Foster Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was estimated at 110 in the 2020 census. Situated in the southwest region of the county, the township has a western boundary with South Dakota. Big Stone Lake and the Little Minnesota River drain it.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (9.43%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

  • Bonanza Grove at
  • Foster at
  • Yankeetown at

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Major highway

  • 25px Minnesota State Highway 7

Lakes

  • Big Stone Lake (northwest quarter)

Adjacent townships

  • Browns Valley Township (north)
  • Toqua Township (northeast)
  • Prior Township (east)

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries, Holden and Lakeside.

Demographics

At the 2000 census,