2016 Longville MN Guide

2016 Destination Guide A City of All Seasons

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WELCOME TO LONGVILLE

Welcome to Longville is blessed with many natural gifts — sparkling lakes, golden sand beaches, pristine forests, and abundant wildlife. We invite you to experience all that Longville has to offer. Stay at our fine lodging properties, fish our “great lakes,” visit our shops and restaurants, and enjoy our many activities.

The Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce offers an extensive schedule of activities for all ages, all year long.

These include our world-renowned summer turtle races, our famous daylong Fourth of July celebration, a “fly-in/ drive-in” pancake breakfast at the Longville airport, and a very hometown Christmas tree lighting, complete with free hot chocolate and horse-drawn wagon rides.

You’re always welcome in Longville — visit as often as you’d like, stay as long as you can. We’re sure you’ll agree that Longville has something for everyone.

For more information on the Longville lakes area, please visit the Chamber’s website, www.Longville.com, or call us at 1.800.756.7583.

There’s something for everyone in Longville - year-round!

Welcome....................................... 2 Calendar of Events.................... 3 A Place to Play........................... 8 Executive Members..................15 Map ....................................Foldout Resorts..............................Foldout Nonprofit Members..................16 Chamber Activities...................17 A Place to Live...........................21 A Place to Work.......................27 Directory Members.................28

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Calendar of Events Events subject to change. Visit www.longville.com for updates MAY

Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday

Saturday, January 9

Friday, May 6

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

5 p.m. Annual Snowmobile Club Banquet at Patrick’s. Sponsored by the Longville Lakes Snowmobile Club. Contact Darren Week, 218-363-2614.

FEBRUARY Every Wednesday

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Saturday, February 6

9 a.m. registration. Ice Bocce Tournament on Girl Lake sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Contact Craig Johnson, 218-363-2950.

Saturday, February 20

Polar Pout Plunge. Contact Walker Area Community Center, 218-547-1853.

MARCH Every Wednesday

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Saturday, March 5

7 p.m. Winter Fireworks over Girl Lake, free, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

Sunday, March 20

5-7 p.m. Irish Beef Stew Supper/Silent Auction/Chili Cook-off at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. Contact Peggy Schmidtke, 218547-3156.

Saturday, March 26

10 a.m. Free Easter EGGStravaganza, at Common Grounds. Photos with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts sponsored by the Longville Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

Sunday, March 27

9 a.m. Easter breakfast, free and open to the public.

10:30 a.m. Resurrection Celebration Service at Longville Bible Chapel, 218-363-2010.

APRIL Every Wednesday

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church. Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Plant Day at First National Bank.

Saturday, May 7

8:30 a.m. Run/Walk/Ride Around Woman—Certified 30K plus timed 5-mile Run/Walk and untimed recreational bike ride. Scenic courses along Woman Lake. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

Thursday, May 19

1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Spring Musical at Immanuel Lutheran School. Contact Peggy Schmidtke, 218-547-3156.

Friday, May 20

10 a.m. Spring meeting of the Friends of the Margaret Welch Memorial Library at the YAH Club. Contact Rose Jorgenson, 218-682-3113.

Thursday, May 26

4-6 p.m. Wine & Cheese Reception/Open House at the Gallery of New Creations/Longville Arts Center. Sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance and the Gallery of New Creations. Contact Pat Boen, 218-8384202.

Saturday, May 28

Poppy Fund Drive in Longville, Remer and Outing by Sherman A. Yochum VFW Post 772 and Auxiliary.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Rose Jorgenson, 218-682-3113.

11 a.m. McLions Hamburger Day sponsored by the Longville Lions Club.

Bake Sale sponsored by the Young-At-Heart Senior Club. Contact Marv Hausken, 218-363-3228.

Monday, May 30

9:30 a.m. Memorial Day Service at the Longville Fire Hall, free and open to the public. Presented by Sherman A. Yochum VFW Post 772 and Auxiliary, featuring music by the Longville Area Community Choir and a keynote address. Contact Bob Saalborn, 651-808-0311.

JUNE Wednesday, June 1

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church. Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Saturday, April 2

5 p.m. Northland Ridge Runners National Wild Turkey Federation 13th annual banquet at Patrick’s. $55 single, $80 couple. Contact Craig Johnson, 218-363-2950 (day).

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Boat harbor, launching facilities.

Excellent swimming beach. Motors, gas, pontoon.

Saturday, April 16

4:30 p.m. Firemen’s Annual Fish Fry at the Longville Fire Hall. $10 charge, proceeds benefit the Longville Fire Department. Contact Craig Johnson, 218-363-2950.

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Saturday, June 18

Community Garage Sale sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts/Crafts/Music Outdoor Show at the Historical Building downtown, sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance. Contact Pat Boen, 218-838-4202.

Thursday, June 2

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

11 a.m. till gone — Sandwich Day by the Longville Fire Department, pie social and sale sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, in the parking lot next to the City Docks. Contact the Chamber, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

Friday, June 3

Sunday, June 19

First National Bank Priority Club Golf Tournament.

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library.

Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Sunday, June 5

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fried Chicken Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. $6/children, $12/adults. Contact Peggy Schmidtke, 218-547-3156.

