About Elbow Lake

Zip code: 56531

Population: 1,926

Phone: 218-685-5380

Web site: www.alexweb.net/elchamber

Mayor: Ed Williams: 218-685-4103

City Council: Dale Champ: 218-685-4180; Jim Franklin: 218-685-6350; Colleen Spittle: 218-685-4989; Duane "Red" Wellnitz

City Clerk: Jeff Holsen: 218-685-4483

Utility companies: Elbow Lake Municipal Power

Cultural and recreational facilities: Tipsinah Campground, 218-685-5114; Tipsinah Golf Course, 218-685-4271; Grant County Historical Museum, 218-685-4864

Festivals: Flekkefest, first weekend in August

Churches: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Grace Evangelical Free Church, Lakeview Assembly of God, St. Olaf Catholic Church, United Lutheran Church, Victory of Life

Health facilities: ELEAH Medical Center

Largest Employers: ELEAH Medical Center, West Central Area School, Grant County Offices and West Central Community Action

Quick fact: Elbow Lake’s motto is “Visit a weekend ... Stay a Lifetime.”