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Custer Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Custer Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 220 at the 2000 census.

Custer Township was organized in 1876, and named for George Armstrong Custer (1839–1876), a Civil War general and Indian fighter.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (1.23%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 220 people, 88 households and 68 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.2 per square mile (2.4/km$2$). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.09% White, 0.45% Native American and 0.45% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 88 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 1.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.78.

22.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males.

The median household income was $41,250 and the median family income was $48,750. Males had a median income of $25,781 and females $25,833. The per capita income for the township was $19,334. About 9.7% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those 65 or over.

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Eidsvold Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Eidsvold Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. It was organized in 1873, and named for Ejdsvold (Eidsvoll), Akershus, Norway, whence many of its early settlers came. The population was 223 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.6 sqmi, of which 33.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.21%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 223 people, 81 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 /mi2. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 96.86% White, 1.35% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.14% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.5% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $47,813. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,896. About 12.7% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 32.5% of those 65 or over.

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Fairview Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Fairview Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 485 at the 2000 census.

History
Fairview Township was organized in 1873, and named for the scenic landscapes of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 485 people, 159 households, and 131 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.6 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 4.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.59% White and 0.41% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 159 households, out of which 48.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,875, and the median income for a family was $51,563. Males had a median income of $36,458 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,641. None of the families and 2.2% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.3% of those over 64.


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Florence, Minnesota

Florence is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 28 at the 2020 census.

History
Florence was platted in 1888, and named for Florence Sherman, the daughter of a first settler. A post office was in operation at Florence in 1889.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.279 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 23 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 39 people, 14 households, and 11 families living in the city. The population density was 144.4 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 74.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 74.4% White, 23.1% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.1% of the population.

There were 14 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 5.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 61 people, 21 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 245.5 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 108.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.89% White, 13.11% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.11% of the population.

There were 21 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $58,125. Males had a median income of $13,750 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,312. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Florence, Minnesota


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Garvin, Minnesota

Garvin is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 135 at the 2010 census.

History
Garvin was originally called Terry, for Union general Alfred Terry, and under the latter name was platted in 1886 by the railroad. The present name, for H. C. Garvin, a railroad official, was adopted in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, of which 0.27 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 135 people, 52 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 500.0 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 229.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White and 3.0% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.1% male and 45.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 159 people, 57 households, and 44 families living in the city. The population density was 590.3 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 252.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.60% White, 3.14% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.63% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $41,429. Males had a median income of $25,556 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,108. About 7.4% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those 65 or over.

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Ghent, Minnesota

Ghent is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 376 at the 2020 census.

History
Ghent was originally called Grand View, and under the latter name was platted in 1878. The present name is after the Belgian city of Ghent. A post office was established as Grandview in 1874, and renamed Ghent in 1882. The city was incorporated in 1899.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 370 people, 155 households, and 108 families living in the city. The population density was 1088.2 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 482.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 155 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 315 people, 128 households, and 89 families living in the city. The population density was 1,173.0 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 487.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 1.90% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 128 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $47,417. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $18,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,313. About 6.7% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Grandview Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Grandview Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 317 at the 2000 census.

Grandview Township was organized in the 1870s, and named for the scenic views from the Coteau des Prairies.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, of which 35.2 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 317 people, 100 households, and 80 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.0 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 3.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.42% White, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.60.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,000, and the median income for a family was $51,875. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $25,536 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,470. About 2.4% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older.


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Island Lake Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Island Lake Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 208 at the 2000 census.

Island Lake Township was organized in 1879, and named for Island Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi  (1.35%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 208 people, 76 households, and 63 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 2.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.67% White, 2.40% African American, 1.44% Native American, and 0.48% from two or more races.

There were 76 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were married couples living together, and 17.1% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,688, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $16,607 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,522. About 12.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 31.8% of those 65 or over.


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Lake Marshall Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Lake Marshall Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 517 at the 2000 census.

Lake Marshall Township was organized in 1872, and named for Lake Marshall.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.0 sqmi, of which 29.6 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi  (1.30%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 517 people, 183 households, and 144 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.5 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 6.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.45% White, 0.19% African American, 0.77% Asian, 0.58% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,607, and the median income for a family was $62,344. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $25,769 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,461. About 1.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Lucas Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Lucas Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 260 at the 2000 census.

