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at a glance St. Peter is a community of 11,570 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 Department of Human Services Campus 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.

The city is situated on the eastern edge of Nicollet County, which boasts approximately 250,000 acres of some of the state’s richest farmland. Agriculture remains a key component of the regional economy.

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.

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

The city of St. Peter, 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.

An expansion planned at River’s Edge Hospital in St. Peter is expected to begin in 2018.

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

Nicollet County’s unemployment rate (2.3 percent in December 2017) 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 Department of Human Services Campus and Gustavus Adolphus College.

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.

Major employers Industry Employees

St. Peter Department of Human Services Campus Government 1,150 Gustavus Adolphus College Higher Education 700 Nicollet County Government 250 St. Peter Public Schools Education 235 River’s Edge Hospital Healthcare 175 Alumacraft Boat Co. Boat Manufacturer 150 St. Benedictine Living Community Healthcare 140 Scholarship America Education 110 Family Fresh Foods Grocery 100 Minnesota Valley Education District Education 100 Rolco Plastics 100 City of St. Peter Government 85

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education which formally moved its campus to St. Peter in 1876, employs 183 full-time and over 60 part-time faculty members.

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.

2017 was a big year for the four-year, liberal arts college under the leadership of President Rebecca Bergman and the Board of Trustees. Over the last six months of the year, more than $75 million was raised in donations, including $50 million for the Nobel Hall project. It’s part of the college’s 10-year strategic plan, Gustavus ACTS. Gustavus is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and has an enrollment of about 2,200. Gustavus,

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

The Gusties are members of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is affiliated with the NCAA Division III. The college sports 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.

The topic of the 54th conference, to be held Oct. 2-3, 2018, is “Living Soil: A Universe Underfoot.”

Find Gustavus online at www.gustavus.edu.

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 Dance Studio and Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, are popular among students and the public.

Study-abroad opportunities in more than 40 countries are available for Gustavus students. And students have access to the award-winning student dining options from the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center.

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 celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. The event typically attracts some 6,000 people each year, including students and educators from high schools and colleges throughout the nation.

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education school-city park, Community Spirit Park, addressing future recreational and facilities needs for the entire community.

Saint Peter Public Schools St. Peter Public Schools, which celebrated its 150th year in 2015, unveiled its new $55 million state-of-the-art high school on the city’s west side in 2017. The school district also made improvements to its other facilities and reconfigured its classes and building usage.

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 Saint Peter High School for grades 9-12; the Saint Peter Middle School for grades 5-8; North Elementary School for grades 2-4; South Elementary Early Learning Center for kindergarten and first grade.

The district is also part of the Minnesota Valley Education District, which services special needs students and their families.

Part of the district’s expansion plans included establishing a workforce development center at the new 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

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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 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.

Visit churchofstpeter.org/ji or call 507-9312810.

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 507-9311866.

Scholarship America

St. Peter is home to Scholarship America, the nation’s largest private education support organization, having distributed over $3.7 billion to more than 2.3 million students since 1958.

More information is available at scholarshipamerica.org or by calling 507-931-1682.

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 organi-

zation represents 332 public school boards in Minnesota. More information can be found at mnmsba.org or by calling 507934-2450.

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.

Saint Peter Public Schools Ensuring educational excellence for all Where Learning Matters: Look at us Grow: • 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.

• New Saint Peter High School (grades 9-12) South Elementary 507-934-2754 building, built to support the growing Saint Peter North Intermediate community (1,000 student capacity), opened in 507-934-3260 time for 2017-18 school year.

Middle School • The first-ever Saint Peter Middle School, 507-934-4210 which opened in fall of 2017 at the former grade High School 7-12 site, is designed for the unique academic 507-934-4212 and social needs of adolescents.

Early Childhood Center 507-934-4211 • Remodeled and repurposed buildings at North Community & Intermediate (grades 2-4) and South Elementary Family Education (grades K-1), helped alleviate capacity issues in 507-934-3048 time for the 2017-18 school year.

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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.

