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Wing River

A township of 422 people in Wadena County, Minnesota
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Conserved land1%227 of 22,900 acres
Trails3.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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Township in Minnesota, United States
422Population
36 sq miArea
1,302 ftElevation

Wing River Township is a township in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 422. The township is named for the Wing River, which converges with the Leaf River within its boundaries.

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Most working residents leave Wing River for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wadena (19%), Staples (15%) and New York Mills (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Wadena
19%
Staples
15%
New York Mills
5%
Menahga
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wing River →

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1better than MN·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Astera HealthWadena · 10.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 88.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56481, 56477 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wing River →

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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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Wing River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 4°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
78° / 56°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Wadena Public LibraryWadena · 10.2 miles · 38 hrs a week
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