Issuu

Welcome to 2021

Your Local Health Care Team Here in Tracy Whether you need a regular check-up or specialized care, Sanford Health has an entire team ready to meet your needs and give the utmost care to those most important in your life. • Andrew Kopperud, MD

• Amanda Glanzer, FNP

• Reddy Sama, MD

• Kelly Hoffman, FNP

• Joe Bretschneider, PA-C

Call (507) 629-8400 to make an appointment today. SANFORD SANFORD HEALTHTRACY CLINIC WEST DICKINSON CLINIC

249 5th Street East 2615 Fairway St.

151-648-526 Rev. 4/21

TRACY COMMUNITY – 3

Welcome to Tracy…

on the Minnesota to our friendly city e m lco we y sa to t sident and small Let me be the firs long-time Tracy re , an em or Co m Pa prairie! I’m Mayor re in town. business owner he am that you would ow how grateful I kn to u yo nt wa I t ing here to visit First and foremos hether you are com W . ity un m m co r ne the best of be interested in ou feel that we combi we y, ac Tr to ing find only in larger or considering mov enities you would am th wi e er ph os a small town atm cities. in town. schools right here h tc no pto t as bo We ademically hools is ranked ac Sc ic bl Pu ea Ar y Trac esota school top 10% of all Minn e th in ws Ne US by ne arts, and a host of sports, fi ts as bo d an ts ric dist ities. other student activ eational our parks and recr We’re so proud of ultiple m s ha uatic Center areas. The Tracy Aq er fun m m su r , and slides fo pools, splash pads ed ov pr im lly . Visit our fu for the whole family ing nn ru th wi ift Lake Park campground at Sw p. m du ste d an RV wa water, electricity, an iple parks there are mult of s ose With over 25 acre th joy en to e ers, and spac elt sh s, nd ou gr ay pl mmers. great Minnesota su tivities ous events and ac Tracy hosts numer x Bo al ar. Our annu throughout the ye over e ac pl n takes Car Days Celebratio of e on is d and Labor Day weeken in southwest ts en ev t the bigges place every year Minnesota. Taking y, Box Car Days for the last centur l with rides, a includes a carniva dance, and live beer garden, street her activities. It’s music as well as ot ole family. great fun for the wh y council please On behalf of the cit re and all that enjoy your time he We’d like to get to Tracy has to offer. you to come along know you and invite for the ride!

- Pam Cooreman

Contents Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Boxcar Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Calendar Events & Activities . . 16 City Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Community Education . . . . . . . . 29 Community Transit . . . . . . . . . . . .17 County & State Parks . . . . . . . . . 32 Downtown Tracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fast Facts of Tracy . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Garbage Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Health Care Services . . . . . . . . . 19 Industrial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Town Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Tracy Aquatic Center . . . . . . . . . 14 Tracy Area Chamber . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tracy Area Schools. . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tracy City Council. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Tracy Country Club. . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tracy Development Corp. . . . . . . 7 Tracy EDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tracy Houses of Faith . . . . . . . . 18 Tracy Municipal Airport . . . . . . . . 6 Tracy Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Above The Fold Publishing LLC 207 4th Street, Tracy, MN 56175 www.headlightherald.com

507-629-4300 Published 2021 / Photos: Tracy Area Headlight Herald / Aerial photos by Dru Larson

Tracy Public Library . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wheels Across the Prairie Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Our Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Jeff and Jeanne Knott, center, earned a $5,000 business reward when they opened Tracy Lanes, the only bowling alley in Lyon County.

Tracy is a great place to be! Some may say it’s old-fashioned, but in Tracy we believe in helping each other. We know that when we all work together our community can grow and prosper. That’s why our Tracy Economic Development Authority is dedicated to helping our local small businesses succeed and providing high quality housing for the folks that live here in town.

Live In Tracy. We believe in personal service. If you’re new to town, we can help you find a place to live. If you have a house to build, we have lots to sell. TRACY EDA continued on page 9

Welcome to

TRACY

Join us for our annual fun-filled events… r 1SBJSJF 8PNFO T &YQP $FOUSBM 1BSL m +VOF r $JUZ 8JEF (BSBHF 4BMFT m +VOF r /JHIU (PMG m 4VNNFS r UI "OOVBM #PY $BS %BZT m 4FQU r 5SBDZ "SFB $BS .PUPSDZDMF 4IPX m 4FQU

TRACY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ăĈĂŏ +.# *ŏ 0.!!0ŏđŏ . 5Čŏ ŏĆćāĈĆŏđŏ333ċ0. 5)*ċ+.#

Call (507) 629-4021 for more information

TRACY COMMUNITY – 5

Small Town. Big Services! •

Driver’s license and vehicle license tabs and ATV, Boat and off-road vehicle license are available at City Hall from 8-4 pm Monday through Friday.

bathrooms, and automated fueling station. The airport has a 3,100 foot concrete runway and hanger space available.

•

The city compost site located just west of Dollar General on the north side of highway 14 accepts organic materials and is open seasonally during the summer.

•

Tracy Public Library, part of the regional Plum Creek Library Service, is open daily and boasts a newly renovated meeting space, events, book clubs, and a large selection of books and other digital services.

•

The city provides water, sewer, and garbage service.

•

Tracy Municipal Airport (TKD) is a full general aviation airport equipped with a weather station,

The Tracy Economic Development Authority is here to assist you with new business assistance loans and grants as well as housing assistance for new and existing residents.

Important phone numbers Community Education (located at Tracy High School): . . . . . . . . . . . . .(507) 629-5510 Sanford Tracy Medical Clinic (249 5th St East): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 629-8400 Boxcar Liquors (Highway 14): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 629-6050 Tracy Aquatic Center: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 629-5537 Tracy Public Library: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 629-5548

City of Tracy Located at 336 Morgan Street Tracy, MN 56175 Municipal Building Water, sewer, garbage billing: (507) 629-5528

Municipal Public Works: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 629-5545 Water Treatment Plant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 629-5545 Tracy Post Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 629-4260 Power—Xcel Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Service: 1-800-895-4999 Emergency: 1-800-895-1999 Natural Gas—MN Energy Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service: 1-800-889-9508 Emergency: 1-800-889-4970 Phone/Cable: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vast Broadband: 1-866-964-1277 Spectrum: 1-855-243-8892 Centurylink (phone only): 1-800-261-1691 Woodstock Communications (phone only): 800-752-9397 Internet: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spectrum: 1-855-243-8892 Vast Broadband: 1-888-543-0288 MVTV Wireless: (320) 564-4807 Advantenon Inc.: 1-800-604-4720 Centurylink: 1-800-261-1691 Woodstock Communications: 1-800-752-9397

EMERGENCY – Ambulance, Police, Fire: 9-1-1

Veterans Memorial Center 332 Morgan Street: (507) 629-5528 Chamber of Commerce: (507) 629-4021 City Administrator: (507) 629-5528 Economic Development: (507) 629-5540 Deputy Registrar Motor vehicle, driver license: (507) 629-5528 Tracy Police Department Office Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-Noon: (507) 629-5534

6 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Tracy Municipal Airport The Tracy Municipal Airport includes a 24-hour Arrival/ Departure building (unattended) and has fuel available onsite. There is one paved runway and one turf runway. Ground transport is available (507-828-0147). The airport manager’s after-hours number is 507-828-0417. For questions, call 507629-5545 or email sdaniels@tracymn.org. There are plans in the works to expand operations at the airport. Youth and adults can get an up-close look at the cockpit of a plane during Tracy’s annual Fly-In Breakfast event during Box Car Days.

FROM LARGE AG TO SMALL LAWNS

With 37 stores from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest Plains, C & B Operations has the parts, services, new and used equipment to meet all your operation and residential needs.

C & B OPERATIONS - TRACY, MN (507) 629-4740 | 900 CRAIG AVE VISIT US AT DEEREQUIPMENT.COM

Tracy Development Corporation

TRACY COMMUNITY – 7

In the years since the formation of Tracy Development Corporation (TDC) a variety of activities have kept the organization’s volunteer board busy. The non-profit organization devotes its time to fostering new or expanding businesses, developing properties, enlarging the membership base, holding forums about improved broadband for the community and other informational meetings — all with the ultimate goal of adding more jobs and increasing the tax base, with enlarged economic activity within the Tracy community. In conjunction with other entities in the city, the TDC helped nurture an expanding pet treat company from New Hampshire, Chasing Our Tails, to re-locate in Tracy, together with other operations in southwest Minnesota. This enterprise has and will continue to refurbish facilities for its ambitious plans of expanding operations as it sells products nationally. Currently several other properties that were acquired and marketed by TDC are in the final stages of acquisition by new businesses. Since forming TDC in October 2017, financial support, by a growing membership, has come from individuals and businesses in the Tracy area, while former residents generously contribute monetarily, too. Jim Keul, past-president of TDC, expressed gratitude by the board for the many contributors who have been a part of this short-term growth. He also acknowledged how

The Tracy Development Corporation Board includes, from left: Jeff Carpenter, John Lanoue, Jim Keul, Dennis Fultz, Dale Johnson III, Mark Seager and Jeff Salmon.

vital and fortunate the TDC is for the teamwork within the City of Tracy by the council, EDA board and others who recognize the importance of economic growth – as part of the TDC mission. Individuals or companies interested in business assistance or that would like to help TDC financially are encouraged to look up the the TDC website, www.tracydevelopment. org to become better acquainted with the organization or board members.

n h s o o J n III e l a D

D J

Construction LLC LIC. BC20633629

DALE JOHNSON III 2:1(5

t t t t t t t t t t

3FTJEFOUJBM $POTUSVDUJPO /FX )PNF $POTUSVDUJPO %FDPSBUJWF $PODSFUF 'PVOEBUJPO 3FQBJS $PNNFSDJBM $POTUSVDUJPO 4UFFM 'SBNF #VJMEJOHT $PODSFUF 'PVOEBUJPO 'MPPST 1PMF #BSO $POTUSVDUJPO 4OPX 3FNPWBM -BXO $BSF

6287+ 675((7 75$&< 01 8294040@gmail.com

(507) 829-4040

8 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Doers Welcome™ 250 Third Street | Tracy, MN ATM Available 507-629-4780 »www.minnwestbank.com

Your Guide to Local Houses of Worship

Tracy Alliance Church )URQW 6WUHHW f 7UDF\ 01 f

1613 191st Street, Slayton, MN 507-763-3477 www.lakesarahbaptistchurch.org

:256+,3 6&+('8/(

f D P :RUVKLS 6HUYLFHV 1XUVHU\ 3URYLGHG

D P :RUVKLS 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO 6HSW 0D\

3DVWRU (ULF 1DWZLFN 5RZODQG 6W f 7UDF\ 01 f ZZZ WUDF\OXWKHUDQ FRP

ZZZ WUDF\DOOLDQFHFKXUFK FRP

Pastor Kory Tedrick

ȏ :RUVKLS DW D P ȏ /DERU 'D\ WR 0HPRULDO 'D\ 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO DW D P Valhalla Campground Worship Services ȏ0HPRULDO 'D\ WR /DERU 'D\ :RUVKLS DW D P

Church Tracy United Methodist Church Zion Lutheran 6HFRQG (PRU\ f 7UDF\ 01 0RUJDQ 6WUHHW 7UDF\ 01 WUDF\XPF#LZ QHW 3DVWRU /RUL $QGHUVRQ

6XQGD\ :RUVKLS D P

&KXUFK

9%6 f <RXWK *URXS /DGLHV *URXS f6XQGD\ :RUVKLS D P f6HSWHPEHU WKUX 0D\ { 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO DW D P Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship with WELS

Please check with local churches for their most updated service times.

