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Stoney Brook Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Stoney Brook Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 332 at the 2010 census.

U.S. Highway 2 and Saint Louis County Road 31 (CR 31) are two of the main routes in the township.

County Road 31 runs north–south through the township. U.S. Highway 2 runs east–west along Stoney Brook Township's northern boundary line with adjacent Culver Township.

A majority of Stoney Brook Township is located within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi; 35.0 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi, or 2.43%, is water.

The Saint Louis River flows through the northeast corner of Stoney Brook Township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following municipalities and communities are adjacent to Stoney Brook Township :

 * The city of Brookston (north)
 * Culver Township (north)
 * Perch Lake Township of Carlton County (south)
 * Brevator Township (east)
 * Arrowhead Township (west)
 * Industrial Township (northeast)
 * The city of Cloquet (southeast)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 95 households, and 74 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.6 people per square mile (2.9/km$2$). There were 112 housing units at an average density of 3.2/sq mi (1.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 75.19% White, 0.75% African American, 22.93% Native American, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% 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 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $54,464. Males had a median income of $42,917 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,369. About 4.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.6% of those 65 or over.


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Sturgeon Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Sturgeon Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 140 at the 2010 census.

State Highway 73 (MN 73) and Saint Louis County Road 22 (CR 22) are two of the main routes in the township. Highway 73 runs north–south through the township. County 22 runs east–west through the township.

The unincorporated community of Sturgeon is located within Sturgeon Township.

The southern portion of Sturgeon Township is located within the Superior National Forest in Saint Louis County.

The Sturgeon River State Forest is also located in a portion of Sturgeon Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.9 sqmi, all land.

The unincorporated community of Sturgeon, within Sturgeon Township, is located 14 miles southwest of Cook; and 20 miles north of Chisholm.

The Sturgeon River flows through the township, giving the town its name. The river runs roughly diagonally throughout Sturgeon Township, in a northwest–southeast direction.

Gilmore Creek flows through the southeast portion of Sturgeon Township.

Adjacent townships and communities
The following are adjacent to Sturgeon Township :

 * Alango Township (east)
 * The unincorporated community of Angora (east)
 * Field Township (northeast)
 * The city of Cook (northeast)
 * Linden Grove Township (north)
 * The unincorporated community of Linden Grove (north)
 * The unincorporated community of Meadow Brook (north-northwest)
 * Sturgeon River Unorganized Territory (northwest)
 * The unincorporated community of Celina (northwest)
 * Morcom Township (west)
 * The unincorporated community of Bear River (west)
 * French Township (southwest)
 * The unincorporated community of Side Lake (southwest)
 * Dark River Unorganized Territory (south)
 * Leander Lake Unorganized Territory (southeast)
 * The unincorporated area of Britt (southeast)

Unincorporated communities

 * Sturgeon

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 116 people, 45 households, and 34 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.1 people per square mile (1.2/km$2$). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 1.7/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.41% White and 2.59% Native American.

There were 45 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% 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 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,469, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,677. There were no families and 8.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 16.7% of those over 64.

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Toivola Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Toivola Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 170. Toivola is a name Finnish in origin.

Saint Louis County Highway 5 (CR 5) serves as a main route in Toivola Township.

CR 5 runs north–south through the middle of the township.

County Road 52 (Arkola Road) also passes through the eastern portion of the township.

The unincorporated community of Toivola is located within Toivola Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 71.9 sqmi; 71.7 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi, or 0.38%, is water.

The Saint Louis River runs north–south through the middle of the township.

Sand Creek flows through the northwest portion of Toivola Township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Toivola Township :

 * Kelsey Township (east)
 * Meadowlands Township (southeast)
 * The city of Meadowlands (southeast)
 * Elmer Township (south)
 * Cedar Valley Township (west and southwest)
 * Janette Lake Unorganized Territory (northwest)
 * The unincorporated community of Silica (northwest)
 * Lavell Township (north)
 * McDavitt Township (northeast)

Unincorporated communities

 * Toivola

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 196 people, 75 households, and 54 families living in the township. The population density was 2.7 people per square mile (1.1/km$2$). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 1.3/sq mi (0.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.92% White, 1.02% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.

There were 75 households, out of which 18.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.7% 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 2.32 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,321, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,252. About 5.8% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 10.3% of those 65 or over.


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Tower, Minnesota

Tower is a city located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 430. State Highways 1 (MN 1), 169 (MN 169), and 135 (MN 135) are three of the main routes in Tower. Tower is located on the southern shore of Lake Vermilion.

History
The city was incorporated March 13, 1889, which makes it the oldest city in the Arrowhead region. It owes its establishment to the Soudan Mine, and was named after mining financier Charlemagne Tower. Tower is home to the Tower Train Museum; near the museum is McKinley Monument, the first erected in honor of former U.S. president William McKinley shortly after his assassination in 1901. President McKinley was in office from 1897 to 1901.

Tower set the Minnesota record for coldest temperature on February 2, 1996, when the temperature dropped to -60 °F (-51 °C). This was the lowest temperature ever recorded in the United States east of the Great Plains. Tower and the Embarrass Valley to the south are the coldest inhabited locations in the Lower 48 states, based on average winter temperatures.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.41 sqmi, 3.00 sqmi is land and 0.41 sqmi is water.

