According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.5 km² (35.7 mi²). 85.3 km² (33.0 mi²) of it is land and 7.1 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.70% water.
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| The village of Malmo on the northeast shore of Mille Lacs was named after Malmo, Sweden, in honor of the Swedish immigrants who settled there. Like all lake communities, Malmo prides itself on serving seasonal visitors. Two churches, gas stations, café, convenience store, a flower shop, a new upholstery facility, a recreational vehicle repair outlet, liquor store, laundromat, boat storage and repair service and nearby resorts and supper clubs are among the facilities available. Malmo Memorial Park offers picnic tables, sand-bottom swimming and a well-maintained public access site. |
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| Malmo Township | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2004 (est) |
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| Population | 211 | 218 | 214 | 332 | 353 | 118 | 55.14 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 33.30 | 32.61 | 32.96 | 32.95 | -- | -0.01 | -0.02 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 6.34 | 6.69 | 6.49 | 10.07 | -- | 3.58 | 55.17 |
| Housing Units | 220 | 263 | 299 | 345 | -- | 46 | 15.38 |
| Households | -- | 97 | 103 | 153 | 164 | 50 | 48.54 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.25 | 2.08 | 2.17 | 2.15 | 0.09 | 4.44 |
There are 153 households out of which 17.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% are married couples living together, 4.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% are non-families. 28.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 2.59.
In the township the population is spread out with 18.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 50 years. For every 100 females there are 112.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 110.9 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $31,161, and the median income for a family is $39,464. Males have a median income of $25,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township is $16,737. 9.2% of the population and 5.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.6% of those under the age of 18 and 3.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
MALMO Township is named for the large city of Malmo in southern Sweden, on the sound opposite Copenhagen. Malmo, an unincorporated community in Malmo Township, sections 5 and 32, was settled in the early 1880s; the major industries were logging, farming, hoop making, and a creamery; the post office was established in the Nyquist store, 1889-1954.
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| Chairperson | Philip Neese 31783 230th Street Aitkin, MN 56431 |
(320) 684-2853 |
| Clerk | Arlene Westerlund 31410 235th Lane Aitkin, MN 56431 |
(320) 684-2337 |
| Treasurer | Cheryl Johnson 32411 Deer Street Aitkin, MN 56431 |
(320) 684-2891 |
| Supervisor |
Paul White 31572 235th Lane Aitkin, MN 56431 |
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| Supervisor | James Beaufeaux 29394 270th Lane Aitkin, MN 56431 |
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Bethesda Lutheran Church 21590 Highway 47 Malmo, Minnesota 56342 |
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Evangelical Free Church Junction of Highway 18 & 47 21927-322nd Avenue Malmo, Minnesota 56342 Phone: (320) 684-2201 Web: www.malmoevangelicalfreechurch.com Pastor Bob Carl Sunday School: 9:30
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Door Resort & Motel 38421 State Hwy 18 Aitkin, Minnesota 56431 Phone: (218)-678-3686 Web: www.reddoorresort.com Each of our 10 modern motel rooms are kept extremely clean. Our 4 cabins are very modern and we have been told they are some of the nicest on the lake. We take pride in taking care of our resort. We want you to be comfortable and enjoy your stay with us. |
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Agate Bay Resort 19139 328th Ave Isle, MN 56342 Phone: (320) 684-2233 Web: www.agatebayresort.com Cabins, housekeeping motel units, campground, boat access, sheltered harbor, cafe, and fishhouse rental and storage on Mille Lacs Lake. Approx. 11 miles north of Isle, MN or 3 miles south of Malmo, MN on MN state highway 47 |
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Barnacles Resort 36569 Highway 18 Aitkin, Minnesota 56431-9801 Phone: (218) 678-3122 Web: www.barnaclesresort.com • Camp Sites |
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Fisher's Resort 32390 212th Lane Isle, MN 56342 Phone: (320) 684-2221 Toll Free: (866) 684-2221 Web: www.fishersresort.com We are located on the NE corner of Mille Lacs Lake one mile south of Malmo. We are a family run resort and have 8 cabins and one mobile home to rent. Also have 3 launches that run daily. Have a blacktop boat launching ramp for your own boat with a inland harbor. Also have a coffee shop. |
