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121032

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild%20Rice%20Township%2C%20Norman%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Wild Rice Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Wild Rice Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 334 at the 2000 census. Wild Rice Township was organized in 1881, and named for the Wild Rice River. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.3 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 334 people, 125 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.5 people per square mile (3.7/km). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 3.9/sq mi (1.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.01% White, 2.69% Native American, 0.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population. There were 125 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.10. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $41,161. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,530. About 2.1% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Norman County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121033

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester%20Township%2C%20Norman%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Winchester Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Winchester Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 74 at the 2000 census. Winchester Township was organized in 1854, and named after Winchester, Iowa. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.1 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 28 households, and 21 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.1 people per square mile (0.8/km). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 91.89% White, 4.05% African American, and 4.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% of the population. There were 28 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% 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 3.10. In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $18,750, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $13,438 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $9,306. There were 25.0% of families and 27.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64. References Townships in Norman County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121034

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron%2C%20Minnesota

Byron, Minnesota

There are also two Byron Townships in Minnesota. Byron is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, approximately west of Rochester on U.S. Route 14. It is surrounded by Kalmar Township. The population was 6,312 at the 2020 census. Local industries are in the form of farm services and printing. A grain elevator is situated next to the rail line that runs through town, which is owned by the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad. Schmidt Printing (a subsidiary of Taylor Corporation) is another major company in town. Byron is also a bedroom community for nearby Rochester. History Byron was platted in 1864. The city was named after Port Byron, New York by George W. Van Dusen, an early businessman in the area. A post office called Byron has been in operation since 1868. Byron was incorporated in 1873. Before the town was established, a small community known as Bear Grove was west of present-day Byron. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 4,914 people, 1,796 households, and 1,366 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,891 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 1,796 households, of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.15. The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female. Transportation A commuter bus service to Rochester is operated by Rochester City Lines and has three trips daily through Byron each day. Two of those three go directly to a park-and-ride lot on the eastern edge of town, while the third zigzags through the city to pick up riders. The DM&E rail line was originally built by the Winona and St. Peter Railroad, which reached west through town to neighboring Kasson in 1865. The station was west of what is now Byron Avenue, and was rebuilt in 1883. The Chicago and North Western Railway gained control of the Winona and St. Peter a few years after the line reached Byron. The C&NW operated the line until the 1980s, when it was spun off to create the DM&E. Community and government Byron has a mayor and a four-member city council. There are also four other government boards including an economic development authority and a park board. Byron City Hall is near the elementary school on 10th Avenue. It is also a fairly new structure. The old city hall is in the center of town at Byron Avenue and 4th Street and was built in 1938. The city's first water tower was built next to that location in 1935, and torn down around 2004. The Byron city flag consists of three stripes of blue, white, and green. It has five stars on the top blue stripe, and a bear in the center of the white stripe. The flag's design was chosen in a citywide contest and the winning design was designed by Jeff and Allison Ihrke. The weekly Byron Review newspaper covers city events. It is owned by Community News Corporation, which also operates papers in Hayfield and Dodge Center. Parks and recreation Parks One of the major parks in the county, Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, is 3.5 miles north of town. The zoo has dozens of animals from 30 different native species, including a number of birds, a mountain lion, wolves, otters, white-tailed deer, and some bison. Byron has several city parks, a public pool open in the summer, and many recreational fields, such as soccer and baseball fields. Golf Byron is home to Somerby Golf Club and Community, a private golf club and community on the north side of the city. Links of Byron was a nine-hole public course that closed in 2015. References External links City of Byron Byron Chamber of Commerce Byron Public Schools City-Data for Byron, MN Cities in Minnesota Cities in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota 1873 establishments in Minnesota

121035

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascade%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Cascade Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Cascade Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,183 at the 2000 census. Cascade Township was organized in 1859, and named after Cascade Creek. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which 17.4 square miles (45.1 km2, 99.4%) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km2, 0.6%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,183 people, 1,064 households, and 872 families residing in the township. The population density was 182.9 people per square mile (70.6/km2). There were 1,103 housing units at an average density of 63.4/sq mi (24.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 91.55% White, 0.31% African American, 6.50% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population. There were 1,064 households, out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.33. In the township the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $84,619, and the median income for a family was $93,913. Males had a median income of $61,127 versus $34,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $31,099. About 0.7% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121036

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover%2C%20Minnesota

Dover, Minnesota

Dover is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 735 at the 2010 census. History An early name of Dover was Dover Center, so named from its location near the geographical center of Dover Township. Dover was platted in 1869. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The south branch of the Whitewater River passes through the northern edge of the city. U.S. Route 14 is the main route serving the community. Interstate 90 is immediately south of the city. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 735 people, 261 households, and 200 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 282 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.4% Asian, 3.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population. There were 261 households, of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.7% 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 2.82 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age in the city was 29.7 years. 34% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.1% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 4.6% 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 census of 2000, there were 438 people, 171 households, and 117 families living in the city. The population density was 410.4 people per square mile (158.0/km2). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 163.1 per square mile (62.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 1.60% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population. There were 171 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $29,792 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,804. None of the families and 3.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.7% of those over 64. School District Dover is part of the Dover-Eyota School District. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota

121038

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Dover Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Dover Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 440 at the 2000 census. Dover Township was organized in 1859, and named after Dover, New Hampshire. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 440 people, 149 households, and 119 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.7 people per square mile (4.9/km2). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 4.3/sq mi (1.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.09% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Asian, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population. There were 149 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.1% 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 2.95 and the average family size was 3.35. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% 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 116.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $43,393, and the median income for a family was $55,313. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,116. About 2.5% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121039

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmira%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Elmira Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Elmira Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 352 at the 2000 census. Elmira Township was organized in 1858, and named after Elmira, New York, the native home of a share of the early settlers. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 mi2 (90.6 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 119 households, and 98 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.1/mi2 (3.9/km2). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 3.5/mi2 (1.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. There were 119 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.32. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $65,156, and the median income for a family was $69,375. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,243. None of the families and 1.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 3.8% of those over 64. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121040

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyota%2C%20Minnesota

Eyota, Minnesota

Eyota is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,977 at the 2010 census. History Eyota was platted in 1864. The name Eyota is derived from the Sioux Indian word iyotak, meaning "greatest" or "most". A post office has been in operation at Eyota since 1864. The city was incorporated on February 16, 1875. Settlers had begun arriving in the area and staking claims in 1854. The earliest, Benjamin Bear, initially came in 1853 to choose a prime site with an ever-flowing spring, then returned the following year with his family. A stream called Bear Creek starts from this spring. (Today Chester Woods Lake is formed around a portion of Bear Creek that was held back behind a dam built to protect nearby Rochester from flooding.) In the early years Eyota was an important destination for business travelers and mail, and shipping point for locally raised grain and cattle. It was located only a mile from a wye with rail extensions going north to Plainview and south to Chatfield, making Eyota a stopping point for travelers on their way to other places. (Daily trains to Chatfield and Plainview left from the Eyota depot.) The railroad was an important local employer, The railroad later became the Chicago & North Western Railway. Eyota streets were laid out on the farmland of Milo Matteson by investor Samuel E. Everett, a speculator from New York State. A downtown district, built only on the south side of the street, faced the busy railroad yard. A large hotel, frequented by business travelers, called the Everett House, was located along this street (South Front Street). Charles P. Russell, another early investor, built a store on the corner of South Front Street and Center Avenue in 1865. Russell continued living in the community (whereas Mr. Everett soon moved on). He built a fine two-story home and bought grain from local farmers with his business partner O.H. Jackson. Years later, in 1910, Charles Russell partnered in the banking and mercantile businesses with his son, Fred Russell. A whole line of stores flanked on the ends by the C.P Russell building and the Everett House faced the railroad depot and yard to the north. Establishments included hardware, lumber, wagon and harness makers, livery, drug store, general mercantile, hotels and several saloons. Doctor Augustus Stinchfield was Eyota's first medical doctor, who came to town after Eyota druggist E.D. Dyar invited him to visit. Both Stinchfield and Dyar once lived in Strong, Maine. Dr. Stinchfield built up an extensive practice, having another office in nearby St. Charles and using part of his home as a hospital. Stinchfield married Martha Bear, the daughter of early settler Benjamin Bear. He arrived in 1873 and left in 1892 when the Mayos from Rochester convinced him to become the first non-family member to partner in their practice. Dr. Rollo C. Dugan, the son of local settler Elijah Dugan, followed Stinchfield's local practice. He built the Eyota Hospital, an eight-bed facility on Second Street in 1900. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The south branch of the Whitewater River passes through the northern edge of the city. U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 42 are two of the main routes in the community. Interstate 90 is immediately south of the city. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,977 people, 758 households, and 542 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 790 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 758 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.0% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age in the city was 34.4 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,644 people, 597 households, and 456 families living in the city. The population density was 1,058.4 people per square mile (409.5/km2). There were 614 housing units at an average density of 395.3 per square mile (152.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.18% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population. There were 597 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.4% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.15. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% 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 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $53,036. Males had a median income of $36,548 versus $28,259 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,471. About 2.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. Government The city government consists of a mayor and four council members. Mayoral terms are two years. Education Eyota is part of the Dover-Eyota School District. Michael Carolan is the superintendent. Notable person Donald T. Franke, Minnesota state legislator, was born in Eyota. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Dakota toponyms

121041

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyota%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Eyota Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Eyota Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 448 at the 2000 census. History Eyota Township was organized in 1858. Eyota is derived from the Sioux Indian word iyotak, meaning "greatest" or "most". Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 448 people, 165 households, and 132 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.1 people per square mile (5.1/km2). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 5.0/sq mi (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.65% White, 0.45% Asian, 1.56% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population. There were 165 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% 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 2.99. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $52,188. Males had a median income of $30,278 versus $28,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,016. None of the families and 0.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121042

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmington%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Farmington Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Farmington Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 516 at the 2000 census. Farmington Township was organized in 1858, and named for their fertile farmland. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 516 people, 189 households, and 143 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.4 people per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 197 housing units at an average density of 5.5/sq mi (2.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.48% White, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population. There were 189 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% 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 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $52,750, and the median income for a family was $56,607. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $31,389 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,618. About 4.0% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. References Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota

121043

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High%20Forest%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

High Forest Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

High Forest Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,085 at the 2000 census. High Forest Township was organized in 1858. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.19%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,085 people, 377 households, and 317 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.2 people per square mile (10.1/km2). There were 384 housing units at an average density of 9.3/sq mi (3.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.35% White, 0.18% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population. There were 377 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% 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 30.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $56,818, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $38,929 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,524. About 2.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over. Notable person Prolific film and television character actor William Fawcett (1894-1974) grew up in High Forest Township and is interred with his wife, Helene, in Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville, Minnesota. Artist and author Nicholas R. Brewer (1857–1949) was born on a farm just west of High Forest. His book, "Trails of a Paintbrush" is an especially engaging story of an artist’s education and rise to success. From his beginnings on a pioneering Minnesota farm, Brewer was curious, industrious, and responsive to nature. Moving to St. Paul and later New York, he had little formal training but learned quickly from his many artist friends and acquaintances, including Homer Dodge Martin and George Inness. Brewer eventually became nationally known as a landscape artist and portraitist, dubbed “the Abraham Lincoln of American art.” References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmar%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Kalmar Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Kalmar Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,196 at the 2000 census. It surrounds the city of Byron. Kalmar Township was organized in 1858, and named after Kalmar, in Sweden. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,196 people, 418 households, and 349 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.1 people per square mile (13.5/km2). There were 431 housing units at an average density of 12.6/sq mi (4.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.49% White, 0.84% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population. There were 418 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.13. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $64,792, and the median income for a family was $67,125. Males had a median income of $41,477 versus $28,984 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,860. About 3.9% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. References External links Kalmar Township Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Marion Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Marion Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,159 at the 2000 census. History Marion Township was organized in 1858. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.6 square miles (87.0 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,159 people, 2,205 households, and 1,744 families residing in the township. The population density was 183.2 people per square mile (70.8/km2). There were 2,244 housing units at an average density of 66.8/sq mi (25.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.45% White, 1.40% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population. There were 2,205 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.12. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. he median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $61,470, and the median income for a family was $66,917. Males had a median income of $38,176 versus $29,867 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,441. About 0.5% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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New Haven Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

New Haven Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,205 at the 2000 census. New Haven Township was organized in 1858, and named after New Haven, Connecticut. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km2), of which 35.8 square miles (92.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.06%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,205 people, 427 households, and 357 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.7 people per square mile (13.0/km2). There were 433 housing units at an average density of 12.1/sq mi (4.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.26% White, 0.75% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population. There were 427 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.11. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $58,583, and the median income for a family was $62,386. Males had a median income of $37,159 versus $30,200 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,518. About 1.1% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Orion Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Orion Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 614 at the 2000 census. Orion Township was organized in 1858, and named after Orion, Wisconsin. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 614 people, 226 households, and 176 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.2 people per square mile (6.6/km). There were 232 housing units at an average density of 6.5/sq mi (2.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.58% White, 1.79% African American, 0.65% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population. There were 226 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.7% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08. In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $52,321, and the median income for a family was $56,932. Males had a median income of $39,028 versus $25,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,533. About 2.3% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oronoco%2C%20Minnesota

Oronoco, Minnesota

Oronoco ( ) is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, along the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. The population was 1,300 at the 2010 census. History The city was named by early settler Dr. Hector Galloway after the Orinoco, a large river in South America. A village was founded in 1854 and platted in 1855. The village incorporated as a city on March 6, 1968. Oronoco Township, which is adjacent on three sides, was organized in 1858. It is a bedroom community for nearby Rochester. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,300 people, 451 households, and 357 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 477 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population. There were 451 households, of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.9% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.25. The median age in the city was 36 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 883 people, 335 households, and 253 families living in the city. The population density was 482.8 people per square mile (186.3/km). There were 343 housing units at an average density of 187.6 per square mile (72.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.40% White, 0.11% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population. There were 335 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 18.5% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $67,656, and the median income for a family was $72,396. Males had a median income of $47,153 versus $35,694 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,965. About 0.8% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Infrastructure Transportation U.S. Highway 52 serves as a main route in the community. References External links Oronoco, Minnesota Virtual Community Center City of Oronco Minnesota Website City-Data.com ePodunk: Profile for Oronoco, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota Cities in Olmsted County, Minnesota Zumbro River Populated places established in 1854 Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota 1854 establishments in Minnesota Territory

