Profile for Walker, Minnesota, MN

Walker is on Leech Lake.

The community was established in 1890s with the arrival of the railroad.

Local festivals include:

• Eelpout Festival - Feb. 16-18, 2007
• Ethnic Festival - Sept. 7-8, 2007
• Moondance Jammin Country Fest - June-28-30, 2007
• Moondance Jam - July 11-14, 2007
• Bay Days - Aug. 10-12, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Chippewa National Forest

Walker attractions: Northern Lights Casino

Historic sites and museums: Cass County Museum

Quotes:
When you close your eyes and try to imagine small town America, a place like Walker shimmers into view.
-- Mississippi Solo: A Memoir
Eddy L. Harris

Listed places near Walker

Cemeteries (4)

Communities (7)

Hotels (2)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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• Cass County data
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• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

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• Cass County government
• Walker Chamber of Commerce
• Walker tourism

26% of Walker residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Walker ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Walker
• Cemeteries in Cass County
• Libraries in or near Walker

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• Cass County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - MN data
• Birth, marriage & death records
• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
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• Cemetery record compendium
• Minnesota cemetery message boards
• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

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• Communities in Cass County

• Walker business guide
• Walker Chamber of Commerce
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• Courts in Minnesota
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• Crime in Cass County
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• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
• Obituary database - Ancestry.com
• Charitable donations

• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in Minnesota
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Walker was $17,079, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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• Cass County economic census
• Cass County economic summary
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• Cass County unemployment rate
• Minnesota economic data

25% of Walker residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near Walker
• Colleges in Minnesota
• Learning Disabilities Association in Minnesota
• Schools in or near Walker
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• Yearbooks (old) of Minnesota high schools

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• Nature Conservancy projects in Minnesota
• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
• Recycling info for Cass County
• Toxic chemical releases in Cass County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in Minnesota

Walker festival dates:

• Eelpout Festival - Feb. 16-18, 2007
• Ethnic Festival - Sept. 7-8, 2007
• Moondance Jammin Country Fest - June-28-30, 2007
• Moondance Jam - July 11-14, 2007
• Bay Days - Aug. 10-12, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

Walker festival web sites:

• Eelpout Festival
• Moondance Jammin' Country Fest

• ePodunk festival listings
• Minnesota county fairs
• Minnesota festivals (Minnesota tourism department)
• Send us festival info for Walker

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• Geocaches in Minnesota

• Walker items now on sale

• Cass County government
• Minnesota state government
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• Local historical societies in Minnesota
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• National Historic Landmark search
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• Search the National Register for historic properties
• Post history questions in Cass County genealogy forum

Median rent in Walker, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $321.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $856.

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Libraries in Walker include Walker Public Library ... View libraries

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• Minnesota statewide library catalog

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Newspapers in Walker include Walker Pilot-Independent

TV stations in Walker include KCCW.

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Cass County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Walker political report.

• Minnesota Democratic party
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The average commute time for Walker workers is 14 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Walker include Country Inn & Suites, Northern Lights Casino & Hotel.

• Walker travel guide
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• Minnesota tourism bureau

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