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Leenthrop Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

Leenthrop Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 396 at the 2000 census.

History
Leenthrop Township was organized in 1872. According to Warren Upham, the origin of the name Leenthrop is uncertain but probably Swedish.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 99.93% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 396 people, 99 households, and 79 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.1 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.48% White, 0.76% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 99 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 37.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 64.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,738. About 6.0% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Lone Tree Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

Lone Tree Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 256 at the 2000 census.

History
Lone Tree Township was organized in 1878, and named from an individual cottonwood tree which stood as a landmark for the first settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 256 people, 86 households, and 73 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.1 PD/sqmi. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.66% White, 0.39% African American, 1.95% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.91% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.1% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 12.8% 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 2.98 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,397. About 12.5% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over.

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Louriston Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

Louriston Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 211 at the 2000 census.

History
Louriston Township was organized in 1877, and named for Laura Armstrong, the daughter of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km2), of which 35.6 square miles (92.3 km2) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km2)  (1.33%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 211 people, 68 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.9 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.63% White, and 2.37% from two or more races.

There were 68 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.9% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.2% were non-families. 8.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,876. About 7.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.7% of those 65 or over.


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Mandt Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

Mandt Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 175 at the 2000 census.

History
Mandt Township was organized in 1876, and named for Engelbreth T. Mandt, a pioneer settler and at whose house the first meeting of the township was held. The original petition requested that the new township be named Moland or Mandt.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (92.0 km2), of which 35.5 square miles (91.9 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2)  (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 175 people, 74 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.9 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 74 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $18,864 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,376. About 3.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.3% of those 65 or over.


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Maynard, Minnesota

Maynard is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 366 at the 2010 census.

History
Maynard was platted in 1887. It was named for the brother-in-law of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation in Maynard since 1889.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 366 people, 158 households, and 99 families living in the city. The population density was 563.1 PD/sqmi. There were 175 housing units at an average density of 269.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, and 4.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 158 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 388 people, 163 households, and 110 families living in the city. The population density was 597.6 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 278.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.68% White, 0.52% Asian, 1.80% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 163 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,571, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,071 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,285. About 6.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Milan, Minnesota

Milan is a city in northwest Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 428 at the 2020 census.

History
Milan was platted in 1880, and incorporated in 1893. The city was named after Milan, Italy. A post office called Milan has been in operation since 1879.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, of which 1.22 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 7 (co-signed); and Minnesota State Highway 40 are two of the main routes in the community.

Demographics
Since the mid-2000s Milan has been a destination for many Micronesian immigrants, who are allowed to move freely to the United States due to the Compact of Free Association between the two countries, but have few legal pathways to citizenship and permanent residency. A third to a half of Milan's population is estimated to be Micronesian, most of them ethnic Chuukese.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 369 people, 150 households, and 90 families living in the city. The population density was 302.5 PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 145.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.1% White, 1.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 20.6% Pacific Islander, 3.0% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 150 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 150 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 333.0 PD/sqmi. There were 176 housing units at an average density of 179.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.72% White, 0.92% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 7.06% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.36% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $19,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,338. About 11.6% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

In media
"Driving Toward the Lac qui Parle River", a poem by Robert Bly, describes a person driving from Willmar to Milan.

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Montevideo, Minnesota

Montevideo is a city and the county seat of Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,398 at the 2020 census.

The area around Montevideo was populated by Native Americans and fur traders during the first half of the 19th Century. After the Dakota War of 1862, the US government opened the area to homesteaders. Railroads were built, and settlers followed, including Civil War veterans, Norwegians, Germans, Swedes, Dutch, and Irish. Montevideo was incorporated in 1879.

Geography
Montevideo is in a double river valley where the Minnesota and Chippewa rivers converge, about 140 mi west of Minneapolis, at the junction of U.S. Highways 59 and 212 with Minnesota State Highways 7 and 29.

The surrounding topography is dominated by farmland and prairies, as well as river valleys with many scenic overlooks and small bluffs.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 4.85 sqmi, of which 4.76 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi is water.

Climate
Montevideo, like the rest of Minnesota, has a four-season humid continental climate with great differences between summer and winter. The average July high is 82 F with the average January high being 22 F. The station recorded data from 1891 to 2019.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,383 people, 2,326 households, and 1,404 families living in the city. The population density was 1130.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,510 housing units at an average density of 527.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 4.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 2,326 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,346 people, 2,353 households, and 1,444 families living in the city. The population density was 1,190.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,551 housing units at an average density of 568.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.10% White, 0.11% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population.

