Biwabik is a city and a township in Saint Louis County, which is in northeastern Minnesota. At one time, Daniel R. Curtin, who was in the lumber and mining business, owned the property that was to become Biwabik. It was in Biwabik Township that the second merchantable blue ore of the Mesabi range was discovered, resulting in a flurry of mining exploration. The first incorporated place within the township was Merritt, which is no longer in existence. McKinley and Biwabik were incorporated later the same year, which was 1892. Biwabik gained in importance when the railway station was established near the Biwabik mine, rather than at Merritt. Biwabik was also a stopping place on the trail from Mesaba to Mountain Iron, which was used for hauling supplies to the lumber camps that were operating in the area, as there was a good spring there. During the rush of mining activity, there were as many as thirteen hotels in Biwabik, and stores selling camping and building supplies. The city of Biwabik is in the northeastern part of Biwabik Township, but both operate as separate entities. Topics related to either the city or the township are appropriate for this category. The Pike River flows through the northwestern part of the township, while the Saint Louis River flows through the southeastern corner. Minnesota Highway 135 and County Road 4 (Vermilion Trail) are the main routes through the township, but others include County Road 20 (Heritage Trail) and County Road 97. Nearby communities include Aurora and Hoyt Lakes to the east, McKinley, Gilbert and Eveleth to the southwest, Virginia to the west, and Embarrass to the northeast. Portions of Superior National Forest are north, northeast, east, and southeast of the city and township.
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Biwabik Evangelical Covenant Church
Established in the 1950s, the non-creedal evangelical church incorporates both contemporary and traditional music in its worship services. Affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, the congregation meets at its facilities in Biwabik, Minnesota. Its history, church council, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://biwcov.wixsite.com/biwabikcovenant/
The official web site of the city introduces the city’s mayor and council, commissions, and a staff directory, as well as agendas, minutes, and video of city council meetings, ordinances, resolutions, and employment postings. Also included is a guide to local attractions and events.
http://www.cityofbiwabik.com/
Situated in Biwabik, Minnesota, Giants Ridge is a family vacation destination offering year-round outdoor recreation and activities, including serving as a hub for the Mesabi Bike Trail, a 115-acre paved bike trail that winds through the state’s Iron Range. A history of the area focuses on its development as a recreation destination, and a guide to attractions, events, and lodging accommodations are featured.
http://www.giantsridge.com/
With offices in Biwabik, Minnesota, the real estate office provides services to homebuyers and sellers in the facilitation of real estate sales throughout the region, but specializing in residential properties in town, in rural areas, and on the waterfront. Directions, office hours, and contacts are posted.
http://www.laurentianrealty-sold.com/
The two-story lodge in Biwabik, Minnesota can sleep from fourteen to twenty people, offering five baths, two group kitchens, three common lounge areas with television and wireless Internet, an equipped recreation room, a computer with Internet access, and other features and amenities. Prices and contacts are presented.
http://www.northernlightslodgemn.com/
Constructed in 1999, the four-season lodge in Biwabik, Minnesota features sixty-seven guest suites, with options that range from a one-bedroom to a four-bedroom suite that can sleep up to fourteen people. The resort and its discount and group packages, in-site dining facilities, and online bookings are discussed. A live cam is included.
http://www.lodgeatgiantsridge.com/
Overlooking Wynne Lake, and connecting to Sabin Lake, the Villas at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota are located on a 2,000-mile snowmobile trail system. Its suites, villas, and special offers are highlighted, with a description of the accommodations and common areas, rates, and online bookings.
http://www.villasatgiantsridge.com/
