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Ramsey, Minnesota

Ramsey is a suburban city 22 miles (35 km) north-northwest of downtown Minneapolis in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 27,646 at the 2020 census. It is a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities.

U.S. Highways 10 / 169 (co-signed) and State Highway 47 are two of the main routes, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail line to downtown Minneapolis is located in Ramsey.

History
The first settlers in Ramsey were Thomas A. Holmes and James Beatty who built the Old Log Trading Post in 1849 at the location. Itasca Village was later platted in 1852. The village contained the first post office in Anoka County and a station on the Northern Pacific Railroad. The Itasca Village went abandoned soon after the removal of the Winnebago Indians in the area. In 1857 the first township was created named Watertown, it would later change to Dover, and finally Ramsey. Ramsey was incorporated on November 12, 1976 with a population of about 8,000 people.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.79 sqmi, of which 28.81 sqmi is land and 0.98 sqmi is water. Ramsey borders the cities of Andover, Anoka, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Dayton, and Elk River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 23,668 people, 8,033 households, and 6,484 families living in the city. The population density was 821.5 PD/sqmi. There were 8,302 housing units at an average density of 288.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 2.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 8,033 households, of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.3% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,510 people, 5,906 households, and 5,102 families living in the city. The population density was 642.9 PD/sqmi. There were 5,946 housing units at an average density of 206.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.80% White, 0.31% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.01% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 5,906 households, out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.6% were non-families. 8.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $68,988, and the median income for a family was $70,926. Males had a median income of $43,898 versus $31,212 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,057. About 1.3% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Government
The current mayor of Ramsey is Mark Kuzma.

Schools
Ramsey is in the Elk River and Anoka-Hennepin public school districts. PACT Charter School is a charter school inside of Ramsey. In 2023 they expanded into an elementary building and a secondary building.

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Audubon, Minnesota

Audubon is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 560 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land. It is located near Lake Park as well as Detroit Lakes.

Transportation
U.S. Route 10 serves as a main route in the community.

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Detroit Lakes, 7 mi to the southeast.

Business
Audubon has an Orton's convenience store, a U.S. post office, an on/off sale liquor store, a grain elevator, an outdoor recreation sales dealership, a diesel repair facility, a cabinet maker, a vehicle consignment dealer, a trucking company, three churches, a wood/lumber shop and an elementary school. Team Industries has a factory facility in Audubon.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 519 people, 194 households, and 132 families living in the city. The population density was 926.8 PD/sqmi. There were 228 housing units at an average density of 407.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.4% White, 1.7% African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races.

There were 194 households, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 29.4 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 445 people, 175 households, and 119 families living in the city. The population density was 764.0 PD/sqmi. There were 191 housing units at an average density of 327.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.38% White, 4.27% Native American, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% 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 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,729, and the median income for a family was $40,250. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,435. About 16.8% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture
The 2005 film Sweet Land is set in Audubon during the 1920s. The film was actually shot in Montevideo, Minnesota.

Notable person

 * Joe Marshall, baseball player

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Audubon Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Audubon Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 416 at the 2000 census.

History
Audubon Township was organized in 1871. It was named after naturalist John James Audubon.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 32.3 sqmi is land and 3.0 sqmi (8.59%) is water.

The city of Audubon is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 10.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 10

Lakes

 * Audubon Lake
 * Barne Lake
 * Barnes Lake
 * Berseth Lake
 * Bluebird Lake
 * Boardson Lake
 * Boyer Lake (east quarter)
 * Canary Lake
 * Cravath Lake (south half)
 * Dahlberg Lake (northeast edge)
 * Gilbertson Lake
 * Joy Lake
 * Larson Lake
 * Leaf Lake (northeast edge)
 * Little Cormorant Lake (vast majority)
 * Lake Minnetonka
 * Marshall Lake
 * Mc Kinstry Lake
 * Reep Lake
 * Robin Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Hamden Township (north)
 * Richwood Township (northeast)
 * Detroit Township (east)
 * Lake View Township (southeast)
 * Lake Eunice Township (south)
 * Cormorant Township (southwest)
 * Lake Park Township (west)
 * Cuba Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Audubon, Cook Family, Felker and Immanuel.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 416 people, 162 households, and 129 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.9 PD/sqmi. There were 224 housing units at an average density of 6.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.12% White, 0.72% Native American, and 2.16% from two or more races.

There were 162 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% 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 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $25,179 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,650. About 4.9% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Burlington Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Burlington Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,545 as of the 2010 census.

History
Burlington Township was organized in 1872. It was settled by natives of Burlington, Vermont.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.6 km2, of which 86.0 km2 is land and 5.5 km2, or 6.06%, is water.

The city of Frazee is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 10.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 10
 * [[Image:MN-87.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 87

Lakes

 * Acorn Lake
 * Albertson Lake (northwest three-quarters)
 * Boot Lake
 * Brink Lake
 * Chilton Lake
 * Eagle Lake
 * Elbow Lake
 * Fischer Lake (vast majority)
 * Gebo Lake
 * Graham Lake
 * Pearce Lake
 * Pierce Lake
 * Six Lake
 * Stilke Lake
 * Town Lake (vast majority)
 * Triglaff Lake
 * Youman Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Erie Township (north)
 * Height of Land Township (northeast)
 * Silver Leaf Township (east)
 * Gorman Township, Otter Tail County (southeast)
 * Hobart Township, Otter Tail County (south)
 * Candor Township, Otter Tail County (southwest)
 * Lake View Township (west)
 * Detroit Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Chilton, Lakeside and Sacred Heart.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,304 people, 463 households, and 365 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.1 PD/sqmi. There were 524 housing units at an average density of 15.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.55% White, 0.08% African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 463 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,295, and the median income for a family was $48,158. Males had a median income of $32,596 versus $21,316 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,003. About 5.6% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Callaway, Minnesota

Callaway is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, USA, approximately 11 miles from the county seat, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The population was 178 at the 2020 census. Callaway is often associated with a nearby town, Richwood, Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 234 people, 79 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 365.6 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 137.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 50.9% White, 0.9% African American, 35.9% Native American, and 12.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 20.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 32.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% 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 200 people, 70 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 316.9 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 122.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 61% White, 25% Native American, 1% Asian, and 13% of more than one race.

