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Claremont, Minnesota

Claremont is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 548 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Claremont has been in operation since 1856. Claremont was incorporated in 1878. The city took its name from Claremont Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 sqmi, all land.

Claremont is along U.S. Highway 14, and Dodge County Roads 1 and 3.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 548 people, 220 households, and 128 families living in the city. The population density was 476.5 PD/sqmi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 216.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, 5.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.0% of the population.

There were 220 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.8% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.1% male and 44.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 620 people, 239 households, and 162 families living in the city. The population density was 537.6 PD/sqmi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 215.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.00% White, 0.48% Native American, 12.10% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.61% of the population.

There were 239 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,987, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $32,375 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,498. About 6.7% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Claremont High School's mascot was the Parrot. Their colors were orange and black.

In 1990, Claremont's school district merged with the towns of Dodge Center and West Concord to form Triton Public Schools. Dodge Center is now home to Triton Primary, Triton Middle School and Triton Senior High School. The first commencement exercises were held in 1991.

Triton's school mascot is the Cobra. The school colors are maroon and gray. The annual yearbook is titled Triton Tradition and the first volume was published in 1991.

Triton, coached by Don Henderson, won the Minnesota State Football championship in 1994 (B Division), 2000 (AA Division) and in 2006 (AA Division). In 2006, Triton's football team won every game in the AA Division. The 2006 Cobras hold a Minnesota State High School League Prep Bowl record for both the highest scoring team in a championship game (70 points), as well as total scoring game for both teams (91 points). Two members of the 1994 state championship team also hold individual Minnesota State High School League Prep Bowl records. Kirk Midthun ('96) for Most Touchdowns Passing (6) and Judge Gisslen ('95) for Most Touchdown Receptions (4 – record since tied). Source: http://www.mshsl.org Kirk Midthun was the Minnesota Player of the Year in 1994 and 1995 (a co-winner with Tim Rosga of Cretin Derham Hall).

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Claremont Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Claremont Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 468 at the 2000 census.

Claremont Township was organized in 1858. It was named after Claremont, New Hampshire.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 468 people, 157 households, and 135 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.4 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 4.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.86% White, 0.21% Asian, 1.50% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

There were 157 households, out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.0% were non-families. 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,125, and the median income for a family was $64,167. Males had a median income of $38,068 versus $27,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,532. About 4.3% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Concord Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Concord Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 587 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Concord is located within Concord Township. The city of West Concord is located within the township geographically but is a separate entity.

Concord Township was organized in 1858. A large share of the early settlers of the area were from New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. Concord Township, as well as West Concord located within the township, were both named after Concord, New Hampshire.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.9 sqmi, of which 36.9 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 587 people, 206 households, and 165 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.9 PD/sqmi. There were 214 housing units at an average density of 5.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.93% White, 0.34% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.36% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 206 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,588, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $30,357 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,895. About 5.7% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Dodge Center, Minnesota

Dodge Center is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. Approximately 15 miles west of Rochester, the population of Dodge Center was 2,670 at the 2010 census. Dodge Center is part of the Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The Dodge Center area was first settled by pioneers in the 1850s. The town was created by the railroad system and named for its central location within Dodge County, Minnesota, which was named for Henry Dodge, twice the governor of Wisconsin.

The first train to reach Dodge Center arrived on July 13, 1866. Shortly after, D.L. Tyler moved to Dodge Center from Ashland (which had no railroad) and built its first general store in 1867. Tyler also became the town's first postmaster.

Dodge Center's site was officially platted in 1867 and recorded in July 1869. In January 1870, the legislature passed a bill changing the town's name to Silas. The bill was reconsidered the next day and no further action was taken. The town remained Dodge Center and was incorporated in February 1872 by special act of the legislature.

Early Dodge Center was a farming community known for growing grain. Grain wagons lined up and down Main Street and into the surrounding countryside waiting their turn at either of two grain elevators.

By 1870, Dodge Center's population had grown to 400–500. The two grain elevators, a gun shop, Tyler's general store and The Kinney House (a hotel widely known in the region and later burned) had become established businesses. The Chicago and North Western Railroad depot had also been completed. Also by 1870, the one-room schoolhouse, in which a Mrs. Rice taught, had become too small. Realizing the importance of education, the people of Dodge Center built a wooden, L-shaped, two-story schoolhouse, costing about $15,000. The first high school commencement exercises were held in 1885.[2] When that school was also outgrown, a new brick building was constructed in 1898.

The 1870 school was cut in half and converted. One half became an opera house (where the Assembly of God church now stands) and the other half became apartments directly across the street. The opera house was one of the grandest in southeastern Minnesota, with a large stage, balcony and opera seats. The opera house eventually became a church and was destroyed by fire in 1948. The apartments were demolished in the 1980s.

