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Rock Creek, Minnesota

Rock Creek is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2010 census. Portions of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation are located within Rock Creek.

Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 70 are two of the main routes in the community. Rock Creek is mostly a rural area, made up of farm lands.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.32 sqmi, of which 43.01 sqmi is land and 0.31 sqmi is water. It is by far the largest city by area in Pine County.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,628 people, 582 households, and 441 families living in the city. The population density was 37.9 PD/sqmi. There were 635 housing units at an average density of 14.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 582 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,119 people, 389 households, and 301 families living in the city. The population density was 26.0 PD/sqmi. There were 417 housing units at an average density of 9.7 per square mile (3.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 98.30% White, 0.09% African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.45% Asian, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 389 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $48,482. Males had a median income of $33,523 versus $20,391 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,281. About 6.8% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Royalton Township, Pine County, Minnesota

Royalton Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 976 at the 2000 census.

Royalton Township was named for Royal C. Gray, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.1 km$2$), of which 34.3 square miles (88.9 km$2$) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.2 km$2$) (1.29%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 976 people, 340 households, and 266 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.4 PD/sqmi. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 12.2/sq mi (4.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.36% White, 0.51% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 340 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,000, and the median income for a family was $49,318. Males had a median income of $33,636 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,729. About 1.9% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Monster, South Holland

Monster is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 10 km south-west of The Hague.

The village of Monster has a population of around 11,580. The statistical area Monster, which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 14,540.

Until 2004 it was a separate municipality and covered an area of 20.15 km2 (of which 5.70 km2 is water).

The former municipality of Monster also included the towns, Poeldijk and Ter Heijde. Monster and Ter Heijde are towns on the North Sea coast and have a popular beach.

History
In the 13th century a great deal of the Westland, Loosduinen and The Hague were administered by Monster. When The Hague came to be constructed, a split was made in Haag-ambacht and Half-Loosduinen. The latter village was separated from Monster in 1812. Remains of the former glory can still be seen between The Hague and Monster at such estates as Ockenburgh, Bloemendaal, Solleveld and Langeveld.

There is a great deal of uncertainty over the origin of the name "Monster". It is probably derived from the Latin monasterium, meaning monastery. The name was also used for the ground that belonged to a monastery. Another explanation was that Monster was derived from the old-Dutch word monster, which meant amongst others "big church" (from Latin: monstrum), which is supported by the fact that Monster had in those days one of the largest churches in the area.

Monster was previously a destination for pilgrimage, because Machutus parish possessed some relics of its patron Machutus, who is also known as Machuut. People came to be healed of the "falling sickness", which was possibly epilepsy.

Notable people

 * John I, Lord of Polanen (c. 1285–1342), Lord of Polanen, De Lek and Breda
 * Arnold Vinnius (1588–1657), jurist
 * Gerard Schouw (born 1965), politician
 * Arantxa Rus (born 1990), tennis player
 * Yvette Broch (b.1990), handball player

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French and Indian Wars

The French and Indian Wars were a series of conflicts that occurred in North America between 1688 and 1763, some of which indirectly were related to the European dynastic wars. The title French and Indian War in the singular is used in the United States specifically for the warfare of 1754–63, which composed the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War and the aftermath of which led to the American Revolution. The French and Indian Wars were preceded by the Beaver Wars.

In Quebec, the various wars are generally referred to as the Intercolonial Wars. Some conflicts involved Spanish and Dutch forces, but all pitted the Kingdom of Great Britain, its colonies, and their Indigenous allies on one side against France, its colonies, and its Indigenous allies on the other. A driving cause behind the wars was the desire of each country to take control of the interior territories of America, as well as the region around Hudson Bay; both were deemed essential to domination of the fur trade.

Overview
The North American wars, and their associated European wars, in sequence, are:

Naming conflicts after the British monarch of the day is a convention in United States history related to its early European settlement as majority-English colonies. Canadian convention uses the name of the larger European conflict (e.g., the "War of the Grand Alliance" rather than "King William's War") or refers to the wars as the Intercolonial Wars.

As the wars proceeded, the military advantage moved toward the British side. This was chiefly the result of the greater population and productive capacity of the British colonies compared with those of France. In addition, the British had the greater ability to resupply their colonies and project military power by sea. In the first three conflicts, the French were able to offset these factors largely by more effective mobilization of Indigenous allies, but they were finally overwhelmed in the fourth and last war.

The overwhelming victory of the British played a role in the eventual loss of their thirteen American colonies. Without the threat of French invasion, the American colonies saw little need for British military protection. In addition, the American people resented British efforts to limit their colonization of the new French territories to the west of the Appalachian Mountains, as stated in the Proclamation of 1763, in an effort to relieve encroachment on Indigenous territory. These pressures contributed to the American Revolutionary War.

