Kenyon Guide 2025

Kenyon 2025

COMMUNITY

GUIDE

Your guide to Kenyon and the surrounding communities Wanamingo, Nerstrand, Dennison and West Concord

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Kenyon Police Department Keeping Kenyon Safe and Connected

We have: • Story Time • Summer Learning Programs • Free Wi-Fi • Fax & Copy Services • Computer Access

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Hours: Mon./Wed./Fri. 10:00am - 4:30pm Tues./Thurs. 10:00am - 6:00pm Every Saturday 9 - Noon Sunday Closed

City Administrator Scott Lehner at 507-789-6415

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Welcome to Kenyon!

Kenyon is home to the Boulevard of Roses and the historic Gunderson House.

It is nestled along the north fork of the Zumbro River, just 40 miles northwest of Rochester and only 50 miles south of downtown St. Paul.

With downtown business improvements ongoing, an array of opportunities are available when you come to our town.

Kirchmann From the VFW, American Legion, Kenyon Veterans Color Guard, check out the beautiful grounds of the Veterans Memorial Park filled with four walls of veterans’ names, plaques from WWII and POW/KIA to those presently serving.

Enjoy the countryside homes and farms helping to make Kenyon a great place to call home. In the summer you can participate in the annual Rose Fest

celebration and see the car show, dance and parade. We’ve also recently renovated a new police department building and are proud to house full time officers.

The Kenyon Business Park was completed recently, and we are gearing up for advertising new businesses to flourish here. We have had another new restaurant open recently, and have an ongoing restoration of the M.T. Gunderson House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most recently, we’ve put new life in the old fire hall and have a community garden open for families wishing to grow food.

We’ve completed a number of new street improvements and for families looking to build or buy in Kenyon, we have plenty of lots left and are also looking for future expansion opportunities. The city has a great library and school, churches of nearly all faiths and top notch firefighters and first responders.

All are welcome to visit Kenyon, or come build your life here.

Don Kirchmann Mayor of Kenyon

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Index

History of Kenyon .....................................................5-6 Numbers to know .....................................................7 Places to visit ............................................................8-9 More to do ...............................................................10-14 Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools .........................15-16 Area Events ..............................................................18-19 Clubs and organizations ...........................................20-22 Kenyon map .............................................................24-25 Wanamingo ..............................................................26-29 Dennison ..................................................................30-31 Nerstrand..................................................................32-34 West Concord...........................................................34-36 Come worship ..........................................................37-39 Area church directory ...............................................39-40 Area business directory ............................................41-46

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History of Kenyon In 1855, the first settlers arrived in the area.

L.N. Bye settled in the north corner of sections 7 and 8. Christian and Sever Halvorson settled in section 18 just west of the Old Stone Church, whose construction didn’t start until 1871. L.A. Felt built the first building in town on the north side of the Zumbro in 1856.

These four men were the first to open up the Kenyon area.

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and made claims to where the village is now situated. LaDuc named it Kenyon after his alma mater, Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The year 1857 was busy.

A steam saw mill was built. It stood where the swimming pool is now. In March, Stephen Bullis established Kenyon’s first hotel, “The Pioneer,” on the corner just west of Roseview apartments. The village boomed with the arrival of the Chicago Great Western Railroad in 1885.

A store was opened by P.L. Berg in the area of Kenyon Ace Hardware. By 1893, the village had two hotels, a foundry and machine shop, a large brick school building, a tannery, two banks, a flouring mill and a weekly newspaper. A second railroad, the Chicago Milwaukee, came along in 1903.

The small village continued to prosper until 1908 when the “April Fool’s Day Fire” destroyed seven businesses along Main Street.

Momentum was regained after World War I and after the worst of the Great Depression. Kenyon Municipal Utilities took over electrical service in 1932 and has maintained it ever since. Telephone Kenyon Community Guide 2025 | Page A6

service, started by Dr. Joseph A. Gates in 1901, was continuously improved until a modern exchange connected all residents with service.

The school in Kenyon was accredited in 1896. In 1915, the voters of Kenyon decided a new school building was needed. Work on the $62,000 structure was completed by mid-December that year and the building was dedicated in 1916. A new gymnasium/auditorium was added in 1938 and another addition was done in 1962. A new elementary school and Picha Memorial Field were constructed in 1954. Kenyon schools combined with Wanamingo in the fall of 1990 and became District 2172.

A new Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle High School was erected in 1998 alongside the former elementary building, housing grades 5-12. A monument to the old school building was recently constructed using the decorative egg and scroll pediment and cast nameplate saved from the original 1916 building, which was demolished in 2013.

Numbers to know Kenyon Emergency 911 City Hall 507-789-6415 Fire Hall 507-789-6415 Kenyon Leader Newspaper 507-451-2840 Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School 507-789-6186 Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle/High School 507-789-6186 Municipal Liquor Store 507-789-6176 Municipal Utilities 507-789-6415 Park & Recreation 507-789-6415 Police Department 507-789-5214 Pool 507-789-6545 Post Office 507-789-6163 Public Library 507-789-6821 Public Works 507-789-6415

Kenyon Utilities & Services Cable TV, Internet, Phone Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 Mediacom Communications 800-790-8187 Municipal Utilities 507-789-6415 (Electric, Water, Sewer & Garbage – billed by the City of Kenyon) Natural Gas - Minnesota Energy Resources 800-889-9508 Garbage - Flom Disposal Inc. 507-334-5767 (Pickup in town on every Wednesday) Recycling - Flom Disposal Inc. 507-334-5767 (Pickup in town every other Wednesday)

