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Big Stone Lake · Ortonville · Minnesota Border Country

You booked the lake cabin. Who's bringing you back?

Big Stone County is not another metropolitan taxi market. It is lake country, farming communities, small-town medical appointments, fishing destinations and rural roads along the Minnesota–South Dakota border.

Need a taxi in Ortonville, Graceville, Clinton, Beardsley, Odessa, Correll, Barry or Johnson? Staying at a fishing resort without a return vehicle? Traveling from a rural appointment to another town?

Taxi Minnesota accepts advance online transportation requests for eligible trips, subject to availability, pricing, jurisdiction and confirmation.

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Big Stone Lake Lodging and Fishing Travel

The cabin is on the lake. The closest driver may not be.

Big Stone Lake extends along the Minnesota–South Dakota border and supports fishing, boating, seasonal camping, family vacations and ice fishing. Visitors may stay inside Ortonville or at rural properties using Ortonville and Clinton mailing addresses. That distinction matters when requesting transportation.

Featured Big Stone Lake Resort

Rustling Elms Resort

74637 Rustling Elms Rd W
Ortonville, MN 56278

Family-operated lakeside resort offering cabins, seasonal camping and lake recreation. The resort identifies a family ownership history extending back to 1924.

Real-life situation: A visitor arrives without a personal vehicle, enjoys a cabin vacation, and needs transportation to another town when checking out.

An Ortonville mailing address does not mean the resort is located at a downtown hotel entrance. Use the full road address.

Lake days. Cabin nights. A ride for the way home.
Ortonville · Highway Hotel

Park Inn by Radisson Ortonville

650 US Hwy 75
Ortonville, MN 56278

Roadside hotel serving business travelers, fishing visitors and regional passengers.

Travel example: A guest staying on US Highway 75 needs a ride to a lakeside wedding reception.

Ortonville · Independent Motel

Idle Spurs Inn

960 US Hwy 75
Ortonville, MN 56278

Independent motel with a western-themed atmosphere and facilities designed for outdoor travelers.

Travel example: A visitor checks out after a fishing trip and needs transportation to a distant connection.

Ortonville · Historic Lakefront Suites

Shorewood Castle Suites

535 Lakeshore Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278

Distinctive historic lakefront lodging with apartment-style overnight accommodations.

Travel example: Guests staying along the lakeshore need a ride to a county appointment.

Rural Ortonville · Camping and Cabins

Lakeshore RV Park

39445 Lake Shore RV Park
Ortonville, MN 56278

Lakefront seasonal camping and rental accommodation destination.

Travel example: A traveler staying at a campground needs transportation to Ortonville for supplies.

Clinton Postal Area · Lake Cabin

Lutefisk Lodge

35737 MN-7
Clinton, MN 56225

Private vacation cabin on Big Stone Lake using a Clinton mailing address.

Travel example: Relatives staying at the cabin need transportation to a family gathering in Ortonville.

Ortonville · Fishing Cabin

Artie's Lodge

113 McCloud St
Ortonville, MN 56278

Vacation cabin associated with Big Stone Lake fishing and recreation.

Travel example: A fishing visitor arrives by a friend's car but has no confirmed ride for departure.

Cabin pickup accuracy: Many vacation properties use long rural driveways or have entrances away from the main road. Provide the actual address, permitted parking location and any access instructions. Taxi Minnesota does not guarantee vehicles suitable for boat towing or transportation onto lake ice.
Where People Actually Need Transportation

A medical appointment. A courthouse visit. A trip to the bait shop.

Rural transportation needs extend far beyond vacation travel. Residents and visitors may need rides to hospitals, county offices, retailers, clinics, agricultural businesses and local commercial destinations. The locations below identify real community reference points.

Ortonville
County Government

Big Stone County Courthouse

20 2nd St SE
Ortonville, MN 56278

County government and district court location in Ortonville. Visitors may need transportation to scheduled appointments or public offices.

Example: A resident from Beardsley needs a ride to a courthouse appointment and back.
Ortonville
Hospital and Clinic

Ortonville Area Health Services

450 Eastvold Ave
Ortonville, MN 56278

Healthcare campus including Ortonville Hospital and Northside Medical Clinic. Taxi Minnesota considers ordinary non-medical passenger rides only.

