WesternMN
A town of 97. Nearly 22.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Western stand out
The thing Western does most differently from other towns.
97 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Western’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Northwestern (MN) 33-21 Westminster (MO) (Nov 16, 2024) Final ScoreESPN · Sep 16
- Sunday forecast: More cool fronts are on the wayStar Tribune · Sep 13
- Loras College 49-13 Northwestern (MN) (Sep 19, 2026) Final ScoreESPN · Aug 11
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Western. Another town gets a different order.
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
22.2% of Western is conserved land
3.5 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rabbit River WPA | 0.2 mi | 601 |
| 2. Doran Wildlife Management Area, Yaggie Tract Unit | — | 476 |
| 3. Grant Coyour Memorial Wildlife Management Area | — | 240 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Western has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Western is
Western beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Western | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.1% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.6% | 5.4% |
About Western
Township in Minnesota, United States
Western Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census. Western Township was organized in 1873, and so named due to its location in the western part of the county.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 117
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,079 ft