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Side Lake Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
 
Welcome sign, Side Lake Minnesota

Population:
 French Township 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 183 439 454 354 567 +213 +60.17
Land Area (sq. mile) 30.30 34.36 33.20 33.20 33.20 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 6.04 12.78 13.67 10.66 17.08 +6.42 +60.17
Housing Units 486 614 617 286 654 +368 +128.67
Households -- 161 193 146 273 +127 +86.99
Persons Per Household -- 2.73 2.35 2.42 2.08 -0.34 -14.05

Geography:

Side Lake is an unincorporated community in French Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. The community is located north of the cities of Chisholm and Hibbing on County Highway 5. According to the United States Census Bureau, French township has a total area of 37.3 square miles (96.7 km²), of which, 33.2 square miles (86.0 km²) of it is land and 4.1 square miles (10.7 km²) of it (11.04%) is water. The elevation is 1,371 ft (418 m) above sea level.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 146 households, and 117 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.7 people per square mile (4.1/km²). There were 286 housing units at an average density of 8.6/sq mi (3.3/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.72% White, and 0.28% from two or more races.

There were 146 households out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the township the population was spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 34.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,583, and the median income for a family was $58,125. Males had a median income of $45,781 versus $35,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,856. About 2.0% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

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History:

Side Lake, a village in section 21 of French Township (T. 60N, R. 21W), with a post office established in 1927.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society


Government:
French Township
7485 McCarthy Beach Road
PO Box 28
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-3297
Fax: (218) 254-3658

Regular Business Hours:
not available

Town Meetings:
1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm


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Title Terms Ends Name   Phone
Clerk n/a Jeffrey W. Schanche
12570 East Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Email (218) 254-5611
Treasurer n/a Lisa Samsa
7575 Potami Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
  (218) 254-5633
Chairperson n/a William Schuster
PO Box 62

Side Lake, MN 55781
  (218) 254-7184
Supervisor n/a Bruce Sandberg
PO Box 43
Side Lake, MN 55781
  (218) 254-5667
Supervisor n/a Gene Capitani
7211 Erickson Road

Side Lake, MN 55781
  (218) 254-7466

Post Office:
US Post Office
7481 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781-8438
Phone: (218) 254-3076
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday           Closed  

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 US Post Office


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Lake County Power (800) 421-9959
Natural Gas n/a n/a
Wastewater n/a n/a
Water n/a n/a
Telephone CenturyLink Communications (800) 244-1111
Cable TV n/a n/a

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

n/a


News:
Weather:

SIDE LAKE WEATHER


Map:


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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Side Lake Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Side Lake Minnesota area


Events:

none


Attractions:

none


Recreation:
McCarthy Beach State Park
7622 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-7979

Come to McCarthy Beach State Park and you’ll remember the lakes. The sandy beach on Sturgeon Lake was rated one of the top 17 beaches in North America by Highway’s Magazine. Walk along the half-mile of shoreline, or venture out into the shallow water that extends hundreds of feet into the lake.

Launch a boat on Side Lake or Sturgeon Lake to explore the five connected lakes of the Sturgeon chain. Hikers, mountain bikers, and skiers enjoy scenic trails that wind along pine-covered ridges and through stands of birch. Snowmobilers and horseback riders take advantage of the Taconite State Trail to access miles of trails outside the park. Located near many tourist attractions, McCarthy Beach State Park offers opportunities for both relaxation and exploration.

McCarthy Beach State Park, Side Lake Minnesota


Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Beatrice 123
Little Sturgeon 266
Perch 344
Shannon 135
Side 372
South Sturgeon 192
Sturgeon 1664
West Sturgeon 114

Health Care:

none


Schools:

none


Churches:

none

Catholic Church, Side Lake Minnesota, 1939
Catholic Church, Side Lake Minnesota, 1939
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Media:

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Motels:
Bimbo's Sunset Beach Motel
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-2576
 
Overlook Motel
7563 Pine Tree Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-3700
 

Resorts:
Pine Beach Resort & Campground
PO Box 5
7504 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781-0005
Phone: (218) 254-3144
Toll Free: (800) 251-3144

Quality family year round resort & summer campground. Excellent cabins, fishing, beach, and snowmobile & cross-country ski trails. Level grounds & children's playground. 25 wonderful camping sites.


Campgrounds:
CC Campground 717
7595 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-5301
 
Pine Beach Resort & Campground
PO Box 5
7504 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781-0005
Phone: (218) 254-3144
Toll Free: (800) 251-3144

Quality family year round resort & summer campground. Excellent cabins, fishing, beach, and snowmobile & cross-country ski trails. Level grounds & children's playground. 25 wonderful camping sites.


Business Directory:
Bimbo's Octagon Box
PO Box 397
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-2576
 
Bimbo's Sunset Beach Motel
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-2576
 
CC Campground 717
7595 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-5301
 
Ciao! Rustic Italian Restaurant
12860 Rudstrom Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-2007
 
Custom Sheet Metal
13186 Echo Lane
PO Box 444
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-3072
 
Hastings Sportsman's Club
7642 Highway 5
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-2476
 
Hulkonen Insurance
7530 Green Rock Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-5465
 
McNair's Bed & Breakfast
7510 Greenrock Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-5878

Elegant honeymoon style accommodations, private baths. Spacious, romantic suites with fireplaces, equipped kitchens, even a Jacuzzi for two. Sumptuous four poster queen beds, fine antiques. Full gourmet breakfast, desserts, beverages, evening aperitif and chocolates.

Overlook Motel
7563 Pine Tree Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-3700
 
Pine Beach Resort & Campground
PO Box 5
7504 McCarthy Beach Road
Side Lake, MN 55781-0005
Phone: (218) 254-3144
Toll Free: (800) 251-3144

Quality family year round resort & summer campground. Excellent cabins, fishing, beach, and snowmobile & cross-country ski trails. Level grounds & children's playground. 25 wonderful camping sites.

Riverside Inn of Side Lake
7477 Highway 5
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-2322
 
Side Lake Store
7505 Highway 5
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-5252
 
Sturgeon River Landing
12860 Rudstrom Road
Side Lake, MN 55781
Phone: (218) 254-5846
 

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Topographic map of the Side Lake Minnesota area
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