Lucas Township was organized in 1873. In 1888, Edward P. Elmer was proprietor of the Cottonwood Dairy located in Lucas Township, Lyon County, Minnesota (Rose, 1912, p. 372).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.3 km2), of which 33.8 square miles (87.5 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.8 km2)  (5.19%) is water. Lakes in Lucas Township include: Cottonwood Lake, Lady Slipper Lake, Lone Tree Lake, School Grove Lake, and Sham Lake (Lyon County, MN GeoMoose, 2020).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 260 people, 85 households, and 70 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.7 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.00% White, 1.54% Asian, 2.69% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.2% were married couples living together, and 16.5% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.4% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,313, and the median income for a family was $62,917. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $22,045 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,564. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

title: Lucas Township, Lyon County, Minnesota


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Lynd, Minnesota

Lynd is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 448 at the 2010 census. Lynd is a small but growing community in southwestern Minnesota. The development of a new golf course and an additional housing development have started a growth trend that may eventually double the size of the community. It is primarily a bedroom community for individuals who work in the nearby city of Marshall. Despite being much smaller in size, it historically played a more significant role in the area. The Kiel and Morgan Hotel in the town was the original Lyon County seat.

History
Lynd was platted in 1888. The city's namesake is state senator James Lynd, who was killed in the Attack at the Lower Sioux Agency.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 sqmi, of which 1.17 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

The Redwood River flows through the city.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 448 people, 164 households, and 119 families living in the city. The population density was 382.9 PD/sqmi. There were 184 housing units at an average density of 157.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White, 2.0% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 10.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.0% of the population.

There were 164 households, of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 346 people, 130 households, and 80 families living in the city. The population density was 826.1 PD/sqmi. There were 134 housing units at an average density of 319.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.02% White, 0.58% African American, 0.29% Native American, 1.45% Asian, 6.36% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.16% of the population.

There were 130 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,125, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $26,635 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,026. About 14.7% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Lynd, Minnesota


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Lynd Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Lynd Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 471 at the 2000 census.

History
Lynd Township was organized in 1873, and named for James W. Lynd, a state senator who was killed in the Dakota War of 1862.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.0 km2), of which 35.9 square miles (92.9 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 471 people, 155 households, and 135 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.1 PD/sqmi. There were 163 housing units at an average density of 4.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.51% White, 0.21% Asian, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 155 households, out of which 51.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.7% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.3% were non-families. 8.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $57,083, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,921. None of the families and 0.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Lynd Township, Lyon County, Minnesota


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Lyons Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Lyons Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States, not to be confused with Lyons Township in Wadena County. The population was 208 at the 2000 census.

Lyons Township was organized in 1873, and named after Lyon, in France.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (91.9 km$2$), of which 35.2 square miles (91.1 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km$2$) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 208 people, 73 households and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.9 per square mile (2.3/km$2$). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 2.2/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 94.71% White, 0.48% Native American, 4.33% Asian, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.40% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, and 20.5% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.17.

Age distribution was 29.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.6 males.

The median household income was $36,250, and the median family income was $40,313. Males had a median income of $24,125 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,625. About 3.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those 65 or over.

title: Lyons Township, Lyon County, Minnesota


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Marshall, Minnesota

Marshall is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,628 at the 2020 census, and 13,906 as of 2023 estimates. Marshall is a regional center in southwest Minnesota, and the county seat of Lyon County. It is the headquarters of the Schwan Food Company and the home of Southwest Minnesota State University.

History
Marshall was platted in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. Lake Marshall Township had been established in the area two years earlier, and included a post office and several farms. Before that, the site was occasionally used as a campground for groups of Dakota, who hunted and traveled throughout the region. After much discussion, James J. Manton decided on Marshall in honor of Governor William R. Marshall.