Government City Hall: 709 Second Street, Kenyon MN 55946 (phone) 507-789-6415 Website: cityofkenyon.gov Goodhue County Mayor: Don Kirchmann dkirchmann@ Assessor’s Office 651-385-3040 cityofkenyon.gov County Administrator 651-385-3001 City Administrator: Scott Lehner slehner@ Court Administration 651-267-4800 cityofkenyon.gov Extension-University of Minnesota 651-385- City Council: Mary Bailey, Elana Brunner, Kim 3100 Helgeson, Lee Sjolander Health Care Programs 651-385-3200 Economic Development Authority: Mary Recorder 651-385-3152 Bailey, Stuart Campbell, Don Kirchmann, Sheriff’s Office 651-385-3155 Chris Mallory, John Mortensen Anonymous Tip Line 866-887-4357 Veterans Services 651-385-3256 Page A7 | Kenyon Community Guide 2025

Places to visit KENYON PARKS

Depot Park: First Street and Washington Features: • municipal swimming pool • picnic tables • outdoor grills • historic railroad depot building available for rent • lots of playground equipment and swings • horseshoe pits • winter ice rinks with warming house • disc golf course Kenyon Community Guide 2025 | Page A8

Riverside Lower Park: First Street and Washington Features: • lower park along the Zumbro River • large picnic shelter • wooded trails • disc golf course • cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter as well as snowmobile trail

Trondheim Park: at end of Fawn Run Features: • playground equipment • picnic tables • located next to a community garden Kenyon Veterans Memorial Park: Hwy. 60/ Hwy. 56 Features: • memorial walls

• military cannon • flags and dedicated memorials.

• Hosts a Field of Flags each August.

Nielsen Memorial Preserve, in the Monkey Valley area southwest of Kenyon, a county park currently being planned as a low-impact nature area with trails, biking and canoe access.

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More To Do

All Seasons Activity Center: Located at 516 Second St., the center features computer stations, youth activities, adult and senior activities, mini kitchen, crafts, darts, board games, table games, movies and more. It offers a place for people in the community to come together. During the school year, the center is open for adult activities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, and youth activities for grades four to six on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m.; hours are subject to change and may vary in the summer.

Aspelund Peony Gardens: Located at 9204 425th St. in rural Kenyon. With over 65 varieties of lovely peony plants to choose from, the

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gardens offer a fragrant and beautiful place to visit, especially in the month of June. Check with the business for hours. Contact: 507-824-2935 or see the business Facebook page.

Boulevard of Roses: If there’s one thing that is iconic of Kenyon, it is the impressive Boulevard of Roses. People driving through town on Hwy. 60 are appreciative of the beautiful display of 100 colorful and fragrant tree roses planted along Gunderson Blvd.

The history of the roses dates back to 1962, when Kenyon resident Lloyd Jystad asked permission to plant 10 standard tree roses to ornament the boulevard. He was a city employee and donated his time to care for the roses.

The unusual roses attracted so much attention that Harold Severson suggested they plant 100 roses. The new larger display garnered national acclaim, and the Boulevard of Roses was officially dedicated on June 30, 1968. Today, Kenyon city workers care for the roses, burying them beneath the ground in the fall and unearthing them in the spring.

The variety of blooming rose colors and fragrances are well worth a closer look during the summer months.

Historic M.T. Gunderson House: This local gem is located on the corner of Gunderson Blvd./Huseth Street. Built in 1895, this Victorian style home home is on the National Register of Historic Places and managed by the Kenyon Area Historical Society. Most of the vintage home furnishings are original to the Gunderson Family and other pieces of Kenyon history have been added to compliment the collection.

Tours are available on the third weekend of each month in the summer

and for certain events during the winter.

People may book the home for special occasions such as a wedding, shower or birthday event at a reasonable fee. The KAHS holds fundraiser and educational events at the home throughout the year, such as the cookie walk during Christmas in Kenyon, a special Norwegian Holiday Dinner and book talks by author.

Kenyon Community Gardens: Two community gardens -- one near Trondheim Park and one with raised beds near First Lutheran Church-- offer residents the opportunity to grow nutritious food and develop a love of gardening within the community.

Gardening provides benefits in mental health, nutrition and exercise, and the gardens were developed with grants through Live Well Goodhue County. A designated giving plot provides fresh produce for the All Seasons Food Shelf.

Find out more information at Kenyon City Hall.

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Kenyon Country Club Golf: Located right off Hwy. 60, this ninehole public course features long, green rolling fairways and many mature trees.

From the 477 yards of the ninth hole to the 138 of the eighth, the course offers an affordable challenge for every golfer. Ladies Day is every Wednesday until 2 p.m. and Men’s Day is every Thursday after 2 p.m. The club is also available to host special events in a private setting with great views of the golf course from the dining room, patio

and deck. Groomed trails in winter are excellent for cross-country skiing, hiking and snowshoeing. Memberships are available, call 507-789-6307 or visit kenyoncountryclub.com.

Kenyon Farmers Market: Located in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church parking lot in Kenyon, all items at this farmers market are homemade/ handcrafted; no MLM companies are offered. Held the first and third Thursday of each month from May to October, it’s

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DON’T MISS THE FUN!

Kenyon Rose Fest is a 3-day festival of events that takes place the 3rd weekend of August.

Car show, tractor pull vendor market, kids activities in park, street dance, parade featuring Shriner units For more details please visit facebook.com/kenyonrosefest or cityofkenyon.com

a great way to support local creators.

See more at facebook.com/KenyonFarmers-Market-108628075215487.

Kenyon Historic Walking Tour: Here is a chance to learn more about local history and burn calories at the same time! Pick up the walking tour book at City Hall or an area business and then set your feet on the 2.3-mile trek around town. The walking tour features 28 historic buildings of note, both business and residential, and provides detailed information about the architecture of each. It outlines the history of the buildings and gives a glimpse into the lives of the early Kenyon pioneers. Also included in the guide is a map of the Kenyon area churches, many of which are historic in their own right.

Kenyon Municipal Swimming Pool: Located at Depot Park, the outdoor pool has lifeguards on duty and features two kiddie pools plus a big pool with

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two large slides. Swimming lessons are offered throughout the summer in both group and private lessons. Lap swim and water aerobics classes are available on weekdays. Resident and non-resident season passes may be purchased at the pool, as well as daily admission.

