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Menahga has two
major claims to fame, priding itself as being " The Home of St.
Urho" & " The Gateway to the Pines." The name "Menahga" was
derived from the Indian word blueberry. The wild fruit grew in
abundance throughout the area and Native Americans and pioneers
alike used to sell and trade blueberries through local merchants
in the early days of the town. The area of Menahga was settled
by immigrants of Scandinavian and European descent, as land was
cleared by loggers.
The name "Gateway
to the Pines" was coined in 1916. When the Jefferson Highway,
now Hwy. 71, made of dirt, was completed, linking New Orleans to
Winnipeg, a large group of dignitaries, including Louisiana's
governor, traveled the road and visited Menahga. The governor
announced in a speech that he had traveled "from the palms to
the pines," and that Menahga be known as "The Gateway to the
Pines."
Menahga
encompasses beautiful Spirit Lake, which is known for its white
sugar-sand beach. It is open to the public everyday during the
summer months, with lifeguards on duty. A large T-shaped fishing
pier is for the public to use. The pier is sponsored by the
Menahga Conservation Club, is owned by the DNR, and is
maintained by the City. A public access for boats is located
nearby.
Menahga is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota. The
Blueberry River flows through the city. U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota
State Highway 87 are two of the main routes in the city. According to
the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 square
miles (10.2 km²), of which, 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²) of it is land and
0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (5.10%) is water. The elevation is
1,401 ft (427 m) above sea level.
As of the census of 2000,
there were 1,220 people, 491 households,
and 282 families residing in the city.
The population density was 328.3 people
per square mile (126.6/km²). There were
556 housing units at an average density
of 149.6/sq mi (57.7/km²). The racial
makeup of the city was 98.36% White,
0.08% African American, 0.98% Native
American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other
races, and 0.41% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino of any race were
0.33% of the population. 42.4% were of
Finnish, 23.2% German and 15.5%
Norwegian ancestry according to Census
2000.
There were 491
households out of which 25.9% had
children under the age of 18 living with
them, 45.0% were married couples living
together, 9.4% had a female householder
with no husband present, and 42.4% were
non-families. 37.7% of all households
were made up of individuals and 20.6%
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 2.98.
In the city the
population was spread out with 23.8%
under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24,
20.2% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to
64, and 33.1% who were 65 years of age
or older. The median age was 46 years.
For every 100 females there were 81.8
males. For every 100 females age 18 and
over, there were 78.5 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $22,232, and
the median income for a family was
$30,288. Males had a median income of
$26,071 versus $18,594 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$14,360. About 14.7% of families and
18.7% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 22.6% of those
under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65
or over.
MENAHGA, a city in sections 21, 22, 27, and 28 of
Blueberry Township, platted in 1891, very appropriately bears the Ojibwe
name of the blueberry, spelled Meenahga by Henry W. Longfellow in The
Song of Hiawatha. The city was incorporated on August 20, 1892,
following a petition entered by Charles Lane, known as Uncle Charlie,
and considered the founder of the city, but the name was chosen by Col.
William Crooks of the Great Northern Railway. While the first settlers,
1875-80, were Yankees, the largest number of later settlers were Finnish
immigrants. The Great Northern Railway came in 1891, the same year the
post office was established. A major industry was the American Wire
Grass Company, which made rugs and mats from the tough wire grass grown
nearby.
Menagha Area Historical Society & Museum
320 Helsinski Blvd NE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-5063
Local history in an
historic building, old-fashioned kitchen and living room with
pump organ, new traveling exhibit each year, large display of
old pictures. 1903 fire engine. Lake & Pine Baseball Hall of
Fame. Located off Hwy 71 (Behind St Urho statue).
Blueberry Pines is located amongst the pure
beauty that makes Northern Minnesota wonderful. Towering trees,
rolling hills, and a spring fed stream are all present during
this truly wonderful golfing experience. Our family of mute
trumpeter swans are only one of many features that make
Blueberry Pines unique. This Joel Goldstrand designed test of
golf creates a fair challenge for all ability levels. We'll
provide the beauty and the challenge, you bring the game.
Memorial Park
The
City of Menahga has a 40 acres Memorial Park located just South
of town off Highway #71. The park is filled with stately pines,
beautiful birch and hardwood trees. The park offers camping
facilities, most of which have water and electrical hook-ups.
The park also features two sheltered pavilions and other picnic
facilities and a RV dump station.
Spirit Lake Beach
The City owns and maintains a public beach on Spirit Lake known
for its white sugar-sand. It is open everyday during the summer
months, with lifeguards on duty. A large T-shaped fisihg pier is
for the public to use. The pier is sponsored by the Menahga
Conservation Club, it is owned by the DNR, and is maintained by
the city. A public access for boats is nearby.
We invite you to share some time with us at
our special place in the Northwoods of Minnesota. We are a
private and secluded resort on the south-west shore of beautiful
2nd Crow Wing Lake, about a 20 minute drive from Park Rapids.
All 7 of our rustic cabins and 1 reunion cabin
line the lake shore, allowing a wonderful view of the morning
sunrise. We offer a lodge/game room, bait, boat launch, level
sandy beach, play area, great fishing and much more. Canoe and
fish the beautiful Shell River and the Twin Lakes.
The
City of Menahga has a 40 acres Memorial Park located just South
of town off Highway #71. The park is filled with stately pines,
beautiful birch and hardwood trees. The park offers camping
facilities, most of which have water and electrical hook-ups.
The park also features two sheltered pavilions and other picnic
facilities and a RV dump station.
