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Pembina, North Dakota

Pembina is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 512 at the 2020 census. Pembina is located 2 mi south of the Canada–US border. Interstate 29 passes on the western side of Pembina, leading north to the Canada–US border at Emerson, Manitoba and south to the cities of Grand Forks and Fargo. The Pembina–Emerson Border Crossing is the busiest between Surrey–Blaine, and Windsor–Detroit, and the fifth busiest along the Canada-United States border. It is one of three 24-hour ports of entry in North Dakota, the others being Portal and Dunseith. The Noyes–Emerson East Border Crossing, located 2 mi to the east on the Minnesota side of the Red River, also processed cross-border traffic until its closure in 2006.

The area of Pembina was long inhabited by various indigenous peoples. At the time of 16th century French exploration and fur trading, historical Native American tribes included the Lakota (Sioux, as the French called them), the Chippewa (Ojibwe), and the Assiniboine. The British/Canadian Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) established a fur-trading post on the site of present-day Pembina in 1797, and it is the oldest European-American community in the Dakotas. The first permanent HBC-sponsored settlement in Pembina started in 1812. Prior to the Treaty of 1818, Pembina was in Rupert's Land, the HBC's trading territory. The treaty transferred the Red River Valley south of the 49th parallel to the United States, but until 1823, both the United States and the British authorities believed Pembina was north of the 49th and therefore still in Rupert's Land. That year United States Army Major Stephen H. Long's survey of the 49th parallel revealed Pembina's location to be just south of the Rupert's Land–United States border. Pembina was officially founded in 1843. In 1851, the US established its first post office in present-day North Dakota in Pembina. Pembina was the most populous place in North Dakota according to the 1860 census. Pembina served as county seat from 1867 to 1911, being designated as a town in 1885.

Namesake
The name Pembina derives from an Ojibwe word for Viburnum edule, a bushy plant with bright red berries which grows in the area. Nineteenth-century journal-writers and observers translated the word as "summer berry" or "high cranberry".

History
The Pembina area was historically at the borders of the territories of the Lakota, the Chippewa, and the Assiniboine, American Indian tribes, who competed for hegemony. Their conflict increased beginning with the French introduction of firearms in the late 17th century as part of their goods traded for furs. The first known European] visitors to the Pembina region were the French La Vérendrye family in the early 18th century.

Pembina's recorded history of European encounter extended for more than 200 years. Started by the French as a fur trading post for commerce with Native Americans, it was also tied to trade for plains bison. European trappers who hunted in the Red River of the North area frequently married Native women and often lived with local tribes at least part of the year. Their descendants became part of their hunting and trapping culture, and formed the ethnic group recognized in Canada as Métis people.

The settlement was associated with the histories of French Canada, the North West Company (NWC), the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), the Red River Colony, Battle of Seven Oaks, the Red River Rebellion, Assiniboia, and Manitoba. Through much of the nineteenth century, Métis families used the two-wheeled Red River ox cart trains to travel into the Great Plains, where the men would hunt bison and women would process the meat, skins, and bones. All parts were used for clothing, tepees, etc. Their regular trade routes became known as the Red River Trails. This area was part of the United States' Dakota and Minnesota territories; and Canada–US border politics.

Fort Pembina trading posts

 * Peter Grant of the North West Company, between 1784 and 1789, built a post on the east side of the Red River. It had disappeared by 1801.
 * In 1797, Jean Baptiste Chaboillez of the North West Company built a post on the south bank of the Pembina in what is now Pembina State Park.
 * From 1800 to 1805, the XY Company had a post within sight of the two following posts. It was absorbed by the North West Company.
 * In 1801, Alexander Henry the younger, also of the North West Company, built a post on the north bank across from Chaboillez's post. He remained in charge until 1808. It was absorbed by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1821.
 * By 1793, the Hudson's Bay Company had a small post (seemingly called Fort Skene ) on the east side on the Red River. It was rebuilt in 1801. By 1805, most of the local beaver had been exterminated. Pembina was the traditional rendezvous for the Métis buffalo hunt. It was also a center for illicit trade with the United States. The HBC post operated until at least 1870, even though it was known to be south of the border.
 * In 1812, Selkirk settlers from the Red River Colony built Fort Daer on the Chaboillez site.
 * In the 1820s, David Thompson determined that Pembina was south of the 49th parallel, and therefore had been transferred to the United States from British Rupert's Land by the Treaty of 1818.
 * In the 1840s, Norman Kittson of the American Fur Company had an establishment.
 * In September 1872, a joint Canadian and American boundary survey commission met in Pembina where they over-wintered before setting off in the spring of 1873 to survey and mark the Canada-U.S. border along the 49th parallel.

Fort Pembina
Due to the unrest among Native Americans of the Red River Valley after the American Civil War, the Minnesota Legislature petitioned Congress to build a fort, especially to defend against incursions by the Lakota (Sioux), some of whom had migrated to Rupert's Land to evade the US Army.

