St. Peter Community & Visitor's Guide 2020

MINNESOTA

2020

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Contents 6 8 12 13 14 15

Community Profile

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Parks, Trails, & Outdoor Recreation

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Education History Agriculture

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Worship Community Events Cleveland & Kasota Directory

Health Care Community Center & Library

Stay Active Map of St. Peter Arts & Entertainment Treaty Site History Center Old Fashioned 4th of July Nicollet County Fair

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At A Glance St. Peter is a community of 11,906 people, located in south central Minnesota in the fast growing Mankato/North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is 70 miles southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, and 12 miles north of Mankato along Hwy. 169.

St. Peter, the Nicollet County seat, is home to the historic Nicollet County courthouse, Gustavus Adolphus College, the state’s Re-

gional Treatment Center and Minnesota School Boards Association. It is also recognized as a center for the arts as well as for its rich heritage, historic structures, natural resources, educational facilities, industries, unique character and quality of life.

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The city is situated on the eastern edge of Nicollet County, which boasts approximately 245,000 acres of some of the state’s richest farmland. Agriculture remains a key component of the regional economy.

There are five communities in the county: St. Peter, North Mankato, Nicollet, Courtland and Lafayette, as well as 13 townships.

Get to know St. Peter Located in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley, the community is generally bounded by the Minnesota River and is surrounded by scenic bluffs. The areas along the valley are covered by both woodlands and natural prairie, which provide an excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife.

St. Peter’s downtown, with a variety of retail shops and historic buildings, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes the 1881 brick Romanesque Revival Nicollet County Courthouse with a three-and-a-half story bell tower that dominates the city skyline. The city has in excess of 40 historic sites on the National Register.

Eight miles to the west lies the Swan Lake Wildlife area, one of the finest natural wildlife preserves in the nation. St. Peter is adjacent to Le Sueur County, where several nearby lakes offer fishing, camping, boating and hunting as well as other year-round recreational activities.

The Minnesota River Valley also contains abundant deposits of silica and Kasota Stone used

Major employers Employees

Industry

St. Peter Regional Treatment Center Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter Public Schools Nicollet County Alumacraft Boat Co. Creation Technologies Scholarship America River’s Edge Hospital Benedictine Living Community Family Fresh Foods Ecumen, St. Peter City of St. Peter

Government Higher Education Education Government Boat Manufacturer Semiconductors, devices Education Health Care Health Care Grocery Health Care Government

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in commercial facades nationwide, as well as at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins.

The city of St. Peter, founded in 1853 by Captain William D. Dodd and incorporated in 1873, is governed by a mayor and council. Elections are nonpartisan. The city’s day-to-day operations are managed by an appointed administrator who oversees city staff. The city also has an Economic Development Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission, Housing and Redevelopment Authority and a Hospital Commission.

A $34 million expansion was recently completed at River’s Edge Hospital. The organization hopes to be a model community hospital for the future.

Find information on St. Peter online at saintpetermn.gov or on Facebook at City of Saint Peter, Minnesota. The city’s Police Department is also on Facebook at Saint Peter Police Department.

Business & Industry icollet County’s unemployment rate (2.5 percent at the end of 2019) remains among the lowest in the state. The city of St. Peter benefits from a diverse labor pool, led by its two largest employers – the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center and Gustavus Adolphus College. Neither of those employers is required to pay property taxes, due to their status as state and education institutions respectively.

St. Peter’s city staff and its Economic Development Authority works to develop and expand

new and existing businesses.

Financial assistance may be provided by the city through tax increment financing and a revolving loan fund, and programs offered by the Small Business Administration. Other public/ private incentives are available for qualified projects.

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Education Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College, founded in 1862, plays a key educational and employment role in the St. Peter and Minnesota River Valley region. The college, on the western bluffs of St. Peter, has rebounded and rebuilt in spectacular fashion since the 1998 tornado which hit the St. Peter community.

The four-year liberal arts college, under the leadership of President Rebecca Bergman and the Board of Trustees, has been growing and building. Capital improvements continue to broaden the college’s campus footprint and opportunities.

Gustavus is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and has an enrollment of about 2,200. Gustavus, which formally moved its campus to St. Peter in 1876, employs over 700 people.

Students can earn bachelors of arts degrees in 72 majors in 24 academic departments and three interdisciplinary programs.

Gustavus offers a wide variety of student opportunities to complement its educational offerings. There are more than 110 recognized student groups and organizations, including 12 student-run religious organizations. The college campus boasts 21 academic and service

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facilities, as well as 14 residence halls and apartment or townhouse complexes. Up to 90 percent of Gustavus’ students typically reside on campus.

The Gusties are members of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), affiliated with the NCAA Division III. The college offers 23 varsity athletic programs for its students. Also, some 80 percent of students participate in the 30 intramural athletic offerings and nine club sports.

Gustavus’ athletic facilities host many student and regional events throughout the year. The Lund Center for Physical Education and Health has been named one of the finest small-college sports complexes in the U.S. The facility involves nearly 85 percent of the student body with its varsity, intramural and personal fitness programs. The Swanson Tennis Center, a domed indoor tennis facility, offers memberships for juniors, adults and families.

The beautiful 340-acre campus also includes the 135-acre Linnaeus Arboretum.

Students also participate in many fine arts and music programs. The Hillstrom Museum of Art and the Schaefer Fine Arts Center, which includes the Kresge Dace Studio and Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, are popular among students and the public. And the Bonnier Multifaith Center provides spiritual opportunities for all.

Study-abroad opportunities in more than 40 international sites are available for Gustavus students, and 50 percent of students have studied abroad. Students have access to the award-winning student dining options from the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center. Also, Gustavus students are active in pursuing internships, with over 60 percent doing so, most in specialized service-learning environments.

A Gustavus landmark, Christ Chapel, plays host to cultural events throughout the year – many of which are open to the public – including the popular Christmas in Christ Chapel, which rings in the holiday season each December.

Among the many annual conferences and seminars hosted by Gustavus is the fall Nobel Conference, which celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2019, having been hosting the event since 1965. The conference typically attracts some 5,000 people each year, including students and educators from high schools and colleges throughout the nation. The college has been hosting the event since 1965.

The topic of the 56th annual conference is Cancer in the Age of Biotechnology, held Oct. 6-7, 2020 Find Gustavus online at www.gustavus.edu.

St. Peter Public Schools St. Peter Public Schools moved into its new $55 million state-of-the-art high school on the city’s west side in fall 2017. Improvements also were made throughout the district’s facilities and has helped transform the district’s curriculum and learning opportunities.

The capital improvements and reconfigurations of buildings and curriculum reinforce the district’s “Learning Matters” continued page 10

Saint Peter Public Schools Ensuring educational excellence for all Where Learning Matters:

• An AdvancEd accredited school district dedicated to continuous improvement.

• Committed to ensuring high levels of learning for all students in safe and caring school environments.

• Focused on developing knowledgeable critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators throughout the PreK-12 system.

• Joined by outstanding community and college partners, we are working together to develop well-rounded students in the Saint Peter area.

Look at us groW:

• State-of-the-art Saint Peter High School (grades 9-12) building, built to support the growing Saint Peter community (1,000 student capacity), opened in fall of 2017.

• The first-ever Saint Peter Middle School, which also opened in fall of 2017 at the former grade 7-12 site, is designed for the unique academic and social needs of adolescents.

• Recently remodeled and repurposed buildings at North Intermediate (grades 2-4) and South Elementary (grades K-1), helped alleviate capacity issues.

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continued FROM page 9 message. And District #508 encourages its faculty and employees to be lifelong learners, as well.

The district encompasses St. Peter, Kasota and portions of southwestern Le Sueur County, along with sections of eastern Nicollet County.

It has several sites: the new St. Peter High School for grades 9-12 at 2121 West Broadway Avenue; the Saint Peter Middle School for grades 5-8 at 100 Lincoln Drive; North Elementary School for grades 2-4 at 815 North 9th Street; and South Elementary for kindergarten and first grade at 1405 South 7th Street. Pre-K students attend activities in the Early Childhood Center at 100 Lincoln Drive at the Middle School building. As part of the Minnesota Valley Education District, services are offered for special needs students and their families.

