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Main Street, Onamia Minnesota, 1919
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According to oral traditions, the Ojibwe first lived on the Atlantic coast of North America. About 500 years ago, the ancestors of the Mille Lacs Band began migrating west.

By the mid-1700s, the Ojibwe had established themselves in the region around Mille Lacs Lake in what is today Central Minnesota. They supported themselves by hunting deer, bear, moose, waterfowl and small game; fishing the area's lakes and streams; gathering wild rice, maple sugar, and berries; and cultivating plants.

But it wasn't long before the Mille Lacs Ojibwe's self-sufficient way of life was affected by a new presence in their homeland. Europeans started arriving, and as their numbers grew, they began taking more and more of the Mille Lacs Band's land and natural resources in violation of treaties, statutes and agreements.

Because of new diseases and federal policies, by the end of the nineteenth century, only a few hundred Ojibwe remained on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Band members' religion was banned, the teaching of their language and culture was often forbidden, their right to govern themselves was virtually taken away, and their traditional means of making a living was made nearly impossible.

Over the next century, the Mille Lacs Band struggled with poverty and despair. Finally, in the early 1990s, the Band opened Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley. Since then, casino revenues have allowed the Mille Lacs Band to strengthen its cultural identity, return to economic self-sufficiency, rebuild its reservation, and increase the prosperity of the entire region.

Courtesy Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

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Enjoy our indoor pool, spa and sauna, or cozy up next to the stone fireplace with a cup of complimentary coffee in our lobby.

At Eddy's, fishing is our business! Launch trips depart three times daily with groups large and small. We’ll set you up with a rod and reel, bait your hook, and put you on top of the big ones! All you need to bring is your Minnesota fishing license and a thirst for adventure!

Carved from lush forests and overlooking sky-blue waters, Izatys is Located just (90) minutes from the Twin Cities. Play 36 holes of championship Golf at great rates.  Enjoy the full service Marina and fishing on the legendary "Walleye Factory," Lake Mille Lacs. Your children will love the endless Activities. Splash in the indoor & outdoor pools. Enjoy live weekly Entertainment poolside and in the Harbor Room. Savor award-winning Cuisine. Relax in luxury Accommodations; the Lakeside townhomes, or a suite in the Links Lodge… And, if you're planning a business meeting, or Conference, we'll do everything for you but pack your suitcase… Izatys…

North Star Resort is located on Sherman’s Point in Wigwam Bay, on the southwest side of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. We have 64 generous-sized RV lots, large enough for park models or larger RVs, plus plenty of room for a deck, parking, and an 8x10 storage shed if desired!

Find the perfect place for you and your family to camp at Sooline Trail RV, Camping & Hotel. We provide one of the best campsites and hotels for ATV lovers and trail riders or anyone who is looking for a nice, comfortable place to stay.

Located on the south end of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs, nestled on Cove Bay. With room for 18 boats to dock, experience cocktails and dinner while enjoying the day or watch our spectacular sunsets while relaxing on our deck.

The Crosier Community of Onamia is a vibrant center for Crosier religious life located at the gateway to the beautiful Lakes Region in central Minnesota.

At Custom Works in Wood, I specialize in one-of-a-kind projects. Built by hand, start to finish. I use the same principles for building as the turn of the century craftsman; using only the best hand selected materials, using the strongest joinery techniques, and combining them into a handsome and usable piece that will last generations.

Enjoy our indoor pool, spa and sauna, or cozy up next to the stone fireplace with a cup of complimentary coffee in our lobby.

Outside Wood Boilers • Outside Wood Furnaces • Corn Furnaces
Corn Stoves • Outside Corn Boilers • Waste Oil Furnaces

Heggies Pizza is a Minnesota based, family  owned business, which has been operating since 1981.After running successful pizzerias in the Champlin / Anoka area, Don and Polly moved their family to Onamia, Minnesota and began recreating their popular thin-crust pizzas and freezing them for local resort owners.

