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Holding Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Holding Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It includes the city of Holdingford. The township population was 1,139 at the 2010 census.

History
Holding Township was organized in 1867, and named for Randolph Holding, an early settler and afterward state legislator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 41.8 sqmi; 41.1 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi, or 1.72%, is water.

Holding Township is located in Township 126 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 30 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,147 people, 361 households, and 303 families residing in the township. The population density was 27.9 PD/sqmi. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 9.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.48% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.26% from two or more races.

There were 361 households, out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.2% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,212, and the median income for a family was $45,526. Males had a median income of $31,905 versus $21,033 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,879. About 7.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Kimball, Minnesota

Kimball is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 799 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Kimball has been in operation since 1887. The settlement of Maine Prairie moved when the railroad came though Kimball. The city was named for Frye Kimball, an early settler. Kimball has one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1908 Kimball City Hall.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.51 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 15, 24, and 55 are the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 762 people, 310 households, and 191 families living in the city. The population density was 504.6 PD/sqmi. There were 336 housing units at an average density of 222.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 310 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 32.2 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.4% were from 25 to 44; 17.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 635 people, 262 households, and 165 families living in the city. The population density was 459.0 PD/sqmi. There were 280 housing units at an average density of 202.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.64% White, 0.16% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.94% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population. 53.5% were of German, 9.0% Irish, 7.6% Swedish and 6.1% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 262 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.01

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,219, and the median income for a family was $40,455. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,971. About 5.9% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Krain Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Krain Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 981 at the 2010 census. The township includes the city of St. Anthony.

Krain Township was organized in 1872, and named for the Austrian Krain region (now part of Slovenia), the native home of a share of the early settlers. The township contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Anton Gogala Farmstead, established around 1875.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 44.1 sqmi; 43.4 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi, or 1.66%, is water.

Krain Township is located in Township 126 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 901 people, 274 households, and 235 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.8 PD/sqmi. There were 289 housing units at an average density of 6.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.11% White, 0.44% Native American, and 0.44% from two or more races.

There were 274 households, out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.6% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.56.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,550, and the median income for a family was $42,228. Males had a median income of $27,768 versus $20,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,556. About 6.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake George Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Lake George Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 335 at the 2010 census.

Lake George Township was organized in 1877, and named after a lake which bears the name of George Kraemer, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi; 34.6 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi, or 2.04%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 371 people, 113 households, and 95 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.7 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 113 households, out of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.69.

In the township the population was spread out, with 38.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,029, and the median income for a family was $37,232. Males had a median income of $25,469 versus $15,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,662. About 12.4% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.1% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake Henry, Minnesota

Lake Henry is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 103 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Minnesota State Highway 4 serves as a main route in the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 103 people, 47 households, and 22 families living in the city. The population density was 515.0 PD/sqmi. There were 52 housing units at an average density of 260.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 47 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 53.2% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 31.6 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 90 people, 42 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 649.0 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 310.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 42 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, and 52.4% were non-families. 47.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,694. There were no families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 18.8% of those over 64.

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Lake Henry Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Lake Henry Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 278 at the 2010 census.

Lake Henry Township was organized in 1869.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi; 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi, or 0.31%, is water.

Lake Henry Township is located in Township 123 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 33 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 330 people, 101 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.3 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 101 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.2% were married couples living together, 1.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 14.9% 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 3.27 and the average family size was 3.67.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,188, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,036. About 6.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Le Sauk Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Le Sauk Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,766 at the 2010 census.

Le Sauk Township was organized in 1860. The township contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1884 Francis Arnold House.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.5 km2; 26.4 km2 is land and 1.0 km2, or 3.81%, is water. The residents have a St. Cloud mailing address.

Le Sauk Township is located in Township 125 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 28 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,880 people, 639 households, and 531 families residing in the township. The population density was 133.6 PD/sqmi. There were 643 housing units at an average density of 45.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.50% White, 0.74% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 639 households, out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,750, and the median income for a family was $63,125. Males had a median income of $38,980 versus $24,877 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,510. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Luxemburg Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Luxemburg Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It is named for Luxembourg, whence many of its earliest settlers came. The population was 637 at the 2010 census.

Luxemburg Township was organized in 1866, and named after Luxembourg (German: Luxemburg).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has an area of 92.7 sqkm, of which 92.2 sqkm is land and 0.6 sqkm (0.63%) is water.

