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North Star

A township of 268 people in Brown County, Minnesota
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Conserved land2.4%538 of 22,506 acres
Trails4.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About North Star

Township in Minnesota, United States
268Population
35.4 sq miArea
1,030 ftElevation

North Star Township is a township in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 325 as of the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave North Star for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (31%), New Ulm (8%) and Sleepy Eye (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Springfield
31%
New Ulm
8%
Sleepy Eye
5%
Redwood Falls
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in North Star →

Health in North Star

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sleepy Eye Medical CenterSleepy Eye · 17 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - WindomWindom · 25.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56087, 56083 · CMS · HRSAHealth in North Star →

Natural hazards in North Star

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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North Star has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 9°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Springfield Public LibrarySpringfield · 4.3 miles · 43 hrs a week
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