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Burtrum, Minnesota

Burtrum is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2010 census. By the 2020 Decennial Census the population had declined to 123.

History
Burtrum was platted in 1884, under the name of Hansen, and developed when the Northern Pacific Railroad came through. A post office has been in operation at Burtrum since 1888. Burtrum was incorporated in 1894, according to the third edition of Upham's Minnesota Place Names.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 144 people, 63 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 252.6 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 128.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 63 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 34.9% 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 2.29 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% 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 146 people, 69 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 258.2 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 145.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.32% White, and 0.68% from two or more races.

There were 69 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.5% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 14.4% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,788. There were 4.9% of families and 12.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.4% of under eighteens and 8.7% of those over 64.

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Clarissa, Minnesota

Clarissa is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 681 at the 2010 census. It dropped to 661 inhabitants by the 2020 census.

History
Clarissa was platted in 1877, and named for Clarissa Bischoffsheim, the wife of the founder. A post office has been in operation at Clarissa since 1880. Clarissa was incorporated in 1897.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 681 people, 291 households, and 160 families living in the city. The population density was 681.0 PD/sqmi. There were 323 housing units at an average density of 323.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 291 households, of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 30.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 609 people, 256 households, and 142 families living in the city. The population density was 617.0 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 295.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.03% White, 0.16% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% Asian, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 256 households, out of which 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 37.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,125, and the median income for a family was $38,553. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,913. About 3.6% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Eagle Bend, Minnesota

Eagle Bend is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 535 at the 2010 census. By the 2020 Census the population had increased slightly to 546.

History
Eagle Bend was first settled in the early 1880s. The first pioneers were Charles O'Dell, a merchant, and Marion Crider, a homesteader from eastern Kentucky. When O'Dell opened his general store, his first customer was Crider, who bought a pound of coffee. The townsite was purchased by a railroad executive, Benjamin F. Abbott, who wished to change the name of the town to Abbottsville; however, sensibility prevailed and the evocative name of Eagle Bend was retained. The post office was established in O'Dell's store in 1882, and the village was incorporated on January 21, 1890.

In June 1933, Clarence Olson, alias Tuffy, a Prohibition era bootlegger and gangster based in Eagle Bend who, according to The Long Prairie Leader, "has long had a reputation as a liquor runner and hijacker and who has been claimed by many to be the toughest man between Minneapolis and Duluth", met his destiny in a Holdingford area gunfight. After arriving with two associates at the farmhouse of Holdingford bootleggers Joseph and Anthony Dzierweczynski to buy 85 gallons of Minnesota 13 moonshine, Tuffy Olson first announced that the Dzierweczynskis would now be paid in cash. Then, however, Tuffy Olson and his enforcer Harley Buchan drew their sidearms and announced that they intended to take to 85 gallons of moonshine for free. Joseph Dzierweczynski, however, managed to flee the room and returned with a loaded shotgun. As he and Buchan fled back to their escape vehicle, Tuffy Olson received two fatal shotgun blasts in the back. Following an investigation by the Stearns and Todd County Sheriff's Departments, Tuffy's two surviving enforcers and the Dzierweczynski brothers were both arrested pending criminal charges.

According to the Long Prairie Leader, "Tuffy Olson has for years had a reputation of being a booze runner who has had many conflicts with the law. At the time of his death, a Federal charge of illegal possession of liquor was hanging over his head, the trial being scheduled for later in the year. It is alleged that he peddled liquor at dance halls over a wide area and other rumors credit him with having hijacked many liquor runners in this section of the State."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35 sqmi, all land. The village is located at a bend of Eagle Creek. Eagle Creek drains Harris Creek, and in turn flows into Long Prairie River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 535 people, 246 households, and 143 families living in the city. The population density was 396.3 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 214.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 246 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.9% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 595 people, 268 households, and 165 families living in the city. The population density was 470.1 PD/sqmi. There were 284 housing units at an average density of 224.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% White, 0.67% Native American and 0.34% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 268 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,308, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,517. About 9.1% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Eagle Valley Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Eagle Valley Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 570 at the 2000 census. By the 2020 Census the population had fallen to 487. The township is named for Eagle Creek, which flows through it. Eagle Creek is in turned for the Bald Eagle

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 570 people, 196 households, and 145 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.2 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 6.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 98.77% White, 0.35% African American, 0.18% Native American, and 0.70% from two or more races.

There were 196 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $30,804 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,877. About 11.0% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Fawn Lake Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Fawn Lake Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 440 at the 2000 census. At the time of the 2020 census the population had increased to 538.

