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Poppleton Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

Poppleton Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 123 at the 2000 census.

Poppleton Township was organized in 1893, and named for the numerous poplar trees within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.8 km$2$), of which 35.0 square miles (90.8 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 123 people, 52 households, and 39 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.5 people per square mile (1.4/km$2$). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 1.7/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.19% White, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 52 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,357, and the median income for a family was $26,500. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $11,719 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,665. There were 18.4% of families and 18.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 38.9% of under eighteens and 22.7% of those over 64.


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Richardville Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

Richardville Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 110 at the 2000 census.

Richardville Township was organized in 1895, and named for George Richards, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.3 square miles (117.3 km$2$), of which 45.2 square miles (117.2 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 110 people, 43 households, and 30 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.4 people per square mile (0.9/km$2$). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 1.2/sq mi (0.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 43 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $38,594. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,892. There were 9.1% of families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 3.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Skane Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

Skane Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The current population as of 2022 is 73.

Skane Township was organized in 1887, and named after Scania, in Sweden.

Geography
According to Sperling's BestPlaces, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles, all but 0.056 square mile land.

Demographics
As of 2022, 73 people were living in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 98.5% non-Hispanic white American and 1.5% Black or African American.

In 2000, there were 22 households, out of which 54.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, and 22.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.53.

The 2000 population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township in 2000 was $40,833, and the median income for a family was $58,125. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,098. There were no families and 4.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

As of 2015, over 90% of the inhabitants are religious Christians. The nearly 60% Lutheran community is particularly large. The second largest community is the Catholic community at 11% of the population. There are no reported Jews, Muslims, or followers of Eastern Religions currently living in the township.


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South Red River Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

South Red River Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.8 square miles (46.1 km$2$), of which 17.6 square miles (45.5 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km$2$) (1.35%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 23 people, 8 households, and 7 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile (0.5/km$2$). There were 11 housing units at an average density of 0.6/sq mi (0.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 8 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.5% were married couples living together, and 12.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,633. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.


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Spring Brook Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

Spring Brook Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 74 at the 2000 census.

Spring Brook Township was organized in 1884.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.1 km$2$), of which 35.9 square miles (93.0 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 26 households, and 21 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.1 people per square mile (0.8/km$2$). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.30% White, and 2.70% from two or more races.

There were 26 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.6% were married couples living together, and 15.4% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,637. There were 9.5% of families and 7.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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St. Joseph Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

St. Joseph Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 57 at the 2000 census.

St. Joseph Township was organized in 1901, and named by its predominantly Roman Catholic settlers after Saint Joseph.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.0 square miles (116.6 km$2$), of which 44.8 square miles (116.0 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km$2$) (0.51%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 57 people, 26 households, and 17 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile (0.5/km$2$). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.25% White, and 1.75% from two or more races.

There were 26 households, out of which 11.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 14.0% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $21,667, and the median income for a family was $25,833. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,153. There were no families and 4.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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St. Vincent, Minnesota

St. Vincent is a hamlet in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 57 at the 2020 census.

History
St. Vincent, which is directly across the Red River from Pembina, was initially incorporated in 1857, just prior to statehood. In 1878, the St. Paul & Pacific Railroad line reached St. Vincent and opened the area to settlement. With the railroad coming through, settlers began arriving to stake their claims. Many of the earliest settlers to what would become Pembina and St. Vincent were Métis, going back to the late 18th century.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.083 sqmi, of which 1.027 sqmi is land and 0.056 sqmi is water.

The community is the westernmost community in Minnesota. It is situated on the banks of the Red River of the North, in the Red River Valley. It grew from one of the oldest settlements in the region, when it was part of an early fur-trading post established by Peter Grant in 1793. The city of Pembina, North Dakota borders it on the west, across the Red River of the North.

Minnesota Highway 171, U.S. Highway 75, 8th Street, and Pacific Avenue are four of the main routes in and around the community.

North Dakota Highway 59 and Interstate 29 are also nearby.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 64 people, 29 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 59.3 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 37.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White and 1.6% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 29 households, of which 10.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 49 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 29.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 117 people, 48 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 108.0 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 47.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.16% White, 3.42% Native American, 2.56% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races.

There were 48 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.4% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,500, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $22,292 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,322. There were 15.4% of families and 21.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 27.3% of under eighteens and 75.0% of those over 64.

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St. Vincent Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

St. Vincent Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 74 at the 2000 census.

St. Vincent Township was organized in 1880, and named for Vincent de Paul, a Roman Catholic saint.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.5 square miles (141.1 km$2$), of which 54.2 square miles (140.3 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.8 km$2$) (0.55%) is water. The unincorporated community of Noyes is situated at the north edge of the township, along the Canada–US border. The city of St. Vincent borders the township to the south.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 29 households, and 22 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.4 people per square mile (0.5/km$2$). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 91.89% White, 8.11% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.76% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,491. There were no families and 2.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Svea Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

Svea Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 60 at the 2000 census.