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. St. Peter provided four other men who served in military units at various times and also served as Minnesota governor. Henry A.

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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 Department of Human Services Campus and employs 1,150.

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 will be observing 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. Two lives were lost. Hundreds of structures were affected; many could not be repaired. Thousands of trees were also uprooted and destroyed.

But the city rebuilt better than ever. Today, the city of St. Peter is proud of its role in rebounding from that ’98 disaster. It has served as a model for others.

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 cropproducing regions.

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.

Nicollet County’s overall annual cash receipts 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 an estimated $19 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 leadership is basking in a strong 2017 financial year and looking forward to the coming $33.8 million renovation and expansion project.

CEO George Rohrich called 2017 “maybe the hospital’s best year ever” in recapping the finances.

The hospital posted a strong cash-positive year in 2015 and has ever since. That’s largely on the back of a partnership with Mankato’s Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic. The hospital is the site for hip, knee and shoulder replacements. Spine surgeries have also recently started there.

The hospital’s expansion project is expected to be completed in nine phases over two and a half years with a planned 2018 start.

The expansion will build a new patient wing of 25 rooms and double the number of operating rooms to 4. 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 city-owned hospital 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.

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The River’s Edge campus, on St. Peter’s northwest side, also includes the Mayo Clinic Health System in St. Peter, which offers services in 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 the Good Samaritan Society’s Heritage Meadows Senior Living and Home Care services; the Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter; Ecumen St. Peter’s two sister communities – Prairie Hill and Sand Prairie; and Pheasant’s Ridge assisted living and memory care.

Among other St. Peter health care facilities is the state-operated Department of Human Services Campus, 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. The 90,000-squarefoot 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.

Its St. Peter Reads program has become a popular community effort.

The Community Center 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 a senior center, offices for St. Peter Community & Family Education, St. Peter Community Child Care Center, Kids’ Corner, 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 community center meeting rooms.

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 507-9343048.

Senior Center

Open weekdays, the center hosts events and programs for those 55 and older — everything from exercise classes to organized card games. Nutrition and transportation programs are also among its offerings. More at saintpetermn.gov/senior-center or 507934-7434.

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parks, trails, & outdoor recreation St. Peter has over 20 parks and nature area that offer a variety of amenities.

The crown jewel, the 11-acre Minnesota Square Park on Hwy. 169, currently features a pavilion that harkens back to a simpler time. It’s also the center point of the city’s beloved and biggest annual celebrations -- the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July and the popular Rock Bend Folk Festival.

The City of St. Peter has plans to replace the pavilion in 2018 with a multi-purpose and larger pavilion. An upgraded, larger pavilion has been in the city’s planning process since a 33-member task force recommended a design in 2012. The cost of the new pavilion, with enough covered seating for 260 people, could top $1 million. The city has received a promise of

$200,000 from the state’s Legacy Fund.

The new Veterans Memorial is taking shape on the northeast corner of Minnesota Square Park, with an anticipated dedication tentatively scheduled for Sunday, July 1.

Nicollet County operates the 628-acre Seven Mile Creek County Park just south of the city on 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.

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St. Peter area parks include:

• Community Spirit Park – The newest joint city-school park covers 120 acres on the north side of the new St. Peter High School on the city’s west side. It includes a sports field complex under a share use agreement.

The school district is responsible for three multi-use fields, eight tennis courts, one softball field and one baseball field. The city will be responsible for three multi-use fields, a softball field and a baseball field.

• Gault Park -- 20 acres, three soccer fields, a softball field, picnic shelter and tables, playground, restrooms and concession stand • Gorman Park – A 4.8-acre neighborhood park with historic theme, large wooden community built play structure, gazebo, picnic tables, grills, softball field and restrooms.

It’s just north of the St. Peter Community Center & Library.

• Hallett’s Pond Nature Area -- 19 acres.

Though not a city park, the area offers fishing and is located behind Shopko Hometown. Parking off North Third Street.

