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Pine Point, Minnesota

Pine Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 338 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.1 sqmi, of which 3.6 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (12.65%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 337 people, 100 households, and 88 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 29.0 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 9.5/sq mi (3.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 5.64% White, 93.47% Native American, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 57.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.0% were married couples living together, 51.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.0% were non-families. 9.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 46.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 13.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,607, and the median income for a family was $16,000. Males had a median income of $28,958 versus $27,857 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,290. About 41.9% of families and 42.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.4% of those under age 18 and 50.0% of those age 65 or over.

In Popular Culture
The 2016 documentary The Seventh Fire concerned a Native American gang based in Pine Point.

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Pine Point Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Pine Point Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 419 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.8 km$2$), of which 34.4 square miles (89.2 km$2$) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.7 km$2$) (3.93%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Pine Point (vast majority)

Lakes

 * Aspinwall Lake (vast majority)
 * Big Rush Lake (east quarter)
 * Mission Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Forest Township (north)
 * Savannah Township (northeast)
 * Two Inlets Township (east)
 * Carsonville Township (south)
 * Shell Lake Township (southwest)
 * Round Lake Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Breck Memorial, Grand Medicine, Mount Calvary and Saint Theodores.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 419 people, 132 households, and 111 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.2 people per square mile (4.7/km$2$). There were 145 housing units at an average density of 4.2/sq mi (1.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 23.63% White, 73.75% Native American, and 2.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 132 households, out of which 50.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 39.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17, and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 42.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $28,036 for females. The per capita income for the township was $9,210. About 33.7% of families and 35.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.3% of those under age 18 and 33.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Riceville Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Riceville Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 83 as of the 2010 census. Riceville Township derives its name from the Wild Rice River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.5 square miles (97.3 km$2$), of which 37.0 square miles (95.9 km$2$) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km$2$) (1.36%) is water.

Lakes

 * Plum Grove Lake
 * Trotterchaud Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Spring Creek Township (north)
 * White Earth Township (northeast)
 * Callaway Township (east)
 * Hamden Township (south)
 * Cuba Township (southwest)
 * Atlanta Township (west)
 * Walworth Township (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people, 31 households, and 23 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.2 people per square mile (0.8/km$2$). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 1.1/sq mi (0.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 85.5% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% from two or more races.

There were 31 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.6% 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 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. There were 49 males (59%) and 34 females (41%).

The median income for a household in the township was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Individuals below the poverty line was 1.3%. According to the 2010 Census, Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,999.


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Richwood Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Richwood Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 610 as of the 2000 census.

History
Richwood Township was organized in 1871. It was named after a place called Richwood in Ontario, Canada, the former hometown of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$), of which 34.1 square miles (88.3 km$2$) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km$2$) (5.23%) is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 59.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 59

Lakes

 * Bean Lake
 * Buffalo Lake (west quarter)
 * Cabbage Lake
 * Campbell Lake
 * Corn Lake
 * Harding Lake
 * Houg Lake
 * Lake Kraut
 * Pearson Lake
 * Pork Lake
 * Sands Lake
 * Tomato Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Callaway Township (north)
 * Sugar Bush Township (northeast)
 * Holmesville Township (east)
 * Erie Township (southeast)
 * Detroit Township (south)
 * Audubon Township (southwest)
 * Hamden Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Bakke Lutheran, Buffalo Lake, Lund, Richwood and Upsala.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 610 people, 225 households, and 177 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.9 people per square mile (6.9/km$2$). There were 246 housing units at an average density of 7.2/sq mi (2.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 92.13% White, 0.82% African American, 3.93% Native American, 0.33% Pacific Islander, and 2.79% from two or more races.

There were 225 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.4% 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 2.71 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $29,125 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,149. About 7.5% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Round Lake Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Round Lake Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 157 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 72.6 square miles (188.0 km$2$), of which 64.1 square miles (165.9 km$2$) is land and 8.5 square miles (22.0 km$2$) (11.73%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Elbow Lake (southeast half)
 * Pine Point (northwest edge)

Major highway

 * MN-113.svg Minnesota State Highway 113

Lakes

 * Aspinwall Lake (northwest edge)
 * Beaver Lake
 * Big Rush Lake (northwest three-quarters)
 * Camp Seven Lake
 * Elbow Lake (southeast half)
 * Green Water Lake
 * Ice Cracking Lake (vast majority)
 * Johnson Lake
 * Juggler Lake
 * Little Bemidji Lake (east edge)
 * Many Point Lake (vast majority)
 * Moore Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Pickerel Lake
 * Pike Lake
 * Pine Island Lake
 * Round Lake (vast majority)
 * Tee Cracking Lake (northeast quarter)
 * Wilson Lake

Adjacent townships

 * La Prairie Township, Clearwater County (north)
 * Forest Township (east)
 * Pine Point Township (east)
 * Shell Lake Township (south)
 * Height of Land Township (southwest)
 * Eagle View Township (west)
 * Sugar Bush Township (west)
 * Little Elbow Township, Mahnomen County (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 157 people, 66 households, and 48 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.5 people per square mile (0.9/km$2$). There were 281 housing units at an average density of 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 50.96% White, 47.13% Native American, 0.64% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $23,500, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $20,250 versus $14,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,996. About 10.6% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.4% of those 65 or over.


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Runeberg Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Runeberg Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 387 as of the 2000 census.

History
Runeberg was organized in 1887. It was named for J. L. Runeberg, a Swedo-Finnish national poet of Finland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km$2$), of which 35.7 square miles (92.5 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km$2$) (0.06%) is water. The Blueberry and Kettle Rivers flow through the township.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-87.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 87

Lakes

 * Lake Katie (east quarter)

Adjacent townships

 * Green Valley Township (north)
 * Straight River Township, Hubbard County (northeast)
 * Blueberry Township, Wadena County (east)
 * Red Eye Township, Wadena County (southeast)
 * Paddock Township, Otter Tail County (south)
 * Spruce Grove Township (west)
 * Wolf Lake Township (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 387 people, 130 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.8 people per square mile (4.2/km$2$). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 4.3/sq mi (1.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.42% White and 2.58% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 130 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 20.0% 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 2.98 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,500, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $27,946 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,747. About 7.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 24.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Savannah Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Savannah Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 162 as of the 2000 census.

