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Emmet Township, Renville County, Minnesota

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

Emmet Township was organized in 1870, and named for Robert Emmet, leader of the 1803 Irish rebellion.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 259 people, 94 households, and 75 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.5 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 3.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.82% White, 0.39% Native American, 5.79% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.79% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,276. About 11.4% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.7% of those 65 or over.


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Ericson Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Ericson Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 253 at the 2000 census.

Ericson Township was organized in 1874, and named for Eric Ericson, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 36.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 253 people, 88 households, and 73 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.0 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.02% White, 1.19% Asian, 0.40% Pacific Islander, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 88 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $51,458. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,357 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,454. About 5.5% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 12.1% of those 65 or over.

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Fairfax, Minnesota

Fairfax is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,250 at the 2020 census.

Minnesota State Highways 4 and 19 are two of the main arterial routes in the city.

Fort Ridgely State Park is nearby.

History
Fairfax was platted in 1882, and named after Fairfax County, Virginia. A post office has been in operation at Fairfax since 1882. Fairfax was incorporated in 1888.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,235 people, 513 households, and 327 families living in the city. The population density was 950.0 PD/sqmi. There were 577 housing units at an average density of 443.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 6.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.

There were 513 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,295 people, 534 households, and 335 families living in the city. The population density was 1,006.6 PD/sqmi. There were 589 housing units at an average density of 457.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.90% White, 0.23% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 5.56% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.64% of the population.

There were 534 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,700, and the median income for a family was $42,054. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $19,779 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,297. About 6.4% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Newspapers

 * The Eagle Extra - Weekly newspaper, first published on June 21, 2007 as 'The Eagle', then changed to 'The Eagle Extra' on March 6, 2008 due to a naming conflict with The Eagle newspaper in Texas.   As of October 2010, The circulation of The Eagle Extra was under 200.
 * Fairfax Standard/Gazette

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Flora Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Flora Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 245 at the 2000 census.

Flora Township was organized in 1867, and named after a local horse.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.9 sqmi, of which 37.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.26%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 245 people, 83 households, and 73 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.5 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 90.61% White, 1.22% Asian, 8.16% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.16% of the population.

There were 83 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.5% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.0% were non-families. 7.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $42,679. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,065. About 2.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.0% of those 65 or over.


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Franklin, Minnesota

Franklin is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 510 at the 2010 census.

History
Franklin was platted in 1882. The city was named for Benjamin Franklin.

The 1862 Battle of Redwood Ferry took place just outside what would later become the town of Franklin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08 sqmi, all land.

Franklin is located on Minnesota State Highway 19, east of U.S. Route 71.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 510 people, 207 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 472.2 PD/sqmi. There were 230 housing units at an average density of 213.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.6% Asian, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 207 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 498 people, 195 households, and 124 families living in the city. The population density was 458.6 PD/sqmi. There were 217 housing units at an average density of 199.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.39% White, 1.00% Native American, 1.20% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 195 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.8% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,583, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $19,659 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,212. About 5.2% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
Catfish Derby Days is an annual three-day city celebration held on the fourth weekend in July. Events include a contest to catch the biggest catfish, a street dance, Sunday parades, a coed volleyball tournament, a men's 12-team softball tournament, a beanbag tournament, a queen contest/variety show, a chess tournament, a "Kiss the Catfish Contest," music at the park, a raffle, church services, a fire department water ball, and a St. Luke's Lutheran Church-sponsored breakfast.

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Hawk Creek Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Hawk Creek Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2000 census.

Hawk Creek Township was organized in 1867, and named after Hawk Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.6 sqmi, of which 30.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.20%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 227 people, 83 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.4 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 3.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.71% White, 0.44% African American, 1.76% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 83 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% 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 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,250, and the median income for a family was $56,563. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,256. About 3.6% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Hector, Minnesota

Hector is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,012 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.56 sqmi, all land.

History
Hector was founded in 1878 when the Hastings and Dakota Railway Company constructed the railroad on the north side of the original town site. The ten-block town site survey was completed on September 14, 1878, on land owned by the Hastings and Dakota.

The village was named after the township of Hector, which had been organized in June 1874. It was originally named Milford, but the name was changed when it was learned there was already another Milford in Minnesota. There was heated debate between those who favored the name Plainfield (after the stage stop and post office) and those who favored the name Hector, a township in New York on the east shore of Seneca Lake where many of the early settlers came from. Hector, New York, was named after the bravest of the ancient Trojan warriors whose story is told in Homer's "Iliad". (Later research showed the other Milford was actually in South Dakota, so the town could have been named Milford after all.)

