Welcometo the area However the waters of Leech Lake came to be, one thing is sure: today Leech Lake is still the land of stories. As more and more people discover this beautiful area as an ideal tourism spot, their adventures turn into stories that are told over and over. Leech Lake, one of ’s largest, is surrounded by many smaller lakes and located in the heart of the . Although fishing continues to be one of the most popular activities, visitors find this area holds a stunning array of experiences, activities and opportunity. Whether people visit for a day, a weekend, a week, or even longer, they leave with a treasury of tales. You will too, when you visit us and indulge in whatever your spirit desires. Fish for muskie, bass, walleye, northern pike, jumbo perch, and crappies on Leech Lake or smaller lakes. Enjoy a sunbath along miles of unspoiled, natural shoreline. Golf on one of our beautiful courses, offering a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Hike, bike, snowmobile, ski, ATV, or horseback ride across a wealth of that make you feel as though you’re the first to discover them. Hunt waterfowl as millions of migrating ducks and geese pass through our thousands of acres of lakes and rivers. Take to the Aspen forest, thick woodlands, and open fields to hunt for grouse and deer. Relax in the small - town friendliness and explore our many quaint stores that offer unique gifts and merchandise. Discover other points of interest, such as the Museum of Natural History, Cass County Historical Society, Sugar Point Battle Monument and . Families come to the Leech Lake area to learn, explore and have fun together. Couples come for romantic getaways, and individuals can find quiet solitude. Whatever you seek, come to the Leech Lake area and explore the possibilities. The Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Leech Lake Tourism Bureau work in partnership to offer visitors a wide range of information and resources to insure your visit is as enjoyable as possible. Ojibwe legend of Leech Lake Contents Many moons before any Ojibwe can remember, when the only people Calendar of Events...... 3 across this land were a woman and her daughter, an evil spirit came down and Systems...... 4 captured the maiden. He carried her away to a great dry plain, left her there, and returned to live in his own wigwam of solid rock. Activities...... 5 Confined to this place of loneliness and destitution, the maiden was visited The Great Outdoors...... 6-7 by an emissary of Hiawatha - the Supreme Deity of the Indians. He gave her a peculiar black rock and told her to make it into a spear. Then he showed her Events...... 8-9 where to strike it against the rocks of the great dry plain. Restaurant Listing...... 10 The maiden did as the Great Spirit had instructed, and at once a great soaring of water gushed out and flowed rapidly over the plain. It began to fill Business Directory...... 11-16 in all the vast space, and as it did, the maiden climbed higher and higher up Sporting/Fishing Directory...... 17-18 the rocks until she reached the top. When the waters ceased to rise, the evil spirit was imprisoned some distance away in another part of the big rock, Accommodation Directory...... 19-21 surrounded by water and compelled to remain there for all time. Maps...... Middle Insert One day, the Indian maiden escaped in a canoe which floated out to her from shore. The land on which she climbed was Bear Island, and the waters Accommodations...... 22-29 are how Leech Lake was formed. General Services...... 30-39

Main cover photo taken at Leech Lake Bed & Breakfast by Melanie Rice of Rice Creative Services. 218-547-2676 www.ricecreativeservices.com Bikers: Melanie Rice; Fish: Kristin Holly; Girl in Sand:Toni Morrison Canoe and Snowmobile: Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 2 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 area events Photo by Jerry Ecklund

JANUARYCalendarJUNE (continued) 1...... Snowshoe Hike- 15...... TLGA Hospice Tournament-Tianna Country Club 6-8...... Bantam B Tournament-LLYH** 17...... Wildflower Hike-North Country Trail 12-16.... Quilting, Stamping and Scrapbooking Getaway- 17...... Color Fun Run-Immanuel Lutheran School BlueWater Lodge 18...... Father’s Day 13-14.... Wildfire on Ice-LLYH** 21...... Tianna Country Club Mega Demo Day 16...... Martin Luther King Day 21-30.... Walker Bay Theater-The Odd Couple (female version) AUGUST (continued) 20-22.... Squirt C Tournament-LLYH** 22...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 27...... Short Stop Golf Tournament-Tianna Country Club 27-29.... Squirt B Tournament-LLYH** Green Scene 31...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 24...... Ladyslippers of Itasca-North Country Trail Green Scene FEBRUARY 22-24.... Moondance 11th Annual Jammin Country 4...... Hok Ski/Snowshoe Hike-North Country Trail 23-24.... Moondance 6th Annual Softball Tournament SEPTEMBER 20...... Presidents Day 25...... 2-Man Best Ball Tournament-Tianna Country Club 1-3...... Art By The Lake-Leech Lake Arts League 23-24.... North Country’s Buyers Show-42nd Annual*** 26-29.... Junior Golf Camp-Tianna Country Club 4...... Labor Day 23-26.... Eelpout Festival 29...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 7...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 25...... Polar Pout Plunge-WACC* Green Scene Green Scene 27-29.... Squirt B District Tournament-LLYH** 29...... Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales-Walker 8-10...... Frank Schneider Muskies Inc. International Tournament 9...... Annual Meeting and Elections-Northstar Sportsmen’s Club MARCH JULY 9...... 25th Annual Ethnic Fest *** 3-4...... Moondance 10th Annual Bonspiel 1-2...... Walker Bay Theater-The Odd Couple (female version) 9...... Open Class Car Show-25th Annual 11...... Womans Expo 4...... Independence Day Community Celebration, 10...... 25th Annual Good Citizen Scholarship Tournament- 11...... Spencer Ross Legion Birthday Dinner Walker Waddle 5-10k- Walker City Beach Tianna Country Club 12...... Daylight Savings Time Starts 6...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 11...... 911 Remembrance Ceramony-Court House Lawn 12...... Luck of the Irish Concert-Community Church of Walker Green Scene 14...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 16...... Easter Sunday 13...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- Green Scene 18...... Equinox Hike-North Country Trail-Itasca Moraine Chapter Green Scene 14...... Fall Has It All Begins 19...... Irish Beef Stew Supper/Silent Auction/Chili Cook-off- 14...... Post 134 American Legion Golf Tournament- 16...... Rotary Extravaganza Immanuel Lutheran Tianna Country Club 16...... North Country Marathon and 10K, 34th Annual -WACC* 31...... Spring Job Fair*** 18...... Christmas in July-Hope Lutheran Church 17...... Fall Has It All Art Show- Northern Lights Event Center 19-22.... Moondance Jam’s 26th Anniversary 21...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- APRIL 20...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- Green Scene - Last of the Season 8...... 40 & 8 Ham Bingo-Spencer Ross American Legion Green Scene 21...... Ducks Unlimited Banquet 25...... Walker Area Pregnancy Support Center- 22...... Spider Lake to County Road-North Country Trail 22...... Faith in Action/Booya Fundraiser Annual Fundraising Banquet 23...... Save the Wolf Pack Scramble-Tianna Country Club 23...... Fall Equinox Hike-North Country Trail 29...... Northstar Sportmens Club Annual Banquet 26-30.... Walker Bay Theater- Hair 29...... Itasca State Park Hike-North Country Trail 27...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- OCTOBER 29-30.... Archery Shoot-Northstar Sportsmens Club Green Scene 1...... Hike for Hope-North Country Trail 27...... Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales-Walker 7...... Celebration of Abilities-Camp Bliss MAY 29...... Chase the Police Triathlon-WACC* 7...... 5th Annual Harvest Moon Fall Festival 5...... Plant Day-1st National Bank 30...... Capital Campaign Scramble-Tianna Country Club 14...... Autumn Hike in Itasca State Park 6...... Fire Arms Safety Training-Northstar Sportsmen’s Club 31-Aug 3... Junior Golf Camp-Tianna Country Club 31...... Leech Lake Band of Ojibwa Treats for Tots 6...... Youth Crappie Tournament-Walker Marine 31...... Kids Haunted House-Spenser Ross American Legion 10...... WHA Awards Banquet-Walker Lions AUGUST 12...... Boy Scouts Annual Smelt Fry- 1...... National Night Out NOVEMBER Post 134 Spencer Ross American Legion 2-6...... Walker Bay Theater - Hair 5...... Daylight Saving Times Ends 13...... Walleye/Northern Fishing Opener 3...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 8...... Faith in Action Raffle Drawing Open Houise 13...... Large & Small Mouth Bass Opener Green Scene 11...... Veterans Celebration-Camp Bliss 13...... Lake Erin and Beyond Hike-North Country Trail 4...... Moondance’s Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos 11...... Veterans Day Program and Dinner- Spencer Ross Legion 14...... Mother’s Day 4...... WACC Golf Tournament; 14th Annual-Tianna Country Club 18...... 40 & 8 Turkey Bingo-Spencer Ross American Legion 18...... Spring Musical-Immanuel Lutheran School 5...... Walker Bay Days*** 18...... LL Chamber/Northern Lights Arts and Crafts Event*** 21...... Leave Your Putters at Home-LL Hockey Tournament- 5...... Walker Bay Days 5K 23...... Thanksgiving Tianna 10...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 23...... Thanksgiving Day Dinner-Immanuel Lutheran Church 24...... Flag Retirement- Spenser Ross American Legion Green Scene 24...... Festival of Lights Parade*** 25...... Rotary Stem & Stein 12...... Turtle Races Hike-North Country Trail 24...... Black Friday Hike-North Country Trail 29...... Memorial Day 12-13.... NMIGA-Tianna Country Club 25...... Festival of Lights Reindeer Ramble*** 29...... Spencer Ross American Legion Memorial Day Service 12-14.... Leech Lake Regatta 45th Annual 25...... Children’s ChristmasParty-Spenser Ross American Legion 16-27.... Walker Bay Theater-Lazt Resort 25-26.... Walker Bay Theater-A Christmas Carol JUNE 17...... Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales-Walker 3-4...... Leech Lake Walleye Tournament-Walker City Park 17...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- DECEMBER 3...... Muskie Fishing Opener Green Scene 1...... Christmas Open House-1st National Bank of Walker 4...... Fried Chicken Dinner-Immanuel Lutheran Church 17-19.... Cajun Fest-Northern Lights Casino 2-3...... Walker Bay Theater-A Christmas Carol 8...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 19...... Art-in-the-Garden Picnic 5...... 2nd Annual Holiday Frazzle Fundraiser-Camp Bliss Green Scene 19...... 7th Annual Legion Ride for the Vets-Legion Riders- 8...... Christmas Open House-Bank Forward 8 ...... 21st Annual Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 19-20.... Art Fair At Forestedge Winery 12...... Christmas Musical-Immanuel Lutheran Church Dinner/Auction 24...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 19...... Leech Lake Chamber-Holiday Open House*** 8-10...... ABC Sale-Immanuel Lutheran Church Green Scene 28...... Holiday Ski/Snowshoe Hike-North Country Trail 9...... Battle of the Burger-Walker Home Center 26...... Ed Sauer BSU Memorial Scholarship- Tianna Country Club 9...... Roar With Lions-Dinner/Concert 26...... Walk To Remember Alzheimer’s Association *Walker Area Community Center 15...... Walker Community Farmers and Crafters Market- 26...... North Country Trail-North Country Trail 11th Annnual **Leech Lake Youth Hockey Green Scene 27...... Summer’s End Food Fest-Immanuel Lutheran Church ***Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Go to www.Leech-Lake.com for more details 3 explore miles of

HeartlandBikeTrails Trail: This 49-mile paved multiple-use trail between Park Rapids and is a great trek for biking. The Heartland also provides a snowmobile trail line to many miles of groomed trails in the Grant-In-Aid winter trail system.

Paul Bunyan Trails: This trail is 115-miles long, Photo by Charlyne LaVoie extending all the way from to . Near Walker, access the trail off of County Road 50 near the Shingobee Creek crossing or at the intersection of the Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails, 4 miles east of Akeley, MN. TheOHV Soo and Line North Snowmobile Trail travels 148 miles through forest Migizi Trail: Enjoy this 18-mile paved bike loop in the and bog between Moose Lake and Cass Lake. The trail, which is Chippewa National Forest. Connects with the Heartland Trail from popular with ATVs in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter, Cass Lake to Walker. runs through , and Chippewa National Forest. Snowmobile Trails: There are over 20 designated snowmobile trails out of the Walker area! Stop in at the Leech NorthHike Country and NationalSki Scenic Trail: The North Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to pick up a snowmobile map. Country National Scenic Trail meanders 71-miles along the Heartland Trail: This 49-mile paved multiple-use trail southern border of the Chippewa National Forest. It is a part of between Park Rapids and Cass Lake provides a snowmobile trail a 4,600 mile national trail, and travels through Itasca State Park, line to many miles of groomed trails in the Grant-In-Aid winter trail Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and the forest. Check out system. northcountrytrail.org for more information. County Road 50: Fall hike along a popular hunter walking trail system. Lake Erin Trail: Need a quick stretch of the legs? Try the ½ mile interpretive trail that circles Lake Erin. Stony Point Trail: Another great seasonal trail just off the popular Stony Point Campground. In the spring, a wonderful wildflower and birding trail. Autumn hikers find themselves surrounded by colorful maples. Shingobee Trail: One of our favorite fall and winter trail systems. 6 miles of looped trails—perfect for and cross country skiing. Prepare for a little topography from the hills down to the Shingobee River.

