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Littlefork Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Littlefork Minnesota Welcome Sign

Location of Littlefork, Minnesota


Population: 
 Littlefork (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 824 918 838 680 647 -33 -4.85
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.00 1.16 1.15 1.18 1.19 +0.01 +0.85
Density (persons per sq. mile) 824.00 791.38 728.70 577.07 543.70 -33.37 -5.78
Housing Units 289 356 333 302 296 -6 -1.99
Households -- 331 303 268 258 -10 -3.73
Persons Per Household -- 2.63 2.63 2.37 2.33 -0.04 -1.69

Geography:

Littlefork is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 71 and State Highways 65 and 217 are three of the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2), all of it land.  The elevation is 1,115 ft (340 m) above sea level.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 647 people, 258 households, and 154 families residing in the city. The population density was 543.7 inhabitants per square mile (209.9/km2). There were 296 housing units at an average density of 248.7 per square mile (96.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 258 households of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


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History:  

 IN THE CLOVER

Littlefork (1,153 alt., 608 pop.), on the great horseshoe bend of the river of the same name, a tributary of Rainy River, is the principal community in one of the best agricultural regions in the Minnesota Arrowhead country.

Some of the early voyageurs and explorers, no doubt, traveled over the inland waterways that now form the northern boundary of Minnesota, paddled along the Little Fork, and visited this site. The first white men known to enter the region were lumbermen who worked along the Little Fork and Big Fork rivers, floating logs down to Rainy River.

Settlers arrived about 1905 and found the region covered with fine stands of cedar, spruce, balsam, tamarack, and some white pine. Logging was the chief industry for many years, and even today a large amount of timber is hauled to the mills at International Falls (see International Falls).

As the land was cleared, agriculture developed in the fertile valley of the Little Fork River. The chief money crops, clover seed and alfalfa, yield from six to ten bushels per acre on cut-over land, and cash returns of $100 to $150 per acre are not unusual.

For many years, a lack of good roads retarded the development of Littlefork, but today it is the second largest community in Koochiching County, and the market and trade center for the district. A potato wholesale association, organized for cooperative shipping, maintains a warehouse. Littlefork has two schools, a high (north end Main St.) and an elementary (Main St. bet. 6th and 7th Sts.).

There is good hunting for bear and deer, and for pintail and ruffed grouse. The 100-foot tower of the State Ranger Station (3rd St. bet. State 65 and Main St.) affords a fine view of the surrounding territory.

A 19-mile graveled shortcut connects Littlefork with Ray on US 53.

From the WPA Guide to the Minnesota Arrowhead Company
©1941 by the Minnesota Arrowhead Association


Street scene, Littlefork Minnesota, 1910?
Street scene, Littlefork Minnesota, 1910?
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Government:
Littlefork City Hall
901 Main Street 
PO Box 135
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6710
Fax: (218) 278-4622

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm

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Littlefork City Hall, Littlefork Minnesota

Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone:
Mayor 12/31/2022 Michael L. Fort
1024 4th Avenue
Littlefork, MN 56653
  (701) 330-0879
(218) 278-6228
Clerk/Administrator appointed Sonja E. Pelland
901 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Email (218) 278-6710
Council Member 12/31/2022 Destry Hell
4900 N River Drive
Littlefork, MN 56653
  (218) 278-6775
Council Member 12/31/2022 Kevin Sather
613 Spruce Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
  (218) 278-4355
Council Member 12/31/2024 Quen Kennedy
1220 10th Avenue
Littlefork, MN 56653
  (218)244-6359
Council Member 12/31/2024 Loren Lehman
101 McPherson Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
  (218) 278-2445

Post Office:
US Post Office
716 3rd Avenue
Littlefork, MN 56653-2001
Phone: (218) 278-6630
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       9:00 am - 12:00 pm
                        1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday           9:30 am - 10:30 pm

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US Post Office, Littlefork Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity North Star Electric Co-op (888) 634-2202
Natural Gas n/a --
Wastewater Littlefork Municipal (218) 278-6710
Water Littlefork Municipal (218) 278-6710
Telephone Frontier Communication (866) 320-4380
Cable TV Midco (833) 881-9147

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Littlefork Medical Center Offices of Physicians (exc. Mental Health Specialists) 80
Littlefork Public School District #362 Elementary & Secondary Schools 35
Green Forest Products Inc Sawmills 15
Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources Admin. of Conservation Prog. 10
Ziemba Inc Logging 10


News:

Weather:

LITTLEFORK WEATHER


Map:


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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Littlefork Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Littlefork Minnesota area


Events:
Snow Fun Days

Second Weekend in February

A great weekend crammed with indoor and outdoor events for all ages. Cure cabin fever and give Ol' Man Winter a stiff kick in the pants!