There were 2,353 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,447, and the median income for a family was $44,706. Males had a median income of $30,838 versus $19,013 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,025. About 4.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Sister City relationship
The relationship with Montevideo, Uruguay, began in 1905 when the mayor of each city sent a national flag to the other.

Local media
KDMA, KKRC, and KMGM are local radio stations owned by Iowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc. KRAM-LP is owned by Thunderhawk Broadcasting, Inc.

Notable people

 * Wayne Brabender (1945–), professional basketball player for Real Madrid and the Spanish National Basketball team
 * Alfred M. Falkenhagen, Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Paul Gruchow (1947–2004), professor at St. Olaf and Concordia colleges
 * Vernon K. Jensen (1912–1982), veterinarian and Minnesota state senator
 * David Minge (1942–), U.S. representative and Minnesota Court of Appeals judge
 * Molly Schuyler, competitive eater

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Rheiderland Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

Rheiderland Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 328 at the 2000 census.

History
Rheiderland Township was organized in 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.0 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 328 people, 104 households, and 89 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.4 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 3.3/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 0.91% African American, 0.30% Asian, and 0.61% from two or more races.

There were 104 households, out of which 51.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.8% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the township the population was spread out, with 37.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,951. About 3.9% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Rosewood Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

Rosewood Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 303 at the year 2000 census.

History
Rosewood Township was organized in 1871, and named after Rosewood, Ohio, the former home of a share of early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$), of which 35.7 square miles (92.4 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$)  (0.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 303 people, 115 households, and 92 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.5 people per square mile (3.3/km$2$). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.68% White, 0.66% African American, 0.33% Asian, 0.33% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $39,500. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,811. About 4.4% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those 65 or over.


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Sparta Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

Sparta Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 814 at the 2000 census.

History
Sparta Township was organized in 1870, and named after the Ancient Greek city of Sparta. The township was originally to be called Chippewa Township but later was renamed as that name was already taken for a township in Douglas County. The township was first settled along the timber districts along the Minnesota River. Later immigration filled in the prairies with farmsteads, with the first house being built on the prairie in 1869.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.6 square miles (102.6 km$2$), of which 39.3 square miles (101.7 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.9 km$2$)  (0.88%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 814 people, 311 households, and 247 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.7 people per square mile (8.0/km$2$). There were 326 housing units at an average density of 8.3/sq mi (3.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.89% White, 0.37% Native American, 0.37% Asian, and 0.37% from two or more races.

There were 311 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,042, and the median income for a family was $48,056. Males had a median income of $34,545 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,392. About 5.6% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Stoneham Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

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

History
Stoneham Township was organized in 1880, and was so named from the fact one settler hailed from Stoneham, Massachusetts, and another settler had the surname Stone.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.1 km$2$), of which 34.7 square miles (90.0 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km$2$) (0.12%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 260 people, 86 households and 74 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km$2$). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 2.8/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.23% White, 0.77% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 86 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.2% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.8% were non-families. 8.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.27.

28.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median household income was $38,500 and the median family income was $43,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,581. About 5.6% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.6% of those 65 or over.


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Tunsberg Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

Tunsberg Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 183 at the 2000 census.

History
Tunsberg Township was organized in 1870. According to Warren Upham, the name is probably Norwegian in origin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.3 square miles (86.2 km$2$), of which 33.0 square miles (85.5 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km$2$)  (0.84%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 183 people, 68 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.5 people per square mile (2.1/km$2$). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 2.3/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.91% White, 0.55% Asian, and 0.55% from two or more races.

There were 68 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.4% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.8% were non-families. 10.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,417, and the median income for a family was $52,222. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,303. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.


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Watson, Minnesota

Watson is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 205 at the 2010 census. Lac qui Parle State Park is nearby.

History
Watson was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city took its name from the Watson Farmers Elevator, a local grain elevator. A post office has been in operation in Watson since 1879.

In 2024, a Watson man named Joseph M. Rongstad was arrested for threatening to kill University of Minnesota students. Rongstad, who had previously served as mayor of Watson, said he only made the threats because he wanted to talk to the Secret Service.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 7 (co-signed) serves as a main route in the community.

