Chisago City, Minnesota
Chisago City is a city of 5,899 people in Chisago County, Minnesota.
Why visit Chisago City
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lendt's Pumpkin Patch, Center City Historic District and Moody Barn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 3°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Chisago City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chisago City
Chisago City is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The population was 5,558 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Chisago City, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Center City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic district in Minnesota, United States
Moody Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Round barn in Chisago Lake Township, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
Northwoods Roasterie & Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi
12710 1st Avenue North, Lindström
Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Lindström Bakery
Bakery · 3.5 mi
12830 Lake Boulevard, Lindström
Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00; Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-12:00
Uncommon Loon Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
10825 Lake Boulevard, Chisago City
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 3.6 mi
12925 Lake Boulevard, Lindstrom
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.7 mi
29575 Sportsman Drive, Chisago
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
History
Chisago City was founded in May 1857 by Anders Swenson, a Swedish immigrant from Småland. He was born in 1817 and came to America in 1850. The city took its name from Chisago Lake.
During 1852 only a few settlers arrived. John Smith came from Örtofta in the spring of that year. Ahead of him, he declared, were only five settlers at Chisago Lake.
During 1853-54 a substantial number of Swedish immigrants arrived, most of them from Kronoberg County. Most of the land around the lake was taken up and settled During the settlement's first three or four years. Later-arriving immigrants had to go farther into the country to secure homesteads.
Chisago City was originally settled one mile south, but when the railroad bypassed the town in 1880, the city moved closer to the railroad, as often happened during that time.
From the History section of Chisago City, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
AmeriVu Inn & Suites - Chisago City
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
29579 Sportsman Drive
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Skillbuilding Opportunities For Aca
School · 4.4 mi
13750 Lake Boulevard, Lindstrom
Healthcare2
Map of Chisago City
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 3°F | 0.9 in | 9.6 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 6°F | 0.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 3.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 11°F | 1.2 in | 11.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Forest Lake 5Ne (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chisago County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-07-28: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-05-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2000-10-20: Mn - Carlos Edge Fire Complex - 10/19/2000 (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Forest Lake 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- North Branch 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Hugo 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- East Bethel 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Ham Lake 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Centerville 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Lino Lakes 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Blaine 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Cambridge 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Andover 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Center City Historic District, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Moody Barn 3, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
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