There were 70 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $34,821. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,151. About 4.9% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 33.3% of those 65 or over.

Business
Callaway holds a chapel, gas stations, and several other businesses, including a post office. Callaway is the home to Native Harvest, White Earth Land Recovery Project, Honor the Earth, Niijii Radio, and Ojibwe Wind and Bio-fuels. Located in the old school Building.

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Callaway Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Callaway Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 260 as of the 2000 census.

History
Callaway Township was organized in 1906. It was named for William R. Callaway, an official with the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 33.9 sqmi is land and 1.4 sqmi (4.00%) is water.

The city of Callaway is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 59.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 59

Lakes

 * Anderson Lake
 * Birch Lake (southwest quarter)
 * Carrott Lake
 * Fairbanks Lake
 * Island Lake (west edge)
 * O-Me-Mee Lake
 * Squash Lake
 * St Clair Lake
 * Vizenor Lake

Adjacent townships

 * White Earth Township (north)
 * Maple Grove Township (northeast)
 * Sugar Bush Township (east)
 * Richwood Township (south)
 * Hamden Township (southwest)
 * Riceville Township (west)
 * Spring Creek Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Saint Marys Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 260 people, 94 households, and 73 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.7 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 3.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 70.77% White, 17.31% Native American, and 11.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 22.3% 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 2.77 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,542, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,020. About 13.0% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.4% of those 65 or over.


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Carsonville Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Carsonville Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 252 as of the 2000 census.

History
Carsonville Township was organized in 1881. It was named for George M. Carson, a settler who arrived in 1879.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.1 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi (2.04%) is water. The Shell River flows eastwardly through the township from its source in Shell Lake in the northwestern part of the township.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-34.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 34

Lakes

 * Bottomless Lake
 * Cranberry Lake
 * Elbow Lake
 * Guyles Lake
 * Linbom Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Shell Lake (east edge)

Adjacent townships

 * Pine Point Township (north)
 * Two Inlets Township (northeast)
 * Osage Township (east)
 * Green Valley Township (southeast)
 * Wolf Lake Township (south)
 * Toad Lake Township (southwest)
 * Shell Lake Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Linnel and Saint Paul's Lutheran.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 99 households, and 69 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.2 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 3.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 83.33% White, 14.68% Native American, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 99 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $37,000. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,768. About 9.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.8% of those 65 or over.


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Cormorant Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Cormorant Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,039 as of the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.9 km2, of which 68.2 km2 is land and 25.7 km2, or 27.40%, is water.

Lakes

 * Bergerson Lake
 * Big Cormorant Lake (Minnesota) (west three-quarters)
 * Cuba Lake
 * Dahlberg Lake (southwest quarter)
 * Fig Lake
 * Larson Lake
 * Leaf Lake (west quarter)
 * Lake Ida
 * Long Lake
 * Middle Cormorant Lake
 * Mollar Lake
 * Nelson Lake
 * Rose Lake
 * Rossman Lake
 * Severson Lake
 * Tub Lake
 * Turtle Lake
 * Upper Cormorant Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Lake Park Township (north)
 * Audubon Township (northeast)
 * Lake Eunice Township (east)
 * Dunn Township, Otter Tail County (southeast)
 * Scambler Township, Otter Tail County (south)
 * Tansem Township, Clay County (southwest)
 * Parke Township, Clay County (west)
 * Eglon Township, Clay County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Cormorant Lutheran Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 965 people, 422 households, and 316 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.6 PD/sqmi. There were 977 housing units at an average density of 37.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.86% White, 0.21% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 422 households, out of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 34.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,560, and the median income for a family was $54,444. Males had a median income of $41,635 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,016. About 1.6% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Media attention
In 2014, a Great Pyrenees dog named Duke won the annual election for the ceremonial mayorship of Cormorant. Twelve votes were cast. He won his fourth consecutive term in May 2017. Duke passed away in 2019.

CBOYSTV, a popular YouTube channel, is headquartered near Cormorant. The channel sometimes uses the township for meet and greets.


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Cuba Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Cuba Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 208 as of the 2000 census.

History
Cuba Township was organized in 1872. It was named for Cuba, New York, the former hometown of the early settler Charles W. Smith.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 34.2 sqmi is land and 1.4 sqmi (3.88%) is water.

The north edge of the city of Lake Park is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Lakes

 * Cuba Lake (northeast quarter)
 * Duck Lake
 * La Belle Lake (vast majority)
 * Lime Lake (northeast quarter)
 * Stinking Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Atlanta Township (north)
 * Riceville Township (northeast)
 * Hamden Township (east)
 * Audubon Township (southeast)
 * Lake Park Township (south)
 * Eglon Township, Clay County (southwest)
 * Highland Grove Township, Clay County (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Baarstad, Lake Park and Swedish Lutheran.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 208 people, 87 households, and 64 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.1 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.52% White and 0.48% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 26.4% 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 25.3% were non-families. 23.0% 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 2.39 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,167, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,991. About 4.8% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.8% of those 65 or over.

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Detroit Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Detroit Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,033 as of the 2010 census.

History
Detroit Township was organized in 1871.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 73.0 km2, of which 61.1 km2 is land and 11.9 km2, or 16.33%, is water.

The north half of the city of Detroit Lakes is within this township geographically but Detroit Lakes is a separate entity.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 10.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 10
 * [[Image:US 59.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 59
 * [[Image:MN-34.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 34

Lakes

 * Brandy Lake
 * Floyd Lake
 * Kennedy Lake
 * Leitheiser Lake
 * Little Floyd Lake
 * Long Lake (vast majority)
 * Mud Lake
 * Mud Lake (north three-quarters)
 * Oak Lake
 * Oar Lake
 * Rice Lake
 * Rice Lake (vast majority)
 * St Clair Lake (north quarter)
 * Strunk Lake
 * Tamarack Lake
 * Wheeler Lake
 * Wine Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Richwood Township (north)
 * Holmesville Township (northeast)
 * Erie Township (east)
 * Burlington Township (southeast)
 * Lake View Township (south)
 * Lake Eunice Township (southwest)
 * Audubon Township (west)
 * Hamden Township (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,359 people, 899 households, and 692 families residing in the township. The population density was 91.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,186 housing units at an average density of 45.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.92% White, 0.08% African American, 3.69% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 899 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,644, and the median income for a family was $50,326. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $21,364 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,529. About 3.7% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Detroit Lakes is a city and the county seat of Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,869 at the 2020 census. Its unofficial population during summer months is much higher, estimated by citizens to peak at 13,000 midsummers, due to seasonal residents and tourists.