Climate
Tower has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dwb), with long, bitterly cold, dry winters and warm summers. January averages 4.9 F, and lows reach 0 F on 67 nights annually. Highs only reach the freezing point 18–19 days during December to February, and in combination with a seasonal snowfall of 68.7 in, snow cover is thick and long−lasting. Spring, and more especially autumn, are short but mild transition seasons. July averages 64.0 F, with highs reaching 90 F on only 3.2 days annually, with only about four-fifths of all years seeing temperatures that high. Summer nights are cool despite the warm days, with the average window for freezing temperatures August 25 thru June 22. Precipitation averages about 28.18 in per year, and is concentrated in the warmer months. The all−time record high temperature is 101 F, while the all−time record low is −60 F, a range of 161 F-change, the second highest temperature variation in the state behind Federal Dam, Minnesota. Tower is slightly colder than International Falls, but a half of a degree warmer overall than Embarrass.

Entertainment and sports
Fortune Bay Resort and Casino is located a few miles west of Tower. It is near Lake Vermilion, a well-known lake which attracts tourists and locals alike. The casino is owned and operated by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

Tower has a simple sports ground with bleacher stands, close by the Tower School. At Lake Vermillion, a run tournament named after the lake is staged every year.

Education
Tower is part of the St. Louis County school district based in Virginia, Minnesota. In town there is the Tower-Soudan Elementary School that serves students K–6. Students 7–12 are transported to other secondary schools nearby as Tower-Soudan does not have a secondary school at this point.

Outside of the district, Tower has a public charter school that serves students 7–12, called Vermilion Country School. Based in the old PowerRain building, this project-based secondary school was set up by parents and townspeople who advocated for a local secondary school. Opened in 2013, VCS graduated their first 6 seniors in May 2014.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 430 people living in an estimated 240 households in Tower.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 500 people, 265 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was 166.7 PD/sqmi. There were 331 housing units at an average density of 110.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 2.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 265 households, of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.5% were non-families. 45.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.61.

The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 18.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 479 people in the city, organized into 233 households and 137 families. The population density was 176.8 PD/sqmi. There were 295 housing units at an average density of 108.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 1.46% Native American, 0% Asian, 0% African American, 0% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 31.4% were of Finnish, 13.7% Norwegian, 11.1% Swedish, 8.6% German, 6.6% Slovene and 5.8% Italian ancestry.

There were 233 households, out of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,429, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,169. 10.7% of the population and 3.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Media
Tower is served by an award-winning newspaper, the Timberjay. The Timberjay is published weekly, with a circulation of over 1000.

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Van Buren Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Van Buren Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It was named for Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States. The population was 189 at the 2010 census.

State Highway 73 (MN 73) and Saint Louis County Road 29 (CR 29) are two of the main routes in the township. Floodwood is nearby.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi; 35.3 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi, or 0.87%, is water.

The Saint Louis River flows through the southern and east–central portions of Van Buren Township.

The Whiteface River briefly enters the east–central part of the township.

The Floodwood River flows through the western portion of Van Buren Township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Van Buren Township :

 * The city of Floodwood (south-southwest)
 * Floodwood Township (south)
 * Arrowhead Township (southeast)
 * Ness Township (east)
 * Meadowlands Township (northeast)
 * The city of Meadowlands (northeast)
 * Elmer Township (north)
 * Cedar Valley Township (northwest)
 * Potshot Lake Unorganized Territory (west)
 * Halden Township (southwest)

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 175 people, 66 households, and 48 families living in the township. The population density was 5.0 people per square mile (1.9/km$2$). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.86% White, 0.57% Native American and 0.57% Asian. Of the 66 households 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.2% of households were one person and 7.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.3 males.

The median household income was $33,250 and the median family income was $39,063. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $36,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,509. About 11.1% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 46.7% of those sixty five or over.


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Vermilion Lake Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

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

State Highways 1 (MN 1) and 169 (MN 169) are two of the main routes in the township.

The unincorporated community of Peyla is located within Vermilion Lake Township.

The town's name is a translation of the Ojibwe name for Lake Vermilion, Onamuni.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 sqmi; 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi, or 2.27%, is water.

The Pike Bay of Lake Vermilion is located along the northeast corner of Vermilion Lake Township.

Lake Vermilion is located north of Vermilion Lake Township; the lake is located partially within adjacent Greenwood Township to the north.

The Pike River flows through Vermilion Lake Township. Lehtinen Creek flows through the northwest part of the township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Vermilion Lake Township :

 * Greenwood Township (north)
 * The city of Tower (northeast)
 * The unincorporated community of Soudan (northeast)
 * Breitung Township (northeast)
 * Kugler Township (east)
 * Embarrass Township (southeast)
 * The unincorporated community of Embarrass (southeast)
 * Pike Township (south)
 * Sandy Township (southwest)
 * Pfeiffer Lake Unorganized Territory (west)
 * The unincorporated community of Angora (west)

State Highway 1 (MN 1) runs east–west through the northern portion of the township.

State Highway 169 (MN 169) runs north–south through the middle of the township. Highway 169 changes direction to east–west at its junction with Highway 1 and Angus Road. Highway 169 continues concurrently with Highway 1 to nearby Tower.

Angus Road (Saint Louis County Road 77) briefly enters the north–central part of the township, near its intersection with Highways 1 and 169 at Peyla, near Fortune Bay.