As a result, Major General Winfield Scott Hancock recommended the establishment of the post on December 8, 1869; Fort Pembina was completed on July 8, 1870. Located 1+1/2 mi south of the settlement, it was just above the mouth of the Pembina River. It was originally called Fort Thomas, for Major General George Henry Thomas, who died on March 28, 1870. The post was designated as Fort Pembina on September 6, 1870. Seriously damaged by fire on May 27, 1895, it was abandoned on August 16, 1895. It was later sold at public auction.

Métis in Pembina
The Métis had a very strong connection with Pembina during the 19th century. Individual and groups of bison hunters and goods traders were based in Pembina. In 1818, with the help of Father Dumoulin, the Roman Catholic Church created a mission in Pembina with the goal of converting buffalo hunters and other Native Americans to Catholicism. The records show a clear engagement among the Métis with Catholicism; Father Dumoulin baptised 394 people before the closure of the mission in 1823, and Assomption Catholic Church recorded 166 burials between 1848 and 1892 (with 147 being either French or English/Scottish Métis.)

Recent history

In 1962, Winnipeg based coach bus manufacturer Motor Coach Industries opened its U.S. assembly line in Pembina.

Pembina was officially designated as a city in 1967.

The noted American author Louise Erdrich has represented the Pembina River and the Pembina Band of the Ojibwe Indians on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in numerous works of fiction. In the past several books, the Pembina have celebrated their unique heritage. Despite its small size, Pembina maintained a television station, KCND-TV channel 12, from 1960 to 1975. The station was a border blaster primarily targeting Winnipeg from as close to the border as possible; when simultaneous substitution rules took effect in the early 1970s, Canadian interests bought the intellectual property of the station and relocated it to Winnipeg, where it was relicensed by the Canadian government as CKND-TV channel 9, and has operated there ever since. Channel 12 in Pembina was rechristened in 1986 as KNRR, a satellite of KVRR Fargo.

Its population in federal censuses has never exceeded 1,000. In 2022, author Sophia Wilkie wrote a book named "Rose's Faith-Testing Adventure", which features Pembina as the main character's destination.

Motor Coach Industries had planned to close its Pembina factory in late 2022 after moving production to parent company NFI Group's plant in Crookston, Minnesota, but reversed their decision in November 2023.

Geography
Pembina is in the far northeastern corner of the North Dakota, at the confluence of the Red River of the North and the Pembina River. The city of St. Vincent, Minnesota, lies adjacent to the east, across the Red River. The town of Emerson, Manitoba, lies just north of the city on the other side of the international border.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all land.

Pembina experiences a dry winter humid continental climate (Köppen Dwb).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 592 people, 237 households, and 156 families residing in the city. The population density was 768.8 PD/sqmi. There were 279 housing units at an average density of 362.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% European American, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 237 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.8% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 642 people, 250 households, and 177 families residing in the city. The population density was 843.1 PD/sqmi. There were 274 housing units at an average density of 359.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% European American, 0.16% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 1.56% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.87% of the population.

There were 250 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,536, and the median income for a family was $59,722. Males had a median income of $35,250 versus $26,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,278. About 4.5% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Sites of interest

 * Dumoulin Mission and Cemetery Site, located north of Pembina along north-bound Interstate 29.
 * Fort Daer Landing And Recreation Area.
 * Grace Episcopal Church (Pembina, North Dakota)
 * Pembina State Museum - interpretative exhibits commemorating establishment of Pembina in 1797 as the earliest European settlement in what is now the state of North Dakota.
 * Pembina State Park - a protected area at the confluence of the Red and Pembina Rivers.
 * Icelandic Evangelical Lutheran Church
 * United States Customs House and Post Office – Pembina

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St. Thomas, North Dakota

St. Thomas is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 323 at the 2020 census. The city, located in the Red River Valley region.

History
St. Thomas was laid out in 1881. The city was named after St. Thomas, Ontario.

A U.S. post office has been in operation at St. Thomas since 1881 and is open weekdays.

The St. Thomas Public School was established in 1882. St. Thomas Elementary School and St. Thomas High School offered classes for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade through the 2020-21 school year. The three-person class of 2021 was the last class to graduate from St. Thomas Public School. Pre-K-12th grade students from St. Thomas now attend school in Grafton, ND (in the newly consolidated Grafton School District #18).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 323 people lived in St. Thomas. Three-quarters of those residents were born in or near the town itself. It is a racially and ethnically diverse town, where 16% of residents are Latino, 8% are Indigenous, and most other residents are white. According to the census, every man who lives in the town owns his home, and 75% of women do too.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 331 people, 150 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The population density was 312.3 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 171.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 0.6% Native American, 4.5% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.6% of the population.

There were 150 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 27.3% 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 2.21 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

Notable people

 * Edward K. Thompson, editor of LIFE magazine and SMITHSONIAN magazine

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Walhalla, North Dakota

Walhalla is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Pembina River, five miles (8 km) from the border with Manitoba (Canada) and approximately 45 mi from the border with Minnesota. The population was 893 at the 2020 census.

History

Walhalla was established in 1845. Walhalla is the second oldest town in North Dakota, its history bound up in the fur trade of the Red River Valley. One mile northeast of town was the North West Company fur trading post, established in 1797 by British-Canadian surveyor and cartographer David Thompson (1770–1857), and in 1801 moved to a site one mile east of Walhalla, where a reconstructed building is now located.