Savannah Township was organized in 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.7 km$2$), of which 34.3 square miles (88.9 km$2$) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km$2$) (6.07%) is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-113.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 113

Lakes

 * Abners Lake
 * Augusta Lake
 * Boot Lake (northeast three-quarters)
 * Cedar Lake
 * Coon Lake
 * Dinner Lake
 * Gilfillan Lake
 * Hemphill Lake
 * Hernando De Soto Lake
 * Horn Lake
 * Hungry Man Lakes (northwest half)
 * Hungry Man Lakes (northwest quarter)
 * Iron Corner Lake
 * Lashbrook Lake
 * Little Dinner Lake
 * Little Mantrap Lake
 * Lake Frazier
 * Mc Kenna Lake
 * Morrison Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Twin Island Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Lake Alice Township, Hubbard County (northeast)
 * Clover Township, Hubbard County (east)
 * Arago Township, Hubbard County (southeast)
 * Two Inlets Township (south)
 * Pine Point Township (southwest)
 * Forest Township (west)
 * Long Lost Lake Township, Clearwater County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Lakeside Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 162 people, 58 households, and 48 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.7 people per square mile (1.8/km$2$). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 3.1/sq mi (1.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.38% White, and 0.62% from two or more races.

There were 58 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $10,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,880. About 14.6% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Shell Lake Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Shell Lake Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 314 as of the 2000 census.

History
Shell Lake Township was organized in 1897. The township took its name from Shell Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (92.9 km$2$), of which 28.5 square miles (73.8 km$2$) is land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km$2$) (20.65%) is water.

Lakes

 * Bass Lake
 * Brenun Lake
 * Dumbbell Lake
 * Island Lake (vast majority)
 * Jones Lake
 * Lake Twentyfive (east edge)
 * Mud Lake
 * Shell Lake (vast majority)

Adjacent townships

 * Round Lake Township (north)
 * Pine Point Township (northeast)
 * Carsonville Township (east)
 * Wolf Lake Township (southeast)
 * Toad Lake Township (south)
 * Height of Land Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 314 people, 135 households, and 90 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.3/km$2$). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 8.7/sq mi (3.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.22% White, 4.14% Native American, and 0.64% from two or more races.

There were 135 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,107. About 5.1% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Silver Leaf Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Silver Leaf Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota. The population was 493 as of the 2000 census.

History
Silver Leaf Township was organized in 1888. It was named for the silver-colored leaves of poplar trees.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km$2$), of which 35.0 square miles (90.7 km$2$) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km$2$) (3.26%) is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-87.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 87

Lakes

 * Dead Lake
 * Fischer Lake (east edge)
 * Hungry Lake
 * Lizzy Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Murphey Lake
 * Rice Lake
 * Stein Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Height of Land Township (north)
 * Toad Lake Township (northeast)
 * Evergreen Township (east)
 * Corliss Township, Otter Tail County (southeast)
 * Gorman Township, Otter Tail County (south)
 * Hobart Township, Otter Tail County (southwest)
 * Burlington Township (west)
 * Erie Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Dretsch Family Memorial Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 493 people, 171 households, and 136 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.1 people per square mile (5.4/km$2$). There were 190 housing units at an average density of 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.78% White, 0.20% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.

There were 171 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,458, and the median income for a family was $39,896. Males had a median income of $24,886 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,905. About 6.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Spring Creek Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Spring Creek Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 120 as of the 2000 census.

History
Spring Creek Township was organized in 1912. It was named for the many springs contained within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.7 square miles (97.7 km$2$), of which 37.2 square miles (96.3 km$2$) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.4 km$2$) (1.46%) is water.

The west edge of the city of Ogema is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Lakes

 * Apple Lake
 * Baker Lake (vast majority)
 * Banana Lake
 * Clarence Lake
 * Cucumber Lake
 * Lemon Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Popple Grove Township, Mahnomen County (north)
 * Lake Grove Township, Mahnomen County (northeast)
 * White Earth Township (east)
 * Callaway Township (southeast)
 * Riceville Township (south)
 * Atlanta Township (southwest)
 * Walworth Township (west)
 * Flom Township, Norman County (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 120 people, 39 households, and 32 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.2 people per square mile (1.2/km$2$). There were 40 housing units at an average density of 1.1/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 84.17% White, 8.33% Native American, and 7.50% from two or more races.

There were 39 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.4% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,750, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $22,344 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,456. There were 14.8% of families and 11.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 30.0% of those over 64.


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Spruce Grove Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Spruce Grove Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 358 as of the 2000 census.

History
Spruce Grove Township was organized in 1889. It was named for the abundant growth of evergreens.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km$2$), of which 35.6 square miles (92.1 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km$2$) (0.31%) is water.

The south quarter of the city of Wolf Lake is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-87.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 87

Lakes

 * Lake Katie (west three-quarters)
 * Mud Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Wolf Lake Township (north)
 * Green Valley Township (northeast)
 * Runeberg Township (east)
 * Paddock Township, Otter Tail County (southeast)
 * Butler Township, Otter Tail County (south)
 * Corliss Township, Otter Tail County (southwest)
 * Evergreen Township (west)
 * Toad Lake Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Bethany and Spruce Grove.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 358 people, 131 households, and 94 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.1 people per square mile (3.9/km$2$). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 4.2/sq mi (1.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.09% White, 0.28% Native American, 2.79% Asian, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 131 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,341, and the median income for a family was $38,036. Males had a median income of $24,861 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,135. About 2.1% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Sugar Bush Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Sugar Bush Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 537 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 72.6 square miles (188.1 km$2$), of which 65.3 square miles (169.1 km$2$) is land and 7.3 square miles (19.0 km$2$) (10.11%) is water.

