Tamarack, MN

Tamarack is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The 2020 census counted 57 residents. Tamarack is located along Minnesota State Highway 210 at the junction with Aitkin County Roads 6 and 16. Other routes include Main Street. In 2020, highly valuable nickel, copper and cobalt occurrences were discovered near Tamarack. Environmental groups have expressed concerns over the potential pollution of the Kettle River headwaters, and the Mississippi watershed. Tamarack makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Tamarack is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. Tamarack was first settled circa 1874 as Sicottes. The post office began in 1898.