Wahlsten Road (Saint Louis County Road 26) runs east–west through the southern portion of the township.

Unincorporated communities

 * Peyla

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 133 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.1 people per square mile (3.5/km$2$). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 6.1/sq mi (2.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.08% White, 0.31% Native American, and 0.61% from two or more races. 42.6% were of Finnish, 11.5% German, 7.4% Norwegian, 6.4% English, 6.1% Irish and 5.4% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 133 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.3% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 44.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,875, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $45,069 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,855. None of the families and 2.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 2.9% of those over 64.

Media
The official newspaper of Vermilion Lake is the Timberjay. The Timberjay is published weekly, with a circulation of over 1000.


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Virginia, Minnesota

Virginia is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States, on the Mesabi Iron Range. With an economy heavily reliant on large-scale iron ore mining, Virginia is considered the Mesabi Range's commercial center. The population was 8,423 people at the 2020 census. Virginia is a part of the Duluth metropolitan area, and U.S. Highway 53 runs through town.

History
Virginia was founded by Hon. O. D. Kinney (Orrin Day Kinney; 1845–1911) the original owner of the town site, which was laid out in 1892 and named after Virginia, the native state of a large share of the lumbermen in the area at the time. A post office has been in operation at Virginia since 1893. Virginia was incorporated in February 1895. It was a logging community first, then developed as an iron mining community. The Virginia area mines were prosperous and setting new records consistently by the late 1890s. The main population boom began after mining camps were built for entrepreneurs and financiers including Andrew Carnegie, Leonidas Merritt, Jay Cooke, John D. Rockefeller, William J. Olcott, and James J. Hill. With the use of diamond drills, mules, and a massive labor force, the mines moved millions of tons per year and shipped them out of the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior, as well as Two Harbors.

The City of Franklin was consolidated into the current City of Virginia.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 19.18 sqmi; 18.85 sqmi is land and 0.33 sqmi is water. Lakes in Virginia include Silver Lake and Bailey Lake. The area was originally named Qeechaquepagem by an Ojibwe tribe, which roughly means "lake of the north birds."

Virginia is part of the Quad Cities, which include nearby Eveleth, Gilbert, and Mountain Iron.

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate). Summers are warm, sometimes hot, and winters are severely cold.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,712 people, 4,242 households, and 2,019 families living in the city. The population density was 462.2 PD/sqmi. There were 4,738 housing units at an average density of 251.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 0.6% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 4,242 households, of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.4% were non-families. 46.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 18.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,157 people, 4,333 households, and 2,270 families living in the city. The population density was 486.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,692 housing units at an average density of 249.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.17% White, 0.46% African American, 2.24% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population. 21.4% were of Finnish, 13.3% German, 9.9% Norwegian, 8.8% Italian, and 7.8% Swedish ancestry.

There were 4,333 households, out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.6% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,873, and the median income for a family was $43,419. Males had a median income of $38,834 versus $22,473 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,776. About 10.6% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Virginia is on the Mesabi Range, one of the sub-regions of Minnesota's Iron Range. It is considered the Mesabi Range's commerce center. Virginia serves as a shopping, industrial, educational, and medical hub for surrounding communities.

Arts and culture
Virginia is the home of the Land of the Loon festival, an annual event in June.

Points of interest

 * B'nai Abraham Synagogue
 * Laurentian Divide
 * Lyric Center for the Arts (Historic Lyric Opera House)
 * Mesabi Trail
 * Olcott Park Greenhouse

Urban area
The Virginia urban area is relatively large, spread out to a 30-mile radius. The major cities are Virginia, Hibbing, Mountain Iron, Eveleth, Gilbert, Fayal, and Chisholm. Virginia is the area's commercial hub, while Hibbing has a large residential population. 45 miles south is Duluth, a significantly larger city. Virginia is also part of the Duluth MN-WI Metropolitan Area. The Duluth Metro is the second-largest metro in Minnesota.

Parks and recreation
Olcott Park is a city park in Virginia. It has a fountain in the northern part of the park, built in 1937. There is a bandstand in the center, used mainly for city band performances. To the south it borders Parkview Learning Center, to the east 9th Avenue West, to the north 9th Street North, and to the west Greenwood Cemetery. Olcott Park is also home to the Olcott Park Greenhouse. It is named after William J. Olcott, who headed the Oliver Iron Mining Company, the largest mining company on the Iron Range for decades.

Education
The public high school is Rock Ridge Public Schools, and the public elementary schools are Parkview Learning Center (early childhood programs through second grade) and Roosevelt Elementary (grades three through six). The higher education institution for the city is Mesabi Range Community and Technical College. The Virginia Public Library is also featured as an educational place for people of all ages. Marquette Catholic School is a private elementary school operated by the Duluth Diocese. Northland Learning Center, a cooperative alternative school for students with disciplinary problems or other special circumstances, operates in the former James Madison Elementary School, which is owned by ISD No. 706.

Sports
Virginia High School is the home of the Blue Devils. Starting with the 2022–23 school year, Virginia and Eveleth-Gilbert High Schools combined into a new high school, Rock Ridge High School, with new mascot the Wolverines (a blend of the Virginia Blue Devils and the Eveleth-Gilbert Bears).

