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Ellsburg

A township of 188 people in St. Louis County, Minnesota
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Conserved land29%13,013 of 45,704 acres
Trails14 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Ellsburg

Township in Minnesota, United States
188Population
72 sq miArea
1,342 ftElevation

Ellsburg Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 188 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 53 serves as a main route in the township. The unincorporated community of Melrude is located within Ellsburg Township. The town was named for a place in Sweden.

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Most working residents leave Ellsburg for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Duluth (34%), Cloquet (8%) and Virginia (6%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Duluth
34%
Cloquet
8%
Virginia
6%
Fayal
6%
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Health in Ellsburg

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4better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical CenterAurora · 23 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesEveleth · 17.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55724, 55763, 55734 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ellsburg →

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Ellsburg has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -3°.

22° / 1°Winter
51° / 26°Spring
76° / 51°Summer
52° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Eveleth Public LibraryEveleth · 17.6 miles · 30 hrs a week

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