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Taylors Falls, Minnesota

Taylors Falls is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, located at the junction of U.S. Highway 8 and Minnesota State Highway 95. The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census.

History
Taylors Falls was platted in 1850 or 1851, and incorporated in 1858. The city was named for Jesse Taylor, a territorial politician. A post office has been in operation in Taylors Falls since 1851.

During the logging era, Taylors Falls was the site of numerous log jams, most notably the 1886 St. Croix river log jam, a major tourist attraction.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.24 sqmi, of which 3.94 sqmi is land and 0.29 sqmi is water.

Taylors Falls is located adjacent to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, at the Dalles of the St. Croix River, an area of forested bluffs and high cliffs. The first interstate state park in the United States, aptly named Interstate Park, was jointly founded by the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin in 1895, and straddles the border of the two states immediately south of the city.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 1,055. The population density was 267.7 PD/sqmi. There were 490 housing units at an average density of 124.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 5.0% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 976 people in 413 households, including 261 families, in the city. The population density was 238.0 PD/sqmi. There were 457 housing units at an average density of 111.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5%.

Of the 413 households 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 29.8% of households were one person and 8.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age was 41.7 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 951 people in 369 households, including 247 families, in the city. The population density was 255.6 PD/sqmi. There were 386 housing units at an average density of 103.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.48% White, 0.32% Native American, 7.05% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74%.

Of the 369 households 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.0% of households were one person and 11.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.11.

The age distribution was 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median household income was $35,250 and the median family income was $39,886. Males had a median income of $40,357 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,615. About 11.5% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.4% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable structures
Historic building in Taylor Falls include the Folsom House, located in the historic Angel Hill District, the Old Jail,and the Taylors Falls Public Library. Taylors Falls also has the oldest public schoolhouse in Minnesota, built in 1852.

Parks and recreation
Interstate State Park is located on the east side of Taylors Falls. The park hosts scenic river views, canoeing, camping, fishing, rock climbing, and glacial potholes. The Minnesota side of Interstate State Park has a variety of bouldering, toprope, and traditional climbing ranging from 5.5 to 5.13.

In popular culture
Taylors Falls was the location where the main characters of Vilhelm Moberg's Swedish novel The Emigrants first settled. It was adapted into a film, and later a musical called Kristina från Duvemåla.

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Wyoming, Minnesota

Wyoming is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota. The population was 7,791 at the time of the 2010 census.

History
Wyoming was platted in 1869 when the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad was extended to that point. The city took its name from Wyoming Township.

Wyoming served as the drop-off point for a Depression era kidnapping. In June 1933, William Hamm of Hamm's Brewery was released by his captors, the Barker–Karpis gang, following a collection of a $100,000 ransom payment ($1.825 mil. in 2015 dollars).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.29 sqmi, of which 20.26 sqmi is land and 1.03 sqmi is water. Wyoming is located along the South Branch of the Sunrise River.

Interstate 35 serves as a main route for the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,791 people, 2,738 households, and 2,154 families living in the city. The population density was 384.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,845 housing units at an average density of 140.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 2,738 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,048 people, 1,023 households, and 848 families living in the city. The population density was 1,069.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,055 housing units at an average density of 370.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.64% White, 0.39% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 1,023 households, out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,192, and the median income for a family was $62,118. Males had a median income of $40,959 versus $28,272 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,290. About 2.7% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Wyoming Township, Minnesota

Wyoming Township is a former township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,379 at the 2000 census.

History
Wyoming Township was organized in 1858, and named after the Wyoming Valley, in Pennsylvania. On August 15, 2008, the entire township was annexed in parts to the neighboring cities of Wyoming, Chisago City, and Stacy, thus rendering the township government defunct.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 32.3 square miles (83.7 km$2$), of which 29.7 square miles (76.8 km$2$) was land and 2.7 square miles (6.9 km$2$), or 8.20%, was water. It was not listed as a separate entity in the 2010 census.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,379 people, 1,438 households, and 1,207 families residing in the township. The population density was 147.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,490 housing units at an average density of 50.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.44% White, 0.21% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 1,438 households, out of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $67,598, and the median income for a family was $70,313. Males had a median income of $45,065 versus $31,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,204. About 1.4% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Alliance Township, Clay County, Minnesota

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

History
Alliance Township was named after the Farmers' Alliance, a 19th-century economic movement.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 246 people, 95 households, and 77 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.8 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.34% White, 0.41% African American, 2.44% Native American, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $51,563. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $31,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,867. About 5.5% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 11.1% of those sixty five or over.


