Guide to Knife River Minnesota

Knife River Minnesota Guide

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This community has a long history that goes back to the first days of logging and commercial fishing on the North Shore. In fact, the first recorded American total-loss shipwreck on Lake Superior occurred at the mouth of the Knife River in 1838. The village was also an important stop for both of the major railroads that used to serve the area.

Today, Knife River remains a quiet village, but visitors and residents alike enjoy a public beach, restaurant, and excellent fishing. In addition, the Knife River Marina is a full-service marina operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Population: unincorporated

History:

Knife River is famous for its smoked fish, commercial fishing, and sport fishing. It is the smoked and fresh fish capital of the North Shore of Lake Superior. Ojibways called it "Mokomani Zibi" because of the sharp stones found in its bed and on its banks. There are also many beaches to comb for beautiful agates. The Knife River provides excellent spring trout fishing.

The village began as a copper mining settlement and because of the low grade of ore, switched to logging. The pulpwood was located at the old dock at the mouth of the river. When logging died out, the village turned to commercial fishing.

Logging train going over railway bridge at Alger Smith Lumber Company, Knife River.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Government: unincorporated

Post Office:

United States Postal Service
200 Central Avenue
Knife River, MN 55609-4400
Phone: (218) 834-3433

Business Hours

Monday - Friday:
08:00-12:00PM and 01:00-04:30PM
Saturday
08:00-10:00AM

Last Daily Collection
Monday - Friday: 04:45PM
Saturday: none

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Map:

Courtesy Google Maps - Click map to zoom or enlarge

From the Minnesota State Highway Map, 2005

Schools: Students attend Two Harbors schools.

Aerial View, Knife River Minnesota, 1970. Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Churches:

Knife River Lutheran Church
158 Church Road
PO Box 218
Knife River, MN 55609
Phone: (218) 834-2676

Knife River near Knife Lake Minnesota

Businesses:

Aschenmacher Travel 247 Scenic Drive Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-6100
Coolidge Machine 171 Scenic Drive Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5202
Emily's Eatery & Inn Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5922
Farms International Incorporated Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-2676
Island View Resort 249 Scenic Drive PO Box 25 Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5886 Web: www.islandviewresortmn.com E-mail: info@islandviewresortmn.com Island View Resort Cabins are nestled in a large grove of white pines just 14 miles from Duluth on the North Shore Scenic Drive, in the town of Knife River.
Jenson Ray Partners 1521 Superior Shores Drive Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-6075
Kendall Russ Smoke House 149 Scenic Drive Knife River, MN 55609 (218) 834-5995
Knife River Campground Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5044
Knife River Marina PO Box 219 Knife River, MN 55609-0219 (218) 834-6076 Web: www.knife-river-marina.com E-mail: info@knife-river-marina.com Knife River Marina is located in the historic fishing village of Knife River, Minnesota, only 15 miles north of Duluth on Lake Superior's scenic North Shore. Whether you want to enjoy the unlimited cruising of Lake Superior, the terrific fishing just beyond the harbor entrance or simply relaxing aboard in the quiet of the marina with family and friends, we are committed to helping you enjoy your precious boating time to the fullest.
Knife River Recreational Council 199 Algor Smith Road Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-6938
Knife River Sanitary District Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-2913
Knife River Trading Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-2224
KRM Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-7157
L J Ronning Builders 243 Riverview Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-3249
Lake County Day Activity Center Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5767
Mel's Fish 223 Scenic Drive Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5858
Ojard Well Drilling Incorporated PO Box 34 Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5733
Playing With Yarn 276 Scenic Drive Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5967 Web: www.playingwithyarn.com Judy Casserberg, owner of Playing With Yarn, is a handweaver who weaves mostly household linens and rugs. She also carries yarns and materials for knitters. She carries many imported yarns, luxury fibers and designer yarns. Many of which can be used for both knitters and weavers. She is carrying some Scandinavian needle work kits and materials, such as Hardanger. Casserberg has studied with: Madelyn van der Hoogt, Jane Evans, Judy Yamamoto, Heather Winslow and many other great weavers.
Stone Mosaics PO Box 205 Knife River MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-5707 Web: www.laurastonemosaics.com E-mail: kniferiver264@yahoo.com Laura is an accomplished artist who has learned the art of mosaic by travel and study to Italy and England to study marble, glass and pebble mosaics. A professional artist, and former teacher at Gustavus College in St. Peter, MN,as well as several other colleges and art centers she exhibited and taught drawing for 22 years in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, and New York. After a chance visit to the mosaics of the St.Louis, Mo. Basilica - and their mosaic center in 2000, Laura made a overnight decision to pursue mosaic skills and design.
Stewart River Boatworks PO Box 297 Knife River, Minnesota 55609 Phone: (218) 834-2506 Web: www.stewartriver.com E-mail: acomb@frontiernet.net Stewart River Boatworks is a premier builder of wood and canvas canoes, wooden kayaks and lapstrake row boats. All boats are hand crafted by Alex Comb who has been building wooden boats professionally since 1979. We build wood and canvas canoes, wooden kayaks and classic wooden row boats.
Squeeky Clean Cleaning Service PO Box 71 Knife River, MN 55609 Phone: (218) 834-0750

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