Eagle's Nest Resort, 5108 Poplar Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468, US

History1936 The 7 1/2 acre resort property was purchased by Edward J. and Wilhemena (Minnie) Schmidt and F.R. Seyferth. 1937 E.J. and Minnie Schmidt and F.R. Seyferth, took a mortgage out for $2,500 to build the resort. Shing Wako was well known as a dance hall, tavern, country store and gas station; as well as a housekeeping resort with six cottages, an ice house, a maintained beach, dock and boats for fishing. The dance hall, tavern, country store and gas station stood where the office and residence is now. It was THE place to go on a Saturday night! Ed and Minnie's son, Edward (Bud) worked at the resort full time as well. Their house was located behind the lodge. 1940's Electricity was added to the resort. A cabin was built for Aunt Ann, now cabin 7 - it was called the