History
Svea Township was organized in 1884, and named for Mother Svea, a national symbol of Sweden.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.8 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 60 people, 21 households, and 14 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.7 people per square mile (0.6/km$2$). There were 23 housing units at an average density of 0.6/sq mi (0.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.00% White, 1.67% Asian, and 3.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.

There were 21 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.57.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $51,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,079. There were 12.5% of families and 9.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 8.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Tegner Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

Tegner Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 67 at the 2000 census.

Tegner Township was organized in 1882, and named for Esaias Tegnér, a Swedish writer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km$2$), of which 35.7 square miles (92.4 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 67 people, 23 households, and 18 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.9 people per square mile (0.7/km$2$). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 0.8/sq mi (0.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,021. There were 8.3% of families and 19.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.8% of people under 18 and none of those over 64.


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Teien Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

Teien Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 85 at the 2000 census.

Minnesota State Highways 11 and 220 are two of the main routes in the township.

The unincorporated community of Robbin is located within Teien Township.

Teien Township was organized in 1882, and named for Andrew C. Teien, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.2 square miles (75.7 km$2$), of which 28.8 square miles (74.5 km$2$) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.3 km$2$) (1.68%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 85 people, 38 households, and 28 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.0 people per square mile (1.1/km$2$). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 1.8/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 38 households, out of which 13.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.62.

In the township the population was spread out, with 12.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 15.3% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 34.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,792. There were 5.7% of families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Thompson Township, Kittson County, Minnesota

Thompson Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 178 at the 2000 census.

Thompson Township was organized in 1882, and named for three brothers who settled there: William, Robert and George Thompson.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 178 people, 69 households, and 54 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.9 people per square mile (1.9/km$2$). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 2.3/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 69 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, and 20.3% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,458, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,142. About 10.0% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Big Falls, Minnesota

Big Falls is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 175 at the 2020 census.

U.S. Highway 71 and Minnesota State Highway 6 are two of the main routes in Big Falls.

History
A post office called Big Falls has been in operation since 1906. The city was named for a nearby waterfall on the Big Fork River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.06 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 236 people, 130 households, and 63 families living in the city. The population density was 38.9 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 29.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 1.7% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 130 households, of which 13.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.5% were non-families. 42.3% 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 1.82 and the average family size was 2.43.

The median age in the city was 53.8 years. 11.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 44% were from 45 to 64; and 23.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 264 people, 134 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was 43.7 PD/sqmi. There were 191 housing units at an average density of 31.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.11% White, 0.38% Native American, 0.38% Asian, and 1.14% from two or more races.

There were 134 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.8% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.61.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,458, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,528. About 12.0% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.3% of those 65 or over.

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International Falls, Minnesota

International Falls (sometimes referred to as I-Falls) is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,802 at the time of the 2020 census.

International Falls is located on the Rainy River directly across from Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. The two cities are connected by the Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge. Voyageurs National Park is located 11 miles east of International Falls. There is a major U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry on the International Falls side of the toll bridge and a Canadian Customs entry point on the north side of the bridge.

International Falls is nicknamed the "Icebox of the Nation,” with an average of 109.4 days per year with a high temperature below 32 F.

History
The area now known as International Falls was inhabited by many indigenous peoples. The International Falls area was well known to explorers, missionaries, and voyagers as early as the 17th century. It was not until April 1895 that the community was platted by L. A. Ogaard, a teacher and preacher for the Koochiching Company, and named Koochiching. The word “Koochiching” comes from either the Ojibwe word Gojijiing or the Cree Kocicīhk, both meaning “at the place of inlets,” referring to the neighboring Rainy Lake and River. The European inhabitants gave the names Rainy Lake and Rainy River to the nearby bodies of water because of the mist-like rain present at the falls where the lake flowed into the river.

On August 10, 1901, the village was incorporated and two years later its name was changed to International Falls in recognition of the river's role as a border between the United States and Canada. It was incorporated as a city in 1909.