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,151 people, 513 households, and 322 families living in the city. The population density was 737.8 PD/sqmi. There were 573 housing units at an average density of 367.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.6% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 513 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.8% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,166 people, 509 households, and 320 families living in the city. The population density was 755.7 PD/sqmi. There were 532 housing units at an average density of 344.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.54% White, 4.03% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.23% of the population.

There were 509 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.6% 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 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,000, and the median income for a family was $41,477. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $22,159 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,406. About 6.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Dorothy Peterson, film actress, born in Hector

Transportation
U.S. Route 212 and Minnesota State Highway 4 are two of the main arterial routes in the city.

Hector Municipal Airport

The town is also served by rail via the Twin Cities and Western railroad's connection to both Minneapolis and St. Paul and points west.

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Hector Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Hector Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 248 at the 2000 census.

Hector Township was organized in 1874, and named after Hector, New York, the native home of a large share of the first settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 248 people, 101 households, and 71 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.1 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 3.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.60% White and 0.40% Asian.

There were 101 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,313, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,645. About 2.7% of families and 2.7% 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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Henryville Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Henryville Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 236 at the 2000 census.

History
Henryville Township was organized in 1871, and named for Peter Henry, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 236 people, 86 households, and 62 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.5 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.58% White, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 130.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,333, and the median income for a family was $47,000. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,623. About 5.2% of families and 2.4% 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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Kingman Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Kingman Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 252 at the 2000 census.

Kingman Township was organized in 1878, and named for W. H. Kingman, a landowner.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 82 households, and 71 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.9 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 2.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.60% White, 0.40% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 82 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.5% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.2% were non-families. 8.5% 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 3.07 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.7% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,750, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $24,609 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,667. About 2.7% of families and 2.9% 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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Martinsburg Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Martinsburg Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 215 at the 2000 census.

Martinsburg Township was organized in 1878, and named for Martin Grummons, the son of a county official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.4 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 215 people, 77 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.9 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.07% White, and 0.93% from two or more races.

There were 77 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,619. About 12.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.0% of those 65 or over.


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Melville Township, Renville County, Minnesota

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

Melville Township was organized in 1878.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 242 people, 94 households, and 70 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 94 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, and 25.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,893, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $32,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,676. About 5.6% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Morton, Minnesota

Morton is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. This city is ninety-five miles southwest of Minneapolis. It is the administrative headquarters of the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation. The population was 411 at the 2010 census.

History
Morton was platted in 1882. Morton was incorporated in 1887. Darby Nelson (1940-2022), writer and politician, lived in Morton.

The 1862 Battle of Birch Coulee took place in what would later become the town of Morton and the adjacent Birch Coulee Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.22 sqmi; 1.21 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 19 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 411 people, 190 households, and 113 families living in the city. The population density was 339.7 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 174.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.4% White, 8.0% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 190 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 442 people, 199 households, and 118 families living in the city. The population density was 364.0 PD/sqmi. There were 216 housing units at an average density of 177.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.05% White, 8.14% Native American, 0.90% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.11% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% 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 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,298, and the median income for a family was $37,396. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $21,397 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,899. About 11.5% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
Morton is the type locality for Morton Gneiss, one of the world's oldest rock formations. It has been quarried locally since about 1884, achieving popularity for monuments and building façades.

title: Morton, Minnesota


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Norfolk Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Norfolk Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 207 at the 2000 census.

History
Norfolk Township was originally called Houlton Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1869. It was renamed in 1871 to Marschner Township and renamed again in 1874 to its present name of Norfolk Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 207 people, 75 households, and 57 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 people per square mile (2.2/km$2$). There were 79 housing units at an average density of 2.2/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.03% White, 0.48% African American and 0.48% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 75 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,806, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $25,385 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,337. About 3.6% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Olivia, Minnesota

Olivia is the county seat of Renville County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 2,484 at the 2010 census.

History
Olivia was platted in 1878, and named for a female station agent named Olive, according to local history. A post office has been in operation at Olivia since 1879. The county seat moved from Beaver Falls to Olivia in 1900.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.34 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Highways 71 and 212 are two of the main routes in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,484 people, 1,038 households, and 653 families living in the city. The population density was 1061.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,142 housing units at an average density of 488.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 1.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 3.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.

