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North Star Township, Brown County, Minnesota

North Star Township is a township in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 325 as of the 2000 census.

History
North Star Township was organized in 1873. It took its name from the state motto of Minnesota, "L'Étoile du Nord".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.6 km$2$). Only 0.03% of the township is water.

The west quarter of the city of Springfield is within the township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 14.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 14

Adjacent townships

 * Sundown Township, Redwood County (north)
 * Brookville Township, Redwood County (northeast)
 * Burnstown Township (east)
 * Stately Township (south)
 * Germantown Township, Cottonwood County (southwest)
 * Charlestown Township, Redwood County (west)
 * Willow Lake Township, Redwood County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township includes North Star Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 325 people, 105 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.2 people per square mile (3.5/km$2$). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 3.1/sq mi (1.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.85% White, 0.62% Asian, 0.92% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 105 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.9% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 10.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,308. About 5.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Prairieville Township, Brown County, Minnesota

Prairieville Township is a township in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 346 as of the 2000 census.

History
Prairieville Township was organized in 1870, and named from the prairie contained within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89.0 km$2$), of which 34.3 square miles (89.0 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

The city of Evan and the northeast half of the city of Cobden are within the township geographically but are separate entities.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 14.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 14
 * [[Image:MN-68.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 68

Adjacent townships

 * Eden Township (north)
 * Home Township (east)
 * Stark Township (southeast)
 * Leavenworth Township (south)
 * Burnstown Township (southwest)
 * Brookville Township, Redwood County (west)
 * Morgan Township, Redwood County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township includes Prairieville Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 346 people, 119 households, and 94 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.1 people per square mile (3.9/km$2$). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 3.6/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 119 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.6% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,542, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $31,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,206. About 4.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Sigel Township, Brown County, Minnesota

Sigel Township is a township in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 432 as of the 2000 census. The township was first settled in 1856 and organized during the American Civil War in 1862, and was named in honor of German immigrant and Union Army general Franz Sigel.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.6 square miles (102.6 km$2$), of which 38.8 square miles (100.4 km$2$) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km$2$) (2.15%) is water. The Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood Rivers flow through the township.

Lakes

 * Clear Lake
 * Juni Lake
 * School Lake
 * Zanders Lake (east quarter)

Adjacent townships

 * Milford Township (north)
 * Cottonwood Township (east)
 * Lake Hanska Township (south)
 * Albin Township (southwest)
 * Stark Township (west)
 * Home Township (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 432 people, 151 households, and 122 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.1 people per square mile (4.3/km$2$). There were 158 housing units at an average density of 4.1/sq mi (1.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.84% White, 0.23% Asian, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 151 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,472, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $26,136 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,051. About 1.6% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Sleepy Eye, Minnesota

Sleepy Eye is a small city in rural Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The city is named after a famed local Dakota chief from the 1800s. The population was 3,599 at the 2010 census.

History
Sleepy Eye took its name from Sleepy Eye Lake, which was named after Chief Sleepy Eye, who was known as a compassionate person with droopy eyelids (or maybe just one). The chief was one of four Sioux Native Americans (four Ojibwe also attended) chosen to meet President James Monroe in 1824 in the nation's capital. Later, Sleepy Eye was an integral player in the 1851 signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux, which gave all the land but a 10-mile swath on each side of the upper Minnesota River to the U.S. government. His recommendations to traders led to the successful settlement of Mankato, away from flood areas, and the chief eventually settled his people near the lake now known as Sleepy Eye Lake.

Sleepy Eye was platted in 1872 and incorporated as a city in 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.02 sqmi, of which 1.75 sqmi is land and 0.27 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,599 people, 1,475 households, and 931 families living in the city. The population density was 2056.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,605 housing units at an average density of 917.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 4.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.0% of the population.

There were 1,475 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,515 people, 1,479 households, and 942 families living in the city. The population density was 2,099.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,591 housing units at an average density of 950.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.03% White, 0.23% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 3.90% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.80% of the population.

There were 1,479 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% 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 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,123, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $31,612 versus $22,907 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,175. About 4.7% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Pop culture
Residents of Sleepy Eye made national headlines in the early 1990s for trying to ban MTV in the town.

On the television series Little House on the Prairie, Charles Ingalls sometimes made deliveries to Sleepy Eye, which was portrayed as the nearest larger town to Walnut Grove, Minnesota, where the Ingallses resided. It was also the (fictional) home of the blind school that Mary Ingalls and her TV-husband, Adam Kendall, ran later in the series.

Transportation
U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highways 4, and 68 are three of the main arterial routes in the city.

Notable people

 * Helen Fischer, signer of the Alaska Constitution, was born in Sleepy Eye.
 * Scott Jensen, Minnesota state senator, physician, and candidate in the 2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election, was born and raised in Sleepy Eye.
 * Dana Kiecker, former Major League Baseball pitcher, was born in Sleepy Eye.
 * Bernard F. Mathiowetz, Wisconsin legislator and lawyer, was born in Sleepy Eye.
 * John Louis Nuelsen, former Methodist pastor, college and seminary professor, theologian, author, editor.
 * Ingerval M. Olsen, Minnesota Supreme Court justice, practiced law in Sleepy Eye.
 * Harvey N. Paulson, farmer and Minnesota state legislator, lived in Sleepy Eye.

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Atkinson Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Atkinson Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 319 as of the 2000 census.

