BF Nelson built a sawmill at the swimming beach and park area in 19006. The mill was in use until 1922. The slab burner was dismantled and salvaged for the WWII effort, leaving the circular cement base on the shore. A local businessman salvaged the bricks for a café and rooming house. That building still… More Info
Leech Lake offers a wide variety of dining options to suit the experience and taste you are looking for. The small community of Walker, MN has restaurants, bars/lounges, wineries/breweries, and catering for larger events. Let’s explore the options. Bar/Lounge Dining Planning to gather with friends? Maybe a date night? Walker, MN’s bars and lounges… More Info
Who played for Walker’s baseball team? A team was organized in 1902. Every town had their own team and the competition was fierce. Some teams even paid a good player to leave their team and play for them. Teams traveled to different towns in our county by train. Front: Bob Ross, John Born, Buck Richmire,… More Info
Did you know your mail used to be delivered by boat? The Walker Mailboat offered mail service for those people who lived all over Leech Lake. Herman Fisher was awarded the contract for mail delivery. Harold and his wife Vera operated the mailboat for 31 years until the US Postal Service discontinued the route in… More Info
Just like that the ice is out! It’s amazing what 24 hours can do. The all day rain yesterday really worked wonders on the ice. As of this morning there is open water as far as I can see from all the spots that I have checked including Portage Bay. With the ice going out… More Info
