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Scott Township, Stevens County, Minnesota

Scott Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 150 at the 2000 census.

A large share of the first settlers came from Scott County, which may have caused the name to be selected.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.5 km$2$), of which 33.1 square miles (85.8 km$2$) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km$2$) (6.23%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 150 people, 53 households, and 46 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.5 people per square mile (1.7/km$2$). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 2.0/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 53 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.9% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.2% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $58,393. Males had a median income of $37,813 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,924. There were 6.4% of families and 10.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.6% of under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.


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Stevens Township, Stevens County, Minnesota

Stevens Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 82 at the 2000 census.

Stevens Township took its name from Stevens County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$), of which 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km$2$) (0.58%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 82 people, 32 households, and 23 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.3 people per square mile (0.9/km$2$). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 1.0/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 91.46% White, and 8.54% from two or more races.

There were 32 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 18.8% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 36.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $17,750 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,798. There were 21.1% of families and 40.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Swan Lake Township, Stevens County, Minnesota

Swan Lake Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 210 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.4 km$2$), of which 33.4 square miles (86.6 km$2$) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.8 km$2$) (7.30%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 210 people, 80 households, and 65 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.3 people per square mile (2.4/km$2$). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 3.1/sq mi (1.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.05% White, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 80 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.8% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,789. About 1.6% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those 65 or over.


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Synnes Township, Stevens County, Minnesota

Synnes Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 104 at the 2000 census.

Synnes Township was named after a place in Scandinavia.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km$2$), of which 35.5 square miles (91.9 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.8 km$2$) (0.89%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 104 people, 34 households, and 29 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.9 people per square mile (1.1/km$2$). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 1.0/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 93.27% White, 0.96% Asian, 1.92% from other races, and 3.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.77% of the population.

There were 34 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.4% were married couples living together, and 11.8% were non-families. 5.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,386. There were no families and 0.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Appleton, Minnesota

Appleton is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 1,412 at the 2010 census. The town is home to a vacant medium-security prison, the Prairie Correctional Facility, which is wholly owned and operated by Corrections Corporation of America. Appleton also includes a plant-protein factory operated by Eat Just, Inc.

Elmer A. Benson, who served as a United States Senator and as governor of Minnesota, was born in Appleton on September 22, 1895. Appleton is also home to many retirees and military veterans. All of its twenty-odd streets, except Minnesota Street, are named for local veterans who died in combat.

History
Appleton was laid out in 1872, and named after Appleton, Wisconsin. A post office has been in operation at Appleton since 1873. Appleton was incorporated in 1881.

Gethsemane Episcopal Church, on North Hering Street at Snelling Avenue, was built in 1879 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04 sqmi; 1.97 sqmi are land and 0.07 sqmi is covered by water. The Pomme de Terre River flows through the city and continues 10 miles to the west and south into Marsh Lake on the Minnesota River.

U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highways 7 and 119 are the main routes in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 1,412 people, 677 households, and 342 families were living in the city. The population density was 716.8 PD/sqmi. The 851 housing units averaged 432.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.8% White, 1.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.2% of the population.

Of the 677 households, 22.3% had children under 18 living with them, 35.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.5% were not families. About 44.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.00, and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years; 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 2,871 people, 729 households, and 376 families were living in the city. The population density was 1,442.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 68.13% White, 10.73% African American, 1.57% Native American, 5.02% Asian, 6.27% Pacific Islander, 2.40% from other races, and 5.89% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.84% of the population. Totals include about 1,000 inmates in the prison.

Of the 729 households, 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.4% were not families. About 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02, and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the age distribution was 12.1% under 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 42.7% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65  or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 240.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 266.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,950, and for a family was $40,313. Males had a median income of $26,991 versus $20,991 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,429. About 9.9% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 23.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Appleton Public Schools are part of the Lac qui Parle Valley School District. Schools in the district include MMN Elementary School, Appleton Elementary School, LqPV Middle School and Lac qui Parle Valley High School.