Part of the district’s expansion plans included establishing a workforce development center at the high school to support and enhance academy-based learning for students in the areas of agricultural science, manufacturing and engineering.

Another highlight of the new high school project is the collaboration between the city of St. Peter and Saint Peter Public Schools on the development of a new school-city park, Community Spirit Park, addressing future recreational and facilities needs for the entire community.

St. Peter Community Education has something for everyone, offering a variety of educational, physical and life-enrichment programs year-round. Find more at stpetercommunityeducationonline.com or call 507-934-3048.

The district offers Early Childhood Family Education classes for families with preschoolers.

Call 507-934-3048 or visit stpeter.registryinsight. com.

John Ireland Catholic School A fully accredited Catholic school for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, the school admits students of all faiths and is devoted to Gospel values. It is owned and operated by the Church of St. Peter.

Also located in the John Ireland building at 1801 West Broadway Avenue is the independently owned and operated Little Saints Pre-School.

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St. Peter Lutheran School The fully accredited school was established in 1995 and is for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Religion classes are held every morning. The Little Lambs Preschool was established in 1979.

The school’s goal is to nurture children in their faith and Christian living through the Word of Christ while equipping them for living useful lives in today’s world.

More at saintpeterlutheran.org or call 507-931-1866. The school is located at 427 W. Mulberry Street.

Scholarship America St. Peter is home to Scholarship America, the nation’s largest private education support organization, having distributed over $4 billion to more than 2.4 million students since 1958.

More information is available at scholarshipamerica.org or by calling 507-9311682. The Scholarship America facility is located at One Scholarship Way in south St. Peter, off W. Jefferson St.

Minnesota School Boards Association St. Peter is also home to the Minnesota School Boards Association, a leading advocate for public education and training, supporting the work of public school boards throughout the state. The organization represents 332 public school boards in Minnesota.

More information can be found at mnmsba. org or by calling 507-934-2450. The MSBA building is located at 1900 W. Jefferson St.

The Area Adult Learning Cooperative Adult Basic Education (ABE) is offered at no cost to residents of the St. Peter area.

ABE offerings are designed for adults to brush up on reading, academic, vocational or computer skills. Other programs offered include GED (General Educational Development) preparation and ELL (English Language Learners) and citizenship preparation.

To attend such classes, individuals must be 16 years or older and not enrolled in any school.

Call 507-934-6210 for more information. The cooperative learning facility is located at 600 South Fifth St.

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History St. Peter’s rich history grew from a settlement originally called Rock Bend in the early 1850s.

The St. Peter community is one of the oldest cities in Minnesota, and it serves as the county seat of Nicollet County.

The Dakota Indians were the first to live in the area, settling along the Minnesota River and utilizing a natural ford which came to be known as Traverse des Sioux. In 1851, an historic treaty was signed on this site by the Dakota Indians and the U.S. government, ceding 24 million acres of land to the federal government.

St. Peter is said to be founded by Captain William D. Dodd in 1853. The current name was provided by members of the St. Peter Co., based in St. Paul. Willis Gorman, the second territorial governor of Minnesota, was a member.

A plan to make St. Peter the state capital in 1857 very nearly succeeded. But state lore claims an original bill to make St. Peter the capitol disappeared until after the legislative session, halting efforts to replace St. Paul.

As the community grew over the years, it absorbed the community of Traverse des Sioux to the north.

When the Civil War began in 1861, St. Peter provided soldiers for many military units. One of the community’s founders, Capt. Asgrim K. Skaro, was killed during the Battle of Nashville in December 1864 while leading his company.

Others participated in the Dakota War that began in 1862.

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St. Peter provided four other men who served in military units at various times and also served as Minnesota governor. Henry A. Swift was in a local militia and Horace Austin served in a Minnesota unit in the Dakota War. Andrew R. McGill served in the Civil War. John A. Johnson served in the Minnesota National Guard.

The first state hospital in Minnesota began in St. Peter in 1866, initially using a large building downtown until the first building on the current site was completed. Today, the facility is known as the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center and employs about 1,400 people.

Gustavus Adolphus College came to the community in the 1870s. Its Swedish roots helped it work with the Nobel Foundation to establish an annual Nobel Conference that brings outstanding scientists and thousands of visitors to the campus.

With very few exceptions, St. Peter has been the home of the Nicollet County Fair since the mid-1800s. The site also hosts car shows, dog shows, rodeos and other events.

St. Peter has rebuilt after several disasters.

The community experienced a large fire in 1887 that destroyed a considerable portion of its business district. A tornado in 1924 destroyed or damaged several buildings. The Minnesota River has also flooded frequently, with especially severe floods in 1881, 1951 and 1965.

And in 2018, the community observed and celebrated its rebuilding with the 20th anniversary of the 1998 tornado, which tore through the heart of St. Peter, as well as the community of Comfrey and Le Center. One life was lost.

Hundreds of structures were affected; many could not be repaired. Thousands of trees were also uprooted and destroyed.

St. Peter has recovered and is in better shape than ever. Today, the community is proud of how it reshaped itself, hitting the reset button in some ways and taking full advantage of the challenge and opportunity that was presented.

The city’s rebuild has served as a model for others, and city officials have often been called on to assist with other disasters.

Agriculture St. Peter’s economic roots run deeply in diverse ways, but few businesses are as closely tied to its history as the agricultural community. Nicollet County’s rich farmland places itself among Minnesota’s top crop-producing regions.

Nicollet County agricultural land totals some 250,000 acres. While St. Peter and North Mankato on the county’s east side dominate population, the central and western regions of Nicollet County -- near and around the communities of Nicollet, Lafayette, Courtland and Norseland -are rich in farmland.

The most recent statistics show the county ranks 20th in the state in total agricultural production and 34th in crop production, 30th in corn. Nicollet County’s top agricultural ranking is actually in the pork industry, fourth highest in the state, according to the latest MDA figures.

The county’s overall livestock ranking is 11th, with dairy cows ranking 18th in Minnesota.

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due to agriculture have topped $400 million, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Its rich farmland helped contribute to record crop production throughout Minnesota in 2015. Record statewide corn production topped 1.4 billion bushels, while soybean production also hit record levels at over 364 million bushels.

Three key farm regional and statewide organizations joined together in 2015, each celebrating 100 years in the region — the Nicollet County Farm Bureau, University of Minnesota Extension Service and United Farmers Cooperative (formerly Lafayette Farmers Co-op).

Nicollet County agriculture is part of the state’s significant presence in the U.S. markets, with over $21 billion total, according to the department. Minnesota is the 4th largest agricultural exporting state in the U.S., topping $7 billion, accounting for one-third of the state’s total export market.

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Health Care River’s Edge Hospital and Clinic continues in an amazing growth pattern and is putting the finishing touches on a $33.8 million renovation and expansion.

Former CEO George Rohrich called 2017 “maybe the hospital’s best year ever” in recapping the finances. Rohrich retired at the end of 2019, replaced by CEO Joe Stratton, who began work in March 2020.

The addition and renovation added eight patient rooms and two operating rooms and moved the entrance from Dodd Road to an eastern facing one on N. Sunrise Drive. Officials hope the hospital will be able to accommodate more surgeries, more specialties and have rooms for emergency room admittances and swing beds. The hospital is currently licensed for up to 25 beds.

The hospital had posted a strong cashpositive year in 2015 and has ever since. That’s due in part to an ongoing partnership with Mankato’s Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic. The hospital is the site for hip, knee and shoulder replacements. Spine surgeries have also started there.

The city-owned facility is a Level IV Trauma Center, providing emergency room physicians, nurses, paramedics and technicians 24 hours a day, and has also expanded its Urgent Care services. River’s Edge Hospital also provides emergency ambulance services to the greater St. Peter area. Funding is provided in part by the River’s Edge Hospital Foundation.

For more information, see riversedgehealth. org.

