Alvwood is an

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in Alvwood Township,

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, United States. The community is located between Deer River and Northome at the junction of State Highway 46 ( MN 46) and Itasca County Road 13. County Road 29 is also in the vicinity. The Popple River flows through the area. Nearby places include Squaw Lake,

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, and Blackduck. Alvwood is located nine miles northwest of Squaw Lake; and 37 miles northwest of Deer River. Alvwood is 13 miles east of Blackduck; and 10 miles south of Northome. ZIP codes 56630 (Blackduck) and 56661 (Northome) meet near Alvwood. The

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and the

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are both in the area. The Hoot n Holler is a popular drinkery in Alvwood that hosts patrons year round, but receives very large crowds during the Minnesota deer hunting season. The Hoot n Holler is known for its decor of decorated one dollar bills stapled to the walls from visitors.

References

* Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition * Mn/DOT map of Itasca County – Sheet 2 – 2011 edition Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in Itasca County, Minnesota {{ItascaCountyMN-geo-stub