Wednesday, June 8

1-3:30 p.m. First Turtle Races of the Season, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Thursday, June 9

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bake Sale sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship at the Longville Community Church. Contact Patty Miller, 218-363-3055.

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Thursday-Saturday, June 9-11

Annual ABC Sale at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. Free admission. Contact Peggy Schmidtke, 218-547-3156.

Friday, June 10

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library.

Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Wednesday, June 15

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

5-6:30 p.m. Smorgasbord at Salem Lutheran Church. Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Thursday, June 16

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Friday, June 17

10:45 a.m. “Singspiration” at the Longville Community Church sponsored by the Church Choir. Contact Jeanette Brown, 218-363-2301.

Wednesday, June 22

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Thursday, June 23

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Friday, June 24

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Saturday, June 25

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Book and Bake Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Rose Jorgenson, 218-682-3113.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Classic Car Show sponsored by the Turtle Town Cruisers.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Turtle Town Art Fair on the Salem Lutheran Church grounds, sponsored by the Longville Area Women of Today. Contact Trish Gavin, 218851-1860.

Pie Sale at the Art Fair sponsored by St. Edwards Catholic Women’s Council.

Contact Gladys Berger, 218-682-3398.

7 p.m. Public Bingo at the Young-At-Heart Senior Club. Contact Marv Hausken, 218-363-3228.

Sunday, June 26

10:30 a.m. Patriotic Celebration Service featuring flag folding ceremony, patriotic music and patriotic message at Longville Bible Chapel, 218-3632010.

Wednesday, June 29

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library.

Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

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Thursday, June 30

Wednesday, July 13

JULY

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Friday, July 1

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Sunday, July 3

5-7 p.m. “Music in the Park” featuring CODA in the gazebo at Salem Lutheran Church.

Thursday, July 14

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Friday, July 15

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library.

Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Saturday, July 16

Monday, July 4

Independence Day Celebration all day, downtown Longville. Food, fun and games!

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Community Garage Sale and Summerfest Family Fun Day — Something for everyone! Arts/Crafts/Music, special games and art activities for children, plenty of food, including specialties by the Longville Lions. Sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance and the Chamber of Commerce. Contact Pat Boen, 218-838-4202.

9:30 a.m. Free inflatables for the kids

Wednesday, July 20

10 a.m. Food Court opens with lots of goodies including hamburgers and hotdogs by the Longville Chamber and walking tacos by the Longville Lions.

11 a.m. Parade, followed by kids’ races, contests and games.

Fireworks at dusk over Girl Lake.

All sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630 or 1-800-7567583.

Wednesday, July 6

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

5-6:30 p.m. Smorgasbord at Salem Lutheran Church. Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Thursday, July 21

9 a.m.-1 p.m. “Grandma’s Cookie Jar” Cookie Sale, cookies by the pound, at the Longville Community Church sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship. Contact Patty Miller, 218-363-3055.

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Friday, July 22

Thursday, July 7

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Friday, July 8

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Friday-Saturday, July 8-9

7:30 p.m. Hackensack Hot Jazz Festival at the Hackensack Community Building. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Sponsored by the Northwoods Arts Council. Contact Linda Sigtenhorst, 218-363-3634.

Saturday, July 9

7 p.m. Public Bingo at the Young-At-Heart Senior Club. Contact Marv Hausken, 218-363-3228.

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library.

Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Saturday, July 23

7 p.m. Public Bingo at the Young-At-Heart Senior Club. Contact Marv Hausken, 218-363-3228.

Sunday, July 24

10:45 a.m. “Singspiration” at the Longville Community Church sponsored by the Church Choir. Contact Jeanette Brown, 218-363-2301.

5-7 p.m. “Music in the Park” in the gazebo at Salem Lutheran Church.

Wednesday, July 27

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-7567583.

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

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10:30 a.m. Patriotic Celebration Service featuring patriotic choral music and patriotic message at Longville Bible Chapel, 218-363-2010.

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-7567583.

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Thursday, July 28

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

7 a.m.-2 p.m. “Fluff and Puff” Pillow Cleaning/Book and Bake Sale at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Book sale starts at 9 a.m., bake sale at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Contact Rose Jorgenson, 218-682-3113.

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Friday, July 29

Saturday, August 13 continued

10 a.m. Annual Church Auction at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Louise Daudt, 218-363-2276.

11 a.m. Lions Corn and Sausage Feed sponsored by the Longville Lions Club. Contact Pat Boen, 218-838-4202.

Bake Sale sponsored by the Young-At-Heart Senior Club. Contact Marv Hausken, 218-363-3228.

Wednesday, August 17

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

5-6:30 p.m. Smorgasbord at Salem Lutheran Church. Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library.

Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Sunday, August 21

Saturday, July 30

Wednesday, August 24

Chase the Police Triathlon. Contact Walker Area Community Center, 218-547-1853.

1-3:30 p.m. Last Turtle Races of the season, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

AUGUST

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Wednesday, August 3

Thursday, August 25

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

10:45 a.m. “Singspiration” at the Longville Community Church sponsored by the Church Choir. Contact Jeanette Brown, 218-363-2301.