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Barnesville Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Barnesville Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 149 at the 2000 census. Barnesville Township was named after the city of Barnesville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 149 people, 55 households, and 44 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.2 people per square mile (1.6/km$2$). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 1.7/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.66% White, 0.67% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races.

There were 55 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.4% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 10.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 36.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.6 males.

Economy
The median income for a household in the township was $46,750, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,317. 2.9% of the population live below the poverty line.


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Comstock, Minnesota

Comstock is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 100 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Comstock has been in operation since 1890. The city was named for Solomon Comstock, a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.231 sqmi, all land.

Comstock is along U.S. Highway 75 and Clay County Road 2, 160th Avenue South.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 93 people, 38 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 422.7 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 200.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 38 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.1% male and 41.9% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 123 people, 47 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 570.5 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 227.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.12% White, 1.63% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.81% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 47 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,781. There were no families and 2.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.4% of those over 64.

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Cromwell Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Cromwell Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 323 at the 2000 census.

Cromwell Township was named for Oliver Cromwell, a 17th-century English military and political leader.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.7 sqmi, of which 33.3 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (1.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 323 people, 108 households, and 92 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.7 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,292, and the median income for a family was $47,708. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,993. About 4.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Dilworth, Minnesota

Dilworth is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,612 at the time of the 2020 census. Dilworth is one of the core cities of the Fargo–Moorhead metro area; it is on the eastern border of Moorhead. Dilworth is home to the historic Star Lite Motel and the Dilworth Rail Yard, one of the BNSF Railway's largest and busiest facilities in Minnesota.

History
Dilworth was founded in 1883 when the Northern Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Joseph Dilworth, a railroad official.

Dilworth, originally named Richardson, was established as a station by the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1883. In November 1884 the name was changed from Richardson to Dilworth in honor of Joseph Dilworth of Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Dilworth was a coffee importer who was a director of the Northern Pacific from 1875 to 1881.

Until 1906 Dilworth was a small station with a siding serving two grain elevators and had no depot building or agent. The crowding of the Northern Pacific sites in Fargo necessitated the selection of a new site for divisional terminal facilities and Dilworth was chosen. By July 1906, the Northern Pacific had purchased nearly 500 acres of land around the Dilworth siding for the new headquarters. A main feature of the facility was the roundhouse, a huge building shaped like a donut with a bite out of it. In the center of the donut’s hole was a turntable, like a big Lazy Susan. A locomotive was driven onto the turntable which rotated the engine toward one of 45 stalls. In the stall the locomotive was repaired and refitted. Then the engine backed out onto the turntable and spun about to pull another train back the other direction.

The village grew from practically zero population in mid-1907 to nearly 500 by spring 1910. Establishment of a railroad hotel was necessary to house railroad workers until the town could build up and the workers could move into homes of their own or obtain other places of residence.

In 1911, the village was formally incorporated and established its own government and law enforcement. The first Mayor of Dilworth was F. C. Alsop, with Christian Haugsted the Clerk. In 1918, J. M. Manning was elected Mayor, O. Wirud, Clerk, with M. J. Peirsol appointed Street Commissioner and L. G. Hanson as Treasurer.

The Dilworth Fire Department was established in 1911. The evaluation on October 25, 1928 estimated value of equipment was $1,000. It consisted of 2 extensions, two hose carts and an 18 member volunteer group.

Dilworth’s rapid growth challenged its school system as well. The Clay County Commission approved of School District 81 on March 3, 1896. This encompassed the northeastern quarter of Moorhead Township, home to eight school age children. In 1905, District 81 built a new one-room school a half mile south of today’s Dilworth Community Center. By 1908, the school’s population had ballooned to 93. The District built a new, much larger school just south of the present Dilworth Elementary.

One of the earliest institutions in the new village was the Dilworth Presbyterian Church. Through the efforts of Moorhead Presbyterian minister Dugald McIntyre, the church broke ground May 15, 1907. Their very active ladies aid society raised money through a series of bake sales and socials. When the church was dedicated August 11, the congregation was free of debt. The church still stands. It’s likely the oldest building in Dilworth.

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church was slower in coming. According to a typescript history from the church, in 1907, Father Charles Cannon of Moorhead’s St. Joseph’s parish visited the townsite to take a survey of Dilworth’s Catholics and "to determine local interest in forming a mission church." The effort had limited success, but over the next few years Father Gerard Speilman of St. Joseph’s celebrated mass in private homes. In July 1910, new efforts to form a church began. Less than two months later, the community dedicated a new 35 by 51 foot concrete block church. It served the congregation until the present church was built in 1964.

