief Wacouta of the Dakota Indians.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.3 km$2$), of which 4.2 square miles (10.8 km$2$) is land and 5.6 square miles (14.5 km$2$)  (57.27%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 410 people, 153 households, and 126 families residing in the township. The population density was 98.5 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 46.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.32% White, 0.24% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.73% Asian, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 153 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,958, and the median income for a family was $71,250. Males had a median income of $45,000 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,281. About 2.3% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Wanamingo, Minnesota

Wanamingo is a community in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, incorporated as a city. It lies along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. The population was 1,086 at the 2010 census.

The ethanol company POET LLC started on the farm of Lowell Broin in 1983 near the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.40 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 57 and 60 are two of the main routes in the city.

U.S. Route 52 passes nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,086 people, 461 households, and 294 families living in the city. The population density was 775.7 PD/sqmi. There were 503 housing units at an average density of 359.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 461 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,007 people, 404 households, and 273 families living in the city. The population density was 919.4 PD/sqmi. There were 411 housing units at an average density of 375.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.71% White, 0.40% Asian, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.

There were 404 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $46,125. Males had a median income of $30,583 versus $23,295 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,466. About 5.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 and over.

title: Wanamingo, Minnesota


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Wanamingo Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Wanamingo Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 504 at the 2000 census.

Wanamingo Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.6 square miles (97.4 km$2$), of which 37.6 square miles (97.3 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 504 people, 171 households, and 141 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.4 people per square mile (5.2/km$2$). There were 177 housing units at an average density of 4.7/sq mi (1.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.81% White, 0.40% Asian, 0.79% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 171 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.7% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 14.6% 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 2.95 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 128.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,179 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,714. About 4.3% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Warsaw Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Warsaw Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 603 at the 2000 census.

Warsaw Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 square miles (89.5 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 603 people, 218 households, and 177 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.4 people per square mile (6.7/km$2$). There were 223 housing units at an average density of 6.5/sq mi (2.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.18% White, 0.17% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.50% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% 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 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,179, and the median income for a family was $68,125. Males had a median income of $43,500 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,520. About 1.1% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Welch Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Welch Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It lies about halfway between the cities of Hastings and Red Wing and 36 miles southeast of Saint Paul. The population was 697 at the 2000 census. It is centered on the small community of Welch on the Cannon River. Like many river towns in the Driftless Area, it is situated at the base of the steep bluffs of the river valley.

History
We do not know when Welch was really organized and it was named Eagle Mills first. Welch Township was organized in 1864, and named for Abraham Edwards Welch, a local man who was killed in the Civil War.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.7 square miles (110.7 km$2$), of which 39.3 square miles (101.8 km$2$) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.9 km$2$)  (8.03%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 697 people, 249 households, and 192 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.7 people per square mile (6.8/km$2$). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 6.6/sq mi (2.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.99% White, 0.14% African American, 1.29% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 249 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 17.7% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,536, and the median income for a family was $61,406. Males had a median income of $38,409 versus $25,156 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,023. About 4.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Film
The film Here on Earth was mostly shot in Welch. It starred Minnesotan Josh Hartnett, along with Leelee Sobieski and Chris Klein. It is a romantic drama. Most of the set was built for the film but parts of it can still be seen around the town.


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Zumbrota, Minnesota

Zumbrota is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. The population was 3,252 at the 2010 census. It promotes itself as "the only Zumbrota in the world."

History
Zumbrota was claimed as a town in 1856 by Joseph Bailey and D.B. Goddard. The name Zumbrota appears to have resulted from a corruption of the French name for the local Zumbro River, Rivière des Embarras (Obstruction River), coupled with the Dakota toŋ (village).

Zumbrota is home to the Zumbrota Covered Bridge, the last functioning covered bridge in the state of Minnesota. It was originally installed in 1869, one year before the arrival of railroads to the area. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Zumbrota Public Library was the first tax-supported library in Minnesota.

The city of Zumbrota celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2006.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.68 sqmi, of which 2.67 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

U.S. Route 52 and Minnesota State Highways 58 and 60 are the three main highways in the city.

2010
As of the 2010 Census, there were 3,252 people, 1,349 households, and 882 families living in the city. The population density was 1218.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,437 housing units at an average density of 538.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 1,349 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000
At the 2000 Census, there were 2,789 people, 1,141 households, and 741 families living in the city. The population density was 1,412.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 603.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.38% White, 0.82% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 1,141 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,678, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $34,821 versus $25,647 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,786. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
Christ Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in Zumbrota. United Redeemer Lutheran Church and Land's Lutheran Church are member churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Zumbrota.

St. Paul's Catholic Church and First Congregational United Church of Christ, a member of the United Church of Christ (UCC), are also in Zumbrota.

Education
Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School was established when the Zumbrota Public Schools and the Mazeppa Public Schools merged in 1987. The primary, middle, and high schools are all in Zumbrota while the elementary school is in Mazeppa.