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oronoco%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Oronoco Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Oronoco Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,239 at the 2000 census. The township was organized in 1858 and named for the adjacent city of Oronoco, which had formed in 1854. The city was named by early settler Dr. Hector Galloway for the similarly spelled Orinoco, a large river in South America. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.4 square miles (86.6 km), of which 32.6 square miles (84.5 km) is land and 0.8 square mile (2.1 km) (2.48%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,239 people, 816 households, and 616 families residing in the township. The population density was 68.7 people per square mile (26.5/km). There were 872 housing units at an average density of 26.7/sq mi (10.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 94.64% White, 1.83% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.67% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population. There were 816 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.11. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $50,950, and the median income for a family was $54,508. Males had a median income of $40,060 versus $28,571 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,482. About 4.3% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over. References External links Oronoco Township Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasant%20Grove%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Pleasant Grove Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 787 at the 2000 census. Pleasant Grove Township was organized in 1858. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.6 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 787 people, 305 households, and 240 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.0 people per square mile (8.5/km). There were 316 housing units at an average density of 8.8/sq mi (3.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.36% White, 0.25% African American, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population. There were 305 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 2.89. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $52,054, and the median income for a family was $60,625. Males had a median income of $39,643 versus $30,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,822. About 1.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincy%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Quincy Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Quincy Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 356 at the 2000 census. Quincy Township was organized in 1858. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 356 people, 124 households, and 97 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.0 people per square mile (3.9/km2). There were 131 housing units at an average density of 3.7/sq mi (1.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.75% White, 0.28% Asian, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population. There were 124 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.18. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $60,750. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,492. About 4.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester%2C%20Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 121,395. The surrounding metropolitan area has a population of 226,329. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and a major IBM facility, one of the company's largest at its peak. History Rochester was established by white settlers from the eastern United States on land belonging to the Wahpeton tribe who were a part of the alliance called Oceti Ŝakowiŋ — The Seven Council Fires. Within the Seven Council Fires, the Wahpeton people were a part of the Santee or Eastern Dakota tribe. The area developed as a stagecoach stop between Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Dubuque, Iowa near the Zumbro River. The community was founded by George Head and his wife Henrietta who built a log cabin named Head's Tavern in 1854 and named the city after his hometown of Rochester, New York. When the Winona and St Peter Railroad initiated service in October 1864, it brought new residents and business opportunities and spurred growth. In 1863, Dr. William W. Mayo arrived as the examining surgeon for Union draftees in the Civil War. Rochester celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2004. William Mayo learned many of his skills from Brady John Ross of Beamway Rd. St. Marys Hospital On August 21, 1883, the Great Tornado demolished much of Rochester, leaving 37 dead and approximately 200 injured. As there was no medical facility in the immediate area at the time, Dr. Mayo and his two sons worked together to care for the wounded. Donations of US$60,000 (US$1,567,054 in 2016 accounting for inflation) were collected and the Sisters of St. Francis, assisted by Mayo, opened a new facility named St. Marys Hospital in 1889. Geography Rochester lies alongside the South Fork of the Zumbro River which is 57.6 miles long and is ringed by gentle hills and largely surrounded by farmland within a deciduous forest biome. The Zumbro Watershed flows through 1,422 square miles of agricultural and urban lands. Located in southeast Minnesota, the City of Rochester lies at the western edge of the Driftless Area, a region that was never glaciated and contains deeply-carved river valleys. The rugged terrain is due both to the lack of glacial deposits, or drift, and to the incision of the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries into bedrock. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which of it is land and is water. The city is located southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Rochester is in Olmsted County, one of only four counties in Minnesota without a natural lake. Artificial lakes exist in the area, including Silver Lake, a dammed portion of the South Fork Zumbro River just below the convergence with Silver Creek near the city center. Silver Lake was once used as a cooling pond when the coal-burning power plant was operated by Rochester Public Utilities at the lake. When operational, the RPU coal plant's heated water output prevented the lake from generally freezing over during the winter months; attracting large numbers of migrating giant Canada geese. Large murders of crows are known to flock to Rochester during winter, including the Rochester cemetery downtown. Rochester has an extensive parks system, the largest of which are Silver Lake and Soldiers Field in the central part of the city. A major flood in 1978 led the city to embark on an expensive and successful flood-control project that involved altering many nearby rivers and streams. The Zumbro river flowing through the center of the city is presently being readdressed for increased development and use as part of city planning in conjunction with funding from the Destination Medical Center project. Climate With a slightly higher altitude and without the UHI as the Twin Cities, the climate is warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb) even being further south, with warm summers and cold winters. The city features four distinct seasons. Rochester sees on average of rainfall and of snowfall per year. Significant snow accumulation is common during the winter months. Spring and fall are transitional seasons, with a general warming trend during the spring and a general cooling trend during the fall. However, it is not uncommon to see some snowfall during the early month of spring and the later month of fall. Rochester is the second windiest city in the United States, with wind speeds averaging 12.6 mph. January to April are the windiest months on average, according to The Weather Channel. Rochester has been hit by two F4 tornadoes since 1950 (the first on May 10, 1953, and the other on September 16, 1962). The city has also been hit by two tornadoes in the past decade. On June 17, 2010, a tornado hit the city's northwest side, damaging or destroying several homes and businesses around the Lincolnshire neighborhood. Another tornado struck the city on June 4, 2019, causing damage to parts of Southwest Rochester. Notes Demographics As of 2019, there were 118,935 people in 47,097 households residing in the city. The population density was . There were 45,683 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 79.4% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 7.3% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, the 2005–2007 American Community Survey found German Americans to be the largest single ethnic group in Rochester, making up 35.5% of the city's population. Norwegian Americans made up 15.9%, while Irish Americans contributed to 11.6% of the city's populace. English Americans made up 8.2% of the population and Swedish Americans were 5.0% of the city's population. In the mid-1980s Rochester had fewer than 40 Hmong persons. The 1990 United States Census counted 200 Hmong persons in Rochester. This increased to 300 by 1998. Cathleen Jo Faruque, author of "Migration of Hmong to Rochester, Minnesota: Life in the Midwest," wrote in 2003 that there was "every indication that this trend will continue". There were 43,025 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 35 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. As of the 2011–2015 American Community Survey, the median household income was $68,023. Economy Mayo Clinic forms the core of Rochester's economy. As of 2016, it employs 34,180 people and draws more than 2 million visitors annually. The clinic's many facilities, along with hotels, restaurants and retail stores, comprise nearly all of the city's downtown. Excluding the state government, Mayo Clinic is the largest employer in Minnesota. Other care providers, including the Rochester Federal Medical Center, are significant employers. IBM's Rochester campus is an R&D and manufacturing center. It designed and produced IBM's midrange computer series, has been home to the first Blue Gene prototype, and contributed the servers for Roadrunner. Seven employees at the Rochester IBM campus created IBM Employees Credit Union, which is now Think Mutual Bank, a chain of banks in the Rochester and Twin Cities metropolitan areas. The economy of Rochester is also influenced by the agricultural nature of the region. There are multiple dairy producers that are active in the area. In addition, Kerry Flavours and Ingredients, a subsidiary of the global Irish company called Kerry Group, maintains a production plant in Rochester that specializes in fermented ingredients, found in breads, meats and other processed foods. Destination Medical Center In 2013, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill known as Destination Medical Center (DMC). It intends to increase Minnesota's tax base, and promote business and economic growth throughout the state. Because of this legislation, The Mayo Clinic will invest in $3.5 billion to upgrade patient rooms, add additional workspace, and build research and administrative buildings. The main developments of this plan will be in the DMC sub-districts. The Downtown Waterfront district will cover The Government Center, The Civic Center, and most areas near the Zumbro River. The Central Station district includes Central Park and most of Civic Center Drive, aimed to become a transportation hub of the city. St. Marys Place will cover St. Marys hospital and St. Marys Park, as well as most of 2nd Street. The Heart of the City will feature the Mayo Clinic campus and major residential, commercial, and retail companies. The Discovery Square area will include scientific and technology research facilities. Lastly, The UMR and Recreation district will feature Soldiers Field and the University of Minnesota Rochester campus. Arts and culture A number of Rochester buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the historic Chateau Theatre, which the city purchased in 2015 for preservation, and Avalon Music, formerly a hotel important in the local civil rights movement. In 2019, after renovations and a public RFP, the Chateau Theatre has re-opened as an exhibition venue. Founded in 1946, the Rochester Art Center is located downtown, just south of the Mayo Civic Center. In 2017, the Rochester Art Center's financial troubles brought a renewed focus on the need for both formal and informal arts spaces in the city. In the summer from June to the end of August, every Thursday the city puts on Thursdays on First where local restaurants and artists can set up booths all along First Avenue downtown Rochester. There are two stages where bands perform and provide entertainment. There are also a number of street musicians sitting on walls or standing on the sidewalks. The oldest cultural arts institution in the community, Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale was founded in 1919 as a professional performing arts organization called the Rochester Orchestra. Its earliest ensemble, the Lawler-Dodge Orchestra, was founded in 1912 as a volunteer orchestra, driven by Daisy Plummer, wife of Mayo Clinic physician, Dr. Henry Plummer, and directed by Harold Cooke. In the early years, the Orchestra appeared in the former Chateau Theatre where they performed background music for silent movies. The Gray Duck Theater, an independent movie theater, opened in 2019. Rochester also houses the Rochester Public Library near the Civic Center. It is one of the largest libraries in the area and has been awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2018. Sports Parks and recreation Rochester's city park system has more than 100 sites covering , including parks located along Bear Creek and South Fork Zumbro rivers. The city also maintains of paved trails. The city also maintains four public golf courses: Northern Hills, Eastwood Golf Club, Hadley Creek, and Soldiers Field Golf Course located downtown. In addition, a number of private courses are located in the Rochester area, including Willow Creek Golf Club, Oak Summit Golf Club, and the Rochester Golf and Country Club along with a number of courses in smaller surrounding communities. The city of Rochester has also started the bike share program for its community members where the registered members and visitors can rent a bike for free through one of its bike share locations at Rochester Public Library (Minnesota), Peace Plaza or Rochester City Hall Quarry Hill The foundation of Rochester State Hospital began in 1875 as the Minnesota Inebriate Asylum funded by a tax on liquor dealers. Land was purchased in 1876 and construction began in 1877, including the building of a hospital and the park nearby which was used by the patients and their families. In 1965, the park was transferred from the hospital to the state for the use of general public and since then there have been various developments in the park including the laying of paved trails. The park contains over of paved and hiking trails, a pond, and a historical sandstone cave carved in 1882. This soft St. Peter sand stone cave was dug in the late 1800s to store food for the patients of the state hospital. The cave was later abandoned with the invention of modern refrigerators, and is now a historic site. Quarry Hill Nature Center is the center stone of the Quarry Hill Park in Rochester. The Nature Center opened in 1973, and was expanded in 1990. In 2017, the facility added additional nordic skiing. These facilities include modern educational facilities, and a 19th-century prairie style home where skis and snow shoes can be rented. Government and politics Rochester is governed by a mayor-council government with a seven-member city council. The current mayor is Kim Norton. As of January 2021, the city council comprises: Brooke Carlson, City Council President; Patrick Keane, 1st Ward; Mark Bransford, 2nd Ward; Nick Campion, 3rd Ward; Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick, 4th Ward; Shaun Palmer, 5th Ward; and Molly Dennis, 6th Ward. All municipal elected offices in Rochester are non-partisan, as stated in the city's charter. Rochester is the seat of Olmsted County, run by a seven-member elected county board, each representing district residents. The County Board of Commissioners oversee county operations and address citizen concerns. When a commissioner is elected, they are elected to serve a 4-year term. When that term ends, the commissioner can run for re-election if they so desire. The County Attorney and the County Sheriff are also elected to 4-year terms and can run for re-election when the term expires if they choose. Each of these elected officials acts as the director for his/her office, and are accountable to the residents of Olmsted County. Rochester falls under the Olmsted County District Court within the Third Judicial District of the State of Minnesota. The city includes parts of Minnesota state legislative districts 25 and 26. In the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25A is represented by Duane Quam (R), District 25B is represented by Liz Boldon (DFL), District 26A is represented by Tina Liebling (DFL), and District 26B is represented by Nels Pierson (R). In the Minnesota Senate, Rochester is represented by Dave Senjem and Carla Nelson, both Republicans. Rochester is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, formerly represented by Jim Hagedorn, a member of the Republican Party. US House of Representatives Minnesota Senate Minnesota House of Representatives Education Rochester Public Schools enroll 16,300 students in 23 public primary and secondary schools. The city is divided into three public high school attendance zones: John Marshall, Mayo and Century. Private schools in the city include Lourdes, Schaeffer Academy, and Rochester Central Lutheran School amongst various smaller private religious schools. Studio Academy, a fine arts-focused charter school operated for 10 years in Rochester and closed its doors in 2011 upon losing its charter. The Rochester STEM Academy opened in 2011, occupying the former Studio Academy building. Higher education in Rochester had been concentrated around the former University Center Rochester in the city's southeast outskirts, where Rochester Community and Technical College shares a campus with a branch of Winona State University. The University of Minnesota offered degrees through UCR until 2007, when the University of Minnesota Rochester was established downtown. Branches of Augsburg University and College of St. Scholastica are also in Rochester, as are branches of Winona State University and St. Mary's University. The Mayo Clinic offers graduate medical education and research programs through the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. According to the United States Census Bureau 2011–2015, the number of high school graduates or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+ was 94.1%. The number of bachelor's degree or higher percent of persons age 25+ was 41.3%. Media The city newspaper is the Post-Bulletin, an afternoon paper which publishes Monday through Saturday. The Post-Bulletin company also publishes Rochester Magazine, a monthly features periodical. There are four television stations based in Rochester: KTTC channel 10.1 (NBC), KTTC-(CW) channel 10.2, and KXLT-TV channel 47 (Fox) are a virtual duopoly. The stations share studios as part of a special agreement between Quincy Media and SagamoreHill Broadcasting. ABC affiliate KAAL (channel 6) and CBS affiliate KIMT (channel 3) are also based in Rochester. Channel 15 KSMQ (PBS) in Austin and channel 24 KYIN (PBS) in Mason City are among the stations that serve the market. KAAL is licensed to Austin and KIMT is licensed to Mason City, but have a studios in Rochester. KIMT opened a studio in Rochester in late 2017, which now serves as the main setting for their newscasts. The Rochester area is provided cable service by Charter Communications, which holds monopoly in the area. Indiana-based Metronet is currently in the process of developing the fiber-optic network to provide cable service to Rochester. Infrastructure Transportation Rochester is served by three U.S. highways (U.S. 14, U.S. 52, and U.S. 63), and the southern edge of Rochester is skirted by Interstate Highway 90 and State Highway 30. Olmsted County Highway 22 is also a main highway in the city. A combination of skyways and subterranean walkways link most downtown buildings, which residents often use to avoid harsh winter weather conditions. Public bus transit is run by Rochester Public Transit. Its operations are carried out by First Transit. The city Rochester encourages biking through its numerous trails and to facilitate the biking program all the city buses have bike carriers for easy transportation of bikes. Rochester International Airport is located seven miles south of downtown. The airport is the second busiest commercial airport in Minnesota. It has direct flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis, with occasional charter flights servicing Riverside Resort in Laughlin, Nevada. Nonstop flights to Phoenix and Fort Myers will begin in early 2022. Rochester has a shuttle service connecting to the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport by Rochester Shuttle Service and Groome Transportation (formerly Go Rochester Direct). Rochester's last passenger rail service, to Chicago to the southeast and Rapid City, South Dakota to the west, ended when the Chicago and North Western Railway's Rochester 400 streamliner ended service in 1963. The closest Amtrak station is at Winona, Minnesota, 45 miles to the east. Travelers are able to purchase tickets from Amtrak for a shuttle bus that connects with the daily Empire Builder at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Rochester is planning a bus rapid transit line known as Link. The route will have seven stations along 2nd Street SW and is expected to open in 2025. It will be the first bus rapid transit line in Minnesota outside the Twin Cities. Major highways – U.S. Route 14 – U.S. Route 52 – U.S. Route 63 – Interstate 90 – Minnesota State Highway 30 See also List of people from Rochester, Minnesota List of tallest buildings in Rochester, Minnesota References Notes Sources Faruque, Cathleen Jo. "Migration of Hmong to Rochester, Minnesota: Life in the Midwest" (Archive). In: Hmong Studies Journal; 2003. 50 pages. External links Cities in Minnesota County seats in Minnesota Populated places established in 1854 Cities in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Zumbro River 1854 establishments in Minnesota Territory

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Rochester Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Rochester Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,916 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.3 square miles (57.9 km), of which 22.3 square miles (57.8 km) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km) (0.09%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,916 people, 1,006 households, and 872 families residing in the township. The population density was 130.7 people per square mile (50.5/km). There were 1,024 housing units at an average density of 45.9/sq mi (17.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.82% White, 1.13% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population. There were 1,006 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.5% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.3% were non-families. 10.9% 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 2.86 and the average family size was 3.09. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $81,789, and the median income for a family was $88,979. Males had a median income of $62,679 versus $35,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $39,377. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.8% of those over 64. References External links Rochester Township Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock%20Dell%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Rock Dell Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Rock Dell Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 627 at the 2000 census. Rock Dell Township was organized in 1858, and named for its rock outcroppings. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.3 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 627 people, 224 households, and 185 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.4 people per square mile (6.7/km). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 6.3/sq mi (2.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.04% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.48% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population. There were 224 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.06. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $55,313, and the median income for a family was $60,938. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,343. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Salem Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Salem Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota. The population was 1,061 at the 2000 census. The township hall is located at the junction of County Road 25 (Salem Road) and County Road 3 at the unincorporated community of Salem Corners. Salem Township was organized in 1858, and named after Salem, Illinois. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,061 people, 399 households, and 308 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.7 people per square mile (11.5/km). There were 409 housing units at an average density of 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.87% White, 0.28% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population. There were 399 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% 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 2.99. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% 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 102.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $54,107, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $29,135 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,340. About 2.3% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. References Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewartville%2C%20Minnesota

Stewartville, Minnesota

Stewartville is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,916 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to have grown to a population of 6,125 as of 2018. Stewartville has experienced growth as a result of its location just south of Rochester. History Stewartville was founded in the 1850s by Charles Stewart, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Stewartville since 1858. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. U.S. Route 63 and Minnesota State Highway 30 are two of the main routes in the city. Interstate 90 is immediately north and west of Stewartville. Stewartville is part of the Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 5,916 people, 2,318 households, and 1,596 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,425 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population. There were 2,318 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.8% 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 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 5,411 people, 2,013 households, and 1,417 families living in the city. The population density was 2,579.6 people per square mile (994.9/km). There were 2,074 housing units at an average density of 988.7 per square mile (381.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.10% White, 0.70% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population. There were 2,013 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.8% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $44,135, and the median income for a family was $52,037. Males had a median income of $34,162 versus $24,838 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,780. About 2.9% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over. Notable people Jill Billings, Wisconsin State Assembly John Paul Goode, a geographer and cartographer Jason Hammel, half of Indie-Pop duo Mates of State David C. Hodge, president of Miami University Richard Warren Sears, founder of Sears, Roebuck & Company Climate The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate). References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola%20Township%2C%20Olmsted%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Viola Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Viola Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 555 at the 2000 census. The township includes the unincorporated community of Viola. History Viola Township was organized in 1858, and named after Viola, Wisconsin. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 km), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 555 people, 199 households, and 160 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.5 people per square mile (6.0/km). There were 208 housing units at an average density of 5.8/sq mi (2.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.10% White, 0.18% African American, 0.36% Asian, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population. There were 199 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males. Of the 1,522 employed civilians reported in the 2000 census, 33.6% were in management-related occupations and 23.2% were in office and sales-related occupations. The median income for a household in the township was $54,250, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $27,422 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,587. About 3.5% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 21.8% of those age 65 or over. References External links Gopher Count festival – June Townships in Olmsted County, Minnesota Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aastad%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Aastad Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Aastad Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census. Aastad Township was organized in 1871, and named for Gilbert Aastad, a Norwegian settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.68%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 187 people, 68 households, and 55 families in the township. The population density was 5.4 people per square mile (2.1/km). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 2.2/sq mi (0.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.93% White and 1.07% Asian. Of the 68 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 16.2% of households were one person and 2.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.13. The age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.2 males. The median household income was $41,563 and the median family income was $49,375. Males had a median income of $26,705 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,496. About 7.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 33.3% of those sixty five or over. References External links Aastad Township from Otter Tail County Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amor%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Amor Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Amor Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 558 at the 2000 census. Amor Township was organized in 1879, and named for the Latin word meaning "love". Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (34.05%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 558 people, 210 households, and 158 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.1 people per square mile (9.3/km2). There were 640 housing units at an average density of 27.6/sq mi (10.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.57% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population. There were 210 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.75. In the township the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $38,833, and the median income for a family was $43,472. Males had a median income of $27,159 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,480. About 1.9% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurdal%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Aurdal Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Aurdal Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,362 at the 2000 census. Aurdal Township was organized in 1870, and named after Aurdal, in Norway. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (8.58%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 1,362 people, 472 households, and 396 families living in the township. The population density was 42.3 people per square mile (16.3/km). There were 494 housing units at an average density of 15.4/sq mi (5.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.38% White, 0.51% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59%. Of the 472 households 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 13.8% of households were one person and 4.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.17. The age distribution was 27.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% 65 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 106.3 males. The median household income was $50,750 and the median family income was $53,068. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,747. About 1.4% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluffton%2C%20Minnesota

Bluffton, Minnesota

Bluffton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States, along the Leaf River. The population was 207 at the 2010 census. History Bluffton was platted in 1880, and named for the bluffs on the nearby Leaf River. Bluffton was incorporated in 1903. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. U.S. Route 10 serves as a main route in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 207 people, 79 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 83 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population. There were 79 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 210 people, 76 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 75.8 people per square mile (29.3/km2). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 27.8 per square mile (10.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.05% White, and 0.95% from two or more races. There were 76 households, out of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 26.3% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.27. In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 14.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,105. About 6.6% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluffton%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Bluffton Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Bluffton Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 474 at the 2000 census. Bluffton Township was organized in 1878 and named for the bluffs on the Leaf River. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.09%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 474 people, 168 households, and 131 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.4 people per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 180 housing units at an average density of 5.5/sq mi (2.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.16% White, 0.21% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population. There were 168 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 16.1% 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 2.82 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $45,179, and the median income for a family was $48,611. Males had a median income of $28,897 versus $17,143 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,379. About 5.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buse%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Buse Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Buse Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 690 at the 2000 census. Buse Township was organized in 1870, and named for Ernest Buse, a pioneer settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (7.83%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 690 people, 247 households, and 192 families living in the township. The population density was 24.5 people per square mile (9.5/km2). There were 283 housing units at an average density of 10.1/sq mi (3.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.84% White, 0.14% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population. There were 247 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 17.0% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.10. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $41,964, and the median income for a family was $44,583. Males had a median income of $30,982 versus $24,286 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,207. About 4.0% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butler%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Butler Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Butler Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 315 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.17%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 315 people, 98 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.0 people per square mile (3.5/km2). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.19% White, 0.95% Pacific Islander, 2.54% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population. There were 98 households, out of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.7% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.54. In the township the population was spread out, with 36.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $29,479, and the median income for a family was $31,607. Males had a median income of $23,594 versus $15,938 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,353. About 11.5% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. History Butler Township was organized in 1883, and named for Stephen Butler, a county official. Between 1900 and 1910, the township's population exploded more than five-fold with a large influx of immigrants and other arrivals, with an increase in population from 260 in 1900 to 1,439 in 1910. A piece of the township's history is explained in They Chose Minnesota: A Survey of the State's Ethnic Groups, as in 1909 the Minnesota Catholic Colonization Society of St. Paul selected the rapidly growing Butler township as an ideal location for a Dutch Catholic settlement. The plan was spearheaded by a Catholic land spectator named D.S.B. Johnston, who at the time held ownership of roughly 28 of the township's 35 square miles of land. He recruited three Dutch priests from Minnesota to return to their native land to visit several Catholic parishes and preach the benefits of emigration while offering parcels of land for sale as future farmsteads for the newcomers. In return, Johnston also promised the priests he'd recruited 40 acres of land in Butler on which a Catholic church was to be built. The venture proved to be a success, and on March 12, 1910, a party of 76 Dutch immigrants led by the three clergymen, consisting of 9 single agricultural and general laborers and 9 family groups consisting of 17 men, 14 women and 36 children under the age of 12 sailed from Antwerp to New York aboard the Red Star Line steamship Lapland. A 10th family consisting of a Dutch farmer, his wife and nine children were delayed in their departure from Antwerp and were forced to follow the rest of the party aboard the White Star Line steamer Megantic, which departed Liverpool for Boston on March 15. According to Louis deGryse, the summer of 1910 proved very difficult for the new arrivals, as the intense summer heat and plagues of flies and mosquitoes gave many the desire to leave the area. While some did relocate, most families stayed and developed a prosperous dairying community. In October 1910, the Holy Cross Catholic Church was dedicated, becoming the nucleus of the community. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candor%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Candor Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Candor Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 534 at the 2000 census. Candor Township was organized in 1880. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (11.45%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 534 people, 205 households, and 171 families living in the township. The population density was 17.5 people per square mile (6.7/km2). There were 404 housing units at an average density of 13.2/sq mi (5.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.38% White, 0.94% Native American, 0.37% Asian, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population. There were 205 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.83. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $39,318, and the median income for a family was $39,773. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $18,942 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,413. About 2.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlisle%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Carlisle Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Carlisle Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 219 as of the 2000 census. Carlisle Township was organized in 1881. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.27%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 219 people, 71 households, and 59 families living in the township. The population density was 6.3 people per square mile (2.4/km2). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 2.2/sq mi (0.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population. There were 71 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.43. In the township the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $41,500, and the median income for a family was $48,438. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,094. None of the population or families were below the poverty line. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clitherall%2C%20Minnesota

