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Woodrow Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Woodrow Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 74 as of the 2000 census.

History
Woodrow Township was named for Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.1 km$2$), all land.

Adjacent townships

 * Shotley Township (north)
 * Kelliher Township (east)
 * Shooks Township (southeast)
 * Cormant Township (south)
 * Quiring Township (southwest)
 * Battle Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains Foy Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 30 households, and 18 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.1 people per square mile (0.8/km$2$). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 1.4/sq mi (0.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.65% White and 1.35% Native American.

There were 30 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% 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 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 37.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $15,250, and the median income for a family was $17,083. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $8,540. There were 52.4% of families and 59.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 96.3% of under eighteens and 30.8% of those over 64.


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Alberta Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Alberta Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 818 as of the 2010 census.

Alberta Township was organized in 1868. It was named for an early settler named Albert.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.8 km2, all land.

The north half of the city of Gilman is within the township geographically but is a separate entity.

Unincorporated communities

 * Brennyville
 * Jakeville
 * North Benton

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-25.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 25

Adjacent townships

 * Morrill Township, Morrison County (north)
 * Lakin Township, Morrison County (northeast)
 * Granite Ledge Township (east)
 * Maywood Township (southeast)
 * Gilmanton Township (south)
 * Mayhew Lake Township (southwest)
 * Graham Township (west)
 * Buckman Township, Morrison County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Fairview, Polish National Catholic Church and Saint Elizabeth.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 772 people, 251 households, and 210 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.3 people per square mile (8.2/km$2$). There were 256 housing units at an average density of 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.35% White, 0.13% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.13% from two or more races.

There were 251 households, out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,958, and the median income for a family was $55,000. Males had a median income of $34,615 versus $22,366 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,027. About 7.2% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Foley, Minnesota

Foley is a city and the county seat of Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,711 at the 2020 census.

Foley is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Foley was named for its founder, John Foley.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.51 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 23 and 25 are two of the main routes in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,603 people, 964 households, and 631 families living in the city. The population density was 1037.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,038 housing units at an average density of 413.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 964 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 31.6 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 18.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,154 people, 756 households, and 499 families living in the city. The population density was 1,148.6 PD/sqmi. There were 793 housing units at an average density of 422.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.21% White, 1.35% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 756 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,393, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $32,466 versus $21,731 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,168. About 6.1% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 20.7% of those age 65 or over.

Media
The Benton County News is a weekly newspaper headquartered in Foley. It is published on Tuesdays and is owned by Star Publications.

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Gilman, Minnesota

Gilman is a city in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 224 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 25 and Benton County Road 3 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 224 people, 86 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 422.6 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 171.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 86 households, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 30 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 215 people, 85 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 414.4 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 167.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, 0.47% Asian, and 0.47% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% 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 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,063, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $30,694 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,641. About 4.5% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 42.3% of those 65 or over.

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Gilmanton Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Gilmanton Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 841 as of the 2010 census.

History
Gilmanton Township was organized in 1866. It was named for Charles Andrew Gilman, a land office official and afterward state legislator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 86.9 km2, all land.

The city of Foley (the county seat) is located in the southeast part of the township; the south half of the city of Gilman is also within the township. Both are separate entities from the township.

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-23.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 23
 * [[Image:MN-25.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 25

Adjacent townships

 * Alberta Township (north)
 * Granite Ledge Township (northeast)
 * Maywood Township (east)
 * Glendorado Township (southeast)
 * St. George Township (south)
 * Minden Township (southwest)
 * Mayhew Lake Township (west)
 * Graham Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Saint Johns Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 769 people, 266 households, and 213 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.4 people per square mile (8.7/km$2$). There were 277 housing units at an average density of 8.1/sq mi (3.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.83% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.39% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 266 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,893, and the median income for a family was $50,357. Males had a median income of $29,028 versus $22,266 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,432. About 5.0% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Glendorado Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Glendorado Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 762 as of the 2010 census.

History
Glendorado Township was organized in 1868. Its name is partly derived from Spanish meaning "golden glen".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.6 km2, of which 94.5 km2 is land and 0.1 km2, or 0.15%, is water.

Unincorporated communities

 * Glendorado

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-95.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 95

Adjacent townships

 * Maywood Township (north)
 * Milo Township, Mille Lacs County (northeast)
 * Greenbush Township, Mille Lacs County (east)
 * Blue Hill Township, Sherburne County (southeast)
 * Santiago Township, Sherburne County (south)
 * Palmer Township, Sherburne County (southwest)
 * St. George Township (west)
 * Gilmanton Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Glendorado Lutheran Church and Saint Francis.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 785 people, 251 households, and 205 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.5 people per square mile (8.3/km$2$). There were 264 housing units at an average density of 7.2/sq mi (2.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.71% White, 0.38% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population.

There were 251 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 15.1% 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 3.13 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,643, and the median income for a family was $57,143. Males had a median income of $31,307 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,494. About 4.1% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Graham Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Graham Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 582 as of the 2010 census.