The Church of St. Mary CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL 249 6th Street, Tracy, MN Church: www.stmarytracy.org School: www.st.marysschooltracy.org

6XQGD\ 0DVV D P

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Currie, Minnesota Catholic faith community invites you to worship with us.

Monsignor R. Paul Heiting

Mass on Saturdays – 5:30 p.m.

TRACY COMMUNITY – 9

Tracy EDA continued from page 4

We even own two housing complexes for senior housing. Ask us about our brand new housing development at Broad Acres or our many ready to build lots around town. Do business in Tracy. We help new businesses thrive with our business incentive programs and infrastructure investments around town. These grants and improved sidewalks and roadways downtown have helped the newly renovated Tracy Lanes bowling alley, the Tracy Academy of Dance and the Plaid Moose Coffeehouse & Café make downtown a hub of activity.

“We’re a beau tiful southwest M innesota community fi lled with positive and fr iendly people . Whether you’r e a business that needs he lp to expand or someone n ew moving to town, we are here to help.” Jeff Carpen ter, Directo r of Community Developme nt

Contact the EDA at 507-401-1389 or visit www.tracymn.org for more information.

Breanna and Andrew Thompson received a $5,000 business reward from the Tracy EDA in 2020.The couple own the Tracy Academy of Dance.

Trusted Home Medical Solutions -OBILITY s 2ESPIRATORY #OMPRESSION "RACES "ATH 3AFETY s 2EHABILITATION !IDS TO $AILY ,IVING $IABETIC 3UPPLIES MUCH MORE

From the latest portable oxygen solutions to mobility aids and diabetes care, we offer a full range of home medical supply products to help customers remain independent, secure and comfortable at home.

.EW #ERTIlED 2EFURBISHED #0!0 ")0!0 -ACHINES -ASKS !CCESSORIES

117 3RD STREET DOWNTOWN TRACY

507-629-8232 www.prairiehomemedical.com

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! UÊ , " ÊEÊ , ,Ê -]Ê"7 ,-

117 3RD STREET DOWNTOWN TRACY

507-629-8232

TO THE RESC CORN IN OF MOHQU 7UDF\N ÀUHTÀJA KWHUV

HEADLIGHTHERALD

JURXS RI GR] Tracy as they y da on M ll fu s nd ha eir th ad town nducted grain bin training in

area

mony on the em In a solemn and unheraldedd cer traditiion torrnado, a neew 51st anniversaryy off the Tracyy ns were releasedd into the carried on as nine black balloo e devastating storm. th skky to honor the 9 lives loost in

PER PETERSON

tor

UDF\ ÀUHÀJKWHUV WHV KDG SDVVHG VLQFH 7 0RUH WKDQ ÀYH PLQX P FHUWDLQ SHULO IUR EHV (U H &KLHI 0LNH [WUDFWHG $VVLVWDQW )LU UH RQ KLV OHJV VVX SUH KH H FRXOG VWLOO IHHO W DQ HQGOHVV 0RQGD\ HYHQLQJ + E\ GHG H IURP EHLQJ VXUURXQ ³ SUHVVXUH WKDW FDP PRXQW RI VWRUHG FRUQ WH GDQJHU +H O\ LQ DQ\ LPPHGLD (UEHV ZDVQ·W DFWXDO UDLQ ELQ UHVFXH D J LQ FWLP YL UROH DV D DQG &+6 RI ZDV SOD\LQJ WKH OHDG QW PH DUW GHS E\ WKH ÀUH UDLQLQJ GULOO SXW RQ KHQ WKH\ VWDUW 7UDF\ G LW·V YHU\ YHU\ WLJKW Z ´,W·V OLNH TXLFNVDQG DQ D ORW RI SUHVVXUH RQ H·V KHU ´7 DLG HV V (UE ZRUNLQJ DURXQG \RX µ

IHOORZ ( (5%(6 WDONV ZLWK 7 ),5( &+,() 0,. V SOD\LQJ WKH 75$&< $66,67$1 HVFXH GULOO (UEHV ZD LQ U JUD \·V QGD 0R ÀUHÀJKWHUV GXULQJ HU 3HWHUVRQ WKH WUDLQLQJ 3KRWR 3 SDUW RI YLFWLP GXULQJ

Your local newspaper, serving the area since 1879! ·UH WKH RQHV WKDW JHW DW DQ\WLPH DQG ZH \RX 7KLV FDQ KDSSHQ PRUH RIWHQ WKDQ HQV DSS LV K 7K H UHDG\ FDOOHG VR ZH ZDQW WR E µ EDG GV HQ H LW RVW RI WKH WLP SHRSOH UHDOL]H DQG P

RESCUE

page 5 continued on

PUBLISHERS OF:

75$&< $5($ +($'/,*+7 +(5$/' 6+233(5 3/86 eyes 6287+:(67 0,11(627$ 6$,/25 on the 6287+:(67(51 3($&+ 75$&< 6(&7,21 ball? CAYDEN LAKINGS FHUWDLQO\ ERDVWV D ELJ WR VZLQJ EXW KH QHHGV LV H\HV UHPHPEHU WR NHHS K HV RSHQ DV WKH SLWFK FRP I WKH LQ /DNLQJV LV RQH R QLW\ PDQ\ 7UDF\ &RPPX K (GXFDWLRQ FRDFK SLWF H ZHU FRPSHWLWRUV ZKR QLQJ SOD\LQJ KDUG DQG OHDU OV EDVHEDOO IXQGDPHQWD 3DUN 0RQGD\ DW 6HEDVWLDQ

www.headlightherald.com

WR WKH R WVV L LLQWR //221 ÁRD $ 6,1*/( %/$&. %$ $ HPRQ\ F UH FH FHU D FH \ GXULQJ D VXPPHU VN\ RYHU +Z QH YLFWLPV QH Q QH KH QL RI W QH RU R KRQ WR ODVW 7KXUVGD\ L LP ZDV WRUQDGR (DFK YYLFW RI WKH -XQH / )7 H RI D EDOORRQ /( OHDV H UH \ WK G E RUH KRQ HD K RI HDF RI V ZLWK WKH QDPHV RI +DQG PDGH FURVVH F RFN $ FO QVV $ RQV UHG WKH EDOORR RI WKH YLFWLPV DQFKR WH WH H VLLWH W H V H DW WK HG DOVR SODFHG VHW DW S P ZDV ³ X XF XFN U V GR VWU QDG QD UQD H WR Q WK ZKH WR DV DQ KRPDJH \ UDFF\ LQ 7 WLPH J SSLQ VWR ÀJXUDWLYHO\ V 3HU 3HWHUVR V 3 KR KRWR 3KR 3

VNL WK 6WUHHW 7UDF\ 01 II FRXUVH 9DO %UHF]LQ H

G HVQ·W UHPHPEHU WK GR W GD\ VKH ZDV ERUQ EX G JHW IRU HU QHY ·OO VKH LQ WKHQ DJD

Your Hometown Office Supply Store. ( !(/ŏđŏü(%*#ŏ/1,,(%!/ 3.%0%*#ŏ/1,,(%!/ ,.%*0!.ŏ%*' +þ !ŏ0++(/ŏđŏ!*2!(+,!/ %*#ŏ) $%*!/ŏĒŏ/1,,(%!/ 1/0+)ŏ/0 ),/ Ēŏ)+.!

Stop in today! If we don’t have it, we will try to get it.

$%29( 7+( )2/'

P U B L I S H I N G , Business Services Available Here!

,.%*0ŏĒŏ +,5ŏđŏ" 4ŏđŏ( )%* 0%*#

L L C .

7+ 675((7 75$&< 01 )$;

TRACY COMMUNITY – 11

Tracy Area Chamber The Tracy Area Chamber of Commerce focuses on serving Tracy and the surrounding communities, hosting a multitude of different events that cater to many different ages and demographics. The Chamber also tries to space these events throughout the year to beneﬁt community members. Annual events that take place currently include the following; The Tracy Area Chamber of Commerce has its Annual Banquet either at the end of January or the beginning of February to celebrate community members and the previous year’s success. There are many awards given out that evening which include Farmer of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Boss of the Year, Chamber Member of the Year, and the Diamond Award. This is a great night to recognize all the hard work community members have put back into the community of Tracy. The Prairie Women’s Expo is a vendor show that is held each spring; the show has taken place for 13 years and the committee works all year long to make sure the next show is just a little bit better than the previous year. A twist for 2021: This year’s event will take place in Central Park on Saturday, June 5. One fun event that generally happens mid-July is Night Golf! This event takes place at the Tracy Country Club and is a fundraiser for the Chamber. It’s a lot of fun to attempt golﬁng in the dark with balls that illuminate! The largest event for the Chamber is Box Car Days on Labor Day weekend, an event that is huge for Tracy and

surrounding communities! It is a jammed packed weekend with events beginning on Friday evening and going through Labor Day with the Grand Parade at 1 p.m. sharp. Please look on the City of Tracy website or the Tracy Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook for a full list of events and to keep up with any changes! Another big event for the Chamber is the Tracy Area Car & Motorcycle Show. This show is in September and usually takes place in Central Park. This is open to everyone and registration takes place on the day of the show. There is always food, music, and fun had at this event! There are a couple of events in the fall put on by the Chamber: the Halloween Parade and the Parade of Lights! The Halloween Parade takes place on the evening of Halloween and includes a freewill donation meal and walking parade for the kids. It’s always a great time! The last event of the year takes place in the winter and is an all-day event. The Chamber, along with Chamber businesses, sponsors photos with Santa, and a Parade of Lights! Organizations, businesses and families dress up in illuminating outﬁts and walk through downtown while spectators enjoy hot cocoa and some glow sticks. All of these events wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and support from the dedicated committee members, the committed Chamber Members and the supporting community we have here in Tracy.