Appleton Elementary School is located in Appleton.

Ranae Tostenson is the superintendent of schools.

Television stations
Appleton did have one full-service television station, PBS member station KWCM-TV. Pioneer Public TV moved from Appleton to Granite Falls in 2016. Appleton is also home to several low-power free-to-air and pay TV stations that show programming normally seen on cable television. While this phenomenon is fairly common in Canada, it is unusual in the United States. These stations are licensed to Appleton:

Free-to-air stations:
 * KWCM-TV analog 10/digital 31 (PBS)
 * K56BZ analog 56 - KARE via K50AG (NBC)
 * K58EO analog 58 - WFTC (MyNetworkTV)

Defunct TV stations:
 * K15DC analog 15 - A&E
 * K17CS analog 17 - TBS (not WTBS)
 * K19CW analog 19 - USA Network
 * K21AK analog 21 - Nickelodeon (owned by Teleview Systems of Minnesota, Inc.)
 * K23DF analog 23 - Discovery Channel
 * K29CC analog 29 - ABC Family
 * K31BT - (formerly CNN, shut down for KWCM-DT's signal)
 * K33CR - (formerly Showtime)
 * K49ED analog 49 - TNT
 * K52AH analog 52 - Spike TV (formerly TNN)
 * K54AK - KMSP-TV (Fox)
 * K60AB - (formerly FSN North)

Notable people

 * Elmer Austin Benson (September 22, 1895 – March 13, 1985) was an American lawyer and politician from Appleton, Minnesota. In 1935, Elmer Benson was appointed to the U.S. Senate following the death of Thomas Schall and in 1936 he was elected as Governor of Minnesota (1937 – 1939).
 * Charles Peter “Chuck” Brown (April 3, 1951 – August 14, 2003) - politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1985 – 1996)
 * Jerry Koosman - former Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Martin J. McGowan, Jr. (October 28, 1920 – August 13, 2009) - editor, publisher of the Appleton Press, (1942 - 1964), and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1959 – 1966)
 * Brad Rheingans - former professional wrestler
 * Clinton Sundberg - Hollywood actor
 * Herbert A. Winkelmann - pioneering rubber chemist at B.F. Goodrich
 * Edward T. Young (October 27, 1858 – September 19, 1940) - Minnesota Attorney General (1905 - 1909), Minnesota House of Representatives (1889 - 1890 and 1893 - 1894) and Minnesota Senate (1895 - 1902)

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Appleton Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Appleton Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 223 at the 2021 census.

History
Appleton Township was originally called Phelps Township, after Addison Phelps, a pioneer settler, and under the latter name was organized in 1870. The present name dates from 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.9 sqmi, of which 30.8 sqmi of it is land and 1.0 sqmi (3.29%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 232 people, 92 households, and 72 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.5 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 90.95% White, 0.43% Native American, 5.17% Asian, 2.16% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 92 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 36.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,125, and the median income for a family was $51,071. Males had a median income of $35,714 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,714. About 2.6% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 13.0% of those 65 or over.


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Benson, Minnesota

Benson is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States, along the Chippewa River. The population was 3,480 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat.

History
Benson was platted in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point. As the end of the tracks, Benson became a lively trading center. Benson was the market for a 100-mile area in almost all directions.

The city was named for Ben H. Benson, a Norwegian settler. Benson was incorporated as a city in 1908.

The town's early history included many tragedies, such as an 1872 smallpox epidemic, an 1876 grasshopper plague, and a fire in 1880 that wiped out a whole city block.

