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Area: 408 Square miles
Congressional District: 6
Population: 41,935
County seat: Foley
Largest city: Sauk Rapids
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Glance Towns
Duelm is an unincorporated community in St. George Township, near Foley. The community is located along Duelm Road near 110th Avenue Northeast. Highways 25 and 95 are also in the immediate area.
Gilman is a city with a population of 225 as of 2024. It is located along the Highway 25 corridor.
Oak Park is an unincorporated community in Maywood Township. The community is located along Highway 23 near County Road 7.
Ronneby is an unincorporated community in Maywood Township. The community is located along Highway 23 near County Road 6.
Sartell is a city in Benton and Stearns counties that straddles both sides of the Mississippi River. The population was estimated at 20,344 people as of 2024.
St. Cloud is a city in Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties. The population was estimated at 70,875 people as of 2024.
Welcome to Benton County, your place in Central Minnesota!
Whether you are looking for a place to visit or a place to plant your roots, Benton County is here for you. With so many spaces to provide familiar surroundings or explore new things, this is where you will find your place in Central Minnesota.
Troy Heck Sheriff Sheriff
Safe and inviting neighborhoods in Benton County offer ample options for anyone looking to find a place to call their own. How and where you carve out this space is entirely yours to decide. For those who prefer the hustle and convenience of metropolitan living, the cities of Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud and Sartell offer great urban experiences to build on. Those looking for a small-town experience will find Benton County has you covered. Small towns and rural enclaves like Foley, Watab Township, Rice, Duelm and Gilman serve up their unique charm and close-knit community feel along with their places waiting for you to call home. For those who prefer the quiet of country living, Benton County has room for everything from hobby farms to agribusiness. If you’re undecided on what fits you best, you can sample all these with a short drive on well-maintained roads to take in what each option has to offer.
Benton County has much to give those seeking to find their place in the community. Quality school districts serve the area’s children and families with a focus on building the relationships that support excellence in education. A robust faith community and rich variety of service organizations support deep and lasting connections to this place. Parks, restaurants and bars, retail shopping outlets, and recreational
opportunities create spaces for people to join with others.
Places of employment abound in Benton County and the surrounding area, supporting the prosperity of residents. Our diverse workforce includes office and administrative professionals, production workers, construction services, education professionals, health care professionals, and many others. Employers looking to welcome your skills to their places of employment await in Benton County. If your place in the workforce includes remote work, Benton County has you covered as well. Broadband connected communities are plentiful in Benton County with local government actively working to expand broadband access to the entire county. Once you’ve established your place in Benton County, you’ll find it a great jumping off point for adventures nearby. Local nightlife, annual festivals, the Benton County Fair, summer concerts and a host of other regular events provide a place to gather with friends and family. Outdoor opportunities for fishing, hunting, skiing, walking, running, golfing and many other active pastimes are numerous in and around Benton County. Those willing to travel a short distance by vehicle will find quick access to the Twin Cities metropolitan area, lake country to the north and the rest of greater Minnesota all around. Cooperative and responsive governments seeking to build a prosperous tomorrow for citizens are here to make you feel heard. Effective public safety services work hard to ensure you’ll feel safe in your place in Benton County.
Come on in and take a look around. We’re certain you’ll find your place in Benton County.
Located in Central Minnesota, Benton County is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. Benton County is one hour north of the Twin Cities metro area and one hour south of premier lake and resort areas.
The center of the county is the city of Foley, the county seat. Most of the county’s larger communities (Rice, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and St. Cloud) are located on its western edge.
The largest city entirely in its borders is Sauk Rapids, which has over 14,000 residents. Rice, with a population just over 2,000, is located on the northwestern edge of the county.
Community Events
Lenten Fish Fry
Decisions made locally!
March 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Foley
Lenten Fish Fry
March 14, 5-7 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church, Rice
Miss Sauk Rapids Informational Meeting
March 15, 9 a.m.
Second Street Coffeehouse, Sartell
Activity Night
March 17, 5:30 p.m.
