Organized January 3, 1871, bears the name of its large lake, which is translated from the name given to it by the Ojibways, used also by them for the Roseau lake and river. Rush Lake gives its name, in the usage of the Ojibways, to the part of the Red River (now named Otter Tail River) flowing from it to Otter Tail Lake.
Source: The Book “Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance” Volume 17 – 1920 By Warren Upham”
Photo submitted by: Craig Dahms
| Chairman | Jack Werner |
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| Supervisor | Craig Dahms |
| Supervisor | Jeffrey Guck |
| Treasurer | Angie Werner |
| Clerk | Scott Gaudette |
| Location | 42757 County Highway 14, Perham |
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| Day/Time | First Monday at 6 p.m. |
| Population | 970 |
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| Area | 34.60422 square miles |
| Major Lakes | Boedigheimer, Head, Marion, Mud, Rice, Round, Rush |
| Minor Civil Division | 2711156320 |
| Township and Range | T 135N - R 39W |
| Commissioner Districts | District 1 |
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| Polling Place(s) | Minnesota Secretary of State - Poll Finder |
