A Slice of History.
With its historic churches and bucolic charm, Elmdale is a close-knit community that treasures its heritage.
With its historic churches and bucolic charm, Elmdale is a close-knit community that treasures its heritage.
What exactly do Minnesota-grown hops taste like? Beer lovers, gather round, we are in receipt of some of the biggest Minnesota-beer news of all time. First off, Minnesota's poised to brea...
Jason Edens knows from experience what it’s like to struggle to pay energy bills. While studying for a masters degree in environmental studies at Bemidji State University, he couldn’t affor...
The Minnesota State Fair’s 2019 new foods roster includes the perennial mix of attention-seekers, potential gut bombs and trend-observant hopefuls. Sixty-five proposals were under consideration this year, and 31 wer...
Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Duluth, along with Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Tina Smith, D-Minn., announced the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Itasca County $190,000 for the hiring of an economi...
Minnesota’s economy is prospering, but unfortunately, not all Minnesotans are sharing in that prosperity. While gains have been made, there is still drastic inequality across the state. At DEED, we hav...
A grocery store on wheels hits the road for the first time Tuesday, June 25. Sprout, a food hub based in Little Falls, developed a new outlet for increasing access t...
New software purchased by the city of Little Falls for creating its annual budget will cost $17,620 a year. This will be about a $6,000 increase from what the city currentl...
Morrison County is getting money back from the state as reimbursement for costs it sustained due to the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS), to the tune of $92,344.69. The funds...
Frank Gilbertson, a Mountain Iron, Minn. native with over two decades of experience working across health systems in the state, has been named director of DEED’s Disability Determination Services. Most recently, Frank served as the manager o...
Professional and business service jobs up 1,800 over the month ST. PAUL – Minnesota gained 100 jobs in May according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)...
Getting high quality business development assistance at the right time is critical for the success of entrepreneurs and small businesses. I believe the state’s commitment to providing this assistance is on...
One of the most exciting outcomes of the 2019 Legislative session for DEED was the creation of a new program called Launch Minnesota. Designed to nurture technology startups and entrepreneur...
For Morrison County Dairy Princess Alexis Krebs, the dairy industry is something she became involved in as a teenager, rather than being born into it like other princesses. “I was bor...
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting requests for proposals (RFPs) from qualified organizations across the state for five competitive workforce development grant programs designed t...
For Morrison County Dairy Princess Megan Borash, dairy farming has been a lifelong family affair. Growing up on a dairy farm south of Little Falls, Borash remembers when she was youn...
In a news release, Scott Hedlund of Short Elliott Hendrickson said road building is the focus for contractor Landwehr Construction, including concrete work and bituminous street paving. On Cypress Drive betwee...
If plans keep rolling forward, you'll be cooling off in the puddles at the new Splash Park in southwest Wadena, just north of the wading pool later this summer. Wadena Cit...
As DEED’s newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development, I started my new leadership role travelling across the state, meeting with people and organizations working to build an economy tha...
Small businesses have an oversized impact on the economy. According to the Small Business Administration, two out of three new jobs in the private sector from 2000-2017 were created b...
Restaurants play an integral role in our communities, serving as important gathering places and contributing to the local economy. Every dollar spent in restaurants generates $2 in sales for othe...
Rural towns have struggled for years with “brain drain,” the phenomenon where young people move away for college and job opportunities and don’t come back. But lately, some towns ar...
November 24 is Small Business Saturday, a shopping holiday that urges consumers to patronize small and independent businesses rather than online retailers or big box stores. American Express was behind th...
In the summer of 2009, Scott Lykins and a few of his colleagues from the Eastman School of Music organized some informal classical music concerts in the Brainerd area. The...
Since 1972, the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. has risen 3,000 percent. It’s an impressive statistic, especially considering the fact that women were required to have a mal...
Most say Jim Formanek is a very creative guy. Others would call him ambitious. Some would say he is restless. They would all be right. Formanek has recently started marketing another ne...
