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Sweet Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Sweet Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 448 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Airlie is located here, one mile east of the South Dakota border. The Pipestone National Monument is also located here. The township lies just outside the city of Pipestone, adjacent to the city's western and southwestern sides.

Sweet Township was incorporated in 1879, and named for Daniel E. Sweet, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 41.3 square miles (107.0 km$2$), of which 41.3 square miles (107.0 km$2$) is land and 0.02% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 448 people, 127 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.8 people per square mile (4.2/km$2$). There were 134 housing units at an average density of 3.2/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.66% White, 0.45% African American, 0.67% Native American, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 127 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,208, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,385. About 11.8% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Sweet Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Sweet Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Trosky, Minnesota

Trosky is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 98 at the 2020 census.

History
Trosky was platted in 1884. The origin of the name Trosky is obscure. A post office has been in operation at Trosky since 1884. Trosky was incorporated on June 10, 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.409 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 86 people, 39 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 52.1 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 25.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.2% Native American, and 3.5% Asian.

There were 39 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 116 people, 46 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 69.8 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 28.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.41% White and 2.59% Asian.

There were 46 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, and 21.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% 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 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,741. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

Politics
Trosky is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, Trosky is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

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Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Troy Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 318 at the 2000 census.

Troy Township was organized in 1879, and named after Troy, New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.6 square miles (113.0 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 318 people, 110 households, and 94 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.3 people per square mile (2.8/km$2$). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 110 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.3% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,357, and the median income for a family was $36,429. Males had a median income of $21,667 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,518. About 10.9% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Troy Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Jim Hagedorn a Republican. At the state level, Troy Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Woodstock, Minnesota

Woodstock is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 110 at the 2020 census.

History
Woodstock was platted in September 1879. The city was named after Woodstock, Illinois. A post office has been in operation at Woodstock since 1879. Woodstock was incorporated on July 11, 1892.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.539 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 124 people, 55 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 238.5 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 134.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.8% Native American, and 0.8% Asian.

There were 55 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 132 people, 63 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 238.3 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 130.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.24% White and 0.76% Native American.

There were 63 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.0% were non-families. 50.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 31.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,500, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,269. There were no families and 5.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.

Politics
Woodstock is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, Woodstock is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

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Andover Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Andover Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. Andover Township was organized in 1877. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the township was 154 at the 2000 census.

The unincorporated community of Wilds, near the edge of Crookston, and the unincorporated community of Girard are located within Andover Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 154 people, 52 households, and 42 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.3 people per square mile (1.7/km$2$). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 1.6/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.60% of the population.

There were 52 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.8% were married couples living together, and 19.2% were non-families. 13.5% 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 2.96 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $58,125. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,486. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.


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Angus Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Angus Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 112 at the 2000 census.

Angus Township was organized in 1879, and named for Richard B. Angus (1831–1922), a Canadian railroad financier.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, all land. Angus Township is located near geocoordinates 48.05N, 96.692W.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 112 people, 40 households, and 32 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.1 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 1.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.43% White, 3.57% Native American and 2% Leprechaun. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 40 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.5% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.22. Average total family weight was 911 pounds.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $58,125, and the median income for a family was $58,958. Males had a median income of $42,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,543. There were no families and 4.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Badger Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Badger Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Under the United States Public Land Survey System it is a survey township identified as Township 149 North, Range 42 West, Fifth Principal Meridian. The population was 166 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Badger Township is located at the eastern edge of the Red River Valley. The township is located entirely within the drainage of the Clearwater River and its tributaries, which in turn flow into the Red Lake River, the Red River of the North, and on to Hudson Bay. Most of the township is part of the glacial moraine that formed the southeast shore of prehistoric Lake Agassiz. According to the United States Census Bureau, Badger Township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.33%) is water. It is located near geocoordinates 47.73N, 96.03W.

Demographic trends
Badger Township is an area undergoing rural depopulation. The highest population shown by United States Census data was 448 in 1900. The population then dipped to 391 in 1910, rose back to 447 in 1920, and fell back to 350 in 1930. The population has been in decline ever since.

Current demographics (2000 Census)
As of the census of 2000, there were 166 people, 46 households, and 31 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.7 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.78% White, 3.01% Native American, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.01% of the population.

There were 46 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 13.9% from 45 to 64, and 44.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

Only 3 of the 166 people in Badger Township in 2000 (1.8%) were foreign born. Of those born in the United States, 95 were born in Minnesota, 52 were born elsewhere in the Midwest, 6 were born in the South, 2 were born in the West and 0 were born in the Northeast.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,999. About 6.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 6.1% of those 65 or over.

Early demographics (1900 Census)
As of the census of 1900, Badger Township had 448 people in 91 households, a density of 12.44 people per square mile, more than 2½ times as many people as in 2000. The population in 1900 was overwhelmingly Norwegian, with 72 heads of households (79.12%) having been born in Norway, 6 (6.59%) born in Sweden, 4 (4.40%) born in Wisconsin, 3 (3.30%) born in Denmark, 2 (2.20%) born in Minnesota, and 1 (1.10%) in each of Michigan, Illinois and Canada.

One hundred percent (100%) of the population in 1900 was reported as white. One family consisting of four individuals (4.40% of the township population) had a French surname (Dion) and another family from Wisconsin had a likely Yankee surname (Gundy). Other than these, every surname of residents in the township was obviously of Scandinavian origin. Of all residents in the township in 1900, 84 (17.21%) were born in the United States, and 404 (82.79%) were of foreign birth. Not a single resident of Badger Township in 1900 who had been born in the United States was born in a state other than Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota or Wisconsin. The vast majority of these were born in Minnesota, most of them children.

A surprising number of those born in the United States but not in Minnesota (11, or 2.25% of the total population) were born in North Dakota, indicating that at least some of the families in Badger Township had initially traveled further west before settling (at least temporarily) in Minnesota. The rest had migrated directly from Scandinavia or from the immediately adjoining states in the Upper Midwest.