U.S. Highways 10 and 59, and Minnesota State Highway 34 serve as the primary routes through the city. Detroit Lakes is located 45 miles east of the Fargo–Moorhead ND-MN statistical metropolitan area. The nearest major metropolitan area with a population over 1 million is Minneapolis–Saint Paul, which is approximately 205 miles southeast of Detroit Lakes.

Detroit Lakes is a regional summer and winter recreation destination, attracting large numbers of tourists and seasonal residents each year. Its economy is fueled by seasonal population increases, with tourism being the area's chief industry.

History
The city of Detroit Lakes was founded by Colonel George Johnston in 1871. The city's current name has been extant since 1927, to avoid confusion with Detroit, Michigan. Beforehand, it was simply called Detroit. The name was given by a French missionary. Détroit is French and translates to strait or narrows, referring to the sand bar separating Big Detroit lake from Little Detroit lake. The sand bar was dredged and partially submerged to make the Pelican River watershed navigable by steamboat in the late 19th century.

Detroit Lakes was a resting place on the Red River Oxcart Trails. The Ojibwe name for Detroit Lakes is "Gaiajawangag", meaning a lake with a crossing in a sandy place.

The city grew quickly with the construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad. In 1877, an election finally decided that Detroit Lakes, then still known as Detroit, was to become the county seat. Detroit won the election by a ninety percent majority. The nearby cities of Frazee, Lake Park, and Audubon were also in the running for the county seat. By 1884, Detroit Lakes had many businesses, including the Hotel Minnesota, the Lakes Hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and an opera house. The first county courthouse was built in Detroit Lakes that year also. Some of the city's historic buildings still stand, such as the 1908 railroad station and the historic Holmes Theater. The Becker County Museum, located near the Holmes Theater in Detroit Lakes, has information and exhibits on the history of the city and the surrounding area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.374 sqmi, of which 11.755 sqmi is land and 5.619 sqmi is water. See also Detroit Lake (Minnesota).

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 9,869 people, 4,462 households, and 2,400 families residing in the city. The population density was 887.7 PD/sqmi. There were 5,205 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 85.2% White, 1.3% African American, 4.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from some other races and 7.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.2% were under 5 years of age, and 23.2% were 65 and older.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 8,569 people, 3,864 households, and 2,093 families residing in the city. The population density was 838.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,535 housing units at an average density of 443.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.6% White, 0.7% African American, 4.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 3,864 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% 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 2000 census, there were 7,348 people, 3,319 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,782 housing units at an average density of 504.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.98% White, 4.50% Native American, 0.53% Asian American, 0.42% African American, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 3,319 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,264, and the median income for a family was $42,267. Males had a median income of $28,939 versus $21,439 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,509. About 9.9% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Detroit Lakes is the county seat of Becker County, with the county courthouse and law enforcement center. District headquarters for the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Highway Patrol are also located in the city.

A nine-member City Council serves the city, with the mayor voting in case of a tie. There are three wards, with two council members serving each of the three primary wards and three serving the "at large" area.

There are 14 city boards and commissions, including the Park Board, Library Board, Public Utilities Commission, Planning Commission, Police Civil Service Commission, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the Airport Commission, and the Tourism Bureau.

Detroit Lakes is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Michelle Fischbach. The city is in Minnesota Senate District 4 after 2012 redistricting, represented by Rob Kupec (DFL), and Minnesota House District 4B, represented by Jim Joy (GOP).

Higher education
The Detroit Lakes campus of the Minnesota State Community and Technical College system is one of four campus locations (others are in Moorhead, Fergus Falls, and Wadena). The Detroit Lakes campus, located on Minnesota Highway 34, enrolls approximately 650 students in 25 different degree programs. The college offers both classroom and online distance education programs and grants AAS, AS, diploma, certificate, and AFA degrees.

K–12

 * Rossman Elementary School (K–5)
 * Roosevelt Elementary School (K–5)
 * Detroit Lakes Middle School (6–8)
 * Detroit Lakes High School (9–12)
 * Lakes Area Learning Center Alternative High School (ALC) (9–12)
 * Holy Rosary Catholic School (K–8) (Private)
 * Faith Christian School (K–8) (Private)
 * Adventist Christian School (K–8) (Private)

Carnegie Library
Built in 1913 with a $10,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, the Detroit Lakes Public Library is a branch of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Network (LARL). Originally 4142 sqft on two floors, the library was designed by the architectural firm of Claude and Starck of Madison, Wisconsin. The building today is on the National Register of Historic Places. Most notably, the building features a Louis Sullivan exterior frieze, lead and stained glass windows and doors, and a completely open and unobstructed interior. The building, designed in the prairie school architectural style popularized by such architects as Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, is also noted for its orange clay-tiled hip roof that defies regional construction convention. In 1985, due to space issues, the original Carnegie building was expanded.

National Register of Historic Places
Numerous works of architecture and engineering in Detroit Lakes have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Detroit Lakes Carnegie Library of the Prairie School architectural style, by architects Claude and Starck and significant of the period from 1900 to 1924, was added to the Register in 1976. The Graystone Hotel, significant of the periods 1900–1924 and 1925–1949, was added in 1999. The Amtrak Depot, formerly the Northern Pacific Passenger Depot and later the Burlington Northern Depot, significant of the periods 1900–1924 and 1925–1949, now primarily serving as a small shop and eatery, was added in 1988. The Homer E. Sargent House on Lake Avenue, currently a privately owned domestic dwelling of the Queen Anne architectural style and significant of the periods 1875–1899 and 1900–1924, was added to the Register in 1988. The Edgewater Beach Cottages, also known as Stovewood Cottages, by architects George Jewell and Frederick Wright and significant of the period 1925–1949, were added in 1989. Fairyland Cottages Historic District on W. Lake Shore Drive, significant of the period 1925–1949, were added to the National Register in 1989. Finally, the Holmes Block (also known as the Opera House Block), including downtown commercial buildings occupying addresses 710–718 Washington Avenue, are significant of various historical periods ranging from 1875 to 1974. The downtown block was added to the National Register in 2001.