The 1898 building, at the corner of 1st Ave NW and 3rd Street NW, was used until 1972. A gymnasium, auditorium and two classrooms were added in 1936, part of President Franklin Roosevelt's WPA program. An addition containing a library and home-economics room was added in 1950 and an elementary school building was constructed in 1958. Of the 1890s portion of the building (demolished in 1972), one stairwell and a classroom still exist. The small 1898 portion and the 1936, 1950 and 1958 additions remain standing and are owned by a private entity (as of August 2007); they house apartments with several small businesses. A new high school was erected on the western edge of town in 1972 and is still in use.

Dodge Center's first newspaper, the Dodge Center Press, began publication in 1874. The Dodge Center Star was established in 1890 by Edgar Stivers. The two papers merged in 1936 to become the Dodge Center Star-Record.

Along with the Kinney House, the Windsor Hotel developed a fine reputation throughout the region. A third hotel, the Hartley House, was built just south of the Chicago Great Western station. It burned one night, killing a traveling female teacher.

Dodge Center's first permanent doctor was Steven W. Ranson, who began practicing there in June 1870. He also opened a drug store in 1872. In 1875 Dr. James A. Garver, of Ohio, moved from Wasioja to Dodge Center, where he continued to live and practice the rest of his life.

The Joseph Garrison post of the Grand Army of the Republic was established with 22 charter members in 1885. Garrison was the second man from Dodge County to lose his life in the American Civil War. He died in Libby Prison of wounds suffered in the Battle of Bull Run.

A large three-story roller mill was built in 1887. It had a national reputation for the fine quality of its flour and won first prize at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The mill and its brand were later sold. It was later destroyed by fire.

The Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad came to Dodge Center in 1885, the name being changed to Chicago Great Western in 1892. The track ran from Minneapolis, MN to Oelwein, IA. The last section of track to be completed was the long trestle across the Zumbro River, north of Dodge Center.

Religion had an early start in Dodge Center. The Seventh Day Baptists organized in 1859 and the settlers erected a building in 1865. They moved it into the village of Dodge Center and dedicated it in 1873. Today, Dodge Center continues this seventh day tradition with the modern Dodge Center Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Sunday Baptists built a church in 1874 in the southern part of the village. A tornado demolished the building in 1880.

The Methodist Church was constructed in 1878 and was used by the congregation until 1958 when it moved into the current building. The Congregational Church community began to move to Dodge Center from Wasioja, Minnesota in 1875.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,670 people, 998 households, and 659 families residing in the city. The population density was 1283.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,061 housing units at an average density of 510.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 3.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.

There were 998 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 26.0% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 31.8 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,226 people, 824 households, and 588 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,173.8 PD/sqmi. There were 859 housing units at an average density of 452.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.13% White, 0.31% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 4.76% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.29% of the population.

There were 824 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,453, and the median income for a family was $44,632. Males had a median income of $31,525 versus $24,485 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,858. About 8.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The largest employer in Dodge Center is McNeilus, a manufacturer of ready-mixed concrete mixer trucks, garbage trucks, and related apparatus. McNeilus is a division of Oshkosh Corporation.

Education
Dodge Center High School held its first commencement exercises in 1885. A new brick building opened in 1898 and was used until 1972. One stairwell and a classroom still exist from the original building. A gymnasium, auditorium and two classrooms (also still standing) were added in 1936, part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration program. An addition containing a library and home-economics room was added in 1950 and an elementary school building was constructed in 1958. The entire structure is now owned by a private entity and houses apartments with several small businesses.

Dodge Center chose the name "Dodgers" as its nickname and mascot. School colors were maroon and gold until the 1930s, when they were changed to green and white. The first school annual, The Dodger Digest, was published in 1948. It later became known as the Centerite.

In 1990, Dodge Center's school district merged with the towns of Claremont, MN and West Concord, MN to form Triton Public Schools. Dodge Center is now home to Triton Primary, Triton Middle School and Triton Senior High School. The first commencement exercises were held in 1991.

Triton's school mascot is the Cobra. The school colors are maroon and gray. The annual yearbook is titled Triton Tradition and the first volume was published in 1991.

Triton High School was remodeled with an addition completed in 1998 that included an additional gymnasium and a new elementary school. A middle school was added in 2009. More additions to the school followed in 2012 as the Triton communities continued to grow.

Dodge Center is also home to the Maranatha Adventist Christian school, which serves students grades 1–8 in a modern facility near the Dodge Center Seventh-day Adventist Church.

School athletics
In 1952, the Dodge Center football team became one of six Minnesota high school teams to not allow a single point in a season.

The Triton Cobras, coached by Don Henderson, won the Minnesota State Football championship in 1994 (B Division), 2000 (AA Division) and in 2006 (AA Division). In 2006, Triton's football team won every game in the AA Division. The 2006 Cobras hold a Minnesota State High School League Prep Bowl record for both the highest scoring team in a championship game (70 points), as well as total scoring game for both teams (91 points). Two members of the 1994 state championship team also hold individual Minnesota State High School League Prep Bowl records: Kirk Midthun ('96) for most touchdown passes (6) and Judge Gisslen ('95) for most touchdown receptions (4 -- record since tied). Kirk Midthun was voted the Associated Press Minnesota Player of the Year in 1994 and 1995 (a co-winner with Tim Rosga of Cretin Derham Hall).