Fawn Lake Township was organized in 1881.The township is named after a lake in the east part of section 30.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 34.0 sqmi is land and 1.7 sqmi (4.79%) is water. Fawn Lake township has numerous lakes, including the township's name sake. Fawn Lake is 125 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 21 feet. According to the Minnesota DNR fish species living in the lake include the black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, white sucker, central mudminnow, and the Iowa darter.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 440 people, 174 households, and 128 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.9 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 6.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.59% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.

There were 174 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% 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 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,646, and the median income for a family was $45,469. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,559. About 5.9% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Germania Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Germania Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 474 at the 2000 census and 527 in the 2020 census. Germania Township was organized in 1880, and named for the steamship Germania which Paul Steinbach, a German settler had arrived on. The 1917 Germania Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 474 people, 134 households, and 116 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.0 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 4.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.73% White, 0.21% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 134 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.6% were married couples living together, and 13.4% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.54 and the average family size was 3.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 37.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,227, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,133. About 14.0% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Gordon Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Gordon Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 545 at the 2000 census and 659 in the 2020 census.

Gordon Township was organized in 1869, and named for farmer J. M. Gordon, who was a member of the first board of Todd County Commissioners.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, of which 27.9 sqmi is land and 7.1 sqmi (20.19%) is water.

Lake Osakis
This large 6,389 acre lake is partly in Gordon Township and partly in neighboring Douglas County. It has two public boat landings; one on the west side and another on Battle Point Todd County Park on the East side of the Lake. Osakis Lake has a maximum depth of 73 feet. Lake Osakis if the headwaters for the Sauk River and is part of the Sauk River Watershed District. The fish species on the Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, shorthead redhorse, white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, common shiner, emerald shiner, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, least darter, logperch, mimic shiner, spottail shiner, and tadpole madtom.

Wildlife Management Area
The 572 acre Santer WildlifeManagement Area is located several miles east of Lake Osakis. The Area is made up of mixed habitat that includes grass fields and restored native grass fields, wetlands, restored wetlands, cattails, low land grass, brush, crop fields, and oak-aspen wooded areas. It is open to the public for a variety of outdoor activities including hunting, photography, and bird watching.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 545 people, 214 households, and 154 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.6 PD/sqmi. There were 345 housing units at an average density of 12.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 97.06% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.92% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.83% of the population.

There were 214 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,531, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,908. About 7.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Grey Eagle, Minnesota

Grey Eagle is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2010 census. By the 2020 Decennial Census the population had declined to 330.

History
Grey Eagle was platted in 1882, and named after an early settler, A.M. Crowell, who had shot an eagle near the original town site. The first post office opened in the town of Grey Eagle, which is sections 7 and 8 of the township, in 1877. The town had a Northern Pacific Railroad station. The town is located near the banks of Trace Lake.

Grey Eagle is located less than five miles from Burtrum, a town of 144 notable for its abandoned schoolhouse.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 28 and 287 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 348 people, 165 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was 940.5 PD/sqmi. There were 189 housing units at an average density of 510.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 165 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.7% were non-families. 44.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 335 people, 151 households, and 78 families living in the city. The population density was 902.8 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 442.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.01% White, 0.90% African American, 0.30% Asian, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 151 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.3% were non-families. 43.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,958 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,952. About 12.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Churches
Grey Eagle has three churches, including Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS), and Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.

Notable person

 * Paul Ellering, professional wrestling manager (born in Melrose, currently resides in Grey Eagle)

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Grey Eagle Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Grey Eagle Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 663 according to a 2000 census and was 556 at the time of the 2020 Census.

Grey Eagle Township was organized in 1873, and named for the fact a pioneer hunter had shot an eagle there.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.2 sqmi, for which 25.1 sqmi is land and 4.2 sqmi (14.29%) is water.

Lakes
Grey Eagle Township has several Lakes including the 270 acre Mound Lake in the northeast corner of the township. Mound Lake, which has a public boat access on its Southwest shore, has a maximum depth of fifty-seven feet. The fish species that can be found in the lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, brassy minnow, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, least darter, northern redbelly dace, and tadpole madtom. Little Mound Lake can be found not far from the Northeast corner of Mound Lake.

Wildlife Management Areas
Just East of Mound Lake, and not far from the town of Grey Eagle, is the 449 acre Oak Ridge Wildlife Management Area. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources describes this WMA as a mostly wooded area with oak and aspen woodlands. There are small open water wetlands and some grassy fields.

To the West of Mound Lake is the 156 acre Buckthorn Lake Wildlife Management Area. The DNR describe this Area as consisting of a mosaic of rolling hardwood hills with grasslands and a few smaller emergent wetlands. The WMA borders Buckthorn Lake on its Eastern shore.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 663 people, 257 households, and 205 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.4 PD/sqmi. There were 576 housing units at an average density of 23.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.85% White and 0.15% Asian.

There were 257 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,923, and the median income for a family was $47,778. Males had a median income of $28,833 versus $19,853 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,151. About 5.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Hartford Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Hartford Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 677 at the 2000 census. By the 2020 census the population had declined to 644 inhabitants.

