Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Balsam Lake Wisconsin Best Bass Fishing in Polk County

Balsam Lake, Wisconsin is a beautiful place to live.

Bass fishermen enjoy some of the best bass fishing in Polk County on Balsam Lake.

 

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This week at Faith
March 14-March 21

Faith Lutheran Church Balsam Lake
Pastor Diane Norstad
Updated: 2010-03-11 11:40:37
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Friday night Fish Fry
Fish Fry includes potato, and cole slaw for only $8.95 5 JUMBO deep fried or broiled shrimp dinner comes with choice of potato, veggie and dinner roll for only $12.95

Thirsty Otter Tavern and Resort
Carol
Updated: 2010-03-10 18:27:08
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Kids Soccer Equipment Swap 3/20/10
Great Prices on Used Gear & Donate your outgrown soccer equipment to support Local Soccer!

Spaghetti Dinner / Raffle / Equipment Swap

AYSO Unity Area Soccer Club Region 1556
Kim Butler / Regional Commissioner
Updated: 2010-03-10 13:41:25
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Tuesday Night Margarita Specials - Corona Specials, Tacos!

Thirsty Otter Tavern and Resort
Carol
Updated: 2010-03-10 12:26:12
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All you can eat ribs!
Every Thursday the Otter features Ribs...all you can eat for just $9.95 from 4-9! Includes fries and cole slaw

Thirsty Otter Tavern and Resort
Carol
Updated: 2010-03-10 00:00:00
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History of Balsam Lake
~ Courtesy of Polk County Tourism
The original plat of this area of Wisconsin records the Indian name of this place as Innenehinduc. It translated as "Place of the Evergreen", possibly due to the low-lying evergreen shrub called Canadian Yew which grew in profusion here. Organized on the 8th day of January, 1870, the town of Balsam Lake was named after the large lake of the same name situated mostly within its borders and possibly the evergreens growing along its shores.


When first settled by the caucasians, this town was already the home of a large band of Chippewa Indians. Descendants of the tribe still remain in the village.

Early buildings in the Balsam Lake area included a general store, a creamery, two sawmills, a blacksmith shop and a town hall in the Lykens area. There was also a log school building, a courthouse, a bank and a hardware store.

. The Polk County Government building is located here.
Today, Balsam Lake holds the unique position as the county seat of Polk County and is also home to the Polk County Museum.


 

For More Information on Balsam Lake, call the Village of Balsam Lake at (715) 485-3424
Email: vobl@lakeland.ws Or write 404 Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810
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