Courtesy of Chippewa National Forest

4 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 leisure time WalkerThe Walker AreaCommunity Community Center Center is focused on providing a fun and healthy environment for children and families by fostering a broad range of opportunities for people of all ages. Facility includes fitness center, civic center, civic arena with ice for curling, hockey and open skating, mid October thru mid March, meeting rooms and Activities catering kitchen. 218-547-1853 walkerareacommunitycenter.com CrazyFrom sophisticated Days boutiques to charming craft shops, shopping is great all year long. Throughout the summer, shopaholics come from LakeEnjoy cards, May parties, Center line dancing, meals, bingo and many other all around to revel in our local “Crazy Days.” Visit Walker on June 29, activities, to say nothing of Adult Day Service. The Lake May Center July 27 and August 17. The gift shops and other merchants of our also provides the venue for the Walker Foot Clinic and the Nutrition town turn the streets into a bargain fest you’ll never forget. See our Center. shopping guide on page 16. Visit our website at seniorleechlakers.com for more information. Our motto is “We are never too old to grow.” Located next to the ambulance building on Highway 34. NorthstarSporting clays, trap, Sportsmen’s skeet, rifle, pistol, 3DClub archery and archery ranges are nestled among eighty wooded acres. Northstar is located 4 miles north of Walker off Highway 371. From Walker take Hwy. Art,CASS CultureCOUNTY HISTORICAL and History MUSEUM AND PIONEER 371 north to County Road 62, go west 1/2 mile to Rifle Range Dr., SCHOOL—Open seasonally each year. You can step back in time then north 1/2 mile to the club entrance. Visit www.nssclub.org as you enter the doors and immerse yourself in the historic exhibits. Experience sitting in a one room classroom or browse through the Up North Golf many displays inside the museum during your visit. For a fee, the Golfing in the Leech Lake area is phenomenal; the season begins staff can help you research a topic of interest or your family history. early and extends well into the fall. Sightings of our native wildlife Join us for free Fridays throughout the summer! on the courses are common; whitetail deer, bald eagles, ducks and CIRCLE OF TIME/LAKES NORTH CHORALE ENSEMBLE— geese. You may even hear the loons calling. Courses offer diversity To encourage, provide, preserve, educate and enhance the art, for the experienced and beginner alike. culture and history of our beautiful Leech Lake area. TIANNA COUNTRY CLUB WALKER BAY THEATRE — We celebrate our ninth season with Southwest of Walker on Hwy 34 (Open to the public). The Odd Couple, Hair and The Lazt Resort, on the shores of Leech (218) 547-1712 or (866) 482-2465 – 18 Hole Golf Course Lake in Northern Minnesota. We are dedicated to performing plays and WEDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE musicals about Minnesota and the Midwest. We also perform plays and Located 4 miles North of Walker on Hwy 371 musicals that have created history in Minnesota arts. (218) 547-2666 – 9 Hole Golf Course Photo by Jeff Vondenkamp TemptingFORESTEDGE WINERYTasting— WalkerSpend the day City swimming, Park picnicking and playing at our city park. Forestedge Winery has been Boat access, tennis courts, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, and producing truly unique fruit table enjoy our newly installed playground available year round. The park wines for a number of years. Many is within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The lighthouse area restaurants take pride in serving located on the point is available for rent. this locally made wine. Tours of the winery are available and each August the winery celebrates with CasinoNORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO—Located just 4 miles south an “Art Fair at the Winery.” of Walker is The Northern Lights Casino, Hotel and Event Center. If LOIDE’ OILS & VINEGARS you want to try your hand at a game of chance or enjoy an evening — Loide’ Oils and Vinegars is a “unique” shop of entertainment, this casino has a lot to offer. There is entertainment where not only can you purchase unique and special gifts but can every weekend and many concerts offered throughout the year. also have a one of a kind tasting of olive oils and aged balsamic. Northern Lights are proud hosts of the Cajun Fest each August. Choose between your favorite taste or try something new. www. SHOOTING STAR CASINO—Located near Mahnomen, MN. loideoilsandvinegars.com The home of Las Vegas style gaming, concerts, dining, shopping and PORTAGE BREWING COMPANY —Now open in downtown accommodations. Walker. Offering a steady rotation of light, hoppy, and malty craft beers in their newly built taproom. The space showcases an overhead view of their brewing area, tours, an outdoor patio, Farmer’sThe Walker Community & Crafter’s Farmers’ Market Market offers live music, and growlers to go. Non-alcoholic beverages also sold. All ages breakfast, wood fired pizzas, story time and vendors offering local welcome. Boat, bike, or drive on over. Learn more at produce, baked goods, jams, honey, maple syrup, wild rice, crafts www.portagebeer.com. and jewelry. Located at Green Scene Market, 617 Michigan Avenue BEMIDJI BREWING —Bemidji Brewing is a brewery and West. Thursdays, June –September from 9am-2pm. taproom located in downtown Bemidji, brewing fresh, award-winning beer for Northern Minnesota. 5 the great

OutdoorsCampingLeech Lake has plenty of campgrounds for you to choose from. Set up your tent right under the stars or park your camper at a local RV site. Fishing Spring, Summer and Fall Fishing in the Leech Lake area offers a variety that can please Minnesota’s anyone interested in fishing and enjoying a day on the PaulThe Paul Bunyan Bunyan State GeoTour Trail, named for the legendary large logger, water. Area lakes suit every is arguably Minnesota’s favorite paved trail for hiking, biking, inline desire from small to large. Choose skating, snowmobiling and now geocaching. the serene, quiet waters of a small, What is geocaching? A free outdoor treasure hunt where players hidden lake or the excitement of the wide try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone open waters for your fishing indulgence. In or GPS and can then share their experiences online. Specifically, the 2017, the Leech Lake area is excited to host meaning of the word geocaching refers to GEO for geography, and the 9th Annual Leech Lake Walleye Tournament on CACHING, the process of hiding a cache. A cache is term used in June 3rd - 4th. This tournament has set a tradition of always hiking/camping as a hiding place for concealing and preserving being held the weekend after Memorial Day. provisions. This rapidly growing high - tech sport is for those who love technology, nature and adventure. Participants navigate to Bird Watching and Wildflowers a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the Along with budding trees and blossoming wildflowers, you geocache (container) hidden at that location. can see hundreds of different songbirds, waterfowl and other It’s a great family activity that provides excitement, exercise, and birds in their natural habitat. The Leech Lake area has one fresh air. All ages and levels of mobility can enjoy it. With over one of the largest bald eagle populations in the state and is truly million caches hidden around the world are often hidden at places you a birdwatcher’s dream. never knew existed or wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. Including geocaching in your vacation plans provides an opportunity to explore the area beyond the typical ‘tourist’ perspective.

SailingLeech Lake andarea is aSkiing haven of sunny days, spectacular sunsets, and nights filled with the songs of nature. It is perfect for an afternoon of sailing, skiing or swimming in the crystal blue waters. The Leech Lake Regatta has become an area tradition full of sights you won’t want to miss and this summer will be it’s 45th year!

Photo by Leisure Outdoor Photo by Kristin Holly 6 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 MilesLeech Lake of wouldn’tTrails be the same without its magnificent trails lining lake shores and plunging deep into the woods, Photo by Hiawatha Beach Resort perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding in the spring and summer. It’s an SnowSnow shoe Shoeing or hike and and enjoy Hiking the vast ideal time to explore the Chippewa National expanses of wilderness and the continuous Forest or Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails. beauty of the area. Winter provides wonderful photo opportunities of wolves, IceAnyone Fishing who ice fishes will love fishing in deer, fox, coyotes, and other creatures. our area. Rent a house for a day and stay overnight in one of our many local resorts or motels! Ice fishing is also the basis for Photo by Toby Kvalevog our Eelpout Festival - one of the biggest and best festivals of the winter.

HuntingFall is a great time for hunting enthusiasts in the Leech Lake and surrounding areas to enjoy the abundance of grouse, deer and duck.

SnowmobilingLeech Lake is a snowmobiler’s and Skiing dream. The Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails intersect here and provide hundreds of miles of trails. The area also includes an array of trails specifically groomed for cross country skiing. Photo by Rice Creative Services 7 community

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WalleyeThe Leech Lake Tournament Walleye Tournament Photo by Sheena Saloka will return for its ninth year. This fishing tournament will take place annually on the weekend that follows Memorial Day. The tournament is a non-profit event that will Muskies The Frank Inc.Schneider, Tournament Jr. Memorial support many youth serving organizations FourthThe Fourth ofof July July celebration in Muskie Tournament is a 3-day muskie in the area. The community is looking Walker invokes feelings of nostalgia and fishing event held on 21 bodies of water in forward to hosting the tournament again in the Bemidji-Cass Lake-Walker-Longville- 2017. patriotism beginning with a traditional small town parade and ending with late Winnibigoshish areas. The 47 year old evening fireworks. event is open to all skill levels - you need The parade begins at 2:00 p.m. and not be a professional fisherman or part of MusicOn June 22nd-24thFestivals area residents and is led through downtown Walker by the a team to fish this 100% release event. visitors alike will flock to the 11th Annual Grand Marshal who is chosen by the The 2017 tournament, named in honor Moondance Jammin Country festival, community. The pride and respect of the of Frank Schneider, Jr. Twin Cities chapter where they will see some of the world’s spectators is always inspiring as they member of Muskies Inc., will be held greatest country artists’ perform. This stand to salute veterans and honor the Sept. 8th-10th. For more information event will be followed by Minnesota’s American flag. on this tournament, go to www. largest Rock-n-Roll concert, the 26th Following the parade there is an annual twincitiesmuskiesinc.org Annual Moondance Jam, being held on fish fry in the city park and activities for all July 19th-22nd, and will attract thousands ages by the lake. The finale at dusk is the of fans from the entire Midwest. fireworks. Each blast lights up the sky and ThisEthnic September Fest 9th, the Leech Lake is complemented by the colorful display Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting reflecting on the water of Leech Lake. the 25th Annual Ethnic Fest Celebration Walker Bay Day Bay is a festive Day summer The ooh’s and aah’s resonate clearly from in Walker. Ethnic Fest is a “Celebration of celebration on the shores of Leech Lake both the crowd on shore and spectators in Cultural Diversity which is the American with something for everyone to enjoy. The their boats. Tapestry” as stated in the mission. A 13th Annual Walker Bay Day will take The focus of the day is family and parade with participants from near and far place in the beautiful Walker City Park on community. Visitors to the area feel like is the perfect way to begin the day. The August 5th. This event will feature music, Walker is home by the end of the night. streets come alive with music and dance great food, games, tournaments for all representative of many cultures. The air is ages, the “BIG DIG,” charity runs and filled with the aroma of a variety of ethnic bingo. Mark your calendar for a fun-filled cuisines for your enjoyment. The streets are day in Walker, Minnesota, the “City on the lined with booths featuring crafts of many Bay.”*** cultures. You will be truly amazed at the cultural diversity represented here. Ethnic Fest is an experience of new and old traditions you will remember for a long time to come.*** Submitted by Moondance Jam

8 NorthSeptember Country is a beautiful Marathon time of year to enjoy the trails through the woods and what better way than by joining in on Walker’s Annual North Country Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K race. Go to www.walkernorthcountrymarathon.com for more details. HarvestThere’s no better Moon way to Festival end our “Fall Has It All” then going to the Harvest Leech Lake Art League Moon Festival on October 7th, located on the Moondance grounds. Taste Photo by Sheena Saloka ShowApproximately, & Sale 30 local artists will exhibit 100+ selections of unique beer and wines, their work at the Chase on the Lake paired with some great food and lots of Ballroom, Labor Day Weekend. The Annual relaxing, adult fun. Wrap up the evening Art Show extravaganza will begin Friday, with dancing to the Fabulous Armadillos in Walker Area Arts September 1, with an open reception from the MDJ Saloon. & Crafts Fair 5 p.m. to 8 pm. Continued show hours 9 The Leech Lake Chamber will kick off am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Many art the holiday season on November 18th forms will be on exhibit including watercolor, Festival of Lights Again this year the community comes at Northern Lights Casino with their 3rd acrylic and oil paintings, drawings, together to celebrate the beginning of the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. photography, pottery, gourds, woodwork, holiday season. This event will be held the This is a great event for the hunting fused glass, and jewelry. An art event not to Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. widows to start on their holiday shopping. be missed. This beautiful event is centered around the Call the Leech Lake Chamber for more LLAL meets every Thursday from 9 a.m. Parade of Lights on Friday, which focuses information or if interested in being a to 2 p.m. at on holiday themes, where each float is lit vendor. *** the American Legion in Walker. up to create a festive atmosphere. After Facebook: Leech Lake Arts League enjoying the lighted parade, there will be hot food and beverages to enjoy at many International of our local eateries. Join us Saturday for a children’s holiday party and the Reindeer Eelpout Festival Fall Has it All Ramble. Of course Santa Claus is on hand The International Eelpout Festival has Don’t miss our spectacular event held been tempting masses of pouters and Sept. 14th-30th. Fall color tours are to take pictures with children and listen to their holiday wishes.*** tournament patriots to Leech Lake for available by car, bus or on foot. Special 38 years. Heralded as Minnesota’s finest events are held throughout Fall Has It display of sportsmanship and ice antics, the All such as: art shows, a traveling car Eelpout Festival is an experience not to be show and so much more. This event ***Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Event missed. The 2017 festival will be held on also features the very successful and Feb. 23rd-26th. well attended National Chainsaw Carving Competition held in Hackensack and the Octoberfest in Longville and Remer. Call the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Photo by Friends of the Park Commerce for more information. www.fallhasitall.com***

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Come by boat or car. Mile marker 136. occasion. Great food & full bar. Our expertise & variety of facilities will make any event a success. BENSON’S EATING & DRINKING EMPORIUM 400 Minnesota Ave., Box 1435, Walker...... City Map #10, Ad Below PIGGY’S BBQ OF WALKER (218) 547-2323 - Since 1989, Benson’s has been serving the Walker 607 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-6465...... City Map #63 area with the best pizza and burgers around! We have a full bar Fabulous BBQ, beer, wine & cocktails. Inside and patio seating. Dine In/Take out. and patio seating. Downtown Walker on Main Street. BLUEWATER LODGE BAR & GRILL STOMPIN GROUNDS LODGE & CAMPING 7051 Wintergreen Trail, Walker, (218) 547-2300...... Map #O-10 26993 Hwy. 64 Akeley, MN 56433, (218) 652-2964 (800) 725-1579...... Map #P-5 Come by car, ATV, snowmobile, bicycle or boat. Located just off of the Paul Bunyan stompingroundslodge.com Family friendly restaurant, bar and campground. Close to Trail on South Walker Bay. Docking available for your watercraft. Daily happy hour Paul Bunyan Forest for ATV’s, dirt bikes, hiking trails, snowmobiles, etc. Open Year Round. and dining specials. Hand pattied burgers, house made pizza, crafted sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor seating available. THE 502 502 Cleveland Boulevard, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #17, Ad Pg. 22 THE BOULDERS (218) 547-8502, www.chaseonthelake.com 8363 LakeLand Trail NW, PO Box 925, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1006.....Map #M-9 Located downtown Walker, The 502 offers a classic American menu & spectacular Walker’s premier restaurant offering a delicious upscale meal in a casual dining views of Leech Lake. Come by land or water. A great bar & lakeside dining. atmosphere. Full bar and extensive wine menu. VILLAGE SQUARE CAFE ZONA ROSA Minnesota Ave., P.O. Box 42, Walker, MN 56484 101 5th St. N., P.O. Box 366, Downtown Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-1456...... City Map #80, Ad Below (218) 547-3558, cafezonarosa.com ...... City Map #13, Ad Below Family dining restaurant since 1979. Serving homemade pizza, sandwiches, coffee Serving a wide variety of affordable Mexican foods & American and ice cream. Come meet the new owner, Chef Dave Arrowwood. favorites. Daily food & drink specials with full bar service available. CHARLIE’S UP NORTH 6841 State Highway 371 NW, PO Box 727, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #(inset)P-10 1 Full Bar (218) 547-0222 - Open year round with full bar service. Daily lunch specials, Tuesday 1 Serving Lunch & Thursday Chinese Cuisine, Wednesday meat raffle for area hockey kids, Friday & & Dinner Saturday dinner specials. Voted 2016 Best Burger Champs. Home of the original nson Boathouse Bar & Grill. e ’s 1 pizzas DAIRY QUEEN bEating & Drinking 1 Burgers 308 Minnesota Ave. W, P.O. Box 57 Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1460....City Map #23 Emporium Full Grill & Chill. Now open year round! Award winning ice cream treats, delicious 1 Dine in BBQ’s, hot dogs, chili/cheese dogs, polish sausage and DQ cakes. 1 take out DANCING FIRE RESTAURANT 547-1896 1 Delivery 6800 Y Frontage Road, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #(inset)P-11 LocatED in Downtown waLkEr (when available) (218) 335-3190, (866) NLC-HOTEL - Expertly prepared selections including prime steaks, seafood and more in an intimate setting. HourS: Bar & restaurant 11 a.m. till 1 a.m. Food till midnight (Summer) - 10 p.m. (winter) IRON FIRE BAR AND GRILL 8098 Hawthorn Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2283...... Map #N-12 Come by boat or car to enjoy daily Lunch & Dinner specials.

