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Connecting businesses, community and tourism in the beautiful Leech Lake Area | Walker, Minnesota

11/05/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY • Leech Lake Area | The Original Up North®

There’s just something about looking back at winters on Leech Lake.

With another ice fishing season right around the corner, we’re taking a little trip down memory lane with these vintage snapshots of life on the lake.

From drilling holes and setting up the fish house to making your way across the ice, some things never change… although we have to admit, that’s one way to haul your fish house! 😂

The trucks, the gear, the fish houses, and the memories — it’s all part of what makes winter up here so special.

Here’s to the traditions, the stories, and another season of making memories on the ice!

11/05/2026

☕ GOOD MORNING, WALKER!

Looking for a reason to get out and enjoy a little coffee and conversation this morning?

Join us TODAY from 8:00–9:00ish AM at The Lounge at 47 Degrees North (the former Moondance property)!

Come check out this new, cozy space and see what Jackie and her crew are up to! Enjoy a cup of coffee, catch up with friends, meet a few new faces, and take in the warm Northwoods atmosphere.

Bring a friend and stop by. We’d love to see you! ❤️

Coffee is on the agenda, conversation is always welcome! ☕

11/04/2026

☕ COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS IS TOMORROW!

Start your Thursday morning with a fresh cup of coffee and some great local connections!

Join the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce TOMORROW, November 5, as we gather at 47° North for our next Coffee & Conversations!

📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 47.degrees.north - The Lounge

Whether you’re a local business owner, Chamber member or community resident, we’d love to have you join us!

No formal agenda, just good coffee, great conversations and an opportunity to connect with the people who make our community special.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

☕ See you tomorrow morning!

11/04/2026

🎄✨ FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | FRIDAY NIGHT KICKOFF!
The magic of the holiday season is coming to Walker! ❤️

Join us for a festive Friday night as we kick off our annual Festival of Lights celebration in The Original Up North®!

🎅 5:00 PM | Holiday Parade
Watch downtown Walker come alive with festive floats, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer!

🎄 Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Following the parade, gather at Village Square as we light up our community Christmas tree!

📸 Photos with Santa
Bring your Christmas wishes and capture a little holiday magic with Santa himself!

🎶 Live Holiday Music by the Kellogg Duo
Enjoy the sounds of the season as we celebrate together!

✨ Bundle up, bring your family and friends, and join us for a magical evening filled with small-town charm, holiday traditions, and community spirit!

❤️ There’s nothing quite like Christmas in The Original Up North®!

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11/04/2026

PARTNERS WHO POWER OUR COMMUNITY!

A strong community starts with businesses that believe in it. ❤️

We’re proud to recognize and thank these businesses for renewing their Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce memberships for 2027!

📍 Cornerstone Church
📍 Leech Lake Lumber
📍 Leech Lake Tourism Bureau
📍 Lundrigans Clothing
📍 The Meat Boutique
📍 The Mentor Network
📍 Shingobee on the Bay
📍 Sunshine Lawn & Landscape
📍 Village Square Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
📍 Walker Area Foundation
📍 Walker Animal Hospital, Inc.

Your continued investment helps us strengthen our local business community, promote our region, support local events, and keep The Original Up North® Leech Lake Area thriving.

Membership is more than a name on a list. It’s a commitment to partnership, promotion, and prosperity for the entire Leech Lake Area.

Thank you for being part of what makes our community special!

Here’s to growing together in 2027!

11/03/2026

✨ THE MAGIC IS IN THE DETAILS! ✨🎄

The schedule is set, and now it’s time to finalize all the fun!

We’re down to our LAST TWO Festival of Lights Planning Meetings as we get everything ready for another unforgettable holiday celebration in Downtown Walker!

📅 Tuesday, November 10 & 17
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Leech Lake Area Chamber Office

From coordinating activities to organizing festivities, it’s time to get all the final details in place!

Want to lend a hand and be part of making the magic happen? We’d love to have you on the team!

❤️ Let’s make this holiday tradition shine!

11/03/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

Fi****ms Deer Opener | Saturday, Nov 7, 2026

It’s time to dust off the gear, check your supplies, and get ready to head into the woods. Don’t forget your blaze orange or pink!

🎟️ NEED YOUR HUNTING LICENSE?
There are three ways to purchase:
🔶 Online: mndnr.gov/buyalicense
🔶 In person: Visit a participating license retailer.
🔶 Mobile app: Download the MNDNR Licensing app.

⚠️ A QUICK REMINDER: Minnesota has a new electronic licensing system. Don’t wait until the last minute! Give yourself time to get familiar with the process.

