Incorporation News and Info
Northern Township has grown into a thriving community of over 3,800 residents, offering many of the services and amenities commonly associated with cities across Minnesota. As we continue to grow and take on more municipal responsibilities, the Northern Town Board believes it is time to take the next step in our development: incorporation.
Incorporation is the legal process by which a township becomes a city. This step would allow Northern Township to establish formal city boundaries, maintain greater control over local land use and growth, and access new sources of state funding. It would also ensure the Township is positioned to continue delivering high-quality services efficiently and effectively—now and into the future.
The decision to explore incorporation has not been made lightly. In November 2022, the Town Board held two public meetings to share information about the process and gather feedback from residents. Community input was overwhelmingly supportive of moving forward with the effort.
Northern Township remains committed to transparency and public involvement as this process unfolds. This page will serve as a central hub for updates, background information, and notices related to incorporation. We invite all residents to stay engaged as we move through this important chapter in our Township’s history.
News/Updates
Incorporation Information Meeting Summary 5-7-25
Thank You for Attending the Incorporation Information Meeting We want to extend our sincere thanks to the more than 300 residents who joined us last night for Northern Township’s Information Meeting on Incorporation. We deeply appreciate the time, thoughtful...
Northern Township Response to Bemidji Request for Annexation
On April 22, 2025, the City of Bemidji sent via certified mail a request for negotiations over an orderly annexation agreement (resolution 6616) and also a letter serving notice of their intent to file a request for annexation of Lake Bemidji properties in Northern...
Incorporation Community Information Meeting
April 29, 2025 RE: Important Community Meeting – Northern Township’s Path to Incorporation Dear Northern Township Property Owner, Northern Township is planning on filing a Notice of Intent to Incorporate as a city with the State of Minnesota. Incorporation...
Northern Township Files Notice of Intent to Incorporate
On April 14, 2025, Northern Township officially issued its Notice of Intent to Incorporate, which is the first step towards petitioning the State of Minnesota for a transition from township to city governance.This filing marks an important milestone in a process which...
Northern Township Incorporation Public Meeting – November 2, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QlE7XCw8bo