Marcell, population 408, is the hub of the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway. A Township of 56 square miles, it contains all or part of 48 lakes. Tourism is Marcell's biggest industry, and the population swells during the summer. Part of the Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board, Marcell has the look and feel of a small town; peace and quiet in the most natural of settings. It is the birthplace of ASV, the all-terrain vehicle manufacturer. The Marcell Ranger Station of the Chippewa National Forest, located north of town, provides services and information to travelers and local visitors and is the center for information concerning the "Edge of the Wilderness" National Scenic Byway.

Township Government: Clerk: Barb Shandorf Chairperson: Diane Coppens, Jim Petersen, Jeff Kilian

Town Meeting: First Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Marcell Town Hall

Major Employers: Frontier Sports, Snowshoe Second-hand shop and liquor store, Richie's Marcell Inn, Marcell Family Center, US Forest Service, MN Lakeshore Properties

Churches: Non-denominational - Marcell Community Church, 832-3200

Federal Offices: U.S. Forest Service, Chippewa National Forest, Marcell District Office, 832- 3161.
Marcell Post Office, 218-832-3889

Recreation: Marcell Recreation Area; tennis, softball, volleyball, playground, basketball, skating rink; snowmobile trails; Marcell Trail (North), Marcell Trail (South), Bowstring Trail (West), Cameron Trail (East), Marcell Family Center

Festivals and Events: Fall Festival (September) Bargains Are Great on 38, Annual 47 miles of Garage Sales Event (September), See Marcell Family Center