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Lanesboro, Minnesota

Lanesboro is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 754 at the 2010 census. It was named after F. A. Lane, an early landowner.

The South Branch of the Root River flows through it, with a waterfall dam across from Sylvan Park. The Root River State Trail and other bike paths also serve the town. An Amish community is in the area and the town is home to many unique shops and restaurants, and a professional stage theater.

History
Lanesboro was platted in 1868. A post office was established as Lanesboro in 1868, and the name was changed to Lanesboro in 1883. The city was named for one of its founders, F. A. Lane.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.32 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 16 and 250 and County Roads 8 and 21 are four of the main routes in Lanesboro.

Trail connection
Lanesboro is one of several towns intersected by the Root River State Trail.

Recognition
Lanesboro received the Great American Main Street Award in 1998. Author John Villani named the community one of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America. It has also been rated one of the "50 Best Outdoor Sports Towns" by Sports Afield magazine.

Most recently, Outside Magazine featured the community as one of the "20 Best Dream Towns in America".

Art and culture
Since 1989, Lanesboro has been home to the Commonweal Theatre Company, a professional ensemble dedicated to celebrating the human condition through actor-based storytelling. Each year, the Commonweal offers 4-6 plays ranging from Ibsen to family-friendly entertainment to holiday classics. During the summer months, two plays run in repertory, giving visitors the opportunity to see two different shows during their stay. The Commonweal, in cooperation with area businesses and organizations, hosts an annual Ibsen Festival celebrating Norwegian art and culture through workshops, lectures, food, and featuring Commonweal's production of an Ibsen play. A live one-hour radio show, "Over the Back Fence," is broadcast each Sunday evening from the theater during the summer months with tickets sold at the door. On July 7, 2007, the Commonweal opened a new theater facility called The Commonweal. This $3.5 million home seats 191 patrons in a thrust auditorium with an exterior designed to complement historic Lanesboro. The interior design was coordinated by area artist Karl Unnasch with regional elements such as reclaimed barn stone and lumber, cement floors and a permanent installation of area objects.

The Lanesboro Arts Council and Cornucopia Art Center merged to create Lanesboro Arts in 2010. Their gallery building, in downtown Lanesboro, features a spacious juried sales gallery and a traveling exhibition gallery, both of which showcase the work of more than 100 individual regional artists to more than 20,000 visitors annually, some as far as Saudi Arabia, Korea, China, Israel and Kenya. The St. Mane Theater is owned and operated by Lanesboro Arts, and is right next door to the Commonweal, giving Lanesboro a bonafide Theater District. It's the home to several community theater productions throughout the year, as well as the Over the Back Fence community variety show (monthly from March through November), and other performing arts events and independent film screenings.

In 2013 Artplace America named Lanesboro one of the top twelve “small town artplaces” in the nation. The designation is based on the concentration of arts organizations, arts-oriented businesses and creative occupations.

Library
Lanesboro Public Library is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the southeast Minnesota library region.

Events
Every Saturday before Father's Day in June, an art festival organized by Lanesboro Arts, dubbed "Art in the Park," fills the town's Sylvan Park. During the first August, the popular "Buffalo Bill Days" is held, celebrating one of Lanesboro's famous frequent visitors, Buffalo Bill. As the town's tourist popularity grows, more festivals and get-togethers are being added to the town's busy schedule of events.

In 2008, the governor of Minnesota declared Lanesboro the Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota. The first weekend in June Lanesboro hosts a Rhubarb Festival. In 2007, Garrison Keillor broadcast A Prairie Home Companion from the Lanesboro softball field and featured stories and songs about rhubarb.

Every Saturday, the Lanesboro Farmers' Market can be found in Sylvan Park, starting on the first Saturday of May and ending on the last Saturday of October.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 754 people, 373 households, and 207 families residing in the city. The population density was 571.2 PD/sqmi. There were 464 housing units at an average density of 351.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 373 households, of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.5% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 34.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

Notable people

 * Dean Johnson, former member of Minnesota House of Representatives, and former majority leader and minority leader of Minnesota Senate.
 * Arthur B. Langlie, 12th and 14th Governor of the state of Washington.
 * Luke Miller, businessman, physician, and former Minnesota state senator
 * Edwin Vincent O'Hara, Roman Catholic Church prelate.

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Mabel, Minnesota

Mabel is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 780 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Mabel has been in operation since 1880. The city was named for the daughter of a railroad official.

Transportation
Minnesota State Highways 43 and 44 are two of the main routes in the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 780 people, 359 households, and 192 families living in the city. The population density was 1625.0 PD/sqmi. There were 394 housing units at an average density of 820.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 359 households, of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.5% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% 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 2.70.

