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Bismarck Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Bismarck Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 376 at the 2000 census.

Bismarck Township was organized in 1874, and named after Otto von Bismarck.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 376 people, 99 households, and 71 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.4 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.73% White, and 0.27% from two or more races.

There were 99 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $26,154 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,727. About 7.7% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Cornish Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Cornish Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 267 at the 2000 census.

Cornish Township was organized in 1871, and named after Cornish, New Hampshire, the former home of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.28%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 105 households, and 85 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.5 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 3.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.25% White, and 0.75% from two or more races.

There were 105 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,036, and the median income for a family was $52,344. Males had a median income of $26,042 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,561. About 2.3% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.5% of those 65 or over.

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Dryden Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Dryden Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 301 at the 2020 census.

History
Dryden Township was originally called Williamstown Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1858. The present name is after John Dryden, an influential English poet, literary critic, translator and playwright.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 sqmi; 32.9 sqmi is land and 1.7 sqmi (4.86%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 280 people, 107 households and 86 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km$2$). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 3.3/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.57% White, 1.43% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 107 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.95.

24.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median household income was $43,750 and the median family income was $47,000. Males had a median income of $22,188 compared with $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,527. About 9.2% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.6% of those 65 or over.


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Faxon Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Faxon Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 712 at the 2020 census.

Faxon Township was organized in 1858, and named for a local pioneer. In the late fall of 1862 the women's column of Dakota women, children and elderly camped overnight south of Walkers landing, now Faxon, after having been attacked in Henderson. They were en-route from the Lower Sioux Agency to Pike Island at Fort Snelling.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.5 sqmi, of which 21.0 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi  (2.33%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 701 people, 228 households, and 189 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.4 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 10.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.1% White, 1.6% Asian, 1.00% from other races, 0.50% from two or more races, and 0.1% Black or African American race. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 228 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.9 males.

Income information is not available from the official 2010 U.S. Census, so all the following information is from the 2010 Census. The median income for a household in the township was $59,375, and the median income for a family was $63,500. Males had a median income of $37,625 versus $30,096 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,632. About 1.2% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Gaylord, Minnesota

Gaylord is a city and the county seat of Sibley County, Minnesota, United States, along the shore of Titlow Lake. It is approximately 65 mi west-southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The population was 2,305 at the 2010 census.

History
A commonly used trail to the Dakota Territory passed through the future site of Gaylord in the 1850s.

Gaylord was platted in 1881, and named for Edward W. Gaylord, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Gaylord since 1881.

Gaylord's current mayor is Dawn Kratzke, while its Council President is Chad Muchow. The City Council meets every first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Gaylord City Hall (332 Main Avenue, Gaylord).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.67 sqmi, all land. Minnesota State Highways 5, 19, and 22 are three of the main routes through the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,305 people, 929 households, and 590 families living in the city. The population density was 1380.2 PD/sqmi. There were 996 housing units at an average density of 596.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 9.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.0% of the population.

There were 929 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,279 people, 897 households, and 592 families living in the city. The population density was 1,435.3 PD/sqmi. There were 930 housing units at an average density of 585.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.02% White, 0.18% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 9.78% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.38% of the population.

There were 897 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% 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 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,053, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $22,406 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,048. About 9.4% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Employment
Michael Foods is Gaylord's largest employer, situated at the confluence of Highways 5 and 19 on the east edge of the town. The second-largest is Sibley County, of which Gaylord is the county seat.

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Gibbon, Minnesota

Gibbon is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 772 at the 2010 census.

History
Gibbon originated as a railway town that was first settled by German and Scandinavian immigrants circa 1865. The town was incorporated in 1887 and named for General John Gibbon, a commandant at Fort Snelling from 1880 to 1882. By 1900, the town had grown to a population of 545.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.88 sqmi, all land.

Gibbon is located along Minnesota State Highway 19 at its junction with Sibley County Road 2.

Demographics
As of 2021 the median income for a household in the city was $40,060. About 15% of the population were below the poverty line.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 772 people, 353 households, and 210 families residing in the city. The population density was 877.3 PD/sqmi. There were 394 housing units at an average density of 447.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 353 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 500

The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

Notable person

 * Doloris Bridges, New Hampshire politician

Education
Gibbon is the district office and elementary school home of GFW ISD #2365. It also hosts Prairie Lutheran School, and the Starland School.

Sports
Gibbon has a Tomahawk East League baseball team, the Gibbon Reds.

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Grafton Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Grafton Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 259 at the 2000 census.

Grafton Township was organized in 1873.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.1 sqmi, of which 39.0 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.41%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 259 people, 89 households and 72 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.6 people per square mile (2.6/km$2$). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.07% White, 0.77% Native American, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 89 households, of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.4% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.27.

Age distribution was 32.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males.

The median household income was $45,250, and the median family income was $46,750. Males had a median income of $36,458 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,045. About 2.5% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over.