The Triton athletic fields are named for former Dodge Center High School football coach, Wally Hitt.

Dodge Country Club
Dodge Center is home to Dodge Country Club. Founded in the late 1960s, it is located on the West side of the city. Dodge Country Club is an 18-hole, executive length public golf course. The course, as well as its club house, is a regular social gathering place for those throughout the region. A neighborhood began developing around Dodge Country Club in the 1970s and continues to develop today as both the course and Triton schools prosper.

Natalie Webb Aquatic Center
The Natalie Webb Aquatic Center was opened in 2008 and is named for Natalie (Thornton) Webb, who was a 1999 Triton Alumna, Miss Dodge Center and former Dodge Center YMCA Pool lifeguard and manager. The community felt a loss when she succumbed to a brave struggle against cancer in 2004. This space was named in her honor due to her passion for swimming and lifeguarding in Dodge Center. The community raised money and built the Natalie Webb Aquatic Center to remember and honor Natalie's spirit. It is enjoyed by people throughout the region.

Transportation
U.S. Highway 14 and Minnesota State Highway 56 are two of the main routes in the city. Dodge Center Airport (TOB) is located in the city.

The city is located along the mainline of the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad, a subsidiary of Canadian Pacific. This east–west line had been owned by the Chicago and North Western Railway until the 1980s when DM&E was formed. Dodge Center also used to be on the Chicago Great Western mainline which ran south from St. Paul down through Iowa and across to Chicago, Illinois. However, the CGW right-of-way has since been abandoned. There were at least three train stations built in the town over the years. Two of these still exist, though they have been repurposed.

Notable people

 * Milton L. Humason, astronomer
 * Perry Greeley Holden, agronomist
 * Shirley Ardell Mason, psychiatric patient and agoraphobic artist

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Ellington Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Ellington Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 278 at the 2000 census.

Ellington Township was organized in 1858, and named after Ellington, Connecticut.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 278 people, 105 households, and 76 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.7 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 3.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.84% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 105 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,208, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $27,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,594. About 5.1% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those 65 or over.


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Hayfield, Minnesota

Hayfield is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,340 at the 2010 census.

History
The Hayfield branch of the U.S. Post Office has been in operation since 1885. Hayfield was incorporated in 1896. Hayfield Township was organized March 30, 1872, having previously been a part of Vernon. Its name was adopted from a township of Crawford County in northwestern Pennsylvania. The city of Hayfield, sections 15 and 22, was incorporated January 7, 1896; it had a station of the Chicago Great Western Railroad; the Vernon Co-operative Creamery near Hayfield was the oldest farmer-owned creamery in the state.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 sqmi, all land.

Transportation
Minnesota State Highways 30 and 56 are the two highways running through the community.
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 * [[Image:MN-56.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 56

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,340 people, 547 households, and 348 families living in the city. The population density was 1055.1 PD/sqmi. There were 597 housing units at an average density of 470.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 547 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% 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 2.95.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,325 people, 496 households, and 329 families living in the city. The population density was 1,049.6 PD/sqmi. There were 519 housing units at an average density of 411.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.28% White, 0.23% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.53% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.26% of the population.

There were 496 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,214, and the median income for a family was $47,981. Males had a median income of $29,293 versus $24,135 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,201. About 1.2% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Hayfield has two schools, an elementary school and a secondary school. Their school colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is the Vikings. They compete in the Gopher Conference. They have the following sports in their district: baseball, basketball (boys' and girls'), cross country, dance, football, hockey, softball, track and field, golf (boys' and girls'), volleyball, and wrestling.

Parks
The city of Hayfield has two parks in town for the public to use. The Earl B. Himle Park and the Rouhoff Memorial Park. Earl Himle Park is located next to the city of Hayfields public pool and softball field.

Religion

 * Cedar Creek Church
 * Evanger Lutheran Church, ELCA
 * First Presbyterian Church
 * Sacred Heart Catholic Church
 * Trinity Lutheran Church
 * West St. Olaf Lutheran Church, ELCA

Notable people

 * Russell L. Blaisdell, United States military chaplain and Presbyterian minister; born in Hayfield
 * George R. Wicker, Minnesota legislator, businessman, and newspaper editor; worked in Hayfield
 * Dave Senjem, Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. He served as its majority leader from 2011 to 2013.A Republican, Senjem represents District 25, which includes portions of Dodge and Olmsted counties in the southeastern part of the state.
 * Randy Demmer, Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 29A, which includes portions of Dodge and Olmsted counties in the southeastern part of the state. A Republican, he is also a local business owner, manager, and consultant.
 * Herman J. Kording, Minnesota state legislator and farmer, born in Hayfield

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Hayfield Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Hayfield Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 445 at the 2000 census.

Hayfield Township was organized in 1872, and named after Hayfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 445 people, 137 households, and 117 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.2 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 3.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.43% White, 0.45% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 137 households, out of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.54.