Christ Lutheran School is a Christian elementary school (Pre-K-8) of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in Zumbrota.

Parks and recreation
Zumbrota's Covered Bridge Park features ball parks, bike trails, a swimming pool, a large kids play structure, camping, and the only authentic covered bridge in Minnesota. It also has a frisbee golf course, a skate park, and an ice rink during the winter.

Festivals
The Covered Bridge festival is an annual community wide festival held on the third weekend in June. It includes a grand parade, a fireworks festival, 5K/10K fun run and half marathon, and many more activities.

Notable people

 * Charles Clarence Beck, chief artist of the DC Comics book superhero Captain Marvel
 * Paul Casey "Gus" Bradley, football coach for the NFL
 * Kenneth O. Chilstrom, United States Air Force officer
 * William Bruce Dickey, businessman and Minnesota state legislator
 * Oliver J. Lee, businessman, educator, and Minnesota state legislator
 * Genevieve Stearns, nutrition researcher

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Zumbrota Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Zumbrota Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 591 at the 2000 census.

History
Zumbrota Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.2 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 591 people, 208 households, and 169 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.0 people per square mile (6.5/km2). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 6.1/sq mi (2.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.14% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 208 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.9% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,188, and the median income for a family was $66,484. Males had a median income of $40,938 versus $26,023 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,372. About 4.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Ashby, Minnesota

Ashby is a city in northeastern Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 469 at the 2020 census.

History
Ashby was platted in 1879, and named for Gunder Ash, an early Norwegian settler. A post office has been in operation at Ashby since 1880.

On July 8, 2020, areas north of Ashby were struck by a violent EF4 tornado. The twister killed one person and destroyed three farmsteads.

In 2021, there was an 80 car pileup that occurred during a snowstorm.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, of which 0.55 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highway 78 serves as a main route in the community. Interstate 94 is nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 446 people, 197 households, and 132 families residing in the city. The population density was 810.9 PD/sqmi. There were 232 housing units at an average density of 421.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 197 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 472 people, 185 households, and 113 families residing in the city. The population density was 883.9 PD/sqmi. There were 202 housing units at an average density of 378.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.67% White, 0.21% African American, 0.21% Native American, and 1.91% from two or more races.

There were 185 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 32.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,104 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,296. About 8.7% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.

Community
Ashby's public school is K-12. Known as the "Ashby Arrows", its sports teams' colors are maroon and gold.

Each year, a local sporting group which calls itself "Coots Unlimited "—a parody of Ducks Unlimited—holds a fundraising event with proceeds to rebuild local wildlife habitat. A metal statue of a coot (a duck-like creature) was erected on the south border of the city.

Ashby is on the eastern fringe of the Red River Valley, which was carved out by ancient glaciers. As a result, it is nested in gently rolling hills and amongst many good fishing lakes, most prominent among them is Pelican Lake to the direct south of the city.

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Barrett, Minnesota

Barrett is a city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 415 at the 2010 census.

History
Barrett was platted in 1887. The community was named for General Theodore H. Barrett. A post office has been in operation at Barrett since 1887. Barrett was incorporated as a city in 1889.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 sqmi, of which 2.09 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

The town of Barrett wraps around the southwest side of Barrett Lake, which is formed by the Pomme de Terre River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 415 people, 161 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The population density was 198.6 PD/sqmi. There were 195 housing units at an average density of 93.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 161 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 18.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 355 people, 142 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 172.2 PD/sqmi. There were 163 housing units at an average density of 79.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.87% White, 0.56% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races.

There were 142 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 38.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,954. About 6.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
The “Annual Old Settlers Reunion” is held every year the weekend nearest to June 24. The event includes dinners, dances, parades, classic cars, ball games, and contests of all kinds, including a firefighters challenge.

Parks and recreation
The Lakeside Pavilion is one of the few surviving lakeside facilities of its kind in Minnesota. The community of Barrett has worked to restore and renovate the Pavilion. It remains a popular place for dances and community events. The Pavilion available for rental May 1 through September 30.

The Barrett Lake Resort and Campground features a sandy beach and swimming area, game fishing, cabins and campsites and a general store.

Government
Michelle Jenson is the current mayor.

Education
Barrett is part of the West Central Area School District, which also includes the communities of Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Kensington, and Wendell. The West Central Area secondary school (grades 5-12) is located in Barrett, while elementary facilities are located in Elbow Lake and Kensington. Barrett was chosen as the location for the secondary facility as it is centrally located in the school district. The facility opened in the fall of 1995.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 59.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 59
 * [[Image:MN-27.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 27 (Approximately five miles south of city limits)
 * [[Image:MN-55.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 55

The "Elbow Lake" Runestone
In August 1949, the nearest local newspaper to Barrett, the Elbow Lake Herald, reported that, five years earlier, farmer Victor Setterlund had found on his land, near Barrett Lake, a heart-shaped stone weighing about 75 lbs, bearing a runic inscription. Translated, the runic message was "[Year ????]. Four maidens camped on this hill." Hjalmar Holand, principal promoter of the Kensington Runestone (not far to the south-east of Barrett in 1898) interpreted the year symbols as 1362, the same as the Kensington stone. Debunker Johan Holvik thought they should be read as 1776. The two experts agreed that the stone seemed to be a hoax. When Holvik revisited the area and asked Setterlund what the year symbols were meant to represent, the farmer confessed that he had carved the stone himself, using a list of runes in a textbook, and intended the date 1876, adding "It sure doesn't take much to put some people on if they want to believe you bad enough."

