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Greenvale Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Greenvale Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 684 at the 2000 census.

Greenvale Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.7 sqmi, of which 29.7 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 684 people, 227 households, and 185 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.0 PD/sqmi. There were 232 housing units at an average density of 7.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.25% White, 0.29% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.58% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 227 households, out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $66,818, and the median income for a family was $72,500. Males had a median income of $42,381 versus $28,594 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,398. About 2.1% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Hampton, Minnesota

Hampton is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 689 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Hampton has been in operation since 1856. The city took its name from Hampton Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.36 sqmi, of which 1.35 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Main routes in the community include U.S. Highway 52; State Highways 50 and 56; County Road 47 and County Road 78.

The city of Hampton is within Hampton Township geographically but is a separate entity.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 689 people, 245 households, and 175 families living in the city. The population density was 510.4 PD/sqmi. There were 268 housing units at an average density of 198.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 245 households, of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 30.6 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 5.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 434 people, 156 households, and 109 families living in the city. The population density was 323.2 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 118.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.85% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 156 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,438, and the median income for a family was $56,528. Males had a median income of $41,786 versus $26,172 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,121. About 3.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Hampton Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Hampton Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 986 at the 2000 census.

Hampton Township was organized in 1858, and named after Hampton, Connecticut, the birthplace of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.3 sqmi, all land.

The city of Hampton and the city of New Trier are both geographically within Hampton Township but are a separate entities.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 986 people, 320 households, and 261 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.8 PD/sqmi. There were 322 housing units at an average density of 9.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.78% White, 0.20% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.20% from two or more races.

There were 320 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,292, and the median income for a family was $68,750. Males had a median income of $46,500 versus $31,023 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,576. About 0.8% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Inver Grove Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 35,801 at the 2020 census. The city was formed on March 9, 1965, with the merger of the village of Inver Grove and Inver Grove Township.

It is one of 186 cities and townships in the seven-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Inver Grove Heights is 9 mi southeast of Saint Paul; nearby communities are South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Eagan, Newport, and Saint Paul Park (the last two across the Mississippi River).

History
After the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851, settlers from Ireland and Germany quickly staked claims in the rolling countryside west of the Mississippi River. Those of Irish descent farmed the eastern part of the community, while Germans cleared the wooded land to the west for their farms. French and English settlers built their homes along the river. The township of Inver Grove Heights was named after the Irish fishing village of Inver and the German town of Grove. Records show that 240 farms, four churches, and four school districts were founded by 1880. On March 9, 1965, the village of Inver Grove and Inver Grove Township merged to form Inver Grove Heights.

Historic sites in Inver Grove Heights include:
 * Chief Medicine Bottle's Village: formed in 1836, became Pine Bend village and post office
 * Mendota-Wabasha Road: a military road laid out by John S. Potter in 1853. Rich Valley Road now follows the old military road.
 * District 7 School: Dakota County's first public school, established in 1854
 * Salem United Methodist Church, organized in 1854
 * Old Emanuel Lutheran Church, site of first log church in 1854; services and church school were in German
 * Church of St. Patrick: Catholic church parish established on January 9, 1856
 * Salem Evangelical Church: First congregation in Minnesota of the Evangelical Association of North America was organized here on March 2, 1857
 * Josiah Burwell's House: where Inver Grove Township was first organized in 1858, at Rich Valley Road and 102nd Street
 * Reuben Freeman House of eight gables: built in 1876 to one-up the House of Seven Gables
 * Inver Grove Town Hall: first town hall building, built in 1878
 * Inver Grove Village railway depot: built in 1886
 * Rock Island Swing Bridge: Built in 1894, the double-decker swing bridge spanned the Mississippi River between Inver Grove Heights and St. Paul Park. Closed to rail traffic in 1980 and to road traffic in 1999, it opened as Swing Bridge park in 2011.
 * Duke's Restaurant: built in 1906 as Pierkarski's butcher shop; restaurant offered food to railway workers; later became Jersey's Bar
 * B-52 Crash Site: on September 16, 1958, a U.S. Air force B-52D bomber crashed while on a Cold War training mission originating from Loring Air Force Base, Limestone, Maine. Seven crewmen gave their lives for their country; marker on Broderick near West Loop Court

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 30.12 sqmi, of which 27.76 sqmi is land and 2.36 sqmi is water.

Interstate Highway 494 (a beltway bypass of Minneapolis–Saint Paul), U.S. Highway 52, Minnesota Highway 55, and Minnesota Highway 3 are four of Inver Grove Heights's main routes. 80th Street East (numbered from downtown Saint Paul) crosses the city in an east–west direction.

In 2022, a meteoric impact crater was identified in the Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area in southern Inver Grove Heights. It has been informally named the "Pine Bend impact" and has been dated to 500 million years ago. It has a diameter of about four kilometers.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 33,880 people, 13,476 households, and 9,036 families living in the city. The population density was 1220.5 PD/sqmi. There were 14,062 housing units at an average density of 506.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.7% White, 3.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.5% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.9% of the population.

There were 13,476 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 29,751 people, 11,257 households, and 7,924 families living in the city. The population density was 1,038.8 PD/sqmi. There were 11,457 housing units at an average density of 400.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.80% White, 2.10% African American, 0.48% Native American, 2.01% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.73% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.

