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Lake Shore Minnesota Community Guide
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Population:
Lake Shore
(city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
1990-2000
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
410 |
583 |
693 |
966 |
273 |
39.39 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
12.10 |
14.89 |
12.79 |
12.79 |
0.00 |
0.02 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
33.88 |
39.15 |
54.18 |
75.51 |
21.33 |
39.37 |
| Housing Units |
454 |
717 |
901 |
858 |
-43 |
-4.77 |
| Households |
-- |
232 |
295 |
436 |
141 |
47.80 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.51 |
2.35 |
2.22 |
-0.13 |
-5.50 |
Geography:
Lake Shore is a city in Cass County,
Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau,
the city has a total area of 18.1 square miles (47.0
km˛), of which, 12.8 square miles (33.1 km˛) of it is
land and 5.4 square miles (13.9 km˛) of it (29.53%) is
water. The elevation is 1,243 ft (379 m) above sea
level.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000,
there were 966 people, 436 households,
and 327 families residing in the city.
The population density was 75.5 people
per square mile (29.2/km˛). There were
858 housing units at an average density
of 67.1/sq mi (25.9/km˛). The racial
makeup of the city was 98.76% White,
0.41% Native American, 0.10% Asian,
0.10% from other races, and 0.62% from
two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of
any race were 0.21% of the population.
There were 436
households out of which 18.3% had
children under the age of 18 living with
them, 70.0% were married couples living
together, 3.0% had a female householder
with no husband present, and 25.0% were
non-families. 20.6% of all households
were made up of individuals and 7.1% had
someone living alone who was 65 years of
age or older. The average household size
was 2.22 and the average family size was
2.54.
In the city the
population was spread out with 16.4%
under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24,
22.9% from 25 to 44, 37.6% from 45 to
64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age
or older. The median age was 49 years.
For every 100 females there were 113.7
males. For every 100 females age 18 and
over, there were 114.3 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $51,500, and
the median income for a family was
$56,563. Males had a median income of
$41,319 versus $24,688 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$33,387. About 2.5% of families and 4.5%
of the population were below the poverty
line, including 2.6% of those under age
18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
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.
Courtesy of the
Minnesota Historical Society
Government:
City of Lake Shore
8583 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2148
Fax: (218) 963-7562
Web:
www.cityoflakeshore.com
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 Monday thru Friday
city council meeting is the 4th Monday of the
month at 7:00 pm |
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| Title |
Term Ends |
Name |
Phone |
| Mayor |
12/31/2012 |
John Terwilliger
7966 Lost Lake Trail
Lake Shore, MN 56468 |
n/a |
| City Administrator |
appointed |
Teri Hastings
8583 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468 |
(218) 963-2148 |
| Clerk |
appointed |
Patti McDonald
8583 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468 |
(218) 963-2148 |
| Council Member |
12/31/2014 |
Susan Amacher
9284 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468 |
n/a |
| Council Member |
12/31/2014 |
Doug Miller
1610-J Portview Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468 |
n/a |
| Council Member |
12/31/2012 |
John Bukovich
8127 Ridge Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468 |
n/a |
| Council Member |
12/31/2012 |
Lyle Kline
9215 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468 |
n/a |
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
Web:
www.usps.gov |
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Regular Business Hours:
Week Days
08:30 am
- 4:00 pm
Saturday
08:30 am
- 10:30 am |
Latest Collection at Post
Office:
Week Days
4:30 pm
Saturday
4:30 pm |
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Utilities:
Major
Employers:
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Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
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not available |
News:
Weather:
Map:
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Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Lake Shore Minnesota area
Events:
Attractions:
Recreation:
Lakes:
|
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
| Gull |
9947 |
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| Margaret |
247 |
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| Roy |
271 |
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| Upper Gull |
422 |
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Health Care:
Schools:
Churches:
Living Savior Lutheran Church
8327 Interlachen Road
Nisswa, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-9733
Fax: (218) 961-9734 |
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Media:
Motels:
Gull Lake Motel
9215 Interlachen Road
Nisswa, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2208
Toll Free:
(800) 599-2208 |
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Resorts:
Agate Lake Resort
9326 Agate Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2224
Web:
www.agatelakeresort.com
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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Birch Bay Resort &
Golf Course
1646 S Agate Shore Drive SW
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4488
Toll Free: (800) 450-4481
Web:
www.birchbaygolfresort.com
Lodging at Birch Bay is in 9 private lakefront
cabins and 7 golf view or lake view rooms in the inn. All units
are nonsmoking and no pets. All units have color TVs. All cabins
and rooms are air-conditioned, some have Jacuzzi tubs, decks, or
screened porches. All cabins have full kitchens and Weber
grills. |
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Lost Lake Lodge & Grist Mill
Restaurant
7965 Lost Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2681
Toll Free: (800) 450-2681
Fax: (218) 963-0509
Web:
www.lostlake.com
Lost Lake Lodge is located just 2 1/2 miles from
downtown Nisswa. We have 13 cottages, ranging in size from 1-3
bedrooms. Our cabins are situated within a 1 block walk to the
lodge where meals are served. The cabins have no kitchens, we do
all the cooking and cleaning for you. We have our own Grist
Flour Mill where we grind our flour for all of our homemade
breads and desserts. We rent pontoons, and fishing boats.