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Green Isle, Minnesota

Green Isle is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 522 at the 2020 census.

History
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway (M&StL) originally built the railroad tracks between Norwood and Morton circa 1880. Green Isle was platted in 1881, incorporating these northeast/southwest-oriented tracks. The town was named after the preexisting township, a name allusive of Ireland, the Emerald Isle, as many of its earliest settlers were from Ireland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.98 sqmi, all land. Minnesota State Highways 5 and 25 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 559 people, 218 households, and 154 families residing in the city. The population density was 570.4 PD/sqmi. There were 240 housing units at an average density of 244.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 218 households, of which 39.9% had children under 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 32.1. 30.2% of residents were under 18; 5.1% were between 18 and 24; 36.9% were from 25 to 44; 16% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 334 people, 136 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 447.5 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 188.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.50% White, 0.30% African American, 0.90% Asian, 0.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.59% of the population.

There were 136 households, of which 33.1% had children under 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 110.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,792, and the median income for a family was $51,964. Males had a median income of $31,979 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income was $25,537. About 1.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under 18 and 11.8% of those 65 or over.

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Green Isle Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Green Isle Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 556 at the 2000 census.

History
Green Isle Township was organized in 1858, and given a name allusive of Ireland, the Emerald Isle, as many of its early settlers were from Ireland. One of the earliest settlers, Patrick O'Meara and his wife Margaret (née: Delaney) O'Meara, immigrated from County Galway, Ireland to the U.S. in 1840. They moved from the state of New York to the area that became Green Isle township in 1857, raising a large family and living out their remaining 50 years there. Patrick's obituary in the Green Isle Record in 1907 was titled "Sibley County Pioneer Dead", and stated that at the time of his arrival the area was "then but a wilderness".

The railroad tracks between Norwood and Morton, cutting through Green Isle Township, were originally built by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway (M&StL) around 1880. This enabled Green Isle Township farmers to easily transport their grain to Minneapolis mills, or vegetables to Twin Cities markets.

By the early 1900s Green Isle township was divided into hundreds of separate farms.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi  (2.12%) is water. It is bordered on the east by Washington Lake Township, the south by Arlington Township, the west by New Auburn Township, and the north by Glencoe Township in McLeod County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 556 people, 206 households, and 158 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.7 PD/sqmi. There were 212 housing units at an average density of 6.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.64% White, 0.18% African American and 0.18% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 206 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,375, and the median income for a family was $52,250. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $24,545 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,371. About 1.2% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Henderson, Minnesota

Henderson is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 960 at the 2020 census.

History
Henderson was founded in August 1852 by Joseph R. Brown, and was named for his mother's maiden name.

By 1855, Henderson had become a fast-growing city. It harbored more than 60 buildings, including a hotel, a warehouse, a steam sawmill, as well as Brown's house, which functioned as a boarding house, a store and the Brown family residence.

In the following years, Henderson quickly became a major distribution center for the inland settlements surrounding the Minnesota River Valley. It was the trailhead of the Henderson-Pembina road.

By the mid-1860s, Henderson had two major brickyards, The Mattei and Schwartz Brickyards, which both contributed heavily to the early 1900s brick-style buildings still found in Henderson.

The seat for Sibley County was originally established in Henderson, and an imposing courthouse was erected, being put into service in 1879. But pressure from residents of Gaylord, from as far back as 1887, to gain the county seat precipitated a 1915 countywide vote that resulted in Gaylord gaining the seat; this caused around 200 residents to leave Henderson, a major decline in the city's population. During the 50 years after that population loss, Henderson's economy increasingly centered on agriculture. Its success in transitioning to agriculture brought rise to the present Sauerkraut Days celebration. The former courthouse, now the Henderson Community Building, houses Henderson City offices.

Museums and library
Henderson has two museums and one public library.

 * Sibley County Historical Museum: Operated by the Sibley County Historical Society
 * J.R. Brown Minnesota River Center: Operated by the Joseph R. Brown Heritage Society
 * Henderson Public Library: Henderson is member of the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative.

Area parks and wildlife refuges
Allanson's Park

In 1855, the town founder, J.R. Brown, designated the land for future use as a public park. This land became Allanson's Park, which today has 15+ camping sites for tents, campers and RV's, a picnic shelter and playground.

Bender Park

Bender Park is a city park that has a large multipurpose shelter where Sauerkraut Days is held. It also has a two baseball fields and a concession stand. It is the home field to the Le Sueur-Henderson High School Girls Fast pitch team.

Henderson Hummingbird Garden

The Henderson Hummingbird Garden was established as a part of the Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah and is in Bender Park.

High Island Park

High Island Creek Park is 220 acres with over six miles of trails and camping opportunities.

Rush River Park

Rush River Park is 285 acres with over 12 miles of trails with a picnic shelter and camping areas. It is a popular horseback riding destination.

