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Location:
Nashwauk is located between two of northeastern Minnesota's largest cities, Hibbing and Grand Rapids. While Nashwauk has an official population of 1026, over 88,000 people live within thirty miles of the community and a major four-lane highway, U.S. Highway 169, helps to make Nashwauk an easily accessible location for employees of manufacturing and service-related businesses.


Population:   
Geographic Area

2000 Total Population

1990

1980

Population Change 1990-2000

 Percent Non-white

City of Nashwauk 935 1026 1419 -8.9% 1.2%

History:  
Nashwauk was the first mining town in Itasca County. In 1902, the Mississippi Land Company deeded forty acres, the present site of the original plat of Nashwauk, to the Nashwauk Realty Company. In 1903 the existence of Nashwauk became legal.

The incorporation of the village set off a building boom. Board sidewalks appeared, and tents that had been used for temporary dwelling were vacated as miner's houses were completed. Families continued to arrive; no other town on the iron ranges grew as Nashwauk did. Its population swelled from 220 in 1902 to 2,080 in 1920.

In 1908-09 the Great Northern Railroad was extended from Nashwauk to connect with Grand Rapids. In 1901 stripping had begun on an extensive scale at the Hawkins Mine, the village's chief source of income until its closing in 1962.

The Hawkins open pit can be viewed from an observation stand located at the western end of Nashwauk's main street.

Nashwauk is located in the heart of excellent fishing country, with numerous lakes surrounding the village for swimming and boating.

The community's future, like that of its neighbor, Keewatin, has brightened considerably with the construction of taconite mining and processing facilities within ten to fifteen miles of the village.


Downtown Nashwauk in the 1930's or 1940's


Major Employers:
Latvala Lumber   (218) 885-1910
Data Tec 430 East Pearson Avenue
Nashwauk,  MN  55769
(218) 885-1940
Rantala Trucking   (218) 885-1941
Spartan Transportation   (218) 885-3864
American Bank   (218) 885-2278


Government:
City Web Site https://www.nashwauk.govoffice.com/
City Hall
M - F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
301 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1210
Mayor Robert Fragnito (218) 885-1299
Clerk Edward Bolf (218) 885-1210
Treasurer Pamela LaBine (218) 885-1210
Council Member Terry Sullivan (218) 885-2000
Council Member Dennis Harrington (218) 885-1019
Council Member Mike Kennedy  
Council Member Walter Stish (218) 885-1263

City Hall, Nashwauk.
Nashwauk City Hall - 1915


Recreation & Attractions:
Hawkins Pit Observation Stand
People who never saw the mines in their glory during full operation are amazed when they look out over the Hawkins Mine. As the sign says, the Hawkins Mine was the first mine in Itasca County, shipping out 25-million tons of iron ore between 1902 and 1962. Bring your camera for shots like these.
Mesabi Trail

The Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake Vermillion. The first 6 miles from Grand Rapids are paved for biking and in-line skating. The remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.

The Taconite Trail winds through forests of birch and aspen intertwined with pine, leading the visitor by many isolated lakes and streams. From Grand Rapids heading north, you see the impact of the taconite and iron mining industry. The northern portion of the trail terrain is rolling and tree covered as it winds through state and national forest land.

Eight trail waysides and picnic facilities offer scenic vistas of the hills, lakes and rivers of this area. The trail also links three state parks: Bear Head Lake, Soudan Underground Mine, and McCarthy Beach. The landscape in and around Bear Head Lake State Park is very rolling and rocky

Nashwauk Area Wayside Rest and Park
Picnic Area and Pavilion
Water, Electric and Sewer Hook-up for RV's
Dumping Station

Events:

Kitty Kat Races January
Home, Sport and Travel Show April
July 4th Celebration July 3 & 4
Community-wide Garage Sale First Weekend in August
Children's Halloween Party October
Health Fair and Craft Show October
Ethnic Tree Lighting November
Winter Wonderland December


Street Scene in Nashwauk, 1930's or 1940's


Map:


Media:
Nashwauk Eastern Itascan 310 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1132
(218) 885-2100
Weekly newspaper published every Thursday with a circulation of 1711.