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Point Narrows Resort
991 Point Narrows Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 568-5552
Web:
www.ptnarrowsresort.com
At Point Narrows,
they are located on a point between Upper Gull and Bass Lakes,
with easy access into seven lakes including main Gull. Adjacent
channels provide excellent canoeing and kayaking. Rentals are
available in the area. |
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Sandy Beach Resort
1314 Sandy Point Road SW
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4458
Fax: (218) 963-4743
Web:
www.sandybeachresort.net
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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Campgrounds:
Businesses:
Agate Lake Resort
9326 Agate Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2224
Web:
www.agatelakeresort.com
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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Bar Harbor Supper
Club
8164 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2568
Web:
www.barharborsupperclub.com
Exceptional lakeside dining and entertainment
on Gull Lake of the
beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota. |
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Birch Bay Resort &
Golf Course
1646 S Agate Shore Drive SW
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4488
Toll Free: (800) 450-4481
Web:
www.birchbaygolfresort.com
Lodging at Birch Bay is in 9 private lakefront
cabins and 7 golf view or lake view rooms in the inn. All units
are nonsmoking and no pets. All units have color TVs. All cabins
and rooms are air-conditioned, some have Jacuzzi tubs, decks, or
screened porches. All cabins have full kitchens and Weber
grills. |
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Bitty Lum The Klown
1101 Miller Lane
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-7829 |
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City of Lake Shore
8583 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2148
Fax: (218) 963-7562
Web:
www.cityoflakeshore.com |
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Brookview Alpacas
7244 Jacobs Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 568-5314
Web:
www.brookviewalpacas.com
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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Gull Lake Motel
9215 Interlachen Road
Nisswa, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2208
Toll Free:
(800) 599-2208 |
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Lakeshore Conservation
Club
9911 County Road 77
Nisswa, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4003
Web:
www.lakeshoregunclub.com
Today the Lakeshore Conservation Club owns
112.6 acres of land off County Road #77. 57 acres are leased to
Ski Gull on the east side which is used for the ski hill in the
winter months. On the west side is the trap, skeet and rifle
range. The club is in the planning process of expanding the
shooting area which will include sporting clays, a longer rifle
range and a new skeet range. |
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Living Savior Lutheran Church
8327 Interlachen Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-9733
Fax: (218) 961-9734 |
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Lost Lake Lodge & Grist Mill
Restaurant
7965 Lost Lake Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-2681
Toll Free: (800) 450-2681
Fax: (218) 963-0509
Web:
www.lostlake.com
Lost Lake Lodge is located just 2 1/2 miles from
downtown Nisswa. We have 13 cottages, ranging in size from 1-3
bedrooms. Our cabins are situated within a 1 block walk to the
lodge where meals are served. The cabins have no kitchens, we do
all the cooking and cleaning for you. We have our own Grist
Flour Mill where we grind our flour for all of our homemade
breads and desserts. We rent pontoons, and fishing boats.
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Pretty Dirt Pottery
8225 Whitstrom Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 791-9216 |
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Point Narrows Resort
991 Point Narrows Road
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 568-5552
Web:
www.ptnarrowsresort.com
At Point Narrows,
they are located on a point between Upper Gull and Bass Lakes,
with easy access into seven lakes including main Gull. Adjacent
channels provide excellent canoeing and kayaking. Rentals are
available in the area. |
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Sandy Beach Resort
1314 Sandy Point Road SW
Lake Shore, MN 56468
Phone: (218) 963-4458
Fax: (218) 963-4743
Web:
www.sandybeachresort.net
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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