The town grew rapidly. In 1873, Samuel Biglari published Marshall's first newspaper, the Prairie Schooner. In the October 25, 1873, issue, he wrote, "Nine months ago the first house was erected. Now there are 79 permanent buildings already constructed, and this number will be increased by others already planned." Marshall became an incorporated village in 1876 and a city on February 20, 1901. In April 1874, the local paper estimated Marshall's population at 300; by 1900 the population was 2,088. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church was built in 1884. The Weiner Memorial Hospital was built in 1950. Also during the 1950s, Marvin Schwan transformed his dairy into an ice-cream home-delivery service, which eventually grew into the Schwan Food Company.

The flooding of the Redwood River had historically been a problem in Marshall. The city experienced a series of floods in the 1940s and 1950s. Diversion canals were constructed between 1961 and 1963, but occasional flooding still occurs, notably in 1993. Another project in 1997 removed 107,000 m3 of sediment from the diversion channel. The diversion channel and Redwood River underwent major upstream and downstream improvements, completed in December 2000. During the spring and fall of 2010, the Marshall area experienced unseasonably high amounts of moisture, but the Redwood River remained within its banks through town.

Southwest Minnesota State University was founded in 1963 and opened in 1967. Most of the campus was constructed between 1967 and 1973.

Geography
Marshall is situated at latitude 44.47N and longitude -95.78W, with an elevation of 354 m above sea level. The city is 150 km northeast of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and 238 km southwest of Minneapolis. It is in the Central Standard time zone and has the ZIP code 56258. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 10.08 sqmi, of which 10.07 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. It is in a predominantly rural and agricultural area that was originally an expanse of northern tallgrass prairie. The Redwood River's flood plain begins in Marshall.

U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highways 19, 23, and 68 are four of the main routes in the city. Greyhound Bus Lines provides intercity service.

The Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport-Marshall/Ryan Field is a municipal airport. The 2,200 m runway can handle commercial airliners. Marshall is not served by scheduled air service, but charter flights are available.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 13,680 people, 5,394 households, and 2,992 families living in the city. The population density was 1358.5 PD/sqmi. There were 5,744 housing units at an average density of 570.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 86.8% White, 4.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 3.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.8% of the population.

There were 5,394 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.5% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 29.7 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 19.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% 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 12,735 people, 4,914 households, and 2,914 families living in the city. The population density was 1,537.0 PD/sqmi. There were 5,182 housing units at an average density of 625.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 91.35% White, 2.79% Black or African American, 0.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.52% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 2.61% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.93% of the population.

There were 4,914 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% 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 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 19.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,950, and the median income for a family was $52,284. Males had a median income of $35,478 versus $21,640 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,588. About 7.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
69.6% of Marshall residents affiliate with a particular religion: 34.5% report that they are Catholic, 31.4% are Protestant, and 2.9% are another Christian faith. 0.8% are Mormon.

Economy
Schwan's Company, headquartered in Marshall, is one of the country's largest frozen-food companies. It is a $3 billion organization and Minnesota's third-largest privately held corporation, after Cargill and Carlson. With approximately 14,000 employees in the U.S., Schwan has become one of the nation's largest producers of frozen pizza and egg rolls. It is also known for its frozen desserts and ice-cream manufacturing and distribution. Schwan employs about 1,500 people in Marshall.

One of Marshall's streets downtown, Marvin Schwan Memorial Drive, between College Drive (Marshall's main through street) and A Street, is named for the founder of the Schwan Food Company, who died in 1993. Until his death, it was called Depot Street.

A large corn wet-milling facility operated by Archer Daniels Midland Company is in Marshall. It was formerly run by a farmer's cooperative, Minnesota Corn Processors, but merged with ADM in 2002. The plant employs 250 people.

Runnings is a regional retail chain with headquarters in Marshall.

Other major employers in the city are US Bancorp, Affiliated Community Medical Centers (ACMC), Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, Hy-Vee, Walmart, Runnings, Menards, Southwest Minnesota State University, Turkey Valley Farms, and Marshall Public Schools.

Government
Marshall has a mayor and city council that meet twice monthly. The city is divided into three wards, with two council members for each ward. The mayor and council members are elected to four-year terms. The elected officials govern in coordination with a city administrator and city attorney. The major divisions of city hall are City Administration, Community Services, Economic Development, General Services, Public Safety, and Public Works.