Located in the
Huntersville State Forest, managed by Itasca State Park. On the
Shell River joining the Crow Wing River canoe route, swimming,
water access, fishing, fee. 24 drive-in sites and 7 walk-in
sites.
Albers Realty knows purchasing properties can
be one of the most important events of a life time. That is why
we take representing YOU seriously. We can help you
step-by-step.
All Areas
Landscaping
419 Birch Avenue SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-5474
We
are your authorized Central Boiler® dealer for Northwestern
Minnesota. We are your ALL in One stop for sales, service, and
installation. Feel free to call or e-mail for a FREE Onsite
Estimate.
All Terrain
Paintball
48341 State Highway 87
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 346-6701
Anderson Custom
Graphics
2512 12th Street SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-6164
Anderson Customs
25 12th Street SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-5164
Anderson Drywall
151 W Johnson Street
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 538-6745
Andress
Chiropractic
19 3rd Street SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4200
Area Computing
14867 122nd Street
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 732-5121
A Ben-Cher's poodle pup stands out in show
companion, agility, good citizenship awards, obedience, and
every category of family fun. Whether you are an individual
looking for a retrieving hunting partner, a winner in the show
ring, or just searching for a loving companion for the kids, a
Ben-Cher's poodle may be just what you're looking for.
Blueberry Pines is located amongst the pure
beauty that makes Northern Minnesota wonderful. Towering trees,
rolling hills, and a spring fed stream are all present during
this truly wonderful golfing experience. Our family of mute
trumpeter swans are only one of many features that make
Blueberry Pines unique. This Joel Goldstrand designed test of
golf creates a fair challenge for all ability levels. We'll
provide the beauty and the challenge, you bring the game.
Blueberry
Township Hall
37493 US Highway 71
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-5293
Bob & Jan's
Discount Mart
13 Birch Avenue SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-5254
Bob's Electric
814 Elm Avenue SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4028
BP Station
14 Aspen Avenue SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4545
Evergreen Spruce Grove has been serving North
Central Minnesota for the past several years. We offer
competitive commissions and full service at a convenient
location in Menahga.
Greener Tomorrows is a family business founded
in 1974. Our company is located in the Northwoods of Minnesota.
Wholesale selling of wreaths began in 1980, and we began to
mail-order decorated wreaths in 1985.
This season, let us send you, or someone you
love, a "Piece of Minnesota". We select the freshest boughs and
natural decorations, which makes every wreath, door swag, and
garland handcrafted with pride.
Greenwood Connections
427 Main Street NE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4101
Complete and partial outfitting for canoeing,
kayaking and camping trips down the scenic semi-wilderness Crow
Wing and Shell Rivers. Shuttle service available. Experience not
necessary. Enjoy clean fresh air, cool clear water, abundant
wildlife, forested campgrounds and historic sites.
Kjellberg’s Realty is a small, family owned
real estate company which deals mainly in rural and recreational
property, such as farms, ranches, hunting land, and lakeshore
and all other types of real estate.
My name is Mel Lockhart. I have been providing
professional photography services since my retirement from the
Minnesota State Patrol in 1999. I specialize in aerial, wedding,
graduation, sports, baby and family gathering type photography.
I specifically operate as a location photographer. I am a NPS
(Nikon Professional Services) member and have been published in
various newspapers in northern Minnesota for sports photography
as well as W.I.N. and the Guillotine magazines.
Menagha Area Historical Society & Museum
320 Helsinski Blvd NE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-5063
We invite you to share some time with us at
our special place in the Northwoods of Minnesota. We are a
private and secluded resort on the south-west shore of beautiful
2nd Crow Wing Lake, about a 20 minute drive from Park Rapids.
The Review Messenger has a long history,
dating back to 1897, when C.S. Eastwood began publishing The
Menahga Messenger. Today, the Review Messenger publishes 3,750
copies each Wednesday and serves as the official newspaper for
the cities of Menahga, Sebeka, Nimrod and Wolf Lake, School
Districts #820 and #821, and many surrounding area townships.
Rose Haven
37 6th Street SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4268
Salo Manufacturing Inc
26 12th Street SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-5151
Scissor Sisters Family Hair Care
211 Aspen Avenue SW
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4233
Senior Citizens Center
19 Cedar Avenue NE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4858
Spirit Lake Lumber sells quality construction
materials and demonstrates outstanding service to contractors
and homeowners. We provide free cost estimates and free delivery
within a ?? mile radius of Spirit Lake Lumber. Our experienced
staff will help you find the construction materials you are
looking for.
Spirit Lake Cafe
311 Aspen Avenue NE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4151
Spirit Lake Motel
311 Aspen Avenue NE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-4151
Steve's Electric
16822 County Road 125
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 732-3340
Sunnybrook Used Cars
112 Aspen Avenue SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-2277
T & T Spreading
Menahga, MN 56464
Phone: (218) 564-5491
TFCU was founded in 1960 to serve the
financial needs of the employees of Mando Paper Mill (now Boise
Paper Solutions). The past 40 years and more have brought many
changes to the credit union, including a federal community
charter that allows us to offer membership to anyone who lives,
works, worships or attends school in Koochiching, Beltrami,
Hubbard and Wadena Counties. What has not changed is our family
atmosphere and our commitment to personal member service!
All 7 of our rustic cabins and 1 reunion cabin
line the lake shore, allowing a wonderful view of the morning
sunrise. We offer a lodge/game room, bait, boat launch, level
sandy beach, play area, great fishing and much more. Canoe and
fish the beautiful Shell River and the Twin Lakes.
