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Knute

A township of 563 people in Polk County, Minnesota
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Map of Knute: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land12%2,576 of 22,280 acres
Trails1.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves6named on the map

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About Knute

Township in Minnesota, United States
563Population
34.9 sq miArea
1,240 ftElevation

Knute Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 496 at the 2000 census. Knute Township bears the name of Knute Nelson, a county official.

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Most working residents leave Knute for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Thief River Falls (12%), Crookston (12%) and McIntosh (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Thief River Falls
12%
Crookston
12%
McIntosh
7%
Fertile
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Knute →

Health in Knute

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1better than MN·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Essentia Health FosstonFosston · 12.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 51.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · part of Knute
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56535, 56556 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Knute →

Natural hazards in Knute

38
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
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Knute has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 1°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
53° / 33°Fall
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School Grade A

The public schools Knute’s kids attend outperform 92% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Nearest: Mcintosh LibraryMcintosh · 5.6 miles · 20 hrs a week
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