Old Village Hall, Rice
Gardening Seminar
Benton County Extension Master Gardeners
March 15, 8 a.m. to noon | Sauk RapidsRice High School, Sauk Rapids
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
March 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Lenten Fish Fry
March 21, 4-6:30 p.m. | Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Gilman
Lenten Fish Fry
March 21, 5-7 p.m. |
Immaculate Conception Church, Rice
Foley Community Connect Expo
March 22, 9 a.m.
Foley High School, Foley
Activity Night
March 24, 5:30 p.m.
Old Village Hall, Rice
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
March 26, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Lenten Fish Fry
March 28, 4:30-7 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish Hall, Morrill
Lenten Fish Fry
March 28, 5-7 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church, Rice
Open House & Expo Event
March 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jack & Jim’s Event Center, Duelm
Community Events
Sauk Rapids-Rice Area Musicians
CollectiveConcert: Music of the British Isles
March 29, 6:30 p.m.
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Sauk Rapids
Activity Night
March 31, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice
Lenten Fish Fry
April 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Foley
Lenten Fish Fry
April 4, 5-7 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church, Rice
Rice Women of Today Easter Event
April 5, 10 a.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice
SJAS Spring Breakfast & Silent Auction
April 6 | Jack & Jim’s Event Center, Duelm
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
April 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Good Friday Fish Fry and Meat Raffle
April 18, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Easter Egg Hunt
Duck Duck Jeep Event
May 25, 1 p.m.
Jack & Jim’s Event Center, Duelm
Memorial Day Services
May 26 | Foley, Rice & Sauk Rapids
Memorial Day Car Show
May 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jack & Jim’s Event Center, Duelm
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
Activity Night
April 7, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
April 11 | St. John’s Church, Foley
Lenten Fish Fry
April 11, 4-6:30 p.m. | Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Gilman
Lenten Fish Fry
April 11, 5-7 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church, Rice
Ham Bingo
April 12, 3 p.m.
VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Easter Egg Hunt
April 12, 11 a.m. | Holdridge Park, Foley
Activity Night
April 14, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice
April 19, 10 a.m. | Shepherd of the Pines
Lutheran Church, Rice
Activity Night
Rice Clean-Up Day
May 28, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
May 29, 3-6 p.m.
April 21, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice
April 26, 7-11 a.m. | Rice City Hall, Rice
American Legion Family Day
April 26, 1 p.m.
American Legion 473, Rice
S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast
April 27 | Foley Legion Club, Foley
Activity Night
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Foley Municipal Pool Opens
Early June| Foley
Police Activities League
June-July TBD, 6-7:30 p.m.
Lion’s Park Shelter, Foley
Rice Area Farmers Market
June 3, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
April 28, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
April 30, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Rice Women of Today Bike Rodeo
May 7, 5:30 | Lion’s Building & Westside Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
Rice Area Garage Sales
June 4-7 | Rice & Surrounding Area
Sauk Rapids Market
June 5, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
June 5, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
May 15, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
May 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Sauk Rapids Market
May 22, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Gilman Tractor Pull
June 7
Gilman Community Park, Gilman
Rice Community Vacation Bible School
June 8-12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice
Rice Area Farmers Market
June 10, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
City Wide Garage Sales
June 11-15 | Foley
Sauk Rapids Market
June 12, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
June 12, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Police Bike Rodeo
June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lion’s Park Shelter, Foley
S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast
Rapids River Days
June 26-28 | Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
June 26, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
June 26, 5:30 p.m.
June 15 | Foley Legion Club, Foley
Foley Fun Days
June 16-18 | Foley
Rice Area Farmers Market
June 17, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids-Rice Area Musicians
Collective Concert: “Patriotic/Americana”
June 17, 6 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
June 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Sauk Rapids Market
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Popple Creek Farmers Market
June 28, 9 a.m. | Popple Creek Wedding & Events, Sauk Rapids
St. Elizabeth Parish Festival
June 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, (Brennyville) Foley
Rice Area Farmers Market
June 19, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
June 19, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Rice Area Farmers Market
June 24, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
June 25, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
July 1, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
July 3, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
July 3, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Rice Area Farmers Market
July 8, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
July 10, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Kids Super Hero Event
July 10, 5 p.m.