The first three of the French and Indian Wars followed the same basic pattern: they all started in Europe and then moved to North America. Once the conflict broke out in North America, it was mostly fought by colonial militias. The final conflict broke this pattern by beginning in North America. In addition, the British used more regular troops alongside colonial militia. They returned almost none of the French territory seized during the war. France was forced to cede its extensive territory in present-day Canada and Louisiane. The British victory in the French and Indian Wars reduced France's New World empire to St. Pierre and Miquelon (two islands off Newfoundland), a few West Indian islands, and French Guiana.

Operational goals

The belligerents strove in general to control the major transportation and trade routes, not just the sea routes that connected the colonies with the mother country, or the land routes that existed between the different colonies, but also the major fur trade routes leading to the interior of North America. These were normally along lakes and rivers and stretching from the Atlantic to the Mississippi. Many indigenous Nations lived by these routes, and became involved in the wars between the great powers of Europe. The belligerents built fortified positions at major transportation hubs and requested the help of the local indigenous population to defend these, and to attack enemy positions.

European tactics

A common view is that European combat methods and military tactics were not adapted to the American forests and to the indigenous art of war. It is therefore conjectured that the English colonists designed new combat techniques, inspired by the Indigenous combat methods. These techniques, which included cover and stressed ambushes, is supposed to have been the reason why the colonists finally defeated the French, and then the British army during the American Revolutionary War. In reality, however, the French and Indian wars were finally won by Britain through the application of traditional European tactics. The Fortress of Louisbourg surrendered twice after sieges conducted according to the rules of European warfare, and the Battle of the Plains of Abraham 1759 was a European battle fought in closed formations in the open.

Petty warfare
Although ultimately futile, the French fought according to the tactical doctrine contemporaries called la Petite guerre, or today's guerilla warfare. The numerical inferiority of the French forces in North America made it impossible to fight a war according to standard European tactics. Hence the French to a large extent made use of indigenous allies (see below). The small French population; New France's dependence on the fur trade, mutually profitable for both French and indigenous peoples; and the common threat from the British colonies, made the indigenous peoples willing allies. The Battle of the Monongahela was the largest achievement of the petty warfare tactics. But at the end of the French and Indian War British numerical superiority became overwhelming, in spite of almost the whole male population of Canada being mobilized, and standard European tactics won the day and the war.

British
The British military forces consisted of the British Army's regular regiments and independent companies; the provincial regiments raised by the several colonies in British America, and the colonial militia.

British Army
The British Army had two types of units in North America: regular regiments serving in the colonies for a longer or shorter period of time, normally sent there only after the war had begun, and independent companies, permanently based in the colonies as garrisons of forts and fortresses. The British Army was largely recruited among the poor and the criminal classes; yet, the independent companies had lower status. Their ranks were often filled with people who had left the regular service – former soldiers mainly, but also deserters. The officers were often promoted non-commissioned officers. The independent companies became rooted in the local society, often transforming the military service into a sideline of a civilian occupation, and remaining in the colonies after expiration of the enlistment period.

Provincial troops
When war began, the several colonies organized their own military forces, provincial troops, through temporary enlistments. The soldiers came from the lower orders of society, which did not strengthen their reliability or efficiency. Massachusetts Bay, New York and Connecticut usually mobilized large contingents, while the southern colonies always very reluctantly contributed to the imperial cause. The British Army did not have high opinions of the battleworthiness of the provincial troops, with the exception of the ranger units. During conjoint operations the provincial troops were subject to the very strict British Articles of War. The officers of the provincial troops had lower relative rank than the officers of the regular army; a provincial field officer ranked as a senior British captain, although these officers were members of the colonial elite, often members of colonial legislatures. Disputes concerning rank and precedent between regular and provincial officers were common. Junior provincial officers were often popular militia officers, who easily could recruit a company of men.

Colonial militia
Each colony had its own militia, which in principle contained all able-bodied men 16 to 60 years of age. In reality, however, membership in the militia was restricted to the more substantial members of society, since every militiaman had to provide himself with a musket, knapsack, powder, bullets, flints, and sword. Each local community organized its own militia. The officers were either appointed by the governor or elected by the men. The main task of the local militia was local defense, rarely serving in the field but acting as a more or less efficient home guard.

France
The Compagnies Franches de la Marine, the colonial marines, contained the core of the military forces of New France. It was only during the French and Indian War that units from the French Royal Army were transferred to Canada. The colonial militia was more important than its counterpart in British America.