History
Atkinson Township was named for John Atkinson, a local settler and railroad employee.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.2 sqmi, of which 17.4 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (4.35%) is water.

Unincorporated community

 * Atkinson

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-35.svg|20px]] Interstate 35

Lakes

 * Bob Lake (vast majority)
 * Park Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Twin Lakes Township (east)
 * Mahtowa Township (south)

Cemeteries
The township contains the following cemeteries: Bethel and Salem.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 319 people, 124 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.4 PD/sqmi. There were 198 housing units at an average density of 11.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.12% White, 0.31% Native American, 0.94% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races. 24.6% were of German, 18.0% Swedish, 15.8% Norwegian, 9.2% Finnish, 7.0% Polish and 6.6% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 124 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,375, and the median income for a family was $55,875. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $32,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,479. None of the families and 0.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Automba Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Automba Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 137 as of the 2000 census. Automba Township was named after the community of Automba.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 36.4 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Unincorporated community

 * Automba

Adjacent townships

 * Lakeview Township (north)
 * Eagle Township (northeast)
 * Kalevala Township (east)
 * Silver Township (southeast)
 * Split Rock Township (south)
 * Beaver Township, Aitkin County (southwest)
 * Salo Township, Aitkin County (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 137 people, 52 households, and 40 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.8 PD/sqmi. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.62% White, 2.92% Native American, 0.73% Asian, and 0.73% from two or more races. 38.9% were of Finnish, 18.6% German, 12.4% Norwegian, 8.8% Polish and 8.0% American ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 52 households, out of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,000, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $32,143 versus $35,536 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,524. There were 5.4% of families and 10.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 3.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Barnum, Minnesota

Barnum is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 620 at the 2020 census.

Interstate Highway 35, Carlton County Road 6 (Main Street), and Carlton County Road 61 (Front Street) are three of the main routes in Barnum.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1000 sqmi, all land. It is five miles northeast of Moose Lake and 33 miles southwest of Duluth.

Carlton County Fair
Barnum is the home of the Carlton County Fair. The Fair takes place annually in August, having been first founded in 1890. The Carlton County Agricultural and Industrial Society owns and operates the fairgrounds. The fair features livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, live music, and a demolition derby. There is also a potato path exhibit that showcases farm equipment used for planting and harvesting potatoes. The Carlton County Historical Society operates several buildings at the fairgrounds including a large machinery building and a historic log cabin.

Schools
Barnum is also home to the Barnum elementary and Barnum high school.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 613 people, 236 households, and 152 families living in the city. The population density was 613.0 PD/sqmi. There were 264 housing units at an average density of 264.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.3% African American, 2.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 236 households, of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% 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 3.24.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 32.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 525 people, 226 households, and 138 families living in the city. The population density was 519.7 PD/sqmi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 246.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.33% White, 1.52% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population. 20.0% were of Norwegian, 17.2% German, 13.0% American, 11.7% Swedish and 6.7% Finnish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 226 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,518, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,621. About 7.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Barnum Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Barnum Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 978 as of the 2000 census. Barnum Township was named for George G. Barnum, a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 46.2 sqmi, of which 45.0 sqmi is land and 1.2 sqmi (2.58%) is water.

The city of Barnum is located within Barnum Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Unincorporated community

 * Nemadji

Major highway

 * [[Image:I-35.svg|20px]] Interstate 35

Lakes

 * Bear Lake
 * Cranberry Lake (east quarter)
 * Eddy Lake
 * Hanging Horn Lake
 * Kahring Lake
 * Katzel Lake (south quarter)
 * Little Hanging Horn Lake
 * Lake Twentynine
 * Lost Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Sandy Lake (west edge)

Adjacent townships

 * Mahtowa Township (north)
 * Blackhoof Township (east)
 * Moose Lake Township (southwest)
 * Skelton Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Riverside and Sunset Memorial.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 978 people, 375 households, and 281 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.7 PD/sqmi. There were 576 housing units at an average density of 12.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.65% White, 0.61% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population. 25.6% were of German, 15.4% Swedish, 13.3% Finnish, 12.2% Norwegian and 6.1% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 375 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,679, and the median income for a family was $51,016. Males had a median income of $37,574 versus $23,594 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,776. About 4.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Beseman Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Beseman Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States; located near Wright and Cromwell. The population was 149 as of the 2000 census. Beseman Township was named for Ernst Besemann, a local landowner.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.08%) is water.

Adjacent townships

 * Prairie Lake Township, St. Louis County (north)
 * Fine Lakes Township, St. Louis County (northeast)
 * Eagle Township (southeast)
 * Lakeview Township (south)
 * Clark Township, Aitkin County (southwest)
 * Haugen Township, Aitkin County (west)
 * Balsam Township, Aitkin County (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 149 people, 54 households, and 40 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.1 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.29% White, 2.68% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.68% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,583, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $27,143 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,767. There were 19.1% of families and 19.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 27.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Blackhoof Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Blackhoof Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 753 as of the 2000 census. The township took its name from the Blackhoof River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (1.24%) is water.

