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Cannon

A township of 18 people in Kittson County, Minnesota
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Map of Cannon: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land40%9,018 of 22,700 acres
Trails13 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
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Township in Minnesota, United States
18Population
35.8 sq miArea
997 ftElevation

Cannon Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 22 at the 2000 census. Cannon Township was organized in 1904, and named for Thomas Cannon, a county official.

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1better than MN·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Kittson HealthcareHallock · 17 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 48.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56734, 56735 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cannon →

Natural hazards in Cannon

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Cannon →

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Cannon has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -5°.

17° / -1°Winter
50° / 28°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
51° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Hallock Public LibraryHallock · 17.1 miles · 33 hrs a week
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