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"Babbitt is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 1,475. Saint Louis County Highway 21 (CR 21) serves as a main route in the community. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ; is land and is water. History The city grew out of the formation of a taconite mine built by the Armco and Republic Steel starting in 1944.Silver Bay & Babbitt History , Retrieved July 7, 2010. The company town was built near the eastern edge of the Mesabi Iron Range. The city of Silver Bay was built simultaneously along Lake Superior (60 miles to the southeast), and connected by train, for transportation of iron ore to cities along the Great Lakes. Babbitt is named after Judge Kurnal R. Babbitt of New York City. Judge Babbitt, who died on February 15, 1920, was general counsel for and a director of several mining companies. Before removing to New York in 1908, he practiced law in Colorado at Aspen, Cripple Creek, and Colorado Springs. Notes Babbitt is surrounded by the Superior National Forest and often has wild animals like deer and wolves within the city limits. In the summer black bears are often sighted. Babbitt enjoys being the hometown to national celebrity Buzz Schneider. Schneider's claim to fame was being on the 1976 Olympic hockey team and the 1980 Olympic gold medal hockey team. Schneider, known as the "Babbitt Rabbit", scored the first goal against the Soviet Union in the most renowned game of hockey ever played; the first gold medal round game of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York (Miracle on Ice). Babbitt is home to a few NCAA division one hockey players, most notably: Buzz Schneider - University of Minnesota, Steve Schneider - Notre Dame, Greg Woods-Denver University and Mike Krensing - University of Minnesota Duluth. Schneider played on two national champion hockey teams at Minnesota. Babbitt is also home to the 1976 State High School Baseball Champions. The Babbitt Knights were the first ever Class "A" High School Baseball Champions, as champions before 1976 were 1 classification. The Babbitt-Embarrass school colors were purple and white; the school's mascot was the Knights. The school song was "The Ranger Song" from the musical comedy Rio Rita, which is a 1929 RKO Picture starring Bebe Daniels and John Boles along with the comedy team of Wheeler & Woolsey. The film is based on the 1927 stage musical produced by Florenz Ziegfeld. Demographics =2010 census= As of the census of 2010, there were 1,475 people, 707 households, and 435 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 818 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population. There were 707 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.60. The median age in the city was 51.1 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 31.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. =2000 census= As of the census of 2000, there were 1,670 people, 735 households, and 530 families living in the city. The population density was 15.8 people per square mile (6.1/km2). There were 801 housing units at an average density of 7.6 per square mile (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.86% White, 0.12% African American, 0.30% American Indian, 0.12% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races. 20.0% were of German, 16.6% Norwegian, 15.1% Finnish, 6.8% Swedish, 5.8% English and 5.2% Irish ancestry. There were 735 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.67. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,229, and the median income for a family was $37,137. Males had a median income of $38,214 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,853. About 3.6% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older. Government = 2016 Mayor and Council Members= Mayor Andrea Zupancich Councilor Terry Switajewski Councilor Richard Huovinen Councilor Jim Lassi Councilor Glenn Anderson Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Bissonette References External links * City of Babbitt, MN – Official Website Category:Cities in Minnesota Category:Cities in St. Louis County, Minnesota Category:Mining communities in Minnesota Category:Populated places established in 1944 Category:Company towns in Minnesota "
"Balkan Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The township was named after the Balkan Mountains. The population was 832 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 169 and State Highway 73 (MN 73) are two of the main routes in the township. The city of Chisholm is located within the south–central portion of Balkan Township geographically but is a separate entity. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; is land and , or 1.62%, is water. The Shannon River flows through the west–central edge of Balkan Township. Boriin Creek flows through the north–central portion of the township. The East Branch of the Sturgeon River flows through the northeast portion of the township. Slow Creek flows through the east–central part of Balkan Township. =Adjacent townships and cities= The following are adjacent to Balkan Township : * The city of Chisholm * The city of Hibbing (west and south) * Cherry Township (southeast) * Great Scott Township (east) * The city of Buhl (east) * The city of Kinney (east) * Dark River Unorganized Territory (north) * French Township (northwest) * McCormack Unorganized Territory (west) Highway 73 runs north–south through the middle of Balkan Township, north of Chisholm. Highway 169 runs east–west through the southeast portion of the township near Buhl. Saint Louis County Highway 5 (CR 5) passes through the southwest corner of Balkan Township near Hibbing. Highway 5 also briefly enters the southeast corner of Balkan Township on a separate segment of Highway 5 near Maturi Road. Maturi Road runs east–west along Balkan Township's southern boundary line with adjacent city of Hibbing in the southeast corner of Balkan Township. Cemetery Road (Sever Road) runs east–west along Balkan Township's boundary line with adjacent city of Chisholm at the northern city limits of Chisholm. Barrett Road runs north–south along Balkan Township's eastern boundary line with adjacent Great Scott Township in the northeast corner of Balkan Township. North Long Lake Road briefly runs north–south along Balkan Township's western boundary line in the northwest part of the township. McNiven Road travels through the east–central part of Balkan Township. Hobson Lake Road (County 84 / Hwy.84) travels through the west–central part of the township. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 811 people, 329 households, and 243 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.6 people per square mile (4.9/km2). There were 359 housing units at an average density of 5.6/sq mi (2.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.29% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population. There were 329 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non- families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.90. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $44,853, and the median income for a family was $52,768. Males had a median income of $42,426 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,570. About 2.0% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. References External links * Balkan Township official website Category:Townships in St. Louis County, Minnesota Category:Mining communities in Minnesota Category:Slovene-American culture in Minnesota Category:Townships in Minnesota "
"Bassett Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The township was named for William Bassett, a businessperson in the lumber industry. The population was 41 at the 2010 census. Saint Louis County Roads 16 and 110 are two of the main routes in the township. County Road 16 runs east–west along Bassett Township's southern boundary line with adjacent Fairbanks Township. County Road 110 runs north–south through the western portion of Bassett Township; the roadway continues north-northwest to Hoyt Lakes. The unincorporated communities of Bassett and Skibo are located within Bassett Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; is land and , or 4.19%, is water. Bassett Township is the largest organized township in land area in Saint Louis County. The township is located within the Superior National Forest. The Dunka River flows through the northern part of the township. The Partridge River flows through the northwest corner of Bassett Township. The Saint Louis River flows through the central portion of the township. The North Branch of the Whiteface River flows through the south–central and southeast portions of Bassett Township. Creeks that flow through the township include Shiver, Reno, Jenkins, Apple, Toimi, Petrel, Nelson, Store, Laird, Stone, Butterball, Cranberry, and Colvin. Pine Lake, Cadotte Lake, and Bassett Lake are all partially located within Bassett Township. Lakes within the township include Seven Beaver Lake, Big Lake, Round Lake, and Stone Lake. =Adjacent townships, cities, and communities= The following are adjacent to Bassett Township: * Fairbanks Township (south) * The unincorporated community of Fairbanks (south) * Linwood Lake Unorganized Territory (southwest) * Hush Lake Unorganized Territory (west) * The city of Hoyt Lakes (west and northwest) * The city of Babbitt (north) * Stony River Township of Lake County (northeast) * Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory of Lake County (east) =Unincorporated communities= * Bassett * Skibo Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 55 people, 25 households, and 19 families residing in the township. The population density was 0.3 people per square mile (0.1/km2). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 0.5/sq mi (0.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 94.55% White and 5.45% Native American. There were 25 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.47. In the township the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $47,083 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,879. There were 20.0% of families and 14.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. References Category:Townships in St. Louis County, Minnesota Category:Townships in Minnesota "