In 1869, the first general store in Benson was established. A post office has been in operation at Benson since 1870. The Benson Public Library was established in 1911 after a generous donation. In 1912, the Swift County Hospital was built, originally housing 19 patients. Benson's first one-room schoolhouse still stands as a historic site in Ambush Park and is open to the public. The current schools were established in 1890 (Benson High School]) and 1958 (Northside Elementary School).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Benson has an area of 3.02 sqmi; 3.00 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

U.S. Highway 12 and Minnesota State Highways 9 and 29 are three of the main routes in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,240 people, 1,469 households, and 828 families living in the city. The population density was 1080.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,602 housing units at an average density of 534.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 1,469 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,376 people, 1,451 households, and 880 families living in the city. The population density was 1,360.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,566 housing units at an average density of 631.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.07% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 1,451 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,234, and the median income for a family was $44,638. Males had a median income of $31,280 versus $23,444 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,269. About 3.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Alternative energy
Benson is home to the Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC), which produces a variety of ethanol products including E85. The plant also produces food-grade ethyl alcohol for adult beverages.

Transport
The city owns and operates the Benson Municipal Airport Veterans Field.

Notable people

 * Lyn Yvonne Abramson, Professor of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
 * Scott Anfinson, Minnesota State Archaeologist, 2005-2016
 * Cynthia Breen, President, North American Division of Estee Lauder Corporation, 2005-2017
 * Edgar Dale, Professor, College of Education and Human Ecology, Ohio State University, 1929-1970, internationally renowned developer of the Cone of Experience theory
 * Janet M. Dolan, Director and President at The Travelers and Act 3 Enterprises; former CEO at Tennant Co.
 * Saxe J. Froshaug, prohibitionist politician, member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1911-1915
 * Jon Gutzmann, Executive Director, St. Paul Public Housing Agency
 * Darwin Hall, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives, 1889-1891
 * David Hazewinkel, 1968 and 1972 U.S. Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler, coached wrestling in Benson in the 1970s
 * Jonathan Holmquist, Emeritus Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, Temple University
 * Alfred I. Johnson, politician, Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, 1955-1959
 * James A. Johnson, Chairman and CEO, Fannie Mae, 1991-1998; Chairman, Kennedy Center for the Arts and Brookings Institution
 * Maxwell E. Johnson, Professor, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame
 * Mark Kennedy, American politician and university president, U.S. House of Representatives, 2001-2007
 * Ole J. Kvale, Lutheran minister and politician, U.S. House of Representatives, 1923-1929
 * Paul John Kvale, Staff Editor of Minneapolis Tribune and politician, member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1929-1939
 * Clifford Orin Olson, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Pacific Lutheran University, 1926-41, 1946
 * Martha Ostenso, novelist and screenwriter, author of Wild Geese and 15 other novels, born in Norway (1900), emigrated to Minnesota, lived in rural Benson as a child
 * Sandra Peterson, politician, Minnesota House of Representatives, 2005-2013
 * Ernie Wheeler, longtime Benson educator and former professional football player, Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburg Pirates, 1939-1942

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Benson Township, Swift County, Minnesota

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

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 34.3 sqmi is land and 1.7 sqmi  (4.64%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 367 people, 121 households, and 102 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.7 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 3.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.82% White, 0.27% Asian, 1.91% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09% of the population.

There were 121 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.3% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,143, and the median income for a family was $49,107. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,446. About 5.3% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Camp Lake Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Camp Lake Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 222 at the 2000 census.

Settled in the 1860s, Camp Lake Township was named after Camp Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi  (1.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 222 people, 94 households, and 65 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.3 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 3.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.65% White, 0.45% African American, 0.45% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $26,591 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,084. About 5.3% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.4% of those 65 or over.


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Cashel Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Cashel Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 143 at the 2000 census.

Cashel Township was organized in 1878, and named after Cashel in Ireland.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 143 people, 54 households, and 44 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 1.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.65 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $48,333. Males had a median income of $22,361 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,303. There were 11.5% of families and 11.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Clontarf, Minnesota

Clontarf is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 164 at the 2010 census.

History
Clontarf was platted in 1876, and named after Clontarf in Ireland, the native land of many of its early settlers. A post office has been in operation at Clontarf since 1876.

