Battle Lake, Minnesota is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Platted in 1881 and named for a nearby lake that was itself named for an 18th century battle between the Ojibwa and Sioux Indians, the small community is wrapped around the western shores of West Battle Lake in the Lakes Country region of central Minnesota. Several other lakes surround the city. Nearby communities include Clitherall and Underwood. Fergus Falls is about nineteen miles west of Battle Lake. The city is served by Minnesota Highways 78 and 210. Glendalough State Park, three miles from Battle Lake, was once a game farm owned by the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, but was designated a state park in 1991.
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Serving the city of Battle Lake, Minnesota, Independent School District #542 offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through an early childhood program, as well as Battle Lake Elementary School and Battle Lake Junior High and High School, each of which are highlighted here, with directions, a district calendar, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.battlelake.k12.mn.us/
Family owned and operated, the gas station, repair shop, and convenience store are located on the south side of Battle Lake, Minnesota, where it also offers the sale of outdoor power equipment, new equipment, and bulk fuel. Directions, hours, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.battlelakestandard.com/
Situated along Minnesota Highway 78 in Battle Lake, Minnesota, the bait shop offers multiple bait options, fishing tackle, and other fishing supplies, as well as Blue-Ray and DVD movie rentals. Its location, hours of operation, products, services, and fishing reports are reported.
http://bensbaitshop.net/
City of Battle Lake: Heart of 1001 Lakes
Situated along the western edge of West Battle Lake, the Minnesota city is surrounded by several other lakes. The official municipal web site offers a profile of the city, council meeting agenda, council packets, minutes, and ordinances, along with city maps and a business directory.
http://ci.battle-lake.mn.us/
Established in 1978 and located at the corner of State Highway 210 and South Olaf Avenue in Battle Lake, Minnesota, the animal hospital specializes in the medical care of companion animals. Directions, office hours, staff contacts, and an overview of its services are put forth, with information for new and existing clients.
http://www.lakesveterinaryhospital.com/
With offices on North Lake Avenue in Battle Lake, Minnesota, the Paulson Land Company handles all types of real estate, including lakeshore homes, residences, recreational land, farm land, and commercial properties throughout Otter Tail County and the surrounding regions.
http://paulsonlandco.com/
The casual dining restaurant in Battle Lake, Minnesota was established in 1968, opening in 1969, featuring a classic supper club design, as well as a piano bar with live entertainment. Its history, dining menu, calendar of events are published to the site, and its hours of operation and contacts are posted.
http://www.stubsbattlelake.com/