The River’s Edge campus, on St. Peter’s north-

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west side, also includes the Mayo Clinic Health System in St. Peter, which offers services on the west wing of the facility. More at mayoclinichealthsystem.org.

Mankato Clinic’s Daniels Health Center, at 1901 North Old Minnesota Ave., is named in honor of one of St. Peter’s first physicians, Asa Wilder Daniels. More information at mankatoclinic.com.

The River Valley Birth Center of St. Peter, at 526 W. Park Row, opened in May 2014, but began offering midwife services in 2009. More information at rivervalleybirthcenter.com.

Long-term care St. Peter is also home to several long-term care facilities, ranging from senior living apartments to memory care accommodations.

There’s Heritage Meadows Senior Living; the Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter; Ecumen St. Peter’s two sister communities – Prairie Hill and Sand Prairie; Pheasant’s Ridge assisted living and memory care; and Good Samaritan Home Care services.

Among other St. Peter health care facilities is the state operated Regional Treatment Center, established in 1866 and located on over 400 acres of land on the city’s south edge.

Health & Human Services County-based health care services are provided by Nicollet County Social Services, now located in the new Health and Human Services building. For more, visit co.nicollet.mn.us or call 507-934-8559.

Community Center & Library The St. Peter Community Center is a gathering place for all ages, located in the heart of town. The 90,000-square-foot facility, at 600 S. Fifth St., is operated by the city of St. Peter.

On the facility’s northwest edge is the St. Peter Public Library. The library has programs year-round for readers of all ages and houses over 18,000 items. The library’s St. Peter Reads program has become a popular community mainstay.

The Community Center’s 12,000-square-foot gymnasium, which can be split into two courts, is used for a variety of sports and events – including open basketball and adult volleyball leagues -- as is the walking track above. Open gym is available from October to April.

The gym also serves as a regular polling place for the city and also hosts several community-wide ceremonies, including veterans programs. The Recreation & Leisure Services department, which has offices in the center, handles requests for gym use and can be reached at 507-934-0667.

The center also currently houses the Senior Center, offices for District #508 Community & Family Education, Good Samaritan Home Care, Minnesota Valley Action Council’s county office, Head Start and two day care centers,and several more public and private rooms.

Public meetings are also held in the Governors’ Room where they can be televised through the local cable access channel. The City Council and other city committees and the St. Peter School Board hold meetings here. The council also holds monthly workshop sessions in the meeting room adjacent to the library.

Adjacent to the center is Gorman Park, home to a community-built TREE-mendous Playground.

Find the Community Center online at saintpetermn.gov/community-center.

St. Peter Community & Family Education Operated by the St. Peter Public School District, the department offers lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. More at stpeter. registryinsight.com or by calling 507-934-3048.

Senior Center Open weekdays, the center hosts events and programs for those 55 and older — everything from monthly dances to exercise classes and organized card games. Nutrition and transportation programs are also among its offerings.

More at saintpetermn.gov/senior-center or 507-934-7434.

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Parks, Trails & Outdoor Recreation St. Peter has over 20 parks and nature areas that offer a variety of amenities.

The crown jewel, the 11-acre Minnesota Square Park on Hwy. 169, now features a brand new pavilion, opened in 2019. At $1.6 million, the multi-purpose facility is larger and higher quality than the previous one. Minnesota Square Park is also the center point of the city’s most beloved and biggest annual celebrations -- the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July and the popular Rock Bend Folk Festival.

Also new, the St. Peter Veterans Memorial was dedicated July 1, 2018 and is located at the northeast corner of Minnesota Square Park.

A new happening among St. Peter parks is the joint project adjacent to the new St. Peter High School, Community Spirit Park. The school district and city joined forces to develop the 62-

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acre park, with 13 multi-purpose fields for soccer and other activities, as well as two baseball fields, two softball fields, and plenty of green space just north of the school building.

There are also plans afoot for a sculpture park at Levee Park, at 101 S. Front St., adjacent to the St. Peter Chamber of Commerce building. The redevelopment of the small, 1.3-acre park along the Minnesota River, is expected to include a riverwalk and an art garden with statues from and inspired by the works of renowned sculptor Paul Granlund. The Arts Center of Saint Peter and Granlund’s son, Jonathan, are spearheading the project.

Another new project, started by residents in summer 2019, is to build a new dog park in town. The River Valley Dog Park Association raised over $30,000 in funds, and the city con-

tributed the rest to get phase one done in 2020.

The new park will be located on land at the intersection of North Swift Street and St. Julien Street.

Nicollet County operates the 628-acre SevenMile Creek County Park, just south of the city off U.S. Hwy. 169. It offers 8 miles of trails, as well as trout stream fishing, playgrounds, two volleyball

courts, ball diamond, picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and a boat landing to the Minnesota River.

For more information on St. Peter’s parks, shelter rental and alcohol permits, visit saintpetermn. gov/parks. continued page 18

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playground and restrooms • Jefferson Park West – 9.3 acres, located west of Jefferson Park, established for a walking or running trail • Johnson Park – 0.1 acres, located at 601 West Broadway Avenue, with picnic tables and rest area • Levee Park -- 1.3 acres, Tourist Information Center, historic and newly painted camelback bridge across Minnesota River, picnic tables, grills, drinking fountains, horseshoe courts and playground. Home of the Chamber of Commerce and “The Pearly Gates.” A sculpture and art garden plan is expected to begin to take shape in 2019.

• McGill Park and Nature Area -- 9 acres, native woods, playground and walking trails • Mill Pond/Riverside Park -- 12 acres, on the bank of the Minnesota River, featuring a popular fishing pond-artesian well, riverside fishing, boat launch, camping, picnic shelter and tables, playground, grills, basketball and volleyball courts, restrooms and showers • Prairie Ridge Park – 5 acres, 2023 Essler Drive • Ramsey Park – 3.1 acres, N. Washington Ave., with softball field, dugouts, drinking fountains • Riverside Nature Area -- 215 acres, floodplain forest theme, 15 primitive camp sites, cross country ski trails - 1.2 miles, riverside fishing, canoe launch • Riverside Park Extension -- 80 acres, 1.5 continued FROM page 17 miles of trails, river fishing, disc golf course on Hwy 22 in Riverside Park Nature Area St. Peter area parks include: • St. Peter Dog Park (old one) – Hwy. 99 and Rabbit Road, separate fenced areas are avail • Community Spirit Park – The newest joint able for large dogs and small dogs to run off city-school park covers 62 acres on the north leash, benches side of the new St. Peter High School on the city’s west side. It includes a sports field complex • Stones Park -- 2.3 acres, located along South Washington Avenue, with softball field, under a share use agreement.

• Gault Park -- 20 acres, three soccer fields, a playground, walking trails and benches • Traverse Des Sioux Park -- 380 acres, 7 softball field, picnic shelter and tables, playmiles of snowmobile trails and 5 miles of trail for ground, restrooms and concession stand mountain biking, snowshoeing, running and hik • Gorman Park – A 4.8-acre neighborhood ing, canoe launch and river access park with historic theme, large wooden community built play structure, gazebo, picnic tables, • Veterans Memorial Park – 14 acres, grills, softball field and restrooms. It’s just north of includes the city’s premier baseball field and complex, as well as restrooms, picnic shelter, 2 the St. Peter Community Center & Library. playgrounds, 4 tennis courts, 2 hockey rinks, 4 • Hallett’s Pond Nature Area -- 19 acres. half-court basketball courts, a multi-use/soccer Though not a city park, the area offers fishing area; it includes the city’s outdoor swimming and is located behind Shopko Hometown. Parkpool on the park’s eastern edge, ing off North Third Street. A fishing pier is being • Warren Park – 2.9 acres, 1500 Lloyd Lane, planned, along with an upgraded trail. a neighborhood park, with playground equip • Jefferson Park -- 13 acres, featuring four ment and picnic tables. softball diamonds (two lighted), batting cage, concession, drinking fountains, picnic shelter,

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Stay Active St. Peter Community & Family Education, the city’s Recreation & Leisure Services Department, the St. Peter Senior Center, the St. Peter Food Co-op, the Arts Center of Saint Peter, and other local organizations offer a variety of activities for all ages throughout the year.