Hartford Township was organized in 1867. The township shares its name with a city and county in Connecticut and with sixteen townships and villages across the country. A village named Hartford was also found in section 33 of neighboring Ward township. A post office in the village of Hartford was opened in 1870 but is no longer in operation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.79%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 677 people, 215 households, and 179 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.3 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 6.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.38% White, 0.15% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 215 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.49.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,416. About 8.4% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Hewitt, Minnesota

Hewitt is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States, along the Wing River. The population was 266 at the 2010 census. It was 251 by the time of the 2020 Decennial Census.

History
Hewitt was platted in 1891, and named for Henry Hewitt, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Hewitt since 1891. The Hewitt Public School, built in 1911, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.05 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 210 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 266 people, 113 households, and 64 families living in the city. The population density was 129.8 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 62.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 113 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 109 households, and 69 families living in the city. The population density was 130.3 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 59.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, 0.37% Native American, 0.37% Asian, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,161, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,520. About 7.7% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.1% of those 65 or over.

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Iona Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Iona Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 416 at the 2000 census and was 504 at the time of the 2020 census. Iona Township was organized in 1881, and named after Iona an island in the Inner Hebrides in Scotland. The island of Iona is noted for its Hebridean sheep and high quality wool products. There is also an Iona township in Murray County, Minnesota. Iona in Todd County was originally called Odessa. There are six other Iona townships catalogued in Wikipedia, including in the States of Iowa, Michigan, and Kansas. The word Iona means Saint in Scottish Gaelic.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.58%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 416 people, 140 households, and 106 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.6 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 4.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.56% White, 0.48% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.24% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 0.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,167, and the median income for a family was $50,714. Males had a median income of $30,391 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,993. About 4.4% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Kandota Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Kandota Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 679 at the 2000 census and in the 2020 census it was 805.

Kandota Township was organized in April 1870 and it took the name of a town site that had been proposed and platted in 1856. The site, which was on the shore of Fairy Lake, never developed into a town although it did have a Great Northern Railway station. It was the first town site platted in Todd County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.1 sqmi, of which 21.8 sqmi is land and 2.4 sqmi (9.81%) is water.

Lakes
Kandota township has a number of lakes including Lily, Long, and Fairy. The three form a chain wit Fairy, at 306 acres is the largest. Fairy has a maximum depth of 37 feet and a mean depth of 16.5 feet. The lake as a public boat landing on thenorth east corner.

The fish species in Fairy Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, central mudminnow, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, and spottail shiner.

The Sauk River flows through Kandota township several miles south of Fairy Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 679 people, 237 households, and 188 families residing in the township. The population density was 31.2 PD/sqmi. There were 323 housing units at an average density of 14.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 99.71% White, 0.15% Asian, 0.15% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.5% 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 2.84 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $49,583. Males had a median income of $31,705 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,798. About 2.7% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Leslie Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Leslie Township is a township in the southwestern corner Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 668 at the 2020 census.

Leslie Township was organized in 1876, and named for John B. Leslie, an early settler. A farmer's post office was located in Section 33 from1894 to 1903. Part of the village of Clotho is in the northern part of the township as well as section 39 of Burleene township. Clotho was named after the Greek goddess of the same name. There were three post offices in Clotho between 1879 and 1908. Oak Hill was a railroad village in Leslie township and it had a Great Northern Railway station and a post office in sections 16 and 17, according to page 592 of Upham's 3rd edition of Minnesota Place Names. The Long Prairie River runs through the now abandoned village site of Oak Hill.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km2), of which 34.5 square miles (89.4 km2) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) (4.67%) is water. Portions of the Long Prairie River run through the township.

Lakes
The 114 acre Little Osakis Lake is in section 26 of Leslie Township. It is just north of the larger Lake Osakis which is partly in Leslie and partly in Gordon township. Lake Osakis and Little Osakis are connected by a small stream. Little Osakis has a maximum depth of forty-three feet. Fish species residing in Little Osakis include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, and white sucker.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 690 people, 287 households, and 198 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.0 PD/sqmi. There were 619 housing units at an average density of 17.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.10% White, 0.58% Native American, 2.17% Asian, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 287 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 35.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,324, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,344. About 9.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Leslie Township, Todd County, Minnesota


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Little Elk Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Little Elk Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 340 at the 2000 census and was 266 at the time of the 2020 Census.

The South Fork of Little Elk River has its headwaters in the township and the township was named after the Little Elk River. The River flows eastward into Morrison County where it joins the Mississippi River above the town of Little Falls.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 mi2, of which 34.8 mi2 is land and 1.2 mi2 (3.45%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 340 people, 120 households, and 96 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.8 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 4.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 92.94% White, 0.29% Native American, 0.29% Asian, and 6.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,679, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $17,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,850. About 6.5% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Little Sauk Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Little Sauk Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 769 at the 2000 census. By the 2020 census the population had grown to 873.