The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 31.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 766 people, 337 households, and 199 families living in the city. The population density was 1,618.4 PD/sqmi. There were 365 housing units at an average density of 771.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.09% White, 0.13% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 337 households, out of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% 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 2.72.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 35.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,228, and the median income for a family was $35,227. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $16,442 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,496. About 8.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Mabel-Canton Public Schools operates area public schools.

The school colors of the pre-merger Mabel School were purple and white. The first graduating class at the Mabel School did so in 1903. In 1966 it consolidated into Mabel-Canton.

Notable people

 * Douglas K. Amdahl, Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
 * Daniel Knuth, Minnesota state representative, environmental consultant, and educator

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Newburg Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Newburg Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 444 at the 2000 census.

Newburg Township was organized in 1858, and named after the community of Newburg.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 444 people, 175 households, and 119 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.5 people per square mile (4.8/km$2$). There were 192 housing units at an average density of 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.32% White, 0.23% Asian, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,083, and the median income for a family was $39,286. Males had a median income of $25,278 versus $20,982 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,960. About 4.4% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Norway Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Norway Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 335 at the 2000 census.

History
Norway Township was organized in 1860. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Norway caused the name to be selected.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 335 people, 119 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.4 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 145 housing units at an average density of 4.1/sq mi (1.6/km$2$). he racial makeup of the township was 98.51% White, 0.60% Asian, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $21,818 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,826. About 4.0% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Ostrander, Minnesota

Ostrander is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 254 at the 2010 census.

History
Ostrander was platted in 1890. A post office has been in operation at Ostrander since 1891. The city was named after William and Charles Ostrander

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 254 people, 111 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 529.2 PD/sqmi. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 243.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 111 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.8% were non-families. 41.4% 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 2.06 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 212 people, 100 households, and 65 families living in the city. The population density was 604.1 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 310.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 33.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $40,893 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,214. None of the families and 5.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 14.7% of those over 64.

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Peterson, Minnesota

Peterson is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 199 at the 2010 census.

History
In the year 1853, Peter Peterson Haslerud purchased and platted the village site of Peterson and was the major force behind its early growth and development. The community was named after him. After buying the land and platting the town, he was elected to the Minnesota State Legislature, served in several appointed positions and in 1856 was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota as Immigration officer for the 14th District of Minnesota. Peter was instrumental in bringing the railroad through Rushford Township in 1867 and he gave the railroad company fifteen acres of land and along with other citizens contributed $800. to secure a station and warehouse at Peterson. Peter began buying wheat from local farmers and shipping it back to the eastern part of the U.S.

In 1870, a post office was established in Peterson and Even A. Hjelie was appointed first postmaster. In 1871, Peter Peterson Haslerud developed a "trout farm" on his property outside Peterson and continued to expand the boundaries of the town.

In 1873, Ole Ensberg started a blacksmith shop and in 1874 an additional quarter section of land was laid out into lots and added to the village of Peterson. In 1875, two general stores, a hardware store, and a drug store were established. In 1875, the telegraph was installed at the railroad station and G.P. Haslerud (Peter Peterson Haslerud's oldest son) was appointed agent. Also in that year fifteen additional acres were platted and Prospect Park, Mill, Centennial, Fillmore, Church, and Myrtle Streets were named. In 1876, a mill was built with farmers living in the surrounding areas subscribing most of the stock. A livery barn, a steam mill, the Peterson Hotel, the Northwestern Bar and other small businesses opened for business.

In 1882, the Minnesota and Dakota Gazetteer, gave a contemporary description of Peterson:

"An unincorporated village of 100 inhabitants in Rushford Township, northeastern part of Fillmore County, and a station on the Southern Minnesota Railroad, 25 miles from Preston and 120 miles from Minneapolis. It is situated on the Root Rover which furnishes power to a flour mill at this point.  A steam flour mill is also in operation in the village and there is a Lutheran church and district school.  The exports are flour and wheat.  Modes of communication are: Western Union Telegraph, American Express, two stages semi-weekly from Pilot Mound to Peterson via Arendahl and daily mail service."

Peterson was organized as a village in 1909.

Founder of  Peterson- Peter Peterson Haslerud
Born  July 21, 1828, in Rollag Parish. Numedal, Norway,  Peter was the son of Peter Knutsen Haslerud ( 1775- 1847) and Ingveborg Pedersdr Bole (1785- 1843). Very little is known about his early years, or that of his family  however records show he  emigrated  to the  United States at age 14 on  May 14, 1843 with his sister Ragnild and  her husband Gullick O. Laugen. Their  ship "Hercules" set sail  with 55 passengers from Norway and arrived in New York  ninety seven days later.