Businesses quickly sprang up during summer 1907. In late July, Moorhead’s Ballord-Trimble Lumber Company opened a yard at the rapidly growing village. A few days later Olaus Anderson opened a general store on the corner of today’s Center Avenue and Main Street. Two weeks after that, Rasmus Haugsted opened another general store half a block north. In mid-August Haugsted became Dilworth’s first Post Master and ran the Post Office from his store. By 1910, Dilworth was also home to a bank, two hotels, a grocery, a dairy, a meat market, a bakery, at least two restaurants and a barbershop. Some 498 people lived in Dilworth and nearly 70% of them worked for the railroad.

Dilworth, a city in Moorhead Township, incorporated as a village on August 17, 1911; the community began in 1883 as a railroad siding, called Richardson for a few months, then renamed to honor coffee importer Joseph Dilworth, one of the original stockholders and a director of the Northern Pacific Railroad, residing in Pittsburgh, Pa., who purchased 4,000 acres in the vicinity and became one of the largest landholders along the railroad. It was the largest railroad village in western Minnesota when the Northern Pacific Railroad built its depot in section 11 in 1906. The townsite was platted in 1906, and the post office began in 1907. The village was often called Little Italy for the large Italian immigrant group who settled here.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 3.32 sqmi, of which 3.31 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 4,612 people,

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,024 people, 1,595 households, and 1,053 families living in the city. The population density was 1215.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,727 housing units at an average density of 521.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 0.5% African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 1,595 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,001 people, 1,160 households, and 787 families living in the city. The population density was 1,510.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,238 housing units at an average density of 623.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.64% White, 0.03% African American, 1.80% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 4.20% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.63% of the population.

There were 1,160 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.1% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,571, and the median income for a family was $42,887. Males had a median income of $32,857 versus $21,226 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,726. About 13.7% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Employers
According to the City's 2022 Summary Budget

According to the City's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the employers in the city are:

Transportation
Dilworth is connected to Moorhead and Fargo with the public transit provider MATBUS.

U.S. Route 10 (more commonly called Highway 10) serves as a main roadway in the city. Interstate 94 is nearby, connected to U.S. 10 by Minnesota State Highway 336.

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Fargo, 4 mi to the west.

Churches
Roman Catholic
 * St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

Evangelical Lutheran in America
 * Dilworth Lutheran Church

Presbyterian
 * First Presbyterian Bible Church of Dilworth

Assemblies of God
 * River Valley Church

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Eglon Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Eglon Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 440 at the 2000 census.

Eglon Township was named directly or indirectly after Eglon in ancient Palestine.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 34.0 sqmi is land and 1.9 sqmi (5.39%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 440 people, 152 households, and 136 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.9 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 4.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.18% White, 0.45% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.91% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 152 households, out of which 41.4% had children under 18 living with them, 80.3% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.9% were non-families. 8.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89, and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,318, and the median income for a family was $50,781. Males had a median income of $33,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,356. None of the families and 0.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Eglon Township, Clay County, Minnesota


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Elkton Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Elkton Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census.

Elkton Township was named for the former abundance of elk in this region.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 36.1 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 283 people, 104 households, and 86 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.8 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 3.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.94% White, 0.71% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 104 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $53,472. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,312. About 5.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those 65 or over.

title: Elkton Township, Clay County, Minnesota


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Elmwood Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Elmwood Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 371 at the 2000 census.

Elmwood Township was named for the groves of elm trees along the Buffalo River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 371 people, 135 households, and 115 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.4 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 4.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.57% White, 0.27% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 135 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% 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 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $58,929, and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,666. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.


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Felton, Minnesota

Felton is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 177 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 9 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 177 people, 78 households, and 44 families living in the city. The population density was 171.8 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 90.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White and 1.1% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 216 people, 91 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 211.0 PD/sqmi. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 94.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0% Asian, 1.85% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.09% of the population.

There were 91 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,477, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,321. About 10.3% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.8% of those 65 or over.

title: Felton, Minnesota


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Felton Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Felton Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 108 at the 2000 census.

Felton Township was named for S. M. Felton, a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 108 people, 41 households, and 27 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.1 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 1.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.30% White, 0.93% African American, 1.85% Native American, and 0.93% from two or more races.

There were 41 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% 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 3.41.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $76,145. Males had a median income of $40,833 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,187. There were 12.0% of families and 7.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

title: Felton Township, Clay County, Minnesota


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Flowing Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Flowing Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census.

According to Warren Upham, the origin of the name Flowing is obscure "unless it refers to artesian or flowing wells".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 97 people, 33 households, and 26 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.7 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 0.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.97% White and 1.03% Native American.