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

5-9:30 p.m. Leech Lake Watershed Foundation Gala, “Jazz in August.”

Fundraising event. $40 per person includes dinner, jazz band and auction, at Bluewater Lodge on Leech Lake. Contact Lindsey Ketchel, 218-675-5773.

Thursday, August 4

Sunday, August 28

10:30 a.m. Free Preschool Storytime at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

Friday, August 5

1:30-3 p.m. Free Craft Time at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library.

Drop in anytime during the session. Contact Cheryl Martin, 218-363-2710.

WACC Golf Classic. Contact Walker Area Community Center, 218-547-1853.

Saturday, August 6

7 p.m. Public Bingo at the Young-At-Heart Senior Club. Contact Marv Hausken, 218-363-3228.

Sunday, August 7

8 a.m.-12 p.m. “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” at the Longville Airport.

Pancake breakfast, classic cars, model trains sponsored by the Longville Flyers, Longville Firemen and Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583. Pilot Contact: Steve Shallbetter, 218-821-0779.

Wednesday, August 10

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Summer’s End Food Fest at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. $6/children, $10/adults. Contact Peggy Schmidtke, 218-547-3156.

Wednesday, August 31

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

SEPTEMBER Every Wednesday

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Saturday, September 3

11 a.m. Longville Lions serving lunch at the Docksider parking lot.

Saturday-Sunday, September 3-4

9 a.m.-5 p.m. “Arts Off 84” Art Crawl. Longville site, downtown, sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance. Contact Pat Boen, 218-838-4202, or Barb Anderson, 218-363-2649.

1-3:30 p.m. Turtle Races and Kids’ Games, downtown Longville, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

Wednesday, September 14

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

“Fall Has It All!” Celebrate autumn with special events and merchant discounts, sponsored by the Longville, Hackensack, Remer and Walker Chambers of Commerce.

Friday, August 12

3 p.m. 9th annual PTL Concert at Calvary Church in Walker. Benefits Faith in Action. Contact Theresa Eclov, 218-675-5435.

Saturday, August 13

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Northwoods Art and Book Festival in Hackensack.

Free admission. Sponsored by the Northwoods Arts Council.

Artist Contact: Shirley Johnson, 218-675-6181.

Author Contact: Joanne Moren, 218-675-5135.

First National Bank Priority Club Fish Fry.

September 15-October 1

Thursday, September 15

4-6 p.m. “Fall Has It All” Opening Reception/Wine and Cheese at the Gallery of New Creations/Longville Arts Center. Sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance and Gallery of New Creations.

Contact Pat Boen, 218-838-4202.

Friday, September 16

5-7:30 p.m. “Fall Has It All” Kick-off at the Anchorage Inn.

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Saturday, September 17

Thursday, November 24

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Book Sale at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Contact Rose Jorgenson, 218-682-3113.

Saturday, November 26

Oktoberfest all day in Longville!

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts/Crafts/Music Outdoor Show sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance. Contact Pat Boen, 218-838-4202.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fall Festival/Bazaar at Salem Lutheran Church. Bazaar with crafts, antiques and food sponsored by the Salem Lutheran Women.

Contact Carole Raines, 218-363-2011.

5-11 p.m. German dinner and dance at the Longville Fire Hall. $5 cover charge/$7 with a meal. Sponsored by the Longville Firemen and the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

Saturday, September 17

North Country Marathon & 10K Races in Walker. Contact Walker Area Community Center, 218-547-1853.

Wednesday, September 21

10 a.m. Fall meeting of the Friends of the Margaret Welch Memorial Library at the YAH Club. Contact Rose Jorgenson, 218-682-3113.

Friday, September 23

2:30-4:30 p.m. Free photos with Santa at Common Grounds Coffee Shop, sponsored by Longville Area Women of Today. Contact Toni Dysart, 218-566-3115.

4-6 p.m. Official Christmas Tree Lighting activities downtown.

Free hotdogs, hot chocolate, cookies, Christmas carols and bonfire.

Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

DECEMBER All month—Merchant Holiday Open Houses sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

Every Wednesday

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Friday, December 2

Christmas Open House at First National Bank.

Saturday, December 3

4-7 p.m. Booya Fundraiser in Hackensack for Faith in Action. Contact Theresa Eclov, 218-675-5435.

St. Edwards Bake Sale. Contact Heather, Parish Office, 218-363-2799.

Wednesday, September 28

Kids Klub Fall Party at First National Bank.

4 p.m. Free annual Christmas Concert at Salem Lutheran Church featuring the Longville Area Community Choir. Free-will offering will be accepted. Contact Jan Marr, 218-682-3007.

OCTOBER

Friday, December 9

Every Wednesday

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Sunday, December 4

4-6 p.m. Wine & Cheese Reception/Open House at the Gallery of New Creations/Longville Arts Center. Sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance and Gallery of New Creations. Contact Pat Boen, 218-838-4202.

Friday-Saturday, December 9-10

Annual Banquet sponsored by the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Lakes & Pines Chapter of Northern Cass County. Contact Kevin Merten, 218-507-0364.

6-8 p.m. Living Christmas Story. Free drive-through event at the Longville Bible Chapel that displays several scenes of Christmas, featuring many live animals. Open to the public.