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Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota

Delaware Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 119 at the 2000 census.

Delaware Township was organized in 1879. A large share of the first settlers being natives of the state of Delaware caused the name to be selected.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (2.42%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 119 people, 47 households, and 32 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.4 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 1.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 47 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $27,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,196. There were 5.3% of families and 9.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Elbow Lake, Minnesota

Elbow Lake is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Minnesota:
 * Elbow Lake, Becker County, Minnesota
 * Elbow Lake, Grant County, Minnesota

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Elbow Lake Township, Grant County, Minnesota

Elbow Lake Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 157 at the 2000 census.

History
Elbow Lake Township was organized in 1877, and named after the Elbow Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.90%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 157 people, 61 households, and 43 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.4 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 1.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.73% White, 0.64% Asian, and 0.64% from two or more races.

There were 61 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, and 29.5% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,250, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,715. About 10.8% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.


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Elk Lake Township, Grant County, Minnesota

Elk Lake Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 298 at the 2000 census.

History
Elk Lake Township was organized in 1876, and named after the Elk Lake within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 32.2 sqmi is land and 3.3 sqmi (9.33%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 298 people, 98 households, and 87 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.3 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 3.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.98% White, 2.68% African American, 0.34% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.2% were non-families. 10.2% 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 2.91 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,125, and the median income for a family was $47,750. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $17,727 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,365. About 4.8% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.1% of those 65 or over.


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Erdahl Township, Grant County, Minnesota

Erdahl Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 343 at the 2000 census.

History
Erdahl Township was organized in 1877, and supposedly named after "a district in Norway".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 33.9 sqmi is land and 2.0 sqmi (5.66%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 343 people, 132 households, and 107 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.1 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 5.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.13% White, 0.29% Native American, and 0.58% from two or more races.

There were 132 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $40,208. Males had a median income of $27,159 versus $30,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,959. About 9.5% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota

Gorton Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 64 at the 2000 census.

Gorton Township was organized in 1879.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 64 people, 27 households, and 20 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.8 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.44% White and 1.56% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.

There were 27 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 22.2% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,000, and the median income for a family was $43,000. Males had a median income of $17,083 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,357. There were 12.5% of families and 19.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and 21.4% of those over 64.


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Aalsmeer

Aalsmeer is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Its name is derived from the Dutch for eel (aal) and lake (meer). Aalsmeer is bordered by the Westeinderplassen lake, the largest open water of the Randstad, and the Ringvaart Canal. The town is located 13 km (8 mi) southwest of Amsterdam.

The town is sometimes referred to as the flower capital of the world, as the largest flower auction in the world is based in Aalsmeer, along with numerous nurseries and an experimental station for floriculture.

Population centres
The municipality of Aalsmeer consists of the following cities, towns, and villages: Aalsmeer, Kudelstaart, Oosteinde, as well as the hamlet Calslagen.

Geology
Aalsmeer is located on the border of the former Haarlem Lake. The older portion of the town is built on peat, and is surrounded by polders. The polders consist of loamy soil and are 9 - 15 ft below sea level.

History
Aalsmeer is first referenced in a document from 1133 in which it is called "Alsmar" and is granted to the Abbey of Rijnsburg. Diederik VII van Kleef confirmed this grant in an act in 1199. The area was then a wilderness with alders and willow forests.

In its surroundings, large tracts of land were dug up for peat, creating large lakes and ponds such as Oosteinderpoel (East End Pool), Schinkelpoel (Schinkel Pool), Stommeer (Stom Lake), Hornmeer (Horn Lake), Legmeer (Leg Lake), and the Westeinderplassen (West End Ponds). This left little land for agriculture, causing Aalsmeer's inhabitants to switch to fishery. The land was cultivated intensely, mostly for tree nurseries.

The lack of dry land was countered by reclaiming some of the lakes, starting with Stom Lake in 1650, and followed by Horn Lake in 1674. In 1852, the large Haarlem Lake, bordering on Aalsmeer, was made into a polder. Then followed Schinkelpoel, Oosteinderpoel, and Legmeer. Peat was no longer dug up and the fishing business declined. Yet horticulture increased, especially strawberry cultivation, which peaked between 1850 and 1885. The strawberry became the symbol for the flag of Aalsmeer: red (fruit), green (leaf), and black (soil). The cultivation of flowers began circa 1880, first with roses in greenhouses.