Also about one mile northeast of Walhalla is the Gingras Trading Post, established in the 1840s by the Métis legislator and businessman Antoine Blanc Gingras (1821-1877).

In town is the Kittson Trading Post, established in 1843 by Norman Kittson (1814–1888), an American Fur Company agent. This is the oldest building in North Dakota. It is located in the Walhalla State Historical Park and is preserved by the State Historical Society.

The Great Northern Railway arrived in Walhalla in 1898.

The town was the site of a protest against TransCanada's Keystone Pipeline in October 2016, when documentarian Deia Schlosberg was arrested.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.07 sqmi, of which 1.05 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 996 people, 439 households, and 263 families living in the city. The population density was 948.6 PD/sqmi. There were 515 housing units at an average density of 490.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.3% White, 0.1% African American, 8.7% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 439 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% 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 1,057 people, 452 households, and 271 families living in the city. The population density was 1,004.4 PD/sqmi. There were 556 housing units at an average density of 528.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.78% White, 5.96% Native American, 0.09% from other races, and 4.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 452 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% 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 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $28,095 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,894. About 9.7% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Media
From 1896 to 2020, Walhalla was served by The Walhalla Mountaineer, a weekly newspaper. The nearby communities of Langdon and Cavalier continue to have weekly newspapers.

In broadcast media, Walhalla is part of the Grand Forks media market.

Attractions

 * Frost Fire Ski and Snow Board Area
 * Scenic overviews

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Walhalla has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Balta, North Dakota

Balta is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 66 at the 2020 census. Balta was founded in 1912, and is known for its duck hunting.

Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site, in or near Balta, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History
Originally, the town was named Egan, in honor of Egan Pierce, an official with the Soo Line railroad. It was renamed by the locals after the city Balta in the Russian Empire (current Ukraine), the original home of many immigrant settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, of which 0.22 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (which warns that "there is no generally accepted definition of a geographic center"), the center of the continent of North America is six miles west of Balta, at a latitude of 48°10' and a longitude of 100°10'. As Balta is so small, nearby Rugby calls itself the center of the continent.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 65 people, 30 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 295.5 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 213.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 30 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.3% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.5% male and 41.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 73 people, 38 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 327.1 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 219.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, and 1.37% Asian.

There were 38 households, out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.57.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 1.4% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 32.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,813, and the median income for a family was $24,688. Males had a median income of $14,375 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,645. There were 8.7% of families and 7.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

Education
It is within Rugby Public Schools, which operates Rugby High School.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Balta has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Rugby, North Dakota

Rugby is a city in and the county seat of Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,509 at the 2020 census, making it the 19th largest city in North Dakota. Rugby was founded in 1886.

Rugby is often billed as the geographic center of North America.

History
Rugby was founded in 1886 at a junction on the Great Northern Railway, where a branch line to Bottineau met the main line. The railroad promoters initially platted the town as Rugby Junction, getting the name Rugby from the town of Rugby in Warwickshire, England. It was one of several sites along the Great Northern's transcontinental route between Devils Lake and Minot that were named after places in England (the others were Berwick, Leeds, Knox, Norwich, Penn, Surrey, Churches Ferry, Tunbridge, and York). When the community became a city, the Junction was dropped from the name.

North Dakota's first permanent settlers arrived in 1812 from the Earl of Selkirk's colony in neighboring Rupert's Land. As farmers, they were more advanced than many of their contemporaries in the rest of the United States, having adopted sophisticated farming methods and machinery. Many of these implements, including an early McCormick Deering threshing machine, have found their way to the restored Pioneer Village in Rugby. In 1931, the town of Rugby erected a 15 ft rock obelisk marking the "Geographical Center of North America". This was moved to a slightly different location in 1971 with the expansion of US Highway 2. According to a listing by the U.S. Geological Survey, Rugby is actually approximately 15 mi from the geographic center of North America (6 mi west of Balta), and even this designation carries no official status.

Geography
Rugby is located in eastern Pierce County at the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and North Dakota Highway 3. The Great Northern Railroad line passes through the community. Minot lies 66 miles to the west along Route 2.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.94 sqmi, all land. Rugby claims to be the geographic center of North America and a monument stands in the city to signify this. The monument features flags of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, modern calculations that take on account the distortions caused by cartographic projections show that center is 105 miles southwest of Rugby, in a town called Center, North Dakota.

Rail
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, serves a station in Rugby via its Empire Builder, a once-daily train in each direction between Portland/Seattle and Chicago. The rail station was originally built by the Great Northern Railway in 1907 and has since undergone multiple renovations.

Highways
U.S. Route 2 and North Dakota Highway 3 serve the Rugby area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,876 people, 1,239 households, and 697 families living in the city. The population density was 1482.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,407 housing units at an average density of 725.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 0.3% African American, 5.8% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,239 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.7% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 26.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,939 people, 1,291 households, and 765 families living in the city. The population density was 1520.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,434 housing units at an average density of 741.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.09% White, 1.02% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

The top six ancestry groups in the city are German (49.6%), Norwegian (40.5%), Irish (5.3%), English (4.0%), Russian (3.7%), French (3.6%).

