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| Aitkin can be described as a full service community. We provide excellent educational and medical facilities, as well as financial, legal and professional services. Aitkin is in the heart of beautiful lakes and woods, yet only two hours from Downtown, Minneapolis. Here you can enjoy the small town atmosphere, solid work force, and low crime rate offered by a northern Minnesota community. | |
| Aitkin (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 1990-2000 Change | |
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| Population | 1,553 | 1,770 | 1,698 | 1,984 | 286 | 16.84 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 0.70 | 1.14 | 1.21 | 1.72 | 0.51 | 42.55 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 2,218.57 | 1,552.63 | 1,403.31 | 1,150.27 | -253.04 | -18.03 |
| Housing Units | 678 | 859 | 897 | 969 | 72 | 8.03 |
| Households | -- | 793 | 769 | 892 | 123 | 15.99 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.05 | 1.98 | 2.03 | 0.05 | 2.57 |
There are 892 households out of which 22.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 51.3% are non-families. 46.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 30.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.03 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the city the population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 76.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 69.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $24,574, and the median income for a family is $38,071. Males have a median income of $30,577 versus $21,641 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,471. 14.2% of the population and 13.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.0% of those under the age of 18 and 20.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Aitkin Township bears the same name as the county. Its village, also bearing this name, was founded on September 13, 1870, as a station of the Northern Pacific Railroad, which in that year was built through the county, when Nathaniel Tibbetts, then with a surveying party, selected a claim of 160 acres in sections 23 to 26 to which he brought his family in 1871. The next year, in the county organization, it was made the county seat; it was incorporated on August 19, 1889, and re-incorporated on March 16, 1915. Its post office was established in 1872, with Tibbetts as first postmaster; see also LANKIAGUN.
In the village of Aitkin and westward, a beach ridge of gravel and sand, having a height of three to five feet, marks the south shore of a glacial lake, which existed during a geologically very short time in the broad and shallow depression of this part of the Mississippi Valley. It was first described and mapped by the present writer in Volume IV of the Final Report of the Geological Survey of Minnesota, published in 1899, being then known to extend from the edge of Crow Wing County eastward and northward in Aitkin, Spencer, and Morrison Townships.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
| Aitkin City Hall 109 1st Avenue NW Aitkin, Minnesota 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2527 Aitkin City Website |
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| Mayor | Mark Wedel | |
| Council Member | Mike Bos | |
| Council Member | Scott Sherman | |
| Council Member | Larry Nelson | |
| Council Member | Gary Tibbits | |
| City Clerk | Kathy Brophy | |
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Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce 24 3rd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2316 Web: www.aitkin.com |
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Aitkin County Historical Society 20 Pacific Street SW Aitkin, MN 56431-1628 Phone: (218) 927-3348
Located in a Northern Pacific
Railroad Depot in Aitkin, built in 1916.
Hours are: Summer – Tues. Weds. Fri. Sat.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Winter – Weds. Fri.
and Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Jaques Art Center 121 2nd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431 Web: www.jaquesart.com E-mail: info@jaquesart.com An inviting interactive art center featuring rotating exhibits of original art from around the world in its Kellar Gallery. A permanent collection of paintings by Francis Lee Jaques, artist naturalist (1887-1969) hangs in the Jaques Gallery. Scheduled workshops and annual creative arts activities. Gift shop featuring Minnesota artists. Venue: Former Carnegie Library |
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| Blind | 370 | 9 mi N of Aitkin |
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| Cedar | 1769 | 5 mil SW of Aitkin |
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| Elm Island | 522 | 7 mi SE of Aitkin |
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| Hanging Kettle | 302 | 5 mi S of Aitkin |
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| Little Pine | 220 | 6 mi S of Aitkin |
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| Little Turtle | 11 | 6 mi S of Aitkin |
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| Lone | 448 | 7 mi SE of Aitkin |
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| Nord | 411 | 4 mi SE of Aitkin |
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| Ripple | 556 | 5 mi SE of Aitkin |
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| Spirit | 530 | 6 mi S of Aitkin |
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| February 10th - 12th, 2006 | Mid-Minnesota 150 Sled Dog Race | Aitkin to Remer |
| March | Aitkin Area Commerce and Sports Show | Aitkin High School |
