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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township
has a total area of 84.9 km˛ (32.8 mi˛). 84.7 km˛ (32.7 mi˛) of it is land
and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it (0.24%) is water.
There are 290 households
out of which 23.8% have children under the
age of 18 living with them, 57.6% are
married couples living together, 5.2%
have a female householder with no husband
present, and 32.4% are non-families. 26.9%
of all households are made up of individuals
and 8.6% have someone living alone who is
65 years of age or older. The average household
size is 2.37 and the average family size
is 2.87.
In the township the population
is spread out with 22.0% under the age of
18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to
44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who are
65 years of age or older. The median age
is 43 years. For every 100 females there
are 106.3 males. For every 100 females age
18 and over, there are 104.2 males.
The median income for
a household in the township is $36,111,
and the median income for a family is $44,444.
Males have a median income of $40,855 versus
$21,786 for females. The
per capita income for the township is
$17,983. 8.6% of the population and 6.6%
of families are below the
poverty line. Out of the total population,
5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2%
of those 65 and older are living below the
poverty line.
Embarrass Township (T. 60N, R. 15W) and its railway station
received this name from the Embarrass River, referring to the driftwood
formerly on some parts of this stream, which was a difficulty and hindrance
to canoes. The community in section 24 has had a post office since 1896;
the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railroad had stations at the mine of
this name in section 5 of White Township (T. 58N, R. 15W).
The last weekend in
August is set aside for the community fair, a family event held
since 1935. The fair includes a craft show, flea market, food stands,
Tri-State mud run, antique car show, horse show, parade and traditional
fair exhibits. People of all ages will enjoy a true country celebration.
The
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely
and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake
Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The
remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling
in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing
water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable
for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
The Taconite Trail winds through forests of birch
and aspen intertwined with pine, leading the visitor by many isolated
lakes and streams. From Grand Rapids heading north, you see the
impact of the taconite and iron mining industry. The northern portion
of the trail terrain is rolling and tree covered as it winds through
state and national forest land.
Eight trail waysides and picnic facilities offer
scenic vistas of the hills, lakes and rivers of this area. The trail
also links three state parks: Bear Head Lake, Soudan Underground
Mine, and McCarthy Beach. The landscape in and around Bear Head
Lake State Park is very rolling and rocky.
Heritage Park & Campground
PO Box 118
Embarrass, MN 55732
Phone: (218) 984-2084
E-mail:
embaras@cpinternet.com
10 RV hookups
Tent camping area About 7 miles of hiking trails Fishing piers on
the Embarrass River Bog walk Exercise course Picnic shelter Paved
bicycle trail linking an old/restore Finnish farmstead and the Sisu
Tori (a Finnish craft shop). 50 amp hookups available at campsites,
sanitary dump station available.
Heritage Park & Campground
PO Box 118
Embarrass, MN 55732
Phone: (218) 984-2084
E-mail:
embaras@cpinternet.com
10 RV hookups
Tent camping area About 7 miles of hiking trails Fishing piers on
the Embarrass River Bog walk Exercise course Picnic shelter Paved
bicycle trail linking an old/restore Finnish farmstead and the Sisu
Tori (a Finnish craft shop). 50 amp hookups available at campsites,
sanitary dump station available.
PAC is a Minnesota corporation
that powder coats metals for commercial and residential applications.
It can be used as a protective or a fine finish. It is similar
to a paint shop, but doesn't have the VOC's of a liquid paint.
It is applied in a dry form through an electrostatic gun, then baked
in a curing oven to give it a very durable and finished look.
R & A Construction
& Exteriors
7651 Andeline Road
Embarrass, MN 55732
Phone: (218) 741-4651
Ray's Royal Flush
3450 Salo Road
Embarrass, MN 55732
Phone: (218) 827-3342
Rogers Diagnostic
Service
7541 Highway 135 N
Embarrass, MN 55732
Phone: (218) 984-3444
The
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely
and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake
Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The
remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling
in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing
water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable
for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. 