In the township, the population was distributed as follows: 36.4% were under the age of 18, 5.4% were between 18 and 24, 28.8% were between 25 and 44, 18.0% were between 45 and 64, and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,438, and the median income for a family was $50,208. Males had a median income of $38,036 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,587. About 8.5% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Kasson, Minnesota

Kasson is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota,  United States. The population was 6,851 at the 2020 census. The city is located 13 mi west of Rochester along U.S. Highway 14 and is one of the endpoints of Minnesota State Highway 57. The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad's main freight rail line also runs through the city. Kasson shares a school system with nearby Mantorville (the "K–M Komets"). The K–M school system is a member of the Zumbro Education school district (ZED). Kasson is part of the Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
According to Warren Upham, superintendent of the Minnesota Historical Society from 1896–1934, the city of Kasson was incorporated on February 24, 1870, and again on April 22, 1916, separating from the township on March 21, 1917. The town was named after Jabez Hyde Kasson, owner of the original townsite. Kasson was born on January 17, 1820, and moved to Minnesota in 1856. He settled on a farm in the township, and laid out the village along with others. The plat was recorded on October 13, 1865. It had a station of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company, and its post office opened in 1866.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.00 sqmi, all land. Kasson is located 15 mi west of Rochester, and 3 mi south of Mantorville.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,931 people, 2,224 households, and 1,569 families residing in the city. The population density was 1977.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,340 housing units at an average density of 780.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 2,224 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 31.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,398 people, 1,678 households, and 1,179 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,170.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,711 housing units at an average density of 844.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.29% White, 0.39% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 1.41% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 1,678 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,022, and the median income for a family was $55,880. Males had a median income of $36,045 versus $25,810 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,249. About 2.5% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The City of Kasson utilizes a city council/city administrator form of government with a mayor and four city council members.

Two council members and the mayor are elected every two years via a citywide vote. Among its primary duties, the City Council makes laws, sets policies, adopts budgets and oversees a wide-ranging agenda for the community. The City Administrator is appointed by the City Council to implement these initiatives. This official heads the administrative branch of city government and directs all city operations, projects and programs.

Various advisory boards and commissions provide information and makes recommendations to the City Council. These include the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Park & Recreation Commission, the Economic Development Authority, and the Library Board.

Historic 1918 Kasson Public School
Due to efforts of Kasson's non-profit historic preservation group Kasson Alliance for Restoration (KARE) the 2012-era Kasson Public School building has officially been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kasson's elementary and high school students began using the stately building on December 5, 1918. The school's nomination to the National Register was approved on December 6, 2007, almost exactly 89 years later.

The school joins the Jacob Leuthold Jr. House, the Eureka Hotel the Kasson Municipal Building, and the Kasson Water Tower on the list of Kasson's buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

KARE and the City of Kasson co-sponsored an Historic Properties Reuse Study to investigate ways to use the Kasson Public School building. The Reuse Study Report was published in October 2009. A citizen task force was formed in November 2009 and began meeting in January 2010 to investigate the adaptive reuses options outlined in the report which included a survey distributed to all of Kasson's 5,000 citizens. 581 citizens responded. In May 2010 the Task Force presented the survey results to the City Council. 58% of the respondents favored rehabilitating/reusing the school. At a city council meeting in August 2010, Mayor Tim Tjosaas asked the council to form a Library Building Committee (LBC) composed of citizen volunteers; this was approved. The LBC began meeting in September 2010.

In February 2011 the LBC announced that they had met with Deb Parrott of the engineering and architecture firm Widseth, Smith, Nolting and Associates. Parrott, who has experience with library design, was asked to prepare three library design proposals for the historic school, as follows: 1) total rehabilitation of the 1918 school building, 2) a partial or modified rehabilitation of the school building and 3) a completely new structure on the general footprint of the existing building (after demolition of the 1918 school). KARE rejected all three proposals and the building sits vacant to this day.

Festival
Kasson is known for its annual Festival in the Park celebration in August, a volunteer-organized weekend with events celebrating the town's heritage and bringing together members of the community. The festival began in 1991 and has continued to grow over the years, including traditional events like a parade, a fireworks display, and the "Miss Kasson" ceremony, which was recently changed to "Kasson Ambassador," allowing men to take part. More recent events include a bellyflop contest, an eating contest, and a musical showcase. The festival takes place the second weekend in August every year at the North Park.

Notable people

 * Philip S. Duff, Minnesota state legislator and newspaper editor
 * Alfred M. Falkenhagen, Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Peg Lynch, radio and early television personality; raised in Kasson

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Mantorville Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Mantorville Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,610 at the 2000 census.

Mantorville Township organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.5 square miles (84.1 km2), of which 32.4 square miles (84.0 km2) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,610 people, 519 households, and 458 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.6 PD/sqmi. There were 531 housing units at an average density of 16.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.82% White, 0.06% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 519 households, out of which 51.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.9% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.6% were non-families. 9.6% 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 3.10 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,891, and the median income for a family was $66,125. Males had a median income of $43,250 versus $30,433 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,557. About 1.7% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Milton Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

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

Milton Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.4 km$2$), of which 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 692 people, 246 households, and 196 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.2 people per square mile (7.4/km$2$). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.97% White, 0.58% Asian, 2.17% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.31% of the population.

