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A township of 761 people in Pennington County, Minnesota
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Township in Minnesota, United States
761Population
23.4 sq miArea
1,119 ftElevation

North Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The unincorporated community of Dakota Junction is located within the township. North Township was so named from its location in the northern part of Pennington County.

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Compared with Minnesota

7worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close
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What stands out

11.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse 40.3%More adults with obesityMN 33.5% · worse 15.7%More smokersMN 13.1% · worse

Care nearby

Sanford Thief River Falls Medical CenterThief River Falls · 1.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 42.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · part of North
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56701 · CMS · HRSAHealth in North →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
2Does North flood?paid flood claims since 1997NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 18 declared for Pennington CountyMapNorth vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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Nearest: Thief River Falls Public LibraryThief River Falls · 1.7 miles · 58 hrs a week
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