12 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Fast Facts of Tracy

2118 38 41%

96% Top Employers $47,000 $89,500 75% $650

Crime Rate is three times lower than the national average and is also lower than the Minnesota Crime Rate.

Population

Relocating a family is a big decision and finding a community with a proven record of success is important. If you are in search of a great community, there is no better choice than Tracy, Minnesota.

Median Age

Over 400 jobs available within 30 miles of Tracy (as of May 2021).

Families with kids under 18 Graduation Rate Average household income Average home price Homes owner occupied Average rent per month

•

Tracy Area Public Schools

•

C&B Operations

•

Chasing Our Tails

•

Sanford Tracy

•

Greenwood Nursery

•

Prairie View Senior Living

•

City of Tracy

•

Premium Plant Services

•

CHS Inc.

TRACY EAGLES AERIE 3918

£x{Ê{Ì Ê-ÌÊ/À>VÞÊUÊxäÇ ÈÓ {Çn

SERVING MIXED DRINKS & STRONG BEER! ED K FE onth, A E T S m ay of

. id 1st Fr at 5:30 p.m g in start

Enjoy a beverage with us at the Eagles! ENJOY A NIGHT OUT WITH FRIENDS…

3RRO 7DEOHV 'DUW %RDUGV NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

TRACY COMMUNITY – 13

Tracy City Council The Tracy City Council in 2021 grew from five to seven members. In 2018, Tracy residents voted to expand by two the number of council members — a vote that reversed one eight years earlier that decreased the size of the council by two members. Three candidates from the recent election were elected to a four-year term, and two were chosen to fill two-year terms. To determine what vote-getters will be awarded which terms, the Tracy City Council on July 13 passed a resolution to award the top three vote-getters the four-year terms, and the fourth and fifth vote-getters the two-year terms. The council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall on Morgan St. Meetings are televised on Charter Channel 180 and Vast Channel 17/300. Meetings are also replayed at later dates and are available on demand at the City’s YouTube channel.

The Tracy City Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Civil Service Commission: 3 members, 3-year terms. Meets as required Airport Board: 3 members, unlimited terms. Meets as required

Boards and Commissions

Charter Commission: 9 members, 4-year terms. Meets as required

Library Board: 7 members, 3-year terms. Meets 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Tracy Public Library

EDA Board: 5 members, 5-year terms. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 6:45 a.m. at the Council Chambers

Planning Commission: 7 members, 4-year terms. Meets 1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Council Chambers

For a list of openings, contact City Hall at 507-629-5528

REAL ESTATE INSURANCE

05+,7,5+,5; /64, 6>5,+

Member FDIC

You Know Us…We Know You! 4PSS :[YLL[ *\YYPL 45 : 4PUULZV[H (]L 6RHILUH 45

Full Service Bank 3LUKPUN 4VY[NHNLZ (;4Z

*OLJRPUN :H]PUNZ 4VIPSL )HURPUN

Buying or Selling? LET US WORK FOR YOU!

Jody Lehnhoff Pamela Schreier (507) 829-3999 (507) 360-2314 Tracy Slayton

Keith Engelkes 507-828-8499 Tracy

SEE KALA, LAURA OR BILL FOR YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS!

0U[LYUL[ )HURPUN )\ZPULZZ )HURPUN 4VIPSL +LWVZP[ *+Z www.curriestatebank.com Bill Lundy Slayton (507) 227-1169

Kala Larson Currie (320) 290-8908

TRACY 130 3RD STREET – (507) 212-6688 CURRIE 141 MILL STREET – (507) 763-3700

Laura Post Okabena (507) 360-6616

SLAYTON 2500 MAPLE AVE. – (507) 836-6996 OKABENA 117 S. MINNESOTA – (507) 853-4421

www.murraylandagencyinc.com

14 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Tracy Aquatic Center The Tracy Aquatic Center, with lifeguards on duty at all times, has two large water slides, a smaller one next to the diving board, an Olympic-size pool and water fountains in the wading pool for the youngest of swimmers. Adult swim is Mon.-Fri. 7-8:50 a.m.; Open swim is 1-7 p.m. daily. 2021 ADMISSION RATES • Daily Admission: $6 (per person) • Adult Swim: $3 (per person/day) (no charge to season pass holders) • Evening Swim-after 5 p.m.: $3 (per person/day) • Coupon Book (10 admissions): $40 2021 SEASON PASS • Individual Resident: $50 • Family Resident: $150 (Max. 4) $20 each addt’l (Max 8) • Individual Non-Resident: $70 • Family Non-Resident: $170 (Max 4) $20 each addt’l (Max 8) 2021 POOL PARTIES 1-30 people: $200; 31-60 people: $250; Over 60 people: $300 Sebastian Park is located just outside the pool area complete with playground equipment, picnic shelter, sand volleyball courts and basketball court. To the north of the aquatic center is Werner Park with grassy play area and playground equipment.

MAKE A

AT THE

Tracy Aquatic Center Wa Faceb tch ook f o New Speci r al Event s this summ er!

t Discoun 40 Pass – $ 0 1 for s Punche

Adult Morning Swim - $3 Daily Pass - $6 Evening Swim (after 5 p.m.) - $3

HOURS: Adult Swim Mon.-Fri. 7-8:50 a.m. Open Swim 1-7 p.m.

Located in Sebastian Park 2nd St. E. & Elm Streets, Tracy (507) 629-5537

Tracy Area Organizations American Legion Club: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Kosse, 507-629-3303 American Legion Auxiliary: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan Bornitz, 507-629-4685 Amiret Busy Bees 4-H Club: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Roggatz, 320-297-0577 Currie Town & Country: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Hansen, 507-763-3262 Eagles & Eagles Auxiliary: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Meyer, 507-626-0288 Eastern Star: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melanie Pamp, 507-629-4444 Fine Arts Council of Tracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Fultz, 507-626-0841 Garden Gate Garden Club: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LouAnn Engel, 507-629-3524 Garvin First Responders: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Julien, 507-746-4456 Golden Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley Anderson, 507-212-0156 Hoe and Hope Garden Club: . . . . . . . . . . . . Muriel Richardson, 507-629-3307 Kiwanis Club: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Janet Randall, 507-629-4502 Knights of Columbus: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe VanMoer, 507-215-1881 Ladies in Red: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Witt, 507-629-3816 Lions Club: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Nielsen, 507-629-4994 Masonic Lodge: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Pamp, 507-629-4444 Operation: You’re Not Forgotten. . . . . . . . . .Joleen Baumann, 605-929-4539 Sanford Tracy Medical Foundation: . . . . . . . . . Denise Clouse, 507-629-3200 Sorosis Study Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen Krog, 507-629-4042 Tracy Ambulance Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie DeSchepper, 507-629-3478 Tracy Area Chamber of Commerce: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, 507-629-4021 Tracy Area FFA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Area High School, 507-629-5500 Tracy Girl Scouts: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alicia Swenhaugen, 507-828-6939 Tracy Cub Scouts: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonya Eichner, 320-250-5647 Tracy Community Ed & Rec.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Tauer, 507-629-5510 Tracy Development Corporation (TDC): . . . . . . . www.tracydevelopment.org Tracy Economic Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Carpenter, 507-401-1389 Tracy Fire Department: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dale Johnson III, 507-629-8225 Wheels Across the Prairie Museum. . . . . . . . . . . Jon Wendorff, 507-626-1949

Grillin’ Chillin’

Great Food Good Times

Throw fresh produce on the grill for something deliciouslyy different!

The Hoe ‘n’ Hope Garden Club maintains a garden area on the corner of South and 4th Streets.

Fresh Baked Buns Deli with a variety of Salads, Desserts & Homemade To-Go Meals & Orders Large selection of Grocery Items

LP Tank Exchange Open 7 Days A Week 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

TRACY’S LOCAL GROCERY STORE!

TRACY COMMUNITY – 15

:HVW 0RUJDQ 6WUHHW f 7UDF\ 01

Meat market specials, ready for the barbecue!

16 — TRACY COMMUNITY

2021 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Prairie Women’s Expo, Central Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 5

June 5; July 17 Pint-Size Polkas hosted by Tracy Public Library, 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . June 30 St. Mary’s CCW Gardens & Quilts Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 7 Night Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July date TBD Aloha! Adult Pool Party, Tracy Aquatic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 30 National Night Out, Central Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Tuesday of August Author Pam Nowak, hosted by Tracy Public Library, 1:30 p.m. . . . August 21 Box Car Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day Weekend Sanford Fall Classic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 10 Tracy Area Car & Motorcycle Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 11 Halloween Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 31 Parade of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday after Thanksgiving Movie Nights in the Park, Central Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

From farms to families, we’ve got you covered. Serving the Tracy community with grain, agronomy, fuel, ag propane and home heat. Visit us online at chsbrandon.com for the latest resources and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Community Transit

TRACY COMMUNITY – 17

Community Transit started its “Purple” route daily service in Tracy in May 2019 and offers three roundtrips each weekday between Tracy, Balaton and Marshall. Departure times in Tracy are 7 a.m., 10 a.m., and 3:30 p.m., with the bus returning about 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. The ﬁrst departure from Balaton each day is 7:25 a.m. Fares for a one-way trip on the route are $3, or $6 roundtrip on a 60-mile loop. A Community Transit bus has been located in Tracy since 2014, with rides offered on an advance appointment basis. Minnesota Dept. of Transportation funding provided 85% of Community Transit’s expansion of services to and from Tracy, with local matches, and fares providing the balance. The United Community Action Partnership, which has an office in Marshall, operates Community Transit services in an eight-county area with a ﬂeet of 30 buses. “Blue” and “Red” Community Transit routes are offered throughout Marshall. “Dial a ride” services allow people to arrange transportation pick-ups either by bus or through volunteers driving their own vehicle. That service is still available for Tracy residents.

