Tucked along Mille Lacs Lake's south shore, Wahkon has the earliest settlement in the Mille Lacs Lake area, having its beginning in 1885. The word "Wahkon" is the Dakotah Indian name for "spirit" and the railroad company adopted the name because the Indians knew Mille Lacs Lake as "Spirit Lake". Wahkon was a typical "boom town" of the early days. The town became a rail terminal and the docking point for large logging company steamers that transported logs from all points around the lake. The community today is booming again with a revitalized Main Street, which includes a post office, convenience store, two bars, restaurants, craft and gift shops. Several resorts are located in town and nearby. Wahkon has a City Park and boat launch facilities to serve tourists and visitors.

For more information on the City of Wahkon and all it has to offer, visit www.cityofwahkon.com.