There were 1,291 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 28.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,482, and the median income for a family was $35,745. Males had a median income of $25,885 versus $18,510 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,380. About 9.6% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Todd "Boogie" Brandt, radio personality with The Todd and Tyler Radio Empire
 * Harald Bredesen (1918–2006), Lutheran pastor
 * Nichi Farnham, Maine state senator
 * Don Gaetz, Florida politician
 * Jerry Gaetz (1914–1964), North Dakota state senator and mayor of Rugby
 * Samuel Kirk (1904–1996), psychologist and educator
 * Jon Nelson, member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
 * Clifford Thompson (1904–1955), one of the world's tallest men
 * Chris Tuchscherer, mixed martial artist
 * Larry Watson, poet, writer, and educator

Radio

 * KZZJ AM 1450
 * KKWZ FM 95.3

Education
The city of Rugby is served by Rugby Public Schools: Ely Elementary School and Rugby High School. Little Flower Catholic School is also in Rugby.

Sites of interest

 * Geographical center of North America – Rugby is located in the geographical center of North America. There is a cairn marking this spot. Note:  The validity of this claim is disputed by a mathematical analysis.
 * Prairie Village Museum houses some of Pierce County's oldest historical buildings and artifacts including the 1886 Great Northern Railroad Depot.
 * The Victorian Dress Museum – The building that houses the museum is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
 * Pierce County Courthouse - dating from 1908, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rugby has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Wolford, North Dakota

Wolford is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 43 at the 2020 census. Wolford was founded in 1905.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 36 people, 17 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 225.0 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 168.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 17 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, and 41.2% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% 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 2.90.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 50 people, 21 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 312.8 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 187.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 21 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 10 females there were 10.8 males. For every 10 females age 18 and over, there were 11.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,662. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
The school district is Wolford School District. Its only school, Wolford Public School, closed in 2019. Students in the district, if wishing to attend a traditional school, may go to schools in Cando, Rolette, or Rugby.

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Brocket, North Dakota

Brocket is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 34 at the 2020 census. Brocket was founded in 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.78 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 25 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 73.1 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 48.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 25 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 26.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.9% male and 42.1% female.

2000 census
As per the census of 2000, there were 65 people, 26 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 65 people per square mile (32.2/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 44.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99% White and 1% Asian.

There were 26 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,000, and the median income for a family was $171,000. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $151,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $101,000. There were no families and 0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Churchs Ferry, North Dakota

Churchs Ferry is an unincorporated community in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States that has been impacted by the expansion of nearby Devils Lake. The population was 9 at the 2020 census.

Churchs Ferry was a city from its founding in 1883 until September 2022 when the town unincorporated and was turned over to Ramsey County.

History
Devils Lake began rising in the early 1990s, and more than 400 homes around the lake have been relocated or destroyed. This includes much of the community of Churchs Ferry, one of two municipalities that have been bought out by government agencies. The other is Penn, although some people remain in both communities.

Devils Lake keeps getting larger as its outlet (Tolna Coulee) is significantly higher than the rest of the lake. In the 1880s, the lake was large enough that a man by the name of Irvine Church once operated a ferry in the area (hence the town's name), but by 1940, the lake had all but dried out. The lake is now growing back towards its maximum size again.

On January 10, 2012, Churchs Ferry residents voted 5 to 2 to remain an incorporated town.

On June 14, 2022, the town's 6 remaining residents voted to dissolve the city with a 5–1 vote. The city dissolved on September 1, 2022 with Paul Christenson being the last mayor of Churchs Ferry.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 12 people, 5 households, and 5 families residing in the city. The population density was 27.9 PD/sqmi. There were 5 housing units at an average density of 11.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 5 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 100.0% were married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.40.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 8.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 58.4% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 77 people, 33 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The population density was 178.2 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 106.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 33 households, out of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 36.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,438, and the median income for a family was $60,313. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $33,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,327. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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 Devils Lake, 20 mi to the southeast.

Education
It is in the Leeds School District.

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Crary, North Dakota

Crary is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 113 at the 2020 census. Crary was founded in 1884 and is named after William Crary, who owned much of the land encompassing the present day community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, of which 0.89 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 142 people, 45 households, and 38 families residing in the city. The population density was 159.6 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 57.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 4.2% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 45 households, of which 48.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 17.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.6% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 5.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 60.6% male and 39.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 149 people, 47 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 169.6 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 61.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.64% White, 2.68% Native American, and 0.67% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.6% were non-families. 6.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and none 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 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,084. There were 6.1% of families and 9.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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 Devils Lake, 13 mi to the west.

Education
Crary is in the Devils Lake School District. Students are zoned to Devils Lake High School.

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Devils Lake, North Dakota

Devils Lake is a city in and the county seat of Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 7,192 at the 2020 census. It is named after the nearby body of water called Devils Lake. The first house built by an Euro-American settler was in 1882. It was surveyed in 1883 and named Creelsburg and later Creel City, after the surveyor, Heber M. Creel. In 1884 it was renamed Devils Lake.

The local paper is the Devils Lake Journal. Devils Lake Municipal Airport serves the city. Devils Lake is home to Lake Region State College and the North Dakota School for the Deaf.