There were many reasons for the emigrations from Norway  to the United States in the 1800s  but economics  and/or religion usually played a big part and we don't know that of Peter Haslerud but we do know that one of the first churches in the village he founded was based on the  principles of  Hans Nielsen Hauge  (see Wikipedia's entry on Hauge).

After early years in Wisconsin and  Illinois (where he met and married Cornelia Aslaksdtter Anderson Teigen (born October 1, 1824- died April 15, 1892). the year 1853 brought Peter to the land that  eventually became the town of Peterson, which is named after him.    He plated and planned the village- seeing that schools and churches were built, naming streets and parks, establishing grain elevators and trout farms. The  Trout Farm, or Trout Hatchery, has provided trout to stock Minnesota's lakes for over 150 years and is now operated by the State of Minnesota.   By 1874 the hatchery supplied at least 100,000 yearling trout  to stock waters for fishing.

Prior to 1874 Peter secured  hundreds of acres of land in Fillmore County, Minnesota, was responsible for getting a railroad depot for Peterson, brought many businesses to Peterson, served in the Minnesota legislature, was appointed to several governmental positions  and contributed to the culture and economy of Fillmore County as well as Peterson.

According to "The Peterson Book-1974" written and compiled by Ann Rislove and  John Ericson ( now curator at Peterson Museum) businesses in Peterson in 1912  run by Peter's family members include Agrimson and Ensberg- General Merchandise,  Moen  Furniture, Carl Smaby- Peterson Hearld Editor and Owner,  Peterson Hardware, A,G, Haselrud, G.P. Haselrud and J.O. Ensberg- owners and operators of  the French Burr Mill Factory, O.A.O. Moen -Mortician, Carl Johnson- City Band,  Carl R. Moen- photographer. J,O, Ensberg was founder and owner of the factory  and held several patents for original design of  factory machinery and  products.

First Structure in  Peterson

The  first structure in Peterson is Peter's  home,  The original house had a living room, kitchen and two bedrooms. Over the years as the family grew many more bedrooms were added and also, a second kitchen (called a "summer kitchen".), a music room (with a pipe organ imported from Europe,) extra large screened porches around two sides of the home, a much larger dining room and a second "sitting room"  Sometime through the years the home came to be called "House of seven gables" and was occupied by Peter and his descendants until the year  2003.

Peter lived in the  home from its origin in  1853 until his death in  September 1880, his wife Cornelia died there in  April 1892. Daughter Ingebord (Mary, Maria) born in 1858 lived in the family home  with her family until her death in 1934; her children  owned and occupied the home until  the year 2003.

Peter  and Cornelia had five children:
 * Son- George Peterson Haselerud  (1852-1923) who married Gunhild (Julia) Maria Wethe in Peterson on May 4, 1876
 * Son-Andrew Peterson Haselerud  (1855-1942)  who married  Gjertrud (Jane) . Ensberg on September 28,  1878
 * Daughter-Ingebord (Mary/Maria) Peterson Haselerud  (1858-1934) -married Johannes  Olson Engsberg on 9/28/1878
 * Daughter- Ann Cornelia  Peterson Haselerud ( 1860-1863)
 * Daughter- Adeline  Peterson Haselerud   (1862- 1933) who married Elmer Halverson on September 1, 1883.

The oldest child, George Peterson Haselerud  is supposedly the first white child born in Rushford, Minnesota township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, of which 0.49 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 199 people, 97 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 406.1 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 220.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 97 households, of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 50.4 years. 16.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 98 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 557.5 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 244.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.63% White and 0.37% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 31.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,781, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $22,708 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,728. About 12.1% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.5% of those 65 or over.

Parks and recreation
Peterson is one of several towns intersected by the Root River segment of the Blufflands State Trail.

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Pilot Mound Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Pilot Mound Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 364 at the 2000 census.

Pilot Mound Township was organized in 1858, and named for a local hill which served as a navigational landmark to pioneer travelers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.3 square miles (88.8 km$2$), of which 34.2 square miles (88.6 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$)  (0.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 364 people, 129 households, and 107 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.6 people per square mile (4.1/km$2$). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 4.5/sq mi (1.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.35% White, 0.27% Asian, 1.10% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 129 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 14.0% 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 2.82 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,625, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $26,071 versus $20,909 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,877. About 6.4% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Preble Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 272 at the 2000 census.

Preble Township was organized in 1858, and named for Edward Preble, a U.S. Navy officer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 272 people, 97 households, and 76 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.6 people per square mile (2.9/km$2$). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 3.2/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 97 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $16,458 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,182. About 2.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.1% of those 65 or over.


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Preston, Minnesota

Preston is a city and the county seat of Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,325 at the 2010 census. The Root River runs through it, and Mystery Cave State Park is nearby. It bills itself as "America's Trout Capital," with a 20-foot trout placed along Minnesota State Highway 16.