St. Paul's Industrial School, sometimes called the Clontarf Industrial School, was a Native American residential school that operated in Clontarf from 1877-1898. The school was originally located outside of Saint Paul, but was moved to Clontarf in 1877 by Bishop John Ireland. The school was run by the Catholic church and held both Indigenous students and white orphans.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.01 sqmi; 1.96 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 164 people, 64 households, and 46 families living in the city. The population density was 83.7 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 35.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 64 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 20.3% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.9% male and 42.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 173 people, 62 households, and 46 families living in the city. The population density was 84.2 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 31.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.42% White and 0.58% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.47% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,139, and the median income for a family was $57,321. Males had a median income of $29,750 versus $30,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,048. None of the families and 4.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.4% of those over 64.

title: Clontarf, Minnesota


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Clontarf Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Clontarf Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 80 at the 2000 census.

Clontarf Township was organized in 1876, and named after Clontarf in Ireland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.9 sqmi, of which 33.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.38%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 80 people, 32 households, and 22 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.4 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.75% White, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.00% of the population.

There were 32 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, and 31.3% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,617. There were 15.8% of families and 11.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Danvers, Minnesota

Danvers is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 103 at the 2020 census. The community is named after Danvers, Massachusetts.

History
A post office called Danvers has been in operation since 1892. Danvers had a depot on the railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.799 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Route 12 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 97 people, 40 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 131.1 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 60.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 1.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 40 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% 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 2.86.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 108 people, 43 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 153.4 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 66.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 43 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,000, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $38,000 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,452. There were no families and 4.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 23.5% of those over 64.

title: Danvers, Minnesota


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De Graff, Minnesota

De Graff is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 110 at the 2020 census.

History
De Graff was laid out in 1875, and named for Andrew De Graff, a railroad agent. A post office was established at De Graff in 1873, and remained in operation until 1996. De Graff was incorporated in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.826 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Route 12 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 115 people, 53 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 142.0 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 82.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 4.3% African American, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 53 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 40.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 133 people, 60 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 164.8 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 83.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.25% White, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.26% of the population.

There were 60 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. 43.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,000, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,987. There were 9.8% of families and 9.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 3.4% of under eighteens and 18.2% of those over 64.

title: De Graff, Minnesota


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Dublin Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Dublin Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 156 at the 2000 census.

Dublin Township was organized in 1878, and named after Dublin, Ireland, the native land of a large share of its early settlers.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 156 people, 58 households, and 48 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.5 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 1.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.51% White, 0.64% African American, and 3.85% from two or more races.

There were 58 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were married couples living together, and 17.2% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,553. About 6.0% 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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Edison Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Edison Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 131 at the 2000 census.

History
Edison Township was originally called New Posen Township, after Posen, Poland, and under the latter name was organized in 1878. The present name honors Thomas Edison.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 131 people, 55 households, and 42 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.7 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 1.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.89% White, 0.76% Asian, 4.58% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.58% of the population.

There were 55 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,796. There were no families and 0.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Fairfield Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Fairfield Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2000 census.

Fairfield Township was organized in 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 169 people, 57 households, and 47 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.7 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 1.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 57 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.5% were married couples living together, and 15.8% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.9% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,387. About 5.9% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.9% of those 65 or over.


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Hayes Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Hayes Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 221 at the 2000 census.

Hayes Township was organized in 1877, and named for Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States (1877–1881).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi  (2.87%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 221 people, 85 households, and 69 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.3 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 85 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were married couples living together, and 18.8% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,583, and the median income for a family was $44,643. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,279. About 6.1% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.9% of those 65 or over.

title: Hayes Township, Swift County, Minnesota


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Hegbert Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Hegbert Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 118 at the 2000 census.

Hegbert Township was organized in 1876 by Ole Hegstad and others.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 33.3 sqmi is land and 2.3 sqmi  is water. The total area is 6.43% water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 118 people, 45 households, and 36 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.5 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 1.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 13.3% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 0.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $34,688. Males had a median income of $20,417 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,562. There were 17.1% of families and 30.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 60.0% of under eighteens and 18.2% of those over 64.