History
Graham Township was named for a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 95.0 km2, of which 0.04 sqkm, or 0.04%, is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-25.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 25

Adjacent townships

 * Buckman Township, Morrison County (north)
 * Morrill Township, Morrison County (northeast)
 * Alberta Township (east)
 * Gilmanton Township (southeast)
 * Mayhew Lake Township (south)
 * Watab Township (southwest)
 * Langola Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains Graham Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 567 people, 169 households, and 146 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.5 people per square mile (6.0/km$2$). There were 176 housing units at an average density of 4.8/sq mi (1.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.77% White, 0.53% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 169 households, out of which 53.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.7% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.6% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.36 and the average family size was 3.68.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,389, and the median income for a family was $45,357. Males had a median income of $30,694 versus $21,591 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,709. About 8.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 50.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Granite Ledge Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Granite Ledge Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 743 as of the 2010 census.

Granite Ledge Township was named for the granite rock formations contained within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.7 km2, all land.

Adjacent townships

 * Lakin Township, Morrison County (north)
 * Page Township, Mille Lacs County (northeast)
 * Milaca Township, Mille Lacs County (east)
 * Milo Township, Mille Lacs County (southeast)
 * Maywood Township (south)
 * Gilmanton Township (southwest)
 * Alberta Township (west)
 * Morrill Township, Morrison County (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 685 people, 229 households, and 183 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.4 people per square mile (7.5/km$2$). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 6.6/sq mi (2.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.83% White, 0.15% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 229 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,063, and the median income for a family was $47,708. Males had a median income of $30,268 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,188. About 9.2% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 29.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Langola Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Langola Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 906 as of the 2010 census. Langola Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 107.0 km2, of which 103.0 km2 is land and 4.1 km2, or 3.79%, is water.

The city of Royalton and the north half of the city of Rice are within the township geographically but are separate entities.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 10.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 10

Lakes

 * Graham Lake
 * Little Rock Lake (northwest half)

Adjacent townships

 * Buckman Township, Morrison County (northeast)
 * Graham Township (east)
 * Mayhew Lake Township (southeast)
 * Watab Township (southeast)
 * Brockway Township, Stearns County (southwest)
 * Two Rivers Township, Morrison County (west)
 * Bellevue Township, Morrison County (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 916 people, 291 households, and 254 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.1 people per square mile (8.9/km$2$). There were 310 housing units at an average density of 7.8/sq mi (3.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.69% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.44% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 291 households, out of which 46.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.1% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.4% were non-families. 10.7% 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 3.15 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,667, and the median income for a family was $54,250. Males had a median income of $35,060 versus $23,618 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,753. About 3.8% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Mayhew Lake Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Mayhew Lake Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 831 as of the 2010 census. Mayhew Lake Township was named for George V. Mayhew, an early settler of Benton County who became a state legislator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 95.8 sqkm, of which 95.1 sqkm is land and 0.6 sqkm, or 0.66%, is water.

Unincorporated communities

 * Fruitville
 * Mayhew
 * Popple Creek

Lakes

 * Mayhew Lake
 * Unnamed Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Graham Township (north)
 * Alberta Township (northeast)
 * Gilmanton Township (east)
 * St. George Township (southeast)
 * Minden Township (south)
 * Sauk Rapids Township (southwest)
 * Watab Township (west)
 * Langola Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Polish Lutheran Church, Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, and Saint Mary's (Annunciation Catholic Cemetery).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 804 people, 253 households, and 205 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.8 people per square mile (8.4/km$2$). There were 260 housing units at an average density of 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.63% White, 0.50% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.50% Pacific Islander, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 253 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.59.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $52,250. Males had a median income of $32,212 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,553. About 3.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Maywood Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Maywood Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 954 as of the 2010 census. Maywood Township was organized in 1867.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.4 sqkm, all land.

The former city of Ronneby reverted to being part of Maywood Township on May 4, 2009.

Unincorporated communities

 * Oak Park
 * Ronneby

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-23.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 23

Adjacent townships

 * Granite Ledge Township (north)
 * Milaca Township, Mille Lacs County (northeast)
 * Milo Township, Mille Lacs County (east)
 * Greenbush Township, Mille Lacs County (southeast)
 * Glendorado Township (south)
 * Gilmanton Township (west)
 * Alberta Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Elwell and Maywood.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 860 people, 302 households, and 243 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.4 people per square mile (9.4/km$2$). There were 314 housing units at an average density of 8.9/sq mi (3.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.79% White, 0.12% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 302 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% 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 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $50,060. Males had a median income of $33,068 versus $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,911. About 4.5% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Minden Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Minden Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,514 as of the 2020 census. Minden Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 87.7 sqkm, of which 87.4 sqkm is land and 0.3 sqkm, or 0.29%, is water.

The northeast half of the city of St. Cloud and the east quarter of the city of Sauk Rapids are within the township geographically but are separate entities.

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-23.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 23
 * [[Image:MN-95.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 95

Lakes

 * Donovan Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Mayhew Lake Township (north)
 * Gilmanton Township (northeast)
 * St. George Township (east)
 * Palmer Township, Sherburne County (southeast)
 * Haven Township, Sherburne County (south)
 * Sauk Rapids Township (west)
 * Watab Township (northwest)

Churches

 * Saint Patrick's Catholic Church

Cemeteries
The township contains Saint Patrick's Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,790 people, 627 households, and 524 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.3 PD/sqmi. There were 636 housing units at an average density of 17.5/sq mi (6.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.83% White, 0.11% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 627 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $58,854, and the median income for a family was $61,164. Males had a median income of $41,458 versus $25,347 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,130. About 2.7% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Education in Quebec

Education in Quebec is governed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur). It was administered at the local level by publicly elected French and English school boards, changed in 2020 to school service centres. Teachers are represented by province-wide unions that negotiate province-wide working conditions with local boards and the provincial government of Quebec.