There were 11,257 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $59,090, and the median income for a family was $68,629. Males had a median income of $45,369 versus $32,080 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,493. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
In 2007, the Metropolitan Council estimated the employment in Inver Grove Heights to be 11,158. The city hosts the headquarters of CHS, Inc., an agricultural cooperative ranked 12th in the 2007 ICA Global 300 list of mutuals and cooperatives, and 145th on the Fortune 500 list of U.S. corporations. Pine Bend Refinery, the largest oil refinery in Minnesota and fourteenth largest in the U.S., straddles the border with Rosemount. It is operated by Flint Hills Resources.

Inver Grove Heights is also the home of Gertens Greenhouses, one of the largest garden center locations in the United States.

Top employers
According to Inver Grove Heights's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Education
The Inver Grove Heights Community Schools district or Independent School District 199 operates five schools in the city:
 * Simley High School
 * Inver Grove Heights Middle School
 * Hilltop Elementary School
 * Pine Bend Elementary School
 * Salem Hills Elementary School

There is one private school for preschool through eighth grade in Inver Grove Heights: Berea Lutheran Church.

The western part of the city is served by Independent School District 196, with students attending Dakota Hills Middle School, Rosemount Middle School, Eagan High School, and Rosemount High School.

Inver Grove Heights is also home to Inver Hills Community College.

Government and politics
Inver Grove Heights's municipal government provides for a council of five members, one of whom is the mayor. The mayor is Brenda Dietrich, who was elected in 2022.

The other council members are:
 * Sue Gliva
 * John Murphy
 * Tony Scales
 * Mary T'Kach

In general, city government is nonpartisan. Candidates need not be selected or endorsed by political parties, and by state law no such endorsement appears on the ballot. The mayor is elected every two years while council members are elected every four. Terms are staggered with two council members elected one election cycle and the two others two years later. The non-mayoral seats are elected in pairs, giving voters the chance to vote for up to two candidates. If necessary, races are narrowed down during a primary election.

As a part of Dakota County, Inver Grove Heights's northern and central precincts (1, 8-10) join with regions northward to form the Second District on the County Commission. It has been represented by former South St. Paul Mayor Kathleen A. Gaylord since 2003. The southern, eastern, and far western portions of the city (precincts 2-7) are joined by regions south and west to form the Fourth District of the County Commission, which has been represented by former State Representative and former Inver Grove Heights Mayor Joe Atkins since 2017. County commissioners serve four-year terms.

Inver Grove Heights is in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by Angie Craig since 2019.

The city is in the state's 53rd legislative district, represented in the Minnesota Senate by Matt Klein. Most of the city is in Minnesota House district 53A, represented by Mary Frances Clardy; the northeast of the city is in House district 52B, represented by Rick Hansen.

Sports and recreation
Facilities include Inver Wood Golf Course and Arbor Pointe Golf Club. There is also an 18-hole disc golf course called North Valley. The city also has a public community center with a waterpark, two sheets of ice and a full gym shared with the National Guard.

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Lakeville, Minnesota

Lakeville is an exurb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, and the largest city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is approximately 20 mi south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul along Interstate Highway 35. Starting as a flourishing milling center, its agriculture industry and other major industries are still in operation. Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Twin Cities area. The population was 69,490 at the 2020 census. making it Minnesota's tenth most populous city.

Lakeville first became notable in 1910 when Marion Savage built the Dan Patch Railroad Line to service his Antlers Amusement Park. While many of Lakeville's workers commute northward to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and more central suburbs like Bloomington, Lakeville has had major industry since the 1960s—including the Airlake Industrial Park, which is served by Airlake Airport, a regional reliever airport.

History
A military road was constructed between Fort Snelling and forts to the south. In 1855, J. J. Brackett, a Saint Paul lumber baron and mail carrier using the road, decided to plant a site halfway between Saint Paul and Saint Peter on a lake he named Prairie Lake. The village was established as Lakeville Township in 1858. Notoriety came when Colonel Marion Savage expanded his entertainment business by constructing Antlers Amusement Park in 1910. Riding on fame from his success with the Dan Patch racing horse and the park's popularity, the lake was renamed Lake Marion, and the rail line servicing the park named the Dan Patch Railroad Line.

With the mostly rural landscape, early settlers were farmers. A high percentage were Scandinavian. Other ethnic groups included Irish, Scots, and English, each of whom had spread out from Hamilton Landing and Burnsville. In Karen Miller's diary from 1840 to 1895, Danes reportedly outnumbered Norwegians; travel to Minneapolis was not uncommon for the rural township. Enggren's Grocery was a downtown staple since 1900 until it closed in 2006.

Lakeville's development later in the 20th century followed the typical pattern for the outer-ring suburban Twin Cities. The town was officially incorporated as the City of Lakeville in 1967. It remained primarily agricultural, as postwar development did not immediately absorb Lakeville (as well as Interstate 35's later completion date). In the early 21st century, housing and population increases were due to rising land costs in the metropolitan area, causing Lakeville to become a boomtown.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.83 sqmi, of which 36.06 sqmi is land and 1.77 sqmi is water. Lakeville includes the Argonne Farms post-World War I settlement project which failed in the early 20th century and was redeveloped in the 21st century into typical suburban retail. Since it was a semi-autonomous village within Lakeville Township before the city's incorporation, it continues to appear today on maps as Argonne.