Longville Bible Chapel, 218-363-2010.

Saturday, October 29

Saturday, December 10

Saturday, October 22

5:30-7 p.m. Free Halloween SPOOKtacular at Camp Olson YMCA. Halloween games and trick-or-treating sponsored by Camp Olson YMCA, 218-363-2207, and the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

Monday, October 31

5-8 p.m. Free treats for all children who come in costume and a great community campfire where you can warm up. At Longville Bible Chapel, 218-363-2010.

NOVEMBER

Cookie Walk at St. Edwards Catholic Church, sponsored by Longville Area Women of Today. Contact Erin Burt, 218-682-2459.

Tuesday, December 13

1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Christmas Musical at Immanuel Lutheran School. Contact Peggy Schmidtke, 218-547-3156.

Sunday, December 18

6 p.m. Christmas Program and Candlelight Service featuring holiday music, followed by a special dessert fellowship. Longville Bible Chapel, 218-363-2010.

Every Wednesday

5-6 p.m. “Wednesday at the Well” free dinner at Salem Lutheran Church.

Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011.

Saturday, November 5

4:30-7:30 p.m. Deer Hunters Dinner at St. Edwards Catholic Church.

Charge TBD. Sponsored by St. Edwards Women’s Council. Contact Heather Holter, 218-363-2799.

Wednesday, November 9

5 p.m. Open House and fundraiser at Faith in Action office.

Contact Theresa Eclov, 218-675-5435.

Friday, November 11

Veterans Day Programs featuring Sherman A. Yochum Post 772 and Auxiliary at schools in Walker and Remer.

Saturday, November 12

9:30 a.m. 15th annual “Does’ Only” Holiday Champagne Breakfast at Patrick’s. Silent auction, style show, holiday music sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

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Wednesday, November 23

7 p.m. Thanksgiving Service and Pie Fellowship featuring a time of praising and thanking God, with a great variety of pie for all who attend.

Longville Bible Chapel, 218-363-2010.

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11 a.m.-2 p.m. Beer Garden, food, including frankfurters by the Longville Lions, pie sale, German music, Quick Draw Art Contest. Downtown, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 218-363-2630, 1-800-756-7583.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Thanksgiving Day dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. Contact Peggy Schmidtke, 218-547-3156.

A PLACE TO PLAY

A Place To

PLAY Captivating Year-Round Our pristine lakes are our calling card. The Woman Lake chain is the acknowledged jewel of the area, with Girl Lake bringing boaters right into downtown. But the Longville area encompasses everything from small, quiet lakes to Leech Lake, the third largest in Minnesota.

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The Water

In the summer these blue waters beckon fishermen and water skiers, canoes and sailboats, kayakers and swimmers. The tall pines and sandy beaches offer the perfect place to enjoy a book, a game of sand volleyball, or an evening campfire with songs and s’mores. And the fun doesn’t stop when the lakes freeze over because

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that ushers in ice fishing season!

Nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, we have resorts and campgrounds on ten area lakes that offer some of the best fishing in the state. In addition to the much-sought-after walleye, anglers find muskies, northern pike, large- and small-mouth bass, crappies, bluegills, sunfish and other panfish, perch, tullibee, and rock bass in our waters.

Many of our lakes are connected by rivers and channels that offer miles of uninterrupted paddling via kayak or canoe.

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The Woods

But water isn’t all we have — our forests are nearly as famous as our lakes. We embrace a portion of the beautiful Chippewa National Forest and offer more than 100 miles of paved trails for bikers and inline skaters,

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plus specially designated routes for ATVs and OHVs. In the winter these routes accommodate snowmobiles, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers.

Longville offers a direct connection to the renowned Paul Bunyan State Trail via designated bike routes along County Roads 5 and 11. The Paul Bunyan trail is the longest bike trail in Minnesota, running 112 miles from Brainerd to Bemidji. It also connects with the Heartland, Blue Ox, and Cuyuna State Recreation Area trails, offering endless opportunities for hiking, biking and mountain biking, inline skating, cross-country skiing, running, geo-caching, and much more.

In the beautiful Chippewa National Forest, a section of the North Country Trail tracks right through the Longville area. As America’s longest National Scenic Trail, it offers hikers a unique opportunity to explore nature at its best. There are also hiking trails — and learning opportunities — at Deep Portage Learning Center, located on Big Deep Lake between Longville and Hackensack.

The Longville area is the perfect place to look for bird species, wildflowers, or just take in nature’s serenity with a quiet walk in the woods.

Hunting and trapping are also popular and our varied wildlife habitats offer the perfect opportunity to take full advantage of all the seasons. With all the lakes, plus state and national forests nearby, you’re never far from a place to hunt or trap. Popular quarries include deer, bear, grouse, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, and fox.

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Parks and Nature Centers When you’re in Longville, you’re never far from an outdoor experience.

The new city park, the Scott and Jane Stuart Memorial Park, offers a pavilion with picnic

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tables and barbecue grills, a playground, pickle ball, shuffleboard, tennis and sand volleyball courts, and skating rinks. The nearby Deep Portage Learning Center is an environmental learning center that offers hiking and skiing trails that are open to the public.

