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Lutsen Township is one of the three townships of Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 537 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Lutsen is located within the township. The township was named after the town of Lützen, which is known for the Battle of Lützen (1632).

Lutsen Mountains ski resort, the townships's largest employer, is located in the township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 105.8 square miles (273.9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), of which, 97.9 square miles (253.5&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of it is land and 7.9 square miles (20.4&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of it (7.43%) is water.

The township is located on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Much of the township is within the Poplar River watershed, which empties into Lake Superior within the township.

Minnesota Highway 61 serves as a main route in the township.

The community of Lutsen is located 18 miles southwest of the city of Grand Marais; and 65 miles northeast of the city of Two Harbors.

Cascade River State Park is nearby. The Superior Hiking Trail runs through the township.

Lutsen Township is located within the Superior National Forest.

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