Long Lake, Minnesota
Long Lake is a city of 1,728 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, founded in 1855.
Why visit Long Lake
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Great Northern Depot, Minnehaha, Woodhill Country Club and Summit Beach Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 55 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Long Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a small city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States named after the lake the eastern end of town lies on. A commercial hub for the surrounding communities, Long Lake is home to many local shops and businesses. U.S. Highway 12 runs through the town. The population was 1,741 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Long Lake, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Great Northern Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Railway station in Wayzata, Minnesota, United States
Minnehaha
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
US historic restored ship
Noerenberg Estate Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic barn in Orono, Minnesota, United States
Thompson Summer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes8
Primo Plates and Pours
Restaurant · Italian
1935 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake
Su-Tu 17:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-21:00
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
2073 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich
1865 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Where to stay1
History
The first settlers arrived in Long Lake in early spring, 1855. This early contact in Long Lake did not result in settlement but rather this group of Nova Scotians came down Watertown Road, walked to the lake, looked across the lake and settled on the north side of the lake in what is now Orono. The first permanent settlement was established in May 1855 with the arrival of the Flemings and the George Knettles from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. This first settlement was named Cumberland Town and consisted of a saw mill, general store and schoolhouse. The platted area Cumberland Addition can trace its roots to this early period. The Knettle's house became a favorite stop for travelers between 1855 and 1860 and is the location of the first public religious service in the community. The first post office was established in 1856, which was named Tamarack in recognition of the Tamarack swamps in the western part of the country.
From the History section of Long Lake, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries44
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy
School · 5.3 mi
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista
Map of Long Lake
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 6°F | 0.9 in | 10.0 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 9°F | 0.9 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 22°F | 1.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 5.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 25°F | 1.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 12°F | 1.2 in | 13.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chanhassen Wsfo (9 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
Hennepin County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crystal Airport (MIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Deephaven 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Plymouth 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Excelsior 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Minnetonka 7 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Independence 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Hopkins 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Corcoran 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Chanhassen 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Victoria 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- New Hope 10 mi east, about 16 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
- Long Lake, Minnesota Pioneer Museum, Drifter Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Siberian husky sled dog curled up in the snow in Long Lake, Lorie Shaull / Lorie Shaull, CC BY 2.0
- Dog sledding in Long Lake, Minnesota 1, Lorie Shaull / Lorie Shaull, CC BY 2.0
- Dog sledding in Long Lake, Minnesota 2, Lorie Shaull / Lorie Shaull, CC BY 2.0
- Long Lake Library, Paul2520, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Steamboat Minnehaha in dry dock, Aaron Person, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thompson Summer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noerenberg Estate Barn, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wayzata Depot 7, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 64 Ford Thunderbird (6297198748), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 41 Lincoln Continental (6297129976), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 41 Lincoln Continental (6296628649), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 71 Lincoln Continental (6296617753), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 79 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector's Series (6296642977), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 41 Lincoln Continental (6296594669), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 42 Lincoln Continental (6296797451), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Continental Quiz (6297127844), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Continental Quiz (6297134530), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 64 Ford Thunderbird (6296665323), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 71 Lincoln Continental (6297155644), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 79 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector's Series (6296649027), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Flickr - DVS1mn - 70 AMC Javelin SST, Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lincoln Car Club meeting, October 2011 (6297153484), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 41 Lincoln Continental (6296626465), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 42 Lincoln Continental (6296801959), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lincoln Car Club meeting, October 2011 (6296619807), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector's Series (6297187948), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 42 Lincoln Continental (6296605505), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 41 Lincoln Continental & 79 Lincoln Mark V (6297164070), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 42 Lincoln Continental (6297138908), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 64 Ford Thunderbird (6297192584), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 41 Lincoln Continental (6297132190), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 42 Lincoln Continental (6297323610), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 71 Lincoln Continental (6296659285), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Flickr - DVS1mn - 70 AMC Javelin SST (1), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 64 Ford Thunderbird (6297200854), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector's Series (6296651025), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 41 Lincoln Continental & 79 Lincoln Mark V (6296637013), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 71 Lincoln Continental (6297142968), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1957 Buick Special Estate (22075340806), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
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