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Hillman, Minnesota

Hillman is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23 at the 2020 census.

History
Hillman was platted in July 1908, and named after nearby Hillman Creek. A post office called Hillman was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1994.

Geography
Hillman is in eastern Morrison County and is surrounded by Leigh Township. It is 12 mi east-northeast of Pierz, 28 mi east of Little Falls, the county seat, and 16 mi by road southwest of Onamia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hillman has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, all land. Hillman Creek passes through the northern end of the city limits, flowing west to join the Skunk River at Pierz.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 38 people, 15 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 69.1 PD/sqmi. There were 18 housing units at an average density of 32.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 15 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.1% male and 57.9% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 29 people, 14 households, and 11 families living in the city. The population density was 53.8 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 37.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 14 households, out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals; none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.36.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 13.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 13.8% from 25 to 44, 48.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,126. There were no families and 7.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Its school system is Onamia Public Schools.

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Hillman Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Hillman Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 164 at the 2000 census.

Hillman Township was organized in 1902, and named after Hillman Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.3 sqmi, of which 28.2 sqmi of it is land and 0.04% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 164 people, 52 households, and 44 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.39% White and 0.61% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.66% of the population.

There were 52 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, and 13.5% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.47.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 151.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $47,917. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $36,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,345. About 6.4% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Lakin Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Lakin Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 409 at the 2000 census.

Lakin Township was organized in 1903, and named in honor of Fred H. Lakin, a county official.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 409 people, 138 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.4 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 4.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.53% White, 1.22% Native American, 0.24% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 138 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,500, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,415. About 13.7% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Lastrup, Minnesota

Lastrup is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 120 at the 2020 census.

History
Lastrup was founded by immigrants from Schnelten, a small peasantry near Lastrup in Lower Saxony, Germany.

Geography
Lastrup is in eastern Morrison County. Minnesota State Highway 27 serves as the main route in the community, leading southwest 6 mi to Pierz and 20 mi to Little Falls, the county seat, and east 20 mi to Onamia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lastrup has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, of which 0.01 sqmi, or 3.15%, are water. Lastrup Lake and Ortman Lake are small water bodies within the city limits, and Little Mink Creek crosses the southeast corner of the city, flowing southwest to the Platte River, a tributary of the Mississippi.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 104 people, 49 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 236.4 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 120.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 49 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 99 people, 48 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 223.2 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 110.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% White, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% 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 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $18,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,622. There were 16.1% of families and 27.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64.

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Leigh Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Leigh Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census.

Leigh Township was organized in 1908, and named for Joseph P. Leigh, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 192 people, 70 households, and 51 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.3 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 2.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.75% White, 5.21% Native American, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 70 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,563, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,572. About 11.1% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 76.9% of those 65 or over.


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Little Falls, Minnesota

Little Falls is a city and the county seat of Morrison County, Minnesota, United States, near the geographic center of the state. The population was 9,140 at the 2020 census, up from 8,343 in 2010. Little Falls was the boyhood home of noted aviator Charles Lindbergh. Just across from his former home is Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, named after Lindbergh's father, prominent Minnesota lawyer and U.S. Congressman Charles August Lindbergh.

History
The town developed at falls on the Mississippi River, and was named after them. Several different dams have been built over the falls during the town's history, some of which powered sawmills in the 19th century. Today, the Little Falls Dam is a hydroelectric station that generates power for the surrounding area.

According to the obituary of the Ojibwe war chief Mou-zoo-mau-nee, the people of Little Falls asked the Ojibwe for protection in 1862 during the Sioux Uprising. The Ojibwe sent 150 warriors.

Geography
Little Falls is located slightly west of the geographic center of Morrison County and sits on both sides of the Mississippi River, with the downtown area on the east side. The city is 33 mi north (upriver) of St. Cloud and 31 mi south (downriver) of Brainerd.

U.S. Highway 10 and Minnesota State Highways 27 and 371 are three of the main routes in the city. US 10 leads south to St. Cloud and northwest 30 mi to Motley; Highway 27 leads east 13 mi to Pierz and west 24 mi to Long Prairie; and Highway 371 leads north to the Brainerd area.

Little Falls is the eastern terminus of Minnesota Highway 28, which heads to Browns Valley at its western terminus at the Minnesota–South Dakota border. Highway 28 is co-signed with Highway 27, 12 miles west of town, until it turns towards Swanville. Highway 28 is unsigned until outside the city limits. State Highway 238 is also nearby, linking Minnesota Highway 27 at Little Falls to Interstate 94 (I-94) in Albany, 35 mi south of Little Falls.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Little Falls has an area of 8.95 sqmi, of which 8.04 sqmi are land and 0.91 sqmi, or 1.02%, are water (the Mississippi River). A large ravine used to run through the east side business district, past the Morrison County Courthouse and the original Little Falls City Hall. The ravine served as an outflow for excess water from Fletcher Creek, which flows into the Mississippi River approximately 6 mi north of the city. Filling of the ravine began in the 1880s, to allow city development, and continued until the 1950s. It was directly filled with dirt in some locations, while in other places, buildings were built over the ravine.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 9,140 people, 3,951 households. The population density was 1137.24 PD/sqmi. There were 4,243 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 3,951 households. The average household size was 2.20.