Visit old Mexico in the heart of beautiful downtown Walker. • Serving Lunch & Dinner A large selection of • Homemade Chips & Salsa Mexican & American • Daily Food & Drink favorites with a full Specials bar specializing in Margaritas. • Est. 1996 Enjoy our warm 5th St. N. Downtown Walker “South of the Border” Conveniently located on atmosphere & outdoor the Paul Bunyan Trail patio dining overlooking 218-547-3558 the gardens. 10 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 WALKER BAY THEATER-HOME OF MINNESOTA FOLKLORE THEATER business 100 Highland Ave. NW, P.O. Box 1052, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #88 (218) 547-4044, www.Minnesotafolkloretheater.org, Fred Rogers This theater is dedicated to performing plays and musicals about Minnesota and the Midwest, furthering the knowledge and appreciation of our culture and heritage. WEDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE 6542 Wedgewood Road NW, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #K-8 ATTRACTIONS (218) 547-2666 - A nine hole Par 3 golf course, nestled in the trees along Leech Lake. ACTIONDirectory ENTERTAINMENT DOUG TAYLOR PROFESSIONAL Rental carts and clubs available. THEATRICAL PRODUCER P.O. Box 708, Pine River, MN 56474, (218) 839-2514 Live shows, multiple forms, murder mystery, stunt shows, print, video and more. AUTOMOTIVE Publisher of Our Neck of the Woods writer, director and creator of unique A-1 TOWING SERVICE/STEWART’S AUTOMOTIVE advertorials and ad design. Producers of historical horse-drawn entertainment, 6060 E. Ottertail Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1430...... City Map #1 modern to classical from stagecoaches to cutter sleighs. Joined services to serve you better! The only repair facility that tows & repairs all makes & models. Mention this listing & receive 25% off when towed to Stewart’s. BEMIDJI BREWING 211 America Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 ...... Ad pg. 32 NORM’S AUTO REPAIR CENTER, LLC (218) 444-7011 - Bemidji Brewing is a brewery and taproom 8229 Industrial Park Rd. NW, P.O. Box 313 located in downtown Bemidji, brewing fresh, award-winning beer for Northern Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3935...... City Map #54 Minnesota. Your one shop for every auto repair you’ll ever need. Everything mechanical and body all done by ASE certified technicians. CASS COUNTY MUSEUM, PIONEER SCHOOL, RESEARCH CENTER 205 Minnesota Ave W, P.O. Box 505, Walker MN 56484 WALKER FORD (218) 547-7251...... City Map #14, Ad pg. 31 8065 State Hwy 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 1090...... City Map #92 Explore settlement of Cass County by pioneers and the Ojibwe culture of the Leech (218) 547-1412, www.walkerfordmn.com Lake reservation. Open May - September. Locally owned Ford dealership that includes our exclusive LIFETIME Warranty and below market prices. We service all makes and models and offer a free loaner car. CIRCLE OF TIME/LAKES COUNTRY CHORALE PO Box 841, 201 Minnesota Ave. E, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 507-0525....City Map #19 BANKS/INSURANCE/INVESTMENTS To encourage, provide, preserve, educate and enhance the art, culture and history of our beautiful Leech Lake area. AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE BEN BROVOLD AGENCY FOOTHILLS ALPACA FARM 1001 Minnesota Ave. W. Unit 201, P.O. Box 896, Walker, MN 56484 190 68th Ave. SW, Backus, MN 56435, (218) 947-3291, Scott & Linda Elmore (218) 547-0033, (866) 547-0033...... City Map #2 [email protected] www.foothillsalpaca.com For all your insurance needs. Maximizing customer value through industry leading Visit our farm, touch these soft adorable animals. Purchase clothes seven times warmer service. than wool and made of Alpaca Fleece. Call for appt. Open year round. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNESOTA FORESTEDGE WINERY 100 Highland Ave. E, P.O. Box 1330, Walker, MN 56484 35295 State Hwy 64, Laporte, MN 56461, (218) 224-3535 (218) 547-2850...... Map #(inset)N-10 www.forestedgewinery.com...... Map #K-4 Ad pg. 36 Serving the Leech Lake area since 1992. We’re a growing independent bank with 10 International award winning fruit winery producing dry to medium dry fruit wine. offices in North-Central Minnesota. LOIDE’ OILS & VINEGARS BANK FORWARD 513 Minnesota Ave. W, Unit A, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #49, Ad pg. 35 P.O. Box 1150, 106 6th St. S., Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-6457 www.loideoilsandvinegars.com -Stop in for your “unique” tasting (218) 547-2312...... City Map #7 , Ad pg. 36 experience. Loide’ carries imported artisan olive oils and aged balsamic along with Bank Forward offers what you need to simplify the financial side of your life. Moving specialty gourmet foods and gift items. you forward with locations in Walker and Bemidji. MOONDANCE EVENTS EDWARD JONES INVESTMENT 7050 39th Ave. NW Walker, MN 56484...... Map #O-12 110 Michigan Ave. W. Suite C, Walker, MN (218) 547-2252...... City Map #26 www.moondanceevents.net, (877) MOONJAM, (218) 836-1055...... Ad pg. 34 (218) 536-1401- Helping families organize, build, protect and transfer wealth. I use Jammin Country: June 22-24, 2017; Moondance Jam (Rock): July 19-22, 2017; Harvest an established process to build personal idea strategies to help you reach your goals. Moon Festival: October 7, 2017 FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO & HOTEL 600 Minnesota Ave. W, P.O. Box 520...... City Map #28, Ad pg. 34 6800 Y Frontage Road, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #(inset)P-11 Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1160 Providing you with the best (218) 547-2744, (866) 652-4683...... Ad pg. 25 selection of financial products, banking, insurance and investments. 24 hour gaming, 850 slots, Live Blackjack and Poker. luxury hotel, pool and sauna. FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE SERVICES Convention and event center. Full service bar, buffet, snack bar & fine dining. 600 Minnesota, Ave. W, P.O. Box 520...... City Map #29 NORTHSTAR SPORTSMEN’S CLUB Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3330 Take County Road 62 to Rifle Range Drive, P.O. Box 21, Hwy 371 N. Independent Insurance Agency offering competitive homeowners, automobile, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3936, www.nssclub.org...... Map #K-8 recreational vehicle, watercraft, commercial, life & health protection with over 60 Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Pistol, 3D Archery, and Rifle Shooting Club. years of experience. PINE RIVER RIDING STABLES LAKES AREA FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES – THRIVENT FINANCIAL 1175 Cty. Rd. 1 E, Pine River, MN 56474, (218) 587-5807, Deborah Rowell 800 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 1590, (218) 547-2798 ....City Map #46 [email protected] www.pineriverstable.com Our business focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals. We tailor a plan Beautiful, peaceful, private guided trail rides on 240 acres, with fun river crossings, for their situation and implement with suitable strategies. scenic woods and fields for going faster. STATE FARM INSURANCE 314 W. Railroad Ave, P.O. Box 279, Walker, MN 56484 PORTAGE BREWING COMPANY (218) 547-3456, (800) 450-3347...... City Map #71 107 5th Street S. Walker, MN 56484 www.portagebeer.com...... City Map #64 Servicing the Leech Lake area since 1992. Home, cabin, boat, car, life, health and Craft brewery and taproom located three blocks south of the Leech business insurance. Lake City Docks. Boat, bike or drive on over. SHOOTING STAR CASINO AND EVENT CENTER STIFEL P.O. Box 418, 777 Casino Rd., Mahnomen, MN 56557, (218) 935-2711, Starcasino.com 117 6th St. S. #7, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3526 www.stifel.com...... City Map #72 One stop shop! Meetings, vacations, entertainment, great dining-Stay and Play. At Stifel we focus on comprehensive financial planning, wealth planning and retirement income planning to help our clients meet their goals and objectives. TIANNA COUNTRY CLUB P.O. Box 177, 7470 State 34 NW, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #O-10 Ad pg. 31 (218) 547-1712, www.tianna.com Tianna is a Golf Digest rated golf course. Beautiful surroundings encompassed with a well-manicured course makes Tianna the place to play in Northern Minnesota. 11 FLORAL/GARDEN CENTERS & LANDSCAPING BARB’S CREATIVE GARDENS AND GREENHOUSE business 3910 N. Pleasant Lake Dr. NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, (218) 831-5715 ...... Map #T-11 Happy and healthy annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Garden gift shop. Come visit Barb and Joe “the water boy.” TJ’S FLORAL 403 Minnesota Ave. W. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2614...... City Map #77 www.tjsfloral.com - Organic & unusual floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, BEAUTY SALONS special events or every day, including our lovely house plants DirectoryHAIR BY JULI 506 Michigan Avenue W, PO Box 1301, Walker, MN 56484 TURF TECH (218) 547-2890...... City Map #33 P.O. Box 642, 8276 Hwy. 371, Walker, MN. 56484, (218) 547-4647...... Map #M-9 Come enjoy a fantastic hair experience in a calm relaxing atmosphere. 25 years Full service landscape company with floral shop and garden center. Snowplowing. experience. A Davines Concept Salon. Davines, sustainable hair care products made from natural ingredients. Sulfate free, paraben free, gluten-free. GROCERY/SPECIALTY FOODS GREEN SCENE ORGANIC MARKET, DELI & CATERING HAIR ON 5TH 617 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2880...... City Map #32, Ad pg. 31 204 5th Street North, Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 1327...... City Map #34 [email protected] (218) 547-1612 - Family hair care, Paul Mitchell, OPI polish. Green Scene is open year round and offers a full line of organic & specialty groceries. HAIR ON MANE Grass fed beef, local eggs, organic produce, GMO free snacks, grab & go deli and much PO Box 1470, 405 Minnesota Ave, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-2120...... City Map #35 more. Farmers Market with live music on site, June – September, Thursday 9-2 Hair and tanning salon, full selection of retail products; Paul Mitchell, Aquage, Biolage, Scruples, Big Sexy, Kenra and Nioxin. K & D KETTLE CORN 19574 Linberg Rd., Deerwood, MN 56444, (763) 438-6274, [email protected] Serving the state of Minnesota. Serving great tasting kettle corn by professional staff. CHURCHES CALVARY FREE CHURCH SUPER ONE FOODS 5925 Oberly Loop N.W., P.O. Box 358, Walker, MN 56484 701 Michigan Avenue, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1624...... City Map #73 (218) 547-1897...... City Map #12 Walker’s only super market. Deli, bakery, fresh meat and produce. Year round worship services are 8:30 am and 10:15 am every Sunday with coffee fellowship between services. HARDWARE/LUMBER LEECH LAKE LUMBER COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WALKER, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy 371 N. 5 miles, 9675 State 371 N.W...... Map #L-8 1100 Minnesota Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 267...... City Map #22 Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1671 (218) 547-1093 - “Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Sunday Full service retail lumberyard. Anyone can sell lumber, we sell service. Worship 10 am; Youth Sunday School 10:15 am; and fellowship coffee 11 am. WALKER BUILDING SUPPLY, LLC CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF WALKER 8005 State Hwy. 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2540...... City Map #89 6500 State Highway 371 NW, P.O. Box 1296 Walker MN 56484...... Map #Q-11 Building materials, custom sheds and a fully stocked hardware store for all your (218) 547-1919 - A non-denominational Evangelical fellowship of believers providing building needs. a welcoming, loving, safe place in which to experience God and grow in our Christian faith. WALKER HOME CENTER & RADIOSHACK 8250 Industrial Park Road, Walker, MN 56484 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (218) 547-1515...... City Map #94, Ad pg. 31 PO Box 506, 305 10th St. S., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1850...... City Map #39 Your hardware, electronics, appliance center for Northern Minnesota. If you need it-we ELCA Lutheran Church. Worship Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Sunday School sell and service it! 9:35 a.m. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL INDIVIDUALS 1/2 mi. E. of the Y-Jct. of Hwy. 200 & Hwy. 371, 4656 State 200 NW...... Map #P-11 Willard Arends Robert Gisvold LaVonne Beckman P.O. Box 307,Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3156 Thelma Grimley Steve Bilben, DDS Al and Diane Maas Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Worship 9 AM, coffee & fellowship 10 AM. Lutheran Bill & Mary Devries Kent and Gina Reeve Dan & Sue Eikenberry School – Quality Christian education for all children, preschool through 8th grade. Al & Joan Sandford ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH 210 Division St., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1054, [email protected] Map #66 LIQUOR SALES St. Agnes Catholic Church is inspired by the Word of God and nourished by the BEMIDJI BREWING Eucharist. We invite you to worship with us. 211 America Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 ...... Ad pg. 32 (218) 444-7011 - Bemidji Brewing is a brewery and taproom CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION located in downtown Bemidji, brewing fresh, award-winning beer for Northern ACTION CONTRACTING, INC. Minnesota. P.O. Box 81, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 224-2203, (218) 252-0686...... Map #L-7 FORESTEDGE WINERY Custom homes, remodeling, additions, garages, decks, concrete and other residential 35295 State Hwy 64, Laporte, MN 56461 needs. Also, commercial building and repairs. (218) 224-3535, www.forestedgewinery.com...... Map #K-4, Ad pg. 36 ANDERSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION International award winning fruit winery producing dry to medium dry fruit wine. 11325 State Hwy. 210, Brainerd, MN 56401 (218) 547-1952...... Map #R-11 PORTAGE BREWING COMPANY Full service grading/asphalt paving contractor. Services include underground utilities, 107 5th Street S. Walker, MN 56484 www.portagebeer.com...... City Map #64 pavement and maintenance, site work and aggregate. Craft brewery and taproom located three blocks south of the Leech LOG HOMES MINNESOTA, INC. Lake City Docks. Boat, bike or drive on over. 8313 State 371, P.O. Box 1530, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #M-9, Ad pg. 33 WALKER BAY SPIRITS OFF-SALE LIQUOR 1 Mile North of Walker on 371, www.LogHomesMN.com (218) 547-2023, (800) 919-3228 203 Minnesota Avenue, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-5510...... City Map #87 3 MODEL HOMES, Our specialty is affordable quality turnkey or shell construction. We’ve Your municipal liquor establishment. Fine wine, spirits and beer. Visit us soon. See the built over 900 homes, solid log or stick-built, since 1980. STOP BY FOR FREE PLAN BOOKS. unique wildlife displays & giant beer cave. Open Mon-Sat 8:30A.M.-10:00P.M. SPITZACK BUILDERS, INC. Y-BOTTLE SHOP 8332 State 371 NW, P.O. Box 1500, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #M-9, Ad pg. 34 6838 Y-Frontage Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3626...... Map #(inset)P-10 (218) 547-3565-Custom Home Builder and remodeler. We’ve built our reputation by Liquor Store with fine wines and cigars. building our customers’ dreams.