History
The present site of Devils Lake was, historically, a territory of the Dakota people. However, the Sisseton, Wahpeton, and Cut-Head bands of the Dakotas were relocated to the Spirit Lake Reservation as a result of the 1867 treaty between the United States and the Dakota that established a reservation for those who had not been forcibly relocated to Crow Creek Reservation in what is now South Dakota. The name "Devils Lake" is a calque of the Dakota phrase mni wak’áŋ (literally translating to spirit water), which is also reflected in the names of the Spirit Lake Tribe and the nearby town of Minnewaukan.

The Dakota called the lake mni wak’áŋ, which separately translates as mni (water) and wak’áŋ (literally meaning "pure source" but often translated as "spirit" or "sacred"). The European-American settlers misconstrued this name to mean "Bad Spirit Lake" or "Devils Lake." The "bad" referred to the high salinity of the lake, making it unfit to drink, and "spirit" referenced the mirages often seen across the water. The Christian concept of the devil was not present in the Dakota philosophy and religious practices.

The Hidatsa name for the lake is mirixubaash ( meaning "sacred water").

The first post office was founded November 15, 1882, and was originally named Creelsburg. It was founded by Lieutenant Heber M. Creel, a West Point graduate and topographical engineer stationed at nearby Fort Totten. After resigning from the U.S. Army, he surveyed the land and established the townsite.

The surrounding Creel Township is named for Mr. Creel. The name was later changed to Creel City and expanded by the Great Northern Railway. When the village was incorporated in 1884, the name was changed to City of Devils Lake and then shortened to Devils Lake.

During a period of increased rainfall, beginning in the 1990s and unprecedented in the history of North Dakota, caused the nearby lake, which has no natural outlet, to rise. The surface area has quadrupled, and the higher water has resulted in the moving or destruction of over 400 houses.

Geography and climate

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.965 sqmi, of which 6.959 sqmi is land and 0.006 sqmi is water.

Like all of North Dakota, Devils Lake has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with very cold winters with frequent light snowfall, and warm to very warm, wetter summers with most rain from convective thunderstorms. During the 1936 North American cold wave, the town was one of the coldest places south of the Canada–US border, averaging -21 F for the five weeks ending February 21, 1936 (though at a different site from that now in use). On average 53.4 nights fall to or below 0 F, 104.1 days fail to top freezing, and 184.5 nights fall below 32 F. In the winter, only 17.5 days on average top freezing, and in severe winters months can pass without even a minor thaw. Extreme heat is rare in summer, with only one day in three years topping 100 F, and only 9.3 topping 90 F.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 7,192 people, 3,202 households, and 1,612 families residing in the city. The population density was 1033.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,687 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 75.0% White, 0.8% African American, 16.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from some other races and 6.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.9% were under 5 years of age, and 22.5% were 65 and older.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 7,141 people, 3,229 households, and 1,712 families living in the city. The population density was 1097.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,481 housing units at an average density of 535.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% White, 0.5% African American, 12.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 3,229 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.0% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 7,222 people, 3,127 households, and 1,773 families living in the city. The population density was 1149.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,508 housing units at an average density of 558.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.23% White, 0.22% African American, 7.84% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are German (43.9%), Norwegian (33.4%), Irish (7.6%), French (4.7%), Swedish (4.5%), English (2.7%).

There were 3,127 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.7% 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 2.18 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $39,541. Males had a median income of $27,972 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,741. About 11.2% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

K–12
The city of Devils Lake is served by Devils Lake Public Schools. This system operates Sweetwater Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School, Minnie H Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Devils Lake High School.

A private school, St. Joseph's Catholic School (of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo), is also located in Devils Lake.

Higher education

 * Lake Region State College

Sports

 * Devils Lake Storm of North Dakota American Legion Baseball
 * Devils Lake Firebirds
 * Lake Region State College Royals – NJCAA

Print

 * Devils Lake Journal

Television

 * 8 WDAZ (8.1 ABC, 8.2 The CW, 8.3 Weather) – digital only – licensed to Devils Lake with news bureau in Grand Forks, but based at WDAY-TV in Fargo
 * 25 KMDE (25.1 & 25.2 PBS/Prairie Public Television, 25.3 Minnesota Channel) – digital only

Radio

 * FM

 * 89.9 KDVI American Family Radio (Christian)
 * 90.7 KABU (Tribal radio – Spirit Lake Indian Reservation)
 * 91.7 KPPD Prairie Public Radio/NPR (Public/Classical/Jazz)
 * 95.3 KKWZ (owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting)
 * 96.7 KQZZ "The Mix" (Hot Adult Contemporary)
 * 99.7 KDLR (Classic country)
 * 102.5 KDVL "Cruiser 102" (Classic Hits)
 * 103.5 KZZY "Double Z Country" (Country)
 * 104.5 K283AM broadcast translator of KHRT-FM of Minot, ND (contemporary Christian music)

Transportation
Amtrak, the U.S. national passenger rail system, serves Devils Lake, operating its Empire Builder daily in both directions between Chicago and Seattle and Portland, Oregon. SkyWest Air Lines also operates two flights daily to the Devils Lake Municipal Airport from Denver International Airport.

