Long Lake, Minnesota is in Hennepin County. Situated on the southern shores of the lake for which the city was named, Long Lake is adjacent to Orono on the west, and only about three miles from Wayzata on the east, and the same distance from Medina to the north. US Highway 12 and County Road 112 are the main roads through the city. The Flemings and George Knettles arrived in the area in 1855, creating the first settlement, first known as Cumberland Town for the Pennsylvania hometown of its first settlers. Before long, the new settlement had a saw mill, a general store, and a school house. A post office was established in 1856, and named Tamarack. In the early years, The Chippewa inhabited the area where the cemetery is now located, which was then known as Teepee Hill. Two area settlers informed the Dakota of the location of the Chippewa settlement, which prompted the Chippewa to leave as the two tribes were not on good relations, and the hill was acquired by Bradford Wakefield, and then purchased by the Union Cemetery Association in 1861. The railroad reached Long Lake in 1868. From the 1890s to the early 1900s, strawberry and raspberry production was important to the economy of the area. Mark Dayton, the 40th governor of Minnesota, was raised in Long Lake.
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The brewhouse and Wisconsin-style supper club overlooks Long Lake, in the city of Long Lake, Minnesota. Its history, and a history of the building are put forth, with directions and a map showing its location. Its in-house menu, private dining menus and policies, drink list, and career opportunities are featured.
http://www.birchsonthelake.com/
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), the church was chartered in 1957, and its current sanctuary was built in 1960. Directions, Sunday and weekday schedules, a calendar of events, and staff contacts and office hours are posted, with information about its prairie restoration project.
http://calvinchurch.net/
The Catholic Church of St. George was founded in 1916. A parish history and a profile of the church is offered, along with mass and reconciliation schedules, affiliated clubs and organizations, its faith formation programs, liturgical ministries, and stewardship programs. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://stgeorgelonglake.org/
The official municipal web site features a history, and a profile of the community, including demographics, its organizational structure, council meeting agendas and minutes, administrative contacts, departments and municipal services. Business opportunities within the city are discussed, and employment opportunities are posted.
http://www.longlakemn.gov/
Located on West Wayzata in Long Lake, Minnesota, the restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine. Its location hours of operation, menu, contacts, and a gallery of photographs are featured, and special offers and events are posted to the site, along with an overview of its catering services.
http://www.elparianminnesota.com/
Chartered in 1905, the bank is located on West Wayzata Boulevard in Long Lake, Minnesota. Its business deposit plans and services, personal banking products, and business lending programs are highlighted. Commercial loan applications, personal financial statement forms, and other documents are put forth.
http://www.lcbankmn.com/
Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit business organization made up of business owners and others in the Long Lake, Minnesota region. The benefits of membership are discussed, and meeting schedules and a calendar of events are posted, along with a guide to local attractions and businesses.
http://longlakeareachamber.com/
Organized in 1932, the congregation met in the Odd Fellows Hall until purchasing the present site in Long Lake, Minnesota in 1952, and additions have been added since. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the church’s history, ministries, programs, and a calendar of events are posted to the site.
http://www.trinitylonglake.org/