No persons of Native American descent were listed in the Census of 1900, nor were there any persons of Hispanic descent, Asian or Pacific Islander descent, or Black, Negro or African American descent. In 1900, the Census focused more upon ethnicity as defined by country of origin rather than racial background, but it is noteworthy that no residents of Badger Township in the Census of 1900 were of German, English, Slavic, Italian or Southern European descent.

Pre-European contact
There were no permanent settlements in Badger Township prior to European settlement. The territory was traversed by occasional Ojibwe and Dakota hunting expeditions and may have been a seasonal food-gathering area for Ojibwe families, but was otherwise unpeopled until the mid-19th century. Indian artifacts, including grinding rocks, were excavated near Badger Creek in the SW 1/4 of Section 8 in the mid-1960s, indicating a periodic visitation pattern but no permanent residency. Bison roamed over Badger Township into the 1870s, and were actively pursued by Indians and Metis from the Pembina Settlements. Several bison skulls and skeletal remains thought to be over 2000 years old, as well as an Indian grinding rock, were unearthed in a peat bog by the Nikolayson family in Section 33 in the 1960s, and now are on display in the University of Minnesota in nearby Crookston.

Native land cessions and incorporation into United States territory
Badger Township is not connected with any verifiable native or European historic events or circumstances until transfer in the Treaty of Old Crossing (1863) and the Treaty of Old Crossing (1864), which included extensive other areas and involved no physical acts within the township. Prior to that time, the territory now included in Badger Township was within the watershed of the Red River Valley and hence technically a part of Rupert's Land and Assiniboia before becoming part of British Canada as a result of the boundary settlement in the Treaty of 1818, a which fixed the international border at the 49th parallel north from the Northwest Angle of Lake of the Woods westward to the Rocky Mountains.

Red River Trail
The easternmost Red River Trail between Pembina, North Dakota and St. Paul, Minnesota crossed the Red Lake River at Huot, Minnesota (the site of the Treaty of Old Crossing (1863)), which is a few miles northwest of Badger Township in what is now Red Lake County, Minnesota. The trail skirted the western edges of adjoining Grove Park-Tilden Township, Minnesota and Knute Township, Minnesota but is not generally considered to have crossed into the territory of Badger Township. (Since Red River ox cart trains used in trading expeditions between Pembina and St. Paul, Minnesota included many family members and hunters in addition to the oxcart drivers, they tended to spread out across the prairie except at key fords and crossings. It is likely that people in the trains entered what is now Badger Township many times before the extension of the railroad to Fargo, North Dakota put the Red River ox carts out of business in the early 1860s.   Thereafter, while there is no specific record of its occupation prior to 1880, the history of the township is essentially indistinguishable from areas to the west, north and east in Northwest Minnesota).

Initial Euro-American settlement
Badger Township was traversed by trappers and traders, including Indians, Métis and other half-breed people as well as white men incidental to the fur trade between 1790 and 1870. In 1797, the North West Company established a fur trading post approximately 15 miles northwest of Badger Township at the confluence of the Red Lake River and the Clearwater River, near the current site of Red Lake Falls. The American Fur Company, the Hudson's Bay Company and several other fur trading companies had active trapping and trading operations throughout the Red River Valley and Red Lake region prior to 1858. After Minnesota statehood, although the area remained unsurveyed and closed to settlement, some squatters may have encroached into the territory of Badger Township as permanent settlers before 1880. The township was not opened for settlement until 1883, when as part of the "Thirteen Towns" of eastern Polk County it was finally surveyed as a township and made available for homestead under the Homestead Act. Most of the township was initially settled by Norwegian immigrants in the late 1880s. The subsequent history of Badger Township is virtually indistinguishable from that of most of Northern Minnesota. Virtually all of the land was homesteaded or sold as railroad land to farmers.

Current land use and occupancy
Badger Township is essentially agricultural in character, although a large percentage of it is of marginal quality with thin, sandy soils or swampland and potholed, essentially abandoned or unused for any cropland or pasturage purpose. As a result, much of the land is now included in wildlife management areas, including Kakaik State Wildlife Management Area, Erskine State Wildlife Management Area, and Polk State Wildlife Management Area, and much of the remainder of the township has been enrolled as CRP land.

Business
Until recently, no active business enterprises were operating in Badger Township, excepting farming operations which are mostly family owned. A general store and railroad depot were in operation in Cisco until the late 1940s, and a few other home-operated family businesses may have had a fleeting existence, but none have endured. For example, the C.C. Spray Service operated between 1964 and 1966, providing Carbola whitewashing services to Grade A dairy farms throughout Northwestern Minnesota and Northeastern North Dakota. A large grain terminal, including a mile-long circular siding capable of holding a 110-car freight train, is now operating in Section 32 of Badger Township on the east side of along County Road 18, south of Highway 2 and the Great Northern Railway (BNSF). This facility, known as the Erskine Grain Terminal, was developed in 2006–2007 by the grain co-ops of Oklee, Newfolden and Winger to allow area growers to assemble trainloads of grain for direct shipment to market in order to meet current freight pricing policies of the railroads.

Community organizations
There is no incorporated or unincorporated community of any size within Badger Township, although the former places known as Sletten and Cisco were located within its territory. The nearest towns are Erskine, Mentor and Brooks, all located outside the township. There are no stoplights and no paved roads (other than a state highway and a US highway which pass through the township's eastern and southern fringes). The township is managed by a town board which mainly provides for road grading. The only public building in the township is a town hall on the north side of Section 21. There are no school buildings although at one time there were several; the township now is served by Win-E-Mac School District, near Erskine. There is one historically active church (Saron Lutheran Church) and one new church (the brand new Old Believers Church on the southwest quarter of Section 17, built in 2003), within the township, and there are four cemeteries (one at Saron Lutheran Church, another on Section 32 known as the Broderheim cemetery, a third at the northeast corner of Section 17 known as Sorum Cemetery, and the fourth and newest just established on the southwest quarter of Section 17 by the Old Believers Church).

