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Angora Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
 Angora Township


Population: 
 Angora (township) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010-2020 Change
Actual Percent
Population 225 291 291 277 249 223 -26 -10.44
Land Area (sq. mile) 35.40 36.07 36.29 36.29 36.29 36.41 +0.12 +0.33
Density (persons per sq. mile) 6.36 8.07 8.02 7.63 6.86 6.13 -0.73 -10.64
Housing Units 102 134 142 139 150 148 -2 -1.33
Households -- 108 105 107 107 110 +3 +2.80
Persons Per Household -- 2.69 2.77 2.59 2.29 2.03 -0.26 -12.81

Geography:

Angora Township is a township located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 square miles, of which, 36.4 square miles of it is land and 0.1 square miles of it is water. U.S. Highway 53 and Minnesota Highway 1 are two of the main arterial routes in the township.

Demographics:
 
As of the census of 2020, there were 223 people, 110 households, and 49 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.1 people per square mile. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 4.1 per square mile. The racial makeup of the township was 94.6% White, 0% Black or African American,1.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0% Hawaian, 0% other races, and 3.1% 2 or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 110 households out of which 16.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6.0% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.4% had a male householder with no wifed present, and 36.3% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was n/a.

The median age in the city was 31.2 years. 4.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 4.5% were from 25 to 44; 10.7% were from 45 to 64; and 80.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was n/a% male and n/a% female.

The median household income was $n/a. The poverty rate was 3.0%. 10.7% of residents of 25 had a high school diploma and  had a 1.6% bachelors degree or higher. The median rent was $825 and 90.9% owned their homes. The average value of a housing unit was $153,800.


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History:  

ANGORA Township (T. 61N, R. 18W) and the village in section 9 bear the name of a town in Turkey, celebrated for its long-haired goats, whose wool is largely exported. The village began as a station of the Duluth, Winnipeg and Pacific Railway; its post office was established in 1903.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Charles and Mary Koski farm in Idington (Angora), St. Louis County.
Charles and Mary Koski farm in Idington (Angora), St. Louis County.
Minnesota Historical Society Photograph Collection 1931-1932

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Government:
Angora Township
State Highway 1

Angora, MN 55703
Phone: n/a

Regular Business Hours:
unknown

Town Meetings:
unknown


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Angora Township Offices, Angora Minnesota