Marines
The French colonies were administered through the secretary of state for the navy, and naval troops garrisoned New France. The French marines were organized into independent companies called Compagnies franches. During the French and Indian War, naval gunner-bombardier companies were also stationed in North America. The other ranks of the marines were enlisted in France, but the officer corps became increasingly Canadian through recruitment of officers' sons. All promotions were by merit; purchase of commissions was prohibited. The British rangers were an attempt to replicate the tactics of the French colonial marines. The Swiss regiment de Karrer also operated under the Royal French Navy. Its depot was in Rochefort, but its companies served in North American and the Caribbean.

French Army
In 1754 six battalions from the regiments Artois, Béarn, Bourgogne, Guyenne, Languedoc, and La Reine were transferred to New France. In 1757 two additional battalions arrived from Royal Roussilon and La Sarre, followed the next year by two battalions from de Berry. An artillery company was also sent over the Atlantic.

Colonial militia
The Canadian colonial militia enjoyed a substantially higher morale and battleworthiness than the British provincial troops and the militia of the British colonies. This was only true, however, when they were employed as home guard or as wilderness warriors. Besides a combat role, the Canadian militia also fulfilled important tasks behind the lines, such as transportation and road building.

British allies
The Iroquois League played an important strategic role in the struggle between Britain and France over northeastern America because of its location east and south of Lake Ontario. The League's aggressive military and commercial policy gave the five Iroquois nations control over large parts of the country, forcing many smaller Indigenous nations into submission. The Iroquois used the Covenant Chain to join with the colony of New York and other British colonies in a compact that generally benefitted the parties and ultimately was disastrous for France.

French allies
France recognized the independence of the Indigenous tribes while claiming sovereignty over their territory at the same time, as well as the right to plead the cause of their Indigenous allies in the face of other European powers. The French allies accepted this protectorate since it permitted self-government and a traditional lifestyle. The Mi'kmaq and the Abenaki accepted Catholicism as it confirmed their alliance with the French against British colonists in Nova Scotia. Alongside the Mi'kmaq and the Abenaki, France's chief allies were the indiens domiciliés (resident Indians) who lived at the Catholic missions in New France. Many of these were Mohawk from their earlier territory in central New York, but there were also members of other tribes from New England. Fleeing attacks by New England colonists during and after King Philip's War motivated their displacement to French territory. At the end of the French and Indian wars, all resident Indigenous peoples were joined in the confederation of the Seven Nations of Canada.

Indigenous-White warfare
A pattern of warfare emerged during the clashes between the European colonial powers and the American Indigenous peoples which characterized the four major French and Indigenous wars. The complex network of relations was fundamental between some Indigenous tribes and some colonies, the Indigenous tribes becoming the allies of the colonial powers. These alliances were a result of the economic ties that had been formed by the fur trade and by the Indigenous tribes' need for allies against their Indigenous rivals. The warfare included the widespread and escalating abuse of civilians on all sides, in which settlements were attacked, both Colonial and Indigenous, the residents killed or abducted, and houses and crops burned.

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Rutledge, Minnesota

Rutledge is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, at the confluence of the Kettle and Pine Rivers. The population was 229 at the 2010 census. Pine County 61 serves as a main route in the community. The Willard Munger Bicycle / Snowmobile Trail also passes through Rutledge.

History
Long before it ever became an incorporated village, a group of Indigenous Americans lived along the banks of the Kettle River from where the community is today to a point about five miles downstream. The Government Road, a.k.a. Military Road, between St. Paul, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin passed through that area in the 1860s. A bridge was constructed across the Kettle River at what was called the Rock Dam. On the south side of the river, a station was built, at which stagecoaches stopped to change horses and allow passengers to get out and stretch their legs and have a lunch. It was at this location where the first Europeans settled. In 1870, the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad was completed in this region. A depot was built about two and one half miles upstream from the Rock Dam, named Kettle River Station. The community began to grow near the railroad station. On February 14, 1893, an election was held at the school house to decide whether the settlement should be incorporated as a village. A total of 22 votes were cast, 19 favoring incorporation. The Village of Rutledge was named after local lumberman Edward Rutledge, who had built several mills in the area. James D. McCormack served as the first Mayor of Rutledge.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.03 sqmi, of which 2.96 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 229 people, 94 households, and 65 families living in the city. The population density was 77.4 PD/sqmi. There were 130 housing units at an average density of 43.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 94 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% 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 2.89.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% 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 196 people, 78 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 66.5 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 37.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.94% White, 1.53% Native American, 1.53% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 78 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 20.5% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $25,250 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,040. About 15.3% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Sandstone, Minnesota

Sandstone is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, along the Kettle River. The population was 2,849 at the 2010 census.

Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highways 18 and 23 are three of the main routes in the community.

Banning State Park is nearby.