A branch of the Vermillion River flows through Lakeville. Its headwaters are just west of the city limits in Credit River Township, and it flows eastward across Dakota County until it empties into the Mississippi River at the Wisconsin border. Much of Lakeville drains into the Vermillion River watershed. North Creek, a major tributary of the Vermillion, begins its flow in northern Lakeville and flows eastward to meet the Vermillion near downtown Farmington just east of Lakeville. The Vermillion River has been designated as a trout stream by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Climate
Lakeville's climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental with features of a hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 55,954 people, 18,683 households, and 15,158 families residing in the city. The population density was 1551.7 PD/sqmi. There were 19,456 housing units at an average density of 539.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.3% White, 2.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 4.1% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 18,683 households, of which 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.9% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 31.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 5.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 74,553 people, 27,263 households, and 17,526 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,192.4 PD/sqmi. There were 13,799 housing units at an average density of 381.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.7% White, 4.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 6.0% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There are 27,263 households, out of which 56.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75% were married couples living together, 10% were female only owned, and 11% were non-families. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city the population is currently 74,551, with 31% under the age of 19, 7% from 20 to 29, 31% from 30 to 49, 24% from 50 to 69, and 7% who were 70 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years old. The population is 51% male, and 49% female.

The median income for a household in the city $119,970, and the median income for a family was $129,069 as of 2023. Males had a median income of $65,474 versus $40,263 for females. The per capita income for the city was $52,634. About 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Airlake Industrial Park, developed by Maynard Johnson with colleagues at Bloomington-based Hitchcock Industries, is home to as many as 200 companies and an estimated 4,500 employees. The 1,500-acre park, one of the state's largest contiguous industrial parks, has attracted companies ranging from start-ups to large corporations.

Airlake Industrial Park was a contrived name – “air” represented the airport that Hitchcock Industries built on the grounds and “lake” signified nearby Lake Marion.

Lakeville is served by the Airlake Airport, which has a single runway with an ILS approach. The airport is managed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission as a reliever facility to draw general aviation traffic. The FAA operates the Minneapolis ARTCC (air route traffic control center) in Farmington, several miles away from the airport. This center provides traffic control services for Minnesota and surrounding states.

Large farms are still in operation, producing most of their revenue in corn, soybeans, and dairy cattle.

Post Consumer Brands has its headquarters in Lakeville since 2015.

Parks and recreation
Lakeville has many recreational opportunities. As of 2020, Lakeville boasts 3,021 acres of parks, recreation and preserves. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains a total of 62 public properties, including neighborhood and community parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, greenways, trails, tennis courts, skating rinks, picnic areas, conservation areas, nature areas, several public fishing areas, swimming beaches, the City's Central Maintenance Facility, Senior Center, and the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Notable parks include Ritter Farm Park, North Park, Antlers Park, King Park, Valley Lake Park, and Aronson Park, which features a Veterans Memorial.

Antlers Park features a large swimming beach with volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, a playground area, water equipment, a picnic area, a fishing pier, and horseshoe pits. Orchard Lake Beach has a picnic area, shore fishing, playground equipment, and volleyball courts. Valley Lake Beach includes playground equipment, a picnic area, a walking trail around the lake, a fishing pier and seasonal restrooms.

Government

The city of Lakeville is governed by a five-member city council, including a mayor, although a City Administrator runs day-to-day municipal operations. A professional police force and volunteer fire department protect the city's residents. The city operates a large parks department which includes a senior center, an entertainment center, dozens of various neighborhood and community parks, and many miles of multipurpose trails.

Luke Hellier is the mayor of Lakeville. The city is in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented since 2019 by Angie Craig. Lakeville is represented in the Minnesota Senate by District 57 Senator Zach Duckworth. In the Minnesota House, Lakeville is represented by District 57A Representative Jon Koznick, and District 57B Representative Jeff Witte.

Education
The city is served by three different school districts, whose boundaries were determined while the community was largely agricultural. Today Independent School District 196 ("Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan") and Farmington School District 192 serve parts of northern and eastern Lakeville. Most Lakeville households are served by Lakeville Area School District 194. In the fall of 2005, the Lakeville School District opened its second high school, Lakeville South. Some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. Lakeville North was a Blue Ribbon school of excellence in 2009. Each high school has nearly 2,000 students. There are eight public elementary schools and three public middle schools. Century Middle School students go on to attend Lakeville North, McGuire Middle School students go on to attend Lakeville South, and Kenwood Middle School students attend either school, depending on their neighborhood of residence.

Media

 * Lakeville Sun Thisweek
 * Farm Show newspaper has been published from Lakeville since 1976

Transportation
Lakeville is directly served by Interstate 35, as well as Cedar Avenue/MN 77 to the east.

Before its abandonment in 1970, the Milwaukee Road's Hastings and Dakota Subdivision went through the center of Lakeville and served various industries. Short-line railroad Progressive Rail is based in Lakeville, and owns the right-of-way of the MN&S Subdivision between Lakeville and Northfield. Between Lakeville and Savage the MN&S Subdivision is owned by Canadian Pacific Railway, but has been out of service since the 1990s. In 2009 Progressive Rail began using a segment of the out-of-service tracks for railcar storage, causing local controversy. The Dan Patch Corridor would go through Lakeville, but has been banned from discussion and funding by the Minnesota State Legislature since 2002. The City of Lakeville opposes public funding of a passenger rail line on the MN and S Subdivision through the community.