The growers would sell their strawberries and flowers to distributors who would bring them with barges to the market in Amsterdam. But the trade shifted to Aalsmeer where auctions began to be held in local cafés. In 1912 two auction businesses were established: Centrale Aalsmeerse Veiling (Central Aalsmeer Auction) in the town's centre and Bloemenlust in Aalsmeer East.

World War II
During World War 2, Aalsmeer gained a reputation for its Nazi support, mostly because of its fanatical National Socialistic mayor and a handful of fascist supporters. The highest supreme commander of the German Wehrmacht in the Netherlands, Friedrich Christiansen, was a regular visitor. Following the war, more than a hundred court cases were held against Nazi supporters from Aalsmeer.

Post war
In 1950 Aalsmeer had 12,500 inhabitants. In 1968 the two flower auction businesses merged, and in 1972 a new large auction building was completed in South Aalsmeer and expanded in 1999.

Local government

The municipal council of Aalsmeer consists of 23 seats, which since 2022 are divided as follows:
 * Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) – 6 seats
 * Absoluut Aalsmeer (AA) – 6 seats
 * People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) – 5 seats
 * Democrats 66 (D66) – 3 seats
 * GreenLeft (GL) – 2 seats
 * Labour Party (PvdA) – 1 seat

The executive board consists of CDA, VVD and D66, with Gido Oude Kotte (CDA) as mayor.

Public transport
The bus interchange in Aalsmeer is called the Hortensiaplein, where the buses meet. These services are:

 * 171 - Aalsmeer - Bovenkerk - Amstelveen - Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA Station
 * 198 - Aalsmeer - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Schiphol Sternet)
 * 340 - (Mijdrecht 2x per hour) - Uithoorn - Aalsmeer - Hoofddorp Station - Hoofddorp - Heemstede - Haarlem - Haarlem Station
 * 357 - (Kudelstaart 2x per hour) - Aalsmeer - Amstelveen - Amsterdam City Centre - Amsterdam Centraal
 * 342 - Schiphol, Airport - Schipholgebouw Schiphol, - P30 Parkeerterrein Schiphol-Rijk, Beechavenue - Aalsmeer, Dorpsstraat - Aalsmeer, Zwarteweg/N196 - Uithoorn, Poelweg Uithoorn, - Noorddammerweg Uithoorn, - Burg. Kootlaan Uithoorn, - Uithoorn, Busstation
 * N57 - Amsterdam Centraal - Amsterdam City Centre - Amstelveen - Bovenkerk - Aalsmeer (Nightbus)

All of these services are very frequent, half-hourly or more frequent.

Economy

Having 999000 m2 of floor space, the flower auction building of is one of the largest commercial buildings in the world. Its close proximity to Schiphol Airport allows the growers access to markets worldwide. On 1 January 2008 the Aalsmeer flower auction merged with the united auctions of Naaldwijk and Rijnsburg under the name FloraHolland, and is the largest auction market in the world. The flowers that are grown and sold here are carnations, roses, lilacs, freesias, chrysanthemums, cyclamens, and begonias.

The Endemol television studios are located in the former Central Auction building. The Bloemenlust building is nowadays a sports, event, and congress centre. Dominating the Ringvaart canal are the large building halls of Royal De Vries Scheepsbouw.

Agriculture and manufacturing also play an important role in the economy of the locality. Dairy, beef, potatoes, vegetables, and fruit are the areas within agriculture, and the types of manufacturing in the city are farm products, sporting goods, boats, and packaging material.

Events
Aalsmeer has a number of annual events and festivals. The most famous was the Flower parade (Bloemencorso), every first Saturday in September. After 60 years, this tradition was discontinued in 2007 as the flower auction stopped its sponsorship. Other annual events are the "Pramenrace", every second Saturday in September and the Bands Night (Bandjesavond) in June.

Music scene
Aalsmeer has a rich music scene. The best known groups and artists from Aalsmeer and Kudelstaart since 1970 are:
 * Eton Crop
 * Hobo String band
 * The Whatts
 * Livin' at A
 * Madeliefjes
 * Los Boundros
 * Café Blue (later: Koel Bewaren)
 * Ten Beers After
 * Katelijne van Otterloo Group
 * Social Animal

Notable people

 * Jan de Pous (1920 in Aalsmeer – 1996) a Dutch politician and economist
 * Ada van Keulen (1920 in Aalsmeer – 2010) a Dutch woman participant in the resistance in WWII
 * Joost Hoffscholte (born 1942) a retired Dutch politician, Mayor of Aalsmeer 1985 to 2007, lives in Aalsmeer
 * Fred Borgman (1946 in Aalsmeer – 11 May 1996) was a Dutch politician, an alderman of Aalsmeer 1974 to 1978
 * Theodore van Houten (1952 in Aalsmeer – 2016) a Dutch-British writer, journalist and radio-theatre producer
 * Peter R. de Vries (born 1956 in Aalsmeer – July 15, 2021) a Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter
 * Pieter Litjens (born 1968) a Dutch politician, Mayor of Aalsmeer 2007 to 2012