History
The Village of Fortuna was platted by Caleb C. Ward and incorporated on May 19, 1857. It was originally platted at the junction of the Point Douglas to Superior Military Road and Kettle River. Fortuna served as the county seat for Buchanan County, Minnesota. By 1887, it had 200 residents. Just north of Fortuna, the Village of Sandstone was platted in June 1887 and incorporated on September 28, 1887. On April 14, 1920, the villages of Fortuna and Sandstone merged and reincorporated as the City of Sandstone.

The city's name in the Ojibwe language is Asiniikaaning (at the quarrying place) due to the sandstone quarry at the edge of the city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 5.43 sqmi, of which 5.26 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

Features
Sandstone is on the Kettle River, known for its glacial kettles, and rapids well loved by kayakers and canoeists. The town was built up around a large sandstone quarry. Railroad magnate James J. Hill built many of the sandstone structures in the town.

The city has Robinson Park, a historic and natural area that serves as a picnic area, sport-climbing and bouldering crag, hosts ice climbing in the winter, preserves the Sandstone Quarry history, and is an access point for the Kettle River.

The Sandstone Ice Festival celebrates the coming of winter and is held in the beginning of December each year. The event welcomes winter with ice climbing, winter camping and snow shoeing. In the spring local paddlers host the Kettle River Paddle Festival, an event for canoeists and kayakers. A downriver race and a whitewater rodeo attract paddlers from all over the midwestern United States.

Sandstone is surrounded by Banning State Park, has a connection to the Munger Bicycle Trail and is home to the Audubon Center of the North Woods, a residential environmental education and conference facility that offers programs for schools, adults, colleges, and retreats.

In recent years, Sandstone has gained national recognition as the home of the Midwest Country Music Theatre. Performances at this traditional country and western music venue are seen regularly on the RFD-TV satellite network.

A Federal Correctional Institution rated for low-security federal inmates is in Sandstone.

Sandstone station served Great Northern Railway and Amtrak passenger trains until 1985.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,849 people, 602 households, and 362 families living in the city. The population density was 541.6 PD/sqmi. There were 652 housing units at an average density of 124.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 71.5% White, 15.5% African American, 5.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.0% of the population.

There were 602 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.9% were married couples living together, 21.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 14.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 46.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 71.0% male and 29.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,549 people, 580 households, and 359 families living in the city. The population density was 292.5 PD/sqmi. There were 634 housing units at an average density of 119.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.84% White, 0.39% African American, 3.55% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 580 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,265, and the median income for a family was $43,684. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $21,181 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,053. About 11.6% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Doug Carlson (1939–2013), veterinarian and politician
 * William S. Ervin, Attorney General of Minnesota
 * Yonassan Gershom (b. 1947), rabbi and author, early proponent of the Jewish Renewal movement

Education
The area is served by East Central Schools.

The Pine Grove Learning Center of the tribal Nay Ah Shing School is nearby and has a Sandstone address.

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Sandstone Township, Pine County, Minnesota

Sandstone Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,614 at the 2000 census.

Sandstone Township was named for sandstone outcroppings near the Kettle River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 60.9 square miles (157.6 km$2$), of which 60.7 square miles (157.2 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km$2$) (0.26%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,614 people, 278 households, and 211 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.6 PD/sqmi. There were 358 housing units at an average density of 5.9/sq mi (2.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 75.71% White, 13.69% African American, 8.12% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.25% of the population.

There were 278 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 14.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 49.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 341.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 427.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,250, and the median income for a family was $53,438. Males had a median income of $29,401 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,193. About 3.5% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota

Sturgeon Lake is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 439 at the 2010 census.

Interstate 35, County Road 46, and County 61 (Main Street) are three of the main routes in the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.69 sqmi, of which 3.66 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 439 people, 167 households, and 115 families living in the city. The population density was 119.9 PD/sqmi. There were 258 housing units at an average density of 70.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 167 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 347 people, 132 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 99.8 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 43.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.14% White, 0.58% Native American, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 132 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $41,389. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,501. About 13.3% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Florian Chmielewski Sr. (born 1927), musician and politician
 * George Cunningham (1894–1972), Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Clay Wilson (born 1983), ice hockey player

title: Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota


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Sturgeon Lake Township, Pine County, Minnesota

Sturgeon Lake Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 409 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.2 square miles (83.4 km$2$), of which 32.1 square miles (83.2 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$) (0.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 409 people, 124 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.7 people per square mile (4.9/km$2$). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 5.3/sq mi (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 88.26% White, 8.07% African American, 0.98% Native American, 1.96% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 137.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 152.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,250, and the median income for a family was $41,538. Males had a median income of $37,813 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,563. About 5.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Willow River, Minnesota

Willow River is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, at the confluence of the Kettle and Willow Rivers. The population was 415 at the 2010 census.

Interstate 35, County Road 43, and County 61 (Cross Street) are three of the main routes in the community.

History
The first known settlement in what was to become the Village of Willow River, at the junctions of the Willow and Kettle Rivers, was an encampment of Indigenous Ojibwe peoples.