12 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 MANUFACTURERS CHIPPEWA NATIONAL FOREST F.O.G. FIREARMS & CARTRIDGE COMPANY Walker Ranger District, 201 Minnesota Ave. E, Walker, MN 56484 7981 Townhall Road NW, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-3015...... Map #N-9 (218) 547-1044 www.fs.usda.gov/chippewa...... Map #N-10 www.fogammo.com - F.O.G (Finger Of God) Firearms and Cartridge Company Come stay at our 22 campgrounds, ride, hike or ski over 300 miles of trails. Enjoy the L.L.C. is a family owned and operated ammunition manufacturer that specializes in view of wildlife and lake country. quality loaded cartridges in many different calibers using only premium bullets and FAITH IN ACTION FOR CASS COUNTY propellants. F.O.G. employees 4 full time gunsmiths offering a full line of gunsmithing PO Box 512, Whipple Ave. E. Hackensack, MN 56452 www.faithactioncass.com. as well as Cerakote custom painting for your firearm. Connecting compassionate volunteers with people in need to provide transportation, LAKESIDE FIREPLACE AND STOVE repairs and caregiver support. For assistance, volunteering, or donating, 6482 State 371 NW Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4328...... Map #Q-11, Ad pg. 34 call 866-675-5435. Full service retailers specializing in installing and servicing gas, wood and pellet fireplaces, stoves and inserts; stonework and chimney services. FRIENDS OF THE PARK PO Box 461, Walker, MN 56484 https://www.facebook.com/walkerfop/ Our purpose WILKENING FIREPLACES is to promote, enhance, and maintain community support for the Walker City Park 9608 State 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3393, (800) 367-7976...... Map #L-9 through activities, fundraising, and volunteers. Manufacturer & retailer of quality fireplace equipment. Wood, gas, & pellet models INTERNATIONAL EELPOUT FESTIVAL available. Serving the entire lakes area. P.O. Box 652, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 209-5366, www.eelpoutfestival.com Heralded as Minnesota’s finest display of sportsmanship and ice antics, the Eelpout NEWSPAPERS/RADIO/TV MEDIA Festival is an experience not to be missed. CO-PILOT & THE PILOT INDEPENDENT 408 Minnesota Ave. W. P.O. Box 190, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1000 LAKE MAY CENTER (Formerly Senior Leech Lakers) [email protected], www.Walkermn.com...... City Map #62 508 8th Street South, PO Box 867, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1116...... City Map #45 The Pilot Independent is dedicated to improving the quality of life and promoting the We provide friendship, fun, cards and great companionship for seniors and more. Leech Lake Area as the communication link to inform people. LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ECHO PUBLISHING & PRINTING PINE RIVER JOURNAL 1110 Wright Street, Brainerd, MN 56401, PO Box 234 P.O. Box 370, Pine River, MN. 56474, (218) 829-4705 (218) 828-8517, www.lakesareahabitat.org The Pine River Journal is a weekly hometown newspaper. Our free Echoland-Piper Building simple, decent, and affordable homes for Leech Lake area families in need. Shopper reaches consumers from Walker to Brainerd-Baxter. LEECH LAKE ARTS LEAGUE P.O. Box 475, Walker, MN 56484...... Ad pg. 32 KK RADIO NETWORK Leech Lake Art League meets Thursdays in the basement of Walker American Legion. P.O. Box 49, Park Rapids, MN 56470, www.kkradionetwork.com, (218) 732-3306 Annual art show: Labor Day weekend at The Chase on the Lake Hotel. Serving Walker, Park Rapids, Bemidji and Wadena. Our 9 stations cover all of Northern and Central Minnesota with complete news, weather, sports and great music. Serving LEECH LAKE AREA WATERSHED FOUNDATION you since 1962. KQKK –FM 101.9 & KAKK-AM 1570 (96.3DM) Walker, KKWB-FM 102.5 P.O. Box 455, Hackensack, MN 56452, (218) 675-5773, [email protected] & WBKK-AM 820 (103.1 FM) Bemidji, KDKK-FM 97.5, KPRM-AM 870 & KXKK-FM 92.5, www.leechlakewatershed.org - A nonprofit dedicated to protecting the water, woods, Park Rapids and KSKK-FM 94.7 &KVKK-AM 1070 AM Wadena. and wildlife of the Leech Lake area for future generations to enjoy. KOJB 90.1 FM “THE EAGLE” LEECH LAKE ASSOCIATION 6530 US Highway 2 NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe/Brad Walhof P.O. Box 1613, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2832, www.mnlakes.org/leechlake, (218) 339-KOJB (5652), [email protected] www.kojb.org Email: [email protected] KOJB 90.1 FM “The Eagle” is a community radio station for the Leech Lake Reservation. Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Leech Lake land and waters. Variety of music, cultural programs, news, weather & sports. LEECH LAKE RIDERS SNO-MOBILE CLUB LEECH LAKE TELEVISION CORPORATION P.O. Box 2, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-7575, www.leechlakeriders.com P.O. Box 493, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 224-3195, www.leechlaketv.org...... Ad pg. 30 Our primary objectives are to keep our trails in excellent condition for the enjoyment Leech Lake Television Corporation is a local over the air television broadcast service of our members and guests and to educate our youth in safety. providing digital UHF channels to the community. LEECH LAKE TOURISM BUREAU PAUL BUNYAN BROADCASTING CO. P.O. Box 1439, Walker, MN 56484, (800) 735-3297...... Ad Back Cover 502 Beltrami Ave.. Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 547-1200 Dedicated to helping you find the right vacation spot, try our easy to use website Paul Bunyan Broadcasting owns & operates five radio stations: KBHP-FM, KBUN-FM, offering quality lodging, specials and more. KBUN-AM,KZZY-FM, KLLZ-FM & broadcasts the MN Twins, Vikings, Wild & Gophers. LEECH LAKE TRIBAL COLLEGE R.P. BROADCASTING, INC 6945 Littlewolf Road NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 (218) 335-4700 ...... Ad Pg. 33 2115 Washington Ave S., Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-7777 www.lltc.edu Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) is an associate degree-granting, R.P. Broadcasting, Inc. is locally owned and operates five radio stations delivering your Anishinaabe college in Cass Lake, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. favorite music, talk shows and Bemidji State University sports. NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL: ITASCA McRAINE CHAPTER 17413 Enchanted Dr., Park Rapids, MN 56470 ORGANIZATIONS/SERVICE GROUPS (218) 732-8051, Bruce Johnson, [email protected] ACT ON ALZHEIMER’S WALKER Near the North Country Hiking Trail, crosses the Chippewa National Forest and PO Box 530, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-7513 Hubbard County through Itasca State Park to Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. ACT on Alzheimer’s is a volunteer-driven collaboration bringing Minnesotans together to create supportive environments for everyone touched by Alzheimer’s NORTHERN CASS DEVELOPMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT CENTER disease and prepare Minnesota for its impact. P.O. Box 1329, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1121...... City Map #55 Promoting people’s potential, we strive to enrich the lives of developmentally ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF MN-ND, NORTHERN REG. CENTER disabled adults one experience at a time. (Independently living skills training for 1301 Rice Lake Rd. Suite #101, Duluth, MN 55811, (218) 733-2560, www.alz.org/mnnd developmentally disabled adults.) 2nd hand store open M-F. Services and information for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders and to help those caring for them or providing service or products. NORTHSTAR SPORTSMEN’S CLUB Take County Road 62 to Rifle Range Drive, P.O. Box 21, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Hwy 371 N. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3936, www.nssclub.org...... Map #K-8 1125 Whiting Road NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 444-4916 A sporting club that offers trap, skeet, sporting clays and rifle, pistol and archery Community based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer by ranges. Open to the public. preventing, saving-lives and diminishing suffering through research, advocacy, service and education. NORTHWOODS QUILTERS GUILD P.O. Box 952, Walker, MN 56484 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE LEECH LAKE AREA The mission of Northwoods Quilters Guild is to provide an opportunity to share ideas 105 Tower Ave., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1853...... City Map #11 and enjoy the fellowship of other quilters. www.bgcleechlake.com Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible SPENCER ROSS AMERICAN LEGION POST #134 citizens. P.O. Box 186, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1011...... City Map #70, Ad pg. 36 Veteran’s Club open to the public. Food and drink specials, meat raffles, pull tabs, bar CAMP BLISS bingo, hall rental and weekend entertainment. 6150 Camp Fish Road, Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 879...... Map #O-9, Ad Pg. 22 (218) 547-4004 Camp Bliss is a one of a kind retreat center offering a variety of wellness, retreat, and educational opportunities on 43 acres in a north woods setting. 13 business JOSH’S PLACE 212 Summit Avenue E., 7184 Dewdrop Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #42 PO Box 63, Walker, MN 56484, (763) 951-3791-Josh’s Place honors the memory of Josh Robinson by providing safe, caring homes and services for individuals with disabilities. KIMBALL LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 1240, 324 Railroad Ave., Walker, MN 56484, WALKER AREA COMMUNITY CENTER (218) 547-3787, (888) 547-1319, Fax: (218) 547-2184, Larry Kimball...... City Map #43 P.O. Box 327, 105 Tower Ave., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1853...... City Map #90 General practitioner serving the Leech Lake Area for 31 years. www.walkerareacommunitycenter.comDirectory ...... Map #(inset)N-10 Facility includes fitness center, gymnasium, civic arena, meeting rooms KNUTE NELSON HOME CARE and catering kitchen. Ice available November through February. 1009 Hollinger Street Park Rapids, MN 56470, (218) 237-2350 www.knuenelson.org Knute Nelson Home Care provides personalized health care to individuals in their WALKER AREA FOOD SHELF home. Services are tailored to meet the needs of each individual and are provided on Located next to Sanford Clinic. PO Box 1101, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #86 a one-to-one basis. (218) 547-1713-Assist individuals in the Walker area that are in need of food. Striving to preserve dignity, extend respect and maintain confidentiality to all clients. Open MAY CREEK SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS Tuesdays, call for hours. 303 10th St. S. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-4515...... City Map #52 May Creek offers the perfect combination of serenity, security and convenience. We WALKER AREA FOUNDATION offer the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents’ P.O. Box 624, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 675-6201, www.walkerareafoundation.org health and well-being in assisted living and memory care. Public charity which attracts and funds to benefit residents of Walker and surrounding area. MICHAEL PEDERSON DDS/STEVEN BILBEN DDS P.O. Box 1389, 108 Michigan Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484, WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY SCHOOLS (218) 547-1851...... City Map #53, Ad pg. 30 P.O. Box 4000, 301 4th Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4216...... City Map #99 A family dental practice with a professional and friendly staff dedicated to giving you Providing quality education to students in our area. Approx. 750 students attend K-12. the best dental care possible. WALKER LIONS CLUB NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE P.O. Box 433, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2576 202 12th Street NE, Staples, MN 56479 World wide service organization serving the Walker community for 35 years. National Joint Powers Alliance is a government/ municipal agency commited to serving it’s member agencies (governments, education & non-profits) purchasing needs as WALKER ROTARY CLUB well as fulfilling our role as an educational service coop for Region 5 in Central MN. P.O. Box 1023, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1313 Service Above Self. Devoted to serving the community. Meetings held at noon every NORTHERN PEACE FUNERAL HOME Tuesday at the Walker Area Community Center. 8381 Lake Land Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3323...... City Map #58 See us at our new location behind Community Church. www.Northernpeace.com WALKER YOUTH HOCKEY We provide personalized & compassionate full service funeral care to Walker & P.O. Box 327, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1853 surrounding communities. Exclusive Cass County provider of Veteran & Family Mitch Loomis, Representative. A community youth hockey program, serving Akeley, Memorial Care. Peaceful endings lead to peaceful beginnings. Benedict, Hackensack, Laporte, Onigum and Walker, participating in MAHA District 15 play. PEDERSON, SMITH, ROEHL & CO., P.A. PHONE SERVICES P.O. Box 1120, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3320...... City Map #61 ARVIG Estate and Trust planning, new business consulting, payroll preparation and reporting, 414 Michigan Ave, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4227, (888) 992-7844...... City Map #4 financial statement preparation, retirement planning, real estate transactions, income Internet, Television, Phone, Security, Computer Repair, and more. tax planning. NORTHLAND DIRECTORIES SANFORD CLINIC WALKER 3306 Sheyenne St. STE 218, West Fargo, ND 58078, (712) 274-8811 614 Michigan Ave., Walker, MN 56484.....City Map #67, Ad pg. 39 Publishes full color community directories, with complete localized business and (218) 547-7700 - Family medicine with complete laboratory and residential listings in a consumer friendly size with large print. X-Ray services. Affiliated with Sanford Clinic Bemidji. PAUL BUNYAN COMMUNICATIONS SANFORD HEALTH REHAB SERVICES 1831 Anne St. N.W., Suite 100, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 444-1234, (888) 586-3100 401 Michigan Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1900...... City Map #68 Paul Bunyan Communications has the region’s largest and fastest all-fiber optic Physical Therapy and rehab services. network delivery, delivering broadband, internet, television, and voice services. VISION SOURCE PARK RAPIDS/WALKER EYE CLINIC Community Office Center, 107 6th Street S, P.O. Box 219, Walker, MN...... City Map #81 PROFESSIONAL (218) 547-3666 - The doctors & staff at the Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic are dedicated CHI ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH to provide you with complete eye health & vision care. 600 Pleasant Ave. S, Park Rapids, MN 56470, (218) 732-3311...... Ad pg. 35 CHI St. Joseph’s Health, accredited by The Joint Commission, is a critical access hospital WALKER ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC. with 24/7 Emergency and Level IV Trauma Care. P.O. Box 640, 306 8th St. South (Hwy. 34), Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-3222, www.walkeranimalhospital.com...... City Map #84 ESSENTIA HEALTH Walker Animal Hospital provides caring compassionate care for small animals. “We P.O. Box 1029, 110 Michigan Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #27 treat your pet like one of our own.” (218) 547-6900 - Family Medicine Clinic also providing mental health, dietary, lab, radiology, and digital mammography services. REAL ESTATE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FISHING THE WILDSIDE askRICK.COM 609 Minnesota Ave. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4714...... City Map #30 P.O. Box 39, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 252-9005 Rick & Nancy Schaefer www.fishingthewildside.net - An outdoor sports marketing & communications Email: [email protected] A public use website…Search all MLS listings free with company. Event marketing & management, media relations, product development, absolutely no obligation or need to give up your contact information. Very grass roots marketing, mobile marketing consulting, digital media creation. comprehensive and super easy to use. www.askRICK.com. GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-WALKER BILL HANSEN REALTY P.O. Box 700, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1855...... City Map #31 403 Minnesota Ave, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-5478...... City Map #9, Ad pg. 33 Skilled nursing facility providing rehabilitation services and Alzheimers care. Secured www.billhansenrealty.com Find all area MLS listings and more at BillHansenRealty. building for wandering residents. com. Our experienced, friendly agents are ready to assist you, so call or stop by today! HILLCREST ASSISTED LIVING COLDWELL BANKER-CEDAR POINT REALTY 607 S. 2nd St. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4445 ...... City Map #37 P.O. Box 1401, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #15 www.hillcrestwalker.com Hillcrest is assisted living in a small, homelike setting, (218) 547-1001, www.upnorthpropertysearch.com providing a nursing home alternative. View available property online now! Call on Cedar Point Realty for all your real estate needs. Committed to caring.