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Belgium Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Belgium Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 111 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Belgium Township was organized in 1880. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Belgium caused the name to be selected.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 sqmi, of which 36.4 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 111 people, 35 households, and 26 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.0 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.89% White and 8.11% Native American.

There were 35 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $13,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,385. There were 21.4% of families and 21.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 20.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Beltrami, Minnesota

Beltrami is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States and was named in honor of Giacomo Costantino Beltrami (b. 1779, d. 1855), an Italian exile, who traveled to the Red river and the upper Mississippi in 1823. Officially incorporated on September 11, 1901, there had been settlers in the area since 1870. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 88 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.999 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota Highway 9 and Polk County Highway 1 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 107 people, 42 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 53.5 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 22.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 42 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 101 people, 44 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 50.2 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 23.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.03% White, and 2.97% from two or more races.

There were 44 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,928. There were 6.7% of families and 10.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.0% of under eighteens and 8.3% of those over 64.

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Brandsvold Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Brandsvold Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 241 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Brandsvold Township was named for a Norwegian settler.

Geography
Brandsvold Township is located near geocoordinates 47.65N, 95.745W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 34.5 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (2.60%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 241 people, 95 households, and 77 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.0 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 3.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.93% White, 0.83% Asian, and 1.24% from two or more races.

There were 95 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 35.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,000, and the median income for a family was $44,063. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,094. About 5.8% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.4% of those 65 or over.


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Brandt Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Brandt Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 45 according to the 2022 Decennial census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
The township is located near geocoordinates 48.04N, 96.565W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
At the 2020 census, there were 45 people, 25 households and 31 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.7 /sqmi. There were 29 housing units at an average density of 0.8 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the township was 95.16% White, 4.84% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.84% of the population.

There were 25 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 19.2% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.71.

15.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 11.1% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64 and 35.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median household income was $29,583 and the median family income was $.42,813 Males had a median income of $14,167 and females $17,917. The per capita income was $13,030. There were 5.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those over 64.

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Brislet Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Brislet Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 52 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Brislet Township was organized in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 52 people, 22 households, and 15 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.9 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 0.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 22 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, and 27.3% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,949. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.


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Bygland Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Bygland Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Bygland Township was organized in 1877, and named after Bygland, in Norway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 106 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.5 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 3.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.64% White, 0.34% African American, 0.67% Native American, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 106 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 132.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $49,107. Males had a median income of $40,208 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,260. About 9.2% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Monster (disambiguation)

A monster is a type of fictional creature found in horror, fantasy, science fiction, folklore, mythology and religion.

Monster, The Monster or Monsters may also refer to:

Amusement rides

 * Monster (ride), an amusement ride manufactured by Eyerly Aircraft Company
 * The Monster (Walygator Parc), a roller coaster in Maizières-les-Metz, Lorraine, France
 * The Monster (Adventureland), a roller coaster in Altoona, Iowa, United States
 * Monster (Gröna Lund), an upcoming roller coasterat Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden

Brands and companies

 * Monster Beverage, a beverage company
 * Monster Energy, an energy drink
 * Monster Cable, an electronics accessories company
 * Monster.com, an employment website
 * Monster Worldwide, an American provider of employment services

Film

 * The Monster (1903 film), a French horror film
 * The Monster (1925 film), an American horror film
 * The Monster (1954 film), an Egyptian crime film
 * The Monster (1975 film). a British horror film, also known as I Don't Want to Be Born
 * Monster (1980 film), an American horror film
 * The Monster (1994 film), an Italian comedy film
 * Monsters, Inc., a 2001 Pixar film that involves two monsters who work at a children's scream processing factory
 * Monster (2003 film), an American biographical crime drama film about serial killer Aileen Wuornos
 * Monsters (2004 film), a short film
 * Monster (2008 film), an American thriller film
 * Monsters (2010 film), a British sci-fi film
 * Monster (2014 film), a Korean film
 * Monsters (2015 film), a Chinese horror film
 * The Monster (2016 film), an American horror film
 * Monster (2018 film), an American drama film based on the Walter Dean Myers novel
 * Monster (2019 film), a Tamil-language comedy film
 * Monsters., a 2019 Romanian drama film
 * Arracht, also called Monster, 2019 Irish historical drama film
 * Monster (2022 film), a Malayalam-language thriller film
 * Monster (2023 film), a Japanese drama film
 * Monster!, a 1999 TV film by John Lafia
 * Monster, a 2005 short film by Jennifer Kent that was the precursor to The Babadook
 * Monsters, a 2014 comedy video by Lee Evans

Television

 * Monsters HD, an American channel
 * Monster (anime), a 2004 Japanese anime television series based upon the manga by Naoki Urasawa
 * Monsters (American TV series), a 1988–1991 America horror anthology television series that aired in syndication
 * Monsters (Japanese TV series), a 2012 Japanese television series from TBS
 * Monster (South Korean TV series), a 2016 South Korean television series
 * The Monster (TV series), a 2019 Iranian series by Mehran Modiri
 * Beyond Evil (TV series), a 2021 South Korean drama whose original title in Korean translates to Monster
 * Monster, a 2022 Netflix anthology series, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story being the first season

Episodes

 * "The Monster" (Adventure Time)
 * "Monsters" (Agent Carter)
 * "Monster" (Aqua Teen Hunger Force)
 * "Monster" (Fear the Walking Dead)
 * "Monster" (The Flash)
 * "The Monster" (Highway to Heaven)
 * "Monster" (Law & Order: Criminal Intent)
 * "Monster" (Millennium)
 * "Monsters" (Roswell)
 * "Monster" (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
 * "Monster" (The Outer Limits)
 * "Monsters" (The Walking Dead)

