Shingobee Bay is a bay of Leech Lake , Minnesota .
28-541: Shingobee Bay is located three miles south of Walker , the Cass County seat, on the southern side of Leech Lake. The land adjacent to the bay is part of Shingobee Township, and a portion of it is allocated to the Leech Lake Tribe of Ojibwe. Minnesota State Highway 371 spans the northern end of the bay, where it opens up into the larger Walker Bay. Miller Bay is an extension of the longer, narrower Shingobee Bay, and
56-671: A conflict between Ojibwe and Federal troops of the United States, the Battle of Sugar Point . A firefight broke out between the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe after one of the soldiers sent to retrieve a bootlegger mistakenly fired his rifle. Oscar Burkard received the Medal of Honor on August 21, 1899 for his participation in the battle. In the summer of 1955, Leech Lake became famous for its musky fishing, as
84-588: A sawmill. Walker instead chose to found and set up operations in nearby Akeley , because of his wife's moral objection to the bars and brothels in Walker, a rough frontier town. Walker developed with business, jobs and other services generated by four other logging companies. Tourism later grew as a service industry. In the 20th century, people from urban areas came to more rural areas for recreation associated with lakes, fishing, hunting and water sports. The city reached its peak of population in 1950. In 1907, Walker became
112-506: Is a city in Cass County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 966 at the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Cass County. Walker is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area . Minnesota State Highways 34 , 200 , and 371 are three of the main routes in the city. The area was inhabited for thousands of years by succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples . Before European settlement,
140-618: Is a popular sport fishing hotspot, and is fished for many different types. The state record lake whitefish (12 lb, 4.5 oz) and pumpkinseed (1 lb, 5.6 oz) were both caught here in 1999. Species of fish the lake contains: Grows in the shallow depths of Leech Lake, emerging through over 4,000 acres of water. Wild Rice is a valuable crop for the Leech Lake community. Grass like plants that grow in water, they can reach lengths of around ten feet. These plants are an important food resources for aquatic life in Leech Lake. Leech Lake and
168-436: Is located on the northeastern side of Shingobee. Miller Bay is connected to Shingobee by a fairly wide channel visible from Christmas Point Road, which loops around Miller Bay in a rough semicircle. There is no public access on Miller Bay, although it is easily visible from nearby roads. The Paul Bunyan State Trail , used for various recreational purposes, is quite close to Miller Bay, and its Shingobee Connection Trail runs on
196-399: Is part of Leech Lake, and is located on its southern end. Shingobee Bay, and the adjacent Walker Bay, boast some of the deepest parts in the entire lake. Also known as purple loosestrife. This is an invasive plant that takes over lake shores and marshes, replacing cattails and other native wetland plants. Purple loosestrife does not provide a sufficient food source, nesting area, or cover for
224-588: Is part of the Minneapolis / Saint Paul television market. The Pilot Independent / Co-Pilot Shopper Leech Lake Leech Lake (translated from the Ojibwe language Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag : Lake abundant with bloodsuckers) is a lake located in north central Minnesota , United States. It is southeast of Bemidji , located mainly within the Leech Lake Indian Reservation , and completely within
252-665: The Chippewa National Forest . It is used as a reservoir . The lake is the third largest in Minnesota, covering 102,947.83 acres (416.6151 km ) with 195 miles (314 km) of shoreline and has a maximum depth of 156 feet (48 m). Leech Lake outlets to the Leech Lake River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The sole outlet to the Leech Lake River is controlled by a dam in order to regulate water levels of
280-403: The Leech Lake Indian Reservation was established on the south shore of Leech Lake, along with two other Indian Reservations in the area, which along with two additional Indian Reservations, the five Indian Reservations were amalgamated in 1936 to form the current "Greater" Leech Lake Indian Reservation which encompasses most all of Leech Lake. On October 5, 1898, Leech Lake was the location of
308-565: The Ojibwe moved into the area from the Great Lakes, pushing out the historic Dakota peoples, such as the Assiniboine and Hidatsa . European American settlers followed the early fur traders and trappers, and encroached on Native American territories. Following the construction of the railroad to the area, Patrick McGarry founded Walker in 1896. He named the settlement after the logging giant Thomas B. Walker , in hopes of luring construction of
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#1732852177351336-469: The United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 2.47 square miles (6.40 km ), all land. Nearby cities and towns include Hackensack , Akeley , Whipholt , Laporte , Bemidji , and Onigum. Onigum is one of 11 communities that make up the Leech Lake Indian Reservation . Walker has a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb ), with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. As of
364-454: The census of 2010, there were 941 people, 452 households, and 205 families living in the city. The population density was 381.0 inhabitants per square mile (147.1/km ). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 244.9 per square mile (94.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.0% White , 7.2% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.5% from other races , and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of