14 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 D.W. JONES INC. HUMMINGBIRD PRESS P.O. Box 340, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #(inset)O-10 P.O. Box 898, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3941 (218) 547-3307, www.leechlakemn.com Specializing in premium lakeshore property on Top quality offset printing, copies, fax service, typesetting and graphic design since 1989. Leech Lake and around Walker, Minnesota. Knowledge of lake front real estate, lake lots, and acreage. The realtor friends recommend to friends. LADYSLIPPER TRAVEL 5301 Ladyslipper Lane NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3335, www.ladyslippertravel.com LEER TITLE SERVICES Full service travel agency with a focus on providing personalized leisure trip planning P.O. Box 610, Walker MN 56484, (218) 547-7500, (866) 883-4261 for all types of travel. www.leertitle.com...... City Map #48 Real estate solutions from the ground up. Title Insurance, Closings, Commercial, LAKE COUNTRY POWER Construction Disbursements, 1031 Exchanges, Modular, Residential, Mobile Closing 2810 Elida Drive, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, (800) 421-9959...... Ad pg. 30 www.lakecountrypower.coop Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative- VILLAGE HOMES Committed to providing the energy that powers our lives in Northern Minnesota. 6909 State Hwy 371 N.W., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1616...... Map #(inset)P-10 Factory built housing. Your imagination is the limit – Exceed your expectations. LEECH LAKE AREA TAXI SERVICE PO Box 341, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 252-3118-Serving Walker and surrounding areas. WALKER AREA REALTY P.O. Box 39, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4554 LIFE MADE EASIER, LLC Full time, professional, reputable, we come with references. For personalized service, Walker, MN, (218) 831-0943 www.lifemadeeasierllc.com - Walker’s own personal call us. Rick & Nancy Schaefer…42 years experience. concierge service! Offering a wide variety of services including maid service, boat detailing, property management, personal errands and more! WEICHERT REALTORS® TOWER PROPERTIES - JIM FLESCH 31056 Spring Loop Breezy Pt., MN 56472 jimfleschknowslakes.com (218)-252-1373 MARCO Take advantage of Jim’s lifetime knowledge of our lake country! Search the MLS on 802 Paul Bunyan Dr. SW Suite 3, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-5572, www.marconet.com my user-friendly site to find your dream property. Professional and courteous service. Marco is a leading technology services company that specializes in business IT services, cloud services, managed services, telecom carrier services, copiers/printers, phone systems, document management and audio/video systems. Marco serves over 28,000 customers SERVICES throughout the Midwest and nationally with offices in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri ADVON, INCORPORATED-LAKES AREA REGIONAL OFFICES Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. P.O. Box 438, 6495 Eagle Ridge Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484, (800) 423-8668 E-mail: [email protected], Direct: (612) 790-1422, www.advon.com MINNESOTA POWER Complete advertising specialty, embroidered and silkscreen wearables. Full service 30 W. Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802, (800) 228-4966, www.mnpower.com graphic design, promotional and marketing services since 1973. Free consultation. Families, communities, and businesses all depend on reliable and affordable electric service for their health, safety and livelihood. Minnesota Power is committed to ALWAYS THERE STAFFING, INC. supplying affordable electric service to all of its customers. 2522 Hannah Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 444-6533 - Always There Staffing offers employment services and builds partnerships with client companies. We offer NATURE SKY TREE SERVICE temporary temp-to-hire, direct and professional placements. 51179 Wildwood Road, Cass Lake, MN 56633, (218) 368-7538 Tree removal, Hedges, Stump Grinding, also storm Clean up, PLUS landscaping. AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES 300 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE, Bemidji, MN 56601, (800) 675-6362, (218) 751-3260 NEI BOTTLING [email protected] P.O. Box 516, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-3847 Uniform service, mat & mop service, direct sales of tissue paper, soap and more. Distributor of non-alcoholic beverages, soft drinks (Pepsi brand), bottled water, Istonia, juice, tea and coffee etc. AMITY GRAPHICS, INC. 481 Mag Seven Ct. SW Suite 8 Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 444-2526 amitygraphics.com NORTHERN ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC. Offset and digital printing, large format printing, graphic design services, mailing 111 South Sixth Street, Walker, MN 56484 services, variable data & promotional items. (218) 547-1296, Fax: (218) 547-2272, ...... City Map #56 www.necimsa.com, [email protected] BACK STREET BICYCLE SERVICE & REPAIR Civil engineering, land and surveying company specializing in land survey, ALTA 409 Michigan Ave. W. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-2529...... City Map #6 Surveys, lot splits and many more. Civil design services. www.walkermnbicycleshop.com...... Back Street Bicycle specializes in service and repair of all makes of bicycles. Flat tire service done while you wait NORTHERN STAR COOPERATIVE SERVICES P.O. Box 458, Deer River, MN 56636, (800) 864-3767 CITY SANITARY SERVICE Cooperative retail propane supplier where a cash dividend is paid every year to the customers. P.O. Box 218, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3633...... Map #L-7, Ad pg. 35 Residential and Commercial garbage service. ONCE OVER HOME INSPECTION 10518 State 371 N.W. Walker, MN 56484 ,(218) 209-6285 www.onceoverhomeinspection.com CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING Providing home inspection services for home buyers and proactive sellers. Knowledge and 1400 Neilson Ave., Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-2651 experience to empower your real estate decisions. DIONNE’S OM YOGA STUDIO PAWS AND CLAWS RESCUE & RESORT 215 Garden Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 766-9262 ...... City Map #25 501 1st St. S. Hackensack, MN 56452 (218) 675-7423...... Map #U-11, Ad pg. 36 www.dionnesomyoga.com Offering group and private yoga for all ages and abilities. Full service boarding and grooming facilities conveniently located on 22 acres next to State We also have workshops, retreats, Thai Bodywork, meditation, yoga accessories, 371 NW just south of Hackensack. pottery and gifts. RICE CREATIVE SERVICES, LLC EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS DISCOVERY CENTER 8804 68th Ave. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2676 PO Box 93, 49554 State Highway 38, Marcell, MN 56657, (218) 832-3161 www.ricecreativeservices.com - RCS provides professional graphic design services for Visitor/Information Centers and Gift Shops. your business including logo design, custom graphics, business cards, posters and ENBRIDGE ENERGY COMPANY promotional items. Photography services include product photos, event photos and 4628 Mike Colalillo Drive, Duluth, MN 55807 (218) 464-5654...... Ad pg. 34 stock photos. Over the past 65 years, Enbridge has become a leader in the safe & reliable delivery of SPECTRUM MARKETING SERVICES energy in North America and is proud to be recognized as one of the Global 100 most www.spectrummrks.com, (888) 632-8844...... Ad pg. 36 sustainable corporations in the world. A full service print and marketing company offering quality products and services FREEMAN WELL DRILLING including design, commercial printing, apparel, screen printing, embroidery, 6268 48th St. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1462...... Map #Q-11 promotional items, mailing and fulfillment services. www.welldrilling.com. We offer 50 years of experience in well drilling, sales and SERVPRO OF BRAINERD AND PARK RAPIDS service. 33029 S. Upper Hay Dr. Pequot Lakes, MN 56472, (218) 568-6923 servprobrainerdandparkrapids.com Fire and water cleanup and restoration, mold GAS SERVICE CO. remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, duct cleaning, post construction 6916 State Hwy 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3255...... Map #(inset)P-10 cleaning, general cleaning. Your dependable propane supplier for all your propane needs. www.gasserviceco.com HERITAGE CUSTOM FRAMING P.O. Box 494, 406 Minnesota Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #3 (218) 547-3545 Custom Frames - Shadow Boxes - Fine Art-Prints - Framing Supplies - Antiques - Vintage Jewelry - Custom Mirrors. 15 business LOIDE’ OILS & VINEGARS 513 Minnesota Ave. W, Unit A, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-6457...... City Map #49, Ad pg. 35 www.loideoilsandvinegars.com -Stop in for your “unique” tasting experience. Loide’ carries imported artisan olive oils and aged balsamic along with specialty gourmet foods and gift items. SUNSHINE LAWN & LANDSCAPE, LLC LUNDRIGANS CLOTHING 20453Directory 299th Ave. Akeley, MN 56433...... Map #T-6, Ad pg. 30 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484, www.lundrigansclothing.com (218) 652-5296 - Fertilizing / weed control program, hydro seeding, moving, (218) 547-1041...... City Map #50, Ad pg. 32 maintenance, landscaping, irrigation installation and maintenance, snow removal. Lundrigans Clothing serving Northern Minnesota with fine clothing for both men and “Because a beautiful lawn doesn’t happen by itself.” women since 1937. WALKER ADULT DAY SERVICES 513 @ MAIN STREAM 508 8th Street South, P.O. Box 1465, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #83 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3166...... City Map #51 (218) 547-1242 Walker Adult Day Services serves individuals 18 years and older, A gorgeous men’s and women’s clothing store for the fashion minded shopper. Hands promotes independence, excerise, care giver respite and healthy aging. on owners for sure. WALKER AREA PREGNANCY SUPPORT CENTER 507 Front Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-5433...... City Map #85 NISTLER FLOOR COVERING INC. www.pregnancyhelpmn.com - A 501c3 Non-Profit servicing a 30 mile radius, providing 6470 Hwy. 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-4610...... Map #P-11, Ad pg. 35 accurate medical information about birth control, pregnancy and abortion and offers Fax (218) 547-1960, www.nistlerfloorcovering.com-Carpet, laminate, wood, vinyl, counseling about alternatives to abortion. ceramic, window treatments, all major brands, Mohawk, Shaw, Hunter Douglas. NORTHERN EXPOSURE WALKER DRY CLEANERS AND OUTDOOR WEAR P.O. Box 1311, Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3440...... City Map #57 507 W. Minnesota Ave, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1611...... City Map #91 Great selection of “Up North” gifts, furniture, and accessories. Full service dry cleaning facility. We offer a wide range of outerwear apparel. PECULIAR PAINTER ART SUPPLY AND GALLERY SERVICE STATIONS 405 Front Street NW, PO Box 1116, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #60, Ad pg. 32 HOLIDAY STATION STORE (218) 547-3729 Art supply and gallery with a focus on modern Scandinavian design, 712 Minnesota Ave, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3009...... City Map #38 textiles, jewelry, pottery & gifts. We are committed to providing high quality fuel along with an extensive product REEDS FAMILY OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS selection, great value, and friendly, helpful service. Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #65, Ad pg. 37 ORTON’S WALKER BP (218) 547-1505, (800) 346-0019 - The #1 hunting and fishing headquarters. From P.O. Box 820, 312 Minnesota Ave. NW, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #59 firearms to fishing to outdoor apparel, we’ve got it all! ReedsSports.com (218) 547-2150 - Quality Gas, Mini Mart, Deluxe Car Wash S & L OUTLET OF PARK RAPIDS, INC. ORTON’S Y-MART/Y-BAIT 232 Henrietta Ave. North, Park Rapids, MN 56470, Steve & Lucy Criswell, (218) 732-0799 6854 Y Frontage Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1334...... Map #(inset)P-11 Specializing in up north furniture for your resort, cabin or lake home. Subs-Salads-Pizza, live bait, tackle and information, souvenirs, all your grocery needs. TAGGED BY BREA RESALE BOUTIQUE 410 Minnesota Ave, P.O. Box 130, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #74, Ad pg. 31 SHOPPING (218) 547-3585, www.taggedbybrea.com - Consigning name brand clothing for the ART & ANTIQUE MALL OF WALKER entire family. We also have repurposed items, antiques, furniture and much more. 406 Minnesota Ave. W. Walker, MN 56484, PO Box 494...... City Map #3 (218) 547-4781 - Proudly showcasing over 30 skilled Minnesota artists and crafters. TERRA REFLECTIONS 4000 plus Sq. Ft. of antiques. Currently featuring 8 different dealers. New talent 516 Minnesota Ave NW, P.O. Box 1295, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #75 always welcome! (218) 547-0506 - Family owned business offering men’s, woman’s and children’s clothing, jewelry, beads, woman’s accessories, crystals, fossils, unique gifts, windsocks, AUNT BELLE’S CONFECTIONARY and toys. 407 Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #5, Ad pg. 30 (218) 547-3699, www.auntbelles.com - Quality selection of handmade chocolates and THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY fudges for over 30 years. This old fashioned store has endless jars of candies that’s 603 Minnesota Ave, P.O. Box 1267, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #76, Ad pg. 36 nostalgic and new. (218) 547-1016 Pharmacy, gifts, health & beauty, seasonal garden center & home décor. CHRISTMAS POINT WILD RICE CO. P.O. Box 928, Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #18, Ad pg. 30 TIGER LILY’S BOUTIQUE (218) 547-2170 - Featuring: Kitchen gadgets, gourmet foods, apparel, toys, home P.O. Box 609, 104 5th Street S., Walker, MN 56484 décor, Pandora jewelry, brighton jewelry and so much more. (218) 547-3727...... City Map #78 A distinctive boutique designed especially for you! We offer unique women’s FRIZZELL FURNITURE GALLERY fashions and accessories, decadent bath and body products, and specialty gifts 6463 State Hwy. 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-1076, found nowhere else in town. (800) 567-9666, www.frizzellfurniture.com...... Map #(inset)P-11 www.facebook.com/frizzellfurnituregallery...... Ad pg. 30 WALK HER WAY Furniture and accessories for your home or cabin. We carry Ashley, Tempur-Pedic, 504 Minnesota Ave, PO Box 1354, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #82 Marshfield, La-Z-Boy, Amish Furniture, Homecrest, Therapedic and more. (218) 547-2276 - WALK-HER-WAY Boutique offers some of the fashion world’s most unique clothing and accessories with a passionate emphasis on women and all HERITAGE ARTS, GIFTS & ANTIQUES things fashion. We are confident you will pull together fun complete workable P.O. Box 224, 105 5th St. (Village Square Building), Walker, MN 56484 outfits at a great price. (218) 547-3501...... City Map #36, Ad pg. 32 A unique collection of decorative accessories, antique furniture & all the small details WALKER GENERAL STORE that delight you and your home. P.O. Box 699, 420 Minnesota Ave. W, Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-0686...... City Map #93, Ad pg. 32 JENNY & COMPANY WALKER A fabulous family fun merchantile in downtown Walker. Enjoy the mining cart and P.O. Box 609, Minnesota Ave., Walker, MN 56484 penny pincher. Don’t forget to take your photo with Eli! (218) 547-1888...... City Map #40 Jenny & Company Walker–the areas primary source for kitchen gadgets, cooking XCESORA accessories, gourmet foods and fresh roast coffee. 2487 N. Shore Dr. NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633, (218) 654-3460, (850) 773-1033 Xcesora is a traveling boutique show specializing in designer handbags, fashion KAFFE HAVN COFFEE ROASTING sunglasses, Hematite jewelry and more. See us at many festivals in area or call us. 195 Walker Industries Blvd. Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-5995...... Map #M-8 We are a family owned and operated coffee roaster. Our goal is to provide good YOUNIQUE BY LYNNETTE quality coffee, competitively priced with the added social benefit of the consumer 2953 S. Widow Lake Dr. NW Hackensack, MN 56452, (218) 682-3331 www.lynnettdirks.com knowing that they are helping to employ the disabled; coffee with a purpose. Complete line of make up and skin care featuring 3D fiber plus mascara.