Kenyon Public Library: Located in City Hall on the main street, the library has a wide selection of the newest book bestsellers as well as the latest DVD releases. As a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, items not held at the Kenyon Public Library can be requested in from another member library. The library offers free Wi-Fi and has four public computer stations. These services are available with a free library card, available to area residents.

The library hosts a variety of programming events. Pre-school story time is offered twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

An adult book group meets monthly on

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the last Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. New people are always welcome.

The children’s Summer Reading Program takes place all summer and offers special events and prizes for meeting reading goals. The library’s annual book sale is held in August during Kenyon Rose Fest.

The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more information, call the library at 507-789-6821 or visit kenyon.lib.mn.us.

of the honored veterans. Plaques may still be added to the wall and forms are available at the park. Service and branch flags fly over paved walkways, making for easy access. During Kenyon Rose Fest, the park hosts a Field of Flags along with a memorial program.

St Rose of Lima Historic Church: Located at 8778 County 11 Blvd, Kenyon, the historic limestone church of St. Rose of Lima sits in beautiful Cherry Grove Township. The church was built in 1978 by Irish immigrants and served the Catholic community until its last mass in Kenyon Veterans Memorial: 1961. In 2002, The Friends of St. Rose, On the east end of Second Street at Inc. began restoration efforts to preserve the intersection of Hwy. 56 and County the church and its local heritage. St. Road 12 stands the Kenyon Veterans Rose is listed on the National Register Memorial Park. Originally referred to of Historic Places. Several special events as “Cannon Park” for the cannon it contains, the park has grown into a true are offered at the church, including a Memorial Day Mass, the annual Ice memorial to veterans past and present.

The park was officially dedicated in 2017 Cream Social in August and and Candle following the addition of three memorial Lighting Ceremony in December. For more information, walls of honor. The walls feature the see friendsofstrose.org. name, rank, branch and time of service

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What Makes K-W Great!

Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools offers a top-tier educational experience grounded in strong community bonds.

Our students enjoy access to exceptional academic programs, sports, and extracurricular activities. If a student is interested in a class, team, or activity, they are encouraged to participate, fostering an environment where they can interact with peers, staff, and community members across multiple settings. This enriches their educational experience and strengthens their connection to the community.

We are especially proud of our early childhood programs, which are recognized as some of the best in the area, ensuring our youngest learners get a strong start. For students in grades PK12, our district provides state-of-the-art facilities in Kenyon, Minnesota, offering a safe, modern, and inspiring environment for learning.

Kenyon-Wanamingo’s middle and high school students benefit from robust Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, gaining hands-on skills for careers in technology, healthcare, and the trades. Our STEM programs spark creativity and critical thinking in middle schoolers, helping them explore the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Additionally, we take pride in offering the best Fine Arts programs in Southern Minnesota, with opportunities in music, theater, and the arts that foster creativity and personal growth.

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distinct space, fostering a strong sense of community at every level.

Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools is more than just a district; it’s a place where families are welcomed and supported. We partner closely with parents to create personalized educational experiences that cater to the unique needs of every student.

Whether you’re looking for a great place to raise your family or simply want to learn more about our opportunities, we invite you to explore what KenyonWanamingo has to offer.

On behalf of the KenyonWanamingo Public Schools Board of Education, we are thrilled to welcome you to our communities

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Area Events SPRING Vintage Snowmobile Run & Chili Cook-off Wanamingo Fire Hall.

Early March

Norwegian Waffles, Berries & Polsa Wanamingo Lutheran Church.

Mid-May Kenyon Memorial Day Parade and program, Kenyon Cemetery

Kenyon Easter Egg Hunt Depot Park. Saturday before Easter.

Wanamingo Memorial Day Parade and program, Riverside Park

A Community Celebration of Place –Elder Song Nerstrand Elementary Charter School. April

Kenyon Fireman’s Dance June

Kenyon Area Internship Soup Cook-off & Cake Walk Gol Lutheran Church. April Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School Carnival K-W Elementary School in Wanamingo, May SUMMER Kenyon Farmers Market First Evangelical Lutheran Church parking lot. First and third Thursday June-September Dennison Farmers Market Dennison City Park. Last week in May-September Wanamingo Syttende Mai Car Show & Norwegian heritage activities. Mid-May

Summer Learning Program Kenyon Public Library.

June-August Annual service Hauge Old Stone Church, June Festival of Tables First Evangelical Lutheran Church. June Wanamingo Firemen’s Dance July 3 Wanamingo Fourth of July Celebration Parade, city-wide garage sale, field of flags. July

West Concord Survival Days Three-days of city-wide summer fun. Last weekend of July Night to Unite Kenyon. First Tuesday in August Dennison Days Parade & events. First weekend in August Goodhue County Fair Zumbrota. Second week in August Friends of St. Rose Ice Cream Social Historic St. Rose of Lima Church. August Kenyon Rose Fest Parade, city-wide garage sale, field of flags. Third weekend in August Sweet Corn Feed Wanamingo Lion’s Club.

Mid-August K-W Boosters Club Golf Tournament Kenyon Country Club.

Third weekend in August

Nerstrand Volunteer Firemen’s Dance Mid-July

FALL Fall Fest Downtown Kenyon. Second Saturday in October

Rice County Fair Faribault. Third week in July

Defeat of Jesse James Days Northfield. September

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Hegre Meatball Supper Hegre Lutheran Church.

September Hog Roast Fundraiser Kenyon Country Club. First Saturday of October Vang Lutefisk & Meatball Supper Vang Lutheran Church. Second Sunday in October Taste of Norway Kenyon Viking Sons of Norway.

October Kenyon-Wanamingo Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet.

October Nerstrand Big Woods Run Big Woods State Park, Last Saturday in September Granny Soup Luncheon Kenyon Methodist Church.

October Dale Fall Festival Dale Lutheran Church. October Kenyon Park & Rec Halloween Party Depot Park. Late October

Wanamingo Commercial Club Halloween Walk Downtown Wanamingo.

October 31

Christmas in Wanamingo Business open houses, Santa & more. First Thursday in December

Trunk or Treat Depot Park. 3-5 p.m. Sunday before Halloween.

