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Lake Shore Minnesota Community Guide


 
 
Location:

Lake Shore Minnesota

Population: 
Lake Shore
(city)
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 410 583 693 966 1,004 +38 +3.93
Land Area (sq. mile) 12.10 14.89 12.79 12.79 12.69 -0.10 -0.78
Density (persons per sq. mile) 33.88 39.15 54.18 75.51 79.10 +3.59 +4.75
Housing Units 454 717 901 858 1,019 +161 +18.76
Households -- 232 295 436 451 +15 +3.44
Persons Per Household -- 2.51 2.35 2.22 2.23 +0.01 +0.45

Geography:
Lake Shore is a city in Cass County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.15 square miles (47.01 km²), of which, 12.70 square miles (32.89 km²) of it is land and 5.45 square miles (14.12 km²) of it is water. The elevation is 1,243 ft (379 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,004 people, 451 households, and 322 families residing in the city. The population density was 79.1 inhabitants per square mile (30.5/km2). There were 1,019 housing units at an average density of 80.2 per square mile (31.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 451 households of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 36.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

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History:  

The City of Lake Shore is located on the northwestern shore of Gull Lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Lake Shore was founded as a village in 1930; incorporated on March 19th, 1947; and adopted its first land use ordinance in 1969.

One of the areas earliest inhabitants in the area was a group called the Mound Builders who called this area home until about 1840, with some of their burial mounds found in Lake Shore. Other major tribes inhabited the region, including the Sioux, who were eventually driven west by the Ojibwa. Explorers and trappers made their way through the Lakes Region and early settlers engaged in farming and hunting.

In 1880, Charles A. Pillsbury formed the Gull River Lumber company and built a sawmill west of Brainerd. All timber, particularly the white pine, surrounding the lakes was soon cut and, in 1889, tracks were laid for an inland railroad to move logs to the lake for transportation. This narrow-gauge railroad extended some 12 miles northwest from the landing at Gilpatrick Lake (Margaret Lake). By 1894, the surrounding timber had been harvested and the tracks were removed, ending the brief railroad history and intensive logging in Lake Shore. The old railroad grade can still be seen in the western part of Lake Shore.

Early homesteaders along the lake quickly discovered that the area attracted others who wanted to enjoy the lakes and forests. Soon primitive log cabins were constructed to accommodate these first tourists and a new economic era began. The tourist business expanded and resorts of various size and function sprang up along the shores of Gull and Margaret Lakes, with Ozonite, Sandy Beach, and Rocky Point said to be the earliest of these resorts. Many of the resorts were simple “mom and pop” operations with two or three cabins and a small store that provided tourists with necessities such as bread, milk, and eggs. Others were large and grand such as Sherwood Forest and Inwood Lodge.

At this time, gambling was legal and slot machines could be found at some of the resorts and at Bar Harbor, one of Minnesota’s most famous nightclubs. From the approximately 35 resorts existing in the 1930s and 1940s, the number has decreased to just six in 2006: Lykin’s Pine Hurst, Point Narrows, Lost Lake Lodge, Sandy Beach, Agate Lake, and Samara Point. Increasing demand for residential and tourist-oriented lakeshore property has made it profitable to convert resorts to privately owned dwellings and town homes.

Today, the demand for property on the Gull Lake chain has resulted in development of nearly all available shoreline. Lots once considered undesirable now have homes on them and existing structures are being replaced. The demand for second-tier and other off-lake property has also grown. Escalating prices are tempting rural owners to divide land into smaller parcels for residential development. The availability of goods and services in nearby communities along with the proximity to recreation make Lake Shore a desirable community in which to live and to retire. Road improvements and highway expansions, particularly to State Highway 371, have made it easy for metropolitan residents to commute to and from the area. The total population in Crow Wing and Cass Counties is projected to increase by over 60 percent by the year 2030. The Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area (defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as including both Cass and Crow Wing Counties), was ranked as the fourth fastest growing micropolitan area in the Midwest, and ranked 28th in the nation. A micropolitan statistical area is a population cluster with at least 10,000 people that is located outside of metropolitan areas. Capturing a segment of this projected growth, the City of Lake Shore is also projected to increase its population by over 60 percent by the year 2030, with an expected total population of more than 1,800 people. Absorbing this population growth in a manner that protects and preserves the characteristics and values important to the community requires forethought and planning.