Fiction

 * The Monster (novella), a 1898 novella by Stephen Crane
 * The Monster, a 1913 novel by Edgar Saltus
 * The Monster, a 1921 novel by Horace Bleackley
 * Heu-Heu; or, The Monster, a 1924 novel by H. Rider Haggard
 * The Monster, a 1925 novel by Eden Phillpotts
 * The Monsters, a 1934 novel by Lester Dent, the 14th installment in the Doc Savage series first published in Doc Savage Magazine
 * "The Monster" (short story), a 1948 short story by A.E. Van Vogt
 * The Monster, a 1949 novella by Edmond Hamilton, under the house name "S. M. Tenneshaw"
 * "Monster", a 1951 short story by Joseph Samachson
 * Monsters (collection), a 1965 collection of short stories by A.E. van Vogt
 * The Monster (Përbindëshi), a 1965 novel by Ismail Kadare
 * The Monster, a 1968 play by Ron Milner
 * Monster: A Tale of Loch Ness, a 1982 novel by Jeffrey Konvitz
 * Monsters (anthology), a 1988 anthology of science fiction short stories
 * Monsters, a 1989 picture book written by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Quentin Blake
 * Monster, a 1992 novel by Christopher Pike
 * Monster (Kellerman novel), a 1999 novel by Jonathan Kellerman
 * Monster (Myers novel), a 1999 novel by Walter Dean Myers
 * Monster (Peretti novel), a 2005 novel by Frank Peretti
 * Monster, a 2009 novel by A. Lee Martinez
 * "Monster", a 2011 short story by Jeff Carlson, featured in the collection Long Eyes and Other Stories
 * Monster: A Novel of Frankenstein, a 2012 novel by Dave Zeltserman

Non-fiction

 * Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member, a 1993 memoir by Sanyika Shakur
 * Monster: Living Off the Big Screen, a 1997 book by John Gregory Dunne
 * Monsters: History's Most Evil Men and Women, a 2008 history book by Simon Sebag Montefiore

Comics

 * "The Monsters!", a comic story featured in Shock SuspenStories #1 (February-March 1952), written by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein
 * "The Monster", a comic story featured in House of Secrets #96 (February-March 1972), written by Jack Oleck
 * "The Monster", a comic story featured in Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion  #10 (March-April 1973), also written by Oleck
 * "The Monster!", a comic story featured in The Incredible Hulk #250 (August 1980), written by Bill Mantlo
 * Monster (comics), a 1984–1985 British comic strip by Alan Moore, Alberto Giolitti, John Wagner and Alan Grant, and Jesus Redondo
 * "Monster", a comic story featured in The Incredible Hulk #312 (October 1985), also written by Mantlo
 * Monsters (manga), a 1994 one-shot manga by Eiichiro Oda
 * Monster (manga), a 1994–2001 manga series by Naoki Urasawa

Games

 * Monster (Dungeons & Dragons), a term used to refer to a variety of creatures in the game
 * Monster (computer gaming), a type of non-player character
 * Monsters, a clone of the arcade game Space Panic

Musicians and bands

 * Monster (musician)
 * Monster (band)
 * The Monsters, Swiss Psychobilly band led by Reverend Beat-Man

Albums

 * Monster (B'z album)
 * Monsters (D'espairsRay album)
 * Monster (Fetchin Bones album)
 * Monster (Herbie Hancock album)
 * Monster (Hugh Cornwell album)
 * Monster (Killer Mike album)
 * Monster (Kiss album)
 * Monsters (Meat Puppets album)
 * Monsters (The Midnight album)
 * Monsters (Tom Odell album)
 * Monster (Oomph! album)
 * Monster (R.E.M. album)
 * Monster (Steppenwolf album)
 * Monster (David Thomas album)
 * Monster (Usher album)
 * Monster (EP), by Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi
 * Monster (mixtape), by Future
 * Monster, a 2013 album by Noyz Narcos
 * Monster, a cancelled album by P-Model

Songs

 * "Monster" (Arashi song)
 * "Monster" (The Automatic song)
 * "Monster" (Big Bang song)
 * "Monster" (Disturbed song)
 * "Monster" (Disney song), song from the musical adaptation of Frozen
 * "Monster" (Exo song)
 * "Monster" (Gabbie Hanna song)
 * "Monster" (Imagine Dragons song)
 * "Monster" (Kanye West song)
 * "Monster" (L7 song)
 * "Monster" (Lady Gaga song)
 * "Monster" (Meek Mill song)
 * "Monster" (Meg & Dia song)
 * "Monster" (Michael Jackson song)
 * "Monster" (Paramore song)
 * "Monster" (Pink Lady song)
 * "Monster" (Professor Green song)
 * "Monster" (Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi song)
 * "Monster" (Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber song)
 * "Monster" (Skillet song)
 * "Monster" (Starset song)
 * "Monster" (Steppenwolf song)
 * "Monster" (Yoasobi song)
 * "Monster" (21 Savage song)
 * "The Monster" (song), a song by Eminem featuring Rihanna
 * "Monsters" (All Time Low song)
 * "Monsters" (Eric Church song)
 * "Monsters" (Funeral for a Friend song)
 * "Monsters" (James Blunt song)
 * "Monsters" (Saara Aalto song)
 * "Monster", a song by Dev (singer)
 * "Monster", a song by Dodie Clark from Human
 * "Monster", a song by Fred Schneider from the album Fred Schneider and the Shake Society
 * "MONSTER", a song by KIRA ft. Megpoid (English)
 * "Monster", a song by Kris Allen from the 2012 album Thank You Camellia
 * "Monster", a song by LUM!X and Gabry Ponte
 * "Monsters", a song by Blue Öyster Cult from the album Cultösaurus Erectus
 * "Monsters", a song by Matchbook Romance from the album Voices
 * "Monsters", a song by Shinedown from Attention Attention
 * "Monsters", a song by Something for Kate from the 2001 album Echolalia
 * "Monsters", a song by Timeflies ft. Katie Sky

People

 * Rob Monster (born 1966 or 1967), American technology executive
 * Dick Radatz (1937–2005), American baseball pitcher nicknamed "The Monster"
 * Sanyika Shakur (1963–2021), American author and gang member with the street moniker "Monster"
 * Nobuhiro Tajima (born 1950), Japanese rally driver nicknamed "Monster"
 * Naoya Inoue (born 1993), Japanese two-time undisputed world boxing champion nicknamed "Kaibutsu" (the Monster)

Science and mathematics

 * Monster (physics)
 * Monster group, a large but finite algebraic structure in mathematical group theory
 * Spiegelman Monster, an RNA chain

Other uses

 * Monster, South Holland, a town in the Netherlands
 * Ducati Monster, a motorcycle
 * Landkreuzer P. 1500 Monster, a self-propelled gun
 * IT (XM) or Monster, a radio program

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Chester Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Chester Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
The township is located near geocoordinates 47.808N, 95.775W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 79 people, 28 households, and 22 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.2 PD/sqmi. There were 37 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.