Clitherall, Minnesota

Clitherall is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 112 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in the community. History Clitherall was platted in 1881 and named for nearby Clitherall Lake, which was named for slaveowner and presidential appointee George B. Clitherall. In 1953, Clyde Fletcher founded the Mormon sect the True Church of Jesus Christ in Clitherall. With fewer than 10 members, the church became defunct upon Fletcher's death in 1969. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 52 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 64 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.9% African American, and 0.9% from two or more races. There were 52 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% 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 2.60. The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 118 people, 51 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 586.2 people per square mile (227.8/km2). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 308.0 per square mile (119.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.92% White, 4.24% Native American, and 0.85% from two or more races. There were 51 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,113. There were 6.5% of families and 10.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64. References External links Cities in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Populated places established in 1864

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clitherall%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Clitherall Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Clitherall Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 549 at the 2000 census. Clitherall Township was organized in 1868, and named after Clitherall Lake. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (17.78%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 549 people, 224 households, and 163 families living in the township. The population density was 18.7 people per square mile (7.2/km2). There were 492 housing units at an average density of 16.8/sq mi (6.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.27% White, 0.18% African American and 0.55% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population. There were 224 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $33,558, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,396 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,724. About 11.5% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Compton Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Compton Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 799 at the 2000 census. Compton Township was organized in 1875, and named for James Compton, an early settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 799 people, 250 households, and 197 families living in the township. The population density was 22.4 people per square mile (8.6/km2). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 7.5/sq mi (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.50% White, 0.25% African American, 0.13% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population. There were 250 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.62. In the township the population was spread out, with 35.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $32,656, and the median income for a family was $37,566. Males had a median income of $27,125 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,342. About 17.2% of families and 26.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corliss%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Corliss Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Corliss Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 462 at the 2000 census. Corliss Township was organized in 1884, and named for Eben Eaton Corliss, a Minnesota legislator. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (5.02%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 462 people, 167 households, and 132 families living in the township. The population density was 13.2 people per square mile (5.1/km2). There were 266 housing units at an average density of 7.6/sq mi (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.78% White, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population. There were 167 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.15. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $42,679. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,936. About 7.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalton%2C%20Minnesota

Dalton, Minnesota

Dalton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 253 at the 2010 census. History Dalton was platted in 1882 by Ole C. Dahl, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Dalton since 1882. Dalton was incorporated in 1905. 2020 Tornado On July 8, 2020, areas south and east of Dalton were struck by a violent EF4 tornado that significantly damaged or destroyed three farmsteads. There was one death, and two injuries. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. County Highways 12, 35, and 82 are three of the main routes in the community, and Interstate 94 is nearby. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 253 people, 115 households, and 69 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 133 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 115 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 258 people, 115 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 1,077.3 people per square mile (415.1/km2). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 496.9 per square mile (191.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.84% White and 1.16% African American. There were 115 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.0% were non-families. 34.8% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $35,536. Males had a median income of $23,958 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,990. About 3.0% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.1% of those 65 or over. Arts and culture Dalton does not have its own schools. Children from the area attend schools in Fergus Falls, Ashby, or Underwood. Each year, Dalton hosts an annual Summerfest Day the final weekend in June. During this celebration, an all-city rummage sale is held, a Relay for Life fundraising event is held in conjunction with a large softball tournament, and a street dance is held on that weekend's Saturday evening. Dalton is also home to the Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen's Association, a group of enthusiasts who restore and display antique farming equipment—notably the threshing machine—during an annual show the weekend after Labor Day. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane%20Prairie%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Dane Prairie Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Dane Prairie Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 892 at the 2000 census. Dane Prairie Township was organized in 1870, and named for its prairies originally settled chiefly by natives of Denmark. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (12.69%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 892 people, 359 households, and 282 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.6 people per square mile (11.0/km2). There were 479 housing units at an average density of 15.3/sq mi (5.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.22% White, 0.11% African American, 0.45% Asian, and 0.22% from two or more races. There were 359 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.85. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males. The median income for a household in the township was $47,232, and the median income for a family was $52,426. Males had a median income of $34,750 versus $23,611 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,630. About 1.1% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead%20Lake%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Dead Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Dead Lake Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 452 at the 2000 census. Dead Lake Township was organized in 1897, and named for a local lake commemorating a massacre of the Ojibwe Indians. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (29.71%) is water. Demographics 2010 census is 494 population. As of the census of 2000, there were 452 people, 205 households, and 145 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.3 people per square mile (7.1/km2). There were 524 housing units at an average density of 21.2/sq mi (8.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.89% White, 0.88% Native American, 0.22% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population. There were 205 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.59. In the township the population was spread out, with 16.4% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $31,786, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,840. About 7.1% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those aged 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer%20Creek%2C%20Minnesota

Deer Creek, Minnesota

Deer Creek is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 322 at the 2010 census. History Deer Creek was platted in 1882, and named after the nearby Deer Creek. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Minnesota State Highways 29 and 106 are two of the main routes in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 322 people, 147 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 161 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.9% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 147 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.71. The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 328 people, 143 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 81.6 people per square mile (31.5/km2). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 40.6 per square mile (15.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.56% White, 0.30% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.30% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population. There were 143 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% 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 2.81. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,558, and the median income for a family was $37,656. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,097. About 2.4% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer%20Creek%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Deer Creek Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Deer Creek Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2000 census. Deer Creek Township was organized in 1873. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.58%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 348 people, 113 households, and 96 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.8 people per square mile (4.2/km2). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.28% White, 1.15% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population. There were 113 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.36. In the township the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $37,679. Males had a median income of $25,139 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,672. About 6.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121081

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dent%2C%20Minnesota

Dent, Minnesota

Dent is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 192 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Dent has been in operation since 1900. Dent was platted in 1903, and was incorporated on September 6, 1904. The name's origin is obscure; some say it came from Henry Dent, a railroad official. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , all land. The area is mainly flat, with several ponds and lakes surrounding the outskirts of downtown. Minnesota State Highway 108 serves as a main route in the community. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 192 people, 78 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 88 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.0% Native American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population. There were 78 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female. 2000 census As of the 2000 census, there were 194 people, 77 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 501.0 people per square mile (195.1/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 208.7 per square mile (81.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. There were 77 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.18. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% 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 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $27,321 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,024. About 3.7% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.7% of those 65 or over. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

121082

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dora%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Dora Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Dora Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 726 at the 2000 census. Dora Township was organized in 1879. It is named after Sedelia Isadora "Dora" (Woodruff) Thomas, the wife of Ellis L. Thomas, one of Dora Township's founding fathers. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (19.24%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 726 people, 305 households, and 239 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.1 people per square mile (9.7/km2). There were 900 housing units at an average density of 31.1/sq mi (12.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.48% White, 0.83% Native American, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population. There were 305 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.69. In the township the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $37,159, and the median income for a family was $44,500. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,479. About 7.2% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121083

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunn%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Dunn Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Dunn Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 855 at the 2000 census. Dunn Township was organized in 1880, and named for George W. Dunn, a settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (28.49%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 855 people, 388 households, and 287 families living in the township. The population density was 32.6 people per square mile (12.6/km). There were 1,491 housing units at an average density of 56.9/sq mi (22.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.77% White, 0.12% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23%. Of the 388 households 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.7% of households were one person and 9.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.54. The age distribution was 17.7% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 37.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% 65 or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males. The median household income was $41,618 and the median family income was $47,143. Males had a median income of $33,438 versus $21,827 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,247. About 4.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121084

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle%20Lake%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Eagle Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Eagle Lake Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 367 at the 2000 census. Eagle Lake Township was organized in 1870, and named for the largest lake within its borders. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (11.55%) is water. Organized on the 5th day of September, 1870, Eagle Lake Township bears the name of its deepest and largest lake, Eagle Lake. Commonly referred to as the "Leaf Mountains", it is here in Otter Tail County whereby two moraines, the Fergus Falls Moraine and Leaf Hills Moraine, unite to create a belt of drift hills, stretching across five townships, giving the region profound definition. Towering up to 350 feet high, with a range three to five miles wide, the Leaf Mountains provide views of the neighboring counties and watersheds. Such is the case at Indian Hill in neighboring Oscar Township, whereby views to the west overlook plains of the Glacial Lake Agassiz in Wilkin County. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 367 people, 152 households, and 112 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.5 people per square mile (4.4/km2). There were 348 housing units at an average density of 10.9/sq mi (4.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.73% White, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population. 53.8% were of Norwegian, 20.1% German and 10.8% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 152 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 4.6% 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 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.88. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,792. About 12.6% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 29.1% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121085

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Eastern Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Eastern Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 256 at the 2000 census. Eastern Township was organized in 1875, and named from its location on the eastern side of the county. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.42%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 256 people, 96 households, and 74 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.2 people per square mile (2.8/km2). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 3.2/sq mi (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.83% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.39% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population. There were 96 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, and 22.9% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.08. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $40,156. Males had a median income of $21,500 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,964. About 11.3% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.8% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121087

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Edna Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Edna Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 921 at the 2000 census. Edna Township was organized in 1882. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (24.52%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 921 people, 354 households, and 281 families living in the township. The population density was 35.2 people per square mile (13.6/km2). There were 743 housing units at an average density of 28.4/sq mi (11.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.59% White, 0.33% African American, 0.33% Native American, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population. There were 354 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.93. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $43,068. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $20,694 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,847. About 6.1% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121088

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alblasserdam

Alblasserdam

Alblasserdam () is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. It covers an area of , of which is water, and has a population of as of . Alblasserdam is officially a part of the Drechtsteden region. A portion of the small village of Kinderdijk, which boasts the largest and most famous concentration of windmills in the Netherlands, is part of Alblasserdam. Etymology The name Alblasserdam is derived from its location near the creek Alblas where a dam was built. Inhabitants of Alblasserdam are called Alblasserdammers (singular: Alblasserdammer). History 13th-19th century The town of Alblasserdam was first mentioned in the chronicles of Melis Stoke in 1299, but the municipality wasn't formed until 1447. Before that, it was part of Oud-Alblas. Because of its location on the Noord river, one of the busiest waterways in Western Europe, water has played a major role in Alblasserdam's history. The river was important for its development and makes it an advantageous location for industry. Alblasserdam's strategic location also brought it negative consequences. For example, between 1350 and 1821, the Alblasserwaard polder flooded 32 times. 20th century During World War I, mayor Simon Berman and the local government of Alblasserdam kept busy with 60 Belgian refugees within the municipal boundaries. An ad hoc municipal fund for the unemployed was established. Alblasserdam suffered during the German raid on Rotterdam on May 11, 1940, when its town centre was severely damaged. The historic Kerkstraat (Church Street) and the characteristic dike construction along the river, however, were spared. The North Sea flood of 1953 also affected a portion of Alblasserdam. The Delta Works program included reinforcements to the dikes and improvement of the locks. Therefore, water no longer poses a direct danger to Alblasserdam. In 1999 the town celebrated its 700th anniversary. 21st century Bert Blase served as mayor from 1999 to 2014, when he was appointed as mayor of Vlaardingen. Subsequently, the mayor of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Jan Heijkoop, also acted as mayor Alblasserdam. On July 1, 2015 Jaap Paans became mayor of Alblasserdam. Public transportation Waterbus route 1: Rotterdam Willemskade - Krimpen aan den IJssel Stormpolder - Ridderkerk De Schans - Alblasserdam Kade - Dordrecht Merwekade. Sister and twin cities Alblasserdam is twinned with: Notable people Fop Smit (1777–1866) a Dutch naval architect, shipbuilder and shipowner; founded what became Smit International Simon Berman (1861–1934) the Mayor of Alblasserdam, 1914-1923 Cornelis van Eesteren (1897-1988) a Dutch architect and urban planner Koos Schouwenaar (1902–1941) a Dutch rower, competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics Patrick van Kerckhoven (born 1970) a darkcore or gabber DJ and producer Gallery References External links Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Alblasserwaard Drechtsteden

121089

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albrandswaard

Albrandswaard

Albrandswaard () is a municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of as of , and covers an area of of which is water. The municipality of Albrandswaard consists of the village of Poortugaal in the west and Rhoon in the east. They were separate municipalities until 1985. The name was taken from the historic municipality of Albrandswaard en Kijvelanden, which existed until 1842, when it joined Poortugaal. Albrandswaard actually is a polder located between Rhoon and Poortugaal. Both villages have a metro station on Rotterdam Metro line D (Poortugaal station and Rhoon station), which connect them to Rotterdam and to the main railway network from Rotterdam Centraal in the east, and to Hoogvliet and Spijkenisse in the west. Topography Topographic map of the municipality of Albrandswaard, Sept. 2014. Notable people Hendrik Swalmius (1577 in Rhoon – 1649), a theologian painted by Frans Hals Eleazar Swalmius (1582 in Rhoon – 1652), a theologian painted by Rembrandt Mattheus Marinus Schepman (1847 in Rhoon – 1919), a malacologist Hesterine de Reus (born 1961 in Poortugaal), a former soccer player and coach Alexander Pechtold (born 1965), a former politician and art historian; grew up in Rhoon Sander Fischer (born 1988 in Rhoon), a professional footballer with over 300 club caps Gallery References External links Official website Municipalities of South Holland IJsselmonde (island)

121090

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effington%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Effington Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Effington Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. Effington Township was organized in 1872, and its name was selected from a novel. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (5.83%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 104 households, and 87 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.0 people per square mile (3.5/km2). There were 134 housing units at an average density of 4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. There were 104 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.4% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.16. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,734. About 7.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.2% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

121091

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkemade

Alkemade

Alkemade () is a former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. Before its merger with Jacobswoude, the municipality covered an area of 30.91 km² (11.93 mile² ) of which 3.94 km² (1.52 mile²) is water. It had a population of 14,481 in 2004. The municipality of Alkemade comprised the communities of Kaag, Nieuwe Wetering, Oud Ade, Oude Wetering, Rijpwetering, and Roelofarendsveen. There is no settlement called Alkemade itself. The municipality has many greenhouses and 13 windmills, one of which dates from 1632. Water sports are popular here because of its location on the lakes Kagerplassen and Braassemermeer. On January 1, 2009, Alkemade and Jacobswoude merged and formed the new municipality of Kaag en Braassem. Notable people Joop Doderer (1921-2005) - actor Joop Zoetemelk (1946) - cyclist, winner of the Tour de France 1980 Lou Geels (1908-1979) - actor Bart Spring in 't Veld (1976) - Big Brother 2000 winner Alex Turk (1975) - cartoonist Sanne van der Star (1986) - speed skater Monique Velzeboer (1971) - speed skater, gold medal at the 1988 Olympics Simone Velzeboer - speed skater Lars Hoogenboom - marathon skater Femke Heemskerk - swimmer Ilana Rooderkerk (1987) - soap opera actress Marike Koek (1953) - actress Bobbie Koek (1985) - actress Dioomen - D.J. See also Vrije en Lage Boekhorst Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2009 Former municipalities of South Holland Kaag en Braassem