Courtesy City of Lake Shore

LAKE SHORE, a city in Lake Shore Township, section 19; incorporated as a village on March 19, 1947.

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Government:
City of Lake Shore
8583 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2148
Fax: (218) 963-7562

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday  8:00 am - 4:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
4th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm

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City of Lake Shore Minnesota

Title Term Ends Name   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2024 Krista Knudsen
8346 Timber Lane
Lake Shore, MN 56468
  (612) 290-8097
City Administrator appointed Teri Hastings
8583 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Email (218) 963-2148
Clerk appointed Patti McDonald
8583 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Email (218) 963-2148
Council Member 12/31/2022 John Terwilliger
7966 Lost Lake Trail
Lake Shore, MN 56468
  (218) 963-0309
Council Member 12/31/2022 Doug Miller
1610 Portview Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
  (218) 568-6034
Council Member 12/31/2024 Wayne Anderson
8480 Nottingham Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Email (612) 282-3331
Council Member 12/31/2024 Henry Cote
8098 Channel View Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
  (970) 987-1042

Post Office:     Lake Shore is served by the Nisswa Post Office:
US Post Office
25551 Main Street
Nisswa, MN
56468-5000
Phone:
(218) 963-7907
Toll Free: (800) ASK USPS
Fax: (218) 963-3809

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday           8:30 am - 10:30 am


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Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Minnesota Power (800) 228-4966
Electricity Crow Wing Power (218) 829-2827
Natural Gas Xcel Energy (800) 895-4999
Wastewater n/a --
Water n/a --
Telephone CenturyLink Communications (800) 475-7526
Telephone CTC (218) 454-1234
Cable TV Charter Cable (888) 438-2427

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

not available



News:
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Weather:

LAKE SHORE WEATHER


Map:

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Lake Shore Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Lake Shore Minnesota area

Events:

none


Attractions:

Fritz Loven Park
Ridge Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468

Visit our breathtaking 80 acre park which includes a playground, picnic shelters, a hiking / snowshoe / cross country ski trail and stoney brook. Whether you’re looking for solitude or a great place for a family picnic, this 80-acre park offers something for everyone, including scenic Stony Brook, a picnic pavilion with electrical outlets, a playground, restrooms, and trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

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Fritz Loven Park, Lake Shore Minnesota

Recreation:

none


Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Gull 9947
Margaret 247
Roy 271
Upper Gull 422

Health Care:

see Brainerd Health Care


Schools:   

see Brainerd, Pequot Lakes and Pillager


Churches:
Living Savior Lutheran Church
8327 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-9733
Fax: (218) 961-9734

Pastor:  Rev. Dr. Richard J. M. Hans
Sunday Service:  9:00 am


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Living Savior Lutheran Church, Lake Shore Minnesota

Media:

see Brainerd media


Motels:
Gull Lake Motel
9215 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2208
Toll Free: (800) 599-2208

Gull Lake Motel located in a residential area on the west side of Gull Lake. Motel has kitchenettes, cable tv, wi-fi, guest laundry.

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Gull Lake Motel, Lake Shore Minnesota

Resorts:
Agate Lake Resort
9326 Agate Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2224

On Agate Lake with 11 units. For the true feel of getting away from it all, yet being minutes away from all the area recreation and dining. You'll love the comfortable, clean cabins, beautiful beach and wonderful lake view. Agate Lake is crystal clear and great for fishing without a lot of traffic so you can enjoy it even more.

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Agate Lake Resort, Lake Shore Minnesota

Birch Bay RV Resort
1497 Sandy Point Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4488

Tucked away in Nisswa, Birch Bay RV Resort is your families' ideal location for your Summer travels. We LOVE the Brainerd's lake area; and are sure you will too. There is so much to do here: Wakeboard, paddleboard, fish, hike, eat, shop, relax . . . the list goes on. Birch Bay offers an escape with plenty of fun for the whole family. Our Resort offers cabin rentals and RV site rentals giving groups and individuals plenty of options for their vacation to the Nisswa area.