Realizing the potential for water power and mills in the area, industrialist E.W. Backus, president of the Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company in the early 20th century, built a dam on the Rainy River to power the company's mills. Purchased by Boise Cascade Corporation in 1965, and sold to an investment group in 2003, the company remains the largest business and employer in the area. In 2013 Boise laid off 394 employees and closed down a paper machine. It then sold to Packaging Corporation of America (PCA).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.53 sqmi, of which 6.42 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

Climate
International Falls, with its relatively central position in the North American continent, has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb), with long, bitterly cold winters and humid, warm summers and is part of USDA Plant hardiness zone 3a. January averages 5.0 °F, and lows reach 0 °F on an average of 57.2 nights annually. Highs only reach the freezing point or above an average of 16.7 days in the months of December, January, and February, and the temperature often stays below freezing for weeks at a time during the winter. In the winter of 1978 to 1979, the temperature stayed below freezing for 101 days, from November 17 to February 25. Seasonal snowfall averages 73.0 in; due to the cold typically preventing significant melting for much of the winter, snow depths of 5 in or more are seen on a majority of days from December through March. Spring, and more especially autumn, are short but mild transition seasons. July averages 64.9 °F, with highs reaching 90 °F an average of only 2 days annually, and in close to 40% of years, the temperature does not rise that high. Precipitation averages about 25.37 in per year, and is concentrated in the warmer months. The average window for freezing temperatures is September 14 through May 26, allowing a frost-free period of 110 days; however, the all-time record for the latest first freeze was set relatively recently on October 17, 2021, being over a month late. Measurable snowfall (≥0.1 in) arrives on average on October 18 and departs April 22. The all-time record high temperature is 103 °F, set on July 22, 1923, while the all-time record low is -55 °F, set on January 6, 1909, a range of 158 F-change; the record cold maximum is -29 °F, set on the same day as the record low, while, conversely, the record warm minimum is 79 °F on July 16, 1898.

Icebox of the Nation
International Falls has long promoted itself as the "Icebox of the Nation"; however, the trademark for the slogan has been challenged on several occasions by the small town of Fraser, Colorado. Officials from Fraser claimed usage since 1956, International Falls since 1948. The two towns came to an agreement in 1986, when International Falls paid Fraser $2,000 to relinquish its "official" claim. However, in 1996, International Falls inadvertently failed to renew its federal trademark, although it had kept its state trademark up to date. Fraser then filed to gain the federal trademark. International Falls submitted photographic proof that its 1955 Pee Wee hockey team traveled to Boston, Massachusetts with the slogan. After several years of legal battles, the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially registered the slogan with International Falls on January 29, 2008, Registration Number 3375139. Only a few days after announcing its success in the trademark battle, International Falls had a daily record low temperature of -40 °F, beating a previous record of -37 °F in 1967.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $29,908, and the median income for a family was $41,458. Males had a median income of $41,584 versus $20,053 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,171. About 10.0% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,424 people, 2,903 households, and 1,645 families residing in the city. The population density was 1001 PD/sqmi. There were 3,157 housing units at an average density of 492 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 1.0% African American, 2.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 2,903 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,703 people, 2,959 households, and 1,751 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 2.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 2,959 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 40.8% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

FM
The local Icebox Radio Theater produces radio drama broadcasts on 106.9 FM, with a power output of one watt.

Television
Local cable television service is offered by Midcontinent Communications.

The Journal
Since 1911 the local newspaper was The Journal which announced its closure on June 3, 2021, with June 24, 2021 being its last edition.

Rainy Lake Gazette
On Friday, July 16, 2021, CherryRoad Media Inc. distributed Volume 1, Issue 1 of its newest publication, the Rainy Lake Gazette.

Culture

 * Icebox Radio Theater

The Backus Community Center opened in 2002 and serves as one of the cultural centers of International Falls. Each year, the Backus Performing Arts Series presents a number of musical and stage productions to the local community.

The Borealis Bards community theatre group has staged a number of productions since its founding in 2014, including 2015's production of Alice In Wonderland.

The International Falls post office contains a mural, Early Lodging in Koochichin Falls, painted by Lucia Wiley. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department. The WPA was the largest and most ambitious American New Deal agency, employing individuals to carry out public works projects.

Transportation
Falls International Airport (IATA code: INL, ICAO code: KINL) is a public airport located just south of the city. The airport has two runways. It is mostly used for general aviation but is also served by Delta Air Lines which has two daily flights to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport using the Bombardier CRJ-700 jet airliner.

The Minnesota, Dakota and Western Railway operates a 4 mi line between International Falls and Ranier.

Major highways
The following routes are located within the city of International Falls.
 * [[Image:US 53.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 53
 * [[Image:US 71.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 71
 * [[Image:MN-11.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 11

Port Code : 3604

References in popular culture
A Sears Diehard car battery commercial was filmed in International Falls in the 1970s, playing on the city's extremely cold winter climate to promote the longevity and effectiveness of the product. It led to a parody ad – aired several times in the first (1975) season of Saturday Night Live – promoting a geriatric product.

The fictional Minnesota small town of Frostbite Falls, which was the hometown of cartoon characters Rocket "Rocky" J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, was a spoof of the real-life International Falls. The fictional town was located in Koochiching County as well.

The 2019 dark comedy film International Falls, starring Rachael Harris, Rob Heubel, and Matthew Glave, is set and filmed in International Falls.

