Forest Township is a township in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,136 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Millersburg is located within Forest Township.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92 km2); 32.7 square miles (85 km2) of it is land and 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2) of it (8.40%) is water.
Lakes in the township include Circle Lake and Fox Lake. Circle Lake covers 624 acres. Settled in the 1850s, Forest Township was probably named for the forests within its borders.[
Last News
Update on Forest Township Subordinate Sewer District Service Provider
The Forest Town Board would like to provide an update regarding the operation and maintenance services for the Township's Subordinate Sewer Districts (SSDs). At a duly noticed Special Meeting on July 21, 2026, the Forest Town Board voted to provide the required 30-day...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Forest Township Board will hold a Special Town Board Meeting at the Forest Town Hall (3625 Millersburg Blvd. Faribault, MN, 55021) on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to consider and act on initiating...
Notice to Bidders
Forest Township is accepting quotes for one (1) new construction service plow truck. Minimum Specifications: Cab and chassis with 13L engine, engine brake, automatic transmission, 46,000 lb tandem rear axle, 20,000 lb front axle, tires 385/65R (steer) and 11R 22.5...