Title Terms Ends Name   Phone
Clerk n/a Patty Alt
PO Box 1244
Cook, MN 55723
Email (218) 666-5054
(218) 591-3918
Treasurer n/a Roberta Bush
9285 Sassas Road
Cook, MN 55723
  (218) 666-2581
Supervisor/Chair n/a Eric Johansen
9055 State Highway 1
Angora, MN 55703
  (218) 780-1863
Supervisor n/a Kevin Cheney
9176 Highway 22
Angora, MN 55703
  (218) 290-4740
Supervisor n/a Nathan Plunkett
9289 Heino Road
Angora, MN 55703
  (218) 780-1535
School Board      
1 / North Woods 12/31/2024 Pat Christensen
3894 Highway 119
Orr, MN  55771
Email (218) 757-3530
(218) 780-7532 
2 / North Woods 12/31/2026 Nathan Briggs
206 S River St PO Box 372
Cook MN 55723
Email
(218) 742-7444
3 / Tower-Soudan 12/31/2026 Ron Marinaro
1398 Skogman Road PO Box 761
Tower MN 55790
Email (218) 749-9331
4 / Northeast Range 12/31/2024 Chris Koivisto
47 Ash Blvd.
Babbitt, MN  55706
Email
(218) 253-7374
5 / Cherry 12/31/2026 (Mr.) Lynn Hilde
9915 Allavus Road
Mountain Iron MN 55768
Email
(218) 929-6015
6 / South Ridge 12/31/2024 Chet Larson
7493 Harris Road
Canyon, MN  55717
Email (218) 345-6662
7 / South Ridge 12/31/2024 Bob Larson
5761 Alborn Jct Road
Alborn, MN  55702
Email (218) 345-6470(218) 341-3701
County - St. Louis County      
Commissioner
District 4
12/31/2026 Paul McDonald
320 Miners Drive E
Ely, MN 55731
Web
Email
(218) 365-8200
Administrator -- Administration
100 N 5th Avenue W Room 202
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 726-2450
Assessor   Ron Bushbaum
9558 Ashawa Road
Cook MN 55723
Web
Email
(218) 471-7277
Attorney 12/31/2024 Kimberly J. Maki
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 726-2323
Auditor -- Nancy Nilsen
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 726-2380
Environmental Services -- Dave Fink
201 S 3rd Avenue W
Virginia, MN 55792
Web
Email
(218) 742-9537
Extension Office -- Mary Tennis
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 725-5230
Human Resources -- Jim Gottschald
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 726-2422
Information Technology -- Jeremy Craker
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 726-2047
Land and Minerals -- Julie Marinucci
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 726-2606
Planning and Zoning   Ryan Logan
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 471-7103
Property Management   Jerry Hall
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 725-5085
Public Health   name not available
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 726-2000
Public Works -- Jim Foldesi
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 625-3800
Sheriff 12/31/2024 Gordon Ramsay
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
Email
(218) 726-2340
Veterans Services -- Nadine Wells
100 N 5th Avenue W
Duluth, MN 55802
Web
(218) 725-5285
State      
MN House - District 7B 12/31/2024 Dave Lislegard (D)
451 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155  
Web
Email
(651) 296-0170
MN Senate - District 7 12/31/2024 Robert D. Farnsworth (R)
Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 2323
St. Paul, MN 55155
Web
Email
(651) 296-8436
MN Governor  12/31/2026 Governor Tim Walz (DFL)
75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
St. Paul, MN 55155  
Web
Email
(651) 201-3400
(800) 657-3717
Federal      
US House - District 1 12/31/2024 Pete Stauber (R)
145 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Web
Email
(202) 225-6211
US Senate 12/31/2024 Amy Klobuchar (DFL)
425 Dirksen Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510  
Web
Email
(202) 224-3244
US Senate 12/31/2026 Tina Smith (DFL)  
720 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
 Washington, DC 20510
Web
Email
(202) 224-5641
US President  12/31/2024 Joe Biden (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Web
not available 

Post Office A post office was in operation at Angora from 1903 until 2012. Today Angora is served by the post office in Cook Minnesota.
US Post Office
126 S River Street
Cook, MN 55723-8133
Phone: (218) 666-5370
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       9:00 am - 12:00 pm
                        1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday           Closed

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US Post Office

US Post Office, Cook Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Lake Country Power (800) 421-9959
Natural Gas n/a n/a
Wastewater n/a n/a
Water n/a n/a
Telephone CenturyLink Communications (800) 603-6000
Cable TV n/a n/a

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

n/a



News:
Weather:

COOK WEATHER


Map:
 

State Highway Map of the Angora Minnesota area
State Highway Map of the Angora Minnesota area


Events:

none


Attractions:

none


Recreation:
Wolfridge Golf Course
8501 Savage Road
Angora, MN 55703
Phone: (218) 666-5455
Toll Free: (877) 666-0218
Web:
www.wolfridgegolf.com

Located in the heart of northern Minnesota's Wild North Golf region, Wolfridge Golf Course is unique for its rugged terrain, challenging play and reversible layout. Wolfridge is one of just four reversible golf courses in Minnesota.

Enjoy towering pines, wildlife, more than 30 water hazards and glacial rock outcroppings in a peaceful atmosphere. So quiet, all you can hear are the wolves!

Wolfridge Golf Course, Angora Minnesota


Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Big Rice n/a
Fourteen 375
Sand 701
Vermilion 40,557

Health Care:
none locally - see Hibbing or Virginia

Schools:   
St. Louis County Schools
Independent School District #2142

1701 N 9th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: (218) 749-8130
Fax: (218) 749-8133
Web: www.isd2142.net

Grades:  PK-12
Students:  1,954


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St. Louis County Schools

North Woods School
10248 Olson Road E
Cook, MN 55723
Phone: (218) 666-5221
Fax: (218) 666-6036
Web: https://www.northwoodsschool.net

Grades:  PK-12
Students:
 508

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Churches:
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Alango
9808 Highway 22
Angora, MN 55703-8211
Phone: (218) 666-5050

St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Alango


The Finnish Unitarian Church in Alango Field Township, Angora, Minn., was organized in 1916
(later directories list its organization in 1923, but the 1917/18 Yearbook gives the date 1916).