In July 1850, a roadway connecting the upper Mississippi River and the Lake Superior country, named the Point Douglas to St. Louis River Road, and more commonly known as the government military road, went from just south of St. Paul to Duluth. Willow River was chosen as a changing station for the coach horses.

In 1861 the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad was organized with the financial help of Jay Cooke. It was only in August 1879 that the completed line from St. Paul to Duluth was opened. The railroad helped settle and promote living in the northern part of Minnesota. The railroad also promoted the lumber industry. Many towns and villages, including Willow River, were organized once a lumber company set up shop.

In March 1874, the Kettle River Township was organized and Willow River at this time consisted of a railroad depot, water tank, wood yard, and two section houses built for the railroad hands.

Pine County records show that the three sections of land that would eventually make up the village of Willow River were homesteaded by Edward Clough, Albert Kinney, Peter Jarvis, Joseph Nebula, and Richard Abbott. In 1886, Abbott sold his section of land to the Fox-Wisdom Lumber Company. In 1888, Jarvis sold his section to Fox-Wisdom. In the spring of 1890, Warren D. Fox and John Wisdom opened the Fox-Wisdom Lumber Company in Willow River. The company then platted the land to build their business and offer lots for employees. By 1895, Kinney had leased his land to Fox-Wisdom, and Clough had sold all but 80 acres of his section in the northern part of the village. Joseph Nebula's section was past the lake and likely unusable to the company.

The Fox-Wisdom Lumber Company sawmill was constructed and opened in March 1890. It was located on the south side of the present day Willow River dam. To ease the flow of logs, dams were built along the river to store water. There were as least three built and maintained by Fox-Wisdom. They were known as the "Mile and a Half," the "Willow Lake," and the "Oak Lake" dams. Sawmill operations began in the early spring and continued until the freeze-up of the mill pond. The mill produced lumber, lath, and shingles employing about 125 men. The mill cut 125,000 feet of lumber per day during their peak season. Many who worked in the logging camps during the winter came to the mill to work in the spring.

On May 8, 1891, the village plat was filed in Pine County. The Fox-Wisdom Lumber Company and its employees made up the majority of property owners. Willow River, like many other villages in northern Minnesota, owed its existence to the lumber industry. In November 1891, Willow River was incorporated as a village by a vote of 37 to 18 in the upstairs hall of the Fox-Wisdom Company store.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.86 sqmi, of which 1.71 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 415 people, 173 households, and 103 families residing in the city. The population density was 242.7 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 116.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 173 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% 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 35.1 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 301 people, 130 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 196.7 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 98.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.88% White, 4.53% Native American, 0.97% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.

There were 129 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.7% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% 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 3.37.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $37,656 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,620. About 16.1% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.6% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Ernie Nevers, professional football player

title: Willow River, Minnesota


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Wilma Township, Pine County, Minnesota

Wilma Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 137 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95.3 km$2$), of which 36.3 square miles (94.1 km$2$) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.2 km$2$) (1.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 137 people, 33 households, and 17 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.8 people per square mile (1.5/km$2$). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 3.1/sq mi (1.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 77.37% White, 8.76% African American, 5.11% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 1.46% from other races, and 5.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.92% of the population.

There were 33 households, out of which 9.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 58.4% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 10.9% from 25 to 44, 10.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 17 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 171.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $38,250 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $7,193. There were 8.3% of families and 22.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and 5.9% of those over 64.

title: Wilma Township, Pine County, Minnesota


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Windemere Township, Pine County, Minnesota

Windemere Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,489 at the 2000 census.

Windemere Township was organized in 1882, and named after the Windermere lake, in England.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$), of which 30.5 square miles (79.0 km$2$) is land and 5.2 square miles (13.6 km$2$) (14.68%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,489 people, 640 households, and 455 families residing in the township. The population density was 48.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,347 housing units at an average density of 44.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.39% White, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 640 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,625, and the median income for a family was $49,583. Males had a median income of $38,977 versus $28,194 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,346. About 7.1% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Aetna Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Aetna Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 201 at the 2000 census.

Aetna Township was organized in 1880, and named for Aetna Johnson, the daughter of a Norwegian settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, of which 35.2 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 201 people, 74 households, and 60 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.7 people per square mile (2.2/km$2$). There were 81 housing units at an average density of 2.3/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.51% White, and 1.49% from two or more races.

There were 74 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,292, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $16,875 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,623. About 12.7% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those sixty five or over.


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Altona Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Altona Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census.

Altona Township was organized in 1880, and named after Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 192 people, 63 households, and 51 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.5 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 63 households, out of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.53.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,140. About 8.3% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.5% of those sixty five or over.

