Ringle Library

The year was 1930. Dr. Wilcox had served the medical needs of the Leech Lake Area for about 30 years and was getting very tired. One evening, after a hard days work in his office, he sat down behind his desk, put his head down to rest a bit, fell asleep and never woke up. A young doctor, fresh out of medical school, whose name was Ringle, but everyone pronouced Ringel, came to Walker from a farm in Southern Minnesota to replace Dr. Wilcox and resume his busy medical practice. In 1931, Dr. Ringle, built a new hospital, a new home and he and his wife Clara had a baby boy - all in the same year! Dr. Ringle continued to serve the medical needs of the Leech Lake area for the next 46 years, until he also passed away in 1976. This library was built in his memory and his family wishes that you will use it for your pleasure and enjoyment.

If interested, you might log onto www.ringledds.com for further information about the family.

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PRIVATE PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS Whether you are planning a social event, fund-raiser, holiday party, wedding reception or any other celebration the Walker Area Community Center can accommodate your needs. We offer both traditional and non-traditional sites to host your event. Choose from the Ringle Library, which is suitable for up to 20 guests and features a fireplace, soft seating and a touch of home or choose the Rotary Room, which is suitable for gatherings up to 250 people. For non-traditional setting, host your event on our multi-sport court, which can be set up to accommodate dinner, dancing and entertainment. Our staff will help you with your food and beverage needs upon request. CORPORATE EVENTS Business meetings, sales rallies, trade shows and employee appreciation events area all possible at our versatile facility. We offer wonderful and unique meeting and reception space. Our staff provide a hands on approach to assure that your event successful. EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAYS Treat your employees and their families to a day of fun. Let us help you design a day of activities for your employees with a slightly competitive edge as they compete as teams or individuals in volleyball, pickle-ball, dodgeball or maybe a puck-shooting contest.