Example: A capable passenger attending a routine clinic visit needs a scheduled return ride.
Graceville
Hospital

Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital

115 W 2nd St
Graceville, MN 56240

Critical Access Hospital and healthcare facility serving Graceville and surrounding communities.

Example: A family member visiting the hospital needs transportation to another town.
Clinton
Medical Clinic

Clinton Clinic

324 County Hwy 6
Clinton, MN 56225

Local clinic operated within the Ortonville Area Health Services network.

Example: A resident arrives for an appointment but has no dependable return transportation.
Ortonville
Groceries

Hartman's Supervalu Foods

149 1st St NW
Ortonville, MN 56278

Local grocery store providing a commercial destination for residents and visitors.

Example: A resident without a personal vehicle needs transportation to a grocery appointment.
Ortonville
Fishing Business

Artie's Bait & Tackle

748 2nd St SE
Ortonville, MN 56278

Bait, tackle and fishing-oriented business serving Big Stone Lake anglers.

Example: A fishing visitor needs transportation to the bait shop before continuing to a cabin.
Ortonville
Local Retail

Big Stone Area Hardware

249 2nd St NW
Ortonville, MN 56278

Hardware and household supplies retailer serving local customers, homeowners and contractors.

Example: A visitor working on a lake property needs a ride to a supply store.
Ortonville
Downtown Business

Lingonberry's Pastry and Coffee Shop

124 2nd St NW
Ortonville, MN 56278

Independent downtown cafe and bakery. A recognizable local business destination.

Example: A visitor meets relatives downtown but is staying outside the city.
Ortonville
County Family Services

Big Stone County Family Service Center

340 2nd St NW
Ortonville, MN 56278

County social and family services facility. Passengers attending appointments should verify their exact appointment location.

Example: A resident traveling from a small county town needs transportation to a scheduled meeting.
Accessibility and medical travel: Taxi Minnesota is not an ambulance, wheelchair transportation service or hands-on medical transportation provider. Passengers must be capable of ordinary vehicle travel. Service animals are welcome. Third-party businesses and healthcare facilities are not represented as Taxi Minnesota affiliates.
Weddings, Reunions and Public Gatherings

The ceremony is beside the lake. The guests are staying somewhere else.

Big Stone County's event transportation needs often involve lakefront reception venues, downtown gathering spaces, community facilities and seasonal county events. A rural wedding should not be treated like an ordinary downtown hotel pickup.

Featured Wedding Reception

Sioux Historic Pavilion

Lakewood Supper Club
1073 Lake Shore Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278

Lakewood Supper Club advertises the Sioux Historic Pavilion as a wedding reception facility near Big Stone Lake.

Passenger situation: Several relatives are staying at Park Inn and Idle Spurs Inn. The reception takes place at the lakefront venue.

The reception location, each hotel's address and the intended return time should be planned separately.

Downtown Celebrations

Golden Hour Wildflower

221 2nd St NW
Ortonville, MN 56278

Independent event hall advertising space for community gatherings, private parties and celebrations.

Passenger situation: A family rents the event hall for a celebration. Guests from Graceville and Clinton need to arrange return transportation.

Confirm the event schedule and permitted pickup location before requesting a vehicle.

Clinton · County Fairgrounds

Big Stone County Fair

220 Fair St
Clinton, MN 56225

County fairgrounds hosting agricultural competitions, concerts, entertainment and community events.

Special event traffic or parking restrictions may affect vehicle access.

Graceville · Community Facility

Graceville Community Building

415 Studdart Ave
Graceville, MN 56240

Community meeting location also used for county services.

A family reunion, public appointment or other gathering may involve visitors from nearby towns. Confirm venue use and availability with the operator.

Ortonville · Lakeside Event Area

Lakeside Park

Lakeside Park Road
Ortonville, MN 56278

Outdoor public gathering area along Big Stone Lake.

Community festivals and seasonal events can require special pickup arrangements.