History
Preston was platted in 1855. The community was named for Luther Preston, a millwright and postmaster. The old Preston grain elevator used to be known as the Milwaukee Elevator Company Grain Elevator. It was built around 1890 for holding grain for shipment by railroad to the Eastern cities of the United States. The elevator was last used in the 1980s. It was built with "cribbed" construction, which has to do with interlocking bins. At the time it was a lot stronger and a lot more expensive to build it this way than to build it in stud construction. Now the Preston Historical Society is trying to restore the structure.

The Preston Overlook was built in 1937 by the Minnesota Department of Highways under the program of Federal Relief Construction during the New Deal. A site was chosen on the highest point on the bluffs above the Root River, 90 feet below. The Preston Overlook was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.45 sqmi, all land. The South Branch of the Root River snakes through the city.

U.S. Highway 52 and Minnesota Highway 16 are two of the main routes in the city.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Preston has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Preston was 101 F on July 18, 1964, August 2, 1964, July 14, 1995, and July 7, 2012, while the coldest temperature recorded was -45 F on February 3, 1996 and February 1, 2019.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,325 people, 603 households, and 361 families living in the city. The population density was 540.8 PD/sqmi. There were 675 housing units at an average density of 275.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 603 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,426 people, 583 households, and 374 families living in the city. The population density was 606.3 PD/sqmi. There were 616 housing units at an average density of 261.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.95% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 583 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% 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 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,016, and the median income for a family was $50,234. Males had a median income of $30,463 versus $21,520 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,578. About 4.3% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Trail connection
Preston is intersected by the Harmony-Preston Valley segment of the Blufflands State Trail.

Education

 * Fillmore Central School District (#2198) is a public school district that has two schools in Preston. Those schools are the Elementary (pre-kindergarten- fourth grade) and Middle Schools (fifth - sixth grade). The High School (seventh-twelfth grade) is located in nearby Harmony, Minnesota. For the school years of 2005–06, their enrollment is 641 students. Fillmore Central's predicted total enrollment is 604 students for the school years of 2006–07.

 * The Preston Public Library is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the Southeast Minnesota library region.

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Preston Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Preston Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 374 at the 2000 census.

Preston Township was organized in 1858, and named after the city of Preston.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.4 km$2$), of which 34.5 square miles (89.4 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 374 people, 112 households, and 91 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.8 people per square mile (4.2/km$2$). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 3.7/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.93% White, 0.27% Asian, 0.80% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 112 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% were married couples living together, and 18.8% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.34 and the average family size was 3.81.

In the township the population was spread out, with 40.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,134. About 14.6% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Rushford, Minnesota

Rushford is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,860 at the 2020 census.

History
The first pioneers pole-boated up the Root River to the junction of Rush Creek, peering through 10-foot tall grasses to see what astonishing beauty the bluff lands had to offer. The early settlers gave Rushford its name on Christmas Day in 1854, during a chicken supper hosted by Capt. Dyer. The name stems from the nearby Rush Creek, which had tall Rushes growing along its banks. The area was once referred to as “Trail City” because seven Indian trails met at the creek. The Wieser Brothers were said to be the first founders of the city and quickly followed by hundreds.

Rushford has had a post office in operation since 1856, and the 1867 two-story Railroad Depot still stands at its original site, being restored as a Visitors Center for the local area.

As a result of the 2007 Midwest flooding, the city was flooded when Rush Creek overtopped the dikes. Rushford's spirit bounced back to produce a very bustling and thriving community..

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.73 sqmi, of which 1.71 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. The city of Rushford is completely surrounded by another city, Rushford Village.

Rushford is located in southeastern Minnesota's Bluff Country, part of the driftless area. Magelssen's Bluff, a 440-foot hill directly over the town, has the town name written in large white letters on the side of the hill.

Minnesota Highways 16, 30, and 43 are three of the main routes in the city.

Recreation

Every five years, Rushford holds a citywide Homecoming celebration, with a standing invitation to all former residents of the city to return and visit. The town also hosts an annual celebration formerly called "Frontier Days," now called "Rushford Days."

Rushford is one of several towns intersected by the Root River segment of the Blufflands State Trail, a Rails to Trails project linking several small towns along 42 miles of the former railroad grade. The historic Rushford Depot (pictured to the right) is a landmark along this trail, with a museum inside the old depot and other historic buildings on the grounds.

Rushford also has several parks and a public swimming pool.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,731 people, 706 households, and 456 families living in the city. The population density was 1012.3 PD/sqmi. There were 772 housing units at an average density of 451.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 706 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 41.9 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64, and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,696 people, 704 households, and 433 families living in the city. The population density was 988.5 PD/sqmi. There were 761 housing units at an average density of 443.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% White, 0.24% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. 0.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 704 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.

