Moose Lake, Minnesota
Moose Lake is a city of 2,863 people in Carlton County, Minnesota.
Why visit Moose Lake
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lake Theatre and Moose Lake depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 1°F.
Weather in Moose Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moose Lake
Moose Lake is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,789 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Moose Lake, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Moose Lake depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Former Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway (Soo Line) depot
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
Joe Jitters Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bakery, Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, Cafe
308 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake
Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Lazy Moose Grille & Coffee House
Restaurant · Burger, Coffee Shop, Chicken, Sandwich, American, Ice Cream, Fish And Chips, Seafood
300 Arrowhead Lane, Moose Lake
May-Oct 07:00-21:00; Nov-Apr 07:30-19:30
Poor Gary's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
401 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Muddy Moose Taqureia
Restaurant · Mexican
200 Arrowhead Lane, Moose Lake
History
Moose Lake was one of the communities affected by the 1918 Cloquet fire. The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Depot is a museum that tells the story of that fire. The Minnesota Home Guard assisted the area after the fire.
From the History section of Moose Lake, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Shopping2
Lampert's Lumber & Hardware
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
50 Arrowhead Lane, Moose Lake
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Moose Lake
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°F | 1°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 4°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 17°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 57°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 56°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 48°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 36°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 23°F | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 25°F | 9°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Moose Lake 1 Sse (1 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
Carlton County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 36 miles away.
- Sturgeon Lake 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Barnum 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Mahtowa 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Cloquet 23 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Esko 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Hinckley 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Hermantown 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
- Superior 36 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Duluth 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Aitkin 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 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
- Dtmooselake, Jakes19, Public domain
- Moose Lake Soo Depot 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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