Boy River, Minnesota

City of Boy River
112 Main St S
Boy River, MN 56672

kelly@boyriver.com

Boy River, incorporated in 1922, is the smallest incorporated city in Cass County. Located on the Boy River between Big Boy Lake and Leech Lake, the river is a vital part of the community's history and future.

Transportation by land has always been limited. Mostly surrounded by swamps and dense forest, the community is located on a hill of rock and clay. The river was the easiest way to travel. Boats used to leave Walker and cross Leech Lake and travel up the river, they would then dock at the on southern edge of town.

This was where the railroad had a "spur". Much timber, mostly white pine and cedar, was lifted from the river at this spot, loaded on the trains, and shipped to Duluth.
Snowmobiling
Boy River is now an access for canoes and non-motorized boats, and provides an outhaul spot for those who don't wish to continue on to large open waters of Leech Lake.

The Soo Line Trail runs through town, and brings many travelers into Boy River for a quick bite to eat or beverage at Jerry's Bar and Steakhouse.

With much of the area in and around Boy River protected by its topography, our town will most likely stay the size that it is.

Council Members

Mayor: Mark Fogle
Clerk: Geri Overson
Treasurer: Kelly Fogle
Councilmen:

Cindy Dickson
Darryl Dickson
Robert Tellstrom

Council meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM, at Mayor Mark Fogle's residence. Unless otherwise posted, then the meeting is held in the Boy River Community Center.

Elections are by mail-in ballots. If you are not registered or have not received your ballot, you need to go to the Cass County Auditor, located in the Cass County Courthouse. Elections are conducted in November, even years.

Boy River Hobo Day
Hobo Day Train Hobo Day is known around the county. For people raised in the area, many choose this event to come home, reunite, reminisce and remember when....

Annually on Saturday of Labor Day weekend, this celebration has been held for over 50 years. Originally this festivity started as a way to give bragging rights to the gardeners of the Left Hander’s Club. However, when the farming and gardening became more of a past time rather than a necessity, vegetable judging was no longer part of the events.

Hobo Days 9:00 AM Flea Market and Trap Shoot
NOON Cannon Announces Start of Parade
1:00 PM Bingo
1:30 PM Pie Auction
3:00 PM Horseshoe Tourney
4:00 PM Hobo Stew and Pig Roast
8:00 PM Street Dance

All you need is a button for your meal ticket to the Stew and Pig Roast. This button is also your chance to win one of the many prizes donated by businesses throughout the area.

Eagle and Nest

Annual Community Events

Zion Lutheran Corn Feed – Mid July
Hobo Day - Saturday of Labor Day weekend
Zion Lutheran Deer Hunters Supper – Opening Day of Deer Hunting
Santa Clause Comes to Town – Mid December
Hobo Club Bull Head Feed – Mid March
Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday of Easter weekend

Emergency Services
Emergency Cases: 911
Ambulance: Remer Ambulance Service
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Fire Protection: Federal Dam Fire Department
Police: Cass County Sheriff’s Department

Public Utilities
American Disposal:
(218) 246-8729
(800) 746-8729
Johnson Telephone Co: (218) 566-2302
Lake Country Power: (218) 326-6671

Churches
Boy River Log Chapel: (218) 889-2237
Faith United Fellowship: (218) 889-2445
Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA): (218) 889-2533

Education
Northland Community Schools
Independent School District #118
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Most Boy River students attend:
Remer Elementary: (218) 566-2353
Northland High School: (218) 566-2352

Organizations
American Legion: Darryl Dickson
American Legion Auxiliary: Marcia Kibbler
Hobo Club: Francie Daniels
Open AA Group:
Meets Zion Lutheran Church Wed 8:00 PM

Senior Services
Senior Meals are available at Jerry’s Bar and Café Meal delivery is available: (218) 889-2442

Scheduled Cass County Health Clinics are also conducted at Jerry’s Bar and Café

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