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Big Falls Minnesota Community Guide

Big Falls is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 6 are two of the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 square miles (15.6 km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,217 ft (371 m).

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

WHERE AXES STILL RESOUND

Big Falls (1,240 alt., 509 pop.), in the fertile valley and on the falls of the Big Fork River (see Littlefork), is the center of an agricultural area; though its main industry is lumbering.

Although Indians did not live in the immediate area, they paddled through it over the Sturgeon and Big Fork rivers to Rainy Lake and Lake of the Woods. Fur traders probably followed this route and, from evidence found, may have built a post for the Hudson's Bay Company on the Sturgeon River, a short distance from the site of Big Falls. At the turn of the century came lumbermen, attracted by pine forests and available water power. A railroad, the Big Fork and Northern, was built from Northome to Big Falls and, in 1905, was leased to the Minnesota and International, the Brainerd to International Falls branch of the Northern Pacific, by which it is still controlled.

Farming developed as the land was cleared. The deep, black, sandy loam is adapted especially to clover, potatoes, and small grains. Blueberries are an important summer crop. Good highways leading in all directions make markets easily accessible. Although farming is becoming more and more important, lumbering still leads. Quantities of pulpwood, cedar ties and poles are shipped each year, and many men are given employment in the logging camps in winter.

A hydroelectric power plant, owned locally by the Croswell Power and Light Company, has been built south of the falls of the Big Fork River, one-fourth of a mile from town.

Also along the Big Fork River is a forestry station and a fire tower, which with several office buildings and living quarters comprise the unit. It operates in conjunction with CCC Camp 4701, one mile east, and Center Camp in the Pine Island Forest, 25 miles west.

In 1939, US Highway 71 received black-top treatment from Big Falls to the Canadian border, and the work is being continued south to Big Falls.

The Byman Museum in Big Falls, with its Indian relics, arrowheads, pictures, oddities, and other interesting features, is open to the public.

East of town and on the Big Fork River is the Mission Covenant Church District Bible Camp, which is open for ten days each summer and offers vacation possibilities for rest, devotion, and instruction.

Game is plentiful and duck hunting is especially popular. There is good fishing in the three near-by streams: the Sturgeon, Big Fork, and Little Fork. This is a potential tourist center, for it is close to wilderness and lake regions, and there are numerous tourist parks and campgrounds.

From the WPA Guide to the Minnesota Arrowhead Company
©1941 by the Minnesota Arrowhead Association

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Big Falls Minnesota area

Uncle Dan Campbell Statue Have your picture taken next the wood carved statue of Uncle Dan Campbell. Who is Uncle Dan Campbell, you ask? We don't know, but he sure has a great statue! Please write us if you know a little about Uncle Dan.

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Health Care:

Scenic Rivers Health Services 410 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2403 Scenic Rivers Health Services primary care clinic in Big Falls welcomes family, friends, neighbors and visitors.  The clinic is open Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1 - 5 p.m.  Drs. Korstad, Rounds, Scrivner and Cabot drive from the clinic in Bigfork to provide care.
Taylor Peter DDS 410 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2400

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Schools:

Independent School District 362 700 Main Street Littlefork, MN 56653 Phone: (218) 278-6614 Fax: (218) 278-6615 Web: www.isd362.k12.mn.us

The Littlefork-Big Falls School District is located in north-central Minnesota, just 10 miles from the Canadian-U.S. border. Encompassing nearly 900 square miles, the district serves an estimated 350 students in grades K-12. An active preschool program adds nearly 60 students and serves youth ages 3-5. In the fall of 1997 the district moved into a new K-12 facility in Littlefork. This $10,000,000 facility houses some of the best technology you will find in a public school. Because the school is centrally located in the city of Littlefork, it is easily accessible for the whole community. The city provides the community with many features, including a Medical Center, an active Chamber of Commerce, several downtown stores, two banks, and two city parks.