Unincorporated community

 * Duesler

Lakes

 * Bear Lake
 * Blackhoof Lake
 * Ellstrom Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Flodeen Lake (vast majority)
 * Sandy Lake (east half)
 * Spring Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Twin Lakes Township (north)
 * Silver Brook Township (northeast)
 * Wrenshall Township (east)
 * Holyoke Township (southeast)
 * Barnum Township (west)
 * Mahtowa Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains the following cemeteries: Elim Lutheran and Sandy Lake.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 753 people, 276 households and 221 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.9 people per square mile (8.1/km$2$). There were 325 housing units at an average density of 9.0/sq mi (3.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.27% White, 1.20% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 276 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.02.

Age distribution was 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median household income was $44,125, and the median family income was $47,500. Males had a median income of $36,719 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,021. About 4.2% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Carlton, Minnesota

Carlton is a city and the county seat of Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 948 at the 2020 census. The town sits on the northwestern edge of Jay Cooke State Park.

Minnesota State Highways 45 and 210 and County Roads 1 and 3 are four of Carlton's main routes. It is five miles south of Cloquet and 21 miles southwest of Duluth.

History
In 1870, the Northern Pacific Railroad finished a stretch of track that linked Duluth to St. Paul. Temporary shacks were erected for the workmen at the place that was soon known as "Northern Pacific Junction". In 1881, this settlement was incorporated as Carlton. It takes its name from former State Senator Reuben B. Carlton.

Thomson merged with Carlton in 2015.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.27 sqmi, of which 2.06 sqmi is land and 0.21 sqmi is water.

The Saint Louis River is nearby. Carlton is the home of Black Bear Casino Resort.

Thomson Dam, Thomson Reservoir, and Jay Cooke State Park are also nearby, and the Willard Munger Bicycle Trail runs through the city of Carlton.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 862 people, 337 households, and 175 families living in the city. The population density was 418.4 PD/sqmi. There were 355 housing units at an average density of 172.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.5% African American, 4.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 337 households, of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.1% were non-families. 43.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 18% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 27.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 810 people, 306 households, and 179 families living in the city. The population density was 393.8 PD/sqmi. There were 325 housing units at an average density of 158.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.19% White, 3.46% Native American, 0.12% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population. 25.1% were of German, 15.3% Norwegian, 12.4% Finnish, 9.8% Swedish, 6.0% Polish and 5.5% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 306 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 28.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,477, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $32,614 versus $21,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,586. About 6.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under 18 and 8.8% of those 65 or over.

Festival
Carlton Daze is the name of the city of Carlton's celebration that is usually held annually in late July.

Education
Most of Carlton is in the Carlton School District while a small section is in the Esko Public School District.

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Cloquet, Minnesota

Cloquet is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States, at the junction of Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 33. Part of the city lies within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation and serves as one of the reservation's three administrative centers. The population was 12,568 at the 2020 census.

History
Cloquet began as a group of small settlements around three sawmills: Shaw Town, Nelson Town, and Johnson Town. These became known as Knife Falls after a local waterfall over sharp slate rocks, and later as Cloquet. The Ojibwe in the area called the area Mookomaan-onigamiing, meaning 'At the Knife Portage', as the portage to avoid Knife Falls connected the three communities. The area was platted in 1883 and the village of Cloquet was incorporated from the three settlements in 1884. It became a city with a mayor and city council in 1904. The word Cloquet first appeared on an 1843 map of the area by Joseph N. Nicollet, which named the Cloquet River, a tributary of the Saint Louis River, and the Cloquet Rapids to the north. Cloquet is a French surname, but historians have found no source for it. Some speculate that the river was named for the 19th-century French scientists Hippolyte and Jules Cloquet, and the settlement named for the river.

The area was the site of the 1918 Cloquet fire, which destroyed much of the town and killed 453 people.

Before and after World War II Cloquet was home of the nation's strongest consumers' cooperatives. The Cloquet Cooperative Society (founded in 1910) operated two cooperative stores, which handled food, hardware, shoes, dry goods, and furniture. Other cooperative services included a building supply store, a coal yard, a mortuary, an auto repair shop and a gas service station.

In 1939, the co-op did 35% of the business in the town, and 18% in Carlton County. By the mid-1950s, the consumer society had a membership of 4,262 out of a population of 8,500. This was a national record, given that the total business of all American co-ops combined represented only 0.5% of the economy. The Finnish cooperative groups of the area also had an influence on the American cooperative movement in general.

In the 1970s the area of the city was increased to over ten times what it had been in 1970. Despite this, the population of the city still declined from 1970 to 1980, even as the number of separate residences increased.

Architecture
Cloquet is home to the R.W. Lindholm Service Station, the only filling station designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and a structure now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 36.01 sqmi, of which 35.22 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi is water.

Cloquet is along the Saint Louis River, 20 miles southwest of Duluth.

Climate
Cloquet has a Humid continental climate (Köppen Climate Classification Dfb) typical of its location in northern Minnesota, with warm summers and long, cold winters.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 12,568. The population density was 356.9 PD/sqmi. There were 5,399 housing units at an average density of 153.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.0% White, 10.9% Native American, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 7.0% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,124 people, 4,959 households, and 3,126 families residing in the city. The population density was 344.4 PD/sqmi. There were 5,235 housing units at an average density of 148.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.4% White, 0.4% African American, 10.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 4,959 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-35.svg|20px]] Interstate 35
 * [[Image:MN-33.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 33

Education
Most of Cloquet is zoned to Cloquet Public School District; small portions are zoned to Carlton Public School District.

There is a K-12 tribal school, Fond du Lac Ojibwe School, affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).