Lakes

 * Bear Lake
 * Big Sugar Bush Lake
 * Big Tamarack Lake
 * Birch Lake (east edge)
 * Blackberry Lake
 * Bow-Dodge Lake (east quarter)
 * Buffalo Lake (east edge)
 * Bullhead Lake
 * Bush Lake
 * Carman Lake
 * Chippewa Lake (northwest edge)
 * Eagen Lake
 * Fish Lake
 * Flat Lake (north half)
 * Ice Cracking Lake (west edge)
 * Island Lake (east half)
 * Island Lake (vast majority)
 * Little Flat Lake
 * Little Round Lake (northeast edge)
 * Little Sugar Bush Lake
 * Little Tamarack Lake
 * Lost Lake
 * Lower Egg Lake
 * Mallard Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Mill Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Mulari Lake
 * N Momb Lake (northeast three-quarters)
 * Pine Lake
 * Raspberry Lake (vast majority)
 * Round Lake (west edge)
 * Rush Lake
 * Spindler Lake
 * Squaw Lake
 * Strawberry Lake (south quarter)
 * Tee Cracking Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Twin Lakes
 * Upper Egg Lake
 * Waboose Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Eagle View Township (northeast)
 * Round Lake Township (east)
 * Height of Land Township (southeast)
 * Holmesville Township (southwest)
 * Richwood Township (southwest)
 * Callaway Township (west)
 * Maple Grove Township (northwest)
 * White Earth Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Aura and Strawberry Lake Mennonite.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 537 people, 176 households, and 140 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.2 people per square mile (3.2/km$2$). There were 319 housing units at an average density of 4.9/sq mi (1.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 65.92% White, 26.82% Native American, and 7.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 176 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 18.8% 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 3.05 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,500, and the median income for a family was $31,023. Males had a median income of $23,929 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,486. About 22.1% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.0% of those under age 18 and 26.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Toad Lake Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Toad Lake Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 465 as of the 2000 census.

History
Toad Lake Township was organized in 1892. It took its name from Toad Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km$2$), of which 32.6 square miles (84.4 km$2$) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.6 km$2$) (10.22%) is water.

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-34.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 34

Lakes

 * Goose Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * S Twin Lake (east edge)
 * Sieverson Lake
 * Sock Lake
 * Toad Lake
 * Wolf Lake (west edge)

Adjacent townships

 * Shell Lake Township (north)
 * Carsonville Township (northeast)
 * Wolf Lake Township (east)
 * Spruce Grove Township (southeast)
 * Evergreen Township (south)
 * Silver Leaf Township (southwest)
 * Height of Land Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries, Snellman and Zion Lutheran.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 465 people, 180 households, and 138 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.3 people per square mile (5.5/km$2$). There were 276 housing units at an average density of 8.5/sq mi (3.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.06% White, 0.22% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.65% Asian, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 180 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,703, and the median income for a family was $36,932. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $17,708 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,315. About 9.1% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Two Inlets Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Two Inlets Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 237 as of the 2000 census.

History
Two Inlets Township was organized in 1898. It took its name from Two Inlets Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.1 km$2$), of which 34.1 square miles (88.2 km$2$) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km$2$) (5.23%) is water.

Lakes

 * Big Tom Lake
 * Boot Lake (southeast quarter)
 * Coleman Lake
 * Duck Lake
 * Fools Lake
 * Horseshoe Lake
 * Hungry Man Lakes (southwest half)
 * Hungry Man Lakes (southwest three-quarters)
 * Knights Lake
 * Little Mud Lake
 * Long Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * One Acre Lake
 * Small Lake
 * Stump Lake
 * Ten Acre Lake
 * Two Inlets Lake
 * Wapsi Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Savannah Township (north)
 * Clover Township, Hubbard County (northeast)
 * Arago Township, Hubbard County (east)
 * Osage Township (south)
 * Carsonville Township (southwest)
 * Pine Point Township (west)
 * Forest Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 89 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.0 people per square mile (2.7/km$2$). There were 156 housing units at an average density of 4.6/sq mi (1.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.47% White, 1.69% Native American and 0.84% Asian.

There were 89 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $35,357. Males had a median income of $20,250 versus $16,111 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,946. About 6.0% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 8.6% of those 65 or over.


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Walworth Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Walworth Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census.

History
Walworth Township was organized in 1883. It was named after Walworth County, Wisconsin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (93.9 km$2$), of which 36.1 square miles (93.6 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km$2$) (0.36%) is water.

Adjacent townships

 * Flom Township, Norman County (north)
 * Popple Grove Township, Mahnomen County (northeast)
 * Spring Creek Township (east)
 * Riceville Township (southeast)
 * Atlanta Township (south)
 * Goose Prairie Township, Clay County (southwest)
 * Ulen Township, Clay County (west)
 * Home Lake Township, Norman County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Walworth Baptist Cemetery.

Demographics
At the 2020 census, there were 101 people, 43 households and 30 families residing in the township. The population density was 0.41 per square mile (1.077/km$2$). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 1.2/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 86.1% White, 4% Asian, and 1.35% from two or more races.

There were 43 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.78.

32.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.6 males. The gender ratio is 46:41, with there being more females than males.

The median household income was $34,167 and the median family income was $44,375. Males had a median income of $15,625 and females $15,417. The per capita income was $18,440. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.


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White Earth Township, Becker County, Minnesota

White Earth Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 799 at the 2000 census.

History
White Earth Township was organized in 1906. It took its name from the community of White Earth.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.3 km$2$), of which 32.2 square miles (83.5 km$2$) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km$2$) (7.46%) is water.