The Leech Lake Recreation Area in nearby Federal Dam offers scenic hiking trails plus camping and RV sites right on the lake shore. Camping, swimming, hiking, and sites for dayrental are also available at Mabel Lake National Forest Campground, located on Hwy. 200 north of Longville.

Nearby are the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, 5,000 acres of mostly undeveloped land with trails and lakes in and around the mining pits abandoned three decades ago; Schoolcraft State Park, a virgin pine forest with the Mississippi River running through it, popular with campers, hikers, canoeists and fishermen; Savanna Portage State Park, where you can hike the Continental Divide Trail, ride bikes, swim, fish, ride snowmobile trails, or cross-country ski; and Itasca State Park, 32,000 acres with everything from the headwaters of the Mississippi River and Preacher’s Grove to a 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary.

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Other Attractions

Longville is a favorite of motorcycle enthusiasts, since it is situated on the curvy and scenic Highway 84. We also have the 27-hole Ridgewood Golf Course and Country Club, with driving range and practice green; and Birdie’s Mini Golf and Water Wars

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right downtown.

For more excitement, the full range of Moondance Events is right down the road.

There is also the nearby Northern Lights Casino and Event Center.

“Oh to be there to enjoy! I hope you all appreciate your little piece of heaven.”

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Nonprofit Members

CAMPS/NATURE CENTERS

• Deep Portage Learning Center Dale Yerger 2197 Nature Center Dr. NW Hackensack, MN 56452 218-682-2325 • Fax: 218-682-3121 portage@uslink.net • www.deep-portage.org • Itasca Moraine Chapter, North Country Trail Association Jerry Trout 4379 Maple Ln NW • Hackensack, MN 56452 218-675-5448 • ITM@northcountrytrail.org • Luther Dell Bible Camp Dave Peet 2760 S Boy Lake Dr NE Remer, MN 218-566-2326 davep@campwapo.org • www.campwapo.org • Miracle Bible Camp Doug Payne PO Box 450 • Longville, MN 56655 218-682-2714 • mbcamp@uslink.net www.miraclebible.com

CHURCHES • Immanuel Lutheran Church Pastor Vrudny 4656 State Hwy 200 NW Walker, MN 56484 • 218-547-3156 immanuellutheran@arvig.net www.immanuellutheranwalker.com • Longville Bible Chapel Pastor Mike Partch 5116 State Hwy 84 • PO Box 26 Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2010 • mcpartch@arvig.net -SEE AD ON PAGE 21 • Longville Community Church Pastor Duane Brown or Patty Miller 194 School Ln • PO Box 183 Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2750 • longvillecc@arvig.net • Salem Lutheran Church Carol Raines-Secretary, Pastor Trisha Jorgenson PO Box 136 • Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2011 • salem@arvig.net Pastortrish1968@gmail.com www.salemlongville.org -SEE AD ON PAGE 14 • St. Edwards Catholic Church Father Keith Bertram 4905 State Hwy 84 • PO Box 38 Longville, MN 56655 • 218-363-2799 stedwardlongville@hotmail.com • St. Edwards Women’s Council Sarah Tabaka 3272 Shore Acres Rd NW Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2799 • st.tabaka@gmail.com

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS • Child, Girl, Woman Lakes Area Association Tom Jansen 3325 N Green Forest Dr NW Longville, MN 56655 218-682-2306 • trajansen@tds.net www.womanlakechain.org

• Northwoods Arts Council Linda Sigtenhorst • PO Box 356 Hackensack, MN 56452 218-363-3634 or 218-536-0629 l_sigtenhorst@msn.com • Petal Pushers Garden Club Alice Pettit Longville, MN 56655 • 952-288-3623

• Friends of the Library Rose Jorgenson 4390 Evergreen Dr. NW Hackensack, MN 56452 • 218-682-3113 nanaro1947@yahoo.com

• Sherman A. Yochum VFW Post 772 and Ladies Auxiliary Bob Saalborn, Post Commander PO Box 73 • Longville, MN 56655 651-808-0311

• Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation Lindsey Ketchel, Executive Director PO Box 455 • Hackensack, MN 56452 218-675-5773 info@leechlakewatershed.org www.leechlakewatershed.org

• Turtle Town Cruisers Car Club Marlin Parry 5049 Sawmill Trail NE Longville, MN 56655 218-363-3311 • marlin.parry@gmail.com

• Longville Area Community Choir Ardis Aagard, President PO Box 122 • 2705 4th Ave NW Longville, MN 56655 218-682-3386 • nonandbop@tds.net • Longville Area Community Foundation Jan Kelley 218-682-3855 • info@longvillefoundation.org www.longvillefoundation.org • Longville Area Women of Today Donna DeNeui-President PO Box 293 • Longville, MN 56655 • Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 33 • Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2630 or 800-756-7583 chamber@longville.com www.longville.com • Longville Lakes Arts Alliance/ Longville Arts Center Pat Boen PO Box 271 • Longville, MN 56655 218-838-4202 • art@longvilleartscenter.com www.LongvilleArtsCenter.com -SEE AD ON PAGE 23 • Longville Lakes Area Snowmobile Club Larry Gavin PO Box 321 • Longville, MN 56655 218-839-0847 • Longville Lions Club Pat Boen Longville, MN 56655 218-838-4202 • Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Lakes & Pines Chapter 5539 24th Ave NE • Longville, MN kevin@longvillelakes.com • Northland Ridge Runners - Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Craig Johnson PO Box 508 • Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2950 • craig.johnson@fnbnorth.com