Event ride planning: Include the venue name, physical street address, number of passengers, hotel locations and requested return time. The venue's event booking does not reserve a Taxi Minnesota vehicle automatically.
Rural Transportation and Regional Connections

No train station in town? Know which transportation options actually exist.

Big Stone County has a public transportation provider serving Ortonville and surrounding communities. It is important not to invent an operating Amtrak or Greyhound stop in a small town where none is verified.

Verified Public Transit

Prairie Five RIDES

Prairie Five RIDES serves Big Stone and neighboring counties through demand-responsive public transportation.

Ortonville is one of its listed local city bus communities. Regional service may also connect passengers to other Minnesota and Dakota destinations.

Public transit number: 877-757-4337

Official Prairie Five RIDES Information ↗
Historical Rail Destination

Historic Clinton Depot Museum

Clinton has a historic depot museum associated with the county's railroad heritage.

This is a historic attraction, not an active Amtrak passenger boarding station.

Travelers using Amtrak must verify an operating station elsewhere before planning a regional pickup.

Intercity Bus Connections

Jefferson Lines and Greyhound

No active ticketed Jefferson Lines or Greyhound stop within Big Stone County has been verified for this guide.

Prairie Five's regional transportation directory references Jefferson Lines connections in Granite Falls and Clara City.

These communities are outside Big Stone County. Confirm the current operator and stop before traveling.

App-Based Driver Availability

Uber, Lyft and Rural Handoffs

Rideshare availability in very small communities is not comparable to a large metropolitan area.

A driver may complete a trip into Ortonville, Clinton or a rural lake property without another nearby driver being available for the return.

Do not depend on an unconfirmed return rideshare.

Groome Transportation: This guide does not identify a verified Groome airport shuttle boarding location inside Big Stone County. Check directly with the provider before assuming a stop exists.
Cross-Border and Airport Travel

One lake. Two states. Different pickup rules.

Big Stone Lake follows the Minnesota–South Dakota border. Travelers may move between Ortonville and nearby South Dakota communities for business, lodging and recreation. Crossing the border is not the same as receiving permission to operate pickups in every jurisdiction.

Minnesota Origin

Ortonville to a Regional Airport

A passenger staying in Ortonville may need a long-distance ride to an airport outside the county.

State the correct airport name, terminal, departure date and time, luggage and pickup address.

Fares and driver availability require individual confirmation.

Border Destination

Big Stone City and Milbank, South Dakota

These are neighboring South Dakota communities, not Minnesota towns.

Travel originating in Minnesota toward South Dakota may be reviewed as a regional transportation request.

Pickup jurisdiction and any interstate operating permissions must be confirmed.

MSP Airport

Long-Distance Travel Toward Minneapolis

A family checking out of a Big Stone Lake resort may need to reach MSP Airport.

Submit the Minnesota-origin trip well in advance.

Taxi Minnesota does not accept unrestricted pickups originating in Minneapolis or Saint Paul.

Jurisdictional disclaimer: Requests requiring a different legally authorized booking method may be routed through an appropriate TNC booking system. Confirmation details may differ depending on the pickup location and jurisdiction.
Big Stone County Community Guide

Eight small cities. Very different reasons to need a ride.

Big Stone County's incorporated cities include Barry, Beardsley, Clinton, Correll, Graceville, Johnson, Odessa and Ortonville. Some are extremely small municipalities with few commercial businesses. This directory avoids inventing hotels or commercial storefronts just to fill each listing.

Lakefront County Seat

Ortonville

Need a taxi in Ortonville?
Big Stone County Courthouse
20 2nd St SE
Ortonville, MN 56278

Ortonville is the county seat and primary center for hotels, businesses, healthcare and lake recreation.

Situation: A guest at Park Inn by Radisson needs transportation to a wedding reception beside Big Stone Lake.

Hospital and Community Services

Graceville

Need a taxi in Graceville?
Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital
115 W 2nd St
Graceville, MN 56240

Graceville serves residents through healthcare, community services and local businesses.

Situation: A passenger finishes a non-emergency clinic appointment and needs a ride to another community.

County Fair and Clinics

Clinton

Need a taxi from Clinton?
Big Stone County Fairgrounds
220 Fair St
Clinton, MN 56225

Clinton hosts the county fair and has an Ortonville Area Health Services clinic.