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Holloway, Minnesota

Holloway is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 87 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Holloway has been in operation since 1889. The city was named for an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.401 sqmi, of which 1.400 sqmi is land and 0.001 sqmi is water.

U.S. Route 59 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 92 people, 50 households, and 29 families living in the city. The population density was 66.2 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 41.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 50 households, of which 12.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age in the city was 53 years. 13% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 40.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 112 people, 54 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 81.1 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 42.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.11% White, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.14% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% 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 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,042 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,882. There were 6.3% of families and 9.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.7% of those over 64.

title: Holloway, Minnesota


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Kerkhoven, Minnesota

Kerkhoven is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States, located roughly 100 mi west of the Twin Cities region of Minneapolis/St. Paul along U.S. Route 12. The population was 759 as per the 2010 census.

History
Kerkhoven was platted in 1870, and named for a railroad promoter. A post office has been in operation at Kerkhoven since 1871. Kerkhoven was incorporated in 1881.

The city name is Dutch meaning church cemetery. It is from the persons who purchased bonds (Kerkhoven and Co. of Holland in 1864) of the St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (later the Great Northern etc.). The family name originally was van Kerckhoven (Kerk=church and hoven=garden or yard). They were financial persons purchasing interest-bearing bonds, but not active promoters of the fledgling prairie railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 759 people, 329 households, and 206 families residing in the city. The population density was 925.6 PD/sqmi. There were 352 housing units at an average density of 429.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% Native American, 2.5% from other races, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.3% of the population.

There were 329 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 759 people, 313 households, and 210 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,023.5 PD/sqmi. There were 338 housing units at an average density of 455.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.99% White, 0.13% African American, 0.40% Native American, 4.22% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.74% of the population.

There were 313 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% 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 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,375, and the median income for a family was $40,179. Males had a median income of $27,262 versus $22,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,435. About 8.4% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Kerkhoven is home to Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Junior Senior High School on the western side of the community. The current building (which replaced the 1904 McKinley Building complex) was constructed in 1994 during 1993-1994, adjacent to the old one. The original structure was demolished in the summer of 1994. The new and current building started during the 1994-1995 school year. The local high school (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints) claimed the 2008 Minnesota High School Football Class A Championship by defeating Royalton, and reigned as 2009 Minnesota Class A Wrestling Champions.

title: Kerkhoven, Minnesota


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Kerkhoven Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Kerkhoven Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota,  United States. The population was 286 at the 2000 census.

Settled in the 1860s, Kerkhoven Township was named for a railroad promoter.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi  (1.31%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 286 people, 109 households, and 79 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.1 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.65% White, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $38,472. Males had a median income of $26,528 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,944. None of the families and 3.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.3% of those over 64.


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Kildare Township, Swift County, Minnesota

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

Kildare Township was organized in 1875, and named after the town and county of Kildare in Ireland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi  (1.00%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 192 people, 68 households, and 51 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.5 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 68 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $47,955. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $10,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,827. About 5.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those 65 or over.


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Marysland Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Marysland Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 102 at the 2000 census.

Originally settled by a colony of Irish Catholics, Marysland Township was organized in 1879.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.4 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 102 people, 43 households, and 27 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.9 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 1.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 43 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $38,500 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,127. There were 8.7% of families and 13.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.8% of under eighteens and 15.4% of those over 64.


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Moyer Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Moyer Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 125 at the 2000 census.

Moyer Township was organized in 1879, and named for William Moyer, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.1 km$2$), of which 34.8 square miles (90.1 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 125 people, 46 households, and 37 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.6 people per square mile (1.4/km$2$). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 1.5/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 94.40% White, 4.00% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 46 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 17.4% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,497. There were 11.4% of families and 7.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 16.0% of those over 64.

title: Moyer Township, Swift County, Minnesota


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Murdock, Minnesota

Murdock is a rural town in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 306 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Kerhoven-Murdock-Sunburg (KMS) school district. Murdock has Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Elementary School which is for grades PreK-5.