Lion’s Building and Westside Park, Rice
Rock The Riverside
July 10, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Community Events
Rice Area Farmers Market
July 15, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
July 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
PARTY IN THE PARK
July 17, Foley
Sauk Rapids Market
July 17, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Gilman Tractor Pull
July 27 | Gilman Community Park, Gilman
Benton County Fair
July 29-Aug. 3 | Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
July 17, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
St. John’s Church Bazaar
July 20
St. John’s Church, Foley
Rice Area Farmers Market
July 22, 3-6 p.m.
Rice Area Farmers Market
July 29, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
July 31, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
July 23, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
July 24, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
July 24, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Gilman Days
July 25-27 | Gilman
Scotty’s Kustomz Art & Metal Car and Bike Show
July 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Division Street, Rice
July 31, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
National Night Out
Aug. 5 |Sauk Rapids & Rice
Rice Area Farmers Market
Aug. 5, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
Aug. 7, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Rice Area Farmers Market
Aug. 12, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
Aug. 14, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
Aug. 14, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Rice Days
Aug. 16 | Rice
Pantowners 46th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet
Aug. 17, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids
Rice Area Farmers Market
Aug. 19, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
Fall Fest
September TBD | Living Waters
Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids
Rice Area Farmers Market
Sept. 2, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
Sept. 4, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Old Creamery Arts and Craft Show
Aug. 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Movie IN the Park
Aug. 21, Foley
Sauk Rapids Market
Aug. 21, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rock The Riverside
Sept. 6-7 | Rice
Rice Area Farmers Market
Sept. 9, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
Sept. 11, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Car Show
Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m.
Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Sacred Heart Parish Festival
Aug. 24 | Sacred Heart Parish, Sauk Rapids
Rice Area Farmers Market
Aug. 26, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Burger Nite and Motorcycle Show
Aug. 27, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
Aug. 28, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Sept. 13, TBD | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice
Rice Area Farmers Market
Sept. 16, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Sauk Rapids Market
Sept. 18, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
OkTOBERFEST
Sept. 20, Foley
Rice Area Farmers Market
Sept. 23, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
Sept. 24, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
Sept. 25, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast
Sept. 28
Foley Legion Club, Foley
Rice Area Farmers Market
Sept. 30, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Mom and Son Event
September-October TBD
Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
Oct. 2, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Annual Volleyball Bash for a Cure
Oct. 4 |O’Brien’s Pub and Old Village Hall, Rice
Foley Fire Department Open House
Oct. 4, 11 a.m. | Foley
Rice Fire Department Open House
Oct. 5 | Rice
Rice Area Farmers Market
Oct. 7, 3-6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
Oct. 9, 3-6 p.m.
Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids
Rice Women of Today Fall Festival
Oct. 11, 10 a.m.
Old Village Hall, Rice
Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House
Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sauk Rapids
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley Quilt Bingo
Oct. 19, 1 p.m. | St. Elizabeth Church, (Brennyville) Foley
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 25, 4-6
p.m.
Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m.
| VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Oct. 31, 4 p.m. Rice
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31, 5:3-7 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, Sauk Rapids
S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast
Nov. 2 | Foley Legion Club, Foley
Widow’s Weekend
Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
American Legion 473, Rice
Rice Women of Today Craft Sale
Nov. 8, 9 a.m.
Old Village Hall, Rice
Veteran Day Dinner
Nov. 11, TBD
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Area Musicians Collective Christmas Concert
Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Sauk Rapids
Rice Women of Today
Santa Night
Dec. 12, 6 p.m. | Old Village Hall & Bridge Church, Rice
CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social
Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Christmas Eve in a Barn
First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Turkey Bingo
November TBD
St. John’s Church, Foley.
Turkey Bingo
Nov. 22, 3 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
Nov. 26, 4:30 p.m.
VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids
SJAS Cookie & Bake Sale
November-December TBD
St. John’s Area School, Foley
Sauk Rapids Downtown
Jingle & Mingle
Dec. 6 | Sauk Rapids
Living Nativity
Dec. 6, 2-5 p.m. | Coborn’s parking lot, Sauk Rapids
Dec. 24, Service times TBD 5400 Golden Spike Road NE, Sauk Rapids
Rice Women of Today Movie Night
December TBD | Old Village Hall & Bridge Church, Rice
SJAS Soup Fest
February 2026 TBD St. John’s Area School, Foley.
Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club Wild Game Feed
February 2026 TBD
Old Village Hall, Rice
Foley Area FFA Breakfast
February 2026 TBD
Foley High School
Troy Heck heckt@co.benton.mn.us
Christine Scherbing cscherbing@benton.mn.us
Kathleen Reuter kreuter@benton.mn.us
Benton County Board of Commissioners: Ed Popp (front from left) and Scott Johnson; (back, from left) Pam Benoit, Steve Heinen and Jared Gapinski
Benton County Extension Office
531 Dewey St., Foley, MN 56329
(Entrance is located in the southwest corner of the county administration building)
Phone: 320-968-5077 • Fax: 320-968-5319 mnext-benton@umn.edu
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar.senate.gov
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (DFL) 202-224-5641 www.smith.senate.gov
U.S. Rep. District 6 Tom Emmer (R) 202-225-2331 emmer.house.gov
MN Senate 10 –Sen. Nathan Wesenberg (R) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building, Room 2325 St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-4913 sen.nathan.wesenberg@senate. mn.gov
MN House 10B – Rep. Isaac Schultz (R) 2nd Floor Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-6746 rep.isaac.schultz@house.mn.gov
MN Senate 13 – Jeff Howe (R) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building, Room 2231 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2084
MN House 13B – Tim O’Driscoll (R) 2nd Floor Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7808
MN Senate 14 – Aric Putnam (DFL) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3215 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6455
MN House 14B – Dan Wolgamott (DFL) 5th Floor Centennial Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6612
rep.dan.wolgamott@house.mn.gov
FOLEY AREA CHURCHES
Estes Brook Evangelical Free Church 16937 80th St. Oak Park, MN 56357 320-968-6946
Free Grace United Church 141 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 800-434-4306
worship Come
St. Joseph Church of Morrill 33009 Nature Rd. Foley, MN 56329 320-387-2255
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 724 11th Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6400
Free Grace United 1030 Fourth St. SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 763-633-9706
Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church 306 Norway Drive Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7928
Gethsemane Lutheran Church ELCA of Ronneby 14478 78th St. NE Foley, MN 56329 320-983-5002
Glendorado Lutheran Church 1100 186th Ave. NE Princeton, MN 55371 763-662-2241
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church 640 Broadway Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7107
Maywood Covenant Church 6823 135th Ave. NE Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7652
New Life Church 931 Norman Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7796
St. Elizabeth Church 16454 125th Ave. NE Foley, MN 56329 320-387-2255
St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Duelm 10915 Duelm Rd. NE Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7502
St. John’s Catholic Church 621 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7913
Sts. Peter & Paul Church 10495 Golden Spike Rd. NE Foley, MN 56329 320-387-2255
RICE AREA CHURCHES
Bridge Church 31 First Ave. SE
Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2028
325 11th St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-3474
Harvest Fellowship Church
Sacred Heart Church 2875 10th Ave. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-8115
Salem Lutheran Church 90 Riverside Drive SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-252-1625
Solid Rock Family Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception 145 Second Ave. NE Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2725
Graham United Methodist Church 2265 135th St. NE Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2145
Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church 1950 125th St. NW Rice, MN 56367
320-393-4295
SAUK RAPIDS AREA CHURCHES
Annunciation Catholic Church of Mayhew Lake 9965 Mayhew Lake Rd. NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-1729
Countryside Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1970 15th St. NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-774-2232
Discovery Church 700 18th St. NW Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-5767
400 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-529-8838
Joy Christian Center 770 21st Ave. NE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-253-7819
Living Waters Lutheran Church 1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-255-1135
301 First Ave. NE Sartell, MN 56377 320-281-9635
St. Hedwig’s Church 421 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-746-2917
New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 413 Franklin Ave. NE Suite 3 St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-4021
Petra Lutheran Church 1049 First Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0120
Riverside Church 1702 Highview Drive W. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 763-263-2410
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 6855 Golden Spike Rd. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 651-231-5934
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 7286 Duelm Rd. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-2069
Trinity Lutheran Church 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3670
VOLUNTEER OPERATED
Benton County Food Shelf
Volunteer organization providing food shelf, household items and clothing support to residents of Benton County.
