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Farley Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Farley Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 50 at the 2000 census.

Farley Township was organized in 1878, and named for Jesse P. Farley, a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 50 people, 21 households, and 14 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.8 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 0.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 21 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.6% 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 2.29 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 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 $43,125, and the median income for a family was $60,625. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,032. There were no families and 10.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Farley Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Fertile, Minnesota

Fertile is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 804 at the 2020 census.

The annual Polk County Fair is held in Fertile and dates to 1900. This is Fertile's main attraction during the summer. It holds many competitions for crops, animals, and manmade items.

History
A post office called Fertile has been in operation since 1881. The city was named after Fertile, Iowa, the former home of a share of the first settlers.

Geography and climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.13 sqmi, all land. The area east, south, and southwest of Fertile is hilly while the area north and west is very flat and good for agriculture.

Fertile is home to the Fertile Sand Hills, sand dunes left behind by the ancient Lake Agassiz, which host several rare plants and insects. Lake Agassiz existed mostly in what is now Canada. The Fertile Sand Hills are Minnesota's only such dune field. Parts of the Sand Hills are protected in the Agassiz Dunes Scientific and Natural Area and the Fertile Sand Hills Wilderness Sanctuary and West Mill Recreation Area.

Minnesota State Highways 32 and Minnesota Highway 102 are two of the community's main routes. The Agassiz Recreational Trail, a 53-mile multi-use trail built on an abandoned railroad grade, passes through the city.

The city has a climate typical of a humid continental climate, with long, cold winters and warm, humid summers. The town averages 24 in of rain and roughly 45 in of snow each year. The record low is -46 °F and the record high is 105 °F. Because Fertile is near North America's geographic center, it experiences many types of weather.

Economy
Fertile has sandy soil, which makes the area immediately around it poor farming land, as the soil dries out very easily. The areas east and west of town, however, are prime for corn, soybeans, wheat, sunflowers, oats, barley, sugar beets (to the west of Fertile), berries, hay, potatoes, vegetables, and much more. Livestock used to be a big area of agriculture for Fertile. Remaining livestock production is mainly beef cattle, with a few dairy farms.

Although not directly related to farming, another vital part of Fertile's economy is hunting and fishing. The area is prime for deer, waterfowl, small game and pheasant hunting, as well as multiple types of fishing in the area's many lakes.

Polk County Fair
Fertile has been home to the yearly Polk County Fair for over 110 years. This event is known to be family-friendly with free admission, many food stands, rides, a free stage and grandstand. The fairgrounds are east of Highway 32, providing easy access for the many visitors every year.

Education
Fertile-Beltrami Public School is in Fertile at the intersection of Mill Street and Jefferson Avenue. The school is a K-12 grade building shared by Fertile and the smaller community of Beltrami, which is about 12 miles to the west. The school's team is the Fertile Falcons, which includes softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, and golf.

Advance Com

Advance Com is a student-based web hosting service that creates and designs web pages for the community. It is managed by Year-3 computer students who "apply" and manage the school, and other websites that pay the business to update throughout the year. The business also takes on video editing jobs on occasion.

Knowledge Bowl

Knowledge Bowl is a question-based competition in Minnesota. The first round is a test taken by five team members to determine their ranking. The written round is usually followed by four oral rounds in which four team members participate. In 2011 the Fertile-Beltrami Knowledge Bowl went to the state competition for the first time.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 842 people, 372 households, and 211 families living in the city. The population density was 395.3 PD/sqmi. There were 428 housing units at an average density of 200.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 372 households, of which 24.7% had children under age 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.3% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 44.1. 23% of residents were under 18; 6.1% were between 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 27.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 893 people, 396 households, and 220 families living in the city. The population density was 471.9 PD/sqmi. There were 433 housing units at an average density of 228.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.20% White, 0.56% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.34% of the population.

Fertile has the nation's second-highest percentage of residents claiming Norwegian ancestry, at 54.4%.