Preschool, primary and secondary education

 * Optional preschool, also known as pre-kindergarten (prématernelle), is available for children that have attained 4 years of age on September 30 of the school year.
 * Kindergarten (maternelle) is available province-wide for children that have attained 5 years of age on September 30 of the school year.
 * Mandatory elementary education (école primaire) starts with grade 1 age 6 by September 30, through to grade 6 age 11 by September 30. Secondary school (école secondaire) has five grades, called secondary I–V (Sec I–V for short). Students are 12 to 17 years old (age of September 30), unless they repeat a grade (which is not allowed any longer). Upon completion of secondary V, students receive their high school diploma from the provincial government.

Religion in schools
Formerly, school boards were divided between Roman Catholic and Protestant (called "confessional schools"). Attempts were made to set up a Jewish school board before the Second World War, but it failed partly due to divisions within the Jewish community. This confessional system was established through the British North America Act, 1867 (today the Constitution Act, 1867), which granted power over education to the provinces. Article 93 of the act made it unconstitutional for Quebec to change this system. Consequently, a constitutional amendment was required to operate what some see as the separation of the State and the church in Quebec.

The Quebec Education Act of 1988 provided for a change to linguistic school boards. In 1997, a unanimous vote by the National Assembly of Quebec allowed for Quebec to request that the Government of Canada exempt the province from Article 93 of the Constitution Act. This request was passed by the federal parliament, resulting in Royal Assent being granted to the Constitutional Amendment, 1997, (Quebec).

In the 1996–1997 school year, Quebec had 156 school districts including 135 Catholic districts, 18 Protestant school districts, and three First Nations districts. The school districts operated 2,670 public schools, including 1,895 primary schools, 576 general or professional secondary schools, and 199 combined primary and secondary schools.

When public schools were deconfessionalized in 2000, Catholic and Protestant religious education classes along with nonreligious moral education classes continued to be part of the curriculum. Article 5 of the Quebec Public Education Act had been modified in 1997 so as to allow minority religious groups to be allowed religious education classes of their faith where their number were large enough, but this was removed in 2000. Then, in order to prevent court challenges by these same minority religious groups wanting specialist religious education in schools, the government invoked the notwithstanding clause, which expires after a maximum of 5 years. In 2005 the government of Premier Jean Charest decided not to renew the clause, abrogate Article 5 of the Public Education Act, modify Article 41 of the Quebec Charter of Rights and then eliminate the choice in moral and religious instruction that existed previously and, finally, impose a controversial new Ethics and religious culture curriculum to all schools, even the private ones. The ERC course has been taught starting in September 2008. Several court challenges have been launched against its compulsory nature.

Private schools
Quebec has the highest proportion of children going to private schools in North America. The phenomenon is not restricted to the well-to-do. Many middle- and lower-income families send their children to private schools. The government of Quebec gives a pro-rata subsidy for each child to any private school which meets its standards and follows its prescriptions, reducing tuition costs to approximately 30% of non-subsidized private schools.

Most of the private schools are secondary institutions, though there are a few primary schools, most of them serving precise religious or cultural groups such as Armenian Orthodox Christians or certain Jewish faiths.

Approximately 17% of the high school population of Quebec currently attends a private high school. The figure is even higher in urban centres such as Montreal, where 30% of high school students are in the private sector. A study released in August 2004 by the Quebec Ministry of Education revealed that, over the preceding five years, the private sector had grown by 12% while the public sector had shrunk 5.6%, with a slightly steeper rate in the last year.

Private secondary schools usually select their students by having them go through their own scholastic exams and by making a study of the entire primary school record.

The Quebec public sector teachers' unions oppose any form of subsidy to private schools. They claim (1) that private schools select only the brightest and most capable students and reject children with learning difficulties, and argue (2) that by doing this they leave a burden to the public sector. Private schools usually have teachers who are not unionized, or who belong to associations not affiliated with the main body of Quebec public sector teachers' unions. The debate over the subsidies has been going on for several decades.

Polyvalentes
A polyvalente (English: comprehensive) is a multi-functional secondary school specific to the Quebec school system. The difference between a polyvalente and a regular high school is that a polyvalente also contains a section dedicated to vocational training, in addition to general training. However, the term has not been officially used since February 10, 2001. It is preferable to use the term école secondaire (secondary school) for any type of institution where a high school education is offered, except for institutions already known as polyvalente The first polyvalentes were created during the 1960s under the initiative of education minister Paul Gérin-Lajoie.

Language in schools
Quebec has publicly funded French and English schools. In publicly funded primary and secondary schools, according to the Charter of the French Language, all students must attend a French language school, except:
 * students with a parent who did most of their elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada and is also a Canadian citizen
 * students who have already done all or most of their elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada, or who have a sibling who has received most of their education in English in Canada, as long as a parent is a Canadian citizen.

Many attend publicly funded English schools. These rules do not apply to temporary residents of Quebec or First Nation children. If a parent had the right to attend English schools, but did not, they do not lose the right for their children.

English is taught as a second language in French primary schools from grade 1 onward, and a few schools also offer English immersion programs for advanced students. English schools offer a large range of programs that include French as a second language, French immersion, and fully bilingual programs that teach both English and French as first languages.