Economy
The city's economy is largely driven by summer tourism and seasonal population increases. A variety of health care services, retail stores, and service businesses are available to area residents and tourists. Detroit Lakes is home to approximately 15 chain and independent hotels. Numerous resorts in the area provide many additional units. The city's downtown offers a 135000 sqft shopping center, including Washington Square Mall. Most newer chain retail businesses, including discount and home centers, restaurants, and strip malls, are located along Highways 10 and 59. The city is also home to a number of businesses servicing tourism ranging from sporting goods retailers to amusement parks and river tubing companies. With two industrial parks in the city's outskirts, it is also home to many manufacturing and industrial businesses.

Top employers
According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Recreation
In and around Detroit Lakes are several lakes used for fishing, boating, wake sports, sailing, jet-skiing, swimming, and freshwater scuba diving. Most prominent and heavily used is Detroit Lake, which features the mile-long city beach. The beach annually hosts the city's Independence Day celebration and fireworks display. In and around Detroit Lakes are 14 golf courses. The area also features an amusement park, a paintball arena, two river tubing companies, and a horseback riding ranch. The city also hosts the annual Becker County Fair. The Shrine Circus performs in Detroit Lakes each year at the Kent Freeman Arena. In the winter off-season, the area remains a popular recreation destination for ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and downhill skiing and snowboarding at the newly renovated Detroit Mountain Recreation Area. The city is one of perhaps three in the Nation that has a park dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic (rededicated on April 15, 2015).

Historic Holmes Theatre
The Historic Holmes Theatre, a physical and organizational branch of the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center complex, is a recently renovated Art Deco theatre that hosts year-round music, drama and dance performances. With seating for nearly 1,000, the theatre features a wide variety of professional national and international touring shows (including Arlo Guthrie, the Chinese Golden Acrobats, the New York Theatre Ballet, and the Guthrie Theater), local performing groups (Playhouse 412, Fargo/Moorhead Jazz Arts Group, Wadena Madhatters) and events (wedding receptions, business meetings, and Detroit Lakes' Annual Festival of the Birds).

Music Festivals
Each August since 1983, the city has hosted WE Fest, a prominent camping and country music festival. Campgrounds packed with tents surround a large stage, and the three-day concert attracts around 50,000 music-lovers each summer. In 2007, the attendance reached a record high of 83,000 people over the weekend at the themed "Heavin in '07" concert. The music festival is held annually at the Soo Pass Ranch on Highway 59 south of Detroit Lakes.

Formerly held in July each year at the Soo Pass Ranch venue, the 10,000 Lakes Festival was put on hiatus as of December 18, 2009. According to 10KLF.com the festival could not grow to financial success.

Community & Cultural Center
A recently built Community & Cultural Center serves Detroit Lakes, incorporating a new fitness center with the completely renovated brick building that once was the Holmes School. The fitness and aquatic area features an 8-lane Olympic regulation pool, an indoor track, a fieldhouse featuring 2 basketball courts, a weight room, cardio fitness center, racquetball courts, and a golf driving/putting range. The old 1931 school building houses the renovated 837-seat Historic Holmes Theatre featuring orchestra and balcony level seating, and conference rooms. When completed in 2001, a building of 105000 sqft was the result of $9.5 million in expenses.

Religion
There are several Christian churches in and around the city of Detroit Lakes. In greatest number are Lutheran churches of varied synods. In addition to Holy Rosary Church (Roman Catholic), the city contains one of each of the following denominational churches: Episcopal Church, United Methodist, Assemblies of God, United Church of Christ, Mennonite, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Community Alliance Church Christian & Missionary Alliance, Vineyard Church. There is also an interdenominational Christian Fellowship Church. At present, no religious denominations outside of Christianity have places of worship in Detroit Lakes.

Radio
FM

Television

 * TV3: Lakes Area Television (News/Local Programming)

TV3 is a "commercial supported Public-access television cable TV station" that broadcasts out of Detroit Lakes for the regional Arvig Communication Cable System.

Newspaper
The Forum Communications Company of Fargo, North Dakota, owns and operates the Detroit Lakes Tribune (twice weekly publication) and also provides the regional daily newspaper, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, with coverage spanning the Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area and much of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota.
 * The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead (daily)
 * The Detroit Lakes Tribune (published on Wednesdays and Saturdays)
 * White Earth - Anishinaabeg Today

Transportation

 * Amtrak Empire Builder (stops daily at Detroit Lakes' Amtrak station)
 * Jefferson Lines Intercity Bus Line
 * Detroit Lakes Airport

In popular culture
Detroit Lakes is referred to in the author John Steinbeck's book, 'Travels with Charley, depicting his 1960 road trip across the United States with his dog, Charley. In the novel, Steinbeck purports to have passed through and stayed the night near Detroit Lakes.

A postcard depicting the Fairyland Cottages in Detroit Lakes appear in the opening credits of the 1983 movie National Lampoon's Vacation, though the cabins no longer stand as they were destroyed in May 2008 by the Detroit Lakes Fire Department, in a training exercise. It is now home to a condominium complex.

A fictional version of Detroit Lakes' courthouse and rural countryside is featured in Ali Selim's 2006 independent film Sweet Land, a love story revolving around a German immigrant's settlement in rural Becker County, Minnesota in the aftermath of World War I. The scene was filmed in Montevideo, Minnesota.

The late Ed Schultz, former MSNBC anchor of the eponymous Ed show, often taped or broadcast his show live from a studio in Detroit Lakes.

The 2016 Netflix documentary, The Seventh Fire, exposing gang culture on American Indian Reservations, was filmed on location in Detroit Lakes, surrounding towns, and the nearby White Earth Indian Reservation.