There were 33 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $66,875, and the median income for a family was $66,875. Males had a median income of $59,375 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,326. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.


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Georgetown, Minnesota

Georgetown is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, along the Buffalo River near its confluence with the Red River of the North. The population was 86 at the 2020 census.

History
Georgetown was established in 1859 as a trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. A post office called Georgetown has been in operation since 1864.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.019 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 129 people, 48 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 129.0 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 55.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 2.3% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 31.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 6.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 125 people, 50 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 124.7 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 55.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.20% White, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population.

There were 50 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $40,313. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,043. There were no families and 1.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.3% of those over 64.

title: Georgetown, Minnesota


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Georgetown Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Georgetown Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 188 at the 2000 census.

Georgetown Township took its name from the Georgetown trading post.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 188 people, 69 households, and 52 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.1 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 1.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.94% White, 0.53% Native American and 0.53% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.66% of the population.

There were 69 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $39,821 versus $32,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,178. About 13.0% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.7% of those 65 or over.

The Township is bisected by two main roads. Highway 75 and County Route 34.


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Glyndon, Minnesota

Glyndon is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,306 as of the 2020 census.

History
Glyndon was platted in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation in Glyndon since 1872.

Notable people

 * Arthur L. Peterson, politician and educator, was born in Glyndon.
 * Cal Larson, politician and businessman, was born in Glyndon.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.51 sqmi, all land. The city was named after Howard Glyndon, the pen name of poet Laura C. Redden Searing.

U.S. Route 10 serves as a main route in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,394 people, 464 households, and 360 families living in the city. The population density was 923.2 PD/sqmi. There were 487 housing units at an average density of 322.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 1.2% African American, 2.8% Native American, 1.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population.

There were 464 households, of which 50.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.45.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 35.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.2% were from 45 to 64; and 6.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,049 people, 359 households, and 283 families living in the city. The population density was 693.5 PD/sqmi. There were 403 housing units at an average density of 266.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.71% White, 0.10% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 1.91% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.53% of the population.

There were 359 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 18.7% 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 2.92 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,028, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,259 versus $22,303 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,922. About 7.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Fargo, 10 mi to the west.

title: Glyndon, Minnesota


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Glyndon Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Glyndon Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 281 at the 2000 census.

Glyndon Township took its name from Glyndon, Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.0 sqmi, of which 34.0 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.09%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 281 people, 97 households, and 87 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.3 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 3.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.37% White, 1.42% Native American, 1.07% Asian, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 97 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.5% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.3% were non-families. 9.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $36,500 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,309. About 2.3% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.


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Goose Prairie Township, Clay County, Minnesota

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

Goose Prairie Township was named from the former abundance of wild geese on its lakes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (2.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 199 people, 64 households, and 57 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.7 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.99% White and 1.01% Native American.

There were 64 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.8% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.9% were non-families. 9.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,285. About 12.3% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 26.1% of those 65 or over.


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Hagen Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Hagen Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 153 at the 2000 census.

Hagen Township was named for an early Norwegian settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.5 sqmi, of which 32.5 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 153 people, 56 households, and 45 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.7 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 2.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 56 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 36.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $37,143. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,186. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

title: Hagen Township, Clay County, Minnesota


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Hawley, Minnesota

Hawley is a town in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, along the Buffalo River. The population was 2,219 at the 2020 census.

History
The town went through six quick name changes after 1871 until, in 1872, it was finally named after Thomas Hawley Canfield, an officer in the Northern Pacific Railway, which laid out the town. General George Custer visited the town in 1876. The incident was recalled in WCCO Television's short film Incident at Hawley, which aired during America's bicentennial year of 1976.

Hawley was at one time settled by a colony of immigrants from Yeovil, Somerset; among these was Elisabeth Chant, later a painter in Minneapolis.

Geography
Hawley is east of Moorhead, at the intersection of the Buffalo River, U.S. Route 10, and the Burlington Northern Railroad. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.53 sqmi, all land. A number of pastures and farmlands are nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,067 people, 854 households, and 553 families living in the city. The population density was 817.0 PD/sqmi. There were 891 housing units at an average density of 352.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 854 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.1% 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 3.03.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,882 individuals, 744 households, and 514 families living in the city. The population density was 764.8 PD/sqmi. There were 787 housing units at an average density of 319.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 98.46% White, 0.11% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 744 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,652, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $21,284 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,178. About 7.2% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under the age of 18 and 12.2% of those 65 and older.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest stations are located in Fargo, 23 mi to the west, and Detroit Lakes, 23 mi to the east.