Politics
Altona Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Altona Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Burke Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Burke Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 246 at the 2000 census.

History
Burke Township was organized in 1879, and named for Thomas Nicholas Burke (1830–1882), an Irish Roman Catholic theologian and preacher.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 246 people, 85 households, and 74 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.1 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 2.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 1.63% Asian, and 0.81% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.5% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.8% were non-families. 11.8% 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 2.89 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,903, and the median income for a family was $36,167. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,992. About 18.4% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Politics
Burke Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Burke Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

In the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, it was the only township in the state to vote for candidate Tulsi Gabbard.


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Eden Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Eden Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 294 at the 2000 census.

Eden Township was organized in 1879, and the name, an allusion to the Garden of Eden, is descriptive.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.0 sqmi, of which 42.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 294 people, 98 households, and 79 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.9 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 2.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.64% White, and 1.36% from two or more races.

There were 98 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,813, and the median income for a family was $44,063. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,603. About 3.5% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.9% of those 65 or over.

Politics
Eden Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Eden Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Edgerton, Minnesota

Edgerton is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States, located along the Rock River. The population was 1,258 at the 2020 census.

History
Edgerton was platted in 1879, and named for Alonzo J. Edgerton, a Minnesota politician. A post office has been in operation at Edgerton since 1879. Edgerton was incorporated in 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,189 people, 491 households, and 322 families residing in the city. The population density was 1025.0 PD/sqmi. There were 525 housing units at an average density of 452.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 491 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 29.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,033 people, 435 households, and 287 families residing in the city. The population density was 890.2 PD/sqmi. There were 477 housing units at an average density of 411.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.84% White, 0.29% Asian, 0.87% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 435 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 34.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,104, and the median income for a family was $39,318. Males had a median income of $30,968 versus $19,479 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,517. About 2.7% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Edgerton is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Michelle Fischbach, a Republican. At the state level, Edgerton is located in Senate District 21, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 21A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker. The city is governed by a four-seat city council plus a mayor. Two of the council seats are elected for four year terms while the other two seats are elected for two year terms to ensure continuity of effectiveness. Currently, Ron Williams is the longest serving council member.

1960 State Basketball Champions
Until 1970, there was only one class in the Minnesota High School Basketball Tournament. The eight regional winners would be seeded and play each other at Williams Arena to crown that year's champion. The smallest school to ever win the state title was the 1960 Edgerton Flying Dutchmen with an enrollment, at that time, of 94 students. Although much more well known, the 1954 Milan High School basketball team of Hoosiers fame, who won the one-class Indiana High School Boys Basketball Tournament, had an enrollment more than 50% larger than Edgerton at 161 students.

Edgerton would upset Mankato in the Region 2 tournament, then defeat Chisholm and Richfield, Minnesota, a suburb of the Twin Cities, in the first two games of the state tournament before upending perennial powerhouse Austin in the championship game, 72–61. Four of Edgerton's five starters (Dean Verdoes, Dean Veenhof, Darrell Kreun, and Leroy Graphenteen) would be named to the 1960 All-Tournament Team. Edgerton finished the 1960 season undefeated at 27–0. In 2010, members of the Edgerton and Austin teams were welcomed back to Target Center for a 50th Anniversary celebration at the start of that year's State Basketball Tournament.

title: Edgerton, Minnesota


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Elmer Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Elmer Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 275 at the 2000 census.

Elmer Township was organized in 1879.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 275 people, 88 households, and 74 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.8 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.64% White, 0.36% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 3.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.91% of the population.

There were 88 households, out of which 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.0% were married couples living together, 1.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,250, and the median income for a family was $47,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,772. None of the families and 0.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.4% of those over 64.

Politics
Elmer Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Elmer Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Fountain Prairie Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Fountain Prairie Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 199 at the 2000 census.

Fountain Prairie Township was organized in 1879, and named after Fountain Prairie, Wisconsin, by a settler from that place.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 199 people, 70 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.4 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 70 households, out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $29,792. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $17,031 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,669. About 21.6% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 27.8% of those 65 or over.

Politics
Fountain Prairie Township is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, the township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Grange Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census.

History
Grange Township was organized in 1879, and named for The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange), an agricultural organization.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 244 people, 86 households, and 68 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.8 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.54% White, 2.05% Native American, 0.41% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, and 20.9% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $24,219 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,455. About 7.2% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.4% of those 65 or over.

Politics
Grange Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Grange Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Gray Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 234 at the 2000 census.

Gray Township was organized in 1879, and named for Andrew O. Gray, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 234 people, 85 households, and 66 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.0 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.29% White and 1.71% Native American.

There were 85 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 1.2% 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 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $47,292. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,770. About 2.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 6.3% of those 65 or over.

Politics
Gray Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Gray Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Hatfield, Minnesota

Hatfield is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 54 at the 2010 census.