| Showcase of over 125 businesses, sports organizations, seminars, food. | ||
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Garage Sales | Aitkin County Fairgrounds |
| Two Huge Garage Sales - One Location - Aitkin Rotary Club and Riverboat Lions Club host sales | ||
| June | 10th Aitkin Annual Fly-In/Car Show-Flea Market | Aitkin Airport |
| Classic autos, vintage planes and tractors on display. Flea market, pancake breakfast and lunch. Great family event. | ||
| July 4th |
4th of July Neighborhood Party | Aitkin City Park |
| Spectacular fireworks, pie & ice cream social, family games, food and entertainment. Held in the Aitkin City Park. | ||
| Mid July |
Riverboat Heritage Days | Aitkin |
| Wonderful Hometown Community Festival in downtown Aitkin! The week kicks-off on July 15 with a wonderful Riverfest Art Show at the Jaques Art Center and the annual rummage sale at the Depot Museum. The rest of the week is filled with events such as: human pedaled riverboat race on the Mississippi; community picnic; 2 parades; 2 pageants; 2 street dances; 4 bands; food, entertainment and family fun. All for the price of a button. | ||
| July | Crazy Days | Aitkin |
| Sidewalk Sales - Shop for super bargains at ridiculous prices on the streets and in the stores in downtown Aitkin. | ||
| August | Aitkin County Fair | Aitkin County Fairgrounds |
| Held at the fairgrounds in Aitkin. carnival, 4-H exhibits and more. | ||
| September | Moonlight Madness | Aitkin |
| 5-9 p.m. - Moonlight merchant markdowns, bed races, street activities, recreational vehicles and vintage cars on display, farmer's market. Exciting start to Labor Day weekend! | ||
| September 16th - 17th | Festival of Adventures & Mud River Music Fest | Aitkin |
| Aitkin's big fall festival! Historic event recognizing the importance of the Mississippi riverboats, lumber camps, railroad and settlers to the history and growth of Aitkin. Historical reenactors including William Aitkin, Sawyers, Blacksmiths, Pike's Expedition, Riverboat Captain, Saloon girls. plus traders' row. Delicious food & MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC. | ||
| November | 15th Annual World-Famous Fish House Parade | Aitkin |
| Always held the Friday after Thanksgiving. Food and fun for the whole family. Excitingly creative and unusual parade units relating to fish houses. Santa and the Mrs. will visit local stores. Sponsored by the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce. | ||
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Aicota Healthcare Center 850 2nd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2164 Web: www.aicota.com AHCC provides short-term rehabilitation, recovery stays and long-term inpatient care. Our adjoining Aitkin Area Rehab Center specializes in inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapies |
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Aitkin Clinic
200 Bunker Hill Drive Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2157 Toll Free: (888) 270-1882 |
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| Aitkin Eyecare Center 226 Minnesota Avenue N Aitkin, MN 56431-1412 Phone: (218) 927-3213 |
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| Aitkin Family Chiropractic Center 104 4th Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-3709 |
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| Carroll Chiropractic Center 3 3rd Street NE Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2541 |
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Riverwood Health Care
Center 301 Minnesota Avenue N Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2121 Web: http://www.riverwoodhealthcare.com/ The new Riverwood Healthcare Center project is a critical access hospital which provides an array of services and procedures for Aitkin County and the surrounding area. |
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Independent School District
#1 306 2nd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone:(218) 927-2115 Web: www.aitkin.k12.mn.us |
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| Aitkin Community Church 219 1st Avenue NE Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-6959
Sunday Services 10 am |
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| Aitkin Seventh Day Adventist Church 830 Minnesota Avenue S Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-4107 R. Brauer, Pastor |
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Assembly of God
34588 US Highway 169 Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2255
Rev. Dan Turner |
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| Bethel Brethren Lutheran Church - CLB 112 1st Avenue SW Aitkin, MN 56431-1607 Phone: (218) 927-2823 Rev. G. Salmonson |
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| Bethlehem Lutheran Church - ELCA 36696 320th Street Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: n/a Pastor Cindy Gray |
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| Calvary Baptist Church 225 Minnesota Avenue S Aitkin, MN 56431-1624 Phone: (218) 927-2649 |
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| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-4454 |
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| First Congregational Church - UCC 201 2nd Street NE Aitkin, MN 56431-1566 Phone: (218) 927-6228
Rev. Richard Celley |
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First Lutheran Church
- ELCA 107 2nd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431-1319 Phone: (218) 927-2028 Web: www.charterinternet.com/flc/ Senior Pastor: Lance E. Isaacson |
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| Fleming United Methodist Church Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 768-7777