To learn more, please visit us Mondays 1-7 pm or Thursdays 11 am-3 pm at 150 Fourth Ave., Foley. Call us at 320-968-7012 or check us out online at FoleyCrossCenter.org
Beyond the Community
Yellow Ribbon
The city of Sauk Rapids is proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon community. This is a community effort that aims at bringing military families home from pre-deployment, to deployment, and through reintegration. As a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon community, the community strives to provide links to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon efforts for all of the military families living in the area.
Honoring our
Foley
American Legion Post 298 131 Fourth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7902
Legion Auxiliary 298 & Sons of the American Legion
Rice
American Legion Post 473 80 Division St. N., Rice, MN 56367 320-393-4545
Rice Legion Auxiliary & Sons of the American Legion
Sauk Rapids
VFW Post 6992 901 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3617
VFW Auxiliary 6992
American Legion Post 254 PO Box 301, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Ken Johnstone, 320-217-3227
Legion Auxiliary 254
Welcome to
There’s always something happening in Foley, and we’re excited to see some big changes coming in 2025.
Foley
Last year, we completed our ambitious wastewater project — the largest project the city has ever undertaken. Our new wastewater treatment plan is a serious upgrade from our old pond system and connects the city to the regional wastewater treatment facility in St. Cloud. With this project now complete, the city can look toward adding new homes and businesses and welcoming new residents to our growing city.
Mayor
Mayor Brandon Voit
Here are a few more things you should know about Foley. The City of Foley is a thriving rural community in Central Minnesota. You’ll find us at the crossroads of Highway 23 and Highway 25, a short drive from St. Cloud and one hour north of Minneapolis and south of the northern lakes
area of Brainerd. Foley is the perfect spot for people looking for small-town living with big city convenience. Our roots go back to the lumber barons and the railroad expansion of the 1800s. Today, Foley is the Benton County seat. Our diversified economic base, a strong industrial and manufacturing sector, excellent schools, and many area recreational activities make Foley an excellent choice whether you are looking to open a business, raise a family or for a new place to call home.
We’re the home of Foley Fun Days every June! We offer three city parks with playgrounds, a ball field and park shelters — perfect for family gatherings. We also have an outdoor municipal swimming pool, golf course and walking trails. With so much to offer, Foley is a great place to hang your hat!
MAYOR
Brandon Voit
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jeff Gondeck, Stephanie Lloyd
Deb Mathiowetz
Gary Swanson
CITY PERSONNEL
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sarah A. Brunn
Monica Shaw
QUICK reference Foley
Telephone,
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN & DEPUTY CLERK:
ADMINISTRATIVE & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT: Sara Judson Brown
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & UTILITY BILLING CLERK
Stacy Graham
PUBLIC WORKS: Mark Pappenfus, director
Adam Foss, lead operator
Bryan Moshier, public works operator
Jesse Roehl, public works operator
POLICE CHIEF & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:
Katie McMillin
Community Events
Bike
Events
Frandsen
& RECREATION Area parks Foley
The Foley Municipal Pool is one of a few outdoor aquatic centers in the area. The pool is open seven days a week throughout summer, beginning in June. Red Crosscertified swimming lessons are available as well as private pool rentals.
Foley Municipal Pool 110 Eighth Ave. in Foley, near Holdridge Park Call 320-968-9908 to reach the pool house during open hours.
Email contactus@ci.foley.mn.us. Include “pool manager” in subject line.
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Grab the kids, your family and friends. It is time to play. Check out playground equipment, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, or rent one of the park shelters at Holdridge Park or Lion’s Park for your next outdoor event.
Summers are short in Central Minnesota, but the fun does not stop when the snow flies. Foley offers two skating rinks in the winter – one located near Foley Public Schools and the other in Lion’s Park. Lion’s Park also offers a sledding hill.
Norway Drive Park offers playground equipment along with a designated skateboard park area. The skateboard park is located on the south side of the park, east of the First Presbyterian Church.
Foley Map
Foley is the seat of Benton County.
The seat was first established in Sauk Rapids and it was moved to Watab for a short period of time before it returned in 1859.
