Longville, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
Longville is a city in Cass County
, Minnesota
, United States
. The population was 156 at the 2010 census. The city was named after its founder Jim Long. http://www.longville.com/historyphotos.html The town is roughly 4 hours north of the Twin Cities. It is part of the Brainerd
Micropolitan Statistical Area
. Minnesota State Highway 84
serves as a main route in the community, and Minnesota State Highway 200
is nearby.
, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (3.23%) is water.
Longville is part of the Northern Minnesota's glacial plain, which was flattened by glaciers during the most recent glacial advance
. During the last glacial period, massive ice sheets at least 0.62 mile (0.9977908 km) thick ravaged the landscape of the state and sculpted its current terrain. The Wisconsin glaciation
left 12,000 years ago. These glaciers covered all of Minnesota except the far southeast, an area characterized by steep hills and streams that cut into the bedrock
. Thus since the landscape is still recovering from the weight of the glaciers and going through post-glacial rebound
and the turmoil this created, the landscape is poorly drained created the numerous lakes and rivers found in Cass County.
Long Lake iteself is very deep, up to 100 feet (30.5 m), and drops off rather quickly from shore. This is very unusual for lakes of this size in this region, as they normally are no more than 50 feet (15.2 m) in depth. Long Lake is not a good walleye
lake, it has only a handful of them. It was stocked with walleye
around 2000. The lake, however, is very scenic and an excellent lake
to use a pontoon
boat on.
Despite being a poor walleye lake, Long Lake is an excellent northern pike
lake. They are easy to catch at the drop offs, where the lake goes from 20–25 feet to 50 feet in depth in just a 5 foot space.
. Bald Eagle
s also inhabit the region. Racoons are known to tear apart cabin trash cans. Marten
s and fishers
can also be found in the woods. Wolverines used to inhabit the forests but are now extinct in Minnesota, with the last sighting in 1920. In the 1800s mountain lions were fairly common in the area, but are now endangered in Minnesota. Conversely, White-tailed Deer
are a common site in the woods and along the highway coming into town from the east from Lake Inguadona.
Porcupine
s like to gnaw on cabin floorboards and are considered in the area as a pest. The area is home to numerous feral lab
dogs.
of 2000, there were 180 people, 103 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density
was 301.7 people per square mile (115.8/km²). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 251.4 per square mile (96.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.11% White, 3.33% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
There were 103 households out of which 9.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.5% were non-families. 48.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 35.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.46.
In the city the population was spread out with 11.7% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 11.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 48.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,818, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $26,524. None of the families and 5.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.2% of those over 64.
Longville Municipal Airport
is located within the city.
The tourist season runs from about mid-May to Labor Day weekend. The town is filled with people from the Twin Cities visiting their cabins or visiting the cabins of friends. In winter the town is primarily composed of locals who snowmobile or snoeshow.
Despite being a tourist destination, Longville is not known for its restaurant
s. There are only a handful, including Frosty's ice cream
and pizza parlor, Patrick's, a supper club
on the far end of downtown on Girl Lake, and the Red Bird Cafe. The town also has a grocery store, Tabaka's grocery store
(part of SuperValu
), and a coffee shop
, Common Grounds, which provides free wireless access.
The Northland Scenic Hiking Trail can be accessed only a few miles north of town.
Float Plane
rides are offered most Saturdays in downtown Longville.
Cass County, Minnesota
Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 28,567. Its county seat is Walker. A portion of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.-Geography:...
, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 156 at the 2010 census. The city was named after its founder Jim Long. http://www.longville.com/historyphotos.html The town is roughly 4 hours north of the Twin Cities. It is part of the Brainerd
Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,590 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Crow Wing County and one of the largest cities in Central Minnesota...
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Brainerd micropolitan area
The Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in central Minnesota, anchored by the city of Brainerd...
. Minnesota State Highway 84
Minnesota State Highway 84
Minnesota State Highway 84 is a highway in north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with Highway 371 in Pine River and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 200 in Kego Township, four miles north of Longville.The route is two lanes...
serves as a main route in the community, and Minnesota State Highway 200
Minnesota State Highway 200
Minnesota State Highway 200 is a highway in northwest and northeast Minnesota,which runs from North Dakota Highway 200 at the North Dakota state line near Halstad, and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S...
is nearby.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (3.23%) is water.
Longville is part of the Northern Minnesota's glacial plain, which was flattened by glaciers during the most recent glacial advance
Glacial history of Minnesota
The glacial history of Minnesota is most defined since the onset of the last glacial period, which ended some 10,000 years ago. Within the last million years, most of the Midwestern United States and much of Canada were covered at one time or another with an ice sheet. This continental glacier had...
. During the last glacial period, massive ice sheets at least 0.62 mile (0.9977908 km) thick ravaged the landscape of the state and sculpted its current terrain. The Wisconsin glaciation
Wisconsin glaciation
The last glacial period was the most recent glacial period within the current ice age occurring during the last years of the Pleistocene, from approximately 110,000 to 10,000 years ago....
left 12,000 years ago. These glaciers covered all of Minnesota except the far southeast, an area characterized by steep hills and streams that cut into the bedrock
Bedrock
In stratigraphy, bedrock is the native consolidated rock underlying the surface of a terrestrial planet, usually the Earth. Above the bedrock is usually an area of broken and weathered unconsolidated rock in the basal subsoil...