Arts and culture

Hawley may be best known as the site of construction of the Viking ship Hjemkomst, which sailed from Duluth, Minnesota, to Bergen, Norway, in 1982. Robert Asp began constructing the ship in November 1973 in the former Leslie Welter Potato Warehouse (renamed Hawley Shipyard) in downtown Hawley. The building was demolished on July 17, 1980, to remove the ship and is now marked by a memorial. The ship is on display at the Heritage Hjemkomst Center in nearby Moorhead.

Hawley has a country club with a golf course.

Education
The Hawley School district has a school building for grades K-6, and a separate building for grades 7–12. Its football team has won numerous conference and section championships.

Media
Hawley has one radio station, KNNZ. Hawley's newspaper is the Hawley Herald.

title: Hawley, Minnesota


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Hawley Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Hawley Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 459 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.2 sqmi, of which 30.7 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.66%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 459 people, 147 households, and 123 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.9 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 5.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.91% White, 0.22% African American and 0.87% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 147 households, out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.12 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,886, and the median income for a family was $59,375. Males had a median income of $32,337 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,252. About 6.0% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hawley Township, Clay County, Minnesota


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Hitterdal, Minnesota

Hitterdal is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Hitterdal has been in operation since 1887. The city was named after Hitterdal, in Norway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.936 sqmi, of which 0.861 sqmi is land and 0.075 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 201 people, 89 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 233.7 PD/sqmi. There were 100 housing units at an average density of 116.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 1.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 89 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.7% male and 44.3% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 201 people, 86 households, and 57 families living in the city. The population density was 249.3 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 126.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.01% White, 1.49% Asian, 1.00% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,737. About 17.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Government
The current mayor is Gayle Holte.

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Holy Cross Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Holy Cross Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2000 census.

Holy Cross Township was named for a tall Christian cross which stood at a local cemetery.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 129 people, 47 households, and 43 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.9 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 1.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 47 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.2% were married couples living together, and 6.4% were non-families. 6.4% 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 2.74 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,313, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,863. There were 4.9% of families and 7.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 13.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Humboldt Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Humboldt Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 239 at the 2000 census.

Humboldt Township was named for Alexander von Humboldt, a German scientist and explorer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.1 sqmi, of which 33.0 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.12%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 239 people, 82 households, and 71 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.2 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 2.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.16% White, 0.42% Native American, and 0.42% from two or more races.

There were 82 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.5% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.4% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,806, and the median income for a family was $51,944. Males had a median income of $39,583 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,303. About 2.7% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.


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Keene Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Keene Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 128 at the 2000 census.

History
Keene Township was named for a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.5 sqmi, of which 32.4 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 128 people, 47 households, and 36 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.66% White, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34% of the population.

There were 47 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% 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 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 156.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 139.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,748. There were 9.7% of families and 11.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 24.0% of those over 64.

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Kragnes Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Kragnes Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 319 at the 2000 census.

History
Kragnes Township was organized on January 27, 1880 at the home of A. O. Kragnes, for whom it was named. Mr. Kragnes was a Norwegian immigrant and the first permanent settler in the township, in 1875. The first officers of the township board were Kittil T. Eiken, Supervisor and Chairman of the Board; Aanund O. Kragnes, Supervisor; Aadne H. Breiland, Supervisor; John O. Juve, Clerk; Mikel Larson, Treasurer (replaced soon after by Mikel Rifshel). The first secondary officers (non-board positions) of the township were Charles A. Brendemuhl, Sr., Assessor; Nils Nordness and G. T. Eiken, Justices of the Peace; H. Jacob Wentzell, Torstein O. Rice, and Peder M. Tufton, Constables.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 319 people, 114 households, and 97 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.4 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 3.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.18% White, 0.31% African American, 0.94% Asian, 1.25% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population.

There were 114 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.8% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 10.5% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,571, and the median income for a family was $54,286. Males had a median income of $41,786 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,006. About 4.3% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Kurtz Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Kurtz Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 288 at the 2000 census.

History
Kurtz Township was named for Thomas C. Kurtz, a Minnesota banker. Merlyn Orville Valan (1926-2010), Minnesota state legislator and farmer, was born in Kurtz Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 288 people, 101 households, and 82 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.9 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 3.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.88% White, 0.69% African American, 0.35% Native American, 1.39% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 101 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.3% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,750, and the median income for a family was $62,750. Males had a median income of $41,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,501. About 2.5% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Moland Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Moland Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 340 at the 2000 census.