Situation: A visitor attends the county fair, stays at lodging elsewhere and needs a confirmed return trip after an event.

Northwestern County Community

Beardsley

Need a taxi in Beardsley?

Beardsley is a small agricultural community in western Minnesota, with rural homes and farm-related transportation needs.

Situation: A resident needs transportation to county services in Ortonville.

Provide the exact home or meeting address. No unverified hotel is assigned to this town.

Small Agricultural Municipality

Correll

Stuck in Correll?

Correll is a very small incorporated community surrounded by agricultural land and rural residences.

Situation: A visiting relative has no available transportation back to Ortonville.

A residential street address is essential. No fictional hotel or gas station is listed here.

Quiet Prairie Community

Odessa

Need a taxi from Odessa?

Odessa is a small city near the Minnesota River corridor and agricultural countryside.

Situation: A rural resident needs a scheduled ride to a hospital appointment in Ortonville.

Exact street information and road access should be confirmed in advance.

Rural Farming Community

Johnson

Need transportation from Johnson?

Johnson is one of the county's smallest incorporated municipalities. It is not presented as a major retail or lodging center.

Situation: A visitor to a family residence needs transportation to another county community.

Provide the complete physical address rather than the town name alone.

Very Small Municipality

Barry

Need a taxi near Barry?

Barry is a tiny incorporated city in rural western Minnesota. Transportation requests here require precise locations.

Situation: A passenger is visiting a rural property and needs to return to a larger town.

No unverified commercial property is invented for this location.

Explore Big Stone County's rural townships

Big Stone County includes the following organized townships. These are administrative geographic areas, not promises of immediate taxi availability.

  • Akron Township
  • Almond Township
  • Artichoke Township
  • Big Stone Township
  • Browns Valley Township
  • Foster Township
  • Graceville Township
  • Malta Township
  • Moonshine Township
  • Odessa Township
  • Ortonville Township
  • Otrey Township
  • Prior Township
  • Toqua Township

Additional rural place names may refer to unincorporated communities, lakeshore developments, farming districts or postal areas. Include the physical address for every request.

Golf, Fishing and Local Heritage

Not every Big Stone County visitor came for a hotel.

Outdoor recreation, family history, lake fishing, museums and golf bring visitors into the county. Some arrive without their own transportation or need a different vehicle for their return journey.

Golf and Recreation

Ortonville Municipal Golf Course

145 Golf Course Rd
Ortonville, MN 56278

Public golf course overlooking the Big Stone Lake area.

Travelers carrying golf bags should disclose their equipment before requesting a vehicle.

County History

Big Stone County Museum

985 US Hwy 12
Ortonville, MN 56278

County historical museum with exhibits and local heritage collections.

Families exploring local history may need a ride from lodging to the museum.

Lakeshore Recreation

Big Stone Lake State Park

35889 Meadowbrook State Park Rd
Ortonville, MN 56278

State park offering lakeside recreation, camping, fishing and outdoor scenery.

Access to a park or campground requires the correct entrance and compliance with park rules.

Downtown and Lakefront

Lakewood Supper Club

1073 Lake Shore Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278

Lakefront restaurant and private event destination with views of Big Stone Lake.

Evening dining guests without a car should arrange return transportation ahead of time.

Annual Community Festival

Ortonville Cornfest

Lakeside Park Road
Ortonville, MN 56278

Community celebration involving entertainment, gatherings and outdoor activities.

Public event traffic controls may affect where a driver can safely meet passengers.

Fishing Supply Landmark

Artie's Bait & Tackle

748 2nd St SE
Ortonville, MN 56278

Fishing supply and outfitting destination for lake visitors.

A bait-shop pickup does not automatically include transport to a fish house or onto lake ice.

Realistic Big Stone County Transportation Situations

The reasons a passenger gets stranded here are different.

These examples are realistic scenarios based on Big Stone County locations and rural travel conditions. They illustrate potential passenger needs rather than claiming particular rides have occurred.

A

The fishing group staying at a cabin

A group of anglers rents a lakeside cabin outside Ortonville. Their original driver leaves early, and the group has no dependable return transportation.