Attractions:
Littlefork Chamber of Commerce
313 Main Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6617 
Web: www.littlefork.org


Recreation:
Lofgren Park

Littlefork is home to Lofgren Park. Lofgren Park offers a variety of conveniences and recreational activities including:

Lofgren Park, Littlefork Minnesota

  • 12 rv/camper sites
  • Ten/rustic campsites (almost unlimited)
  • Electric and water hook-ups
  • Available dumpsite (not operated by Lofgren Park)
  • Showers and restrooms
  • Tennis court
  • Basketball court
  • Boat landing
  • Baseball field
  • Picnic areas
  • Pavilion
  • Nature trails
Daily rates
No hook-ups or tents $5.00
a Hook-ups/RV's $9.00
Weekly rates
No hook-ups $25.00
a Hook-ups   $48.00

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Location Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map

none in the immediate area


Health Care:
Littlefork Medical Center
912 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6634
Web: www.littleforkmedicalcenter.com

Littlefork Medical Center's 60-bed, long-term care facility prides itself in providing the highest quality of care and services to all persons in a home-like atmosphere. The highly trained, multi-disciplinary staff consists of medical, nursing, lab and x-ray, social services, physical therapy, activities, dispensary, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, clerical and billing services.

Littlefork Medical Center, Littlefork Minnesota


Schools:
Littlefork Big Falls School
700 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6641
Web: www.isd362.k12.mn.us

Littlefork Big Falls School, Littlefork Minnesota

The Littlefork-Big Falls School District is located in north-central Minnesota, just 10 miles from the Canadian-U.S. border. Encompassing nearly 900 square miles, the district serves an estimated 350 students in grades K-12. An active preschool program adds nearly 60 students and serves youth ages 3-5. We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary in our new K-12 school building in Littlefork. This $10,000,000 facility houses some of the best cutting edge technology you will find in a public school.

Churches:
Littlefork Baptist Church
McPherson & 4th Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6695

Sunday Service: 11:00am

Littlefork Baptist Church, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Evangelical Free Church
121 E Highway 217
PO Box 43
Littlefork, MN 56653
Web: www.littleforkchurch.com

Sunday Service: 10:00am
June - August:     9:00am

Littlefork Evangelical Free Church, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Lutheran Church
1210 6th Avenue 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6240 

Sunday Service: 11:00am

Littlefork Lutheran Church, Littlefork Minnesota
St. Columban's Catholic Church
PO Box 214 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6638 

Sunday Mass: 8:30am

St. Columban's Catholic Church, Littlefork Minnesota

Media:

served by International Falls media


Motels:
Home Town Cafe & Motel
112 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4788

Home Town Cafe & Motel, Littlefork Minnesota


Resorts:

none - many available in the Rainy Lake - Ash River - Orr area


Campgrounds:

see Lofgren Park (above)


Businesses:
Andy's Sales & Service
708 4th Avenue
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6619
 
Big Fork Lure Company
5905 County Road 77 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4393
Web: www.bigforklures.com
Big Fork Lure Company, Littlefork Minnesota
Big Fork Lures is a specialized wood fishing lure manufacture that's been in business since 1989. Our focus from the beginning has been to produce a line of baits that are of the highest quality, design and finish. It's our belief that if you consistently offer excellent products and service the customer will be your best form of advertisement. Our lures have a proven track record of catching fish on pressured waters when others fail.
Brown's Garage Door Service
3945 County Road 10 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 283-3162
 
D J's Big Spoon
332 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6613
Big Spoon, Littlefork Minnesota
De Lack Logging
1029 Laurel Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4710 
 
Dent Benders Paintless Dent Removal
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4747
 
DNR - Forestry Division
421 3rd Avenue 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6651
 
Fairchild Sign Company
313 Main Street
PO Box 61
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4143
Toll Free: (800) 950-4791
Fax: (218) 278-4158
 