History
A post office has been in operation at Murdock since 1878. Murdock was platted in 1881 by S. S. Murdock, and named for him. Murdock was incorporated in 1881.

In June 2020, a neo-pagan religion known as the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA) purchased the Calvary Lutheran Church, a former Lutheran church in Murdock for use as a gathering place for AFA members of the Northern Great Plains. On December 9, 2020, the Murdock City Council voted to allow the AFA conditional approval to use the former church. This caused uproar as the AFA has a policy of only allowing whites to become members of the religion, leading to accusations of racism against the AFA and against Murdock. More than 120,000 Minnesotans have signed a petition to stop the AFA's use of the former church.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Route 12 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 278 people, 117 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 496.4 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 233.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 4.0% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 303 people, 126 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 538.5 PD/sqmi. There were 150 housing units at an average density of 266.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.05% White, 0.66% African American, 3.96% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.25% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $25,781 versus $16,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,011. About 8.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.5% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Andrew Falk - farmer and state legislator
 * David Frederickson - Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
 * Howard Wads Rundquist - businessman, teacher, and state legislator

title: Murdock, Minnesota


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Pillsbury Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Pillsbury Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 306 at the 2000 census.

Pillsbury Township was organized in 1876, and named for John S. Pillsbury, eighth Governor of Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 square miles (90.3 km$2$); 34.8 square miles (90.2 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.09%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 306 people, 101 households and 84 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.8 per square mile (3.4/km$2$). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 3.0/sq mi (1.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.08% White, 0.65% Native American, 3.27% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.27% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.43.

34.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median household income was $43,125 and the median family income was $44,375. Males had a median income of $26,932 compared with $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,021. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.8% of those 65 or over.


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Shible Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Shible Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 115 at the 2000 census.

Shible Township was organized in 1876, and named for Albert Shible, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$), of which 34.9 square miles (90.5 km$2$) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.7 km$2$)  (2.86%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 115 people, 54 households, and 38 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.3 people per square mile (1.3/km$2$). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 1.9/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.13% White, 0.87% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.51.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.4% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 40.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,639. There were no families and 3.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Six Mile Grove Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Six Mile Grove Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 171 at the 2000 census.

Six Mile Grove Township was organized in 1866 and named from the fact a grove located there stood 6 mi from Benson.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.1 km$2$), of which 35.9 square miles (93.0 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 171 people, 63 households, and 51 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.8 people per square mile (1.8/km$2$). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 1.8/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 63 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.8% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,035. None of the families and 0.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.9% of those over 64.


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Swenoda Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Swenoda Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 159 at the 2000 census.

History
Swenoda Township was organized in 1873. Swenoda is a portmanteau of Swe dish, No rwegian, and Da nish, commemorating the nationalities of the pioneers who first settled in the area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 159 people, 53 households, and 44 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.4 people per square mile (1.7/km$2$). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 1.6/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 53 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,179, and the median income for a family was $51,607. Males had a median income of $36,458 versus $16,607 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,557. None of the families and 1.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.5% of those over 64.


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Tara Township, Swift County, Minnesota

Tara Township is a township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 121 at the 2000 census.

Tara Township was organized in 1878, and named after the Hill of Tara in Ireland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (92.9 km$2$), of which 35.8 square miles (92.8 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 121 people, 42 households, and 34 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.4 people per square mile (1.3/km$2$). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 1.3/sq mi (0.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 42 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.2% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,167, and the median income for a family was $55,227. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,656. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Bartlett Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Bartlett Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2000 census and by the 2020 Census it had grown to 452.

