Shell River Township, Wadena County, Minnesota

Shell River Township is a township in Wadena County, Minnesota. About 170 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Shell River Township in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
170 ± 32
County
Wadena County
School district
Menahga Public School District
Land area
34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$63,500 ± $11,012
Median home value
$254,200 ± $41,730
Water area
1.21 sq mi (3.13 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2715959530
Coordinates (central point)
46.768670, -94.975530

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Blueberry Township6.0 mi west
  2. Hubbard Township, Hubbard County6.0 mi north
  3. Meadow Township6.7 mi south
  4. Huntersville Township6.9 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Shell River Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Wadena County, largest first

  1. Wadena Township1,023 people
  2. Leaf River Township804 people
  3. Thomastown Township738 people
  4. Blueberry Township706 people
  5. Aldrich Township679 people
  6. Red Eye Township526 people
  7. Wing River Township419 people
  8. Lyons Township324 people
  9. Rockwood Township323 people
  10. Meadow Township322 people
  11. North Germany Township257 people
  12. Bullard Township221 people
All 14
  1. Orton Township213 people
  2. Huntersville Township88 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Wadena County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Shell River Township

Longest day
15 hours 52 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 33 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:09 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:31 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:18 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:00 AM4:58 PM8 h 58 min
Feb 157:24 AM5:44 PM10 h 20 min
Mar 157:32 AM7:25 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:32 AM8:08 PM13 h 36 min
May 155:45 AM8:47 PM15 h 2 min
Jun 155:25 AM9:15 PM15 h 50 min
Jul 155:40 AM9:10 PM15 h 30 min
Aug 156:17 AM8:30 PM14 h 13 min
Sep 156:57 AM7:31 PM12 h 34 min
Oct 157:37 AM6:33 PM10 h 56 min
Nov 157:22 AM4:46 PM9 h 24 min
Dec 157:57 AM4:32 PM8 h 35 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Wadena County or the local office.

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