21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,343 people, 3,608 households, and 2,055 families residing in the city. The population density was 1152.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,867 housing units at an average density of 534.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 3,608 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 7,719 people (2008: 8,121 population), 3,197 households, and 1,899 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,232.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,358 housing units at an average density of 536.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.21% White, 0.49% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population. 38.2% were of German, 16.5% Polish, 8.4% Norwegian and 7.8% Swedish ancestry.

There were 3,197 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,547, and the median income for a family was $40,298. Males had a median income of $30,925 versus $22,922 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,924. About 9.2% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 23.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in St. Cloud, 34 mi to the south.

Education
Little Falls has several schools which include:
 * Little Falls Community Schools (the public school system)
 * Lindbergh Elementary
 * Lincoln Elementary
 * Dr. S. G. Knight Elementary, a satellite school for the Little Falls district
 * Little Falls Community Middle School
 * Little Falls Community High School
 * Little Falls Continuing Education School
 * Other
 * Mary of Lourdes School (pre-kindergarten through grade 8 but on two campuses) Catholic

Attractions
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park and Historical Site is on the Mississippi River. This 436 acre park was established in 1931 in memory of United States Congressman and Minnesota lawyer Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr., also known as the father of aviator Charles Lindbergh. The historical site includes the home where the aviator spent summers next to the Mississippi River and a visitor's center that tells the Lindbergh family story and displays a full-size replica of The Spirit of St. Louis cockpit. The home, with its original family furnishings and possessions, is open for informational tours.

Two large colored murals by Frank Gosiak depicting the logging era and Main Street of Little Falls in the early 1900s were painted on the façade of the Hennepin Paper Co. warehouse on Broadway Avenue West, across from Cass Gilbert Depot. A third Gosiak mural, Door Into the Past, depicts historic Little Falls and its development to the present day. The mural is on a building at the intersection of Broadway Avenue East and Second Street.

Two public frescoes were created at Lindbergh Elementary School by local artist Charles Kapsner. The first, The Stewardship, was completed in 1994 and portrays the values of Charles Lindbergh. It may be seen at all times of the day from 9th Street SE, as it is in a hall with glass to the exterior. The other fresco, Beginnings, is on an interior wall. It depicts the origins of Central Minnesota life and history.

The mansions of Charles A. Weyerhaeuser and Richard "Drew" Musser stand on 1st St SE alongside the Mississippi River and adjacent to Maple Island Park. They are furnished with antiques and original belongings of the entrepreneurial families who once occupied them. The estates are collectively known as the Linden Hill Historical Event Center. They are used for education, tours, overnight stays, conferences/retreats, weddings, family reunions and assorted special events.

Pine Grove Primeval Park and Zoo is on the west side of town, among pines in a 70 acre park. It features a zoo, walking trails, picnic and playground area, a granite "council circle", and a rustic log shelter. The zoo is home to a variety of exotic, native and domestic animals, including cougars, bobcats, tigers, timber wolves, bears, pronghorn, bison, elk, white tail deer, prairie dogs, yaks and a petting stable.

On the southeast side of town is St. Francis Convent and Campus. It was founded in 1891 by the Roman Catholic order of Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Little Falls.

The Morrison County Historical Society owns and operates The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, on the west side of the Mississippi River above the confluence of Pike Creek. Weyerhaeuser was a lumberman who managed the Pine Tree Lumber Company. The Weyerhaeuser Museum property adjoins the Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site and Lindbergh State Park. The museum was built as the new home of the Morrison County Historical Society between 1974 and 1975, with the official dedication on August 24, 1975. Before that, the Morrison County Historical Society, which was founded in 1936, made its home in the basement of the Historic Morrison County Courthouse. The Weyerhaeuser Museum contains exhibits of three-dimensional artifacts and a full archive of documents, newspapers and photos related to county history. Museum grounds are home to natural prairie gardens, a Victorian-style fountain, and a gazebo overlooking the river. The Weyerhaeuser Museum is open year-round to visitors and researchers.

The Minnesota Fishing Museum (MFM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage and history of freshwater fishing in Minnesota. It features over 8,000 artifacts in two large display rooms, the O'FISH-L Gift Shop, and tourism and DNR information. The MFM and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) partner in the MinnAqua education programs. The MFM is also host of the Let's Go Fishing Minnesota, Little Falls Chapter.

The Paul Larson Memorial Museum, owned by John Monahan, is a collection of boats, motors and trailers. Larson founded the Little Falls-based Larson Boats, as well as the Fred Larson Wildlife Animal Collection.