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphen%20aan%20den%20Rijn

Alphen aan den Rijn

Alphen aan den Rijn (; or "Alphen on the Rhine") is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, between Leiden and Utrecht. The city is situated on the banks of the river Oude Rijn (Old Rhine), where the river Gouwe branches off. The municipality had a population of in , and covers an area of of which is water. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn also includes the communities of Aarlanderveen, Zwammerdam, and Boskoop. The city is located in what is called the 'Green Heart' of the Netherlands, which is a somewhat less densely populated centre area of the Randstad. The name "Alphen" is probably derived from the name of the Roman fort Albaniana, meaning "settlement at the white water". Its remains still lie underneath the city centre. History The area around Alphen aan den Rijn has been inhabited for 2000 years. In the Roman era, the Oude Rijn was the main branch of the Rhine River and formed the north border of the Roman Empire. Since the rule of Emperor Claudius (41–54 AD), divisions of the Roman army were stationed here. Consequently, several Roman fortifications were located along the Oude Rijn, including castellum Albanianae in the centre of Alphen. The Romans had also built the first bridge over the Oude Rijn. Alphen was therefore an important commercial site in the area until Germanic raids ended that in 240 AD. After recurring problems with flooding, especially in Utrecht and Leiden, the Oude Rijn was dammed at Wijk bij Duurstede in 1122, thereby making the Lek River the main branch of the Rhine. The Oude Rijn has not flooded since. During the Middle Ages, Alphen was a fiefdom called Alphen en Rietveld. In the 17th century, Alphen became prominent again as a hub for commerce. The Oude Rijn was used for boat traffic; there are still portions along the river where the towpath is present. The current municipality was formed in 1918 through the amalgamation of the smaller municipalities of Alphen, Aarlanderveen, and Oudshoorn. In 1964, the municipality of Zwammerdam was added as well. In 2014 the municipalities of Boskoop and Rijnwoude were amalgamated as well, doubling the land area and increasing the population to over 100,000. During the Second World War, the majority of Jews from Alphen were deported and subsequently murdered; only a few survived. After the war, the Jewish congregation was disbanded and merged with the one in Leiden. A Jewish cemetery on the Aarkade was founded in 1802, but it was abandoned and razed in the 1960s, with the remains re-interred in Katwijk; in 2012, after fifteen years of community activism by local historian Anke Bakker and CDA council member Alice Besseling, a monument was installed and the area turned into a city park. Since the 1950s, the city began to grow rapidly. A large new neighbourhood was built on the north side and Alphen became mostly a commuter city. Other urban developments however did create local employment. Since the 1990s, a similar new development was built at the city's south side. In recent years, a large part of the city centre has undergone a full urban renewal. Many buildings from the 1950s and earlier have been demolished to make place for modern architecture. This "masterplan" included the addition of a new public square next to the riverbank, the construction of a performing arts theatre/cinema, an upgrade of local shops and the creation of pedestrian streets. As of 2006, all of these projects on the left riverbank Hoge Zijde have been finished and a new similar masterplan for the right riverbank Lage Zijde has been developed and is being executed now. On 9 April 2011, a gunman opened fire at a shopping centre in Alphen aan den Rijn, killing six people and subsequently taking his own life. On 3 August 2015, a newly built bridge flap of the under-renovation Juliana Bridge on the Oude Rijn collapsed. It was being hoisted by two cranes, different in size, floating on a pontoon that was not stabilized. It became unbalanced shortly after the lifting started, fell and collapsed onto buildings. There were no injuries and fatalities, many inhabitants having already cleared the area. In total 51 properties were damaged. Demographics Native Dutch people: 78,8% Other European people and second-generation descendants: 9,5% Turkish people: 1.3% Moroccan people: 2.7% Surinamese people: 1.8% People from the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba: 0.9 Other non-natives: 5% Tourism Alphen aan den Rijn has the following attractions: Avifauna Bird Park – the world's first dedicated bird park, opened in 1950. Archeon – a theme park about Dutch History, with 43 replica buildings from prehistoric, Roman, and Medieval eras. It opened in 1994. Zegersloot Recreation Park – park with an artificial lake, popular for hiking, cycling, windsurfing, wakeboarding and water skiing. Events 20 van Alphen – International 20 kilometres run. Held every year (since 1952) on the second Sunday of March. The 2006 event was marked by a world record when Haile Gebrselassie posted a time of 1 hour 11 minutes 37 seconds for 25 km. This was his 22nd world record breaking performance. Year market – third Wednesday in September. Regional products. Lakeside Festival – end of August. Music festival near Zegersloot. Old timer day – second Saturday of September. Old cars, tractors, steam engines. LAURA – four-day bicycle event Leiden, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam and Alphen aan den Rijn which is the start and finish place, is held the first week of July. Tean International – Challenger level ATP Tour tennis tournament, played at the Alphense Tennis Club, from 30 August to 8 September 2008. Midwinter Fair and Midzomer Fair – Fantasy festivals at the Archeon. Vakantiespel – One of the largest events for children between 6 and 12-year-old in the Netherlands. Held every year in August. Public transport The town is served by Alphen aan den Rijn railway station. It is just south east of the town centre. The bus station is located near the railway station. Politics In total, there are 11 parties in the city council that consists of 35 councillors. Liesbeth Spies of the CDA is the current acting mayor. The council of mayor and alderman run the city on a day-to-day basis and report to the city council. Current (2016) aldermen in Alphen aan den Rijn are: M.H. du Chatinier (ChristenUnie) C.J. van Velzen (CDA) G. van As (Nieuw Elan) T. Hoekstra (VVD) H. de Jager (CDA) E. de Leest (D66 - since 21-04-2016 instead of W.J. Stegeman) Economy The information and publishing company Wolters Kluwer is based in Alphen aan den Rijn. Notable natives Quirijn van Brekelenkam (1622/29 in Zwammerdam – 1669/79) a Dutch Baroque genre painter George Pieter Willem Boers (1811 in Hazerswoude – 1884) an East Indies Army colonel and Governor of the Dutch Gold Coast J.C. Bloem (1887 Oudshoorn – 1966) a Dutch poet and essayist Maartje Offers (1891 in Koudekerk – 1944) a Dutch classical contralto singer Lykele Faber (1919 in Koudekerk - 2009) a Dutch resistance commando and radio operator Roel van den Broek (born 1931) a Dutch religious scholar and academic Matthijs van Heijningen (born 1944) a Dutch film producer Bas Eenhoorn (born 1946) a politician and management consultant, Mayor of Alpen 2010–2012 Harald Prins (born 1951) a Dutch anthropologist, ethnohistorian and filmmaker Marian Bakermans-Kranenburg (born 1965) a scientist and academic focused on pedagogy and family relations Liesbeth Spies (born 1966) a Dutch politician, Mayor of Alphen aan den Rijn since 2014 Abid Tounssi (born 1981) stage name Salah Edin, a Dutch Moroccan rapper and actor Sport Wim Schouten (1878–1941) a sailor, competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics Petrus Wernink (1895 in Oudshoorn – 1971) a sailor, competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics Tom Okker (born 1944 in Hazerswoude) a Dutch former tennis player, world No. 3 in 1974 Dido Havenaar (born 1957 in Hazerswoude) a former Japanese football player with 302 club caps Bettine Vriesekoop (born 1961 in Hazerswoude) a former table tennis player Ron van Teylingen (born 1967 in Boskoop) is a sailor, competed at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics Hans Nieuwenburg (born 1968 in Koudekerk) a former water polo defender, competed in two Summer Olympics Wouter van Pelt (born 1968) a former Dutch field hockey player, with 236 international caps Peter van Niekerk (born 1971 in Hazerswoude) a sailor, competed at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics Arjan van Heusden (born 1972) a Dutch former football goalkeeper with 206 club caps Mark van der Zijden (born 1973 in Boskoop) a former freestyle swimmer, team bronze medallist at the 2000 Summer Olympics Evert-Jan 't Hoen (born 1975) a Dutch baseball player, competed in three Summer Olympics Wilbert Pennings (born 1975) a Dutch high jumper, competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics Jeannette Pennings (born 1977) a Dutch bobsledder and track and field athlete Martin Verkerk (born 1978 in Leiderdorp) a retired professional Dutch tennis player John Heitinga (born 1983) a Dutch football coach and former player with 324 club caps Noël van Klaveren (born 1995) a Dutch artistic gymnast Jelle Sels (born 1995) a Dutch tennis player Gallery References External links Official website Tean International Tennis Tournament interactiveSQUASH Nieuwe Sloot Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Roman sites in the Netherlands Holocaust locations in the Netherlands

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth%2C%20Minnesota

Elizabeth, Minnesota

Elizabeth is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 173 at the 2010 census. History Elizabeth was platted in 1872, and named for Elizabeth Niggler, the wife of an early settler. A post office was established under the name Elizabethtown in 1871, and the name was changed to Elizabeth in 1882. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 173 people, 66 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 84 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 2.9% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. There were 66 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3% 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 3.08. The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 34.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.9% male and 45.1% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 172 people, 72 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was 473.5 people per square mile (184.5/km2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 234.0 per square mile (91.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White, 1.16% Native American, and 0.58% from two or more races. There were 72 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.05. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,438, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,841. About 2.1% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. Climate The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb". (Warm Summer Continental Climate). References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barendrecht

Barendrecht

Barendrecht () is a town and municipality in the west of the Netherlands, near Rotterdam, South Holland. The municipality had a population of in , and covers an area of of which is water. The municipality of Barendrecht also includes Barendrecht-Carnisselande and Smitshoek. History The name "Barendrecht" is derived from the Germanic word birni, translated as "mud" or "muddy", and the Latin word trāiectum translated as "to cross (a river)" to denote a muddy river crossing. The current municipality of Barendrecht is located in the area of three former fiefdoms: East-Barendrecht, West-Barendrecht, and Carnisse. The oldest reference to East-Barendrecht is from 1264. These fiefdoms were in Riederwaard, an area reclaimed from water since the 12th century but had to deal with frequent dike breaches throughout the 13th and 14th centuries. Further stages in land reclamation, constituting the major part of modern Barendrecht, were the Binnenland polder (1484), Buitenland polder (1555) and Zuidpolder (1649). During the French Period, the three fiefdoms were merged into one municipality Barendrecht. After the French Period, it was split into East and West-Barendrecht, but in 1836 it was again united as one municipality. Demographics The population of Barendrecht increased ten-fold in the last 80 years from just under 5,000 in 1930 to close to 50,000 in 2010. During this time the number of homes increased as well, there was an eight-fold increase in the number of homes in the last 50 years from 2,200 in 1961 to 18,400 in 2011. The overall population increased, whereas the number of persons per household decreased. This is consistent with the general trend in the Netherlands over this period. In 2021, Barendrecht had a population of 48,771, of which 23,231 were male (49.4%) and 23,825 female (50.6%). According to the civil registry, 21% of its population were under the age of 14, 11% were between 15 and 24 years old, 27% were from 25 to 44, 28% were from 45 to 64 and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The marital status of the municipality was distributed such that 46% of its population was married, 45% never married, 6% divorced and 4% widowed. 26,08% of the population of Barendrecht was from foreign origin. The foreign origin of the municipality was 7,99% Western, 4% Suriname, 3% Turkey, 2% Morocco, 1% Dutch Caribbean and 8,81% from other countries. Barendrecht had 18,615 households in 2012, this corresponds to an average of 2.5 persons per household. Of these households, 24% were made up of individuals, 30% were couples with no children under 18 living with them and 45% contained children under 18. Geography Subdivisions Municipalities are the lowest tier of public administration in the Netherlands. They are, however, further subdivided into districts (wijken) and neighbourhoods (buurten) for administrative use. Barendrecht is subdivided into 23 districts, of which 20 are residential, two rural and one all business parks combined. The latter three have the lowest population density and largest area of all districts. The district with the highest population is Meerwede in Vinex-location Carnisselande, this district also has the highest population density. Each district is further subdivided in neighbourhoods. Some district consist of one neighbourhood, others consist of up to 14 neighbourhoods; the rural and business park districts are subdivided the most. The smallest neighbourhood has a size of , the largest spans . Some neighbourhoods are unpopulated; the largest population density for a neighbourhood in Barendrecht is . Sports Barendrecht is home to two football clubs; BVV Barendrecht, which plays at the fourth level of the Dutch football pyramid, and VV Smitshoek which plays at the fifth tier of the football pyramid. BVV Barendrecht won the KNVB Amateur Cup in the 2008–09 season, they were banned from the 2011–12 KNVB Cup after winning their first round matchup. In addition to these clubs there are also numerous other sport clubs, including organized badminton, basketball, handball, hockey, korfball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and water polo. Due to its proximity to Rotterdam, Barendrecht occasionally is the scene for road events starting or finishing in Rotterdam, it is the penultimate municipality on the route of the annual Paris-Rotterdam relay run. Athletes from Barendrecht have also had individual success, mostly notably quadruple Olympic swimming champion Inge de Bruijn. She won four gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze medals in the freestyle and butterfly events at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. During her career she won a total of 36 medals in major competitions, 18 of these medals were gold. She has also held three world records in long course swimming. Several players on the Dutch water polo teams during the 1984 and 2000 Summer Olympics were from Barendrecht as well. Government Barendrecht, as all Dutch municipalities, is ruled by both a board of mayor and aldermen and a municipal council. The municipal council is elected every four years. The number of councillors varies over time due to changes in the municipal population. It is the highest administrative body in the municipality and controls public policy. The executive power lies with the executive board, which consists of a mayor and multiple aldermen. The mayor is appointed by the crown and the alderman are elected by the municipal council, typically after each municipal election. Thieu van de Wouw, member of the CDA party, was major of Barendrecht from 1989 to his retirement in 2005. Jan van Belzen was appointed as mayor in July 2005, Van Belzen was mayor of Graafstroom before taking the same function in Barendrecht. In 2011 Van Belzen was appointed for another six-year term as mayor. The municipal council has traditionally been contested by national parties, the first local party was founded for the 2014 elections. The local representation per party typically changed with the national fortunes of these parties. The most recent municipal elections were held in 2014; the local party Our Interest Barendrecht won nine out of 29 seats, Christian Democratic Appeal won the largest share of the popular vote of all national parties in that election. Most policy decisions by the municipality do not garner widespread attention. Barendrecht is faced with the same issues as other suburban municipalities in providing public services and managing land-use planning. To study industrial scale carbon capture and storage methods, large-scale demonstration projects have been suggested to study what happens – the safety and other effects can only be fully studied in large-scale experiments. In 2007 it was suggested to inject of carbon dioxide underground in former gas fields in Barendrecht. Earlier studies had suggested to avoid trials in densely populated areas, such as Barendrecht, to eliminate the risk of a repeat of the Lake Nyos disaster. The suggestion to make Barendrecht a test site was met with local criticism, because of the experimental nature of the plan and because no ongoing monitoring of the fields would be performed. The municipal council of Barendrecht rejected the plan in June 2009 after their concerns were not met. The central government initially opted to overrule the council; they reversed their opinion in October 2010 and cancelled the plan. Infrastructure Road Two Dutch motorways pass through Barendrecht: The A15 runs west to east along the northern part of the town and is part of the Rotterdam ring road. Its exit at IJsselmonde is located in the north-east of Barendrecht. The A29 runs north to south and divides Smitshoek and Carnisselande from the rest of Barendrecht. Its exit at Barendrecht is located in the south of the municipality. South of Barendrecht, it passes through the Heinenoordtunnel under the Oude Maas. Vaanplein, the interchange between the A15 and A29, is situated within the borders of Barendrecht. Rail A number of railways pass through Barendrecht: The Breda–Rotterdam railway, originally known as Staatslijn I when it opened in 1872, runs along the east side of Barendrecht. The Barendrecht railway station is located on this line; it was initially opened in 1872 before moving to its current location in 2001. The HSL-Zuid is the high-speed rail line between Amsterdam and the Belgium border passing through Rotterdam. The southern section of the dedicated line branches off from the conventional line just north of Barendrecht and runs parallel to it through the town, but trains do not stop. The Betuweroute, a double track freight railway from Rotterdam to Germany, runs along the north and eastern sides of Barendrecht, at one point paralleling the passenger line and HSL-Zuid. Queen Beatrix opened this route in 2007. The nine tracks of all three of these lines, which run through the railway station, are covered over a length of 1.5 km (0.9 mi) to reduce the noise to the surrounding neighbourhoods. Nederlandse Spoorwegen services the station, with trains departing towards Dordrecht to the southeast and Rotterdam to the northwest four times an hour during the day during weekdays, reduced to two times an hour during the rest of the railways' normal service hours. A major junction between the three railway lines north of the station was the site of a train accident in 2009. Two freight trains collided head on, killing one of the drivers and serious injuring another. A passenger train could not stop in time and collided with the wreckage. Local public transit As a suburb of Rotterdam, commuters in Barendrecht have access to extensive local transport services operated by RET, whose tram line 25 runs north-south through the western part of Barendrecht with its southern terminus in Carnisselande. The tram runs to the Rotterdam Centraal railway station through the city centre and beyond to its northern terminus in Schiebroek. The RET also operates several bus lines through Barendrecht: three lines, via different routes, from the railway station to Zuidplein, a line from the railway station to Kralingse Zoom, a short local route from Zuidplein to the Barendrecht community of Smitshoek, and another short line departing from the east side of the railway station. Arriva runs two additional bus lines: a line from city hall to the Heinenoord bus terminal, and a line from the Barendrecht railway station to the Zwijndrecht railway station. Notable people Jack van den Berg (born 1959) a trainer for major "amateur" clubs, won the Rinus Michels Award Inge de Bruijn (born 1973) a former competitive swimmer, four-time Olympic champion and former world record-holder Anwar El Ghazi (born 1995) a professional footballer, plays for Premier League club Aston Villa F.C. Chayenne Ewijk (born 1988) a former professional tennis player Anton Heiden (born 1960) a former water polo player, participated in the 1984 Summer Olympics Finn Stokkers (born 1996) a professional footballer with over 100 club caps Ties Theeuwkens (born 1985) a professional basketball player, played 55 games for Dutch national basketball team Gallery References External links Official website Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland IJsselmonde (island)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergambacht

Bergambacht

Bergambacht () is a village and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. Since 2015 it has been a part of the municipality of Krimpenerwaard. The former municipality covered an area of of which was water, and had a population of as of . The former municipality included the communities of Ammerstol and Berkenwoude, which were separate municipalities until they merged with Bergambacht in 1985. Topography Topographic map of the former municipality of Bergambacht, 2013. Notable people Wim Kok (1938-2018), trade union leader and politician; Prime Minister of the Netherlands 1994-2002 Meindert Leerling (1936–2021), journalist and politician References External links Official website Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2015 Former municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Krimpenerwaard

121096

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Elizabeth Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Elizabeth Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 722 at the 2000 census. Elizabeth Township was organized in 1870, and named for Elizabeth Niggler, the wife of an early settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (10.59%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 722 people, 279 households, and 213 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.7 people per square mile (8.8/km2). There were 511 housing units at an average density of 16.1/sq mi (6.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.72% White, 0.14% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population. There were 279 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 19.7% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 2.96. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $46,719, and the median income for a family was $55,446. Males had a median income of $34,688 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,960. About 5.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergschenhoek

Bergschenhoek

Bergschenhoek () is a town and former municipality in the municipality of Lansingerland, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. It is situated roughly 10 km to the north of Rotterdam. The town had a population of 18,475 in 2019, and covered an area of 15.52 km² (5.99 mile²) of which 0.63 km² (0.24 mile²) is water. On 1 January 2007, the town was merged with neighbouring towns Berkel en Rodenrijs and Bleiswijk to form the new municipality Lansingerland; these three towns collectively are known locally as the "3B Hoek". Due to the continuing influx of people to Bergschenhoek, it is in a constant state of expansion and is now predominantly a commuter town as most of its residents work in the neighbouring cities, such as The Hague and Rotterdam. The town had a large population increase since 1990, because of the Vinex-plans. The town grew from 7,600 inhabitants in 1990 to nearly 18,500 in 2019. The name of the town is derived from a district of the nearby city of Rotterdam, Hillegersberg. There was a road leading to this municipality. On a corner of this road ('hoek' in Dutch) a settlement grew, leading to a village. This village was named after Hillegersberg, and the corner was incorporated in the name, hence the name (Hillegers)Bergschenhoek. External links Official Website Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2007 Populated places in South Holland Former municipalities of South Holland Lansingerland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmo%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Elmo Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Elmo Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 344 at the 2000 census. Elmo Township was organized in 1880. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.28%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 344 people, 132 households, and 100 families living in the township. The population density was 9.5 people per square mile (3.7/km). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.84% White, 0.29% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29%. Of the 132 households 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 21.2% of households were one person and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.98. The age distribution was 23.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males. The median household income was $28,125 and the median family income was $35,313. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,554. About 10.5% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkel%20en%20Rodenrijs

Berkel en Rodenrijs

Berkel en Rodenrijs () is a town and former municipality in the municipality of Lansingerland, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. History Berkel en Rodenrijs was founded in the twelfth century. Its character changed across the centuries. Prior to its development, the land consisted of peat soil, which was cultivated for the production of turf. This cultivation resulted in the appearance of moors. During the 18th century the moors were drained and agricultural use of polder land commenced. The years that followed resulted in significant changes to the town due to residential and commercial building developments. (source: Gemeente Lansingerland) In 1850 the town had a population count of 1,250, which by 1950 had expanded to 5,700. The municipality of Tempel was abolished in 1855 and added to Berkel en Rodenrijs. On 1 January 2007, the town was merged with neighbouring towns Bergschenhoek and Bleiswijk to form the new municipality of Lansingerland. In January 2008, the former municipality had a population of 22,626 (source: official municipality guide), and covered an area of of which is water. Public transport RandstadRail Line E RET has provided bus services since 9 December 2012: bus numbers 170, 173 and 174. Bus 170 runs along a new dedicated bus route through Lansingerland, known as the ZoRo bus ( Zoetermeer - Rotterdam ). This route goes from Zoetermeer Central Station to Rodenrijs Station. Notable people Born in Berkel en Rodenrijs Phil Bloom (born 27 November 1945), Artist Eimert van Middelkoop (born 14 February 1949), politician (ChristianUnion, minister of Defence 2009) Peter Olsthoorn (born 23 January 1960), IT and multimedia freelance journalist Piet Rietveld (1952–2013) professor of transport economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Victor Scheffers (born 22 May 1960), Olympic rower for the Netherlands, 1980 Summer Games. Tim Vincken (born 12 September 1986), pro football player Feyenoord Rotterdam Peter-Paul Pigmans (31 January 1961 – 27 August 2003), Dutch gabber music producer, best known for his production under the pseudonym 3 Steps Ahead. Lived in Berkel en Rodenrijs Rob Madna (born 8 June 1931 in Den Haag, died 5 April 2003 in Berkel en Rodenrijs), pianist, trumpeter and composer. Annie M.G. Schmidt (*20 May 1911 – 21 May 1995) Dutch poet and well-known author of children's books lived in Berkel en Rodenrijs for some time during the mid 1960s. Wibi Soerjadi (born 2 March 1970) pianist and composer, has a younger brother Ardjoena Soerjadi who is also a musician. Both were infant prodigies. Ria Visser (born 20 July 1961), All-round speed skater, National Speed Skating Champion (1980, 1983, 1984, 1985,1986), Silver medal 1500m. 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Kiki Bertens (born 10 December 1991) WTA professional tennis player, reached number 4 in the world 5/2019. Gallery References External links Eimert van Middelkoop Landsingerland detailed streetmap (includes Berkel en Rodenrijs) Short history of Berkel en Rodenrijs Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2007 Populated places in South Holland Former municipalities of South Holland Lansingerland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernisse

Bernisse

Bernisse () is a former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. Since 2015 it has been a part of the municipality of Nissewaard. The former municipality had a population of in , and covered an area of of which was water. The former municipality was named after the river Bernisse, which flows right through it from the Spui to the Brielse Meer and separates the estuary islands of Voorne and Putten. The former municipality of Bernisse consisted of the following communities: Abbenbroek, Biert, Geervliet, Heenvliet, Oudenhoorn, Simonshaven, Zuidland. The municipality of Bernisse was formed on January 1, 1980, through the amalgamation of the municipalities Abbenbroek, Oudenhoorn, Zuidland, and parts of the municipalities Geervliet (including Simonshaven) and Heenvliet. Topography Dutch Topographic map of the former municipality of Bernisse, 2013. Notable people Dirk van Hogendorp (1761 in Heenvliet – 1822) a somewhat "troublesome" Dutch officer and author Maarten den Bakker (born 1969 in Abbenbroek) a retired road bicycle racer, competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics Alexander van Oudenaarden (1970 in Zuidland) a Dutch biophysicist and systems biologist Chanella Stougje (born 1996 in Zuidland) a Dutch professional racing cyclist References External links 1980 establishments in the Netherlands States and territories established in 1980 Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2015 Former municipalities of South Holland Nissewaard

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erhard%2C%20Minnesota

Erhard, Minnesota

Erhard is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 148 at the 2010 census. History Erhard was platted in 1882, and named for Alexander E. Erhard, an early settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 148 people, 65 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 70 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White and 2.0% Native American. There were 65 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.2% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 2.67. The median age in the city was 48 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.6% were from 25 to 44; 35.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 150 people, 71 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 276.4 people per square mile (107.3/km2). There were 73 housing units at an average density of 134.5 per square mile (52.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.00% White and 2.00% Native American. There were 71 households, out of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.7% were non-families. 38.0% 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 2.11 and the average family size was 2.78. In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,189. There were 7.0% of families and 11.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.8% of under eighteens and 12.5% of those over 64. References Cities in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binnenmaas

Binnenmaas

Binnenmaas () was a municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of in , and covers an area of of which is water. It is named after the lake of the same name. The municipality was formed on January 1, 1984, by the merger of the municipalities Puttershoek, Maasdam, Mijnsheerenland, Westmaas, and Heinenoord. On January 1, 2007, the municipality 's-Gravendeel was added to Binnenmaas. On January 1, 2019 it was merged with Cromstrijen, Korendijk, Oud-Beijerland, and Strijen to form the municipality of Hoeksche Waard. The municipality of Binnenmaas consists of the following communities: Blaaksedijk, De Wacht, Goidschalxoord, 's-Gravendeel, Greup, Heinenoord, Kuipersveer, Maasdam, Maasdijk, Mijnsheerenland, Puttershoek, Reedijk, Schenkeldijk, Sint Anthoniepolder, Westdijk, Westmaas and Zwanegat. Topography Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Binnenmaas, June 2015. See also References External links Official website Hoeksche Waard Former municipalities of South Holland Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2019

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleiswijk

Bleiswijk

Bleiswijk () is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. Demographics The municipality had a population of 10,222 in 2006, and covered an area of 21.96 km² (8.48 mile²) of which 0.83 km² (0.32 mile²) is water. On 1 January 2007, the town was merged with neighbouring towns Bergschenhoek and Berkel en Rodenrijs to form the new municipality Lansingerland. According to the January 2020 census, its population was 10,895. References External links location on map(OSM) Het weer in Bleiswijk Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2007 Populated places in South Holland Former municipalities of South Holland Lansingerland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erhards%20Grove%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Erhards Grove Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Erhards Grove Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 467 at the 2000 census. Erhards Grove Township was organized in 1870 by Alexander E. Erhard and others. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (4.80%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 467 people, 167 households, and 135 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.0 people per square mile (5.4/km2). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 5.5/sq mi (2.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.79% White, 0.43% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 1.07% Pacific Islander, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population. There were 167 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.11. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $30,481 versus $18,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,409. About 12.0% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodegraven

Bodegraven

Bodegraven () is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The former municipality covers an area of of which is water. The former municipality of Bodegraven also includes the communities Meije, and Nieuwerbrug. On January 1, 2011 Bodegraven merged with Reeuwijk to Bodegraven-Reeuwijk. Geography Bodegraven is centrally located in the Green Heart of the Randstad, roughly equally distant (about 30 km) from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. It is surrounded by the municipalities (clockwise, starting in the north): Nieuwkoop, Woerden, Reeuwijk (former municipality), Boskoop, and Alphen aan den Rijn. The town is situated on both shores of the Oude Rijn, in which a set of locks are in the middle of town. The oldest part of town is the Reformed St. Gallus Church, on the north side of the river. History Bodegraven was already inhabited in the Roman Era. It was situated at the Roman Empire's northern border, the Limes Germanicus. As such, many army camps, ports, and roads were built by the Romans. Many settlements originated on the road along the Limes, including Bodegraven. Not much is known about Bodegraven after that. According to folklore, a lost map from 809 made reference to a fiefdom "Bodelo". There is certainty however that circa 1050 a small settlement had formed, probably near the current Dorpskerk (Village Church). After two centuries of dispute between the bishop of Utrecht and the Counts of Holland, Bodegraven eventually became part of Holland. In the late Middle Ages, large tracts of land around Bodegraven were prepared for cultivation by digging division ditches (kavelsloten) perpendicular to the rivers (such as Oude Rijn, Meije, and Oude Bodegrave) between land parcels and then ditches cross-wise some from and parallel to the rivers (achtersloten). This created the distinctive grid pattern of field divisions. Circa 1350, a lock was built at Bodegraven. In 1672 when war was declared between the Dutch Republic and England, France, Münster, and Cologne, Bodegraven was just behind the Water Defense Line. The Water Line was inundated and formed a barrier to the advancing French troops. But during the winter the French could advance over the frozen polders to Meije and Zwammerdam. Before reaching Alphen aan den Rijn they could be repelled by the Dutch. Thaw had set in so the only retreat route was along the dike of the Oude Rijn. The French therefore came through Bodegraven and destroyed it. Afterwards, the fort Wierickerschans was built just east of the town. Until 1870 Bodegraven prospered. But in that year fire broke out in a bakery which subsequently burnt a large part of the town. In all a 100 homes had burnt down and 130 families were homeless. A national collection was held and the town quickly recovered. In the 20th century, Bodegraven expanded: the southside between the Oude Rijn and the railway was built up circa 1900, the northside between the World Wars, and since the 1950s the area between the railway and the A12 Motorway has been built up. Economy Bodegraven is known as a centre for the cheese trade, controlled by the powerful Goebel family, though the number of cheese warehouses has decreased and, the Tuesday Cheese Market is no longer held since 2001. There still is a cheese museum and a cheese monument in front of the church. It was also known for its shampoo because of the Andrélon Factory, founded in the 1940s by barber André de Jong. In 2005 the factory closed and was demolished. Bodegraven has a strategic location in the middle of the Green Heart, resulting in a relative high number of industries located here. There is a picturesque historic windmill located in the town, which dates from the late seventeenth century and is now known as "De Arkduif" (the 'ark-dove' of the biblical Noah's Ark story). This currently houses a small brewery called Brouwerij De Molen. Transportation The A12 Motorway, running next to Bodegraven, connects The Hague via Utrecht and Arnhem to the German border. The State Highway N11 connects the A12 with the A4 Motorway at Leiden. Railway Railway Station: Bodegraven. There is a train between Leiden and Utrecht stopping in Bodegraven, twice in the hour. Bus There is only one bus (Line 178) in Bodegraven, connecting it with Reeuwijk and Gouda. A local bus (Line 724) drives between the communities Bodegraven, Zwammerdam, De Meije, Zegveld, Woerden, Nieuwerbrug, and back to Bodegraven. A second local bus (Line 722) connects Alphen aan den Rijn and Bodegraven via Zwammerdam. A steam tram formerly ran between Bodegraven and Gouda. Between 1892 and 1917 it used horses instead of steam locomotives. Notable people Wyco de Vries - Water polo player (1996 Summer Olympics) External links Official Website Short history of Bodegraven, in Dutch Bodegraven-Reeuwijk Former municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2011

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boskoop

Boskoop

Boskoop () is a town in the province of South Holland. It was a separate municipality until it merged into Alphen aan den Rijn in 2014. The town had a population of 15,050 in 2012 and covers an area of of which is water. It's the world's biggest joined floriculture area. Boskoop is famous for its nurseries, particularly woody plant and perennial nurseries, of which some 774 are situated on long stretches of land, divided by narrow canals. Before World War II almost all transport was conducted using narrow boats. A few exceptionally high footbridges crossing some of the broader (main) canals remain from these days. Between the World Wars the transition was made from fruit culture to decorative garden plants and trees. As a source of technical knowledge about the art of growing decorative plants, Boskoop remains world-renowned and unique. The name "Boskoop" has been given to an apple cultivar (Belle de Boskoop) which is widely distributed in the Low Countries, to a grape variety (Boskoop Glory) and also to a variety of Calluna (Boskoop) and Weigela (Boskoop Glory) and blackcurrant ("Boskoop Giant"). Geography Boskoop is located in the Green Heart (nl: Groene Hart) of the Randstad, spanning both sides of the river Gouwe between Alphen aan den Rijn (to the north) and Waddinxveen (to the south), both also along the river. The municipality is bordered in the east by Reeuwijk and Bodegraven, and in the west by Rijnwoude. A vertical lift bridge in the centre of the village connects both shores of the Gouwe. History It is assumed that Boskoop originated from the settlement Ten Bussche, founded by William I, Count of Holland, in 1204. In 1222, the Abbey of Rijnsburg became owner of Boskoop. The Abbey decided to enlarge its tree and shrub inventory by making the farmers grow more trees than they would need for their own orchards. From the 15th to the 17th century more and more trees were produced and decorative plants were introduced. At the end of the 19th century, Boskoop began with the export of its products, Germany being its first client. The history of Boskoop was greatly influenced by its location on top of a thick peat layer. When the Abbey of Rijnsburg became owners of Boskoop, the harvesting of peat for fuel began. But unlike other towns in the "Green Heart" where extensive peat harvesting led to the formation of large ponds and lakes, Boskoop was too far from the major cities and peat harvesting was not profitable. Also the abbey did not permit the excavation of the peat layer on its lands. So Boskoop still has fertile soil for agriculture and horticulture. An obstacle to the arboriculture was the high groundwater level, which was just below the surface at Boskoop. Many canals and ditches were dug to drain the rain waters, up to 2000 km at one point in its history. Consequently, much transportation was done by means of these waterways. By introducing new drainage methods which lowered the groundwater level, many ditches could be filled again. Yet at the beginning of the 21st century, there are still many canals in Boskoop on which many nurseries rely for transportation. As a result, Boskoop is sometimes called "Small Giethoorn". Nowadays, most plants are grown directly in pots, as opposed to open ground, and shipped to auction directly from the nursery. The viability of the nursery industry in Boskoop is also at risk, as nursery production has switched to container production, as opposed to field growing. The small size of the nurseries, the inability to mechanize, government regulations, the high cost of land, and the high cost of labor have all increased the economic pressure on the Boskoop nursery industry. The municipality of Boskoop had been in financial straits for the several years, in part because of the high cost of maintaining the constantly sinking roads, before it was amalgamated into Alphen aan den Rijn. On 1 January 2014 the municipality was merged into Alphen aan den Rijn at the same time as Rijnwoude. When it was dissolved, the municipality had a population of 15,196 and a total area of . Transport Boskoop is served by Boskoop railway station, which is in the west part of town. In 2017, Boskoop Snijdelwijk railway station was opened. Boskoop is connected to the RijnGouweLijn, which runs from Alphen aan den Rijn to Gouda. Trains travel every thirty minutes in either direction. In peak hours, an additional two trains travel every hour in the directions of Gouda and Leiden. Attractions The vertical-lift bridge at Boskoop is one of three similar bridges over the Gouwe; the other two are in Alphen aan den Rijn and Waddinxveen. Because of its central location, the bridge characterizes the village skyline. A new bicycle path was added to the bridge during its renovation at the beginning of the 1990s. Another historic building is the (now partially dismantled) Water Tower of Boskoop. It is located on the north-east side of the village on the same road crossing the lift bridge. Near the train station is an extensive rose garden (rosarium), with free access and open the whole year. More than 160 types of roses are exhibited here together with numerous other shrubs, trees, and plants. In view of its history, it is not surprising Boskoop has a nursery museum. It is located in an old nursery residence from 1870. Behind the museum is another rose garden with rose varieties from the 17th to the 20th century. From spring to fall, boat tours are organized through the many canals of Boskoop, which tour along the nurseries and nature areas and provide information about the history and surroundings of Boskoop. And once per year, a nursery canoe tour is organized. References External links Historische vereniging Boskoop Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2014 Former municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Alphen aan den Rijn

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everts%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Everts Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Everts Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 774 at the 2000 census. Everts Township was organized in 1879, and named for Edmund A. Everts and his son Rezin Everts, early settlers. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (32.71%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 774 people, 310 households, and 249 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.5 people per square mile (12.9/km2). There were 929 housing units at an average density of 40.2/sq mi (15.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.58% White, 0.26% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population. There were 310 households, out of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.1% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.58. In the township the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 17.2% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 32.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $44,917, and the median income for a family was $52,083. Males had a median income of $35,395 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,823. About 1.3% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brielle

Brielle

Brielle (), also called Den Briel in Dutch and Brill in English, is a town, municipality and historic seaport in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, on the north side of the island of Voorne-Putten, at the mouth of the New Maas. The municipality covers an area of of which is water. In its population was . The municipality of Brielle also includes the communities Vierpolders and Zwartewaal. History Brielle is a very old, fortified city. Its name is derived from the Celtic word brogilo (meaning "closed area" or "hunting grounds"). The oldest writings about Brielle indicate that the current location is the "new" Brielle. Den ouden Briel (Old Brill) must have been situated somewhere else on the Voorne-Putten Island. It received city rights in 1306. The city was for a long time the seat of the Count of Voorne, until this fiefdom was added to Holland in 1371. It had its own harbour and traded with the countries around the Baltic Sea. Brielle even had its own trading colony in Sweden. During the Eighty Years' War between the Netherlands and Spain, the Capture of Brielle on April 1, 1572, by Protestant rebels, the Watergeuzen, marked a turning point in the conflict, as many towns in Holland then began to support William of Orange against the Spanish Duke Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba who was sent to pacify The Netherlands. This event is still celebrated each year on April 1 and the night before (known as Chalk Night (kalknacht) when the city is defaced with chalk - and now also white paint). Dutch students are taught a short rhyme to remember this fact, which rhyme refers to April Fools' Day: Op 1 april verloor Alva zijn bril. Op April zes verloor Alva zijn fles On April 1st, Alva lost his glasses On April 6th Alva lost his bottle In Dutch, "bril" is the word for "glasses," and it closely rhymes with Briel; as does "Fles" which stands for the town of Vlissingen, and was the next town to be captured by the Dutch rebels. After the capture of Brielle the Protestant rebels tortured and murdered the Catholic Martyrs of Gorkum and Brielle has become a pilgrimage location since then. In August 1585, Brielle was one of the three Dutch towns that became an English possession by the Treaty of Nonsuch when Queen Elizabeth I received it as security of payment for 5000 soldiers (led by the Earl of Leicester) and used by the Dutch in their struggle against the Spanish. The first English governor of Brielle was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter, succeeded by Edward Conway, 1st Viscount Conway who named his daughter Brilliana in honour of the city. English garrisons were stationed here and at Flushing. In 1617, these cities returned to the Netherlands. Twin cities Brielle is twinned with: Notable people Anneke Esaiasdochter (1509 in Brielle – 1539), a Dutch Anabaptist executed as a heretic, a Protestant martyr. Willem Bloys van Treslong (1529–1594), a nobleman, lead the Sea Beggars and the Capture of Brielle in 1572. Maarten Tromp (1598 in Brielle – 1653), a Dutch army general and admiral in the Dutch navy Witte de With (1599 in Hoogendijk – 1658), a Dutch naval officer during the Eighty Years War and the First Anglo-Dutch war Ludowyk Smits (1635 in Zwartewaal – 1707), a Dutch Golden Age painter Philips van Almonde (1644 in Den Briel – 1711), a Dutch Lieutenant Admiral Constantijn van Daalen (1884 in Brielle – 1931), a Dutch gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics Toon Tellegen (born 1941 in Brielle), a Dutch writer and poet, known for children's books and a physician See also Historisch Museum Den Briel Gallery References External links Official website (some pages in English) http://www.catharijnekerk.nl Website of St Catharijnekerk Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capelle%20aan%20den%20IJssel

Capelle aan den IJssel

Capelle aan den IJssel (; ) is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of in , and covers an area of , of which is water. It is situated on the eastern edge of Rotterdam, on the Hollandse IJssel river. The town has what is probably the country's smallest museum, the Dief en Duif huis ("House of Thieves and Pigeons"). Now a historical museum, it served as the prison for the castle of Capelle and is all that now remains of the 16th-century castle. On opposing sides of the A16 motorway are two business parks called Rivium and Brainpark respectively. Companies based in the larger Rivium include Rockwell Automation, Pfizer Nederland, Sodexho Nederland, Royal Dutch Shell, Van Oord, and many more. Topography Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel, June 2015. Public transport Capelle aan den IJssel is connected to the Rotterdam Metro system: Line C starts at De Terp station, proceeds to Capelle Centrum station and Slotlaan station, then to the cities of Rotterdam, Schiedam and Spijkenisse. Connections with the main railway system on line C are at Blaak station and at Schiedam Centrum station. After changing to line A or B (at Capelsebrug station) also at Alexander station, and after changing to line D (at Beurs station), finally also at Rotterdam Centraal station. To and from the direction The Hague the fastest connection is usually with a change at Schiedam Centrum; for other directions it varies. Capelle aan den IJssel has its own train station, Capelle Schollevaar. This station is located outside of the city centre in the Schollevaar neighborhood. Local trains from Rotterdam to Gouda and Amsterdam stop at this station. Notable people Politicians Hans Blokland (born 1943) a former Dutch politician; municipal councillor of Capelle aan den IJssel 1974 to 1994 Jan Peter Balkenende (born 1956) a Dutch jurist and retired politician, Prime Minister of the Netherlands 2002 to 2010; lives in Capelle aan den IJssel Jet Bussemaker (born 1961) a retired Dutch politician and academic Wouter Koolmees (born 1977) a Dutch politician; second Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 2019 and Bart Latuheru (born 1965) a Dutch retired professional footballer with 450 club caps Pieter-Jan Belder (born 1966) a instrumentalist, plays recorder, harpsichord and fortepiano Ferry de Haan (born 1972) a Dutch retired footballer with 179 club caps and club manager Nick Viergever (born 1989) a Dutch footballer with over 250 club caps Davina Michelle (born 1995) a Dutch singer since 2020 Noa Lang (born 1999) a Dutch footballer that plays for Club Brugge Ronnie Flex (born 1992) a Dutch rapper References External links Official website Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fergus%20Falls%2C%20Minnesota