A popular YouTube channel named CBOYSTV films and is Headquartered at nearby Cormorant Lake (8 Miles East of Detroit Lake). CBoysTV is an American comedy and motorsports channel consisting of 5 guys. Their channel has amassed over 1 million subscribers.

Notable people

 * Tillie Anderson, prominent in bicycle racing in the 1890s, spent summers at a lakeside cabin, died there in 1965
 * Dick Beardsley, marathon runner, motivational speaker and author, third-fastest American-born male marathon runner, Grandma's Marathon record holder, Boston Marathon silver medalist (1982), founder of Dick Beardsley Running Company, formerly resided in Detroit Lakes
 * Jason Blake, retired NHL player, resides in Detroit Lakes
 * James Evans, Minnesota state legislator, resided in Detroit Lakes
 * Mary Evelyn Fredenburg, nurse missionary in Nigeria, born in Detroit Lakes in 1923
 * Phil Hansen, retired NFL player, Buffalo Bills defensive end 1991–2001, three-time Super Bowl participant, resides in Detroit Lakes
 * Jessica Lange, Oscar-winning actress, briefly resided in Detroit Lakes, where she attended her junior year of high school (ca. 1966)
 * Collin Peterson, former Congressman, chair of House Agriculture Committee, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, 7th Congressional District of Minnesota, resides in Detroit Lakes
 * Dennis Poppenhagen, Minnesota state legislator and businessman, resides in Detroit Lakes
 * Dave Reichert, former Congressman, Republican Party, 8th Congressional District of Washington, was born in Detroit Lakes
 * Ed Schultz, former syndicated talk radio host, cable news anchor of The Ed Show on MSNBC, seasonally resided in Detroit Lakes until his death in 2018
 * Caroline Smith, musician, singer/songwriter for Indie Rock band Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps, grew up in Detroit Lakes
 * Adam Thielen, wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League, was born and grew up in Detroit Lakes
 * Loren P. Thompson, Minnesota state legislator, resided in Detroit Lakes from 2009 until his death
 * Harriet Hilreth Weeks, Minnesota state legislator, resided in Detroit Lakes

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Eagle View Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Eagle View Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 165 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 31.3 sqmi is land and 4.9 sqmi (13.55%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Elbow Lake (west quarter)

Lakes

 * Big Rat Lake (vast majority)
 * Elbow Lake (west half)
 * Gable Lake
 * Horseshoe Lake
 * Johnson Lake
 * Little Bemidji Lake (vast majority)
 * Little Rat Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Little Rat Lake (vast majority)
 * Little Rice Lake
 * Mallard Lake
 * Many Point Lake (west edge)
 * Tulaby Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Little Elbow Township, Mahnomen County (north)
 * La Prairie Township, Clearwater County (northeast)
 * Round Lake Township (east)
 * Sugar Bush Township (southwest)
 * Maple Grove Township (west)
 * Oakland Township, Mahnomen County (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 165 people, 62 households, and 46 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.3 PD/sqmi. There were 228 housing units at an average density of 7.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 35.15% White, 61.82% Native American, and 3.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% 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 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $19,318, and the median income for a family was $19,091. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $8,728. About 20.6% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over.


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Erie Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Erie Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,642 as of the 2010 census.

History
Erie Township was organized in 1878. It was named after Erie County, New York, the native home territory of its early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.1 km2, of which 83.6 km2 is land and 10.6 km2, or 11.21%, is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-34.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 34

Lakes

 * Cotton Lake (southwest three-quarters)
 * Fisher Lake
 * Five Lake (vast majority)
 * Fox Lake
 * Howe Lake
 * Irish Lake
 * Loon Lake (southeast half)
 * Neuner Lake
 * Perch Lake
 * Pickerel Lake (vast majority)
 * Rice Lake
 * Schultz Lake
 * St Patrick Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Holmesville Township (north)
 * Height of Land Township (east)
 * Silver Leaf Township (southeast)
 * Burlington Township (south)
 * Lake View Township (southwest)
 * Detroit Township (west)
 * Richwood Township (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,621 people, 596 households, and 463 families residing in the township. The population density was 50.5 PD/sqmi. There were 823 housing units at an average density of 25.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.37% White, 0.06% African American, 1.73% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 596 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,024, and the median income for a family was $45,875. Males had a median income of $31,742 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,837. About 2.5% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Evergreen Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Evergreen Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 290 as of the 2000 census.

History
Evergreen Township was organized in 1888. It was named for the type of trees prevalent in the area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 36.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.38%) is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-87.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 87

Lakes

 * Collet Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Toad Lake Township (north)
 * Wolf Lake Township (northeast)
 * Spruce Grove Township (east)
 * Butler Township, Otter Tail County (southeast)
 * Corliss Township, Otter Tail County (south)
 * Gorman Township, Otter Tail County (southwest)
 * Silver Leaf Township (west)
 * Height of Land Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Pickett Family and Saint Paul's.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 290 people, 102 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.0 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.24% White, 1.03% Native American, 0.69% Asian, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 102 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,692, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $16,786 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,993. About 11.8% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.1% of those 65 or over.


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Forest Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Forest Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 58 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 32.4 sqmi is land and 3.6 sqmi (10.03%) is water. Bad Medicine Lake and Big Basswood Lake are the two largest lakes in the township.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-113.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 113

Lakes

 * Bad Medicine Lake
 * Bass Lake
 * Big Basswood Lake
 * Equay Lake
 * Gardner Lake
 * Kneebone Lake
 * Little Basswood Lake
 * Mallard Lake
 * Missouri Lake
 * Sockeye Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Long Lost Lake Township, Clearwater County (north)
 * Savannah Township (east)
 * Two Inlets Township (southeast)
 * Pine Point Township (south)
 * Round Lake Township (west)
 * La Prairie Township, Clearwater County (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 58 people, 32 households, and 23 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.8 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 4.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 32 households, out of which 3.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 3.4% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 5.2% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 58.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 67 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,167, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $81,007 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $30,232. There were 8.3% of families and 6.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Frazee, Minnesota

Frazee is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. It is the second-most-populous city in Becker County. The population was 1,335 at the 2020 census.

History
The community was originally named Detroit and later Third Crossing before adopting its name of Frazee. With Becker County not formally organized until 1871, it was the earliest settlement in the area. The city was officially incorporated on January 6, 1891. It was named after R. L. Frazee, owner of a sawmill.