Sport

 * IJke Buisma (1907 in Aalsmeer – 1994) a Dutch high jumper, competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics
 * Jan Bol (1924 in Aalsmeer - 2010) a Dutch sailor who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics
 * Jan Jongkind (born 1932 in Aalsmeer) a sailor who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics
 * Piet Bon (1946 in Aalsmeer – 2010) a retired Dutch rower, competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics
 * Michael Buskermolen (born 1972) a Dutch retired footballer with 399 club caps with AZ Alkmaar, lives in Kudelstaart
 * David Pel (born 1991 in Aalsmeer) a Dutch tennis player

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Amstelveen

Amstelveen is a municipality and city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands, with a population of 92,353 as of 2022. It is a suburban part of the Amsterdam metropolitan area.

The municipality of Amstelveen consists of the historical villages of Bovenkerk and Nes aan de Amstel. In addition, as well as Downtown Amstelveen (Dutch: Amstelveen stadshart), it contains the following neighbourhoods: Westwijk, Bankras-Kostverloren, Groenelaan, Waardhuizen, Middenhoven, Randwijk, Elsrijk and Keizer Karelpark. The name Amstelveen comes from the Amstel, a local river (as does the name Amsterdam) and veen, meaning fen, peat, or moor. Amstelveen houses the international headquarters of Dutch national airline KLM (although it is slated to leave for Schiphol in 2024) and KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms. The Cobra Museum is also located in Amstelveen.

History
During the French occupation between 1810 and 1814, Amstelveen was the capital of a canton in the French department Zuyderzée, and until 1964 the municipality of Amstelveen was called Nieuwer-Amstel. It is technically a large dorp (village), because it was never walled. The symbol adopted for Amstelveen was not based on the Amsterdam symbol of three crosses, with one additional cross for distinction, but rather Amsterdam has one cross fewer, to indicate Amstelveen's and Ouder-Amstel's seniority. The Thijssepark (in full the Dr Jac. P. Thijssepark), was the first heempark in the Netherlands, and is one of sixteen heemparks or heemgroen in Amstelveen. Designed by landscape architect C. P. Broerse, following the ideas of the great Dutch naturalist and conservationist Jac. P. Thijsse, it was developed between 1940 and 1972 and covers an area of 5 hectares (about 12 acres), and is situated just south of the Amsterdamse Bos. Amstelveen was chosen as an unlikely host of a match in the 1999 Cricket World Cup, for which the Netherlands had not qualified. South Africa played Kenya in the match. Former Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende started his political career as member of the council for Amstelveen. As a result of the vicinity of Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport), and its links to Amsterdam, Amstelveen has grown and become a cosmopolitan mix of many cultures.

In the early 20th century Amstelveen was a small rural village. The turf industry had collapsed, so the village had lost its revenues from it. The village was somewhat isolated, because it had no major railway or waterway. The main source of income was livestock farming, with some arable, but horticulture and floriculture were already emerging.

In 1852 the Haarlemmermeer polder was reclaimed and the "Fort at the Schiphol" was created as a defense for Amsterdam. Forts were in those days more often named after rivers. "Fort at the Schiphol" was a ditch separating Aalsmeer and Amstelveen, and named after a piece of land from Amstelveen. Fort Schiphol became a military airport in 1916. Four years later Schiphol became a civilian airport. Schiphol Fort was demolished in 1934 to build a provincial road (Mayor Van Sonweg) from Amstelveen to Schiphol, with a swing bridge over the circular canal of the Haarlemmermeer. The development of Schiphol Airport attracted many people, many of whom settled in Amstelveen. The headquarters of KLM was established there. Amstelveen once was the fastest growing city in the Netherlands and has now grown to 91,691 inhabitants (2020).

After World War II Amstelveen caught a portion of Amsterdam's housing shortage, and was also a member of the municipality of Schiphol. Amsterdam's plan was to introduce Amstelveen as a metropolitan area, with its urban and green areas. Amstelveen remained an independent and self-conscious municipality and adopted a policy that reflected many attractive new residential areas. Amstelveen's landscaping and added art attracted much international attention.

In 1993, Amstelveen was in the news for its Krokettenmotie, debated in the municipal council after a motion proposal by Jan Peter Balkenende. In 2004 Amstelveen was voted the most attractive city in the Netherlands in which to live. Currently Amstelveen is in the top three on the national list of best cities to live in. The Amstelveen city centre also received the number one award for the Netherlands' best shopping centre in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

In 2018 the St. Urbanus Church (Sint-Urbanuskerk) in Bovenkerk caught fire. The tower remained standing but the rest of the church suffered severe damage.