Live Nativity St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

First Saturday in December

WINTER All Saints Scandinavian Dinner Holden Lutheran Church. First Sunday in November

Christmas in Kenyon Santa, business open houses, concert, tree lighting ceremony & more. Second Saturday in December

Nerstrand Grace Lutheran Church Fall Bazaar November K-W Band Benefit Dinner November Kenyon Veteran’s Day Program K-W Middle/High School Nov. 11 Wanamingo Veteran’s Day Program K-W Elementary School.

Nov. 11 Candle Lighting Ceremony St. Rose of Lima Church.

December

Christmas Lighting Display Keller Family Farm, Nerstrand.

Twelve days before and after Christmas Dennison Lions Club Flake Out Festival & Winter Parade First week in February Candlelight Event Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. February Pancake Breakfast Wanamingo Lions Club.

February Mardis Gras Bingo St. Michael’s Catholic Church

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Kenyon Clubs & Organizations 4-H Clubs Holden Hi-Lites 4-H Club Contact: Dana Ostertag, 651-329-4724 danaostertag1@gmail.com Aspelund Ever-Readies 4-H Club Contact: Melinda Foss, 507-319-3855 melinda.foss@gmail.com Boy Scouts Contact: Wakpaota Sr. District Executive - Michael Wells Michael.Wells@scouting.org

Cannon Valley Shrine Club Contact: Frank Peterson, 507-789-6141 or Bob Boesen, 507-789-5280 Cherry Grove Busy Gophers 4-H Club Contact: Ann Fitzgerald, 507-527-2071 annfitzgerald1974@gmail.com Conrad Osthum VFW Post #141 Contact: Commander Victor Wolf, 507-789-6585 Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., Kenyon VFW Girl Scouts Contact: 800-845-0787 Girlscountsrv.org

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Joseph A Gates American Legion Post #78 Contact: Commander Eric Hoversten, 507 789-5691 Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., Kenyon VFW

Kenyon Sportsmen’s Club Contact: kenyonsportsmenclub@gmail. com Featuring a clubhouse and shooting range, gun safety training and trap shooting

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Kenyon Veterans Color Guard Contact: President Eric Hoversten Meetings: Last Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m., VFW Post #141

Kenyon Area Historical Society Contact: Rhana Olson, 507-789-5954 Kenyon Area Seniors Citizens Contact: Helen Aase 789-5315 Meetings: Second Friday of each month, Kenyon VFW Kenyon Community Garden Contact: Heidi Haugen, 507-649-0517 Garden plots available near Trondheim Park and new in 2018, raised bed gardens by First Ev. Lutheran Church.

Visit City Hall for more information.

Kenyon Lions Club Contact: Rich Ellingsberg, 507-789-5385 Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Kenyon VFW New members welcome Kenyon Senior Card Clubs At the old police building: Euchre on Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.; “500” on Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m. At Gunderson Gardens: Bridge on Fridays at 9 a.m.; Whist on Tuesdays from 8:4511:15 a.m.

New players are always welcome in all groups.

Kenyon Senior Citizens Contact: Helen Aase, 507- 789-5315 Meetings: Luncheon on the second Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m., Kenyon VFW Kenyon Snowdrifters Contact: Jim Malloy 507-789-5960 www.kenyonsnowdrifters.com

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Kenyon VFW Auxiliary to Post #141 Contact: Sonia Tatge, 507-789-6240 Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m., VFW Post #141 Kenyon-Wanamingo Education Foundation Contact: 507-384-5933 kwedfoundation@gmail.com Providing funding for extra educational activities and materials for the school district through donations and community fundraising activities K-W Knights Booster Club Contact: Melissa Sviggum, 507-319-5659 Kenyon Viking Sons of Norway Contact: Carol Lozon, 507-789-6497 Education, history and social activities centered on Norwegian heritage Priscilla Club Quilters Meetings: Tuesdays at 1 p.m., First Lutheran Church Come learn and practice quilting with the church basement ladies S.A.I.L.- Stay Active In Life Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Free exercise program open to all ages.

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History of Wanamingo

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According to the Wanamingo Historical Society, the town was named after a heroine of an Indian novel that was popular at the time. The original village began with the platting of 40 acres by James Brown in sections 25 & 26 in 1857. That land is located 1 mile west of present day Wanamingo.

In 1903, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co. platted and sold lots for a new town where the present day township is located. With the rail line right in the township, growth came quickly thereafter and Wanamingo incorporated in 1917.

In 2003 — with its population then exceeding 1,000 — Wanamingo turned 100, and celebrated with a logo contest and pin, plays and a keepsake calendar.

In 2023, the town hit 120 years.

Wanamingo still has an original old log cabin which sits at the south end of Main Street near the old water tower. The Wanamingo Fire Department celebrated a century of service to the community in 2013.

The city has the honor of being the namesake for former Gov. Mark Dayton’s German shepherd.

Source: Wanamingo Historical Society

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Numbers to know

Wanamingo Fire Hall (non-emergency) 507-824-3711 Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School 507-824-2211 Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle/High School 507-789-6186 Police (non-emergency) 507-824-2497 Olmsted Medical Clinic 507-824-2217 Pool 507-824-2677 Public Works 507-824-2143 Sheriff’s Office 651-385-3155

Government City Hall: 401 Main St., Wanamingo 507-824-2477 cityofwanamingo.com Mayor: Ryan Holmes City Administrator: Michael Boulton Wanamingo Utilities & Services cityadministrator@cityofwanamingo.com Cable TV, Internet, Phone City Council: Rebecca Haugen, Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 Jeremiah Flotterud, Stuart Ohr and Midcontinental Communications Eric Dierks 800-888-1300 Economic Development Authority: Electricity- Xcel Energy 507-374-6410 Ryan Holmes, Rebecca Haugen, Annette Natural Gas- Minnesota Energy Fritz, Jim Kittelson, Laurie Musselman, Resources 800-889-9508 Brian Gudknecht and Josh Schaefer

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Try our evening hours.