There is a plan cooking to bring a bigger food cooperative business to Wadena. A crowd estimated at 150 people turned up this spring at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center...
Mid Minnesota has recently added new home loan consultants Heather Brill, Heather Richter and Veronica Jensen. "All three were promoted from within the credit union and I know they will d...
Looking for a fun day trip for the whole family or for a couple’s get-away? Set Long Prairie in sight. With its rich variety of things to do, mixed with history...
For more than 30 years, Falls Fabricating has been shipping metal parts from panels to storage tanks and more out of Little Falls. Today, the company operates out of a facilit...
Lane Otremba, 17, is a student at Pierz Healy High School who has his future set in mind. Once he graduates in a year, he will go full-tim...
A summer internship managing paint crews may not seem like the natural path for a psychology major. It was a question Megan Straka asked when the College Works Painting internship cam...
The Belle Prairie Ball Fields are open and it’s time to play ball. The ball fields, which are part of the 26-acre complex, along with soccer fields, represent a combination o...
RED LAKE FALLS, Minn. — Minnesota farmers are good at growing wheat; they've been doing it since the early 1850s. But there's always more to learn, and Minnesota Wheat i...
When Bob and Caroline Nibbe started their strawberries and then their pumpkin patch, they thought it would be a way to augment the college funds for their four boys. They name...
Brenda Billman-Arndt, Brainerd's Destination Downtown Business Challenge winner, no longer has to dream to open her own boutique. All she has to do it turn the key on the front doo...
MOORHEAD, Minn.—When Melany Thomas goes to sell her beef cattle, potential buyers will sometimes direct their questions to her husband, who quickly sets them straight, according to Thomas. "She's the on...
RiverWood Bank was named 2017 Lender of the Year by the Minnesota Business Finance Corporation (MBFC). This award recognizes RiverWood Bank for having the highest dollar amount of SBA 50...
You know it’s summer in Minnesota when it’s early on a Friday afternoon and northbound traffic on I-35 is backed up out of the Twin Cities and and both way...
Joyce Brenny, chief executive of Brenny Transportation in Minnesota, gave her truck drivers a 15 percent raise this year, but she still can't find enough workers for a job tha...
The Itasca-Mantrap Operation Round Up Trust recently awarded $45,000 to 83 civic projects. Operation Round Up, a charitable program unique to electric co-ops, is designed to provide financial assistance to non-profi...
New numbers from DEED show Minnesota has more teens working during the summer. MINNESOTA - Summer is almost here and that means kids are antsy to get out of school an...
MANKATO — Retirement of baby boomers is a big topic in the business community as a shortage of workers makes it harder to find the next generation of employees. But th...
Event at U.S. Bank Stadium in 2019 will attract 94,000 visitors — and their wallets. The economic impact estimate is in for the 2019 Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium, s...
Yearly survey finds rising optimism; taxes a bigger concern in Minnesota. Competition from big business has replaced "uncertainty" about the future as the chief concern among small business owners nationally, accordin...
Sebeka has coined the phrase, “Small enough to know you, big enough to serve you.” Sebeka has its own grocery store, Ernie’s Market, which is open convenient hours. The Sebeka Senio...
MedicalDesign & Outsourcing took a deep dive into the Minnesota medical device development scene to examine what some consider the next hotbed of medical device development. Here's what you should know. 1. Th...
Minnesota’s 11,842 lakes are among the state’s most valuable resources. So it’s no surprise that a few homegrown startups have popped up to preserve and protect them. The Minnesota Department o...
Well-run live career fairs can be an important tool for the older job seeker who knows how to use them. Here are eight reasons they can be very productive for older job seekers. Forced networking. Mos...
State companies set record for export sales in a first quarter ST. PAUL – Sales of Minnesota agricultural, mining and manufactured exports soared 9 percent to a first quarter record of $5....
