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Glen

A township of 432 people in Aitkin County, Minnesota

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Conserved land8.9%2,077 of 23,265 acres

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About Glen

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US

1,302 ftElevation

Glen is an unincorporated community and business district in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located southeast of the city of Aitkin at the junction of State Highway 47 (MN 47), Aitkin County Road 12 (Deer Street), and 280th Street. Glen is located within Glen Township and Malmo Township. Nearby places include Aitkin, Malmo, Isle, Garrison, Bennettville, and Thor. Glen is five miles north of Mille Lacs Lake.

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Health in Glen

Compared with Minnesota

5better than MN·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 1▲ 2▼ 2 close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

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7.9%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMN 9.3% · better 26.9%Fewer lonely adultsMN 31.2% · better 10.1%More adults with heart diseaseMN 5.9% · worse

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Riverwood Healthcare CenterAitkin · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Scenic Rivers Health ServicesFloodwood · 42 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · Glen

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Glen Kimberly Nordland Malmo Lee

NKimberly WNordland SMalmo ELee

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