There were 396 households, of which 21.7% had children under 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.3% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 37.8% who were 65 or older. The median age was 49. For every 100 females, there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 72.8 males.

The median income for a household was $23,021, and the median income for a family was $30,192. Males had a median income of $27,344 versus $20,341 for females. The per capita income was $14,866. About 11.1% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.4% of those under 18 and 9.0% of those 65 or older.

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Fisher, Minnesota

Fisher is a town in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 422 at the 2020 census. Fisher has become a bedroom community for the nearby Greater Grand Forks Metropolitan Area.

History
Fisher is one of the oldest settlements in Polk County. It was originally named "Shirt-Tail Bend" because a shirt had once been tied to a stick to warn steamboats of a bend in the river. It was renamed 'Fisher's Landing', and later shortened to Fisher. These names were adopted in honor of William H. Fisher, who was born in Hunterdon county, N. J., December 24, 1844; engaged in railroad business after 1864; settled in St. Paul in 1873, as attorney for the receiver of the St. Paul and Pacific railroad, and as its assistant manager and superintendent ; later was president and manager of the St. Paul and Duluth railroad company, 1883–99; was vice president and general manager of the Duluth and Winnipeg railroad company, 1888-93.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 435 people, 180 households, and 114 families living in the city. The population density was 1011.6 PD/sqmi. There were 196 housing units at an average density of 455.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 180 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 32.2 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 435 people, 177 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 1,092.3 PD/sqmi. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 494.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.62% White, 1.15% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 177 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $49,444. Males had a median income of $32,656 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,083. About 5.5% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Fisher Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Fisher Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 219 at the 2000 census.

Fisher Township was organized in 1876. The township took its name from a riverboat landing named for William H. Fisher, a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 219 people, 69 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.2 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 2.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.26% White, 1.37% Native American, 1.37% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.11% of the population.

There were 69 households, out of which 50.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,000, and the median income for a family was $71,875. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,074. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line.

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Fosston, Minnesota

Fosston is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Greater Grand Forks region. The population was 1,434 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.71 sqmi, of which 1.69 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Four-lane U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main route in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,571 people, 670 households, and 367 families living in the city. The population density was 903.6 PD/sqmi. There were 750 housing units at an average density of 443.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 2.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 670 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 41.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% 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 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,575 people, 681 households, and 379 families living in the city. The population density was 969.1 PD/sqmi. There were 739 housing units at an average density of 454.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.70% White, 0.19% African American, 1.52% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 681 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,634, and the median income for a family was $40,521. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $21,176 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,064. About 11.4% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 21.1% of those age 65 or over.

History
In the year 1876 the first white settlers came to the Fosston area, arriving in covered wagons, bringing with them a few cattle, oxen, horses and mules. Charles Adair, with his family was the first to file a claim on the land, with nine others soon following. Fosston, is located in sections 3 and 4 of Rosebud Township, and was named in honor of Louis Foss, an immigrant from the village Nyttingnes in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The townsite was organized by W. J. Hilligoss, who selected and purchased the townsite in 1884, had it surveyed, platted a four-block area, and built a hotel. Hilligoss died in 1941. The town was named Fosston when Louis Foss moved his store and opened a post office there. The village was incorporated on August 22, 1895. The incorporation papers of Fosston were recorded June 8, 1889, by the Register of Deeds in Crookston, the County Seat of Polk County, Minnesota. Fosston was a busy depot on the Great Northern Railway line.

Cordwood Pete
In an effort to promote tourism in Fosston, the legend of "Cordwood Pete" was created by Arvid Clementson, who served as Fosston's mayor until his death in 2006. In what he described as a "true story, embellished", Clementson claimed the complete story of Cordwood Pete was discovered in the spring of 2001 when a time capsule was discovered during the demolition of one of Fosston's oldest buildings.

Cordwood Pete, was said to be the younger brother of famed lumberjack Paul Bunyan. While Paul Bunyan was a giant, Pete was a mere 4 feet 9 inches in height. According to the tale, Pete's growth was stunted by the fact that he could never get enough flapjacks at the breakfast table because brother Paul ate everything in sight.