Frazee was the birthplace of Kieth Engen (1925-2004), a noted operatic bass who had a highly successful career in Germany.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, of which 1.06 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,350 people, 540 households, and 325 families residing in the city. The population density was 1273.6 PD/sqmi. There were 595 housing units at an average density of 561.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 1.6% African American, 5.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 540 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.4% male and 54.6% female.

Government
The City of Frazee is governed by the Statutory City Plan A form of government (in Minnesota, 601 cities operate under Plan A). One of the features of this plan is that it removes the clerk from the council and replaces that position with a fourth (or sixth) elected council member. Another feature is that the council appoints the clerk and treasurer for indefinite terms of office. A mayor and four council members are elected to three-year terms. The city council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Frazee Event Center.

Business and industry
The three largest employers in Frazee are Frazee-Vergas Public Schools (160 employees), Frazee Care Center (160), and Daggett Truck Line (102). Daggett Truck Line has been operating for 80 years out of Frazee, carrying refrigerated and dry freight throughout the United States and southern Canada. The company transports frozen foods, snack foods, pet food, produce and manufactured goods from Minnesota to most major cities in the midwest and throughout the United States. These trucks return with processed foods or raw materials for local manufacturers.

Transportation
Major roads are U.S. Route 10, a four-lane divided highway connecting the twin cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul to the east and Fargo-Moorhead to the west; and Minnesota State Highway 87, a two-lane secondary road running east from the city.

Frazee is located on the Northern Pacific Railway's former main line, now the Northern Transcon of the BNSF. In 2015, this line was carrying an average of 49 trains per day. Amtrak's Empire Builder runs through town in each direction in the early morning hours; its closest station stop is Detroit Lakes 10 mi away.

The world's largest turkey
The city is best known as the home of "Big Tom: the World's Largest Turkey." Frazee has long been a part of the turkey industry. In 1984, turkey growers and committee members got together and decided to put up a giant turkey statue to honor the town. At the cost of $20,000 to build, the group commissioned artist Shell Scott to construct the statue which was built on a metal frame and covered in cement, fiberglass, cardboard, and insulation. The statue, named "Big Tom", was finished in 1986 and stood 22 ft tall earning Frazee the title of "Home of the world's largest turkey."

Due to Big Tom's physical makeup, the statue needed frequent repairs. There were also complaints that Big Tom was not proportioned like a real turkey. The area committee decided that they needed a new Big Tom and commissioned artist Dave Oswald. On July 1, 1998, during the removing process for Big Tom, the statue caught fire from a cutting torch, which was being used to remove the wings.

On September 19, 1998, a new statue arrived in Frazee in three pieces on a flatbed trailer. The new "Big Tom" took eight hours to assemble, standing over 20 ft tall and 17 ft wide. It weighs over 5,000 pounds, having 1,000 pounds of steel reinforcement. It has 3,000 to 4,000 separate fiberglass feathers, which took the D.W.O. Fiberglass Company over 2,000 hours to make.

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Green Valley Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Green Valley Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 346 as of the 2000 census.

History
Green Valley Township was organized in 1886. It was named for the green valley of the Shell River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.45%) is water. The Shell River flows southeastwardly through the township, and the Blueberry River has its headwaters in the township.

Lakes

 * Blueberry Lake
 * Brush Lake
 * Knutson Lake
 * Little Lake
 * Little Long Lake
 * Little Round Lake
 * Shipman Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Osage Township (north)
 * Todd Township, Hubbard County (northeast)
 * Straight River Township, Hubbard County (east)
 * Blueberry Township, Wadena County (southeast)
 * Runeberg Township (south)
 * Spruce Grove Township (southwest)
 * Wolf Lake Township (west)
 * Carsonville Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Green Valley Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 346 people, 124 households, and 90 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.8 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 4.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.95% White, 1.16% Native American, 0.87% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.73% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 25.0% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $41,806. Males had a median income of $28,542 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,149. About 11.4% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 34.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Hamden Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Hamden Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 220 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 34.0 sqmi is land and 1.5 sqmi (4.15%) is water.

Lakes

 * Bay Lake
 * Boe Lake
 * Cravath Lake (north half)
 * Hamden Lake
 * Hoefendahl Lake
 * Larson Lake
 * Pearce Lake
 * Seabold Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Riceville Township (north)
 * Callaway Township (northeast)
 * Richwood Township (east)
 * Detroit Township (southeast)
 * Audubon Township (south)
 * Lake Park Township (southwest)
 * Cuba Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Larson and Saron Lutheran.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 220 people, 81 households, and 61 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.5 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 2.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.91% White, 1.36% Native American, and 2.73% from two or more races.

There were 81 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,333, and the median income for a family was $44,583. Males had a median income of $31,818 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,353. About 4.5% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.5% of those 65 or over.


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Height of Land Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Height of Land Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 639 as of the 2000 census.

History
Height of Land Township was organized in 1886. The township is the English translation of an Ojibwe language name for the Height of Land Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 71.5 sqmi, of which 58.0 sqmi is land and 13.5 sqmi (18.84%) is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-34.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 34

Lakes

 * Alvin Lake
 * Blackbird Lake
 * Booth Lake
 * Chippewa Lake (vast majority)
 * Evans Lake
 * Flat Lake (south half)
 * Hanson Lake
 * Height Of Land Lake
 * High Lake
 * Island Lake (west edge)
 * Johnson Lake
 * Little Toad Lake
 * Lake Twentyfive (vast majority)
 * Mud Lake
 * N Twin Lake
 * Pine Lake
 * Rice Lake
 * S Twin Lake (vast majority)
 * Tamarack Lake (east quarter)
 * Wetteles Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Round Lake Township (northeast)
 * Shell Lake Township (east)
 * Toad Lake Township (east)
 * Evergreen Township (southeast)
 * Silver Leaf Township (south)
 * Burlington Township (southwest)
 * Erie Township (west)
 * Holmesville Township (west)
 * Sugar Bush Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Church of the Wildwood, Mennonite, Mount Olive, Saint John's Lutheran and Senjen.