(507) 629-4250

APPLIANCE SALES AND SERVICES

“We Service What We Sell” )2857+ 675((7 75$&< 01

7+ 67 75$&< 01

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL

18 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Tracy Houses of Faith Church of Christ, 119 Rowland Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-629-8021 Church of St. Mary Catholic Church, 6th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-629-4075 First Presbyterian Church of Tracy, Rowland & Fourth Streets . . . . . . . .507-629-4912 Tracy Alliance Church, 311 Front Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-212-1205 Tracy Lutheran Church The ELCA, 64 Rowland Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-629-3563 Tracy United Methodist Church, 162 Morgan Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-629-4576 Zion Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Second & Emory 507-629-3653

Church of St. Mary

Tracy Lutheran Church

United Methodist Church

Church of Christ

Zion Lutheran Church

Tracy Alliance Church

First Presbyterian Church

Business & Personal Accounting Expertise >L VɈLY H M\SS ZWLJ[Y\T VM WYVMLZZPVUHS HJJV\U[PUN ZLY]PJLZ [HPSVYLK [V TLL[ `V\Y needs at tax season and all `LHY H[ HɈVYKHISL YH[LZ For details about our services and rates, please call or visit us online today.

Kinner & &RPSDQ\ /WG

&HUWL¿HG 3XEOLF $FFRXQWDQWV UG 6W 6XLWH 7UDF\ 01

-HYT )\ZPULZZ ;H_LZ )\ZPULZZ (JJV\U[PUN 7H`YVSS 9LSH[LK ;H_LZ (\KP[Z 9L]PL^Z *VTWZ :\JJLZZPVU 7SHUUPUN 5L^ )\ZPULZZ -VYTH[PVU 5VU 7YVÄ[ 6YNHUPaH[PVUZ

Nathan Kinner CPA Nicole Larson CPA Darci Anderson R Rebecca Towne CPA Carla VanDeWiele Denise Taylor

(507) 629-3662 www.kinner.co

We Take Pride in Our Work

Our commitment to quality craftsmanship shines through in every job we do.

Auto Body & Collision Repair | Frame & Unibody Repair Color Matching | Glass Installation

Kurt’s Body Shop

Hassle-Free Insurance Billing Satisfaction Guaranteed Free Written Estimates

*YHPN (]LU\L ࠮ ;YHJ` 45 ࠮ 2\Y[ ,UKLYZVU 6^ULY

TRACY COMMUNITY – 19

PrairieView Senior Living is conveniently located across from Sanford Tracy Medical Center (below right).

Health Care Services

Sanford Tracy Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital and rural health clinic and also offers outpatient specialty services. A 30-unit senior housing complex is attached to the facility. Satellite clinics are located in Balaton and Walnut Grove. A team of board certiﬁed clinicians including two Family Medicine nurse practitioners and one physician’s assistant, one pediatrician, one behavioral health nurse practitioner and two licensed, independent clinical social workers provide quality care. Sanford Tracy Clinic hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. Sanford Tracy Hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, medical and surgical care for inpatient and outpatient needs, general surgery, chemotherapy and swing bed availability. Comprehensive laboratory, computed radiography, in-house CT, physical, occupational, speech, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation services, diabetic education and wellness programs are offered. Multiple outreach services are also available. • Tracy also boasts two senior living facilities in Prairie View Senior Living and O’Brien Court, as well as an ambulance service. • Tracy’s ﬁtness Depot has a variety of exercise equipment, weight machines and free weights. It is open 24 hours a day and has private shower rooms, changing rooms with lockers available for member use.

Full-Service Auto Repair Shop We Service All Makes & Models

Area’s Lowest Priced Tires Vehicle Locator Service Access to units all over the U.S.

6$/021 Automotive, Inc.

The fitness Depot, above, is also used for therapy and rehabilitation through the clinic. Below, O’Brien Court.

CALL US AT (507) 629-3400 FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE NEEDS! Hwy. 14, Tracy, MN

FREE VEHICLE PICKUP & DELIVERY

SERVING THE AREA FOR OV ER 69 YEARS!

COMPLETE INVENTORY OF TOP QUALITY USED VEHICLES ON OUR WEBSITE AT

www.salmonautomotive.com

20 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Tracy Area Schools Tracy Area Public Schools include the Little Panther’s Den, Tracy Area Elementary School and Tracy Area High School. • The Little Panther’s Den is owned by Tracy Area Public Schools and has a licensed child care center that offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and before/ after school programs for children, up to age 12. The Den also includes a Head Start program for pre-school age students, along with the Little Panther’s pre-school, which has a morning class for ages 3 and 4 and an afternoon

session for ages 4 and 5. • The elementary school has a Transitional Kindergarten program for kids 5 years old who are eligible to attend kindergarten but are not academically or socially ready. It’s an all-day, everyday program offered in the school. TAES also offers all-day, everyday kindergarten with about 16 kids in a class. Classroom sizes typically range from 16-20 students from SCHOOLS continued on page 21

Tracy Area Public Schools PreSchool thru 12th Grades /LWWOH 3DQWKHU¶V 'HQ Ć 3UH6FKRRO IRU DJHV WR Ć $IWHU 6FKRRO 3URJUDP IRU FKLOGUHQ XS WR DJH Ć +HDG 6WDUW Ć /LFHQVHG &KLOGFDUH &HQWHU ,QIDQW WKURXJK 3UH.

Free Daily Breakfast for all students

7UDF\ $UHD +LJK 6FKRRO Ć 7$36 %XVVHV HTXLSSHG ZLWK :L )L LQWHUQHW DFFHVV Ć 83 72 )5(( &2//(*( &5(',76 WKURXJK &ROOHJH 1RZ DW 6068 DQG $GYDQFHG 3ODFHPHQW 3URJUDP Ć 9RFDWLRQDO &XUULFXOXP

7UDF\ $UHD (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO Ć 7UDQVLWLRQDO .LQGHUJDUWHQ 3URJUDP Ć &KDUDFWHU (GXFDWLRQ Ć 60$57ERDUGV LQ HDFK FODVVURRP Ć *UHDW SOD\JURXQG IRU DOO DJHV

Ć 6WURQJ 6SRUWV 3URJUDP ă )RRWEDOO 6RFFHU &URVV &RXQWU\ 9ROOH\EDOO %R\V *LUOV %DVNHWEDOO 'DQFH 7UDFN *ROI %DVHEDOO 6RIWEDOO

Once a Panther…Always a Panther

',675,&7 Ć 3,1( 675((7 Ć 75$&< 01 Ć Ć ZZZ WUDF\ N PQ XV

TRACY COMMUNITY – 21

Schools

continued from page 20

kindergarten through the 6th grade. The school has a comprehensive K-6 technology program and offers 1:1 computer initiatives for all students in grades K-6. STEM and Project Learning offer a number of hands-on learning experiences. TAES also offers physical education classes, music, character education and a strong all-around curriculum. Other services include a full-time nurse, Title Reading and Math, Reading and Math Corps and a full-time counselor, as well as an expansive playground for outdoor fun. • The high school in Tracy offers Advanced Placement courses and other college courses through the College Now program. Students can obtain a total of 27 college credits through this program and 12 college credits through the AP program.

TAHS, which continues er students TAHS contin es to off offer st dents 1:1 1 1 computer comp ter initiatives for all students in grades 7-12 and utilizes “Schoology” software, also offers specialized vocational curriculum like electricity, HVAC, home repair, auto basics, ag construction, ag leadership, ag internships, horticulture, advanced cabinet making, metals, natural resources, ag engines and veterinary science. TAHS also offers a number of elective courses, such as communications, music, business math, photography, band, choir, Spanish I, II and III and IT exploration. The after school program at TAHS is Monday through Thursday, from 3:05-4:30 p.m., and special bussing is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with drop-offs in Tracy, Balaton, Garvin and Currie.

Offering end of life services to residents of Murray County and the surrounding areas. Settings include, but not limited to, private homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and Our House hospice home. Our staff provides physician services, nursing services, social and spiritual services, volunteer services, and home health aide/hospice aide services. For more information call or visit us online. 36 PARK DRIVE SLAYTON, MN (507) 836-8114

TAPS busses are also equipped with Wi-Fi Internet access for students on long bus rides. Students can access assignments and materials from their teachers. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Mary’s School is a Pre-K through grade 6 Catholic school recognized and supported mainly by the parishes of St. Mary’s in Tracy and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Currie, both of Minnesota. It is a school of academic excellence, which integrates moral and spiritual values. This is achieved through a strong faith community, development of positive self-concept, open communication, and the integration of the Gospel Values. St. Mary’s faith community is soundly rooted in the message of Christ. Our Catholic faith is evident throughout our curriculum and in our positive, nurturing school environment. Our faith is lived out through our celebration of the sacraments, in prayer, and in service toward one another.

www.hospiceofmurraycounty.com SCHOOLS continued on page 26

22 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Swift Lake Park & Campground

Tornado Tree Memorial Legion Park

Travelers Park Velta Park Werner Park

EVERYTHING FOR THE FARM & HOME at Reasonable Prices

t -BXO (BSEFO t #JSE 'FFEJOH $FOUFS t )PVTFXBSFT "QQMJBODFT t "OJNBM )FBMUI 4VQQMJFT t %PH $BU 'PPE t "VUPNPUJWF t 5PPMT 1MVNCJOH

t 1BJOU "DDFTTPSJFT t $BNQJOH 'JTIJOH &RVJQNFOU t &MFDUSJDBM 4VQQMJFT t $BSIBSUU $MPUIJOH t -JWF #BJU t (SJMMT "DDFTTPSJFT HWY. 14, TRACY, MN

MIDWEST SUPPLY OF TRACY

507-629-3428 MON. THRU FRI. 8 – 5:30; SAT. 8 – 5; SUN. 11 – 3

Locally Owned & Operated

TRACY COMMUNITY – 23

Sebastian Park and Tracy Aquatic Center

Camp, Picnic & Play at Our Parks Tracy has 25 acres of parks for people of all ages. Swift Lake Park on the north edge of town offers campers camping pads with electricity (30 or 50 amp). Water is also available. There is a ﬁshing dock on the south side of the lake. Other amenities include a bath house, playground, bike/ walking path and picnic shelter.