First National Bank of Deerwood
201 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4800 
Deerwood Bank, Littlefork Minnesota
Gayle's Country Cutter
413 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6222 
Gayle's Country Cutter, Littlefork Minnesota
Green Forest Inc
PO Box 256 

Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6691
 
Home Town Cafe & Motel
112 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4788
Home Town Cafe & Motel, Littlefork Minnesota
J & D Family Foods
320 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4585
J & D Family Foods, Littlefork Minnesota
Jackpine Chateau
1101 9th Avenue 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4834
Jackpine Chateau, Littlefork Minnesota
James Kennedy Trucking and Gravel
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4342 
 
Jim's Disposal Service
5851 Highway 65 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4380
 
Joy's Floral & Gifts
7520 Town Road 93 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 283-6779
 
Junker's Lumber
5877 County Road 77 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4555
 
Keep It Cut Lawn Care
220 Front Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4533
 
Koochiching County Land & Forest
PO Box 211 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6643 
 
Larson Lumber & Building Center
313 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6624
Larson Lumber & Building Center, Littlefork Minnesota
Little Logging
PO Box 502 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4381
 
Littlefork Ambulance Service
901 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4870
Littlefork City Hall, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Chamber of Commerce
313 Main Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6617 
Web: www.littlefork.org

Littlefork City Clerk
901 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6710
Littlefork City Hall, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Community Education
901 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone:
 
Littlefork Community Center
220 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: n/a
Littlefork Community Center, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Fire Department
900 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6666
Littlefork City Hall, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Liquor Store
208 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6672
Littlefork Liquor, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Lutheran Church
1210 6th Avenue 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6240 
Littlefork Lutheran Church, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Maintenance Department
900 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4215 
Littlefork City Hall, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Medical Center
912 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6634
Web: www.littleforkmedicalcenter.com

Littlefork Medical Center's 60-bed, long-term care facility prides itself in providing the highest quality of care and services to all persons in a home-like atmosphere. The highly trained, multi-disciplinary staff consists of medical, nursing, lab and x-ray, social services, physical therapy, activities, dispensary, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, clerical and billing services.

Littlefork Medical Center, Littlefork Minnesota

Littlefork Town Hall
900 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4215
Littlefork City Hall, Littlefork Minnesota
Littlefork Water Plant
900 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4215
Littlefork City Hall, Littlefork Minnesota
Mel's Corner Service
200 Main Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6670
 
Merkling's Welding
208 Cedar Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4225
 
Minnkota Power Co-Op
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6246
 
North Star Electric Co-Op
5405 Electric Avenue 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6658 
North Star Electric Co-Op, Littlefork Minnesota
Northern Echo Movies
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: n/a
Northern Echo Movies, Littlefork Minnesota
Northern Timberline Equipment
6000 County Road 8 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6203
 
Perfect Image Automotive
300 Main Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6644
Perfect Image Automotive, Littlefork Minnesota
Pine View Recovery Center
912 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4607
 
Polkinghorne's Hardware Hank
404 Main Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6611
Polkinghorne's Hardware Hank, Littlefork Minnesota
Salon 71
4439 Highway 71 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4108
 
Shephards Landing Christian
117 Front Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4138 
 
Silver Creek Insurance
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (800) 397-4516
Web: www.silvercreekins.com
Silver Creek Insurance, Littlefork Minnesota
Sixty Five Express
Highway 65 & 71 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6792
 
Tollefsrud Builders Supply Inc
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6730
 
US Post Office
716 3rd Avenue
Littlefork, MN 56653-2001
Phone: (218) 278-6630
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
US Post Office, Littlefork Minnesota
Veterans of Foreign Wars
301 Main Street
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4662 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9641, Littlefork Minnesota
Wells Fargo Bank
401 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6621
Wells Fargo Bank, Littlefork Minnesota
William Electric Works
1420 Central Road 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4822 
 
Williams' Garbage Service
1512 8th Avenue 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4315 
 
Wimmer Law Office PA
401 Main Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4100 
 
Wimmers Body Shop
221 Mcpherson Street 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-4346 
Wimmers Body Shop, Littlefork Minnesota
Worthman Specialties
1213 10th Avenue 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6655 
 
Ziemba Trucking Inc
6002 County Road 1 
Littlefork, MN 56653
Phone: (218) 278-6735 
 

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Topographic map of the Littlefork Minnesota area
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR - click map to zoom or enlarge

 


 
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