Kugler Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

History

Kugler Township was named for Fred Kugler, a county official.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi; 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi, or 0.73%, is water.

Fullers Creek flows through the western portion of Kugler Township. Owens Creek flows through the northeast corner of the township.

The Pike River Recreation Area is located in the southwest corner of the township near the junction of MN 135 and Wahlsten Road.

The Taconite Snowmobile Trail runs north–south through Kugler Township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities

The following are adjacent to Kugler Township :

• The city of Tower (north)
• The unincorporated community of Soudan (north)
• Breitung Township (north)
• Eagles Nest Township (northeast)
• Bear Head Lake State Park (east)
• Bear Island State Forest (east)
• Waasa Township (southeast)
• Embarrass Township (south)
• The unincorporated community of Embarrass (south)
• Pike Township (southwest)
• Vermilion Lake Township (west)
• The unincorporated community of Peyla (west)
• Greenwood Township (northwest)

Unincorporated communities

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 200 people, 71 households, and 51 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.7 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.50% White, 0.50% Asian, 1.00% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.50% of the population.

There were 71 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,167, and the median income for a family was $49,063. Males had a median income of $47,750 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,601. About 14.0% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Media

The official newspaper of Kugler Township is the Timberjay. The Timberjay is published weekly, with a circulation of over 1000.

References

References

1. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
2. (2007-10-25). "US Board on Geographic Names". [[United States Geological Survey]].
3. "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Kugler township, St. Louis County, Minnesota". [[United States Census Bureau]].
4. Upham, Warren. (1920). "Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance". Minnesota Historical Society.
5. "Timberjay brings home eight awards in newspaper contest".
6. "2020-2021 BNC Winners {{!}} Minnesota Newspaper Association".
7. "The Timberjay – Minnesota Newspapers Directory".