Rev. David J. Brown
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Glory Baptist Church
28053 360th Avenue
Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-3678 Web: www.mlecmn.net/~glorybch R. F. Stauter, Pastor |
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| New Life Church 18 2nd Street NE Aitkin, MN 56431-1420 Phone: (218) 335-8531 |
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St. James Catholic Church 309 2nd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431-1245 Phone: (218) 927-6581
Father Paul Fruth |
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| St. John's Episcopal Church 222 1st Street SE Aitkin, MN 56431-1706 Phone: (218) 927-6040 Holy Communion Sunday 9 am |
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| St. John's Lutheran Church Mo Synod 324 3rd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431-1229 Phone: (218) 927-3170 Rev. D. Becker
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| United Methodist Church of Aitkin 104 2nd Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431-1320 Phone: (218) 927-3242 Rev. Ruth Hograbe |
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Westside Church
810 Second Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2728 Web: www.aitkinswestsidechurch.org Dallas Smith, Senior Pastor Service Schedule: |
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Aitkin Independent Age 213 Minnesota Avenue N Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-3761 Toll Free: (800) 450-3761 Web: www.aitkinage.com Reach over 5,500 homes • Delivered by mail every Wednesday • Average 32 broadsheet pages per week • Legal newspaper for Aitkin County • Local news, sports and community happenings • Grand Slam Classified Ads – 80,000+ "readers (Every classified ad appears in all three publications and on both Web sties. Advertising deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. |
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| KKIN-KEZZ FM Ronan Broadcasting Corporation Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2100 |
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NewsHopper 202 Minnesota Avenue N Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-6990 Fax: (218) 927-6980 E-mail: hopper@emily.net Web: www.newshopper.net |
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Ripple River Motel &
RV Park 701 Minnesota Ave S Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-3734 Toll Free: (800) 258-3734 Web: www.ripplerivermotel.com The Ripple River Motel offers you a relaxing stay on the beautiful banks of the Ripple River. While maintaining a sense of privacy, the motel is still located only blocks south of historic downtown Aitkin! Let us make you feel at home with a touch of "Up North." |
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960 2nd St NW
Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2903 Toll Free: (800) 682-8152 Web: www.40club-aitkin.com |
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| Red Door Resort & Motel
38421 State Highway 18
Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone (218) 678-3686 |
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Barnacle’s Resort & Campground
36569 State Highway 18
Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone (218) 678-3122 |
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| Edgewater Resort & Campground 45049 350th Street Aitkin, MN 56431-5018 Phone: (218) 927-6922 |
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Farm Island Resort and Campground
29551 Pioneer Avenue
Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone (218) 927-3841 |
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| Ray’s Boat Dock RV & Resort Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 678-4129 |
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Sunset Bay Resort on
Cedar Lake
33857 Pioneer Avenue Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-2691 Toll Free (800) 262-2691 Web: www.aitkin.com/sunset Four charming cabins and 3 lodge units rest on 4 acres of North Woods beauty. Grab an extra pair of jeans and your towels and treat yourself to this great get-a-way. Record fishing on Cedar Lake offers, large mouth bass, northern pike, and walleye, and we have the boat too! Swimming, cookouts, volleyball, or basketball, a paddleboat or a pontoon will make this a great vacation spot for the entire family. |
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29203 410th Place
Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-3804 Web: www.whitewoodresort.com Spirit Lake is clean and spring fed. Excellent marked swimming beach. Dock space for each cabin for one boat. Boat launching for resort guests. Lake front fully modern cabins include: baths with showers or tubs, linens and bedding, fully equipped kitchens including microwave ovens. |
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Aitkin County Campgrounds 209 2nd St NW Room 206 Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-7364 Web: www.co.aitkin.mn.us |
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29510 US Highway 169
Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-6001 |
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Pete's Retreat
22337 State Highway 47 Aitkin MN 56431 Phone: (218) 927-xxxx Toll Free: (866) 5RVPARK Web: www.petesretreat.com Brand new, state of the art RV park, complete with 20/30/50 amp electrical service, internet, and cable TV. Every one of the 49 sites have "full hookups", which for you less experienced campers, means water, sewer, and electric. |
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