There were 1,038 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% 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 2,570 people, 1,075 households, and 658 families living in the city. The population density was 1,102.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,178 housing units at an average density of 505.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.19% White, 0.12% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 2.57% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.63% of the population.

There were 1,075 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 35.1% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,060, and the median income for a family was $44,781. Males had a median income of $31,793 versus $25,541 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,889. About 6.0% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Olivia's school system is partnered with Bird Island and Lake Lillian, and operates under the name BOLD Schools (Bird Island, Olivia, Lake Lillian District). The school mascot is the BOLD Warrior. The BOLD high school is in Olivia and the elementary school is in Bird Island. Bird Island also has a Catholic school.

Corn Capital of the World
The Minnesota Senate has designated Olivia the "Corn Capital of the World". Olivia has been calling itself the "Corn Capital of the World" since 1973, when it erected its well-known 50-foot corn monument in the shape of an ear of corn.

Olivia is the home to nine seed research facilities. It is in the middle of Renville County, Minnesota's leading producer of corn.

Olivia celebrates Corn Capital Days during the last weekend of July. Activities include a parade, corncob toss, corn-lympics, free corn feed, kiddie parade, Lion's walk-in, fly-in, drive-in breakfast, and live music.
 * Corn Capital Days

Notable people

 * Blix Donnelly (1914–1976), baseball player
 * Michael J. Dowling (1866–1921), Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
 * Darwin Hall (1844–1919), Minnesota state legislator
 * Paul F. Heard (1913–1964), producer, director, and scriptwriter of religious films
 * Roger Reinert (born 1970), member of the Minnesota Senate
 * Thomas Joseph Simmons (1932–2002), Minnesota state legislator and lawyer
 * Kathleen Winsor (1919–2003), author of Forever Amber
 * Tom Ruud (born 1953), football player

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Osceola Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Osceola Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. At the 2000 census, the township population was 219.

Osceola Township was organized in 1879, and named after Osceola, Wisconsin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 219 people, 79 households, and 57 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.0 people per square mile (2.3/km$2$). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 2.8/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 79 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,917, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,687. About 19.6% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.1% of those 65 or over.


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Palmyra Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Palmyra Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 215 at the 2000 census.

History
Palmyra Township was organized in 1872, and named after Palmyra, Wisconsin.

Wallace Gustafson (1925-2018), Minnesota state legislator and lawyer, was born in Palmyra Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 215 people, 84 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.9 people per square mile (2.3/km$2$). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.81% White, 4.19% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.19% of the population.

There were 84 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,838. About 6.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 7.4% of those 65 or over.


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Preston Lake Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Preston Lake Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 293 at the 2000 census.

Preston Lake Township was organized in 1869.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.9 square miles (100.8 km$2$), of which 37.4 square miles (96.8 km$2$) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km$2$)  (3.91%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 293 people, 115 households, and 87 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.8 people per square mile (3.0/km$2$). There were 131 housing units at an average density of 3.5/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.61% White, 2.05% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.73% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $47,031. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $22,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,690. About 4.7% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.0% of those 65 or over.


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Renville, Minnesota

Renville is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,301 at the 2020 census.

U.S. Route 212 and County Highway 6 are two of the main routes in the city.

History
The city and county of Renville were named for Joseph Renville, a man of French and Dakota descent who had extensive knowledge of the wilderness and served as a guide for many expeditions. Renville founded Fort Renville and served as a captain during the War of 1812. He was a courier, interpreter, and founder of the Columbia Fur Company. He earned respect that cut across the racial and ethnic boundaries of that era.

The city of Renville was platted in 1878, when the railroad reached the area. It was incorporated in 1906. It has grown from a population of 250 in 1900 to about 1,200 residents today.

It is situated near the Minnesota River Valley in a fertile agricultural area known for its high productivity. Renville's economy, past and present, is based largely upon agribusiness. Renville serves as an agricultural service and distribution center for the surrounding area, and the city boasts the world's largest sugar beet processing plant.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,287 people, 538 households, and 316 families residing in the city. The population density was 925.9 PD/sqmi. There were 606 housing units at an average density of 436.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.2% of the population.

There were 538 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Economy
Agriculture is the primary business in Renville and agriculture related businesses tend to thrive there. K&M manufacturing is a prime example of an ag-related business in Renville. K&M (which stands for Kleinhuizen and Mulder after founders Nicholas Kleinhuizen and "Muff" Mulder) manufactures tractor seats and ag-related items. Multiple US patent holders either have resided in Renville or have grown up in Renville, including employees of K&M, plus residents Niclas Wolterstorff, Dan Schemel and Richard Fredrickson.