Moland Township was named for early settlers of Norwegian descent.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 square miles (91.0 km$2$), of which 35.1 square miles (91.0 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 340 people, 124 households, and 91 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.7 people per square mile (3.7/km$2$). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 3.7/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.12% White, 0.59% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.6% 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 2.74 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,083, and the median income for a family was $57,188. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,200. About 2.1% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Minnesota, United States, on the banks of the Red River of the North. Located in the Red River Valley, an extremely fertile and active agricultural region, Moorhead is also home to several corporations and manufacturing industries. Across the river from Fargo, North Dakota, Moorhead helps form the core of the Fargo–Moorhead ND-MN Metropolitan Area. The population was 44,505 at the 2020 census.

Platted in 1871, the city was named for William Galloway Moorhead, an official of the Northern Pacific Railway.

History

The city was platted in 1871 and named for William Galloway Moorhead, a Northern Pacific Railway official and brother-in-law of financier Jay Cooke.

The former Moorhead Armory on 5th Street South was the site of the intended concert destination for musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper before their fatal plane crash a few miles north of Clear Lake, Iowa around 1:00 am Tuesday February 3, 1959. The building was demolished in 1990 and is now the site of Ecumen Evergreens, a senior living property.

Moorhead is home to the first Dairy Queen to sell Dilly Bars. The Moorhead Dairy Queen is also one of only a few Dairy Queens operating on a contract signed in 1949, which allows it to feature products not approved by corporate headquarters. An example includes a chipper sandwich, vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies and dipped in chocolate.

Geography
Moorhead is located adjacent to the Red River in the Red River Valley. The land around the Fargo–Moorhead area is some of the flattest and richest (for agricultural uses) in the world. This is because it lies on the lake bed of glacial Lake Agassiz, which drained between 9,900 and 11,000 years ago.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.290 sqmi, of which 22.283 sqmi is land and 0.007 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 44,505 people, 17,063 households, and 10,064 families residing in the city. The population density was 1998.7 PD/sqmi. There were 18,348 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 81.6% White, 6.7% African American, 2.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from some other races and 6.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.8% were under 5 years of age, and 12.4% were 65 and older.

2010 census
According to the 2010–2012 American Community Survey, the racial composition was as follows:
 * White: 90.4% (Non-Hispanic Whites: 88.0%)
 * Black or African American: 2.1%
 * American Indian: 1.3%
 * Asian: 1.5%
 * Pacific Islander: 0.1%
 * Some other race: 1.2%
 * Two or more races: 3.4%
 * Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 4.3%

As of the 2010 census, there were 38,065 people, 14,304 households, and 8,372 families residing in the city. The population density was 1922.3 PD/sqmi. There were 15,274 housing units at an average density of 771.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White, 2.0% African American, 1.5% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 14,304 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 28.3 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 23.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
According to the 2006–2008 American Community Survey, the top ten European ancestries were the following:
 * Norwegian: 36.1%
 * German: 36.0%
 * Swedish: 7.6%
 * Irish: 7.2%
 * English: 4.7%
 * French: 3.7%
 * Polish: 3.6%
 * American: 2.3%
 * Italian: 1.5%
 * Dutch: 1.4%

As of the 2000 census, there were 32,177 people, 11,660 households, and 7,030 families living in the city. The population density was 2394.3 PD/sqmi. There were 12,180 housing units at an average density of 906.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% White, 0.77% African American, 1.94% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.10% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.47% of the population.

There were 11,660 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 23.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,781, and the median income for a family was $49,118. Males had a median income of $33,137 versus $23,717 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,150. About 8.2% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Moorhead has multiple transportation options available to residents with intercity buses, trains and air travel available in Fargo. Locally, the city is served with public transit by MATBUS. Interstate 94 and U.S. Highways 10, 52 (concurrent with I-94), and 75 are four of the main roadways in the city. Other nearby routes in the Fargo–Moorhead area include Interstate 29 and Minnesota State Highway 336.

Churches
Roman Catholic
 * St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
 * St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Evangelical Lutheran in America
 * Christ the King Lutheran Church
 * Lutheran Church Of The Good Shepherd
 * Our Savior's Lutheran Church
 * Trinity Lutheran Church

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
 * Ascension Lutheran Church
 * Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Lutheran Brethren
 * Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church

Baptist
 * Brookdale Baptist Church
 * Moorhead Baptist Church

Episcopal
 * St. John the Divine Episcopal Church

Evangelical Free
 * Red River Valley Chinese Christian Church
 * Salem Evangelical Free Church

United Church of Christ
 * First Congregational United Church of Christ

United Methodist
 * Grace United Methodist Church

Presbyterian
 * First Presbyterian Church

Restorationism
 * Valley Christian Church

Apostolic
 * LifePoint Sanctuary

Seventh-Day Adventist
 * Moorhead Seventh-Day Adventist

Other denominations
 * Ignite Church

Economy
Agriculture remains prominent in the area, but Moorhead is also home to notable corporate, manufacturing and distribution industries, including American Crystal Sugar (corporate headquarters and sugar beet processing), Busch Agricultural Resources (malt manufacturing) and Pactiv (container manufacturing). The unemployment rate is consistently below the national average and property values are stable.