Notable people

 * Elisabeth Bachman, Olympic volleyball player
 * Rachel Banham, University of Minnesota basketball player and WNBA player for the Connecticut Sun
 * Bradley Ellingboe, composer
 * Robert C. Jensen, Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Kevin Kaesviharn, pro football player
 * John Kline, U.S. Representative
 * Paul Krause, Pro Football Hall of Famer, played for Minnesota Vikings
 * Chelsea Laden, ice hockey goaltender, and reality-TV star
 * Charlie Lindgren, professional ice hockey goaltender for the Washington Capitals
 * Matt Little, Minnesota state senator and attorney
 * Bill Macklin, Minnesota state legislator, judge, and lawyer
 * J.P. Macura, Charlotte Hornets basketball player
 * Joey Miller, NASCAR driver
 * Jake Oettinger, professional ice hockey goaltender for the Dallas Stars
 * Janelle Pierzina, Big Brother contestant
 * Ryan Poehling, professional ice hockey player for the Philadelphia Flyers
 * Joseph Andrew Quinn, Minnesota state legislator and lawyer
 * Jordan Schroeder, professional ice hockey player for the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the National League
 * Brady Skjei, professional ice hockey player for the Carolina Hurricanes
 * Regan Smith, Olympic swimmer

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Lilydale, Minnesota

Lilydale is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 623 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.87 sqmi, of which 0.58 sqmi is land and 0.29 sqmi is water.

State Highway 13 serves as a main route in Lilydale.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 623 people, 375 households, and 181 families living in the city. The population density was 1074.1 PD/sqmi. There were 444 housing units at an average density of 765.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.3% African American, 2.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 375 households, of which 6.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.7% were non-families. 46.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.66 and the average family size was 2.23.

The median age in the city was 63.3 years. 5.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 46.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 41.9% male and 58.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 552 people, 338 households, and 154 families living in the city. The population density was 756.4 PD/sqmi. There were 383 housing units at an average density of 524.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.93% White, 0.72% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.81% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 1.63% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17% of the population.

There were 338 households, out of which 5.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.4% were non-families. 49.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.63 and the average family size was 2.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 6.0% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 14.5% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 46.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 62 years. For every 100 females, there were 70.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,792, and the median income for a family was $82,001. Males had a median income of $52,500 versus $40,815 for females. The per capita income for the city was $42,724. None of the families and 2.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 0.8% of those over 64.

title: Lilydale, Minnesota


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Marshan Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Marshan Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,106 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.4 km$2$), all land.

History
Marshan Township was organized in 1858, and named for the settlers Michael Marsh and his wife Ann. Hastings has annexed portions of the northern part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,263 people, 404 households, and 347 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.6 PD/sqmi. There were 409 housing units at an average density of 11.9/sq mi (4.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.13% White, 0.24% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 404 households, out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 9.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,171, and the median income for a family was $65,278. Males had a median income of $43,580 versus $30,455 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,278. About 5.0% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Mendota, Minnesota

Mendota is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The name is a mispronunciation of the Dakota word for the location, bdóte, which in Dakota tradition is the center of the world. The word in this use means "the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers," and generally "mouth or junction of one river with another." The population was 198 at the 2010 census.

History
The town was one of the first permanent European-American settlements in the state of Minnesota, being founded around the same time as Fort Snelling. It is also the location of the Sibley Historic Site with two of the earliest known stone buildings in the State of Minnesota, the Henry Hastings Sibley house, the Faribault house, and other buildings associated with the American Fur Company, all dating from the 1830s, and the Dupuis House, the first red brick house in Mendota, built in 1854 by Hypolite Dupuis for his wife, Angelique (Renville) Dupuis and his large, growing Dakota mixed-blood family. Hypolite Dupuis arrived in Mendota sometime between 1840, and 1842 and began clerking for Sibley. The main route through the small city is State Highway 13, also known as Sibley Memorial Highway. Other roads in the city are mainly small unimproved roads.

The city of Mendota is home to the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community, they are a non-federally recognized Indian community in Minnesota. They have sought federal recognition since 1996. They are a registered 501(c)(3). Their present community came into existence after the United States Congress passed appropriation acts for the "Sioux in Minnesota" in the 1880s and 1890s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, of which 0.27 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

The city of Mendota is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. The city is surrounded on three sides by the city of Mendota Heights. Fort Snelling State Park is nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 198 people, 78 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 733.3 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 303.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White, 1.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 197 people, 80 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 1,045.8 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 424.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.39% White, 1.52% African American, 2.03% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 3.05% from two or more races.

There were 80 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 28.8% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 23.9% 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 126.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,745. None of the families and 1.3% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Notable people

 * Timothy J. Corbett, first Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Crookston
 * Hypolite Dupuis, Clerk for Henry H. Sibley, arrived in Mendota in 1842.
 * Jean-Baptiste Faribault, trader and early Minnesota settler
 * Joseph Godfrey, only African American combatant in the Dakota War of 1862
 * Henry H. Sibley, first Governor of Minnesota, arrived in Mendota in 1835

title: Mendota, Minnesota


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Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Mendota Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is a first-ring southern suburb of the Twin Cities. The population was 11,744 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 10.12 sqmi, of which 9.15 sqmi is land and 0.97 sqmi is water.

Interstate Highway 35E, Interstate Highway 494 and Minnesota Highways 55 and 62 are four of the main routes near the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,071 people, 4,378 households, and 3,204 families living in the city. The population density was 1209.9 PD/sqmi. There were 4,620 housing units at an average density of 504.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 4,378 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 11,434 people, 4,178 households and 3,237 families living in the town. The population density was 1,222.2 PD/sqmi. There were 4,252 housing units at an average density of 454.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.66% White, 0.88% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 4,178 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.9% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.