Watson is known as "The Goose Capitol of the USA" due to the large number of Canada geese which migrate through and inhabit nearby Lac Qui Parle every fall.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 205 people, 90 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 1138.9 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 566.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 1.0% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.1% male and 43.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 86 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,186.3 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 556.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.69% White, 0.96% Asian, 3.35% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.35% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $25,781 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,617. About 7.1% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 32.0% of those 65 or over.

title: Watson, Minnesota


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Woods Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota

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

History
Woods Township was organized in 1879, and named for Judge William W. Woods.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km$2$), of which 36.2 square miles (93.7 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 242 people, 81 households, and 72 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 people per square mile (2.6/km$2$). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 2.4/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.69% White, 2.48% African American, 0.41% Asian, 0.41% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 9.9% 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 2.99 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $27,750 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $39,374. About 5.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those 65 or over.


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Amador Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Amador Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 885 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Almelund is located within the township.

History
Amador Township was organized in 1858. Amador is a name derived from Spanish meaning "lover".

Geography
Amador Township is located in eastern Chisago County along the St. Croix River, which forms the Wisconsin–Minnesota border. State Highway 95 (MN 95) crosses the southwest part of the township, passing through Almelund and leading southeast to Taylors Falls and west to North Branch.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 79.2 km2, of which 77.5 km2 is land and 1.7 km2, or 2.17%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 744 people, 264 households, and 199 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.9 PD/sqmi. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 9.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.79% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 264 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,000, and the median income for a family was $57,143. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $27,344 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,759. About 1.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Chisago City, Minnesota

Chisago City is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The population was 4,967 at the 2010 census.

The city is between the twin lakes of Chisago Lake and Green Lake, and is part of the Chisago lakes region.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.99 sqmi, of which 12.53 sqmi is land and 2.46 sqmi is water.

Transportation
U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the community.

The Northern Pacific’s Taylor Falls Branch served Chisago City. The line was eventually abandoned.

History
Chisago City was founded in May 1857 by Anders Swenson, a Swedish immigrant from Småland. He was born in 1817 and came to America in 1850. The city took its name from Chisago Lake.

During 1852 only a few settlers arrived. John Smith came from Örtofta in the spring of that year. Ahead of him, he declared, were only five settlers at Chisago Lake.

During 1853-54 a substantial number of Swedish immigrants arrived, most of them from Kronoberg County. Most of the land around the lake was taken up and settled During the settlement's first three or four years. Later-arriving immigrants had to go farther into the country to secure homesteads.

Chisago City was originally settled one mile south, but when the railroad bypassed the town in 1880, the city moved closer to the railroad, as often happened during that time.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,967 people, 2,051 households, and 1,306 families living in the city. The population density was 396.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,209 housing units at an average density of 176.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 2,051 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,622 people, 1,038 households, and 685 families living in the city. The population density was 1,329.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,107 housing units at an average density of 561.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.10% White, 0.53% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.

There were 1,038 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,352, and the median income for a family was $51,964. Males had a median income of $38,988 versus $27,163 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,321. About 3.8% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Sister cities

 * 🇸🇪 Algutsboda, Sweden

title: Chisago City, Minnesota


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Chisago Lake Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Chisago Lake Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,656 at the 2010 census, up from 3,276 in 2000.

History
Chisago Lake Township was organized in 1858. It took its name from nearby Chisago Lake.

Geography
The township is located in southern Chisago County, between Lent Township and Chisago City to the west, Shafer Township and Franconia Township to the east, Sunrise Township and Amador Township to the north, and the city of Scandia in Washington County to the south. The cities of Lindstrom and Center City are near the center of the township but administratively separate.

U.S. Highway 8 crosses the township, leading east to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and southwest to Forest Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 136.2 km2, of which 112.0 km2 is land and 24.1 km2, or 17.73%, is water. There are more than 20 lakes in the township, the largest of which are Sunrise Lake, North and South Center Lakes, North and South Lindstrom Lakes, Kroon Lake, Linn Lake, Chisago Lake, and Green Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,276 people, 1,127 households, and 926 families residing in the township. The population density was 70.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,269 housing units at an average density of 27.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.18% White, 0.34% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 1,127 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% 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 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,858, and the median income for a family was $67,458. Males had a median income of $45,867 versus $29,886 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,019. About 1.0% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture
Chisago Lake, then Ki Chi Saga, was the location where the main characters of the epic Swedish novel The Emigrants settled.


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Fish Lake Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Fish Lake Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,012 at the 2010 census.

History
Fish Lake Township was organized in 1868. It took its name from Fish Lake.

