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Dewey

A township of 98 people in Roseau County, Minnesota
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Conserved land6.3%1,399 of 22,050 acres
Trails14 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
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About Dewey

Township in Minnesota, United States
98Population
34.8 sq miArea
1,037 ftElevation

Dewey Township is a township in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 114 at the 2000 census. Dewey is in the 7th congressional district of Minnesota and is represented by Democrat Collin Peterson. Dewey Township was named for George Dewey (1837–1917), an American admiral.

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1better than MN·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Lifecare Medical CenterRoseau · 28.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 53.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56726, 56732 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dewey →

Natural hazards in Dewey

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire🌵 Drought
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Dewey has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -5°.

18° / 0°Winter
50° / 28°Spring
78° / 54°Summer
52° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Greenbush Public LibraryGreenbush · 6.7 miles · 28 hrs a week
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