The Vermillion River, a state-protected trout stream, flows through Empire Township.

Residents conduct business with the township at the Township Center, just east of Hwy. 3 on 197th St.

The University of Minnesota’s UMore Park, a large part of which is an agricultural research station, is located partially in Empire.

Microorganisms work to eliminate pollutants in wastewater in an aeration tank at the newly expanded Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Empire residents enjoy plentiful parks, trails and open space.

Piles of different types and grades of stone and sand await shipment at Barton Sand & Gravel’s pit in Empire.