The Burton-Rosenmeier House was built in 1903 for Barney Burton. Burton, born to Isaac and Sarah Burton, was the seventh of eight children. At age 18, he moved from Wisconsin to St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he engaged in the clothing and men's furnishing business with his brother, Jacob, as a partner. In 1886, they moved their business to Little Falls, but in 1891 the brothers dissolved their partnership. Nevertheless, the business kept growing and the Barney Burton Clothing Store became the largest mercantile business in Morrison County. Burton married Sarah Deautsch, of Minneapolis, in 1894. She died after the birth of their daughter. In 1898, Barney married Josephine, a sister of Sarah, and had three children. At the turn of the century, they were becoming increasingly prosperous and began planning and building a home. In 1903, they started to build their house in the Classical Revival Style. Barney died of a heart attack in 1942 and Josephine died in 1953. Christian and Linda Rosenmeier moved to Little Falls in 1914 and resided in a flat over the Barney Burton Clothing Store. In 1921, they purchased the home with their three children, Gordon, Margaret and Donald, from the Burton family. Christian had a long career as an attorney, a president of the American National Bank and American Savings and Trust Company, and as a Minnesota state senator from 1922 to 1932. As a state senator, he was the author of the legislation, and helped in establishing Camp Ripley and Lindbergh State Park. Gordon Rosenmeier, Christian's oldest son, followed in his father's footsteps. In 1940, he was elected to the unexpired term of the late senator Fred Miller of Little Falls, and he served in the Minnesota State Senate under eight successive governors. During his three decades of service, he authored series of major bills. Gordon was also a corporate attorney for the local lumber barons R.D. Musser and C.A. Weyerheauser, whose mansions are on the adjacent property to the Rosenmeier estate. His story would not be complete without mentioning his dearest friend and companion, Margaret Hastings. After her divorce, she resettled in Brainerd, where she had accepted a teaching position. Gordon provided advice and counsel in her relocation process. Margaret served as a sounding board for Gordon's pursuit of better government. She became an active participant in documenting his political life through a series of scrapbooks, which provided an orderly collection of media commentary. The Burton-Rosenmeier House serves as the Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Little Falls Dam Festival
Beginning in 2005, the Dam Festival is an annual event that takes place in Maple Island Park. The festival was founded by Richard John Lano of Crawfordsville, Indiana, who had relatives in Little Falls and Long Prairie, Minnesota. It is held at LeBourget Park and surrounding areas near the town's dam in late June. Activities include street dances, simple games, face painting, food, a petting zoo, pony rides, bingo, karaoke, a parade, and specialty shows. The event usually culminates with a fireworks show over the Mississippi River.

In June 2013, The Voice USA season 3 contestant Nicholas David performed a concert at the festival.

Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair
The Arts and Craft Fair is an annual fair held the weekend after Labor Day. It is sponsored by the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce since 1972. This attracts numerous visitors and the town is bustling.

Rock the Park
Held every Summer during the month of June; typically towards the end of the month. Rock the Park is a unique concert experience because of its representation of local talent, most of the members in Brothers Tone and The Big Groove are from the Little Falls area. This free outdoor concert on the banks of the Mississippi is a perfect way to kick off the summer & give back to the community! The event is completely funded by almost 30 local business sponsors, including our 2016 Primary Business Sponsor The Rustic Saloon. Executive Director Jill Moore comments, "it's an outdoor music event that is unparalleled in our region."

Little Falls Antiques and Collectibles Fair
This event held the weekend after Labor Day as well. It is held at Le Bourget Park on the West Side of town. Sponsored by the West Side Improvement Association.

Lone Eagle Auto Club Car Show
Held the Sunday after Labor Day at the Morrison County Fairgrounds. Antique Car Show and swap meet.

Morrison County Fair
An annual fair held at the Morrison County Fairgrounds northeast of town.

Greater Minnesota Two-Cylinder Club Annual Field Days
The club hosts this show the First Weekend in May Annually out at the Morrison County Fairgrounds. It features plowing, a swap meet, consignment auction, flea market, antique tractor pull, and more!

Media
The Morrison County Record is a weekly newspaper published in Little Falls.

Little Falls Radio Corporation has three stations:
 * KLTF AM 960
 * WYRQ FM 92.1
 * KFML FM 94.1

Central Minnesota Access Television operates two Public-access television cable TV channels, (Channel 6 and Channel 12), that serve as a medium for community updates, as well as events like school sports, concerts, and fitness programs. The channels were originally broadcast out of Little Falls Community High School, but were moved to the Great River Arts Center in downtown Little Falls.