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Sacred Heart, Minnesota

Sacred Heart is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 548 at the 2010 census.

History
Sacred Heart was the site of a massacre perpetrated by the Dakota early in the 1862 Dakota War. All but three of the white men in the area were killed, as were many of the white women and children. 22 whites were taken captive.

The town of Sacred Heart was platted in 1878. The 1914 Hotel Sacred Heart is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land. It is the westernmost town in Renville County.

U.S. Route 212 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 548 people, 235 households, and 139 families living in the city. The population density was 553.5 PD/sqmi. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 284.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 0.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.1% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 549 people, 246 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 553.2 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 292.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.45% White, 0.18% Native American, 1.46% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.10% of the population.

There were 246 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,333, and the median income for a family was $40,313. Males had a median income of $28,654 versus $22,019 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,089. About 5.4% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
Sacred Heart has a state of the art baseball complex where the local Saints team plays baseball. Next door to the baseball field is an outdoor ice skating rink maintained in the winter months.

There is one primary park in town that has tennis courts available, along with a picnic pavilion, cooking grills and playgrounds for children.

Notable people
Noted people from Sacred Heart have included Ole Ramsland, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and his son Max Ramsland, who later moved to Canada and was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. Alpha Sunde Smaby, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives was born in Sacred Heart.

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Sacred Heart Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Sacred Heart Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 277 at the 2000 census.

History
Sacred Heart Township was organized in 1869.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 51.5 square miles (133.4 km$2$), of which 51.5 square miles (133.4 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 277 people, 104 households, and 76 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.4 people per square mile (2.1/km$2$). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 2.4/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.28% White, 0.72% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.

There were 104 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,963. About 9.2% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.4% of those sixty-five or over.


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Troy Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Troy Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 325 at the 2000 census.

Troy Township was organized in 1876.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.2 km$2$), of which 34.8 square miles (90.1 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.09%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 325 people, 112 households, and 91 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.3 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 3.3/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.38% White, 0.31% Asian, 4.31% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.54% of the population.

There were 112 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,083, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,803. About 8.1% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Wang Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 299 at the 2000 census.

Wang Township was organized in 1875, and named after a district or group of farms in Norway.

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

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 299 people, 104 households and 84 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.3 /sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 3.4 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the township was 96.66% White and 3.34% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.02% of the population.

There were 104 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.8% were married couples living together, 1.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 18.3% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.15.

27.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64 and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.2 males.

The median household income was $41,023 and the median family income was $42,500. Males had a median income of $29,688 and females $21,563 for females. The per capita income was $14,043. About 4.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Wellington Township, Renville County, Minnesota

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

Wellington Township was organized in 1873, and named for Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km$2$), of which 36.1 square miles (93.5 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km$2$)  (0.61%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 242 people, 85 households, and 70 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 people per square mile (2.6/km$2$). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.35% White, 0.83% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.89% of the population.

There were 85 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.5% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,281, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $26,607 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,746. About 11.9% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.0% of those 65 or over.


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Winfield Township, Renville County, Minnesota

Winfield Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 252 at the 2000 census.

Winfield Township was organized in 1878, and named for Winfield Scott (1786-1866), United States Army general and candidate for the presidency of the United States.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.7 km$2$), of which 36.5 square miles (94.6 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 252 people, 90 households, and 72 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.9 people per square mile (2.7/km$2$). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.02% White and 1.98% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,893, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $25,769 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,181. About 8.8% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 13.8% of those 65 or over.


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Bridgewater Township, Rice County, Minnesota

Bridgewater Township is a township in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,898 at the 2000 census. An elementary school in Northfield and a housing development in Dundas -- Bridgewater Heights—are named after the township. Both were built on land annexed from Bridgewater Township.

History
The first settlement at Bridgewater Township was made in 1853.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 36.3 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.30%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,898 people, 629 households, and 544 families residing in the township. The population density was 52.3 PD/sqmi. There were 643 housing units at an average density of 17.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.95% White, 0.05% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 629 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.2% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.5% were non-families. 10.7% 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 3.00 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% 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 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $68,819, and the median income for a family was $72,422. Males had a median income of $47,121 versus $31,597 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,695. About 1.4% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Cannon City Township, Rice County, Minnesota

Cannon City Township is a township in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,212 at the 2000 census.

