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Thomson

A township of 5,534 people in Carlton County, Minnesota
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Map of Thomson: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land9.7%2,480 of 25,483 acres
Trails19 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3448 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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The public schools Thomson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 98% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#7Best public schoolsof 230 in MN
DistrictESKO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

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