Local dial-a-ride transit service is provided by Devils Lake Transit. The service operates 7:35am to 5:00pm on weekdays for a standard fare of $3.00.

Sites of interest

 * Devils Lake Town and Country Club
 * Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board http://www.dlbasin.com

Notable people

 * Phyllis Frelich, Tony Award-winning deaf actress
 * William L. Guy, Governor of North Dakota
 * Rick Helling, Pitcher with several Major League Baseball teams
 * Ralph Maxwell, North Dakota state court judge and athlete
 * Grant Nelson, basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide
 * Mary Wakefield, Administrator of Health Resources and Services Administration
 * Owen Webster, Organic and polymer chemist

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Edmore, North Dakota

Edmore is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 139 at the 2020 census. Edmore was founded in 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 182 people, 93 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 674.1 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 463.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 1.6% Native American, and 1.6% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 10.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.3% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.49.

The median age in the city was 59.3 years. 9.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 37.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 256 people, 112 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density was 931.4 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 520.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.05% White, 0.78% Native American, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 112 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.5% under the age of 18, 1.2% from 18 to 24, 14.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 43.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $29,659. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $17,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,857. About 3.6% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 10.3% of those 65 or over.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Edmore has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Hampden, North Dakota

Hampden is a tiny city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States, which was founded in 1903. The population was 29 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 48 people, 26 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 282.4 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 205.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White and 2.1% from two or more races.

There were 26 households, of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 57.7% were non-families. 53.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 38.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the city was 53.5 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.6% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 33.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 60 people, 34 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 348.9 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 308.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Mayor Donald Steeves.

There were 34 households, out of which 11.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, and 58.8% were non-families. 55.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.76 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,860. There were no families and 11.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Lawton, North Dakota

Lawton is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 15 at the 2020 census. Lawton was founded in 1902.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, of which 0.92 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 30 people, 17 households, and 8 families residing in the city. The population density was 32.6 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 35.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 17 households, of which 11.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, and 52.9% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.76 and the average family size was 2.13.

The median age in the city was 57 years. 6.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 46.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 42 people, 24 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 45.3 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 41.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.62% White, and 2.38% from two or more races.

There were 24 households, out of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.2% were non-families. 54.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.3% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 40.5% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $14,375, and the median income for a family was $16,875. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,752. There were 22.2% of families and 21.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 30.0% of those over 64.

title: Lawton, North Dakota


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Starkweather, North Dakota

Starkweather is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 100 at the 2020 census. Starkweather was founded in 1902.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 117 people, 49 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 835.7 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 528.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.3% White, 9.4% Native American, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 157 people, 60 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,120.1 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 634.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.73% White, 0.64% Native American, 0.64% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 60 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $35,208. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,278. About 8.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
The area is served by the Starkweather Public School District. It operates the Starkweather School. In the 2021-22 academic year, the district reported a total of 63 students.

Notable people

 * Gordon Berg, farmer and member of the North Dakota House of Representatives

title: Starkweather, North Dakota


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Elliott, North Dakota

Elliott is a city in Ransom County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 24 at the 2020 census. Elliott was founded in 1883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 12 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 166.7 PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 100.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 4.0% Asian, and 4.0% from two or more races.

There were 12 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, and 41.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.43.

The median age in the city was 56.5 years. 8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 44% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.0% male and 56.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 44 people, 17 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 295.6 PD/sqmi. There were 18 housing units at an average density of 120.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.18% White, 2.27% Asian, and 4.55% from two or more races.

There were 17 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, and 35.3% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,692. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Elliott, North Dakota


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Fort Ransom, North Dakota

Fort Ransom is a city in Ransom County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 91 at the 2020 census. Fort Ransom was founded in 1880 with the first merchants arriving in 1878.

Geography
Fort Ransom is located in the Sheyenne River valley. Fort Ransom State Park is located nearby.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land. The only waterfall in North Dakota is located between Fort Ransom and Lisbon, ND.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 77 people, 43 households, and 25 families residing in the city. The population density was 256.7 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 213.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 7.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.9% were non-families. 41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.79 and the average family size was 2.32.

The median age in the city was 59.8 years. 5.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 7.8% were from 25 to 44; 44.2% were from 45 to 64; and 39% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 70 people, 37 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.1 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 146.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 37 households, out of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. 48.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 37.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,242. There were 11.8% of families and 11.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 17.4% of those over 64.

History
The Fort Ransom Military Post was established in 1867. It was built to protect settlers and railroad workers who were working on the Northern Pacific Railroad between Fargo and Bismarck. It was named for distinguished Civil War veteran Major General Thomas E.G. Ransom. The fort was built on top of Grizzly Bear Hill, a site chosen by Brigadier General Alfred H. Terry.

Fort Ransom was dismantled in 1872 and the materials were used to build Fort Seward at Jamestown, North Dakota in Stutsman County. The army had determined that protection of the Northern Pacific Railroad crew at the James River crossing was a higher priority than protecting the overland route. The final disposition of the military reservation took place on July 14, 1880, when it was turned over to the Department of Interior for survey and sale to homesteaders.

The original site of the fort is located to the southwest of the town of Fort Ransom and three miles south of Fort Ransom State Park.

