Government
Aitkin is the County Seat with the Aitkin County Courthouse located 2 blocks west of the only stoplight. Aitkin City Hall is also on the west side of the downtown area.
The city of Aitkin has a population of 1, 984, with 247 people employed with the county and 20 employed by the city.
Other city facts:
Election month: November
Distance from Mpls./St/ Paul: 123 mi. N.
Distance from Duluth: 80 mi. SW
Congressional District: 8
Legislative District: 3B
Mayor: Gary Tibbitts: 218-927-2527
Council Members: 218-927-2527
Larry Nelson
Scott Sherman
Mike Bos
Clerk-Treasurer: 218-927-2527
Kathy Brophy
Police Chief: 218-927-2133
Terry Thompson
Fire Chief: 218-927-2527
Brian Pisarek
Postal Service: 218-927-2518
15 Minnesota Ave. N.
Aitkin, MN 56431