Eureka

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About Eureka

Township in Minnesota, United States

1,373Population

35.9 sq miArea

984 ftElevation

Eureka Township is an urban township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,373 at the 2020 census. Eureka Township was organized in 1858. Eureka is a name derived from Greek, meaning "I have found it".

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September 14–20, 2026·Minnesota · MN · Dakota County

The forecast calls for Mostly Sunny, highs near 71°.

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Omar G.

2h · Townwide

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Big thanks to whoever returned my wallet

Left it at the counter and someone turned it in with everything inside. Faith in Eureka restored.

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Kate A.

5h · Townwide

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First snow dusting in Townwide

Woke up to this and the whole street looked like a postcard. fall is officially here.

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