Geography
The township is located in northwest Chisago County and is bordered to the west and south by Isanti County. To the east is the city of Harris. The unincorporated community of Stark is in the southeast part of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 89.9 km2, of which 83.5 km2 is land and 6.4 km2, or 7.14%, is water. There are several lakes in the township, the largest of which are Goose Lake in the north, and Horseshoe Lake and Fish Lake in the southeast.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,723 people, 617 households, and 470 families residing in the township. The population density was 53.3 PD/sqmi. There were 746 housing units at an average density of 23.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.67% White, 0.17% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 617 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,297, and the median income for a family was $60,648. Males had a median income of $39,148 versus $29,091 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,051. About 3.6% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Franconia Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Franconia Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,805 at the 2010 census, up from 1,128 in 2000. The township is home to the Franconia Sculpture Park.

History
Franconia Township was organized in 1858, and took its name from Franconia, Minnesota.

Geography
Franconia Township is located in the southeast corner of Chisago County, on the west side of the St. Croix River, which forms the Wisconsin–Minnesota border. To the north are Shafer Township and the city of Shafer, to the north and west is Chisago Lake Township, and to the south in Washington County is the city of Scandia. The unincorporated community of Franconia is located in the northeast corner of the township.

U.S. Highway 8 follows the northern border of the township, leading east to Taylors Falls and west to Lindstrom. State Highway 95 (MN 95) runs south through the township, set back from the top of the bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River. State Highway 243 leads east from MN 95 across the river to the nearby village of Osceola, Wisconsin.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Franconia Township has a total area of 82.6 km2, of which 78.1 km2 is land and 4.5 km2, or 5.50%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,128 people, 316 households, and 257 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.9 PD/sqmi. There were 340 housing units at an average density of 11.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.90% White, 1.51% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.35% Asian, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 316 households, out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $68,125, and the median income for a family was $70,521. Males had a median income of $48,333 versus $35,714 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,233. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 1.5% of those over 64.

Popular culture
Franconia township is situated in a region commonly known as 'Swedeland, USA' for its locale as an area heavily settled by Swedish immigrants. Swedish author Vilhelm Moberg wrote a series of four novels regarding Swedish emigration to Minnesota titled The Emigrants, the last of which contains a reference to Franconia. In the final chapters of The Last Letter Home, the main character Karl Oskar watches his children grow into adulthood after the death of his wife Kristina. It is mentioned that the fifth of his six children, his daughter Ulrika, later married a Norwegian farmer and raised a family of four children in Franconia.


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Harris, Minnesota

Harris is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,132 at the 2010 census. There is a restaurant, a post office, a bar and grill, and tattoo shop, among other businesses. Interstate 35 serves as a main route for the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.06 sqmi, of which 19.94 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

History
Harris was platted in 1873, and incorporated as a city in 1883. It was named after Philip S. Harris, an officer of the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad Company. A post office has been in operation in Harris since 1874.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,132 people, 423 households, and 315 families living in the city. The population density was 56.8 PD/sqmi. There were 449 housing units at an average density of 22.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 423 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.1% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,121 people, 377 households, and 286 families living in the city. The population density was 56.7 PD/sqmi. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 19.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 0.36% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 377 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,545, and the median income for a family was $51,719. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $25,703 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,258. About 1.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Charles A. Peterson, Wisconsin State Assemblyman, was born in Harris.
 * Lonnie Hammargren, famed neurosurgeon and former Lt. Governor of the State of Nevada

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Lent Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Lent Township is a former township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,091 as of the 2010 census, up from 1,992 in 2000.

History
Lent Township was organized in 1872, and named by ?, a pioneer settler. Throughout 2023, large portions of the township were annexed to the neighboring cities of North Branch and Chisago City. On December 29, 2023, the remainder of the township was annexed to the city of Stacy, thus rendering the township government defunct.

Geography
Lent Township was located in western Chisago County and was bordered by Isanti and Anoka counties to the west, the cities of Stacy, Wyoming, and Chisago City to the south, Chisago Lake Township to the east, and the city of North Branch to the north.

Interstate 35 crossed the western side of the township, leading north to North Branch and south to Stacy. County 17 exit provided access within the township, while County 19 exit in Stacy provided access to the southern part of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 89.1 km2, of which 84.0 km2 was land and 5.1 km2, or 5.74%, was water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,992 people, 657 households, and 559 families residing in the township. The population density was 59.9 PD/sqmi. There were 667 housing units at an average density of 20.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.99% White, 0.10% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 657 households, out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,163, and the median income for a family was $62,574. Males had a median income of $39,310 versus $31,098 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,089. About 0.7% of families and 1.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Lindstrom, Minnesota

Lindström (also spelled Lindstrom) is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, located 35 miles northeast of the Twin Cities. The population was 4,888 at the 2020 census. Lindström's motto is America's Little [Sweden]. U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.69 sqmi, of which 3.60 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi is water.

