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A township of 1,775 people in Roseau County, Minnesota
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Conserved land28%10,328 of 36,646 acres
Trails27 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
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Township in Minnesota, United States
1,980Population
58.2 sq miArea
1,083 ftElevation

Lake Township is a township in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,087 at the 2000 census. This township was originally called Algoma Township, which bears a name of Indian derivation, "formed by Schoolcraft from Algonquin and goma meaning 'Algonquin waters.' It designates a large district in Canada, bordering Lakes Huron and Superior. The name was changed sometime between 1954 and 1965.

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Health Grade B−

Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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7worse than MN

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Lifecare Medical CenterRoseau · 16.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesBig Falls · 90 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56763, 56756 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lake →
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