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• Camp Olson YMCA Russ Link 4160 Little Boy Rd NE • Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2207 • russ@campolson.org www.campolson.org -SEE AD ON PAGE 21

• Walker Area Community Center Gretchen Gribbin 105 Tower Avenue • PO Box 327 Walker, MN 56484 218-547-1853 • wacc@arvig.net www.walkerareacommunitycenter.com • Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club David Halsey-President PO Box 83 • Hackensack, MN 56452 612-723-1987 • dvhalsey@aol.com www.woodtickwheelers.com -SEE AD ON PAGE 9 • Young-At-Heart (YAH) Senior Club Marvin Hausken, President 150 Pond Lane • Longville, MN 56655 218-363-3228

COMMUNITY SERVICES • Crisis Line & Referral Service Mary Marana PO Box 192 • Brainerd, MN 56401 Main Office: 218-828-4515 Crisis Line: 800-462-5525 mary.crisisline@brainerd.net www.crisislineandreferralservice.org • Faith In Action For Cass County Theresa Eclov PO Box 512 • Hackensack, MN 56452 218-675-5435 • cassfia@uslink.net www.faithinactioncass.com • Longville Area Food Shelf/Tossed & Found Boutique Toni Sausman-Manager PO Box 308 • Longville, MN 56655 218-363-3949 • tsausman@arvig.net -SEE AD ON PAGE 23 • Margaret Welch Memorial Library Cheryl Martin 5051 State Hwy 84 • PO Box 106 Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2710 • longville@krls.org www.krls.org • North Memorial Ambulance - Longville Kevin Lee-Manager 210 NW 5th St • Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-8767 or 218-363-3581 northmemorial.com

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Longville Turtle Races When June arrives, the Longville Chamber brings the famous turtle races to town. On Wednesday

afternoons, starting in June and ending in August, racers and their families converge on the racing circle right in downtown Longville, to enjoy food, fun, games, contests — and, of course, the iconic

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turtle races. This is how Longville earned the official title, “Turtle Race Capital of the World.”

2016 TURTLE RACE CALENDAR Wednesday, June 8 Wednesday, June 15 Wednesday, June 22 Wednesday, June 29 Wednesday, July 6 Wednesday, July 13

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Wednesday, July 20 Wednesday, July 27 Wednesday, Aug. 3 Wednesday, Aug. 10 Wednesday, Aug. 17 Wednesday, Aug. 24

More Chamber Activities The Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the seasons, sure to create lasting memories. The fun starts the first Saturday in February with the annual Ice Bocce Tournament on Girl Lake. Ice bocce is a combination of bowling, curling, and bocce ball, with a little shuffleboard mixed in.

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In early March, Longville celebrates winter with an exceptional fireworks display, also on Girl Lake. Then the Longville Lions partner with the Chamber to host the popular Easter EGGStravaganza, a free event with hidden Easter eggs and candy and prizes for local children.

Next up, on the first Saturday in May, is “Run Around Woman Plus,” a sanctioned 30K race around beautiful Woman Lake, plus a 5-mile walk/run and recreational bike ride.

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4th of July and More Longville is also famous for its old-fashioned 4th of July celebration, known for its daylong offerings of food and fun. Things start off in the morning with inflatable games for the children. People arrive early to line the streets for the parade, which comes right through town, followed by games for kids and

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adults. The day winds up with a spectacular fireworks display over Girl Lake.

Other summer activities include Summerfest Family Fun Day, a joint effort between the Chamber and the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance; “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” a fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast sponsored by the Chamber, the Longville Flyers, and the Longville Firemen.

When autumn arrives, the Chamber participates in “Fall Has It All,” a 17-day slate of activities in Longville, Hackensack, Remer, and Walker. Longville events “kick-off” the first weekend, culminating in all-day Oktoberfest festivities the first Saturday.

The Chamber’s year is rounded out by participating in the Halloween SPOOKtacular at Camp Olson YMCA; sponsoring the popular “Does’ Only” Holiday Champagne Breakfast the second Saturday of deer hunting season, and hosting the very hometown lighting of the town Christmas tree the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The holiday season is then officially ushered in with open houses at many Chamber member businesses.

In addition, the Chamber holds the charitable gambling license for Longville, so the Chamber is responsible for the pull-tabs, meat raffles, bingo, and horse racing at three locations: Patrick’s, the Docksider, and the Anchorage Inn. By law, proceeds must be reinvested in the local community.

Funds generated by charitable gambling are donated to many nonprofit organizations and projects throughout the year.

Chamber members are as busy as the Chamber itself, sponsoring events like art fairs, book and bake sales, classic car shows, holiday concerts, Music in the Park, and the annual Memorial Day program. There truly is something for everyone in Longville.

Longville will forever have a place in my heart. Lots of memories to hold dear.

