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Turtle River Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
Turtle River
(city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2000-2010
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
50 |
60 |
62 |
75 |
77 |
+2 |
+2.67 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
1.10 |
1.09 |
1.12 |
1.12 |
1.12 |
0 |
0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
45.45 |
55.05 |
55.36 |
67.16 |
68.75 |
+1.59 |
+2.37 |
| Housing Units |
40 |
44 |
40 |
38 |
44 |
+6 |
+15.79 |
| Households |
-- |
29 |
26 |
34 |
37 |
+3 |
+8.82 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.07 |
2.38 |
2.21 |
2.08 |
-0.13 |
-5.88 |
Geography:
Turtle River is a city in Beltrami County, Minnesota. US
Highway 71 serves as a major arterial route in the
community. According to the United States Census Bureau,
the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.9 km˛),
all of it land. The elevation is 1,332 ft (406 m) above
sea level.
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Demographics:
History:
TURTLE RIVER Township likewise is named for its Turtle
River Lake and for the river so named flowing through this lake, the
most northern tributary of the Mississippi. A boom lumber village in the
township began on land on Turtle River Lake purchased in 1899 by Fred
DeSilver, who built a hotel and several stores; when the 1901 survey for
the Minnesota and International Railway extension passed through the
present site, merchants and residents removed their buildings to the
1898 homestead claim of Simon E. Bright. The post office operated
1899-1944, with Nels Otterstad as the first postmaster; he was also a
land surveyor and timber cruiser. By 1910, two large fires had destroyed
most buildings on the main street.
Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
Government:
City of Turtle
River
Turtle River, MN 56601 |
|
| Title |
Term Ends |
Name and
Address |
Phone |
|
Mayor |
12/31/2014 |
Gary Burger
7883 Island View Drive NE
Turtle River, MN 56601 |
(218)
586-2501 |
| Clerk |
appointed |
Jane Walk
112 6th Street SE
Turtle River, MN 56601 |
(218)
586-3461 |
| Treasurer |
appointed |
Bill Yourd
11259 Buckskin Lane NE
Bemidji, MN 56601 |
(218)
586-2334 |
| Council Member
|
12/31/2012 |
David Carlson
746 6th Street SE
Turtle River, MN 56601 |
(218)
586-2678 |
| Council Member
|
12/31/2014 |
Hugh Krause
238 2nd Street SE
Turtle River, MN 56601 |
(218)
586-2652 |
| Council Member
|
12/31/2014 |
Steven Carlson
400 6th Street SE
Turtle River, MN 56601 |
(218)
586-2046 |
| Council Member
|
12/31/2012 |
Kent McKercher
397 Brite Avenue
Turtle River, MN 56601 |
(218)
586-3131 |
Post Office:
Turtle River is served by the
Bemidji Post Office:
US Post Office
401 Irvine Avenue N
Bemidji, MN 56601-9998
Phone: (218) 751-1059
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Fax: (218) 759-1917
Web: www.usps.com
|
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Regular Business
Hours:
Week Days
8:30 am
- 5:30 pm
Saturday
8:30
am - 12:00 pm |
Latest Collection
at Post Office:
Week Days
6:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 pm |
|
Utilities:
| Utility Type |
Utility Name |
Utility Phone |
| Electricity |
n/a |
n/a |
| Natural Gas |
n/a |
n/a |
| Wastewater |
n/a |
n/a |
| Water |
n/a |
n/a |
| Telephone |
n/a |
n/a |
| Cable TV |
n/a |
n/a |
Major
Employers:
|
Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
|
n/a
|
News:
Weather:
Map:

Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Turtle River Minnesota area
Events:
|
Turtle River Day Last
Saturday in August |
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Attractions:
Recreation:
Turtle River Golf
273 Bemidji Road NW
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 586-2681 |
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Lakes:
|
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
| Turtle River Lake |
1,740 |
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Health
Care:
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served by hospitals and clinics
in Bemidji |
Schools:
Churches:
Media:
Motels:
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and availability on: |
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Resorts:
Wilderness Waves Salon, Spa & Resort
8183 Island View Drive NE
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 586-3779
Web:
www.wildernesswaves.comOur retreat has
classic up north charm in a serene wilderness setting that you
will love. We recently added 2 bedroom lodging adjacent to the
salon that sleeps 6-8 people. It comes with: a fully equipped
kitchen water softener cable tv washer and dryer central air,
and outdoor table and grill for your personal convenience. It
offers the perfect atmosphere for all walks of life whether it's
mother/daughter groups, ladies scrapbooking groups, church
groups/spiritual retreats, and family gatherings or romantic
getaways. It's also a great place for guys to get together to
enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing, skiing or snowmobiling. |
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Campgrounds:
Businesses:
71
Bar
468 Bemidji Road NE
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone:
(218) 586-2274
Web:
www.71barandgrill.com |
 |
Old
Salem Hall
240 Salem Drive SE
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone:
(218) 586-2652
Web:
www.oldsalemhall.comOld Salem Hall
(formerly Salem Lutheran Church) is located in the heart of
historical Turtle River, Minnesota, just ten miles north of
Bemidji. The Hall was a country church built in 1939 that has
been remodeled and updated to serve as a hall for special
events. Surrounded by beautiful and peaceful forests, it
provides a unique setting for just about any gathering! |
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Other Place
102 Bemidji Road NW
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone:
(218) 586-2281 |
|
Todd Gabrelcik
Insurance
107 Main Avenue W
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone:
(218) 751-9798 |
|
Turtle River Golf
273 Bemidji Road NW
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 586-2681 |
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Turtle River Pasties
12486 Highway 71
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone:
(218) 586-4004 |
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Wilderness Waves
Salon, Spa & Resort
8183 Island View Drive NE
Turtle River, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 586-3779
Web:
www.wildernesswaves.comWilderness
Waves Salon, Spa, & Resort is Northern Minnesota's best choice
for relaxation! From the beginning, Wilderness Waves Salon, Spa,
& Resort has prided itself on astounding Customer Service. We
are blessed with an expert staff of competent individuals that
skilled in various areas of Cosmetology and Spa Services. We
perform the services with a smile and a willingness to satisfy
our clients! |
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Aerial Photo:
Topographic Map:
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Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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