Notable people

 * Frances Eliza Babbitt, 19th century teacher and archaeologist
 * Greg Blaine, Minnesota state legislator, farmer, and businessman
 * Duane Bobick, world champion amateur heavyweight boxer
 * Joe Brinkman, American League baseball umpire
 * Louise Erdrich, National Book Award novelist
 * Gordon D. Gerling, Minnesota state legislator and businessman
 * Gale Gillingham, five-time NFL All Pro guard, two-time Super Bowl champion, Green Bay Packers
 * Ben Hanowski, member of the 2013 Calgary Flames
 * Brian Kobilka, Nobel Prize-winning professor of chemistry
 * Jim Langer, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
 * Charles A. Lindbergh, first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in a solo, non-stop flight (1927)
 * Christian Rosenmeier, lawyer and state senator
 * Gordon Rosenmeier, lawyer and state senator; son of Christian
 * John E. Simonett, lawyer and Minnesota Supreme Court justice
 * Byron David Smith, veteran convicted of murdering burglars at his home
 * William Stobb, poet
 * George P. Wetzel, Sr., Minnesota state representative and jurist
 * Arthur DeLacy Wood, chairperson of the United States Parole Commission
 * Fred Zollner, founder of the Fort Wayne Pistons (now Detroit)

Sister cities

 * [[Image:Flag of France.svg|25px]] Le Bourget, France (since 1987)

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Little Falls Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Little Falls Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,624 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 34.7 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi (4.54%) is water.

It lies to the east of the Mississippi River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,624 people, 533 households, and 459 families residing in the township. The population density was 46.8 PD/sqmi. There were 546 housing units at an average density of 15.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.77% White, 0.12% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 533 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 10.7% 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 3.02 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,196, and the median income for a family was $60,250. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,688 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,083. About 2.1% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Morrill Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Morrill Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 650 at the 2000 census.

History
Morrill Township was organized in 1881 as Oakwood Township but renamed in 1885 after Ashby C. Morrill, a county official. In 1903, the eastern half of the township was taken to form Lakin Township. The unincorporated communities of Morrill and Ramey are included in the remaining portion of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.5 km2), of which 35.3 square miles (91.4 km2) is land and 0.03% is water.

The unincorporated communities of Morrill and Ramey are located within Morrill Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 650 people, 215 households, and 172 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.4 PD/sqmi. There were 223 housing units at an average density of 6.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.38% White, 0.15% African American, 0.15% Native American, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 215 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,813, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,604. About 5.8% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Motley Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Motley Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 205 at the 2000 census.

Motley Township was organized in 1879, and named after Motley, Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41.2 km$2$), of which 15.3 square miles (39.7 km$2$) is land and 0.6 square mile (1.5 km$2$) (3.65%) is water. The northern boundary of the township is defined by the Crow Wing River; the Long Prairie River, a tributary of the Crow Wing, flows through the northwestern part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 205 people, 79 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.4 people per square mile (5.2/km$2$). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 6.4/sq mi (2.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 79 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,000, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,873. About 13.0% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.0% of those 65 or over.


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Mount Morris Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Mount Morris Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 90 at the 2000 census.

Mount Morris Township was organized in 1897.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.0 square miles (77.6 km$2$), of which 30.0 square miles (77.6 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 90 people, 32 households, and 24 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.0 people per square mile (1.2/km$2$). There were 43 housing units at an average density of 1.4/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 32 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, and 21.9% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $9,483. There were 20.0% of families and 26.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.5% of under eighteens and 77.8% of those over 64.


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Parker Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Parker Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 469 at the 2000 census.

Parker Township was organized in 1880, and named for George F. Parker, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.4 square miles (99.5 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 474 people, 155 households, and 128 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.2 people per square mile (4.7/km$2$). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 4.2/sq mi (1.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.72% White, 1.28% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 155 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 15.5% 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 3.03 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,250, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,805. About 7.2% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Pierz, Minnesota

Pierz is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,418 at the 2020 census.

History
Pierz was named for Father Francis Xavier Pierz (Franc Pirc), a Slovenian Roman Catholic priest who came to Minnesota in the early 1850s as a missionary to the native Ojibwe people. The town was incorporated on January 12, 1892, under the name "Rich Prairie", but on August 15, 1894, the residents voted to change the name to Pierz in F. X. Pierz's honor.

Geography
Pierz is in eastern Morrison County. It is bordered to the south, east, and west by Pierz Township, also to the south by the city of Genola, and to the north by Buh Township. Minnesota State Highways 25 and 27 are the main routes in the city. MN 25 leads north 28 mi to Brainerd and south 30 mi to Foley, while MN 27 leads west 13 mi to Little Falls, the Morrison county seat, and east-northeast 26 mi to Onamia. Highways 25 and 27 leave Pierz together to the north, splitting 3 mi north of town.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Pierz has an area of 1.38 sqmi, all of it recorded as land. The Skunk River passes through the southeast part of the city, flowing south and then west to join the Platte River, a south-flowing tributary of the Mississippi.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,393 people, 585 households, and 339 families living in the city. The population density was 1031.9 PD/sqmi. There were 605 housing units at an average density of 448.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 585 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.8% were from 45 to 64; and 27.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 41.3% male and 58.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,277 people, 512 households, and 321 families living in the city. The population density was 945.8 PD/sqmi. There were 522 housing units at an average density of 386.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.67% White, 0.39% Native American, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.08% of the population.