Luxemburg Township is in Township 122 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 30 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 689 people, 213 households, and 172 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.5/km2 (19.4/sq mi). There were 218 housing units at an average density of 2.4/km2 (6.1/sq mi). The racial makeup of the township was 98.55% White, 0.15% African American, 0.29% Native American, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 213 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.6% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.23 and the average family size was 3.64.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $57,083, and the median income for a family was $62,375. Males had a median income of $28,295 versus $21,316 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,067. About 5.5% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Lynden Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Lynden Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,938 at the 2010 census.

Lynden Township was organized in 1859.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.5 mi2, of which 23.9 mi2 is land and 1.6 mi2  (6.20%) is water.

It is bounded on the east by the Mississippi River.

Lynden Township is located mainly in Township 122 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 27 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,919 people, 642 households, and 541 families residing in the township. The population density was 80.2 PD/sqmi. There were 688 housing units at an average density of 28.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.22% White, 0.31% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 642 households, out of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.9% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $57,765, and the median income for a family was $59,259. Males had a median income of $39,306 versus $26,042 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,405. About 2.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under the age of 18 and 2.6% of those 65 and older.


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Maine Prairie Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Maine Prairie Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,887 at the 2010 census.

Maine Prairie Township was organized in 1858, and named after the state of Maine, the native home of a large share of its first settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 168.8 sqkm; 160.2 sqkm is land and 8.6 sqkm, or 5.09%, is water.

Minnesota State Highway 15 serves as a main route in the township. The township includes the city of Kimball, as well as the unincorporated community of Marty, to the north just west of Pearl Lake.

Maine Prairie Township is located in Townships 121 and 122 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 29 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,686 people, 581 households, and 474 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.9 PD/sqmi. There were 673 housing units at an average density of 11.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.81% White, 0.12% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 581 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,833, and the median income for a family was $55,769. Males had a median income of $36,116 versus $23,802 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,875. About 1.5% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Melrose, Minnesota

Melrose is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,598 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 3.32 sqmi; 3.19 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

Melrose is along Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52. Other main routes include Stearns County Road 13 and Main Street.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,598 people, 1,309 households, and 890 families living in the city. The population density was 1127.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of 442.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 10.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.1% of the population.

There were 1,309 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% 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 3,091 people, 1,157 households, and 797 families living in the city. The population density was 1,091.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,206 housing units at an average density of 426.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.76% White, 0.49% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 2.52% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.33% of the population.

There were 1,157 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.16. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,432, and the median income for a family was $45,045. Males had a median income of $30,290 versus $20,389 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,510. About 4.5% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Walter Breuning, the oldest man in the world when he died on April 14, 2011; born in Melrose in 1896.
 * Mitch Clem, cartoonist, creator of Nothing Nice to Say
 * Bill Daley, football player
 * Paul Ellering, professional wrestling manager
 * Blake Elliott, winner of the 2003 Gagliardi Trophy for academic and football excellence.
 * Calista Flockhart, actress and star of Ally McBeal; lived in Melrose during part of her childhood
 * Matt Herkenhoff, professional football player.
 * Charles Lindbergh, first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping. Lived in Melrose
 * Joseph T. Niehaus, Sr., Minnesota state legislator, businessman, farmer, and beekeeper, born on a farm near Melrose.
 * Mark Olberding, professional basketball player.
 * Amanda Smock, Olympic triple jumper; she grew up in Melrose.
 * Morvalden Angerstoff Taylor, Minnesota state legislator, farmer, and postmaster.
 * Edmund C. Tiemann, Minnesota state legislator
 * Alan Welle, Minnesota state legislator and businessman

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Melrose Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Melrose Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 759 at the 2010 census. The township includes the northern two-thirds of the City of Melrose.

History
The area of Melrose Township was first settled in the 1840s and was formally founded in 1866. The township's name is a portmanteau of Melissa and Rose, the names of two local pioneer women.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 103.6 sqkm; 101.8 sqkm is land and 1.7 sqkm, or 1.66%, is water.

Melrose Township is located in Township 126 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 33 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 772 people, 255 households and 207 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.5 per square mile (7.5/km$2$). There were 281 housing units at an average density of 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.09% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 255 households, of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.41.

Age distribution was 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.2 males.