The city's close proximity to Schiphol Airport makes it a prime location for people working in the aviation industry.

Economy
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines as well as the commercial organisation for the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg have their head offices in Amstelveen ( 52.30612°N, 4.84295°W ), although it is slated to leave in 2024. Air France-KLM is represented by the KLM head office.

In addition, Amstelveen houses the international headquarters of Big Four accounting firm KPMG. Large international corporations such as Canon Inc. and Hewlett-Packard also have corporate offices in Amstelveen.

Transport
Amstelveen is served by two tram lines running south from Amsterdam Zuid station. Tram line 5 runs south via Amsterdam Zuid to Stadshart (city centre) in Amstelveen. Tram line 25 runs between Amsterdam Zuid station and Westwijk. Both tram lines serve stops between Amsterdam Zuid and Oranjebaan. Tram line 25 replaced a portion of Metro line 51 that used to run between Amsterdam Zuid station and Westwijk.

Amstelveen has a point-to-point bus connection to other villages and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as well as a local network. There is also an extensive bus system.

Tourism and attractions

 * Shopping Amstelveen city centre. This has received the number one award for best shopping center in the Netherlands in 2013, 2014 and 2015
 * Aan de Poel. A fine-dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star for the period 2009–2012. Since 2013 it carries two Michelin stars. Aan de Poel is located on the shore of lake De Poel.
 * Cobra Museum is located in the centre (Stadshart) of Amstelveen.
 * Museum Jan, is centrehousing a glass art collection
 * Birthplace of the artist Jan Cornelis Hofman.
 * Birthplace of the actress Famke Janssen.
 * Birthplace of the actor Michiel Huisman.
 * Birthplace of the DJ and artist Martin Garrix
 * A statue of Rembrandt overlooks the river Amstel, south east from the Amstelpark, where a windmill open to visitors is also situated
 * On the Amstel river is a cheese farm called Rembrandt Hoeve. It is about 1 mile from the Rembrandt Statue, accessible by bike, boat, car or bus.
 * An Electric Museum-tram line still connects Amstelveen to Amsterdam in the summer, passing by the Amsterdamse Bos and Olympic rowing lake

Secondary education

 * The Hermann Wesselink College offers vmbo-tl, havo, vwo (gymnasium and atheneum) and bilingual education
 * The Keizer Karel College offers havo and vwo (atheneum, gymnasium and technasium).
 * The Amstelveen College offers vmbo-tl, havo, and vwo (atheneum and gymnasium)
 * The Panta Rhei offers vmbo, optionally with leerwegondersteunend onderwijs (literally, "learning path–supporting education")

Other education

 * The International School Amsterdam is located in Amstelveen.

Local government
The municipal council of Amstelveen consists of 37 seats, which were in 2022 divided as follows: • VVD – 8 seats

• D66 – 7 seats

• BURGERBELANGEN AMSTELVEEN – 5 seats

• GroenLinks – 4 seats

• PvdA – 3 seats

• SP – 2 seats

• Actief voor Amstelveen (AvA) - 2 seats

• CDA – 1 seat

• Christen Unie – 1 seat

• Goed voor Amstelveen - 1 seat

• 50PLUS - 1 seat

• Belang van Nederland (BVNL) - 1 seat

Public thinking & public service

 * Jan Arnoldus Schouten (1883–1971) a Dutch mathematician and academic
 * Johanna Westerdijk (1883–1961) a Dutch plant pathologist and the first female Dutch professor
 * Dick Bulterman (born 1951) professor of computer science at the Vrije Universiteit
 * Klaas van Berkel (born 1953 in Nieuwer-Amstel) a Dutch historian of science and academic
 * Arend Jan Boekestijn (born 1959) a Dutch former politician
 * Jan Peter Balkenende (born 1956) a Dutch jurist and retired politician, a city councilman in Amstelveen and Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 to 2010
 * Jan van Zanen (born 1961) a Dutch politician, Mayor of Amstelveen from 2005 to 2013
 * Jules Maaten (born 1961 in Nieuwer-Amstel) a Dutch former politician
 * Okke Ornstein (born 1965) a Dutch investigative journalist, particularly of fraud and corruption

