[3] Lakeside Township was organized in 1870, and so named on account of the numerous lakes within its borders.

14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 16.3% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.7% of those 65 or over.

Lakeside Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Jim Hagedorn, a Republican.

At the state level, Lakeside Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.