There were 246 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,000, and the median income for a family was $53,611. Males had a median income of $33,250 versus $25,865 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,209. About 6.2% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Ripley Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Ripley Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 212 at the 2000 census.

Ripley Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.6 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 212 people, 73 households, and 61 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.9 people per square mile (2.3/km$2$). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 2.8/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.70% White, 3.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $31,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,240. About 7.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.1% of those 65 or over.


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Vernon Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Vernon Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 567 at the 2000 census.

Vernon Township was organized in 1858, and named after Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 567 people, 210 households, and 165 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.7 people per square mile (6.0/km$2$). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 6.0/sq mi (2.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.65% White, 0.18% Native American and 0.18% Pacific Islander.

There were 210 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,042, and the median income for a family was $62,083. Males had a median income of $32,109 versus $29,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,206. About 1.2% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Wasioja Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Wasioja Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota. The population was 963 at the time of the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Wasioja is located within the township.

Wasioja Township was organized in 1858. Wasioja is the native Sioux language name for the Zumbro River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 963 people, 326 households, and 280 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.7 PD/sqmi. There were 338 housing units at an average density of 9.4/sq mi (3.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.99% White, 0.10% African American, 0.93% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 326 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.5% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 12.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,714, and the median income for a family was $60,515. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,834. About 5.4% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.


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West Concord, Minnesota

West Concord is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 861 at the 2020 census.

History
West Concord was platted in 1885. A large share of the early settlers of the area were from New England, New York or Pennsylvania and West Concord, and well as Concord Township which surrounds it, were named after Concord, New Hampshire. A post office has been in operation at West Concord since 1885.

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

Minnesota State Highway 56 runs north and south through the city.

Dodge County Road 24 runs through the north end of the city going east and west.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 782 people, 319 households, and 215 families living in the city. The population density was 737.7 PD/sqmi. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 350.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.8% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

There were 319 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 836 people, 334 households, and 230 families living in the city. The population density was 784.0 PD/sqmi. There were 344 housing units at an average density of 322.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.57% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 3.11% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.38% of the population.

There were 334 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,453, and the median income for a family was $48,438. Males had a median income of $31,797 versus $22,368 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,958. About 6.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
West Concord High School's mascot was the Cardinal. The school colors were red and white.

In 1990, West Concord's school district merged with the towns of Dodge Center, MN and Claremont, MN to form Triton Public Schools. West Concord's former high school building became Triton Junior High. Dodge Center is now home to Triton Primary, Triton Middle School and Triton Senior High School. The first commencement exercises of Triton High School were held in 1991.

Triton's school mascot is the Cobra. The school colors are maroon and gray. The annual yearbook is titled Triton Tradition and the first volume was published in 1991.

West Concord Public Charter School, located in West Concord, Minnesota, is a free public school that was established in July 2012, and opened to students in fall 2013. Due to low enrollment the school closed four years after opening.

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Westfield Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Westfield Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 421 at the 2000 census.

Westfield Township was organized in 1866.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 421 people, 151 households, and 125 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.6 people per square mile (4.5/km$2$). There were 157 housing units at an average density of 4.3/sq mi (1.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.34% White, 0.95% African American, 0.48% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 151 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.1% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,333, and the median income for a family was $55,313. Males had a median income of $32,167 versus $24,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,807. About 4.8% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Alexandria, Minnesota

Alexandria is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,335 as of the 2020 census. Alexandria is near I-94, along Minnesota State Highways 27 and 29. It is ten miles (16 km) south of Lake Carlos State Park.

History
First settled in 1858, it was named after brothers Alexander and William Kinkead from Maryland. The form of the name alludes to Alexandria, Egypt, a center of learning and civilization.

The village of Alexandria was incorporated February 20, 1877. Its city charter was adopted in 1908, and it was incorporated as a city in 1909. W. E. Hicks was pivotal to the town's early development. He purchased the townsite in 1868 and established a mill, hotel, newspaper, and store. He donated property for a courthouse, jail, and two churches: Methodist and Congregational.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 17.904 sqmi, of which 17.189 sqmi is land and 0.715 sqmi is water. Many of the people who live in Alexandria are not calculated into the population because they are spread out of the city and live on and around the many lakes.

Climate
Alexandria has a dry-winter warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dwb), with cold, snowy winters and warm (sometimes hot and humid) summers. The autumn and spring are generally pleasant. Average annual precipitation (both snow and rain) is about 25 inches.