Age distribution was 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $97,701 and the median income for a family was $103,204. Males had a median income of $61,095 versus $41,208 for females; the per capita income was $49,589. About 1.3% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

Local government and politics
Mendota Heights was incorporated in 1956. It operates as a Plan A form of government under Minnesota law, with an elected mayor and four-member city council. The mayor's term of office is two years. City councilors are elected to staggered four-year terms.

Economy
Businesses headquartered in Mendota Heights include:
 * Patterson Companies
 * Bellarcor, Esslinger & Co.
 * Mayflower Distributing, Inc.

Education

 * Mendota Elementary (public, K-4)
 * Somerset Elementary (public, K-4)
 * Friendly Hills Middle School (public, 5-8)
 * Two Rivers High School (public, 9-12)
 * Convent of the Visitation (private, boys K-5, girls K–12)
 * Saint Thomas Academy (private, boys 6-12)

Notable people

 * Matt Birk, Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens center
 * David Hicks, basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
 * Becky Holder, 2008 Summer Olympic Games equestrian
 * Bert McKasy, Minnesota state legislator, lawyer, and businessman
 * Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins player and 2006 American League MVP
 * T. J. Oshie, hockey player, Washington Capitals forward
 * Robert and Kathleen Ridder, local philanthropists and businesspeople

title: Mendota Heights, Minnesota


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Miesville, Minnesota

Miesville is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 125 at the 2010 census.

U.S. Highway 61 serves as a main route in the community. Minnesota Highways 20, 50, and 316 are nearby.

Miesville is home to an amateur baseball team, the Miesville Mudhens, which participate in Town Team Baseball.

History
Miesville was founded in 1874 by John Mies, and named for him. A post office called Miesville was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1903.

John Mies built a saloon, restaurant and boarding house in Miesville in 1874. The building became a grocery store, saloon and post office in 1888 and became the Kings Restaurant in the 1980s.

The Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Douglas was founded in the Spring of 1873 in what became Miesville. The first Saint Joseph Catholic Church building was erected in 1907 but struck by lightning on August 27, 1913. The church was rebuilt and dedicated on October 15, 1914. The congregation has been historically a mixture of Irish and German with an occasional Scandinavian convert allowed in.

Baseball has been played in Miesville since the 1920s. The name of the team has been the Mudhens since 1948.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.80 sqmi, all land.

Miesville is located in the southeast part of Douglas Township.

The Miesville Ravine Park Reserve is located near Miesville at the confluence of Trout Brook and the Cannon River.

Demographics
The population of Miesville was 23 in 1923 with three business establishments. In 2009 the population was 135.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 125 people, 52 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 69.4 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 31.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 52 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% 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 3.03.

The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.0% male and 56.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 135 people, 52 households, and 35 families living in the city. The population density was 74.8 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 29.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 52 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $31,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,931. There were 10.3% of families and 9.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Miesville, Minnesota


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New Trier, Minnesota

New Trier is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 112 at the 2010 census. Minnesota Highway 50 serves as a main route in the community.

History
A post office called New Trier was established in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933. A share of the early settlers being natives of Trier, Germany caused the name to be selected.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all of it land.

New Trier is located entirely within Hampton Township geographically but is a separate entity. New Trier is in the southeastern part of Dakota County.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 41 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was 533.3 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 200.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 41 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.1% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

New Trier is the smallest incorporated city (by population) within the seven-county metro area of the Twin Cities.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 116 people, 31 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 592.0 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 158.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.83% White, 1.72% Native American, and 3.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.

There were 31 households, out of which 54.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.9% were non-families. 3.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.68 and the average family size was 3.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $59,583, and the median income for a family was $71,875. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $30,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,427. There were no families and 2.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: New Trier, Minnesota


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Nininger Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Nininger Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 865 at the 2000 census.

History
Nininger Township was organized in 1858, and named after the village of Nininger. In 1857, Nininger was the site of the first recorded organized baseball club in Minnesota. They proposed extending a challenge to the "whole west" in a game of baseball. All that currently remains of the city of Nininger are a few buildings dedicated to township management and two historical markers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.2 square miles (44.6 km$2$), of which 13.3 square miles (34.6 km$2$) is land and 3.9 square miles (10.0 km$2$)  (22.49%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 865 people, 280 households, and 241 families residing in the township. The population density was 64.8 PD/sqmi. There were 285 housing units at an average density of 21.4/sq mi (8.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.27% White, 0.12% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 280 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.7% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.6% were non-families. 8.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $72,955, and the median income for a family was $75,477. Males had a median income of $46,146 versus $32,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,337. About 1.2% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Randolph, Minnesota

Randolph is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 436 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Randolph has been in operation since 1886. The city took its name from Randolph Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, of which 0.96 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

The city of Randolph is entirely within Randolph Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Lake Byllesby and the Cannon River are both nearby.

Randolph is in the southern part of Dakota County. The boundary line between Dakota, Goodhue, and Rice counties is nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 436 people, 168 households, and 118 families living in the city. The population density was 454.2 PD/sqmi. There were 177 housing units at an average density of 184.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.2% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 168 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 7.8% 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 318 people, 117 households, and 89 families living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 98.74% White, 0.63% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 117 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,750, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $35,375 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,947. About 3.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Roads
State Highway 56, County Road 88 / 292nd Street East, and County Road 83 are main routes in the community.

