Welcome to Breitung Township
Office hours are 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
218-753-6020 – clerk@breitungtownshipmn.gov
Mailing Address:
PO Box 56 | Soudan, MN 55782
Physical Address:
33 First Ave | Soudan, MN 55782
Welcome and thank you for visiting the new Breitung Township Website. Our site is currently under construction and is being updated with the most current information; if there is information that you are unable to find on our website, please contact the Town Clerk at Clerk@BreitungTownshipMN.Gov. Thank you!
Notice of a Special Board Meting
Notice is hereby given that a special board meeting of Breitung Township supervisors will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Timothy Tomsich Community Center located at 33 First Avenue, Soudan, Minnesota 55782 for the following purpose:
To discuss and approve or not approve the use of McKinley Park Campground property and boat launch by Fermilab’s contractor, Veit & Company, Inc. for placing a planned Neutrino Detector in Lake Vermilion, Minnesota.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Given under my hand this 12th day of October, 2026 – Clerk, Amber Zak
Elections Information
2026 is a Primary Election & General Election year for state offices.
Election information can be found here: Clerk’s Office – Election Information
The Tower/Breitung Joint Comprehensive Plan
Breitung Township & City of Tower are partnering to update The Tower/Breitung Joint Comprehensive Plan. Watch this website and Facebook for news on this exciting project
About Us
Breitung Township was organized on August 1st, 1882. We are located in northeastern St. Louis County, Minnesota on the eastern end of Lake Vermilion. Our township covers 42 square miles and is home to 489 residents. Whether you are just visiting or live here year-round, we have plenty of services and attractions to keep you safe and entertained.
Office hours are 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Breitung Township holds regular monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The meetings are held at the Timothy Tomsich Community Center located at 33 1st Avenue, Soudan, Minnesota. Please use the link below to access the full schedule of regular meetings for April 2026 – March 2027:
Organizational Chart | April 2026
Matthew Tuchel
Supervisor – Chairperson
supervisor3@breitungtownshipmn.gov
March 2026 – March 2029
Erin Peitso
Supervisor – Vice Chairperson
supervisor2@breitungtownshipmn.gov
March 2024 – March 2027
Stephen Tekautz
Supervisor
supervisor1@breitungtownshipmn.gov
March 2025 – March 2028
Amber Zak
Clerk
clerk@breitungtownshipmn.gov
March 2026 – March 2028
Teresa Dolinar
Treasurer
breitung@breitungtownshipmn.gov
March 2025 – March 2027
Maintenance Department
Tom Gorsma
publicworks@breitungtownshipmn.gov
Water Department
Jorgine Gornick
water@breitungtownshipmn.gov
Community Attractions
American Legion Memorial Ballfield
Located at 5263 Highway 169 | Soudan, MN
McKinley Park Campground
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Vermilion, McKinley Park Campground is a paradise for the fisherman, boater and outdoor enthusiast
Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Breitung Township is proud to be home to one of Minnesota’s beautiful State Parks; hike, bike, camp, and explore this amazing attaction.
Soudan Park & Skating Rink
The skating rink is now open for the 2024-2025 skating season. There is a separate covered kiddie rink for smaller children to enjoy.
Breitung Township Bike Trails
The McKinley Park Trail and the Mesabi Trail both make their way through Breitung Township; hike, bike, or skate your way through beautiful scenery.