Notable people

 * U.W. "Judge" Hella, director of Minnesota State Parks
 * Jerry Knickerbocker, Minnesota state legislator and businessman
 * Jessica Lange, actress
 * Jamie Langenbrunner, former NHL player
 * Clarence Larson, chemist, Commissioner, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
 * Corey Millen, former NHL player. Former head coach with Minnesota Wilderness
 * Barbara Payton, actress
 * Derek Plante, former NHL player. Currently an assistant coach with Minnesota-Duluth
 * Roy W. Ranum, mayor of Cloquet and Minnesota state senator
 * Lawrence Yetka, Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court

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Cromwell, Minnesota

Cromwell is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 240 at the 2020 census.

Cromwell is located along Minnesota State Highways 73 and 210.

History
The post office was established at Cromwell in 1882. Cromwell was organized in 1891, receiving its name from the Northern Pacific Railway. Cromwell was incorporated in 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.01 sqmi, of which 1.84 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

Cromwell is 22 miles west of Cloquet. Cromwell is 40 miles west-southwest of Duluth, and 22 miles north of Moose Lake.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 234 people, 130 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 127.2 PD/sqmi. There were 180 housing units at an average density of 97.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 130 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 61.5% were non-families. 55.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 43.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.80 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 55.3 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 17.6% were from 45 to 64; and 40.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.7% male and 57.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 143 people, 65 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 78.7 PD/sqmi. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 51.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.20% White, 0.70% Native American, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population. 36.7% were of Finnish, 21.1% German, 14.7% Norwegian and 6.4% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 65 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,605. There were 15.4% of families and 20.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and 7.9% of those over 64.

Education
Cromwell–Wright School consists of both an elementary school and a high school. The school mascot is the cardinal.

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Eagle Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Eagle Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 565 as of the 2000 census. Eagle Township took its name from Eagle Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 34.6 sqmi is land and 1.1 sqmi (3.11%) is water.

The south half of the city of Cromwell is located within the northern part of Eagle Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-73.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 73
 * [[Image:MN-210.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 210

Lakes

 * Eagle Lake
 * Island Lake (south three-quarters)
 * Merwin Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Kalevala Township (south)
 * Automba Township (southwest)
 * Lakeview Township (west)
 * Beseman Township (northwest)

Cemetery
The township contains Eagle Lake Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 565 people, 232 households, and 171 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.3 PD/sqmi. There were 383 housing units at an average density of 11.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.70% White, 0.88% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 232 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,071, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $39,063 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,078. About 5.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Elimination communication

Elimination communication (EC) is a practice in which a caregiver uses timing, signals, cues, and intuition to address an infant's need to eliminate waste. Caregivers try to recognize and respond to babies' bodily needs and enable them to urinate and defecate in an appropriate place (e.g. a toilet). Caregivers may use diapers (nappies) as a back-up in case of "misses" some or all of the time, or not at all. EC emphasizes communication between the caregiver and child, helping them both become more attuned to the child's innate rhythms and control of urination and defecation. The term "elimination communication" was inspired by traditional practices of diaperless baby care in less industrialized countries and hunter-gatherer cultures. Some practitioners of EC begin soon after birth, the optimum window being zero to four months in terms of helping the baby get in tune with their elimination needs, although it can be started with babies of any age. The practice can be done full-time, part-time, or just occasionally.

Origins
Keeping babies clean and dry without diapers is standard practice in many cultures throughout the world. While this practice is only recently becoming known in industrialized societies, it remains the dominant method of baby hygiene in non-industrialized ones.

The terms elimination communication and natural infant hygiene were coined by Ingrid Bauer and are used interchangeably in her book, ''Diaper Free! The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene'' (2001). Bauer had traveled to India and Africa, where she noticed that while most mothers carried their diaperless babies constantly, she saw no elimination "accidents" as would be expected in industrialized countries where babies wear diapers almost continuously from birth. Subsequently, she raised her own children with minimal use of diapers, and eventually began to share her approach with other mothers and caregivers—initially through Internet-based parenting support groups and eventually through her book and website.

Prior publications introducing Western parents to this practice include the booklet Conscious Toilet Training, by Laurie Boucke (1979), the book Trickle Treat: Diaperless Infant Toilet Training Method, by Laurie Boucke (1991), a pamphlet entitled Elimination Timing, by Natec (1994), and the more extensive Infant Potty Training: A Gentle and Primeval Method Adapted to Modern Living, by Laurie Boucke (2000). Boucke was influenced by an Indian friend who taught her how mothers in India care for babies without diapers, and she adapted the method to fit her Western lifestyle. Boucke later co-produced an in-depth DVD entitled Potty Whispering: The Gentle Practice of Infant Potty Training (2006) and co-authored articles for medical journals.

While the terms elimination communication and infant potty training have become synonymous, many caregivers who practice EC do not consider it to be a form of "training", per se. "Nappyless technique" is a term some mothers in the UK prefer to describe babies who use a potty. EC is viewed primarily as a way to meet the baby's present needs and to enhance attachment and communication in general. In that sense, EC is often likened to breastfeeding. "Toilet mastery is, of course, an inevitable consequence", writes Bauer, "Yet it's no more the goal of Natural Infant Hygiene than weaning is the goal of breastfeeding" (2001, p. 217).

Today, one often hears the terms "natural infant hygiene", "infant potty training", "nappy-free", "infant pottying" and "elimination communication" used synonymously.