The median household income was $42,589, and the median family income was $45,865. Males had a median income of $28,571 versus $22,396 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,462. About 3.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Millwood Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 972 at the 2010 census. The township includes the city of St. Rosa.

Millwood Township was organized in 1871.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 107.3 sqkm; 100.9 sqkm is land and 6.4 sqkm, or 6.01%, is water.

Millwood Township is located in Township 126 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Government
The township board meets on the last Monday of every month in St. Rosa.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 986 people, 318 households, and 271 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.3 people per square mile (9.8/km$2$). There were 380 housing units at an average density of 9.8/sq mi (3.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.80% White and 0.20% African American.

There were 318 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 12.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,071, and the median income for a family was $49,844. Males had a median income of $32,692 versus $22,619 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,236. About 7.1% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Munson Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Munson Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,466 at the 2010 census.

Munson Township was organized in 1859.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 97.5 sqkm; 89.6 sqkm is land and 7.8 sqkm, or 8.03%, is water.

Munson Township is located in Township 123 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,351 people, 496 households, and 415 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.0 PD/sqmi. There were 782 housing units at an average density of 22.6/sq mi (8.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White, 0.15% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 496 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,539, and the median income for a family was $51,974. Males had a median income of $32,350 versus $23,073 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,446. About 2.3% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.


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New Munich, Minnesota

New Munich is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 320 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called New Munich has been in operation since 1863. The city was named after Munich, Germany, the native home of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

State Highway 237 (Main Street) and Stearns County Roads 12 and 30 are three of the main routes in the community. Interstate Highway 94/U.S. Highway 52 passes nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 320 people, 124 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was 603.8 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 264.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 124 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 126 households, and 89 families living in the city. The population density was 646.9 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 237.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.15% White, 0.28% Native American, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $47,000. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,016. About 2.4% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 46.9% of those age 65 or over.

In the media
In his book In Search of Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor says that he used to live near New Munich with his family. It is one of the towns on which his fictional Lake Wobegon is based. He describes a hugely impressive church, probably Immaculate Conception on Main Street.

title: New Munich, Minnesota


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North Fork Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

North Fork Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 247 at the 2010 census.

North Fork Township was organized in 1867, and named after the North Fork Crow River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.1 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 253 people, 87 households, and 64 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.3 people per square mile (2.8/km$2$). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.81% White, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.7% 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 2.86 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $17,083 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,326. About 10.8% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.9% of those 65 or over.


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Oak Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Oak Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 595 at the 2010 census. The township includes the cities of Freeport and New Munich.

History
Oak Township was originally called Oak Grove Township, and the latter name was organized in 1860. It was renamed Oak in 1867.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 88.8 sqkm; 85.3 sqkm is land and 3.5 sqkm, or 3.93%, is water.

Interstate Highway 94, State Highway 237, and Stearns County Roads 11, 12, and 30 are five of the main routes in the township.

Oak Township is located in Township 125 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 608 people, 178 households, and 152 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.2 people per square mile (7.0/km$2$). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 5.6/sq mi (2.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.51% White, 0.16% African American, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 178 households, out of which 53.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.42 and the average family size was 3.78.

In the township the population was spread out, with 37.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,893, and the median income for a family was $48,333. Males had a median income of $33,000 versus $17,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,360. About 3.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Oak Township, Stearns County, Minnesota


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Paynesville Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Paynesville Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,421 at the 2010 census.

Paynesville Township was originally called New Paynesville Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1890.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 86.8 sqkm; 75.1 sqkm is land and 11.7 sqkm, or 13.47%, is water.

Paynesville Township is located in Township 122 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,376 people, 510 households, and 415 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.9 PD/sqmi. There were 752 housing units at an average density of 25.1/sq mi (9.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.47% White, 0.15% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 510 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,792, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $32,634 versus $21,793 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,936. About 5.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Pleasant Lake, Minnesota

Pleasant Lake is a neighborhood of the city of Rockville in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 504 at the 2000 census. Pleasant Lake was settled about 1890 and incorporated on July 11, 1938. On 1 June 2002, the city of Pleasant Lake and Rockville Township were merged into the city of Rockville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 0.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 504 people, 174 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was 641.2 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 227.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% White, 0.79% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 174 households, out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,346, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $44,167 versus $26,579 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,811. None of the families and 1.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.9% of those over 64.

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Raymond Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Raymond Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2022 census.

