Douglas County, Minnesota
Leaf Valley Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 457 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 mi²,33.4 mi² of it is land and 2.8 mi² of it is water. The total area is 92.27% land.
Leaf Valley Township was established and organized in 1867. The first meeting was held at the house of Willard B. Ellis on 14 December 1867. The name Leaf Valley refers to its location just south of the Leaf Hills, also called "Leaf Mountains", area just to the north of the township in Otter Tail County. The only town located in the township is Leaf Valley which formed at a cross road. The village boasted a town hall, post office, general store, feed mill, and a large co-op creamery along with a number of homes. No railroad came through the area in the vicinity of the town.
The Leaf Valley Township Board will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. at the Leaf Valley Town Hall located at 15240 County Rd 6 NW, Garfield MN 56332 for its regularly scheduled meetings unless posted otherwise at the Town Hall and here on the website.
The public is invited to attend any and all meetings. If you would like to be added to the agenda please call Trista Johnson 612-695-3111.

It is unlawful to dump, plow or push snow onto or across from a private driveway which includes the right of way.
No drive-way markers sticks should be in way of road maintenance trucks.
Garbage can receptacles are not to be placed on public roads. Garbage can receptacles are to be placed 3 1/2 ft into resident's driveway.
MN. Statues, Chapter 160.2715 Violation of this statue is a misdemeanor.
Post 12/13/2026
This may affect your 2027 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of Leaf Valley in Douglas County, Minnesota, will meet on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 9:00am at the Town Hall (Sec 21) by appointment only, for the assessment year 2026 (taxes payable 2027). The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of our property is incorrect, please contact you Assessor's office at (320) 762-3884 to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the calculation of classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessment and may make corrections as needed. You must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization. All appeals are by appointment. Call the Douglas County Assessor's Office at (320) 762-3884 to schedule an appointment.
Dated this 12th day of March 2026
Trista Johnson
Leaf Valley Township Clerk
Note: According to Minnesota Statute Sec, 274.03: The Clerk shall give at least ten days' posted notice of the time and place of such meeting of the board of review, but the failure to give such notice or hold such meeting shall not vitiate any assessment, except as to the excess over the market value of the property.
Leaf Valley Township is seeking quotes for road maintenance and snow removal; quotes for tree trimming, mowing and brush removal, and quotes for approximately3,000 yards of Class V gravel and application for approximately 36.60 miles of road; starting about May 01, 2026, for one year.
Quotes should be written on plain paper and submitted to Leaf Valley Township Clerk, Trista Johnson at 15442 Dittberners Crk Rd NW, Miltona, MN 56354, by April 8th, 2026, or in person at the Leaf Valley Town Hall on April 9th, 2026, at the monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Information on quotes must include description of all equipment to be used and hourly rate for each, price per yard of Class V applied, and Class V certification certificate. A certificate of liability/workmen’s compensation insurance also needs to be attached.
Please indicate “ROAD MAINTENANCE QUOTE” on envelope.
The Board of Supervisors maintains the right to accept or reject any or all quotes.
Trista Johnson
Leaf Valley Township Clerk
15442 Dittberners Crk Rd NW
Miltona MN 56354
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15240 County Road 6 Northwest, Garfield , Minnesota 56332, United States
MAILING ADDRESS Leaf Valley Township - Clerk Trista Johnson 15442 Dittberners Crk Rd NW Miltona MN 56354 email: leafvalleytownship@gmail.com