The city of Ogema is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Cities, towns, villages

 * White Earth

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 59.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 59

Lakes

 * Birch Lake (northwest half)
 * Brown Lake
 * Brown Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Casebeer Lake (vast majority)
 * Du Forte Lake
 * Dump Ground Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Fish Lake
 * Gay Bow Lake
 * Johnson Lake
 * Lettuce Lake
 * Mc Kenzi Lake
 * Mission Lake
 * Morrison Lake
 * Ogema Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Onion Lake
 * Otto Lake
 * Radish Lake
 * Rat Farm Lake
 * Sand Lake
 * Spinich Lake
 * Spirit Lake
 * Vegetable Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Lake Grove Township, Mahnomen County (north)
 * Oakland Township, Mahnomen County (northeast)
 * Maple Grove Township (east)
 * Sugar Bush Township (southeast)
 * Callaway Township (south)
 * Riceville Township (southwest)
 * Spring Creek Township (west)
 * Popple Grove Township, Mahnomen County (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Calvary, Most Holy Redeemer and Saint Columba's Episcopal Mission.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 799 people, 262 households, and 172 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.8 people per square mile (9.6/km$2$). There were 276 housing units at an average density of 8.6/sq mi (3.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 22.90% White, 68.84% Native American, 0.13% from other races, and 8.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 262 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.1% were married couples living together, 22.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.83.

In the township the population was spread out, with 41.8% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $21,094, and the median income for a family was $28,000. Males had a median income of $24,750 versus $20,469 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,225. About 25.3% of families and 32.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.4% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Wolf Lake, Minnesota

Wolf Lake is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 71 at the 2020 census.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 22 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 190.0 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 116.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White and 3.5% from two or more races.

There were 22 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.8% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.46.

The median age in the city was 25.3 years. 35.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 14% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 15.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 31 people, 17 households, and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 218.9 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 155.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.55% White, 3.23% Native American, and 3.23% from two or more races.

There were 17 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, and 58.8% were non-families. 52.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.1% under the age of 18, 29.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,083, and the median income for a family was $40,500. Males had a median income of $19,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,569. There were no families and 7.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

title: Wolf Lake, Minnesota


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Wolf Lake Township, Becker County, Minnesota

Wolf Lake Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 as of the 2000 census.

History
Wolf Lake Township was organized in 1896. It took its name from Wolf Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.0 km$2$), of which 33.1 square miles (85.8 km$2$) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km$2$) (7.80%) is water.

The vast majority of the city of Wolf Lake is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-34.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 34

Lakes

 * Branch Lake
 * Cliff Lake
 * Dog Lake
 * Goose Lake
 * Island Lake
 * Otter Lake
 * Peninsula Lake
 * Pickerel Lake
 * Section Ten Lake
 * Spot Lake
 * Wolf Lake (vast majority)

Adjacent townships

 * Carsonville Township (north)
 * Green Valley Township (east)
 * Runeberg Township (southeast)
 * Spruce Grove Township (south)
 * Evergreen Township (southwest)
 * Toad Lake Township (west)
 * Shell Lake Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Palm, Pickerel and Wolf Lake Community.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 227 people, 68 households, and 49 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.9 people per square mile (2.6/km$2$). There were 83 housing units at an average density of 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.12% White, and 0.88% from two or more races.

There were 68 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 25.0% 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 3.34 and the average family size was 4.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 40.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,250, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $16,786 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,622. About 21.4% of families and 41.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.


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Alaska Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Alaska Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 197 as of the 2000 census. Alaska Township was named by settlers who had recently returned from a trip to Alaska.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 32.2 sqmi is land and 3.2 sqmi (8.90%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Island Lake at 47.78885°N, -95.01805°W

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-89.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 89

Lakes

 * Alaska Lake (east half)
 * Balm Lake
 * Barr Lake
 * Crookston Lake
 * Dellwater Lake
 * Fahul Lake (west quarter)
 * Fessland Lake
 * Frisby Lake (east edge)
 * Haggerty Lake (east edge)
 * Island Lake
 * Mina Lake
 * Moose Lake
 * Parks Lake
 * Pickerel Lake
 * Rice Lake
 * Rice Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Sylvia Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Ten Mile Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Nebish Township (east)
 * Maple Ridge Township (southeast)
 * Roosevelt Township (southwest)
 * Clover Township, Clearwater County (west)
 * Sinclair Township, Clearwater County (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains Island Lake Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 197 people, 81 households, and 54 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.1 people per square mile (2.4/km$2$). There were 135 housing units at an average density of 4.2/sq mi (1.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 90.86% White, 2.03% Native American, and 7.11% from two or more races.

There were 81 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% 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 2.96.

In the township the age distribution of the population shows 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,313, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,990. About 3.5% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.6% of those 65 or over.


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Battle Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Battle Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 60 as of the 2000 census. Battle Township took its name from the Battle River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.8 sqmi, of which 13.7 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.22%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Saum at 47.97468°N, -94.67692°W

Adjacent townships

 * Shotley Township (northeast)
 * Woodrow Township (east)
 * Cormant Township (southeast)
 * Quiring Township (south)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 60 people, 22 households, and 13 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.4 people per square mile (1.7/km$2$). There were 29 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 93.33% White and 6.67% Native American.

There were 22 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.85.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,980. There were 26.7% of families and 36.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 75.0% of under eighteens and 55.6% of those over 64.


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Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji is a city and the county seat of Beltrami County, in northern Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,574 at the 2020 census. According to 2022 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 15,946, making it the largest commercial center between Grand Forks, North Dakota and Duluth.

As a central city for three Indian reservations, Bemidji is the site of many Native American services, including the Indian Health Service. Near Bemidji are the Red Lake Indian Reservation, White Earth Indian Reservation, and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. Bemidji lies on the southwest shore of Lake Bemidji, the northernmost lake feeding the Mississippi River; it is nicknamed "The First City on the Mississippi". Bemidji is also the self-proclaimed "curling capital" of the U.S. and the alleged birthplace of legendary Paul Bunyan.

Etymology
According to Minnesota Geographic Names, its name derives from the Ojibwe Buh-mid-ji-ga-maug (Double-Vowel orthography: bemijigamaag), meaning "a lake with crossing waters". This name stems from the way that the Mississippi River flows directly through the Lake. Shay-now-ish-kung, an Ojibwe leader, moved to the area in 1882 and became the first permanent settler of Bemidji. He informed early white settlers of the name of the lake, but they misunderstood him to mean that bemidji was his own name. Consequently, he was known to them as Chief Bemidji.