According to legend, Paul Bunyan left his home in Bangor, Maine, to make his way in the world, and ended up in the north woods of Minnesota where he excelled as a lumberjack. Pete, tired of being mocked by lumberjacks in Maine over his size, followed Paul to Minnesota, and despite his diminutive stature, found work as a lumberjack near Fosston, Minnesota, taking the name Peter Delang.

Local lumberjacks nicknamed him "Cordwood Pete" because his size suggested he was more suited to cutting cordwood than felling huge trees. Pete spent much time in the local saloons, and his fellow lumberjacks soon learned he was hot tempered and full of spunk, especially after imbibing. They came to admire his feisty spirit, and no one dared fight the little man.

Legend has it that he "borrowed" his bother's double-bladed ax one day. He swung the ax, and the weight of the huge thing kept the ax spinning round and round as if in perpetual motion. When the ax finally stopped spinning, 100 acres of timber had been felled. The railroad hired Pete the next day to clear a path for their tracks, and before the day was over, he had clear-cut fifty square miles of timber. Pete had to give his brother's ax back to him the next day, and he never again achieved such a lumberjacking feat.

After that Pete stuck to cutting cordwood, which he hauled to market with the help of his little donkey named Tamarack. He died at the age of 84.

Authors Richard Dorson and Marshall Fitwick cite Paul Bunyan as an example of "fakelore", or a modern story passed off as an older folktale. Cordwood Pete may also qualify as a more modern example of fakelore.

High School sports
Fosston's boys basketball team won the first-ever state basketball championship in 1913. In 2002, the girls basketball team set the state consecutive win record, winning 78 games between 1999 and 2002.

Radio
(studios in Fosston, licensed to nearby Bagley, MN. Owned by R & J Broadcasting. (Owned by Pine to Prairie Broadcasting. QFM's city of license is Fosston, but studios are split between Grand Forks, ND and Bemidji, MN)
 * KKCQ (AM) 1480 “The Information Station” - Talk licensed to Fosston
 * KKCQ-FM 96.7 “Q-Country 96.7” - Country
 * KKEQ FM 107.1 “QFM” - contemporary Christian music.

Other radio and television stations from Bemidji, Thief River Falls, Crookston, Grand Forks, ND, and Fargo, ND can also be received.

Print
There is one local newspaper, "The 13 Towns", with additional newspapers Grand Forks Herald (Grand Forks), The Forum (Fargo, ND), The Pioneer (Bemidji), and Star Tribune (Minneapolis) available via subscription or at newsboxes.

Notable people

 * Lily Hanson, writer and comedian
 * Edgar Olson, politician and farmer
 * Francis Stadsvold, basketball player and coach
 * Reuben Harold Tweten politician and farmer

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Garden Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Garden Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 227 at the 2000 census.

History
Garden Township was organized in 1881, and named for their fertile soil.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 33.8 sqmi is land and 1.8 sqmi (5.16%) is water. There are many small lakes found across the township, mostly from 40 to 150 acre in size.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 227 people, 84 households, and 65 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 3.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 84 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.0% 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 2.70 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,583, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,056. About 1.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.3% of those 65 or over.

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Garfield Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Garfield Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 391 at the 2000 census.

Garfield Township was organized in 1880, and named for James A. Garfield (1831–1881), the 20th President of the United States.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.9 sqmi, of which 33.1 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (2.24%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 391 people, 149 households, and 123 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.8 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 5.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.21% White, 1.28% Native American, and 0.51% from two or more races.

There were 149 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 15.4% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,292, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,760. About 7.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Gentilly Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Gentilly Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 319 at the 2000 census. Founded by French-Canadians, Gentilly Township was organized in 1879, and named after Gentilly, Quebec.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 319 people, 115 households, and 90 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.0 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 3.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.87% White, 2.19% Native American, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.82% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $46,058. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,313. About 2.2% of families and 7.3% 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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Godfrey Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Godfrey Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 327 at the 2000 census.