There were 512 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 30.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,292, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,638. About 6.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Every year Pierz celebrates Oktoberfest during the last weekend in August. There is a medallion search with daily clues; the winner gets $500 in "Pierz Bucks" from local businesses to spend in town. There is also a parade and festival at the city park plus other events, including live Oktoberfest music and games for children.

In the summer, Pierz hosts the Commercial Club's Rock, Roll, & Stroll event. It takes place on Main Street on the first Thursday of June, July, August, and September. During the R.R.S. classic cars roll-in to Pierz to park. These cars are works of art and are admired by many. Car owners, admirers, and pedestrians can find local food stands, business specials, and entertainment throughout town. The Pierz Commercial Club sponsors the event and provides prizes for classic car owners. In 2015, the prizes totaled over $1,000.

Pierz is home to Independent School District 484, where close to 1,200 students are served in grades preK-12. Students are offered a wide variety of outside activities including sports and clubs. The 2017 football season, led by coach Leo Pohlkamp, won the state title.

Notable people

 * Joey Browner, Minnesota Vikings (former resident)
 * Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Secretary of State (1999–2007)
 * John Stumpf, former CEO, Wells Fargo Bank

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Pierz Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Pierz Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 513 at the 2000 census.

Pierz Township was organized in 1869, and named for Francis Xavier Pierz, Roman Catholic missionary to the Ottawa and Ojibwa Indians.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.2 square miles (72.9 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 513 people, 161 households, and 141 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.2 people per square mile (7.0/km$2$). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 5.9/sq mi (2.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 161 households, out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.4% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,682, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $20,865 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,071. About 10.8% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Pike Creek Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Pike Creek Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 932 at the 2000 census.

Pike Creek Township was organized in 1880, and named after Pike Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.8 square miles (87.5 km$2$), of which 33.6 square miles (87.0 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km$2$) (0.50%) is water.

It lies to the west of the Mississippi River.

State Highways 27 and 238 are two of the main routes in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 932 people, 316 households, and 257 families residing in the township. The population density was 27.7 PD/sqmi. There were 323 housing units at an average density of 9.6/sq mi (3.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.39% White, 0.11% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.11% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 316 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,882, and the median income for a family was $47,273. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $21,905 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,883. About 3.8% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Platte Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Platte Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 329 at the 2000 census.

Platte Township was organized in 1899, and named after the Platte River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km$2$), of which 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 329 people, 130 households, and 96 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.2 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 134 housing units at an average density of 3.7/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.09% White, and 0.91% from two or more races.

There were 130 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 20.8% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,167, and the median income for a family was $41,641. Males had a median income of $29,219 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,556. About 4.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 39.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Pulaski Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Pulaski Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 340 at the 2000 census.

Pulaski Township was organized in 1899, and named after Casimir Pulaski, a Polish soldier and nobleman.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.3 square miles (83.7 km$2$), of which 31.0 square miles (80.2 km$2$) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.5 km$2$) (4.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 340 people, 134 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.2/km$2$). There were 236 housing units at an average density of 7.6/sq mi (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.12% White, 0.59% Native American, and 0.29% from two or more races.

There were 134 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,667, and the median income for a family was $42,292. Males had a median income of $26,500 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,199. About 14.1% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Rail Prairie Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Rail Prairie Township was a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 143 at the 2000 census. According to the U. S. Census Bureau it was merged with Scandia Valley Township on 31 December 2002.

Rail Prairie Township was organized in 1890, and named for Case Rail, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 41.4 square miles (107.2 km$2$), of which, 39.4 square miles (102.0 km$2$) of it was land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km$2$) of it (4.86%) was water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 143 people, 61 households, and 43 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.6 people per square mile (1.4/km$2$). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 3.5/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 61 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,958, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,184. There were none of the families and 1.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.9% of those over 64.


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Randall, Minnesota

Randall is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 607 at the 2020 census.

History
Randall was platted in 1890 and named for John H. Randall, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Randall since 1889. Randall was incorporated in 1900.

The Great Flood of 1972
In the Great Flash Flood of July 21–22, 1972, the Little Elk River overflowed its banks, flooding downtown Randall and making the area impassable to vehicle traffic for several weeks. Local citizens reported that Randall received over 13 in of rain in a single day during the deluge. Official precipitation data for the town do not exist, but the National Weather Service station in nearby Fort Ripley received 10.84 in of rain in 24 hours during the flood, the second-biggest one-day rainfall ever recorded in Minnesota (15.10 inches was officially recorded in Hokah, in southeast Minnesota, on August 18, 2007).