16 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 sporting and fishing FISH HOUSE RENTAL KROUBETZ LAKESIDE CAMPERS (888) 215-1733, www.kroubetz.com - Family Owned since 2000, Now available in the Walker/Leech Lake Area. Motor homes, travel trailers and deluxe all season fish house rentals. Generators available also. LAKEWOOD LODGES FISH HOUSE RENTAL P.O. Box 573, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 330-9999, [email protected] FISHING GUIDES Your #1 fish house rental on Leech Lake. Running 27 houses from 7x14 to 10x20. AL DirectoryMAAS P.O. Box 353, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1600 LEISURE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Multi-species, boat and motor furnished, tackle/bait for all types. P.O. Box 760, 502 Cleveland Blvd., Walker, MN 56484, Toby Kvalevog & Jeff Andersen (855) 562-4665, [email protected] CHUCK EMERY-GUIDE SERVICE www.leisureoutdooradventures.com Minnesota’s premier multi-species fishing guide 7860 Hawthorn Trail, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 536-0348, www.chuckemeryproguides.com service. Call to make your memory today. 16 years professional tournament fishing and Leech Lake guiding experience. Walleye and multispecies. Everything provided. Full and half day trips. Love showing kids the SHRIVER’S BAIT/FISH HOUSE RENTALS/GUIDE SERVICE joy of fishing. P.O. Box 1166, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2250...... City Map #69 www.shriversbait.com - We are premier guides, who have over 25 years’ experience DICK’S GUIDE SERVICE on Leech Lake. Our main goal is to give our customers a great experience. Dick Weinberger’s Leech Lake Guide Service, walleye and muskie guide, check website for details www.dicksguideservice.com or call (651) 492-1646 “Let’s Go Fishing!” WHITNEY’S FISH HOUSE RENTALS & GUIDE SERVICE Walker, MN 56484 (218) 547-0663; whitneysleechlake.com GARY TRIMBLE GUIDE SERVICE Fish for walleye, perch and pike from one of our Ice Castle fish houses. All houses are 7075 Heath Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2688, garytrimbleguideservice.com quality and clean. 15 years of renting on Leech Lake. 40+ years’ experience, Walleye and Muskie fishing, all-day, half-day, or 6 hour trips, everything provided. HOUSEBOATS JEFF WOODRUFF GUIDE SERVICE HIAWATHA BEACH RESORT HOUSEBOATS P.O. Box 726, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1405, www.fishrbiting.com 10904 Steamboat Loop NW...... Map #J-9 Ad pg. 38 Walleyes-muskies. All-day, half-day or evening trips, everything is provided if needed. Walker, MN 56484, (800) HiBeach - Hiawatha Beach Resort- Best prices on the lake with over 35 years of experience. Steamboat Bay-Leech Lake 50 foot houseboat, sleeps 10, fully equipped. LEISURE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES P.O. Box 760, 502 Cleveland Blvd., Walker, MN 56484, Toby Kvalevog & Jeff Andersen (855) 562-4665, [email protected] LAUNCH SERVICES www.leisureoutdooradventures.com CITY DOCK LAUNCH FISHING & COTTAGES Minnesota’s premier multi-species fishing guide service. Call to make your memory On City Dock-P.O. Box 544, Walker, MN 56484 today. (218) 547-1662...... City Map #20, Ad pg. 36 Comfortable fishing aboard Chris Craft launches w/bathroom. Bait/tackle furnished, MARK CHRISTIANSON GUIDE SERVICE pontoon rentals, ideal location, lovely cottages on the Bay! Stewart family owned. 6392 Christmas Point Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 766-6909 www.leechlakeguides.com 30 + years’ experience on Leech Lake. Multi-species, boat, TONGA’S LAUNCH SERVICE motor, tackle/bait furnished. Member of Leech Lake Guide Coalition. 1202 Federal Dam Dr NE, Federal Dam, MN 56641, (218) 654-3715...... Map #F-17 Guided fishing for Walleye, perch and Northern on 27’ Sport Crafts. Bait provided, OUTRIGHT ANGLING half and full days. 35 years of experience. 10518 State 371 N.W. Walker, MN 56484, (218) 209-6285, www.outrightangling.com Leech Lake fishing guide offering half and full day trips for Muskie, Walleye and ice MARINAS/BOATS, SALES, RENTAL, REPAIR fishing. Coast Guard licensed and insured. FLEET SAILS, LLC TED GWINN’S LEECH LAKE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 1485, 6886 Service Road, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1188 6879 18th Ave. NW, Walker MN 56484 (218) 836-3514, www.fishleech.com Sailing lessons, resale sailboats, repairs First class guide service on Leech and surrounding lakes for Walleye, Bass and Muskie. J & K MARINE Warrior boat with latest technology. Learn where and when to fish the seasonal 6913 Hwy. 371, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-2800...... Map #(inset)P-10 patterns. www.jkmarine.com...... Ad pg. 35 WHITNEY’S FISH HOUSE RENTALS & GUIDE SERVICE Marine dealership sales, service, parts & accessories, jet ski & pontoon rental. Walker, MN 56484; (218) 547-0663 whitneysleechlake.com SHORES OF LEECH LAKE RV, YACHT CLUB & COTTAGES Half & full day trips available for walleye or muskie, bait, poles and tackle provided. 6166 Morriss Pt. Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1819...... Map #M-9 Fun & professional experiences are my goal. Docks, launch, lift, gin-pole, pump-out, gas, bait, shrink wrapping. www.shoresofleechlake.com WALKER MARINE 8099 State Hwy 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #97, Ad pg. 18 PO Box 518 (218) 547-1727. Boat sales, service, parts and storage, full service marina, pump out and gas.

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Photo by Craig Gilbertson 17 RECREATIONAL RV DEALER/RENTAL KROUBETZ LAKESIDE CAMPERS (888) 215-1733, www.kroubetz.com - Family Owned since 2000, Now available in the Walker/Leech Lake Area. Motor homes, travel trailers and deluxe all season fish house rentals. Generators available also. LAKE COUNTRY RV, INC. 7717 Lake May Rd. NW, JCT. Hwy. 34 & Lake May Rd. NW, P.O. Box 1086, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-3381, (888) 452-2126, Email: [email protected]...... Map #N-10, Ad. pg. 36 We sell and service recreational vehicles, travel trailers, 5th wheels, destination trailers and used motorhomes. SPORTING GOODS, RENTAL & REPAIR LAKES AREA POWERSPORTS 8322 State Hwy 371, Walker, MN 56484..... Map #M-9, Ad pg. 29 (218) 547-1558 lakesareapowersports.com - Premier powersports and power equipment dealership carrying products from Polaris, Can Am, Sea Doo, Ski Doo, Toro, Stihl, Floe, Karavan and Trophy. KLIM riding apparel, parts, oil, garments and accessories are also available as well, as a full service shop including motorcycle repair, tire servicing and customized wraps. NORSELAND SELF STORAGE (612) 655-7200, Hwy. 371 S. of casino, P.O. Box 1325, Walker, MN 56484...... Map #P-11 New, clean self storage units, 8x10 and 10x20, well lighted, billboard leasing, Hwy 34 & 371, lighted signs. REEDS FAMILY OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS Main Street, Walker, MN 56484, (218) 547-1505, (800) 346-0019....City Map #65, Ad pg. 37 Northern Minnesota’s family outdoor headquarters. From clothing to guns, footwear to fishing, women’s accessories, we’ve got it all! ReedsSports.com

SWANSON’S BAIT & TACKLE 333 1st Street North, Hackensack, MN 56452, Jim Tuller, (218) 675-6176 [email protected] www.swansonsbait.com...... Map #U-11, Ad Below Your one stop shop on the way to Leech Lake. Bait, tackle, licenses, clothing, gifts, BP gas, LP & ice. WALKER MINI STORAGE 8313 State 371 NW, P.O. Box 1530, Walker, MN 56484, www.walkerministorage.com 1 mile north of Walker on 371 next to Log Homes MN, (218) 547-4961...... Map #M-9 Newly built, paved and full time attendant. Five sizes, long term discounts. WALKER RENTAL SSWWANSON’ANSON’SS 6037 East Ottertail Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484...... City Map #98 (218) 547-3656, www.walker-rental.com, [email protected] B A I T & T A C K L E We rent fish houses, bobcat, mini excavator, 2-man lift, boats, jet skis and other equipment. -SINCE 1970- Located at NAPA auto parts.

SWANSONSBAIT.COM HWY 371 • HACKENSACK • 218.675.6176

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Photo by Melanie Rice 18 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Accommodations resorts TABLE CODES X = Yes • = Some

Map Lake/Owner Resort Name, Address, Phone and Website Number of Units Housekeeping American Plan Microwaves Handicap Facilities Fireplace Television Air Conditioning Bar/Restaurant Meeting Rm. Capacity Recreation Room Sandy Beach Boats Included Boat/Motor Rental Pontoon Available Pets Allowed Indoor or Outdoor Pool Spa/Sauna/Whirlpool Minimum # Days Harbor Docking Facilities Launch/Guide Service Open Year Round Major Credit Cards Level to Lake See Ad Page

Leech Acorn Hill Resort 14 X X • X X X X X X X X X 2 X X X X X L - 11 Doug & Becky Fure 4691 Acorn Hill Lane NW, Walker, MN 56484 25 (218) 547-1015 / (800) 237-1015 / acornhill.com One stay at our resort is all you need to make this your annual tradition.\

Leech Adventure North Resort 7 X X • • X X • 51 X • X X X X • 2 X X X X X X L - 11 Shay Fortier 4444 Point Landing Dr. NW, Walker, MN 56484 23 Steve Krogen (218) 547-1532 / (800) 294-1532 / AdventureNorthResort.com Lake homes & cabins in a private setting on Pine Point, Leech Lake. Heated swimming pool, sandy beach, covered protected harbor.

Leech Agency Bay Lodge 11 X X • • X • 50 X X X X X 3 • X X X X M - 11 Ron & Sharon 8491 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484 26 Palmer (218) 547-1755 / (888) 547-1755 / agencybaylodge.com Modern, clean full service resort with 11 lakeside cabins, centrally located on Leech Lake in a protected bay, wth emphasis on service.

Leech Anderson’s Cove 14 X • X X X X • 50 X X X X X X • 2 X X X X X X - I - 9 Chris 11246 Portside Court, Walker, MN 56484 Anderson (218) 547-3762 / (800) 367-0106 / andersonsleech-lake.com Clean, fully equipped cabins. Located on protected Steamboat Bay. GREAT FISHING! Big inland harbor, park-like grounds, near bike trail.

