Local Hospitality Company Takes Over Craguns Resort On East Gull Lake

A longtime staple of North Central Minnesota is changing hands. Cragun's Resort on East Gull Lake in the Brainerd area has been sold after being family-owned since 1940. The buyers are a hospitality company out of Brainerd. Here's what we know.

The resort published the news on their social media page yesterday.

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A NEW CHAPTER FOR CRAGUN’S RESORT!

After 85 incredible years, we’re turning the page to an exciting new chapter! Cragun’s Resort has entered into an agreement with a local investment group led by Jamie Tatge, a Brainerd Lakes resident and respected resort management specialist.

From rustic cabins in the 1940s to a premier lakeside getaway with world-class golf, Cragun’s has been a home away from home for generations. Families have gathered here, traditions have been made, and lifelong memories have been created on these shores. And now, we’re ensuring that legacy continues for years to come!

A heartfelt thank you to Dutch and Irma Cragun, whose passion and dedication shaped the resort into the place we all know and love today. Their vision has given countless families a place to reconnect, relax, and return to year after year.

As we look to the future, one thing remains the same—Cragun’s will always be a place where memories are made & people come together. The future is brighter than ever, and we can’t wait to share everything with you!

According to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Business Journal, Cragun's was sold to Leisure Hotels & Resorts, which is led by Jamie Tatge, the President of Leisure Hotels & Resorts.

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The new owners company owns and manages various properties across the US, including Crosby, Nisswa, and Baudette.

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