School, Big Falls Minnesota, 1900 Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge or purchase

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Churches:

River of God Church 301 Highway 71 Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2599
Waukesha Bible Church 7335 County 141 Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: n/a

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Media:

Ripple Newsletter 312 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2481

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Motels:

Big Falls Motel 311 Highway 71 N Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2025

Red Rooster Bed and Breakfast 6881 County Road 31 Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2488 The Red Rooster B & B is a log style home in a beautiful wilderness setting.  It is located 5 miles from Big Falls on Hwy 31 East, in the community of Treatville.  Offers a family style environment. There are two guest rooms.  One with a Western theme and a queen bed.  One with an Americana theme and a double bed. Full breakfast is served family style.  Open year round.

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Resorts:

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Campgrounds:

Big Falls City Campground Our City Campground offers complete camping and picnicking facilities.  It is nestled between the whispering pines and the rushing Bigfork River rapids.  There are full electric and water hookups for RVs, as well as tent sites available.  Clean indoor bathroom and shower facilities on site.

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Businesses:

671 Cafe Highway 71 N Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: n/a
American Recycling and Salvage 303 Popple Avenue S Big Falls,  MN  56627 Phone: (218) 276-2515 Offering metal recycling - with roll-off dumpsters that can be delivered to your site, or materials can be brought directly to us
Big Falls Apartments 510 2nd Street NW Big Falls,  MN  56627 Phone: (218) 751-4265 Low income government subsidized housing.  Rent is based on just 30% of your monthly adjusted gross income.
Big Falls Motel 311 Highway 71 N Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2025
Big Falls Municipal Liquor 302 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2451 On and Off Sale Municipal Liquor Store.  Serving Pizza, Hot Sandwiches, Appetizers and more!  Offering pool tables, darts, large screen TV and Nintendo Wii.
Ferguson Sealcoating 6838 County Road 31 Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2436
Gorden's Hardware Hank 312 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2481 Toll Free: (877) 481-2569 Providing a full line of hardware, general store items, and propane exchange and fill station.
Hair For You Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2355
J & J Corner Bar 301 NW 2nd Street Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2019
Killmer Bros Inc Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2233
Knaeble Timber 7542 County Road 31 Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2001
LB Foods 312 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2462 L.B. Foods is a grocery store that offers fresh meat and produce.  WIC and Food Stamps are accepted.  They also offer DVD rentals.
Maggert Machine Inc 212 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2331
Mincota Power Cooperative Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2005
Northland Medical Clinic Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2403
Page & Hill Forest Products Inc 7556 County Road 31 Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2251
Pinewood Stables 6829 County Road 31 Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2340 Web: www.pinewoodstablesusa.com Year-round guided trail rides through north woods trails near the Bigfork River. Carriage or sleigh rides, group hay rides and parties. Lessons or horse training - consultations, kids horse camps, cabin rental, camping and/or horse lodging.
Promersberger's Corner 201 Highway 71 N Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2311
Red Rooster Bed and Breakfast 6881 County Road 31 Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2488
Ripple Newsletter 312 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2481
River's North Outfitters 312 2nd Street NW Big Falls,  MN  56627 Phone: (218) 276-2481 Toll Free: (877) 481-2569 Web: www.wildriveradventure.com Provides canoe and kayak rentals with shuttling service, guide service and custom trip planning on the Bigfork and Littlefork Rivers.  Camping gear and supplies are available as well as vacation lodging with daily and weekly rates
Scenic Rivers Health Services 410 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2403 Scenic Rivers Health Services primary care clinic in Big Falls welcomes family, friends, neighbors and visitors.  The clinic is open Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1 - 5 p.m.  Drs. Korstad, Rounds, Scrivner and Cabot drive from the clinic in Bigfork to provide care.
Taylor Peter DDS 410 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2400
Trustar Federal Credit Union 410 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2700 Web: www.trustarfcu.org
US Post Office 305 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627-9725 Phone: (218) 276-2301
Willow Creek Furniture 610 2nd Street NW Big Falls, MN 56627 Phone: (218) 276-2262

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Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR - click map to zoom or enlarge