In 1901, an election took place among county residents, calling for a vote that asked whether the seat should remain in Sauk Rapids or be moved to Foley. The results favored moving the seat to Foley by a vote of 1,284 to 788.
Benton County’s present administration buildings were built in 1902 and 1903, with additions to the structures in 1974 and 1981. The interior has been remodeled to fit the county’s needs; however, preliminary discussions continue as to whether or not the county should proceed with construction of a new building in the city of Foley.
Information courtesy of the Benton County Historical Society & Museum and Judge Robert J. Raupp, of the Seventh Judicial District.
Summer Events in
of foley History
The Foley Brothers
The city of Foley traces its roots back to the 19th century lumber barons and the four Foley brothers who settled in Benton County in the late 1800s. The brothers originally came from Lanark in eastern Ontario, Canada. Their Irish immigrant family made Lanark their home during the second administration of President Andrew Jackson during the turbulent 1830s.
Michael Foley was the first brother to come to Minnesota. He arrived in 1870 and immediately saw the huge economic opportunities Minnesota had to offer. He was catapulted into the lumber industry through his business contacts with James J. Hill, the empire builder.
Michael later returned to Lanark to persuade his brothers, Thomas, Timothy and John, to join him in seeking their fortune in “the land of sky-tinted water.” They agreed, and the four brothers formed a partnership that lasted a lifetime.
Lumber Barons and Railroads
The Foley brothers bought 80 acres of land in Gilmanton Township and set up a logging camp and steam sawmill at the site of the present-day village along with other camps throughout Benton County. The brothers contracted with the Great Northern Railroad to cut the white oak trees in the surrounding area into lumber.
The sawmill produced highgrade lumber for bridge timbers and frames for railway cars. Secondgrade oak was made into railway ties. Wood from the Foley mill helped to build the railroad, which extended through the logging camp westward from St. Cloud in 1882.
To supply the needs of the lumber and railroad workers, businesses moved to the camp and set up shop. By 1898, the Foley brothers filed the original plat of the village and the economy boomed. A hotel was built and stores opened. A bank, newspaper, drug store, livery stable, meat market, machinery dealer, cafes and saloons lined the streets.
By the beginning of the 20th century, the supply of big logs from the heavy timber of Benton County came to an end. Though the big trees were gone and logging ended, there was still an unlimited supply of trees ready to be manufactured into wood products that were much in demand.
New Industry
John Foley foresaw the end of the logging and sawmill business and made plans for a new wood industry in Foley. He donated several acres of his land for new businesses. Three mills sprung up south of the railroad tracks. These mills, or pail factories, became known as the Wood and Stave Mills and Heading Mills.
The new mills manufactured wood staves for pails, barrels and wood boxes of all sizes. Ash and basswood were in great demand and was the most suitable for making pails and barrels. Oakwood was used extensively in making whiskey kegs and beer barrels, which were used for shipping liquor and beer. At the time, every saloon served tap beer and sold whiskey in bottles from the kegs. Wood barrels of various sizes were used to ship everything from flour, salt, coffee, fruit, vinegar and groceries.
By March 21, 1900, when the population was 172, the community was incorporated as a village. It was named for John Foley, whose many generous contributions had helped to build the town.
Benton County Seat
pledging $12,000 to build a new courthouse and move the Benton County offices from Sauk Rapids to Foley. John Foley deposited $12,500 in the Foley bank to cover the pledges and other costs of the new courthouse. The election took place in June, and it was reported there were 788 votes in favor of keeping the county seat at Sauk Rapids and 1,284 votes in favor of moving the county seat to Foley.
By the time Foley became the Benton County Seat, lumbering had decreased in importance in the area. The surrounding land was soon cleared and made into farms. The region, once referred to as oak country, became dairy country, and the businesses of Foley, which had served the lumber industry, now served farmers.
On March 4, 1901, the citizens of Foley circulated a petition to be presented to the county commissioners
For more information on the history of Foley, read “Seventy Years: The Foley Saga,” by Edward T. Foley. Courtesy of ci.foley.mn.us/about-foley/history
Fire Department
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at 11 a.m.