Little Sauk Township was organized in 1870. A village of the same name is located in section 26 of the township. The village is on the Sauk River. A post office was opened in 1872 and the village hosted a Great Northern Railway depot. The village was initially called Burlington.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.8 km2), of which 34.2 square miles (88.6 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.2 km2) (4.49%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 769 people, 247 households, and 185 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.5 PD/sqmi. There were 331 housing units at an average density of 9.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.44% White, 1.43% Asian, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 247 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% 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 3.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,875, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $29,911 versus $20,268 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,119. About 8.1% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Long Prairie, Minnesota

Long Prairie is a town in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,458 at the 2010 census. By the 2020 Decennial Census the population had grown to 3,661. It is the county seat. and the oldest town in the County.

History
Long Prairie's history dates back to the time when the land was inhabited first by the Sioux/Dakota and then Anishinaabe/ Ojibwe Native American tribes. In an 1846 treaty, the U.S. government gave a vast area in what is now central Minnesota to the Winnebago Indians (Ho-Chunk), known as the Long Prairie Reservation. A site at Long Prairie was chosen as headquarters for the tribe. In 1848, the tribe was resettled from the Neutral Ground in northeast Iowa to the Long Prairie Reservation. The journey North was a difficult and long trip, but once at the Long Prairie Reservation, the tribe built a functioning village with homes, a school, and a church. A subsequent treaty in 1855 again resettled the tribe in southern Minnesota.

Long Prairie was platted in 1867, and named after the Long Prairie River. The river was originally given its name by the Ojibwe/Anishinaabe people. There is a United States Geological Survey stream flow monitoring gauge in the river in Long Prairie.

Marshal George Williams
In July 1922 Long Prairie Village Marshal George Williams was shot and killed by men fleeing a botched bank robbery in Hewitt. The killing took place at a late night road block near the current municipal liquor store.

The text on William's memorial reads as follows: "This monument honors George H. Williams who was village Marshal of Long Prairie. He was awakened by a ringing telephone in the early hours of July 29, 1922. The call was a summons from Todd County Deputy Sheriff Seely Adam. An attempt had been made to rob the Hewitt bank and a roadblock was needed at the bridge over the Long Prairie River. George kissed his wife Kathryn, goodbye. Minutes later he was shot dead on the railroad tracks near the bridge, just north of this monument.

George Williams was a leader in the community. In addition to being village marshal he served as fire chief and was active in a number of community service organizations.

Todd County Historical Society
The Todd County Historical Society, a tax exempt non-profit, operates a museum on the east end of the town's commercial district. The museum's hours are 11:30 – 4:00 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday and by appointment.

Dr. George R. Christie House museum
The Dr. George R. Christie House is a historic house museum on the west end of the town's business district. The house was built in 1901 to serve as the family home and office of Dr. George R. Christie (1858–1947), the first licensed physician in Todd County. After housing two generations of the Christie family, the building along with its original furnishings, was donated to the city of Long Prairie in 1976. Its purpose was to serve as a public museum. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 for having local significance in the theme of health and medicine. Occasional tours are given and, in recent years, the museum's board of directors has collaborated with the Minnesota Paranormal Research Society.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.67 sqmi; 2.61 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water. The Long Prairie River, flowing North, goes through the city. Lake Charlotte borders it on the South Venewitz Creek flows from Lake Charlotte and joins the Long Prairie River in the town. Long Prairie is located in the North Central Hardwood Forest Region of Central Minnesota.

U.S. Highway 71 and Minnesota State Highways 27 and 287 are three of the main routes in the city. Todd County Roads 5 and 38 originate in the town.

Climate
Long Prairie has a continental climate with long, cold winters and generally warm summers. During spring and fall seasons the weather is moderate, with temperatures varying considerably day-to-day. Temperatures can, at the extreme, reach -40 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer. The growing season is about 115 days.

Lake Charlotte
Lake Charlotte is a 144.32 acre lake on the southern boundary of Long Prairie. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources the lake is 84 feet deep at its deepest. The DNR's fish survey states that the fish species in the lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, lake whitefish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, sunfish, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, central mudminnow, common shiner, fantail darter, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, and least darter. A swimming beach and large park, maintained by the xity, are located on the north end of the Lake. The lake has a Department of Natural Resources public boat landing and fishing dock in its aouthwest corner.

Government
Jodi Dixon is the town's mayor as of 2023. The mayor serves a two year term. City council members serve a four year term and are David Wright, Lilah Gripne, Jim Kreemer, and Clint Kreuger. The town's administrator is Ted Grey. Long Prairie is in Minnesota Senate District 11 and Minnesota House of Representatives District 11B. It is in US Congressional District 7. The town is in Todd County Commissioner District 3 which also includes Long Prairie and Reynolds townships.