Lakes

 * Lake Agnes
 * Lake Alvin
 * Lake Andrew
 * Blackwell Lake
 * Lake Brophy
 * Lake Burgen
 * Lake Carlos
 * Cork Lake
 * Lake Cowdry
 * Lake Darling
 * Echo Lake
 * Lake Geneva
 * Lake George
 * Grant Lake
 * Lake Henry
 * Lake Ida
 * Lake Irene
 * Lake Jessie
 * Lake Latoka
 * Laura Lake
 * Lake Le Homme Dieu
 * Lake Louise
 * Maple Lake
 * Lake Mary
 * Mill Lake
 * Lake Miltona
 * Lake Mina
 * Mud Lake
 * North Union Lake
 * Lake Oscar
 * Pocket Lake
 * Rachel Lake
 * Lake Reno
 * Smith Lake
 * Lobster Lake
 * Stony Lake
 * Taylor Lake
 * Lake Charley
 * Union Lake
 * Lake Winona
 * Vermont Lake
 * Lake Victoria

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 14,335 people, 6,566 households, and 3,338 families residing in the city. The population density was 1735.0 PD/sqmi. There were 7,321 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 1.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from some other races and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.9% were under 5 years of age, and 22.3% were 65 and older.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 11,070 people, 5,298 households, and 2,552 families living in the city. The population density was 693.6 PD/sqmi. There were 5,821 housing units at an average density of 364.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 5,298 households, of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.8% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 8,820 people. The census listed 4,047 households and 2,011 families living in the city. The population density was 992.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,311 housing units at an average density of 485.1 /sqmi. The city's racial makeup was 97.94% White, 0.42% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 4,047 households, of which 23.7% had children under 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.3% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who 65 or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under 18, 15.7% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% over 66. The median age was 37. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household was $26,851, and the median income for a family was $38,245. Males had a median income of $27,871 versus $20,254 for females. The per capita income was $16,085. About 7.8% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under 18 and 15.7% of those 65 or older.

Resorts
The city is located along a chain of lakes, which makes it a popular resort destination for water and land activities. There are cabin B&Bs and chain hotels along the lakes. Water sporting activities include motorboats, wake surfing, sailing, paddleboarding. Fishing was also historically popular in the city. There are beaches, like in the Pilgrim Point Park on Lake Ida. Other park areas include Lake Brophy County Park and Kensington Rune Stone Park.

Events
Local tourism events include:
 * Grape Stomp hosted by the Carlos Creek Winery every September
 * An Apple Fest in October
 * The Douglas County Fair every August
 * Big Ole Paddlefest every July, a kayaking race on Lake Miltona
 * Art in the Park every July.
 * Red Willow Arts Coalition Outdoor hosts concerts every Thursday in summer.

Attractions
The city has a museum housing the Kensington Runestone. Outside the museum stands Big Ole, a 25-foot-tall statue of a Viking built for the 1965 World's Fair in New York City. Extensive repairs to Big Ole were completed in 2016. Legacy of the Lakes Museum, a maritime museum, is located in the city.

Top employers
According to the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission, the area's top employers are:

Education
Most children in Alexandria attend school at Alexandria Public Schools, which consists of six kindergarten–5th grade elementary schools (Lincoln, Voyager, Woodland, Carlos, Miltona, Garfield), one 6th–8th grade junior high school (Discovery Middle School), and one new 9th–12th grade senior high school (Alexandria Area High School), which replaced Jefferson High School, which was built in the late 1950s. There are also several independent K–8 Christian schools in the area. Alexandria Technical & Community College offers post-secondary education, including certificate programs, 2-year associate degrees and transferable credits towards 4-year degrees.

Transportation
County Road 82 SE connects Alexandria to Nelson, Osakis and western Minnesota. Minnesota State Highway 29 connects Alexandria to Glenwood and Parkers Prairie. Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52 passes through the south end of Alexandria, which allows access to Minneapolis-St. Paul and Fargo-Moorhead.

Public transportation in town (and within the surrounding area) is provided by Rainbow Rider.

Airport
The Alexandria Municipal Airport, also known as Chandler Field, is a city-owned public-use airport two nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of Alexandria's central business district.

Newspaper
Alexandria Echo Press is Alexandria's twice-weekly newspaper, owned by the Forum Communications Company.

Television
From 1958 until 2012, Alexandria had at least one local television station, either KCCO or KSAX, and both are still satellites of Minneapolis, MN television stations. KCCO had a presence, first as KCMT, in 1958, as an NBC and ABC affiliate. It switched to CBS affiliation in 1982. Five years later, KSAX regained ABC's presence as a semi-satellite of KSTP-TV. In that same year, KCCO was bought out and became a semi-satellite of WCCO-TV. In 1992, KCCO became a CBS O&O when CBS acquired WCCO and its two satellites.

During KCCO and KSAX's time as semi-satellites, they broadcast local news, weather, and sports through ten-minute cut-in segments during their parent station's newscast. In 2002, KCCO removed its local presence and became a full satellite of WCCO. In June 2012, cost-cutting measures at KSAX resulted in the layoff of all but two employees and the ending of local cut-in broadcasts by any Alexandria television station.