Offices for Community Education and the city’s Recreation & Leisure Service Department are at the St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. Fifth St. Learn more about recreation at saintpetermn.gov/recreation or call 507-934-0667. For more about Community Ed or classes at the

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co-op, go to stpeter.registryinsight.com or call 507-934-3048.

The Arts Center of Saint Peter, downtown on Minnesota Avenue, offers arts and craft classes for youth and adults and special events throughout the year. It features a gallery, shop, live music, a clay studio and classes. In early 2020, it added upstairs studios for weaving, sewing and more. The Arts Center also regularly sets up shop during St. Peter’s many festivals and community events. Visit www.artscentersp.org.

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continued FROM page 19 But boundless activities pepper the community for all ages, with a growing trails and sidewalk system for walkers, expanding parks system for summer recreational activities. The city’s new Community Spirit Park and Gault Park host hundreds of youth soccer games and practices, as do other facilities. Jefferson Park’s softball fields are busy spring through fall.

St. Peter’s Shoreland Country Club, on the shores of Lake Emily, is a popular golf and recreational spot for locals and visitors. The Swanson Tennis Center bubble and its six courts on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College covers 44,000 square feet and busy year-round.

And Veterans Memorial Park hosts baseball games of several age groups, as well as the site of the St. Peter outdoor swimming pool, plus tennis courts, basketball hoops, ice rinks and a soccer area. It’s 14 acres and is a hot spot of activity during the summer. Sidewalk upgrades provide for better safety for walkers, visitors and fans to games. The new press box above the first base dugout at Veterans Memorial Park’s baseball field continues the upgrades to that complex.

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Nicollet County 4-H Nicollet County 4-H, offered through University of Minnesota Extension, is part of the nation’s largest youth development organization. Nicollet County has several clubs that provide training, scholarship opportunities, projects and other activities from agriculture to the arts. Each summer, dozens of area youth showcase projects at the Nicollet County Fair and Minnesota State Fair.

Volunteers help lead after-school programs, community service, civic engagement and camping programs. Learn more at extension. umn.edu/county/Nicollet or 507-934-7828.

Youth recreation/athletics The St. Peter area has several independent organizations that allow youth to develop character, and physical and team-building skills. Find more at saintpetermn.gov/recreation or at: • Big Partner/Little Partner: gustavus.edu • Boy Scouts: remaes@twinvalleybsa.org • Bulldog Youth Hockey: www.bulldog hockey.org

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Covering 44,000 square feet, the Swanson Tennis Center bubble on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College offers natural light and a 65 foot air-supported fabric ceiling. The six courts are surfaced in two-color green with DecoTurf II, the same surface used at the U.S. Open.

Individuals or groups may purchase court time for the same time and day each week for a session (six to 10 weeks) or an entire year. Call 933-6185 or visit gustavus.edu/athletics/facilities/STC.

Shoreland Country Club On the shores of Lake Emily, Shoreland Country Club’s 18-hole golf course offers a challenging round for experienced golfers and novices alike.

Shoreland has a practice facility, a pro shop and a clubhouse with a new restaurant -- Lakeside at Shoreland -- offering both casual and fine dining options. The course and restaurant are open to the public year-round, though hours vary by season. An outdoor pool is available in season for members. Visit shorelandcc.com or call 507-9314400 Ext 1 for more information.

For seniors

Community Center on Fifth Street, offers a wealth of activities for older adults in the area, including a monthly dance, exercise classes and Medicare/insurance counseling. Learn more at saintpetermn.gov/senior-center or call 934-7434.

The St. Peter Senior Center, located at the

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Arts & Entertainment St. Peter has a rich history as an arts and heritage town, proud of its backstory and culture. And it’s growing in regional recognition and activities.

At its hub is Minnesota Square Park, which hosts some of the most popular music and arts venues in southern Minnesota, including the Ambassadors Blues Fest in June, the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration and Rock Bend Music Festival in September.

Up the hill in St. Peter is Gustavus Adolphus College’s Hillstrom Museum of Art and its Theater & Dance and Music departments, which offer a wealth of events and performances by students and guest artists that are open to the public. In 2020, a brand new black box theater opened on campus, creating an alternative option to the standard theater space. Find a calendar of events or purchase tickets online at gustavus.edu/finearts.

Another new addition to the community arts and performance spaces is the 750-seat auditorium in the new St. Peter High School. The SPHS theater department opened the venue with the rousing, sell-out performances of the musical “Footloose” in November 2017 and also hosted the 20th anniversary observance of the 1998 St. Peter tornado. It continues to be a popular destination for theater and music, both from high school and outside performers.

The arts flourish throughout the St. Peter school district and private schools in St. Peter with choir, band and drama performances throughout the year.

Every year, St. Peter celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a whole lot of green in a community parade, plus some fun events around town.

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Oktoberfest is another annual event in St. Peter that is held in the downtown each year, celebrating all things German, especially beer.

Another popular event in the St. Peter community has been the emergence of 2nd Story Comedy Club, which has moved its venue to the American Legion Club at 229 W. Nassau St. The St. Peter Choral Society is entering its 40th year. There are no auditions or membership fees to join. For more information, contact director Sara McKay at 507-934-6176 or johnaramckay@gmail.com. Its website: saintpeterchoralsociety.org.

Like to dance? St. Peter Just for Kix offers classes for students from preschool through high school. Call 507-276-8989.

There’s also a long list of events — from films to music — at Nicollet County Historical Society’s Treaty Site History Center. Find the schedule at nchsmn.org/events.

New venues throughout the community include The Capital Room at 419 S. Minnesota Avenue. The renovated former armory building dates back to 1913 and is growing in popularity, with use for weddings and special events.

And we can’t fail to mention the long history of the Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps. The Govenaires is a highly competitive performing arts organization which calls St. Peter home and has entertained crowds across the country since 1927.

Arts Center of Saint Peter The Arts Center of Saint Peter, which offers performances, exhibits and classes, continues to shine within the community. The center’s staff and volunteers are frequent participants at the

many St. Peter festivals and community events.

Its “Souper Bowl” fundraiser in late winter is growing in popularity, with some 400 handcrafted pottery bowls available for purchase.

Throughout the year, the center spearheads fun community-wide events, such as the popular Jesus Christ Superstar revival and singalong.

Tell Me A Story is an ongoing storytelling and musical program that gives residents a chance to open up and get to know others in an intimate environment.

Founded in 1979, the center was established to share and cultivate the fine arts through yearround exhibitions, performances, education and outreach.

The center features two galleries with new exhibitions approximately every month, spotlighting regional artists, writers and musicians, to solo and group shows by artists of national renown.

The lower gallery also serves as an intimate performance venue with seating for up to 100.

A new upstairs space has opened up fiber arts opportunities at the nonprofit, including weaving, knitting and crotcheting.

Classes have been offered through partnerships with St. Peter Community & Family Education, and also individually by Arts Center staff, taught by area artists committed to helping

students and adults experience and enjoy the creative process. Classes, including those at its heralded Clay Center, range from introductory sessions for children, teens and adults to drawing, printmaking and weaving.

The Arts Center has also teamed up with the Minnesota Security Hospital and state Department of Human Services to host performances and shows by patients at the St. Peter facility.

Another new development spearhead by Arts Center staff and the city of St. Peter’s parks department is plans to develop an arts garden and sculpture park at Levee Park, highlighting the works of and inspired by former St. Peter resident Paul Granlund.

Visit the center at artscentersp.org or call 507-931-3630.

Hillstrom Museum of Art Located in the lower level of the college’s C. Charles Jackson Campus Center, the museum is named for 1938 Gustavus graduate, the Rev. Richard L. Hillstrom, who donated many of the works in its collection.

The museum is free and open daily to the public while classes are in session. Visit gustavus.edu/finearts/hillstrom or call 507-933-7200.