There were 28 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household dog age is 46 (in dog years). The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was 29.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,125, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,830. There were 4.0% of families and 14.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 31.0% of under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.


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Climax, Minnesota

Climax is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 243 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, all land. It is located on the Sand Hill River, which joins the Red River of the North about two miles (3 km) to the west.

U.S. Highway 75 and Minnesota Highway 220 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 267 people, 112 households, and 63 families living in the city. The population density was 234.2 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 103.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.9% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.30.

The median age in the city was 32.1 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 243 people, 113 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 212.2 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 108.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.00% White, 1.65% Native American, 4.12% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.58% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,688, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,320. About 5.1% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.3% of those 65 or over.

Name
Climax, founded in 1896, was named after a chewing tobacco company. The town's name has been a source of humor, and the slogan selected for the centennial was "Climax. More than just a feeling." Less well attested is the assertion that some unnamed local newspaper, reporting the death of a resident of nearby Fertile, Minnesota, ran a report of her death under the headline Fertile Woman dies in Climax.

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Columbia Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Columbia Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 429 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 34.5 sqmi is land and 1.2 sqmi (3.50%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 429 people, 165 households, and 124 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.4 PD/sqmi. There were 203 housing units at an average density of 5.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.60% White, 0.47% Native American, 0.23% Asian, and 0.70% from two or more races.

There were 165 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,827, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $16,944 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,870. About 8.5% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Crookston, Minnesota

Crookston is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Polk County. The population was 7,482 at the 2020 census. It is part of the "Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Greater Grand Forks".

Crookston is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Crookston. Crookston is partially a commuter town to the larger city of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Early history
The Crookston area was virtually unoccupied until European contact and remained little more than a hunting ground associated with the Pembina settlements until the 1860s. The land in Crookston's immediate vicinity is not connected with any verifiable Native American or European historic events or circumstances until transfer in the Treaties of Old Crossing in 1863–64. Before that, the territory now included in Crookston was part of Rupert's Land and Assiniboia before becoming part of the United States as a result of the boundary settlement in the Treaty of 1818.

The Crookston area was traversed by trappers and traders, including Ojibwa and Lakota, Métis, and European settlers, between 1790 and 1870. A branch of the Red River Trails passed nearby; it was used by fur traders between the 1840s and 1870s.

Settlement
The present-day site of Crookston first saw settlement by non-Indian people around 1872. It was the site of a federal land office by 1876 and sited on a portion of the Great Northern Railway that began operation by 1880. The town was incorporated on April 1, 1879 as "Queen City". By the end of that year, the town had a jail, graded streets, and a few plank sidewalks. Soon it was decided that the town needed a new name. Two factions emerged supporting two different names. One wished to honor the town's first mayor, Captain Ellerey C. Davis, with the name Davis. Another group picked the name Crookston to honor Colonel William Crooks, a soldier and railroad builder. The name was reportedly chosen by coin toss.

Soon Scandinavian, French-Canadian, and German immigrants began populating Crookston. At one point, eight different railroad lines reached the town, and it became a center of commerce and manufacturing.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.115 sqmi, all land.

Crookston sits in the fertile Red River Valley, once a part of glacial Lake Agassiz. As Lake Agassiz receded, it left behind rich mineral deposits. This made the area around Crookston prime for agricultural uses. Grains such as wheat and other crops, including sugar beets and potatoes, grow well in the area around Crookston.

Crookston has a relatively flat landscape. The Red Lake River flows through the city and makes several twists and turns (oxbows). The riverbank has eroded somewhat.

U.S. Highways 2 and 75 and Minnesota State Highways 9 and 102 are four of the main routes in the community.

Crookston is the northern terminus of the Agassiz Recreational Trail, a 53-mile multi-use trail built on an abandoned railroad grade that has its southern terminus at Ulen.

Demographics
Crookston has not seen major population growth since the 1970s. The economy has suffered due to a lack of well-paying jobs and available housing.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 7,482 people and 3,087 households, and 1,647 families residing in the city. The population density was 1446.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,445 housing units. The racial makeup was 80.9% White, 3.3% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 4.3% other races, and 8.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.5% of the population.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 7,891 people, 3,109 households, and 1,743 families living in the city. The population density was 1532.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,303 housing units at an average density of 641.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 1.4% African American, 1.7% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.0% of the population.

There were 3,109 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 40.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.9% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 35.1 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 16.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 8,192 people, 3,078 households, and 1,819 families living in the city. The population density was 1,658.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,382 housing units at an average density of 684.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White, 0.50% African American, 1.54% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.64% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.18% of the population.

There were 3,078 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.10.

The city's age distribution shows 24.2% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,609, and the median income for a family was $44,157. Males had a median income of $30,564 versus $21,021 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,219. About 7.5% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

K–12
Crookston is in Crookston School District 593, and is home to Crookston High School, home of the Pirates. Students from the neighboring towns of Euclid, Gentilly, and Mentor attend Crookston High. The school district enrolled 1,135 students in K-12 in the school year 2022–23. Before the new high school was built in 1997, students attended Central High School in downtown Crookston. Central High School had been in operation since 1913.