Education
Rushford is associated with nearby Peterson, Minnesota in Rushford-Peterson School District. Superintendent is Ben Bernard.

Rushford-Peterson School District held an open house on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 for the new 170,000-square-foot school building.

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Rushford Village, Minnesota

Rushford Village is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 807 at the 2010 census. It surrounds the city of Rushford.

History
Rushford Village was first organized as Rushford Township. As a township, it was organized in 1858, and named after Rush Creek. During this period the City of Rushford incorporated as a city, so it became a separate municipal entity from Rushford Township. On July 18, 1885, Rushford Township incorporated as a village and in 1909 the village of Peterson (completely surrounded by Rushford Village) also incorporated as a village. However, a state law passed in 1973 declared all villages to be cities, so in May 1975 Rushford Village became an incorporated city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.64 sqmi, of which 33.42 sqmi is land and 0.22 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 807 people, 305 households, and 250 families living in the city. The population density was 24.1 PD/sqmi. There were 325 housing units at an average density of 9.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 305 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.0% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 714 people, 264 households, and 214 families living in the city. The population density was 21.4 people per square mile (8.3/km$2$). There were 279 housing units at an average density of 8.4 per square mile (3.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 99.02% White, 0.28% African American, 0.28% Asian, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population.

There were 264 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $50,156. Males had a median income of $36,000 versus $20,673 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,042. About 5.1% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Spring Valley, Minnesota

Spring Valley is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,479 at the 2010 census.

History
Spring Valley was laid out in 1855, and named for a spring near the town site. A post office has been in operation at Spring Valley since 1855. Spring Valley was incorporated in 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.53 sqmi, all land. U.S. Route 63 and Minnesota State Highway 16 are two of the town's main routes.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,479 people, 1,074 households, and 651 families living in the city. The population density was 979.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,172 housing units at an average density of 463.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 1,074 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,518 people, 1,026 households, and 662 families living in the city. The population density was 1,003.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,090 housing units at an average density of 434.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.93% White, 0.08% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 1,026 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.1% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,688, and the median income for a family was $42,468. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $22,225 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,735. About 7.4% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Richard Sears, founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company, was born in nearby Stewartville and grew up in Spring Valley.
 * Almanzo Wilder, husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder, lived on a farm near Spring Valley.

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Spring Valley Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Spring Valley Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 590 at the 2000 census.

Spring Valley Township was organized in 1858, and named for several springs within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.1 square miles (83.1 km$2$), of which 32.1 square miles (83.0 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 590 people, 220 households, and 176 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.4 people per square mile (7.1/km$2$). There were 238 housing units at an average density of 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.15% White, 0.17% African American, 0.51% Native American, and 0.17% from two or more races.

There were 220 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,250, and the median income for a family was $54,688. Males had a median income of $36,786 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,224. About 5.3% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Sumner Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Sumner Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 436 at the 2000 census.

History
Sumner Township was organized in 1858, and named for Charles Sumner, a United States Senator from Massachusetts.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.5 square miles (97.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 436 people, 156 households, and 124 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.6 per square mile (4.5/km$2$). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 4.3/sq mi (1.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, and 1.83% from two or more races.

There were 156 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.14.

The age distribution was 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.6 males.

The median household income was $44,583, and the median family income was $50,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,549. About 3.9% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Whalan, Minnesota

Whalan is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 63 at the 2010 census.

History
Whalan was laid out in 1868. It was named after John Whaalahan, the original owner of the town site. Whalan was incorporated in 1876. A post office was established at Whalan in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1993.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, of which 0.41 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 63 people, 32 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 153.7 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 134.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 32 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.1% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 56.3% were non-families. 53.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 46.3 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.0% male and 46.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 64 people, 34 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 225.4 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 158.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 34 households, out of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.9% were non-families. 47.1% 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 1.88 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $16,875 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,680. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Trail connection
Whalan is one of several towns intersected by the Root River segment of the Blufflands State Trail.

Stand Still Parade
Whalan hosts an annual Stand Still Parade in the 1 block downtown stretch of the town. Rather than moving through the streets, the parade stays still and spectators walk around the parade from beginning to end. In addition to the parade, they also offer food (Egg McWhalan), music and games.

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Wykoff, Minnesota

Wykoff is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The current mayor is Ryan Breckenridge. The population was 444 at the 2010 census.

History
Fannie Mahood Heath the "Flower lady of North Dakota" was born here in 1864. Wykoff was platted in 1871. It was named for Cyrus G. Wykoff, a railroad surveyor and early landowner. A post office has been in operation at Wykoff since 1871. The town was incorporated on March 8, 1876.

