Tenstrike, MN

Tenstrike is a quiet, small community tucked into the woods and waters of northern Minnesota, about twenty minutes northeast of Bemidji along Highway 71. Life here revolves around Gull Lake, where cabins, local resorts, and wooded home sites sit along the shoreline. It offers an easygoing Northwoods setting where you have plenty of room to breathe and the lake is always close by. For major shopping, dining, schools, and medical care, residents can easily make the short drive south into Bemidji.

The town owes its unique name to the logging boom around 1900, when an early lumberman felt he hit a lucky "tenstrike" upon finding the rich pine forests around Gull Lake. The historic sawmills and bustling railroad depot have long since cleared out, leaving behind a tranquil rural retreat. Today, Tenstrike appeals to anyone looking for great fishing, beautiful scenery, and a relaxed pace of life in Beltrami County.