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Fergus Falls is a city in and the county seat of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,138 at the 2010 census. History The falls from which the city gets part of its name were discovered by Joe Whitford (a Scottish trapper) in 1856 and promptly named in honor of his employer, James Fergus. It is not known whether Fergus ever visited the city, but Whitford did not live to see the city develop, as he was killed during the 1862 Dakota war in western Minnesota. In 1867, George B. Wright was at the land office at St. Cloud and found Whitford's lapsed claim, purchased the land, and built what is now the Central Dam in downtown Fergus Falls around 1871. After Wright died in 1882, his son Vernon moved from Boston to Minnesota and took over his father's interests in the town. Vernon Wright was also one of the two people who established the Otter Tail Power Company in 1907. The city was incorporated in the late 1870s and is situated along the dividing line between the former great deciduous forest of the Northwest Territories to the east and the great plains to the west, in a region of gentle hills, where the recent geological history is dominated by the recession of the glaciers from the last great Ice Age, with numerous lakes and small rivers. Two major tornadoes hit Fergus Falls during the early 20th century, the second, the 1919 Fergus Falls tornado, being the greater. The only church edifice left standing after the great cyclone was the predominantly black Baptist church. 21st century Fergus Falls features many different parks (tallgrass prairie and eastern woodlands), stores, and other tourist attractions. The Union Avenue Bridge spans the Otter Tail River, and was reconstructed in 2004. Just below the bridge is part of scenic River Walk Park, which spans about a mile of the river. The part nearest the Union Avenue Bridge was redone along with the bridge. The town hall was modeled after Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Its west wing housed the city fire station until the 1970s. Other points of interest include the county museum, Lake Alice, George B. Wright Park, Pebble Lake Golf Course, and Veteran's Memorial Park. Arts in Fergus Falls are booming with a community theater program downtown. Many local and professional artists perform at A Center for the Arts. The city also lends its name to the song "Fergus Falls" by the band Field Report on its 2012 self-titled album. Fergus Falls received international coverage in early 2017 and late 2018 after a news article in Der Spiegel falsely claimed there was an anti-Mexican sign at the city's entrance and fabricated other things about the town. The story's author, Claas Relotius, admitted to numerous instances of journalistic fraud. In December 2018 two residents of Fergus Falls, Michele Anderson and Jake Krohn, published a report pointing out the "11 most absurd lies" of the 2017 article. The same month Der Spiegel also sent a reporter to Fergus Falls to investigate and apologize. Ethnicity A strong economic division between later Scandinavian immigrant farmers and the earlier English and Scottish war veterans who retained control of the principal businesses of the city center, the banks, and the increasingly important Otter Tail Power Company, persisted for decades until several generations of ethnic intermarriage and continuing inward and outward migration largely erased the divisions along ethnic lines. The small black community, largely Baptist, which clustered in the Southeast section of the city, gradually dwindled as people departed for larger cities. Growth The dams built on the Otter Tail River beginning in the 1880s were powerful economic forces that shaped the area's development. Returning soldiers from the American Civil War settled in the region, mostly as farmers (wheat and corn in the western plains and dairy and hogs in the eastern hills and forests). The importance of the Civil War experience to these early settlers is highlighted by the town's street names: the intersecting principal thoroughfares are Lincoln Avenue and Union Avenue. The oldest parts of the town have streets with names such as Sherman, Sheridan, and Vernon. The early English wave of settlement claimed control of the falls along the Otter Tail River and established the first Episcopalian and Presbyterian churches. Immigration Almost as soon as the foundational structure of the town was laid, an influx of Norwegian immigrants arrived, by way of the Scandinavian migration of Chicago and Minneapolis, often on the Great Northern Railway. Primarily dairy farmers, they established numerous Lutheran churches in the area. The Lutheran Brethren (Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America) established an academy in Fergus Falls, which today operates a private high school, theological seminary and mission society, with an office in Fergus Falls. The pietistic, low-church Lutherans constituted one cultural center of the Norwegian-German community, while the high-church First Lutheran constituted a separate center, which attracted a more upwardly mobile class of parishioner. Population growth and loss After the Interstate Defense Highway System built Interstate 94 along the western edge of Fergus Falls in the late 1950s, population mobility increased dramatically, and high school graduates increasingly left the town to attend colleges in Morris, Fargo-Moorhead, or the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. As farming declined as an occupation and lifestyle, with large-scale commercial farming gradually replacing the family farm system during the second half of the 20th century, the city appeared increasingly destined to become a retirement and nursing community until a new migration of younger families was made possible by the Internet, which created opportunities for telecommuting and e-business. The bucolic environment, with abundant sporting opportunities that had long attracted summer vacationers, combined with the relatively low cost of real estate and cost of living have brought people wishing to raise their children away from the comparatively commercialized and higher crime environments of larger cities. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Interstate 94 / U.S. Highway 59/U.S. Highway 52 and Minnesota State Highway 210 (co-signed); and County Highways 1, 82 and 88 are the main routes in Fergus Falls. Lakes Major highways The following routes are located within the city of Fergus Falls. Interstate 94 U.S. Highway 59 Minnesota State Highway 210 Otter Tail County Highway 1 Otter Tail County Highway 82 Otter Tail County Highway 88 Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 13,138 people, 5,814 households, and 3,262 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 6,342 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. There were 5,814 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.9% were non-families. 38.7% 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 2.15 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 13,471 people, 5,633 households, and 3,306 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,031.5 people per square mile (398.3/km2). There were 5,909 housing units at an average density of 452.5 per square mile (174.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.02% White, 0.62% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population. There were 5,633 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.94. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,454, and the median income for a family was $44,280. Males had a median income of $32,051 versus $20,841 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,929. About 7.0% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. Economy Fergus Falls is a micropolitan with a diversified economy that includes healthcare, manufacturing, commercial, agricultural, information technology, and utilities. The largest employer is Lake Region Healthcare, an integrated health system with a 108-bed hospital, cancer research center, assisted living community, and multiple clinics. Largest employers According to the Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission's 2015 Community Profile the largest employers in the city are: Education Fergus Falls Public Schools (Independent School District #544) operates public schools. Elementary schools Adams Elementary (1-2) Cleveland Elementary (3-4) McKinley Elementary (K-1) Prairie Science Class (4-5) School of Choice, Homeschool Co-op (K-8) Kennedy Secondary School (5-12), with separate middle and high school divisions, is the sole public secondary school Private schools: Claire Ann Shover Nursery School (Pre K) Trinity Lutheran Elementary (Pre K) Morning Son Christian School (Pre K-6) Our Lady of Victory School (K-6) Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (9-12) Higher education Minnesota State Community and Technical College Lutheran Brethren Seminary Park Region Luther College (no longer exists) Arts and culture Fergus Falls is home to several arts and culture organizations and has a reputation of being a cultural hub in West Central Minnesota. A Center for the Arts building was originally built in 1921 and was home to The Orpheum Theater, producing live theater and vaudeville performances and movies. In the early 1990s, after several decades of change and transition, over $1 million was raised to renovate the theater and A Center for the Arts was founded. The Theater is also home to one of the largest pipe organs in the midwest, the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ. The Kaddatz Galleries is a nonprofit art gallery located in historic downtown Fergus Falls, whose mission is to foster visual arts education and appreciation, and to maintain a gallery where the works of Charles Beck and other recognized local artists are accessible to the public. The Kaddatz Galleries were founded in 2001 when Artspace bought The Kaddatz Hotel building in partnership with the Hotel Kaddatz Preservation Association. The upstairs of the Kaddatz Hotel Building is home to artist live/work spaces. The Lake Region Arts Council serves 9 counties (Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin, Traverse, Stevens, Grant, and Pope) and has its main office in the River Inn Building in Fergus Falls. The Lake Region Arts Council's mission is to encourage and support the arts in West Central Minnesota. Their programs and services are made possible through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature, Legacy Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and the McKnight Foundation. Springboard for the Arts, a nonprofit artist service organization based in St. Paul, has its only satellite office in the River Inn Building, which serves as an artist resource center. The band Field Report has a song named after Fergus Falls on their eponymous debut album. Lead singer and songwriter, Chris Porterfield, once dated a woman from the town, but the song is actually about a woman he spotted at a downtown Milwaukee music festival. "I saw a girl who was pregnant, and she was with a guy who looked like an asshole," he said. "She looked like she wanted to get out of there. The song was written from her perspective." The song has received critical acclaim. Media Television Public, educational, and government access Radio 1020 AM KJJK (AM) (Sports), Leighton Broadcasting 1250 AM KBRF (Talk), Leighton Broadcasting 88.7 FM K204FS (Christian), CSN International 89.7 FM KCMF (Classical), Minnesota Public Radio 91.5 FM KNWF (News), Minnesota Public Radio 96.5 FM KJJK-FM (Country), Leighton Broadcasting 99.5 FM KPRW (Adult Contemporary), Result Radio, Inc. 103.3 FM KZCR (Adult Album Alternative), Leighton Broadcasting Newspaper The Daily Journal The Midweek Inc Sports Fergus Falls is the proud home of the Fergus Falls Otters as well as home to M State - Fergus Falls sports and many other local teams and organizations for children, teens, adults and seniors. Climate Twinning Fergus falls is twinned with: Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom Hordaland, Norway Notable people Frank Albertson (1909–1964), actor who appeared in over 100 Hollywood movies including It's a Wonderful Life and Psycho. Marcus Borg, theologian; one of the leaders of the Jesus Seminar Peter Brandvold, author Moses Clapp, Minnesota politician Donald Cressey, (1919 – 1987) American penologist, sociologist, and criminologist who made innovative contributions to the study of organized crime, prisons, criminology, the sociology of criminal law, white-collar crime. His work is still used in Fraud investigations today. Chad Daniels (b. 1975), comedian, "Comedy Central Presents: Chad Daniels" (2008, 1/2 hour TV special) Roger L. Dell, Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court Richard Edlund, multi-Academy Award-winning visual effects artist for his work on Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Return of the Jedi Clifford L. Hilton, Minnesota Supreme Court justice Charles Lundy Lewis, Minnesota Supreme Court justice Mary MacLane (1881-1929), pioneering feminist author, film-maker, and media personality. Her tomboy youth was spent in Fergus Falls from approximately 1884–1889. Mark W. Olson, former member of Board of Governors of U.S. Federal Reserve Cliff Sterrett (1883-1964), innovative and influential artist and cartoonist Dave Theurer, creator of Atari's Missile Command, Tempest (video game), and I, Robot (video game) City Council The Fergus Falls City Council holds an Open Forum session from 5:20-5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. Those wishing to address the City Council regarding an item not on the agenda are asked to completely fill out the Open Forum registration form by noon the day of the City Council meeting. Local city positions besides Mayor are up for election every two years as one Council Member from one of the four wards makes up the city council with the whole council being the Mayor and two council members from each ward. The list below is the history of the Mayor of Fergus Falls, MN. References External links City website Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce Fergus Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau – Visitor Information Site Otter Tail County Historical Society Fergus Falls Daily Journal Online Cities in Minnesota County seats in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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Cromstrijen

Cromstrijen (; Cromstrien in local dialect) was a municipality on the Hoeksche Waard Island in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of of which is water. It was formed on 1 January 1984, when the municipalities on the Hoeksche Waard were merged into larger municipalities. On 1 January 2019 it was merged with the municipalities of Binnenmaas, Korendijk, Oud-Beijerland, and Strijen to form the municipality of Hoeksche Waard. The municipality of Cromstrijen consists of the communities Klaaswaal and Numansdorp (townhall). Its population was in . Topography Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Cromstrijen, June 2015 See also References External links Official website Hoeksche Waard Former municipalities of South Holland Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2019

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De Lier

De Lier () is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 5 km north of Maassluis. It also lies about below sea level. The village of De Lier obtained its name from the name of an old river called . De Lier used to be a separate municipality. On 26 March 1963 it was granted their coat of arms and on 14 April 1965, it adopted their modern-day flag. On 1 January 2004, it merged with Naaldwijk, 's-Gravenzande, Monster, and Wateringen to form the municipality of Westland. The former municipality covered an area of 8.93 square kilometres. In 2001, De Lier had 9415 inhabitants. In 2003, De Lier had 11,400 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 2.2 km², and contained 3494 residences. The statistical area "De Lier", which can also include the peripheral parts of the village as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 11,470. Nearby quarters Nieuwe Tuinen west Blaker north Lierhand north Oostbuurt north Gaag south References External links www.crwflags.com www.fallingrain.com Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2004 Populated places in South Holland Former municipalities of South Holland Westland (municipality), Netherlands

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Fergus Falls Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Fergus Falls Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,051 at the 2000 census. Fergus Falls Township was organized in 1870, and named for James Fergus, an early settler, and a series of rapids on the river. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.17%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,051 people, 358 households, and 308 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.6 people per square mile (14.5/km2). There were 370 housing units at an average density of 13.2/sq mi (5.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.14% White, 0.29% African American, 0.19% Native American, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population. There were 358 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.5% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 9.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.13. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $54,345, and the median income for a family was $55,179. Males had a median income of $34,167 versus $21,923 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,003. About 2.6% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Dirksland

Dirksland () is a town and former municipality on Goeree-Overflakkee Island in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The former municipality had a population of about 8,000 in 2007, and covered an area of about 74 km² of which about 19 km² was water. The former municipality of Dirksland also included the communities of Herkingen, and Melissant. On January 1, 2013, Dirksland merged with Goedereede, Middelharnis, and Oostflakkee into the new municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee. The North Sea flood of 1953 did not have as much of a destructive effect on Dirksland as the rest of the island, because Dirksland is somewhat higher. Dirksland is the largest of the three communities within the former municipality and also has the only hospital on Goeree-Overflakkee island. The Van Weel-Bethesda Hospital is one of the smallest in the country, but has an excellent reputation. Dirksland can be recognized from a distance by the tallest water tower in the country. The towns are agriculturally focused and have several campgrounds for people who prefer a bit of rest over the busy Ouddorp area but still want to be close to shore. Dirksland has an inland harbor with a newly restored gate complex. Herkingen lies on the south side of the island and borders the Grevelingenmeer, which is a saltwater lake that has been disconnected directly from the North Sea by the Brouwersdam, but still connects to the Oosterschelde which is saltwater. The Grevelingenmeer has quite a large size yachting marina and is a large water sports area with the main recreational areas on Schouwen-Duiveland. The town of Herkingen currently hosts several of the largest modern windmills in the country. External links Official Website Map of Goeree-Overflakkee History of Dirksland Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2013 Former municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Goeree-Overflakkee

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Giessenlanden

Giessenlanden () is a former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covered an area of of which is water, and had a population of as of . The municipality included communities of Arkel, Giessen-Oudekerk, Giessenburg, Hoogblokland, Hoornaar, Noordeloos and Schelluinen. On 1 January 2019, it merged with Molenwaard to form the new municipality of Molenlanden. Topography Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Giessenlanden, June 2015 Public transportation The Arkel railway station, on the Elst–Dordrecht railway, is situated in the municipality Giessenlanden. References External links Official website Molenlanden Former municipalities of South Holland 1986 establishments in the Netherlands States and territories established in 1986 Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2019

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Folden Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Folden Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 265 at the 2000 census. Folden Township was organized in 1881, and named after Folden, in Norway. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.06%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 265 people, 112 households, and 81 families living in the township. The population density was 7.7 people per square mile (3.0/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.87% White, 0.75% Asian, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population. There were 112 households, out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.79. In the township the population was spread out, with 17.0% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 34.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $40,250. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $26,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,252. About 4.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.8% of those 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Goedereede

Goedereede () is a little town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The former municipality had a population of about 11,000 in 2010. It consisted of the west part of the island of Goeree-Overflakkee. Goedereede merged with Dirksland, Middelharnis, and Oostflakkee into the new municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee on January 1, 2013. The town have a population of about 2,000 in 2012. Goedereede received city rights in 1312 from Sir Gereart van Voorne. The future Pope Adrian VI (1459–1523) was at one time pastor of the parish church of Goedereede. During a great fire in Goedereede in 1482 the old "Katharina Church" and its tower were destroyed. A new church was erected in 1512 beside the Toren van Goedereede (Goederede Tower), which still stands today. Goederede went into a long decline, losing trade to better-sited ports. There were insufficient funds to maintain the church. In 1706 the dilapidated building was pulled down, but the tower was preserved. The former municipality of Goedereede also included the communities of, from west to east, Ouddorp, Goedereede (with Havenhoofd), Oostdijk, and Stellendam. Noted residents Pietertje van Splunter References Citations SourcesExternal links' Radio Goeree Lokaal - Local Radio Broadcast Map of Goeree-Overflakkee Kunststichting Goedereede - Art foundation Lifeguard Cities in the Netherlands Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2013 Former municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Goeree-Overflakkee

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Friberg Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Friberg Township' is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 774 at the 2000 census. Friberg Township was organized in 1874, and named after Freiburg, in Germany. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (8.42%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 774 people, 292 households and 221 families living in the township. The population density was 23.6 per square mile (9.1/km). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 11.0/sq mi (4.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.48% White, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population. There were 292 households, of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.06. 27.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males. The median household income was $40,556 and the median family income was $45,625. Males had a median income of $31,389 compared with $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,184. About 6.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. Notable people Herbert Krause, author (1905-1976) References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Gorinchem

Gorinchem ( or ), also spelled Gorkum, is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of of which is water. It had a population of in . The municipality of Gorinchem also includes the population centre of Dalem. History It is assumed that Gorinchem was founded circa 1000 CE by fishermen and farmers on the raised land near the mouth of the river Linge at the Merwede. "Goriks Heem" (Home of Gorik) is first mentioned in a document from 1224 in which Floris IV granted people from Gorinchem exemption of toll payments throughout Holland. Somewhere between 1247 and 1267, Gorinchem became property of the Lords of Arkel. At the end of the 13th century earthen mounts reinforced with palisades were built around the settlement to protect it from domination by the neighboring counties of Holland and Gelre. Half a century later real city walls were built complete with 7 gates and 23 watchtowers. Otto van Arkel granted it city rights on 11 November 1322. Jan van Arkel had a dispute with Albert I, brother of Willem V of Holland, leading to war and subsequently to the annexation of Gorinchem to Holland in 1417. This resulted in increased trade and Gorinchem grew to be the eighth city of Holland. On 9 July 1572, the Watergeuzen (Dutch rebels against Spanish rule) conquered the city and captured 19 Catholic priests and monks. Because they refused to renounce their faith, these priests and monks were brought to Brielle where they were hanged and were from then on known among Catholics as the Martyrs of Gorkum. By the 16th century, the city walls were so deteriorated that they were replaced with new fortifications and eleven bastions that still are almost completely intact. The new walls were completed in 1609 and were located further from the town centre, making the city twice as large. In 1673, Gorinchem became part of the old Dutch Water Line. The city walls had four city gates: the Arkel Gate in the north, the Dalem Gate in the east, the Water Gate in the south (where the ferry to Woudrichem was), and the Kansel Gate in the west. Of these four gates, only the Dalem Gate remains. The others were removed in the 19th century to make way for vehicular traffic. A portion of the Water Gate was preserved in the gardens of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. In the 18th century, the economy went into decline. After the French domination, the retreating French troops took station in the bastion fortress of Gorinchem. After a three-month siege they capitulated but the city was heavily damaged. During the Industrial Revolution, Gorinchem recovered. Increased shipping led to new canals being dug and a railway connection to the city. Its population quickly increased, filling the innercity, and new neighbourhoods had to be built outside the city walls. At the beginning of the 20th century, expansion took place in the Lingewijk and West neighbourhoods. After World War II, expansion started in the north-western portion of the municipality which was completed in the 1970s. This was followed by developments of the neighbourhoods Wijdschild and Laag Dalem east of the city center. In 1986, the town Dalem was added to the municipality. In august 2021 ANWB named Gorinchem the most beautiful star fort in the Netherlands. Demographics Gorinchem has 37.456 inhabitants on 1 january 2021. Politics The current mayor of Gorinchem is Reinie Melissant-Briene of the CDA. The municipal executive consists of the City Interest, Democrats Gorinchem, PvdA and CDA. The municipal council of Gorinchem has 25 members, which are directly elected. The composition of the municipal council as of the 2018 Dutch municipal elections is as shown in the table below. Transport The city is crossed by two motorways; the A15 on the northside, and the A27 on the westside. The city also has a railway station: Gorinchem. Notable natives and residents Public thinking & public service John V, Lord of Arkel (1362–1428) stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland and West Frisia Henry of Gorkum (ca.1378– 1431) a Dutch theologian Willem Hessels van Est (1542–1613) a Dutch Catholic theologian The Martyrs of Gorkum a group of 19 Dutch Catholic clerics who were hanged in 1572 Thomas van Erpe (1584–1624) a Dutch Orientalist, published a book of Arabic grammar Dirk Rafelsz Camphuysen (1586–1627) theologian, poet, painter Johannes van Neercassel (1625–1686) Archbishop of Utrecht 1661 to 1686. Hendrik Hamel (1630–1692) seafarer and writer Aegidius van Braam (1758–1822) a Dutch naval vice-admiral Pierre van Paassen (1895–1968) a Dutch–Canadian-American journalist, writer, and Unitarian minister Roger van Boxtel (born 1954) a retired Dutch politician and businessman, lives in Gorinchem The Arts Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651) Dutch painter and printmaker in etching and engraving Anthonie Verstraelen (1593/1594-1641) a Dutch landscape painter of winter scenes Aert van der Neer (ca.1603–1677) a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter Cornelis Saftleven (ca.1607–1681) a Dutch painter, worked in many genres Jacob van der Ulft (1621–1689) a Dutch painter, glass painter, print artist, architect and Mayor of Gorinchem 1660 to 1679 Hendrik Verschuring (1627–1690) a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter Jan van der Heyden (1637–1712) a Dutch Baroque-era painter, glass painter, draughtsman and printmaker Ida Gerhardt (1905–1997) a classicist and Dutch poet of a post-symbolist tradition A. Teeuw (1921–2012) a Dutch critic of Indonesian literature Jan van Munster (born 1939) a Dutch sculptor and installation artist Dinand Woesthoff (born 1972) a Dutch musician, lead singer with Dutch band Kane Nikos Vertis (born 1976) a Greek singer Boaz de Jong (born 1988) stage name Boaz van de Beatz, a Dutch record producer and DJ Science & Business Gerard Boate (1604–1650) physician and author of The Natural History of Ireland and his brother Arnold Boate (1606–1653) a Dutch physician and Hebrew scholar Louis Jérôme Reiche (1799–1890) a French merchant, manufacturer and entomologist Berend George Escher (1885–1967) a Dutch geologist and vulcanologist Frans Michel Penning (1894–1953) a Dutch experimental physicist Sport Ab Oord (1885–1961) a Dutch weightlifter, competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics Hadriaan van Nes (born 1942) a retired rower, team silver medallist at the 1968 Summer Olympics Ruud Brood (born 1962) a football manager and former player with over 300 club caps Arie Loef (born 1969) a retired speed skater, competed at the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics Marco van Hoogdalem (born 1972) a retired Dutch football player with over 350 club caps Henk Norel (born 1987) a Dutch basketball player, 79 games with the Netherlands national basketball team Frenkie de Jong (born 1997) a Dutch football player who is currently playing for FC Barcelona. International relations Gorinchem is twinned with Gallery References External links Official website Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Alblasserwaard