• Jefferson Park -- 13 acres, featuring four softball diamonds (two lighted), batting cage, concession, drinking fountains, picnic shelter, playground and restrooms • Jefferson Park West – 9.3 acres, located west of Jefferson Park, established for a walking or running trail

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parks, trails, & outdoor recreation • Johnson Park – 0.1 acres, located at 601 West Broadway Avenue, with picnic tables and rest area

• Ramsey Park – 3.1 acres, N. Washington Ave., with softball field, dugouts, drinking fountains

• 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”

• Riverside Nature Area -- 215 acres, floodplain forest theme, 15 primitive camp sites, cross country ski trails - 1.2 miles, riverside fishing, canoe launch

• 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

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• Riverside Park Extension -- 80 acres, 1.5 miles of trails, river fishing, disc golf course on Hwy 22 in Riverside Park Nature Area • St. Peter Dog Park – Hwy. 99 and Rabbit Road, separate fenced areas are available for large dogs and small dogs to run off leash, benches • Stones Park -- 2.3 acres, located along South Washington Avenue, with softball field, playground, walking trails and benches

• Traverse Des Sioux Park -- 380 acres, 7 miles of snowmobile trails and 5 miles of trail for mountain biking, snowshoeing, running and hiking, canoe launch and river access • Veterans Memorial Park – 14 acres, includes the city’s premier baseball field and complex, as well as restrooms, picnic shelter, 2 playgrounds, 4 tennis courts, 2 hockey rinks, 4 half-court basketball courts, a multi-use/soccer area; it includes the city’s outdoor swimming pool on the park’s eastern edge • Warren Park – 2.9 acres, 1500 Lloyd Lane, a neighborhood park, with playground equipment and picnic tables

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stay active St. Peter Community & Family Education, the city’s Recreation & Leisure Services Department and the St. Peter Co-op offer a variety of activities for all ages throughout the year.

Offices for Community Ed 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 507934-0667. For more about Community Ed or classes at the 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. 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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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.

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stay active 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: twinvalleybsa.org • Bulldog Youth Hockey: www.bulldoghockey.org • Creative Play Place: creativeplayplace. wordpress.com • Girl Scouts: girlscoutsrv.org • Girls Fastpitch Association: stpeterfastpitch.com • St. Peter Basketball Association: saintpeteryouthbasketball.org • St. Peter Soccer Association: saintpetersoccer.cornerkicksystems.com • St. Peter Tennis Association: hcarlson2@ gac.edu • St. Peter Volleyball Association: Saint Peter Volleyball Association on Facebook • St. Peter Wrestling Association: Saint Peter Youth Wrestling on Facebook • St. Peter Youth Baseball Association: saintpetermn.gov/recreation

Tennis your racquet?

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 restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner year round, as well as an outdoor pool in season for members. Visit shorelandcc.com or call 507-931-4400 Ext 1 for more information.

For seniors

The St. Peter Senior Center, located at the Community Center on Fifth Street, offers a wealth of activities for older adults in the area, including exercise classes and Medicare/insurance counseling. Learn more at saintpetermn.gov/senior-center or call 9347434.

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arts & entertainment St. Peter is an arts and heritage town, proud of its history and culture. At its hub is the Arts Center of Saint Peter, which offers performances, exhibits and classes. The center’s staff and volunteers are frequent participants at the many St. Peter festivals and community events. At times, the center spearheads fun community-wide events, such as the popular “Jesus Christ Superstar” revival and singalong. Its annual “Souper Bowl” pottery sale and soup fundraiser grows in popularity, as well.

Up the hill 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. Find a calendar of events or purchase tickets online at gustavus. edu/finearts.

But the newest addition to the community arts and performance spaces is the 750-seat 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.

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

Minnesota Square Park is also becoming wellknown for its musical events, including Rock Bend Music Festival and the Ambassadors’ Bluefest.

Oktoberfest continues to be held downtown each year.

The St. Peter Choral Society is entering its 38th 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. VIsit saintpeterchoralsociety.org.

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.

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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. Like to dance? St. Peter Just for Kix offers classes for students from preschool through high school.