On occasion, in Ojibwe, Bemidji is called Wabigamaang ("at the lake channel/narrows"), because part of the city is situated on the Lakes Bemidji/Irving narrows, on the south end of Lake Bemidji, and extends to the eastern shore of Lake Irving.

History
Beltrami County was founded on February 28, 1866, by an act of legislation. Bemidji Township was surveyed by European Americans in 1874. It was organized in 1896, 24 days after the village of Bemidji was chartered, and is the oldest township in the county. In 1897, the county attorney declared the original Bemidji township organization illegal (no reason given) and the township reorganized on June 26, 1897.

About 50 Leech Lake Indians lived along the south shore of the lake prior to the 1880s. They called the lake Bemidjigumaug, meaning "river or route flowing crosswise". Freeman and Besty Doud claimed 160 acres west of and including present-day Diamond Point; they were Bemidji's first homesteaders. The Porter Nye family soon followed them.

John Steidl's sawmill was on the east bank of the Mississippi River, close to Carson's Trading Post. Remore Hotel and Carl Carlson's blacksmith shop were on the west side of the river. Bemidji was incorporated on May 20, 1896, and by that time there were three publishing companies, Alber Kaiser, The Bemidji Pioneer, and the Beltrami County News. William Bartleson's Stage and Express Service was created to carry mail between Bemidji and Park Rapids. He was advertised by Speelman's Eagle, owned by Clarence Speelman, along with other stores. By 1898, railroads came to Bemidji and brought even more business. By 1900 the Village of Bemidji's population had grown to 2,000.

Thomas Barlow Walker and John S. and Charles Pillsbury invested millions into timber in 1874, since beaver pelts were nearing depletion by the mid-1890s. Walker owned Red River Lumber Company of Crookston, which claimed almost half of Beltrami County's timber. He soon sold his sawmill and timber claim to Thomas Shevlin and Frank Hixon. Logging was done in the winter and sawmilling in the summer. Crookston opened 13 logging camps, which provided jobs and homes for lumberjacks. Between 1907 and 1910 drought and forest fires came to northern Minnesota. Lumber production was Bemidji's major industry, but on July 19, 1914, a sawmill burned down, causing disaster for business. It was later rebuilt. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Bemidji's business profited, providing food, materials, and services for the Civilian Conservation Corps and Youth Conservation Corps programs. During the war years lumber business stopped, but when men came back from war lumber business boomed, since many people needed homes.

By the 1870s, timber cruisers were already making forays into the great pine forests that surrounded Bemidji. They were seeking new timberlands for Walker, the Pillsburys, Henry Akeley, Charles Ruggles and Frederick Weyerhaeuser, the barons of the wood industry.

Art Lee created the story that the folkloric figure Paul Bunyan came from the Northwoods. Tales about Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox led to public sculptures of them in the 1930s. According to Discover America, the Paul and Babe statues are "the second most photographed statues in America," surpassed only by Mount Rushmore. The Rotarians of Bemidji commissioned the statue of Paul Bunyan during the Great Depression as a tourist attraction. It was unveiled on January 15, 1937, to kick off a Winter Carnival that drew more than 10,000 visitors.

Today Bemidji is an important educational, governmental, trade and medical center for north central Minnesota. The wood industry is still a significant part of the local economy, with Georgia-Pacific, Potlatch, and Northwood Panelboard all having waferboard plants in the local area. They use wood species that were once classified as waste trees.

Parks and recreation
Bemidji is near Chippewa National Forest, Itasca State Park, Lake Bemidji State Park, Big Bog State Recreation Area, and state forest areas. There are 400 lakes within 25 mi, 500 mi of snowmobile trails and 160 km of cross-country ski trails.

The Paul Bunyan State Trail runs from Brainerd, Minnesota, and Lake Bemidji State Park. It is used for walking, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. There is also a bike trail around Lake Bemidji about 17 miles long. Each year an event is held where families and individuals can bike around the lake, with rest stops along the way.

Art in the Park, hosted by Paul Bunyan Communications and Watermark Art Center, is held every year at Bemidji Library Park, across from the Watermark Art Center. Art in the Park has been a summer highlight for Bemidji residents since 1967. The event features more than 100 artists, food vendors, and live entertainment. A variety of items are sold, made in such materials as wood and ceramics, along with clothing and jewelry, photography, metalworking, greeting cards, homemade preserves, food, candles, and soaps. Roughly 4,000 people attend annually. The festival has been renamed the Watermark Art Festival and was held at Library Park on July 16–17, 2022.

Every year, in the first week of August, teams compete in the Dragon Boat races. There are also many food vendors, kids' activities, and musical and cultural performances. In the early 21st century, dragon boat racing was the fastest growing water sport in the nation.

The Bemidji Polar Days, also known as Winterfest, is a weeklong festival that includes many different activities, such as a polar plunge, and sled derby, broomball, a 5k polar walk/run, curling, pond hockey, and a cornhole tournament.

The Paul Bunyan Triathlon takes place the third Saturday in August. The Minnesota Finlandia Ski Marathon is also held in Bemidji.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.335 sqmi, of which 17.440 sqmi is land and 4.895 sqmi (21.90%) is water.

Four-lane U.S. Route 2, U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 197 are three of the main routes in the city. Minnesota State Highways 89 and 371 are nearby.

The largest earthquake on record for the Bemidji area was recorded on September 3, 1917. It is claimed that it shook houses in Bemidji and across northern Minnesota. The epicenter was about 95 mi away in Staples, Minnesota, and it affected an area of 48,000 km2; it had a magnitude 4.4 with a maximum intensity of VI to VII. The closest and most recent quake occurred in Walker, Minnesota, on September 27, 1982, with a magnitude of 2.0.

Climate
Bemidji has a hemiboreal humid continental climate, Dfb in the Köppen climate classification: short, warm summers, and long, severe winters. The average mean annual temperature in Bemidji is 38.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest month is January with an average daily high of 16 degrees and an average daily low of −5 degrees. The warmest month is July with an average daily high of 77 degrees and an average daily low of 57 degrees. The average annual humidity is 47%. The average annual snowfall is 46.7 inches and the average annual rainfall is 26.6 inches. The average day Lake Bemidji freezes over is November 26 and the average day the ice goes off the lake is April 26.