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Treaty Site History Center More than 10,000 annually visit the Treaty Site History Center, located on Hwy. 169 on St. Peter’s northern edge. It features three exhibit rooms displaying Nicollet County’s rich and intriguing history.

Exhibits also interpret the 1851 Treaty of Traverse des Sioux between the Dakota people and white settlers. The museum shop features a variety of memorabilia, including local and related history books for adults and children.

Extensive archives provide information about the historical heritage of the area. The archives

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John A. Johnson House 418 N. Third St.

Montgomery House 408 S. Washington Ave.

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Donahower House (now Bed & Breakfast) 720 S. Minnesota Ave. Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion 118 N. Minnesota Ave. First National Bank (Godfather’s Pizza) 225 S. Minnesota Ave. Henry Swift House 820 S. Minnesota Ave.

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contain manuscripts, family histories, photographs, church and cemetery records, obituaries and microfilmed newspapers from Nicollet County. Maps and several publications are available to researchers and genealogists.

Admission is free for Nicollet County Historical Society and Minnesota Historical Society members. Call 507-923-2160 or visit nchsmn.org.

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of Gothic Italianate architecture. The fully restored home is decorated with late Victorian-era furnishings.

The home of St. Peter’s first mayor and later state senator, it was the center of social activity for the prospering riverside town. Today the home provides a colorful backdrop to programs, social events, weddings, perennial plant sales, garden parties and scheduled large group tours. For more information, call 507-934-2160 or visit nchsmn.org.

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Old-Fashioned

4th of July St. Peter’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration will be noting its 50th year in 2020.

Fourth of July is on a Saturday this year, so it’ll be a perfect weekend activity for anyone who wants to celebrate the holiday in a big way.

Residents roll out the red, white and blue carpet during the annual event, held annually

Street and Minnesota Square Park.

Thousands, young and old, dressed in their patriotic finest, welcome the parade — complete with area marching bands, local organizations and the Shriners and their mini cars — one of the largest in the state.

But that’s not nearly all. An afternoon picnic in the city’s beloved park includes food vendors, hot dogeating contest, a beer tent, kids activities, music, classic cars and fun for the whole family.

There’s even a Freedom Fun Run, which features a 5K and 8K race with chip timing. For the youngsters, there’s a 1-Mile Kids Run and a Toddler Trot.

But what would the Fourth of July be without a grand finale?

When the sun goes down, the sky above the Nicollet County Fairground lights up with fireworks, a fitting end to a perfect day.

at Minnesota Square Park following the grand parade. The event typically brings in over 10,000 revelers to the community.

The festivities, sponsored by the St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce, begin with the 10 a.m. parade that starts at Washington and Broadway avenues before winding its south to Elm

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For more information, to volunteer or enter the parade, contact the St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-934-3400 or visit stpeterchamber.com.

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Nicollet County Fair The tradition of the county fair is alive and well in Nicollet County, creating memories here since 1872.

This year, the dates are August 5-9 at the fairgrounds at West Union Street in St. Peter.

The traditionally popular demolition derby, tractor pull and talent shows will return, as will plenty of other fun activities.

Of course there will be plenty of animals, carnival rides, exhibits and that irresistible fair food. Admission is free, though there is a small

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fee to park on the fairgrounds While the March 1998 tornado that ripped through St. Peter devastated the fairgrounds, today’s fairgoers will notice the restored barns and other buildings ready to welcome visitors.

Senior citizens are special guests of the fair on Friday, when two outstanding Nicollet County seniors will be recognized at a special program. Children’s Day at the fair is Saturday, with special entertainment and reduced-price tickets for carnival rides.

Sunday, the fair’s final day, is set aside to recognize Nicollet County’s century and sesquicentennial farms, those that have remained in one family for 100 or 150 years, respectively.

The fair features 4-H exhibits and demonstrations, live music, an amateur talent show, and livestock and animal judging.

Midway amusements run each afternoon and late into the evening, providing thrills for those who love to ride. Bingo is a regular fair feature, as are an assortment of food stands and the Jaycees Beer Garden. Be sure to stop in and experience the fun.

Learn more at nicolletcountyfair.com or Nicollet County Fair on Facebook.

Worship St. Peter Church of Saint Peter (Catholic) 1801 Broadway Ave. 507-931-1628 www.churchofstpeter.org/chsp/ First Lutheran Church 1114 W. Traverse Road 507-934-3060 www.flcstp.org/ Church of the Holy Communion 118 N. Minnesota Ave. 507-934-2542 www.holycommunionstpeter. org/ Sunrise Church 722 Sunrise Dr. 507-934-1468 www.sunrisechurchmn.com/ Norseland Lutheran Church 37777 State Hwy 22 507-246-5312 River of Life Lutheran Church 830 Sunrise Dr. 507-519-1204 www.riveroflifelutheran.com Calvary Baptist Church 516 W. Jefferson St. 507-931-4567 www.saintpetercalvarybaptistchurch.org/

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Union Presbyterian Church 730 S. 3rd St. 507-934-4602 www.spupc.org/wordpress1/ Good Samaritan (United Methodist) PO Box 495 (Meets in First Lutheran Church Youth Room at 1114 Traverse Rd) 507-341-1760 Jesus Assembly of God 722 Sunrise Dr. 507-934-1468 Living Truth Fellowship 1400 N. Washington Ave. 507-931-4325 Christ Chapel Gustavus Adolphus College 507-933-8000

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Community Events Ambassadors’ Blues Fest

June They say no form of music communicates more genuine emotion than the blues. Ambassadors’ Blues Fest, organized by the St. Peter Ambassadors, brings the blues to Minnesota Square Park. The free event includes several bands in the park and others in local clubs.

Find more at stpeterambassadors.com.

Night to United & Summer Celebration

August The community comes together for this Summer Celebration and annual Night to Unite with the city’s emergency services and law enforcement. The evening includes food, games and information about local agencies and crime prevention, in collaboration with the St. Peter Recreation Department’s End of Summer Celebration.

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Drum Corps Expo/ Govenaires events

August St. Peter’s own Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps highlights the show, typically held in August at Floyd B. Johnson Field in St. Peter. It traditionally includes corps from across the Midwest. continued page 38

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continued FROM page 36 It’s a busy year for the group, with a midJune trip to Austria and Germany, along with its traditional concert at St. Peter’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration and the usual slate of regional parades and competitions.

Learn more at govenaires.org or Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps on Facebook.

Rock Bend Folk Festival

September It’s been called a two-day celebration of southern Minnesota’s arts and artists — that’s how Rock Bend Folk Festival is best described.

But the popularity of the festival now brings in acts from throughout the U.S. It’s billed as “What a music festival is supposed to be.”

Nearly two dozen acts, performing bluegrass, folk and jazz can be heard throughout the annual festival that showcases the talents of area artists and musicians in St. Peter’s Minnesota Square Park. Highlighting the event, now in its 28th year, is a Saturday evening concert.

There’s expected to be a new look this year, with the planned demolish of the historic Minnesota Square Park pavilion and the construction of a new, multi-purpose facility.

The event is free, largely funded through grants, donations and free will offerings from an appreciative fan base and big crowds.

A main stage is where the long list of musicians perform. A second stage features stories, more songs, demonstrations and other familycentered programs.

The event attracts thousands of visitors to the park for music, arts, and plenty of food and drink. Nearly 40 arts and craft exhibitors and a variety of food vendors are expected.

Come one or both days. Bring the kids and the folks. Toss down a blanket or pull up a lawn chair, and prepare to be entertained. Find more at rockbend.org or at Rock Bend Folk Festival.

You can also contact the St. Peter Tourism and Visitors Bureau at 800-473-3404.

Oktoberfest

September Who doesn’t love a polka and a chance to celebrate the old country? Pull on your dirndl or lederhosen and head on down to the fest grounds in downtown St. Peter. The St. Peter Ambassadors host this uniquely German celebration with music, food and a parade.

More at stpeterchamber.com.

Girls Night Out

October It’s fast becoming one of the more popular downtown retail experiences of the year, with hundreds of pink-clad shoppers and visitors to St. Peter’s historic downtown district, with about 45 businesses having participated last year throughout the city.