History
Raymond Township was organized in 1867, and named for Liberty B. Raymond, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.6 sqkm; 93.2 sqkm is land and 0.4 sqkm, or 0.47%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 227 people, 72 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 6 people per square mile (2.7/km$2$). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 2.2/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.86% White, 0.39% African American, and 2.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 72 households, out of which 51.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.54 and the average family size was 4.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 45.1% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $379,996 and the median income for a family was $31,094. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,223. About 11.9% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Richmond, Minnesota

Richmond is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,422 at the 2010 census. Richmond is part of the St. Cloud, Minnesota metropolitan area.

History
Richmond was platted in 1856 by Reuben Richardson, a farmer from Sauk Rapids who later served in Minnesota Legislature. The name "Richmond" may come from the surname of an early settler, the surname of Richardson's wife, or an early surveyor. The original plat was a seven block by seven block square piece of land. Two years later, land owned by G.H. Brauning (also spelled Bruening), on the eastern side of the town, was added to Richmond's plat. The town was incorporated in 1890, but went by the name Torah, because there was another town in southeastern Minnesota named Richmond. The same year of its incorporation, a Great Northern Railway station was built. The town's post office and railroad station was named Torah until 1909, when the other Richmond's post office closed. Following this, the name changed to Richmond, a name that locals identified with.

The pontoon boat was invented in Richmond in the 1950s by Ambrose Weeres, who was involved in the milling business, and Edwin Torborg, a farmer who manufactured feed mixers.

Geography and transportation
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 sqmi; 1.03 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Richmond serves as the northern terminus for State Highway 22, with the route ending when it connects with State Highway 23. Richmond is located about 15 miles west of Interstate 94 following State Highway 23. Glacial Lakes State Trail also runs through Richmond and connects it through different towns all the way to Willmar.

The town's nickname, "On the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes", is a nod to a geographical feature of the town. The town is home to a group of over a dozen lakes along the Sauk River, with the largest being Horseshoe Lake, hence the name "Horseshoe Chain of Lakes".

Richmond is located in an area with many outcrops of granite. The area is known as "Granite Country", as the material has been mined there for over 100 years and is home to around twenty different quarries.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,422 people, 583 households, and 392 families living in the city. The population density was 1380.6 PD/sqmi. There were 627 housing units at an average density of 608.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,903 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% 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 1,213 people, 483 households, and 943 families living in the city. The population density was 2,421.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,098 housing units at an average density of 583.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.98% White, 0.02% African American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% from other races, and 0.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 483 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% 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 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,400, and the median income for a family was $44,464. Males had a median income of $29,315 versus $21,219 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,995. About 4.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Bernard Brinkman, politician; former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
 * Joseph Gimse, politician; former member of the Minnesota Senate

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Rockville, Minnesota

Rockville is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,448 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
According to the local oral tradition, a village of the Dakota people was once located to the north of the lake.

The parish cemetery in nearby Jacobs Prairie, Minnesota includes the grave of early Rockville pioneer Michael Hanson, Sr. Hanson was already an elderly immigrant when he arrived as a homesteader with his sons and many of his grandchildren from the Luxembourgish-speaking but Prussian-ruled village of Obersgegen. Hanson was old enough, in fact, to have been a combat veteran of the French Imperial Army who had lost a leg to enemy fire during the Napoleonic Wars. As stipulated in his last request, Hanson lies buried in St. James Cemetery next to his close friend, pioneer settler, and fellow Napoleonic Wars veteran, Herr Pieck.

Rockville was platted in 1856, and named for granite rock formations on nearby streams. A post office has been in operation at Rockville since 1857. Levi Gaylord was selected as the first Postmaster. The Government selected Newton Smith on June 6, 1861. In Rockville the Clark and McCormack Quarry and House, consisting of a quarry established in 1907 and a house built in 1924, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On June 1, 2002, the city of Pleasant Lake and Rockville Township were merged into the city of Rockville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.17 sqmi; 28.42 sqmi is land and 1.75 sqmi is water.

Rockville, including the former Rockville Township, is located in Township 123 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 29 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,448 people, 880 households, and 703 families living in the city. The population density was 86.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,041 housing units at an average density of 36.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 6.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3% of the population.