Tornado Memorial

The sprawling Central Park is located in the heart of Tracy at 2nd and Rowland streets. The park is home to a band Swift Lake Park Campground shell, roofed picnic shelter, bathrooms, and an ice rink and warming house. The current playground equipment is scheduled to be removed and upgraded sometime later this year. Other parks in town include Sebastian Park, which is home to the Tracy Aquatic Center and two softball diamonds, Nehl’s Park, Roadside Park and the horseshoe pits, Greenwood Park, the City Softball Complex, Werner Park, the Tornado Monument, Legion Park, Velta Park, Jacobson Park.

Central Park

Greenwood Park

Ta b

les

eb Pic n

So f Fie tball lds /Ba s

elt er Pla y Eq grou uip nd me nt Ba sk Co etb ur all ts

Sh nic Pic

Re str o

om s

all

Central Park

Ice Rink/Warming House, Flower Gardens, Band Shell, Disc Golf, Benches, Playground Updating In 2021 Modern Play Equipment, Pet Waste Disposal Receptor, Benches Flowers Maintained By Local Garden Club

Jacobson Park X

Legion Park Nehl’s/Lion’s Park

Other Amenities

Traveler’s/Roadside Park

Sand Volleyball, Flower Garden, Benches

Horseshoe Court, Benches

Flower Garden, Benches, Grill

Tornado Tree Memorial

Pet Waste Disposal Receptor, 2 Grills, Flower Beds, Large Parking Area, Bike Racks, 2 sand volleyball courts Concessions, 2 ﬁelds with bleachers, Dugouts On South Field Fishing Pier/Dock, Benches, Campsites, HookUps, Water Service, Showers, Dump Station Memorial Monument In Memory Of Lives Lost In 1968 Tornado, Tornado Tree Replica, Parking Area

Velta Memorial Park

Gazebo, Benches, Walking Paths, Flower Gardens

Sebastian Park

Softball Complex

Swift Lake Park

Werner Park

X X

Winter Sledding Hill, Pet Waste Disposal Receptor

24 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Boxcar Liquors… your full-service liquor store From its rustic interior to large metal boxcars adorning the front of the building, Tracy’s brand-new off-sale liquor store pays tribute to the city’s longstanding railroad tradition. The interior features a massive “beer cave” unmatched by any in the area and salvaged barn wood

from Tracy’s old JBS building. With a huge selection of over 500 wines, 500 beers and seltzers, and 800 spirits, Boxcar Liquors will have everything you need for the weekend. Open seven days a week Boxcar Liquors is conveniently located right off Highway 14 in Tracy.

CHECK OUR UNIOUT BEER CA QUE VE!

/$5*( 6(/(&7,21 2) ) %((5 :,1( 63,5,76 Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

OFF S O SALE

+:< 7+ 67 75$&< 01

Show this ad for 10% OFF WI or 5% OFF NE BEER & SPIRITS !

TRACY COMMUNITY – 25

Tracy Industrial Park The Tracy Industrial Park is located on the east edge of town, conveniently situated between Highway 14 and the Tracy Municipal Airport. The industrial park includes many shovel-ready lots in various sizes. Businesses looking to build in the industrial park may qualify for tax abatement or tax increment ﬁnancing.

Current businesses located in the industrial park include Premium Plant Services, LaVoy’s Repair and DanielsPeterson Construction. For further information or to tour the available lots in the Tracy Industrial Park, contact Jeff Carpenter, Director of Community Development, at 507-401-1389.

A Proud Part of the Tracy Community. Located in Industrial Park 900 4th St. East Tracy, MN

(507) 629-3311

26 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Schools

continued from page 21

In recognizing each student’s unique gifts, we strengthen and nurture their self-concept. We demonstrate respect for one another and affirm the dignity of each child. Open communication with our parents, community, students, staff, and alumni is the key to the strengths and viability of our school.

Downtown Tracy

We are committed to academic excellence. We recognize the individual differences and uniqueness of each child and employ a variety of teaching techniques to help each child reach their highest potential.

Downtown Tracy received a major facelift in 2020 with the reconstruction of its sewer and water lines as part of the City’s massive infrastructure project. One of the results of that project is a new-look downtown, with a redone 3rd St. that include wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and sidewalk “bumpouts” at the intersections that businesses can use to better accommodate their guests. Offerings in Tracy’s growing downtown area include a library, boutique, tanning salon, hair salon, bar/restaurant, Lyon County’s only bowling alley, City Hall, retail, service and medical businesses, youth dance studio, full-service bank, post office and, new to downtown in 2021, a brand-new coffee shop/restaurant.

Gospel Values are integrated throughout our curriculum. Our school is based on the teachings of Christ and His Church. By listening to and acting on the Word of the Gospel, we foster an atmosphere of respect, peace, and justice toward one another. Preschool tuition is Monday-Friday $95 per week; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays $65, and Tuesdays and Thursdays $45.

...because the journey matters We’re proud that our staff has received the Silver Quality Award presented by the American Health Care Association.

Trusted Family Dental Care Keeping your smile healthy and bright! i iÀ> Ê i Ì ÃÌÀÞÊUÊ"ÀÌ ` Ì VÃÊUÊ i>ÀÊ À>ViÃ

Ã iÌ VÊ i Ì ÃÌÀÞÊUÊ/iiÌ Ê7 Ìi }ÊUÊ* ÀVi > Ê6i iiÀÃ * ÀVi > Ê À Ü ÃÊUÊ « Ã ÌiÊ }ÃÊUÊ i Ì> Ê « > ÌÃ

Our goal is to enrich the lives of those we serve by...

CARING FOR THE WHOLE PERSON

Welcome to Prairie View Senior Living. We’re located in Tracy, Minnesota, in the heart of the southwestern agricultural region. Our 45-bed Skilled Nursing facility offers a wide range of services and the medical clinic and hospital are directly across from our facilities.

Respect everyone for who they are and who they may become. Recognize that every person is unique and has their own set of values, beliefs, ideas and own way of doing things.

Respond to all your concerns, needs, and ideas.

MEDICARE/MEDICAID CERTIFIED 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING SERVICES – Short term rehabilitation – Hospice – Acti Activity ctivit v yP vit Programs rog rog gram rams ms

– Dietary services – Wound/Skin care – Physical therapy

– Occupational therapy – Speech therapy – Worship Services Serv

Jon Heezen, DDS

(507) 212-0002 or (888) 817-6392 Ó£ÓÊÎÀ`Ê-ÌÊUÊ/À>VÞÊ

Treating you like family.

ĸru-bub;Ѳ-h;v=-lbѲ 7;mࢼv|u ĸ1ol Most Insurance Accepted

WK 6WUHHW ( 7UDF\ 01 W WK 6W 6WUH UH HH HW ( 7U HW 7UDF DF\ 01

TRACY COMMUNITY – 27

Tracy Country Club Whether you’re an avid golfer or someone just starting out, the Tracy Country Club is the place for you. The nine hole-plus course is challenging enough for expert golfers, but forgiving enough to allow beginners to get the feel for the game. The 2,953-yard, par-36, blue grass course that opened in 1948 has a rating of 36.5, with a slope of 125. To find out more about Tracy’s links, call 507-629-4666.

Chiropractic Care Multiple IRAs or 401(k)s? Keeping tabs on multiple 401(k)s isn’t always easy. But when you consolidate them into one IRA, you can avoid overlooking plan statements or changes. Plus, consolidation may help you steer clear of unnecessary fees.

Let’s explore what’s best for you. Trent S Fischer, FIC Financial Associate 301 Craig Ave Tracy, MN 56175 507-629-6005

The natural answer to pain. We take a drug-free approach to pain relief and wellness with safe and effective chiropractic adjustments developed to help you enjoy a healthier, more active life.

CBD OIL SALES & CONSULTANT

Tracy Chiropractic, P.A. DR. MARK A. EVERS TRACY OFFICEŏđŏĨĆĀĈĩŏćĂĊġăćăĀ Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WESTBROOK OFFICEŏđŏĨĆĀĈĩŏĂĈąġĆĂĀĀ Tue. & Thurs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

7KHUH PD\ EH EHQH¿WV WR OHDYLQJ \RXU DFFRXQW LQ \RXU HPSOR\HU SODQ LI DOORZHG 6HFXULWLHV DQG LQYHVWPHQW DGYLVRU\ VHUYLFHV DUH RIIHUHG WKURXJK 7KULYHQW ,QYHVWPHQW 0DQDJHPHQW ,QF )RXUWK $YH 6 0LQQHDSROLV 01 D ),15$ DQG 6,3& PHPEHU DQG D ZKROO\ RZQHG VXEVLGLDU\ RI 7KULYHQW 7KULYHQW )LQDQFLDO UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV DUH UHJLVWHUHG UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV RI 7KULYHQW ,QYHVWPHQW 0DQDJHPHQW ,QF 7KH\ DUH DOVR OLFHQVHG LQVXUDQFH DJHQWV SURGXFHUV RI 7KULYHQW )RU DGGLWLRQDO LPSRUWDQW LQIRUPDWLRQ YLVLW 7KULYHQW FRP GLVFORVXUHV 28394 R8-20

http://tracychiro.MyCTFOCBD.com

28 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Agriculture The highways, county roads and dusty backroads of southwest Minnesota are surrounded by corn and soybean fields — reminders that the Tracy area is part of an agriculture-based region that appreciates its hardworking farm families. At the heart of farming operations in Tracy is CHS, a farmer-owned cooperative that has worked to help America’s farmers be more successful since 1929. CHS Tracy, on 301 South Street, is one of 10 locations in Minnesota, to go along with 10 in South Dakota and one in Nebraska.

DANIELS-PETERSON

CONSTRUCTION |6LQFH } z 7UDF\ 01 z )UHH (VWLPDWHV .LP 'DQLHOV .HLWK 3HWHUVRQ

Give us a call...we’re ready to work for you!

U iÜÊ iÊ Construction U,i `i }]Ê- ` }]Ê ÊÊ- } iÃ]Ê7 ` ÜÃ

WE CAN HANDLE ALL OF YOUR CONCRETE NEEDS

*DUYLQ 01

HEATING COOLING PLUMBING

TRACY COMMUNITY – 29

(QHUJ\ (IILFLHQW /LJKWLQJ 6\VWHPV

Youth, aspiring athletes begin by learning basic skills when they join the Community Education program.

