Paul Henze
1924–2011US intelligence officer, writer
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The nearest, Paul Henze, was born in Redwood Falls Township, 13 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Granite Rock Township. 447 towns across Minnesota can name a famous person born there. Duluth’s 50 names make the longest list in Minnesota.

They were born in 2 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
US intelligence officer, writer

US Air Force officer and Medal of Honor recipient
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Granite Rock Township and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.