Call 507-276-8989.

Arts Center of Saint Peter

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.

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.

Visit the center at artscentersp.org or call 507931-3630.

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.

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treaty site history center More than 10,000 annually visit the museum located on Hwy. 169 on St. Peter’s northern edge, which 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 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.

Historic Cox House

The historic 1871 E. St. Julien Cox House, at 500 N. Washington Ave., is an excellent example 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.

Historic Borneman House - 125 N. Minnesota Ave. Carnegie Library (Frey Salon and Spa) 429 South Minnesota Ave. Donahower House 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. John A. Johnson House - 418 N. Third St. Konsbruck Hotel - 412 S. Third St. Miller Meat Market (St. Peter Herald) 311 South Minnesota Ave. Nicollet County Government Center 501 S. Minnesota Ave. Nicollet County Bank (Erbert & Gerbert’s) 224 S. Minnesota Ave. Nicollet Hotel - 120 S. Minnesota Ave. Montgomery House - 408 S. Washington Ave. Old Main - Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave. Schumacher House - 202 N. Third St. Union Presbyterian Church - 730 S. Third St St. Peter Commercial District - Downtown St. Peter St. Peter Department of Human Services Campus Museum - Freeman Drive

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At the Pearly Gates of St. Peter! • Stop into the friendly toursim office • Stroll onto the restored 1930 river bridge

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4th of july

St. Peter’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration will be noting its 48th year.

Residents roll out the red, white and blue carpet during the annual event, held annually at Minnesota Square Park following the grand parade.

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 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. A picnic from noon to 4 p.m. in the city’s beloved park includes food vendors (and the rumored return of chicken), hot dog-eating 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. 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.

Get involved 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/4th-of-july.

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nicollet county fair The tradition of the county fair is alive and well in Nicollet County.

This year’s fair will be held Aug. 8 to 12 at the fairgrounds on 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 fee to park on the fairgrounds.

While a 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.

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.

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.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 17 The homage to the emerald isle begins with a crowning of the St. Patrick’s Day queen.

Jane Tate was crowned 2018 queen and will serve until next year’s celebration. 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.

Women Celebrating Women

March 20 Since 2005, the annual event, which includes 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 Saint Peter Area Women Celebrating Women on Facebook.

Ambassadors’ Blues Fest

June 9 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 Unite

August 7 The community comes together to celebrate 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

August 18 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. Learn more at govenaires.org or Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps on Facebook.

Rock Bend Folk Festival

September 8-9 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. 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 27th year, is a Saturday evening concert in the park’s main pavilion.

The event is free, largely funded through donations and free will offerings.

A main stage is where the long list of musicians perform. A second stage features stories, more songs, demonstrations and other family-centered 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 on Facebook.

Oktoberfest

community events

September 28-29 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.

Halloween Fun Run & Walk

October 27 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, hosted by the city’s Chamber of Commerce, offers prizes for the best costumes.

Holiday season in St. Peter

Early 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 Angels 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

Late January/early 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 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.

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Cherry Creek Days

June 16-17 Named after the creek that runs through town, the annual celebration runs June 16-17 and includes a grand parade, open house at the Fire Department, 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. every other Friday from May to September.

Haunted Hayride & Fun Night

October 27-28 Find Cleveland Villagers Halloween Event on Facebook or visit clevelandmn.govoffice2.com

Kasota

Kasota Prairie Scientific & Natural Area

Situated on a rock terrace 70 feet above the Minnesota River Valley, is the 42-acre scientific 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

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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 vineyard and 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

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.