The city co-owns an airport, known as Todd Field, with Todd County. The airport, which is five miles south of town, is also known as Long Prairie Municipal Airport. The runway is 3,000 feet long.

Great River Regional Library
Long Prairie hosts one of the 32 public branch libraries of the Great River Regional Library. Great River Regional Library is a library system serving Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties in central Minnesota. It is a consolidated library system consisting of 32 branch libraries, with a headquarters at the St. Cloud Public Library. In addition to the Long Prairie branch, Todd County has branches in Grey Eagle, Eagle Bend, and Staples.

Parks
Long Prairie's park system is overseen by a seven-member park board. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The following parks are in the city:
 * Soldier's Field - lighted softball field and outdoor skating rink
 * Westside Park - playground & lighted soccer field
 * Locke Park - playground and oak grove
 * Water Tower Hill – scenic view of downtown and the fairgrounds and winter sledding
 * Lake Charlotte Park - swimming beach, volleyball, basketball court, softball field, picnic shelters, mosaic and mural on beach house, playground area and disc golf course
 * Harmony Park – walking paths, three mosaic art projects, soccer field and in winter, weather permitting, ice skating on the pond.
 * Riverside Park –historical walk with WPA ruins, paths, river access for fishing and bird watching.

Industry and media
Long Prairie is a food processing center with major food processing employers such as Dan's Prize, Long Prairie Packing, Minnesota Fresh, and Day Break Foods operating plants in the town. The Long Prairie Leader, which publishes a monthly Spanish publication, is the weekly newspaper. KEYL/KXDL operates an AM and FM radio station in Long Prairie and the surrounding area.

UFO sighting
On October 23, 1965, James Townsend, a reporter for KEYL radio, had a close encounter with a UFO and three "creatures" about 7:15 p.m. Townsend's sighting took place on a blacktop road about four miles east of Long Prairie, as he was driving his 1956 model car around a curve in the road. He said that as he came around the curve, he saw an upright, rocket-like object straddling the road. It was about 30 or 40 feet high and about 10 feet in diameter, "and seemed to be resting on legs or fins", he said. "My car engine stalled, the lights and radio went out, and I slammed on my brakes. I stopped about 20 feet in front of it."

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,458 people, 1,290 households, and 816 families living in the city. The population density was 1324.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,391 housing units at an average density of 533.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.8% White, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.2% Pacific Islander, 12.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.9% of the population. As of October 2021, 57% of Long Prairie-Grey Eagle students identified as Hispanic or Latino.

There were 1,290 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% 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 3.29.

The median age in the city was 34.1 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 3,040 people, 1,229 households and 769 families living in the city. The population density was 1,285.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,334 housing units at an average density of 564.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.06% White, 0.07% African American, 1.74% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.28% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.38% of the population.

There were 1,229 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was about 2.36 and the average family size was 3.01.

25.4% of residents were under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median household income was $28,237, and the median family income was $35,699. Males had a median income of $31,359 versus $20,152 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,386. About 13.8% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.1% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Tom Barnard, former host of the KQRS Morning Show, and voiceover artist. Born in Long Prairie.
 * Barry Bennett, former NFL defensive lineman
 * Charles P. Davis, United States Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War
 * Jodi Huisentruit, television news anchor in Iowa who disappeared in 1995 and was later declared dead
 * Jacob Wetterling, eleven-year-old boy abducted and murdered on October 22, 1989. Born in Long Prairie.

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Long Prairie Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Long Prairie Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 823 at the 2000 census and 884 in the 2020 census.

Long Prairie Township was organized in 1867, and named after the Long Prairie River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 square miles (86.8 km2), of which 33.1 square miles (85.8 km2) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2) (1.13%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 823 people, 294 households, and 241 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.8 PD/sqmi. There were 310 housing units at an average density of 9.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.45% White, 0.12% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 1.22% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.

There were 294 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,792, and the median income for a family was $53,077. Males had a median income of $30,948 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,903. About 4.1% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Moran Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Moran Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 515 at the 2000 census. By the 2020 census the population had declined to 489.

Moran Township was organized in 1877, and named after Moran Creek which joins the Long Prairie River in the township. Upham says that Moran Creek was named for an early lumberman. He also writes that there was a post office called Miram Brook there from 1874 - ’76. At a later date the post office was transferred to William J. Graves hotel in the village of Moran. The post office closed in 1914.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.3 km$2$), of which 35.6 square miles (92.1 km$2$) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km$2$) (1.28%) is water. The Long Prairie River flows northwardly through the eastern part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 515 people, 186 households, and 143 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.5 people per square mile (5.6/km$2$). There were 235 housing units at an average density of 6.6/sq mi (2.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.70% White, 0.58% African American, 0.78% Native American, 1.55% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population.

