
Born near Kettle River Township: 7 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Ernie Nevers, from Willow River, 3 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Kettle River Township. 415 towns across Minnesota can name a famous person born there. Duluth’s 50 names make the longest list in Minnesota.
What stands out about Kettle River Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Kettle River Township
Nobody born in Kettle River Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.



Dale Eugene Wayrynen
1947–1967United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Kettle River 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.
Photo credits (4)
- Ernie Nevers: Underwood & Underwood - Photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ralph Plaisted: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dale Eugene Wayrynen: The original uploader was Kumioko at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chet Gay: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons