photo courtesy of russell habermann - proctor...building near the engine 225 baldwin-yellowstone...
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Photo Courtesy of Russell Habermann
Sally Hedtke, City of Proctor
Welcome to Proctor
On behalf of the Proctor City Council and city administration, I am happy to welcome you to our
friendly and authentic community.
Rich in railroad history, Proctor offers the perfect blend of small town amenities while being only
minutes away from Spirit Mountain and the Twin Ports. With breathtaking views of Lake Superior,
this vibrant community hosts the Amsoil Snocross, South St. Louis County Fair, Proctor Speedway,
ALS Blizzard Tour, MS 150, and the Hoghead Festival celebrating our railroad history.
You can use our extensive trail system for biking, hiking, snowmobiling and ATV’s. Conveniently
located at Exit 249 on 1-35, Proctor offers lodging at our three great hotels and many dining and
family attractions.
Whether a visitor or a new Proctor citizen, our Community, Schools and City welcome you. We want
to make your time with us memorable, and we always welcome you back. Remember, “You Have A
Place In Proctor”.
Mayor Chad Ward
History of Proctor
Proudly celebrating over 125 years, the community of Proctor was created in 1892 when the Duluth,
Missabe and Northern Railroad was extended. The city was founded by Beriah Magoffin and
originally named Proctor Knott for a friend of the founder. The flat plateau in Proctor was the
perfect site for the railroad shops and storage yards. The Proctor railroad yard was once the largest
ore sorting railroad yard in the world.
For more information on our celebrated history, visit the Proctor Area Historical Museum in the
building near the Engine 225 Baldwin-Yellowstone train.
City Information
CITY HALL
100 Pionk Drive, Proctor, MN 55810
Phone: 218-624-3641
Website: www.proctormn.gov Email: [email protected]
CITY STAFF CITY COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Administrator: Jessica Rich
Finance Director: Leslie Brunfelt Proctor Utility Commission meets the
Administrative Assistant: Megan Jordan second Monday monthly at 6:00 p.m.
Building Inspector: Jim Rich
Building Official: Jay Boysen Planning & Zoning Commission meets
Street Foreman: Rick LaLonde the fourth Monday monthly at 5:00
Chief of Police: Kent Gaidis p.m.
Public Utilities Manager: Charliene Jones
Liquor Store Manager: Andrew Brunner Proctor Economic Development
Communications Manager: Sally Hedtke Authority meets the second Tuesday
Golf Course Manager: Chris Klatte monthly at 6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL Proctor Police Department
100 Pionk Drive, Proctor, MN 55810
Chad Ward, Mayor Phone: 218-624-7788 or 9-1-1
Email: [email protected]
Proctor Volunteer Fire Department
Rory Johnson, City Councilor Fire Chief: Kerry Helquist
Email: [email protected] 225 Fifth Avenue, Proctor, MN 55810
Phone: 9-1-1
Jake Benson, City Councilor
Email: [email protected]
Gary Nowak, City Councilor
Email: [email protected]
Troy Dewall, City Councilor
Email: [email protected]
The Proctor City Council meets every first and
third Monday in the council chambers at the Proctor
Area Community Center at 6:00 p.m.
Proctor Census Quick Facts (2010 census data)
Population: 3,057
Median Age: 41.4
Households with children under 18: 27.4%
Households with people living alone: 37.3%
Total Households: 1,268
Families residing in city: 795
Population density: 453.7 per square mile
Housing Units: 1,361
Females: 50.7%
Males: 49.3%
Average Household size: 2.34 persons
Veterans: 226
City Staff Directory
CITY HALL
100 Pionk Drive, Proctor, MN 55810
Phone: 218-624-3641
Website: www.proctormn.gov
Email: [email protected]
City Hall Staff: 624-3641 Fire Department:
Jessica Rich, City Administrator Fire Chief Kerry Helquist
Leslie Brunfelt, Finance Director/Accounting
Megan Jordan, Administrative Assistant Municipal Liquor Store: 624-7552
Sally Hedtke, Marketing & Communications Andrew Brunner
Public Utilities Staff: 624-4055 City Attorney:
Charliene Jones John Bray-City: 722-7722
Heather Marino Ron Envall-Police: 727-5384
Pat Casey
Utility Locates 8-1-1 Proctor Golf Course: 624-2255
Chris Klatte
Police Department Staff: 624-7788 Building, Housing, and Plumbing Officials
Chief Kent Gaidis Jim Rich, Building Official, 729-3610
Sergeant Tim Redfield Robert Renaud, Plumbing Official, 260-5272
Staff: Linnea Wiita, Kari Putikka Jay Boysen, Building Inspector, 624-3641
Officer Dan Mosher
Officer Andy Leibel Museum: 206-7880
Officer Mathew Riebel
Officer Joseph Carter
Food Shelf: 628-6288
Street Department Staff: 628-6269 Proctor Fairgrounds: 591-6274
Rick LaLonde
Jay Boysen PACC: 628-6293
Alex Anderson
Josh Ruhnke Proctor Post Office: 624-2530
Gas Company (MN Energy): 800-889-9508
Cable (Mediacom): 800-332-0245
Energy/Heating Assistance:
AEOA: 623-3011
Salvation Army: 722-7934
MACV (Veterans): 722-8763
Social Services: 726-2101
Proctor Schools ISD 704 Proctor Public Schools
131 Ninth Avenue Proctor, MN 55810 218-628-4934 www.proctor.k12.mn.us Administration: Superintendent John Engelking High School Principal Tim Rohweder Bay View Elementary Principal Diane Morin Pike Lake Elementary Principal Mark Hughes Director of Early Learning Nancy Litman Community Education Kristal Berg
School Board Members Larry Shelton
Lynn Peterson Amy Pocrnich Joe Ward Jennifer McDonald
Kris Bryant Brian Billman
Early Childhood Education The Proctor/ Hermantown Early Childhood Program serves families with children from birth to
kindergarten enrollment. Programming is offered to families in both the Proctor and Hermantown
school districts from three locations:
Hermantown Area Family Resource Center, 5028 Miller Trunk Highway, 729-9563
Pike Lake Elementary School, 5682 Martin Road, Duluth; 729-8214 ext. 2760
Early Childhood Center of Proctor, 202 5th Street, Proctor. 729-9563
Community Education
Proctor-Hermantown Community Education works with ISD 700 and ISD 704 to develop and
coordinate programs for the community. Community Education promotes cooperative programming
as an alternative to duplication.
HAFRC: 218.626-6075 PACC: 218.628.6294
Higher Education Proctor is located near major universities and colleges offering diverse opportunities.
University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) 729-8000
University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) 715-394-8101
College of St. Scholastica 723-6000
Lake Superior College 733-7600
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 715-394-6677
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 879-0800
Transportation
Proctor is bordered by Duluth and Hermantown with easy access to Highways I-35 and 2.
Duluth International Airport: Conveniently located a few miles from Proctor. www.duluthairport.com.
Bus Services: Duluth Transit Authority has regular daily service in Proctor.
Jefferson Lines is located at 4426 Grand Avenue in Duluth, 722-5591
Health Care Housing Essentia Clinic Proctor 628-4819 Hillside Gardens 624-2371
Proctor Dental Clinic 624-4235 Railview Apts. 624-3821
LTC Prescription Providers 628-9368 Spirit Mtn. Apts. 628-1977
Zenith Terrace 628-2259
Diamond Willow 428-7575
Golden Oaks 740-0404
Worship Faith Baptist Church Augustana Lutheran Church
5693 Maple Grove Road 3251 Midway Road
Hermantown 729-9470 Proctor 628-1306
St. Rose Catholic Church Trinity Episcopal Church
3 Sixth Avenue 4903 Maple Grove Road
Proctor 624-0007 Hermantown 729-7957
Community of Christ Church The Landing Church
320 14th Street 9302 W. Skyline Parkway
Proctor 393-1611 Duluth 729-2956
Gethsemane Covenant Church Pike Lake Community Church PC
4479 Ugstad Road 5611 Martin Road
Hermantown 729-6534 Pike Lake 729-8445
United Lutheran Church Forbes United Methodist Church
701 Third Avenue 33 Grove Street
Proctor 624-5818 Proctor 624-9390
Living Faith Ministries
614 Second Street
Proctor 624-7717
Meeting & Convention Space Proctor is conveniently located next to Duluth and an easy drive from Wisconsin and the Twin Cities,
just off I-35 and Highway 2. We take pride in providing professional planning services.
Proctor Area Community Center: Meeting Rooms, Kitchen
100 Pionk Drive Outdoor Gazebo, audio and
218-628-6293 technical services, staff support
Proctor Area Schools: Meeting and Recreational Space
131 9th Avenue Sports fields and facilities
218-628-4926 Auditorium, Hockey Arena
S. St. Louis County Fairgrounds: Large Meeting Spaces, Speedway,
800 N. Boundary Avenue Dirt Floor Arena, parking,
218-591-6274 outdoor venues, storage
Black Woods Banquet Center: 280 capacity in various rooms,
185 Highway 2 audio and technical services,
218-625-6144 Full menu, bar and staff service
Duluth Spirit Mountain Inn: space for 90 with equipment
9315 Westgate Blvd. catering available
218-628-3691
Dry Dock: 500 person capacity in various
2820 Midway Road room sizes, Wi-Fi, TV, equipment
218-624-5512 full service bar and restaurant
Buffalo House: Inside and outdoor spaces for
2590 Guss Road large meetings and events
218-624-9901 technical equipment, full bar and menu
AmericInn Hotel New Event and Media Room
185 Hwy. 2 25 room capacity
218-624-1026 Newest Technology Capabilities
St. Luke’s Sports & Event Center New Arena and Event Center
704 Kirkus St.
218-628-0704
Mountain Spirits Liquor Store
9301 Westgate Blvd.
Right off 1-35 and Highway 2
218-624-7552
City Owned and Managed
City Development
Business Development
The Proctor Economic Development Authority (PEDA) works closely with businesses moving into the
Proctor community and established Proctor businesses. In recent years, a number of new
businesses were established in Proctor.
Russell Steel
Nuss Truck & Equipment
Highway 2 Car Wash
JW Millz Salon
The City of Proctor made two land
purchases to promote our future business and recreational uses.
A 35-acre tract of land on Kirkus Street was purchased for potential business development.
40 acres in North Proctor that will be a part of the new Munger Spur Trail and developed for
recreational use.
Housing Development
Proctor’s vibrant economic development, excellent
school system and convenient location to area
attractions and amenities combine to make it one of the
most desirable and attractive real estate markets in the
region.
Proctor’s three housing developments are:
Hidden Ridge is a 24 lot development on the southeast corner of Lavaque and St. Louis River
Roads. With a varied topography, this beautiful area has lots ranging from 13,000 to over
37,000 square feet with water, sewer, blacktop and curbs.
Kingsbury Ridge is a 33 lot development in the southwest area of town. Kingsbury Ridge is
surrounded by wooded lots and newer home, with lots ranging from 14,000 to 35,000 square
feet.
Waterview Drive, a development by JGL Enterprises of Hermantown has six, one-acre lots and
one, seven acre lot on Waterview Drive, northwest of Boundary Avenue. Two of the lots have a
total of 16 townhouse units and are completely occupied. Another one acre site was
developed into a 30 unit assisted living complex.
Entertainment and Trails
The City of Proctor measures only three square miles, but there are incredible year-round activities
available in this quaint community. There are biking, ATV and snowmobile trails, city parks, school
playgrounds, recreational sports fields, Proctor Golf Course, Proctor Speedway, camping, Spirit
Mountain Recreation Area, and the new St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center.
TRAILS
The City of Proctor has a comprehensive Parks & Recreation Plan, and city streets are open to ATV’s
and Snowmobiles. We are proud of our trails for biking, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, and ATV’s all
with easy access to the Munger Trail and the Superior Hiking Trail.
SPORTS
Rail-Strong is the reputation of the community sports teams, with Football, Softball, Baseball,
Hockey, Girls Hockey, Lacrosse, Track and Cross Country teams.
Proctor Speedway Proctor Golf Course St. Luke’s Sports & Event Center
Community Events Rich in railroad history, Proctor offers the perfect blend of small town amenities while
being only minutes away from Spirit Mountain and the Twin Ports. With breathtaking
views of Lake Superior, this vibrant community is a welcoming host city to regional
and national events.
