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Welcome to Minocqua, WI

Located in the northwest corner of Oneida County, Minocqua obtained township status on March 13, 1889. The town’s name was derived from the Ojibwe word “Ninocqua,” meaning “noon-day rest.”  The island is believed to have been the area Native Americans camped during their travels. The history of Minocqua is also rich in logging lore. When early settlers arrived in Wisconsin, virgin forests with mammoth, hundred-year-old trees covered nearly 90 percent of the state.

In 1891 the town consisted of 29 saloons, two hotels, two general stores, a small market and approximately 15 homes. Today, Minocqua is a flourishing tourist destination, with a variety of accommodations – from rustic cabins to luxurious condominium suites, and campgrounds to bed and breakfasts. It features fine dining, unique shopping, attractions and historical museums, as well. It is also home to one of the largest concentrations of freshwater bodies in the world, providing endless outdoor recreational opportunities for four seasons of fun in the Northwoods.

Minocqua has an approximate year-round population of 4,821, and is the largest township in the northern half of the county. Because its major industry is tourism, the population nearly quadruples during the summer months. The township consists of approximately 107,520 acres of land and contains approximately 45 lakes. Approximately 187 miles of road located within the township. The altitude is 1,626 feet.

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TOWN OF MINOCQUA RESOURCES​

Town of Minocqua: 

Town of Minocqua
415 Menominee St, Suite A
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5296
www.townofminocqua.org

The Minocqua Community Building, located at 415 Menominee Street, was originally the Minocqua High School, which was built in 1907. An addition was added in 1935. In 1982, when the building was being renovated, a fire destroyed the oldest section of the structure. This section was rebuilt and officially opened on June 26, 1983. Today, the building houses the Minocqua Public Library, Town of Minocqua offices, and meeting rooms.

Minocqua Police Department
418 Chicago Avenue
P.O. Box 346
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715)356-3234
www.minocquapd.com

Voting information

Town Meetings: 

The Town of Minocqua is governed by a town chairman and a four-person board of supervisors. Town board meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Minocqua Community Building.

POPULAR SPOTS

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Min-Aqua Bats Ski Show

The world's longest running amateur water ski show is right in downtown Minocqua. See shows Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 pm.

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Minocqua Winter Park

Come play in the snow. Minocqua Winter Park features over 100 kilometers of cross country ski and showshoe trails, snow tubing and sledding, and ice pond.

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Downtown Shopping

An island of charming stores, delectable sweet shops, and delicious restaurants.

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