School service centres
The political party, Coalition Avenir Québec, passed Bill 40 on February 8, 2020. This expropriated the province's 60 French school boards, turning them into school service centres.

Bill 40 was passed to expropriate school boards that have been running in English style for 175 years. This did not include nine English school boards. But the move is seen as further undermining English-language education in the province. Bill 40 also does not affect the three Indigenous school boards under Canadian control in Quebec territory.

The abolishing of French school boards is said to save the government more than $10 million. Their reason for this is to try to improve the quality of education in Quebec.

French
The 60 Francophone school service centres are now to be run with five staff members, five parents and five members of the community.

English
On the other hand, English school board commissioners remain on the job until November 1, 2020, but they will then involve four staff members, four community representatives and between eight and seventeen parents.

The English school boards of Quebec invoked Article 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, which is the official language minority education rights. They take legal action to get exempted from Bill 40.

Post-secondary education
Students may pursue post-secondary education after completing compulsory schooling (elementary and secondary) in Quebec. Post-secondary education in Quebec includes two levels: college education and university education. Of note, the term 'post-secondary' in this entry is used specifically within the context of Quebec. Unique to Québec, this level is a bridge between compulsory schooling and university education. At the university level, education is provided by individual universities. These institutions have an education structure tantamount to that found elsewhere in North America.

Colleges
College education is given by institutions known as Colleges. Both private and public institutions (CEGEPs, which is officially coined in French as Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel) of this type exist within the province.

Unique to Québec, college education serves to bridge compulsory schooling and university education, since it is the only province that requires 11 years of study (instead of 12) to obtain a high school diploma. For admission purposes, Canadian provinces other than Quebec do not consider completion of grade 11 in Quebec (Sec V)—or, more simply, the secondary diploma of Quebec—to be sufficient for university admission (or admission at other post-secondary institutions). Hence, although some exceptions exist, successful completion of college education in Quebec is generally required to gain qualifications for university admission.

Students who enter college can specialize in a number of different technical or pre-university fields. The term of study is two years for pre-university and three years for most vocational or technical diplomas. Students completing college earn the Diplôme d'études collégiales sometimes with other designations attached to this title. Of interest, the term CEGEP can only legally be used to describe the state-run post-secondary (post-grade 11) schools, where tuition is free. The 26 private institutions which offer a post-secondary program recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education receive a subsidy for each of their 15,000 students, and grant the same diplomas as the public colleges. Unlike the state-run colleges, the private post-secondary schools do not have to combine pre-university and vocational programs in one institution. About half offer pre-university and the other half offer vocational programs.

Holders of the two-year college diploma still must complete a minimum of three years of university education in order to obtain a bachelor's degree. Under Canadian law, bachelor's degrees from government-accredited universities in Canada are considered equal, whether from Quebec or other provinces. Those unfamiliar with Quebec may wonder if three-year university programs there are therefore equal to four-year university programs in other provinces, or in other countries where four-year first university degree programs are the norm. However, given that college diploma holders are granted up to one year of advanced standing credit at any university, it is clear that this is not the case. What exists in Quebec is simply a different structure of education than in other provinces, which ultimately yields exactly the same total duration of study when years of secondary and post-secondary study are combined.

Graduates of two-year college programs often receive up to one year of advanced standing at universities outside of Quebec, but no more than this. Effectively, the first year of college study is considered equivalent to grade twelve in all other provinces, while the second year is considered to be equal to the freshman university year. Chronologically and legally, this is true and has been in effect for the entire modern era of education in Canada.

Universities
Primary school, secondary school, and college add up to 13 years of pre-university study, one more than other provinces (although part of college study is post-secondary, as evidenced by the treatment of college diplomas in and outside of Quebec). For this reason, most undergraduate university degrees in Quebec universities are three years in length for Quebec students who have obtained a college diploma. Universities from outside Quebec have four-year bachelor's degree programs, because secondary study in all provinces outside of Quebec ends with grade 12 (rather than secondary study ending with grade 11 and then being followed by two years of college study, as in Quebec). University education in Quebec is much like in other North American jurisdictions. In addition to formerly private institutions, the government of Quebec founded a network of universities in several cities across the province, called the Université du Québec. All universities in the province have since become public in a similar fashion to other Canadian provinces.

From the standpoint of post-secondary institutions outside of Quebec who may be trying to determine transfer credit, there are essentially two ways in which to interpret the two-year college program, bolstered by local and countrywide legislation. The first option is to remove the first year of college study from consideration, since it is in fact the twelfth year of study overall in Quebec (similar to grade 12), and the laws of the land throughout Canada dictate that a high school diploma from Quebec lacks one additional year in order to be considered the equivalent of a high school diploma elsewhere. The second option would be to include both years of college study in the evaluation, knowing that the maximum of possible transfer credit/advanced standing is one year at the freshman level. This second option is viable if one is uncomfortable with using the chronological separation of year 12 and year 13 as their rationale, especially since college courses are not necessarily all taken in a predetermined chronological order, as the order can vary from student to student.

Quebec subsidizes post-secondary education and controls tuition fees, resulting in low student costs in university education. There are three levels of tuition: Quebec resident (lowest level), Out-of-province Canadian resident (tuition set to average Canadian tuition) and International tuition (highest). The Quebec resident tuition is only available to residents of Quebec, residents of jurisdictions that have bilateral agreements with the Quebec government, and to students enrolled in French literature or Quebec studies programs.