Check out the Chamber of Commerce website for updated information, stpeterchamber. com.

Halloween Fun Run & Walk

October Billed as southern Minnesota’s largest and fastest parade of costumes, the event encourages participants 3 to 93 to dress in costume while sprinting through the city’s street. The run, which is chip timed, is hosted by the city’s Chamber of Commerce, offers prizes for the best costumes.

For updated information, check out the chamber’s website at stpeterchamber.com.

Holiday season in St. Peter

December Is there anything better that a day filled with holiday fun? St. Peter area residents don’t have to choose, there’s the annual Girl Scouts Santa Shop, Little Saints Breakfast with Santa and the Great Candy Cane Hunt. The hunt features thousands of the striped candies, while the shop allows little ones to select gifts for family members for a donation to the city’s food shelf.

Winterfest

January/February Winterfest is a time to shake off the cold and celebrate the season! Events are as eclectic as the groups that sponsor them, from the search for a hidden medallion to the sale of one-of-akind pottery filled with homemade soup to the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office’s Polar Plunge, where dozens of costumed teams hop in the frigid Hallet’s Pond to benefit Special Olympics.

Learn more at stpeterchamber.com/-winterfest

St. Paddy’s Day Parade

The homage to the emerald isle begins with a crowning of the St. Patrick’s Day queen. The fun continues with a parade, sponsored by the St. Peter Ambassadors, starting on Third and Broadway and heading to Mulberry Street.

Local pubs and eateries offer food and drink specials afterward. More at stpeterambassadors.com. continued page 40

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Women Celebrating Women

March Since 2005, the annual event, which includes

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Cherry Creek Days

June Named after the creek that runs through town, the annual celebration takes place mid-June and includes a grand parade, open houses at the Fire Department and Historical Society, a street dance, softball games, water fights, a cherry pie eating contest and fireworks. For more information, visit Cherry Creek Days on Facebook.

Classic Car & Motorcycle Roll-ins

5 p.m. roll-ins held every other Friday from May through September.

Kasota Firemen’s Dane

September Annual event celebrates the Kasota Fire Department’s anniversary. Music, food and refreshments are available through the evening. Visit the Kasota Fire Department on Facebook.

Kasota Prairie Scientific & Natural Area

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a dinner and entertainment, recognizes the contributions of notable area women who have achieved distinction in their field of interest or profession, and have proven to be a leader and an inspiration to other women. Visit wcwsaintpeter.blogspot.com

natural area. Prairie, wet meadow, oak woodland, and lowland hardwood plant communities thrive in the thin soils. About 2 miles south of Kasota on 367th Avenue. Visit dnr.state.mn.us

Kasota Prairie

Ninety acres of native prairie and another 30 acres of restored prairie. The area has been preserved as a public scientific, educational and recreational resource. Also includes 120 acres of woods, marsh, grassland and a large beaver pond between the bluffs and Minnesota River.

Maintained parking area and trails approximately 1 mile south of Kasota on Township Road 140.

Visit skp.org.

Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery

The popular vineyard and winery has been voted Minnesota’s finest, and now sports a new gathering hall and upgraded grounds and outdoor option. The winery offers wine tastings and events throughout the year, many with live entertainment. Tasting room features wood-fired pizzas and antipasto. Visit chankaskawines.com.

Drive a Tank

Located at 550 W. Cherry St. in Kasota, it’s the only place in the world where in one place to drive a tank and shoot a fully automatic historic machine gun not owned by a government entity.

Visit driveatank.com, its Facebook page or call 507-931-7385.

St. Peter Directory City/ Community Services

St. Peter Community Center 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-934-0067 St. Peter Herald 311 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4520

St. Peter City Hall 227 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-0663 www.saintpetermn.gov/ Nicollet County Government Center 501 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-6800 co.nicollet.mn.us Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office 501 W Myrtle St., St. Peter 507-931-7870

St. Peter Police Department 207 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-931-1550

American Legion Post 37 229 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-934-6435 www.post37.com/

St. Peter Post Office 300 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-1950

Nicollet County Historical Society/Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-2160 www.nchsmn.org/

St. Peter Chamber of Commerce 101 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-3400 www.stpeterchamber.com/

St. Peter Funeral Home - Klein Chapel 906 N. Washington Ave., St. Peter 507-931-2750 www.saintpeterfuneralhome. com/ St. Peter Library 601 S. Washington Ave., St. Peter 507-934-7420

Nicollet County Veterans Services 622 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-7871

St. Peter Area Food Shelf 203B S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-9641

St. Peter Fire Station 227 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-934-1120

Automotive Autotronics 111 Jefferson Ave., St. Peter 507-931-9290 www.autotronicsofstpeter.com/ Lager’s of St. Peter 910 Old Minnesota Ave. St. Peter 507-931-4070 www.lagerschryslerdodgejeep. com/

NAPA Auto Parts 311 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-931-1086 O’Reilly Auto Parts 801 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-550-1467 Shorty’s Tire One 114 Pine St., St. Peter 507-931-8080 www.shortystireone.com/ Skrove Automotive 171 St. Julien St., St. Peter 507-934-0055 www.skroveautomotive.com/

China Town 302 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-5566 www.chinatownsaintpeter.com/ Dairy Queen 850 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4580 Diamond Dust Bakery 320 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-995-2546 www.diamonddustbakery.com/ Domino’s Pizza 103 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-9112

Von Essen Towing & Service 227 N. Front St., St. Peter 507-931-3410 www.vonessentowingandrepair. com/

Dunkin’ Donuts 1123 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter

Dining

Erbert & Gerbert’s 224 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-2020

3rd Sreet Tavern 408 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-3314 www.3rdstreettavern.com/ Arby’s 1221 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-2422 Blaschko’s Embassy Bar & Grill 325 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-3903 Blue Moon Bar & Grill 300 S. Webster St., Kasota 507-519-1166 Caribou Coffee 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5541 Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota 597-931-0089 www.chankaskawines.com/

El Agave 814 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-2362 www.elagaverestaurantemexicano.com/

Family Fresh Market & Deli 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5541 www.familyfreshmarket.com/ content/st-peter Flame Bar 225 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-9277 Godfather’s Pizza 225 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-6140 Jake’s Pizza 119 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 507-934-4944 www.jakesstadiumpizza.com/ saint-peter/ Jocko’s Bar & Grill 325 Broadway St., Cleveland 507-931-6637 www.jockosgrill.com/

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Benedictine Living Community

Kokomo’s Bar & Char Grill 114 10th St., Cleveland 507-931-6410

1907 Klein St., St. Peter 507-934-2203 www.blcstpeter.com/

La Mexicana Market 215 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-7935 Lakeside at Shoreland 43779 Golf Course Rd., St. Peter 507-933-4400 McDonald’s 120 W. Julien St., St. Peter 507-931-3011 Neisen’s Riverside Sports Bar 34166 MN-99, St Peter 507-931-7966 Nicollet Café 402 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-0056 Papa Murphy’s Pizza 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-5555 Patrick’s on Third 125 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-9051 www.patrickson3rdstpeter.com/ Red Men Club 412 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-9966 River Rock Coffee 301 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1540 www.rrcoffee.com/ St. Peter Food Co-Op & Deli 228 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-934-4880 www.stpeterfood.coop/ Subway 1306 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1000 Taco John’s 103 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-6201 Westwood Marina 1400 Lake Washington Access Rd., Kasota 507-243-9998 www.westwoodmarina.com/

Health/ Wellness/ Childcare Anytime Fitness 100 Dodd Rd., St. Peter 507-934-4604

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Creative Play Place 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-519-6002 www.creativeplayplace.wordpress.com/ Cornerstone Wellness Center 220 Broadway Ave., St. Peter 507-934-4850 www.cornerstonewellnessminnesota.com/ Counseling Services of Southern MN 1306 Marshal St., St. Peter 507-931-8040 www.counseling-services.org Ecumen Prairie Hill (Assisted Living)