Notable person

 * Carleton Opgaard, founding president of Vancouver Island University

title: Fort Ransom, North Dakota


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Lisbon, North Dakota

Lisbon is a city in and the county seat of Ransom County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,204 at the 2020 census.

History
Lisbon was founded in 1880 by Joseph L. Colton, who named the new city after Lisbon, New York, his wife's hometown, not after Portugal's capital. Within four years, the town had a newspaper, the Star.

Picnickers in Sandager Park can often watch canoeists paddle by on the Sheyenne. Camping is available in Sandager Park and five miles south of the city in Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area. Pioneer Lisbon newspaper publisher W.D. Boyce is credited with importing the concept for the Boy Scouts from England to the United States. The verdant campus of the North Dakota Veterans Home, established in 1891, provides retirement living for military veterans. Construction is underway for a large new facility adjacent to the current one.

Downtown Lisbon is home to the Scenic movie theater, which was established in 1911. The Scenic is the oldest, continuously running theater in the United States. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the theater remained open by providing outdoor showings.

Geography and climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.25 sqmi, all land.

Lisbon is at the intersection of State Highways 27 (5th Avenue) and 32 (Main Street).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,154 people, 966 households, and 531 families living in the city. The population density was 957.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,090 housing units at an average density of 484.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 966 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 46.4 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,292 people, 948 households, and 571 families living in the city. The population density was 1,019.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,017 housing units at an average density of 452.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, 0.04% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.26% Asian, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 948 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,024, and the median income for a family was $47,566. Males had a median income of $36,917 versus $18,315 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,757. About 0.3% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lisbon, North Dakota


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Sheldon, North Dakota

Sheldon is a city in Ransom County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 95 at the 2020 census. Sheldon was founded in 1882.

History
The city is named after an early landowner. In 1905, the Masonic Mizpah Lodge Building was built. In 1906, a controversial artesian well was drilled in the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all of it land.

The community is located at the junction of County Roads 136 and 3727, southeast of Enderlin.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 116 people, 50 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 527.3 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 277.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.7% Native American, and 3.4% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 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 2.88.

The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 135 people, 62 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 680.8 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 358.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.07% White, 2.96% Native American, 1.48% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races.

There were 62 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.6% were non-families. 48.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $50,250. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,671. There were 6.5% of families and 16.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 20.5% of under eighteens and 32.1% of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Thomas McGrath, poet and educator
 * Lynn Nelson, Major League Baseball pitcher

title: Sheldon, North Dakota


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Glenburn, North Dakota

Glenburn is a city in Renville County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 404 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Glenburn was founded in 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 380 people, 163 households, and 100 families residing in the city. The population density was 1520.0 PD/sqmi. There were 183 housing units at an average density of 732.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 163 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 374 people, 150 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,440.2 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 697.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.92% White, 0.53% African American, 0.80% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.53% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.01% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $19,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,734. About 8.4% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Grano, North Dakota

Grano is a tiny City in Renville County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 10 at the 2020 Census. It consists of a bar and three homes.

History
Grano was founded in 1905 along the Soo Line Railroad branch line running east from Kenmare across the northern portion of North Dakota. Several unconfirmed explanations exist regarding how the town got its name. It is generally accepted that the town's name is derived from the Assiniboine, who lived in the area before the settlement of colonizers.

It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7 people, 3 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 23.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3 housing units at an average density of 10.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 3 households, of which 100.0% were married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.33.

The median age in the city was 52.3 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.3% were from 25 to 44; 85.7% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.1% male and 42.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9 people, 5 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 30.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5 housing units at an average density of 16.8 per square mile (6.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 5 households, out of which three were married couples living together, and two were non-families. Two households were made up of individuals who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.80 and the average family size was 2.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 11.1% from 18 to 24, 44.4% from 25 to 44, and 44.4% of people aged 45 to 64. The median age was 44 years. For every five females there were four males. For every five females age 18 and over, there were four males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $0. Males had a median income of $0 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,000. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Loraine, North Dakota

Loraine is a city in Renville County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 9 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Loraine was founded in 1907 and is said to have been named by Mohall banker Sherwood H. Sleeper (namesake of Sherwood) for Fort La Reine, one of the forts of the exploration directed by Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye in the 18th century.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9 people, 4 households, and 2 families residing in the city. The population density was 36.0 PD/sqmi. There were 7 housing units at an average density of 28.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 4 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.50.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.1% were from 25 to 44; 55.5% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 66.7% male and 33.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 19 people, 8 households, and 5 families residing in the city. The population density was 78.7 PD/sqmi. There were 8 housing units at an average density of 33.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 8 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, and 37.5% were non-families. 37.5% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,810. There are 25.0% of families living below the poverty line and 13.3% of the population, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Businesses
There is one restaurant in Loraine, on Main Street, called 'The Naked Moose'.

title: Loraine, North Dakota


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Mohall, North Dakota

Mohall is a city in Renville County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Renville County. The population was 694 at the 2020 census. Mohall is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Mohall was founded in 1901 by M.O. Hall, a businessman from Duluth, Minnesota. The city was originally named Hall but this conflicted with another community in North Dakota with the same name, so it was changed to Mohall in 1902. In 1910, Mohall was established as the county seat for Renville County. The Renville County Courthouse opened in 1937.