Community Education

Barns -HYYV^PUN Houses Workshops Garages Homes @HYKZ 4VYL

Tracy Community Education offers a number of activities for both youth and adults each year. Youth sports include tackle football, flag football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, baseball, softball, T-ball, and recreational activities. Youth classes comprise of: cooking classes, ATV safety, snowmobile safety, firearm safety, babysitting clinic and driver’s education. There are also numerous camps offered to youth, including basketball, volleyball, football, wrestling, tennis, cheer, track and field, athletic enhancement and intro to weights. Adult classes include defensive driving, sign making, welding and financial classes, and fitness offerings for adults include general fitness classes, yoga, basketball, Zumba and aerobics.

Dru Larson

;YHJ` 45

www.nwlightingsystems.com

You name it...we can light it up!

30 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Tracy Public Library Tracy has an outstanding public library, conveniently located in a remodeled building at Third and Morgan. The main ﬂoor of the library features books, audiobooks, periodicals, movies, and CDs. Children’s books are on the main ﬂoor, as well as puzzles, games, a children’s table, and Legos. Patrons with library cards and their guests can use the library’s computers. Free Wi-Fi is offered, as are e-books and e-audio books. A mezzanine has a collection of teen and young adult books. The library also features a conference room that is available to the public and can be reserved. Books unavailable at the Tracy Public Library can be borrowed from another library within the Plum Creek Library System or through its inter-library loan program. A variety of programs are available for people of all ages.

The Tracy Public Library offers everything from books to movies and games.

Hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 507-629-5548. The library also features a new, furnished basement that can be rented out for special occasions, and private and public events. Visit the library’s website at www.tracypubliclibrary.org

The new basement of the Tracy Public Library is available for rent.

Senior Living at its finest! s 0!)$ 54),)4)%3

s (/52 %-%2'%.#9

s !#4)6)4)%3 02/'2!-

2%30/.3% 3934%-

s ,!5.$29 &!#),)4)%3

s 7%%+,9 ,)'(4 (/53%+%%0).'

s !44!#(%$ '!2!'%3

dignified & personal

Funeral Services We are here to help you honor the cherished memory of your loved one.

NOW AVAILABLE

Convalescence Suite -PYZ[ ÅVVY M\SS` M\YUPZOLK HWHY[TLU[ 0UJS\KLZ JHISL TLHSZ WLY KH` HUK OV\ZLRLLWPUN .YLH[ VW[PVU MVSSV^PUN Z\YNLY` VY OVZWP[HSPaH[PVU 7O`ZPJHS HUK VJJ\WH[PVUHS [OLYHW` ^P[OPU VUL ISVJR *VUULJ[LK [V :HUMVYK ;YHJ` /VZWP[HS *SPUPJ

pre-planning arrangements traditional funeral services cremation services

AVAILABLE ON FIRST-COME BASIS

Please call us to discuss your needs with a knowledgeable and compassionate funeral director.

Tracy Area Funeral Home

Your Lifestyle, Your Way!

1155 Morgan Street, Tracy, MN

6WDWH 6WUHHW 7UDF\ 01 Contact Cindy at (507)629-8450 APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

(507) 629-4680

Nathan Stephens Owner/Director

Krysta Schroeder Director

www.tracyareafuneralhome.com “Our Family Serving Your Family”

TRACY COMMUNITY – 31

Garbage Services The City of Tracy has six garbage rates: Curbside Collection: 35 Gallon Container 65 Gallon Container 95 Gallon Container Alley Collection: 35 Gallon Container 65 Gallon Container 95 Gallon Container Fees for the garbage service are included with the City water and sewer bill. Garbage is mandatory for residential pickup. Each resident will be issued a container in the size of their choice from above.

Recycling containers are located in the Tracy Food Pride parking lot.

For questions or concerns about garbage service, contact the City of Tracy at 507-629-5528.

Garbage service is slated for early Wednesday morning pick-up. You will want to set out your container the evening prior.

For questions or concerns about recycle service contact Lyon County Environmental Office at (507)-532-8210

Stickers are available for extra bags of garbage at the cost of $2.74 each. The can be purchased at the City Office and are also available at a few local businesses.

Lyon County Environmental Department has also placed a rolloff dumpster in the Food Pride parking lot where recyclables can be brought to. For questions or more information call Stephanie at (507)-532-1307. Rolloff site is available to city and rural residents.

Recyclables are picked up every other week as scheduled by West Central Sanitation. Recyclables are curbside collection only.

ForgE

REPAIR SECURE ADVISE

On-Site Mac & PC Repair :V\[O [O :[YLL[ ;YHJ` 45

*V\U[` 9VHK 4HYZOHSS 45

507-629-3485

507-532-9430

Your Full-Service Garden Center We want our customers to be successful and happy by providing you the best plants possible and exceptional service. Huge Inventory enwood Nursery Helpful Advice TH Gre Great Quality EST. 1981 Expert Installation Proud Local Business Creative Display Ideas Landscaping Irrigation Design, Installation & Service

Anniversary

Greenwood Nursery Floral Thoughtful & Beautiful Arrangements for Every Occasion & Celebration Call for details or to place your order.

Delivery Service Available

www.greenwoodnurserymn.com

t 7ĶĿłŀ .ĮĹńĮĿĲ 3ĲĺļŃĮĹ t 1ĲĿĳļĿĺĮĻİĲ 6ĽĴĿĮıĲŀ t 4łĽĽļĿŁ ĳļĿ -ĲĴĮİņ 4ņŀŁĲĺŀ

Data Recovery & Transfer t #ĮİĸłĽ ĮĻı 3ĲİļŃĲĿņ 1ĹĮĻĻĶĻĴ

Network & Wireless Security Mobile Device Support

507t322t3979 /FORGETECHSOLUTIONS

32 — TRACY COMMUNITY

County & State Parks Camden State Park

(507) 865-4530 10 miles southwest of Marshall on Highway 23 Camden State Park is a heavily wooded oasis along the Redwood River of over 1,600 acres. Habitat includes a maple basswood forest and prairie meadows. • The spring-fed swimming pool has a nice sandy beach, with a sand volleyball court located nearby. There are lifeguards on duty at the pool. • Nearly 16 miles of hiking trails, eight miles of snowmobile trails, 10 miles of horseback riding trails, over four miles of mountain bike trails, and five miles of cross-country ski trails are in the park. • The Redwood River is a designated trout stream, with German Brown Trout stocked each spring. Trout stamp required. Brawner Lake has a fishing pier and boat ramp (electric motors only). • The park has 80 drive-in campsites (upper and lower campgrounds), 29 electrical. There are two wheelchair accessible sites (lower campground) and 12 horse campsites (50-person capacity). The group campsite is located adjacent to the Redwood River and accommodates up to 50 people. • Reservations accepted 90 days in advance for both campgrounds by calling 866-857-2757 or on-line at www.stayatmnparks.com.

Prairie flowers are abundant at Lake Shetek State Park.

Lake Shetek State Park (507) 763-3256 3.5 miles NW of Currie via County Roads 38 and 37 • The 1,108-acre park’s history is rooted in the US–Dakota War of 1862. In August of that year, Dakota Indians descended on the Shetek settlement. Sixteen white settlers and an unknown number of Dakota were killed. A monument to those who died stands on the east side of the park. • The park has 70 drive-in campsites (Oak Woods and Sunrise campgrounds), 64 electrical (32 have sewer, water and electric with 50 amp service). There are seven cart-in sites, seven wheelchair accessible sites, and one COUNTY & STATE PARKS continued on page 33

Tracy Country Club /PNO^H` 4PSLZ ,HZ[ VM ;YHJ`

Call (507) 629-4666 for Tee Times

8 Buildings… Plan to Stay the Day! UÊ >ÀÌÊ,i Ì> Ê Û> >L iÊÊ " Ê>Ê Ìi`ÊL>Ã Ã UÊ À Û }Ê,> }i UÊ iV Ê ÕÌÊ ÕÀÊ`À Ê EÊ}Àii ÊviiÊÃ«iV > ÃÊ Ì À Õ} ÕÌÊÌ iÊ-Õ iÀ UÊ Ã Ê>L ÕÌÊ ÕÀÊ iÜÊ{äÊ9i>ÀÃÊ EÊ9 Õ }iÀÊ ÃV Õ ÌÊ> `Ê ÕÀÊ Ì ÞÊ*>Þ i ÌÊ* > Ã

CONTACT THE CLUB NOW TO BOOK YOUR PARTIES! UP TO 150 PEOPLE

www.wheelsacrosstheprairie.org

Wheels Across the Prairie Museum Located on West Highway 14 – Laura Ingalls Memorial Highway 86 +Z\ 7UDF\ 0LQQHVRWD

Open for the Season May 22 – Wednesday thru Sunday 1-5 p.m.

$IWHU +RXU 7RXUV RU 6SHFLDO 7RXUV DYDLODEOH &DOO IRU DQ DSSRLQWPHQW Jon 507-626-1949 or Norine 507-217-1163

TRACY COMMUNITY – 33

County & State Parks continued from page 32

primitive group camp (Wilderness camp). The Zuya Group Center has an 80-person capacity. There are also four camper cabins. • 14 miles of marked hiking trails include an interpretive trail to Loon Island; six-mile paved bike trail; ﬁve miles of snowmobile trails. • On the water: Boat access, canoe and kayak rental, and swimming. • Other recreation: Picnic facilities, playground equipment, volleyball courts, activity ﬁelds and swimming areas. To reserve a campsite or cabin, call 866-85(PARKS) or 866-857-2757 or go on-line to www.stayatmnparks.com

has 17 sites with electrical hook-ups. • The campground is open from mid-May through midOctober. • Garvin Park offers ﬁve large picnic shelters with tables (four with electric). Other amenities include campground shower facilities, a softball ﬁeld, lookout tower, 2.5 miles of hiking trails, 5.5 miles of horse and snowmobile trails and 2.5 miles of cross-country skiing trails. A warming house may be rented for parties/meetings. • Two campgrounds, lower and upper, have electrical hook-ups. Lower has 15 sites and upper has 14 sites and one non-electric site. The primitive campground includes eight non-electric tent sites. • A 9-hole disc golf course passes through a mix of oak woods, elevation changes, and open spaces. Distance of play is about 3,200 feet and walking distance is about 5,100 feet. For more information contact (507) 532-8214.