The main high school sport in Virginia is ice hockey. Virginia's primary hockey arena is the Miners Memorial Building. A new complex, the Miners Event and Convention Center (MECC), with two planned ice arenas, is under construction. The MECC will incorporate many elements from the Miners Building, such as its ice arena seats.

News media

 * The Mesabi Tribune, newspaper published in Virginia and Hibbing

Television
Stations serving Virginia are received from the Duluth television market:
 * 3 KDLH – CBS
 * 6 / 11 KBJR – NBC
 * 8 / 31 WDSE – PBS
 * 10 / 13 WDIO – ABC
 * 21 KQDS – Fox

Transportation
Virginia is a regional transportation hub within the Mesabi Range. Major roadways include U.S. routes 53 and 169 and State Highway 135 (MN 135). Other main routes include 2nd Avenue West, 9th Avenue West, 12th Avenue West, 13th Street South, 8th Street South, and 9th Street North. Downtown Virginia is centered along Chestnut Street. Arrowhead Transportation also allows for city bussing through the Virginia Metro area.

In 2017, the U.S. 53 Bridge was built. It is the tallest bridge in Minnesota and the main bridge from the freeway from southern Minnesota to the northern state. in 2021, the bridge was renamed the Thomas Rukavina Memorial Bridge.

Notable people

 * W. T. Bailey, lumber industrialist
 * Daniel Berrigan, peace activist
 * Luke F. Burns, lawyer and Minnesota state legislator
 * Jack Carlson, professional hockey player
 * Jeff Carlson, professional hockey player
 * Steve Carlson, professional hockey player
 * Mark Cullen, professional hockey player
 * Matt Cullen, professional hockey player
 * Peter X. Fugina, educator and Minnesota state legislator
 * John Gruden, professional hockey player
 * Frank Haege, professional and collegiate football coach
 * John Harrington, hockey player, member of the 1980 Miracle on Ice team that won the Olympic gold medal
 * Edwin H. Hoff, Minnesota state legislator
 * Kurt Johnson, auto racer
 * Warren Johnson, auto racer, member of Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
 * Vic Kulbitski, football player
 * Pete LoPresti, professional hockey player
 * Robert W. Mattson, Sr., Minnesota attorney general
 * Robert Mondavi, winemaker
 * Matt Niskanen, professional hockey player
 * Johnny Norlander, professional basketball player
 * Chris Pratt, actor
 * Alex Rozier, journalist
 * Sherman Walt, bassoonist
 * Leonard C. Ward, United States Army Brigadier General
 * Thomas D. Yukelich, Minnesota state legislator

title: Virginia, Minnesota


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Waasa Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Waasa Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 249 at the 2010 census.

Saint Louis County Highway 21 (CR 21) serves as a main route in the township. CR 21 runs east–west through the township.

Other routes include Salo Road.

History
Waasa Township derives its name from Vaasa Province, in Finland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi; 35.1 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi, or 0.68%, is water.

The Embarrass River runs east–west through the middle of Waasa Township. Camp Eight Creek flows through the north–central part of the township. Spring Mine Creek flows through the southeast part of the township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Waasa Township :

 * The city of Babbitt (east)
 * The city of Hoyt Lakes (south)
 * White Township (southwest)
 * Embarrass Township (west)
 * The unincorporated community of Embarrass (west)
 * Kugler Township (northwest)
 * Bear Island State Forest (north and northeast)
 * Bear Island Lake (northeast)

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 304 people, 121 households, and 89 families living in the township. The population density was 8.7 people per square mile (3.3/km$2$). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 4.2/sq mi (1.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.71% White and 3.29% Native American. 30.8% were of Finnish, 20.7% German, 16.0% Norwegian, 6.3% English and 5.5% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. Of the 121 households 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.1% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.88.

The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.9 males.

The median household income was $37,778 and the median family income was $43,393. Males had a median income of $39,792 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,282. About 7.7% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.0% of those sixty five or over.


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White Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

White Township is an urban township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,229 at the 2010 census.

Saint Louis County Highways 100 and 110; State Highway 135 (MN 135); and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are four of the main routes in the township.

The unincorporated communities of Palo and Pineville are both located within the township.

The city of Aurora is located within White Township geographically but is a separate entity. Biwabik and Hoyt Lakes are nearby.

History
White Township was named for an official at the local Kimberly Mining Company.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 113.4 sqmi; 109.2 sqmi is land and 4.2 sqmi, or 3.72%, is water.

Several lakes, rivers, and scenic nature trails are located within the township. The Saint Louis River and the Partridge River both flow through White Township. The Embarrass River flows through the northwest corner of the township. Water Hen Creek flows through the southeast part of the township. Mud Hen Creek briefly flows through the southwest corner of the township. First Creek and Second Creek also flow through the township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to White Township:

 * Colvin Township (south)
 * The unincorporated community of Markham (south)
 * Mud Hen Lake Unorganized Territory (southwest)
 * The unincorporated community of Makinen (southwest)
 * Tikander Lake Unorganized Territory (west)
 * Biwabik Township (west)
 * The city of Biwabik (west)
 * Hay Lake Unorganized Territory (west)
 * Pike Township (northwest)
 * Embarrass Township (north)
 * The unincorporated community of Embarrass (north)
 * Waasa Township (northeast)
 * The city of Hoyt Lakes (east)
 * Hush Lake Unorganized Territory (east)
 * Linwood Lake Unorganized Territory (southeast)

Unincorporated communities

 * Palo
 * Pineville

White Township covers an enormous area. Saint Louis County Highway 100 runs north–south through the central and south–central portions of White Township. MN 135 runs north–south through the northern portion of White Township. MN 135 continues north to Embarrass Township. County Highway 110 runs east–west through the east-central portion of White Township. Highway 110 continues east to Hoyt Lakes. Vermilion Trail (County 4) passes through the southwest corner of White Township.