News:


Health Care:
Fairview Mesaba Clinic-Nashwauk 410 Platt Avenue E.
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-2858

Fairview Mesaba Clinic-Nashwauk offers a team of dedicated physicians focused on improving the health of our communities. Mesaba Clinics care enough to listen to our communities and that is why we have been expanding our quality health care services to people across the entire Iron Range and Northeast Minnesota. You can count on quality health care, convenient accessibility and less waiting, right in your own backyard.

Nashwauk VA Clinic     402 Platt Avenue E
Nashwauk, MN 55769
Sonder Family Chiropractic 113 First Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1515

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Schools:
                   
Nashwauk-Keewatin High School 400 Second Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280


Old Grade School, Nashwauk


Churches:
Cloverdale Mennonite Church 16867 Creek Road
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4062
(218) 885-2002
Nashwauk Alliance Church 318 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1132
(218) 885-3334
Nashwauk Lutheran Church 304 3rd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1219
(218) 885-2369
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church 326 2nd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1239
(218) 885-1126
United Methodist Church 230 3rd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1119
(218) 885-1776


Businesses:
Access Healthcare 201 3rd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1135

(218) 885-1556

AFSCME-Minnesota Council 65 118 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1128

(218) 885-3242

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees council, headquarters in Nashwauk. Represents 9500 Minnesota employees of school districts, cities, counties, and health organizations outside of the Twin Cities and Duluth.
Americ Insurance Agency 832 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1240
(218) 885-1010
American Bank 117 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1127
(218) 885-2278

Hours Open:
Lobby
Monday-Wednesday & Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm

Drive-Up
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Closed Saturdays & Sundays

BJ Electric Inc 16413 County Road 8
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4044
(218) 885-3792
Buck Stop Convenience Store 46490 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4487
(218) 885-2111
Calaguire Building & Remodeling 131 4th Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1121
(218) 885-1042
Chimney Swifts Route 1 Box 174
Nashwauk, MN 55769-9746
(218) 885-1114
Cornerstone The 231 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1129
(218) 885-3220

Custom Metalcrafts 16800 County Road 532
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4163
(218) 885-2730
Data Tec 430 East Pearson Avenue
Nashwauk,  MN  55769-1146
(218) 885-1940
Deering Manor Apartments 201 3rd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1135
(218) 885-1595
Eastern Itascan Newspaper 310 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1132
(218) 885-2100
Eye Fashions Optical Shoppe 113 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1103
(218) 885-3396
Fairview Mesaba Clinic-Nashwauk 410 Platt Avenue E
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-2858
(888) 353-3441

Fairivew Mesaba Clinic-Nashwauk offers a team of dedicated physicians focused on improving the health of our communities. Mesaba Clinics care enough to listen to our communities and that is why we have been expanding our quality health care services to people across the entire Iron Range and Northeast Minnesota. You can count on quality health care, convenient accessibility and less waiting, right in your own backyard.

Forget-Me-Not Foundation 41639 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4116
(218) 885-3663

Forget-Me Not Foundation is located 6.5 miles north of Nashwauk, MN on the Minnesota Iron Range. We provide horseback riding for people with disabilities.

Fred's IGA 202 2nd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1112
(218) 885-1447
4 Seasons Mini Storage 19932 County Road 8
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4221
(218) 885-3027
Grand Rapids Clinic - Nashwauk 211 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1129
(218) 885-1449
Guyer's Corner Store 36971 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4042
(218) 885-2472
H T Perennial Flowers 37922 Northview Road
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4215
(218) 885-1747
Herbalife Distributor 16970 County Road 532
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4162
(218) 885-1765
Heyblom Insurance Agency 832 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1240
(218) 885-1010
Itasca Cash Register & Office Equipment 521 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1205
(218) 885-2335
Jawbreak'R Guide Service 210 3rd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1119
(218) 885-1782
Joey's Bait & Tackle 114 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1104
(218) 885-3568

Klamm Mechanical Contractors 230 5th Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1160
(218) 885-3883
Lasting Impressions Therapeutic Massage 211 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1129
(218) 778-6125
As a professional Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer and Aromatherapist, it is my goal to assist you in reaching your goals for fitness and wellness. Using my education and experience I hope to help you achieve a "zest for living" attitude!
Latvala Lumber 835 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1243
(218) 885-1910
Latvala Oil Co 830 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1225
(218) 885-2021
Latvala Sinclair Station 101 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1127
(218) 885-1650
Little Buck Construction 44787 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4464
(218) 885-3813
M & M Auto Body 332 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1202
(218) 885-3767
Magnum Power Sports 430 East Platt Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1147
(218) 885-1637

Here at MAGNUM POWER SPORTS, we are locally owned and operated and provide products to make your outdoor living easier and more enjoyable. We offer experience, fair prices, and a friendly atmosphere. We're big enough to cover the broad range of equipment needs you may have, yet small enough to greet you on a first-name basis. Our goal at MAGNUM POWER SPORTS is to provide quality products and service at an affordable price. Call or stop in today and see what we can do for you; you'll be glad you did!