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Birch Bay RV Resort, Lake Shore Minnesota
Lost Lake Lodge
7965 Lost Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2681
Toll Free: (800) 450-2681

With two beautiful lake shores, fourteen cozy cabins, and world class seasonal dining, Lost Lake Lodge is the perfect place to make your family's memories. Just bring your clothes and your favorite people - we provide the rest. Come and experience luxury at the lake. You are right in the middle of the Brainerd Lakes area action if you want to be, or amongst nature, away from it all. It has wonderful cabins with the ‘Up North rustic’ feel, but all the modern amenities.

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Lost Lake Lodge & Grist Mill Restaurant, Lake Shore Minnesota

Lykins Pinehurst Resort
1414 Pinehurst Lane
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2485

Nestled in the woods on the west shore of Gull Lake, near Brainerd, MN. Lykins Pinehurst Resort welcomes you. Among the woods and water, you can catch walleye, bass, northern, crappie, sunfish, build incredible sand castles, see the most breath-taking sunrises, and leave behind the clamor of normal daily routines.

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Lykins Pinehurst Resort, Lake Shore Minnesota
Sandy Beach Resort
1314 Sandy Point Road SW
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4458
Fax: (218) 963-4743

Located on Gull Lake, we offer 31 clean, comfortable, housekeeping cabins. Most all cabins on the are lakefront with a lakeview. Our beautiful sandy beach and peaceful park-like grounds offer you the perfect place for a family vacation, we are a resort with an old fashioned feel with modern amenities.

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Sandy Beach Resort, Nisswa Minnesota

Campgrounds:
none

Businesses:
Agate Lake Resort
9326 Agate Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2224

On Agate Lake with 11 units. For the true feel of getting away from it all, yet being minutes away from all the area recreation and dining. You'll love the comfortable, clean cabins, beautiful beach and wonderful lake view. Agate Lake is crystal clear and great for fishing without a lot of traffic so you can enjoy it even more.

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Agate Lake Resort, Lake Shore Minnesota

Bar Harbor Supper Club
8164 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2568

Bar Harbor is committed to giving you the best customer service experience possible. Whether you enjoy a one of their Certified Angus Beef products such as their filet mignon or if you are just stopping in for a drink or two at happy hour, the staff is focused on meeting your needs and doing everything possible to ensure you have the best experience. Additional amenities include a large patio open during the summer, pull tabs, large group dining areas, and liquor/wine lockers for patrons. Bar Harbor is open for Lunch, Dinner, and Drinks. Walk-in or reserve a table

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Bar Harbor Supper Club, Lake Shore Minnesota
Birch Bay RV Resort
1497 Sandy Point Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4488

Tucked away in Nisswa, Birch Bay RV Resort is your families' ideal location for your Summer travels. We LOVE the Brainerd's lake area; and are sure you will too. There is so much to do here: Wakeboard, paddleboard, fish, hike, eat, shop, relax . . . the list goes on. Birch Bay offers an escape with plenty of fun for the whole family. Our Resort offers cabin rentals and RV site rentals giving groups and individuals plenty of options for their vacation to the Nisswa area.

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Birch Bay RV Resort, Lake Shore Minnesota
Brookview Alpacas
7244 Jacobs Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 568-5314

We both had always wanted to raise animals and have a ranch. So, in the winter of our lives, we decided to buy our 5 1/2 acre mini ranch on Stoney Brook, intending to have a couple of horses...until we saw an ad on TV about alpacas! 

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Brookview Alpacas, Lake Shore Minnesota
City of Lake Shore
8583 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2148
Fax: (218) 963-7562

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Cowboys on Lakeshore
8385 Interlachen Drive
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-6200

Enjoy the atmosphere of being in the Brainerd lake country. Not only are our food and drinks great but we also offer a great atmosphere to relax and unwind. You're welcome anytime. No matter if it is summer or winter, we're always ready to serve you with a friendly smile and a great meal.