The small, unincorporated community of Cannon City is located within the township. The unincorporated community of Prairieville is partially located within the township at the southeast corner.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.8 sqmi, of which 30.6 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.55%) is water.

History
Settled in the 1850s, Cannon City Township was named after the Cannon River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,212 people, 419 households, and 333 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.5 PD/sqmi. There were 429 housing units at an average density of 14.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.76% White, 0.17% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 419 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% 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 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,682, and the median income for a family was $60,179. Males had a median income of $36,544 versus $28,654 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,756. About 3.7% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Dundas, Minnesota

Dundas is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,712 at the 2020 census. Dundas is bordered by the city of Northfield.

History
Dundas was platted in 1857 by the Archibalds: brothers John Sidney and Edward T., along with their cousin George Archibald, who built mills on both sides of the Cannon River. The brothers named the city after their home Dundas County, Ontario, Canada.

The ruins of The Archibald Mill a flour mill can still be seen today on the west bank of the Cannon River. The milling industry contributed greatly to Dundas' 19th-century success, and at one point the mills in Dundas were considered among the best in the world.

The city's original central business district was located on Second Street, and by 1866 it included two general stores, a library, hotel, shoe store, restaurant, meeting hall and saloon. The neighborhood began to shift once the Minnesota Central Railway built its station on the west side of the river, resulting in the development of Railway Street and the platting of the Railway Addition in 1865. All that remains of the original commercial district is the Ault Store (built in 1866), which started as a general store and housed the town's first library on the second floor; the same building also served as the home of the Dundas News for its operation from 1876 to 1879 when it was bought and absorbed by the Northfield News.

The Archibald Mill, Adult Store and Edward T. Archibald House are among the five local structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, the town is chiefly a bedroom community for nearby Northfield and the more distant Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The juxtaposition of Dundas and Northfield and their disparate zoning policies and attitudes toward development have led to some unusual growth patterns. Dundas is home to a number of businesses, such as an off-sale liquor store and two bars that would be unable to get licenses to operate in Northfield. Contrary to popular opinion and local lore, Dundas Technical University (Dundas Tech) only exists on T-shirts and jokes from Northfield and Faribault natives.

Dundas has the only public feed mill within about 40 miles. It is operated by Interstate Mills on the site of the original grain elevator. In 1999, the threat of a Target store being sited in Dundas—rather than Northfield—was instrumental in forcing changes to Northfield's zoning to allow such uses.

A Union Pacific freight railroad line passes through Dundas.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.92 sqmi, all land. The Cannon River passes through the center of town. The latitude of Dundas is 44.429N. The longitude is 93.204W. Dundas' elevation is 932 feet above sea level.

Minnesota State Highway 3 and Rice County Road 1 are two of the main routes in the community. Interstate 35 is nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,367 people, 514 households, and 376 families residing in the city. The population density was 712.0 PD/sqmi. There were 533 housing units at an average density of 277.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 514 households, of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 547 people, 213 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 356.4 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 149.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.26% White, 1.28% African American, 1.10% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.

There were 213 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,429, and the median income for a family was $55,250. Males had a median income of $32,167 versus $29,306 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,316. About 4.8% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Erin Township, Rice County, Minnesota

Erin Township is a township in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 797 at the 2000 census.

Minnesota State Highways 21 and 99 are two of the main routes in the township.

Settled in the 1850s, Erin Township derives its name from Erin, the literary name for Ireland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 1.4 sqmi  (3.79%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 797 people, 276 households, and 224 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.9 PD/sqmi. There were 311 housing units at an average density of 8.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.00% White, 0.13% African American, 0.50% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 276 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,625, and the median income for a family was $65,625. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $25,385 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,495. About 3.9% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Erin Township, Rice County, Minnesota


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Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault is a city in, and the county seat of, Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24,453 at the 2020 census. Faribault is approximately 50 mi south of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highways 3, 21, and 60 are four of Faribault's main routes.

Faribault is situated at the confluence of the Cannon and Straight Rivers in southern Minnesota.

History
Faribault is regarded as one of the most historic communities in Minnesota, with settlement and commercial activity predating Minnesota's establishment as a U.S. Territory. Until 1745, the area was primarily occupied by the Wahpekute band of Dakotah. Shortly thereafter, the tribe was driven south after several clashes with the Ojibwe over territory.

