Welcome to Breitung Township

Notice of Filing for Town Offices to be Elected
Notice is hereby given that a town election will be held in the Township of Breitung, St Louis County, Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 10th day of March, 2026.
The first day for filing affidavits of candidacy will be Tuesday, the 30th of December, 2025. The last day will be Tuesday, the 13th of January, 2026, at 5:00pm
Filings may be made with the Township Clerk, Amber Zak.  You can make an appointment by calling 218-753-6020, or visit our website for forms and mail them along with the filing fee to: Breitung Township, PO Box 56, Soudan, MN 55782

The following terms will be expiring:
Supervisor Seat #3 for the term of 3 years
Clerk for the term of 2 years
Filing fee is $2.00

Affidavit of Candidacy

Amber Zak, Township Clerk
Posted this 11th day of December 2025
Published in the Tower News and The Timberjay Newspaper the 12th day of December 2025.


Breitung Township is now requesting proposals for Campground Manager at McKinley Park Campground.  Please click the link below to view the proposed contract; if you are interested, please review it in its entirety and fill out appropriate fields for name, compensation, and store hours; adjustments to the terms may be negotiable as well.  Proposals should be turned in no later than Tuesday, December 9th; candidates may be contacted with questions or negotiations, the Breitung Town Board will discuss the proposals at their December 16th meeting.  You can turn your proposal in by emailing it to clerk@breitungtownship.org, dropping it off at the clerk’s office during office hours, or by mailing it to Breitung Township, PO Box 56, Soudan MN 55782.  If there are any questions, please email Breitung Township Clerk, Amber Zak or call (218) 753-6020 Tuesday – Thursday, 9 AM – 1 PM.

McKinley Park Management Agreement – 2026 Season

Welcome to the Breitung Township Website. Breitung Township was organized on August 1st, 1882. We are located in northern St. Louis County, Minnesota on the eastern end of Lake Vermilion. Our township covers 42 square miles and is home to 525 residents.

Office hours are 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Whether you are just visiting or live here year-round, we have plenty of services and attractions to keep you safe and entertained.

Breitung Township holds regular monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM.  The meetings are held at the Breitung Community Center located at 33 1st Avenue, Soudan, Minnesota. Please use the link below to access the full schedule of regular meetings for April 2025 – March 2026:

Breitung Township 2025-2026 Meeting Schedule

CTC Bringing Broadband to Breitung

CTC: Minnesota Broadband Cooperative Information 

St. Louis County Environmental Services Department Information

Take-it-to-the-Box – Pharmaceutical collections

Organizational Chart | April 2025

Matthew Tuchel
Supervisor – Chairperson
chairman@breitungtownship.gov
March 2023 – March 2026

Erin Peitso
Supervisor – Vice Chairperson
supervisor2@breitungtownship.gov
March 2024 – March 2027

Stephen Tekautz
Supervisor
supervisor1@breitungtownship.gov
March 2025 – March 2028

Amber Zak
Clerk
clerk@breitungtownship.gov
March 2024 – March 2026

Teresa Dolinar
Treasurer
breitung@breitungtownship.gov
March 2025 – March 2027

Maintenance Department
Tom Gorsma
publicworks@breitungtownship.gov

Water Department
Jorgine Gornick
water@breitungtownship.gov

Community Attractions

Lake

American Legion Memorial Ballfield
Please note that outside of baseball games, the field is available for public use 

McKinley Park Campground
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Vermilion, McKinley Park Campground is a paradise for the fisherman, boater and outdoor enthusiast

Underground Mine
The Soudan Underground Mine was Minnesota’s first iron ore mine – the Soudan Mine – opened in 1882. \

McKinley Park trail
The McKinley Park Trail was originally constructed in 1988.  The trail is a multi-use trail for ATV’s, snow mobiles, bikers, hikers, walkers and the many outdoor enthusiasts that live and visit the area.

Lake Vermilion State Park
Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park is one of the newest state parks in Minnesota. It is located in the Superior National Forest, near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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.

Mesabi Trail
Northern Minnesota’s Mesabi trail is a bike/hiking trail that goes from Grand Rapids, MN all the way over to McKinley.