The damage from the deluge was exacerbated by its timing. The rain came just 12 days after a storm had dumped up to 7 in of rain in the region, setting off an outbreak of flash floods in communities west of town. With the exception of Interstate 35, every major highway in the northern half of the state was closed from Alexandria to Wisconsin.

Geography
Randall is in northwestern Morrison County. It is bordered to the north, east, and south by Darling Township and to the west by Parker Township. U.S. Highway 10 and Minnesota State Highway 115 are the main routes in the community. US 10 leads southeast 11 mi to Little Falls, the Morrison county seat, and northwest 20 mi to Motley, while Highway 115 leads east 8 mi to Camp Ripley and the Mississippi River.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Randall has an area of 2.00 sqmi, all of it recorded as land. Randall is on the banks of the Little Elk River, approximately 10 mi northwest of its confluence with the Mississippi. The area of rolling hills and wide river valleys is at the southwestern edge of the Brainerd Lakes area. The largest lake in the area, Lake Alexander, 8 mi north of Randall, is known for its clear water and excellent fishing. Numerous smaller lakes in the area, including Little Round Lake, Green Prairie Fish Lake, Fish Trap Lake, Round Lake, and Lake Shamineau, provide abundant recreation opportunities year-round.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 650 people, 264 households, and 174 families living in the city. The population density was 317.1 PD/sqmi. There were 301 housing units at an average density of 146.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.100% of the population.

There were 264 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 535 people, 217 households, and 144 families living in the city. The population density was 256.9 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 110.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.64% White, 1.12% Native American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 217 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% 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 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $21,058 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,792. About 16.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Staples, 28 mi to the northwest.

Education
Randall has one elementary school, the Dr. S G Knight elementary school, part of the Little Falls School District. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Richardson Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Richardson Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 485 at the 2000 census.

Richardson Township was organized in 1903, and named for Nathan Richardson, a state legislator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km$2$), of which 34.2 square miles (88.4 km$2$) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km$2$) (5.72%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 485 people, 209 households, and 152 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.2 people per square mile (5.5/km$2$). There were 412 housing units at an average density of 12.1/sq mi (4.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.32% White, 0.21% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 1.03% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 209 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,438, and the median income for a family was $39,306. Males had a median income of $26,375 versus $20,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,531. About 6.5% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Ripley Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Ripley Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 692 at the 2000 census.

Ripley Township was named after Fort Ripley.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 48.4 square miles (125.4 km$2$), of which 47.7 square miles (123.5 km$2$) is land and 0.7 square mile (1.9 km$2$) (1.53%) is water.

State Highways 371 and 115; and Morrison County Roads 45, 47, 48, and 49 are six of the main routes in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 692 people, 230 households, and 193 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.5 people per square mile (5.6/km$2$). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 5.3/sq mi (2.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.84% White, 0.58% Native American, 0.29% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 230 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,875, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,711 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,881. About 10.1% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Rosing Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Rosing Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 135 at the 2000 census.

Rosing Township was organized in 1902, and named for Leonard Rosing, a candidate in the Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1902.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.3 square miles (50.0 km$2$), of which 18.1 square miles (47.0 km$2$) is land and 1.1 square miles (3.0 km$2$) (5.96%) is water.

It lies to the south of the Mississippi River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 135 people, 53 households, and 41 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.4 people per square mile (2.9/km$2$). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 5.1/sq mi (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.52% White and 1.48% Native American.

There were 53 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,500, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $35,893 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,955. There were 4.2% of families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 12.5% of those over 64.


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Scandia Valley Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Scandia Valley Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,074 at the 2000 census. According to the U. S. Census Bureau it was merged with Rail Prairie Township on 31 December 2002. The larger township reported a population of 1,191 inhabitants in the 2010 census.

Scandia Valley Township was organized in 1893. The township was originally built up chiefly by Scandinavian immigrants, hence the name.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, as of the 2000 census the township had a total area of 38.7 square miles (100.3 km$2$), of which 30.1 square miles (78.0 km$2$) was land and 8.6 square miles (22.3 km$2$) (22.24%) was water. With the intervening addition of the former Rail Prairie Township, the 2010 census reported the township's area rising to those given in the infobox at right.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,074 people, 489 households, and 337 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,423 housing units at an average density of 47.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.16% White, 0.09% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 489 households, out of which 17.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 28.2% 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 2.20 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,956. Males had a median income of $34,191 versus $24,821 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,995. About 6.0% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

With the additional area of the sparsely populated former Rail Prairie Township, the overall population density dropped dramatically to 17.16 inhabitants per square mile (6.63 / km$2$) in the 2010 census.


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Sobieski, Minnesota

Sobieski is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 210 at the 2020 census.

History
Sobieski was named after Polish King John III Sobieski. The House of Sobieski was a noble family with a prominent role in Polish history, and the choice of name reflects the large Polish American element in the town's population.