Top employers
According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Arts and culture
The Rourke Art Gallery and the Rourke Art Museum are native Moorhead cultural institutions hosting the annual Midwestern Invitational Exhibition. The museum displays an important art collection from local, regional and national artists. The Rourke Museum is housed in the historic Moorhead Post Office building.

The city is also home to the Bluestem Amphitheater, a 3,000 seat outdoor amphitheater that opened in 2009 with a partnership between the Fargo Public Schools, the City of Moorhead, and an arts grant from the state of Minnesota. Bluestem hosts a summer concert series which has drawn many famous bands including Wilco, Goo Goo Dolls, The Beach Boys, and Weezer.

The Bluestem Amphitheater is home to Trollwood Performing Arts School, a renowned summer arts and theater program for students of all ages.

The Comstock House is a historic house museum, a blend of Queen Anne and Eastlake styles built in 1883. Solomon Comstock was a lawyer and U.S. House Representative.

Hjemkomst Center

The Hjemkomst Center is a local museum containing a full-scale replica of a Viking ship of the same name. The Hjemkomst vessel was built in nearby Hawley by Moorhead resident Robert Asp, and was sailed from Duluth to Oslo, Norway in 1982 by his children following Asp's death. The ship is now permanently housed in the center.

The Clay County Museum and Archives, operated by the Clay County Historical Society, interprets the history of Clay County in a free museum in the lower level of the Hjemkomst Center. The Society has more than 30,000 artifacts in their collection, one of the largest and most important historic collections in Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Located on the grounds of the Hjemkomst Center is a stave church. The traditional Norwegian-style church serves as a symbol of the Norwegian heritage in the Red River Valley. The church is a full-scale replica of the Hopperstad Stave Church in Vik, Norway.

Museums

 * Comstock House - is a historic house museum.
 * Hjemkomst Center – displays and interprets the Hjemkomst replica Viking ship that was sailed to Norway. In addition, it is home of the Clay County Historical Society museum and archives and features a replica Norwegian Hopperstad Stave Church.
 * Rourke Art Museum – this museum displays fine art.

Theaters

 * Bluestem Amphitheater - a 3,000 seat outdoor amphitheater.
 * The Gooseberry Park Players - are a not-for profit, fee-free theatre company for individuals 11–18 years old. Every summer in late July, they present a show at the Horizon Middle School’s Performing Arts Center.
 * Theatre B - programming includes Mainstage productions; a Sunday Salon discussion series; an Incubator for new play development; Community Collaborations; college internships; B Emerging Artist Training (BEAT); and B AT HOME.
 * Trollwood Performing Arts School - is a summer theatre arts program for students of all ages. The school presents many different forms of performing arts every summer, the most prominent being a Broadway musical performed in front of up to 2,500 audience members per night at an outdoor amphitheater.

Parks

 * Gooseberry Mound Park - park that offers a playground and cross country ski trails & fat tire bike trails in the winter time.
 * M.B. Johnson Park - park in North Moorhead that offers walking & biking trails, picnic tables, and a playground. In the winter, the Moorhead Park District hosts sleigh rides.

Sports
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks is an independent professional baseball team that plays at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo. They are part of the American Association.

Interstate Raceway is a dragstrip and drifting race facility southeast of the city of Moorhead, Minnesota. It features a 0.25 mi (0.40 km) dragstrip and concrete drift track.

Education

The city has four institutions of higher learning: Concordia College (private Christian liberal arts college), Minnesota State University Moorhead (public university), Minnesota State Community and Technical College (two-year to four-year technical college), and Rasmussen University (a two- to four-year college). The combined student enrollment of these colleges is approximately 14,000.

K-12 education is provided to over 5,000 students by the Moorhead School District: S.G. Reinertsen Elementary, Robert Asp Elementary, Ellen Hopkins Elementary, Dorothy Dodds Elementary, Horizon Middle School and Moorhead High School. The district is known for its high student achievement with students consistently performing above the national average on the ACT. The district includes the cities of Moorhead, Georgetown, Kragnes, and Sabin.

The city includes the Red River Area Learning Center and the Probstfield Center for Education.

Park Christian School is a private Christian school in Moorhead providing a K–12 education as well as St. Joseph's, a Catholic elementary school.

