Big Fork MT
Bigfork, population 469, has been experiencing a steady growth and is the population and business center in the north eastern portion of Minnesota's Itasca County. The Northeast portion of Itasca County is labeled, and is often referred to as, the "Edge of the Wilderness area." Located in the heart of gorgeous lake country, tourism is a significant part of the economy. An active logging industry, including approximately 50 jobs at the Rajala Lumber Mill, and almost 200 jobs at the nearby Bergquist Company, a switch manufacturer, also help support a diversified retail and recreation business in the City. Bigfork is a center for rural health care, combining Bigfork Valley Hospital, Scenic Rivers Health Systems medical clinic and Northland Dental Clinic, Bigfork Valley Communities (long term care) and Bigfork Valley Villa (senior apartments) into one health care campus. The city is one of five neighboring communities that have banded together to form the "Edge of the Wilderness". This unification to help sustain economic growth is largely attributed to the governing oversight of the Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board.
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Mayor |
Amy Tendrup |
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Population |
469 |
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City Clerk |
Angie Storlie, 218-743-3782, E-Mail: Ctyclerk@bigfork.net |
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City Hall Hours |
8 am to 4 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
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Council Members |
Mike Stevens, Jean Lexvold, Amy Tendrup, Richard Salmi, Linda Koppelmann |
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Second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall |
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First Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. |
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Meets on an as need be basis. |
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Discontinued, past minutes are still available. |
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Public Safety |
Bigfork Fire Department, Bigfork Police Department, Bigfork Ambulance Service: Emergencies dial 911 |
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Click here to see City of Bigfork Ordinances |
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City of Bigfork Zoning Ordinance, click here. |
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City of Bigfork Airport Information |
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/aero/avoffice/pdf/PublicAccessAirports.pdf http://www.dot.state.mn.us/aero/avoffice/ops/airdir/pdf/bigfork.pdf |
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Major Industries |
Bergquist Company, 218-743-1200; Rajala Mill, 218-743-3333 |
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Schools |
Bigfork Elementary and High School (K-12) Independent School District 318, 218-743-3444 |
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Churches |
Catholic - Our Lady of the Snow, Lutheran - Bigfork Lutheran, Jehovah Witness - Kingdom Hall, Presbyterian - First Presbyterian, Presbyterian - Riverside Chapel, Assemblies of God - Bigfork Assembly of God |
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Health Care |
Bigfork Valley Hospital, Scenic Rivers Health Systems medical clinic and Northland Dental Clinic, Bigfork Valley Communities (long term care) and Bigfork Valley Villa (senior apartments) |
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Recreation |
Chippewa National Forest, 218-832-3161, Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway 218-832-3161, Marcell Family Center 218-832-3444, Big Fork River; Bigfork Snowmobile Trail; Wilderness Golf Course, 218-743- 3626, Bigfork Community Recreation Area (multi-use tennis court, playground equipment), Swimming Beach on Bustic Lake |
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Bigfork Area Youth Center |
The Youth Center is open every school day from 3:15 to 5:30. It's open to grades 7 through 12 |
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Festivals and Events |
· Bigfork Memorial Day Celebration |