The city's namesake, Alexander Faribault, was the son of Jean-Baptiste Faribault, a French-Canadian fur trader, and Elizabeth Pelagie Kinzie Haines, a Dakotah woman. He is credited with fueling most of the early settlement in the area, beginning in 1826, when he established a fur trading post on the banks of the Cannon River. By 1834, the trading post had grown in popularity and was relocated to the Straight River, one mile (1.6 km) upstream of its junction with the Cannon River, the site of modern-day Faribault. The young Alexander Faribault used his knowledge of Dakota language and culture to improve relations with the displaced Wahpekute and even helped the tribe to resettle in the area. This relationship was instrumental in ensuring the success of the trading post and allowing safe travel to the area for settlers. The Dakota in the area called this soon-to-be town "Adek" for Alex (Alexander Faribault).

Another source maintains the city is named for Jean-Baptiste Faribault.

The Alexander Faribault House was built in 1853 by Alexander Faribault at a cost of $4,000, equal to $ today. It is considered the oldest framed structure in the area, and still stands in its original location near the southeastern edge of Faribault's historic downtown district.

The years following the construction of this first building brought unprecedented growth, development, and economic prosperity to the young settlement. Spurred by the completion of the area's first steam-powered sawmill in early 1854, the next year took Faribault from a sleepy settlement of 20 buildings to a bustling town with more than 250. Historians attribute Faribault's impressive growth during this period to a number of important milestones in 1855 and 1856, including the creation of roads connecting to other settlements and trading posts in Iowa and Minnesota Territory, the availability of mail service, and the construction of schools and churches.

The City of Faribault was platted in 1855 and granted a home-rule charter in 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.67 sqmi; 15.32 sqmi is land and 0.35 sqmi is water. The confluence of the Straight River and the Cannon River is located within city limits. Sakatah Lake State Park and Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park are nearby.

Interstate Highway 35 runs along the western edge of the city. The city is served by two full interchanges and one partial interchange. Before I-35's completion, traffic was routed through town, generating significant sales revenue to the retailers that had a major highway running past their doors. In approximately 1975, the last portions of I-35 were completed and through traffic started to bypass Faribault. On that same corridor through town, the White Sands Swimming Pool ("Minnesota's Largest Outdoor Swimming Pool") operated from 1964 to 1977. This swimming area is now the White Sands Dog Park, as well as the trailhead for the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail, which runs to Mankato. The Mill Towns Trail is planned to run to Northfield. The site includes parking, restrooms and a shelter.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 23,352 people, 8,317 households, and 5,208 families living in the city. The population density was 1524.3 PD/sqmi. There were 8,946 housing units at an average density of 583.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.6% White, 7.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.0% of the population.

There were 8,317 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.1% male and 45.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,818 people, 7,472 households, and 4,946 families living in the city. The population density was 1,644.8 PD/sqmi. There were 7,668 housing units at an average density of 605.8 /sqmi. The ethnic/racial makeup of the city was 89.87% White, 2.69% African American, 0.67% Native American, 1.83% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.33% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.90% of the population.

There were 7,472 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,865, and the median income for a family was $49,662. Males had a median income of $32,404 versus $24,046 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,610. About 5.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Faribault has the usual gamut of small-town retail and service shops. Employers also include an assortment of light manufacturing offerings.

The main street, Central Avenue, is seeing a renaissance of redevelopment with most of the historic commercial block listed on the national register of historic places. Many buildings are being restored to their original appearance. Among them is the Paradise Center for the Arts, a multipurpose art center that is the result of a merger between the Faribault Art Center and the Faribault Area Community Theatre. Two longtime Faribault retailing/shopping institutions closed: the oldest, a longtime Central Avenue fixture, Jim & Joe's Clothiers closed after 125+ years of service due to a number of related factors. The other, Minnick's Food Market, was Faribault's last mom-and-pop grocery store and closed after 60+ years of operation in late 2006.

Herbert Sellner, a woodworker and maker of water slides, invented the Tilt-A-Whirl in 1926 at his Faribault home. Over the next year, the first 14 Tilt-A-Whirls were built in Sellner's basement and yard. In 1927, Sellner Manufacturing opened its factory in Faribault, and the ride debuted that year at the Minnesota State Fair.

Founded in 1865, the Faribault Woolen Mills stayed in continuous operation until 2009. Reopened in 2011, it is one of few remaining vertical woolen mills in the United States, taking raw wool and producing finished goods.

SAGE Electrochromics, a specialized window glass developer and wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, is based in Faribault.

