OLDEST FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Townships are the oldest form of government in Minnesota, dating back to 1787. Today, the term township generally refers to organized but unincorporated communities governed by a local board of supervisors and created to provide services to their residents. Townships have evolved over the years, and current townships are the result of Article 12, Section 3 of the State Constitution, along with Minn. Stat Ch. 379, which governs the creation of new townships. Like all other units of small, local government, how to govern townships is laid out in township powers, which are derived from state statues.
2024 ELECTION INFORMATION
Elections in 2024
03/05/2024 – Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP)
Vote from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
03/12/2024 – Annual Township Election
Vote from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
08/13/2024 – Primary Election
Vote from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
11/05/2024 – General Election
Vote from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.