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Crocker Collision Center
2084 County Road 29
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 568-5303

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Gull Lake Motel
9215 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2208
Toll Free: (800) 599-2208

Gull Lake Motel located in a residential area on the west side of Gull Lake. Motel has kitchenettes, cable tv, wi-fi, guest laundry.

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Gull Lake Motel, Lake Shore Minnesota
Harbor Classics Boat Repair and Restoration LLC
1509 72nd Street
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 831-0136

Harbor Classics Boat Repair and Restoration is the premier service in the lakes area offering quality repair work for your classic wooden and fiberglass boats. Now offering indoor storage and winterization services.

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Iron Waffle Coffee Company
8785 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-6317

Coffee Shop, Serving Coffee Drinks, Specialty Liege Belgian Waffles, both Savory & Sweet! Desserts, Ice Cream, Smoothies, Frappes!

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Iron Waffle Coffee Company, Lake Shore Minnesota
Lakeshore Conservation Club
9911 County Road 77
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4003

Lakeshore Conservation Club is a vital part of the Lakes Area, promoting shooting sports since 1954. A non-profit organization, the club offers Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand to the public, and Rifle and Handgun shooting to our members.  We partner with Mount Ski Gull and Minnesota Zip Line to enhance the outdoor recreational activities available in our area. LCC is host to several Clay Target Teams.

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Lakeshore Conservation Club, Nisswa Minnesota
Lakeshore Glass and Door Company
8276 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 232-1216

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Lost Lake Lodge
7965 Lost Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2681
Toll Free: (800) 450-2681

With two beautiful lake shores, fourteen cozy cabins, and world class seasonal dining, Lost Lake Lodge is the perfect place to make your family's memories. Just bring your clothes and your favorite people - we provide the rest. Come and experience luxury at the lake. You are right in the middle of the Brainerd Lakes area action if you want to be, or amongst nature, away from it all. It has wonderful cabins with the ‘Up North rustic’ feel, but all the modern amenities.

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Lost Lake Lodge & Grist Mill Restaurant, Lake Shore Minnesota

Lykins Pinehurst Resort
1414 Pinehurst Lane
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2485

Nestled in the woods on the west shore of Gull Lake, near Brainerd, MN. Lykins Pinehurst Resort welcomes you. Among the woods and water, you can catch walleye, bass, northern, crappie, sunfish, build incredible sand castles, see the most breath-taking sunrises, and leave behind the clamor of normal daily routines.

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Lykins Pinehurst Resort, Lake Shore Minnesota
Sandy Beach Resort
1314 Sandy Point Road SW
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4458
Fax: (218) 963-4743

Located on Gull Lake, we offer 31 clean, comfortable, housekeeping cabins. Most all cabins on the are lakefront with a lakeview. Our beautiful sandy beach and peaceful park-like grounds offer you the perfect place for a family vacation, we are a resort with an old fashioned feel with modern amenities.

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Sandy Beach Resort, Nisswa Minnesota
Sherwood Forest Lodge
8789 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-6261

Modern American gastropub cuisine, plus wine & cocktails, served in a rustic, storied lodge. Belly up to the bar for a local brew or sit by the fireplace for dinner with a perfectly paired wine.  Whatever your brand, we strive for Small Town "flavor" and Big Time Taste!  Our menu changes with the seasons, so there are always new things to try!

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Sherwood Forest Lodge, Lake Shore Minnesota
Walleye Dan's Guide Service
9287 Anderson Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 839-5598

There are many fishing guides and fishing guide services throughout the world, but there is only one Walleyedan’s Guide Service and we pride ourselves on being professional, knowledgeable and of course experienced. If you are looking to escape for the day or maybe even a week, we will set you up with a professional guide or guides that will put you on the fish. We will even help you locate the perfect resort or lodge for your vacation and suggest our favorite restaurants, golf courses, churches, boat rental shops.

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Walleye Dan's Guide Service, Lake Shore Minnesota
Zorbaz Gull Lake
8105 Lost Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4790

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Zorbaz Gull Lake, Lake Shore Minnesota

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