Buyers and decision makers from Central and Eastern European companies will be introduced to products invented and manufactured by Minnesota companies during the Medical Buyers Mission, June 18-22, in Minneapolis. The mission...
128 census tracts in Minnesota to receive the designation ST. PAUL – The U.S. Department of Treasury today approved 128 low-income census tracts in Minnesota to be designated as Opportunity Zones. All of the approve...
Families from all over are moving to the Wadena area. A town of about 4,000 Wadena is a forward thinking community. The historic storefronts and Art Deco style in th...
Crosslake has lake in the name and that's appropriate for this town with about 121 miles of shoreline in city limits. About one third of Crosslake’s area is covered b...
Menagha means “blueberry” in Ojibwe. Blueberries grew abundantly in the area and were often traded throughout the region. With a rich history Menagha is known as the “Gateway to th...
Looking to relocate or visit a “hub” of north central Minnesota. Staples could be just the place you are looking for. Staples has a small town feel and is ...
Osakis, on the shores of Lake Osakis, is the place to go for summer fun. Lake Osakis is a 6,300 acre lake that is fabulous for fishing. The chamber's websit...
Long Prairie is the county seat for Todd County and has a population of about 3,500. It is near beautiful Lake Charlotte, a great spot for lake lovers. The tow...
Eagle Bend is known as “Minnesota's Hometown” and for good reason. The town has a truly hometown feel! They aim to work hard to bring new business to town an...
Browerville has a low cost of living and a major employer, Dan’s Prize. Located in Browerville’s industrial park Dan’s Prize provides custom meats across the country. They work hard t...
Bertha is known having a lot of amenities but still a small town feel. Housing in Bertha is very affordable and they have the luxury of a healthcare facility i...
For a small town with a neat and charming downtown, Upsala is the place to visit or even move! Check out the “city that is always looking up.” Cedar Lak...
Looking for a small town to live but still with lots to do and see? Looking for a beautiful town with lakes around? Swanville may be just the place yo...
Royalton is a progressive community with a young population. The median age is 34. With a population of 1,242, Royalton is a small but growing community. Located on the Platt...
Randall is in the southern part of the renowned Brainerd Lakes Area. The town has its own lakes to brag about. On the banks of the Little Elk River an...
Little Falls is one of the oldest communities in Minnesota. For true small town charm, but still with booming business and industry, Little Falls is a great place to visi...
Pierz’s history can be traced back to German Catholic farmers who started the town and name it Pierz after it was originally incorporated as “Rich Prairie.” Pierz maintains its Germa...
The people of Pequot Lakes, all 2,300 of them, are proud of their friendly little tourist town. In the middle of lake country, Pequot Lakes is a growing, family-oriented town...
A visit to Jenkins opens the gate to the Whitefish Chain of Lakes, which is 14 connected lakes. The closest lake in the chain to Jenkins is Lake Bertha, whic...
Garrison is home base on a trip to Lake Mille Lacs anytime during the year. Lake Mille Lacs is one of Minnesota’s largest lakes and has activities all the time...
With trails, parks, and resorts East Gull Lake has a beautiful backdrop. If golf sounds fun- East Gull Lake courses have 108 holes! In town there are city tennis court...
Cass Lake is known as the gateway to its namesake lake Cass Lake and the Chippewa National Forest. Fun times fishing, hunting and camping can be had in this beautifu...
In Morrison County near Little Falls is the friendly little town of Lastrup. This town has a beautiful city park with camping available and a playground. Farming is a traditio...
Bowlus is the only town within stopping distance along the Soo Line Trail. The trail is great for biking and snowmobiling. As a year long trail it extends for mile...
Nisswa may be a small town but in the summer it's where the fun is and the people are! In the Brainerd Lakes Area, Nisswa is known for its shopping...
Far away from the Manhattan many think of, is a town full of fun and beautiful sights. Manhattan Beach is in Crow Wing County near Crosslake. A small town o...