Greater Montreal has eleven universities, founded over the course of 200 years. In 2015, it had more than 155,000 students (full-time equivalent), or 65% of Quebec's student population.

French-language universities

 * Polytechnique Montréal
 * HEC Montréal
 * Université de Montréal
 * Université du Québec
 * École nationale d'administration publique (ENAP)
 * École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS)
 * Institut national de recherche scientifique (INRS)
 * Télé-université (TÉLUQ)
 * Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
 * Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
 * Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)
 * Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)
 * Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
 * Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)
 * Université Laval
 * Université de Sherbrooke

English-language universities

 * McGill University
 * Concordia University
 * Bishop's University

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Rice, Minnesota

Rice is a city in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,275 at the 2010 census. Its zip code also encompasses Graham, Langola, and Watab townships.

Rice is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Originally an Ojibway territory, Sand Prairie, saw its first settlers of European origin in the autumn of 1844. Under a mandate of the United States government and after the Ojibway ceded their land in the Treaty of 1837, the Territory of Minnesota was established in 1849. Benton County became one of nine organized counties. The village of Rice was named after Massachusetts born hotelier and mill owner, George T. Rice. Rice migrated to the village of Langola in 1864 to develop the area. In 1877, the Northern Pacific Railroad came through, and George T. Rice hired F.W. Earl to build the Luther hotel. The village of Rice became officially incorporated within Benton County, on July 18, 1890, as a farming community.

On April 14, 1886, Rice, along with Sauk Rapids and St Cloud, were hit by the Sauk Rapids Tornado. It is the deadliest in the history of Minnesota.

In 1993, Rice was named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation.

Rice has been awarded the "Minnesota Star City" designation for economic development.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.71 sqmi, of which 5.67 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

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

The Mississippi River is located west of Rice, and Little Rock Lake is located east.

The terrain is largely sandy and flat and was historically prairie grassland and oak savannah. Today, numerous pine and poplar intersperse irrigated farm fields with small areas of prairie terrain.

Historical sites

 * Immaculate Conception Church
 * Old Rice Village Hall

Festivals and special activities

 * Rice Loves Its Kids Month (February)
 * Memorial Day Remembrance
 * Summerfest (takes place in June)
 * Little Rock Lake 4 July Pontoon Parade
 * Half-Way Jam Outdoor Rock Music Festival (takes place annually during summer)
 * Rice Fun Day and Kiddie Parade (takes place on the third Saturday in August)
 * Arts and Craft Show (takes place on the first weekend of September)
 * 9/11 Remembrance
 * Veteran's Day Remembrance
 * Pearl Harbor Remembrance

Outdoor activities

 * Benton Beach on Little Rock Lake is frequented by campers, fishermen and boaters during the summer, and ice fishermen in the winter. The lake itself is maintained by the Little Rock Lake Association.
 * Rice has its own game preserve and two taxidermy shops. Meat raffles are a typical fundraising activity.
 * Oak Hill Golf Course offers 18 holes of golf
 * Rice is also home to Benton Beach Course, an 18-hole disc golf course that was host to the 2008 Minnesota Disc Golf Championship. Another disc golf course, Mississippi Park Course, is in Rice.
 * Athletic sports, snowmobiling, all-terrain vehicles, bicycling, and motorcycling are commonly enjoyed activities as well.

Churches

 * Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
 * Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church
 * Graham Methodist Church
 * Living Hope Church

Other attractions
Other attractions include the Great River Bike Trail, several parks, softball fields and an ice skating rink.

K–12
The Sauk Rapids–Rice Schools system operates three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and has a District Office for Home School. Rice Elementary School is the only one of these schools located within the city of Rice. Many students living in Rice and within the boundaries of the Sauk Rapids–Rice School District attend Royalton schools as their proximity to Rice is significantly closer than most Sauk Rapids–Rice schools. As with other Minnesota school systems, the Sauk Rapids–Rice Schools system has open enrollment. The athletic team for the middle and high school is the Storm

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,275 people, 462 households, and 340 families living in the city. The population density was 224.9 PD/sqmi. There were 490 housing units at an average density of 86.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 462 households, of which 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 19.5% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 28.8 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 39.6% were from 25 to 44; 15.7% were from 45 to 64; and 4.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 711 people, 247 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 118.8 PD/sqmi. There were 250 housing units at an average density of 41.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.87% White, 0.70% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 247 households, out of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,173, and the median income for a family was $52,222. Males had a median income of $32,794 versus $22,279 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,882. About 5.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 33.3% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in St. Cloud, 16 mi to the south.

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Ronneby, Minnesota

Ronneby is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Maywood Township, Benton County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 67. The community is located along State Highway 23 (MN 23) near Benton County Road 6.

Nearby places include Foley and Oak Park. Ronneby is part of the Saint Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Ronneby was incorporated on August 31, 1899. It was originally named Saint Francis, but changed when the post office was established in 1897, because that name was already in use. Ronneby had its own post office from 1897 to 1973.

In the early 20th century, Ronneby was at its height, featuring a hotel, a newspaper, a lumber mill, and three stores. It was an incorporated city until May 4, 2009. In November 2008, citizens voted 18–9 to dissolve the city. The city had also voted to dissolve in 1998 but proper procedures were not followed and the vote was invalidated. In May 2009, the city became part of Maywood Township. The population was 16 at the 2000 census. Ronneby had a population of 156 in 1900, 132 in 1910, and 76 in 1920.