Nearby routes include U.S. Highway 52, State Highway 19, County Road 47 / Northfield Boulevard, and County Road 86.

Airport
Stanton Airfield is located five miles south of Randolph but is primarily a general aviation airport.

title: Randolph, Minnesota


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Randolph Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Randolph Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 536 at the 2000 census.

Randolph Township was organized in 1858, and named for John Randolph of Roanoke.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27.5 km$2$), of which 9.4 square miles (24.4 km$2$) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km$2$)  (11.39%) is water.

The city of Randolph is geographically within Randolph Township but is a separate entity.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 536 people, 192 households, and 157 families residing in the township. The population density was 57.0 PD/sqmi. There were 207 housing units at an average density of 22.0/sq mi (8.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.44% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,222, and the median income for a family was $66,667. Males had a median income of $45,000 versus $26,094 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,277. About 0.6% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Ravenna Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Ravenna Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,336 at the 2010 census.

Ravenna Township was organized in 1860, and named after Ravenna, Ohio.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.9 sqmi, of which 20.6 sqmi is land and 1.3 sqmi, or 5.76%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,355 people, 734 households, and 667 families residing in the township. The population density was 114.3 PD/sqmi. There were 741 housing units at an average density of 36.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.07% White, 0.89% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 734 households, out of which 49.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.7% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.1% were non-families. 6.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 3.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $74,286, and the median income for a family was $74,792. Males had a median income of $48,713 versus $31,940 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,987. About 1.2% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Rosemount, Minnesota

Rosemount is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States, on the southern edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The population was 25,650 at the 2020 census.

History
Rosemount was established as a township in 1858 and incorporated as a city in 1972, encompassing the old village of Rosemount and Pine Bend. According to the city's website, there was some debate over whether to name the township Saratoga or Rosemount, with the latter finally chosen to reflect the town's Irish heritage and remain in keeping with the name given to the post office a few years earlier. In the 1940s it was home to a military gunpowder plant, Gopher Ordnance Works.

The community of Rich Valley was on today's 140th street. It had a post office from 1858 to 1935, and a Chicago Great Western depot.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 35.21 sqmi, of which 33.22 sqmi is land and 1.99 sqmi is water.

U.S. Highway 52, Minnesota Highway 3, Minnesota Highway 55, and County Road 42 are four of the main routes in Rosemount.

Demographics
Rosemount is the home of the Rosemount High School "Irish" and Dakota County Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 21,874 people, 7,587 households, and 5,918 families living in the city. The population density was 658.5 PD/sqmi. There were 7,853 housing units at an average density of 236.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 3.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 5.6% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 7,587 households, of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.0% were non-families. 16.6% 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 2.88 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 34.7 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,619 people, 4,742 households, and 3,931 families living in the city. The population density was 434.2 PD/sqmi. There were 4,845 housing units at an average density of 143.9 /sqmi. The city's racial makeup was 92.78% White, 2.03% African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.13% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.83% of the population.

There were 4,742 households, of which 52.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,916, and the median income for a family was $68,929 (these figures had risen to $83,826 and $90,644 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $45,567 versus $33,247 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,116. About 2.2% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Rosemount is in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by Angie Craig, a Democrat.

 * State Representative: John Huot (Democrat)
 * State Senator: Erin Maye Quade (Democrat)
 * County Commissioner: District 4 Joe Atkins, District 7 Chris Gerlach (Republican)
 * Mayor: Jeffery D. Weisensel
 * Council: Heidi Freske, Paul Theisen, Paul Essler, Tami Klimpel
 * City Administrator: Logan Martin
 * Assistant City Administrator: Emmy Foster

Events
Despite Rosemount's relatively small population, it is the only multiple-time host of the USA Broomball National Championships, welcoming competing teams in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005. Three different rinks in the area have hosted games in the men's and co-rec divisions. Rosemount also holds Leprechaun Days, a 10-day community festival with many events.

Schools

 * Dakota County Technical College
 * Rosemount Elementary School
 * Shannon Park Elementary School
 * Rosemount Middle School
 * Rosemount High School
 * Saint Joseph Catholic School
 * Rosemount First Baptist School
 * Alliance Education Center

Notable people

 * Robert M. Boche, Wisconsin State Assemblyman
 * JT Brown, NHL Player with the Minnesota Wild
 * Pierce Butler, Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court
 * Tom Compton, Offensive lineman, NFL
 * Kirk Cousins, Quarterback, NFL
 * Mike Morris, Retired Long-snapper, Minnesota Vikings
 * Payton Otterdahl, Olympic Athlete
 * Tom Preissing, Retired NHL defenseman
 * Mike 'The Marine' Richman, Bellator Featherweight
 * Lona Williams, writer/actress/producer Bernie Leadon, musician; founding member of the band, The Eagles

title: Rosemount, Minnesota


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Sciota Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Sciota Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 285 at the 2000 census. The ghost town of Lewiston was located in the township.

History
Sciota Township was organized in 1858, and named after a place in Ohio.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.0 square miles (38.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 285 people, 92 households, and 75 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.1 people per square mile (7.4/km$2$). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.54% White, 0.70% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 1.40% from other races.

There were 92 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 9.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,125, and the median income for a family was $66,750. Males had a median income of $45,536 versus $27,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,181. About 6.0% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 24.0% of those sixty five or over.