Bartlett Township was organized in 1883, and named after a family of early settlers.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 348 people, 129 households, and 102 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.7 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 3.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.43% White, 0.29% Asian, 0.29% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 129 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,654, and the median income for a family was $34,904. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,374. About 16.5% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 32.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Bertha, Minnesota

Bertha is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 497 at the 2010 census. By the time of the 2020 Decennial Census the population had grown to 560 residents.

History
Bertha was platted in 1891, and named for Bertha Ristau, an early settler and wife of John Ristau who established the town's first Post Office in his log cabin store in 1880. Bertha was incorporated in July of 1897.

During the mid 1920s, Bertha was the home of a semi-pro baseball team known as the Bertha Fishermen, which included players Elmer Brandell and John Donaldson during the 1925 season. Donaldson threw a no-hitter in Bertha on May 30, 1924, striking out 20 batters.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 497 people, 205 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 487.3 PD/sqmi. There were 231 housing units at an average density of 226.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.2% African American, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 205 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 470 people, 211 households, and 128 families living in the city. The population density was 458.2 PD/sqmi. There were 228 housing units at an average density of 222.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.72% White, 0.21% Native American, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 211 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,625, and the median income for a family was $32,708. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,171. About 13.2% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Mary Ellen Otremba, former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
 * Myrton O. Wegener, former member of the Minnesota Senate and Mayor of Bertha.

title: Bertha, Minnesota


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Bertha Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Bertha Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 397 at the 2000 census and rose to 401 for the 2020 census.

Bertha Township was organized in 1878, and named for Bertha Ristan, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 397 people, 141 households, and 116 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.2 PD/sqmi. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 4.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.99% White, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,151. About 14.5% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Bertha Township, Todd County, Minnesota


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Browerville, Minnesota

Browerville is a city in Todd County, Minnesota. The population was 790 at the time of the 2010 census. By the 2020 Decennial Census the population had increased to 839.

History
Browerville was platted in 1882, and named after Jacob V. Brower (1844–1905), a noted conservationist, father of both Itasca State Park and the Minnesota State Park system, and former Todd County official. Browerville was incorporated in 1884. Two properties in town are on the National Register of Historic Places: the Kahlert Mercantile Store, built in 1883, and the Church of St. Joseph, completed in 1909.

Despite being a largely Irish-, German- and Polish-American area of the State, a Rusyn farming community was also formed during the early 20th century in Browerville, by recent immigrants who had migrated West from the industrial cities in Pennsylvania. The building of a Byzantine Catholic parish church was preceded by the founding of a chapter of the Greek Catholic Union of the USA.

In a 21 August 1912 open letter to the Amerikansky Russky Viestnik, the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Catholic Church in Browerville, known locally as "The Farmer's Church" and which was being served by visiting priests from St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Minneapolis, announced that they had recently refused to surrender the parish and cemetery deeds to Pope Pius X's newly appointed Greek Catholic Bishop of the United States, Kyr Soter Ortynsky. This was because the Byzantine Rite farmers of Browerville were Rusyns from Transcarpathia and members of the Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church, and they accordingly viewed Bishop Soter, a member of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church from the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, as a foreigner. They intended instead to wait for a Rusyn Bishop to also be assigned in North America before surrendering the deed.

A regular pastor was never assigned, however. Tensions rose further in 1926, when the family of Michael Dorosh, inspired by Russophilia, converted to the Russian Orthodox Church and joined St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church in Holdingford, Minnesota. For a time, the Russian Orthodox priest from Holdingford would visit Browerville, which led to both Orthodox and Greek Catholics using Holy Trinity Church at different times. Most parishioners of Holy Trinity Church, however, eventually switched to the Roman Rite and mainly joined St. Peter's Church, locally known as "the German church", instead of converting to Orthodoxy.