Townline Road–County Highway 16 (CR 16) runs east–west along White Township's southern boundary line with adjacent Colvin Township and the nearby community of Markham.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,477 people, 1,466 households, and 976 families residing in the township. The population density was 31.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,645 housing units at an average density of 15.1/sq mi (5.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.13% White, 0.03% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 1,466 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,529, and the median income for a family was $45,257. Males had a median income of $43,854 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,431. About 7.2% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Willow Valley Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Willow Valley Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 126 at the 2010 census.

State Highway 73 (MN 73) and Saint Louis County Road 74 (Willow River Road) are two of the main routes in the township.

U.S. Highway 53 runs north–south along Willow Valley Township's eastern boundary line at the northeast side. Highway 73 passes through the southeast portion of the township. Willow River Road runs east–west through the northern portion of the township.

County Road 406–Chisholm Road runs north–south through the township.

The unincorporated community of Gheen Corner is located at the northeast edge of Willow Valley Township.

Cook and Orr are both nearby.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, all land.

The Willow River, a tributary of the Little Fork River, flows through the northern portion of Willow Valley Township.

Beaver Creek flows through the south–central part of the township.

The central, south–central, and southeast portions of Willow Valley Township are located within the Kabetogama State Forest.

Adjacent townships and communities
The following are adjacent to Willow Valley Township:

 * Linden Grove Township (south)
 * The unincorporated community of Linden Grove (south)
 * Field Township (east and southeast)
 * Gheen Unorganized Territory (east)
 * The unincorporated community of Gheen (east)
 * Leiding Township (north and northeast)
 * Pelican Lake (north)
 * Northwest Saint Louis Unorganized Territory (west and northwest)
 * The unincorporated community of Greaney (west)
 * Sturgeon River Unorganized Territory (southwest)
 * The unincorporated community of Celina (southwest)

The city of Orr is nearby to the north-northeast, but does not border the township.

Nett Lake Indian Reservation – Bois Forte Indian Reservation is nearby to the northwest, but does not border Willow Valley Township.

Unincorporated communities

 * Gheen Corner

Olson Road runs east–west along Willow Valley Township's southern boundary line with adjacent Linden Grove Township in the southwest and south–central part of Willow Valley Township.

Range Line Road–UT Road 8109 runs north–south along Willow Valley Township's western boundary line with adjacent Northwest Saint Louis Unorganized Territory in the northwest corner of Willow Valley Township.

Highway 119 (CR 119) runs north–south through the northwest portion of Willow Valley Township; the roadway continues north to nearby Leiding Township and Orr.

Carpenter Road–County Road 481 (CR 481) briefly runs north–south along Willow Valley Township's eastern boundary line with adjacent Field Township at the southeast side.

U.S. Highway 53 runs north–south along Willow Valley Township's eastern boundary line with adjacent Gheen Unorganized Territory at the northeast side.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 139 people, 55 households, and 37 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 people per square mile (1.5/km$2$). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 91.37% White, 7.91% Native American, and 0.72% from two or more races.

There were 55 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $50,000 versus $38,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,012. There were none of the families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.0% of those over 64.


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Winton, Minnesota

Winton is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2020 census. The city is home to a small hydroelectric dam on the edge of Garden Lake, one of 11 stations owned by Minnesota Power.

State Highway 169 serves as a main route into Winton. It is 4 mi northeast of Ely, Minnesota.

History
A post office called Winton was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1996. The city was named for William C. Winton, a businessperson in the lumber industry.

Geography
The city of Winton is located within the northeast quadrant of Morse Township but is a separate political entity. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 88 households, and 40 families living in the city. The population density was 1323.1 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 846.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White and 1.2% from two or more races.

There were 88 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.5% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 33.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 59.9% male and 40.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 185 people, 85 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 1,421.2 PD/sqmi. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 745.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.46% White and 0.54% Native American. 22.4% were of German, 17.8% Finnish, 8.6% Slovene, 7.2% Norwegian, 7.2% Scandinavian, 6.6% Swedish, 5.9% Polish and 5.3% English ancestry.

There were 85 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $14,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,017. About 1.9% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.4% of those 65 or over.

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).

title: Winton, Minnesota


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Wuori Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

Wuori Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 572 at the 2010 census.

U.S. Highway 53 and State Highway 169 (MN 169) are two of the main routes in the township.

Wuori Township is immediately north of the city of Virginia.

The unincorporated community of Florenton is in Wuori Township. Britt is nearby.

A majority of Wuori Township is in the Superior National Forest. The Laurentian Continental Divide Recreation Area is in Wuori Township, on Highway 53. The recreation area functions as the trailhead for the Lookout Mountain Trail system.