The Alexandria area is also served by Selective TV, Inc., a non-profit, viewer-supported organization which transmits several cable channels free-to-air over standard UHF television frequencies, viewable in any area home without subscription. Selective TV operates under low power television rules of the FCC and as such was not subject to the analog to digital conversion in 2009. Residents still need a converter box to view KCCO and KSAX on the digital band, though KSAX is still rebroadcast via Selective TV.

Other forms
The city's unofficial mascot "Big Ole" is featured on the cover of the debut album of the National Beekeepers Society.

Culture
The city hosts the annual Vikingland Band Festival parade marching championship.

In the 2000s, Justine Harman, an employee of Glamour and the host of the Broken Harts podcast said, "It was a bit more progressive than rural South Dakota, but it wasn't exactly the most tolerant of places, either" in regard to LGBT people.

A 2018 article in The Oregonian described Alexandria as "conservative-leaning".

Sports
The Alexandria Blizzard is a Tier III junior ice hockey team in the North American 3 Hockey League and play out of the Runestone Community Center. From 2006 to 2012, the organization had a Tier II team in the North American Hockey League. The NAHL franchise relocated to Brookings, South Dakota and the current NA3HL franchise took its place.

Viking Speedway hosts weekly Saturday night dirt track racing from April–September and also periodic special, weekend events throughout the year. Five WISSOTA classes run there: Street Stocks, Midwest Modifieds, Super Stocks, Modifieds, and Late Models. Viking Speedway was awarded WISSOTA's "2005 Track of the Year".

One night per summer, a Northwoods League baseball game is held at Knute Nelson Memorial Park. The Willmar Stingers become the Alexandria Beetles to pay homage to the time when Alexandria had its own team. The Beetles were in operation from 2001 to 2012 and were renamed the Alexandria Blue Anchors in 2013. The team folded after the 2015 season.

Notable people

 * Lars K. Aaker, state legislator
 * Richard Battey, judge
 * Hilda Bettermann, state representative
 * Marvin W. Bursch, state legislator and businessman
 * Dave Dalby, center for the Oakland Raiders
 * Walter H. Campbell, state legislator, businessman and lawyer
 * Frederick J. Foslien, state legislator, farmer, and businessman
 * John Hammergren, CEO of McKesson Corporation
 * Duane Hanson, sculptor
 * Edward Hanson, 28th governor of American Samoa
 * Jennifer and Sarah Hart, perpetrators of the Hart family murders
 * Hal Haskins, professional basketball player
 * John Hawkes, actor
 * Todd Hendricks, professional football player
 * Jed Johnson, interior designer and film director
 * Peter Krause, actor
 * Tom Lehman, PGA golfer
 * Brock Lesnar, professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist
 * Clifford Lofvegren, state legislator, businessman, and farmer
 * Knute Nelson, U.S. senator
 * Julian O. Newhouse, businessman and state legislator
 * Richard Peterson, architect, fighter ace
 * Walter Roth, farmer and state legislator
 * Gary Serum, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
 * Henrik Shipstead, U.S. senator
 * Bruce P. Smith, halfback for the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams
 * Cliff Sterrett, cartoonist
 * Hill H. Wilson, businessman and state legislator
 * Theodore G. Winkjer, businessman, farmer, and state legislator

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Alexandria Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Alexandria Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,964 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.2 sqmi, of which 24.6 sqmi is land and 4.6 sqmi (15.71%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,760 people, 1,764 households, and 1,393 families residing in the township. The population density was 193.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,044 housing units at an average density of 83.0/sq mi (32.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.36% White, 0.17% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 1,764 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,846, and the median income for a family was $55,901. Males had a median income of $36,635 versus $22,207 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,514. About 4.3% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Belle River Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Belle River Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 350 at the 2000 census.

Belle River Township was organized in 1870. Belle is derived from the French meaning "beautiful".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.53%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 350 people, 129 households, and 103 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.8 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 3.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.43% White, 0.29% African American, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 129 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% were married couples living together, 0.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 15.5% 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 2.71 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,630. About 5.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Brandon, Minnesota

Brandon is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2020 census.

History
The village of Brandon was incorporated on November 22, 1881. The current town site was laid out when the railroad was being built on August 1879. The town was called Chippewa when at its previous location which was two miles north of the present day site. Brandon was named in honor of Brandon, Vermont, the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas.

Government
Brandon Township has a township board with 3 elected commissioners and an appointed clerk and appointed treasurer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, of which 0.47 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

The city of Brandon is located within Brandon Township geographically but is a separate entity. It is along Interstate 94, and Douglas County Roads 7, 16, and 82.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 489 people, 207 households, and 139 families living in the city. The population density was 1040.4 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 468.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.2% African American, and 0.6% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 207 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% 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 2.90.

The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 450 people, 187 households, and 123 families living in the city. The population density was 1,120.2 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 495.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.56% White, 0.22% Asian, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 187 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $38,500. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,088. About 6.8% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Brandon, Minnesota


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Brandon Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Brandon Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 641 at the 2000 census.