The last attempted use of the Church was for a Greek Catholic Funeral Liturgy, or Panikhida. The Greek Catholic priest from Northeast Minneapolis drove only as far as St. Cloud, Minnesota before further progress was stopped by the infamous 1940 Armistice Day Blizzard. To the outrage of the remaining Greek Catholics of Browerville, they were still required to pay the priest's bill. The Holy Trinity Church building then fell into disuse and has since been demolished.

In 1990, the Traditional Catholic Sisters of the Society of Saint Pius X purchased the former Browerville hospital, which has been in use ever since as their Novitiate.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 sqmi, all land. The Long Prairie River, flows near the town's eastern boundary. Eagle and Harris Creeks join the river near town Browerville is along U.S. Highway 71, and County Roads 14 and 21.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 790 people, 326 households, and 196 families living in the city. The population density was 745.3 PD/sqmi. There were 366 housing units at an average density of 345.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 326 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 735 people, 318 households, and 181 families living in the city. The population density was 1,052.5 PD/sqmi. There were 337 housing units at an average density of 482.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.23% White, 0.54% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 318 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $48,393. Males had a median income of $35,208 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,493. About 10.9% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government
As of 2023 the mayor is Hannah Wieshalla and the City Council members are Alan Fenner, Angela Johnson, Christopher Minor and Sue Wiersgalla.

Public schools
Browerville Public Schools are part of the Browerville Public School District. The elementary and high schools are attached, at 620 Park Avenue North. The average class size ranges between 40 and 55 students. Browerville sports teams use Tigers as their mascot. In fall, football and volleyball are offered. In winter, boys basketball, girls basketball, and wrestling are offered. In spring, softball, baseball, boys and girls golf, and boys and girls track are offered. Along with that, cheerleading is offered in fall and winter. The mascot used to be the Broncos when they were paired with differing school districts for sports, but now they stick with the tigers. Browerville school has an out door swimming pool and offers summer swimming programs.

Private schools
Christ the King Catholic Church runs a parochial K-6 school at 750 North Main Street. Christ the King resulted in the combination of the two historical Roman Catholic parishes in Browerville: St. Joseph (Polish) and St. Peter (German). The initiative to combine the parishes was taken by the Diocese of St. Cloud, rather than by the faithful of these two parishes.

Art
Christ the King Catholic Church is home to the sculptures Christ Prays in Gethsemane and Comforting Angel. Both pieces, found in the yard in front of the church, were sculpted by Browerville born Joseph Kiselewski in 1932. A number of Kiselewski's small sculptures, along with a photo display, can be seen at American Heritage Bank in Browerville.

Notable people

 * Joseph Kiselewski, sculptor; born in Browerville in 1901 and retired here in 1980.
 * LaVyrle Spencer, best-selling author of contemporary and historical romance novels; born in Browerville.

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Burleene Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Burleene Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 365 at the 2000 census and 382 in the 2020 census.

Burleene Township was organized in 1888. The spelling of the township's name is a phonetic spelling of Berlin, a named suggested by German settlers, with a heavy accent, at the township's organizational meeting.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.14%) is water.

Wildlife Management Area
The 556 acre WMA is in Burleene Township. It is mostly lowland brushy areas and aspen- oak woods. Dismal Creek, a Long Prairie River tributary, has its head waters here. There is a parking lot and trail on the south side of the WMA. There are two small open water ponds near the lot.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 365 people, 134 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.2 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 4.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 134 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% 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 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,143, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,204. About 6.3% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Burnhamville Township, Todd County, Minnesota

Burnhamville Township is a township in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census. By the 2020 census the population had risen to 773.

History
Burnhamville Township was organized in 1870, and named for David Burnham, an early settler who had been a blacksmith at the Winnebago Indian Agency in Long Prairie prior to homesteading in the township just after the Civil War.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which 31.6 sqmi is land and 3.4 sqmi (9.76%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 751 people, 282 households, and 210 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.7 PD/sqmi. There were 559 housing units at an average density of 17.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.07% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 282 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.6% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,375, and the median income for a family was $48,438. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,978. About 6.5% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.