Lindström is located 10 mi from the Wisconsin state line, and less than two hours from cities including Duluth, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities area. When looking at the town from above, it looks like it could be an island due to the surrounding lakes. The landmass of Lindström consists mainly of lakes (including South Lindström Lake, North Lindström Lake, South Center Lake, North Center Lake and Kroon Lake). With so many lakes, Lindström is a destination for fishers from all over the world.

History
Lindström was settled predominantly by Swedish (and a few Norwegian) immigrants and their families. In 1853, Daniel Lindström left Sweden in search of a nice piece of land to settle in the United States. Lindström was platted in 1880. The town of Lindström was incorporated in 1894. Many other Swedish emigrants traveled with Daniel Lindström. Joris Per Anderson, half brother to Daniel Lindström, came in 1850 leading a party from Hassela, Sweden. In the party was Eric Norelius, whose personal journals in part formed the basis of Vilhelm Moberg's novels of the Swedish emigration to the United States, The Emigrants. Moberg's novels have two main characters, Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson. The novels depict the hardships Swedish emigrants endured en route to the United States and their first ten years in their new home country. A bronze statue of the author, holding his bicycle as if ready to ride away, stands on a stepped platform in Chisago City's town park. An image of Karl Oskar and Kristina remains Lindström's logo today. Since 1990, anyone who has taken U.S. Highway 8 from north of Forest Lake to Lindström has driven on the Moberg Trail.

Lindström celebrates Karl Oskar and Kristina annually with Karl Oskar Days. This event takes place mid-July and includes such activities as the coronation of a "Karl Oskar Princess", parades, a street dance, and fireworks. There are still statues of Karl Oskar and Kristina in Lindström, as a tribute to the early Swedish immigrants whose descendants continue to populate the area. These statues are the main attraction for tourists from all over the world who come to Lindström because of its Swedish heritage.

In April 2015, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed an executive order to restore the umlaut (¨) over the "o" on the Lindström city limits sign. (However, both the USGS and the US Census Bureau record the city's name as "Lindstrom".)

Education
Lindström is part of the Chisago Lakes School District #2144. There are five schools in the area, which accommodate around 3,600 students in grades K–12. The five schools in the district include Primary School (Grades Pre-K to 1), Lakeside School (Grades 2 to 5), Taylors Falls Elementary (Grades K to 5), Chisago Lakes Middle School (Grades 6 to 8), and Chisago Lakes High School (Grades 9 to 12). The school mascot is the Wally the Wildcat.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 4,888 people and 1,699 households. 95.3% of residents had at least a high school education, and 30.1% had attained a Bachelor's degree or higher. 6.4% were veterans.

93.0% of residents were born in the United States, and 77.3% had been born in Minnesota. Among the foreign-born population, 37.6% had been born in Northern America, 32.0% in Latin America, and 30.4% in Asia. 94.6% of residents spoke only English at home, and 3.7% spoke Spanish.

The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White alone (97.7% White alone or in combination), 0.9% Asian, 0.7% Black, 0.1% Native American, and 0.5% some other race. 4.8% were two or more races. 1.9% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The most common ancestries in Lindström were German (42.8%), Norwegian (22.2%), Swedish (21.5%), Irish (9.4%), and Polish (4.8%).

Among workers 16 years and older, 76.8% commuted to work via car, 9.8% carpooled, 0.9% used public transit, and 7.8% worked from home. The median household income in Lindström was $103,102, above the state average. 5.7% of residents lived below the poverty line. 83.4% of housing in the city was owner-occupied.

The average family size in Lindström was 3.11 persons, and 59.6% of households were married-couple families.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,442 people, 1,774 households, and 1,265 families residing in the city. The population density was 1233.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,943 housing units at an average density of 539.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,774 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,015 people, 1,225 households, and 855 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,332.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,322 housing units at an average density of 584.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.61% White, 0.20% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population. 25.1% were of German, 22.8% Swedish, 12.8% Norwegian, 7.9% French and 6.3% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 100.0% spoke English as their first language.