Brandon Township was organized in 1867. It took its name from the settlement of Brandon, Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 30.4 sqmi is land and 5.2 sqmi (14.48%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 641 people, 249 households, and 199 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.1 PD/sqmi. There were 406 housing units at an average density of 13.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.66% White, 0.16% Native American, 1.40% Asian, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 249 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,875, and the median income for a family was $46,979. Males had a median income of $30,789 versus $21,544 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,735. About 4.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Carlos, Minnesota

Carlos is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 497 at the 2020 census.

History
Carlos was incorporated in 1904. Carlos Township, which predates the city, was named after Lake Carlos.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 29 and County Highway 13 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 502 people, 198 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was 1115.6 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 477.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.8% African American, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 198 households, of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% 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 3.00.

The median age in the city was 32.3 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 329 people, 140 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The population density was 702.3 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 326.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.09% White, 0.61% African American and 0.30% Asian.

There were 140 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 29.3% 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 2.32 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $44,250. Males had a median income of $22,283 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,495. None of the families and 4.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.3% of those over 64.

title: Carlos, Minnesota


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Carlos Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Carlos Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,912 at the 2000 census.

Carlos Township was organized in 1868, and named after Lake Carlos.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 30.1 sqmi is land and 5.3 sqmi (14.90%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,912 people, 710 households, and 560 families residing in the township. The population density was 63.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,062 housing units at an average density of 35.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.06% White, 0.05% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 710 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.0% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,009, and the median income for a family was $57,841. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $24,044 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,282. About 2.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Evansville, Minnesota

Evansville is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 603 at the 2020 census.

History
Evansville was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 612 people, 272 households, and 154 families living in the city. The population density was 784.6 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 374.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 272 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 39.0% 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 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 566 people, 249 households, and 127 families living in the city. The population density was 811.8 PD/sqmi. There were 268 housing units at an average density of 384.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.65% White, 0.18% Pacific Islander, and 0.18% from two or more races.

There were 249 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 33.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,219, and the median income for a family was $36,364. Males had a median income of $32,321 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,021. About 7.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The only grocery store is open a few days a week when anyone can shop. Members have access to the store anytime for self-service shopping.

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Evansville Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Evansville Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 244 as of the 2000 census.

Evansville Township was organized in 1868, and named for a mail carrier named Evans who was killed by Indians.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 32.6 sqmi is land and 2.7 sqmi (7.75%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 244 people, 83 households, and 70 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.5 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.59% White, and 0.41% from two or more races.

There were 83 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.7% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,601. About 14.1% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 47.4% of those 65 or over.


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Forada, Minnesota

Forada is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 170 at the 2020 census.

History
Forada was platted in 1903, and named for Ada Campbell, the founder's wife. A post office was established at Forada in 1904, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954. on May 30, 2022, an EF2 tornado struck the town severely damaging several homes and buisnesess.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, of which 0.54 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highway 29 and County Highway 4 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 185 people, 82 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 342.6 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 231.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.5% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 82 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% 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 census of 2000, there were 197 people, 82 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 370.5 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 221.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 82 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,393, and the median income for a family was $34,286. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,736. About 7.4% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Forada, Minnesota


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Garfield, Minnesota

Garfield is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 349 at the 2020 census.

History
Garfield was platted in 1882. It was named for James Garfield, 20th President of the United States.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.78 sqmi, of which 0.77 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 354 people, 142 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 459.7 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 205.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 142 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 281 people, 111 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 364.6 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 157.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White, 0.71% Native American, 0.36% Asian, and 1.07% from two or more races.

There were 111 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% 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 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,714. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,847. About 13.5% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.0% of those 65 or over.

title: Garfield, Minnesota


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Holmes City Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Holmes City Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 737 at the 2000 census. Within the township is located the unincorporated community of Holmes City.

Holmes City Township was organized in 1866, and named for Thomas Andrew Holmes, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 30.4 sqmi is land and 6.0 sqmi (16.52%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 737 people, 278 households, and 214 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.3 PD/sqmi. There were 425 housing units at an average density of 14.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.42% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Asian, 1.49% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 278 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.3% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $42,639. Males had a median income of $30,192 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,411. About 3.3% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Hudson Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Hudson Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 686 at the 2000 census.

Hudson Township was organized in 1869. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Hudson, Wisconsin caused the name to be selected.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 33.1 sqmi is land and 2.0 sqmi (5.76%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 686 people, 267 households, and 197 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.7 PD/sqmi. There were 340 housing units at an average density of 10.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.10% White, 0.58% Native American, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 267 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,972, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $27,232 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,897. About 4.3% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Ida Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Ida Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,057 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 27.9 sqmi is land and 7.6 sqmi (21.47%) is water.

Within Ida Township is Lake Ida, a nearly 4500 acre lake with a maximum depth of 104 ft and 21.2 mi of shoreline. Fishermen love it for walleyes and Northern Pike along with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 1,057 people, 422 households and 332 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.8 PD/sqmi. There were 838 housing units at an average density of 30.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.20% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 422 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.83.

22.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median household income was $45,208 and the median family income was $51,528. Males had a median income of $29,559 compared with $22,885 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,221. About 2.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ida Township, Douglas County, Minnesota