Media:

Served by Hibbing/Virginia media


Motels:

none


Resorts:

none


Campgrounds:

none


Businesses:
Hancock Fabrication Inc
9138 US Highway 53
Angora, MN 55703
Phone: (218) 666-5630
Web:  www.hanfabslashers.com

Since 1980, we have been manufacturing and developing custom circle saw slashers for North America’s timber industry. Our entire HANFAB Slasher line is the culmination of proven fabrication techniques, industry proven components, and, most importantly, our ongoing, direct customer interaction and feedback.

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Hancock Fabrication, Angora Minnesota
Heat Process Inc
8241 US Highway 53 
Angora, MN 55703
Phone: (218) 749-1494
Web: www.heatplus.biz

Heat Process, Inc. specializes in the development and distribution of infrared burners for industrial processing and agricultural heating.

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Heat Process Inc., Angora, Minnesota
J.H. Contracting
9028 Tee Road
Angora, MN 55703
Phone: (218) 666-5710
Web: www.pickaroon.com

Pickaroons (also called Hookaroons) are used by loggers, mill workers, carpenters, rail workers and other trade workers. Pickaroons simplify moving logs and other large timbers by hand.

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KGM Contractors, Inc.
9211 US Highway 53
Angora, MN 55703
Phone: (218) 666-5698
Web: www.kgmcontractors.com

KGM is an established and innovative highway heavy contractor based in Northeast Minnesota. We have over 50 years of experience with large scale operation such as highway construction, mine stripping and reclamation, environmental contamination correction, landfill closures, drill and blasting, bituminous paving commercial and residential, airport construction and aggregate production.

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Log Cabin Tavern & Cafe
8571 Highway 53 
Angora, MN 55703 
Phone: (218) 741-4220 
 
Northern Log Home Restoration Inc
9144 E Anton Road
Angora, MN 55703
Phone: (218) 780-5730
 
Parrk Paving
10388 Graham Road 
Angora, MN 55703 
Phone: (218) 254-2981 
 
Powers of Nature Taxidermy
9006 Highway 1
Angora, MN 55703-8119
Phone: (218) 666-5561
 

Savage Trailers Inc
8501 Savage Road 
Angora, MN 55703 
Phone: (218) 666-5455 

 
Shalem Products
9315 East Goodell Road
Angora, MN 55703
Phone:
Toll Free: (877) 741-1682
Web: www.shalem.com
E-mail: shalem@shalem.com

Sha'lem Ointment is a safe and economical non-steroidal treatment option for a variety of skin disorders. Sha'lem provides quick, soothing relief from the discomfort of sheet and friction burns, urine burns, chapping, chaffing, and dry skin. Sha'lem helps prevent these problems by forming a protective barrier on the skin.

South Switch
8929 Highway 1
Angora, MN 55703-8122
Phone: (218) 666-5411
The South Switch, Angora Minnesota
Sweet Wind Kennel
9998 E Lind Road 
Angora, MN 55703 
Phone: (218) 666-2487 
 
Timberland Truck and Equipment Center
Angora, MN 55703 
Phone: n/a
Timberland Truck and Equipment Center, Angora Minnesota
Wicker Woman / Cathryn Peters
1250 Highway 25
Angora, MN 55703 USA
Phone: (218) 666-6189
Web:
www.wickerwoman.com

Windy Hill Farm
8196 Highway 25
Angora, MN 55703
Phone: (218) 254-3584
Toll Free (866) 955-3584
Web:
www.windy-hill-farm.net 
Email:
windyhill55703@yahoo.com

Weddings - All Town Festivals & Parades
Arts - Crafts Festivals
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Wolfridge Golf Course
8501 Savage Road
Angora, MN 55703
Phone: (218) 666-5455
Toll Free: (877) 666-0218
Web:
www.wolfridgegolf.com
E-mail:
savtrinc@lcp2.net

 

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