Annual snowfall in the Bemidji Area increased 5% in the 21st century vs. the 1930–1999 period, according to the National Weather Service.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 14,574 people and 6,014 households, and 2,669 families residing in the city. The population density was 999.6 PD/sqmi. There were 6,571 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 73.6% White, 2.8% African American, 14.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from some other races and 7.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.8% were under 5 years of age, and 15.9% were 65 and older.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 13,431 people, 5,339 households, and 2,557 families residing in the city. The population density was 1039.6 PD/sqmi. There were 5,748 housing units at an average density of 444.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.3% White, 1.2% African American, 11.3% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 5,339 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.7% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.1% were non-families. Of all households, 38.6% were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 27.1 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 26.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 17.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Major Employers
According to the City's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Industries
These are the top 15 industries in Bemidji. On the United States Census Bureau American Factfinder, some industries had a range of employees, so the average number of employees were used. Also, some industries, such as healthcare and social assistance, professional, scientific, and technical services, other services, arts, entertainment, and reaction, and educational services were split into three different categories. The number of employees for the three categories was combined into one category.

Government
Bemidji's government is made up of a mayor and a council, with the latter elected from five single-member districts or wards.

Culture
The Concordia Language Villages are near Bemidji. They have supported several language conversational groups (including French, Chinese, Norwegian, Spanish, Italian, and German) that meet weekly in local coffeehouses. In 2018 Concordia's Korean Language Village received a $5 million grant. The Korean village is the newest of the Villages.

In 2011, Chairman Floyd Jourdain Jr., of the Red Lake Ojibwe Nation, complimented Bemidji's Ojibwe language signage in places-of-business.

During the summer, the Paul Bunyan Playhouse operates a non-Equity, summer stock theater at the Chief Theater. The Bemidji Community Theatre provides live theatre there when the Paul Bunyan Playhouse is not in operation. Bemidji is also home to the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra (BSO), which was established in 1938 under the auspices of (what was then) Bemidji State College. In 2000, the BSO became an independent arts organization.

The statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are popular tourist destinations, and people photograph themselves in front of them. The statues are next to the Bemidji Tourist Information Center, where tourists can learn about local activities, events, and attractions. The center also includes many artifacts of the lumberjack's legend and a giant visitors' book in which travelers can sign their names; the list of signatures goes back decades. An old fireplace there was built with 900 stones, the stones having been taken from every state in the United States, most of the Canadian provinces, and Minnesota national parks.

Sports
The city is well-known to hockey fans. As a Division II team, Bemidji State was a hockey dynasty in the 1980s and '90s. Bemidji State was in the title game eight straight years, winning five titles. It became a Division I team in 1999, and has not won any Division I titles.

The city is also familiar to curling fans. Both men's and women's rinks from the Bemidji Curling Club won the right to represent the United States in the 2005 World Curling Championship and the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. Pete Fenson, the skip of the U.S. curling team that took the bronze medal at the 2006 Olympics, is a native of Bemidji, as is Natalie Nicholson, who was the lead for the United States women's team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

A city referendum for a Bemidji Regional Events Center passed by a slim majority of 43 votes out of 4,583 cast in November 2006. Opening in 2010, the center was renamed the Sanford Center and serves as home to the Bemidji State University hockey team. The men's and women's hockey teams are both members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. From 2014 to 2015, the Sanford Center was the home of the city's first-ever professional sports team, the Bemidji Axemen of the Indoor Football League.

From January 16 to January 19, 2019, Bemidji hosted Hockey Day Minnesota, a three-day event aired on Fox Sports. The Bemidji High School and Bemidji State University boys and girls hockey teams both played on outdoor rinks outside of the Sanford Center. The Minnesota Wild team also played on the outdoor rinks.

In 2013, runners signed up for the first Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon. The race, run in October, draws athletes and recreational runners from around the region. The events spawned a weekend of races that includes two kids races, a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and a 26K that circles Lake Bemidji.

Education
Bemidji is home to Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College, and Oak Hills Christian College. Public education, served by Bemidji Area Schools, is a part of Independent School District 31, and includes eight elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Also in the district are TrekNorth Charter High School, Voyagers Charter High School, Schoolcraft Charter School, and Bemidji is home to three private schools: St. Philip's Catholic School, St. Mark's Lutheran School and Heartland Christian Academy.

Regional center
Bemidji is a regional hub for shopping, arts, entertainment, education, health services, worship, government services and more. The Bemidji area includes parts or all of Beltrami (pop. 46,380), Hubbard (pop. 21,715), Cass (pop. 30,639), Itasca (pop. 45,070), Koochiching (pop. 11,941), Lake of the Woods (pop. 3,823), Marshall (pop. 8,988), Pennington (pop. 13,780), Red Lake (pop. 3,933), Clearwater (pop. 8,576), and Mahnomen (pop. 5,414) counties, the White Earth (pop. 9,726) and Leech Lake (pop. 11,388) Reservations and the Sovereign Nation of Red Lake (pop. 5,506). Lexington Realty International places the Bemidji Area population at 200,259 in the 2021 Estimate.

Newspapers
The Bemidji Pioneer is the local newspaper, published twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday. Now owned by Forum Communications Company, it was founded as a weekly in 1896.

TV stations
Most of Bemidji's TV stations primarily rebroadcast the television stations of the Twin Cities.

Magazines

 * inBemidji, a quarterly lifestyle magazine focused on the Bemidji area. First published in December 2013 (as inMagazine) by The Bemidji Pioneer.
 * Northwoods Woman, a bimonthly magazine published from 2008 to 2013, launched in Bemidji, Walker and Park Rapids, included articles about women who live and work in northern Minnesota.

Major highways
The following routes are in the Bemidji area.

