Moose Lake, Minnesota
City · Population 3,003 · #215 in Minnesota
About Moose Lake
Moose Lake, MN is a small town located in northeastern Minnesota counting 3,003 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Moose Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 916 residents per square mile.
📰 Moose Lake News Today
- Brandi VonRueden Star Tribune · Aug 13
- Moose Lake Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Forest Service announces more campground and entry point reopenings MPR News · Aug 2
- Moose Lake Agate Days kstp.com · Jul 14
- From tree damage to rainbows, a look at the impact of Wednesday’s Northland storms Northern News Now · Jun 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Moose Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Moose Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Moose Lake
- Joe Jitters Coffee House — coffee shop (café)
- El Alce Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Lazy Moose Grille & Coffee House — burger
- Poor Gary's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Moose Lake Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Moose Lake
- Moose Lake State Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Moose Lake
- MCF-MOOSE LAKE/WILLOW RIVER
- MOOSE LAKE ELEMENTARY
- MOOSE LAKE SECONDARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Essentia Health Moose Lake · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,003
Rank in state#215 of 855
Land area3.28 sq mi
Density916/sq mi
Coordinates46.4503, -92.7609