Much of its downtown, on Gold Street, is designated as part of the Wykoff Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 2022, Mayor Breckenridge endorsed Ian Meisner for mayor of neighboring town, Spring Valley.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.96 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 444 people, 198 households, and 126 families living in the city. The population density was 462.5 PD/sqmi. There were 217 housing units at an average density of 226.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races.

There were 198 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 460 people, 207 households, and 138 families living in the city. The population density was 484.0 PD/sqmi. There were 216 housing units at an average density of 227.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.70% White, 0.65% Native American, 0.43% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 207 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $38,875. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,956. About 1.4% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

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York Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

York Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 409 at the 2000 census. York Township borders Forestville Township, Bloomfield Township, Beaver Township, Carimona Township, and Bristol Township.

York Township was organized in 1858, and was probably named after York, in England.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.6 km$2$), of which 36.1 square miles (93.4 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 409 people, 147 households, and 114 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.3 people per square mile (4.4/km$2$). There were 159 housing units at an average density of 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.53% White, 0.24% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 147 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 19.0% 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 2.78 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $31,528 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,055. About 3.7% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Albert Lea, Minnesota

Albert Lea is a city in Freeborn County, in southern Minnesota. It is the county seat. Its population was 18,492 at the 2020 census.

The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about 90 mi south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River flowage.

The city's early growth was based on agriculture, farming support services and manufacturing, and it was a significant rail center. At one time it was the site of Cargill's headquarters. Other manufacturing included Edwards Manufacturing (barn equipment), Scotsman Ice Machines, Streater Store fixtures, and Universal Milking Machines. As in many U.S. cities, Albert Lea's manufacturing base has substantially diminished. A major employer was the Wilson & Company meatpacking plant, later known as Farmstead and Farmland. This facility was destroyed by fire in July 2001.

History

The city is named after Albert Miller Lea, a topographer with the United States Dragoons, who surveyed southern Minnesota and northern Iowa in 1835, including the current site of Albert Lea. Captain Nathan Boone, a son of Daniel Boone, was the scout for Lea's unit.

The city received national attention in 1959 after Local 6 of the United Packinghouse Workers of America went on strike against Wilson & Co., one of the Big Four meatpacking plants at the time, over issues involving mandatory overtime requirements. When Wilson & Co. attempted to operate the plant with replacement workers, violence erupted and split the town. During the 109-day strike, Governor Orville Freeman acted to quell the violence by closing the plant, calling in the Minnesota National Guard, and declaring martial law on December 11. A federal district court in Minneapolis ruled against Freeman on December 23, and the plant turned back to Wilson & Co. just days later.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 14.42 sqmi, of which 12.59 sqmi is land and 1.83 sqmi is water. Myre-Big Island State Park is nearby. There are three main lakes in Albert Lea: Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake and Albert Lea Lake.

Climate
Albert Lea has a humid continental climate of the hot-summer subtype (Köppen Dfa). Albert Lea varies from cold winters to hot summers, with significant contrasts between seasons. Its climate type is typical for inland northern United States locations, but due to its southern position in the state, its summers and winters have higher temperatures than other, more northerly regions of the state. An exception to this rule is the urban core of Minneapolis - St. Paul, which sees higher temperatures typical of an urban heat island, but Albert Lea is significantly warmer than locations such as Duluth.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,016 people, 7,774 households, and 4,644 families living in the city. The population density was 1431.0 PD/sqmi. There were 8,410 housing units at an average density of 668.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of the population.

There were 7,774 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,356 people, 7,785 households, and 4,826 families living in the city. The population density was 1,702.5 PD/sqmi. There were 8,133 housing units at an average density of 754.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.80% White, 0.37% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.54% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 9.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 7,785 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% 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 2.88.

23.0% of Albert Lea's population were under the age of 18, 7.9% were 18 to 24, 24.6% were 25 to 44, 23.2% were from 45 to 64, and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,841, and the median income for a family was $42,407. Males had a median income of $31,383 versus $21,114 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,979. 10.2% of the population and 6.9% of families were below the poverty line. 10.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Arts and culture

The Marion Ross Performing Arts Center is a historic building in downtown Albert Lea. The 255-seat theater is used for the arts, business meetings, and seminars.

The Freeborn County Fair takes place annually in Albert Lea, and includes live entertainment, an antique tractor show, a draft horse show, a small and baby animal show, a midway featuring rides, concessions, and other attractions, and a Sunday church service. A number of well-known and popular Country and Western bands have appeared at the Fair, including Kelly Pickler, Jason Aldean, the Oak Ridge Boys, the Statler Brothers, among many others.