Benefits
According to The Diaper-Free Baby by Christine Gross-Loh, EC offers a wide range of advantages. Because EC lessens families' reliance on diapers, this helps reduce the environmental impact of discarding disposable diapers and/or washing cloth diapers, and saves families hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in disposable diapers. EC babies are free from the problems of conventional diapering such as diaper rash, diaper change battles, not being able to explore diapered parts of their bodies, vulnerability to urinary tract infections, and potentially delayed or difficult potty training. Gross-Loh also reports that EC promotes a unique and wonderful bond between babies and caregivers.

Parents report that the squat or "potty" position that they tend to use to hold their baby in order to go is very comfortable for the baby. The position aligns the digestive tract and supports relaxation, as well as contraction of the pelvic floor muscles, helping babies to release their urine or stool and simultaneously build control of the urinary and anal sphincter muscles. This especially helps babies who are suffering from mild constipation. Many babies find defecating to be an unsettling process, especially as they transition to solid food. With EC, parents hold their infant in a supportive position as they defecate into the toilet or a suitable receptacle, offering loving emotional and physical support during this process.

Criticisms
Conventional potty training advice is based on late 1990s research by Thomas Berry Brazelton, who introduced the "readiness approach". He writes that "widespread acceptance of readiness and independent toileting have since been supported by clinical experience and resulted in agreement that a child should be ready to participate in toilet training at approximately 18 months of age and be trained completely by 2 or 3 years old." He argues that trying to toilet train before this age could be coercive and therefore psychologically damaging. Brazelton acknowledges that elimination communication is both possible and desirable, but he believes it is difficult to perform in Western society. In particular he cites a mother's return to work as an obstacle to elimination communication. He also argues that parents should not be made to feel guilty if they cannot communicate with their babies in this way. His neutrality on the subject has been questioned since he has worked as a consultant for Procter & Gamble, manufacturer of Pampers diapers, including appearing in a Pampers commercial.

Components
The main components of EC are timing, signals, cueing, and intuition.

Timing
Timing refers to identifying the infant's natural timing of elimination. Newborns tend to urinate every 10–20 minutes, sometimes very regularly, which makes timing extremely useful. Older babies may still be very regular, or may vary in timing based on when they have last eaten or slept. As infants get older, the time between eliminations will increase. By six months, it is not uncommon for babies to go an hour or more without urinating while awake (babies, like adults, rarely urinate during a deep sleep). Timing varies radically for defecation, as some infants may have several bowel movements a day, while others may only have one every few days. Parents report that some babies as young as three months will appear to hold all their bowel movements until they are held in a particular squat position, as long as this is offered regularly enough. Parents also offer the potty at various times according to routine, e.g. after a feed, after waking, just before bath or bed. In the West, infant potty training historically relied on timing as the main method of training.

Signals
Signals are the baby's way of informing a caregiver of an elimination need. Some babies signal very clearly from the beginning, while others may have very subtle signals, or no signal at all. These signals vary widely from one infant to another. Examples include a certain facial expression, a particular cry, squirming, or a sudden unexplained fussiness, among others. Signals are most effectively observed if the baby is left without diapers for the first couple of weeks of starting elimination communication. Babies who are nursing will often start unlatching and relatching repeatedly as they feed when they need to eliminate. For defecation, many babies may grunt or pass gas as a signal. As babies get older their signals become more conscious and babies often point to, or look at, a caregiver or potty to indicate need. Older babies can learn a gesture or baby sign for "potty". Later they may learn a word as part of their early acquisition of language.

Cueing
Cueing consists of the caregiver making a particular sound or other cue when they provide the baby with an opportunity to eliminate. At first, the caregiver can make the cueing sound when the baby is eliminating to develop an association between the sound and the action. Once the association is established, the cue can be used to indicate to the baby that he or she is in an appropriate potty place. This is especially useful for infants who may not recognize public toilets or unfamiliar receptacles as a "potty". Common sound cues include "psss psss" for urination and "hmm hmm" (grunting) for defecation. Older babies (late starters) may respond better to more word-like cues. Cues do not have to be auditory; the act of sitting on the potty itself or being held in position can serve as a cue, or the sign language sign for "toilet" can be a cue. The American Sign Language sign for "toilet" involves forming a hand into the letter "T" (a fist with the thumb inserted between the first and middle fingers) and shaking the hand side to side from the wrist.

Intuition
Intuition refers to a caregiver's unprompted thought that the baby may need to eliminate. Although much intuition may simply be subconscious awareness of timing or signals, many parents who practice EC find it an extremely reliable component.

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Holyoke Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Holyoke Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 179 as of the 2000 census.

History
Holyoke Township was organized in 1903, and took its name from the community of Holyoke, Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.0 sqmi, of which 37.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.18%) is water.

Holyoke is located 13 miles south of Wrenshall.

Unincorporated community

 * Holyoke

Major highway

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

Lakes

 * Mud Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Wrenshall Township (north)
 * Nickerson Township, Pine County (southwest)
 * Blackhoof Township (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 179 people, 82 households, and 47 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.7 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 3.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.88% White, 0.56% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races.

There were 82 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,563, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $38,542 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,805. None of the families and 7.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.


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Kalevala Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Kalevala Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The mayor of Kalevala Township is Aston Ceccardi. The population was 302 as of the 2000 census.