. Thus since the landscape is still recovering from the weight of the glaciers and going through post-glacial rebound
Post-glacial rebound
Post-glacial rebound is the rise of land masses that were depressed by the huge weight of ice sheets during the last glacial period, through a process known as isostasy...
and the turmoil this created, the landscape is poorly drained created the numerous lakes and rivers found in Cass County.
Long Lake iteself is very deep, up to 100 feet (30.5 m), and drops off rather quickly from shore. This is very unusual for lakes of this size in this region, as they normally are no more than 50 feet (15.2 m) in depth. Long Lake is not a good walleye
Walleye
Walleye is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European pikeperch...
lake, it has only a handful of them. It was stocked with walleye
Walleye
Walleye is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European pikeperch...
around 2000. The lake, however, is very scenic and an excellent lake
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
to use a pontoon
Pontoon (boat)
A pontoon is a flotation device with buoyancy sufficient to float itself as well as a heavy load. A pontoon boat is a flattish boat that relies on pontoons to float. Pontoons may be used on boats, rafts, barges, docks, floatplanes or seaplanes. Pontoons may support a platform, creating a raft. A...
boat on.
Despite being a poor walleye lake, Long Lake is an excellent northern pike
Northern Pike
The northern pike , is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox...
lake. They are easy to catch at the drop offs, where the lake goes from 20–25 feet to 50 feet in depth in just a 5 foot space.
Wildlife
Nearby lakes are home to many Common Loons, the state bird of MinnesotaMinnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States of America. This sea eagle has two known sub-species and forms a species pair with the White-tailed Eagle...
s also inhabit the region. Racoons are known to tear apart cabin trash cans. Marten
American Marten
The American marten is a North American member of the family Mustelidae, sometimes referred to as the pine marten. The name "pine marten" is derived from the common but distinct Eurasian species of Martes...
s and fishers
Fisher (animal)
The fisher is a medium-size mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family, commonly referred to as the weasel family. The fisher is closely related to but larger than the American Marten...
can also be found in the woods. Wolverines used to inhabit the forests but are now extinct in Minnesota, with the last sighting in 1920. In the 1800s mountain lions were fairly common in the area, but are now endangered in Minnesota. Conversely, White-tailed Deer
White-tailed Deer
The white-tailed deer , also known as the Virginia deer or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized deer native to the United States , Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America as far south as Peru...
are a common site in the woods and along the highway coming into town from the east from Lake Inguadona.
Porcupine
Porcupine
Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defend or camouflage them from predators. They are indigenous to the Americas, southern Asia, and Africa. Porcupines are the third largest of the rodents, behind the capybara and the beaver. Most porcupines are about long, with...
s like to gnaw on cabin floorboards and are considered in the area as a pest. The area is home to numerous feral lab
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada, the United...
dogs.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 180 people, 103 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 301.7 people per square mile (115.8/km²). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 251.4 per square mile (96.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.11% White, 3.33% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
There were 103 households out of which 9.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.5% were non-families. 48.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 35.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.46.
In the city the population was spread out with 11.7% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 11.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 48.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,818, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $26,524. None of the families and 5.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.2% of those over 64.
Tourism
Longville is "The Turtle Racing Capital of the World ". Every Wednesday through the summer, the town's main street is shut down for the turtle races and other attractions, such as food stands, games, and dance contests. And was founded in part by Russ NyvallLongville Municipal Airport
Longville Municipal Airport
Longville Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile northeast of the central business district of Longville, a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States.Although most U.S...
is located within the city.
The tourist season runs from about mid-May to Labor Day weekend. The town is filled with people from the Twin Cities visiting their cabins or visiting the cabins of friends. In winter the town is primarily composed of locals who snowmobile or snoeshow.
Despite being a tourist destination, Longville is not known for its restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
s. There are only a handful, including Frosty's ice cream
Ice cream
Ice cream is a frozen dessert usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavours. Most varieties contain sugar, although some are made with other sweeteners...
and pizza parlor, Patrick's, a supper club
Supper club
A supper club, in general, refers to a dining establishment that also functions as a social club. The term may describe different establishments depending on the region, but in general, supper clubs tend to present themselves as having a high-class image, even if the price is affordable to...
on the far end of downtown on Girl Lake, and the Red Bird Cafe. The town also has a grocery store, Tabaka's grocery store
Grocery store
A grocery store is a store that retails food. A grocer, the owner of a grocery store, stocks different kinds of foods from assorted places and cultures, and sells these "groceries" to customers. Large grocery stores that stock products other than food, such as clothing or household items, are...
(part of SuperValu
Supervalu (United States)
SuperValu Inc. is a United States grocery retailer and distributor. The corporation, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has been in business for over a century. It is the third-largest food retailing company in the United States , and ranks #51 on the Fortune 100 list.On June 2, 2006,...
), and a coffee shop
Coffeehouse
A coffeehouse or coffee shop is an establishment which primarily serves prepared coffee or other hot beverages. It shares some of the characteristics of a bar, and some of the characteristics of a restaurant, but it is different from a cafeteria. As the name suggests, coffeehouses focus on...
, Common Grounds, which provides free wireless access.
The Northland Scenic Hiking Trail can be accessed only a few miles north of town.
Float Plane
Floatplane
A floatplane is a type of seaplane, with slender pontoons mounted under the fuselage; only the floats of a floatplane normally come into contact with water, with the fuselage remaining above water...
rides are offered most Saturdays in downtown Longville.