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Welcome to Bigfork Township
Minnesota

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Bigfork Township, Population 311, encompasses 49 square miles, and epitomizes the term "Edge of the Wilderness" as it is close to the major amenities located in the City of Bigfork but still has the rural charm and lifestyle created in its setting of woods, water, wildlife, and wonderful experiences. Bergquist industries has a switch manufacturing plant in Bigfork Township that employs nearly 150 people. Bigfork Township is truly a great destination to visit, recreate in, or reside in.
Township Government: Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors: Wayne Pifher, Dean Haley, Justin Root
Clerk: Gail Johnson - 218-743-3208 
​Treasurer: Kim Haley - 218-743-3396

Town Board Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month at the North Itasca Electric Cooperative Office, Bigfork
Major Employers: Logging operations. Small businesses. Bergquist Switch Manufacturing
Churches: Our Lady of the Snows Catholic: 218-743-3255 Presbyterian: 218-743-3783 Lutheran: 218-743-3368 Assembly of God: 218-743-6316 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses': 218-743-3275
Recreation: Bigfork Lions Club Gun Range, Scenic State Park, Access to 3 snowmobile trails, Wilderness Golf Course, recreation trails, outdoor pursuits-fishing, hunting, canoeing and more

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Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board
49554 State Highway 38
PO BOX 95
Marcell, MN 56657
​218-832-3161
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    • City of Bigfork
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    • Bigfork Township
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    • Stokes Township
    • Bigfork Valley Hospital District
  • Development
  • Area Lodging & Attractions
  • Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway
  • Area Links
    • Marcell Family Center
    • Bigfork School
    • Deer River Schools
    • Edge Center for the Arts
    • Itasca County
  • Contact Us
  • Meeting Schedule
  • Community Calendar