The Foley Fire Department members are Dakota McIver (front, from left), Andy Shaw, Logan Lunde, Travis Sweno, Greg Poganski, Jacob Bowland and David Moore; (back, from left) Adam Foss, Mike McMillin, Kraig Rudolph, Lt. Travis Janson, Lt. Todd Foreman, Capt. Chris Harren, Chief Mark Pappenfus, Jason Studanski, Brian Moshier and Jerry Linn. Not pictured are Jerad Fleck, Jay Howard and Tyler Palm.
Fire Chief: Mark Pappenfus
Foley Schools
I.S.D. 51 District Office 840 Norman Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7175 • Fax 320-968-8608
infoweb@apps.isd51.org
Foley High School 621 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7246 • Fax 320-968-8456
Joel Foss - Principal
Foley Intermediate School 840 Norman Ave. N., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6251 • Fax 320-968-8499
Eric Bjurman - Principal
Foley Elementary School 743 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7286 Fax 320-968-8467
Adam Kluver - Principal
St. John’s Area School 215 Seventh Ave., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7972 • Fax 320-968-9956
www.saintjohnsschool.net
Christopher Smith - Principal
Welcome to Rice
Welcome to Rice! A past with pride, a future with promise.
Rice is growing! Each year the city welcomes many new households, our population is now 2,018. Rice is located on Highway 10 between Little Falls and St. Cloud, with easy access to either. Rice offers plenty of beautiful countryside, the Mississippi River, and scenic parks. This year, we added a walking trail right by Meadows Park. Each year, we have several community festivals and events that spread throughout the year — the annual farmers market, city festival and The Old Creamery Arts & Crafts Show name a few.
We have many clubs that support our town, Rice Lions Club, Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club, Rice Women of Today, American Legion Post 473 and Auxiliary, and Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA are all big supporters of our community. Our voluntary fire department consists of 22 firefighters and our police department employs two full-time officers and one part-time officer. Our police and fire departments support the community with open houses, National Night Out, a bike rodeo, Parent Teacher Association picnics and Police Activities League. Both departments are incredibly involved with the kids and families in Rice.
The Rice Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for kids of all ages. We have added a dance clinic in addition to already options of volleyball, soccer and the summer ball program. And don’t forget our annual family movie night or weekly open gym! We have
two ball fields, soccer fields, a gaga ball area, playgrounds and ice rinks.
The long-running businesses are also growing and adding opportunities for employment. Stop in and visit our restaurants, from fast food to sit-down dining. We have welcomed Taco John’s, Top Automotive and Just Peachy Boutique & Gift.
We have a wonderful elementary school, shops and businesses to serve a variety of needs. High-speed internet, from 100 Mbps to 1 GB, is available locally.
our city. Check out what Rice has to offer!
Mayor Mayor Brian Skroch
Acting mayor: Chris Scheel
Auditor: Schlenner, Wenner & Co.
Engineers: Stantec Engineering
Official posting places: Rice City Hall and the city website
Official Appointments
205 E. Main St. • PO Box 179 Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2280 jfandel@ricemn.us
Office Hours
Monday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday Closed
Regularly scheduled Rice City Council meetings take place the first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. in Rice City Hall. If the regular meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the following Tuesday.
Outdoor severe weather sirens are tested at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month.
RICE AREA COMPOST SITE
The city compost site is open April 26 to Nov. 8 (weather permitting)
The compost is free for residents within city limits. If you live in a surrounding township you also are welcome to use the site for a fee of $40 a year or $10 a day. The site is a great place to dispose of grass clippings, branches, leaves and garden vegetation. During certain times of the year, there will be compost and/or wood chips available. You can get your compost site sticker at the site during open hours. Rice Clean Up Day is 7-11 a.m. April 26.
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 4 P.M. - 7 P.M., Saturday 8 A.M. - Noon
Location: From downtown head west over the railroad tracks toward the river. After the bend in the road, Sixth Avenue Northwest will be on the right side of County Road 2. Take the next road to the left before the cemetery. Follow this road around to the left. Fenced in site will be to the right. You are responsible to unload or load your own trailer or truck.