Ney Nature Center

The Ney Nature Center is 446 acres. It provides year-round outdoor activities and indoor programing.

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is over 70 miles long, stretching from Bloomington to Henderson. It occupies over 14,000 acres. The Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. About 50% of Henderson borders the Refuge.

Notable people

 * Joseph R. Brown – Minnesota and Wisconsin territorial legislator & town founder
 * Jerry Dempsey – Minnesota state legislator (1993–2006)
 * Terry Dempsey – Minnesota state legislator (1978–1992); District Court judge (1992–2002)
 * Franklin P. Kroehler – Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Albert G. Lieske – Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Mary L. Mallett – Oregon temperance leader
 * Ray Oldenburg – urban sociologist
 * Edward T. Young – Minnesota attorney general and state legislator

Schools
The local school district is Independent School District 2397 and operates three facilities. It is the consolidated district of ISD 734 (Henderson) and ISD 393 (Le Sueur), which consolidated in 1991.

 * Park Elementary: Park is in Le Sueur with grades K-3
 * Hilltop Elementary: Hilltop is in Henderson and is a 4-5 STEM elementary school
 * Le Sueur-Henderson High School: The middle school/high school is in Le Sueur with grades 6–12.

Minnesota New County School: MNCS is a Minnesota Public Charter School with two sites that utilizes project-based learning. MNCS Elementary, also known as the "1900 Building", teaches grades K-5. MNCS High School is on Main Street and teaches grades 6–12.

EdVisions Off-Campus High School, also known as EOC, is a Minnesota public charter school formed in Henderson. It is an online high school that utilizes project-based learning with student enrollment from all over Minnesota.

Politics
Henderson is in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Michelle Fischbach. It is in Minnesota Senate district 18, represented by Scott Newman, and Minnesota House district 18B, represented by Glenn Gruenhagen.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.09 sqmi; 1.06 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highways 19 and 93 are two of the main routes in the community. U.S. Highway 169 passes nearby.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 960 people and 355 households residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 886 people, 377 households, and 236 families residing in the city. The population density was 835.8 PD/sqmi. There were 405 housing units at an average density of 382.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 377 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $49,091. Males had a median income of $31,736 versus $25,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,544. About 4.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Henderson Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Henderson Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 700 at the 2000 census.

Henderson was Joseph R. Brown's mother's maiden name.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.2 sqmi, of which 29.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.73%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 700 people, 230 households, and 167 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.4 PD/sqmi. There were 235 housing units at an average density of 7.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.86% White, 0.29% Asian, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 230 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.8% 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 2.97 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,167, and the median income for a family was $54,583. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $24,779 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,502. About 7.7% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Jessenland Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Jessenland Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 481 at the 2000 census.

Jessenland Township was organized in 1858, and was said to be named for Jesse Cameron, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.4 sqmi, of which 33.2 sqmi is land and 1.2 sqmi  (3.49%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 481 people, 160 households, and 130 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.5 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 5.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.88% White, 0.42% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.29% of the population.

There were 160 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,000, and the median income for a family was $59,107. Males had a median income of $32,115 versus $26,042 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,758. About 1.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Kelso Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Kelso Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 357 at the 2000 census.

Kelso Township was organized in 1858, and shares its name with Kelso, in Scotland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 357 people, 124 households, and 88 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.0 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 3.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.08% White, 0.84% Asian, 2.80% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.6% 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 2.88 and the average family size was 3.56.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 128.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $31,518 versus $22,708 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,818. About 2.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Moltke Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Moltke Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 337 at the 2000 census.

History
Moltke Township was organized in 1878, and named for Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (1800–1891), Chief of the Prussian, and then German, General Staff.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.0 square miles (101.1 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 337 people, 119 households, and 96 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.6 people per square mile (3.3/km$2$). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 3.3/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.22% White, 0.59% African American, 0.59% Asian, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 18.5% 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 2.83 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,234, and the median income for a family was $46,058. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,737. About 4.2% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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New Auburn, Minnesota

New Auburn is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 456 at the 2010 census.

History
New Auburn was platted in 1856, and named after Auburn, New York. A post office called New Auburn has been in operation since 1857.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.69 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 22 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 456 people, 176 households, and 121 families residing in the city. The population density was 660.9 PD/sqmi. There were 206 housing units at an average density of 298.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White, 6.8% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.5% of the population.

There were 176 households, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.0% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% 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 488 citizens, 169 households, and 130 families residing in the city. The population density was 987.6 citizens per square mile (384.5/km$2$). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 368.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.37% White, 0.20% African American, 0.61% Native American, 8.40% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.34% of the population.

There were 169 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 15.4% 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 2.89 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,542, and the median income for a family was $41,538. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,943. About 9.7% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Marv Diemer, Iowa state legislator

title: New Auburn, Minnesota


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New Auburn Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

New Auburn Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 464 at the 2000 census.