Private elementary schools include Cathedral Elementary (Catholic, formerly Mount Saint Benedict High School), Our Savior's Lutheran, and Bible Baptist.

Higher education
Crookston has the University of Minnesota Crookston (a campus of the University of Minnesota system). It began as an agricultural high school before becoming a two-year college and then a four-year university. On January 30, 2010, the new Crookston Sports Center was dedicated. The university enrolled about 1,650 students in the fall 2023 term.

Media
The local newspaper is the Crookston Daily Times.

Television
Crookston is part of the Fargo/Grand Forks television market. PBS member station KCGE (channel 16) is licensed to Crookston, serving Grand Forks.

Local radio stations
KROX 1260 AM (also broadcast locally on translator K289CE 105.7 FM) specifically covers the community. Radio stations from Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, and KRJB 106.5 FM broadcasting from Ada can also be easily received. Radio stations KQHT 96.1 FM and KYCK 97.1 FM are also licensed to Crookston, but broadcast from Grand Forks and serve the region in general.

Culture
Crookston is home to the Grand Theater, the oldest continuously operating movie theater in the United States. Built in 1910, it served as an opera house until 1917, when it began to primarily show movies. It played host to entertainers including early film actress Mary Pickford.

Notable people

 * Dan Anderson, professional basketball player, was born in Crookston in 1943.
 * Joseph H. Ball, U.S. senator from Minnesota from 1940 to 1949, was born in Crookston in 1905.
 * John Christgau (1934–2018), an American author of fiction and non-fiction.
 * Ronald N. Davies, judge of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, 1955–1985, was born in Crookston in 1904.
 * Jules Ellingboe (1892–1948), racing driver
 * Philip Hamre, medical technician and Minnesota state legislator
 * Miner A. Helgeson, farmer and Minnesota state legislator
 * Leroy E. Matson, Minnesota Supreme Court justice
 * John Noah, ice hockey player, was born in Crookston in 1927.
 * Julius Spokely, sheriff and Minnesota state legislator
 * Milton Orville Thompson, NASA astronaut and research scientist, was born in Crookston in 1926.
 * Theodore W. Thorson, Minnesota state legislator and educator, was born in Crookston in 1922.
 * Wes Westrum, played for the New York Giants.
 * Ed Widseth, played for the New York Giants.
 * Harvey A. Wilder (1907–1968), farmer and Minnesota state legislator

title: Crookston, Minnesota


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Crookston Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Crookston Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 554 at the 2000 census.

History
Crookston Township was erected in 1876. The township was named for Col. William Crooks, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30 sqmi, of which 30 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 554 people, 148 households, and 128 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.7 PD/sqmi. There were 156 housing units at an average density of 4.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.56% White, 0.72% African American, 0.18% Native American and 0.54% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 148 households, out of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.7% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.5% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% 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 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,688, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $30,694 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,664. About 5.4% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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East Grand Forks, Minnesota

East Grand Forks (also known as EGF) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,176 at the 2020 Census, making it the largest community in Polk County.

It is located in the Red River Valley region along the eastern bank of the Red River of the North, directly across from the larger city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks form the center of the Grand Forks, ND–MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks. The population was 104,362 at the 2020 Census.

History
A post office called East Grand Forks has been in operation since 1883. The city was named for its location east of Grand Forks, North Dakota. East Grand Forks was incorporated in 1887.

Flood of 1997
East Grand Forks, along with Grand Forks, was heavily damaged by a major flood in 1997. The entire city was under a mandatory evacuation and almost no homes were spared damage. After the flood, several neighborhoods had to be demolished because of damage. The city cleared development from the floodplain bordering the Red and Red Lake rivers. It developed a large park known as the Greater Grand Forks Greenway to provide a new recreation area for residents along the river. A similar park was developed in Grand Forks, North Dakota on the opposite side of the river. The parklands, with trees and a variety of greenery, can absorb floodwaters and help protect the cities naturally. Moving residential and business development out of these areas also helps prevent future flood damage. In addition, a new system of dikes was constructed to protect the city from future flooding.

The city has rebuilt. New businesses attracted to the downtown include a Cabela's sporting goods store and Moore Theaters.

Geography
East Grand Forks is located in the flat, fertile Red River Valley, formed by the ancient glacial Lake Agassiz.

East Grand Forks developed on both sides of the Red Lake River, which joins with the Red River in town. The main part of town is located north of the river; this was the original section which developed as the downtown area, as well as several early residential neighborhoods. The area south of the river is known as "The Point." The land narrows almost to a peninsula at the confluence of the Red and Red Lake rivers. "The Point" contains more residential development.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.946 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 9,176 people, 3,599 households, and 2,289 families residing in the city. The population density was 1543.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,831 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 80.2% White, 7.3% African American, 2.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 3.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 3,599 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 30.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 18.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 9.3% of residents were under the age of 5; 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 72.8% were 18 years of age or older and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 8,601 people, 3,488 households, and 2,258 families residing in the city. The population density was 1455.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,626 housing units at an average density of 613.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 1.3% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 3,488 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 7,501 people, 2,929 households, and 1,933 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,501.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,108 housing units at an average density of 622.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.97% White, 0.52% African American, 1.68% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.47% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.53% of the population.

There were 2,929 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,866, and the median income for a family was $47,846. Males had a median income of $33,134 versus $22,094 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,599. About 8.2% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Largest employers
According to the City's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

K–12
The East Grand Forks School District enrolls 1,758 students and operates two elementary schools (South Point Elementary and New Heights Elementary), Central Middle School, and East Grand Forks Senior High School. There are also two private Christian schools. Sacred Heart School is a Roman Catholic school has students attending from across the region, from both North Dakota and Minnesota. Riverside Christian School is a nondenominational Christian elementary, middle and high school.