Education
Public schools in district 413 include Marshall High School, Marshall Middle School, Parkside Elementary, and West Side Elementary. An additional service for grades 7–12 is Marshall East Campus Learning Alternatives. The athletic teams in Marshall are called the Tigers. Private schools include Holy Redeemer, True Light Christian, and Samuel Lutheran School.

The Marshall-Lyon County Library is part of the Plum Creek Library System and contains 75,803 books, 3,142 audio materials, 2,302 video materials, and 205 periodical subscriptions.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a public, four-year liberal arts and professional studies institution. It has an enrollment of approximately 3,500 full-time students.

Notable people

 * Ruth Anderson (b. 1899), oldest living person in Minnesota until she died in late 2011
 * Blaise Andries (b. 1998), Minnesota football guard and offensive tackle
 * John Ely Burchard (1898–1975), professor and dean at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 * Leland Bush, judge of the District Court of Minnesota
 * Casper Fischer (1929–2022), Minnesota state legislator in the 1960s and 1970s
 * Gordon Forbes, Minnesota state legislator and lawyer
 * Randall B. Griepp, cardiovascular surgeon
 * Bill Gullickson (b. 1959), Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees and others
 * Carly Gullickson, professional tennis player, daughter of Bill Gullickson
 * Trey Lance, American football quarterback
 * Eric Markusen, Holocaust and genocide studies scholar, professor at Southwest Minnesota State University
 * Greg Olson, MLB catcher
 * Lois Quam, health care reform leader and executive, graduated from Marshall High School in 1979
 * Pete Regnier (1896–1938), National Football League player
 * Marvin Schwan, founder of the Schwan Food Company
 * Marty Seifert (b. 1972), former Republican minority leader of the Minnesota State House of Representatives
 * Brandon Swanson, college student who mysteriously disappeared in 2008
 * Sean Tillmann (b. 1978, aka Har Mar Superstar), singer-songwriter, actor
 * Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor, The Wire and Cedar Rapids, studied theater at Southwest Minnesota State University
 * Steve Zahn (b. 1967), film and stage comedian and actor

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Minneota, Minnesota

Minneota is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,366 at the 2020 census.

History
Minneota was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to its location. The name Minneota is derived from the Dakota language meaning "much water".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.43 sqmi, all land. The South Branch of the Yellow Medicine River flows through the city.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,366 people and 547 households living in the city. The employment rate was 70.6% in the city, with 21.5% of residents having at least a bachelor's degree.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,392 people, 582 households, and 365 families living in the city. The population density was 973.4 PD/sqmi. There were 635 housing units at an average density of 444.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5 Jewish, 3.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.

There were 582 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.4% male, 53.7% female, and 0.9% transgender.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 1,449 people, 590 households, and 389 families living in the city. The population density was 999.5 PD/sqmi. There were 614 housing units at an average density of 423.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Asian, 1.31% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52% of the population.

There were 590 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,375, and the median income for a family was $46,023. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,518 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,390. About 6.3% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Val Bjornson, Minnesota politician
 * John B. Gislason, Minnesota politician
 * Bill Holm, poet
 * Les Josephson, professional football player for Los Angeles Rams

title: Minneota, Minnesota


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Monroe Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Monroe Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 242 at the 2000 census.

Monroe Township was organized in 1874, and named after Monroe, Wisconsin, the native home of some first settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.2 square miles (88.6 km$2$), of which 33.9 square miles (87.8 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.8 km$2$)  (0.85%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 242 people, 89 households, and 64 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.1 people per square mile (2.8/km$2$). There were 97 housing units at an average density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.35% White, 0.41% Asian, 1.24% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.13% of the population.

There were 89 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,542, and the median income for a family was $45,568. Males had a median income of $31,125 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,952. About 2.7% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 14.7% of those 65 or over.

title: Monroe Township, Lyon County, Minnesota


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Nordland Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Nordland Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2000 census, the township's population was 251.

Nordland Township was organized in 1873, and named after Nordland, in Norway, the native country of a large share of the early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 square miles (90.9 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, 251 people, 80 households, and 67 families resided in the township. The population density was 7.1 people per square mile (2.8/km$2$). Housing units numbers 85, at an average density of 2.4/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.80% White, 1.20% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

In 80 households, 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no spouse, and 16.3% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was at least 65 years old. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.54.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. The overall female to male ratio was100 to 130.3, while the ratio of females at least 18 years old to males was 100 to 121.6.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,071, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,435. About 8.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 or over.