Leech Anderson’s Grand Vu Lodge 17 X X X X X X 40 X X X X X • - X X X X X X K - 11 Jeff 9789 Pine Point Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484 24 Anderson andersonsleech-lake.com / (800) 842-0783 Come enjoy the finest! “Where time is measured in memories, not minutes!” Children’s activities and excellent fishing. Open May – Oct.

Leech Anderson’s Horseshoe Bay Lodge 51 X X X X X X X X 200 X X X X X X X 1 X X X X X X - N - 12 Trudy 8098 Hawthorn Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484 Anderson (800) 873-1229 / (218) 547-2283 / horseshoebayresort.com Vacation paradise, luxurious beach front, planned activities, fine casual dining & lounge.

Leech Anderson’s Northland Lodge 17 X • X X X X • 50 X X X X X X X 2 X X X X X - O - 13 Warren 2802 Northland Lane, Walker, MN 56484 Anderson andersonsleech-lake.com / (800) 247-1719 Fantasy becomes reality when you vacation at Northland! Featured in September MPLS and Midwest Living.

Leech Anderson’s “Spirit of the North“ Resort 13 X X X X X X 40 X X X X X X X - X X X X O - 13 Tim & Sue 7418 Smokey Point Rd. N.W., Walker, MN 56484 - Anderson (218) 836-2357 / (800) 516-0077 / andersonsleech-lake.com New Harbor Lodge and indoor pool. Come experience the Spirit of the North for yourself. http://andersonsleechlake.com/spirit/main.HTM

Leech Bailey’s Resort 9 X X X X X X X X X X X X X L - 7 Dana & Cindy 33216 Co. 38, Walker, MN 56484 - Pitt (218) 547-1464 / (800) 458-7540 / baileysresort.com Located near Walker on secluded Kabekona Bay of Leech Lake. Housekeeping cabins, lodge, protected harbor, boat rentals, playground & beach.

Leech Bayside Resort 10 X X • X X X X X X X 3 X X X X X N - 11 Bob and Margy 8039 Onigum Road NW, Walker, MN 56484 24 Huewe (218) 547-1350 / (888) 735-7665 / baysideleechlake.com Bayside is located in Agency Bay; with modern housekeeping cabins, new rental boats, beach, playground and legendary sunsets.

Leech Big Rock Resort 20 • X • • • • X 30 X X X X X X 3 X X X X X X N - 12 Martin & Mary 7860 Hawthorn Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484 26 Andreasen (218) 547-1066 / (800) 827-7106 / bigrockresort.com We provide the finest, most extensive, fishing recreational facilities and services for your vacation enjoyment!

Leech Birch Ridge Resort 15 X X • X X X X X X X 2 X X • X G - 14 Frank & Ann 12797 N. Shore Lane NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 23 Alianello (218) 654-3721 / birchridgeresort.com Nestled on Sucker Bay of Leech Lake are housekeeping cabins, harbor protection, lodge offers snacks & grocery items & game room.

Leech Blue Water Lodge 13 X X X X X X 300 X X X X X 2 X X X X X X O - 10 Lee Dahlke, 7051 Wintergreen Trail, P.O. Box 486, Walker, MN 56484 - General Manager (218) 547-2300 / bluewaterlodge.com New resort - 9 cabins and multi-unit home on Leech Lake. 400 seat event center for weddings, reunions etc. Marina on site.

Leech Brindley’s Harbor Resort 21 X • • • 20 X X X • 3 X X X X X L - 11 Greg & Tim 9530 Pine Point Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484 27 Campbell (218) 547-1721 / (888) 547-5477 / brindleysharbor.com Lakeside cottages and luxury log homes on Leech Lake’s fabulous Pine Point. Sparkling clean. Park like grounds. 37 slip marina.

Leech Chase on the Lake 116 X X X X X X X 250 X X X X • X X X X X X X M - 10 Manager - 502 Cleveland Blvd., Walker, MN 56484 22 Chris Ayers 1-888-CHASE06 / Fax (218) 547-7776 / chaseonthelake.com Premier MN hotel and resort located on Leech Lake including our 502 restaurant, Copper Door Spa, bowling alley, pool and hot tub.

Leech Chippewa Lodge 17 X X • X X X X X X X 2 X X X X O - 16 Jim & Karen 7349 Chippewa Dr. N.W., Longville, MN 56655 - Springsteele (218) 836-2437 / (800) 416-2216 Make your family part of ours. Clean cabins, protected harbor, sandy beach, game room all with the Northwood feel. Your tan may fade but your memories last forever.

Leech Hiawatha Beach Resort 31 X X X • • X • X 170 X X X X • X X - X X X • X J - 9 Larry & Sue 10904 Steamboat Loop NW, Walker, MN 56484 38 Jacobson (218) 547-1510 / (800) 442-3224 / hiawathabeach.com Planned children’s activities, indoor pool, cottage rates include most services and amenities. Highest quality accommodations.

Leech Huddle’s South Shore Resort 30 X X X X X X X X 85 X X X X X X - X X X X X P - 14 Roy & Kay 1696 Whipholt Beach Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484 28 Huddle (218) 836-2420 / (800) 358-5516 / huddlesresort.com A Northwood’s historical resort-family owned since 1928. Family activities and great fishing. Restaurant & Lounge in lodge.

Leech Moore’s Lodge 16 X X • X X X X X • 2 X X X X X N - 11 Mark & Barb 8065 Onigum Road N.W., Walker, MN 56484 29 Christianson (218) 547-1542 / (800) 378-4199 / mooreslodge.com Enjoy our modern and ultra clean cottages, beautiful sand beach and gorgeous sunsets on the protected waters of Agency Bay on Leech Lake.

Leech Oak Point Resort 8 X X X • X • 50 X X X X X 3 X X X X K - 10 Lee & Laura 10583 Oak Point Road NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 22 Nupson (218) 335-2993 / [email protected] Enjoy a secluded beautiful sunset and campfire on our protected bay after a full day of all the accommodations we can offer you.

19 AccommodationsTABLE CODES X = Yes • = Some resorts

Map Lake/Owner Resort Name, Address, Phone and Website Number of Units Housekeeping American Plan Microwaves Handicap Facilities Fireplace Television Air Conditioning Bar/Restaurant Meeting Rm. Capacity Recreation Room Sandy Beach Boats Included Boat/Motor Rental Pontoon Available Pets Allowed Indoor or Outdoor Pool Spa/Sauna/Whirlpool Minimum # Days Harbor Docking Facilities Launch/Guide Service Open Year Round Major Credit Cards Level to Lake See Ad Page

Leech Pikedale Lodge 15 X X X X X X X X X • 2 X X X X X X N - 17 Torey & Sally 7995 Partridge Point Dr. NE, Longville, MN 56655 - Myers (218) 836-2232 / (800) 279-1126 / pikedale.com 15 cabins, camp sites, boat rentals, habor, bait, gas, lodge, food, call today to book your vacation! 1 - 800 - 279 - 1126.

Ten Mile Quietwoods Resort 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X S - 9 Rick Grewe & 4755 Alder Ln. NW, Hackensack, MN 56452 - Lynn Kennelly (218) 675-6240 /[email protected] / quietwoodsresort.blogspot.com Lakeside cabins and nightly/seasonal campsites. 900 feet of shoreline on Ten Mile Lake. Boat and pontoon rentals. Family friendly.

Leech Red Wing Lodge 14 X X • X X • X X X X 2 X X • X X N - 12 Kyle & Nanci 7958 Hawthorn Trail NW, Walker, MN 56484 - Benjamin (218) 547-1272 / (800) 863-1272 / Fax (218) 547-2633 / redwinglodge.com Sandy beach, excellent swimming area, and modern clean cabins. Truly a full service resort for the family.

Leech Shores of Leech Lake Resort 7 7 X • 6 X X X 30 X X X X • 2 X X X X X M - 9 Mitch & Mara 6166 Morriss Point Road, Walker, MN 56484 - Loomis (218) 547-1819 / [email protected] Lakefront. Located 2 1/2 miles north from Walker on the Heartland and Paul Bunyan trail. Large inland harbor, sand beach on Walker bay.

Leech South Walker Bay, LLC 12 X X X X X X X X X P - 11 Jeffrey Brockberg 7066 Ninebark NW, Walker, MN 56484 - (218) 547-1626 Seasonal rentals, 12 units including microwave, television, sand beach, harbor, docking, level in lake. Pets allowed.

Leech Steamboat Bay Resort on Leech Lake 9 X X • X • X X X X • 2 X X X X X • K - 9 Doug & Cindy 6379 Wedgewood Rd. NW, Walker, MN 56484 - Carlson (800) 705-9925 / steamboatbayresort.com One of the last “ma & pa” resorts on Leech Lake. Quaint atmosphere like the good ole days. The simple life in God’s great creation.

Leech Trapper’s Landing Lodge on Leech Lake 46 X • X X X X X X 50 X X X X • X X - X X X X X X P - 14 Josu & Rachel 1812 Merit Road NW, Walker, MN 56484 37 Bullivant (218) 836-2500 / [email protected] Lakefront family resort on Leech Lake. 1-3 bedroom townhomes, private marina, boat & winter rentals, outdoor heated pool and Beachfire Bar.

Cass Wishbone Resort 17 X X X X • X X X 50 X X X X X 3 X X X X X A - 9 Bill Miller 20686 Williams Rd. SE, Cass Lake, MN 56633 28 (800) 547-2872 / (218) 335-2320 Full service resort offering fishing & family fun! Lake level vacation cabins, boat rentals, bait & gas, heated pool – ice fishing.

Leech Woodland Resort 13 X X X X X X X 2 X X X X X M - 8 Mike 6930 County 38 NW, Walker, MN 56484 - Schmidtke (218) 547-1080 / woodlandresort.net Located on beautiful Kabekona Bay, Leech Lake. Nice sandy beach, harbor, playground, volleyball, basketball & horseshoes.

hotels, motels, TABLE CODES X = Yes • = Some bed & breakfasts

Map Lake/Owner Name, Address, Phone and Website Number of Rooms Air Conditioning Fireplaces Cable TV Twin/Double Beds King/Queen Beds Suites Kitchenettes Phones in Rooms Fax Service Game Room Meeting Room Capacity Indoor or Outdoor Pool Spa/Sauna/Whirlpool Exercise Room Bar/Restaurant Rental Boats Sandy Beach Docking Facilities Handicap Facilities Outdoor Electrical Outlets Pets Allowed Continental Breakfast Major Credit Cards Open Year Round See Ad Page

Leech Chase on the Lake 116 X • X X • • X X 250 X X X X X X X X X • X X #17 Chris Ayers P.O. Box 760, Walker, MN 56484 22 Manager (888) 242-7306 / chaseonthelake.com Premier MN hotel and resort located on Leech Lake including our 502 restaurant, Copper Door Spa, bowling alley, pool and hot tub.

Walker Bay City Dock Cottages 2 X X X X X X X • X #20 Capts. Jerry and 5th & Leech Lake, P.O. Box 544, Walker, MN 56484 36 Bonnie Stewart (218) 547-1662 Comfortable fishing aboard Chris Craft launches w/bathroom. Bait/tackle furnished, pontoon rentals, ideal location, lovely cottages on the Bay! Stewart family owned.

Country Inn Walker 46 X X X • X X X 40 X X • X X X X X O - 10 June LeBlanc 442 Walker Bay Blvd., Walker, MN 56484 22 Manager (218) 547-1400 / (888) 266-2146 / www.WalkerCountryInn.com Free: continental “plus” breakfast, in-room coffee, morning paper, minutes from casino.

Kabekona River Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast 3 X • • X X X X X X • • X X X X L - 7 Dennis & Charlyne 32287 Mississippi Road, Walker, MN 56484 22 La Voie (218) 224-3519 / (218) 731-5026 / embracingpines.com A place to relax on the river in the woods, across the road from the bike trail with shuttle service.

Leech Leech Lake B & B 4 X 2 X X X X X 14 X X X X X J - 9 Sandy & Gary 11058 Steamboat Loop, Walker, MN 56484 - Davis (218) 547-2231 / [email protected] / leechlakebb.com Wonderful breakfasts, beds, boats and bikes await you at Leech Lake B & B, the only bed & breakfast on the lake.

Near Leech Moondance Guest House 5 X X X X X X X X X X O - 12 Kathy Bieloh 7050 39th Ave. NW, Walker, MN 56484 34 (218) 836-2598 / moondancejam.com Sleeps 16 comfortably, 5 bedroom Guest House, a mile from Leech Lake on 300 acre farm w/ three ponds. Six miles of great riding trails.

Northern Lights Casino & Hotel 105 X X X X X X X X 900 X X X X X X X X P - 11 Leech Lake Band 6800 Y Frontage Road, Walker, MN 56484 25 of Ojibwe (866) 652-4683 / northernlightscasino.com 40,000 square foot casino, 105 room hotel and event center.

The Park Street Inn 4 X X • X X X X X X X X X X T - 2 Linda Hayle 106 Park Street, Nevis, MN 56467 - Owner (218) 652- 4500 / parkstreetinn.com Cozy Victorian comfort on the “Heart” of the Heartland Bike Trail. Great for romantic getaways and special occasions or just to relax.

Walker Hotel 37 X X X X X X X 35 X X - X X X X X X - #95 Shay Mehta 907 Minnesota Ave., Hwy. 371, P.O. Box 669, Walker, MN 56484 Manager (218) 547-2200 Enjoy sitting in the lobby or enjoying our enhanced continental breakfast, and pool.

20 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 TABLE CODES X = Yes • = Some campgrounds

Map Lake/Owner Resort Name, Address, Phone and Website Total No. of Sites No. of Trailer Sites No. of Tent Sites No. of Electric Sites No. of Water Sites No. of Sewer Sites Full hook Ups Dump Station Flush Toilets Showers Laundry Facilities Firewood Picnic Tables Recreation Room Bar/Restaurant Indoor or Outdoor Pool Sandy Beach Boat/Motor Rental Gas/Oil Launch Ramp Camp Store Playground Pets Allowed See Ad Page

Leech Acorn Hill Resort 31 29 2 29 30 30 29 X X X X X X • X X X X X X X X L - 11 Doug & Mary 4691 Acorn Hill Lane NW, Walker, MN 25 Fure (218) 547-1015 / (800) 237-1015 / acornhill.com One stay at our resort is all you need to make this your annual tradition.