New Auburn Township was organized in 1858, and named after Auburn, New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km$2$), of which 32.0 square miles (82.8 km$2$) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.9 km$2$)  (10.67%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 464 people, 164 households, and 130 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.5 people per square mile (5.6/km$2$). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 5.2/sq mi (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.06% White, 0.65% Native American, 0.65% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 164 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $33,036 versus $22,308 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,149. About 6.0% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Severance Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Severance Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 343 at the 2000 census.

History
Severance Township was originally called Clear Lake Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1870. The name was later changed, to Severance, after Martin Juan Severance, a state legislator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.1 square miles (98.6 km$2$), of which 36.5 square miles (94.5 km$2$) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km$2$)  (4.15%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 343 people, 119 households, and 96 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.4 people per square mile (3.6/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 97.38% White, 0.29% African American, 0.29% Asian, 0.87% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,857. About 5.6% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Sibley Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Sibley Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 353 at the 2000 census.

Sibley Township was organized in 1864.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.3 km$2$), of which 35.6 square miles (92.2 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 353 people, 115 households, and 90 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.9 people per square mile (3.8/km$2$). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 3.6/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.43% White, 0.28% African American and 0.28% Asian.

There were 115 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.52.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 130.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,125, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $27,750 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,814. About 8.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Transit Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Transit Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 324 at the 2000 census.

History
Transit Township was organized in 1866. According to Warren Upham, the name may come from the transit instruments used by railroad surveyors.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.1 km$2$), of which 35.2 square miles (91.1 km$2$) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km$2$)  (1.10%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 324 people, 119 households, and 91 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.2 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 3.5/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.46% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $28,542 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,658. About 4.3% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.


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Washington Lake Township, Sibley County, Minnesota

Washington Lake Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 506 at the 2000 census.

Washington Lake Township was organized in 1858, and named after Washington Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 km$2$), of which 34.3 square miles (88.9 km$2$) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km$2$)  (3.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 506 people, 170 households, and 139 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.7 people per square mile (5.7/km$2$). There were 178 housing units at an average density of 5.2/sq mi (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.81% White, 0.20% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.59% from two or more races.

There were 170 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 12.9% 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 2.98 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% 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 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,528, and the median income for a family was $55,750. Males had a median income of $32,292 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,967. About 6.4% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Winthrop, Minnesota

Winthrop is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,399 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Winthrop has been in operation since 1882. Winthrop was incorporated as a city in 1910.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 sqmi, all land. The South Branch of the Rush River starts near Winthrop.

Minnesota State Highways 15 and 19 are two of the main routes in the city.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 1,399 people, 574 households and 355 families living in the city. The population density was 1319.8 /sqmi. There were 640 housing units at an average density of 603.8 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 93.4% White, 0.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 3.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.

There were 574 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present and 38.2% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% 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 2.97.

The median age was 41.7 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,367 people, 591 households and 346 families living in the city. The population density was 1,303.8 /sqmi. There were 632 housing units at an average density of 602.8 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 93.71% White, 0.07% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 4.54% from other races and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.95% of the population. There were 591 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 6.8% 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 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.

23.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median household income was $34,813 and the median family income was $47,159. Males had a median income of $31,149 and females $20,573. The per capita income was $18,188. About 3.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Winthrop is the site of ISD #2365's high school.

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Alango Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Alango Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 258 at the 2010 census. Saint Louis County Roads 22 and 25 are two of the main routes in the township. Heino Road and Samuelson Road also pass through the township. Cook is nearby.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, all land.

Alango Creek flows through the northwest part of Alango Township. Paavola Creek briefly enters the south–central portion of the township. Gilmore Creek flows through the west–central and central portions of the township.

The southern 1/3 portion of Alango Township is located within the Superior National Forest in Saint Louis County.

The northwest, west–central, and southern portions of Alango Township are located within the Sturgeon River State Forest.

Adjacent townships and communities
The following are adjacent to Alango Township :

 * Field Township (north)
 * Owens Township (northeast)
 * The city of Cook (northeast)
 * Angora Township (east)
 * The unincorporated community of Angora (east)
 * The unincorporated community of Sherman Corner (east)
 * Sand Lake Unorganized Territory (southeast)
 * The unincorporated area of Britt (southeast)
 * Leander Lake Unorganized Territory (south)
 * Dark River Unorganized Territory (southwest)
 * Sturgeon Township (west)
 * The unincorporated community of Sturgeon (west)
 * Linden Grove Township (northwest)
 * The unincorporated community of Linden Grove (northwest)

Leander Road runs east–west along Alango Township's northern boundary line with adjacent Field Township.

Ralph Road runs north–south along Alango Township's eastern boundary line with adjacent Angora Township.

Goodell Road runs east–west along Alango Township's southern boundary line with adjacent Leander Lake Unorganized Territory.