Sobieski was incorporated as a village on December 2, 1915, within Sections 3-9 of Swan River Township, and separated from the township on June 10, 1920. It was developed on the site of earlier communities. The first was a post office in Section 4, 1875–1904, called "Ledoux" for Frank X. Ledoux, who owned a store and was first postmaster. The community was next called "Swan River", not to be confused with a post office that existed from 1854 to 1879 in Benton County. In 1918 the name was changed to Sobieski. The community was also known as "Green's Ferry" and "Aitkinsville", the latter because William A. Aitkin, the fur trader for whom Aitkin County was named, is buried there.

From what can be gathered, as many of the local people are of Kashubian-Polish Heritage, the naming of the community for Jan Sobieski is fitting for his association with the Kashubian Polish Hussars in defeating the Ottomans.

Geography
Sobieski is in western Morrison County, 7 mi southwest of Little Falls, the county seat. Sobieski is bordered to the northwest by the city of Flensburg, to the north by Pike Creek Township, to the east, south, and west by Swan River Township, and partially to the west by Swanville Township.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sobieski has a total area of 4.00 sqmi, all of it recorded as land. The Swan River passes through the city, flowing east to the Mississippi River 3 mi away.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 195 people, 87 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 46.8 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 21.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 87 households, of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% 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 2.88.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 196 people, 87 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was 46.8 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 21.0 per square mile (8.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 99.49% White and 0.51% Native American.

There were 87 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% 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 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

Economy
The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,344. About 10.0% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 27.9% of those 65 or over.

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Swan River Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Swan River Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 755 at the 2000 census.

History
Swan River Township was organized in 1873 although settlers arrived in the area as early 1857. The township is named after the Swan River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.8 square miles (97.8 km$2$), of which 36.9 square miles (95.6 km$2$) is land and 0.9 square mile (2.2 km$2$) (2.25%) is water.

Minnesota State Highway 238 serves as a main route in the township.

Demographics
As of the census (United States Census Bureau's 2000 Census), there were 755 people, 238 households, and 197 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.5 people per square mile (7.9/km$2$). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 6.9/sq mi (2.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.87% White, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 238 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.54.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,536, and the median income for a family was $50,893. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $23,382 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,819. About 4.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Swanville, Minnesota

Swanville is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. A very small portion of the city extends into Todd County. The population was 326 at the 2020 census.

History
Swanville was platted in 1882, and named for the nearby Swan River. A post office has been in operation at Swanville since 1883. Swanville was incorporated in 1893.

Geography
Swanville is in western Morrison County, with a small portion of the city limits extending southwest into southeastern Todd County. The city is bordered to the north, east, and south by Swanville Township and to the west by Burnhamville Township. Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community, running through the western side of the city. The highway leads northeast 17 mi to Little Falls, the Morrison county seat, and southwest 22 mi to Sauk Centre.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Swanville has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land. The Swan River passes just west of the city limits, flowing north and then east to the Mississippi River south of Little Falls.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 350 people, 141 households, and 102 families living in the city. The population density was 673.1 PD/sqmi. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 301.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 141 households, of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% 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 2.91.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 351 people, 142 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 694.0 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 292.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.43% White, 0.28% Asian, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.1% 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 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $45,875. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,007. About 9.6% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 32.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Swanville Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Swanville Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 534 at the 2000 census.

Swanville Township was organized in 1892, and named after Swanville, Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.2 square miles (96.3 km$2$), of which 35.3 square miles (91.5 km$2$) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.8 km$2$) (4.97%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 534 people, 176 households, and 142 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.1 people per square mile (5.8/km$2$). There were 184 housing units at an average density of 5.2/sq mi (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.31% White and 1.69% Asian.

There were 176 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,458, and the median income for a family was $40,481. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,955. About 10.6% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Two Rivers Township, Morrison County, Minnesota

Two Rivers Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 780 at the 2020 census.

History
Two Rivers Township was organized September 5, 1865. It was first named Grant Township but when the name was sent to the State Auditor it was found that a Washington County town already had that name. The name was then changed to Two Rivers, named for the Two River a Mississippi River tributary in Morrison County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.6 square miles (71.4 km$2$), of which 27.1 square miles (70.2 km$2$) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km$2$) (1.74%) is water.

State Highway 238; and Morrison County Roads 21, 24, 25, and 26 are five of the main routes in the township.

The unincorporated community of North Prairie is located within the township.

The city of Bowlus is located within Two Rivers Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 582 people, 192 households, and 150 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.5 people per square mile (8.3/km$2$). There were 201 housing units at an average density of 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.14% White, 0.17% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.52.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,656, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $33,000 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,067. About 4.8% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Upsala, Minnesota

Upsala is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 487 at the 2020 census, up from 427 in 2010.

History
A post office called Upsala was established in 1883. Swedish settlers named the city after Uppsala, Sweden.