Notable people

 * Edward Backus, industrialist
 * Tammy Bakker, PTL The 700 Club
 * Dean Blais, hockey coach, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NCHC
 * Bill Borcher, University of Oregon head basketball coach 1951–1956
 * Keith Christiansen, hockey player, United States Hockey Hall of Fame, silver medalist and co-captain of 1972 USA Team in Winter Olympics Sapporo, Japan
 * Kevin Constantine, hockey coach, NHL, IHL
 * Jim Crotty, pro football player, Washington Redskins
 * Mike Curran, hockey player, United States Hockey Hall of Fame, 1972 Winter Olympics silver medal
 * Richard Dougherty, Minnesota Gopher Hall of Fame hockey, silver medal 1956 Olympic Games
 * Constance Edith Fowler, artist, printmaker, author, educator
 * Arlys Johnson-Maxwell, weightlifter Senior World Champion 1987
 * Bob Mason, Goalie NHL 1984–1991, goaltending coach of Minnesota Wild
 * Jack McDonald, ice hockey goaltender for Michigan
 * Bronko Nagurski, football player, member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame
 * Bronko Nagurski Jr., football player for Notre Dame and in Canadian Football League
 * Bob Neuenschwander, Minnesota state legislator and businessman
 * Ernest Oberholtzer, explorer, author, conservationist
 * Gary Sampson, hockey player, Washington Capitals
 * Neil Sheehy, hockey player, Calgary Flames Hartford Whalers and Washington Capitals NHL Hockey Agent
 * Timothy Sheehy, hockey player, United States Hockey Hall of Fame, silver medalist and co-captain of 1972 USA Team in Winter Olympics Sapporo, Japan
 * Frank Youso, NFL player, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings
 * Larry Ross, International Falls High School hockey coach 1954–1985, won 6 Minnesota High school state championships

title: International Falls, Minnesota


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Littlefork, Minnesota

Littlefork is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 553 at the 2020 census.

U.S. Highway 71 and state highways 65 and 217 are three of the main routes in Littlefork. The town was formerly on the Northern Pacific Railroad, and is now on the Blue Ox Trail.

History
A post office called Littlefork has been in operation since 1902. The city was named for the nearby Little Fork River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 647 people, 258 households, and 154 families living in the city. The population density was 543.7 PD/sqmi. There were 296 housing units at an average density of 248.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 258 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 680 people, 268 households, and 177 families living in the city. The population density was 577.1 PD/sqmi. There were 302 housing units at an average density of 256.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.41% white, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 268 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $51,417. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,532. About 4.8% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Tim Babcock, Governor of Montana, was born in Littlefork.

title: Littlefork, Minnesota


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Mizpah, Minnesota

Mizpah is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 58 at the 2020 census.

U.S. Highway 71 and County Road 36 are two of the main routes in Mizpah.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.03 sqmi, all land.

History
A post office called Mizpah has been in operation since 1901. Mizpah is a name derived from Hebrew meaning "watchtower".

The Minnesota state record for latest measurable snowfall was recorded in Mizpah on June 4, 1935 when the town received an inch and a half of snowfall.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 56 people, 28 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 18.5 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 14.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% Asian.

There were 28 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.6% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.4% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.47.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 78 people, 31 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 25.7 people per square mile (9.9/km$2$). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 16.8 per square mile (6.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 85.90% White and 14.10% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 31 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,519. 19.0% of families and 25.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 69.2% of those under the age of 18 and none of those ages 65 or older.

title: Mizpah, Minnesota


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Northome, Minnesota

Northome is a city located in the southwestern corner of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 155 at the 2020 census. The county seat is International Falls, about 70 mi away.

U.S. Highway 71 and State Highways 1 and 46 meet in Northome.

Fair
The Northome Fairgrounds hold the annual Koochiching County Fair on the second weekend of August. It celebrated its 100th anniversary in August 2006.

Fair events include
 * Mudding
 * Fireworks
 * "Scenic Sinkhole Scramble" (since 1982) - runs of a sanctioned 5k race and a 'fun run' of 2 mi with a stroller category
 * Animal and crafts judging and a related Bear Fest parade in the city of Northome.
 * The fair grounds also has the "Harold Lowe Memorial Arena", a horse arena capable of hosting barrel racing and other equine activities

History
Northome was founded in 1903 and enjoyed a boom time early in the 20th century as a logging town. It is possible that the name "Northome" is derived from the Norwegian place name "Norheim", which is found in four places in Norway. The name literally means north home.

By the 1930s the big white and red pines were gone and pine trees were essentially locally extirpated due to the unsustainable logging practices of the time, and farming gained importance. Many farmers relocated here from the Dust Bowl conditions in the Dakotas at that time.