History
Hatfield was laid out in 1880. A post office was established at Hatfield in 1880, and remained in operation until 1992.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.76 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 54 people, 20 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 19.6 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 8.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 20 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.67.

The median age in the city was 30.5 years. 37% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 13.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 47 people, 22 households, and 11 families living in the city. The population density was 17.0 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 9.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 22 households, out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $16,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,796. There were 28.6% of families and 26.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 43.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Politics
Hatfield is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, Hatfield is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

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Holland, Minnesota

Holland is a city located along the Rock River in Pipestone County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Located in Pipestone County, it lies approximately eight miles from the city of Pipestone. The population was 178 at the 2020 census.

History
Holland was laid out in 1888. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Holland caused the name to be selected. A post office has been in operation at Holland since 1889. Holland was incorporated in 1898.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 187 people, 94 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 201.1 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 118.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 94 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.8% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 48.1 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 25.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 215 people, 103 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.9 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 121.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.60% White, 0.93% Native American, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 103 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.62.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,058, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,982. About 15.3% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.2% of those 65 or over.

Politics
Holland is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district for the U.S. House of Representatives. Michelle Fischbach, a Republican, won in 2020 over longtime incumbent Collin Peterson, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor.

At the state level, Holland is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

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Ihlen, Minnesota

Ihlen is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 61 at the 2020 census.

History
Ihlen was platted in 1888, and named for Carl Ihlen, the original owner of the town site. A post office was established at Ihlen in 1889.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, of which 0.36 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. Split Rock Creek State Park is located in Ihlen.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 63 people, 32 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 175.0 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 108.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White and 4.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 32 households, of which 15.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 54.8 years. 11.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8% were from 25 to 44; 41.2% were from 45 to 64; and 34.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 107 people, 43 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 276.1 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 113.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White and 0.93% Asian.

There were 43 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% 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 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $22,000 versus $18,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,569. There were no families and 0.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Politics
Ihlen is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, Ihlen is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

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Osborne Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Osborne Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 324 at the 2000 census.

Osborne Township was organized in 1879, and named for J. C. Osborne, the cousin of a first settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 square miles (90.4 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 324 people, 116 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.3 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 3.6/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.38% White, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 116 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.5% were married couples living together, 0.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.9% were non-families. 12.1% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $42,750. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,959. About 7.5% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Osborne Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Osborne Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Pipestone, Minnesota

Pipestone is a city and the county seat of Pipestone County, Minnesota. The population was 4,215 at the 2020 census. The city is also the site of the Pipestone National Monument.

History
Pipestone was platted in October, 1876, incorporated as a village on February 10, 1881, and as a city on July 23, 1901. Pipestone took its name from Pipestone County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.18 sqmi, all land.

Climate
The town has a humid continental climate similar to the rest of the state; though near the southern border, Pipestone is on measurably higher ground than many areas to the north and east.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,317 people, 1,923 households, and 1,084 families living in the city. The population density was 1032.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,134 housing units at an average density of 510.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 0.9% African American, 1.9% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 3.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 1,923 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,280 people, 1,900 households, and 1,138 families living in the city. The population density was 1,090.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,097 housing units at an average density of 534.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.23% White, 0.28% African American, 2.94% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 1,900 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,412, and the median income for a family was $40,194. Males had a median income of $28,180 versus $21,349 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,253. About 8.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
In 2006, Suzlon Energy of India began building wind farm blades at its subsidiary Suzlon Rotor Corporation in the town. Among the companies buying the blades is Wind Capital Group which is developing the biggest wind farm in Minnesota. They have closed down.

Ellison meats was founded in 1934 and has been a part of the Pipestone community since the early 1980s and moved to its current facility in 1990. In 2007, Ellison's was acquired by the J&B Group of St Michael, MN. J&B, founded in 1979, is the producer of "No Name" and "Midwest Pride" brand name products.

Museums and other points of interest
The Calumet Inn in downtown Pipestone is a restored historical building from 1888. It still operates as a functioning hotel. It features turn-of-the-century (19th to 20th) antiques and interesting architecture. The building was constructed using quartzite both structurally and in the facade. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The county Courthouse, also made of local quartzite stone, was built in 1899. The building is the most stylized of the quartzite buildings. It is rectangular in shape with a 110-ft clock tower topped with a dome and a statue of Lady Justice. It was restored in 1995 and rededicated in 1996. It is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

In March 1905 the First Presbyterian Church had William Jennings Bryan as a speaker. He drew hundreds to Pipestone to hear his lecture.

