Located in northern Aitkin County, Minnesota, Hill City was incorporated in 1910, separating from Hill Lake Township in 1911. A post office had been established there in 1901. The community is situated along the shores of Hill Lake, and named for the large hill at the southern end of the lake, which is known locally as Quadna Mountain. Hill Lake, on the eastern part of the city, is a popular site for fishing, boating and swimming. There are three parks in the city, Bear Park along Highway 169, Ben’s Park on Lake Avenue, and Hill Lake Park along the lake. The city is bordered on the south and east by Hill River State Forest. Nearby communities include Ball Bluff, Blackberry, Haypoint, Jacobson, La Prairie, Remer, Shovel Lake, Swatara, and Waukenabo. Cloquet, Minnesota is about seventy miles east of Hill City. From a peak population of 928 in 1920, Hill City’s population has fluctuated over the years, with a population of 633 in 2010.
Recommended Resources
Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce
Comprised of businesses and others in the Hill City, Minnesota region, the non-profit organization serves to promote business in the area, provide for community support, attract tourists, new residents and businesses to the area, and provide networking opportunities to its members. Meeting schedules and minutes are posted.
http://www.hillcityminnesota.com/
Operated through the Independent School District 002, Hill City Schools, the program offers educational opportunities for children, from infancy to five years of age. A collaborative of Early Childhood Family Education, School Readiness, Early Learning Scholarships, and Early Start, its programs are described in detail.
http://hillcityearlychildhood.weebly.com/
Independent School District 002 offers a PK-12th grade public school curriculum through an early childhood program and facility, Hill City Elementary School, Hill City Middle School, and Hill City High School, each of which are highlighted here, with announcements, schedules, and a faculty-staff directory. Registration and testing information are included.
http://isd002.org/
Named for a prominent hill on the south side of Hill Lake, Hill City was incorporated in 1910. A brief history and profile of the city is offered on the official municipal web site, along with city ordinances, a staff directory, office hours, council agendas and minutes, employment opportunities, and local businesses.
http://hillcity-mn.com/
Offering a variety of activities, including its own golf course, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, shopping and casinos, the resort features town-home rentals, standard motel rooms, an RV park and campground. Photographs, rates, and reservation policies are featured, with information about nearby activities.
http://www.quadna-resort.com/
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the congregation meets at its facilities on Main and Lone Avenue in Hill City, Minnesota. Organized in 1918, a history of the church is presented, with an overview of its beliefs and practices, membership policies, schedules, and a calendar of events.
http://www.trinityluthhc.com/