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worship St. Peter

Scandian Grove Lutheran Church 42869 County Rd. 52 507-246-5195 http://scandiangrovelutheranchurch.org/

Church of St. Peter (Catholic) 1801 Broadway Ave. 507-931-1628 http://churchofstpeter.org/chsp/

Trinity Lutheran Church 511 S. Fifth St. 507-934-4786 https://www.trinitystpeter.org/

First Lutheran Church 114 W. Traverse Road 507-934-3060 http://www.flcstp.org/

Union Presbyterian Church 730 S. Third St. 507-934-4602 http://spupc.org/wordpress1/

Church of the Holy Communion 118 N. Minnesota Ave. 507-934-2542 http://www.holycommunionstpeter.org/

Cleveland

Sunrise Church 722 Sunrise Dr. 507-934-1468 http://sunrisechurchmn.com/ Norseland Lutheran Church 37777 State Hwy 22 507-246-5312 River of Life Lutheran Church 830 Sunrise Dr. 507-519-1204 http://www.riveroflifelutheran.com Calvary Baptist Church 516 W. Jefferson St. 507-931-4567 http://saintpetercalvarybaptistchurch.org/ St. Peter Lutheran Church 427 W. Mulberry St. 507-931-1866 https://saintpeterlutheran.org/

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Church of the Nativity 200 W. Main St. 507-933-0358 http://www.maryschurches.com/ Church of Christ 900 Hwy. 99 507-931-5924 507-931-4044 http://www.clevelandchurch.net/ Marysburg Catholic Church 27528 Patrick St., Eagle Lake 507-243-3166 http://maryschurches.com/ Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 305 Sixth St. 507-931-1564 http://www.oursaviorsclevelandmn.com/

Kasota

First Presbyterian Church 141 S. Rice St. 507-931-2100

area churches Trinity Lutheran Church

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area services St. Peter City Hall 227 S. Front St., St. Peter 934-0663 Nicollet County Government Center 501 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter co.nicollet.mn.us Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office 931-1570 Veterans Services 934-7870 American Legion Post 37 229 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 934-6435

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

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

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

St. Peter Funeral Home- Klein Chapel 906 N. Washington St., St. Peter 931-2750

St. Peter Chamber of Commerce 101 S. Front St., St. Peter 934-3400

St. Peter Library 601 S. Washington Ave., St. Peter 934-7420

St. Peter Community Center 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 934-0067

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

St. Peter Herald 311 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-4520

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

automotive Autotronics 111 Jefferson Ave., St. Peter 931-9290

NAPA Auto Parts 311 S. Front St., St. Peter 931-1086

Skrove Automotive 171 St. Julien St., St. Peter 934-0055

Express Care Car Wash 825 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-1426

O’Reilly Auto Parts 801 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 550-1467

Von Essen Towing & Service 227 N. Front St., St. Peter 931-3410

Lagers of St. Peter 910 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-4070

Shorty’s Tire One 114 Pine St., St. Peter 931-8080

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dining 3rd Street Tavern 408 S Third St., St. Peter 934-3314 Arby’s 1221 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-2422 Blaschko’s Embassy Bar & Grill 325 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-3903 Blue Moon Bar & Grill 300 S. Webster St., Kasota (507) 519-1166 Caribou Coffee 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-5541 Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota 931-0089 China Town 302 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-5566 Dairy Queen Brazier 850 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-4580 Diamond Dust Bakery 320 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter 995-2546 Domino’s 103 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-9112 El Agave 814 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-2362

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

Nicollet Café 402 S. Third St., St. Peter 934-0056

Family Fresh Market Deli 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-5541

Papa Murphy’s 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-5555

Flame Bar 225 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 931-9277

Patrick’s on Third 125 S. Third St., St. Peter 931-9051

Godfather’s Pizza 225 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-6140

Red Men Club 412 S. Third St., St. Peter 934-9966

Hammer’s 220 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 519-1265

River Rock Coffee 301 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-1540

Hobbers Bar & Grill Just off Hwy 99 E., St. Peter 931-6875

St. Peter Food Co-op & Deli 228 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 934-4880

Jake’s Pizza 119 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 934-4944

Subway 1306 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-1000

Jocko’s Bar & Grill 325 Broadway St., Cleveland 931-6637

Taco John’s 103 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-6201

Kokomo’s 114 10th St., Cleveland 931-6410

Westwood Bar & Grill Squirrel’s Nest Landing, St. Peter 243-9998

McDonald’s 120 W. St. Julien St., St. Peter 931-3011

The Woods Bar & Grill 43779 Golf Course Rd., St. Peter 933-4400

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health, wellness & childcare Anytime Fitness 100 Dodd Rd., St. Peter 934-4604