Great place for a family vacation.”

— Steve Porter, Eagle Grove, Iowa

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More than You Expect For a small town, Longville is a vibrant community that offers a surprisingly complete lifestyle. And, if you’re interested in getting involved, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in a variety of areas of interest.

Public Library

We’re the smallest town in Minnesota to have a public library — and our Margaret Welch Memorial Library is a member of the Kitchigami Regional Library System, which serves five counties and links us to programs and resources far beyond our municipal borders. There is also an active Friends of the Library group that organizes events and fundraisers to support the library and its mission.

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9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:30 am Sunday Worship 7:00 pm Wed. Evening Prayer Meeting

Municipal Airport We’re also one of the smallest towns to have a municipal airport (KXVG). Our airport offers the longest runway in a 50-mile radius, capable of handling small business jets, 24-hour self-serve fuel, and a courtesy car.

Located less than a half-mile north of town on Highway 84, the airport is within walking distance of downtown. Because Longville is centrally

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located among some 400 area lakes, when you touch down here, it’s a quick getaway to your favorite resort or vacation spot.

The airport offers a safe location for the North Memorial Air Care helicopter to intercept critical medical and trauma patients, and also provides a base of operations for local pilots who donate their time and aircraft for charitable flights through nonprofit organizations such as Angel Flights and Veterans Airlift Command.

The City of Longville is the airport’s governing authority, working with a volunteer citizen advisory board. The Longville Flyers, an active flying group, meets informally on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Patrick’s. All pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join them for breakfast or coffee.

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Public/Private Schools The Longville area is served by several public and private schools. The Northland School District #118 in Remer and the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District #113 in Walker both offer pre-kindergarten through 12th grade programs, plus sports and

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other extra-curricular activities.

In addition, local students also attend the Immanuel Lutheran School in Walker, which offers pre-kindergarten through 8th grade; Eagle Country Christian Academy in Remer, which offers grades 3 through 11, and the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig magnet school in Cass Lake, which offers kindergarten through 12th grade.

The Arts

The arts are alive and well in Longville. An active advocate is the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance, a volunteer board that promotes all facets of the arts, from classes to performances, arts fairs to wine and cheese receptions. Based at the Longville Arts Center downtown, they promote painting, writing, music — and invite your suggestions for additional programs.

The Art Crate is a new business featuring the techniques of Tom Kutschied, local artist. Under his guidance, you can develop artistic talents you may not even know you have.

The volunteer Longville Area Community Choir, under the direction of Eunice Benson, is comprised of some 60 singers and performs at several community events, including the Memorial Day program and

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The Longville Writers’ Group is a new group that meets monthly at Common Grounds Coffee Shop.

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Tossed & Found Boutique 5076 St Hwy 84 NE “In the old Ron’s Hardware Store” Quality used merchandise of all kinds including clothing, Collectibles, Housewares, furniture and so much more!

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Volunteer It’s easy to get to know people in Longville. If you’d like to get involved, just find something you’re interested in and join the fun. We depend on our volunteers — and truly appreciate them.

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The Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has many opportunities for business people and individuals alike.

There is also the Longville Area Community Foundation, the Longville Lions Club, the Petal Pushers Garden Club, the Turtle Town Cruisers Car Club, and the Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club.

You can also consider the Longville Lakes Area Snowmobile Club, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, The Northland Ridge Runners/Wild Turkey Federation, or the Young-At-Heart Senior Club.

The Longville Area Food Shelf/Tossed & Found Boutique and Northland Area Family Service Center offer programs and services for the less fortunate, while the Sherman A. Yochum VFW Post 772 and Auxiliary serves the needs of veterans.

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Open 7 Days a Week Year Round.

5159 Hwy 84 No., Longville • 218-363-2124 • Fax 218-363-3335

Visit us on the Web: www.arrowheadtruevalue.com • E-mail:arrowbld@eot.com

Lake REgion Builders, Inc.

Todd Elison Owner/President General Contractor License #BC066400

Bemidji • Park Rapids • Walker • Longville Toll Free: 866.883.4261 • www.leertitle.com

Office/Fax 218-363-3153 • Cell 218-820-9020 • telison@eot.com

4670 Rice Lake Road NE • Longville, MN 56655 www.lakeregionbuildersinc.com

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A PLACE TO WORK

A Place To

WORK Everything You Need Start a business. Relocate your business. Buy an existing business. Work from home or go to work at one of our thriving enterprises. Longville’s business environment is receptive, supportive, and able to provide everything you’ll need to succeed, from real estate and construction, banking and financing, to planning, research, mobile phone and internet services.

The Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce promotes the area through activities, events, and year-round outreach. The City of Longville, surrounding townships, and our local Economic Development Committee all work closely with the Cass County Economic Development Corporation, which offers free consulting services on everything from financing to strategic planning. The Initiative Foundation, affiliated with the McKnight Foundation, works to strengthen the economy and communities of Central Minnesota, and there are several programs through the University of Minnesota-Extension that address community economics and vitality.

So, if you’re looking for a place to play, work, and live, take a look at Longville. You’ll like what you see.