Etymology
Wuori is from a Finnish word meaning mountain.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi, or 0.43%, is water.

Wuori Creek flows through the northeast corner of the township.

The Sandy River flows through the north–central part of Wuori Township, and also near the northwest boundary line of the township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Wuori Township:

 * The city of Virginia (south)
 * The city of Mountain Iron (west and southwest)
 * Sandy Township (north)
 * The unincorporated area of Britt (north and northwest)
 * Sand Lake Unorganized Territory (northwest)
 * Hay Lake Unorganized Territory (east)
 * Pike Township (northeast)

Unincorporated communities

 * Florenton

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 563 people, 219 households, and 173 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.2 people per square mile (6.3/km$2$). There were 231 housing units at an average density of 6.6/sq mi (2.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.22% White, 0.89% Native American, 0.36% Asian, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 219 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.91.

The township's population included 22.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 34.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,694, and the median income for a family was $50,469. Males had a median income of $41,667 versus $21,528 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,070. About 3.1% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Albany, Minnesota

Albany is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,561 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Albany was incorporated in 1890.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.22 sqmi; 2.11 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52 and Minnesota State Highway 238 are two of the main routes in the city.

Other nearby routes include Stearns County Roads 10, 41, 54, and 157.

Education
The Albany Area Public School District, District #745, is a consolidated school district with a middle school serving grades 6–8, and a high school serving grades 9–12, located in Albany. The middle and high schools share one physical building. The Albany Elementary School serves grades K-5, and is on the same campus site as the middle school and high school. Another elementary school in the district, Avon Elementary School, serves children in Preschool-Grade 5, and is six miles east of Albany in nearby Avon. A 2015 building referendum resulted in security upgrades to all schools, expanded classroom space, a new theatre, and a new community center. Holy Family School, a K–6 Roman Catholic parochial school, is also in Albany.

Politics
Albany is part of Minnesota House District 12B, which is represented by Paul Anderson (R); and Minnesota Senate District 12, which is represented by Torrey Westrom (R).

Albany is also part of Minnesota's 7th congressional district, currently represented in the U.S. Congress by Representative Michelle Fischbach (R).

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $31,577, and the median income for a family was $41,118. Males had a median income of $31,858 versus $18,966 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,383. About 6.0% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,561 people, 1,030 households, and 657 families residing in the city. The population density was 1213.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of 507.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,030 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 33.4 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 17.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

Sports and recreation
The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon runs through Albany each year in May. The marathon was first run in 2008.

Notable people

 * James Steven Rausch – (1928–1981), Roman Catholic Bishop; born in Albany.
 * Ed Schrom - (1911–1980), Minnesota state senator and farmer; born in Albany.

title: Albany, Minnesota


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Albany Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Albany Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 980 at the 2010 census. The city of Albany is surrounded by the township.

Albany Township was organized in 1868.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township (T125N R31W) has a total area of 94.9 km2; 94.3 km2 is land and 0.7 km2, or 0.71%, is water.

Albany Township is located in Township 125 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 884 people, 281 households, and 245 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.8 people per square mile (9.2/km$2$). There were 289 housing units at an average density of 7.8/sq mi (3.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.64% White, 0.11% African American, 0.23% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 281 households, out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.7% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,656, and the median income for a family was $52,750. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $22,396 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,572. About 5.1% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Ashley Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Ashley Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 262 at the 2010 census.

Ashley Township was organized in 1870, and named after Ashley Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.1 sqmi; 41.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi, or 0.26%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 244 people, 84 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 people per square mile (2.2/km$2$). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 84 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, and 20.2% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,179, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,347. About 6.5% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.4% of those sixty five or over.


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Avon, Minnesota

Avon is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,396 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Avon was laid out in 1873 and founded after the foundation of St.Cloud. The community is named after the River Avon, in England. A post office has been in operation at Avon since 1873. Avon was incorporated in 1900. After the foundation of Avon Minnesota the town expanded past the spunk lakes in 1992

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.48 sqmi, all land.

Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52 and Stearns County Road 9 are two of the main routes in the city. Other routes include County Road 54.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,396 people, 557 households, and 393 families living in the city. The population density was 943.2 PD/sqmi. There were 592 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 557 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 2.99.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,242 people, 470 households, and 355 families living in the city. The population density was 1,201.8 PD/sqmi. There were 492 housing units at an average density of 476.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.36% White, 0.08% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 470 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% 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 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 90% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,721, and the median income for a family was $53,214. Males had a median income of $37,386 versus $25,238 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,980. About 1.3% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
Within Avon's city boundaries are three lakes which are named Upper Spunk, Middle Spunk, and Lower Spunk Lake. In honor of these lakes, Avon hosts an annual celebration called "Spunktacular Days", "Spunk Days" for short. The word "spunk" means material to start a fire, or torchwood, which settlers used to gather in the area. In total there are eight lakes within the city of Avon.

Each May since 2008, the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon runs through Avon, and relies on many volunteers to staff cheering areas and water stations.

Sports teams
Avon is home to the Avon Lakers, whom are part of the Amateur Baseball Victory League. The club was established in July 1979 by the Avon Lions Club when official construction of its baseball park began. The Avon Lions Club purchased land directly south of the old park which at that time consisted of a pasture and a small pond.

The Avon Lakers and the City of Avon sponsor the Region 8C Baseball Tournament.