Ronneby was named from Ronneby, Sweden, the seat of Ronneby Municipality, near Karlskrona in Blekinge County, on the River Ronneby near its mouth in the Baltic Sea.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ronneby has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all land.

Ronneby is located within sections 19 and 20 of Maywood Township. The West Branch of the St. Francis River flows through the community.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 16 people, 6 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 64.5 PD/sqmi. There were 7 housing units at an average density of 28.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 6 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.67.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 18.8% from 18 to 24, 12.5% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 220.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 175.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,700. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Sauk Rapids Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Sauk Rapids Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States near the Mississippi River. The population was 584 at the 2010 census.

History
Sauk Rapids Township was organized in 1854. It was named for nearby rapids on the Mississippi River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.6 sqkm, of which 19.3 sqkm is land and 0.3 sqkm, or 1.45%, is water.

It is only about one-third the size of a normal (36-section) township, being bounded on the west by the Mississippi River. The east three-quarters of the city of Sartell, the northwest edge of the city of St. Cloud, and the north half of the city of Sauk Rapids are within this township geographically but are separate entities.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 10.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 10

Lakes

 * Unnamed Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Watab Township (north)
 * Mayhew Lake Township (northeast)
 * Minden Township (east)
 * Le Sauk Township, Stearns County (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Benton, Pioneer Benton County, Sacred Heart and Trinity.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 723 people, 270 households, and 201 families residing in the township. The population density was 88.4 PD/sqmi. There were 274 housing units at an average density of 33.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.34% White, 0.28% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 270 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 15.6% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,161, and the median income for a family was $67,500. Males had a median income of $39,750 versus $24,554 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,421. About 3.4% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.


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St. George Township, Benton County, Minnesota

St. George Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,153 as of the 2010 census.

History
St. George Township was organized in 1858. It was named for three early settlers who all had the first name George.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 95.1 sqkm, of which 94.9 sqkm is land and 0.2 sqkm, or 0.17%, is water.

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-23.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 23
 * [[Image:MN-25.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 25
 * [[Image:MN-95.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 95

Adjacent townships

 * Gilmanton (north)
 * Glendorado (east)
 * Santiago, Sherburne County (southeast)
 * Palmer, Sherburne County (south)
 * Haven, Sherburne County (southwest)
 * Minden (west)
 * Mayhew Lake (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of, there were 1,273 people, 431 households, residing in the township. The population density was 25.2 people per square mile (9.7/km$2$). There were 317 housing units at an average density of 8.6/sq mi (3.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.24% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, and 0.11% from two or more races.

There were 312 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,694, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $31,528 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,857. About 3.0% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Watab Township, Benton County, Minnesota

Watab Township is an urban township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States, located north of the mouth of Watab Creek on the opposite side of the Mississippi River in Sartell. The population was 3,093 as of the 2010 census.

History
Watab Township was organized in 1858. It took its name from the nearby mouth of the Watab River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 58.0 sqkm, of which 52.6 sqkm is land and 5.5 sqkm, or 9.39%, is water.

It is slightly larger than half of a normal (36-section) township, being bounded on the west by the Mississippi River.

Unincorporated communities

 * Watab

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 10.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 10

Lakes

 * Little Rock Lake (south half)
 * Unnamed Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Graham Township (northeast)
 * Mayhew Lake Township (east)
 * Minden Township (southeast)
 * Sauk Rapids Township (south)
 * Le Sauk Township, Stearns County (southwest)
 * Brockway Township, Stearns County (west)
 * Langola Township (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,920 people, 1,036 households, and 812 families residing in the township. The population density was 143.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,088 housing units at an average density of 53.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.70% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 1,036 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 15.7% 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 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,604, and the median income for a family was $53,542. Males had a median income of $35,750 versus $22,017 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,554. About 4.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Akron Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota

Akron Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 196 as of the 2000 census.

History
Akron Township was organized in 1881. It was named after Akron, Ohio, the former hometown of first settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 53.3 sqmi, of which 48.6 sqmi is land and 4.7 sqmi (8.78%) is water.

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

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 12.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 12
 * [[Image:MN-7.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 7

Lakes

 * Artichoke Lake (south edge)
 * Marsh Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Artichoke Township (north)
 * Hegbert Township, Swift County (northeast)
 * Shible Township, Swift County (east)
 * Appleton Township, Swift County (southeast)
 * Hantho Township, Lac qui Parle County (southeast)
 * Lake Shore Township, Lac qui Parle County (south)
 * Agassiz Township, Lac qui Parle County (southwest)
 * Odessa Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains Akron Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 196 people, 79 households, and 60 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.98% White, and 1.02% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $23,250 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,473. About 16.7% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.9% of those 65 or over.


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Almond Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota

Almond Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 190 as of the 2000 census. Almond Township was organized in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 sqmi, of which 33.2 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi (4.63%) is water.

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

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 75.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 75

Lakes

 * Cup Lake
 * Eli Lake (south three-quarters)
 * Lone Tree Lake (west quarter)
 * Lysing Lake (vast majority)
 * S Rothwell Lake (vast majority)

Adjacent townships

 * Graceville Township (north)
 * Moonshine Township (northeast)
 * Malta Township (east)
 * Otrey Township (southeast)
 * Big Stone Township (south)
 * Prior Township (west)
 * Toqua Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Clinton, Long Island and Saint Pauli.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 190 people, 61 households, and 42 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.7 people per square mile (2.2/km$2$). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 2.0/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 61 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $48,438. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,141. None of the families and 8.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.


