Knife River, MN
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- 603 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set along Lake Superior's scenic North Shore between Duluth and Two Harbors, Knife River is a quiet coastal village with deep maritime roots. With around two hundred residents, life here centers on the water, featuring a busy public marina, rocky agate beaches, and long-standing smokehouses serving fresh Lake Superior catch. It offers a peaceful lakeside setting with a tight-knit community feel, all while keeping Duluth's jobs and amenities an easy twenty-minute drive away.
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