References in popular culture
In the 35th anniversary broadcast of the radio variety show, A Prairie Home Companion, which was performed live in Avon on July 4, 2009, radio personality Garrison Keillor referred to Avon as being "about as close to Lake Wobegon as you can get."

Notable person

 * Alphonsus Augustus Sowada (1933–2014), Roman Catholic Bishop; born in Avon.

title: Avon, Minnesota


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Avon Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Avon Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,294 at the 2010 census. The township includes the city of Avon.

Avon Township was organized in 1866. The township contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1902 Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township (T125N R30W) has a total area of 89.2 km2; 82.7 km2 is land and 6.5 km2, or 7.28%, is water.

Avon Township is located in Township 125 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 30 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,132 people, 716 households, and 570 families residing in the township. The population density was 66.0 PD/sqmi. There were 769 housing units at an average density of 23.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.50% White, 0.05% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.94% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.

There were 716 households, out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% 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 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,806, and the median income for a family was $56,078. Males had a median income of $35,992 versus $24,866 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,944. About 5.3% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Belgrade, Minnesota

Belgrade is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 740 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. Belgrade is home to the world's largest black Crow.

History
Belgrade is a city in sections 18 and 19 of Crow River Township. It shares its name with the capital of Serbia, a township and its village in Maine, as well as villages in Missouri, Nebraska, and Montana. It was platted in 1887 by the Pacific Land Company and incorporated as a village on March 19, 1888; the post office began as Crow Lake in 1871, changing to Belgrade in 1886. When the railroad came in 1886, there already were a number of businesses; it had a station of the Minneapolis and Pacific Railroad. The first house in Belgrade was built by Norwegian immigrant, Otto Christianson in 1874. Belgrade was named after the first child born in the township right before the town incorporation, Isabella Theolina Christianson in 1887. The city contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1904 Christopher Borgerding House. Arthur Michael Braun (1910-1989), politician and businessman, was born in Belgrade. When building their Centennial Memorial park Belgrade broke the world record for largest Crow in the world.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.22 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Highway 71 and Minnesota State Highway 55 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 740 people, 312 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 606.6 PD/sqmi. There were 363 housing units at an average density of 297.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 312 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 750 people, 316 households, and 183 families living in the city. The population density was 636.7 PD/sqmi. There were 342 housing units at an average density of 290.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.67% White, 0.13% Asian, 1.07% from other races, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 316 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,098, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,293. About 9.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Belgrade, Minnesota


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Brockway Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Brockway Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,701 at the 2010 census. The township includes the City of St. Stephen.

History
Brockway Township was originally called Winnebago Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1858. The present name, named in honor of an early settler, was adopted in 1860.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township (mainly T126N R29W) has a total area of 125.6 km2; 122.9 km2 is land and 2.7 km2, or 2.16%, is water.

Brockway Township is located in Township 126 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Ranges 28 and 29 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,551 people, 864 households, and 693 families residing in the township. The population density was 53.3 PD/sqmi. There were 885 housing units at an average density of 18.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.26% White, 0.04% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 864 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,375, and the median income for a family was $60,625. Males had a median income of $37,865 versus $25,781 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,041. About 3.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Collegeville Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Collegeville Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,344 at the 2020 census.

History
Collegeville Township was organized by European Americans in 1880, and named after Saint John's College.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 31.6 sqmi is land and 3.5 sqmi  (9.83%) is water.

Collegeville Township is located in Township 124 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 30 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,516 people, 29% of those being Monks at the present Abbey and Monastery. 569 households, and 397 families residing in the township. The population density was 111.1 PD/sqmi. There were 721 housing units at an average density of 22.8/sq mi (8.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.07% White, 0.63% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.56% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 669 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.0% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 12.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.11.

The age distribution was 16.7% under the age of 18, 41.6% from 18 to 24, 16.8% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 261.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 320.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,146, and the median income for a family was $62,750. Males had a median income of $36,926 versus $27,391 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,348. About 0.6% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Museums and other points of interest

 * Saint John's Arboretum
 * Saint John's University
 * Saint John's Abbey

Education
The township is home to Saint John's Abbey and Saint John's University, a Roman Catholic all-male university.

Transportation
Main routes in the community include Stearns County Roads 50, 51, 159 and 160.

Notable people

 * Fr.Celestine Kapsner, OSB, Catholic priest and exorcist
 * J. F. Powers, National Book Award for Fiction-winning novelist
 * Marcel Breuer, a famous Architect from New York, here to design the new St. John's Abbey and University Church.


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Crow Lake Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Crow Lake Township is in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 318 at the 2010 census.

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

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi; 33.7 sqmi is land and 1.4 sqmi, or 4.10%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 345 people, 126 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.2 PD/sqmi. There were 134 housing units at an average density of 4.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.26% White, 0.29% African American, 0.87% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,042, and the median income for a family was $50,714. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,108. About 6.0% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Crow River Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Crow River Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 327 at the 2010 census.

Crow River Township was organized in 1877, and named after the Crow River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.3 sqmi, of which 34.3 sqmi  is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 115 households, and 99 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.3/sq mi (4.0/km2). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 3.5/sq mi (1.3/km2 ). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 115 households, out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,107, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,765. About 13.3% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Eden Lake Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Eden Lake Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,542 at the 2010 census.