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Artichoke Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota

Artichoke Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 84 as of the 2000 census. Artichoke is also the name of an unincorporated hamlet within Artichoke Township.

History
The first white settlement was made at Artichoke Township in 1869. Artichoke Township took its name from Artichoke Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 32.2 sqmi is land and 3.3 sqmi (9.39%) is water.

Unincorporated town
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Artichoke at 45.39913°N, -96.15755°W

Lakes

 * Artichoke Lake (vast majority)
 * Long Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Stevens Township, Stevens County (north)
 * Synnes Township, Stevens County (northeast)
 * Hegbert Township, Swift County (east)
 * Shible Township, Swift County (southeast)
 * Akron Township (south)
 * Odessa Township (southwest)
 * Otrey Township (west)
 * Malta Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Artichoke Baptist, Artichoke Lake and Johnson Family.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 84 people, 31 households, and 23 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.6 people per square mile (1.0/km$2$). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 1.7/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 31 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $27,813. Males had a median income of $20,893 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,471. There were 5.3% of families and 13.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 36.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Barry, Minnesota

Barry is a city in northern Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16 at the 2020 census.

Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community.

History
Barry was named for the Barry brothers, early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.253 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 16 people, 6 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 64.0 PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 60.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 6 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples living together, and 16.7% had a male householder with no wife present. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 12.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 37.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 25 people, 12 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 101.3 PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 68.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 41.7% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 16.0% from 18 to 24, 4.0% from 25 to 44, 48.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,250, and the median income for a family was $19,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,124. There were no families and 19.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Beardsley, Minnesota

Beardsley is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 216 at the 2020 census.

History
Beardsley was platted in 1880 by W. W. Beardsley, and named for him.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 7 and 28 are two of the main routes in the community.

Climate
Beardsley holds two state monthly record high temperatures, 111 °F for September, set in 1931, and 98 °F for October, reached in 1963, and shares with Moorhead both the July record and the all-time state high temperature of 115 °F, reached in Beardsley on July 29, 1917.

Seismology
Minnesota has a relatively low incidence of earthquakes, with 19 having been documented in the state since 1860, according to the University of Minnesota-Morris. A rare earthquake shook the area on June 5, 1993; the earthquake's epicenter was in the nearby town of Dumont and measured a Magnitude 4.1 and Intensity V-VI. A stronger earthquake (Magnitude 4.6, Intensity VI) struck the area in 1975 and was felt over 315,000 square kilometers.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 233 people, 108 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 495.7 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White and 0.4% Native American.

There were 108 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% 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 2.88.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 262 people, 125 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 552.4 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 312.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 40.8% 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 2.10 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,429, and the median income for a family was $33,929. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,106. About 6.3% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 15.5% of those 65 and older.

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Browns Valley Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota

Browns Valley Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 438 as of the 2000 census.

History
Browns Valley Township was organized in 1880. It was named for Joseph R. Brown.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 48.9 sqmi, of which 47.6 sqmi is land and 1.3 sqmi (2.68%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Beardsley

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-7.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 7
 * [[Image:MN-28.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 28

Lakes

 * Big Stone Lake (northwest edge)

Adjacent townships

 * Arthur Township, Traverse County (north)
 * Parnell Township, Traverse County (northeast)
 * Toqua Township (east)
 * Prior Township (southeast)
 * Foster Township (south)
 * Folsom Township, Traverse County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Beardsley, Midway and Saint Mary.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 438 people, 183 households, and 120 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.2 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 215 housing units at an average density of 4.5/sq mi (1.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.77% White and 0.23% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% 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 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,571, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $25,781 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,312. About 10.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Clinton, Minnesota

Clinton is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The city was named for New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. The population was 386 at the 2020 census.

History
The village was settled about 1877 as Central, Minnesota, with a post office of that name from 1878 to 1885. The name was changed to Clinton in 1885, and the village was platted. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad station, named Batavia, was moved to the village in 1885, but the station name was not changed to Clinton until the village was incorporated in 1890. The railroad loading platform, named Rupert, two miles south of the village, was moved to the village in 1890.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, of which, 0.95 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water. Clinton is the home to the Big Stone County Fair and Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Elementary School.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 449 people, 201 households, and 115 families residing in the city. The population density was 472.6 PD/sqmi. There were 255 housing units at an average density of 268.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White and 0.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 201 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 453 people, 195 households, and 118 families residing in the city. The population density was 471.0 PD/sqmi. There were 230 housing units at an average density of 239.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.79% White, 1.10% Native American, 0.88% Asian, and 0.22% from two or more races.

There were 195 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 36.9% 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 2.29 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,591, and the median income for a family was $37,273. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $18,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,469. About 5.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
Highway 75 runs through the town, making it relatively accessible to travelers. The former train station is now a history museum.

Clinton is situated adjacent to beautiful Eli Lake. Every year, the world's longest lasting ice golf tournament, the Arctic Open, takes place on this lake. It has been held annually for over 30 years, and typically draws crowds in the hundreds. The Big Stone County Fair is held each summer (usually July) at the Fairgrounds located on the west edge of the city limits. Grandstand events usually consist of demolition derbies, a variety of car races, and most recently, a rodeo. Other attractions are live music, a Carnival, an Old Thyme Tractor Display, as well as multiple 4-H exhibits.