Godfrey Township was organized in 1881, and named for Warren N. Godfrey, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 34.5 sqmi is land and 1.5 sqmi (4.12%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 327 people, 124 households, and 98 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.5 PD/sqmi. There were 291 housing units at an average density of 8.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.39% White, and 0.61% from two or more races.

There were 124 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 16.9% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,273, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,283. About 2.2% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Grand Forks Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Grand Forks Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 231 at the 2000 census.

Grand Forks Township was organized in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 14.3 sqmi, of which 14.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.84%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 231 people, 81 households, and 61 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.3 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 5.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.70% White, 0.87% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.33% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,667, and the median income for a family was $53,333. Males had a median income of $39,167 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,214. About 6.9% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Grove Park-Tilden Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Grove Park-Tilden Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States which surrounds the city of Mentor. The unincorporated community of Dugdale, and the location of Tilden Junction are located within the township, and the unincorporated community of Marcoux Corner is located at the edge of the township. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 311 at the 2000 census.

History
Grove Park-Tilden township was formed in 1992 from the merger of Grove Park Township and Tilden Township. Grove Township was organized in 1880. Tilden Township was organized in 1882, and named for Samuel J. Tilden (1814–1886), candidate for President of the United States in 1876.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 70.1 sqmi, of which 69.3 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (1.11%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 311 people, 119 households, and 89 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.5 PD/sqmi. There were 204 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.07% White, 0.32% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.64% Asian, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,342. None of the families and 0.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Gully, Minnesota

Gully is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 59 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Gully has been in operation since 1896. The city was named for a gully near the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.246 sqmi, all land.

Gully is along State Highway 92 (MN 92) and Polk County Road 2.

Politics
In the 2020 presidential election, the city of Gully was tied, with 15 votes each to Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 66 people, 38 households, and 15 families living in the city. The population density was 253.8 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 203.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 38 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.3% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 60.5% were non-families. 57.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.74 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 27.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 106 people, 52 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 52.7 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 32.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.06% White, and 0.94% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.1% were non-families. 44.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,500, and the median income for a family was $21,875. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,644. There were 14.8% of families and 16.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 17.2% of those over 64.

title: Gully, Minnesota


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Gully Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Gully Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 99 at the 2000 census.

Gully Township was named for a gully within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 99 people, 39 households, and 29 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.0 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 1.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.92% White, 1.01% Native American, 4.04% Asian, and 3.03% from two or more races.

There were 39 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples living together, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 34.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,039. There were no families and 4.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under-eighteens and 25.0% of those over 64.

title: Gully Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Hammond Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Hammond Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 57 at the 2000 census.

Hammond Township was organized in 1880.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 57 people, 19 households, and 17 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.6 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 0.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 19 households, out of which 52.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.5% were non-families. 10.5% 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 3.00 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,125, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $90,957 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,863. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.


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Helgeland Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Helgeland Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 52 at the 2000 census.

Helgeland Township was named after Helgeland, in Norway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 52 people, 18 households, and 16 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.9 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 0.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 18 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% 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 2.89 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $41,667 versus $16,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,768. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.


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Higdem Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Higdem Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 99 at the 2000 census.

Higdem Township was organized in 1879, and named for Arne O. Higdem, a county official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.4 sqmi, of which 23.2 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.68%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 99 people, 37 households, and 28 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.3 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.97% White, 3.03% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.03% of the population.

There were 37 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,563, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,333. There were 13.3% of families and 10.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Higdem Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Hill River Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Hill River Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 162 at the 2000 census.

This township was named for the Hill River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 1.3 sqmi (3.67%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 162 people, 67 households, and 52 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.6 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.91% White, and 3.09% from two or more races.

There were 67 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $17,679 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,044. About 1.5% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Hubbard Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Hubbard Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 83 at the 2000 census.

Hubbard Township was organized in 1882, and named for Lucius Frederick Hubbard (1836–1913), ninth governor of Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 41.4 sqmi, of which 41.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.10%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 83 people, 38 households, and 27 families living in the township. The population density was 2.0 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.80% White and 1.20% Native American.