Garvin Park (507) 532-8214, www.LyonCo.org • In Lyon County one mile north of the junction of Highways 59 and 14. • The Lyon County park’s 700 rolling acres include rugged hills and grassy meadows. The Cottonwood River runs through the park. Garvin Park has marked trails for hiking and horseback riding in the summer, and is a popular spot for picnicking and camping. The Horse Camp site is designed speciﬁcally for riders to camp and

MEYER’S REPAIR Automotive Repair 2311 231st Street Shop - (507) 629-4095

Sundquist Park • Located on the west side of Lake Sarah on County Road 30. • 14 campsites available. Over 10 acres in size with boat landing, dock, swimming area, dressing rooms, two picnic shelters, playground equipment and multiple restroom COUNTY & STATE PARKS continued on page 34

Hwy. 14 Tracy Call 212-SUBS (212-7827) Open Mon-Fri at 7 a.m. Open Sat at 8 a.m. Open Sun at 9 a.m.

TRACY KARATE SCHOOL MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 6:00-7:30 P.M. LOCATED AT 192 3RD STREET (UPSTAIRS)

To join or for more information call 629-3410!

JEFF & CARRIE MEYER, TRACY, MN

Nathan & Maggie Siebenahler, owners

34 — TRACY COMMUNITY

County & State Parks continued from page 33

facilities. Overnight camping with electrical hookups. Ample tent camping space. • For more information contact the Murray County Parks Department at (507) 836-1195. Lake Sarah East • Located on the east side of Lake Sarah on U.S. Highway 59. • 1.6 acres in size includes boat landing, dock, picnic shelter, playground equipment and restroom facilities. • For more information call the Murray County Parks Department at (507) 836-1195. Plum Creek Park (Lake Laura) • Picturesque Plum Creek Park offers just over 200 acres to enjoy southwest of Walnut Grove. • There’s both an Upper and Lower Plum Creek Park. The 70-unit campground located near Lake Laura in the Upper Park has private tree-lined sites for both RVs and tents. Electric hook ups are available for an extra charge. Firewood is available. Two-night minimum stay. New Camper Cabins are available to rent in 2021. • A sandy beach and swimming area are nearby at Lake

Plum Creek Park Campground features new, air-conditioned camper cabins.

Laura. Canoeing is permitted, but motorized boats are prohibited. Panﬁsh, bass and northern pike are stocked in the lake. A hiking path circles the lake. • The park also offers a nine-hole Frisbee golf course, playground equipment, two softball ﬁelds, sand volleyball courts, and a picnic area with shelter. Look for 23 tree varieties on the “When the Prairie Whispers” walking tour. The park is one mile west and one mile south of Walnut Grove on County Road 78. For more information, visit www.walnutgrove.org. For camping reservations, call 888-528-7268.

LICENSED & CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTER

Beth Lanoue, Mark Priegnitz and Deb Saxton

Mark Priegnitz - Agent Deb Saxton - Licensed Rep Beth Lanoue - Licensed Rep 7KLUG 6WUHHW 7UDF\ 01 507-629-3070 PDUN SULHJQLW] O NM#VWDWHIDUP FRP

WHERE EDUCATION, CARE, AND PLAY GO HAND-IN-HAND OPENINGS AVAILABLE!

Tracy Kid's World provides an educational and childcare program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. :[HY 9H[LK 7HYLU[ (^HYL 7YVNYHT *OPSKYLU ^LLRZ [V `LHYZ VM HNL -VVK 7YVNYHT (M[LY :JOVVS 7YVNYHT

7PUL :[YLL[ ;YHJ` 45 (507) 212-6724

TRACY COMMUNITY – 35

Town Ball

Baseball fans can cheer for Tracy’s local amateur baseball team, the Tracy Engineers. The Engineers play home games at the high school field and have a number of afternoon weekend home games, which begin at 2 p.m.

iÀV > ÊUÊ,ÕÀ> ÊUÊ,iÃ `i Ì > ÊUÊ,iVÞV }

Serving Lyon, Lincoln & Redwood Counties

TOLL FREE 1-877-SWTRASH (507) 532-4500 Cell: (507) 829-8950

Bumper-to-Bumper

Vehicle Service & Repair

Tracy Service Center (507) 629-9243 410 Craig Ave Tracy, MN 56175

COMPLETE VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

HAVING A PARTY?

Call Us for Your Portable Restroom needs!

Dan & Scott Ritter, owners 110 N. 11th Street Marshall, MN swsan@iw.net www.southwestsanitation.net

No fuel or environmental surcharge.

Foreign & domestic vehicles FREE ESTIMATES ALL WORK GUARANTEED HONEST & FRIENDLY

“Locally Owned & Operated”

36 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Wheels Across the Prairie Museum In 1977, a small group of citizens embarked on the long and often frustrating task of erecting a memorial to Tracy pioneers. The purpose was to collect wheels from all facets of their lives — agricultural, railroad and automotive...plus all the little wheels, which helped this country grow and

RENT AN APARTMENT TODAY & ENJOY YOURSELF IN AFFORDABLE COMFORT.

prosper. The Wheels Across the Prairie Museum opened its doors on June 1, 1985, to share the story with visitors. The museum boasts the Amiret Post Office and a Car Barn with antique tractors and vintage automobiles. View the power of nature and the horror of the 1968 tornado in pictures. Stop and examine the machinery used by farmers in the early 1900’s. The village, which has recently been repositioned on the grounds and is under construction, includes the Murray County School House (District 91), an 1897 train depot from Volga, SD, the Sundquist summer kitchen, the Springdale-Imker blacksmith shop, St. Mark’s Church and the recently added section foreman’s house . The signature attraction is a four-unit freight train. The engine is a 1915 American locomotive used in the yard of the St. Paul railroad system. The engine and the coal car were sold to a private owner in Rochester, MN and later sold again to the museum site. An immigrant box car from the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad complements the engine, as does a caboose, which is the rolling workstation. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday 1-5 p.m.

f6XEVLGL]HG +RXVLQJ f +DQGLFDSSHG 8QLWV f$FWLYLWLHV IRU 5HVLGHQWV f6XQURRP

5(17 285 &20081,7< 5220 Only $50 rental includes use of kitchen facility. Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations, Holiday Gatherings. Call to reserve your date! ($50 damage deposit required)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Tracy :HVW 0RUJDQ 7UDF\ 01 2IÀFH St. Mark’s Museum and John H. Low Cabin

TRACY COMMUNITY – 37

OUR STORY… PEOPLE CHOOSE TO LIVE, WORK, OR RETIRE IN TRACY FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. THESE RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR STORY. THE GREG & KRISTINA CARLSON FAMILY We have chosen to raise our ‘boy trio’ in Tracy because our ultimate goal as parents is to raise well rounded sons who understand how important it is to appreciate, enjoy, respect, contribute to, and support their community. When we moved to Tracy, we were immediately impressed with Tracy Kids World & its 4 Star Parent Aware Program rating. As parents who work outside the home we have loved having this reliable daycare center and the great preschool program! Tracy Area Public Schools have been outstanding to work with and do truly believe that education is a lifestyle. We have been blessed with teachers who are invested in their work and our children’s best interests. We appreciate smaller class sizes that allow relationships to form with peers and teachers. Learning occurs in so many ways outside the classroom and the boys have opportunities to participate and try various activities that wouldn’t be possible elsewhere. We also appreciate the valuable lessons they are acquiring through activities with Tracy Lutheran Church, Lyon County 4-H, and of course at the “World’s Only Box Car Days”(Bingo is a life skill!). Safety for our family is also a priority. We feel grateful to have the Sanford Clinic and Hospital so near. Whether a monkey bars injury, post operative complication, snow sledding accident, or concussion..their staff have always treated us so well when we have needed medical care urgently. It’s comforting to know we have them and other wonderful emergency services as neighbors. Police officers, firefighters, and ambulance crew go out of their way to participate in community events and our kids recognize them because of this. Our favorite season here is definitely summer and you can usually find us relaxing at the Tracy Aquatic Center, on a bike ride through the Swift Lake bike path, on the baseball field, participating in community education activities, enjoying time at one of the close local lakes, or playing at one of the many playgrounds in town. We are proud to call Tracy our home and invite you to join us!

THE JAY & SHEILA FULTZ FAMILY In 2006, my wife, Sheila and I and our two kids Nathan (3) and Elizabeth (1) made the move back to Tracy from Minneapolis. Of course, family had something to do with it, my family calls Tracy home. Sheila is from the cities and most of her family is in the Metro area so that was not the main reason. The biggest reasons that brought us back to Tracy, were small town life and the school. We had all the amenities in Minneapolis. Target seven minutes away, three grocery stores within a mile, restaurants, theaters, parks you name it, it was close. But we did not know our neighbors. We lived in a “safe” part of the city but isn’t that sad to say. Tracy really had EVERYTHING we needed, grocery store, parks, swimming pool, hospital, preschools and it was safe. The speed of life is slower, the traffic is way less! Yes, the closest Target is 90 minutes away, but between all the stores in Tracy, everything was covered. When Sheila graduated from Lakeville High School in ‘92, her class was 187 kids. When her brother

STORIES continued on page 38

38 — TRACY COMMUNITY

OUR STORY… THE JASON & JEN KAINZ FAMILY I feel very fortunate to have grown up in Tracy because I was provided with many wonderful opportunities to be involved in within our community, a well-rounded education and a sense of belonging to a community that truly cared about each other. After graduating from college with a teaching degree, and living in a fast pace city for four years. I realized I missed everything about small town living and decided to move back to my home town to start my career as a special education teacher in the same elementary school I attended as a student. I choose to make Tracy my home for a number of reasons. Tracy is a small town that has wonderful amenities for a family with kids of all ages: a beautiful community swimming pool, many parks and ball ﬁelds, and bike and walking paths close by. Tracy provides the opportunity for its residents to make an impact in the community. Numerous boards and organizations are highly engaged and they are always looking for new and different ideas. Jason and I have established multigenerational friendships through these organizations, and it’s great when neighbors know one another and recognize each other on the street; a spirit of cooperation takes hold, and we’ve always felt that Tracy residents are willing to work together for the greater good. There’s nothing like it. One of the greatest assets to the community of Tracy is the excellent school system with some of the smallest class sizes in the area. Another aspect of living in the rural community of Tracy are the many simple pleasures…seeing the stars at night, having the great outdoors right in your own backyard. Attending the world’s only Box Car Days over Labor Day weekend and able to enter any of the area business and being welcomed and helped without needing to ask.

