Lankin
Lankin
LOCATION
Lankin is located in western Walsh County in northeastern North Dakota.
Proximity to other cities in miles |
Bismarck, ND |
242 |
Fargo, ND |
140 |
Grafton, ND |
30.5 |
Grand Forks, ND |
65 |
Minneapolis, MN |
375 |
Winnipeg, MB |
145 |
Population - 2010 |
Walsh County |
11,119 |
Lankin |
100 |
Climate |
Average Summer Temperature |
76° F. |
Average Winter Temperature |
15° F. |
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Christian Churches - 4 |
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lankin, ND |
Hoff Lutheran Church, Rural Lankin, ND |
Quale Lutheran Church, Rural Lankin, ND |
Fordville Lutheran Church, Rural Fordville, ND |
Other Facilities |
Lankin American Legion |
Motels |
Alexander House in Park River, ND (14.5 miles) |
Sunlac Inn, Lakota, ND (40 miles) |
AmericInn, Grafton, ND (31 miles) |
Leonard Motel, Grafton, ND (31 miles) |
Select Inn, Grafton, ND (31 miles) |
Housing |
Rental may be available |
Average Monthly Rental-varies |
EDUCATION
Public |
Fordville-Lankin Public School |
Elementary Grades K-6; Enrollment |
20 |
High School Grades 7-12; Enrollment |
40 |
Sports - All Sports are in Cooperation with the Park River Area School (14.5 miles) |
Boys - Football, Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, Track, Golf, Legion Baseball |
Girls - Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Golf |
Vocational Center |
North Valley Career & Technology Center, Grafton, ND (31 miles) |
Higher Education |
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND (64 miles) |
Mayville State College , Mayville, ND (81 miles) |
Lake Region State College, Devils Lake, ND (67 miles) |
MEDICAL
Hospital - First Care Health Center, Park River, ND (14.5 miles) |
Beds: |
14 |
Nursing Home |
Skilled Beds |
74 |
Basic Beds |
6 |
Senior Apartments |
8 |
Medical Personnel |
Medical Doctors |
3 |
Dentists |
3 |
Optometrists |
2 |
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioners |
2 |
Other Medical Services |
Surgery, Emergency Services, Pathology, Digital Radiography, 16 Slice CT Scan, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Home Health & Hospice Care, Radiology, Telemedicine |
Visiting |
Audiologist, Gastroenterologist, Ophthalmologist, Podiatrist |
ANIMAL HEALTH
Park River and rural area (12-15 miles from Lankin) |
Veterinary Clinics |
3 |
Veterinarians |
6 |
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Matejcek Dam (5.5 miles) |
Nappen Park in Lankin |
Homme Dam Recreation Area, Park River, ND (14.5 miles) |
ANNUAL EVENTS
Antique Tractor Ride - July 2014; originates in Lankin |
Consignment Auction Sale - June 15, 2013; in Lankin |
Polka Fest - June 2, 2013; American Legion in Lankin |
COMMUNICATIONS
Newspapers |
Walsh County Press - Weekly |
Tri County Sun - Weekly |
Walsh County Record – Weekly |
Radio Stations |
KXPO - 1340 AM, KAUJ - 100.9 FM, Grafton, ND |
Telecommunications |
POLAR COMMUNICATIONS |
Regional Headquarters - Digital Switching, Fiber Optics, Internet Service Provider, Interactive Television |
POLAR CABLEVISION |
CATV - 60+ channels |
GOVERNMENT
Mayor/Council Type |
Police Department - Contract with Walsh County Sheriff Department |
Fire Department - Volunteer Personnel - 20 volunteers |
Emergency First Responders/Rescue Service - 10 volunteers |
TRANSPORTATION
Highways Serving Area |
State Highway 17 (9 miles) |
State Highway 18 (14 miles) |
State Highway 32 (3 miles) |
State Highway 81 (30 miles) |
Interstate 29 (40 miles) |
Air |
Grand Forks International Airport - 60 miles southeast |
Full Commercial Service |
Delta, United and Allegiant Airlines |
Freight |
Federal Express |
United Parcel Service |
Cross Country Courier |
Speedy Delivery |
United States Postal Service |
Railroads |
Northern Plains Railroad |
Major Employers
Citizens State Bank - 3 employees |
CHS Elevator - 3 employees |
Farmers Union Oil Co. - 3 employees |
Lion’s Den - 1 manager/owner (with part time help) |
Silver Dollar Cafe - 1manager (with part time help) |
Leo’s Potato Dumplings - 2 owners/managers |
UTILITIES & SERVICES
Electricity |
Otter Tail Power Company |
Water |
Walsh Water District |
Base Rate: $42.00/month |
Sewer |
Base Rate: $6.00/month |
Garbage |
Consolidated Waste, Ltd. |
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Rates: |
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Residential: $17.75/month |
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Commercial: Variable |
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