The Burlington Northern Railroad had a depot in Northome until the 1980s, although passenger service discontinued in 1960. Today the abandoned railroad bed forms the Blue Ox section of a large network of snowmobile trails.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.90 sqmi, of which 1.51 sqmi is land and 0.39 sqmi is water.

Northome is located at 47.87194°N, -94.28°W (47.871986, -94.280248).

There are named former townships around Northome (Bridgie, Englewood, Wildwood, etc.) but in Koochiching County all townships are unorganized. Therefore, for Census and other government purposes, the city of Northome also lends its name to the surrounding Unorganized Territory of Northome (approximately 300 sqmi of SW Koochiching County, excluding Northome and Mizpah, with 500 people in the 2000 census).

Economy
Important sources of employment in the area include the Northome School, independent resorts, logging and farming, and several stores in the town, including the Shining Light Cafe. The local newspaper was the Northome Record, produced from 1905 to 2007. Shortly after the Northome Record ceased the Northome Area News was created by a local family.

The nearest stop light is 40 miles away in Bemidji, the regional shopping hub.

Wildlife
The town is on the shores of Bartlett Lake; to the south is Island Lake, popular for fishing and swimming. The lake holds Northern Pike, crappie, perch, and bullhead. Other smaller lakes are in the area as well, together supporting a variety of fish including walleye and northern pike. Unlike most of the rest of the Lower 48 states, timber wolves (the grey wolf) were never eradicated from this area, and wolves can still be heard at night, though rarely seen. Bald eagles and black bears are commonly sighted. There have also been occasional reports of cougar sightings. This area is in the southern part of the Taiga, or boreal forest, with a mix of quaking aspen (colloquially called popple), balsam fir, northern white cedar and others, including some remaining white pine and Norway pine.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 200 people, 89 households, and 53 families residing in the city. The population density was 132.5 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 68.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 1.0% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races.

There were 89 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 49.7 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 230 people, 87 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 151.3 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 74.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.96% White, 1.74% Native American, and 1.30% from two or more races.

There were 87 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 30.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 61.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,417, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $30,556 versus $20,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,758. About 13.0% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.8% of those 65 or over.

Outdoor activities
Primary outdoor occupations in the area are logging timber, farming, and resorts/tourism.

Fall brings the deer hunters and in the winter snowmobiling is a growing activity, supporting a small industry with a network of trails leading to nearby communities, including across the Big Bog State Recreation Area to Waskish Township. Fishing is available most of the year. In the winter cold temperatures occasionally dipping down to −40° (F or C) create ice that can support small snowplows to clear roads on the lakes for ice-fishing.

title: Northome, Minnesota


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Ranier, Minnesota

Ranier ) is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 569 at the 2020 census.

Ranier is located east of the city of International Falls, along State Highway 11 (MN 11). Fort Frances, Ontario is located directly across the river.

Incorporated in 1908, the small village of Ranier began as a lively pioneer town filled with people eager to make their mark in the northland. Businesses sprang up all over Ranier, including hotels, grocers, saloons, and brothels. During prohibition, this little boom town gained a gnarly reputation. Illegal booze was the name of the game and everyone in Ranier was playing. Being the port of entry into Canada and being situated on Rainy Lake made for a prime playing field for bootleggers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 sqmi, all land.

The Rainy River and Rainy Lake meet at Ranier beneath the oldest cantilevered bridge in North America built in 1908. The Ranier Railroad Bridge (Canadian National (CN) River Bridge) was constructed in 1908. The single-track lift bridge crosses Rainy River between Ranier, Minnesota, and Fort Frances, Ontario, and is one of the busiest ports of entry for international rail freight in the United States.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 145 people, 70 households, and 40 families living in the city. The population density was 1035.7 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 635.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.7% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 70 households, of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.83 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age in the city was 56.8 years. 10.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 42.1% were from 45 to 64; and 29.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 188 people, 76 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 1,268.1 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 593.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White, 1.06% Native American, and 1.06% from two or more races.

There were 76 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $50,875 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,784. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

title: Ranier, Minnesota


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Baxter Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Baxter Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census.

Baxter Township was organized in 1871, and named after Hiram A. Baxter, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 76 households, and 68 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.56% White, 0.96% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 76 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.6% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.5% were non-families. 9.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $40,521. Males had a median income of $32,292 versus $15,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,622. About 11.6% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.


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Bellingham, Minnesota

Bellingham is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 168 at the 2010 census.

History
Bellingham was platted in 1887, and named for Robert Bellingham, the owner of the original town site. A post office has been in operation at Bellingham since 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 168 people, 82 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 420.0 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 265.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 82 households, of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% 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 2.50.