Arts

 * Aagje Deken (1741 in Nieuwer-Amstel – 1804) a Dutch writer and novelist with Betje Wolff
 * Jan Cornelis Hofman (born 1889 in Nieuwer-Amstel - 1966) a Dutch post-impressionist painter
 * Hans van Manen (born 1932) a Dutch ballet dancer, choreographer and photographer
 * Theo Uittenbogaard (born 1946) a Dutch radio & TV-producer
 * Guido van Rijn (born 1950) a Dutch blues and gospel historian
 * Leo de Boer (born 1953) a film director and lecturer at Utrecht School of the Arts
 * Annemarie Roelofs (born 1955) a Dutch jazz trombone player and violinist
 * Mathilde Santing (born 1958) a Dutch singer
 * Antoinette Beumer (born 1962) a Dutch film director, older sister of actress Famke Janssen
 * Joram Lürsen (born 1963) a Dutch film and TV director
 * Famke Janssen (born ca.1964) an actress, director, screenwriter and former fashion model
 * Petra Berger (born 1965) a Dutch classical crossover singer, composer, photographer and musical actress
 * Marjolein Beumer (born 1966) a Dutch actress, younger sister of actress Famke Janssen
 * Damien Moyal (born 1976) a Dutch-American singer
 * Luca Gianquitto (born 1978) an Italian guitarist and music composer, lives in Amstelveen
 * Michiel Huisman (born 1981) a Dutch actor, musician and singer-songwriter
 * Tessa Schram (born 1988) a Dutch actress and director
 * Martin Garrix (born 1996) a DJ and record producer
 * Mesto (born 1999 as Melle Stomp) an electronic musician, record producer, remixer and DJ

Sport

 * Han Dade (1878 n Nieuwer-Amstel – 1940) one of the three founders of AFC Ajax
 * Piet Ikelaar (1896 in Nieuwer Amstel - 1992) a track cyclist and bronze medallist at the 1920 Summer Olympics
 * Ellen van Maris (born 1957) a former professional female bodybuilder
 * Jolanda de Rover (born 1963) a female former backstroke swimmer, competed at the 1980, 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics and won a gold and a bronze medal in backstroke in 1984
 * John Bosman (born 1965 in Bovenkerk) a Dutch retired footballer with 522 club caps
 * Nicole Muns-Jagerman (born 1967) a tennis player, competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
 * Alexandra Verbeek (born 1973) a sailor, competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics
 * Michael Reiziger (born 1973) a Dutch former professional footballer with 356 club caps
 * Timme Hoyng (born 1976) a field hockey player competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics
 * Lisanne de Roever (born 1979) a Dutch field hockey goalkeeper, team medallist at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics
 * Marlies Smulders (born 1982) a rower, team medallist at the 2004 Summer Olympics
 * Robbert Schilder (born 1986) a footballer with over 350 club caps
 * Kitty van Male (born 1988) a Dutch field hockey player, team gold medallist at the 2012 Summer Olympics
 * Samantha Barning (born 1989) a Dutch professional badminton player
 * Kelly Jonker (born 1990) a Dutch field hockey player, team gold medallist at the 2012 Summer Olympics
 * Roland Bergkamp (born 1991) a Dutch footballer with over 200 club caps
 * Mats Valk (born 1996) a Dutch Rubik's Cube speedsolver

Sister cities
Amstelveen is twinned with:

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Andijk

Andijk (Andìk) is a former municipality and a village bordering Lake IJssel in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland and the region of West-Frisia. Since 1 January 2011 Andijk has been part of Medemblik municipality.

The name Andijk comes from the. In 1667 a small church was built. During the Napoleonic occupation, Andijk became an independent municipality on 1 January 1812 by imperial decree of 21 October 1811.

Andijk has fertile clay soil used for agriculture and vegetable horticulture and is also an important supplier of drinking water for the region.

Local government
The last municipal council of Andijk had 13 seats, which at the 2006 election were divided as follows: An election was held in November 2010 for a council for the new merged Medemblik municipality that commenced work in January 2011, replacing Andijk council.
 * CDA – 4 seats
 * PvdA – 3 seats
 * VVD – 3 seats
 * GroenLinks – 2 seats
 * ChristenUnie – 1 seat

Public transport
Bus service 132 operates hourly through Andijk at roughly xx.30 each hour during the day. It connects to Hoorn NS railway station.

Test polder
The Pilot Polder Andijk, of 40 ha, was built in 1926 and 1927 as a test-bed for the construction of the Wieringermeer polder. Reclaimed from the Zuiderzee, the polder is now mainly used for recreation, including holiday homes, a camp-site and a beach. This polder is cited in the town's anthem.

News
De Andijker has been the local newspaper since 1921, and can also be read on the Internet. It includes daily news and (historical) photos of the village.

Notable people

 * Bep Vriend, international bridge player, born 1946 in Andijk

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Anna Paulowna

Anna Paulowna is a former municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The name is derived from the Anna Paulownapolder, which was laid dry in 1846 during the reign of King William II of the Netherlands and named after his wife, Queen Anna Paulowna of Russia. Since 2012, Anna Paulowna has been a part of the new municipality of Hollands Kroon.

Population centres
The former municipality of Anna Paulowna consisted of the following small towns and villages: Anna Paulowna, Breezand, Nieuwesluis, Van Ewijcksluis and Wieringerwaard.

Transportation
The town is served by Anna Paulowna railway station.