How much more needs to be said...A Minnesota summer is all about the lakes! Fifty Lakes has the perfect mix of a small town, laid back atmosphere and lakes, everywhere...
To learn more about the mining history of Minnesota there's no better place than Ironton. Ironton was once home to 14 mines, and now it is home to 14 lakes...
Located in the northeast corner of Crow Wing County Emily has all the family fun a person needs. The city is a big draw for tourists with the opportunity t...
Wadena County is on the north west edge of Region 5. Wadena County has strategic access to rails, trails and roads and is beautifully positioned between farmland and forests. Th...
Crow Wing County is on the eastern portion of Region 5. The county is well known for its natural beauty, including the lakes. There are 400 in the county an...
On a drive through north central Minnesota one town that likely stands out is the town with a big deer statue, that's Deerwood. Nestled among land rich with whitetail deer...
Biking, watching racing, swimming, skiing, amusement park visits, shopping, golf, boating, the list of activities to do in Brainerd just goes on and on. Brainerd is one of the larges...
A lot of young families are moving to Lake Shore for the natural beauty, friendliness among residents and community spirit. Seasonal residents and visitors triple Lake Shore’s small population i...
Morrison County is one of the largest counties in Minnesota and is in the southern part of Region 5. Morrison County’s economy is based on agriculture with significant contributions fro...
Crosby was named “the antique capital of Minnesota” in 1998 by Arne Carlson. Antique shops nearly fill the Main Street of this quaint small town. Biking is another word tha...
There's a reason the summer traffic is heavy around the Baxter area. It's a beautiful place to visit or move. Baxter has an industrial park with access to heavy-truck read...
Looking for a beautiful place to visit or even move? How about a city on Leech River near the Leech Lake Dam. Resorts, fishing, natural beauty-all of it can b...
Want to visit a city with some of the best walleye fishing in the State of Minnesota? Backus is the place to be! Pine Mountain Lake, a 1,567 acre lak...
In the northwest corner of Region 5, Todd County is considered the place where the “forest meets the prairie.” Todd County is known for reasonable property taxes and small-town values...
Located just outside the gates of Camp Ripley, Fort Ripley is a small friendly town which has a rich history. The city took its name from Eleazer Wheelock Ripley, a...
The small town of Cuyuna has a lot to reflect on in its past and a lot to look forward to for the future. Cuyuna has a rich history datin...
Breezy Point, even the name of this city encompasses how it feels to be there. A nice breeze on a point! Summer in Minnesota is a favorite season, and Breez...
Leech Lake is the third largest lake in Minnesota. Walker has front door access to the beauty of the lake and also walleye and Muskie fishing. There's plenty of space in th...
What do bald eagles and Bigfoot have in common? Both can possibly be spotted in the small town of Remer. Remer has that small town feel and is located i...
Pine River is a beautiful city located about halfway along the 120 mile Paul Bunyan Bike Trail which goes from Crow Wing State Park to Lake Bemidji State Park. Th...
Motley is a town of just over 600 people which lies along the banks of the Crow Wing River. The city falls primarily in Cass County but outlying parts ar...
When people think of Minnesota they think of lakes and probably St. Paul, the capital of Minnesota. Longville is also a capital, the turtle racing capital of the world! Eac...
There are 127 lakes within a ten mile radius of Hackensack. For a place truly in the middle of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes Hackensack is the place to be. For winte...
There is always more to explore in Cass County which is the northern county of Region 5 and the largest county. There is fun to be had all year i...
Total Population
121
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
2
Population Growth Rate
0%
Households
46
Total Housing Units
49
Median Home Value
$191,667
Average Home Value
$221,875
Income
Median Household
$59,621
Average Household
$75,662
Per Capita
$28,417
Income Growth Rate
Median Household Income
2%
Per Capita Income
3%
Workers 16+
36
Total Employed
16
Total Businesses
4
Average Commute Time
0 min.