There were 880 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.1% were non-families. 14.4% 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 2.78 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 749 people, 268 households, and 187 families living in the city. The population density was 1,140.7 PD/sqmi. There were 281 housing units at an average density of 427.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.53% White, 1.34% African American, 0.13% Native American, 3.20% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.54% of the population.

There were 268 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 13.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,854, and the median income for a family was $50,083. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,527. About 2.1% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the city, and Interstate 94 passes nearby. Also a branch line of Northern Lines Railway terminates in Rockville and serves the Wenner Gas propane terminal just north of the city boundary. The through rail line to Willmar, Minnesota was abandoned in the 1980s by Burlington Northern Railroad.

Education
Much of Rockville is in the Rocori Public School District. Portions are in the St. Cloud Area School District.

Residents of the St. Cloud school district portion are zoned to Discovery Elementary School. Almost all of the St. Cloud school district sections of Rockville are zoned to South Middle School, and Technical Senior High School. A small slice of land north of Highway 23 is zoned to North Middle School, and Apollo High School.

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Rockville Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Rockville Township was a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,254 at the 2000 census. On 1 June 2002, Rockville Township and the city of Pleasant Lake were merged into the city of Rockville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.3 km2). 32.5 square miles (84.3 km2) of it was land and 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2) of it (5.60%) was water.

Rockville Township is located in Township 123 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 29 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,254 people, 399 households, and 339 families residing in the township. The population density was 38.5 PD/sqmi. There were 441 housing units at an average density of 13.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.52% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 399 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.7% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,250, and the median income for a family was $65,625. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,703. About 1.5% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Roscoe, Minnesota

Roscoe is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 102 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. On December 7, 2016, Donald Kennith Albrecht was sworn in as mayor of Roscoe.

History
Roscoe was originally called Zion. A post office called Zions was established in 1865. The Great Northern Railroad's line through the town was important to its early development, and in 1914 the name was changed to Roscoe after a railroad executive. The surrounding Zion Township still bears the original name of the town.

A church on the site of today's St. Agnes Church, still the dominant feature of the Roscoe skyline, was dedicated on October 18, 1898 to serve the area's predominantly German-Catholic population. Roscoe formerly hosted a stop on the Great Northern Railway, but the tracks were abandoned in 1988 and subsequently razed.

The post office closed in 1995.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.64 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 102 people, 48 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 159.4 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 87.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 48 households, of which 14.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 35.4% 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 2.13 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 39.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 116 people, 41 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 180.7 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 63.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White, and 1.72% from two or more races.

There were 41 households, out of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.63.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,714, and the median income for a family was $47,917. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,931. There were 3.2% of families and 6.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 37.5% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Marie Inez Hilger (1891-1977), Benedictine nun and anthropologist

title: Roscoe, Minnesota


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Sauk Centre Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Sauk Centre Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,088 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 97.9 sqkm; 92.9 sqkm is land and 5.0 sqkm, or 5.16%, is water.

It entirely surrounds the city of Sauk Centre.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 996 people, 344 households, and 278 families residing in the township. The population density was 27.5 PD/sqmi. There were 385 housing units at an average density of 10.6/sq mi (4.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.30% White, 0.10% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 344 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,365, and the median income for a family was $48,452. Males had a median income of $32,448 versus $20,119 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,905. About 5.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Spring Hill Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Spring Hill Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 368 at the 2010 census.

Spring Hill Township was organized in 1871, and was so named on account of the springs and hills within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.5 sqkm, all land.

Spring Hill Township is located in Township 124 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 33 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 438 people, 128 households, and 109 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.6 people per square mile (4.9/km$2$). There were 131 housing units at an average density of 3.8/sq mi (1.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 128 households, out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.3% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.42 and the average family size was 3.76.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,406, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,267. About 9.7% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.


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St. Joseph, Minnesota

St. Joseph or Saint Joseph is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 7,029 at the 2020 census. It is home to the College of Saint Benedict.

St. Joseph is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. The unincorporated Florida community of St. Joseph, Florida, is named after the Minnesota city.

History
Originally home to the native Dakota people until the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851, St. Joseph was laid out in 1855.