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Rock Lake Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Rock Lake Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 282 at the 2000 census.

Rock Lake Township was organized in 1876, and named for Rock Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 square miles (89.6 km$2$), of which 33.1 square miles (85.8 km$2$) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.8 km$2$)  (4.28%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 282 people, 108 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.5 people per square mile (3.3/km$2$). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.29% White, and 0.71% from two or more races.

There were 108 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 21.3% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,008. About 5.0% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.3% of those 65 or over.


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Russell, Minnesota

Russell is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2020 census.

History
Russell was platted in 1888, and named for Russell Spicer, the son of the settler credited with bringing the railroad to the community. A post office has been in operation at Russell since 1889. Russell was incorporated in 1898.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 sqmi, of which 0.91 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

The Redwood River flows through the city.

Minnesota State Highways 23 and 91 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 338 people, 157 households, and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was 371.4 PD/sqmi. There were 175 housing units at an average density of 192.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 1.2% African American, and 0.3% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 157 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 371 people, 157 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 415.0 PD/sqmi. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 190.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.19% White, 0.27% African American, 0.54% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.50% of the population.

There were 157 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,045, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $21,406 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,767. About 6.1% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Russell, Minnesota


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Shelburne Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Shelburne Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 180 at the 2000 census.

History
Shelburne Township was organized in 1879.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.1 km$2$), of which 34.9 square miles (90.4 km$2$) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.7 km$2$)  (2.92%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 180 people, 73 households, and 54 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.2 people per square mile (2.0/km$2$). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 2.4/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.44% White and 0.56% Native American.

There were 73 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 21.9% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $30,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,171. About 1.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.


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W. O. Mitchell

William Ormond Mitchell, (March 13, 1914 – February 25, 1998) was a Canadian writer and broadcaster. His "best-loved" novel is Who Has Seen the Wind (1947), which portrays life on the Canadian Prairies from the point of view of a small boy and sold almost a million copies in Canada. As a broadcaster, he is known for his radio series Jake and the Kid, which aired on CBC Radio between 1950 and 1956 and was also about life on the Prairies.

Early life and career
W. O. Mitchell was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. He studied psychology and philosophy at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and then completed his BA and a teaching certificate at the University of Alberta in 1943. While at the University of Alberta, Mitchell became a brother of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity (Delta Phi chapter).

An author of novels, short stories, and plays, Mitchell is best known for his 1947 novel, Who Has Seen The Wind, which has sold close to a million copies in North America, and the radio series and later a collection of short stories 1961, Jake and the Kid, which subsequently won the Stephen Leacock Award. Both of these portray life on the Canadian Prairies where he grew up in the early part of the 20th century. He has often been called the Mark Twain of Canada for his vivid tales of young boys' adventures.

In 1942, while Mitchell was teaching high school, three of his short stories were published. In 1947 his first and trademark novel Who Has Seen the Wind was published to critical acclaim and commercial success. In 1948 Mitchell moved to Toronto, Ontario to become the fiction editor for Maclean's magazine. While residing in Toronto, Mitchell created Jake and the Kid, a weekly radio series for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation whose 320 episodes ran from 1950 to 1956. These productions were produced by Swedish immigrant CBC Radio head, Esse W. Ljungh.

In addition to producing a large body of work, Mitchell served as professor of creative writing and writer-in-residence at several Canadian universities and was the director of the Banff Centre's writing division. In 1974 he returned to Winnipeg, where he served a term as Writer in Residence at the Winnipeg School Division No.1 and was given an honorary doctorate by Brandon University. Mitchell spent his later years in Calgary, Alberta, dying there in 1998.

Awards and honours
In 1973, Mitchell was made an officer of the Order of Canada. The list of other honours Mitchell has received includes honorary doctorates from five Canadian universities and being sworn in as a Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada on November 5, 1992. In 2000, Mitchell was honoured by the government of Canada with his image on a postage stamp.

Mitchell has had schools named after him in Calgary (W.O. Mitchell School) and Kanata, Ontario (W. O. Mitchell Elementary School).

