Crosslake, MN town hall & government
Crosslake spent $5.9 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $2,428 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Crosslake's government.
Where Crosslake's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 68%
- Fees & charges 16%
- Interest, fines & other 9%
- From the state 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments <1%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Crosslake
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Pequot Lakes Public Schools
Crosslake's K–12 school district, shared with Breezy Point, Jenkins, Loon Lake, Pequot Lakes, Pelican and Ideal. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Minnesota districts overall: 30% local, 62% state, 8% federal
- Local 28%
- State 67%
- Federal 4%
Of the $12,742 per pupil, $8,408 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Crosslake: Crosby-Ironton Public School District ($15,715 per pupil) · Pine River-Backus Public School District ($14,258 per pupil).
Which schools Crosslake kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Crosslake pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Crosslake's government
Who represents Crosslake
Crosslake is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Pete Stauber. Tim Walz is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.