Writing in 1997, Jewish-American historian of America's religious architecture Marilyn J. Chiat described early settlement in the region, "Father Francis X. Pierz, a missionary to [Native Americans] in central Minnesota, published a series of articles in 1851 in German Catholic newspapers advocating Catholic settlement in central Minnesota. Large numbers of immigrants, mainly German, but also Slovenian and Polish, responded. Over 20 parishes where formed in what is now Stearns County, each centered on a church-oriented hamlet. As the farmers prospered, the small frame churches were replaced by more substantial buildings of brick or stone... Stearns County retains in its German character and is still home to one of the largest rural Catholic populations in Anglo-America."

St. Joseph was named by early German and Slovenian settlers after the patron saint of their newly erected log chapel.

Pioneer settlement in St. Joseph is very important to the history of the Slovenian diaspora. Fr. Pierz had previously brought with him from Slovenia his 12-year-old nephew Joseph Notsch Jr., the son of his sister, Mrs. Apollonia Notsch. Joseph Notsch would accompany him on his trips, assist by serving Mass, and when necessary do the cooking. In 1855, Notsch's parents and siblings became the first Slovenian family to emigrate to the New World, and carried with them an altarpiece for Fr. Pierz which had been painted by Matevž Langus. The Notsch family, however, was accused of foolishness by Janez Bleiweis in the Ljubliana newspaper Novice. Apollonia Notsch, however, later wrote a famous letter from her family's homestead in St. Joseph, describing the family's passage on the immigrant ship, her impressions of frontier life in the Minnesota Territory, and expressed joy for having emigrated to America. The letter was published by Janez Bleiweis in the newspaper Novice, and convinced many other Slovene people to follow the Notsch family's lead.

According to Fr. Bruno Riss (1829-1900), a Benedictine missionary priest from Augsburg, in the Kingdom of Bavaria and founding father of St John's Abbey, the May 1856 arrival of the first Benedictine priests in the area at the invitation of Bishop Joseph Crétin was opposed by some local Catholic pioneers. This was because many local settlers had been tenant farmers in the German States and had emigrated to America seeking to own the farmland on which they worked. Recalling that religious orders in Germany had often been their landlords and fearing that the Benedictine order might turn them back into tenant farmers, the parishioners wrote to the Bishop, "begging him not to impose monks on them". The Bishop, however, was outraged and placed St. Joseph under an interdict until after the parishioners apologized in August 1856. The Benedictines, however, successfully won the trust of local settlers by regularly helping them to both choose and defend their new homesteads.

After the lifting of the interdict against St. Joseph, the first Rocky Mountain locust plague to strike Central Minnesota began on the Feast of the Assumption of 15 August 1856, during the preaching of a mission by Father Francis Xavier Weninger inside the newly erected log chapel. The Rocky Mountain locusts darkened the sky and pounded upon the rooftop of the chapel so incredibly loud that they were mistaken for a thunder and hailstorm. Only after the mission did the real reason for the "storm" become apparent, and the clouds of "hoppers" swiftly devoured both the crops and much of the seed grain, which left the newly arrived German-American Catholic settlers of the region destitute.

St. Benedict's Academy at Saint Joseph was a Native American residential school that was operated in St. Joseph by the College of Saint Benedict, opening in 1884. The school held Native American women and taught them traditional school subjects, like spelling, reading, and math, as well as sewing, ornamental needlework, baking, cooking, laundry, dairy-work, and gardening.

St. Joseph was incorporated in 1890 and contains three properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1869 stone Church of St. Joseph, the 1918 First State Bank building, and a district of historic buildings at Saint Benedict's Monastery and College built between 1882 and the 1920s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.89 sqmi, all land.

Stearns County Road 75 serves as a main route in the community. Other routes include County Roads 2, 3, 121, 133, and 134. Interstate 94/US Highway 52 is nearby.

Some of the city's major landmarks include St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Benedict's Monastery, and the College of St. Benedict. The College of Saint Benedict is an all-women's Catholic college, and the complex is noted in the downtown area for the high spire of St. Joseph's Church, and the rotunda and dome of the Monastery and College Sacred Heart Chapel. The architecture is different from other buildings and the major structures are visible from miles away.

2020 census
''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,534 people, 1,845 households, and 1,184 families living in the city. The population density was 1679.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,912 housing units at an average density of 491.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 1,845 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 22.7 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 37.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 15.1% were from 45 to 64; and 7.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 37.2% male and 62.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,681 people, 1,120 households, and 712 families living in the city. The population density was 2,517.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of 616.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.69% White, 1.00% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 1,120 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.06.