Monday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Wanamingo Area Clubs & Organizations American Legion Post #78 Baseball Team Contact: Team Manager Larry Van De Walker, 507-421-4674 Boy Scouts Contact: Wakpaota Sr. District Executive - Michael Wells Cell: (507) 676-0539 Michael.Wells@scouting.org Girl Scouts Contact: 800-845-0787 girlscountsrv.org Kenyon-Wanamingo Education Foundation Contact: 507-384-5933 kwedfoundation@gmail.com Open Woodcarving Group Contact: John Jirachek, 507-824-1249 Meets: Wednesday evenings, 6-10 p.m., Wanamingo Community Center All ages and experience levels are welcome to join this group. Many carving styles represented and members share their knowledge and templates.

Sogn Valley SKYWARN Contact: Jim Braaten 507-838-9910 Storm spotter training and communication Wanamingo Commercial Club Contact: Bonnie Hermann, wmfi@frontiernet.net Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month at noon, JB’s Tavern Wanamingo Jacks Amateur Baseball Team Contact: Aaron Bauer- director Team plays home games at Wanamingo Veterans Memorial Baseball Field Wanamingo Lions Club Contact: Beverly Jacobsen -secretary, 507-789-6781 Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wanamingo Community Center Wanamingo Senior Citizens Contact: Judith, 507-202-2552 Meetings: Luncheon on the first Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Wanamingo Community Center Wanamingo Sportsmen’s Club Contact: Sheldon Lunde, 507 272-7564 or Shane Lunde, 507-202-5942 Featuring a clubhouse and shooting

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range, gun safety training and trap shooting Wanamingo Veterans Honor Guard Contact: Eric Dierks- commander, 507-824-3363 Meetings: Third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m at the Wanamingo Community Center

Wanamingo VFW Quamme Post #186 Contact: Gary Floan- commander, 507 273-3971 Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Wanamingo Community Center 4-H Clubs Holden Hi-Lites 4-H Club Dana Ostertag, 651-329-4724 danaostertag1@gmail.com Aspelund Ever-Readies 4-H Club Contact: Melinda Foss, 507-319-3855 melinda.foss@gmail.com Cherry Grove Busy Gophers 4-H Club Contact: Ann Fitzgerald, 507-527-2071 annfitzgerald1974@gmail.com

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History of Dennison

A village that originally was part of Warsaw and Northfield townships in Rice County, Dennison was named after Morris P. Dennison, a settler near its site in 1856, on whose land the village was located. The little village was first settled by 1849 and incorporated as a village on December 3, 1904. Dennison became a city in its own right on July 20, 1907.

Its post office began in 1885, although there is some confusion as to whether it was named Spring Creek before the post office was established in Postmaster Gunnar A. Bonhus’s general store.

Dennison himself first visited Minnesota in 1849 from Vermont, brought his family in 1856, and filed a land claim, building a log shanty in the center of the city. He moved to Northfield in 1865 and died there in a farming accident in 1879.

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Numbers to Know

Dennison Utilities & Services Cable TV, Internet, Phone Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 Mid Continental Communications 800-888-1300 Post Office 507-663-0417 Municipal Utilities (Electric, Water, Sewer & Garbage billed by the city of Dennison) Natural Gas- Minnesota Energy Resources 800-889-9508 Recycling & Garbage/Refuse- (Pickup in town weekly on Monday) Government City Hall: 37622 Goodhue Ave, Dennison 507-645-7732 cityofdennisonmn.com Mayor: Jeffrey Flaten City Clerk/Treasurer: Jessica Page, clerk@cityofdennisonmn.com City Council: Heidi Cooke, Diane Ruddle, Nichole Schloesser, Caleb Voight

Dennison Clubs & Organizations Clutchmen Car Club Meetings: First and third Friday of each month at 7:40 p.m. at clubhouse shop on the corner of First Avenue and 375th Street. Guests are welcome for most meeting activities Dennison Lions Club Contact: Diane Ruddle 612-532-0268 Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Dennison City Hall

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History of Nerstrand

In 1856, Norwegian immigrant Osmund Osmundson moved to Wheeling Township in Rice County, where he homesteaded at the present site of Nerstrand, building a house and farm. In 1877, he built a store on what became the right-of-way for railroad tracks on what is now Main Street. In 1885, the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad (later the Chicago Great Western Railway) was constructed, extending from Lyle, Minnesota, in Mower County to St. Paul. Osmundson platted the town on the line, naming it after his hometown of Nedstrand in Norway. Osmundson later became a state legislator.

Thorstein Veblen, who grew up just outside of the town, became a nationally renowned sociologist and economist. His farmstead is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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another famous Nerstrander, Tosten Bonde, are also considered national historic landmarks.

Numbers to Know

Fire Department (non-emergencies) 507-332-8000 Nerstrand Elementary Charter School 507-333-6850 Post Office 507-334-7719 Sheriff’s Office 651-385-3155 Nerstrand Utilities & Services Cable TV, Internet Metronet 877-407-3224 Northfield Wi-Fi 612-991-4260 Municipal Utilities 507-332-8000 Water & Sewer - billed by the city of Nerstrand Garbage/Refuse - Flom Disposal, 507-334-5767 (Friday pickup) Government City Hall: 221 Main St., Nerstrand 507-332-8000, nerstrandmn.org Mayor: Todd Evavold City Clerk: cityclerknerstrand@gmail. com City Council: Pam Caron, John Harris, Karla Ingersoll, Betty Voge

Places to visit

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Located just a few miles up the road at 9700 170th St. E. by Nerstrand, Big Woods features nearly 3,000 acres of the old growth woods that covered much of southern and central Minnesota before settlers arrived. The park offers environmental education, birding, a visitor’s center, camping and hiking on a variety of wooded trails. Additional features include Hidden Falls waterfall,

spectacular spring wildflowers, and fabulous fall color. Wintertime activities include snowshoeing and cross country skiing, on occasion by moonlight. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Nerstrand City Hall Built in 1908, the hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of Rice County’s best examples of municipal buildings constructed in the first decades of the 20th Century.

