Robert J. Tennessen
born 1939American politician from Minnesota
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Closest of all is Robert J. Tennessen, from Lismore, 4 mi away. Patricia A. Thiel is the most widely known, written about in 6 languages. No famous person on record lists Larkin Township as their birthplace yet. The longest list in Minnesota is Duluth’s, with 50 names.

Nobody born in Larkin Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
American politician from Minnesota

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Larkin 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.