Lutsen Township, Cook County, Minnesota

Lutsen Township, Minnesota
Lutsen Township, Minnesota
Location within the state of Minnesota
Lutsen Township, Minnesota
Lutsen Township, Minnesota (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°43′20″N 90°41′57″W / 47.72222°N 90.69917°W / 47.72222; -90.69917
Country United States
State Minnesota
CountyCook
Area
 • Total
105.8 sq mi (273.9 km2)
 • Land97.9 sq mi (253.5 km2)
 • Water7.9 sq mi (20.4 km2)
Elevation
1,624 ft (495 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
537
 • Estimate 
(2021)
542
 • Density3.6/sq mi (1.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55604, 55612
Area code218
FIPS code27-38550
GNIS feature ID0664839
Websitelutsentownship.com

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.