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| Wood Lake (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 418 | 420 | 406 | 436 | 439 | +3 | +0.69 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 541.6 | 548.8 | +7.2 | +1.32 |
| Housing Units | n/a | n/a | n/a | 190 | 195 | +5 | +2.63 |
| Households | n/a | n/a | n/a | 182 | 181 | -1 | -0.55 |
| Persons Per Household | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2.40 | 2.43 | +0.03 | +1.25 |
Wood Lake is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.10 km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,053 feet above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 439 people, 181 households, and 118 families residing in the city. The population density was 542.0 inhabitants per square mile (209.3/km2). There were 195 housing units at an average density of 240.7 per square mile (92.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 4.6% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.
There were 181 households of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 38 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.
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WOOD LAKE Township, settled in 1868, organized November 1, 1873, was named for its largest lake, fringed with timber, whence the battle fought under General Sibley against the Dakota, about four miles east of this lake, September 23, 1862, has been called the Battle of Wood Lake. That battleground is marked by a monument, on the northwest quarter of section 9, Sioux Agency. The battle was followed by the flight of the Dakota to Dakota Territory and the release of the white captives, September 26, at Camp Release in Lac qui Parle County, opposite Montevideo, likewise marked by a monument. The city of Wood Lake, in section 27, platted on September 8, 1884, was incorporated November 28, 1891. Francis Robson, postmaster in his farm home; the post office moved into the village in 1885.
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Wood Lake City Hall 88 2nd Avenue W PO Box 115 Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3476 Fax: (507) 485-2193 Regular Business Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 11:00 am City Council Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 pm 
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| Mayor | 12/31/2024 | David J. Stelter 351 S Highway 6 Wood Lake, MN 56297 |
(507) 485-3294 (507) 476-5971 |
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| Clerk/Treasurer | appointed | Brenda Drager 88 2nd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Darin Himley 201 4th Avenue E Wood Lake, MN 56297 |
(507) 530-7604 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Brad Timm 250 3rd Street S Wood Lake, MN 56297 |
(320) 485-3597 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Sean Brovold 99 2nd Street S Wood Lake, MN 56297 |
(507) 485-2303 (507) 530-0757 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Tammi Mueller 100 4th Street Wood Lake, MN 56297 |
(507) 485-2113 (507) 829-7759 |
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| MN House - District 16A | 12/31/2022 |
Chris Swedzinski (R 417 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 |
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(651) 296-5374 (507) 829-7754 |
| MN Senate - District 16 | 12/31/2024 |
Gary Dahms (R) Minnesota Senate Bldg. Rm 2111 St. Paul, MN 55155 |
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(651) 296-8138 |
| MN Governor | 12/31/2022 | Governor Tim Walz 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Paul, MN 55155 |
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(651) 201-3400 (800) 657-3717 |
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| US House - District 7 | 12/31/2022 |
Michelle Fischbach (R) 1237 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 |
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(202) 225-2165 (218) 422-2090 |
| US Senate | 12/31/2022 | Amy Klobuchar (DFL)
425 Dirksen Senate Building Washington, DC 20510 |
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(202) 224-3244 |
| US Senate | 12/31/2022 | Tina Smith (DFL) 720 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 |
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(202) 224-5641 |
| US President | 12/31/2024 | Joe Biden (D) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 |
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US Post Office 1 2nd Avenue Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3270 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Regular Business Hours: Week Days 7:45 am - 1:45 pm Saturdays 8:30 am - 8:45 am
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Xcel Energy | (800) 895-4999 |
| Natural Gas | Great Plains Natural Gas Company | (320) 564-4211 |
| Wastewater | City of Wood Lake | (507) 485-3476 |
| Water | City of Wood Lake | (507) 485-3476 |
| Telephone | Arvig | (888) 992-7844 |
| Cable TV | Arvig | (888) 992-7844 |
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Wood Lake Community Fair 3rd weekend in August As is evident by the carousel that dons our town's welcome sign, we take pride in still providing this old school carnival. A beer garden, bingo, pedal pulls, dunk tank, water fights, parades, exhibits, kick ball and free entertainment round out the fun. Best of all, admission is free.
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Grandview Valley Winery 42703 Grandview Avenue Belview, MN 56214 Phone: (507) 938-WINE Grandview Valley Winery The scenery in the Minnesota River Valley boasts breathtaking views that can hardly be rivaled during any season and you can take it all in on your short drive east from Wood Lake to this unique winery.
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Wood Lake
Battlefield 600th Street Echo, MN 56237 In 1862 Minnesota had its own civil war within the larger Civil War, between Indians and white settlers. The absence of troops from this frontier state and the government's preoccupation with the war of the rebellion underlay the Sioux uprising. Militia and Minnesota volunteers finally suppressed the uprising. The Wood Lake battlefield is as important to understanding this civil war as Gettysburg is to understanding the larger conflict
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| Freedom Park Located on the SW corner of the city, this park includes playground equipment, a full-size basketball court, a picnic shelter with tables, and lots of room to roam. |
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Timm Park Timm Park, is located just off of County Road 18, three miles north of the City of Wood Lake or seven miles south of Granite Falls. This popular park is located off the north shore of Wood Lake. It offers a recently developed campground with water and 110 volt electrical service to each site, a picnic shelter, swimming area, boat ramp and dock. Fishing includes crappies, bullheads, and walleyes. Camping fees are $25/night for campers and $13/night for tents. Fees are required for each night the camper or tent is left in place at the park. All camping must be paid for in advance before campers will be allowed to park in a spot, and before a reservation will be accepted.
