Shafer, MN

united states

Shafer is a small Minnesota city about 45 miles northeast of Minneapolis, accessible via Highway 8 from Interstate 35. The town of 1,200 sits in Chisago County's rolling farmland and forest region. Most visitors arrive on Highway 8, which connects directly to I-35 near Forest Lake. The drive from Minneapolis takes about an hour, making it popular for day trips and rural commuting. Shafer features L O Simenstad Municipal Airport, giving this quiet farming community an unexpected aviation presence.