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 Walker, Minnesota
On the Southwest corner of Leech Lake, (located in
the north-central part of the state and still mainly within the
Leech Lake Indian Reservation), is Walker Minnesota. Founded by one
Patrick McGarry in 1896 following the arrival of the railroad from
Brainerd to the area, the settlement had been strategically named
after logging giant Thomas B. Walker, in hopes of luring
construction of a sawmill... Read more
Walker Area
Fishing Report
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Walker, cont.
In 1898, Leech Lake – third largest lake in Minnesota – was the
location of a little-known conflict that would become the last
Indian uprising in the United States. Conflicts over timber sales on
the Leech Lake Ojibwe reservation caused deteriorating relations
with the U.S. government. Following a visit to the reservation from
a U.S. Deputy Marshal on an unrelated matter, a skirmish took place
at Sugar Point, resulting in the death of nine solders and wounding
of fourteen more. The end of the conflict brought an end to
destructive timber practices as well as an end to over 300 years of
hostile relations between American Indians and the U.S. government.
Although Thomas Walker ultimately located his sawmill elsewhere,
Walker nonetheless developed under the business of four other
logging companies and a stimulated tourism industry. Today, Walker
and the surrounding Leech Lake area offer much in the way of year
‘round vacations… the recreational opportunities are endless. There
is world-class fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking, biking, skiing,
snowmobiling and plenty of trails to explore. But there are also
outstanding shopping, dining and excellent accommodations – from
campgrounds to resorts to elegant hotels. Or help to celebrate one
of the many festivals in the area. Come and visit for a day, a
weekend or a week. Stay as long as you like… and when you leave,
leave with a treasury of tales to last a lifetime!
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