Carpenter Road runs north–south along Alango Township's western boundary line with adjacent Sturgeon Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 301 people, 121 households, and 80 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.3 PD/sqmi. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 4.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.02% White, 3.32% Native American, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population. 31.8% were of Finnish, 18.0% Swedish, 13.3% German, 12.0% Norwegian, 6.9% Irish and 6.0% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 121 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $53,542. Males had a median income of $41,875 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,399. About 5.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.4% of those 65 or over.


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Alborn Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Alborn Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 460.

The unincorporated communities of Alborn and Prosit are both located within Alborn Township.

The community of Alborn is located 29 miles northwest of the city of Duluth at the junction of Saint Louis County Highway 7 (CR 7) and County Highway 47 (CR 47).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi; 34.5 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi, or 1.96%, is water.

The Artichoke River flows through the township.

Adjacent townships
The following are adjacent to Alborn Township :

 * New Independence Township (east)
 * Ness Township (west)
 * Industrial Township (southeast)
 * Culver Township (south)
 * Arrowhead Township (southwest)
 * Meadowlands Township (north and northwest)
 * Northland Township (northeast)

Unincorporated communities

 * Alborn
 * Prosit

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 399 people, 153 households, and 115 families living in the township. The population density was 11.6 people per square mile (4.5/km$2$). There were 260 housing units at an average density of 7.5/sq mi (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 90.23% White, 5.51% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.50% Pacific Islander, and 3.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50%.

Of the 153 households 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.3% of households were one person and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median household income was $42,500 and the median family income was $51,458. Males had a median income of $31,827 versus $27,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,953. About 1.8% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Alden Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Alden Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 213 at the 2010 census.

Saint Louis County Road 266 (Fox Farm Road), Laine Road, Rossini Road, and Two Harbors Road pass through the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi; 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi, or 0.28%, is water.

The West Branch of the Knife River and Brophy Creek both flow through Alden Township.

Adjacent townships
The following are adjacent to Alden Township :

 * Duluth Township (south)
 * North Star Township (west)
 * Pequaywan Township (north)
 * Normanna Township (southwest)
 * Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory of Lake County (east)

The northern portion of Alden Township is located within the Cloquet Valley State Forest.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 198 people, 71 households, and 58 families living in the township. The population density was 5.6 people per square mile (2.1/km$2$). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.97% White, 2.53% Native American, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51%.

Of the 71 households 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 16.9% of households were one person and 4.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.12.

The age distribution was 30.3% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.6 males.

The median household income was $48,750 and the median family income was $49,375. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,897. About 10.7% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.


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Angora Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Angora Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 249 at the 2010 census. Angora Township was named after Angora, in Turkey.

U.S. Highway 53, State Highway 1 (MN 1), and Saint Louis County Road 22 are three of the main routes in the township. Highway 53 runs north–south through the township. Highway 1 runs east–west through the north–central and northeast portions of the township. County 22 runs east–west through the northwest part of the township.

The unincorporated communities of Angora, Idington, and Sherman Corner are located within Angora Township. Cook is nearby.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi; 36.3 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi, or 0.27%, is water.

The Rice River, a tributary of the Little Fork River, flows through Angora Township.

Sassas Creek flows through the northeast part of the township. Maki Creek flows through the east–central and southeast portions of the township. Puutio Creek flows through the southeast corner of the township. Johnson Creek briefly enters the southwest part of the township.

The southern and eastern portions of Angora Township are located within both the Superior National Forest and the Sturgeon River State Forest.

Adjacent townships and communities
The following are adjacent to Angora Township:

 * Alango Township (west)
 * Field Township (northwest)
 * The city of Cook (north)
 * Owens Township (north)
 * Northeast Saint Louis Unorganized Territory (northeast)
 * Pfeiffer Lake Unorganized Territory (east)
 * Sandy Township (southeast)
 * The unincorporated area of Britt (south-southeast)
 * Sand Lake Unorganized Territory (south)
 * Leander Lake Unorganized Territory (southwest)

Unincorporated communities

 * Angora
 * Idington
 * Sherman Corner

Leander Road runs east–west along Angora Township's northern boundary line with adjacent Owens Township.

Ralph Road runs north–south along Angora Township's western boundary line with adjacent Alango Township. The roadway is in two separate disjointed sections.

Goodell Road runs east–west along Angora Township's southern boundary line with adjacent Sand Lake Unorganized Territory along the southwest edge of Angora Township.

Brown Road runs north–south along Angora Township's eastern boundary line with adjacent Pfeiffer Lake Unorganized Territory along the northeast and east–central edge of Angora Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 277 people, 107 households, and 84 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.6 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 3.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.11% White and 2.89% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 107 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $43,214. Males had a median income of $39,250 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,279. None of the families and 4.4% of the population were living below the poverty line.