From long line snells to crankbaits to slip bobber rigs, we'll set you up with whatever you need. If walleyes aren't your "fish du-jour," we also carry a complete line of Northern, Muskie and Smallmouth Bass tackle.

Mike and Shelley Uden and team have built Meat On Mille Lacs into an area food and community icon since opening 13 years ago, providing hundreds of thousands of customers with fresh meats, jerky and sausage, seafood, fresh, in-season vegetables, bakery goods, big-game processing, a mini-grocery, and deli items.

The Mille Lacs Hunting Lodge is located on an early 1900's farmstead in beautiful North Central Minnesota. The rustic warmth of the lodge immediately welcomes guests with its aspen interior, vaulted ceilings, and huge two story fieldstone fireplace.

Your source for quality marine boat parts and repair on Lake Mille Lacs. At Mille Lacs Marine we specialize in boat and water craft repair and maintenance. We provide quality sales and service to boat owners and the boating community on Lake Mille Lacs.

We list and sell all types of property – Residential – Acreages – Commercial - Land - and especially LAKESHORE on Mille Lacs and over 30 surrounding AREA LAKES. For over 30 YEARS we have been the LEADER in Real Estate Sales in the area we serve by offering Buyers and Sellers Experienced , Professional Excellence in Real Estate Transactions!

North Star Resort is located on Sherman’s Point in Wigwam Bay, on the southwest side of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. We have 64 generous-sized RV lots, large enough for park models or larger RVs, plus plenty of room for a deck, parking, and an 8x10 storage shed if desired!

This is a senior community for persons age 62 and over or disabled or handicapped. Our gazebo over-looks Onamia Lake. We are near medical facilities, shopping, dining & a casino! Of course, the grand Lake Mille Lacs is “just around the corner”!

Here at Onamia Printing we aim to provide high quality small format printing at the lowest   prices we can possibly offer. We practice constant quality control throughout the wholesale production process with each job, large and small.

Professionally-landscaped RV sites, that includes water, lawn irrigation system, sewer and 100 AMP electrical service.

Shelley Funeral Chapels has been privileged to serve families for over 75 years in Central Minnesota. Our experienced and professional staff will provide you with caring and compassionate service during a difficult time.

The Village at Izatys on Lake Mille Lacs, only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities, is an exclusive yet affordable Five Star resort with year-round activities. Owners at the Village at Izatys enjoy full use of facilities of the renowned Izatys Golf and Yacht Club including two of Minnesota’s top golf courses, Black Brook and The Sanctuary, the spectacular club house, indoor and outdoor pools, bar and restaurants and the full service marina.

Find the perfect place for you and your family to camp at Sooline Trail RV, Camping & Hotel. We provide one of the best campsites and hotels for ATV lovers and trail riders or anyone who is looking for a nice, comfortable place to stay. Our locally owned and operated campsite has direct access to the Soo Line Trail as well as lakes and several golf courses.

We are located in Onamia, Minnesota and also serve the following communities:
Garrison, Hillman, Isle, and Wahkon.
Daily deliveries to Grand Casino Mille Lacs. Same day delivery on orders received by 12:00 Noon. Delivery charge varies by mileage.

Your Christian group will enjoy a true Minnesota north woods experience, complete with a secluded lake, pine and hardwood forests, rolling hills and log cabins. Conveniently located 100 miles north of Minneapolis, Timber Bay is well suited for personal reflection, small group relationship building and even large gatherings up to 100.

Tractor Land Inc. continues to offer new and used tractor parts, specializing in vintage Ford and Ferguson tractors.  We offer new parts for all makes from; A & I, Tisco,  Herschel, Sparex and more. 

Lobby Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:30
Friday 9:00-6:00  
Drive-Thru Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 5:00
Friday 8:00 – 7:00
Saturday 8:00 – 12:00

Lobby Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:30
Friday 9:00-6:00
Drive-Thru Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00
Friday 8:00-7:00
Saturday 8:00-12:00

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