There were 1,225 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,980, and the median income for a family was $50,519. Males had a median income of $42,604 versus $28,163 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,195. About 5.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Sister cities

 * 🇸🇪 Tingsryd, Sweden

title: Lindstrom, Minnesota


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Nessel Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Nessel Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,951 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Nessel Township is located in the northwest corner of Chisago County and is bordered by Isanti County to the west and Pine County to the north. Rush City lies on the eastern border of the township. The unincorporated community of Rush Point is in the southwest part of the township.

Interstate 35 closely follows the eastern boundary line of the township, leading north to Rock Creek and Pine City, and south to Harris and North Branch. Access to the township is from County 1 exit in Rush City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 110.6 sqkm, of which 96.8 sqkm is land and 13.8 sqkm, or 12.45%, is water. Rush Lake is a large two-basin water body in the center of the township.

History
Nessel Township bears the name of its earliest pioneer farmer, Robert Nessel, who was born in Germany in 1834, came to the United States in 1847 and to Minnesota in 1854, and settled here in 1856. The township was organized in 1870.

Rush Lake, and the soil, attracted people to settle in the township, and many of the farms are still owned by the descendants of the early settlers. When Mr. Nessel filed for a homestead of his place, he found that many Native Americans occupied the land, with whom he had to bargain. He reportedly paid $150.00 for the initial 160 acre to Alexis LaPrairie. This was a great camping place for the native people, as the lower lake was full of wild rice which they gathered. The narrows between the two lakes was a gathering place for the native people during rice harvesting time.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,765 people, 668 households, and 509 families residing in the township. The population density was 46.3 PD/sqmi. There were 921 housing units at an average density of 24.2/sq mi (9.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.75% White, 0.06% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 668 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,578, and the median income for a family was $52,443. Males had a median income of $39,712 versus $27,100 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,953. About 1.8% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.


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North Branch, Minnesota

North Branch is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, at the junction of Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 95. The population was 10,787 at the 2020 census. It is named for the north branch of the Sunrise River, which flows through the city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.04 sqmi, of which, 35.60 sqmi is land and 0.44 sqmi is water.

History
North Branch became a township in 1861, and incorporated in 1881. In 1901 North Branch split into a village covering the more densely populated downtown area and a township covering the rest of the former village. The township later incorporated as the village of Branch in 1961. The two cities talked about a potential merger for years, beginning in the late 1970s. The first public referendum on the issue was held in 1984, and failed. A second referendum was held on September 13, 1994, and passed. The two cities officially merged on November 14, 1994.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 10,787 people and 3,881 households. 94% of residents had at least a high school education, and 20.5% had attained a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.9% were veterans.

98.9% of residents were born in the United States, and 80.4% had been born in Minnesota. Among the foreign-born population, 85.0% were naturalized US citizens, the majority of whom were born in Asia. 97.3% of residents spoke only English at home.

The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White alone (95.0% White alone or in combination), 2.1% Asian, 1.1% Black, 0.7% Native American, and 1.0% some other race. 5.3% were two or more races. The most common ancestries in North Branch were German (30.3%), Swedish (14.5%), Norwegian (13.2%), Irish (7.1%), and Polish (4.1%). Among cities with at least 10,000 people, North Branch has the highest concentration of people with Swedish ancestry in the United States.

Among workers 16 years and older, 81.6% commuted to work via car, 10.6% carpooled, 0.9% used public transit, and 2.4% walked, biked, or used some other method. 5.0% worked from home. The median household income in North Branch was $85,213, slightly above the state average. 9.2% of residents lived below the poverty line, and 2.3% were unemployed. 85.8% of housing in the city was owner-occupied.

The average family size in North Branch was 3.21 persons, and 60.1% of households were married-couple families.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,125 people, 3,604 households, and 2,591 families living in the city. The population density was 284.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,767 housing units at an average density of 105.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 3,604 households, of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,023 people, 2,815 households, and 2,147 families living in the city. The population density was 224.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,900 housing units at an average density of 81.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 97.27% White, 0.16% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 2,815 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.7% 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 2.85 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,294, and the median income for a family was $56,512. Males had a median income of $39,478 versus $26,424 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,875. About 3.1% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Public schools

 * Sunrise River Elementary School
 * North Branch Area Middle School
 * North Branch Area High School
 * Phoenix Academy of Art and Science K-6