Leech Agency Bay Lodge 50 45 50 50 50 50 X • X • X X X X X X X M - 11 Ron & Sharon 8491 Onigum Road NW, Walker, MN 56484 26 Palmer (218) 547-1755 / (888) 547-1755 / AgencyBayLodge.com 45 permanent sites, full hook - ups, beautiful beach, full service lodge, boat/motor rentals.

Leech Anderson’s Cove 13 • X X • X X • X X X X X X X X X X X X X X - J - 9 Chris 11246 Portside Court, Walker, MN 56484 Anderson (218) 547-3762 / (800) 367-0106 / andersonsleech-lake.com Clean, fully equipped cabins. Located on protected Steamboat Bay. GREAT FISHING! Big inland harbor, park-like grounds, near bike trail.

Leech Bayside Resort 5 5 5 5 5 5 X • X X X X X X X X N - 12 Bob, Margy & 8039 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484 24 Brian Huewe (218) 547-1350 / (888) 735-7665 / baysideleechlake.com Bayside is located in Agency Bay; with modern housekeeping cabins, new rental boats, beach, playground and legendary sunsets.

Leech Birch Ridge Resort 8 4 3 4 4 4 4 X X X X X X X X X X X X G - 14 Frank & Ann 12797 N Shore Lane NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 23 Alianello (218) 654-3721 / birchridgeresort.com Medium size resort with 15 housekeeping cabins providing boat/motor rental and harbor protection. Lodge offers food, drinks & gameroom.

Leech Hiawatha Beach Resort 12 8 4 8 8 8 8 X X X • X X X X X X X X X X X X J - 9 Larry & Sue 10904 Steamboat Loop NW, Walker, MN 56484 38 Jacobson (218) 547-1510 / (800) 442-3224 / hiawathabeach.com Make your vacation memories in the heart of the Chippewa Forest, on beautiful Leech Lake.

Leech Pikedale Lodge 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 X X X X X X X X X X X X X N - 17 Torey & Sally 7995 Partridge Point Dr. NE, Longville, MN 56655 - Myers (218) 836-2232 / (800) 279-1126 / pikedale.com Located on Partridge Point on the southeast shore of Leech Lake. Cabins & campsites have a beautiful view of Leech Lake.

Ten Mile Quietwoods Resort 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X - S - 9 Rick Grewe & 4755 Alder Ln. NW, Hackensack, MN 56452 Lynn Kennelly (218) 675-6240 /[email protected] / quietwoodsresort.blogspot.com Lakeside cabins and nightly/seasonal campsites. 900 feet of shoreline on Ten Mile Lake. Boat and pontoon rentals. Family friendly.

Leech Shores of Leech Lake Resort 51 51 51 51 51 X X X X X X X X • X X X X X X X M - 9 Mitch & Mara 6166 Morriss Point, Walker, MN 56484 - Loomis (218) 547-1819 / [email protected] Just 2 1/2 miles to Walker. Adjacent to paved trails, Lakeside cottages and camping. Large inland harbor. Sand Beach.

Stompin’ Grounds Lodge & Camping 26 24 2 24 24 14 14 X X X X X X X X X P - 6 Steve & Connie 26993 Hwy. 64, Akeley, MN 56433 - Werner (218) 652-2964 / (800) 725-1579 Family friendly restaurant, bar and campground.

Trails RV Park 84 84 84 84 84 84 X X X X X X X X X X X L - 9 Israel Moe 9424 State 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484 - (877) 280-0322 / trailsrvpark.com Walker’s/Leech Lake premier RV park. Large sites, pool, arcade, park. Located on paved trail. 4 miles north of Walker.

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21 Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast Situated among beautiful Norway Pines on the Kabekona River, next to the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail. – SHUTTLE SERVICE – Bike Trails, Weddings and Airport to Resort A place to relax in the woods. Walker, MN 56484 218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026 [email protected] www.embracingpines.com Dennis and Charlyne LaVoie

HISTORIC Give Us A Call And Start Planning Your Up North Experience In RESORT COUNTRY INN Walker, Minnesota! WALKER DOWNTOWN • Lucky Moose Bar & Grill (right next door) WALKER • Complimentary Continental Breakfast The 502 - Lakeside Restaurant and Bar • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool • Wireless Internet Copper Door Aveda Spa • Meeting Space Available Seasonal Recreation Rentals Phone: (218) 547-1400 • Toll Free: 888-266-2146 • www.WalkerCountryInn.com Guide Service Bowling Alley Meetings and Events 3.5x2 Ad.indd 1 8/5/10 1:42:30 PM Java Loon Coffee and Gifts Oak Point Resort Walker Minnesota I 218.547.7777 www.oakpointresort.com www.ChaseOnTheLake.COm

Lake Front Cabins open Year round • sandY beaCh boat & Motor rentaLs • WireLess internet On Beautiful Leech Lake! 218-335-2993 A place to call home.

22 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Birch Ridge Resort the only resort on Sucker Bay of Leech Lake RESORT AMENITIES » 15 modern house-keeping cabins » air conditioned cabins » tent/RV camping » lakeside lodge » pizza, beer, ice cream, snacks » free wireless internet » protected harbor BIRCHRIDGERESORT.COM » boat/motor rental » gas, bait, tackle FRANK & ANN ALIANELLO family owned » fish cleaning/packaging [email protected] | 218.654.3721 12797 N Shore Lane NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 since 1971

23 24 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Acorn Hill Resort 4691 Acorn Hill Lane NW • Walker, MN 56484 Reservations: 800-237-1015 • 218-547-1015 [email protected] • www.acornhill.com

Centrally Located on Leech Lake, Pine Point/Traders Bay Area • 14 - 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Cabins, All with Great Views of the Lake One Vacation Home, w/ Hot Tub on Deck • One Honeymoon Suite w/ Hot Tub on Deck • Indoor Pool/Hot Tub • Lodge • Store Campground • RV Sites • Rainbow Playground • Boat & Pontoon Rentals • Protected Harbor • Sand Beach • Water Slide Trampoline • Wi-Fi Wireless Internet • DIRECT TV • Gas, Bait & Tackle • Guide Service

After a day in the great outdoors, enjoy exceptional indoor action. Try your luck on the slots, at the tables, or enjoy a drink and a homemade meal at one of our fine restaurants.

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Open All Year 1-800-827-7106 www.bigrockresort.com • email: [email protected] 20 Deluxe Modern Cabins in Quiet Park-like Setting many remodeled Air Conditioning & Soft Water in all cabins - Cable TV - Wifi Internet Lodge and Game Room - Boat and Pontoon Rental - Gas and Bait 50 Boat Inland Harbor - Fishing Guide Service - Free Fish Cleaning Hot Tub and Newly Renovated Pool - Water Trampoline Tennis - Volleyball - Basketball - Playground - Fire Pits Kids Fishing Contest - Free Kayaks, Canoes and Water Bikes Leech Lake’s Finest

26 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 27 28 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 • Modern & Ultra Clean Cottages • 2 Protected Harbors • Beautiful Sand Beach • Centrally located in a Moore’s Lodge • Gorgeous Sunsets protected bay The best of Minnesota waits for you!

We invite you to spend your family vacation at Moore’s Lodge on Agency Bay of Leech Lake. 218-547-1542 For family fun and great fishing call us toll free www.mooreslodge.com at 1-800-378-4199. Red Wing Lodge

Full Service Resort 14 Housekeeping Cabins • 2&3 Bedrooms Screened Porch or Private Deck Beautiful Sand Beach Lodge & Snack Bar 218-547-1272 • 800-863-1272 • www.redwinglodge.com Recreation & Game Area • Free Wireless Internet Having Fun Has Never Been Easier All Units Air Conditioned Shop. Bike. Eat. Repeat.

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Serving the Walker, Park Rapids and Bemidji areas for over 20 years. Smarter Home Solutions Lake Country Power has energy programs to meet your home or cabin’s energy needs—off-peak water heating, air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, 8-hour interruptible water heating, dual fuel and more. Rebates available. Contact us today for more information.

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30 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Cass County Historical Society Museum & Pioneer School

The Cass County Museum invites you to visit us and learn about the settlement of our county. One of the largest exhibits of Ojibwe articles in Northern Minnesota will provide history and insight to the original inhabitants of the county. Other exhibits include those on fur trade, lumbering, transportation and the YOUR UP-NORTH HEADQUARTERS FOR early pioneers. Our pioneer Huset School was built in 1912 and APPLIANCES, HARDWARE AND ELECTRONICS is furnished with period furniture. This is a “hands - on” exhibit and provides a country school experience.

Our research center is open daily to genealogists and researchers for a fee. We offer an obituary file and microfilmed county newspapers from 1894 to present, hundreds of family and individual histories, numerous city and village histories, thousands of photographs and assistance if needed.

Hours: Open Seasonally Admission: Call for fees Grills & Supplies • Propane Fill & Exchange Group rates available with reservations Coolers & Ice • Camp Chairs • Fire Rings iPods & Cell Phones • Cameras & Batteries CASS COUNTY Fans & Air Conditioners • Generators

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SHOP ONLINE @ LUNDRIGANSCLOTHING.COM DOWNTOWN WALKER | 218.547.0686 Walker 218-547-1041 Crosslake 218-692-1715 420 Minnesota Ave W - Walker, Minnesota www.WalkerGeneralStore.com Nisswa 218-963-2647 Dorset 218-237-2400

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32 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Gaa’Oziskwaajimekaag Gabe-gikendaasowigamig • Lowest Tuition in Minnesota • Accredited Higher Education • Credits Transferable Preserving Culture Find out more by visiting our website: Through Education www.lltc.edu

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We Build Each Home As If It Were Our Own A Custom Builder With 36 Years Of Experience and a Reputation For:

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34 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 6913 Hwy 371 Walker, MN 56484 CITY SANITARY SERVICE Phone: 218-547-2800 Website: www.jkmarine.com P.O. BOX 218 WALKER,MN 56484 (218) 547-3633 or 363-2887

Servicing the Walker, Hackensack, Akeley, Whipholt, Laporte, and Longville areas for commercial and residential garbage pickup.

*Rentals *Sales *Service *Storage

Rentals Don’t own a boat? That’s ok come use ours! Come enjoy Beautiful Leech lake in one of our brand new rental machines. We offer Deckboats, Pontoons, Fishing boats, and Jetskis. Sales Experience better health. Looking for quality at an affordable price? Come check our selection of Southbay pontoons, Cypress Cay pontoons, Alumacraft boats, Larson boats, Sanger tow boats, Yetti fish houses, Beach King docks and lifts, Mercury, Yamaha, and Suzuki motors.

Four Friendly Locations: 24/7 Emergency & Level IV Trauma Care 218.732.3311 | www.CHISJH.org

NISTLER FLOOR COVERING “Where Quality Comes First” Roger Nistler, Owner Carpet, Tile, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl, Closets, Mohawk, Shaw, Hunter Douglas Window Treatments, Closetmaid. 5 Miles South of Walker on Hwy 371

MonticelloOpen 7 days a week, 10-5 218-547-4610 / www.nistlerfloorcovering.com Located at Frank & Bessie’s Attic 106 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN 763.295.2211

35 Bank Forward 106 6th St S A Great Place To Stay! Walker MN 56484  Play time  Grooming 218.547.2312  Kennels or Suites Located on State Hwy 371  Convenient Hours Just south of  Safe and Clean Hackensack On the way to the Lake! On your team. 218-675-7297 www.bankforward.com Member FDIC www.pawsandclawsrr.org

Visit The Winery In The Woods! • Wine Tasting Room • Retail Store • Gallery/Gift Shop Open May thru December Tues. – Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. Noon-5:00 forestedgewinery.com 14 miles North of Akeley Jct Hwy 34W & Lake May Rd NW (by mile marker 102) www.lakecountryrv.com on Scenic Hwy. 64 or 25 miles South of Bemidji Phone: 1-888-452-2126 / 218-547-3381 Email: [email protected] 218-224-3535 Art Fair Weekend OPEN YEAR ROUND – WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL! August 19 and 20, 2017 Hours: M-F 9-6 Sat. 9-3 or Any Other Time by Appointment

603 Minnesota Ave. Spencer roSS poSt #134 Walker, MN 218-547-1016 1-877-431-5686 american Legion – Open To The Public – 110 Michigan Ave. W. • Daily Drink Specials • Daily Food Specials Walker, MN • Friday & Sunday: • Game Room 218-547-4734 Meat Raffles PHARMACY 1-866-547-7737 • Pull Tabs • Tuesday: Bar Bingo-6pm • Hall Rental for Wedding • Thursday, Friday & Receptions, Meetings, Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am-6 pm • Sat: 9 am-5 pm • Sun: 10 am-4 pm Saturday: DJ & Karaoke Catered Banquets, Etc. Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am-6 pm • Sat: 9 am-3 pm • Sun: CLOSED 407 Front St. • Walker, Mn • 547-1011 SERVING PRESCRIPTION NEEDS SINCE 1884 Gaming # 00115

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36 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Your Leech Lake Experience Starts Here! We are located on Premier Leech Lake near Walker, MN, where our guests & owners experience the lake to its fullest. The property includes 2-3 bedroom lake homes, guest rooms, season specific Pro Shop Gear for owner & guest use, boat rentals & private harbor with seasonal slips available.

Call Today for Our Seasonal Specials & Packages. 1812 Merit Road N.W. • Walker, MN 56484 We currently have Ownership Opportunities Available! (218) 836-2500

Whether you are hunting, fi shing or just plain like to shop, Reeds has it all! From hunting gear, fi shing gear & electronics to footwear and apparel for the whole family. Best Service. Best Advice. Best Price...Guaranteed!

RFamilyEEDS Outdoor Outfitters ReedsSports.com Walker, MN • Onamia, MN OPEN 7 days a week! 800-346-0019 Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm #1 Retailer for Benelli & Browning! Always OPEN Online! The Largest Selection of Ice & Summer Fishing Gear

37 38 www.leech-lake.com 800-833-1118 Sanford Walker’s family medicine specialists provide care for the whole family – from pediatrics to geriatrics. We get to know you and your family and treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. From annual physicals, regular check-ups, vaccinations, school and athletic physicals, our family medicine providers serve families and the Walker community with the latest in care.

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Walker Discover the charm to Itasca of the Lake Country Scenic Byway. State Park You’ll travel 88 miles through prime 71 34 Akeley northern Minnesota vacation country.

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For more information call: Itasca State Park 218-699-7251 Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber 1-800-542-3992 Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber 1-800-247-0054 Leech Lake Chamber-Walker 1-800-833-1118

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