Minnesota Lake, Minnesota is in the central southern part of the state, not far from the Iowa border. The small city is primarily in Faribault County, although a portion of it extends into Blue Earth County to the north. Minnesota Highway 22 is the chief route through the city. The city was founded along the eastern shores of the old glacial lake for which it was named. Kremer's Marsh and Stockman Marsh are also located in old near Minnesota Lake. Nearby communities include Delavan, Easton, Mapleton, Mattawan, Sterling Center, Waldorf, and Wells. Blue Earth is about twenty-five miles southwest, Mankato about twenty-five miles north, and Albert Lea about thirty miles southeast of Minnesota Lake. Among the earliest settlers in the area were the family of Chauncey Barber and Nicholas J. John, and John P. Kremer. The Kremer brothers had come from France by way of New York and Wisconsin, while Mr. Barber built the town's first hotel, and spent the rest of his life there, not only running the hotel but also doing some blacksmithing, carpentering, and merchandising. Originally, the new settlement was named Marples in 1858, for Charles Marples, another early settler. After he moved to Missouri, the town's name was changed to Minnesota Lake in 1866, when it was laid out along the east bank of the lake, and incorporated in 1876. Throughout its history, Minnesota Lake has been a small town with a relatively stable population. With a peak population of 697 in 1960, its population hasn't varied much since 1900.
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The official municipal web site introduces its elected officials, offers administrative contacts, council agendas and minutes, and a guide to local municipal services and facilities, civic organizations, churches, schools, businesses, attractions, and events. Other resources include a history and profile of the community, a photo gallery and announcements.
http://minnesotalake.com/
Established in 1940, the family owned insurance agency offers home, automobile, and farm insurance to the Minnesota Lake, Minnesota community. Representing Progressive, North Star Mutual Insurance Company. RAM Mutual Insurance Company, and Dairyland Insurance Company, the agency is able to evaluate packages from different companies in order to find the specific coverage required.
http://minksagency.com/
The amateur baseball team is in the Minnesota Baseball Association. Its schedules, game locations, and scores are posted to the site, along with team rosters, team an player statistics, and a map showing the location of Minnesota Lake Field, where its home games are played. Contact information is included, and news and announcements may be posted to the site.
http://minnesotalakeroyals.teams.mnbaseball.org/
Based in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, the construction company designs and builds custom homes throughout the Upper Midwest, as well as renovations and home interiors, lumberyards, and sheds. Its services are described and its work is highlighted in several photographs. Client testimonials are included.
http://www.nordaashomes.com/