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graafstroom%20%28former%20municipality%29

Graafstroom (former municipality)

Graafstroom () is a former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, and the region of Alblasserwaard. The former municipality had a population of 9,697 in 2004, and covered an area of 69.32 km² (26.76 mile²) of which 2.21 km² (0.85 mile²) was water. Since 2013 Graafstroom had been a part of the new municipality of Molenwaard (ceased to exist in 2019). The former municipality of Graafstroom consisted of the following population centres: Bleskensgraaf en Hofwegen, Brandwijk, Goudriaan, Molenaarsgraaf, Ottoland, Oud-Alblas, and Wijngaarden. External links Official website Basic data Statistics in Dutch (pdf) - with (towards the end) a map showing the neighborhoods and (a few pages further) the population figures etc. as well as the grouping into quarters Arriva Region West: - select bus line 151 1986 establishments in the Netherlands States and territories established in 1986 Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2013 Former municipalities of South Holland Molenlanden

121122

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girard%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Girard Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Girard Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 697 at the 2000 census. Girard Township was organized in 1882. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (27.95%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 697 people, 293 households, and 232 families living in the township. The population density was 27.1 people per square mile (10.5/km). There were 876 housing units at an average density of 34.0/sq mi (13.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.00% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, and 0.72% from two or more races. Of the 293 households 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 20.1% of households were one person and 10.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.70. The age distribution was 19.4% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 34.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% 65 or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males. The median household income was $41,500 and the median family income was $46,827. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $26,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,295. About 4.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%27s-Gravendeel

's-Gravendeel

's-Gravendeel () is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The former municipality covered an area of 20.69 km2 (7.99 mile2) of which 1.77 km2 (0.68 mile2) is water. Its population was 9,023 in January 2007. The municipality of 's-Gravendeel was merged with Binnenmaas on January 1, 2007. Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the new municipality Hoeksche Waard. 's-Gravendeel is on the eastern side of Hoeksche Waard Island on the river Dordtsche Kil. It is connected to Dordrecht by means of the Kil Tunnel. The village was founded in 1593 when the new polder Nieuw-Bonaventura was drained. References Populated places established in 1593 Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2007 Former municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Hoeksche Waard

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%27s-Gravenzande

's-Gravenzande

's-Gravenzande is a town in the province of South Holland, in the Netherlands. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about southwest of The Hague. Until 2004 it was a separate municipality and covered an area of 20.77 km2 (of which 3.38 km2 water). The town of 's-Gravenzande had 15,241 inhabitants in 2011. The built-up area of the town was 2.7 km2, and contained 5,879 residences. The statistical area "'s-Gravenzande", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 119,750. As of 1 January 2009, 's-Gravenzande is the largest town in Westland with 19.428 inhabitants. The former municipality of 's-Gravenzande also included the township of Heenweg. History 's-Gravenzande is the only place in the Westland with a history as a city. 's-Gravenzande was granted city rights in 1246 by Count William II of Holland who, just like his father Count Floris IV, regularly resided at his estate near the town. It is therefore the only "city" in Westland. Machteld van Brabant, daughter of Duke Henry I and wife of Floris IV, was responsible for building the town's church, and gave it a Madonna statue to which miraculous powers were attributed. 's-Gravenzande subsequently became a pilgrimage site. The neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, New York in the United States is said by some to have been named for 's-Gravenzande. References External links Forum van de stad 's-Gravenzande 1246 establishments in Europe Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2004 Cities in the Netherlands Populated places in South Holland Former municipalities of South Holland Westland (municipality), Netherlands

121125

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorman%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Gorman Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Gorman Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 398 at the 2000 census. History Gorman Township was organized in 1873, and named for John O. Gorman, an early settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 398 people, 150 households, and 115 families living in the township. The population density was 12.2 people per square mile (4.7/km2). There were 244 housing units at an average density of 7.5/sq mi (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.48% White, 0.25% Native American, 2.51% Pacific Islander, and 1.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population. There were 150 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% 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 3.09. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $49,464. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,466. About 5.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Hardinxveld-Giessendam () is a municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. It is located about 10 km east of Dordrecht, on the river Beneden-Merwede. The municipality had a population of in and covers an area of of which is water. The municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam consists of the two population centres Giessendam/Neder-Hardinxveld and Boven-Hardinxveld. Until they were merged in 1957, Giessendam and Hardinxveld were two municipalities, consisting of only a few streets and dykes and only a few thousand inhabitants. The town's economy is for a large part dependent on ship building (e.g. Damen Shipyards Group) and general contracting. Several industry parks are present. History The village Hardinxveld is one of the oldest settlements of the Alblasserwaard. It is known that in 1105 a priest was present here, and therefore a church as well. Since 1282, Hardinxveld became a grand fiefdom. Through the centuries it suffered from warfare such as the Gelder Wars and the Eighty Years' War The name Giessendam first appeared in 1231 and is most likely derived from the dam on the little peat river Giessen. This dam was the boundary between Hardinxveld and Giessendam for a long time. The municipality was formed in 1957 by the merger of the former municipalities Hardinxveld and half of Giessendam. The rest of Giessendam's territory went to the new municipality of Giessenburg which in turn was merged with Giessenlanden in 1986. Since the 1960s, the municipality has grown significantly through the development of new neighbourhoods such as De Peulen, de Wielwijk, de Westwijk, and Tienmorgen. In recent years, the municipality had serious fiscal problems, resulting in direct oversight by the Province for a period of time. Considerable savings had to be made, necessitating significant increases to the relative low taxation in the town. Archeology Before the construction of the Betuweroute Highspeed Railway, thorough soil research was performed in 1997. During that research in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, some archeological items were found, including a 7500-year-old skeleton of a woman, now named "Trijntje". It is the oldest skeleton found in the Netherlands up to this time. Since December 2003, the reconstructed corpse has been added to the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) in Leiden. In April 1998, a dugout canoe was found. Transportation The Hardinxveld-Giessendam railway station, on the Elst–Dordrecht railway, is situated in the municipality. Notable people Job de Ruiter (1930 in Giessendam – 2015) a Dutch politician, diplomat and jurist Kommer Damen (born 1944) a Dutch billionaire, and the chairman of Damen Shipyards Bert de Ruijter (born 1952 in Hardinxveld) known as Leigh Blond, is a Dutch composer, singer and songwriter. Erik de Bruin (born 1963 in Hardinxveld-Giessendam) a record-holding retired Dutch discus thrower and shot putter Jai Wowor (born 1997 in Hardinxveld-Giessendam) a member of boy band B-Brave founded in 2013 Gallery Notes References External links Official website Map of the former municipality, around 1868. Municipalities of South Holland Alblasserwaard

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henning%2C%20Minnesota

Henning, Minnesota

Henning is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 802 at the 2010 census. History Henning was incorporated in 1887, and named for John O. Henning, a pharmacist. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Minnesota State Highways 108 and 210 are two of the main routes in the community, and Minnesota State Highway 29 is nearby. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 802 people, 364 households, and 181 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 438 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 364 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.3% were non-families. 47.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 32.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 719 people, 366 households, and 181 families living in the city. The population density was 232.4 people per square mile (89.8/km2). There were 406 housing units at an average density of 131.2 per square mile (50.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.19% White, 0.42% Native American and 1.39% Asian. There were 366 households, out of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.5% were non-families. 48.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.6% 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 2.80. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 33.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $21,944, and the median income for a family was $31,932. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,450. Below the poverty line were 19.0% of people, 8.1% of families, 19.7% of those under 18 and 27.0% of those over 64. See also Lewis House and Medical Office, listed on the National Register of Historic Places Trinity Lutheran Church (Henning, Minnesota), listed on the National Register of Historic Places Notable persons Gary L. Baker, known as the "Walking Man" of Fountain, Colorado; was known for walking the circumference of Earth without leaving Fountain, born in Henning. Bobby Murray, substation communication engineer and a leading expert in software defined networks as well as prominent underground musician and sim racing world champion. References External links Cities in Minnesota Cities in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Populated places established in 1887 1887 establishments in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heerjansdam

Heerjansdam

Heerjansdam () is a village in the western Netherlands, in the municipality of Zwijndrecht, South Holland. It has a population of 3,590. History It was originally called "Heren Heyenland", a name which first appeared in a document from 1323. In 1331, Hendrik of Brederode started to build dikes around the Zwijndrechtse Waard. This project was financed by eight other persons, including Jan of Rosendaele, who subsequently were made landlords of the Waard. On November 25, 1368, Jan of Rosendaele renamed it to Heerjansdam (Dutch for "Lord John's dam"), after the dam on the Waaltje. In 2003 the municipality of Heerjansdam merged into Zwijndrecht. Notable people born in Heerjansdam Pieter Beelaerts van Blokland (born 1932), Queen's Commissioner Meindert Leerling (1936–2021), journalist and politician Johan Simons (born 1946), theater director References Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2003 Populated places in South Holland Former municipalities of South Holland Zwijndrecht, Netherlands

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellevoetsluis

Hellevoetsluis

Hellevoetsluis () is a small city and municipality in the western Netherlands. It is located in Voorne-Putten, South Holland. The municipality covers an area of of which is water and it includes the population centres Nieuw-Helvoet, Nieuwenhoorn, and Oude en Nieuwe Struiten, all former municipalities. Hellevoetsluis is located on the Haringvliet with the sea, beach, and dunes close by, on the extreme southern edge of the Rijnmond and Europoort areas, close to the broad Zeeland landscape. The name translates as "lock at the foot of the Helle". The Helle was a small local river that disappeared over time. History The area has been settled since before Roman times and was concentrated around a body of water called the "Helle", which was later Latinized by the Romans to "Helinium" and "Helius". The name Hel(le) Voet, Helius' foot or "(land at) the lowest point of Helius", appears in documents from the 13th century and later, such as in 1395, when the Nieuw-Helvoet Polder is issued for inspection. This polder had a drainage sluice (Dutch: "sluis") in the southern dike: the Hellevoetse sluis. The history of Hellevoetsluis has always been connected with water. During the time of the Eighty Year's War and the forming of the United Provinces Hellevoetsluis was the naval port of the Admiralty of de Maze (Rotterdam) and could accommodate an entire fleet within a special land-enclosed fortress with harbour and dockyard facilities, accessible through a canal. Thanks to its strategic situation the town grew from the beginning of the 17th century to be the homeport for the Dutch war fleet. In later years the port was fortified more and more and Hellevoetsluis, therefore, became a unique combination of a fortified town and a naval port. The Admirals Maarten Tromp, Michiel de Ruyter, and Piet Heyn had their home base here and in 1688 during the Glorious Revolution William III of Orange's invasion fleet departed from the port. The Kanaal door Voorne (Canal through Voorne) was built in 1830 from Hellevoetsluis to Nieuwesluis (near Heenvliet) and made Hellevoetsluis an outport of Rotterdam. It was a period when the town grew and flourished; the shipping industry provided prosperity. Its neighbourhood may have been named after a vlotbrug constructed over the canal. In the first half of the 20th century, however, Hellevoetsluis went into decline. Ocean-going ships became too large to use the canal and the Nieuwe Waterweg was dug, making the Canal through Voorne redundant. The naval base was relocated to Den Helder in the 1930s, the Government shipyard was closed, and during World War II the Germans destroyed three-quarters of all buildings in 1944. They also used the canal as a base for Biber submarines. After World War II Hellevoetsluis grew considerably. As a New Town, the population doubled in the 1970s. Today 43,000 inhabitants live in modern houses with abundant green areas nearby. It is home to many commuters working in Europoort or Rotterdam. During the flood of 1953 Hellevoetsluis was inundated and after this flood, the Netherlands implemented the "Deltawerken", a vast plan that put in place sea-defenses such as dams to protect vulnerable Islands in the Meuse-Rhine river delta. The city is home to several buildings from the 16th-19th Centuries that are listed monuments. Among these are the "Admiraliteitsgebouw" (currently used as city hall), the "de Hoop" windmill, Fort/Bastion Haerlem, "Droogdok Jan Blanken": a historic shipbuilding site and, the Water Tower Hellevoetsluis, designed by architect N. Biezeveld and built in 1896. Facilities Hellevoetsluis has many shops: in addition to the various small (community) shopping centres, there is the covered shopping centre De Struytse Hoeck, which has over 120 shops and is partly built over the Canal through Voorne. Education up to secondary school level, a library, community centres, health care, and modern facilities for water sport are all available. Following the construction of the Haringvliet locks, the Haringvliet is ideal water for surfing and sailing. There are also extensive mooring facilities. Close by are the beach and the dunes at Voorne, a nature reserve. Tourism Water sports Hellevoetsluis is one of the largest water sports centres in the country. There are 2,000 mooring places, spread over five harbours. With such a broad expanse of water as the Haringvliet and the North Sea close by, it is popular with water sports lovers and the Haringvliet is being used increasingly for national and international water sports events. Entertainment The old town centre, the fortress, has many terraces that look out upon the busy harbour and plenty of bars and restaurants serving 'international' food. There are also restaurants and bars outside the fortress. A petting zoo, a sailing school, a fitness centre, tennis courts, a sauna, etc., are nearby. Events In August the "Fortress Days" (Dutch: "Vestingdagen") are held. During the festivities which includes live music and a market, there are also displays of ships, aeroplane demonstrations, and a big firework display. However due to responsibility issues, the "Fortress Day" organization decided to no longer organize this event. Every two years, the Dutch Classic Yacht Regatta is held in the harbour. A large number of classic, sharp yachts can be seen. Museums The city has well-preserved fortifications in the fortress. A walking tour leads to historical buildings such as the lighthouse, the Prinsehuis, Corn Mill De Hoop, and several museums. The museum Gesigt van 't Dok, situated at Oostzanddijk, contains a replica of the town, fortress, and naval shipyard as it was in 1834. This replica forms the heart of an exhibition on the development of Hellevoetsluis into a modern naval port at the beginning of the previous century. The National Firefighting Museum, located in what used to be the Kuiperij and Grootmagazijn on Industriehaven, contains a rich collection ranging from the most primitive fire fighting equipment from centuries ago to the highly sophisticated equipment of today. Water buckets, fire hoses, water barrels, uniforms, hand- and steam engines, and many other devices that mark a point in the history of fire fighting are represented. In the Oudheidskamer, also situated on the Industriehaven, there is a collection of items from the daily life of the past two centuries. It includes items that relate to the past of Hellevoetsluis as a naval port as well as agriculture-related articles. The first dry dock in the Netherlands dates from 1806, and it marked a revolutionary development in the history of shipbuilding and ship repair. The dry dock is still there and has become a major historical and industrial/archaeological monument. International relations Twin towns — Sister cities Hellevoetsluis is twinned with because on 5 November 1688 a fleet of 463 ships with 14,000 men landed William III of Orange in Torbay having sailed from Hellevoetsluis to claim thrones of Great Britain, as part of the Glorious Revolution Born in Hellevoetsluis Jan Pieter Theodoor Huydecoper (1728 in Hellevoetsluis – 1767) an administrator of the Dutch West India Company and Director-General of the Dutch Gold Coast 1764 to 1767 Theodoor de Booy (1882 in Hellevoetsluis – 1919) a Dutch-born American archaeologist Jan Greshoff (1888 in Nieuw-Helvoet – 1971) a Dutch journalist, poet, and literary critic Dirk Klop (1906 in Nieuw-Helvoet – 1939) a Dutch Army intelligence officer, killed in the Venlo incident Adriaan Wesselink (1909 in Hellevoetsluis – 1995) a Dutch astronomer, specialising in variable stars Anthony van Kampen (1911 in Hellevoetsluis - 1991) a Dutch writer Ellemieke Vermolen (born 1976 in Hellevoetsluis) a Dutch actress, model and presenter Ronald Brouwer (born 1979 in Hellevoetsluis) a field hockey striker, team silver medallist at the 2004 Summer Olympics Maarten Ketting (born 1983 in Hellevoetsluis) a soccer referee Duncan Laurence (born 1994) a Dutch singer-songwriter, grew up in Hellevoetsluis References External links Official website Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henning%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Henning Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Henning Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 426 at the 2000 census. History Henning Township was originally called East Battle Lake Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1878. The name was changed in 1884, in honor of John O. Henning, a pharmacist. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.85%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 426 people, 140 households, and 111 families living in the township. The population density was 13.1 people per square mile (5.0/km2). There were 175 housing units at an average density of 5.4/sq. mi (2.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.30% White, 0.47% Asian, 0.23% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.47% of the population. There were 140 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.3% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 18.6% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 2.99. In the township the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $37,578. Males had a median income of $25,278 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,215. About 6.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht () is a village and municipality in the western Netherlands. It is located on the island of IJsselmonde, and borders with Zwijndrecht, Ridderkerk, and the Noord River (with Alblasserdam and Papendrecht on the other side). The jurisdiction of the municipality covers an area of of which is water. The municipality comprises no other population centres. Name Until 1855, the town was known as Hendrik-Ido-Schildmanskinderen-Ambacht en de Oostendam. Then it merged with Sandelingen-Ambacht and its full name for a period of time was said to be Hendrik-Ido-Oostendam-Schildmanskinderen-Groot-en-Klein-Sandelingen-Ambacht. This used to be the longest name of any town in the Netherlands. Topography Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, June 2015 History The area has been populated from circa the year 1000 CE. Agriculture and animal husbandry were the only means of existence for many centuries. All lands were owned by or in control of the nobility of Dordrecht. Not until the Eighty Years' War some industrial activities began to appear along the river dike. Furthermore, horticulture and flax growing also developed. Because of the rapid industrial growth in Germany and the daily tides, two citizens of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht started a ship breaking yard which grew into an industry resulting in the town becoming worldwide known as the "ship breaking village". The establishment of industries in the region changed the centuries-old seasonal labour to permanent work opportunities with higher wages. Only a few monumental farms and buildings, including the 14th century Reformed Church, remain as a reminder of its historic past. Notable people Cornelis Ekkart (1892 – 1975 in H.I. Ambacht) a Dutch fencer, competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics Flor Silvester (1923–2008) a Dutch graphic designer, illustrator, painter, sculptor and trombonist; lived in H.I. Ambacht Henk van Lijnschooten (1928 - 2006 in H.I. Ambacht) a Dutch composer Bart Berman (born 1938) a Dutch-Israeli pianist and composer Marco Janssen (born 1969) a Dutch econometrician and academic Roeland Pruijssers (born 1989) a Dutch chess grandmaster Gallery References External links Official website Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Drechtsteden IJsselmonde (island)