The Albert Lea Art Center hosts public events.

Sports
The Albert Lea Thunder was a junior hockey team that played at Albert Lea Ice Arena and was a member of the North American Hockey League. The team operated for two seasons in 2008–10 and folded due to financial difficulties. On May 11, 2010, it was reported that the team had found new owners and would relocate to Texas for the 2010–11 season. Its roster was sold to the expansion Amarillo, Texas, franchise the Amarillo Bulls on May 26, 2010.

Government
Albert Lea's city hall is at 221 East Clark St. Albert Lea is in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Brad Finstad, a Republican from New Ulm. It is in Minnesota State Senate District 23, represented by State Senator Gene Dornink, a Republican from Brownsdale, and in Minnesota's House District 23A, represented by Peggy Bennett, a Republican.

Education

 * School District 241
 * Alternative Learning Center
 * Elementary schools
 * Halverson Elementary
 * Hawthorne Elementary
 * Lakeview Elementary
 * Sibley Elementary
 * St. Theodore's Catholic School
 * Middle schools
 * Southwest Middle School
 * High school
 * Albert Lea High School
 * Higher education
 * Riverland Community College
 * Lea College, operated 1966–1973
 * Community education
 * Albert Lea Community Ed

Media
The Albert Lea Tribune, founded in 1897, is a newspaper published Monday through Saturday in Albert Lea. It is owned by Boone Newspapers.

Radio stations with Albert Lea as the city of license include:

 * KATE an AM radio station broadcasting at 1450 kHz. The station airs news/talk programming and is owned by Alpha Media.
 * KCPI "94.9 The Breeze" an FM radio station broadcasting at 94.9 MHz. The station airs an adult contemporary music programming and is owned by Alpha Media.
 * KQPR "Power 96" an FM radio station broadcasting at 96.1 MHz. The station airs classic rock music programming and is owned by D&Z Media LLC.

Transportation
Local bus service in Albert Lea is provided by SMART. SMART operates one deviated fixed route and paratransit service.

Notable people

 * Clare Hibbs Armstrong, brigadier general during World War II
 * Alfred Berglund, Minnesota state senator and farmer
 * Beatrice Gjertsen Bessesen (1886–1935), operatic soprano and namesake of the Bessesen Building
 * Tom Brown (Canadian football), Minnesota Golden Gophers and BC Lions football star
 * Richard Carlson, sci-fi and horror, writer, director and actor
 * Vinny Cerrato, former Washington Redskins general manager
 * Eddie Cochran, rockabilly musician
 * Robert Crumb, cartoonist and musician
 * Richard Fitzgerald, farmer, businessman, and Minnesota state legislator
 * Al Franken, comedian, commentator and U.S. Senator
 * Joan Claire Graham, writer, editor and publisher
 * Alexander Grinager, an artist most noted for his murals, born in Albert Lea
 * Rudolph Hanson, lawyer and Minnesota state legislator
 * Steve Heitzeg, composer, born in Albert Lea
 * Mary Kelly, conceptual artist
 * Jodi Jill, author, also known for having been raised as a child in a public storage facility
 * John A. Lovely, Minnesota Supreme Court justice
 * Paul Overgaard, businessman and Minnesota state legislator
 * Tim Penny, U.S. Representative (1983–1995), born in Albert Lea
 * Mark Piepho, businessman and Minnesota state legislator
 * Marion Ross, actress (Happy Days)
 * Olive Nelson Russell, composer, organist, and pianist
 * Perry Saturn, professional wrestler
 * William B. Sieglaff, double Navy Cross recipient and US Navy Admiral
 * Warren Stowell, teacher, businessman, and Minnesota state legislator

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Albert Lea Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota

Albert Lea Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 808 at the 2000 census.

Myre-Big Island State Park is within the township.

Albert Lea Township was organized in 1857, and named after its primary village, Albert Lea.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.2 sqmi, of which 23.4 sqmi is land and 2.8 sqmi  (10.88%) is water.

Transportation
Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 65, U.S. Highway 69, and County Road 46 are the main routes in the township. Other routes include County Roads 17, 18, 19, and 84.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 808 people, 326 households, and 237 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.6 PD/sqmi. There were 336 housing units at an average density of 14.4/sq mi (5.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.89% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.62% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.09% of the population.

There were 326 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $51,136. Males had a median income of $35,179 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,628. About 4.3% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Alden, Minnesota

Alden is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 661 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Alden has been in operation since 1866. Alden was platted in 1869 when the railroad was extended to that point. Edmond Conn (1914-1998), farmer, businessman, and politician, was born in Alden.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.10 sqmi, of which 1.07 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highway 109 and Interstate 90 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 661 people, 268 households, and 188 families living in the city. The population density was 617.8 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 272.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 268 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 652 people, 272 households, and 187 families living in the city. The population density was 680.1 PD/sqmi. There were 295 housing units at an average density of 307.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 0.92% Asian, 1.23% from other races, and 0.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.07% of the population.