Kind Veterinary Clinic 109 W. Grace St., St. Peter 931-4700

St. Peter Eyecare Center 320 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 931-6436

Benedictine Health Center 1907 Klein St., St. Peter 934-2203

Little Lambs Preschool 427 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 931-1866

Creative Play Place 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 519-6002

Little Angels Preschool 1801 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 931-2810

St. Peter Department of Human Services Campus 100 Freeman Dr., St. Peter 985-2000

Cornerstone Wellness Center 220 Broadway Ave., St. Peter 934-4850

Live Well Fitness 1900 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 934-8476

Ecumen Prairie Hill (Assisted Living) 1305 Marshall St., St. Peter 934-2200

Mankato Clinic @ Daniels Health Center 1901 N. Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-2110

Ecumen Sand Prairie (Assisted Living) 700 Knight St., St. Peter 931-4375

Mary Snyder, D.D.S. 202 Walnut St., St. Peter 934-2231

Sam & Abe’s Child Care 622 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 345-1451 Sioux Trails Mental Health 1301 Marshall St., St. Peter 934-2652 Southern Minnesota Orthodontists 121 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-9143

Foot & Ankle Clinic of St. Peter 316 S. Third St., St. Peter 934-3102

Pheasants Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care 1807 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 931-0966

GO! Therapy 209 W. Mulberry St. Suite E, St. Peter 327-6060

The Pulse Fitness Studio 101 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 934-8476

Good Samaritan Home Care 221 W. Park Row, St. Peter 931-0949

Rising Sun Chiropractic, PLC 1520 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-3333

Hey Diddle Diddle Daycare 830 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter 720-5315

Riverside Dental Care 217 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 931-5646

Hulsebus Chiropractic 206 W. Walnut St., St. Peter 934-2400

River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic 1900 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 931-2200

Kids’ Corner Child Care Center 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 934-1002

River Valley Birth Center 526 W. Park Row St., St. Peter 934-1565

St. Peter Community Child Care Center 600 S. Fifth St., Suite 125, St. Peter 934-3606 St. Peter Family Dental Center 402 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter 931-1230 St. Peter Yoga Studio 112 Grace St., St. Peter 420-6102 Swine Vet Center 1608 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter Valley View Dental, Inc 1302 Marshall St., St. Peter 934-3332

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housing, lodging & real estate AmericInn Motel & Suites 700 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-6554

Nicollet House 201-215 Park Row, St. Peter 381-1052

Konsbruck Hotel 408 S. Third St., St. Peter 831-1089

Arrow Ace Apartments 301 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 381-1052

Nicollet Meadows Town Homes 1302-1342 W. Menk Dr., St. Peter 720-8626

Lloyd Management P.O. Box 1000, Mankato 625-5573

Atwood Property Management 101 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 388-9375

Park Row Crossing 621 W. Park Row, St. Peter 327-3030

Maplewood Apartments 1320 N. Fifth St., St. Peter 934-4745

Benedictine Court (Senior Housing) 1906 N. Sunrise Dr. , St. Peter 934-8817

AmericInn Motel & Suites 700 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-6554

Nicollet House 201-215 Park Row, St. Peter 381-1052

Central Square Apartments 301 S. Washington St., St. Peter 327-3030

Arrow Ace Apartments 301 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 381-1052

Nicollet Meadows Town Homes 1302-1342 W. Menk Dr., St. Peter 720-8626

Century 21/Atwood Realty 101 S. Minnesota, St. Peter 934-2909

Atwood Property Management 101 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 388-9375

Park Row Crossing 621 W. Park Row, St. Peter 327-3030

Ell-Mar Apartments 1415 N. Washington St., St. Peter 327-3030

Benedictine Court (Senior Housing) 1906 N. Sunrise Dr. , St. Peter 934-8817

Pell Insurance & Real Estate 221 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 931-1703

