25-690: Boy River is a city in Cass County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 26 at the 2020 census . It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area . A post office called Boy River was established in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1985. The city took its name from the nearby Boy River . In 2018, the State of Minnesota denied the City of Boy River's petition to dissolve after
50-573: A high of 79 °F (26 °C) in July, although a record low of −44 °F (−42 °C) was recorded in February 1996 and a record high of 103 °F (39 °C) was recorded in August 1976. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 0.62 inches (16 mm) in February to 4.11 inches (104 mm) in July. As of the census of 2000, there were 27,150 people, 10,893 households, and 7,734 families in
75-621: A special election in which three of five total voters voted to not dissolve. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.373 square miles (0.97 km), all land. County Roads 4 and 63 are the main routes in the community. As of the 2010 census , there were 47 people, 21 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 127.0 inhabitants per square mile (49.0/km). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 89.2 per square mile (34.4/km). The racial makeup of
100-766: The Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory still exists. Fort Ripley is now the Minnesota National Guard 's Camp Ripley . The first school in the Territory was located at Fort Snelling, as was the first Post Office. The first justice of the peace in Minnesota was at Mendota , as was the first church, St. Peter's Catholic Church , which was built in 1840. The first territorial governor, Alexander Ramsey , requested that Congress approve funds for five military roads in
125-702: The Territory: Mendota/Fort Snelling to the confluence of the Big Sioux River with the Missouri River ; Point Douglas to Fort Ripley; Fort Ripley Road/Swan River to Long Prairie Indian Agency; and Point Douglas to Superior. A budget was approved in 1850 for four of these roads, with the Point Douglas–Fort Ripley Military Road being the first. Additional funds were later appropriated for a survey of
150-889: The West Plains Trail, East Plains Trail, and Woods Trails. They connected Fort Garry and the Selkirk Settlement in British North America with Fort Snelling and the American Fur Trading Company at Mendota . Later, the Oxcarts became synonymous with St. Paul's Kellogg Street and the riverboat landing on the Mississippi River. Fort Ripley lay along the East Plains Trail. In 1850, 10 years after
175-421: The age of 18 living with them, 27.8% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 3.11. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under
200-409: The age of 18 living with them, 58.40% were married couples living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.90. The county population contained 25.00% under
225-469: The age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 23.00% from 25 to 44, 27.90% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 101.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.60 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 34,332, and the median income for a family was $ 40,156. Males had a median income of $ 30,097 versus $ 21,232 for females. The per capita income for
250-460: The age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 13,125, and the median income for a family was $ 43,125. Males had a median income of $ 24,375 versus $ 21,250 for females. The per capita income for
275-401: The city was $ 10,556. There were no families and 24.0% of the population living below the poverty line , including no under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64. Cass County, Minnesota Cass County is a county in the central part of the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 30,066. Its county seat is Walker . The county was formed in 1851, and
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#1732790380135300-452: The city was 100.0% White . There were 21 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.8% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.4% were non-families. 52.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
325-406: The city. The population density was 89.0 inhabitants per square mile (34.4/km). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 63.2 per square mile (24.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 84.21% White , 13.16% Native American , and 2.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population. There were 18 households, out of which 22.2% had children under
350-542: The county was $ 17,189. About 9.50% of families and 13.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.20% of those under age 18 and 13.30% of those age 65 or over. Cass County tends to vote Republican. As of 2020, the county has selected the Republican nominee in 78% of presidential elections since 1980. 46°57′N 94°19′W / 46.95°N 94.32°W / 46.95; -94.32 Minnesota Territory The Territory of Minnesota
375-615: The county. The population density was 13.4 per square mile (5.2/km ). There were 21,286 housing units at an average density of 10.5 per square mile (4.1/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 86.52% White , 0.11% Black or African American , 11.45% Native American , 0.28% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.14% from other races , and 1.47% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 28.2% were of German , 15.0% Norwegian , 7.3% Swedish , 6.1% Irish and 6.1% American ancestry. There were 10,893 households, out of which 27.70% had children under
400-562: The end of the Second Great Awakening (1790–1840), of the three churches with regular services in the Minnesota Territory, 1 was Methodist , 1 was Presbyterian , and 1 was Catholic . The Roman Catholic diocese of Saint Paul of Minnesota was established by Pope Pius IX on July 19, 1850, and consisted of the entirety of the Minnesota Territory. Because of this original territorial designation, to this day
425-525: The entirety of the present-day state of Minnesota and the majority portions of modern-day North and South Dakota east of the Missouri and White Earth Rivers. At the time of formation there were an estimated 5,000 settlers living in the Territory. There were no roads from adjoining Wisconsin or Iowa . The easiest access to the region was via waterway , of which the Mississippi River
450-887: The route to the Big Sioux/Missouri, the Fort Ridgely and South Pass Wagon Road and the Wagon Road from Fort Ripley to Fort Abercrombie . Private trails were cut as well, the most well known of which was Dodd Road from 1853. It was named after its builder, Captain William B. Dodd, and significant portions of it still exist. When the region was still part of the Wisconsin Territory , the Red River Trails were further developed by Joe Rolette . There were three main trails, now identified as
475-468: The south and east; its highest point is on the upper western border, at 1,614 ft (492 m) ASL. The county has an area of 2,414 square miles (6,250 km ), of which 2,022 square miles (5,240 km ) is land and 393 square miles (1,020 km ) (16%) is water. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Walker have ranged from a low of 0 °F (−18 °C) in January to
500-421: Was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 31.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 6.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.7% male and 55.3% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 38 people, 18 households, and 9 families living in
525-640: Was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 3, 1849, until May 11, 1858, when the eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Minnesota and the western portion became unorganized territory and shortly after was reorganized as part of the Dakota Territory . The Minnesota Territory was formed on March 3, 1849, encompassing
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#1732790380135550-558: Was founded in 1852. The Upper and Lower Sioux Agencies were created in 1853. All of these were also located adjacent to waterways. The primary territorial institutions were in the three main settlements. St. Paul was made the territorial capital , Minneapolis was selected as the site of the University of Minnesota , and Stillwater was chosen for the Territorial Prison . The military reservations were federal land, of which
575-602: Was named for Lewis Cass , a Michigan political figure of the 19th century. Before it was organized several parcels of county land were partitioned off to augment or form adjacent counties. The Crow Wing River flows east-southeast along Cass County's southern border, and the Gull River flows southwest through the lower part, to discharge into the Crow Wing on the southern border. The terrain consists of wooded rolling hills, heavily dotted with lakes and ponds, and slopes to
600-638: Was organized in 1897. Cass County is included in the Brainerd , MN Micropolitan Statistical Area . A substantial part of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county. Cass County was created on September 1, 1851, by the Minnesota Territory legislature, although its government was not organized until 1897. The county was formed of areas partitioned from Dakota , Mahkatah, Pembina and Wahnata Counties. It
625-471: Was primary. The primary mode of transport was the riverboat . Minnesota Territory had three significant pioneer settlements: St. Paul , St. Anthony/ Minneapolis , and Stillwater , plus two military reservations: Fort Snelling and Fort Ripley . All of these were located on waterways. A reservation for the Winnebago people had been created at Long Prairie in 1848. The Chippewa Agency, at Crow Wing ,
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