 * [[Image:US 2.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 2
 * [[Image:US 71.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 71
 * [[Image:MN-89.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 89
 * [[Image:MN-197.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 197

Air service
Bemidji is served by Bemidji Regional Airport, which has passenger services on three airlines, Delta Connection, Sun Country Airlines and Bemidji Airlines, the latter of which is based in Bemidji. Bemidji Airlines also operates cargo flights, while Corporate Air is the only airline to operate all-cargo-only flights to the airport, on behalf of FedEx Express.

Notable people

 * Russell A. Anderson, Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
 * Elmer E. Berglund, Minnesota state representative and railroad conductor
 * Roy C. Booth, author
 * Harry A. Bridgeman, Minnesota state senator and railroad locomotive engineer
 * Gary Burger, guitarist and lead vocalist for the band The Monks
 * Dave Casper, football player
 * Bob Decker, Minnesota state senator and educator
 * Leonard R. Dickinson, Minnesota state legislator and businessman
 * Pete Fenson, American curling skip
 * Terry Frost, actor
 * Bryan Hickerson, baseball player
 * Bob A. Johnson, Minnesota state representative
 * Frank Moe, Minnesota state representative
 * Joe Motzko, hockey player
 * Kent Nerburn, author
 * Brian Paulson, record producer and musician
 * Mimi Parker, drummer and vocalist for Low
 * Jane Russell, actress
 * Gary Sargent, ice hockey defenseman
 * Gail Skare, Minnesota state representative
 * Kerry Taylor, baseball player
 * Theodore W. Thorson, Minnesota state representative
 * David Tomassoni, Minnesota state legislator
 * Will Weaver, author and professor emeritus

In popular culture
The first season of the FX black comedy crime drama television series Fargo, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks and Martin Freeman, is mainly set in and around Bemidji and Duluth. It was filmed in Calgary, Alberta.

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Bemidji Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Bemidji Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,884 as of the 2020 census, down from 3,134 recorded in 2010.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 65.4 km2, of which 53.4 km2 is land and 11.9 km2, or 18.26%, is water.

The southern three-quarters of the city of Bemidji is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Norway Park at 47.44861°N, -94.83472°W
 * Rosby at 47.40995°N, -94.80666°W

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 2.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 2
 * [[Image:US 71.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 71
 * [[Image:MN-197.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 197

Lakes

 * Carr Lake
 * Lake Bemidji (south quarter)
 * Lake Irving (east edge)
 * Lake Marquette
 * Lake Plantagenet

Adjacent townships

 * Northern Township (north)
 * Frohn Township (east)
 * Farden Township, Hubbard County (southeast)
 * Helga Township, Hubbard County (south)
 * Rockwood Township, Hubbard County (southwest)
 * Grant Valley Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Calvary, Greenwood, Holy Cross and Nymore.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,934 people, 1,012 households, and 754 families residing in the township. The population density was 139.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,064 housing units at an average density of 50.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 89.37% White, 0.20% African American, 6.82% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 2.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 1,012 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,279, and the median income for a family was $46,116. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $22,973 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,218. About 6.9% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Benville Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Benville Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 65 as of the 2000 census.

The township name Benville originated by combining two names of earlier settlers; Bennie (Ben) Gustafson and John Hville(ville).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 sqmi, all land.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-89.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 89

Adjacent townships

 * Spruce Grove Township (east)
 * Hamre Township (southeast)
 * Lee Township (south)
 * Espelie Township, Marshall County (southwest)
 * Valley Township, Marshall County (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains Valle Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 65 people, 28 households, and 22 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.9 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 1.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 28 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 132.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,563. Males had a median income of $35,750 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,667. There were no families and 5.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Birch Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Birch Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 116 as of the 2000 census.

Birch Township was named for the canoe birch trees there from which Native Americans built canoes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 34.1 sqmi is land and 2.0 sqmi (5.53%) is water.

Lakes

 * Anderson Lake
 * Baumgartner Lake
 * Chinaman Lake
 * Coleman Lake
 * Damon Lake
 * Dollar Lake
 * Ellis Lake
 * Gilstad Lake (southeast three-quarters)
 * Gimmer Lake
 * Holland Lake
 * Little Gilstad Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Pimushe Lake (northeast edge)
 * Rabideau Lake
 * Webster Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Summit Township (north)
 * Moose Park Township, Itasca County (northeast)
 * Third River Township, Itasca County (east)
 * Moose Lake Township (south)
 * Sugar Bush Township (southwest)
 * Taylor Township (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 116 people, 44 households, and 34 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.4 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.10% White, 3.45% Native American, 0.86% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.90% of the population.

There were 44 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 20.5% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 0.9% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 146.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,474. There were no families and 1.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.5% of those over 64.


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Blackduck, Minnesota

Blackduck is a city in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 845 as of the 2020 census. It is 24 mi northeast of Bemidji.

History
The village of Blackduck was organized on October 19, 1900, and the city was incorporated on December 21, 1900. The first settlers came from Crookston, Minnesota. The town was founded because of the area's logging potential. The Laurentian Divide is near the area, and provides good drainage, resulting in good logging because the land is not wet. The community was named for Blackduck Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.71 sqmi, of which 1.67 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 785 people, 338 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 470.1 PD/sqmi. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 222.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.4% White, 0.4% African American, 4.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 338 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.1% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 41.1% 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 2.22 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 19.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 696 people, 304 households, and 175 families living in the city. The population density was 465.8 PD/sqmi. There were 324 housing units at an average density of 216.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.10% White, 0.86% African American, 3.45% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 3.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 304 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 68.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 64.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,848, and the median income for a family was $29,750. Males had a median income of $28,594 versus $16,838 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,536. About 11.6% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation

The Blue Ox Trail goes through Blackduck for use by hikers and snowmobilers. The old rail line includes the Minnesota and International Railway Bridge, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Education
Blackduck has one public school, which houses Blackduck Elementary School and Blackduck High School.