Politics
Faribault is in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Brad Finstad, a Republican. On the state level, Faribault is in District 19, represented by Republican Representative Brian Daniels, and Republican State Senator John Jasinski.

Education
The Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and for the Blind, including the State Library for the Blind, are in southeastern Faribault, above the Straight River. Noyes Hall, a neoclassical building on the campus of Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is named for Jonathon L. Noyes, the school's longtime administrator.

Shattuck-Saint Mary's is a coeducational boarding school especially noted for its Centers of Excellence program in hockey, winning numerous youth national championships and producing several NHL and Olympic team players.

South Central Community College (a Minnesota State College and University System institution) has a campus in Faribault.

The Faribault Public Schools operate an early childhood center, four elementary schools (one of which is a charter school), a middle school, Faribault High School, the Area Learning Center, and Faribault Education Center, which offers adult education. Students come from Faribault and surrounding communities and rural areas.

Other institutions
The Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library is the city library.

The Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault is a state prison on the campus of a former mental hospital (aka "The State Schools").

The River Bend Nature Center is a 750 acre nonprofit nature center in Faribault's southeast corner.

The Rice County Historical Society is in Faribault.

Notable people

 * Howard Bachrach (1920–2008), virologist and foot-and-mouth disease researcher
 * George Ballis (1925–2010), photographer and activist whose photos documented the efforts of César Chávez and formation of United Farm Workers
 * Orville E. Birnstihl (1917–2015), Minnesota state representative, businessman, and farmer
 * Deming Bronson (1894–1957), Medal of Honor recipient
 * Stephen Chatman, Canadian composer, born in Faribault in 1950
 * Richard Cross, operatic bass-baritone
 * Mark Dusbabek, NFL player
 * Patrick Eaves, National Hockey League player for Detroit Red Wings; born in Calgary, Alberta but grew up in Faribault
 * David Wallace Illsley (1864–1951), Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Marsha Johnson Luknic (1943–1992), Minnesota state legislator and businesswoman
 * Tom Lieb (1899–1962), Olympic track and field athlete, All-American college football player and multi-sport coach
 * Mike Mason (1958–), former pitcher for the Texas Rangers
 * Diana E. Murphy (1934–2018), United States judge
 * Jake Petricka, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Roy W. Ranum, Minnesota state senator
 * Bruce Smith, 1941 Heisman Trophy winner
 * Ursula Batchelder Stone (1900–1985), professor, civic leader in Chicago
 * Elizabeth Strohfus, aviator
 * Arnin O. Sundet (1904–1980), businessman and Minnesota state legislator
 * Seung Wan "Wendy" Shon, member of South Korean group Red Velvet, lived in Faribault from 2007 to 2010
 * Henry Benjamin Whipple, first Episcopal bishop of Minnesota
 * Kuoth Wiel (1990–), South-Sudanese-American model and actress
 * Raphael Louis Zengel, Faribault-born winner of Victoria Cross for actions performed with Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I

Additional historical resources

 * Faribault Heritage Preservation Commission
 * Preserving Faribault's Past
 * Faribault Lives and Times
 * Faribault, Our Community

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Forest Township, Rice County, Minnesota

Forest Township is a township in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,136 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Millersburg is located within Forest Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 32.7 sqmi is land and 3.0 sqmi  (8.40%) is water.

Lakes in the township include Circle Lake and Fox Lake. Circle Lake covers 624 acres. Circle Lake provides a pair of public fishing docks on the west end of the lake, this is the arm that extends west from the northwest side of the "circle". The lake features northern pike, crappie and bluegill. Fox Lake covers 308 acres. The lake features walleye and white bass. Both lakes are good as a scenic, under-developed site which creates a calm, quiet place for fishing.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,136 people, 400 households, and 323 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.7 PD/sqmi. There were 488 housing units at an average density of 14.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.24% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.

There were 400 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,443, and the median income for a family was $67,619. Males had a median income of $41,129 versus $29,844 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,401. About 1.3% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

History
Settled in the 1850s, Forest Township was probably named for the forests within its borders.

Other sources

 * Celebrating our Norwegian-Minnesota Heritage (Norwegian Statehood Pioneer Project. 2009)
 * Fox Lake Norwegian Community, Its People, Its Church (Janice Uggen Johnson. DGI Publishing. 2007)

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Lonsdale, Minnesota

Lonsdale is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,686 at the 2020 census, with a 2024 estimate of 5,112. A fast growing exurb of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, Lonsdale is located 40 miles south of downtown Minneapolis.