For over 40 years, Proctor has celebrated with pride its railroad
history at the annual Hoghead Festival which includes the Chamber
Golf Tournament, Car Shows, Street Dance, Paws & Pigtails Pet
Parade, softball tournament, Hylla 5K Race, Parade, and Fireworks.
Each year Proctor welcomes visitors to an old-fashioned County
Fair, held at the South St. Louis County Fairgrounds.
Home to the Silver 1000 and Midsummer Night of Mayhem and
Sunday Night at the Races. Season runs from May – October.
Amsoil Duluth National Snocross ALS BLACKWOODS BLIZZARD TOUR MS 150 Bike Ride
Thanksgiving Weekend February 3-6, 2021 June 11-12, 2021
See All Events on VisitProctor.com
Restaurants and Hotels BLACK WOODS GRILL & BAR
195 US Highway 2 (218) 628-0628 www.blackwoods.com
HOURS: 11 am – 11 pm Sunday-Thursday / 11 am – 12 am Friday – Saturday
BUFFALO HOUSE (218) 624-9901 https://www.buffalohouseduluth.com/ DRY DOCK (218) 624-5512 https://drydockduluth.com/ PROCTOR PIZZA
204 Third Avenue (218) 624-1040
HOURS: Monday – Thursday 11 am – 8 pm/ Fri. 11 am – 9 pm/ Sat. 12-8 pm/ Sun. 4-7 pm
POWERHOUSE BAR
423 Third Avenue (218) 624-0626
HOURS: Daily 3 pm – 2 am
WOK ‘N GRILL
520 E. Third Avenue (218) 628-2901
HOURS: Tues-Thurs: 7 am – 6:30 pm / Fri-Sat: 8 am – 7 pm/ sun 8 am – 1 pm / Mon-closed
FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS
MCDONALD’S 9310 Skyline Parkway (218) 628-2112
PROCTOR SUBWAY 9303 Westgate Boulevard (218) 624-3668
AMERICINN DULUTH/PROCTOR
218-624-1026 AmericInnDuluthSouth.com 185 Highway 2 in Proctor
Newly Renovated Inside and Out
Free, Hot, Homestyle Breakfast
New Fitness Center
Black Woods Grill & Bar and Conference Center
Pool, Sauna and Hot Tub
New Media and Event Center
BEST WESTERN PLUS Spirit Mountain Duluth
218-628-0668 1-800-WESTERN
9330 W. Skyline Pkwy in Proctor
Bwesternspiritmtnduluth.com
Adjacent to Spirit Mountain
Complimentary Hot Deluxe Breakfast
Business & Fitness Centers
Indoor Pool & Hot Tu
DULUTH SPIRIT MOUNTAIN INN American’s Best Value Inn
800-777-8530 218-628-3691
9315 Westgate Blvd in Proctor
Redlion.com/duluth
Free Deluxe Breakfast with Waffles
Large Indoor Pool, Hot Tub & Sauna
One Mile from Spirit Mountain
Business Directory
Advertising Lamar Outdoor Advertising 624-2301
Proctor Journal 624-3344
Attorneys Bray & Reed, Ltd. 722-7722
Lacourse & Envall, P.A. 727-5384
Automotive Troy’s Service Center 624-3322
Proctor Collision Center 624-4419
Dan’s Automotive 624-7381
Twin Ports Auto Sales 624-0303
USA Towing & Recovery 729-5252
Banking First National Bank of Proctor 628-1088
Proctor Federal Credit Union 624-5761
Bars & Grills Black Woods Grill & Bar 628-0628
Buffalo House 624-9901
Keyboard Lounge 628-0530
Moose Lodge 1302 624-1908
Pit Stop Bar 624-4347
Powerhouse Bar 624-0626
Catering and Food Services Black Woods Catering 628-0628
Churches United Lutheran 624-7050
Community of Christ 624-5387
Faith Baptist Church 729-9470
Forbes United Methodist 624-9390
Gethsemane Covenant 729-6534
Living Faith Ministries 624-7717
Pike Lake Presbyterian 729-8445
St. Rose Catholic 624-0007
Trinity Episcopal 729-7957
The Landing Church 729-2956
Community Area Churches Together 628-1442
Proctor Area Community Center 628-6293
Historical Society 206-7880
Contracting & Construction Larry Timm & Sons 624-1062
LJ Hall Construction LLC 591-1783
Premier Three Developers 390-7073