The former Moorhead Public Library, built in 1906, was located at 102 6th Street South was paid for by Andrew Carnegie and designed by architect Milton Earl Beebe. The current Moorhead Public Library is located at 118 5th Street South and is part of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library system.

Media

 * The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, regional newspaper printed in Fargo
 * High Plains Reader, news weekly
 * Minnesota Public Radio, Concordia College hosts an MPR bureau
 * Moorhead Community Access Media, local access cable TV programming on channels 12 and 99
 * NDSU Spectrum
 * MSUM Advocate
 * The Extra, Legal newspaper of record for the City of Moorhead

Notable people

 * Felix Battles (1840s–1907), early settler of Moorhead and African American Civil War veteran
 * Jason Blake – NHL player
 * Will Borgen – NHL defenceman for the Seattle Kraken
 * Joel D. Carlson - Minnesota state legislator and businessman
 * Rene Clausen – (b. 1953) American composer and conductor of The Concordia Choir
 * Ada Comstock – (1876–1973) Master's degree, Columbia University 1899, first full-time president of Radcliffe College.
 * Matt Cullen – NHL player
 * William B. Dosland - (1927-1993), Minnesota state senator and lawyer
 * Wallace B. Douglas - (1852–1930), Minnesota jurist, lawyer, and politician
 * Becky Gulsvig – (b. 1982) actress
 * Loren D. Hagen – (1946–1971) US Army Special Forces Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient
 * Kenneth J. Kludt - Minnesota state legislator and lawyer
 * Ryan Kraft – NHL player
 * Mark Ladwig – (b. 1980) figure skater
 * Brian Lee – NHL player
 * Warren G. Magnuson – (1905–1989) former U.S. Senator of Washington
 * Thomas McGrath – (1916–1990) poet, screenwriter, Rhodes scholar, English professor
 * Adolph Murie – (1899–1974) biologist, author, ecologist
 * Olaus Murie – (1889–1963) biologist, author, ecologist. Half-brother of Adolph, and member of Murie family
 * Wally O'Neill – NFL player
 * Collin Peterson, Democratic U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 7th congressional district (attended college in Moorhead)
 * Leslie Stefanson – actress
 * Karl Truesdell, U.S. Army major general
 * Merlyn Orville Valan (1926-2010) - Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Chris VandeVelde – NHL player
 * Diane Wray Williams - Minnesota state legislator, businesswoman, and teacher
 * Roy Williams – NFL player
 * Sister Annella Zervas, O.S.B., (1900–1926) nun of Saint Benedict's Monastery and the closest that Minnesota possesses to a Canonized Saint. Her current title is Servant of God.

In popular culture
Moorhead's pioneer Prairie Home Cemetery on 8th Street was the inspiration for the name of Garrison Keillor's national radio program, A Prairie Home Companion. Although Keillor thought the cemetery was founded by Norwegian Lutherans, in fact it was organized in 1875 by the Rev. Oscar Elmer, a Yankee Presbyterian minister who was the first ordained Christian minister in the Moorhead/Fargo area.

title: Moorhead, Minnesota


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Moorhead Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Moorhead Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 184 at the 2020 census.

Moorhead Township was named for William G. Moorhead, a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.9 square miles (49.0 km$2$), all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 184 people, 91 households, and 71 families residing in the township.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 442 people, 153 households, and 132 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.3 people per square mile (9.0/km$2$). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 8.5/sq mi (3.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.10% White, 0.23% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 153 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 7.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% 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 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,286, and the median income for a family was $61,125. Males had a median income of $40,357 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,591. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Morken Township, Clay County, Minnesota

Morken Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 203 at the 2000 census.

Morken Township was named for T. O. Morken, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (92.9 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 203 people, 67 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.7 people per square mile (2.2/km$2$). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.06% White, 0.49% Asian, and 3.45% from two or more races.

There were 67 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.1% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.4% were non-families. 10.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $46,607. Males had a median income of $39,167 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,130. About 9.1% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Morken Township, Clay County, Minnesota


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Oakport, Minnesota

Oakport is a census-designated place (CDP) in Oakport Township, Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,387 at the 2010 census.

It was annexed into its larger neighbor, Moorhead on January 1, 2015.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,387 people, 495 households, and 405 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 1,334 people, 446 households, and 400 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 439.1 PD/sqmi. There were 462 housing units at an average density of 152.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.50% White, 0.15% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 446 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.3% were non-families. 9.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,500, and the median income for a family was $63,958. Males had a median income of $42,130 versus $26,316 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,506. About 1.0% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Oakport, Minnesota