27 Longville, MN - A City of All Seasons

Directory Members • The Art Crate Thomas Kutschied PO Box 533 • 3653 S. Little Boy Dr NE Longville, MN 56655 218-507-0311 tkutschied@gmail.com

• Field Landscaping William Field P.O. Box 286 Longville, MN 56655 218-232-7811 willfield50@gmail.com • Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic Hans Kaldahl 5016 State Hwy 84 • Longville, MN 405 SE 13th Street • Grand Rapids, MN 218-363-3343 or 218-326-0395 healthypets@grvet.com www.grvet.com • Gunnerson Chiropractic Lane Gunnerson 1481County Rd 5 • Longville, MN 56655 1325 NW 4th St. Ste. 200 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 218-363-3413 or 218-326-4022 gunnersonchiro@qwestoffice.net • Kego Lake Lawn Service & Snowplowing Tim Fahey 1760 Shamrock Trl NE Longville, MN 218-363-3305 • Cell: 218-536-0898 faheytim@yahoo.com • Matt's Laundromat PO Box 384 5013 State Hwy 84 Longville, MN 56655 • Minnesota Personal Safety Training Tom Lund 4147 Sioux Camp Trail NE Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2914 Fax: 218-363-2914 twlund@arvig.net www.mnpersonalsafetytraining.com • North Pines Interiors Dwight and Julie Nordstrom 1476 Cty Rd 5 • PO Box 240 Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2848 npi@arvig.net • Pinedale Resort Karen Kaehler & Mary Albachten 1615 Wabedo Frontage Road Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2989 877-218-1102 pinedale@arvig.net pinedaleresort.com

• Terry Daudt Construction Terry Daudt 595 Edward Ln NE Longville, MN 218-820-3555 • tld@arvig.net • Two Traders General Store and Creperie Julie Nordstrom 1476 Cty Rd 5 • PO Box 240 Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2848 julienordstrom@arvig.net • Walker Animal Hospital Dr. Steven Ekholm 306 8th St. S • PO Box 640 Walker, MN 56484 • 218-547-3222 contact@walkeranimalhospital.com www.walkeranimalhospital.com • Walker Staining & Painting Dan Karp 2374 Webbforest Ct. NW Hackensack, MN 56452 walkerstainingandpainting@gmail.com • Welk Excavating JJ Welk 767 Woodduck Ln NE Longville, MN 56655 218-820-0483 jjwelk@hotmail.com • Wolske RV Nate Wolske & Ron Wolske 2108 State Hwy 200 Boy River, MN 56672 218-363-2037 • wolskerv@hotmail.com • Woodland Insurance Services Kathy Sweeney, CISR 154 Jordan Lane Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2700 • 888-281-6715 kathysweeney@woodlandins.com www.woodlandins.com • Zambelli Fireworks Internationale Dean Kuhn 2240 Homebrook Trail SW Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218-330-1788 zambellifireworks@brainerd.net www.zambellifireworks.com

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS • Anderson, Colette K. 4707 Shangri-La Drive NE Longville, MN 56655 colettek@arvig.net • Blue, Dave and Judy 2830 S. Boy Lake Rd NE Remer, MN 56672 blueharmony59@gmail.com • Blundell, Ron and Judy PO Box 27 Longville, MN 56655 rjblundell@tds.net

A PLACE TO WORK

• Edina Realty Kathy “Dusty” Dusterhoft, Realtor 1859 Fahrenholz Road NE Longville, MN 56655 Office: 218-675-7575 Cell: 612-202-9468

• Tenlee Lund Writing & Editing Services Tenlee Lund 4147 Sioux Camp Trail NE Longville, MN 56655 218-363-2914 Fax: 218-363-2914 tenleelund@arvig.net

• Boen, Mike and Pat 3995 Pikie Point Dr NE Longville, MN 56655 patboen@remax.net • Cashman, Cynthia 6076 S. Thunder Lake Dr. NE Remer, MN 56672 612-598-9532 cydcash@hotmail.com • Dysart, Pat & Toni 3870 – 78th St NE Remer, MN 56672 1pairadys@gmail.com • Gilsrud, Sharon 454 Journey’s End Rd Longville, MN rgilsrud5@aol.com • Johnson, Scott and Teresa 71 County Rd 5 NW Longville, MN 56655 scottrjohnson@hotmail.com • Schultz, Ed and Paulette PO Box 459 Longville, MN 56655 esspjschultz@arvig.net • Shurtleff, Don and Mary Jo 1715 County Rd 7 NE Longville, MN 56655 twofingers49@yahoo.com • Sidey, Linda 410 SW 2nd Greenfield, IA 50849 641-221-0297 Lindasidey1@gmail.com • Weins, John and Sandy 698 N Hunter Lake Rd NE Longville, MN 56655 • Zuelke, Dennis PO Box 196 Longville, MN 56655 zuelke@aol.com

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There is no place like Longville!

Longville

DISTANCES TO LONGVILLE DULUTH – 120 Miles FARGO – 135 Miles INTERNATIONAL FALLS – 150 Miles MINNEAPOLIS – 170 Miles ST. PAUL – 170 Miles

Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 800.756.7583 • 218.363.2630 www.longville.com • chamber@longville.com

P.O. Box 33 • Longville, MN 56655