History
Kalevala Township was named by Finnish settlers after the poem Kalevala, a national symbol of Finland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, all land.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-73.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 73

Adjacent townships

 * Eagle Township (north)
 * Skelton Township (east)
 * Moose Lake Township (southeast)
 * Silver Township (south)
 * Split Rock Township (southwest)
 * Automba Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains the following cemeteries: Leonard and West Branch.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 302 people, 125 households, and 80 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.4 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 5.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.01% White, 0.66% Pacific Islander, and 0.33% from two or more races. 34.9% were of Finnish, 14.9% German, 9.8% Norwegian, 8.4% American and 8.0% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 125 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,144. About 4.6% of families and 4.5% 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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Kettle River, Minnesota

Kettle River is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, along the Kettle River, for which it was named. The population was 180 at the time of the 2010 census. It was incorporated in 1921.

Minnesota State Highway 73 serves as a main route in Kettle River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, all land.

Kettle River is located seven miles west-northwest of Moose Lake. Kettle River is located 30 miles southwest of Cloquet.

History
The Kettle River area of Carlton County, Minnesota, was settled by a large concentration of Finnish Immigrants in the years leading up to the First World War and the influence of those immigrants is still noticeable even today.

On October 12, 1918, the Cloquet fire, caused by sparks on the local railroads, left much of western Carlton County area devastated. Several hundred persons were killed by the fire and thousands more left homeless. The only building left standing in Kettle River following the fire was the bank that was made of brick. This building still stands in Kettle River, near the center of the town on the west side of State Highway 73.

Following the fire, with most people homeless and destitute, the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918 caused more damage to the community.

Every August, the town hosts Ma and Pa Kettle Days, an annual festival; that includes a pancake breakfast, parade, pageant, and street dances.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 180 people, 79 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 473.7 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 252.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 1.7% Native American, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% 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 168 people, 75 households, and 44 families living in the city. The population density was 436.4 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 228.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.02% White, 0.60% Native American, and 2.38% from two or more races. 36.8% were of Finnish, 25.2% German, 9.7% Norwegian and 6.5% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 75 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% 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 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,750, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $18,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,620. None of the families and 7.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 21.4% of those over 64.

title: Kettle River, Minnesota


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Lakeview Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Lakeview Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 194 as of the 2000 census. Lakeview Township was so named by early settlers from their scenic views over Tamarack Lake and other lakes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.4 sqmi, of which 33.4 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (2.82%) is water.

The city of Wright is located entirely within Lakeview Township geographically but is a separate entity. The city of Cromwell is nearby.

Unincorporated community
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Woodbury at 46.67911°N, -92.95993°W

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-210.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 210

Lakes

 * Cole Lake
 * Long Lake
 * Mattlia Lake
 * School Lake
 * Section One Lake
 * Tamarack Lake
 * Valley Lake
 * Walli Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Beseman Township (north)
 * Eagle Township (east)
 * Automba Township (south)
 * Salo Township, Aitkin County (southwest)
 * Clark Township, Aitkin County (west)
 * Haugen Township, Aitkin County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Lakeside Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 194 people, 84 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 people per square mile (2.2/km$2$). There were 146 housing units at an average density of 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.97% White, 0.52% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population. 29.2% were of Finnish, 28.0% German, 10.6% Swedish and 5.6% Welsh ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 84 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% 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 2.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 15.5% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 29.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,545, and the median income for a family was $31,563. Males had a median income of $31,429 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,822. About 6.2% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.0% of those 65 or over.


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Mahtowa Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Mahtowa Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 494 as of the 2000 census. The name Mahtowa was derived from a Native American term meaning "bear" or "grass lands".

Interstate 35 serves as a main route in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.1 square miles (62.5 km2), of which 23.8 square miles (61.7 km2) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.9 km2) (1.41%) is water.

Unincorporated communities

 * Mahtowa

Major highway

 * [[Image:I-35.svg|20px]] Interstate 35

Lakes

 * Benfield Lake
 * Ellstrom Lake (west quarter)
 * Flodeen Lake (west edge)
 * Hizer Lake
 * Katzel Lake (north three-quarters)
 * Munson Lake
 * Sandy Lake (west half)
 * Park Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Atkinson Township (north)
 * Twin Lakes Township (northeast)
 * Blackhoof Township (east)
 * Barnum Township (south)
 * Skelton Township (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 494 people, 189 households, and 147 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.7 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 8.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.56% White, 0.20% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population. 27.1% were of Swedish, 19.3% German, 13.2% Norwegian, 9.2% Finnish, 6.7% English and 5.6% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 189 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $42,375 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,832. About 5.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Moose Lake, Minnesota

Moose Lake is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,789 at the 2020 census.

Interstate 35, State Highways 27 and 73, County 10, and County 61 are the main routes in Moose Lake.

Moose Lake State Park is nearby.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 3.66 sqmi, of which 3.27 sqmi is land and 0.39 sqmi is water.

The boundary between Carlton and Pine counties is nearby.

Moose Lake is 25 miles southwest of Cloquet, 43 miles southwest of Duluth, and 112 miles north of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

Climate
Like the rest of Minnesota, Moose Lake has a humid continental climate. Like the rest of northern Minnesota, it has the warm-summer variety with relatively cool nights year-round. Winter temperatures are very cold but dry compared to summer.