Majewski Drug 202 2nd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1112
(218) 885-2613
Midland Research Center Box 67
Nashwauk, MN 55769-0067
(218) 885-1951
Moellering Trucking 42770 State Highway 65 Nashwauk, MN 55769-4449 (218) 885-1056
Myrna's Bridal & Sewing 119 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1103
(218) 885-1444
Nashwauk Auto Repair 19 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1113
(218) 885-1186
Nashwauk Bottle Shop 123 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1103
(218) 885-3028
Nashwauk Chiropractic 113 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1103
(218) 885-2070
We are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of individuals with natural chiropractic care. Dr. Debra Ward D.C., B.S., LPN, specializes in painless adjustments along with muscle therapy to reduce pain and inflammation. Conditions treated include auto, work and sports injuries as well as low back pain, neck pain, headaches and joint pain.
Nashwauk Dairy Queen 831 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1243
(218) 885-3460
Nashwauk Federal Credit Union 401 Platt Avenue E
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1142
(218) 885-1600
Nashwauk Hardware Co 201 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1129
(218) 885-1366
Nashwauk Little Store 121 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1103
(218) 885-3105
Nashwauk Spur 402 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1134
(218) 885-1661

 

Nashwauk Street Department 301 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1131
(218) 885-1221
Nashwauk Truck & Trailer Repair 35763 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4027
(218) 885-2225
Olson Mike Insurance Agency 112 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1128
(218) 885-2714
Peterson Siding & Windows 613 3rd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1223
(218) 885-1226
Radtke Physical Therapy 832 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1240
(218) 885-1282
Red Rock Business Center 82 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1102
(218) 885-0039
REO Entertainment 36608 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4033
(218) 885-2123

A professional DJ Service for all Occasions whether you are planning your Wedding, School Dance, Corporate Party, Anniversary Party, Birthday Party or Special Event of Any Type. Serving Minnesota Wisconsin and North Dakota.

Ruthella's Beauty Salon 36490 Stone Road
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4037
(218) 885-1400
Ross Home Center 431 Platt Ave E
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1142
(218) 885-1234
Russ's Used Sales 41967 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4117
(218) 885-1031
Shear Klass Beauty Salon 211 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1129
(218) 885-3810
Sinclair Express Mart 830 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1225
(218) 885-1772
Sjo-Pro Tours North 36731 Southview Road
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1625
Sonder Family Chiropractic 113 First Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1103
(218) 885-1515
Spartan Transportation Co 730 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1209
(218) 885-3864
Superior Photography 412 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1204
(218) 885-2565
TCS TV & Video, Inc 109 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1127
(218) 885-1004
Tillotson & Son Refinishing 15219 County Road 564
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1667
Tom's Floral & Gifts 212 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1130
(218) 885-1392
USA Electric Inc 113 2nd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1109
(218) 885-3102
Voigt Excavating 37334 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4074
(218) 885-1229
Wauk-In Cafe 110 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1128
(218) 885-2401
We offer an enjoyable family dining experience.  We have a banquet room for up to 50 people.  Wednesday & Friday we have fish fry. Sunday we have a breakfast buffet. Holidays we offer our salad bar & buffet
Winegar & Gangel Roofing 331 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1201
(218) 885-3014
Wizard's Bar & Grill 102 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1128
(218) 885-3080
Wood-n-Water Gifts 832 1st Street Suite 120
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1240
(218) 885-0039
Yuhala Bros Inc 16968 County Road 56
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4166
(218) 885-2220

Other Web Links:
AFSCME-Minnesota Council 65 118 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1128

(218) 885-3242

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees council, headquarters in Nashwauk. Represents 9500 Minnesota employees of school districts, cities, counties, and health organizations outside of the Twin Cities and Duluth.
Range Riders ATV Club PO  Box 107
Nashwauk, MN 55769-0107

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