Economic Development Authority

What is the Economic Development Authority (EDA)?

The Lindström EDA was established in 2005, which serves as a seven-member Economic Development Authority.  The affairs of the EDA include promoting growth and development of commercial, residential, and industrial concerns in the City of Lindström.  The EDA meets at 7:30am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in City Hall Chambers.  Current EDA board members are listed at the bottom of this page.

For city policies, reports, documents, city code information, and more, click HERE.

For current City board or commission Member openings, click HERE.

Lindström is a great place to locate your business or development.

• In December of 2023, Lindström was included in World Atlas's article 10 Coziest Small Towns in Minnesota.  A photo of our coffee pot water tower was also the photo used in the article header!  Click HERE to read the article.
• In November of 2023, we were included in MSN's 16 Must-Visit Small Towns in Minnesota.  Click HERE to read the article. 
• Lindström was 4th on World Atlas's list of 10 Prettiest Towns in Minnesota (published Aug. 24, 2023).  Click HERE to read the article.
• In July of 2023, World Atlas published an article called 13 Adorable Small Towns In Minnesota, and Lindström made the list!  Click HERE to read the article.
• In April of 2022, we were included in the World Atlas's list of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Minnesota.  And we definitely agree with them!  Click HERE to read the article.
• Lindström was featured as #5 in "Only in Your State's" November of 2021 article Minnesota's Top 7 Best Small Town Downtowns.  Click HERE to read the article.
• The 2021 Minnesota Travel & Events calendar featured a photo of downtown Lindström for the month of January.  Way to go, Lindström!  Click HERE to view our Facebook post and a picture of the calendar.

Location

Lindström is located approximately 35 miles northeast of the Twin Cities Metro Area, and is easily accessible from Hwy 8, which intersects I-35 at Forest Lake.  The Lindström City Hall and Community Center building is only two miles from the Chisago County seat.  To view our location on Google Maps, click HERE.

Community Highlights

Incorporated in 1894, the City of Lindström serves as the center of the Chisago Lakes Area with its many recreational opportunities.  Within close proximity to the Twin Cities, Lindström has retained its small town character, with a special emphasis on the area's Swedish heritage.  The City is working to increase quality commercial developments, while at the same time, preserving the small town atmosphere. 

• To learn more about Lindström's history, click HERE.
• To view information about our schools, housing, festivals, parks/recreation, population, and other area data and statistics, click HERE.