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Nerstrand Meats & Catering This family owned business has been in operation at the same location since 1890. They maintain a century old tradition of preparing, producing and serving fine smoked meats and specialty foods.

Thorstein Veblen Farmstead National Historic Landmark This historic farm is not only the homestead of world renowned economist Thorstein Veblen, but also a working flower farm and farm stay destination. Tours are by appointment only, scheduled on Wednesday afternoons between Memorial Day

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and Labor Day, located at 16538 Goodhue Avenue, Nerstrand. For more information, see historicveblenfarm.com.

Valley Grove Church Visit these two historic churches on a hill, built by Norwegian immigrants. The 1862 church is a stone building and the 1894 church is made of white clapboard.

Valley Grove Church, with its cemetery and Oak savanna and prairie, is on the National Register of Historic Sites and is maintained and promoted by the Valley Grove Preservation Society. For more information, visit valleygrovemn.org or email info@valleygrovem

Holsteins for a total of $42,655. Dairy and farming were big business for the area, and it was known to sell and ship dairy cattle both nationally and internationally.

Numbers to Know Organized in 1884 along the path of Fire Department/First Responders the new railroad line, the village of West Non-Emergency 507-527-2176 Triton Elementary School Concord gets its name from the nearby 507-418-7500 town of Concord. Many businesses and Triton Middle School 507-418-7510 homes were built in the early days as Triton High School 507-418-7520 the town grew. Building materials were Municipal Liquor Store 507-527-2469 plentiful and there were many good Park & Recreation 507-527-2668 jobs.

Police Department 507-527-2870 The town outgrew several smaller Post Office 507-527-2776 schoolhouses and voters eventually Public Library 507-527-2031 approved a bond for construction Public Works 507-527-2668 money to build a brick school building.

Swimming Pool 507-527-2935 Completed in 1902, with additions built in 1914 and 1936, the school still stands West Concord Utilities & Services and is now the West Concord Historical Cable TV, Internet, Phone Society Museum. The gymnasium and Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 stage section, which were built with the MediaCom 800-790-8187 assistance of a Federal grant and WPA Municipal Utilities 507-527-2668 workers, are now the West Concord (Electric, Water & Sewer –billed by the Community Center. By 1991 the West city of West Concord) Concord School District combined Natural Gas- Minnesota Energy with Dodge Center and Claremont to Resources become the new Triton School District.

800-889-9508 West Concord had a large stock Garbage & Recycling – pavilion which opened in 1919 on the Skjeveland Enterprises 507-528-9900 north side of Main Street. According to (Friday pickup) accounts, it sold 110 head of registered Kenyon Community Guide 2025 | Page A34

Make any occasion extra special with our artfully arranged bouquets and floral gifts.

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Government City Hall: 180 E. Main St., West Concord 507-527-2668 westconcordmn.com Mayor: Jeffrey McCool, 507-527-2668, wcmayor@yahoo.com City Clerk: Lauren Highfill City Council: Jeffery Burse, Crystal Nielsen, Karen Johnson and Galen Koeckeritz

West Concord Clubs & Organizations Cardinal Club Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at West Concord City Hall The nonprofit promotes and maintains the park and recreational programs and facilities.

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month at 7 p.m. at West Concord Legion Hall Langemo American Legion Post #295, Tom Turner -commander Myron Ehrich, 507-259-5261 Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. the West Concord Legion Hall Southeast Senior Federation 507-527-2799, semnsf@lakes.com southeastseniors.org This group is a founding member of the Greater Minnesota Health Care Coalition.

West Concord Historical Society 507-527-2628 or wchs@frontiernet.net wchs1.org The West Concord Historical Society & Community Center is located in a 1912 schoolhouse. The museum features 10 rooms, displaying historical memorabilia.

The Community Center addition was built in 1936 and includes an auditorium and additional classroom space. Visit Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

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of May. At each meeting two members present a program from an assigned topic. Study Club was first organized in 1922 for the purpose of the mutual improvement of its members, the town and the community.

Come worship with us Trinity Lutheran Church 301 Second Ave., Wanamingo 507-824-2155 trinitywgo@deskmedia.com trinitywanamingo.org David Sorenson, pastor

Worship days and times: 10 a.m. Sundays.

Worship times rotate with Wanamingo Lutheran Church monthly.

Dress code: Come as you are Music: Hymns and contemporary songs Services for children / available day care: Trinity has a nursery families may use during worship.

Ministries We are a part of six Lutheran churches in the Kenyon and Wanamingo area that offer monthly activities for youth and families.

Statement of beliefs God gathers the people of Trinity Lutheran Church to grow in a love relationship with God; live in obedience to Jesus Christ; serve the needs, hurts and hopes of all people.

Wanamingo Lutheran Church 130 West Third St., Wanamingo 507-824-2457 wanamingolutheran@yahoo.com wanamingolutheranchurch.org David Sorenson, pastor Worship days and times: 10:00 a.m. Sundays.

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Churches in the Kenyon and Wanamingo area that offer monthly activities for youth and families.

Statement of beliefs Wanamingo Lutheran Church, a welcoming community of believers.

Warmed by the Spirit, Loved by the grace of God, called by Jesus to serve.

Vang Lutheran & Dennison Lutheran Church Vang Lutheran Church 2060 County 49 Boulevard, Dennison Dennison Lutheran Church 37514 Third Ave, Dennison Mailing Address: P.O. Box 117, Dennison, MN, 55018 Church Office: 507-645-6042 dennvang@northfieldwifi.com www.dennisonvang.org Pastor Paul Graham 507-581-2484 paulg1121@outlook.com Amanda Flom, Sunday School coordinator Cheryl Brogger, office assistant Worship days and times: Churches alternate months between 9 and 11 a.m.