There were 186 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $29,125. Males had a median income of $24,464 versus $16,528 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,144. About 13.1% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over.

St. Isidore's Roman Catholic Church, founded by Polish immigrants in 1899, is located in the township.

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Reynolds Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Reynolds Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 688 at the 2000 census and 735 in the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.4 km$2$), of which 35.6 square miles (92.3 km$2$) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.1 km$2$) (1.19%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 688 people, 226 households, and 183 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.3 people per square mile (7.5/km$2$). There were 245 housing units at an average density of 6.9/sq mi (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.56% White, 0.15% African American, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 226 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,393, and the median income for a family was $39,444. Males had a median income of $28,646 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,329. About 9.9% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Round Prairie Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Round Prairie Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 692 at the 2000 census. By the 2020 census the population had increased to 714 residents.

Round Prairie Township was named for a large prairie within its borders. A village name Round Prairie is located in section 18. Round Prairie Village was platted in 1903 and had a post office from 1868 to 1963. It had a Great Northern Train Station.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.3 km$2$), of which 35.1 square miles (90.8 km$2$) is land and 1.0 square miles (2.5 km$2$) (2.66%) is water.

Lakes
Lake Latimer is a 202 acre lake with a maximum depth of 30.5 feet located in te township. There is a public boat access to the lake in the northeast corner. There is a small lake to the southwest of Latimer, named Roundup by the Minnesota DNR, that has a tributary stream leading into Latimer.

The fish species in the Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, shorthead redhorse, white sucker, central mudminnow, golden shiner, Johnny darter, and tadpole madtom.

Lasher Lake Wildlife Management Area, in Round Prairie Township, includes 146 acres of grassland, brush, and open water wetland. It is south of Long Prairie and is adjacent to U.S. highway 71. The Minnesota DNR says that White tail deer, pheasants, and a variety of waterfowl  can be found on the WMA.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 692 people, 230 households, and 181 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.7 people per square mile (7.6/km$2$). There were 259 housing units at an average density of 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.13% White, and 0.87% from two or more races.

There were 230 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,694, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $25,741 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,422. About 16.0% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 26.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Staples Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Staples Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 622 at the 2000 census and in the 2020 census it was 597.

Staples Township was organized in 1882, and named for Samuel and Isaac Staples, businessmen in the lumber industry. The Staples brothers arrived in Minnesota from Maine and came to Staples via Stillwater, MN. Staples is also a town in the township. Part of the town of Staples are in Todd County and part of it is in Wadena County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.9 square miles (87.7 km$2$); 32.7 square miles (84.7 km$2$) is land and 1.1 square miles (3.0 km$2$) (3.40%) is water.

Dower Lake
Dower Lake is an 84 acre lake with a maximum depth of 34 feet. Fish species residing in the lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), white sucker, and golden shiner.

Two miles west of the town of Staples, on the shores of Dower Lake, is the 54 acre Dower Lake Recreation Area. The area is owned by the City of Staples and features a softball complex, 9-hole disc golf course, basketball court, swimming beach, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, picnic areas, public lake access and Minnesota’s longest fishing pier, measuring 612 feet.

A few miles northwest of Dower Lake is the Dower Lake Wildlife Management Area, managed by the Minnesota DNR. The 40 acre WMA is open water wetland with surrounding cattails and low land grass and brush areas.

Staples Wildlife Management Area
This 1,428.41 acre WMA is in the south eastern corner of the township. Wildlife species in the Staples WMA include Whitetail Deer, Black Bear, Small Game, Forest Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Wild Turkey.

This Wildlife Management area has grassland and restored wetlandas well as woodlands made up of hardwood and mixed conifer-hardwood trees.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 622 people, 233 households, and 172 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.0 people per square mile (7.3/km$2$). There were 274 housing units at an average density of 8.4/sq mi (3.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.46% White, 0.16% African American, 1.29% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 233 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,469, and the median income for a family was $47,583. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $16,827 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,711. About 5.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Stowe Prairie Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Stowe Prairie Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 529 at the 2000 census. It had declined to 488 people by the 2020 census.

Stowe Prairie Township was organized in 1877 and named for the pioneer settlers the Stowe brothers. The township is in the most northwesterly corner of the County and the village of Hewitt is located in the center of the township. A village called Nebo, or Mount Nebo, was located just north of Hewitt. It had a post office from 1880 - 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.9 square miles (87.7 km$2$); 33.8 square miles (87.6 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$) (0.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 529 people, 178 households, and 139 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.6 people per square mile (6.0/km$2$). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 5.6/sq mi (2.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.30% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 178 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,750, and the median income for a family was $38,889. Males had a median income of $27,054 versus $21,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,229. About 8.3% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Turtle Creek Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Turtle Creek Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 323 at the 2000 census and was 270 at the time of the 2020 census.