Geography
Upsala is in southwestern Morrison County, surrounded by Elmdale Township. Minnesota State Highway 238 (Main Street) passes through the center of the community, leading east 5 mi to Elmdale and northeast 21 mi to Little Falls, the county seat. To the south, Highway 238 leads 15 mi to Albany.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Upsala has an area of 3.24 sqmi, of which 0.001 sqmi, or 0.03%, are water. The North Two River passes through the center of Upsala, flowing east to the Mississippi River near Royalton.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 427 people, 188 households, and 115 families living in the city. The population density was 131.8 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 65.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 188 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 424 people, 188 households, and 103 families living in the city. The population density was 130.6 PD/sqmi. There were 196 housing units at an average density of 60.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.06% White, 0.47% Asian, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 188 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 40. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $48,333. Males had a median income of $31,731 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income was $16,382. About 9.4% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under 18 and 20.9% of 65 or over.

Government
The Upsala City Council has five members. Councilors are elected to a four-year term while the mayor is elected to a two-year term. Council members and the mayor must reside within the city.

Upsala area schools
This central Minnesota school is host to about 400 students in grades K-12. The school brought country schools together in 1922. The original 1922 building was torn down in 2004 and the new school building was built. There is an elementary, middle, and high school section all in one school. The school is the home of the Cardinals. In football, baseball, and track & field, Upsala combines with Swanville Area Schools as the Upsala Swanville Area (USA) Patriots. The Upsala Cardinal boys' basketball team competed at the state level in 2011 and 2013. The Upsala girls' basketball team also made it to the state tournament in 2013. The USA Patriot football team competed at the state level in 2012 and 2013. Other clubs the high school offers include FFA, Team 4480 UC-Robotics, Drama Club, and Knowledge Bowl.

Upsala Heritage Days
UHD is held annually in the second week of August. The weekend-long celebration includes a Medallion Hunt, collector car show, a 5K, concerts in the park, and a parade.

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Adams, Minnesota

Adams is a city in Adams Township, Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 683 at the 2020 census, down from 787 in 2010.

History
The village of Adams was platted on January 30, 1868, by Selah Chamberlain. A two-room public school was built in 1869 and was later expanded to four rooms. The village was officially incorporated on March 2, 1887. A water works system was installed in the summer of 1897. A volunteer fire department was established as Adams Hose Co. No. 1 in 1898. A sewage system was installed in 1902. A Catholic school was built in 1903 and roughly half of the public school students started attending there, greatly relieving overcrowding. The sewage system was updated in 1958. The town is in the Southland school district (which includes Southland High School), and is home to the varsity fields for the teams.

Geography
Adams is in southern Mower County, surrounded by the northeast part of Adams Township. State Highway 56 passes through the center of town as Main Street, leading northwest 17 mi to Austin, the county seat, and east-southeast 12 mi to Le Roy. The Iowa state line is 5 mi south of Adams via local roads.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Adams has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all land. Unnamed streams pass through the southern and western part of the city, leading west to the Little Cedar River, which flows south to the Cedar River at Nashua, Iowa.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 787 people, 304 households, and 188 families living in the city. The population density was 779.2 PD/sqmi. There were 330 housing units at an average density of 326.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 304 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 46.6 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 31.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 800 people, 329 households, and 208 families living in the city. The population density was 791.6 PD/sqmi. There were 351 housing units at an average density of 347.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.25% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.25% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 329 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 36.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,289, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $31,083 versus $22,639 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,550. About 4.4% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Michael Kramer, Minnesota politician
 * Hubert H. Peavey, Wisconsin politician
 * Harvey B. Sathre, Minnesota politician

title: Adams, Minnesota


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Adams Township, Mower County, Minnesota

Adams Township is a township in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 475 at the 2000 census. The largest town in the township is Adams with a population of 800 people.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, all land.

History
Adams Township was organized in 1858. By one account, Adams Township was named by an early settler, William Madden, for a friend of his in New York State. By another account, it was named for President John Adams and/or his son, President John Quincy Adams. The first settler, Thomas Knudtson, came in 1855 and built a log house on his claim in Section 2. The first town meeting was held in 1858. The first town meeting was held on the open prairie in section 16, which is approximately one mile south and two miles west of the city of Adams. At this meeting the people of the township elected a township board, a treasurer, a clerk, two justices of the peace and two constables.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 475 people, 151 households, and 130 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.6 people per square mile (5.2/km$2$). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.79% White and 0.21% from two or more races.

There were 151 households, out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.1% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.0% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,500, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,218. About 6.2% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Johnsburg
Johnsburg is a small unincorporated area near the southern border with Iowa. It is located along Mower County Highway 7.

Cemetery

 * St. John's Lutheran Cemetery is located in the southeast quadrant of section 32 of the township. Its oldest known burial dates to the early 1870s.

title: Adams Township, Mower County, Minnesota