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As of the
census2
of 2000, there were 145 people, 57
households, and 38 families residing in
the city. The
population density was 80.0/km˛
(208.1/mi˛). There were 79 housing units
at an average density of 43.6/km˛
(113.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the
city was 95.86%
White, 1.38%
African American, 0.69%
Asian, and 2.07% from two or more
races.
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 1.38% of the
population.
There were 57 households out of which
42.1% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 49.1% were
married couples living together,
15.8% had a female householder with no
husband present, and 31.6% were
non-families. 24.6% of all households
were made up of individuals and 12.3%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.54 and the average
family size was 3.03.
In the city the
population was spread out with 31.7%
under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to
24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45
to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of
age or older. The median age was 32
years. For every 100 females there were
110.1 males. For every 100 females age
18 and over, there were 110.6 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $28,500, and
the median income for a family was
$35,500. Males had a median income of
$27,083 versus $15,000 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$13,412. There were 15.2% of families
and 18.0% of the population living below
the
poverty line, including 30.6% of
under eighteens and 17.9% of those over
64.
LAPORTE
meaning, in French, "the door or gate"), a city in Lakeport Township, was
incorporated as a village in May 4, 1908, separating from the township on
June 22. The first post office, 1899-1901, was established with the
arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad; Nelson Daughters, who had come
in 1898 with his wife, Ann, who died shortly thereafter in childbirth,
became first postmaster, naming the site Ann in memory of his wife. In
1899, some Indians came to Daughters, requesting whiskey; when he refused,
they returned to Walker, charging him with liquor trafficking; while being
taken to Walker for trial, he escaped, returned to Ann, and died in a gun
battle with the sheriff's posse. When the post office was reestablished in
1900 with justice of the peace J. C. Stuart as postmaster, the name was
changed to Lake Port; the mail was being confused with Lake Park, so Mrs.
Stuart named it Laporte after the Iowa town where she was married. Most of
the village burned on May 11, 1911, but the community immediately began
rebuilding; major fires occurred again in 1930, 1931, 1934, and 1936.
The
trail pathway follows the original railroad line built in 1893 by
Burlington Northern and abandoned in 1983. It is now among the longest
paved "Rails to Trails" in the nation. This new Trail will ultimately
link 16 communities between it's source in Brainerd/ Baxter and Lake
Bemidji State Park on the north. It is non-motorized, except for
snowmobiles. Uses of the Paul Bunyan Trail will include bicycling,
hiking, in-line skating, and it is fully accessible for persons with
disabilities. The Trail showcases area pine forests, sparkling lakes,
colorful wildflowers and wildlife. The user will pass along the
shorelines of 21 lakes, through scenic wetlands, and cross bridges
over streams and rivers. Trail users will find lodging, dining and
support services available at convenient locations and in all price
ranges. Vehicle parking is available in each community along the
trail. In Baxter, where the Paul Bunyan Trail begins, a temporary
parking lot is located at the trailhead. Other lots are located in
Merrifield, Pequot Lakes, Pine River and Backus.
Chickadee Farms has been family owned and operated
since 1991. We specialize in all metal, squirrel and critter proof
bird feeders that will last for years and years. Our reputation is
based on quality, reliability, durability and economy. We will go to
any lengths to satisfy our customers.
Duncan's Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Service
23551 398th Street
Laporte, MN 56461
Phone: (218) 224-3257
Floor Zone
31930 State Highway 200
Laporte, MN 56461
Phone: (218) 224-2828
Floor covering sales and installation. Carpet from
Mohawk and Shaw. Vinyl from Congoleum and Armstrong. Laminate, hard
wood, and engineered wood from Mohawk. Ceramic and Porcelain tile
from Daltile, Mohawk,and Katelo. Lots of in-stock carpet, vinyl and
tile. As well as remnants and bound area rugs. Open Monday-Saturday.
Sunday by appointment.
Stroll along our nature trails, visit our gift
shop, view local art displayed in our gallery, and taste our elegant
wines. Stay for an hour or the whole day. Remember to take some
Forestedge Wine home to share with friends and family.
We offer loving care that focuses on each child as
a unique and wonderful individual and in doing so, builds
self-esteem and respect for others. Our home is a happy, loving,
Christian environment.
Yost Roofing has operated in the Bemidji,
Minnesota area since 2002. Owned and operated by Brandon Yost, the
company is a family-business, family-run, serving the roofing needs
of families from Bemidji to Fargo-Moorhead to Detroit Lakes and
beyond.