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Arnold, Minnesota

Arnold is a former census-designated place (CDP), which was located in Rice Lake, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,960 at the 2010 census. The census-designated place of Arnold was located entirely within the former Rice Lake Township, adjacent to the north side of the city of Duluth. Rice Lake Township was incorporated as the city of Rice Lake on October 22, 2015, thus rendering the census-designated place of Arnold to no longer exist.

The name "Arnold", as a place of residence, had been seldom used in the present day by the younger generations. Since about 1970, those who reside in this area had identified themselves as residents of Rice Lake or Duluth. The CDP name "Arnold" was used only for statistical purposes for the U.S. decennial census count of population.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the former CDP of Arnold had a total area of 11.6 sqmi; 11.6 sqmi was land and 0.1 sqmi, or 0.60%, was water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,032 people, 1,108 households, and 850 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 262.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,123 housing units at an average density of 97.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.86% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population. 20.4% were of Norwegian, 19.3% German, 12.5% Swedish, 7.9% Polish, 6.7% Finnish and 5.4% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 1,108 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 18.7% 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 2.73 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,111, and the median income for a family was $53,194. Males had a median income of $40,281 versus $28,397 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,104. About 5.5% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Arrowhead Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Arrowhead Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 223 at the 2010 census.

U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main route in the township. Highway 2 runs east–west through the middle of the township.

Saint Louis County Road 8 (CR 8) runs east–west through the northern portion of the township.

The east–central and southeast portions of Arrowhead Township are located within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 71.7 sqmi; 70.8 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi, or 1.14%, is water.

The Saint Louis River runs east–west through the middle of Arrowhead Township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following municipalities and communities are adjacent to Arrowhead Township :

 * Culver Township (east)
 * The city of Brookston (east)
 * Stoney Brook Township (east)
 * Perch Lake Township of Carlton County (southeast)
 * North Carlton Unorganized Territory of Carlton County (south)
 * Fine Lakes Township (west)
 * The unincorporated community of Gowan (west)
 * Floodwood Township (west)
 * The city of Floodwood (northwest)
 * Van Buren Township (northwest)
 * Ness Township (north)
 * Alborn Township (northeast)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 232 people, 66 households, and 46 families living in the township. The population density was 3.3 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 1.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.83% White, 0.43% African American, 2.16% Native American, 0.43% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 22.7% 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 2.97 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 147.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,071, and the median income for a family was $31,607. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $32,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,055. About 23.6% of families and 27.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 46.4% of those 65 or over.


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Ault Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Ault Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 109 at the 2010 census.

Saint Louis County Road 44 serves as a main route in the township.

The unincorporated community of Brimson is located within Ault Township.

The town's name comes from Ault, France.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 71.8 sqmi; 70.1 sqmi is land and 1.7 sqmi, or 2.42%, is water.

Ault Township is located within the Cloquet Valley State Forest.

The Cloquet River flows through Ault Township. The West Branch of the Cloquet River flows through the western and central portions of the township. The South Branch of the Whiteface River flows through the northwest corner of Ault Township.

Wolf Lake is partially located within the township. Indian Lake is located within Ault Township.

Creeks that flow through the township include Lahti, Civet, Wolf, Berry, Pine, and Coyote.

Adjacent townships
The following are adjacent to Ault Township :

 * Pequaywan Township (south)
 * Fairbanks Township (north)
 * Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory of Lake County (east)
 * Whiteface Reservoir Unorganized Territory (southwest)
 * Linwood Lake Unorganized Territory (west and northwest)

The Superior National Forest is also to the immediate north of Ault Township.

Unincorporated communities

 * Brimson
 * Rollins

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 125 people, 64 households, and 32 families living in the township. The population density was 1.8 people per square mile (0.7/km$2$). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 1.6/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.20% White and 0.80% Native American. Of the 64 households 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 43.8% of households were one person and 20.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.59.

The age distribution was 18.4% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.7 males.

The median household income was $40,179 and the median family income was $43,750. Males had a median income of $41,458 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,007. There were 11.1% of families and 14.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.8% of under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.


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Aurora, Minnesota

Aurora is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,678 at the 2020 census.

Saint Louis County Highways 100 and 110 and Minnesota State Highway 135 are three of the main routes in Aurora.

History
Aurora was laid out in 1898. A post office has been in operation at Aurora since 1903. The city was incorporated in 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.86 sqmi; 3.74 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water. Aurora is surrounded by mixed coniferous/deciduous forest and is near many lakes.

Economy
Aurora is on northeastern Minnesota's Mesabi Range. This area produced a large quantity of the nation's iron and taconite ore.

Annual cultural events
The Northern Lights Music Festival is presented each summer and includes music concerts. The festival is one of Minnesota's largest and presents professional opera, chamber music and symphonic concerts, in addition to student performances. It takes place in the first three weeks of July in six Iron Range cities.