Notable people

 * William J. Duffy – (1916–2013), jurist and legislator; served in the Wisconsin State Assembly 1949–1950, and was elected a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge for Brown County, Wisconsin serving until his retirement in 1992, born in North Branch
 * Thomas H. Horton - (1859–1943), farmer and legislator
 * Janet Johnson – Minnesota state senator
 * Mark Koran – member of the Minnesota Senate
 * Jon Lucivansky – NFL official 2009-2018
 * Doug Mahnke – comic book writer
 * Anne Neu – member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
 * Rick Olseen – former member of the Minnesota Senate
 * Matt Patrick, producer
 * Becky Pearson – one-time LPGA Tour winning golfer and two-time winner of the Minnesota Junior Girls State Championship
 * Lee Quillen – former baseball player for Chicago White Sox
 * Richard Warren Sears – telegraph operator and founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company
 * Maynard W. Tollberg – sailor

In popular culture

 * North Branch is the hometown of the character Tulip Olsen in the Cartoon Network/HBO Max animated science fiction thriller series Infinity Train.

title: North Branch, Minnesota


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Rush City, Minnesota

Rush City is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,228 at the 2020 census. It is fifty-eight miles north of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

History
Rush City was platted in 1870, and incorporated in 1874.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.32 sqmi, of which 4.25 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

Rush City is along Rush Creek.

Transportation
Interstate 35 serves as a main route for the community. Other main routes include Minnesota State Highway 361, 4th Street. Rush City is served by the Rush City Regional Airport.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,079 people, 844 households, and 524 families living in the city. The population density was 724.5 PD/sqmi. There were 908 housing units at an average density of 213.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.5% White, 13.2% African American, 4.0% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 844 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 64.9% male and 35.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,112 people, 705 households, and 461 families living in the city. The population density was 689.6 PD/sqmi. There were 724 housing units at an average density of 237.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.10% White, 4.66% African American, 1.33% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.04% of the population.

There were 705 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,466, and the median income for a family was $40,380. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $21,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,668. About 10.2% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Rush City is the location for a state prison that houses just under 1000 male inmates. The facility was opened in February 2000, is the newest state prison in Minnesota, and employs about 350 people.

Notable people

 * Ruth Duccini – (1918-2014), actress, munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. Born in Rush City.
 * Deona Knajdek – (1989-2021), social justice activist who was killed during a protest in Minneapolis.
 * Clayton Tonnemaker – (1928-1996), former American football player

title: Rush City, Minnesota


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Rushseba Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Rushseba Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 804 at the 2010 census.

History
Rushseba Township was organized in 1858. The county was named from the Rush River, and -seba, an Ojibwe language word meaning "river".

Geography
Rushseba Township is located in the northeast corner of Chisago County, bordered to the east by the St. Croix River and the state of Wisconsin. To the north is the city of Rock Creek in Pine County, to the west is Nessel Township, and to the south are the city of Harris and Sunrise Township. The city of Rush City is in the western part of the township but is administratively separate.

Interstate 35 follows the western boundary line of the township, leading north to Rock Creek and Pine City, and south to Harris and North Branch. The closest access is from County 1 exit in Rush City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Rushseba Township has a total area of 78.7 sqkm, of which 77.6 sqkm is land and 1.1 sqkm, or 1.34%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 769 people, 274 households, and 226 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.0 people per square mile (9.6/km$2$). There were 313 housing units at an average density of 10.2/sq mi (3.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.92% White, 0.52% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 274 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,917, and the median family income was $50,938. Males had a median income of $38,542 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,727. About 3.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those over 64.


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Shafer, Minnesota

Shafer is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,045 at the 2010 census. The city was named for Jacob Shafer, a pioneer settler.

U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 sqmi, all land. The Shafer watertower is the highest vertical point in the county.

Festival
The city holds the Shafer Days celebration in early October.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,045 people, 379 households, and 272 families residing in the city. The population density was 822.8 PD/sqmi. There were 402 housing units at an average density of 316.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 379 households, of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 29.4 years. 33.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 38.2% were from 25 to 44; 17.4% were from 45 to 64; and 4.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 343 people, 124 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 540.7 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 203.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, 0.29% African American, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,667, and the median income for a family was $43,000. Males had a median income of $32,656 versus $27,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,561. About 5.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Shafer, Minnesota


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Shafer Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Shafer Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,048 as of the 2010 census, up from 646 in 2000.

Geography
Shafer Township is located in southeast Chisago County, bordered to the east by the city of Taylors Falls and the St. Croix River, which is the Minnesota–Wisconsin border. The city of Shafer is in the southwest part of the township but an administratively separate entity. The unincorporated community of Palmdale is in the north.