 * 1,949 students in 2022-2023
 * 1,811 students in February 2023

Higher education
The only higher educational institution in East Grand Forks is Northland Community & Technical College or Northland for short, which also has a campus 50 miles northeast in Thief River Falls. The history of Northland Community & Technical College's East Grand Forks campus dates back to December 1971, when the local school district was designated for an Area Vocational Technical Institute (AVTI). The first classes of the East Grand Forks AVTI were offered in January 1973 in rented facilities. The present facility opened in April 1975. Northland - EGF grew with expansion and partnerships.

The name of the college changed several times throughout its history. One of its most prominent consolidations was as Northwest Technical College from 1992-2003.

In July 2003, the East Grand Forks campus of Northwest Technical College merged with Northland Community & Technical College of Thief River Falls to become a fully comprehensive college. The 2-year school has seen steady growth in enrollment in the past 5 years. Across the Red River in Grand Forks is the University of North Dakota.

Infrastructure
East Grand Forks is served by 3 bus routes of Cities Area Transit which connect the city to Grand Forks.

Four-lane U.S. Route 2; U.S. 2 Business Route; and Minnesota Highway 220 are three of the main roadways in the city. Other nearby routes in the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks area include Interstate Highway 29, to the west of Grand Forks' downtown, and U.S. Highway 81.

Commerce and recreation
East Grand Forks has a downtown shopping district that includes a small shopping center, a 12-screen movie theater, a Cabela's sporting goods store, and several local restaurants.

After the Flood of 1997, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommended against replacing residential or business development in the floodplain. The land on both sides of the river was developed as a park and state recreation area, known as the Red River State Recreation Area. This is a part of the Greater Grand Forks Greenway. It provides a place for residents to enjoy recreation near the river, as well as protecting the cities. The trees and greenery in this zone can help absorb future seasonal flooding. In the northern part of town is a public golf course, Valley Golf Course.

Local events
East Grand Forks has several annual local community events, such as the Catfish Days and the Frosty Bobber fishing tournaments, Heritage Days, and arts and crafts shows. EGF shares certain events with Grand Forks, such as the Potato Bowl parade and First Night, a New Year's celebration that's alcohol free. Catfish Days, based on an annual summer catfishing tournament, attracts people from all over the United States and Canada. It is one of the largest fishing tournaments in the region.

Each June, the Grand Cities Art Fest takes place in the downtowns of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. The city holds an Art & Wine Walk one Saturday each month during the summer. A farmer's market is another popular event. Local produce and craft items are for sale in the Town Square on Saturdays, starting in late June and running until late September.

Media
East Grand Forks has a local weekly newspaper, The Exponent. Otherwise, the town is served by the media of Grand Forks and KROX of Crookston, Minnesota. Radio stations KZLT and KGFK broadcasting from Grand Forks, North Dakota are licensed to East Grand Forks.

Notable people

 * Kurt Knoff, NFL safety. Played for Minnesota Vikings, Houston Oilers and Denver Broncos
 * Pat Owens, Mayor of Grand Forks during the 1997 Red River Flood in the United States.
 * Carl Panzram serial killer, mass rapist, arsonist. Born in East Grand Forks.
 * Molly Yeh, Author, Restaurateur, host TV show "Girl Meets Farm."

title: East Grand Forks, Minnesota


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Eden Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Eden Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 215 at the 2000 census.

The name is an allusion to the biblical Garden of Eden.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.2 sqmi is land and 1.1 sqmi (3.03%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 215 people, 83 households, and 62 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.1 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.28% White, 0.47% Native American, 2.79% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of the population.

There were 83 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% 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 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,713. About 10.0% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Eden Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Erskine, Minnesota

Erskine is a city in Polk County, Minnesota. The population was 403 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Greater Grand Forks region.

History
Erskine was laid out in 1889, and named for George Quincy Erskine, a Minnesota banker. A post office has been in operation at Erskine since 1889.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.968 sqmi, of which 0.645 sqmi is land and 0.323 sqmi is water.

Demographics
The population of Erskine was more than 800 in the 1920s. It hovered above 600 until the late 1960s, dipped to 571 (1970) and 585 (1980), and then plunged to 424 (1990), 428 (1995), and 437 (2000).

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 503 people, 234 households, and 131 families residing in the city. The population density was 739.7 PD/sqmi. There were 273 housing units at an average density of 401.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.4% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 234 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.0% were non-families. 41.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 437 people, 203 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 590.0 PD/sqmi. There were 250 housing units, with an average density of 337.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.99% White, 0.23% African American, 5.49% Native American, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population. The ethnicity of Erskine residents was as follows: · Norwegian – 48% · German – 13% · Swedish – 12% · Chippewa – 4% · American Indian tribes, specified – 4% · Irish – 4% · Russian – 3% · Danish – 3% · French (except Basque) – 2% · Scottish – 2% · American Indian tribes, not specified – 2% · Italian – 1% · English – 1% · Scandinavian – 1%

Of the 203 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 42.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,771, and the median income for a family was $35,278. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,122. About 17.3% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.8% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
Erskine's town festival is known as the Erskine Water Carnival and held in early June. The Erskine Fish, the concrete statue that is the world's largest northern pike and the town's principal tourist attraction, is on a lawn in a small park on the shore of Cameron Lake, just down the street from downtown Erskine. In addition, it is the center of a community of Russian Old Believers estimated at between 50 and 100 families. The Old Believers began moving to Erskine around 1998 to escape a farming crisis and suburban sprawl that threatened their community near Woodburn, Oregon.

Parks, recreation and public facilities
The Rydell National Wildlife Refuge is along County Road 238 about 3 mi west of Erskine and $2 1/2$ miles south of U.S. Highway 2. The Oak Lake Golf Course is just east of town at the intersection of Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 59. The best local resort and fishing areas are Maple Lake, a lake near Mentor, and Maple Bay, as well as Union Lake and Lake Sarah, a few miles south of Erskine. Erskine's sewage was dumped into Cameron Lake until the Clean Water Act of 1970 forced the town to redirect its sewage to the new sewer plant near Badger Lake. Former residents and old-timers recall that the shores of Cameron Lake were littered with dead fish in the old days. Today the lake is much cleaner, and with the rising costs of lakeshore property in the area, there is an increase in development on the lakeshore.