Turtle Creek Township was organized in 1890. Turtle Lake is in the northwest corner of the township and Turtle Creek, a tributary to the Long Prairie River, flows along its western border.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km$2$); 32.7 square miles (84.7 km$2$) is land and 3.0 square miles (7.8 km$2$) (8.48%) is water.

Lakes
The township includes numerous lakes such as the 562 acre Rice Lake which has a maximum depth of 8 feet. The fish species in Rice Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, common carp, and white sucker. Big Lake, at 319.8 acres, is smaller than Rice Lake. With a maximum depth of 21 feet its fish species are more diverse and include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, sunfish, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), white sucker, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, central mudminnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, spottail shiner, the tadpole madtom.

Wildlife Management Area
Turtle Creek Wildlife Management Area is located partially section 31 of the township. This 319.8 acre WMA contains the Mud Lake wetland with cattails, low land grass and brush. Management of this unit focuses on maintaining and improving the wetland and habitat for a diversity of native plants and wildlife.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 323 people, 127 households, and 98 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.9 people per square mile (3.8/km$2$). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 7.8/sq mi (3.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.28% White, 0.62% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 2.79% from two or more races.

There were 127 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,750, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,896. About 13.4% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Villard Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Villard Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 592 at the 2000 census and was 667 at the time of the 2020 census.

Villard Township was organized in 1882, and named for Henry Villard, a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.7 square miles (82.1 km$2$); 30.1 square miles (78.0 km$2$) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km$2$) (4.99%) is water. Villard township has several lakes including Hayden and Lawrence Lake which has the 161 acre Lawrence Lake Wildlife Management Area which is primarily located on its South side. The Wildlife Management Area is a mixture of oak, aspen, and pine forests. Management of this unit by the Minnesota DNR focuses on maintaining and improving the habitat for a diversity of native plants and wildlife.

The Crow Wing River defines the Northeastern boundary of the township. Cass County is to the North of the River.

Villages
Philbrook is an unincorporated village on the southern edge of the township. In the past it had both a post office and a Northern Pacific Railroad station located in the village. Philbrook was also known as Riverside since its on the banks of the Long Prairie River. Hayden, in Section 9 of the township,also had a Northern Pacific station.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 592 people, 210 households, and 161 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.7 people per square mile (7.6/km$2$). There were 243 housing units at an average density of 8.1/sq mi (3.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.97% White, 0.17% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.68% Asian, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.1% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,556, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $28,523 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,025. About 4.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Ward Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Ward Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 471 at the 2000 census and 474 at the 2020 census.

Ward Township was organized in 1877, and named after Ward Township, Randolph County, Indiana, the native home of a share of the early settlers. The sculptor Joseph Kiselewski was born in Ward Township early in the 20th century. Examples of his work can be seen at the American Heritage National Bank and in front of Christ the King church. Both are in near-by Browerville. Blazey Kiselewski, Joseph's father, was likely one of the first Polish immigrants in Ward Township. He took up farming there in 1893. Ward Township had a post office from 1882 until 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km$2$); 35.9 square miles (92.9 km$2$) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.1 km$2$) (1.16%) is water. The Long Prairie River flows northwardly through the township.

Horseshoe Lake, at 120 acres, is found in the township. It has a public boat access in its Northeast corner. The fish species living in the lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), redhorse, white sucker, central mudminnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, and tadpole madtom. Horseshoe Lake has a maximum depth of twenty-four feet.

Wildlife Management Area
The 262 acre Long Prairie River WMA is in sections 11, 14, and 22 of the township. The Long Prairie River flows through the WMA and there is a canoe access on the West side of the Area. The WMA is dominated by lowland grass, cattails, brush areas and some restored upland prairie. Management of the unit focuses on maintaining and improving the habitat for a diversity of native plants and wildlife, with emphasis on managing grassland habitats.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 471 people, 176 households, and 134 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.1 /mi2. There were 213 housing units at an average density of 5.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 99.36% White, 0.21% Asian, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 176 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 22.2% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,304, and the median income for a family was $37,031. Males had a median income of $29,750 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,830. None of the families and 1.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 2.6% of those over 64.

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West Union, Minnesota

West Union is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 92 at the 2020 census.

History
West Union was platted in 1881 and incorporated in 1900. The West Union post office closed in 1996. It had been open since 1860. The village had a Great Northern Railway station in section 21 of West Union township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.444 sqmi, all land. West Union Lake borders the western boundary of the village.

Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52 serves as the main route to the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 111 people, 42 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 264.3 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 102.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 42 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 87 people, 31 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 252.8 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 93.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 31 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 40.2% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 9.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,643, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,441. There were 15.8% of families and 23.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 36.4% of under eighteens and 15.0% of those over 64.

