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A township of 554 people in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
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Township in Minnesota, United States
554Population
35.3 sq miArea
1,171 ftElevation

Harrison Township is a township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 665 at the 2000 census. Harrison Township was organized in 1858, and named for Joseph D. Harris, an early settler.

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Willmar (31%), Paynesville (11%) and New London (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Willmar
31%
Paynesville
11%
New London
6%
St. Cloud
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Harrison →

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5better than MN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Centracare- Rice Memorial HospitalWillmar · 12.5 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56209, 56288, 56251 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Harrison →

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Harrison has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 7°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Atwater Public LibraryAtwater · 4.1 miles · 21 hrs a week
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