Eden Lake Township was organized in 1867.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.6 sqmi; 33.8 sqmi is land and 4.8 sqmi, or 12.32%, is water.

Eden Lake Township is located in Township 122 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,526 people, 532 households, and 425 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.1 PD/sqmi. There were 773 housing units at an average density of 22.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.62% White, 0.20% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 532 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.7% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.0% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,295, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $34,226 versus $22,180 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,727. About 4.5% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Elrosa, Minnesota

Elrosa is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 211 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Highway 71 serves as a main route in the community.

History
Elrosa was named after two granddaughters of one of its city council members, Ella and Rose Nichols.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 211 people, 85 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 1241.2 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 535.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.1% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 166 people, 68 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 1,300.9 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 540.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population.

There were 68 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,227. None of the families and 9.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.8% of those over 64.

title: Elrosa, Minnesota


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Fair Haven Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Fair Haven Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,507 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Fairhaven is located within Fair Haven Township.

Fair Haven Township was organized in 1859, and was descriptively named by first settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi; 34.0 sqmi is land and 1.8 sqmi, or 5.08%, is water.

Fairhaven Township is located in Townships 121 and 122 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 28 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,458 people, 510 households, and 401 families residing in the township. The population density was 42.9 PD/sqmi. There were 596 housing units at an average density of 17.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.77% White, 0.41% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 510 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 18.0% 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 2.86 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,808, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $36,667 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,951. About 4.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Farming Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Farming Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 987 at the 2010 census.

Farming Township was organized in 1873, and named for the fact a large share of the first settlers engaged in farming.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.9 sqmi; 37.5 sqmi is land and 1.4 sqmi, or 3.52%, is water.

Farming Township is located in Township 124 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 31 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 875 people, 280 households, and 227 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.3 PD/sqmi. There were 289 housing units at an average density of 7.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.20% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.46% Asian, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.

There were 280 households, out of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.54.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,170, and the median income for a family was $52,216. Males had a median income of $30,586 versus $21,012 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,431. About 3.5% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Freeport, Minnesota

Freeport is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 632 at the 2010 census. Freeport is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Freeport has been in operation since 1881. The city was named after Freeport, Illinois. Freeport was incorporated in 1892. The city contains two properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1905 Church of the Sacred Heart and remnants of the 1898 Swany White Flour Mills.

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

The city of Freeport is located within Oak Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Freeport is located along Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52. Other routes include Stearns County Roads 11 and 157. Getchell Creek flows nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 632 people, 271 households, and 184 families living in the city. The population density was 549.6 PD/sqmi. There were 280 housing units at an average density of 243.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 271 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% 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 2.76.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 454 people, 190 households, and 132 families living in the city. The population density was 514.3 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 225.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.34% White, 0.22% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 190 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,955, and the median income for a family was $39,063. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $22,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,827. About 3.2% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

In the media
Garrison Keillor, creator of Lake Wobegon and host of the radio variety show A Prairie Home Companion, has written that Stearns County in general and Freeport specifically, in addition to other small Minnesota towns, were inspirations for his fictional town, Lake Wobegon. In 1998, the county honored Keillor and his show by naming a section of abandoned rail line the Lake Wobegon Trail.

Notable people

 * Janice Ettle, two-time winner of Grandma's Marathon and winner of the 1985 Twin Cities Marathon
 * Bud Heidgerken, Minnesota politician

title: Freeport, Minnesota


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Getty Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Getty Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 376 at the 2010 census.

Getty Township was organized in 1865, and named for John J. Getty, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.7 km2; 92.5 km2 is land and 1.1 km2, or 1.19%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 405 people, 116 households, and 99 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.2 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.27% White, 0.25% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 116 households, out of which 48.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.8% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.49 and the average family size was 3.78.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,839, and the median income for a family was $44,643. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,385 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,948. About 3.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Greenwald, Minnesota

Greenwald is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 222 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Minnesota State Highway 4 serves as a main route in the community and Interstate 94 passes nearby.

History
A post office called Greenwald has been in operation since 1910. Greenwald is a name partially derived from German, wald meaning "forest".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.72 sqmi, all land.

The city of Greenwald is located within Grove Township geographically but is a separate entity.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 222 people, 98 households and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 308.3 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 144.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 98 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 1.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age was 51.2 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 201 people, 85 households and 61 families living in the city. The population density was 260.2 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 115.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 85 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.77.

16.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median household income was $37,000 and the median family income was $42,125. Males had a median income of $31,923 versus $21,071 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,539. None of the families and 2.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.

title: Greenwald, Minnesota


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Grove Township, Stearns County, Minnesota

Grove Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 493 at the 2010 census. The township includes the southern one-third of the City of Melrose and the City of Greenwald.

Grove Township was organized in 1867.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.8 sqmi; 33.3 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi, or 1.45%, is water.

Grove Township is located in Township 125 North of the Arkansas Base Line and Range 33 West of the 5th Principal Meridian.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 505 people, 158 households, and 137 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.2 PD/sqmi. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 4.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.80% White, and 0.20% from two or more races.

There were 158 households, out of which 51.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.4% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.7% were non-families. 12.0% 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 3.20 and the average family size was 3.49.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,750, and the median income for a family was $50,250. Males had a median income of $37,125 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,533. About 11.6% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.