Newspaper

 * The Blackduck American

FM radio stations

 * 92.1 WMIS-FM
 * 98.3 WBJI
 * 104.5 KBUN-FM

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Buzzle Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Buzzle Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 286 as of the 2000 census. Buzzle Township took its name from Buzzle Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 1.3 sqmi (3.57%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Aure at 47.67329°N, -95.12056°W
 * Pinewood at 47.59718°N, -95.12778°W

Lakes

 * Buzzle Lake
 * Ess Lake (west edge)
 * Funkley Lake
 * Henson Lake
 * Horseshow Lake
 * Little Buzzle Lake
 * Long Lake
 * Spring Lake
 * Tepee Lake
 * White Fish Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Roosevelt Township (north)
 * Maple Ridge Township (northeast)
 * Liberty Township (east)
 * Eckles Township (southeast)
 * Lammers Township (south)
 * Shevlin Township, Clearwater County (southwest)
 * Dudley Township, Clearwater County (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Buzzle and Pinewood.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 286 people, 114 households, and 81 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.2 PD/sqmi. There were 134 housing units at an average density of 3.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.95% White, 0.70% African American, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 114 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $26,071. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $22,143 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,151. About 21.3% of families and 25.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 33.3% of those 65 or over.


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Cormant Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Cormant Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 207 as of the 2000 census. Cormant Township was named after the double-crested cormorant.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, all land.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Inez at 47.86023°N, -94.58024°W

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-1.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 1
 * [[Image:MN-72.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 72

Adjacent townships

 * Woodrow Township (north)
 * Kelliher Township (northeast)
 * Shooks Township (east)
 * Hornet Township (southeast)
 * Langor Township (south)
 * O'Brien Township (southwest)
 * Quiring Township (west)
 * Battle Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Capernaum, Cormant Township, and Pine Ridge.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 207 people, 72 households, and 55 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.7 PD/sqmi. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 2.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.03% White and 0.97% Native American.

There were 72 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $29,500. Males had a median income of $17,321 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,537. About 24.2% of families and 29.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.0% of those 65 or over.


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Durand Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Durand Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 175 as of the 2000 census. Durand Township was named for Charles Durand, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.3 sqmi, of which 15.1 sqmi is land and 3.2 sqmi (17.72%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Puposky at 47.67773°N, -94.90722°W

Lakes

 * Bass Lake (west half)
 * Crane Lake (north quarter)
 * George Lake (east quarter)
 * Jackson Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Little Puposky Lake (east edge)
 * Lake Julia (northeast half)
 * Long Slough Lake (west half)
 * Peterson Lake
 * Puposky Lake (east three-quarters)
 * Strand Lake
 * Swamp Lake
 * Upper Lindgren Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Nebish Township (north)
 * Hagali Township (east)
 * Turtle Lake Township (south)
 * Liberty Township (southwest)
 * Maple Ridge Township (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 175 people, 76 households, and 51 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.6 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 5.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.29% White, 5.14% Native American, and 0.57% from two or more races.

There were 76 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 37.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,886. None of the families and 7.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.


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Eckles Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Eckles Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,516 as of the 2010 census.

History
Eckles Township was named for an early landowner and railroad promoter.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 83.2 km2, of which 81.9 km2 is land and 1.3 km2, or 1.54%, is water.

The city of Wilton and the west edge of the city of Bemidji are within this township geographically but are separate entities.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Scribner at 47.5344°N, -95.0125°W

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 2.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 2
 * [[Image:MN-89.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 89
 * [[Image:MN-197.svg|25px]] Minnesota State Highway 197

Lakes

 * Grant Lake
 * Grass Lake (northwest half)
 * Harley Lake
 * Meadow Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Liberty Township (north)
 * Turtle Lake Township (northeast)
 * Northern Township (east)
 * Grant Valley Township (south)
 * Jones Township (southwest)
 * Lammers Township (west)
 * Buzzle Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains Eckles Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,033 people, 368 households, and 274 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.6 PD/sqmi. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 12.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 84.61% White, 0.10% African American, 10.94% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 4.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 368 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 18.2% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,000, and the median income for a family was $36,094. Males had a median income of $28,182 versus $22,404 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,462. About 14.0% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Frohn Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota

Frohn Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,433 as of the 2010 census. Frohn Township was named after Fron, in Norway, the homeland of a large share of the early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.2 km2, of which 84.0 km2 is land and 10.2 km2, or 10.85%, is water.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 2.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 2

Lakes

 * Goose Lake
 * Grace Lake
 * Lake Swenson
 * School Lake
 * Stocking Lake
 * Stump Lake (southeast three-quarters)
 * Wolf Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Turtle River Township (north)
 * Sugar Bush Township (northeast)
 * Ten Lake Township (east)
 * Pike Bay Township, Cass County (southeast)
 * Farden Township, Hubbard County (south)
 * Helga Township, Hubbard County (southwest)
 * Bemidji Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains East Side Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,408 people, 497 households, and 396 families residing in the township. The population density was 43.3 PD/sqmi. There were 631 housing units at an average density of 19.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 87.22% White, 9.09% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 497 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,788, and the median income for a family was $53,250. Males had a median income of $35,263 versus $25,735 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,988. About 3.6% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Funkley, Minnesota

Funkley is a city in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 18 at the 2020 census, making the city the second-least populous incorporated place in Minnesota. It shared that distinction with Tenney until the latter dissolved in 2011.

Funkley was incorporated in 1904 at the site of a junction along the Minnesota and International Railway. The name comes from Henry Funkley, a county attorney.

Post Office
Funkley's Post Office was established in 1903 and remained in operation until 1967. Now Funkley is served by the Blackduck Post Office, which is approximately 7 miles southwest of the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5 people, 5 households, and 0 families living in the city. The population density was 8.3 PD/sqmi. There were 12 housing units at an average density of 20.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.0% White and 20.0% from two or more races.

There were 5 households, of which 100.0% were non-families. 100.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.00 and the average family size was 0.00.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 80% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 20.0% male and 80.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 15 people, 6 households, and 4 families living in the city. The population density was 38.9 PD/sqmi. There were 12 housing units at an average density of 31.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 6 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 13.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,521. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Funkley, Minnesota