Quotation
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland quoted the following excerpt from Who Has Seen the Wind at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

"I would walk to the end of the street and over the prairie with the clickety grasshoppers bunging in arcs ahead of me, and I could hear the hum and twang of wind in the great prairie harp of telephone wires. Standing there with the total thrust of prairie sun on my vulnerable head, I guess I learned—at a very young age—that I was mortal''."

Novels

 * (1947) Who Has Seen the Wind (ISBN 978-0771034756)
 * (1962) The Kite (ISBN 978-0770422981)
 * (1973) The Vanishing Point (ISBN 978-0770510442)
 * (1981) How I Spent My Summer Holidays (ISBN 978-0771061103)
 * (1984) Since Daisy Creek (ISBN 978-0770420642)
 * (1988) Ladybug, Ladybug (ISBN 978-0771060762)
 * (1989) According to Jake and the Kid (ISBN 978-0771060731)
 * (1990) Roses are Difficult Here (ISBN 978-0770425234)
 * (1992) For Art's Sake (ISBN 978-0770425777)

Radio

 * (1950–1956) Jake and the Kid - ran weekly on CBC Radio`
 * (1951, 1965 published, 1974 play, 1993 book) The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon

Stage

 * (1978) Back to Beulah - won the Chalmers Award, 1976
 * (1982) For Those in Peril on the Sea

Audio books

 * (1997) An Evening with W.O. Mitchell - features Mitchell reading from his own work

Television

 * (1977) The Magic Lie as host
 * (1980) Canada Vignettes: Melvin Arbuckle, Famous Canadian as writer and narrator
 * (1981) Titans as Stephen Leacock
 * (1990) Road to Avonlea (1 episode - The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham's) as Alexander Abraham

title: W. O. Mitchell


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Sodus Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Sodus Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 282 at the 2000 census.

Sodus Township was organized in 1876, and named after Sodus, New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km$2$), of which 36.3 square miles (94.1 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 282 people, 102 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.8 people per square mile (3.0/km$2$). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.16% White, 2.48% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.48% of the population.

There were 102 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,063, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $33,214 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,986. About 3.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.6% of those 65 or over.

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Stanley Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Stanley Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 254 at the 2000 census.

Stanley Township was organized in 1877.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.0 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 254 people, 87 households, and 74 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.2 people per square mile (2.8/km$2$). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.82% White, 0.39% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.5% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.8% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,009. About 2.5% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 19.4% of those 65 or over.


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Taunton, Minnesota

Taunton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 139 at the 2010 census.

History
Taunton was platted in 1886 by the railroad. It was named after Taunton, Massachusetts. A post office has been in operation in Taunton since 1888. Taunton was incorporated in 1900. Celebrating 100 years of landmark buildings, this commemorative plate was designed by Nancy Koch titled "Taunton's Hundred Years 1886 - 1986. The commemorative plate depicts eight buildings; Public School - First school built in 1889, Taunton City Hall - Organized, Taunton Fire Station - Built in 1907, Beck's Hardware - Built in 1903, Taunton State Bank - Built in 1905, STS Cyril and Methodius - Built in 1895, STS Cyril and Methodius Rectory - Built in 1905, Ray's Standard - Built in 1927, Co-op Elevator - Organized in 1911.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 68 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was 137.6 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 77.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 68 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 207 people, 72 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density was 206.5 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 76.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 98.55% White, 0.48% Asian, and 0.97% from two or more races.

There were 72 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 41.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,658. About 18.5% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.1% of those 65 or over.

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Tracy, Minnesota

Tracy is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,163 at the 2010 census.

U.S. Route 14 serves as a main arterial route in the community.

History
Tracy was platted in 1875. It was named for John F. Tracy, a railroad official. A post office called Tracy has been in operation since 1877. The city was incorporated in 1893.