Need help? Find how-to information and FAQs here:
mndnr.gov/rlp/els.html

Good luck to all the hunters heading out this season! Be safe, be prepared, and enjoy everything that makes fall Up North so special.

Here’s to a great deer opener! 🦌🍂

The Original Up North® Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

11/03/2026

🇺🇸 YOUR VOTE. YOUR VOICE. YOUR COMMUNITY!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day! 🗳️

Make your voice heard and take part in shaping the future of our communities!

⏰ POLLS OPEN 7 AM – 8 PM
📍 WALKER AREA POLLING LOCATIONS:
• Walker: Walker Public Library – 203 Tower Ave W
• Shingobee Township: Shingobee Town Hall – 7941 Townhall Rd NW
• Turtle Lake Township: Turtle Lake Town Hall – 4196 72nd St NW
• Leech Lake Township: Leech Lake Town Hall – 10010 R***e Range Dr NW, Laporte
• Hiram Township: Hiram Township Hall – 5895 36th St NW, Akeley
• Hackensack: Hackensack Community Center – 310 Lake Ave E
• Woodrow Township: Woodrow Town Hall – 1133 County Road 11 NW

🗳️ WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT?
Local, county, state and federal elections, including:
• City and County leadership
• School Board and referendum questions
• Governor and statewide offices
• U.S. Senate and House
• Minnesota Senate and House
• Judicial races and constitutional amendment

📌 BEFORE YOU GO:
Your polling place depends on your home address. Some Cass County precincts vote by mail.

🔎 Find your polling place: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/

📋 Preview your ballot: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/

📞 Cass County Elections: 218-547-7260

Take a moment, make a plan and get out to VOTE!

The Original Up North®
Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

10/30/2026

Feature Friday: Camp Bliss - Walker, MN
— A Unique Retreat & Vacation Destination —

Looking for an Up North getaway that gives back? Meet Camp Bliss, a beautiful lakeside retreat on Long Lake where every stay helps support retreats for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Your vacation directly contributes to providing life-changing experiences for those who have served our country and others who benefit from a peaceful place to recharge.

Owned and operated by Independent Lifestyles, Camp Bliss has welcomed nearly 2,000 veterans since 2014 and continues its mission of connecting people with the healing power of the outdoors.

Whether you're planning a family gathering, corporate retreat, golf getaway, fishing trip, or weekend escape, Camp Bliss offers a variety of accommodations to fit your needs. Guests can stay in cozy cabins, reserve campsites, or enjoy the spacious lodge, making it easy to host everything from intimate getaways to large group retreats in a peaceful lakeside setting.

Visitors love the serene atmosphere, beautiful lake views, and being close enough to enjoy everything the Walker area has to offer. Spend your days exploring the Back 40 Trail, enjoying the waterfront, listening to loons across Long Lake, or relaxing on the lodge balcony overlooking the water.

One unforgettable guest memory came from a 92-year-old WWII veteran who shared that he never thought he would have the opportunity to experience such a beautiful place again. Stories like these are what make Camp Bliss truly special.

❄️ New this year: Five new ice houses will be available right outside the lodge, making Camp Bliss an even better destination for your next ice fishing adventure!

✨"Around here, when you treat yourself, you treat a Veteran." ✨

Learn more about accommodations, retreats, and rentals at:
>>> campbliss.org/

Camp Bliss
6150 Camp Fish Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4004
[email protected]

10/29/2026

📼 THROWBACK THURSDAY | THE VACATIONER’S GUIDE TO LEECH LAKE! 🎞️

WHO’S GOT A VHS PLAYER?! 🙋‍♀️😂

We uncovered a little piece of Up North history at the Chamber, and this one is GOLD!

Straight from the archives, circa 1994 — The Vacationer’s Video Guide to Leech Lake! 📼

Long before Google, travel websites, and social media, you could plan your next Up North getaway right from your living room with a VHS tape!

Complete with local accommodations, public facilities, local events, fishing tips, and services!

But our FAVORITE part might just be the message on the back inviting visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and diversity of “this four-seasons playground.” 💚

More than 30 years later, we couldn’t agree more! Some things never change — Leech Lake has always been a pretty special place to be!

Now we’ve got a few questions for our longtime Up North friends… 👀

1. Who still has a working VHS player?!
2. Do you think YOUR resort or business might be featured in this video?
3. Does anyone remember watching this guide back in the day?

We’d LOVE to fire up the VCR and take a trip down memory lane! Who knows what familiar faces and places we might find!

📍 Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce | The Original Up North® - Walker, MN

Address

201 Minnesota Avenue E
Walker, MN
56484

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12185471313

Website

http://www.leech-lake.com/, https://linktr.ee/leechlakechamber

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