History
Moose Lake was one of the communities affected by the massive 1918 Cloquet fire. The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Depot is a museum that tells the story of that fire. The Minnesota Home Guard assisted the area after the fire.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,751 people, 648 households, and 318 families living in the city. The population density was 841.3 PD/sqmi. There were 732 housing units at an average density of 223.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 14.4% African American, 3.7% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 648 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.2% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.9% were non-families. 46.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 11.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 39.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 73.4% male and 26.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,239 people, 577 households, and 294 families living in the city. The population density was 811.1 PD/sqmi. There were 628 housing units at an average density of 227.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.99% White, 11.61% African American, 3.75% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 1.38% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.53% of the population. 22.9% were of German, 10.9% Norwegian, 10.3% Swedish, 9.8% Finnish, 6.3% Polish and 5.1% Irish ancestry.

There were 577 households, out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 46.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 12.6% under the age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 197.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 227.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,130, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $31,641 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,128. About 5.0% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Media
The Moose Lake Star Gazette was founded in 1983. It is a weekly that comes out on Thursdays. It is owned by Franklin Newspapers and had a circulation of 1774 in 2019. The following newspapers have also been published in Moose Lake:
 * Moose Lake Star (1896–1906)
 * Star Gazette (1907–1962)
 * Moose Lake Star Gazette (1962–1978)
 * Star-gazette (1978–1983)
 * Arrowhead leader (since 1982)

The beginning of the 2011 animated film Rio is set in the town of Moose Lake.

Transportation
The Moose Lake Carlton County Airport is three miles southwest of the city and has a lighted, paved, 3,200-foot runway.

Business
One of Minnesota's Sex Offender Program's two facilities is in Moose Lake.

title: Moose Lake, Minnesota


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Moose Lake Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Moose Lake Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 956 as of the 2000 census. Moose Lake Township was named from Moose Lake and Moose Head Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 square miles (86.8 km$2$), of which 32.7 square miles (84.7 km$2$) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km$2$) (2.42%) is water.

The city of Moose Lake is located entirely within Moose Lake Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-35.svg|20px]] Interstate 35
 * [[Image:MN-27.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 27
 * [[Image:MN-73.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 73

Lakes

 * Coffee Lake
 * Cranberry Lake (southeast three-quarters)
 * Echo Lake
 * Moose Head Lake (east edge)
 * Moose Lake
 * Sand Lake
 * Spring Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Skelton Township (north)
 * Barnum Township (northeast)
 * Nickerson Township, Pine County (east)
 * Kerrick Township, Pine County (southeast)
 * Sturgeon Lake Township, Pine County (southwest)
 * Windemere Township, Pine County (southwest)
 * Silver Township (west)
 * Kalevala Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Riverside Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 956 people, 366 households, and 284 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.2 PD/sqmi. There were 450 housing units at an average density of 13.8/sq mi (5.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.64% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population. 22.7% were of German, 17.4% Swedish, 13.3% Norwegian, 10.9% Finnish, 7.3% Polish, 5.8% American and 5.0% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 366 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,946, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $32,452 versus $26,389 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,505. About 3.4% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Perch Lake Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Perch Lake Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 998 as of the 2000 census. "Perch Lake" is probably an English translation of the Native American name for this township's namesake lake.

Big Lake Road, Twin Lakes Drive, Ditchbank Road, Mission Road, and Cary Road are five of the main routes in the township. Perch Lake Township is located immediately west of the city of Cloquet. The community of Sawyer is located immediately south of the township.

Perch Lake Township is located within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.7 km$2$), of which 34.7 square miles (89.7 km$2$) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km$2$) (5.20%) is water.

Unincorporated communities

 * Big Lake

Lakes

 * Big Lake
 * Cedar Lake
 * Hardwood Lake
 * Perch Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Sofie Lake

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

 * The city of Cloquet (east)
 * Twin Lakes Township (southeast)
 * The unincorporated community of Sawyer (south)
 * North Carlton Unorganized Territory of Carlton County (south, southwest, and west)
 * Arrowhead Township, St. Louis County (northwest)
 * Stoney Brook Township, St. Louis County (north)
 * The unincorporated community of Mahnomen (northeast)
 * Brevator Township, St. Louis County (northeast)

Atkinson Township is nearby to the south, but does not border Perch Lake Township.

Cemeteries
The township contains the following cemeteries: Big Lake Indian Catholic, Perch Lake and Methodist Indian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 998 people, 385 households, and 277 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.8 PD/sqmi. There were 506 housing units at an average density of 14.6/sq mi (5.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 75.05% White, 22.14% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 385 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,028, and the median income for a family was $44,028. Males had a median income of $35,500 versus $27,708 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,794. About 6.3% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Scanlon, Minnesota

Scanlon is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 987 at the 2020 census.

Interstate 35 and Carlton County Highway 45 (CR 45) are two of the main routes in Scanlon.

Other main routes include Washington Avenue (CR 16) and County Road 61 (CR 61).

Scanlon is located immediately east of the city of Cloquet; and 18 miles southwest of the city of Duluth.

History
A post office called Scanlon was established in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954. The city was named for Joseph Scanlon, a businessperson in the lumber industry.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, of which 0.86 sqmi is land.