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Door Resort & Motel 38421 State Hwy 18 Aitkin, Minnesota 56431 Phone: (218)-678-3686 Web: www.reddoorresort.com Each of our 10 modern motel rooms are kept extremely clean. Our 4 cabins are very modern and we have been told they are some of the nicest on the lake. We take pride in taking care of our resort. We want you to be comfortable and enjoy your stay with us. |
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Pete's Retreat 22337 State Highway 47 Aitkin MN 56431 Phone: n/a Toll Free: (866) 5RVPARK Web: www.petesretreat.com In 2005 we converted our 40 beautiful acres in Malmo, Minnesota into a family oriented, full service RV park, complete with 20/30/50 amp electrical service, internet, and cable TV. Every one of the sites has "full hookups", which for you less experienced campers, means water, sewer, and electricity. It didn't take long to fill up 49 sites, so we're in the process of adding 49 more! All of the new sites will be seasonal sites and some are available to rent now. With the new sites, we're adding an additional pool, another playground, a BMX bike track, fishing pond, pavilion, basketball court, and sandbox. |
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Park & Campground 23577 Hwy 47 Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (320) 684-2133 Very nice camp building with showers, toilets and laundry. One-half mile north of Malmo, mile marker 107 on Hwy 47. We have a large Gameroom with Pool Tables, Darts, Pinball, arcade games, cards, board games .... Also available is Heggies Pizza, slushies, pop, snacks and candy. It can also be rented for private parties. Out door games...horseshoes, bocce, ladder golf and more. The Camp Building has lg. his and her bathrooms each having 3 showers and 2 toilets and a lg. vanity and dressing area. Coin Laundry. Party camp area. And we also offer Sober rides to some of the local taverns. |
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Agate Bay Resort 19139 328th Ave Isle, MN 56342 Phone: (320) 684-2233 Web: www.agatebayresort.com Cabins, housekeeping motel units, campground, boat access, sheltered harbor, cafe, and fishhouse rental and storage on Mille Lacs Lake. Approx. 11 miles north of Isle, MN or 3 miles south of Malmo, MN on MN state highway 47 |
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Barnacles Resort 36569 Highway 18 Aitkin, Minnesota 56431-9801 Phone: (218) 678-3122 Web: www.barnaclesresort.com • Camp Sites |
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Carlsona Beach 34158 State Highway 18 Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (320) 684-2321 Web: www.carlsonabeach.com Carlsona Beach is located three miles west of Malmo, Minnesota on Highway 18 and may be reached by land and lake. Our reputation for great food and fine service is well known on Mille Lacs Lake. |
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Century 21 Mille Lacs
Realty Jct. MN Hwys. 47 & 18 Malmo, MN 56342 Phone: (320) 684-2710 Toll Free: (877) 256-3598 Web: www.millelacsrealty.com WE ARE # 1 in SALES on MILLE LACS LAKE and the SURROUNDING AREA!! We List and Sell more Property in the area we serve than any other Company! |
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Fisher's Resort 32390 212th Lane Isle, MN 56342 Phone: (320) 684-2221 Toll Free: (866) 684-2221 Web: www.fishersresort.com We are located on the NE corner of Mille Lacs Lake one mile south of Malmo. We are a family run resort and have 8 cabins and one mobile home to rent. Also have 3 launches that run daily. Have a blacktop boat launching ramp for your own boat with a inland harbor. Also have a coffee shop. |
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Pete's Retreat 22337 State Highway 47 Aitkin MN 56431 Phone: n/a Toll Free: (866) 5RVPARK Web: www.petesretreat.com In 2005 we converted our 40 beautiful acres in Malmo, Minnesota into a family oriented, full service RV park, complete with 20/30/50 amp electrical service, internet, and cable TV. Every one of the sites has "full hookups", which for you less experienced campers, means water, sewer, and electricity. It didn't take long to fill up 49 sites, so we're in the process of adding 49 more! All of the new sites will be seasonal sites and some are available to rent now. With the new sites, we're adding an additional pool, another playground, a BMX bike track, fishing pond, pavilion, basketball court, and sandbox. |
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Door Resort & Motel 38421 State Hwy 18 Aitkin, Minnesota 56431 Phone: (218)-678-3686 Web: www.reddoorresort.com Each of our 10 modern motel rooms are kept extremely clean. Our 4 cabins are very modern and we have been told they are some of the nicest on the lake. We take pride in taking care of our resort. We want you to be comfortable and enjoy your stay with us. |
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| Sunrise Cafe Malmo, MN 56342 Phone: (320) 684-2664 |
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Westerlund Citgo & Bait Malmo, MN 56342 Phone: (320) 684-2088 Citgo & Bait
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