Dress code: Casual Music: Blended: Hymns/Contemporary Services for children: Combined Sunday

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School is at 10 a.m. at Vang Ministries When a child is baptized, the whole community of faith promises to help that child grow in faith. One way that happens is through Sunday School. Sunday School is a strength of our faith community, and together we can help it remain strong and grow.

Statement of beliefs Reaching out with the love of Christ.

Dennison Lutheran Church and Vang Lutheran Church is a combined ministry of two congregations with a proud history, a vibrant present and a bright future. Our mission is to be a loving presence for our community in Christ’s name Dennison and

Vang are located about 3 miles apart from each other in Dennison.

We are a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), and the Southeastern Minnesota Synod.

Check the website for weekly location.

Dress code: Casual Music: Blended: Hymns/Contemporary Services for children: Weekly children’s sermon during worship

Holden Lutheran & Dale Lutheran Church Holden Lutheran Church Pastor Dustin Haider 6949 County 30 Blvd, Kenyon 507-789-6677 Holdendalesecretary@gmail.com Holdenlutheranchurch.org Facebook: Holden and Dale Lutheran Church Dale Lutheran Church Pastor Dustin Haider 6949 County 30 Blvd, Kenyon 507-789-6677 Holdendalesecretary@gmail.com Holdenlutheranchurch.org Facebook: Holden and Dale Lutheran Church

Ministries Adult Bible study meets weekly to discuss the week’s scripture.

Youth group for ninth-12th graders.

Sunday School offers for students in Pre-Keighth grade.

Confirmation class for students beginning in grade 8. This is a two-year study to confirmation.

Worship days and times: 9 and 11 a.m. September-May 9:30 a.m. June-August Services alternate between Dale and Holden.

Statement of beliefs Faithful, generous, rural congregations between Kenyon and Wanamingo. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage and love the children and youth of our congregations who carry us into the future. We value worship and learning and being involved participants in our local communities!

Area Church Directory Emmanuel Lutheran Pastor Rob Edwards 42957 County 1 Boulevard, Kenyon 507-824-2307

Dale Lutheran Pastor Dustin Haider 9210 County 12 Blvd Kenyon.

507-789-6677

Hauge Lutheran Pastor Larry Grove 317 Third St, Kenyon 507-789-6343

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Vang Lutheran Rev. Paul Graham 2060 County 49 Boulevard, Dennison 507-645-6042

Gol Lutheran Rev. Joe Jorgenson 1500 60th Ave., Kenyon 507-789-6311

Dennison Lutheran Rev. Paul Graham 37514 Third Ave., Dennison 507-645-6042

Grace Lutheran Rev. Mike Ahrens 305 First St. S, Nerstrand 507-334-2822

Trinity Lutheran Rev. David Sorenson 301 Second Ave., Wanamingo 507- 824-2155

Kenyon United Methodist Rev. Daren Flinck 429 Fourth St., Kenyon 507-789-6531

Wanamingo Lutheran Rev. David Sorenson 130 Third St. W, Wanamingo 507-824-2457

First Ev. Lutheran Rev. D.J. Chatelaine 309 Forest St., Kenyon 507-789-5261

Urland Lutheran Rev. Andrew Yackel 6940 County 9 Boulevard, Cannon Falls 507-263-5544

Moland Lutheran 7618 NE 84th Ave, Kenyon 507-789-6661

Hegre Lutheran Rev. Renita Eidenschink 51939 Highway 56 Boulevard, West Concord 507-527-2353

Faith Community Rev. Dave Breederland 305 State St, West Concord 507-527-2244

Prairieville United Methodist Rev. Lora Sturm 9401 Kenyon Boulevard, Faribault 507-330-0025

St. Michael’s Catholic Fr. Cory Rohlfing Dcn. Newell McGee 108 Bullis St., Kenyon 507-789-6120

Nerstrand United Methodist Pastor Gary Liker 12 Maple St. N, Nerstrand 507-332-4089

New Life Rev. Patrick Mcbride 525 Beverly St. E, Wanamingo 507 824-3019

St. John’s United Church Of Christ Pastor Gary Liker 19086 Jacobs Ave., Faribault 651-280-0150

Trinity Lutheran Rev. Jim Rushton 301 Highland St., West Concord 507-272-7816

Wangen Prairie Lutheran Rev. Shannon Bauer 34289 County 24 Boulevard, Cannon Falls 507-263-2926

Minneola Lutheran Rev. Hannah Bergstrom De Leon 13638 County 50 Boulevard, Zumbrota 507-824-2685

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Kenyon Commercial Club, Wanamingo Commercial Club and Guide Advertisers A.G. MANAGEMENT SERVICE Baker & Axelson 128 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-932-3593 AGRICULTURE Ag Partners Kenyon 550 Huseth St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6625 Ag Partners Wanamingo 700 3rd Ave. South Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2251 Central Farm Service 223 Highway 56 Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5208

Harvest Hill Acres 7477 400th St. Dennison, MN 55018 (713) 244-4184

SEMCHRA 516 5th St. East Wanamingo, MN 55983-1462 651-565-2638

North Star Genetics 217 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2878

AUCTION SERVICES Hamilton-Maring Auction Group PO Box 37 Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421

Traxler Power & Equipment 502 Huseth St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6321 ASSISTED LIVING & SERVICES Ridge View 101 North Ridge Drive Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6184

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Midwest Transmission Center 40312 County 8 Blvd Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-824-2012 NAPA Auto Parts of Kenyon 502 Huseth St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5254 Ram Auto Sales 1 Langford Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5099 Randy’s Paint & Collision 45612 20th Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-271-7321 Revland Alignment 641 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2710 River Road Repair 11365 Highway 60 Boulevard Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2479

BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Farmers State Bank 181 Main St. West Concord, MN 55985 507-527-2236 Heritage Bank 37470 First Ave. Court Dennison, MN 55018 507-645-5929 Security State Bank of Kenyon 602 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6123 Security State Bank of Wanamingo 232 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2265 BUS SERVICE Held Bus Service 621 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6151

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BUSINESS SERVICES VP Parrish Industries 46505 20th Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-838-8514 CLEANING SUPPLIES NORWEX Patricia Prigge Wanamingo, MN 55983 plprigge@gmail.com CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURING & BUILDING SUPPLIES B & N Construction 624 Second Ave. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2207 Concast 1010 North Star Drive Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-4095 Estrem Excavating 4605 County 49 Boulevard Dennison, MN 55018 507-789-5725

Foldcraft 615 Centennial Drive Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5111

Kleese Construction 4667 County 30 Blvd.

Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6313

Meyersbuilt 304 Highway 56 South Kenyon, MN 55946 507-824-2611

Kenyon Ace Hardware 523 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5246

L&M Construction 1156 Mantorville Rd. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-351-0079

Millersberg Construction 32971 Northfield Boulevard Northfield, MN 55057 507-301-3626

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MN Mattress Factory 10 Slee St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-412-7540

Angie’s 631 2nd St, Kenyon Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-1100

MN STATE INSPECTION SERVICES Home Inspection Services 507-384-8009

Area 57 Coffee Cafe 125 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2969

Reckitt 25 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2224 Ryan Ugland Construction 316 Trondheim Road Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6807 Vertical Limit Construction Services 825 3rd Ave. South Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-1222 FOOD & SPIRITS 625 Bar & Grill 37612 Goodhue Ave. Dennison, MN 55018 507-645-3567

Cahill Bistro & Bar 632 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5333 Che Che’s Lunchera 704 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-323-0914 Flour Child Creations 237 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2253 Fresh Bites 701 Second St. Kenyon MN 55946 507-789-9000

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Home Town Wine & Spirits Liquor Store 751 3rd Ave. South Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-3331 Kenyon VFW 601 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5691 Kenyon Municipal Liquor Store 645 Second St. 507-789-6176 The Spot 112 Main St Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2100 FLORISTS Mary’s Rustic Rose 510 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5700 Blossom & Keepsakes 125 Second St. East Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2500

FUNERAL SERVICES Michaelson Funeral Home 514 3rd St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6431

HEALTH CARE & FITNESS Olmsted Medical Center in Wanamingo 217 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2217

JEWELRY Tatge Jewelry 625 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6522

Workout 24/7 Gym 611 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-581-2984

LANDSCAPING & YARD Expertise Lawn Mowing & Snow Plowing 5399 County 12 Boulevard Kenyon, MN 55946

Workout 24/7 Gym 217 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-581-2984

Peters’ Patio & Landscape 2779 450th St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5990

Speedway 503 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6201

INSURANCE GMI Insurance – Todd Greseth 200 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2121

Story Landscaping 11025 Kenyon Boulevard Kenyon, MN 55946 507-330-4646

GOLF Kenyon Country Club 45986 Highway 56 507-789-6307

Keller Insurance 305 Main St. Nerstrand, MN 55053 507-334-6550

GROCERIES Kenyon Market 109 Red Wing Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5101

Kenyon-Holden-Warsaw Mutual Insurance 104 Main St., Suite 2 Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2949

HAIR CARE All the Buzz 308 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2381

Security Insurance Agency 600 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6366

GAS & CONVENIENCE CENTER Cenex 802 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-446-5000 Caseys 700 3rd Ave. South Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-218-7619

Black Canvas Hair Haven 514 2nd St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-819-0603

State Farm Insurance – Lyle Wendroth 35 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5206

Creata Vous Salon 120 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 507-259-9766

Wanamingo Mutual Insurance 209 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983-1462 507-824-2912

Troy Estrem’s Honey Do 718 Pine St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5644 LEGAL Peterson Law Office 634 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6141 NEWSPAPER & MEDIA KDHL Radio 601 Central Ave. N Faribault, MN 55021 507-334-0061 News-Record 225 Main St. Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-7617 The Kenyon Leader 638 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-333-3128 MEATS Kenyon Meats 116 Spring St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5417

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RETAIL Blue Harbor Boutique 224 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-250-4503 SIGNS & PRINTING D & S Banner, Sign & Print 113 Forest St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-4611 Write On 6611 -318th St. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 507-263-2110

PLUMBING & HEATING Paul’s Plumbing & Heating of Dennison 12980 Dennsion Boulevard Dennison, MN 55018 Wanamingo Meats & Catering 877-414-1915 101 Main St. Route 60 Plumbing Wanamingo, MN 55983 and Heating 507-824-2279 231 Main St. Wanamingo MN 55983 PET CARE 507-824-2111 Wanamingo Dog Grooming Nerstrand Meat & Catering 231 Main St. Nerstrand, MN 55053 507-334-5396

116 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-251-5345 PHOTOGRAPHY Carly Alice Photography 722 Pine St. Kenyon, MN 55946 carlyalicephotography@gmail. com Boyum Photography 46510 60th Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-298-0189 Ament Photography Kenyon, MN 55946 amentphotography0501@ gmail.com 507-581-4007

REAL ESTATE Edina Realty – Darvin & Ann Laue 1281 Bollenbacher Drive Northfield, MN 55057 507-254-6145 Edina Realty – Chris Mallory 210 4th St. N Cannon Falls, MN 55009 507-273-0422

STORAGE Kenyon Mini Storage 133 Slee St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-202-7113 THRIFT STORES All Seasons Thrift Store 530 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5622 S.I.F.T. (Save It From Trash) 26 Red Wing Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-623-1036 Twice Found Consignment 650 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-242-6565 TRAVEL 5 Star Travel 10938 County 30 Boulevard Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-280-6909

Gold Door Realty - Jill Warner 634 2nd St. VETERINARY CARE Kenyon, MN 55946 Kenyon Veterinary Clinic 320-279-3212 109 Forest St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6118

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KENYON INDUSTRIAL PARK Land starting at $.99 /SqFt Land for as little as $0/SqFt*

*final sale price dependent upon the estimated taxable value of the building constructed

98,987 sf

111,263 sf

107,205 sf

134,168 sf

Storm water treatment in place

MATT GOVE (507) 289-8000 matt@rgi-group.com

BUCKY BEEMAN (507) 289-8000 bucky@rgi-group.com

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