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| Waskish (township) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2004 (est) |
1990-2000 Change | |
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| Population | 138 | 133 | 111 | 116 | 109 | 5 | 4.50 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 68.20 | 71.58 | 65.03 | 65.03 | -- | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 2.02 | 1.86 | 1.71 | 1.78 | -- | 0.08 | 4.50 |
| Housing Units | 161 | 292 | 162 | 313 | -- | 151 | 93.21 |
| Households | -- | 51 | 52 | 61 | 58 | 9 | 17.31 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.61 | 2.13 | 1.90 | 1.87 | -0.23 | -10.99 |
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waskish_Township%2C_Minnesota"
There are 61 households out of which 9.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% are married couples living together, 3.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% are non-families. 41.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.90 and the average family size is 2.49.
In the township the population is spread out with 10.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 12.9% from 25 to 44, 44.0% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 58 years. For every 100 females there are 123.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 112.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $25,000, and the median income for a family is $29,750. Males have a median income of $17,813 versus $52,500 for females. The per capita income for the township is $19,489. 26.8% of the population and 12.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 77.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Waskish, a community in Washkish Township, section 8; the post office was established in 1910, with Frank Lyons as first postmaster; Lyons erected the first building in 1902, a small log cabin that was a store, home, and eventually the post office, and he named the site Wahwaushkayshe, shortened to Washkish, and again to Waskish. This was a popular summer fishing area; the entire townsite was purchased by the state in 1934 because the Department of Conservation needed a portion of land where the Tamarack River empties into the lake for the purpose of netting pike and stripping spawn when the fish start their spring run.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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| Chairman | David Leonhardt 32128 Konig Road NE Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8984 |
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Clerk |
Collette Leonhardt
PO Box 86 Kelliher, MN 56650-0086 |
(218) 647-8984 |
| Treasurer | Patsy Petrowske 27194 Steelbridge Road NE Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8652 |
| Supervisor | Raymond Berger
54450 Frankie Lane NE Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8413 |
| Supervisor | Velmer Halama
28843 Konig Road NE Waskish MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8570 |
| Waskish Post Office 54997 Highway 72 NE Waskish, MN 56685-4034 Phone: (218) 647-8492 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS |
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Big Bog State Recreation Area |
55716 NE Highway 72 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8592 |
 Big Bog
State Recreation Area has been called Minnesota's last true
wilderness. This two-part recreation area includes a northern
unit and a southern unit. The 500-square-mile peat bog, the
largest in the lower 48 states, is located in the northern unit.
A mile-long boardwalk, completed in 2005, enables visitors to
get a first-hand look at the unique plant and animal life of
this rare resource. The bog, which has long been a source of
medicinal plants for the Ojibwe Indians, represented a barrier
to European settlers who tried in vain to drain it. Today, many
of the native plants, including yellow-eyed grass, bog rush and
two kinds of sundews, are on Minnesota's endangered or
threatened species list. From orchids to carnivorous plants to
rare birds, visitors will see a mixture of fascinating and rare
resources. |
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| Upper Red Lake | Lake Info | Lake Map | Recreation Compass | Topo Map |
Nearest clinic is in Kelliher
Students attend school at Kelliher Schools
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church |
55278 Highway 72 NE PO Box 415 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8164 |
| Wakish Baptist Church | Waskish, MN 56685 | (218) 687-8386 |
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| Agassiz Lodge | 55155 Hwy 72 NE Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8788 (877) 783-0583 |
 We
are in the process of building a resort complex on Upper Red
Lake, located one block north of the post office on Highway 72
in Waskish. This will be a phased in project over the next three
to four years. We had sleeper fish houses and lake access last
winter. The resort will consist of a Cp-store, restaurant, bar
and via an overhead enclosed walkway, hotel. |
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Hudec's Resort |
57153 Hudec Resort Rd NE Waskish, MN 56685-4014 |
(218) 647-8291 |
| Marcy's Alavraine Cottages | PO Box 449 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8604 |
| West Wind Resort | PO Box 429 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8998 |
| We opened our doors in March of 2000 and we have been going strong ever since. Each year we have been expanding adding more services to our customers. We now offer a wide variety of things like: Restaurant, Full Service Bar, Bait and Tackle, Fish Cleaning Facility, Gas, Propane Refill and Exchange, 13 Fish House Rentals, 8 Cabin Rentals and most importantly a friendly group of people to help you out with all your needs. We have just recently added a marina with 34 boat slips and 15 RV sites with full hook-ups along with a shower house for year round use. | ||
| Hillman's Store, RV Park and Minnow Station | PO Box 431 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8504 |
| Convenience store,
fishing bait, full service campground, shower house, dump
station and boats. RV Park operates from 5/1 to 10/31. We have
Lake Access and Fish houses available. We are located on Hwy 72,
milepost #36 in Waskish. Our summer hours: 7:00 to 7:00, 7 days a week! |
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| Bear Paw Guides | 26081 Liliput Lane NE Waskish, MN 56685 | (218) 647-8562 |
WINTER: We rent ice fishing day houses and sleeper houses. We
also do guided ice fishing trips, using our houses, portables,
or your portable. Call for prices and availability. FALL: During the fall we also do BEAR HUNTS. In the 04 season
we had 11 hunters and saw over 17 bears. The largest tipping
almost 375lbs! We are still bear hunting this year. 90% of the
hunters have seen bear, with 11 bears harvested to date. The
largest bear was just tipping 300#. We also rent cabins year round. There are many
accommodations, sleeping 2-10. Call for prices and facilities. |
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| Cookie's on Upper Red Lake | 54937 Highway 72 NE Waskish MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8391 |
| Hillman's Store, RV Park and Minnow Station | PO Box 431 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8504 |
| Convenience store,
fishing bait, full service campground, shower house, dump
station and boats. RV Park operates from 5/1 to 10/31. We have
Lake Access and Fish houses available. We are located on Hwy 72,
milepost #36 in Waskish. Our summer hours: 7:00 to 7:00, 7 days a week! |
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| Natures Photography, Inc. | 54184 Eagle Nest
Drive NE HC 78, Box 59 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8163 (800) 933-3989 |
 We
believe quality work sells itself. That is why at Natures
Photography you will never feel pressured. We spend as much time
as it takes to do a wonderful job. Whatever kind of portraiture
you require, whether it be seniors, graduation, family,
children, groups, sports, dance, business / commercial, or
retouching, Natures Photography will give 100%. |
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| North Country Goods & Fuel | 54345 Highway 72 NE Waskish, MN 56685 | (218) 647-8725 |
| Petes N'ICE Fishing | HC 78, Box 59 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8476 |
| Sandy's Gift Shop | 54450 Frankie Lane NE Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8413 |
| Voyageurs Wild Rice | Waskish, MN 56685 | (218) 647-8786 |
| Waskish Minnow Station | South side of Waskish, on Highway #72 | (218) 647-8652 |
 Guided
Bear Hunts, Private Property Duck Hunts, Guided Trophy Northern
Pike Fishing, & Archery Deer Hunts. |
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| West Wind Bar & Restaurant | PO Box 429 Waskish, MN 56685 |
(218) 647-8998 |
| We opened our doors in March of 2000 and we have been going strong ever since. Each year we have been expanding adding more services to our customers. We now offer a wide variety of things like: Restaurant, Full Service Bar, Bait and Tackle, Fish Cleaning Facility, Gas, Propane Refill and Exchange, 13 Fish House Rentals, 8 Cabin Rentals and most importantly a friendly group of people to help you out with all your needs. We have just recently added a marina with 34 boat slips and 15 RV sites with full hook-ups along with a shower house for year round use. | ||
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