When the Dakota camped along the shores of what is now known as Cokato Lake, they saw a completely different landscape— one of deep woods, rivers, lakes, and swampland. Although the Dakota never made a permanent village in the area, their influence remains in the city’s name, which is based on the Dakota word co-ka-ta, roughly translating to “in the midst” or “in the middle”.
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How We Have GrownCokato's population from 1870-2010.
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What Would You Bring?What would you take with you if you were moving to another country and only had one trunk?
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