Parks and recreation
Aurora is on the edge of the Superior National Forest, two miles (3 km) from Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort. Popular recreational activities include hunting, fishing, boating, four-wheeling, skiing, and snowboarding. There are many ATV and snowmobile trails on Aurora's outskirts, some of which extend all the way to Lake Superior.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,682 people, 777 households, and 438 families living in the city. The population density was 449.7 PD/sqmi. There were 887 housing units at an average density of 237.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 777 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,850 people, 812 households, and 495 families living in the city. The population density was 487.4 PD/sqmi. There were 893 housing units at an average density of 235.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.38% White, 0.05% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population. 17.4% were of Finnish, 13.2% German, 10.5% Norwegian, 9.1% Slovene, 7.3% Swedish, 6.6% Italian and 5.4% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 812 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,094, and the median income for a family was $43,095. Males had a median income of $41,413 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,442. About 8.5% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
State Highway 135 (MN 135), County Highway 100, and County Highway 110 are three of the main routes in Aurora.

Notable people

 * Frederick A. Cina was born in Aurora in 1908. He was a lawyer and served as a Minnesota state representative.
 * Frozen food magnate Jeno Paulucci was born in Aurora in 1918. Paulucci is famous for inventing the brands Chun King, Jeno's Pizza, Jeno's Pizza Rolls, Michelina's, Bundino's and many others.
 * Actress Francine York was born in Aurora to Sophie and Frank Yerich and moved to Hollywood, California to star in productions such as The Doll Squad, Curse of the Swamp Creature, plus several films with Jerry Lewis and Elvis Presley and countless TV shows including Perry Mason, Burke's Law and Lost in Space.

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Babbitt, Minnesota

Babbitt is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,397 at the 2020 census.

Saint Louis County Highway 21 (CR 21) serves as a main route in the community.

History
The city grew out of the formation of a taconite mine built by Armco and Republic Steel starting in 1944. The company town was built near the eastern edge of the Mesabi Iron Range. The city of Silver Bay was built simultaneously along Lake Superior (60 miles to the southeast), and connected by train, for transportation of iron ore to cities along the Great Lakes. Babbitt is named after Judge Kurnal R. Babbitt of New York City. Judge Babbitt, who died on February 15, 1920, was general counsel for and a director of several mining companies. Before removing to New York in 1908, he practiced law in Colorado at Aspen, Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 106.72 sqmi; 105.91 sqmi is land and 0.81 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,475 people, 707 households, and 435 families living in the city. The population density was 13.9 PD/sqmi. There were 818 housing units at an average density of 7.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 707 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the city was 51.1 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 31.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,670 people, 735 households, and 530 families living in the city. The population density was 15.8 PD/sqmi. There were 801 housing units at an average density of 7.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.86% White, 0.12% African American, 0.30% American Indian, 0.12% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races. 20.0% were of German, 16.6% Norwegian, 15.1% Finnish, 6.8% Swedish, 5.8% English and 5.2% Irish ancestry.

There were 735 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,229, and the median income for a family was $37,137. Males had a median income of $38,214 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,853. About 3.6% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older.

2023 mayor and council members

 * Mayor Duane Lossing
 * Councilor Paul Hoheisel
 * Councilor Joseph White
 * Councilor Jim Lassi
 * Councilor Glenn Anderson
 * Clerk-Treasurer (Vacant)

The Babbitt Rabbit
Babbitt is the hometown of William "Buzzy" Schneider. Schneider was a member of the 1976 and 1980 Olympic hockey teams. Known as the "Babbitt Rabbit", Schneider scored the first goal in a 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union in the first game of the gold medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympics hockey tournament. Known as the "Miracle on Ice," the game took place in Lake Placid, New York, and is commonly described by sports historians as the greatest upset in sports history.

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Balkan Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Balkan Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The township was named after the Balkan Mountains. The population was 832 at the 2010 census.

U.S. Highway 169 and State Highway 73 (MN 73) are two of the main routes in the township.

The city of Chisholm is located within the south–central portion of Balkan Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 65.3 sqmi; 64.2 sqmi is land and 1.1 sqmi, or 1.62%, is water.

The Shannon River flows through the west–central edge of Balkan Township. Boriin Creek flows through the north–central portion of the township. The East Branch of the Sturgeon River flows through the northeast portion of the township. Slow Creek flows through the east–central part of Balkan Township.

Adjacent townships and cities
The following are adjacent to Balkan Township :

 * The city of Chisholm
 * The city of Hibbing (west and south)
 * Cherry Township (southeast)
 * Great Scott Township (east)
 * The city of Buhl (east)
 * The city of Kinney (east)
 * Dark River Unorganized Territory (north)
 * French Township (northwest)
 * McCormack Unorganized Territory (west)

Highway 73 runs north–south through the middle of Balkan Township, north of Chisholm.

Highway 169 runs east–west through the southeast portion of the township near Buhl.

