City of Scanlon

Welcome to Scanlon! Our city is full of pride and rich in history. Scanlon was incorporated December 30, 1902.

SCANLON, the lumber manufacturing village in Thomson Township, sections 19 and 30, between Cloquet and Carlton, was named for M. Joseph Scanlon, president of the Brooks-Scanlon Company, Minneapolis. He was born in Lyndon, Wis., August 24, 1861, settled in Minneapolis in 1889, and engaged in many large enterprises of logging, the manufacture of lumber, and building and operating railroads to supply logs. In addition to his company’s very large lumber interests at this village.

One of the best resources the city has is the wonderful people who live here. They are warm, friendly, and take great pride in their city. Just take a drive around the city and you will see beautiful gardens, lush lawns and many smiling faces.

The Scanlon Community Center is home to City Clerk’s office, for Water/Sewer Department and Public Works Department.

City Clerk-Treasurer, office hours are Monday-Thursday 12 to 4, the office is closed on Fridays and all major holidays. The City Clerk is usually in the office by 7 am, please call the office at 218-879-4578. The City Clerk is a notary, there is no fee for Scanlon residents.

Scanlon has seen much expansion in recent years both in residential as well as commercial development, including the “Suncrest Assisted Living Facility” located on Washington Avenue.

The Scanlon Community Center is home to Mary Lee’s School of Tumbling & Gymnastics. winter lessons are Monday and Tuesdays. Summer lessons are Tuesdays, please call Paula Oien for more information 218-391-6483.

City Clerk – Michelle Houston

City Clerk Assistant – Lori Stigers

Public Works Supervisor – Dave Line

Public Works – Matt Paquette

Custodian – position open