Confirm the cabin's road address, luggage capacity and departure time before relying on another vehicle.

B

The Graceville hospital visitor

A family member travels to Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville. Their regular transportation is unavailable after the visit.

A capable passenger may submit a request for ordinary non-medical transportation. Availability requires confirmation.

C

The wedding guest with the wrong hotel

A guest stays at Idle Spurs Inn but attends a wedding reception at the Sioux Historic Pavilion.

The motel and wedding venue are different addresses. Plan both directions of travel.

D

The Clinton fair visitor

A passenger travels to the Big Stone County Fairgrounds in Clinton. After an evening event, parking and traffic patterns are different from the usual route.

Confirm an authorized pickup location and follow event traffic instructions.

E

The visitor dropped off by Uber

A rideshare vehicle brings a passenger to a remote lake property. When the visitor is ready to leave, no nearby driver is accepting requests.

A successful rideshare drop-off does not guarantee the return journey.

F

The court appointment in Ortonville

Someone from a smaller county community has a scheduled courthouse appointment. They can get to Ortonville, but their return ride is uncertain.

Arrange the return before traveling. Do not rely on immediate dispatch.

G

The winter ice-fishing weekend

Anglers are staying at a Big Stone Lake fishing property during winter. Their trip includes equipment and potentially difficult road conditions.

Confirm public-road access and equipment capacity. Taxi Minnesota does not promise travel on lake ice.

H

The South Dakota border connection

A visitor staying in Ortonville needs transportation toward Milbank, South Dakota.

Cross-border travel requests require review of vehicle availability and applicable operating jurisdiction.

Start With Your Actual Pickup Community

Don't guess the pickup location. Tell us where you really are.

Select a Big Stone County city to see the type of location details that matter when requesting transportation. This tool does not calculate fares, dispatch vehicles or confirm reservations.

Pickup Planning Guide

Where does your trip begin?

The correct address is more important than a town name alone, especially along the lake and state border.

Ortonville pickup guidance

Specify whether your pickup is at a hotel, hospital, business, lakeside address or private residence. Include the complete street address and requested time.

Continue to the Reservation Center →
Recognizable Roadside Landmark

A real gas station on the way through Ortonville.

Featured Big Stone County Fuel Stop

Casey's — Ortonville

1080 US Hwy 12
Ortonville, MN 56278

Operating convenience store and gas station along US Highway 12, providing a recognizable location for travelers entering or leaving the Ortonville area.

A public gas station is not automatically an approved taxi pickup location. Confirm a safe meeting place before depending on transportation.

Before Making a Reservation

Rural transportation questions that matter.

Yes. You may submit an advance request from an eligible Minnesota lakeside address. Provide the complete physical location and safe vehicle access information. Availability and pricing require confirmation.
No lake-ice vehicle transportation is promised. Pickup requests must use safe, permitted public-road access and an accepted meeting location.
You may request an eligible prearranged long-distance trip. Provide the flight, terminal, passenger and luggage details. Driver availability, pricing and payment must be confirmed.
Prairie Five RIDES operates public transit serving Ortonville and the surrounding region. Check the provider's current reservation requirements and operating schedule.
An interstate request must be reviewed for jurisdiction, operating authorization, vehicle availability and applicable charges. Do not assume pickups outside Minnesota are automatically accepted.
No. An online request must be reviewed and accepted. No vehicle is reserved until confirmation is provided through the applicable booking process.
Taxi Minnesota · Big Stone County

Whether you're at a cabin or a courthouse, plan the ride home.

Need transportation from Ortonville, Graceville, Clinton, Beardsley, Barry, Correll, Johnson, Odessa or a rural Big Stone County address?

Taxi Minnesota accepts advance requests for eligible rides involving county appointments, hotels, lake resorts, weddings, businesses and long-distance destinations.

Submit Your Taxi Request →

A submitted request is not a confirmed reservation. Availability, pricing, travel fees, payment and jurisdiction require review.

Big Stone County Travel References

This independent transportation guide uses published information from county government, public transit providers, lodging operators, event facilities and local businesses. Third-party listings do not imply affiliation. Services, addresses and availability may change.