1305 Marshall St., St. Peter 507-934-2200 www.ecumenprairiehill.org/ Ecumen Sand Prairie (Assisted Living)

700 Knight St., St. Peter 507-931-4375 www.ecumensandprairie.org/ Foot & Ankle Clinic of St. Peter 316 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-3102 ww.footandankle-stpeter.com Go! Therapy 830 Sunrise Dr. 507-934-3573 www.gotherapymn.com/ Good Samaritan Home Care 600 S. 5th St., Suite 211 866-931-0949 Hey Diddle Diddle Daycare 830 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-720-5315 Hulsebus Chiropractic 206 W. Walnut St., St. Peter 507-934-2400 www.hulsebuschiro.com/ Kids’ Corner Child Care 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-934-1002 Kind Veterinary Clinic 109 W. Grace St., St. Peter 507-931-4700 www.kindvetclinic.com/ Little Lambs Preschool 427 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-931-1866

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Little Saints Preschool 1801 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 507-931-2810 Ext. 140 Live Well Fitness 1900 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-934-8476 Mankato Clinic @ Daniel’s Health Center 1901 N. Old Minnesota Ave. St. Peter 507-931-2110 www.mankatoclinic.com/ Mary Snyder, D.D.S. 202 Walnut St., St. Peter 507-934-2231 Mayo Clinic Health System 1900 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-2110

Sam & Abe’s Child Care 622 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-345-1451 www.samandabeschildcare.com Sioux Trails Mental Health 1301 Marshall St., St. Peter 507-934-2652 www.siouxtrails.org Southern Minnesota Orthodontists 121 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-9143 www.smnortho.com/ St. Peter Community Child Care Center 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-934-3606 www.sp3c.org/

Pheasants Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care 1807 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-0966 www.pheasantsridge.com/

St. Peter Family Dental Center 402 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-1230 www.stpeterfamilydentalcenter. com/

The Pulse Fitness Studio 101 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 507-934-8476 www.thepulsefitness.com/

St. Peter Regional Treatment Center 100 Freeman Dr., St. Peter 507-985-2000

Rising Sun Chiropractic, PLC 1520 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3333 www.risingsunchiro.com/

St. Peter Yoga Studio 112 Grace St., St. Peter 507-420-6102 www.stpeteryoga.com/

Riverside Dental Care 217 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-5646 www.riversidedentalcarestpeter. com/ River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic 1900 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-2200 www.riversedgehealth.org/

Swine Vet Center 1608 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3970 www.swinevetcenter.com/ Valley View Dental, Inc. 1302 Marshall St., St. Peter 507-934-3332 www.jennymillerdds.com/

River Valley Birth Center 526 W. Park Row St., St. Peter 507-934-1565 www.rivervalleybirthcenter.com/

Housing/ Lodging/ Real Estate

St. Peter Community Free Clinic 201 South Third Street www.stpeterfreeclinic.org

AmericInn Motel & Suites 700 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-6554 Arrow Ace Apartments 301 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-381-1052

St. Peter Eyecare Center 320 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-6436 www.stpetereyecare.com/ St. Peter Regional Treatment Center 100 Freeman Dr., St. Peter 507-985-2000

Atwood Realty/ Century 21 101 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-388-9375 507-934-2909

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continued FROM page 42 Benedictine Court (Senior Housing) 1906 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-934-8817 www.blcstpeter.com/ Best Western Plus 1351 Old Minnesota Ave. 800-780-7234 Central Square Apartments 301 S. Washington St., St. Peter 507-327-3030 Ell-Mar Apartments 1451 N. Washington St., St. Peter 507-327-3030 Fairview Apartments 706 Ronell St., St. Peter 507-934-2214 Heritage Meadows Senior Apartments 1302 W. Traverse Rd., St. Peter 507-931-8545 Konsbruck Hotel 408 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-831-1089 www.konsbruckhotel.com

Re/Max Dynamic Agents Lloyd Management 424 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 135 West Lind St., Mankato 507-931-5313 507-625-5573 www.lloydmanagementinc.com/ The Bungalows 1573 Aspen Dr., St. Peter Maplewood Apartments 507-779-8242 1320 N. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-934-4745 True Real Estate 403 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter Nicollet House 507-720-8744 201-215 Park Row, St. Peter 507-381-1052 Union Street Place 221 W. Union St., St. Peter Nicollet Meadows 507-931-3100 Town Homes 1302-1342 W. Menk Dr., St. Peter Viking Jr. Motel 507-720-8626 216 W. Martin St., St. Peter 507-931-3081 Park Row Crossing www.vikingjrmotel.com 621 W. Park Row, St. Peter 507-327-3030 Pell Insurance & Real Estate 221 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-1703 www.pell-realestate.com/ Pheasants Ridge (Assisted Living)

1807 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-0966 www.pheasantsridge.com/ ReaLife Cooperative of St. Peter 500 W. Jackson St., St. Peter 507-934-2902

47th Annual Le Sueur County

Pioneer Power Show

Manufacturing Alumacraft Boat Co. 315 W. St. Julien St., St. Peter 507-931-1050 Creation Technologies 2004 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-934-1406 Jarraff Industries 1730 Gault St., St. Peter 507-934-8688

Rolco Inc. 336 E Industrial St, Kasota 507-931-4525 Vet Rx 2008 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-8707

Professional Services Anthony & Anthony (attorneys)

400 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-5711 Atwood Property Management 101 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-388-9375 Bollum, Wussow & Associates (financial)

422 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-5510 Brandt Law Office 219 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-6940 Bright Pixel Design 802 Lower Johnson Circle St. Peter 507-720-1398

We believe all people should live in safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities.

August 28th, 29th, 30th, 2020 • 7:00 am–5:00 pm

Preserving Our Agricultural Heritage with Antique Ag. & Construction Equipment and Working Demonstrations for both men & woman using on a 100 Acre Showground.

• Featuring Fordson and Ford • 25 Buildings with Displays of Yesteryear • Food and Musical Entertainment • Parade Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

• Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Saturday & Sunday • Antique Tractor Pull, Saturday

43rd Swap Meet & Flea Market April 24th, 25th, 26th, 2020 • 7 am–6 pm At Showgrounds Rural Le Sueur • Rain or Shine

Located 6 miles East of Le Sueur on County Road 26 For more information contact Bill Thelemann 952-994-2743 or visit our website @ www.pioneerpowershow.com

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Bolton-Menk.com

CCF Bank 1123 S. Minnesota Ave. 507-931-6100

Nielsen Blacktopping 305 E. Industrial Rd., Kasota 507-931-6115

Comfort Systems, Inc. 309 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-4750

Pioneer Bank 220 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-3310

Community Insurance 102 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-2823

Quality Products 336 E Industrial St., Kasota 507-386-6499

Computer Plus Solutions 209 W Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-5776 www.stpetercomputers.com

Rehnelt Excavating, LLC 305 W Quarry Spring, Kasota 507-931-6699

David Detlefsen Agency 105 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-7348 Edward Jones 1031 W. Grace, St., St. Peter 507-931-7348 First National Bank 226 Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-4000 GP Engineering St. Peter 507-246-6778 Harmon Agency 320 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-6111 Hesse Insurance Agency 209 W. Mulberry St., Suite 100 St. Peter 507-934-4922 Hometown Bank 326 Broadway St, Cleveland 507-934-3174 Hometown Bank 102 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-2823

Ryan Electric 120 Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-2720 Ryan Plumbing & Heating 120 Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-2720 SouthPoint Financial Credit Union 105 S. Third St., Suite 100 St. Peter 877-794-6712 St. Peter Insulated Glass 1700 N. Gault St. 507-934-7777 St. Peter Well Drilling & Repair 45823 MN-22, Kasota 507-931-1340 Renhelt Excavating, LLC 305 W Quarry Spring, Kasota Thrivent Financial 300 and 326 S. Minnesota Ave. St. Peter 507-934-5303