Fairview Apartments 706 Ronell St., St. Peter 934-2214

Central Square Apartments 301 S. Washington St., St. Peter 327-3030

Pheasants Ridge (Assisted Living) 1807 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 931-0966

Heritage Meadows Senior Apartments 1302 W. Traverse Road, St. Peter 931-8545

Century 21/Atwood Realty 101 S. Minnesota, St. Peter 934-2909

Realife Cooperative of St. Peter 500 W. Jackson St., St. Peter 934-2902

Ell-Mar Apartments 1415 N. Washington St., St. Peter 327-3030

Re/Max Dynamic Agents 424 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-5313

Fairview Apartments 706 Ronell St., St. Peter 934-2214

St. Peter Motel 221 Union St., St. Peter 931-3100

Heritage Meadows Senior Apartments 1302 W. Traverse Road, St. Peter 931-8545

The Bungalows 1573 Aspen Dr., St. Peter 779-8242

Konsbruck Hotel 408 S. Third St., St. Peter 831-1089 Lloyd Management P.O. Box 1000, Mankato 625-5573 Maplewood Apartments 1320 N. Fifth St., St. Peter 934-4745

Viking Jr. Motel 216 W. Martin St., St. Peter 931-3081

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retail and grocery 2 Green Owls 211 Nassau St., St. Peter 934-3020

Genuine Amish Furniture 817 N. Minnesota, St. Peter 931-5517

Poshinate Kiddos 305 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 271-4562

4 the Team 108 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-5966

Govenaires Thrift Store 208 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-3642

Rick’s Consignment & Antiques 125 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 382-5070

Arrow Ace Hardware 201 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-3830

Her Happy Place 323 Front St., St. Peter 229-1475

Second Time Around Thrift Store 202 S. Minnesota, St. Peter 934-3642

Berger Interiors 1701 Old Minnesota, St. Peter 519-1153

Holiday Stationstore 123 St. Julien St., St. Peter 931-6841

Shopko Hometown 1002 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-4410

BP 800 Hwy. 99, Cleveland 934-1003

Inspire Bridal Boutique 204 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 514-2224

Smokers Choice 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-4807

Church of St. Peter Thrift Shop 401 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-9150

It’s About Time 305 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-3535

St. Peter Food Co-op & Deli 228 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 934-4880

Contents 304 S. Minesota Ave., St. Peter 934-8616

Julee’s Jewlery 120 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-3344

St. Peter Lumber & Do-It-Best Rental 200 S. Front St., St. Peter 931-3200

Cooks & Company 316 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-1172

Knit & Sew World 119 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-3741

Creations by Lorelei 305 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-9467

Kwik Trip 1305 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-3030

St. Peter Woolen Mill 101 W. Broadway Ave., St. Peter 934-3734 1-800-208-9821

Dollar General 1109 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-2015

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

Don’s Appliance & TV Appliance Clinic 969 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-3832

MGM Liquor Warehouse 100 N. Minnesota Ave. , St. Peter 934-8964

Family Dollar 220 Grace St., St. Peter 931-5834 Family Fresh Market 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-5541 Freedom Valu Center 624 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-6841 Generations Boutique 326 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-7407

Muskhaven 209 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 393-2492 Nelson Printing Co 838 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-1207 Nutter Clothing Co. 320 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-4340 Playing Possum Antiques & Whimsey 218 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-5636

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Sticks & Stones 303 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-4449 Swedish Kontur Imports, Inc 310 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-1198 The Cheese & Pie Mongers 317 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-9066 The Fair Emporium 213 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 779-9647 The Refinery 216 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter (952) 873-9679 Walt’s Hook, Line & Sinker 43325 Ottawa Rd., St. Peter 931-1200

specialty services Arts Center of Saint Peter 315 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-3630

Mary Fisher’s Hair Thairhappy 201 W. Park Row, Suite A, St. Peter 931-0818

St. Peter Laundry Co. 209 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 933-0770