There were 272 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% 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 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $42,250. Males had a median income of $32,125 versus $20,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,689. About 3.7% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Alden-Conger Schools site

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Alden Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota

Alden Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 338 at the 2000 census.

Alden Township was organized in 1866.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 338 people, 125 households, and 106 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.6 people per square mile (3.7/km$2$). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 3.7/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.22% White, 1.78% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,417, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $30,446 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,800. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Bancroft Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota

Bancroft Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,065 at the 2000 census.

Bancroft Township was organized in 1858, and named for George Bancroft, an American historian.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.7 sqmi, of which 33.7 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Bancroft Creek flows through the township.

Transportation
Interstate 35 crosses the eastern side of the township, leading north to Clarks Grove and south to Albert Lea. Interstate 90 crosses the southern side of the township, immediately north of Albert Lea. County Road 22 exit provides access to the township along I-90. Albert Lea Municipal Airport and Riverland College are both nearby. Other routes in the township include County Roads 14, 20, 25, 45, and 101.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,065 people, 397 households, and 325 families residing in the township. The population density was 31.6 PD/sqmi. There were 404 housing units at an average density of 12.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.25% White, 0.09% African American, 0.28% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.

There were 397 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,102, and the median income for a family was $52,875. Males had a median income of $33,611 versus $24,904 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,744. About 1.5% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Bath Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota

Bath Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 479 at the 2000 census.

History
Bath Township was organized in 1858, and named after Bath, New York, the former home of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.31%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 479 people, 180 households, and 136 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.4 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 5.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.91% White, 0.63% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.

There were 180 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 21.1% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,773, and the median income for a family was $42,778. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $24,038 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,835. About 2.2% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Carlston Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota

Carlston Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 332 at the 2000 census.

Carlston Township was organized in 1858, and named for Theodore L. Carls(t)on, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 33.1 sqmi is land and 2.9 sqmi  (8.03%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 332 people, 126 households, and 95 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.0 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 4.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.40% White and 0.60% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.6% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $49,643. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,218. None of the families and 1.2% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Clarks Grove, Minnesota

Clarks Grove is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 706 at the 2010 census.

History
Clarks Grove was laid out in 1890, about ten years before the railroad was extended to that point. It was incorporated as a village on February 27, 1920, and had a station of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, sometimes listed as James. Its post office began in 1857 with Clark as postmaster.

Clarks Grove Cooperative Creamery, founded in 1890 by Danish American farmers, was one of the first successful cooperative creameries in the state.

In March 2017, buildings in the community were damaged by a tornado.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, of which 0.55 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water. Clarks Grove is along Interstate 35, State Highway 251 (MN 251), and County Roads 31 and 45.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 706 people, 295 households, and 197 families living in the city. The population density was 1283.6 PD/sqmi. There were 312 housing units at an average density of 567.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 295 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.5% 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 2.39 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 734 people, 283 households, and 206 families living in the city. The population density was 1,717.4 PD/sqmi. There were 296 housing units at an average density of 692.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.50% White, 0.27% Asian, 0.95% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.31% of the population.

There were 283 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,179, and the median income for a family was $47,000. Males had a median income of $33,542 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,491. About 3.6% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Conger, Minnesota

Conger is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 146 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Conger has been in operation since 1901. Conger was named by railroad officials.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

Conger is located along Freeborn County Roads 12 and 17.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 146 people, 62 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 1216.7 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 575.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.7% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races.

There were 62 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 32.7 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.9% were from 25 to 44; 19.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 133 people, 59 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was 1,133.0 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 528.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.25% White and 0.75% African American.

There were 59 households, out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 28.8% 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 2.25 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,944. There were 3.8% of families and 4.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.3% of those over 64.

title: Conger, Minnesota


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Emmons, Minnesota

Emmons is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 391 as of the 2010 census.

History
Emmons was incorporated in 1899, and named for Henry G. Emmons, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Emmons since 1899.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 sqmi, of which 0.79 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Emmons is southwest of Albert Lea, along U.S. Highway 69.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 391 people, 174 households, and 119 families residing in the city. The population density was 494.9 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 240.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 174 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.7% 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 2.25 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 432 people, 178 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 538.6 PD/sqmi. There were 191 housing units at an average density of 238.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.46% African American, 0.23% Native American, 2.31% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.40% of the population.

There were 178 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $47,813. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,825. About 5.9% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 23.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Emmons, Minnesota