On June 13, 1968, Tracy was hit by an F5 tornado which killed nine people and injured 150. Until the 1960s, Tracy was a highly active railroad town on the Chicago & Northwestern Railway as a concentration point for numerous branchlines in the area serving heavy agriculture. Today, Tracy holds an annual summer festival called "Boxcar Days," which takes place Labor Day weekend as a sign of the railroad's influence on the town. Tracy is a division point on the Canadian Pacific Railway (formerly the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad), where railroad crews from both east and west exchange trains.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.23 sqmi, of which 2.18 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,163 people, 876 households, and 549 families living in the city. The population density was 992.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 473.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 9.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.4% of the population.

There were 876 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% 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 3.10.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,268 people, 922 households, and 533 families living in the city. The population density was 1,045.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,013 housing units at an average density of 466.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 8.1% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 922 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,356, and the median income for a family was $41,108. Males had a median income of $30,221 versus $19,281 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,574. About 6.6% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Curt Brasket, chess player
 * Cal Ludeman, Minnesota state representative
 * Dennis Morgan, songwriter
 * Will Newton Nelson, Minnesota state representative
 * Barbara Vickerman, Minnesota state representative
 * Jim Vickerman, Minnesota state senator

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Vallers Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Vallers Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 243 at the 2000 census.

Vallers Township was organized in 1876. Vallers is a corruption of valla, a word derived from the Norwegian language meaning "valley".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 243 people, 83 households, and 64 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 people per square mile (2.6/km$2$). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 2.4/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 83 households, out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,218. About 2.9% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Westerheim Township, Lyon County, Minnesota

Westerheim Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2000 census.

History
Westerheim Township was organized in 1876, and derives its name from a Norwegian-language word meaning "western home".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km$2$), of which 36.3 square miles (94.1 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 286 people, 97 households, and 78 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.9 people per square mile (3.0/km$2$). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 2.8/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 97 households, out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% 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 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,393, and the median income for a family was $50,156. Males had a median income of $30,156 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,288. About 3.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Beaulieu Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

Beaulieu Township  is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 108 at the 2000 census.

Beaulieu Township was named for Henry and John Beaulieu, pioneers who settled there.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 33.5 sqmi of it is land and 2.1 sqmi of it (5.98%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 108 people, 40 households, and 30 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.2 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 1.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 65.74% White, 30.56% Native American, and 3.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 40 households, out of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $40,357. Males had a median income of $20,179 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,659. There were 15.8% of families and 14.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 16.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Bejou, Minnesota

Bejou is a city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 84 at the 2020 census. It is contained wholly within the White Earth Indian Reservation.

History
A post office called Bejou has been in operation since 1906. Some sources state that the town got its name from a corruption of the French word Bonjour, reasoning that the name is related to the Ojibwe word Boozhoo. However, these two words are linguistic false friends, and are not etymologically related. The town's name likely comes from the Ojibwe word bizhiw meaning "lynx", a type of cat indigenous to North America, and one of the doodems of the Ojibwe people.

Geography
Bejou is in northwestern Mahnomen County along U.S. Route 59, which leads south 8 mi to Mahnomen, the county seat, and north 16 mi to Erskine. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all of it land. The city drains west to Marsh Creek, a southwest-flowing tributary of the Wild Rice River, part of the Red River watershed.

The city is in the northwest part of the White Earth Indian Reservation, which includes all of Mahnomen County plus parts of neighboring counties to the east and south.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 89 people, 37 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 222.5 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 105.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.4% White, 18.0% Native American, 1.1% Asian, and 4.5% from two or more races.

There were 37 households, of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 94 people, 36 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 250.1 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 122.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.98% White, 10.64% Native American, and 6.38% from two or more races.

There were 36 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,750, and the median income for a family was $33,281. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $9,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,210. There were 13.8% of families and 12.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.4% of under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

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Bejou Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

Bejou Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 98 at the 2000 census.

Bejou is a corruption of bonjour, a French word meaning "hello".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.4 sqmi, of which 37.3 sqmi of it is land and 0.04 sqmi of it (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 98 people, 37 households, and 29 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.6 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 1.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 90.82% White, 4.08% Native American, and 5.10% from two or more races.

There were 37 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,082. There were 11.8% of families and 4.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 80.0% of those over 64.


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Chief Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

Chief Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census.

Chief Township was named for an Ojibwe chieftain.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 34.6 sqmi of it is land and 1.5 sqmi of it (4.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 132 people, 48 households, and 37 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.8 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 85.61% White, 8.33% Native American, and 6.06% from two or more races.