Native Americans have used the pipestone quarries located at the Pipestone National Monument for centuries to obtain materials for pipe making, a practice that continues today. On the 282 acre site are a visitor and cultural center, 3/4 mile walking trail along Pipestone Creek, and Winnewissa Falls set in the tallgrass prairie. Pipestone Indian Shrine Association provides visitors with a selection of American Indian art and craft items. The pipestone quarry is described in Native American legends as a square-cut jewel lying upon folds of shimmering green velvet. This is an accurate depiction of the red quartzite almost hidden by prairie grass. It was designated a national monument by the United States in 1937.

Song of Hiawatha Pageant
Although he never visited the site, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was inspired to write of the area in the poem, "Song of Hiawatha". The Song of Hiawatha Pageant, which spins out Longfellow's vision of the American Indian, played in Pipestone for 60 years. The pageant was held at a small quarry lake on a natural amphitheater with a cast of 200 principals, chieftains, warriors, and dancers in their colorful costumes. Summer of 2008 was the last year for the pageant.

Federal government
Minnesota is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith. In the House of Representatives, Pipestone is located in the 7th congressional district.

State government
Pipestone is represented by Republican Bill Weber in the Minnesota Senate and Republican Joe Schomacker in the Minnesota House.

Education
Pipestone Area School District #2689 serves the community of Pipestone and surrounding area. Pipestone Area High School, a 197000 sqft middle and high school, opened in January 2003. Minnesota West Community & Technical College operates a campus in Pipestone.

Transportation
U.S. Highway 75 and Minnesota State Highways 23 and 30 are three of the main routes in the city.

Notable people

 * Catrina Allen, professional disc golfer, two-time PDGA World Champion
 * Joachim H. Appeldorn, former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
 * Adelaide George Bennett (1848–1911), poet and botanist
 * Eddie Bentz, bank robber
 * Harold Rawdon Briggs, senior British Indian Army officer
 * Phil Bruns, actor and writer
 * Stanley Crooks, former chair, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
 * Vern Ehlers, former United States Representative for Michigan, was born in Pipestone.
 * Roy Alexander Gano, former admiral in the United States Navy
 * Bill Hager, former member of the Florida House of Representatives
 * Charles Tisdale Howard, a United States attorney, district court judge, and speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives, lived in Pipestone from 1911 until his death in 1936.
 * Akash Kapur, author, whose mother is from Pipestone and he spent many summers and other periods there.
 * Verne Long, former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
 * John Lutz, actor, comedian and screenwriter
 * Mike Menning, former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
 * Loran B. Morgan, ophthalmologist and inventor of the Morgan Lens
 * Donald Petersen, former CEO of Ford Motor Company
 * Kathleen Sekhon, Minnesota state legislator and educator
 * Hugh Smith, news anchor
 * Isaac Snell, football player
 * Harry E. Wheeler, geologist and stratigrapher

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Rock Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

Rock Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 184 at the 2000 census.

Rock Township was organized in 1879, and named for the Rock River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (92.9 km$2$), of which 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$)  (0.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 184 people, 70 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.1 people per square mile (2.0/km$2$). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.46% White and 0.54% Native American.

There were 70 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 15.7% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,643, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $22,143 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,874. About 10.5% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 24.0% of those 65 or over.

Politics
Rock Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Rock Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.


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Ruthton, Minnesota

Ruthton is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 241 at the 2010 census.

The city is the home of Exelon Wind's Cowell Wind Project.

History
Ruthton was platted in 1888, and named for the wife of a member of the town company. A post office has been in operation at Ruthton since 1888. Ruthton was incorporated in 1897.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 sqmi, of which 0.66 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

The Redwood River flows through the city as an intermittent stream near its headwaters.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 241 people, 110 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density was 365.2 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 193.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 110 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 284 people, 129 households, and 82 families residing in the city. The population density was 419.8 PD/sqmi. There were 145 housing units at an average density of 214.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.54% White, 1.06% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.35% Asian, and 0.70% from two or more races.

There were 129 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% 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 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,016. About 10.0% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 27.3% of those 65 or over.

Politics
Ruthton is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, Ruthton is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

Ruthton murders
Final Harvest: An American Tragedy, by New York Times reporter Andrew H. Malcolm, is about the farm crisis of the 1970s and the murder of two Ruthton bankers by a man who had lost his farm, Jim Jenkins, on September 29, 1983. Jenkins, along with his son, Steve, managed to lure the president of the Buffalo Ridge State Bank in Ruthton, Rudy Blythe Jr., and the bank's loan officer, Toby Thulin, onto a lonely farmhouse road. Jenkins murdered both bankers, then fled to Texas, where he walked into an open field, carefully took his eyeglasses off, put a shotgun into his mouth and pulled the trigger. Steve Jenkins later stood trial in Minnesota on accessory charges.

Notable people

 * Todd Bouman, American football player
 * Severt B. Duea, Minnesota state legislator
 * Ralph E. Gryte, Minnesota state legislator

title: Ruthton, Minnesota