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South St. Paul, Minnesota

South St. Paul is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States, immediately south and southeast of St. Paul and east of West St. Paul. The population was 20,759 at the 2020 census. The town was a major meat-packing location, and many residents are descended from immigrants of Southern European and Eastern European heritage, who came to work in the meat-packing plants in the early twentieth century.

A post office called "South St. Paul" has been in operation since 1888. The city was named based on its location, south of St. Paul.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 6.073 sqmi, of which 5.625 sqmi is land, and 0.448 sqmi is water.

Interstate Highway 494, U.S. Highway 52, and Dakota County Road 56 are three of the major routes that traverse South St. Paul. It is home to a small general aviation airport, Fleming Field.

The main industry historically was the Saint Paul Union Stockyards. The two largest companies and employers in the town during the time of peak stockyard operations were Swift's & Company and Armour Meats.

Since 2008, the stockyards have been closed, and much of the area is now being redeveloped.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 20,759 people residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 3.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 6.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 14.2% of the population.

24.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 20,160 people, 8,186 households, and 5,065 families residing in the city. The population density was 3568.1 PD/sqmi. There were 8,666 housing units, at an average density of 1533.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% White, 3.9% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 12.2% of the population.

There were 8,186 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,167 people, 8,123 households, and 5,255 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,515.9 PD/sqmi. There were 8,313 housing units at an average density of 1,449.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.63% White, 1.28% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.80% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.42% of the population.

There were 8,123 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,216, and the median income for a family was $54,119. Males had a median income of $36,466 versus $28,415 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,396. About 4.1% of families, and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jim Carter, football player
 * Justin Faulk, hockey player
 * Trevor Fehrman, actor and writer
 * Rollin Glewwe, Minnesota state senator and politician
 * Grant Hart, drummer
 * Phil Housley, hockey player
 * Sunisa Lee, Olympic gold medalist and gymnast
 * Harold LeVander, Governor of Minnesota
 * Betty McCollum, U.S. Congress
 * Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota
 * James Patrick Shannon, former Roman Catholic Bishop from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, only Bishop to leave the priesthood after Vatican II
 * Alex Stalock, Unrestricted Free Agent goaltender in the National Hockey League
 * Kathy Tingelstad, Minnesota State Representative
 * Conrado Vega, Minnesota state senator
 * Doug Woog, hockey player

title: South St. Paul, Minnesota


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Sunfish Lake, Minnesota

Sunfish Lake is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 521 at the 2010 census. First incorporated as a village in 1958, the city's goal has been to maintain a rural atmosphere, with large lot size and as little disturbance of the natural environment as possible.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 sqmi, of which 1.52 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

The city is bordered by Highways 62 to the north, 3 to the east, 60th Street West/Peiper Road to the south and Delaware Avenue to the west. I-494 runs through the city with an exit at 3.

Demographics
Sunfish Lake is one of the wealthiest towns in America. The median home price in the city is over one million dollars.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 521 people, 183 households, and 158 families living in the city. The population density was 342.8 PD/sqmi. There were 194 housing units at an average density of 127.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.2% African American, 2.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 13.7% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 48 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.5% were from 25 to 44; 38.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 504 people, 173 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 319.0 PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 112.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White, 2.58% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

There were 173 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $148,410, and the median income for a family was $161,491. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $55,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $82,347. About 0.7% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Corbin Lacina, former American football player
 * Vince Flynn, author
 * Joe Mauer, former baseball player for the Minnesota Twins
 * Mike McFadden, Republican politician
 * T. J. Oshie, professional hockey player.
 * Linval Joseph, American Football player
 * T. J. Hockenson, American Football player
 * Ann Bancroft, Antarctic explorer and former YMCA camp staff.
 * Tim Walz (while Governor's mansion under construction), Governor of Minnesota

title: Sunfish Lake, Minnesota


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Vermillion, Minnesota

Vermillion is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 441 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 sqmi, of which 0.96 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

The main routes include Main Street (190th Street East / County 62), Fischer Avenue (County 66), and Goodwin Avenue (County 85).

U.S. Highway 52 and Northfield Boulevard (County 47) are both nearby.

The Vermillion River flows through the community. Nearby places include Hampton, New Trier, Hastings, Rosemount, Coates, Farmington, and Northfield.

Vermillion is located entirely within Vermillion Township geographically but is a separate entity.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 419 people, 156 households, and 121 families living in the city. The population density was 436.5 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 168.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 156 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 437 people, 150 households, and 118 families living in the city. The population density was 438.6 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 161.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.03% White, 0.46% African American, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.06% of the population.

There were 160 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 20.6% 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 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $61,667, and the median income for a family was $68,036. Males had a median income of $40,521 versus $30,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,552. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.9% of those over 64.

title: Vermillion, Minnesota


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Vermillion Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Vermillion Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,243 at the 2000 census.

Vermillion Township was organized in 1858, and took its name from the Vermillion River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.1 square miles (88.4 km$2$), all land.

The city of Vermillion is geographically within Vermillion Township but is a separate entity. The city of Coates is at the northwest corner of Vermillion Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,243 people, 395 households, and 325 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.4 PD/sqmi. There were 403 housing units at an average density of 11.8/sq mi (4.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.51% White, 0.16% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 395 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% 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 3.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $64,118, and the median income for a family was $69,688. Males had a median income of $46,184 versus $29,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,783. About 2.7% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Waterford Township, Dakota County, Minnesota

Waterford Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 517 at the 2000 census.

