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Side Lake Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
| French Township |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2000-2010 Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
183 |
439 |
454 |
354 |
567 |
+213 |
+60.17 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
30.30 |
34.36 |
33.20 |
33.20 |
33.20 |
0 |
0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
6.04 |
12.78 |
13.67 |
10.66 |
17.08 |
+6.42 |
+60.17 |
| Housing Units |
486 |
614 |
617 |
286 |
654 |
+368 |
+128.67 |
| Households |
-- |
161 |
193 |
146 |
273 |
+127 |
+86.99 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.73 |
2.35 |
2.42 |
2.08 |
-0.34 |
-14.05 |
Geography:
Side Lake is an unincorporated community in French
Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. The community is located north of
the cities of Chisholm and Hibbing on County Highway 5. According to the
United States Census Bureau, French township has a total area of 37.3 square
miles (96.7 km²), of which, 33.2 square miles (86.0 km²) of it is land and
4.1 square miles (10.7 km²) of it (11.04%) is water. The elevation is
1,371 ft (418 m) above sea level. From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 146
households, and 117 families residing in the township. The population
density was 10.7 people per square mile (4.1/km²). There were 286 housing
units at an average density of 8.6/sq mi (3.3/km²). The racial makeup of the
township was 99.72% White, and 0.28% from two or more races. There were 146 households out of which 25.3% had children
under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living
together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2%
were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and
6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.66. In the township the population was spread out with 19.2%
under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 34.2% from 45
to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47
years. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was
$49,583, and the median income for a family was $58,125. Males had a median
income of $45,781 versus $35,625 for females. The per capita income for the
township was $23,856. About 2.0% of families and 3.7% of the population were
below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of
those age 65 or over. From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
History:
Side Lake, a village in section 21 of French Township (T.
60N, R. 21W), with a post office established in 1927. Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
Government:
French Township
7485 McCarthy Beach Road
PO Box 28
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-3297
Fax: (218) 254-3658
Regular
Business Hours:
not available
Town Meetings:
1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
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| Title |
Terms Ends |
Name |
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Phone |
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Clerk |
n/a |
Jeffrey W. Schanche
12570 East Road
Side Lake, MN 55781 |
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(218)
254-5611 |
| Treasurer |
n/a |
Lisa Samsa
7575 Potami Road
Side Lake, MN 55781 |
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(218)
254-5633 |
| Chairperson |
n/a |
William Schuster
PO Box 62
Side Lake, MN 55781 |
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(218)
254-7184 |
| Supervisor |
n/a |
Bruce Sandberg
PO Box
43
Side Lake, MN 55781 |
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(218)
254-5667 |
| Supervisor |
n/a |
Gene Capitani
7211 Erickson Road
Side Lake, MN 55781 |
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(218)
254-7466 |
Post Office:
US Post
Office
7481 McCarthy Beach
Road
Side Lake, MN 55781-8438
Phone: (218) 254-3076
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Regular Business Hours:
Week Days
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
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Utilities:
Major
Employers:
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Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
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News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Side Lake Minnesota area
Events:
Attractions:
Recreation:
McCarthy Beach State Park
7622 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-7979Come to McCarthy Beach State
Park and you’ll remember the lakes. The sandy beach on Sturgeon Lake
was rated one of the top 17 beaches in North America by Highway’s
Magazine. Walk along the half-mile of shoreline, or venture out into
the shallow water that extends hundreds of feet into the lake. Launch a boat on Side Lake or Sturgeon Lake to explore the five
connected lakes of the Sturgeon chain. Hikers, mountain bikers, and
skiers enjoy scenic trails that wind along pine-covered ridges and
through stands of birch. Snowmobilers and horseback riders take
advantage of the Taconite State Trail to access miles of trails
outside the park. Located near many tourist attractions, McCarthy
Beach State Park offers opportunities for both relaxation and
exploration. |
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Lakes:
|
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
| Beatrice |
123 |
 |
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Little Sturgeon |
266 |
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| Perch |
344 |
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| Shannon |
135 |
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Side |
372 |
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| South Sturgeon |
192 |
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Sturgeon |
1664 |
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| West Sturgeon |
114 |
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Health Care:
Schools:
Churches:
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Catholic Church, Side Lake Minnesota, 1939
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Media:
Motels:
Bimbo's Sunset Beach
Motel
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-2576 |
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Overlook Motel
7563 Pine Tree Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-3700 |
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Resorts:
Pine Beach
Resort & Campground
PO Box 5
7504 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781-0005
Phone: (218)
254-3144
Toll Free:
(800) 251-3144Quality
family year round resort & summer campground. Excellent cabins,
fishing, beach, and snowmobile & cross-country ski trails. Level
grounds & children's playground. 25 wonderful camping sites.
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Campgrounds:
CC Campground 717
7595 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-5301 |
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Pine Beach
Resort & Campground
PO Box 5
7504 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781-0005
Phone: (218)
254-3144
Toll Free:
(800) 251-3144Quality
family year round resort & summer campground. Excellent cabins,
fishing, beach, and snowmobile & cross-country ski trails. Level
grounds & children's playground. 25 wonderful camping sites.
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Business Directory:
Bimbo's Octagon Box
PO Box 397
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-2576 |
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Bimbo's Sunset Beach
Motel
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-2576 |
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CC Campground 717
7595 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-5301 |
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Ciao! Rustic Italian
Restaurant
12860 Rudstrom Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-2007 |
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Custom Sheet Metal
13186 Echo Lane
PO Box 444
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-3072 |
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Hastings Sportsman's
Club
7642 Highway 5
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-2476 |
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Hulkonen Insurance
7530 Green Rock Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-5465 |
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McNair's Bed & Breakfast
7510 Greenrock Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-5878Elegant
honeymoon style accommodations, private baths. Spacious, romantic
suites with fireplaces, equipped kitchens, even a Jacuzzi for two.
Sumptuous four poster queen beds, fine antiques. Full gourmet
breakfast, desserts, beverages, evening aperitif and chocolates.
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Overlook Motel
7563 Pine Tree Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-3700 |
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Pine Beach
Resort & Campground
PO Box 5
7504 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781-0005
Phone: (218)
254-3144
Toll Free:
(800) 251-3144Quality
family year round resort & summer campground. Excellent cabins,
fishing, beach, and snowmobile & cross-country ski trails. Level
grounds & children's playground. 25 wonderful camping sites.
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Riverside Inn of Side
Lake
7477 Highway 5
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-2322 |
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Side Lake Store
7505 Highway 5
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-5252 |
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Sturgeon River Landing
12860 Rudstrom Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218)
254-5846 |
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Aerial
Photo:
Topographic
Map:
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