Littlefork
has a population of
608 and is located just 20 miles from International Falls, on the great
horseshoe bend of the river of the same name.
Logging
is one of the primary industries.The
trucking and logging industry employs
many citizens and plays a critical role within the community. The other
economic
drivers for this area include agriculture and tourism.
There
are ample opportunities for new businesses,
business relocation or expansion throughout the community. Local
assistance is
available through county agencies and the City of Littlefork. Abundant,
very low-cost electric power is
distributed by North Star Electric Co-op, and is suited to industrial
expansion.
The
community, though smaller, has an active and
dynamic main street, hosting over 24 commercial, retail and service
businesses
including a full service hardware store, grocery store, restaurants,
gas
stations, post office, banks, a building
supply company and a medical
clinic that provides complete medical services, including a clinic,
pharmacy,
60-bed nursing home, home health care and ambulance service.
Littlefork
is the home of the Littlefork-Big Falls
Vikings and the Jack Pine Savage. Littlefork
has two local playgrounds and many winter activities including
snowmobiling,
snowshoeing, ice skating, and snow fun days. There is good hunting for
bear and
deer, and for pintail and ruffed grouse.
Please
visit their website at www.cityoflittlefork.com