Comprehensive Funeral Care We specialize in creating beautiful tributes through meaningful ceremonies

JAY & SHEILA FULTZ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 37

graduated two years later, his class was 356 kids. When I graduated Tracy in ’92, my class was 68 and I knew everyone. We did not want Nathan and Elizabeth to get lost in the crowd and just be a number. Tracy Schools was the perfect place for them. The classes are small and the opportunities to be involved are plentiful. You do not have to be the star athlete, or the best singer or brightest student to be on a team, or choir or club. We knew the kids could be as involved as they wanted to be with whatever they wanted to do. Small town living and all its opportunities suits our family and looking back we wouldn’t have wanted to change anything.

Quinn Horvath & Alyssa Bossuyt, Directors

Horvath Funeral Service +ZIQO )^M <ZIKa 56 507.629.4510

www.horvathfuneralservice.com

TRACY COMMUNITY – 39

OUR STORY… DESMET WELDING We are a three-generation business and Tracy not only has helped us flourish but continues to give us opportunities to grow. The business was purchased by Edward DeSmet on April 1, 1970. The business was then purchased by his son Duane DeSmet and finally by grandson Jamie DeSmet. The agriculture industry in our area, more than anything, is tied to our success. The farming in this area is not going to stop. In addition, there is a lot of opportunity for manufacturing so we are able to continue to grow and be part of the Tracy Community. “If you ask me what is one of the greatest things about Tracy, it’s great that when you have a problem, even if you don’t know who to go to right away to fix it, you can ask someone and they’ll know,” Jamie said. “It’s a lot about people helping people. That’s one of the things I appreciate about this town. Jamie said Tracy residents, whether they’re business owners or not, have a lot of pride in their community. That’s one reason he returned to his hometown. “My dad’s business model has been the same since he took it over from grandpa in 1982,” said Jamie. “There is always the need to repair equipment. The business is very stable, and you can count on it, and we can always count on the community to support us.”

ONLY 2 LOTS L EFT wit h mature

LOT AVAILABLEN

The Tracy EDA is working with multiple developers who offer a number of

trees

LOT AVAILABLEN

FLOOR PLANS WITH PRICES TO MEET YOUR LIFESTYLE & BUDGET

BUILD AND OWN IN TRACY MN! A 1,400-2,250 SQ. FT. ONE LEVEL HOME OTHER LOTS AVAILABLE WITHIN CITY LIMITS – POSSIBLY FREE LAND

TRACY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ÎÎÈÊ À}> Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊUÊ/À>VÞ]Ê

OFFERING CITY TAX ABATEMENT* I iÜÊV iÀV > ÊEÊ `ÕÃÌÀ > ÊV ÃÌÀÕVÌ

For a private showing contact

JEFF CARPENTER (507) 401-1389

40 — TRACY COMMUNITY

OUR STORY… PREMIUM PLANT SERVICES

Premium Plant Services, headquartered in Hibbing MN, opened a satellite shop in Tracy in 2007 as an expansion to our business to service primarily the ethanol industry. Along with this, we service the food, mining, and agricultural industries. Tracy was chosen as a good location due to the geographic proximity to the heart of the ethanol plants in the region. It has a broad base of locations in the Midwest to choose from for employment opportunities. Besides being a friendly town, it has an airport, golf course, a nice school system, an excellent medical facility and emergency services not to mention other businesses that compliment Premium Plant Services. Premium Plant Services is primarily a hydro-blasting company with service lines that include industrial vac services, tank cleaning services, and many media blasting capabilities from sand blasting, sponge blasting, dry ice blasting, glass blasting and more. Premium Plant Services has great ownership and employees and offers rapid advancements to the right individuals within the company.

Serving All Your Insurance Needs /LIH +HDOWK 03&, &RPPHUFLDO $XWR )DUP &URS +DLO +RPH 2ZQHUV Greg Carlson Agent Tracy (507) 629-3084

154 3rd Street Tracy, MN 56175 (507) 629-3084

690 Main Street Walnut Grove, MN 56180 (507) 859-2154

535 1st Avenue Westbrook, MN (507) 274-5962

306 America Street Storden, MN (507) 445-3900

Knakmuhs Real Estate

> ÊxäÇ®ÊÈÓ {È£nÊUÊ£x{ÊÎÀ`Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊUÊ/À>VÞ]Ê

If you are interested in buying or selling , - / ÊUÊ Ê- ", AGRICULTURAL

" , Ê*,"* ,/9

www.knakmuhsagency.com

Matt Knakmuhs Broker Tracy (507) 629-4618

Justin Knakmuhs Salesperson Walnut Grove (507) 859-2154

TRACY COMMUNITY – 41

OUR STORY… KNAKMUHS AGENCY

Tracy was a great place for a business for me. My dad and grandfather had purchased the agency from Tracy State Bank in 1987 after many years of being involved in numerous Tracy area activities and events. I graduated from college in 2001 and had known since high school that I wanted to be part of the family business. It gave me the chance to work with family and come back to the small towns that I’ve always loved. We added a real estate business to our insurance sales in 2002 when we bought Peterson Real Estate from Duane Peterson. Tracy had everything that we wanted when choosing a place to raise our family. Grocery store, pharmacy, churches, schools, pool and affordable housing and affordable commercial real estate options. – Matt Knakmuhs

Wilder Inn MOTEL

“Your local place to stay!” (507) 629-3350 +:< &5$,* $9( 75$&< 01

Wheels & Heels – APPLIANCE & MORE –

New Scratch & Dent appliances with warranty. Delivery & Disposal of old appliances available

$10 OFF

$5 OFF

5' 67 '2:172:1 75$&< 01

One Night Stay

(507) 220-8674

Sunday – Thursday

Friday or Saturday

Expires 12/31/21. Not valid with any other offer

Thurs. & Fri Noon-5 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or anytime by appointment www.wheelsandheelsappliance.com

42 — TRACY COMMUNITY

Tracy Businesses Above The Fold Publishing LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ADO Practice Solutions Avera Medical Group Optometry - Tracy B&K Tan Bonnie and Clyde's Bar & Grill Bonnie’s Boutique Bosacker Auctions Boxcar Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bill Chukuske Insurance & Handyman Services Brockway-Brown Vet Clinic BT Quality Construction Buffalo Ridge Concrete Inc. C & B Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Casey's General Store CHS, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Charter Communications Chasing Our Tails Church of St. Mary Catholic Church & School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 City of Tracy Cooreman Construction Culligan Water Conditioning of Tracy Currie State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dale Johnson III Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dana F Cole & Company LLP Daniels - Peterson Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 DeRuyter Pallets DeSmet Weldors Devereaux Photography Dollar General Don's Repair Dr. Lane Horn, Chiropractic ECCO Eagles Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fitness Depot Forge Tech Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 G & R Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 G & R Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 GH Plumbing & Heating Greenwood Nursery/Greenwood Floral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Healing Hands Myofascial Release Homeless Treasures Horvath Funeral Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Hospice of Murray County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 HughesNet I&H Greenhouse Immaculate Heart of Mary Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Janice’s Junk Jesse Johns Construction JPJ Builders KMHL Broadcasting Company Kinner & Company Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Knakmuhs Agency & Tracy Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Kurt's Body Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 LaVoy's Repair Lewis Drug Lights & Beyond Inc Lyon County Environmental Department Marshall Radio Meyer's Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Midwest Supply of Tracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 MIM’s Bakery Minnwest Bank, Tracy

• For more information on these Tracy businesses, see advertisements on corresponding page numbers. Minnwest Investment and Insurance Center Morey's Small Engine Specialists Murrayland Agency Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Northwest Lighting Systems Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 O'Brien Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PC & B Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Prairie Designs Prairie Home Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Prairie Lakes Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Prairie View Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Premium Plant Services Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Promotions Plus Real Estate Retrievers Sahlstrom Heating & Cooling Salmon Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sanford Tracy Medical Center & Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sarah's Pet Grooming, Boarding & Training Secondwind CPAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Shetek Station Custom Framing Shetek Therapy Services Silver Shears Salon and Spa Simple Treasures Thrift Store Southwest Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 State Farm Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Summit Massage Sweet Home Home Care LLC The Caboose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Plaid Moose Coffeehouse & Café Thrivent Financial - Trent Fischer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tracy Academy of Dance Tracy Ace Home Center Tracy Ambulance Service Tracy American Legion Tracy Aquatic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tracy Area Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tracy Area Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Tracy Area Housing Tracy Area Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tracy Auto Bath Tracy Auto Value Tracy Chiropractic P.A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tracy Country Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tracy Country View Apartments Tracy Development Corporation Tracy Economic Development Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Tracy Fire Department Tracy Food Pride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tracy Kid's World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tracy Lanes Tracy Police Department Tracy Public Library Tracy Service Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Tracy Karate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Twin Circle Apartments/Housing & Redevelopment. . . . . . . . 36 United States Postal Service - Tracy Post Office Water’s Edge Plumbing, Heating & Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Wheel’s Across the Prairie Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Wheels & Heels Appliance & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Whitey's Body & Glass Shop Wilder Inn Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Wilk's Plumbing

Find the

Perfect Rental Start your search here at

PC & B Properties 3FTJEFOUJBM t 0óDF $PNNFSDJBM Mini Storage Units Available

PC & B PROPERTIES PC & B PROPERTIES

025*$1 675((7 75$&< 0,11(627$ billchukuske@gmail.com

(507) 221-0630

EVERYTHING ON THE MENU...

a b C o e o h s e T

U ««iÌ âiÀÃÊ U*À iÊ, L Locally Owned & Operated Since 2010 U Ã &UDLJ $YHQXH 7UDF\ 01 U*>ÃÌ>ÊEÊ Àit 2SHQ 7XH WKUX 6DW DW S P 6XQGD\ %UHDNIDVW D P S P UÊ /1, Ê , Ê "" Ê UÊ / , UÊ , Ê +1 /É / Ê,"" Ê/"Ê

" " / Ê Ê- < Ê 6 /UÊ ]Ê "1 ÊEÊ ,Ê , UÊ , Ê"1/- Ê* / " UÊ 1 /Ê -Ê- ,6 Ê" Ê " 9-

UÊÓÊ < ,-Ê Ê9 ,ÊqÊ7 / Ê "" Ê ",Ê 1* / UÊ*, Ê, Ê 6 ,9Ê , 9ÊEÊ- /1, 9Ê /Ê UÊ- Ê ,]Ê-1 Ê ,Ê 6 ,9Ê , 9ÊEÊ- /1, 9Ê /-Ê Check our Facebook for Specials

DINE O UT ON OU R PATIO!