There were 38 households, out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,438, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,561. There were no families and 3.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Huntsville Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Huntsville Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 586 at the 2000 census.

Huntsville Township was organized in 1874, and named for Bena Hunt, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.53%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 586 people, 182 households, and 159 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.5 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 5.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.25% White, 0.68% Native American, 2.73% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.90% of the population.

There were 182 households, out of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.1% were non-families. 9.3% 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 3.22 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,929, and the median income for a family was $55,833. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,115. About 6.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Johnson Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Johnson Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 62 at the 2000 census.

Johnson Township was organized in 1898, and named for John O. Johnson, a county official.

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

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 62 people, 28 households, and 15 families in the township. The population density was 1.7 people per square mile (0.7/km$2$). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.77% White, and 3.23% from two or more races. Of the 28 households 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.4% were non-families. 46.4% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median household income was $20,313 and the median family income was $30,750. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,073. There were no families and 12.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.


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Kertsonville Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Kertsonville Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 105 at the 2000 census.

Kertsonville Township was organized in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 105 people, 39 households, and 32 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.9 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 1.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.05% White and 0.95% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 39 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.4% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $64,000, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,474. There were 6.1% of families and 3.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Keystone Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Keystone Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 100 at the 2000 census.

Keystone Township was organized in 1881, and took its name from the Keystone state: Pennsylvania.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 100 people, 34 households, and 24 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.8 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 1.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.00% White, 1.00% Native American, and 1.00% from two or more races.

There were 34 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,438, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,645. There were no families and 6.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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King Township, Polk County, Minnesota

King Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 195 at the 2000 census.

King Township was named for Ephraim King, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.96%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 195 people, 76 households, and 56 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.6 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 76 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,833, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $21,389 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,211. About 5.6% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.1% of those 65 or over.

title: King Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Knute Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Knute Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 496 at the 2000 census.

Knute Township bears the name of Knute Nelson, a county official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 sqmi, of which 31.5 sqmi is land and 3.3 sqmi (9.53%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 496 people, 168 households, and 121 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.7 PD/sqmi. There were 272 housing units at an average density of 8.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.18% White, 1.81% Native American, and 1.01% from two or more races.

There were 168 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 25.0% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,750, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,795. About 5.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Knute Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Lengby, Minnesota

Lengby (pronounced lang - bee) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 92 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Lengby has been in operation since 1898. Lengby had a depot on the railroad. In 1980, Jean Hilliard survived being frozen for six hours in subzero temperatures; her story was later featured on Unsolved Mysteries.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.246 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 86 people, 44 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 358.3 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 2.3% Native American, and 2.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population.

There were 44 households, of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 43.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 16.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 35% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 79 people, 42 households, and 21 families living in the city. The population density was 331.4 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 222.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.73% White and 1.27% Native American.

There were 42 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.57.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.5% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 31.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,864. There were 7.7% of families and 9.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 31.6% of those over 64.

title: Lengby, Minnesota


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Lessor Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Lessor Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 197 at the 2000 census.

Lessor is a corruption of Lessard, the surname of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94.3 km$2$), of which 35.6 square miles (92.2 km$2$) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km$2$) (2.22%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 197 people, 73 households and 54 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.5 per square mile (2.1/km$2$). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.49% White and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.28.

26.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.4 males.

The median household income was $35,417 and the median family income was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 and females $21,528. The per capita income was $19,808. About 8.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.9% of those 65 or over.

title: Lessor Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Liberty Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Liberty Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 144 at the 2000 census.

Liberty Township was erected in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km$2$), of which 36.1 square miles (93.4 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 144 people, 51 households, and 42 families in the township. The population density was 4.0 people per square mile (1.5/km$2$). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 1.5/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.31% White, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.56%.

Of the 51 households 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 17.6% of households were one person and 11.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was 33.3% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.3 males.