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Correll, Minnesota

Correll is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26 at the 2020 census. Correll was named for David N Correll, a railroad official who founded the city in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 7 and County Highway 25 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 34 people, 18 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 94.4 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 75.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 2.9% African American, and 2.9% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 18 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.10.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 8.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 47 people, 23 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 128.2 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 81.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 2.47.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.0% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 147.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $23,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,920. There were 15.8% of families and 15.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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Foster Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota

Foster Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was estimated at 110 in the 2020 census. Situated in the southwest region of the county, the township has a western boundary with South Dakota. Big Stone Lake and the Little Minnesota River drain it.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.2 sqmi, of which 30.1 sqmi is land and 3.1 sqmi (9.43%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Bonanza Grove at 45.44552°N, -96.70951°W
 * Foster at 45.41635°N, -96.6759°W
 * Yankeetown at 45.49107°N, -96.74007°W

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-7.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 7

Lakes

 * Big Stone Lake (northwest quarter)

Adjacent townships

 * Browns Valley Township (north)
 * Toqua Township (northeast)
 * Prior Township (east)

Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries, Holden and Lakeside.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 123 people, 57 households and 42 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.1 per square mile (1.6/km$2$). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 5.6/sq mi (2.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White and 1.63% Asian.

There were 57 households, of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, and 26.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% 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 2.50.

15.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 40.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 141.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.1 males.

The median household income was $31,875 and the median family income was $41,250. Males had a median income of $22,500 and females $22,083. The per capita income was $16,178. There were 17.5% of families and 18.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under eighteen and none of those over 64.


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Graceville, Minnesota

Graceville is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 529 at the 2020 census.

History
Graceville was founded in the 1870s by a colony of Catholics and named for Thomas Langdon Grace, the second Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Covenant of our Lady of the Lake was a Native American residential school that operated in Graceville and opened in 1885. The school held Native American girls from Sisseton, South Dakota. In 1896, the US government withdrew its funding of the school and the students were sent back to Sisseton. The building was used as a school for students from the Graceville area for two years until it burned down in 1898.

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

U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highway 28 are the two major highways that run through the community. The town's main street is Studdart Avenue. The town is on the northeast corner of Toqua Lake, a recreational lake surrounded by two campgrounds, a golf course, and a shooting club.

Graceville is in a natural area called a wet prairie, which is a mix of prairie land, swamp and numerous small lakes and ponds.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 577 people, 263 households, and 135 families residing in the city. The population density was 994.8 PD/sqmi. There were 305 housing units at an average density of 525.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.8% White and 0.2% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 263 households, of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.7% were non-families. 44.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 52.2 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 35% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 605 people, 257 households and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,007.7 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 471.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.50% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 257 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 39.7% 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 2.15 and the average family size was 2.92.

Age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 32.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.

The median household income was $27,143, and the median family income was $35,385. Males had a median income of $27,031 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,451. About 3.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Toquatennial Days
In an effort to promote tourism, the Graceville Civic Group began Toquatennial Days on the first weekend of July in 1988, the 110th anniversary of the town's founding. Events included the crowning of "Miss Toquatennial" (entrants limited to women who would be seniors at the high school), a "Medallion Hunt", softball tournament, Sunday evening ice cream social and drag competition (an apparent parody of past Miss Toquatennials), two street dances (a free "kiddie" dance on Friday night, and the Graceville Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser dance on Saturday night), and the Saturday morning "Graceville Gallop", a six-kilometer walk/run that circles Toqua Lake. The events culminated with a fireworks display at dusk on Sunday evening over Toqua Lake. Events continued to be held annually on the first weekend of July or last weekend of June until the Civic Group disbanded in 1998, but several local businesses and the Volunteer Fire Department have independently kept many of the events going every year, including the addition of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and fire department "water fights".

Education
Graceville is part of the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District (Independent School District 2888). It is an elementary and high school conglomerate consisting of rural schools in Big Stone County, which united in 1994. The school mascot is the Wolverine and the school newspaper is the "Paw Press." The high school is in Graceville and the elementary school in nearby Clinton.

Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley High School earned the Minnesota State High School League Championship in 9-man football, played at the H.H.H. Metrodome on November 13, 2012. In 2009, C-G-B High School competed in the semifinal game against Stephen-Argyle School District, losing 18–21. C-G-B sports compete in the Pheasant Conference of the Minnesota State High School League.

Notable people

 * Charles A. Berg, farmer and politician
 * Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo.
 * Irish language storyteller Éamon a Búrc (1866–1942) was a resident in the early years of settlement.
 * Birthplace of Jack Conway Director, producer and actor from the first half of the 20th century.
 * Arthur Willard Davis (born June 6, 1942 in Graceville), Major League Baseball first baseman
 * Todd Hendricks (born August 13, 1968 in Graceville) is a former professional football player.
 * Birthplace of former Minnesota Twins baseball manager Tom Kelly
 * Maureen Owen (born July 6, 1943, in Graceville), poet, editor, and biographer
 * Birthplace of Charles "Charlie" Ryan Singer and songwriter, best known "Hot Rod Lincoln".
 * Robert Ernest Strand, farmer and politician

title: Graceville, Minnesota