The age distribution is 16.7% under the age of 18, 44.4% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 10.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 46.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 39.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,938, and the median income for a family was $44,737. Males had a median income of $33,344 versus $22,007 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,011. About 5.4% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 35.2% of those age 65 or over.

Primary and secondary education
St. Joseph is served by the St. Cloud Area School District, The majority of St. Joseph is zoned to Kennedy Community School (PK-8). while some portions in the east are zoned to Westwood Elementary School and North Middle School. The zoned high school is Apollo High School.

Kennedy Community School is a PreK-8 grade school, serving families from St. Joseph. The school opened in the Fall of 2008 following a successful referendum to build a larger school about a mile outside of town. The prior school, Kennedy Elementary, was established in 1968.

Saint Joseph Catholic School is a parochial school located in St. Joseph and has been associated with the local parish of the same name since the 1850s. At that time there was no money to pay a teacher, so parents did work for a local farmer, who in turn, taught the children. The school got its own building in the 1920s. For many years, it served as the only school in town and as the community center. The school later collaborated with the College of St. Benedict to become a lab school in the 1970s. In the 2000s, it joined with St. Cloud area parochial schools to become part of All Saints Academy.

Higher education
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) is a four-year, private liberal arts college and the nation's only Benedictine college for women. The college opened in 1913, with six students enrolled, and grew out of St. Benedict's Academy, which was founded by Saint Benedict's Monastery in 1889. The Benedictine community incorporated CSB in 1961. The college is also connected to Saint John's University (SJU), which is a male-only university in Collegeville Township, Minnesota.

Events
In May of each year since 2008, hundreds of runners line up in Holdingford, Minnesota and run the 26.2 mile Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon route to the finish line in St. Joseph.

The College of St. Benedict is home to the Claire Lynch Gym, where the NCAA DIII Bennies complete in volleyball and basketball against regional MIAC teams. The outdoor athletic complex is the Bennies home for hosting MIAC soccer and softball games.

Since 2006, the Church of St. Joseph has hosted the annual Joetown Rocks music concert, which in recent years has seen annual turnouts of several thousand people. The outdoor concert traditionally occurs in conjunction with Independence Day, and has featured headlining acts such as the Killer Vees, stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys, and the Fabulous Armadillos.

Notable people

 * Steve Dehler (born 1950), was a Minnesota legislator and mayor of St. Joseph.
 * Joyce Sutphen (born 1949) was named in 2011 as the State's Poet Laureate by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton.
 * Jacob Wetterling (1978 - 1989) was kidnapped and from his hometown and murdered at the age of 11. It was announced on September 3, 2016 that Jacob's remains had been found and positively identified.
 * Patty Wetterling (born November 2, 1949) is retired civil servants and an advocate for children's safety, particularly focused on protecting children from abduction and abuse. Her advocacy began after her son, Jacob Wetterling, was abducted and murdered on October 22, 1989.
 * The Servant of God Sister Annella Zervas, O.S.B. (1900–1926), is the closest that Minnesota possesses to a Canonized Saint. Her grave in the cemetery of Saint Benedict's Monastery continues to receive pilgrims.

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St. Joseph Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

St. Joseph Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,924 at the 2010 census. The township borders the western side of the cities of St. Cloud and Waite Park, and completely surrounds the city of St. Joseph. All are components of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
St. Joseph Township was organized in 1858, and named after a local church.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 79.2 sqkm; 77.9 sqkm is land and 1.3 sqkm, or 1.60%, is water.

St. Joseph Township is located in Township 124 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 29 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,449 people, 845 households, and 637 families residing in the township. The population density was 73.6 PD/sqmi. There were 876 housing units at an average density of 26.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.12% White, 0.49% African American, 0.16% Native American, 3.55% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.35% of the population.

There were 845 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,396, and the median income for a family was $51,321. Males had a median income of $32,039 versus $22,288 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,384. About 3.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.


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St. Martin, Minnesota

St. Martin or Saint Martin, Smartin to locals, is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 308 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
St. Martin was laid out in 1866, and named after Martin of Tours. St. Martin was incorporated in 1891.

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

Main routes include Stearns County Roads 12 and 195. Stearns County Road 10 is also in the immediate area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 308 people, 119 households, and 81 families living in the city. The population density was 358.1 PD/sqmi. There were 126 housing units at an average density of 146.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 119 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% 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 3.09.