Waterford Township was organized in 1858, and named from a nearby ford crossing the Cannon River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 14.8 square miles (38.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 517 people, 193 households, and 152 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.1 PD/sqmi. There were 196 housing units at an average density of 13.3/sq mi (5.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.03% White, 0.19% African American, 0.58% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 193 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,563, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $42,589 versus $29,318 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,570. None of the families and 1.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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West St. Paul, Minnesota

West St. Paul is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 20,615 at the 2020 census. It is immediately south of Saint Paul and immediately west of South St. Paul.

History
The city's misleading name comes in part from the fact that it lies on the west bank of the predominantly north-to-south Mississippi River. A previous City of West St. Paul, incorporated in the late 19th century, was situated in what is now called Saint Paul's Lower West Side. According to the West 7th/Fort Road foundation, Saint Paul annexed the West Side, and was incorporated for two reasons: "to aid law enforcement—criminals could escape Saint Paul authorities by crossing to the West Side and Dakota County—and to eliminate the Wabasha Street Bridge tolls which were inhibiting development on the West Side." The current West St. Paul split from the western half of South St. Paul, and was incorporated in 1889, just south of the city of Saint Paul. The population was 20,615 at the 2020 census, growing by 1,075 since 2010 census. West Saint Paul is known for its 2.5-mile retail strip along Robert Street.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.01 sqmi, of which 4.91 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

U.S. Highway 52 (also known as the Lafayette Freeway), Robert Street, and Minnesota Highway 62 are three of West St. Paul's main routes. Interstate Highway 494 runs just south of the city and Minnesota Highway 3 (unmarked Route 952) runs through the middle of the city and into downtown Saint Paul as Robert Street. Robert Street was named for Captain Louis Robert, a Mississippi River boat captain and early French-Canadian settler of Saint Paul.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 19,540 people, 8,529 households, and 4,751 families living in the city. The population density was 3979.6 PD/sqmi. There were 9,139 housing units at an average density of 1861.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.0% White, 6.0% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.5% of the population.

There were 8,529 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,405 people, 8,645 households, and 4,875 families living in the city. The population density was 3,874.2 PD/sqmi. There were 8,779 housing units at an average density of 1,752.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.27% White, 2.83% African American, 0.62% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.88% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.98% of the population.

There were 8,645 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.1% 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 2.20 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,103, and the median income for a family was $56,786. Males had a median income of $39,344 versus $29,836 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,558. About 3.8% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
West St. Paul's major employers include:

 * TapeMark, a medical adhesives manufacturer (approx. 300 employees)
 * Dakota County Government, the Northern Dakota County Service Center and Courthouse (approx. 500 employees)
 * Independent School District 197 (approx. 300 employees)

Government

 * Mayor: Dave Napier
 * Council members: Pat Armon (Ward 1), Julie Eastman (Ward 1), Robyn Gulley (Ward 2), John Justen (Ward 2), Wendy Berry (Ward 3), Lisa Eng-Sarne (Ward 3).
 * State Senator (Senate District 52): Matthew Klein
 * State Representative (House District 52A ): Richard J. Hansen
 * County Commissioner (Commissioner District 2): Joe Atkins

Police
The West St. Paul Police Department is made up of approximately 25 sworn officers, including four sergeants, 21 patrol officers and three part-time non-sworn Community Service Officers (CSO) under the command of Chief Brian Sturgeon.

Education
West St. Paul is served by Independent School District 197 public schools and is home to Moreland Arts and Sciences Magnet School (K-4), Garlough Environmental Magnet School (K-4), Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (grades 5-8), and Two Rivers High School (grades 9-12).

Crown of Life Lutheran (K-8) and St. Croix Lutheran Academy High School (6-12) are two Christian schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in West St. Paul.

St. Joseph's Catholic School (K-8) is in West St. Paul.

The Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center's West St. Paul location contains nature preserves and a nature education-based preschool.

Notable people

 * Tom Gibis, voice actor
 * Karl F. Grittner, Minnesota state legislator and educator
 * Joan Kroc, philanthropist and wife of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc
 * Harold Stassen, former Minnesota governor, presidential candidate, statesman, and university president
 * J. Robert Stassen, Minnesota state senator and businessman

title: West St. Paul, Minnesota


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Ashland Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Ashland Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 367 at the 2000 census.

Ashland Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ashland Township has a total area of 37.4 sqmi, all land.

An 1894 Dodge County plat map showed a village of Ashland in Section 22 of the township (T106N, R17W), but by 1966 it had disappeared from USGS maps, leaving only Vlasaty, a point on the Chicago Great Western Railway, both of which have since then also disappeared.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 367 people, 123 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.8 PD/sqmi. There were 130 housing units at an average density of 3.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.28% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 1.91% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09% of the population.

There were 123 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,375, and the median income for a family was $57,250. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,806. About 6.2% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 27.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Canisteo Township, Dodge County, Minnesota

Canisteo Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 662 at the 2000 census.

History
Canisteo Township was organized in 1858. A large share of the first settlers being natives of Canisteo, New York caused the name to be selected.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 662 people, 225 households, and 191 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.4 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 6.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.58% White, 2.11% Asian, 0.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.

There were 225 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.8% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $57,708. Males had a median income of $36,500 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,889. About 3.1% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.