Dish Doctors 119 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-1740

Mediacom 1601 Old Minnesota, St. Peter 866-609-6180

Saint Peter Cab Co. 479-0253

Fantastic Sams Hair Salon 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-4496

Minnesota River Valley Transit 227 S. Front St., St. Peter Office: 934-0668 Reservations & Dial-A-Ride: 888-880-4696

Fashion Corner Salon 115 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-2880 Frey Salon & Spa 429 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-139 Fringe Salon & Tanning 211 Nassau St., St. Peter 931-4496 Kwik-n-Klean P.O. Box 302, Cleveland 381-9982 Mark’s Sober Ride 381-3274

Nate’s Barbershop 222 1/2 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-1904 Nutter Clothing Company (dry cleaning drop off/pick up) 320 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-4340 Reflections Salon 208 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 934-2821

Saints Bus Service P.O. Box 476, St. Peter 934-4690 Stained Glass Studio 215 N. Minnesota, St. Peter 931-3818 Stones Throw Gallery 420 N. Minnesota, St. Peter 934-5655 Traverse des Sioux Garden Center 1702 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-6683 Verizon Select Communications 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 931-7378

Sew Boutique 1108 S. Fourth St., St. Peter 934-7397

utilities CenterPoint Energy 2400 N. Riverfront Dr., P.O. Box 428, Mankato 387-1111

LJP Enterprises (refuse and recycling) 2160 Ringhofer Dr., Mankato (507) 625-1968

Hansen Sanitation (dumpster rental) 326 E. Pearl St., Kasota 625-8891

Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency 500 First Ave. SW, Rochester 990-5846

St. Peter Public Utilities 227 S. Front St., St. Peter 934-0664

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DAVID DETLEFSEN, Agent Detlefsen Agency 105 S. 3rd Street, St. Peter, MN 56082 Bus: (507) 931-2889 • Fax: (507) 931-3597

www.detlefsenagency.com

“Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.”®

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS

Viking Jr. Motel 20 Budget Priced Quality Rooms Major Credit Cards Accepted

• Microwave • Cable TV • Free High Speed Internet • Refrigerator • Coffee Maker • At Room Parking

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Party Room Available Fridays: Meat Raffles

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Mon - Thurs: 11am - Midnight • Fri & Sat: 11am - 1am

General & Children’s Books - Unique Gift & Jewelry St. Peter’s largest selection of greeting cards Gustavus Clothing & Gifts - Art & Office Supplies Sept.-May Hours

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Pesto Aioli Sandwich

Community-owned grocery & deli. Hot & cold made-to-order sandwiches | Self-serve hot food bar with hearty, homemade entrees | Grab-n-go sandwiches, salads, sides & desserts | Build-your-own burrito bar | Delectable baked goods | Beverages & Fair Trade coffee | Fresh salad bar | Three soups featured daily | Bright, cozy dining area & outdoor seating area | Vegetarian & vegan friendly.

In Downtown St. Peter.

good. local. food.

228 Mulberry | stpeterfood.coop | Open 7 am-9 pm | Everyone is welcome!

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811 South 4th Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058 507-593-8500 640 3rd Street, Gaylord, MN 55334 507-237-2911

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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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Motel & Suites

St. Peter

507-931-6554 1-800-634-3444

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

700 North Minnesota Ave., St. Peter, MN

• 507-931-6554 • 1-800-634-3444

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1851 ~ Treaty of Traverse des Sioux 1853 ~ St. Peter was Established 1862 ~ Dakota Conflict 1862 ~ Gustavus Adolphus College was Established 1866 ~ St. Peter Regional Treatment Center Opened 1871 ~ First Nicollet County Fair

1883 Nicollet County Bank was Chartered

Serving the Community since 1883

Sam B. Gault

Z. Sam Gault Lisa R. Gault

56220 | St.South Peter community & Visitors Guide Third Street • Telephone 931-3310

J. W. B. Gault L.J. Gault

• St. Peter • www.nicolletcountybank.com