392-576: The "Leech Lake Musky Rampage" thrust it into the spotlight when hundreds of muskies were caught in a two-week period in July. Every February, Leech Lake is home to the International Eelpout Festival . The eelpout , also known as the Burbot, is rarely seen in Leech Lake, except in the winter when it is very plentiful. Events include a black-tie dinner, ice bowling, and a contest to see who can catch
420-405: The average family size was 2.86. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median income for a household in the city
448-400: The city. The population density was 734.3 inhabitants per square mile (283.5/km ). There were 517 housing units at an average density of 355.1 per square mile (137.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.59% White , 0.09% African American , 8.98% Native American , 0.28% Asian , 0.28% from other races , and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of
476-408: The city. Walker Airport contains one runway one designated 15/33 with a 3,220 x 75 ft (981 x 23 m) asphalt surface. For the 12-month period ending July 31, 2017, the airport had 9,200 aircraft operations, an average of 25.2 per day: 48.9% general aviation and 51.1% transient general aviation. The airport housed 16 single- engine airplanes, 2 multi-engine airplanes, and 1 helicopter. Walker
504-537: The district include Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Elementary School and Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School (WHA). Eric Pingrey is the Superintendent of Schools. The Walker-Hackensack-Akeley district was formed by the 1990 consolidation of the Walker and Akeley districts. Walker is home to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School and Immanuel Lutheran School. Walker is served by the city-owned public-use Walker Airport ( FAA LID : Y49 ), located four miles north-west of
532-525: The home of the Ah-Gwah-Ching Center , first constructed as a residential facility for tuberculosis (TB) patients, who at the time could be treated only with good nutrition and rest. By 1927, it had 300 patients. The facility had its own farm and dairy herd, the patients and staff put on skits and produced a newspaper, and it had its own railroad depot at one time. During the Great Depression , it
560-470: The lake. Leech Lake has seven major inlets that include Portage Lake Creek, Sucker Creek, Steamboat River, Benedict River, Shingobee River, Bishop Creek, and the Boy River. There are also nine minor inlets that flow into Leech Lake. Leech Lake hosts eleven islands that cover a total of 1,617 acres of land. 160 sq miles The following list is in order from largest to smallest. The long, narrow Shingobee Bay
588-412: The native animals. Also one plant can produce around two million seeds annually, and it spreads rapidly through aquatic systems. Better known as the narrow-leaf cattail, this invasive plant is able to grow in deeper water (compared to its native counterparts). The narrow-leaf cattail competes with the native Typha latifolia (broad leaf cattail) and other native plants along Leech Lake. Leech Lake
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#1732852177351616-649: The opposite side of Christmas Point Road from the bay. A public boating access is located on Shingobee Island, which is crossed by Highway 371 on the north side of the lake. The island, though in the middle of the bay, is connected to land on either side by the highway. Walker Bay, which includes Shingobee, is the deepest part of Leech Lake. As of May 2010, there was a significant amount of crappies caught in Shingobee Bay. 47°03′19″N 94°33′51″W / 47.05528°N 94.56417°W / 47.05528; -94.56417 Walker, Minnesota Walker
644-406: The population. There were 449 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and
672-439: The population. There were 452 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.4% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.6% were non-families. 48.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
700-517: The surrounding national forest is home to a large population of bald eagles . They are known to return to their same nests when mature. Populations have risen over the last few decades. On early maps, Leech Lake is identified in French as "lac Sangsue" ( Bloodsucker Lake), which was then translated into English to its current name; its French name was translated from the Ojibwe " Ozagaskwaajimekaag-zaaga'igan " (lake abundant with bloodsuckers). In 1855,
728-504: Was $ 33,125, and the median income for a family was $ 44,063. Males had a median income of $ 31,324 versus $ 25,435 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,079. About 8.0% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over. Walker Public Schools are part of the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District . Schools in
756-427: Was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the city was 49 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 30.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.5% male and 55.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,069 people, 449 households, and 258 families living in
784-508: Was a site for display of art produced by artists paid by the WPA , and it had the state's largest WPA art collection. In 1962, the facility was adapted as a state nursing home for psychiatric patients. The complex is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The building was closed in 2008. Walker is on the southwest corner of Leech Lake , Minnesota's third-largest lake. According to
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