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

Mohall Municipal Airport
The Mohall Municipal Airport is located at 48.76839°N, -101.537°W (48.7683833, -101.5369953), approximately one mile west of Mohall proper. Beginning operations in December 1944, the airport is owned by the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 783 people, 321 households, and 199 families residing in the city. The population density was 725.0 PD/sqmi. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 344.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 321 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 812 people, 340 households and 214 families residing in the city. The population density was 747.9 PD/sqmi. There were 397 housing units at an average density of 365.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.40% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 340 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.

Age distribution was 20.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median household income was $30,139, and the median family income was $38,636. Males had a median income of $27,344 versus $16,776 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,341. About 8.8% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Mohall, Sherwood, and Lansford school districts consolidated into the Mohall Lansford Sherwood School District in 2005. In order to minimize controversy, the three school districts' old nicknames were retired. Voters in the consolidated districts chose as the new nickname the Mavericks. Before the consolidation, the nickname for the Mohall school district was the Yellowjackets.

Notable person

 * Wayne Stenehjem, lawyer; 29th Attorney General of North Dakota

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mohall has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Mohall has a surprising amount of seasonal lag for a location so far inland, more akin to what one would see in New England than in the Great Plains. The hottest month is August and the coldest month is January, and February and March are the months where the all-time record lows occurred.

title: Mohall, North Dakota


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Sherwood, North Dakota

Sherwood is a city in Renville County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 194 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. It was founded in 1904 and named after Sherwood H. Sleeper, a Mohall banker who had owned land in the area.

Sherwood's weather station has one of the lowest (if not the lowest) yearly precipitation levels in North Dakota, with an annual normal of 13.13 inches (1971–2000).

Sherwood is designated by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency as a port of entry between the United States and Canada.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 242 people, 110 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 780.6 PD/sqmi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 429.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 110 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 34.5% 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 2.20 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 255 people, 117 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 802.2 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 434.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.04% White, 1.18% Native American, and 0.78% from two or more races.

There were 117 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 42.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,442, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,756. None of the families and 7.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.7% of those over 64.

Education
Sherwood is served by the Mohall Lansford Sherwood School District. Sherwood Elementary School educates children in grades K–6. Sherwood High School closed its doors in 2005. The nickname for the school was the Wildcats. In 2016, the elementary school closed, and now all students grades K-12 go to school in Mohall or other nearby schools.

History
The town site of Sherwood was homesteaded by Bert C. Loomis. Loomis deeded to the land to Sherwood H. Sleeper, who subsequently deeded the land to the Northern Town and Land Company or Corporation, who surveyed it into lots.

A site for a town was purchased by Sherwood H. Sleeper in the summer of 1904 on the NE quarter of Section 12, Range 85, Township 163. On August 4, 1904, the surveying and platting was begun and the town site plat was filed in Imperial Ward County on September 6, 1904. The town was named Sherwood.

The earliest post office of Colquhoun was located on the west side of the township, five miles from the present site of Sherwood, on what was the Maurice Walsh farm. This was known as the “Nina” Post Office. The late C. A. Verry of Minot was instrumental in getting the “Nina” Post Office located in Calquhoun. The postmaster at the Nina Post Office was O. H. Moon. There was also a post office in Eden Valley township called the “Bolacker” Post Office. Mrs. Alexander was the postmistress there. Later, both the Nina and Bolacker Post Offices were moved to the present site of Sherwood with Mrs. Alexander as postmistress.

Rural free delivery was established in the fall of 1904 with Fred Cool, Charlie King and Henry Hurdelbrink as mail carriers.

Sherwood was organized as a village in April 1905. The first village officers were: C.H. Ennis, Chairman; F.L. Denneson, Trustee; K.T. Roble, Trustee; W.H. Walker, Trustee; H.W. Conway, Marshal; E.O. Keene, Justice; J.G. Connole, Treasurer; and R.L. Young, Clerk.

Education history
Brother Charles Gauber started a small school called the Simon Olson Shack before the town was incorporated. The town grade school opened under Miss Lelah Conkey and Lily Traux. Members of the board were: N. Nelson, President; P.A. Conkey; Simon Olson; and T.R. McFarlane, Clerk. In 1908 a high school was added and in 1912, five teachers were employed.

In 1916, a separate high school building east of the grade school was built. The first graduation class from the high school were: Esther Stenzel, Cora Knutson, Paul Goheen, and Glenn Sansburn. The Beckedahl School was moved in and used as a classroom in 1922. Children were brought in by buses. All recreation, even basketball, was outdoors.

Modern history
On September 15, 1991, an oil fire broke out west of town. Eight firefighters responded to the scene. While they were trying to put out the fire, the wind changed direction and the men received severe injuries. Six of the men survived, but two others, Craig Keith and Kevin Johnson, would later die of their injuries. Today, a monument stands in front of the Sherwood Fire Department in memory of these two men.

In 2015, after failing to turn Leith into an all white community, Craig Cobb moved to Sherwood. Craig has expressed a desire to turn the town into a white nationalist community.

title: Sherwood, North Dakota