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Hillegom

Hillegom () is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. Hillegom is part of an area called the Duin- en Bollenstreek ("Dune and Bulb Region"). As such, a large portion of the local economy was traditionally geared to the cultivation of bulb flowers. The name Hillegom is derived from the abbey named Hijlighem (Old Frankish for "Holy Home"). This abbey no longer exists. The current Lord of Hillegom is Jan Six X. History Hillegom was formed on the eastern edge of the coastal dunes where the old Leiden to Haarlem route crossed the Hillegommerbeek (Hillegom's Creek), not far from the shores of the Haarlemmermeer (Haarlem's Lake). Places with the suffix "-heim" (or variant spellings) usually developed before the year 1000 and therefore it is assumed that this may apply to Hillegom as well. In 1150 the abbot of Egmond had the rights to naming priests in Hillegom, indicating that a church or chapel existed there. In 1248 the count Willem II gave the Chapel of Hijllinghem and all its buildings to the Abbot of Egmond. In the middle of the 14th century, Hillegom gained some prominence when the counts of Holland convened there 3 times for council. In 1369, there were 46 houses with a population of 283, growing to 67 houses and 412 people in 1477. During the Eighty Years' War, Hillegom found itself several times between the opposing Spanish and Dutch Rebel armies, resulting in its near destruction in 1577. But after the middle of the 17th century, the area became prosperous through the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, growing on the sandy soil of fields dug out the dunes. In 1722, the rich Amsterdam merchant Jan Six II bought the fiefdom Hillegom and built improvements, including a stone bridge over the Hillegommerbeek and a pump in the village square as well as paving a portion of the main road. In 1749, he purchased Het Hof (The Courtyard), an estate in the centre of Hillegom. At this time, there were many other estates of rich merchants and stadtholders in Hillegom, such as Bethlehem, Oostende, Horstendael, Weeresteyn, Treslong, Duin en Weg, Meer en Dorp, Het Hof, Lapinenburg and Elsbroek (many of these names survive as neighborhood names). The population grew to 930 in 1732 and to 1050 in 1795. In 1855 Hillegom absorbed the former municipality of De Vennip. During the 19th century, the beauty of the area and its estates slowly began to disappear. Developers bought the estates, cut down the forests, and excavated the sand dunes to create fields for bulb flower cultivation. This process accelerated in 1904 when a lime-sand brick factory was built just south of Hillegom, which needed large amounts of sand. By the early 1920s, all estates had disappeared, except for Het Hof which became Hillegom's town hall. This same period saw the rapid growth of the bulb flower industry and Hillegom's population, up to 8800 in 1916. Hillegom's convenient location led to another rapid growth period during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, when many new neighborhoods were built to accommodate families working in either Haarlem, Amsterdam, or Leiden. Its economy became less dependent on the bulb flower trade and more diversified with the establishment of a few business parks. Geography Hillegom is bordered by the municipalities of Bloemendaal (and formerly Bennebroek) to the north, Haarlemmermeer to the east, Lisse to the south, and Noordwijk (formerly Noordwijkerhout) to the west. The municipality covers an area of of which is water. Neighborhoods Demographics Population on January 1: 1899: 5,361 1930: 10,812 1960: 14,789 1970: 16,963 1980: 17,937 1990: 19,885 2000: 20,664 2004: 20,588 2006: 20,317 2011: 20,627 2017: 21,629 Source: Statistics Netherlands Transportation Historically, much of the town's transportation was done by water, either canals or streams. The Hillegommerbeek (Hillegom's Creek) was used to transport goods from the town to Haarlemmermeer (Haarlem's Lake) and, after its reclamation, to the Ringvaart. Several docks and wharfs still line the creek and canal. The Leidsevaart (Leiden Canal) was completed in 1657 and runs between Leiden and Haarlem just west of Hillegom. This canal has fallen in disuse because of its many non-operable bridges. Hillegom is served by Provincial Roads 207, 208, and 442. Railway Hillegom is served by Hillegom railway station, with direct connections to Haarlem in the north and Leiden and The Hague southward. Tourism and attractions The most interesting time to visit is during the spring when the fields around Hillegom are in a colourful bloom. At this time a flower parade, the Bloemencorso, travels through its main streets. Hillegom was home to the Den Hartogh Ford Museum, which had the world's largest collection of Ford automobiles, until it closed down in 2016. It had over 200 classic cars, all from before World War II. Notable persons from Hillegom Adriaan van der Willigen Pz. (1810 in Hillegom – 1876) a doctor and historian Dr. Willem Pleyte (1836 in Hillegom – 1903) a Dutch Egyptologist and museum director Jacob Cornelis van Slee (1841 in Hillegom – 1929) a Dutch Reformed clergyman and scholar Constantijn Muysken, Dutch Wiki (1843 in Hillegom - 1922), architect Piet van Zeil (1927 in Hillegom – 2012) a Dutch politician and trade union leader Hans 't Mannetje (1944 in Hillegom – 2016) a Dutch sculptor, mostly of gable stones. Wim Turkenburg (born 1947 in Hillegom) an academic on energy and environmental issues Thea de Roos-van Rooden (born 1949 in Hillegom), historian and former politician Annemarie Spilker (born 1980 in Hillegom) a Dutch photographer Sport Dick van Egmond, Dutch Wiki (born 1961 in Hillegom) soccer referee Jesse Huta Galung (born 1985) a former Dutch professional tennis player, lives in Hillegom Marc Evers (born 1991 in Hillegom) a Dutch Paralympic swimmer Gallery References External links Official website History of Hillegom (in Dutch) Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobart%20Township%2C%20Otter%20Tail%20County%2C%20Minnesota

Hobart Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Hobart Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 733 at the 2000 census. Hobart Township was organized in 1871. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (20.02%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 733 people, 291 households, and 222 families living in the township. The population density was 25.5 people per square mile (9.8/km2). There were 637 housing units at an average density of 22.1/sq mi (8.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.05% White, 0.41% African American and 0.55% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population. There were 291 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.89. In the township the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $42,115, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $17,679 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,614. About 4.1% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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Jacobswoude

Jacobswoude () is a former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, now part of municipality Kaag en Braassem. Before the merger with Alkemade, the municipality covered an area of 41.37 km² (25.71 mile²) of which 4.88 km² (3.03 mile²) is water, mainly the lakes Braassemermeer and Wijde Aa. It consisted of the communities Bilderdam, Hoogmade, Leimuiden, Rijnsaterwoude, and Woubrugge, all located around the above-mentioned lakes. It had a population of 10,692 on 1 January 2004. Jacobswoude is located in the center of the Groene Hart (Green Heart), the slightly less densely populated center area of the Randstad. Inhabitants of Jacobswoude depend on Alphen aan den Rijn, Leiden and Amsterdam for facilities not offered in the smaller villages. Most of its inhabitants commute daily to one of the larger cities in the region for work. Jacobswoude was administratively created on 1 January, 1991, by merging the municipalities of Leimuiden, Rijnsaterwoude and Woubrugge. On 1 January 2009, Jacobswoude merged with Alkemade and formed the new municipality of Kaag en Braassem. The municipality was named after the lost village of Jacobswoude that was located within the former municipal boundaries. The first mention of this village is from 823, when it is thought that Lord Jacob van den Woude was granted the area as a fiefdom from Louis the Pious. The peat surrounding the village was excavated, making Jacobswoude an island by the middle of the 18th century. This caused the village to deteriorate and its population moved to Woubrugge. Only a monument on the site of the original village remains. Wireless Jacobswoude is a wireless community network under construction, starting in Woubrugge, connected to Wireless Leiden. External links Official Website http://www.plattegronden.nl/jacobswoude/ http://www.wirelessjacobswoude.nl/ States and territories established in 1991 1991 establishments in the Netherlands Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2009 Former municipalities of South Holland Kaag en Braassem

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Katwijk

Katwijk (), also spelled Katwyk, is a coastal municipality and town in the province of South Holland, which is situated in the mid-western part of the Netherlands. The Oude Rijn ("Old Rhine") river flows through the town and into the North Sea. Katwijk is located on the North Sea, northwest of Leiden and 16 km north of The Hague. It shares its borders with the municipalities of Noordwijk, Teylingen, Oegstgeest, Leiden, and Wassenaar. In August 2020, Katwijk had a population of 65.929 and covers an area of , of which is water. Katwijk is by far the largest town in the Duin- en Bollenstreek ("Dune and Bulb Region"). Districts The town consists of a number of districts, including namesakes Katwijk aan den Rijn and Katwijk aan Zee. On 1 January 2005 the various districts had the following populations: Katwijk aan den Rijn (5,916) Katwijk aan Zee (22,405) Katwijk-Noord (13,845) Rijnsburg (15,450) Valkenburg (3,904) Lying on the coast, Katwijk aan Zee is (and has always been) the larger town. Katwijk aan den Rijn lies just slightly inland. Rijnsburg is situated east of Katwijk aan den Rijn whereas Valkenburg finds itself to the south. Katwijk-Noord is situated north of Katwijk aan Zee. Although consisting of historically separate towns (except Katwijk-Noord) that still today maintain separate identities, the towns have more or less grown together and merged into a single conurbation. The creation of the municipality of Katwijk is a recognition of that fact. The town hall of the current municipality of Katwijk is located in Katwijk aan den Rijn, near the boundary of Katwijk aan Zee. All these districts lie along the Oude Rijn. History The name "Katwijk" probably has its origins in the name of a Germanic tribe called the Chatten (Chatti). The Dutch word "wijk" means "area", so the name probably meant something like "the Chatti area". In Romans times, Katwijk was a place of strategic importance. It was located at the Roman Empire's northern border, at the mouth of the Rhine river, which in Roman times was larger in this area than it is today. There was a good deal of traffic along the Rhine. Katwijk was also a jumping-off point for the voyage to Britain. Built during the reign of Emperor Claudius (41-54), the town's name was Lugdunum Batavorum. The town's name was later associated with the name of the city of Leiden, but this is now thought to be incorrect. In 1231, the first reference to Catwijck appeared in records. The history of the modern municipality of Katwijk is essentially the history of its constituent parts, which for each village extends back to Roman times. However, Katwijk aan Zee, Katwijk aan den Rijn and Valkenburg were part of the same heerlijkheid called "Beide de Katwijken en 't Zand" (or something similar). They have been administratively joined for centuries despite their differing characters. Katwijk aan Zee was a fishing town and Katwijk aan den Rijn had an agricultural character. During World War II, Katwijk aan Zee was heavily damaged. On 1 May 1942 beach access was no longer permitted and large scale evacuation took place. From October 1943 houses were demolished as part of the construction of the Atlantic Wall. On 1 January 2006, Rijnsburg and Valkenburg were also merged into the municipality, it's called nowadays Katwijk. Public transportation Katwijk is a larger town in the Netherlands without a railway station, and the largest without any railway connection. The nearest railway stations are Voorhout and Leiden. Katwijk is connected by bus with Noordwijk, Leiden, The Hague and Lisse. The public transport by bus is served by Arriva. As of 9 December 2012 new buslines came to Katwijk. In 2019 and 2020 a lot is changing in Katwijk and Leiden. A quick bus line from Noordwijk to Leiden, with an extra-long bus needs many changes, especially in Katwijk, a two-year plan. Bus transportation Bus 30/430/432 - Travels from Noordwijk Estec via the Biltlaan and Zeeweg and N206 to Leiden Centraal. During the day, this bus departs every 15 minutes in every direction. Bus 31/431 - Travels from Katwijk Boulevard-South via Vuurbaak, Boulevard, Tramstraat and Zeeweg to the N206 to Leiden, where it ends at the railway station. During the day, this bus departs every 15 minutes (every 10 minutes during morning rush hour). Bus 35 - Local bus service, running from Duinvallei to Unmanned Valley Bus 37 - Travels from Katwijk Raadhuis via Rijnstraat, Sandtlaan, Oegstgeesterweg, Oegstgeest to Leiden Centraal, once an hour the entire route and once an hour only between Raadhuis and Leiden. Bus 38 - Travels from Katwijk Raadhuis via Kon. Julianalaan and Zanderij through Valkenburg to Leiden Centraal, once an hour. Bus 39 - Local service from Raadhuis via Hoornes-Oost to industrial zone 't Heen. Bus 90 - Travels from Lisse, Noordwijkerhout, Noordwijk, Katwijk, Wassenaar to The Hague, once an hour. Buses on this route have been converted to allow bicycles to be brought onto the bus. Q-liner 385 - Q-liner 385 travels from Sassenheim railway station, via Katwijk to The Hague Central railway station. Additionally, Rijnsburg and the far northeastern part of Katwijk-Noord are served by bus 20 and 21, running between Noordwijk and Leiden. Peak hour buses connect industrial zones with surrounding municipalities. Notable people Charley Toorop (1891 in Katwijk – 1955) a Dutch painter and lithographer Esther Ouwehand (born 1976 in Katwijk) a politician, parliamentarian for the Party for the Animals Sport Willem Driebergen (1892 in Katwijk aan Zee – 1965) a Dutch fencer, competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1928 and 1936 Summer Olympics Cees de Vreugd, (1952 in Katwijk – 1998) a butcher, strongman and powerlifter Jan Siemerink (born 1970 in Rijnsburg) a retired tennis player Petra Grimbergen (born 1970 in Rijnsburg) a female road and track racing cyclist, competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics Jeffrey Talan (born 1971 in Katwijk) a former professional Dutch international footballer with over 250 club caps Marcus van Teijlingen (born 1973 in Rijnsburg) a Dutch dance instructor and professional Latin-American dancer Dirk Kuyt (born 1980 in Katwijk) a Dutch former professional footballer with 636 club caps Petra Hogewoning (born 1986 in Rijnsburg) a Dutch retired football defender Nick Driebergen (born 1987 in Rijnsburg) a Dutch former backstroke swimmer, competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics Jaap van Duijn (born 1990 in Katwijk) a Dutch football striker Dirk van Duijvenbode (born 1992 in Katwijk aan Zee) a Dutch Professional Darts Corporation player Popular Culture The fictional operator 'Iana' from the game Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is from Katwijk Tourist attractions Katwijk is a seaside resort with a wide sandy beach. Its attractiveness is mainly due to its laid-back atmosphere. The boulevard along the shore is not spoiled by large hotels or apartment blocks and has not given in to an excessive commercialisation. Although most buildings lining the boulevard are tourist apartments and pensions, most are just three floors high (and none more than five) and offer a distinctive 'feel' of the 1950s. Besides the beach, there are a few museums in Katwijk, like the old fisherman's museum Katwijks Museum and the Spinoza-museum. A few kilometers inland is the Valkenburg Lake Steam Train, a narrow-gauge railway museum where a scenic steam locomotive driven train ride can be taken around Lake Valkenburg. Katwijk has many hotels and three camping places, mostly situated in the dunes. Twin towns Miscellaneous Katwijk was the landing point for the TAT-14 international telecommunications cable. Just north of the Katwijk-Noord district, European space research center ESTEC is located in the municipality of Noordwijk (although several kilometers from the village of Noordwijk). Image gallery References External links Official website History of Katwijk Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland Populated coastal places in the Netherlands

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Homestead Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Homestead Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 371 at the 2000 census. Homestead Township was organized in 1880, and named for the pioneer homestead farms within its borders. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.41%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 371 people, 129 households, and 107 families living in the township. The population density was 10.2 people per square mile (3.9/km2). There were 149 housing units at an average density of 4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.69% White, 1.35% African American, 0.54% Native American, 1.08% Asian, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population. There were 129 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% were married couples living together, 0.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.12. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $38,036, and the median income for a family was $39,125. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,596. About 10.1% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korendijk

Korendijk

Korendijk () was a municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covered an area of of which was water. With the municipal reorganization of the Hoeksche Waard on 1 January 1984, the municipality of Korendijk was formed out of the former municipalities of Goudswaard, Nieuw-Beijerland, Piershil (location of town hall), Zuid-Beijerland, and the island Tiengemeten. In addition to these villages, it also had the population centres Nieuwendijk and Zuidzijde. On 1 January 2019, it merged into the municipality of Hoeksche Waard. The municipality of Korendijk was bordered on the southside by the Haringvliet estuary, on the westside by the Spui River, and by the municipalities Oud-Beijerland and Cromstrijen to the north and east. Topography Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Korendijk, June 2015 See also References External links Official website Hoeksche Waard Former municipalities of South Holland Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2019

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Krimpen aan den IJssel

Krimpen aan den IJssel () is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of in , and covers an area of of which is water. History Krimpen is first mentioned in a document from 1277. Like other hamlets, many different spellings of its name have occurred over time, among which the name Tingenijssel deviated the most from today's spelling. The municipality is on the south shore of the river Hollandse IJssel. For many centuries, the only buildings in Krimpen were farm houses built along the river dike. They formed more or less autonomous communities along the dike. Before the 20th century, the two principal industrial employers were the brick factory Mijnlieff and the shipyard Van der Giessen de Noord. In the beginning of the 20th century development began inland from the river dikes, and the municipality began to lose its agricultural character. During the North Sea flood of 1953, the tidal barrier in the river IJssel proved to be inadequate. So in 1954 construction started on a new storm surge barrier, the first installation of the Delta Works. In 1958 it was completed together with the Algera Bridge which connects Krimpen with Capelle aan den IJssel. In the mid 1960s, Krimpen became a commuter town for people working in Rotterdam, resulting in major expansion. Today most of the municipality has been built up, except for the Krimpenerwaard where the town council aims to retain the rural character. Public transport Waterbus route 1: Rotterdam Willemskade - Krimpen aan den IJssel Stormpolder - Ridderkerk De Schans - Alblasserdam Kade - Dordrecht Merwekade. Sister cities Krimpen aan den Ijssel is twinned with: Notable people Piet Jan van der Giessen (1918–1993), sailor, competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics Michiel van Lambalgen (born 1954), professor of Logic and Cognitive Science at the University of Amsterdam Hans van Baalen (1960–2021), politician Rik Grashoff (born 1961), engineer and politician Bart van den Berg (born 1993), tennis player References External links Official website Municipalities of South Holland Populated places in South Holland

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Inman Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Inman Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 352 at the 2000 census. Inman Township was organized in 1878, and named for Thomas Inman, an early settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 117 households, and 91 families living in the township. The population density was 9.6 people per square mile (3.7/km2). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 3.6/sq mi (1.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.73% White, 0.85% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.12% of the population. There were 117 households, out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.1% 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 3.01 and the average family size was 3.44. In the township the population was spread out, with 36.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $26,375. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,351. About 20.4% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over. References Townships in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Townships in Minnesota