4 The Team 108 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5966 www.4theteam.com/ Arrow Ace Hardware 201 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-3830 Berger Interiors 1701 Old Minnesota, St. Peter 507-519-1153 www.bergerinteriors.com/ BP convenience store 800 Hwy. 99, Cleveland 507-934-1003 Chic & the Dirty Bird 202 S Minnesota Ave. St. Peter 507-519-0446 Church of St. Peter Thrift Shop 401 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-9150 Cleveland Municipal Liquor Store 322 Broadway St., Cleveland 507-931-3885 Contents 304 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-8616 www.contentshome.com/ Cooks & Company 316 S. Minnesota Ave. St. Peter 507-934-1172 www.cooksandcompany.com/ Creations by Lorelei 305 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-9467

Genuine Amish Furniture 817 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5517 www.genuineamishfurniture. com/ Govenaires Thrift Store 202 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3642 Her Happy Place 323 Front St., St. Peter 507-229-1475 Hy-Vee

(Opening in 2020)

1002 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-995-0260 Inspire Bridal Boutique 204 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-514-2224 www.inspirebridalboutique.com/ Julee’s Jewelry 120 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3344 www.juleesjewelry.com/ Knit & Sew World 119 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3741 www.knitsewworld.com/ Kwik Trip 1305 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3030 Lindsey Prunty (Marketing)

St. Peter 507-469-0334 The Market Wine & Spirits 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5541

Dollar General 1109 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter MGM Liquor Warehouse 100 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-9313-2015 507-934-8964 Innovative Basement Authority Don’s Appliance & TV www.mgmwineandspirits.com 760 East Pearl St., Kasota 969 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 320-591-3111 Volk Building, Inc. Muskhaven 507-931-3832 38186 Fort Rd., St. Peter www.donsapplianceandtv.com/ 209 W. Nassau St., St. Peter It’s About Time 507-934-4389 507-393-2492 305 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter Ed Allen Designs www.muskhaven.com/ 507-934-3535 Walteich Corportation (Trucking) 1716 N. Third St., St. Peter 353 E Industrial St., Kasota Nutter Clothing Co. 612-850-4873 Johnson & Hoeh Ltd. 507-931-2000 320 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 223 W. Nassau St., St. Peter Family Dollar 507-931-4340 West & Mager 507-934-2670 220 Grace St., St. Peter Insurance Olita Gifts & Goods 507-931-5834 Lakeland Industrial 424 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 400 S 3rd St., St. Peter Chemicals 507-934-6050 Family Fresh Market www.olitagiftsandgoods.com 220 S Mill St, Kasota 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter Zender Insurance Agency 507-931-9780 Poshinate Kiddos 507-931-5541 319 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 305 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter MacKenzie Agency 507-931-2890 Freedom Valu Center 507-271-4562 116 S. Third St., St. Peter 624 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter www.poshinate.com/ 507-931-4482 507-931-6841 Rick’s Consignment www.freedomvalu.com/ Marie Dranttel, CPA & Antiques 117 S. Third St., St. Peter Generations Boutique 125 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-2670 326 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-382-5070 507-934-7407 Newton Properties 2 Green Owls www.generationsboutiquemn. of St. Peter 303 Broadway St., Cleveland continued page 46 com 1407 Rockbend Parkway, St. Peter www.facebook.com/2greenowls 507-934-2107 U Direct Transportation 48465 Thunderbird Hill, Kasota 507-388-7559

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continued FROM page 45 Riverside Thrift Shop of Saint Peter 323 S. Front St., St Peter 507-317-7864 Smokers Choice 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-4807 St. Peter Food Co-Op & Deli 228 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-934-4880 www.stpeterfood.coop/ St. Peter Lumber & Do-It-Best Rental 200 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-931-3200 www.stpeterlumber.com/ St. Peter Woolen Mill 101 W. Broadway Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3734 Speedway 122 St. Julien St., St. Peter 507-931-6841 Sticks & Stones 303 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-4449 Swedish Kontur Imports, Inc. 310 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1198 www.swedishkontur.com/ The Cheese & Pie Mongers 317 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-9066 www.cheeseandpie.com/ index.html The Fair Emporium 213 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-779-9647 www.thefairemporium.com/ The Refinery Boutique 216 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 952-873-9679 www.therefinerymn.com/ Walt’s Hook, Line, & Sinker 43325 Ottawa Rd., St. Peter 507-931-1200

Specialty Services Arts Center of Saint Peter 315 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-3630 www.artscentersp.org/ AT&T Mobile 1123 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite B St. Peter 507-931-7390

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Dish Doctors 119 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-1740 www.dishdoctorsmn.com/ eholz graphix 1807 W. Welco Dr., St. Peter 507-934-2632 Fantastic Sams Hair Salon 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4496 Farmers Elevator Co. of Traverse 37491 County Road 15, St. Peter 507-931-2112 Fashion Corner Salon 115 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-2880 Fréy Salon & Spa 429 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-7399 Janel Great Cuts 211 Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-4496 Kwik-N-Klean 602 First Street, Cleveland 507-381-9982 www.kwik-n-klean.com Mary Fisher’s Hair Thairhappy 201 W. Park Row, Suite A, St. Peter 507-931-0818 Mediacom 1601 Old Minnesota, St. Peter 866-609-6180 Minnesota River Valley Transit 227 S. Front St., St. Peter Office: 5-7-934-0668 Reservations & Dial-A-Ride: 888-880-4696

Reflections Salon 208 S. Minnesota Ave. St. Peter 507-934-2821 www.reflectionssalon-beautysalon.business.site/ Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, St. Peter 507-931-1682 Sew Boutique 1108 S. Fourth St., St. Peter 507-934-7397 www.sewboutique.biz/index. html Sign Department 1478 Hwy. 99, Cleveland 507-317-7902 Simply Green Lawn Service St. Peter 507-317-4733 St. Peter Cab Company 507-479-0253 St. Peter Laundry Co. 209 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-933-0770 www.saintpeterlaundry.com Saints Bus Service P.O. Box 476, St. Peter 507-934-4690 Shady Ridge Cabinetry 101 W. Pine St., St. Peter 507-327-3494 Stained Glass Studio 215 N. Minnesota, St. Peter 507-931-3818 www.stainedglassstudiostpeter. com/ Stones Throw Gallery 420 N. Minnesota, St. Peter 507-934-5655 www.stonesthrowgallery.org

Nate’s Barbershop 222 ½ S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1904 www.natesbarbershop.net/

Sweet Alice Floral & Art 214 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-508-1095

Nelson Printing Co. 838 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1207 www.nelsonprintingco.com

Sweete Shoppe Express Mobile ice cream truck 507-420-1876

Nutter Clothing Co

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(Dry Cleaning)

The Capitol Room

320 S. Minnesota Ave. St. Peter 507-931-4340

419 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-380-0220 www.capitolroom.com/

Park Row Nutrition 217 W. Park Row 507-380-7316

The River Nutrition 622 Sunrise Drive 612-816-9960

Partners for Affordable Housing 221 Union St., St. Peter 507-931-3100

Traverse Des Sioux Garden Center 1702 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-6683 www.tdsgardencenter.com/

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Verizon Select Communications 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-7378 Wilson Brothers Lawn Care & Snow Removal PO Box 233, Kasota 507-469-8406

Utilities Centerpoint Energy 2400 N. Riverfront Dr. Mankato 507-387-1111 Hansen Sanitation (Dumpster Rental)

326 E. Pearl St., Kasota 507-625-8891 www.hansensanitation.com/ LJP Enterprises

(Refuse and Recycling)

2160 Ringhofer Dr. Mankato 507-625-1968 Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency 500 First Ave. SW, Rochester 507-990-5846 St. Peter Public Utilities 227 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-0664

www.orthoedgemn.com

The OrthoEdge joint replacement program offers superb care from your first visit through recovery.

The surgeons from the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic and the care team at River’s Edge Hospital provide personal and professional care to get you back to able.

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50 Rooms • Entirely Non-Smoking • 3 Fireplace Suites 4 Whirlpool Suites • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Refrigerators and microwaves in Every Room FREE High Speed Internet • FREE Hot Homestyle Breakfast

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