U.S. Highway 8 follows most of the southern boundary of the township, turning northeast to travel to Taylors Falls, then across the river to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and leading west to Lindstrom and Chisago City. State Highway 95 (MN 95) crosses the north part of the township, passing through Palmdale and leading southeast to Taylors Falls and northwest to North Branch.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Shafer Township has a total area of 75.8 sqkm, of which 74.8 sqkm is land and 1.0 sqkm, or 1.32%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 646 people, 219 households, and 180 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.6 people per square mile (8.3/km$2$). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 7.8/sq mi (3.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 1.24% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 219 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $59,375, and the median income for a family was $61,458. Males had a median income of $41,500 versus $22,222 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,983. About 1.0% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Sister city

 * 🇸🇪 Nöbbele, Sweden


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Stacy, Minnesota

Stacy is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, along the Sunrise River. The population was 1,456 at the 2010 census.

Interstate 35 serves as a main route for the community.

History
A post office called Stacy has been in operation since 1873. Stacy was laid out in 1875, and named for Dr. Stacy B. Collins, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.58 sqmi, of which 3.51 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,456 people, 548 households, and 379 families living in the city. The population density was 414.8 PD/sqmi. There were 591 housing units at an average density of 168.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 548 households, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 33.4 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,278 people, 466 households and 326 families living in the city. The population density was 1,159.0 PD/sqmi. There were 474 housing units at an average density of 429.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.79% White, 0.55% African American, 1.25% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population. There were 466 households, of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.23.

Age distribution was 32.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median household income was $42,026, and the median family income was $45,288. Males had a median income of $36,029 versus $25,192 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,893. About 7.9% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jeff Dabe – arm wrestler
 * Hunter Miska – ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche.

title: Stacy, Minnesota


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Sunrise Township, Chisago County, Minnesota

Sunrise Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,994 at the 2010 census, up from 1,594 in 2000.

Geography
Sunrise Township is located in east-central Chisago County, with its northeast border following the St. Croix River, which is also the state line between Minnesota and Wisconsin. The township is bordered to the west by the cities of Harris and North Branch, to the north by Rushseba Township, to the south by Chisago Lake Township, and to the east of its southern half by Amador Township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 118.3 sqkm, of which 116.6 sqkm is land and 1.7 sqkm, or 1.43%, is water. The Sunrise River crosses the township from south to north, flowing into the St. Croix River. The unincorporated community of Sunrise is located along the river about a mile south of its mouth.

History
In 1852 or 1853, William Holmes, whose birthplace is unknown, established a farm on the Sunrise Prairie, located on the Sunrise River about a mile south of its mouth at the St. Croix River. John A. Brown from Pennsylvania and Patten W. Davis from Virginia started farming in the vicinity in 1853. That same year, Brown and Patten built a road to St. Paul with the help of Henry L. Ingalls and his wife, Lavina. The couple were natives of Connecticut who had migrated to Illinois and then California before arriving in Sunrise. Mrs. Ingalls was likely the first white woman in Sunrise. Also in 1853, a circuit-riding preacher began holding services in the new settlement. His efforts resulted in the establishment of a congregation that remains to the present day as Sunrise Bible Church.

In 1852, John G. Mold arrived and built a sawmill (1854), later establishing a store (1869) and a hotel. By 1855, Brown had also established a store, hotel and sawmill. Brown platted the original town site of Sunrise City, comprising approximately 65 acre, on June 6, 1856. George S. Frost established a post office the same year. Brown and others platted additional lands in the following years.

In 1857, a large colony of settlers from western New York state came to Sunrise and began establishing farms, homes, and businesses. They included the Collins, Deming, Gwynne, Smith, Starkweather, Wilcox, Wilkes, and Wolleat families. On October 26, 1858, Sunrise was organized as a township. The unincorporated community of Sunrise is still located on the plat of Sunrise City. However, it was never incorporated into a city but remains under township jurisdiction.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,594 people, 538 households, and 444 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.2 PD/sqmi. There were 568 housing units at an average density of 12.5/sq mi (4.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.80% White, 0.38% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 538 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.3% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 12.6% 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 2.96 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,223, and the median income for a family was $60,721. Males had a median income of $40,820 versus $25,074 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,336. About 3.3% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jerald C. Anderson, dentist and politician, born in Sunrise Township.
 * Frank Orren Lowden (1861-1943), served as the 25th Governor of Illinois from 1917-1921, born in Sunrise Township before moving to Hardin County, Iowa.
 * Richard Widmark, actor, born in Sunrise Township