Climate
Detroit Lakes 12E is a weather station located near Height of the Land Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 639 people, 244 households, and 186 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 PD/sqmi. There were 385 housing units at an average density of 6.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.56% White, 1.56% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 244 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,154, and the median income for a family was $39,500. Males had a median income of $26,071 versus $20,952 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,973. About 6.9% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Holmesville Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Holmesville Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 457 as of the 2000 census.

History
Holmesville Township was named for Elon G. Holmes, a state senator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 28.1 sqmi is land and 8.1 sqmi (22.31%) is water.

Lakes

 * Balsam Lake
 * Buffalo Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Cotton Lake (north quarter)
 * Five Lake (north edge)
 * Flat Lake (west quarter)
 * Little Cotton Lake
 * Little Round Lake (vast majority)
 * Loon Lake (northeast half)
 * Momb Lake
 * N Momb Lake (south quarter)
 * N Twin Lake
 * Pickerel Lake (north edge)
 * Rice Lake
 * Rochert Lake
 * Rock Lake
 * S Twin Lake
 * Spring Lake
 * Tamarack Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Werk Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Sugar Bush Township (northeast)
 * Height of Land Township (east)
 * Erie Township (south)
 * Detroit Township (southwest)
 * Richwood Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Egelund Lutheran and Holmesville Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 457 people, 179 households, and 131 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.3 PD/sqmi. There were 295 housing units at an average density of 10.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.87% White, 3.50% Native American, 0.44% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races.

There were 179 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $32,222 versus $21,071 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,366. About 9.1% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake Eunice Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Lake Eunice Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,538 as of the 2010 census.

Lake Eunice Township was organized in 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.3 km2, of which 77.6 km2 is land and 15.6 km2, or 16.78%, is water.

Lakes

 * Arrow Lake
 * Bass Lake
 * Big Cormorant Lake (east quarter)
 * Buck Lake (west half)
 * Bullhead Lake
 * Carlston Lake
 * Dahlberg Lake (southeast quarter)
 * Dart Lake
 * Dorff Lake
 * Fish Lake
 * Fog Lake
 * Holstad Lake
 * Hunt Lake
 * Leaf Lake (southeast three-quarters)
 * Little Cormorant Lake (south edge)
 * Little Cormorant Lake (southeast half)
 * Little Pearl Lake
 * Lake Ellison
 * Lake Eunice
 * Lake Maud
 * Loon Lake
 * Moe Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Pearl Lake
 * Rider Lake
 * Samson Lake
 * Spear Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Audubon Township (north)
 * Detroit Township (northeast)
 * Lake View Township (east)
 * Candor Township, Otter Tail County (southeast)
 * Dunn Township, Otter Tail County (south)
 * Scambler Township, Otter Tail County (southwest)
 * Cormorant Township (west)
 * Lake Park Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these six cemeteries: Augustana Lutheran, Elmwood, Lake Eunice, Lake Eunice Evangelical Free, Saint Mary of the Lakes and Saint Peter's.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,198 people, 506 households, and 364 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,165 housing units at an average density of 38.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.74% White, 1.09% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, and 2.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 506 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $43,393. Males had a median income of $30,735 versus $19,850 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,756. About 8.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake Park, Minnesota

Lake Park is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 728 at the 2020 census.

History
The area upon where Lake Park was founded, started to be settled in 1841 by fur traders while a Dakota encampment still existed on Lake Flora on which part of the City Park is now located.

The area was originally founded as Liberty Township. In 1871, the Liberty Township Board changed the name to Lake Park Township; for which the name "Lake Park" comes from a Dakota phrase of "Where the Prairies meet the Waters" as the site became a railway stop for the Great Northern Railway by the town founder, James Canfield. The city was officially incorporated separate from the township on the along the border of Lake Park and Cuba Townships. It was thenceforth known officially as the Village of Lake Park until the 1970s, when Lake Park was converted by the State of Minnesota into a City of the Fourth Class (Population under 5,000), for which it remains today. For many decades, up until the mid-1980s it was also known as the "Lefse Capital of the World" for its lefse factories and their high production, but they came to an end due to a national recession and the loss of regular rail freight service stops in the city. Today, the city is small rebounding family community with an excellent school, new small businesses, and expansion for additional housing.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 sqmi, all land.

Lake Park is located on U.S. Route 10, five miles east of the county line and is southwest of Labelle Lake. The only school in Lake Park is the Lake Park/Audubon high school.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 881 people, 316 households, and 216 families residing in the city. The population density was 807.2 PD/sqmi. There were 350 housing units at an average density of 360.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.1% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 316 households, of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 782 people, 308 households and 198 families residing in the city. The population density was 799.4 PD/sqmi. There were 326 housing units at an average density of 333.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.91% White, 0.26% African American, 1.28% Native American, 0.38% Asian, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 308 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.22.

Age distribution was 32.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median household income was $32,857, and the median family income was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,048 versus $16,932 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,307. About 6.8% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Detroit Lakes, 13 mi to the southeast.

City Government
The City of Lake Park is Minnesota Statutory Plan A City of the Fourth Class governed by a Mayor and City Council. Four council members are elected at-large two every two years to stagger four year terms. One council member is appointed by the Mayor to serve as the Vice-Mayor, and the Mayor or his/her designee also serves as the Emergency Management Director for the City.

The City of Lake Park has retained direct ownership of all its major utilities, except for Telecommunications, instead of choosing to deregulate. Public Utility enterprise funds are utilized for city project funds as well as to keep the property tax method of generating revenue low. In 2015, Broadband was reclassified a minor yet still separate utility; the City of Lake Park has yet to determine whether to add this service to their offerings of public utilities or to franchise it out like other telecommunications to a third-party for a fee, such as Arvig.

Education
Lake Park's school system is combined with that of neighboring Audubon. The high school (7-12) is in Lake Park and the elementary school (1-6) is located in Audubon. The school's mascot is the Raider, a traditional depiction of a Pirate. The former mascot for Lake Park, was the Parker Penguin. The school's current Victory song/cheer has lyrics written by the first High School Principal for the newly formed LPA School District, Ron Fleming's daughter, using the chords from the Notre Dame Victory March.

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Lake Park Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Lake Park Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota. The population was 418 as of the 2000 census.

