The city of Ham Lake, Minnesota is in Anoka County, in the central eastern portion of the state. The chief route through the city is Minnesota Highway 65. Adjacent cities include Andover, Blaine, Columbus, Coon Rapids, East Bethel, Lino Lakes, and Oak Grove. Andover is about five miles to the west, East Bethel is ten miles north, Blaine is seven miles south, and Columbus is about thirteen miles east of Ham Lake. The area was settled by white settlers in the mid-1850s, and a town was established just south and west of a lake that was thought to be shaped like a ham, and thus named Ham Lake, although another theory holds that the lake had been named over a battle that was fought over a canned ham. At any rate, the lake was named Ham Lake, but the settlement was first known as Glen Carey, which is Scottish for “beautiful valley.” The initial development was widely promoted as a future city but, in 1857, all of the homes were destroyed by fire, and the original settlers left with whatever household goods they had been able to save. The area was resettled in 1866, after a Norwegian immigrant settled the area, and was soon followed by other Scandinavians. As these immigrants had difficulty pronouncing the name “Glen Carey,” they renamed the newly resettled town for the lake. Ham Lake’s economy was soon based on dairy farming and potato growing, and some of these farms remain. In 1894, a creamery cooperative was established, and several general stores soon followed. Ham Lake was incorporated as a city in 1974. Since its initial population of 7,832 in 1980, Ham Lake’s population has increased each census year, more than doubling its population by 2010.
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Made up of boys in the Ham Lake, Minnesota area who are eleven years of age or who have completed the fifth grade, or has earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least ten but not yet eighteen years of age, the organization is part of the Northern Star Council of the Three Rivers District of the Boy Scouts of America. Meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and a photo gallery are featured.
http://www.troop506mn.org/
Chartered by Glen Cary Lutheran Church, the Ham Lake, Minnesota youth organization is in the Northern Star Council of the Three Rivers District of the Boy Scouts of America. General information about scouting is presented, and the local troop’s meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and access to various forms and documents are included.
http://www.troop509mn.org/
Serving the northern Twin Cities suburbs, the facility is located on the corner of Highway 65 and 147th Street in Ham Lake, Minnesota, where it offers animal chiropractic services, holistic veterinary care, animal massage, grooming and nutrition services, as well as selling natural and holistic dog and cat supplies.
https://www.caninecrossingmn.com/
The community was first settled in the mid-1800s as Glen Carey but the entire town was destroyed by fire in 1857, and not resettled until 1866, when Scandinavian immigrants made the area their home, renaming it Ham Lake for a nearby body of water. The official municipal web site features a history, profile and demographics for the city, and a guide to local services and facilities.
http://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/
Meeting at McKinley Elementary School, Pack 508 was chartered by the Ham Lake Lions Club. Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, a meeting schedule, calendar of events, a family handbook, scout book, fundraising schedules, and general information about Cub Scouting is offered.
http://www.pack508mn.org/
The seasonal campground has been in operation since 1983, catering to travelers and local families. Situated on Ham Lake, near Ham Lake, Minnesota, the campground is only about a half hour from the Twin Cities, offering RV camping sites and rental cabin accommodations. Directions, a list of amenities, and contacts are posted.
http://www.hamlakecampground.com/
Specializing in family dentistry, the dental office can be found on Aberdeen Street NE in Ham Lake, Minnesota. An introduction to the veterinarians are set forth, with an overview of its services, payment policies, hours, and appointment policies, as well as patient testimonials and access to various patient forms.
http://www.hamlakedental.com/
The bowling facility in Ham Lake, Minnesota offers open bowling, league bowling, youth bowling programs, and daily bowling schedules, as well as volleyball and softball leagues, each of which are highlighted here, with schedules, policies, driving directions, an employment application, and discount offers.
http://www.hamlakelanes.com/
Offering forty-five holes of golf, the full-service golf and event facility is open to the public seven days a week. An introduction to the club is set forth, including its banquet facilities, dinner theater, and special events, as well as its golf courses, leagues, and golf instruction programs.
http://www.majesticoaksgolfclub.com/
Located on Constance Boulevard NE in Ham Lake, Minnesota, the K-5th grade campus is part of Anoka-Hennepin Schools. An overview and history of the school, a registration schedule, calendar of events, and parent-student handbook are put forth, along with an outline of its academic programs.
http://www.ahschools.us/mckinley
Adjacent to the Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, Minnesota, the independent living community is designed for those who are fifty-five years of age or older. Floor plans, features and amenities are posted, along with its rental policies, directions, management contacts, and photos.
http://www.thewillowsofhamlake.com/