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| Mud | 84 |
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| Tyson | 166 |
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Lakeview Public
Schools Independent School District #2167 875 Barstad Road N PO Box 107 Cottonwood, MN 56229 Phone: (507) 423-5164 Lakeview School is comprised of two communities: Cottonwood and Wood Lake. The school is located in the town of Cottonwood, MN - 13 miles North of Marshall, MN. Lakeview's enrollment is approximately 670 students in K-12. Grades:
PK-12
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St. John's Lutheran Church
- WELS 130 3rd Street Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3362 Pastor:
Johann Caauwe
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| St. Luke's Lutheran Church
- LCMS 5597 130th Avenue Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3527 Pastor:
David Tilney
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| Wood Lake United Methodist Church 2 4th Street S Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3484 Pastor:
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Timm Park Timm Park, is located just off of County Road 18, three miles north of the City of Wood Lake or seven miles south of Granite Falls. This popular park is located off the north shore of Wood Lake. It offers a recently developed campground with water and 110 volt electrical service to each site, a picnic shelter, swimming area, boat ramp and dock. Fishing includes crappies, bullheads, and walleyes. Camping fees are $25/night for campers and $13/night for tents. Fees are required for each night the camper or tent is left in place at the park. All camping must be paid for in advance before campers will be allowed to park in a spot, and before a reservation will be accepted.
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Blackjack Express 1765 Highway 274 Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3437 Blackjack Express is a refrigerated truckload carrier located in Wood Lake, MN. Our company currantly runs 20 power units mainly to the west coast, however, the company services the 48 continental United States. We have a great relationship with our customers, and we can get the right freight to suit your needs.
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Cottonwood Co-Op Oil Company 50 3rd Avenue Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3137 Cottonwood Co-op Oil Co. convenience stores have the products and services to keep you going. Both of our stores handle a wide line of Cenex brand gasolines, diesel fuels, and lubricity products. We offer a wide selection of the traditional convenience store food and beverage products along with many items unique to the communities we serve. This includes Hot Stuff Pizza and Chester’s Chicken along with our company line of home cooked meals, Barstad Market.
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| D&A Lawn Service 58 2nd Street Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3597 All your lawn care needs including: mowing, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, hedge trimming, lawn aeration, lawn seeding, lawn packing (rolling), dethatching, leaf pickup and bagging Also, snow removal, shovel, snow blow and snow plow.
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| D & D Schwerin Trucking 5681 150th Avenue Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3320 With over 20 years in the livestock relocation industry, D&D Schwerin Trucking, Inc. has the knowledge, experience, and man power to assist with your livestock relocation needs. Based in the Midwest, our service area can expand to fit our customer’s needs! Whether it’s a livestock pot, hopper, or van, D&D Schwerin Trucking, Inc. is here to serve.
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| Dawn's Permanent Cosmetics 338 2nd Street N Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 828-3471 
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| Farmward
Cooperative 1745 550th Street Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3153 Farmward, a recently merged farmer-owned cooperative, is a very diversified and forward-thinking company.
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| First Independent Bank 53 2nd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3111 We are your neighbors and friends, looking out for you and your interests as we provide access to the banking services and solutions that you need. Whether you are looking for personal banking services that will advocate for you or for a bank that can handle the high demands of a growing farm or business, First Independent Bank is here for you.
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| G & L Auto & Truck Repair 298 3rd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3288
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| Gary Kotek Trucking Inc 201 County Road 2 Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3595 Gary Kotek Trucking was Incorporated in 1981, Headquartered in Wood Lake, MN. Providing Flatbed And brokerage services to the upper Midwest.
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| Helgeson Insurance 17 3rd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3030
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| Imes Insurance 1748 County Road 6 Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-2121 Imes Insurance Agency is an Independent Insurance Agency representing many companies. We specialize in Home, Auto, Farm, Commercial and Crop Insurance. Stop in or call for a quote today!
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| Rural Tool & Machining 79 2nd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3179 |
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| Styles Unlimited 17 2nd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-2154 |
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| Tuner's Auto Repair 5442 170th Avenue Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-2200
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US Post Office 1 2nd Avenue Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3270 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Regular Business Hours: Week Days 7:45 am - 1:45 pm Saturdays 8:30 am - 8:45 am |
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Wood Lake City Hall 88 2nd Avenue W PO Box 115 Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3476 Fax: (507) 485-2193
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Wood Lake Community Center 88 2nd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-2194 The Wood Lake Community Center belongs to all citizens and is here for all to enjoy. Affordable rental prices make this destination the perfect option for wedding receptions, family reunions and other gatherings. Contact the City Clerk at 507-485-3476 or woodlake@redred.com to reserve a date for your meeting, party or event.
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| Wood Lake Fire Department 79 3rd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3062
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| Wood Lake Lumber and Hardware 359 3rd Street S Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3129
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Woody's Bar 61 2nd Avenue W Wood Lake, MN 56297 Phone: (507) 485-3389 Located in Wood Lake, MN, Woody's Bar is one of Yellow Medicine County's favorite hangouts for socializing and fun. Locals love the friendly, comfortable atmosphere, and visitors love the "hometown feel" where everybody meets and seems to know everybody else. Located just 7 miles south of Prairie's Edge Casino on Highway 274, if you're out on a weekend getaway on your motorcycle, traveling through in your SUV, or live right down the block, put on your brakes and stop into Woody's Bar in Wood Lake, MN!
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