Local government
The former municipal council of Anna Paulowna consisted of 15 seats. After the 2010 election the seats were divided as follows: Elections were held in November 2011 for a council for the new merged Hollands Kroon municipality that commenced work in January 2012, replacing Anna Paulowna council.
 * VVD - 5 seats
 * CDA - 5 seats
 * PvdA - 4 seats
 * Lijst F.A. Leal - 1 seat

title: Anna Paulowna


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Hoffman, Minnesota

Hoffman is a city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States, along the Chippewa River. The population was 681 at the 2010 census.

History
Hoffman was platted in 1887, and named for Robert C. Hoffman, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Hoffman since 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.07 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 27 and 55 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 681 people, 285 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 329.0 PD/sqmi. There were 325 housing units at an average density of 157.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 285 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% 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 672 people, 274 households, and 164 families residing in the city. The population density was 319.9 PD/sqmi. There were 307 housing units at an average density of 146.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.45% African American, 0.89% Native American, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 274 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% 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 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 31.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,464, and the median income for a family was $42,955. Males had a median income of $31,818 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,725. About 1.9% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Harley Refsal - Norwegian-American woodcarver honored by a king of Norway.

title: Hoffman, Minnesota


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Beemster

Beemster is a former municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The Beemster is the first polder in the Netherlands reclaimed from a lake, the water extracted by windmills between 1609 and 1612. The original well-ordered landscape of fields, roads, canals, and dykes has been preserved intact. A grid of canals parallels the grid of roads in the Beemster. The larger feeder canals are offset by approximately one kilometer from the larger roads.

Beemster merged into the existing municipality of Purmerend on 1 January 2022.

Population centres
The former municipality of Beemster contained the following small towns and villages: • Middenbeemster

• Noordbeemster

• Westbeemster

• Zuidoostbeemster.

Topography
Map of the former municipality of Beemster, 2015.

History
Around 800 AD the area of the modern municipality of Beemster was covered in peat. The name "Beemster" was derived from "Bamestra", the name of a small river in the area. In the period 1150–1250 peat-digging and storm floods enlarged that small river into an inland sea, a lake connected with the Zuiderzee. Around 1605 private investors started to drain the Beemster lake. In 1610, this was almost complete, but the lake re-filled because of a breach in the Zuiderzee dikes. It was decided to make the ring-dike a meter high above the surrounding country. In 1612 the polder was dry and the land was divided among the investors. In the earlier days of the polder, farmers occupied its lands for growing the crops necessary for long sea journeys by the VOC to the East Indies. The farmland was so good that the project was considered an economic success, in contrast to, e.g., the Heerhugowaard. Since 1999 the entire Beemster polder has been on the UNESCO world heritage list.

The Beemster polder is home to CONO Kaasmakers, maker of the Beemster brand of cheeses. This co-op was formed in 1901 to create cheese made from milk that comes from the Beemster polder. Today Beemster Cheese is sold in Europe, as well as the U.S., Canada, Japan, and China.

World Heritage Site
Because of its historical relevance, and as the original structure of the area is still largely intact, the Beemster was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1999. Justification for inclusion is as follows:
 * (i): The Beemster Polder is a masterpiece of creative planning, in which the ideals of antiquity and the Renaissance were applied to the design of a reclaimed landscape.
 * (ii): The innovative and intellectually imaginative landscape of the Beemster Polder had a profound and lasting impact on reclamation projects in Europe and beyond.
 * (iv): The creation of the Beemster Polder marks a major step forward in the interrelationship between humankind and water at a crucial period of social and economic expansion.

In addition in the Beemster Polder, there are five fortresses as part of the Stelling van Amsterdam, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Beemster Polder combines two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Local government
The municipal council of Beemster consisted of 13 seats which at the last elections in 2018 divided as follows: • Beemster Polder Partij - 6 seats

• VVD - 3 seats

• PvdA - 2 seats

• D66 - 1 seat

• CDA - 1 seat The last mayor was Joyce van Beek (CDA).

Elections were held in November 2021 for a council for the new merged municipality of Purmerend, that included Beemster, which commenced work in January 2022.

Notable people

 * Carel Fabritius (1622 in Middenbeemster – 1654) a Dutch painter
 * Barent Fabritius (1624 in Middenbeemster - 1673) a Dutch painter
 * Johannes Fabritius (1636 – ca.1693) a Dutch Golden Age painter
 * The Reverend Nanne Zwiep (1894 in Beemster – 1942 in Dachau) a pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church
 * Harry Droog (born 1944) a retired Dutch rower, competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics
 * Erik Postma (1953 – 2002 in Middenbeemster) a Dutch politician, Mayor of Beemster from 1998

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Land Township, Grant County, Minnesota

Land Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census.

Land Township was organized in 1878.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.9 sqmi, of which 33.6 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.92%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 244 people, 84 households, and 66 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.3 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 2.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 84 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $28,906 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,788. About 3.2% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.8% of those 65 or over.

title: Land Township, Grant County, Minnesota