Accuflex Coatings 727-9180
TG Carroll & Son 343-8879
Jamison Cabinets 348-0161
Proctor Builder’s Supply 624-3651
Convenience Stores & Gas Stations
Adolph Store 624-9680
Holiday Station Store 628-5004
Minit Mart 624-9654
Kwik Trip 624-4349
Financial Services Goldsmith & Associates 348-1539
MMPL Financial 628-3135
Waddell & Reed 625-2275
Food and Restaurants Black Woods Grill & Bar 628-0628
Buffalo House 624-9901
Dry Dock Restaurant 624-5512
McDonalds 628-2112
Proctor Pizza & Sub 624-1040
Proctor Subway 624-3668
Wok N Grill 628-2901
Garbage & Recycling
Hartels/DBJ 729-5446
TG Carroll & Son 343-8879
Government City Hall 624-3641
Fire Hall 628-0707
Police Non-Emergency 624-7788
Proctor Post Office 624-2530
Fitness & Health Body Sweets Massage 349-8503
Breakthrough Boxing 393-0524
Proctor Fitness Center 624-4064
Hair Care JW Millz Salon 590-3919
Health, Medical & Dental Care Essentia Health Clinic Proctor 624-4819
LTC Prescription Providers 628-9368
Proctor Dental Clinic 624-4235
Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing Northern Engine and Supply 628-2337
Nuss Truck and Equipment 628-0333
Russell Steel 727-1225
Housing Hillside Gardens 624-2371
Railview Apartments 624-3821
Zenith Terrace 628-2259
Spirit Mountain Apartments 628-1997
Insurance
Erik Madson 628-3135
Landscaping AJ Landscaping Center 729-4686
Laudromat Field Station Laundry 624-3629
Liquor- Off Sale Mountain Spirits Liquor 624-7552
Lumber, Hardware & Rentals Proctor Builder’s Supply 624-3651
Light Manufacturing Proctor Canvas 628-2316
Katzmarek Ornamental Iron 624-2546
Lodging AmericInn Hotel & Suites 624-1026
Best Western Plus 628-0668
Spirit Mountain Inn 628-3691
Meeting Facilities Black Woods Conference Ctr 624-3454
Proctor Area Community Ctr 628-6293
Proctor Fairgrounds 628-2401
AmeriInn Event Room 624-1026
St. Lukes’ Event Center 628-0704
Moving and Storage Boundary Avenue Storage 628-3824
Music & Repairs Master Piano 726-1777
Newspapers and Printing Proctor Journal 624-3344
Plumbing, Heating, AC and Water Graves Well Drilling 624-5322
Midway Sewer Service 628-0345
Real Estate Gilderman & Associates 722-8221
Recreation Grandview Golf Course 628-3727
Lakehead Racing Association 624-0542
Proctor Golf Course 624-2255
S. St. Louis Co. Fairgrounds 628-2401
Spirit Mtn. Recreation Area 628-2891
Proctor Hockey Arena 628-0704
Proctor Soccer Association 409-2898
Proctor Softball Association 590-8911
Lacrosse 349-3367
American Legion Baseball 590-8911
Proctor Little League 393-5557
Proctor Schools Teams 628-4926
Retirement Homes & Assisted Living Diamond Willow 625-2316
Golden Oaks Assisted Living 740-0404
Schools ISD 704 District Office 628-4934
Bayview Elementary 628-4949
Pike Lake Elementary 729-8214
Proctor High School 628-4926
Proctor Middle School 628-4926
Community Education 628-4926
Early Childhood Education 729-9563
Service Organizations Proctor Lions Club 590-6473
American Legion 106 624-4347
Moose Lodge 1307 722-4011
Proctor Food Shelf 628-6288
Boy Scouts Troop 84 464-1322
St. Rose Men’s Club 628-1442
Sound and Security Systems ESC Systems 727-3267
Travel Adios Travel 348-1452
Utilities Minnesota Power 722-2641
Northern MN Utilities 800-889-9508
Proctor Public Utilities 624-4055
MediaCom 800-332-0245
Veteran’s Services Duluth Vet’s Center 722-8654
Website Development Fishing Webmaster 390-9973