Saint Louis County Highway 5 (CR 5) passes through the southwest corner of Balkan Township near Hibbing. Highway 5 also briefly enters the southeast corner of Balkan Township on a separate segment of Highway 5 near Maturi Road.

Maturi Road runs east–west along Balkan Township's southern boundary line with adjacent city of Hibbing in the southeast corner of Balkan Township.

Cemetery Road (Sever Road) runs east–west along Balkan Township's boundary line with adjacent city of Chisholm at the northern city limits of Chisholm.

Barrett Road runs north–south along Balkan Township's eastern boundary line with adjacent Great Scott Township in the northeast corner of Balkan Township.

North Long Lake Road briefly runs north–south along Balkan Township's western boundary line in the northwest part of the township.

McNiven Road travels through the east–central part of Balkan Township. Hobson Lake Road (County 84 / Hwy.84) travels through the west–central part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 811 people, 329 households, and 243 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.6 PD/sqmi. There were 359 housing units at an average density of 5.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.29% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 329 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,853, and the median income for a family was $52,768. Males had a median income of $42,426 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,570. About 2.0% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Bassett Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Bassett Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The township was named for William Bassett, a businessperson in the lumber industry. The population was 41 at the 2010 census.

Saint Louis County Roads 16 and 110 are two of the main routes in the township.

County Road 16 runs east–west along Bassett Township's southern boundary line with adjacent Fairbanks Township. County Road 110 runs north–south through the western portion of Bassett Township; the roadway continues north-northwest to Hoyt Lakes.

The unincorporated communities of Bassett and Skibo are located within Bassett Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 182.2 sqmi; 174.5 sqmi is land and 7.6 sqmi, or 4.19%, is water.

Bassett Township is the largest organized township in land area in Saint Louis County.

The township is located within the Superior National Forest. The Dunka River flows through the northern part of the township.

The Partridge River flows through the northwest corner of Bassett Township. The Saint Louis River flows through the central portion of the township.

The North Branch of the Whiteface River flows through the south–central and southeast portions of Bassett Township.

Creeks that flow through the township include Shiver, Reno, Jenkins, Apple, Toimi, Petrel, Nelson, Store, Laird, Stone, Butterball, Cranberry, and Colvin.

Pine Lake, Cadotte Lake, and Bassett Lake are all partially located within Bassett Township. Lakes within the township include Seven Beaver Lake, Big Lake, Round Lake, and Stone Lake.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Bassett Township:

 * Fairbanks Township (south)
 * The unincorporated community of Fairbanks (south)
 * Linwood Lake Unorganized Territory (southwest)
 * Hush Lake Unorganized Territory (west)
 * The city of Hoyt Lakes (west and northwest)
 * The city of Babbitt (north)
 * Stony River Township of Lake County (northeast)
 * Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory of Lake County (east)

Unincorporated communities

 * Bassett
 * Skibo

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 55 people, 25 households, and 19 families residing in the township. The population density was 0.3 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 0.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.55% White and 5.45% Native American.

There were 25 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.0% 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 2.20 and the average family size was 2.47.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $47,083 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,879. There were 20.0% of families and 14.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Beatty Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Beatty Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Beatty Township bears the name of a family of pioneer settlers. The population was 372 at the 2010 census.

Saint Louis County Road 24 (Vermilion Drive) serves as a main route in the township.

The unincorporated community of Wakemup is located within Beatty Township. Cook is nearby.

Beatty Township is located along part of Lake Vermilion.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 79.9 sqmi; 65.2 sqmi is land and 14.7 sqmi, or 18.41%, is water.

Black Bay and Wakemup Bay of Lake Vermilion are located within Beatty Township.

The Elbow River flows through the northern part of the township near Elbow Lake.

Hoodoo Creek, Black Creek, and North Creek all flow through the central portion of the township. Flint Creek flows through the southern portion of Beatty Township. A majority of the township is located within the Kabetogama State Forest.

Adjacent townships and communities
The following are adjacent to Beatty Township:

 * Owens Township (south)
 * Field Township (southwest and west)
 * Gheen Unorganized Territory (west)
 * The unincorporated community of Gheen (west)
 * The unincorporated community of Gheen Corner (west)
 * Leiding Township (west and northwest)
 * Portage Township (north and northeast)
 * The unincorporated community of Buyck (northeast)
 * The unincorporated community of Vermilion Dam (east)
 * Northeast Saint Louis Unorganized Territory (east)

The city of Cook is nearby to the south, but does not border the township.

The city of Orr is nearby to the northwest, but does not border the township.

Unincorporated communities

 * Wakemup

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 434 people, 198 households, and 149 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 PD/sqmi. There were 681 housing units at an average density of 10.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.93% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.92% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 198 households, out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 22.2% 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 2.19 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the township the population was spread out, with 15.9% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 40.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,542, and the median income for a family was $57,813. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $26,786 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,118. About 3.8% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.