History
Prior to the American Civil War, a number of families of Czech descent had begun migrating to south central Minnesota from Bohemia. In 1878, a small settlement of Norwegian farmers built a Lutheran church slightly to the southeast of present day Lonsdale. They called the area Trondhjem, after the name of the city in Norway from which they had descended. In 1891, a proposed new railroad from Mankato to Farmington was reported in the New Prague Times. However, construction of this railroad was never initiated due to an economic downturn.

It was the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway that proceeded with plans for their existing branch line from Wells to Mankato, to begin constructing trackage northeastward into Farmington. The extension of this line would bring the possibility of development, population growth and job opportunities to towns along the prospective line such as Cleveland, Le Sueur Center, Veseli and New Market. But the businesses of the Veseli area favored the construction of a spur line of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway (M & St. L) from New Prague instead.

In July and August 1901, the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway created their right-of-way with the purchase of a 100 foot wide strip of land that ran through the Trondhjem settlement and was therefore also a few miles south of Veseli. At the end of 1901, landowner Thomas Wilby entered into an agreement with the Milwaukee Land Company to develop 40 acres of his property. But the contract stipulated that he must first convey land to the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway that was necessary to build a train depot. The Milwaukee Land Company would then survey and plot the remaining acres of Wilby's land in order to establish a village. By January 1902, a total of 80 acres had been plotted as a new town site. On July 16, 1902 a grand opening of the town of Lonsdale was held as lots were auctioned for sale. Businessman Martin Benzik purchased several of these lots, and constructed the first buildings in Lonsdale: a saloon, a hotel and a livery stable.

The railroad tracks were laid in town on August 1, 1902, and a 20,000 bushel grain elevator was opened on the other side of the railroad tracks from the depot. To be closer to the railway, some former residents of Veseli placed their homes on skids and pulled them to Lonsdale, using steam tractors. In May 1903, Martin Benzik and other businessmen petitioned for incorporation of the land, known as the Village of Lonsdale. A public election was set for July 1, 1903, and with a vote of 24-0 in favor of incorporation, the city of Lonsdale was born. The initial population of the city was 84 people.

The building of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception was completed by the fall of 1904, a rectory was built alongside the church in 1907, and the Catholic school was built in 1912. Also in 1907, the city water tank was built, and the public school house was constructed in 1908. Calvary Hill Cemetery was established south of Lonsdale in 1910. Several theories exist as to how Lonsdale got its name, but it remains a mystery. One theory is that the town was named after the surveyor from the railroad. Another possibility is that it was named for another place named Lonsdale, either in the United States or England.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.77 sqmi; 2.73 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highway 19 serves as a main route in the city.

Lonsdale is six miles (10 km) from Interstate 35.

Nearby lakes

 * Circle Lake
 * Mazaska Lake
 * Shields Lake
 * Lake Pepin

Nearby places include Montgomery, Veseli, Webster, and Little Chicago.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,674 people, 1,277 households, and 976 families living in the city. The population density was 1345.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,370 housing units at an average density of 501.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 1,277 households, of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 34.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 39.2% were from 25 to 44; 15.9% were from 45 to 64; and 4.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,491 people, 560 households, and 394 families living in the city. The population density was 1,127.3 PD/sqmi. There were 577 housing units at an average density of 436.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.66% White, 0.20% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 560 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,054, and the median income for a family was $58,676. Males had a median income of $37,800 versus $25,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,368. About 4.6% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Residents of the Lonsdale area are served by two public school districts and one Catholic school. They include:

Tri-City United Public Schools - ISD # 2905

 * Tri-City United High School (Montgomery, Minnesota)
 * Montgomery Middle School
 * Lonsdale Elementary

New Prague Public Schools - ISD # 721

 * New Prague High School
 * New Prague Middle School
 * Falcon Ridge Elementary School
 * Eagle View Elementary School (Elko New Market, Minnesota)

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

 * Holy Cross Catholic School (Webster, Minnesota)

City parks

 * 8th Avenue Park
 * Bastyr Park
 * Jaycee Park
 * Kalina Park
 * Singing Hills Park
 * Sticha Park
 * Trenda Memorial Park

Recreation

 * Archery Range
 * Dog Park
 * Main Street Plaza
 * Nature Center
 * Rezac Nature Preserve
 * Trail System

title: Lonsdale, Minnesota