There were 48 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,792, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,825. There were 11.1% of families and 15.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.3% of under eighteens and 10.5% of those over 64.


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Clover Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

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

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 34.7 sqmi of it is land and 0.9 sqmi of it (2.50%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 123 people, 52 households, and 30 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.5 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 43.09% White, 46.34% Native American, 0.81% African American, and 9.76% from two or more races. No Asians, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics or Latinos live in Clover Township.

There were 52 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.7% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there are 105 males; For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $21,750, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $17,321 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,523. There were 19.4% of families and 21.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Island Lake Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

Island Lake Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 218 at the 2000 census.

Island Lake Township was named for a local lake noted for its large lake island.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 sqmi, of which 34.3 sqmi of it is land and 2.3 sqmi of it (6.34%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 218 people, 90 households, and 63 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.4 PD/sqmi. There were 275 housing units at an average density of 8.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 68.35% White, 20.18% Native American, 0.46% from other races, and 11.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,673, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $18,250 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,162. About 11.1% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.6% of those 65 or over.


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La Garde Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

La Garde Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The township was named for Moses Lagarde, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 33.6 sqmi is land and 2.2 sqmi (6.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, 158 people, 55 housing units and 41 families.

There were 41 households, of which 53.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together. 22% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 3.81.

The population density was 4.1 /sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 1.5 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the township was 5% Hispanic/Latino, 50% White, 25% Native American and 17.7% from two or more races.

33.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 15 to 44,66.4% from 18 years of age or older. The median age was 31.3 years. For every 100 females there were 190.2 males. There are 116 males and 61 females.

The median household income was $43,750 and the mean income was $64,607.


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Lake Grove Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

Lake Grove Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 203 at the 2000 census.

Lake Grove Township was named for the lakes and groves within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi of it is land and 1.4 sqmi of it (3.94%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 203 people, 74 households, and 56 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 76.85% White, 7.88% Native American, and 15.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 74 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $17,321 versus $21,071 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,439. About 3.3% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.5% of those 65 or over.


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Little Elbow Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

Little Elbow Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 225 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 31.3 sqmi of it is land and 4.5 sqmi of it (12.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 225 people, 81 households, and 66 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.2 people per square mile (2.8/km$2$). There were 282 housing units at an average density of 9.0/sq mi (3.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 28.44% White, 66.67% Native American, 2.22% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $21,750, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,101. About 26.9% of families and 31.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.1% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those 65 or over.


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Mahnomen, Minnesota

Mahnomen is a city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States, along the Wild Rice River. The population was 1,240 at the 2020 census. It is the seat of Mahnomen County.

U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highway 200 are two of the main routes in Mahnomen.

History
The name "Mahnomen" comes from, the Ojibwe word for wild rice.

A post office called Mahnomen has been in operation since 1904. Mahnomen City Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Education
The city is served by Mahnomen ISD 432.

Geography
Mahnomen is in the western part of its county, along U.S. Route 59, which leads north 25 mi to Erskine and south 36 mi to Detroit Lakes. State Highway 200 passes just north of the city limits, leading west 28 mi to Ada and east 77 mi to Walker. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mahnomen has an area of 1.05 sqmi, all of it land. The Wild Rice River passes through the southernmost part of the city, flowing west to join the Red River north of Hendrum.

Mahnomen is in the western part of the White Earth Indian Reservation, which includes all of Mahnomen County and parts of neighboring counties to the east and south.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,214 people, 529 households, and 293 families living in the city. The population density was 1145.3 PD/sqmi. There were 582 housing units at an average density of 549.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 59.3% White, 0.2% African American, 31.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 9.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 529 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.3% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,202 people, 532 households, and 311 families living in the city. The population density was 1,252.9 PD/sqmi. There were 576 housing units at an average density of 600.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 74.29% White, 0.08% African American, 16.06% Native American, and 9.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 532 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,000, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $24,479 versus $21,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,538. About 9.8% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Abra J. Powers, Minnesota state legislator and lawyer
 * Nicholas Spaeth, North Dakota Attorney General, born in Mahnomen

title: Mahnomen, Minnesota