The Saint Louis River flows through at the eastern edge of Scanlon.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 991 people, 426 households, and 279 families living in the city. The population density was 1179.8 PD/sqmi. There were 448 housing units at an average density of 533.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 0.4% African American, 3.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 426 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.2% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 838 people, 365 households, and 248 families living in the city. The population density was 996.8 PD/sqmi. There were 374 housing units at an average density of 444.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.42% White, 0.60% African American, 2.27% Native American, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population. 17.2% were of German, 15.6% Finnish, 15.1% Norwegian, 11.1% Swedish, 6.4% Polish and 5.3% French ancestry.

There were 365 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,857, and the median income for a family was $46,000. Males had a median income of $36,118 versus $26,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,590. About 0.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is zoned to Cloquet Public Schools. Cloquet High School is the zoned high school.

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Silver Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Silver Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 389 as of the 2000 census. Silver Township took its name from Silver Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 square miles (90.9 km$2$), of which 35.0 square miles (90.8 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km$2$) (0.11%) is water.

The city of Kettle River is located entirely within Silver Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-27.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 27
 * [[Image:MN-73.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 73

Adjacent townships

 * Kalevala Township (north)
 * Skelton Township (northeast)
 * Moose Lake Township (east)
 * Windemere Township, Pine County (southeast)
 * Sturgeon Lake Township, Pine County (south)
 * Birch Creek Township, Pine County (southwest)
 * Split Rock Township (west)
 * Automba Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Co-op and Holy Trinity.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 389 people, 148 households, and 111 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.1 people per square mile (4.3/km$2$). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 4.8/sq mi (1.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.43% White, 0.26% Native American, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.06% of the population.

There were 148 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,833, and the median income for a family was $41,786. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $26,094 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,505. About 2.9% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Silver Brook Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Silver Brook Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 609 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.0 square miles (51.9 km$2$), of which 20.0 square miles (51.9 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km$2$) (0.20%) is water.

The city of Wrenshall is located entirely within Silver Brook Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

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

Adjacent townships

 * Wrenshall Township (south)
 * Blackhoof Township (southwest)
 * Twin Lakes Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains MacCabee Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 609 people, 209 households, and 173 families residing in the township. The population density was 30.4 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 11.0/sq mi (4.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.37% White, 0.16% African American, 1.31% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population. 24.9% were of German, 17.6% Swedish, 15.0% Norwegian, 8.3% Finnish and 5.1% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 209 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,875, and the median income for a family was $55,139. Males had a median income of $41,111 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,535. About 1.1% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Skelton Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Skelton Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 372 as of the 2000 census. Skelton Township was named for John and Harry E. Skelton, two brothers who were both employed as county officials.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.6 km$2$), of which 35.0 square miles (90.6 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km$2$) (0.09%) is water.

The northwest quarter of the city of Barnum is located within Skelton Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Adjacent townships

 * Mahtowa Township (east)
 * Barnum Township (southeast)
 * Moose Lake Township (south)
 * Silver Township (southwest)
 * Kalevala Township (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 372 people, 128 households, and 107 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.6 people per square mile (4.1/km$2$). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 4.6/sq mi (1.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.46% White and 0.54% Native American.

There were 128 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,568, and the median income for a family was $47,159. Males had a median income of $35,469 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,571. About 1.7% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Split Rock Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Split Rock Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 124 at the 2000 census. Split Rock Township took its name from the Split Rock River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.8 km$2$), all land.

Split Rock Township is the farthest southwest organized township in Carlton County.

Adjacent townships

 * Automba Township (north)
 * Kalevala Township (northeast)
 * Silver Township (east)
 * Sturgeon Lake Township, Pine County (southeast)
 * Birch Creek Township, Pine County (south)
 * Millward Township, Aitkin County (southwest)
 * Beaver Township, Aitkin County (west)
 * Salo Township, Aitkin County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Saint Joseph's Cemetery.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 124 people, 55 households and 31 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.4 per square mile (1.3/km$2$). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.19% White, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population. 31.9% were of Polish, 20.4% Finnish, 15.0% German and 11.5% American ancestry according to 2000 United States Census.

There were 55 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.13.

29.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $43,750. Males had a median income of $37,500 and females $16,875. The per capita income was $17,677. There were 16.7% of families and 17.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 30.8% of those over 64.


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Thomson, Minnesota

Thomson was a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States, located along the Saint Louis River. The population was 159 at the 2010 census.

On November 5, 2013, a vote to authorize the consolidation of Thomson and nearby Carlton passed with a 95% approval.

Thomson is adjacent to Jay Cooke State Park and is located on the Willard Munger State Trail.

Minnesota Highway 210 and Dalles Avenue are two of the main routes in the community.

Thomson is located seven miles southeast of the city of Cloquet; and 18 miles southwest of the city of Duluth.

History
Thomson was founded in 1870, and named for David Thompson, a Canadian explorer and surveyor. A post office was established at Thomson in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.23 sqmi, of which 1.87 sqmi is land and 0.36 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 159 people, 73 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 85.0 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 40.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 73 households, of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 48.2 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 153 people, 64 households, and 44 families living in the city. The population density was 81.3 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 35.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.39% White, 0.65% Native American, and 1.96% from two or more races. 21.9% were of Irish, 20.2% Finnish, 15.8% Norwegian, 14.0% German, 8.8% Polish and 7.0% Swedish ancestry.

There were 64 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,438, and the median income for a family was $65,833. Males had a median income of $48,750 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,290. About 4.8% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those 65 or over.

title: Thomson, Minnesota