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West Union Township, Todd County, Minnesota

West Union Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 312 at the 2000 census and 254 in the 2020 census. The incorporated village of West Union is within the township of the same name.

West Union Township was organized on March 12,1867.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.7 square miles (76.8 km$2$); 28.8 square miles (74.7 km$2$) is land and 0.8 square mile (2.1 km$2$) (2.73%) is water.

Guernsey Lake is in Section 1 of the township. The Lake is 121.08 acres with a maximum dept of 19 feet. Some of the fish species include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, large mouth bass, and northern pike. The Lake has a public water access located where the Sauk River enters the lake. William Lake is in parts of Sections 12 and 13.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 312 people, 97 households, and 89 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.8 people per square mile (4.2/km$2$). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 3.6/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.72% White, 0.96% Native American and 0.32% Asian.

There were 97 households, out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.5% were married couples living together, 1.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.2% were non-families. 8.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,406, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,175. About 9.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Wykeham Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Wykeham Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. Wykeham Township was originally called Eden Township and was organized in 1880 under the latter name. The township's name has its origins in England. Several post offices were briefly located in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.6 km$2$) of which 34.8 square miles (90.2 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km$2$) is water. The town of Eagle Bend is on the north eastern edge of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 436 people but that number had declined to 405 by the 2020 census. The 2000 census counted154 households, and 123 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.5 people per square mile (4.8/km$2$). There were 177 housing units at an average density of 5.1/sq mi (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.85% White, 0.23% Native American, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 1.38% of the population.

There were 154 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.1% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% from 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $24,107 versus $18,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,184. About 12.5% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, 8.3% of which were under age 18; 25.0% of those were age 65 or over.


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Arthur Township, Traverse County, Minnesota

Arthur Township is a township in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 109 at the 2000 census.

History
Arthur Township was originally called Hoff Township, for settler Abel Hoff, and under the latter name was organized in 1881. The present name is after Arthur, Ontario.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.91%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 109 people, 37 households, and 31 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.0 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 1.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 37 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% 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 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 142.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $43,393. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,334. There were 17.4% of families and 20.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 20.0% of under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.


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Browns Valley, Minnesota

Browns Valley is a city in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States, adjacent to the South Dakota border. The population was 558 at the 2020 census. Browns Valley lies along the Little Minnesota River between the northern end of Big Stone Lake and the southern end of Lake Traverse, which is separated from the Little Minnesota River by a low and narrow continental divide that skirts the northern edge of town. The city, both lakes, and the river lie in the Traverse Gap, the bed of ancient, south-flowing Glacial River Warren, the outlet to Glacial Lake Agassiz which, when drained, became the valley of the north-flowing Red River of the North.

History
Browns Valley was first settled in 1867 by Joseph R. Brown, and named for him. The settlement was platted in 1878. A post office was established in the community in 1867 under the name Lake Traverse. The post office was renamed Browns Valley in 1872. Two properties in the city are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1864 Fort Wadsworth Agency and Scout Headquarters Building within Sam Brown Memorial State Wayside, and the 1916 Browns Valley Carnegie Library.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land. Browns Valley is rested in an old glacier path.

Browns Valley Lies in the center of Traverse Gap, a valley and ancient riverbed. This valley is also home to a continental divide. The divide is the southernmost point of the Northern Divide between the watersheds of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. The area is also home to Browns Valley Man, the oldest human remains found in Minnesota. The remains were found in Traverse Gap and carbon dated to about 9,000 years ago.

Minnesota Highways 27 and 28 are two of the main routes in the community.

Climate
The Browns Valley weather station records some of Minnesota's highest summer temperatures; on July 31, 2007, a high of 107 °F (42 °C) was registered.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 589 people, 247 households, and 141 families residing in the city. The population density was 745.6 PD/sqmi. There were 288 housing units at an average density of 364.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.2% White, 21.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 247 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 48.3 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 30.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 690 people, 285 households, and 171 families residing in the city. The population density was 878.5 PD/sqmi. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 403.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.61% White, 15.80% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 31.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,563, and the median income for a family was $30,208. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,062. About 10.3% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Charles Burnett, officer in Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force during World War I and World War II
 * Osborne Cowles, basketball coach
 * Charles M. Dale, 66th governor of New Hampshire
 * Kathy Skroch, member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
 * Arthur C. Townley, politician

Flooding
In March 2007, Browns Valley was flooded from the north and west by the Little Minnesota River. One hundred people had to be evacuated from their homes, a significant percentage of the town's population. The damage was significant enough to warrant a visit from Governor Tim Pawlenty and Congressman Collin Peterson.

title: Browns Valley, Minnesota