The median age in the city was 53.8 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 205 people, 93 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 512.8 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 280.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 93 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,888. About 6.7% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.4% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Glen H. Anderson, former Minnesotan politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1973 – 1990.
 * Eddie Kienholz, college football, basketball, and baseball coach.

Education
Bellingham is within the Ortonville School District. In 2009 the Bellingham School District merged into the Ortonville district. Under Minnesota law it was a consolidation.

title: Bellingham, Minnesota


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Boyd, Minnesota

Boyd is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 175 at the 2010 census.

History
Boyd was platted in 1884. A post office has been in operation at Boyd since 1884. The city was incorporated in 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 175 people, 88 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 336.5 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 219.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.6% Asian, and 4.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 88 households, of which 17.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.1% were non-families. 43.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 49.2 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 210 people, 100 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 393.5 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 217.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.62% White, 1.43% Native American and 0.95% Asian.

There were 100 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.0% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $41,500. Males had a median income of $21,591 versus $17,955 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,917. About 4.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 5.4% of those 65 or over.

title: Boyd, Minnesota


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Camp Release Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Camp Release Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 293 at the 2000 census.

Camp Release Township was organized in 1871, and named in commemoration of the surrender at Camp Release.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 293 people, 114 households, and 84 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.0 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 4.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.29% White, 0.34% African American, 1.02% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races.

There were 114 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% 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 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,286, and the median income for a family was $60,313. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $23,393 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,174. About 4.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.0% of those 65 or over.


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Cerro Gordo Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Cerro Gordo Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 256 at the 2000 census.

Cerro Gordo Township was organized in 1871, and named in commemoration of the Battle of Cerro Gordo.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 256 people, 87 households, and 70 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.2 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.09% White, 0.78% African American, 0.78% Native American, 1.17% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,486. About 2.7% of families and 1.6% 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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Dawson, Minnesota

Dawson is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,466 at the 2020 census.

History
The land Dawson sits on was originally home to the Wahpekute, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Yanktonai people, three bands of the Dakota. Land was ceded to the US government by the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851. The treaties were signed on July 23 and August 6 in Traverse des Sioux and Mendota respectively. The land was ceded in exchange for $3,750,000, about 12 cents per acre. Little of the payment was actually received by the Dakota.

Dawson was platted in 1884. The city was named for William Dawson, a former mayor of St. Paul, and one of three partners in the Dawson Townsite Company. A post office has been in operation at Dawson since 1884. The city was incorporated in 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.48 sqmi, all land. The West Branch of the Lac qui Parle River flows through the city. U.S. Route 212 serves as a main route in the city. The BNSF Railway runs through the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,540 people, 682 households, and 412 families living in the city. The population density was 1040.5 PD/sqmi. There were 768 housing units at an average density of 518.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 682 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 25.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,539 people, 677 households, and 398 families living in the city. The population density was 1,043.4 PD/sqmi. There were 756 housing units at an average density of 512.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.19% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 677 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,442, and the median income for a family was $46,484. Males had a median income of $30,493 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,084. About 3.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Theodore Christianson - 21st Governor of Minnesota from January 6, 1925, until January 6, 1931; publisher of the Dawson Sentinel.
 * Theodore Christianson - Minnesota Supreme Court justice and eldest son of Governor Christianson
 * Phyllis Gates - Interior decorator and wife of Hollywood actor Rock Hudson (1955–1958)
 * James Day Hodgson - United States Secretary of Labor (1970–1973) and United States Ambassador to Japan (1974–1977); born in Dawson
 * Edor Nelson - baseball, football, wrestling, and hockey coach at Augsburg University
 * Jeff Nordgaard - Second-round NBA draft pick in 1996
 * Roger Reinert - mayor of Duluth, Minnesota; raised in Dawson
 * Howard Wads Rundquist - businessman, educator, and politician
 * Carrie Tollefson - Olympian at 1500 meters in 2004, NCAA cross country champion in 1997

Notable places
Dawson is home to the Dawson Bank Museum, a Carnegie Library building (now a law office), and an armory building (now a public library and apartments). All three of these buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In culture

 * The movie Sweet Land (2005) was partly filmed in Dawson.