Lake Park Township was organized in 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which 30.7 sqmi is land and 4.3 sqmi (12.36%) is water.

The city of Lake Park is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 10.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 10

Lakes

 * Anderson Lake
 * Axberg Lake
 * Bijou Lake
 * Boyer Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Cuba Lake (southeast three-quarters)
 * Dahlberg Lake (northwest half)
 * Forget-Me-Not Lake
 * Gourd Lake
 * Horan Lake
 * La Belle Lake (southwest edge)
 * Lee Lake
 * Lime Lake (southeast three-quarters)
 * Little Boyer Lake
 * Lake Engebretson
 * Olive Lake
 * Orange Lake
 * Peach Lake
 * Pineapple Lake
 * Prestrude Lake
 * Prune Lake
 * Pump Lake
 * Round Lake
 * Sand Lake
 * Shoe Lake
 * Sorenson Lake
 * Stakke Lake
 * Yort Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Cuba Township (north)
 * Hamden Township (northeast)
 * Audubon Township (east)
 * Lake Eunice Township (southeast)
 * Cormorant Township (south)
 * Parke Township, Clay County (southwest)
 * Eglon Township, Clay County (west)
 * Highland Grove Township, Clay County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Eskjo, Houglum, Oak Grove and Strandvik.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 418 people, 149 households, and 109 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.6 PD/sqmi. There were 188 housing units at an average density of 6.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.28% White, 0.48% Native American, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 149 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,972, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $35,972 versus $25,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,983. None of the families and 1.1% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Lake View Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Lake View Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,685 at the 2010 census.

History
Lake View Township was organized in 1872, and named from their scenic views over the many lakes the township contains.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 75.5 km2, of which 55.1 km2 is land and 20.4 km2, or 27.00%, is water.

The southern half of the city of Detroit Lakes is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 59.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 59
 * [[Image:MN-34.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 34

Lakes

 * Abbey Lake
 * Buck Lake (east half)
 * Cottage Lake
 * Curfman Lake (south half)
 * Fox Lake
 * Glawe Lake
 * Johnson Lake
 * Lind Lake
 * Lake Melissa
 * Lake Sallie
 * Long Lake (south edge)
 * Meadow Lake
 * Mill Lake
 * Monson Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Muscrat Lake
 * Muskrat Lake
 * Nottage Lake
 * Reeves Lake
 * Sauers Lake
 * Senical Lake
 * Slough Lake
 * St Clair Lake (south three-quarters)

Adjacent townships

 * Detroit Township (north)
 * Erie Township (northeast)
 * Burlington Township (east)
 * Hobart Township, Otter Tail County (southeast)
 * Candor Township, Otter Tail County (south)
 * Dunn Township, Otter Tail County (southwest)
 * Lake Eunice Township (west)
 * Audubon Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Lakeview Cemetery.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 1,730 people, 662 households and 505 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,246 housing units at an average density of 57.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.66% White, 0.17% African American, 1.16% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 2.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 662 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.00.

27.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median household income was $44,125 and the median family income was $49,063. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income was $20,025. About 7.7% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Maple Grove Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Maple Grove Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 405 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km2), of which 27.7 square miles (71.7 km2) is land and 8.0 square miles (20.7 km2) (22.40%) is water.

Lakes

 * Bad Boy Lake
 * Bass Lake
 * Becker Lake
 * Big Rat Lake (west edge)
 * Birch Lake (east edge)
 * Black Earth Lake
 * Blueberry Lake
 * Bow-Dodge Lake (northeast three-quarters)
 * Brown Lake (east quarter)
 * Cabin Lake
 * Casebeer Lake (east edge)
 * Cherry Lake
 * Chokecherry Lake
 * Fish Hook Lake
 * Gooseberry Lake
 * Island Lake (northeast half)
 * Jack Haw Lake
 * Little Bass Lake
 * Little Rat Lake (west edge)
 * Little Rat Lake (west quarter)
 * Mallard Lake (north quarter)
 * Net Lake
 * Northern Lake
 * Pickle Lake
 * Pine Lake
 * Raspberry Lake (northwest edge)
 * Strawberry Lake (northwest three-quarters)
 * White Earth Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Oakland Township, Mahnomen County (north)
 * Little Elbow Township, Mahnomen County (northeast)
 * Eagle View Township (east)
 * Sugar Bush Township (southeast)
 * Callaway Township (southwest)
 * White Earth Township (west)
 * Lake Grove Township, Mahnomen County (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 405 people, 147 households, and 109 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.6 PD/sqmi. There were 329 housing units at an average density of 11.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 38.77% White, 52.35% Native American, and 8.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 147 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,667, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $23,000 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,359. About 13.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Ogema, Minnesota

Ogema is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 208 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.29 sqmi, of which 1.23 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 184 people, 73 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 149.6 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 68.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 38.6% White, 46.2% Native American, and 15.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.5% were married couples living together, 27.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 27.5 years. 37.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 143 people, 62 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 117.5 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 60.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 60.14% White, 37.06% Native American, 1.40% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.8% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $35,208. Males had a median income of $22,813 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,622. There were 8.9% of families and 7.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Ogema, Minnesota


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Osage Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Osage Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 774 as of the 2000 census.

Minnesota State Highways 34 and 225 are two of the main arterial routes in the township.

History
The township was named after Osage, Iowa.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.8 km$2$), of which 34.9 square miles (90.4 km$2$) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.4 km$2$) (2.57%) is water. The Straight and Shell Rivers flow southeastwardly through the township.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-34.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 34

Lakes

 * Bog Lake
 * Straight Lake
 * Valines Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Two Inlets Township (north)
 * Arago Township, Hubbard County (northeast)
 * Todd Township, Hubbard County (east)
 * Straight River Township, Hubbard County (southeast)
 * Green Valley Township (south)
 * Carsonville Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains Riverside Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 774 people, 300 households, and 221 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.2 people per square mile (8.6/km$2$). There were 397 housing units at an average density of 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.19% White, 1.16% Native American, 0.13% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population. 35.3% were of German, 13.1% Norwegian, 9.4% Finnish and 7.7% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 300 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% 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 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $32,292 versus $17,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,788. About 3.7% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.