Schools
Erskine is served by a consolidated multi-community K–12 school district known as "Win-E-Mac", which represents McIntosh and Winger in addition to Erskine. A vocational and technical college is in Thief River Falls. The nearest four-year colleges in the vicinity include a branch campus of the University of Minnesota in Crookston and Bemidji State University in Bemidji, in addition to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and North Dakota State University in Fargo.

Telephone and internet service
The oldest telephone cooperative in the state, Garden Valley Telephone Company, is headquartered in Erskine and serves most of northwestern Minnesota. It was formed to provide telephone coverage to the region at a time when it was difficult to get phone service to the area. Garden Valley Telephone Company now provides internet service, although other ISPs also serve the area. The Erskine telephone prefix is 687, formerly Murray 7, and the area code is 218.

Newspapers
Erskine is home to the Erskine Echo, a weekly newspaper that began publishing before 1900. Other weekly papers include the McIntosh Times and The 13 Towns (published in Fosston for the 13 townships of eastern Polk County). Area daily papers include the Crookston Times, Grand Forks Herald, The Forum, The Bemidji Pioneer, and the Star Tribune, available by subscription and in vendor boxes.

Radio and television
Erskine has no radio or television stations, but nearby Fosston is home to three radio stations. Radio and TV stations from Bemidji, Crookston, Thief River Falls, Grand Forks, Fargo, and Winnipeg can be picked up in Erskine.

Roads and highways
Erskine is just west of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and four-lane U.S. Highway 2, and about 60 mi east of Interstate 29 at Grand Forks, North Dakota, and 105 mi north of Interstate 94 at Fergus Falls.

Air transport
The nearest airports with commercial service are Bemidji (55 mi east), Thief River Falls (35 mi north) and Grand Forks (60 mi west). An uninstrumented grass airfield known as the Erskine Airport was in operation from 1954 until the early 1970s, but no longer exists. Nearby Fosston (12 mi east) and Crookston (20 mi west) both have private aviation airfields.

Rail transport
At the historic junction of the Great Northern Railway and the Soo Line Railroad, Erskine used to appear prominently on many national railroad maps and atlases that omitted much larger cities and towns in the vicinity. Both lines are still in place today, with the Great Northern tracks now owned by the BNSF Railway and the Soo Line tracks by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Erskine's freight depot, while still standing, is closed for business, and rail passenger service was discontinued many years ago.

Bus services
Greyhound Bus Lines no longer serves Erskine, but Jefferson Lines has taken over the Fargo-Minneapolis route it served. The Tri-Valley Heartland Express Bus provides scheduled weekly or biweekly service to Crookston, Bemidji, Thief River Falls and other destinations for seniors and others on an advance reservation basis.

Historic businesses
Until 1980, Erskine was mostly a service community for the local agricultural community. In the early 1900s, the town had four grain elevators, an ice plant, a lumber mill and several blacksmith shops. Even as late as 1980, the town businesses included a grain elevator, a creamery, a lumber yard, a fuel delivery service, and several farm implement dealers, junkyards and repair shops. As family farming in the area declined, the agricultural services component has diminished as larger growers took their supply and services business to larger communities.

Erskine Attachments
Erskine was once the home of Erskine Attachments, formerly known as Erskine Manufacturing Company, established in 1948. The company began as a manufacturer of heavy equipment snowblowers and grain hitch elevators before changing its name to Erskine Attachments when it began manufacturing a line of Skid Steer Attachments for the Ingersoll Rand Bobcat company. Now private, Erskine Attachments manufactures more than 40 skid steer attachments including brush mowers, snowblowers, blades, buckets, grapples, post drivers, stump grinders, tree shears, and others that fit all skid steers and some front-end loaders that utilize the skid steer style quick attach mechanism. Erskine Attachments was used as a pilot for the Minnesota JOBZ incentive program to revitalize Minnesota's manufacturing opportunities and has been referenced for its continuance as a viable success story. Erskine Attachments is now just outside of Fosston.

Other businesses
Other significant employers include Garden Valley Telephone Company and the Pioneer Memorial Care Center, a nursing home and retirement community. In 2008, Crookston-based Agassiz Energy, LLC, announced that it had indefinitely postponed its plans for a $58.5 million ethanol plant at the junction of the former Great Northern and Soo Line railroads, near the interchange of U.S. Routes 59 and 2.

Notable people

 * Hector A. Hanson, Minnesota state legislator
 * Roger Moe, Minnesota state legislator
 * Jan Narveson, professor of philosophy

title: Erskine, Minnesota


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Esther Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Esther Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 158 at the 2000 census.

Esther Township was named for Esther Cleveland, daughter of Grover and Frances Cleveland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.4 sqmi, of which 19.1 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (1.24%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 158 people, 59 households, and 45 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.3 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.37% White and 0.63% African American.

There were 59 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,563, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,997. About 7.0% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Esther Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Euclid Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Euclid Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 149 at the 2000 census.

Euclid Township was organized in 1879, and named after Euclid Avenue, a main boulevard of Cleveland, Ohio.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 149 people, 59 households, and 46 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.2 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 1.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 59 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 16.9% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,438, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $40,833 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,901. There were none of the families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Euclid Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Fairfax Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Fairfax Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 213 at the 2000 census.

Fairfax Township was organized in 1879.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Highway 2 and Minnesota Highways 9 and 102 are three of the main routes in the community.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 213 people, 74 households, and 54 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.9 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 2.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.12% White, 0.47% Native American, 0.94% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 74 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,214, and the median income for a family was $44,250. Males had a median income of $30,357 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,402. About 14.5% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.6% of those 65 or over.


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Fanny Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Fanny Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 105 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Fanny Township was organized in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 105 people, 32 households, and 28 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.9 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 32 households, out of which 56.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.4% were non-families. 9.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $59,063, and the median income for a family was $58,438. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $30,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,809. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

title: Fanny Township, Polk County, Minnesota