The median household income was $31,250 and the median family income was $32,813. Males had a median income of $25,357 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,938. There were 7.7% of families and 9.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 4.0% of under eighteens and 13.6% of those over 64.


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Lowell Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Lowell Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 183 at the 2000 census.

Lowell Township was organized in 1877, and named after Lowell, Massachusetts, the native home of a share of the first settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 square miles (89.6 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 183 people, 69 households, and 50 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.3 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.80% White, 1.09% Native American, 6.56% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.20% of the population.

There were 69 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,125, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $38,500 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,146. About 8.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Lowell Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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McIntosh, Minnesota

McIntosh is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 606 at the 2020 census.

History
When the "Thirteen Towns", 13 townships in Polk County, Minnesota, were opened for settlement in 1883, settlers homesteaded the region. King Township, which contained the village of McIntosh, was one of the 13. The village was named for Angus John (A.J.) McIntosh, a man of Scottish descent, who immigrated from French Canada to the United States in 1870. He lived most of his years on the White Earth Indian Reservation north of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The only census in which he was residing in King Township was the 1895 Minnesota State Census.

McIntosh's population has decreased since the 1940s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.00 sqmi, of which 0.99 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 625 people, 285 households, and 155 families living in the city. The population density was 631.3 PD/sqmi. There were 311 housing units at an average density of 314.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 285 households, of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 28.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 638 people, 262 households, and 160 families living in the city. The population density was 642.0 PD/sqmi. There were 285 housing units at an average density of 286.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.65% White, 0.78% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.

There were 262 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 35.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,328, and the median income for a family was $38,529. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,676. About 4.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: McIntosh, Minnesota


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Mentor, Minnesota

Mentor is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 104 at the 2020 census. The city is near Maple Lake.

History
A post office called Mentor has been in operation since 1882. The city was named after Mentor, Ohio.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.905 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 153 people, 79 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 81.8 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 50.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 1.3% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 17.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.6% were non-families. 43.0% 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 1.94 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 15% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 37.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 150 people, 82 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 79.3 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 53.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 82 households, out of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.83 and the average family size was 2.44.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.0% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,705, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,972. There were 3.6% of families and 13.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 29.4% of those over 64.

title: Mentor, Minnesota


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Nesbit Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Nesbit Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 130 at the 2000 census.

Nesbit Township was named for brothers James Nesbit and Robert Nesbit, pioneer settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 44 households, and 38 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.6 people per square mile (1.4/km$2$). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 1.4/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 94.62% White, 4.62% Native American, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.08% of the population.

There were 44 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $35,208 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,744. There were 11.4% of families and 5.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 6.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Nesbit Township, Polk County, Minnesota


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Nielsville, Minnesota

Nielsville is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 78 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office has been in operation at Nielsville since 1883. Nielsville formerly had a depot on the railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.289 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 90 people, 42 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 250.0 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 155.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 5.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.3% of the population.

There were 42 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.8% were non-families. 52.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.2% were from 25 to 44; 43.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 91 people, 40 households, and 23 families living in the city. The population density was 329.9 PD/sqmi. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 181.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.70% White, and 3.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.89% of the population.

There were 40 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,750, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,921. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

Notable person

 * George R. Wicker, Minnesota legislator

title: Nielsville, Minnesota


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Northland Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Northland Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2000 census the population was 196.

The name Northland alludes to Norway, the homeland of a large share of the early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.6 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 196 people, 69 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.4 people per square mile (2.1/km$2$). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.49% White, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 69 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $36,500 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,614. About 11.1% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Onstad Township, Polk County, Minnesota

Onstad Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 70 at the 2000 census.

Onstad Township was organized in 1882, and named for Ole P. Onstad, a Norwegian settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km$2$), of which 35.6 square miles (92.1 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km$2$) (0.31%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 70 people, 26 households, and 21 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.0 people per square mile (0.8/km$2$). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 0.8/sq mi (0.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.14% White and 2.86% Asian.

There were 26 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.4% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% 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 2.95.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 37.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,807. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

title: Onstad Township, Polk County, Minnesota