#1William Geister
1876–1942American politician – Minnesota -House 1923-24 (District 21)
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
William Geister came into the world in 1876. That places their birth in the age of mills and railroads. Their story is told in one language so far. Of the towns next door, Shakopee lists the most: 12, with Jack Bergman first.

#1American politician – Minnesota -House 1923-24 (District 21)
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Spring Lake Township’s most famous person is.
The longest list nearby is Shakopee’s, with 12.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Spring Lake Township and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.