Gnomes
Dawson, also known as Gnometown USA, commemorates its notable citizens by making them into 3-foot tall gnomes that are placed either in the Dawson Public Library or Gnome Park. The gnomes are revealed to the community during Riverfest, an annual celebration for the town. Each gnome gets its own legend. (found here) New gnomes have been added every year since 1989. There are more than 40 gnomes in Gnome Park with more being added every year. {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" ! colspan="4" |

Gnomes of Dawson
!Year !Name of Gnome(s)/Troll !Person/People/Thing Represented !Ref.
 * 1989
 * Governor Ted
 * Theodore Christianson
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 * 1990
 * Postmaster Bertha
 * Bertha Swenson
 * 1991
 * Scouter T.O.
 * T.O. Vaala
 * 1992
 * Doc Bill
 * Dr. Vilhelm Johnson
 * 1993
 * The Maestro
 * John Solie
 * 1994
 * Morrie and Kay
 * Morris and Kathryn Benson
 * 1995
 * Areta
 * Areta Schmoker Wold
 * 1996
 * Farmer Gerry
 * Gerald Michaelson
 * 1997
 * Baker Elder
 * Elder Molstad
 * 1998
 * Rudy
 * Rudy Prestholdt
 * 1999
 * Doc Phil and Jean
 * Dr. Phil and Jean Maus
 * 2000
 * The Merchant and the Miller
 * Harland and Gladys Thoen
 * 2001
 * Principal Vern
 * Vernon Stevens
 * 2002
 * Coach Steve and Irene
 * Steve and Irene Ruzich
 * 2003
 * Joe and Mary
 * Joe and Mary Givens
 * 2004
 * Del the Gnometographer
 * Delbert Thielke
 * 2005
 * The Reverend
 * Reverend G.S. Froiland
 * 2006
 * Superintendent Bob
 * Robert Clay
 * 2007
 * Harris and Eloise
 * Harris and Eloise Ronning
 * 2008
 * The Gnometown Fire Department
 * The Dawson Fire Department
 * 2009
 * The Founders of Dawson Mills
 * Glen Blomquist, Art Lee, John C. Hanson, and Bert Dahl
 * 2010
 * Mayor Richard
 * Richard Pollei
 * 2011
 * Al
 * Allan Schacherer
 * 2012
 * Alta, Ruth, and Shar
 * Alta Roesch, Ruth Solem, and Sharilyn Bates
 * 2013
 * HUGs and TUGs
 * The EMTs and First Responders
 * 2014
 * Bob and Marlene
 * Bob and Marlene Lee
 * 2015
 * Ole
 * Norm Olson
 * 2016
 * Doc Ralph
 * Dr. Ralph Gerbig
 * 2017
 * Virg
 * Virgil Thompson
 * 2018
 * Charlie
 * Charlie Prestholdt
 * 2019
 * Dennis and Ruby
 * Dennis and Ruby Anderson
 * 2020
 * rowspan="2" |Covidius Putrid Evilson the 19th (Triumph over the Troll)*
 * rowspan="2" |The way the community came together and overcame the COVID-19 pandemic
 * 2021
 * 2022
 * Loren
 * Loren Femrite
 * 2023
 * Deb
 * Deb Breberg
 * 2024
 * Dan & Luanne
 * Dan and Luanne Fondell
 * colspan="4" |*denotes troll
 * }
 * 2016
 * Doc Ralph
 * Dr. Ralph Gerbig
 * 2017
 * Virg
 * Virgil Thompson
 * 2018
 * Charlie
 * Charlie Prestholdt
 * 2019
 * Dennis and Ruby
 * Dennis and Ruby Anderson
 * 2020
 * rowspan="2" |Covidius Putrid Evilson the 19th (Triumph over the Troll)*
 * rowspan="2" |The way the community came together and overcame the COVID-19 pandemic
 * 2021
 * 2022
 * Loren
 * Loren Femrite
 * 2023
 * Deb
 * Deb Breberg
 * 2024
 * Dan & Luanne
 * Dan and Luanne Fondell
 * colspan="4" |*denotes troll
 * }
 * 2023
 * Deb
 * Deb Breberg
 * 2024
 * Dan & Luanne
 * Dan and Luanne Fondell
 * colspan="4" |*denotes troll
 * }
 * colspan="4" |*denotes troll
 * }
 * }

title: Dawson, Minnesota


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Freeland Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Freeland Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 127 at the 2000 census.

Freeland Township was organized in 1880, and named for J. P. Free, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 127 people, 50 households, and 34 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.5 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 1.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.43% White, 0.79% Native American and 0.79% Asian.

There were 50 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 144.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 155.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $37,750. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,059. There were 22.0% of families and 21.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 35.7% of under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.


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Garfield Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Garfield Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census.

Garfield Township was organized in 1881, and named for James A. Garfield (1831–1881), the 20th President of the United States.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.2 sqmi, of which 37.2 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 187 people, 65 households, and 52 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.0 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 65 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples living together, and 18.5% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,220. About 4.1% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Hamlin Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Hamlin Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 185 at the 2000 census.

Hamlin Township was organized in 1879, and named for John R. Hamlin, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.58%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 185 people, 69 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.2 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 69 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $31,563. Males had a median income of $19,375 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,948. About 8.5% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Hantho Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Hantho Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 154 at the 2000 census.

Hantho Township was organized in 1878, and named for Halvor H. Hantho, a Norwegian settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.2 sqmi, of which 30.1 sqmi is land and 3.1 sqmi  (9.36%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 154 people, 54 households, and 38 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.1 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 2.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.75% White and 3.25% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $30,469 versus $33,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,854. None of the families and 2.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.0% of those over 64.


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Lac qui Parle Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Lac qui Parle Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 183 at the 2000 census.

Lac qui Parle Township was organized in 1873, and named for the county in which it is located.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.5 sqmi, of which 28.7 sqmi is land and 2.8 sqmi  (8.79%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 183 people, 69 households, and 54 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.4 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 3.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 69 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,906, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,769. About 11.5% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.5% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Theodore Christianson - 21st Governor of Minnesota; born in Lac qui Parle Township
 * John Poage Williamson - American missionary, politician, and writer


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Lake Shore Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Lake Shore Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 239 at the 2000 census.

Lake Shore Township was organized in 1879, and named for its location near a marshy lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 53.9 sqmi, of which 51.7 sqmi is land and 2.2 sqmi  (4.16%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 239 people, 90 households, and 73 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.6 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.49% White, 1.67% African American, 0.42% Asian, and 0.42% from two or more races.

There were 90 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $40,694. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,992. About 2.6% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Louisburg, Minnesota

Louisburg is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 47 at the 2010 census.

History
Louisburg was platted in 1887. A post office was established at Louisburg in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 47 people, 18 households, and 16 families living in the community. The population density was 156.7 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 100.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of Louisburg was 93.6% White, 4.3% Asian, and 2.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 18 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the community was 46.3 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.8% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 26 people, 13 households and 7 families living in the community. The population density was 85.0 PD/sqmi. There were 29 housing units at an average density of 94.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the hamlet was 96.15% White and 3.85% Asian.

There were 13 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, and 38.5% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.63.

19.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 38.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median household income was $18,750, and the median family income was $24,375. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $35,625 for females. The per capita income for residents of Louisburg was $14,535. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

title: Louisburg, Minnesota


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Madison, Minnesota

Madison is a city in and the county seat of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States, along the 45th parallel. The population was 1,518 at the 2020 census. It proclaims itself to be the "lutefisk capital of the USA."

History
Madison was platted in 1884, and named after Madison, Wisconsin. A post office has been in operation at Madison since 1884.

The Madison City Council proposed that the city should be named the Lutefisk Capital of the United States in 1982, and the Madison Chamber of Commerce funded the construction of a 25 feet fiberglass cod nicknamed Lou T. Fisk, which welcomes visitors.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Highway 75 and Minnesota State Highway 40 are two of the main routes in the city.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Madison has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Madison was 110 F on July 31, 1988 and August 1, 1988, while the coldest temperature recorded was -36 F on February 9, 1994.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,551 people, 736 households, and 404 families living in the city. The population density was 1477.1 PD/sqmi. There were 873 housing units at an average density of 831.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 736 households, of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.1% were non-families. 41.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 54.6 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 35.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,768 people, 789 households, and 462 families living in the city. The population density was 1,737.6 PD/sqmi. There were 882 housing units at an average density of 866.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.21% White, 0.06% African American, 0.23% Asian, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.06% of the population.

There were 789 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 35.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,102, and the median income for a family was $38,008. Males had a median income of $27,903 versus $20,694 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,435. About 3.7% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Madison Public Schools are part of the Lac qui Parle Valley School District. Schools in the district include MMN Elementary School, Appleton Elementary School, LqPV Middle School and Lac qui Parle Valley High School.

MMN Elementary School is located in Madison, LqPV Middle School and LqPV High School are located in rural Madison, and Appleton Elementary School is located in Appleton.

Renae Tostenson is the Superintendent of Schools.

Media
Since January 31, 1983, KLQP-FM known as "Q92" has been serving a five-county area from studios in Madison.

Notable people

 * Carol Bly (1930–2007) - Award-winning author of short stories, essays and nonfiction.
 * Robert Bly - Poet, activist and author of Iron John: A Book About Men (1990).
 * Alvin O. Hofstad (1905–1962), farmer and Minnesota state legislator
 * Jacob F. Jacobson (1849–1938), member of the Minnesota House of Representatives

In popular culture
In 2004, the American independent film Sweet Land was filmed partially in Madison. The film was released in 2005.

title: Madison, Minnesota


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Madison Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Madison Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 251 at the 2000 census.

Madison Township was organized in 1879, and named after Madison, Wisconsin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.5 km2), of which 34.6 square miles (89.6 km2) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2)  (1.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 251 people, 93 households, and 71 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.3 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.60% White and 0.40% Asian.

There were 93 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $41,607. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,039. None of the families and 3.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.5% of those over 64.