The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 278 people, 95 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 292.8 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 103.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.28% White, 0.72% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,786, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $26,705 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,497. About 4.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 41.7% of those 65 or over.

Arts and culture
St. Martin is the home to a large bikers gathering every summer sponsored by Doochie's Bad Company Bar. It occurs every July. It is also the home city of the St. Martin Martins amateur baseball team. The Martins have become a state tournament regular in recent years—returning nearly every year. The Martins recently added lights to their baseball field, allowing them to play at night.

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St. Martin Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

St. Martin Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 545 at the 2010 census. The township includes the City of St. Martin.

St. Martin Township was organized in 1863, and named after Martin of Tours.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 89.5 sqkm; 89.1 sqkm is land and 0.4 sqkm, or 0.41%, is water.

St. Martin Township is located in Township 124 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 472 people, 132 households, and 118 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.7 people per square mile (5.3/km$2$). There were 134 housing units at an average density of 3.9/sq mi (1.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.79% White, 0.21% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 132 households, out of which 53.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.1% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.6% were non-families. 9.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.58 and the average family size was 3.81.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,339 versus $19,135 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,123. About 10.3% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.


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St. Rosa, Minnesota

Saint Rosa is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 58 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.373 sqmi; 0.368 sqmi is land and 0.005 sqmi is water.

Saint Rosa is located near the junction of Stearns County Roads 17 and 167, and 421st Street. Nearby places include Freeport, Melrose, and St. Anthony.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 68 people, 29 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 178.9 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 81.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 29 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 44 people, 16 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 118.0 PD/sqmi. There were 16 housing units at an average density of 42.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, and 2.27% from two or more races.

There were 16 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 40.9% from 25 to 44, 9.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 141.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,125, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $70,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,282. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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St. Wendel Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

St. Wendel Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,150 at the 2010 census.

St. Wendel Township was organized in 1868.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.4 sqkm; 92.6 sqkm is land and 0.8 sqkm, or 0.86%, is water.

St. Wendel Township is located in Township 125 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 29 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,313 people, 737 households, and 649 families residing in the township. The population density was 64.7 PD/sqmi. There were 747 housing units at an average density of 20.9/sq mi (8.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.96% White, 0.30% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 737 households, out of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.9% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.9% were non-families. 10.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $57,946, and the median income for a family was $61,576. Males had a median income of $38,194 versus $21,914 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,116. About 2.5% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Waite Park, Minnesota

Waite Park is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,341 at the 2020 census.

History
Waite Park was incorporated in 1893. It was named for Henry Chester Waite, a state legislator. A post office was established at Waite Park in 1897, and remained in operation until 1972.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 8.94 sqmi; 8.90 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highway 23 and County 75 are two of Waite Park's main routes.

Minnesota Highway 15 skirts Waite Park's southeastern border. Interstate Highway 94 is immediately southwest of Waite Park.

Waite Park borders the west side of St. Cloud. Stearns County Quarry Park, a former granite quarry, is on Waite Park's south side.

"The Ledge", a city-owned 6,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, opened in Waite Park in 2021. It hosts national acts, smaller concerts, and community events.

2020 census
''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,715 people, 3,127 households, and 1,538 families living in the city. The population density was 754.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,424 housing units at an average density of 384.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.6% White, 6.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.6% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 3,127 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.8% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% 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 2.83.

The median age in the city was 32.6 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 16.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,568 people, 2,967 households, and 1,536 families living in the city. The population density was 841.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,065 housing units at an average density of 392.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.74% White, 0.72% African American, 0.56% Native American, 3.50% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01% of the population.

There were 2,967 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.2% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% 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 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 21.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,803, and the median income for a family was $43,415. Males had a median income of $27,066 versus $21,481 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,796. About 7.9% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden won a 3% majority of Waite Park votes. In 2016, Donald Trump won by a 13% margin.

Education
Waite Park is in the St. Cloud Area School District.

Most residents are zoned to Discovery Elementary School, while some blocks north of 3rd Street are zoned to Westwood Elementary School. The zoned middle school is North Middle School, and the zoned high school is Apollo High School.

Waite Park was formerly home to the St. Cloud area campus of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business, a private career college.

title: Waite Park, Minnesota