Rice has a first-class post office. The Rice Post Office has many mail services available: 135 E. Main St., Rice, MN 56367
• Bulk Mail Acceptance
• Bulk Mail Account Balance
• Bulk Mail New Permit
• Burial Flags
• Business Reply Mail Account Balance
Rice
Post Farmers Office Market
• Business Reply Mail New Permit
• Call Referral
• Carrier Services
• Duck Stamps
• General Delivery
• Money Orders (Domestic)
• Label Broker®
• Money Orders (Inquiry)
• PO Box Online
• Pickup Accountable Mail
• Pickup Hold Mail
• Pickup Notice Left Mail
• Priority Mail International®
• Stamps
Rice is a community of approximately 2,000 residents located in northwest Benton County. The Mississippi River is directly west of city limits, and the BNSF Railway and U.S. Highway 10 run through the center and eastern edge of town, respectively.
The community covers approximately 6 square miles.
Rice is part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District. The only school located within the city of Rice is Rice Elementary School.
Tuesdays 3 p.m.6 p.m. June 3 through Oct. 7 (weather permitting) Veterans Memorial Park at East Main Street and North Division Street Rice
Police Chief
Ross Hamann
Full-time Officer
Jeremy Traut
Part-time Officer
George Bridenstine
Non-Emergency
320-393-3280
Emergency 911
The Rice Fire Department members are Paul Vedbraaten (front, from left), Rebecca Patton, Brad Vaillancourt, Darby Cervenka, Arsenio Clinton, Robert Cervenka, Lt. Kevin Peine, Jeremy Traut and Lt. Keith Craft; (back, from left) Assistant Chief Caleb Voigt, Greg Beierman, Capt. John Aschenbrenner, Dakotah Warzecka, Charlie Walters, Capt. Allen Voigt, Deputy Chief Blake Phenow, Capt. Ben Phenow and Chief Scott Janski. Not pictured is Eldon Schiller, Adam Wippler, Lt. Allen Petron and Austin Anderson.
Ashley Smith, MA, LPCC
Rice
History
In early history of Benton County, the area of Langola Township encompassed the land around the present-day city of Rice to Royalton. The land was referred to as the “Sand Prairie” by the early explorers. During this early history timeline, the area from Sauk Rapids to Fort Ripley was being built up as it was part of the Woods Trail, later to be called the Minnesota military road. Fort Ripley needed supplies, and the supplier was a man by the name of George T. Rice.
George Rice saw opportunities arising and moved to Little Falls from St. Paul. Here, he traded in produce and cattle, supplying Fort Ripley for three years until in 1862 when he moved to Sherburne County. In 1864, he moved to Langola Township and built a large home on the land that was originally owned by H.G.O Morrison. His home sat on a hill overlooking Little Rock River. He acquired other acreage and eventually owned 325 acres of land in the Langola area. In 1865, he bought the Luther Hotel, which had been built on the Red River Trail in 1857. It was south of the cemetery and west of Rice. It then became known as Rice’s Tavern and the area commonly was referred to as “Rice’s.” Mr. Rice used his connections for supplies and the station-hotel became a stop for the Fort Ripley stagecoach horses along with a departure and returning point for the passengers.
During this time, Mr. Rice also established a grist mill, a flour mill near his home and Little Rock Creek was dammed up to run the water wheel. The extra flour was shipped out and taken to the fort. The next established business for Mr. Rice was starting a sawmill. He sawed the local logs brought in by the neighbors, and soon his sons were receiving logs from northern companies floating them down the Mississippi. Rice’s Station area grew with people attracted to the area for homes, businesses and jobs.
Names of early settlers were McNeils, Wolhart, Lampert, Popp, Doble, Demerritt, Russell, Rajkowski and Guck. With settlers came the need for schools and they were built. In 1877, the Northern Pacific Railroad passed through the town in a northerly direction near Rice’s Station. More businesses moved in with the addition of the railway, ferries continued to operate for crossing the river until bridges were sturdily built. Rice’s Station grew as more businesses and more people moved into the area.
On July 18, 1890, the Village of Rice was officially incorporated and the town was named after its early settler. The village charter election notice was posted for all citizens who were qualified to vote at the general elections. Thirty-seven votes were cast at the election which took place on July 31, 1890.
J.C. Wiley was elected president of the council, J.W. Wolter, William Dunsmore and Robert l. Russell were elected Trustees. John Lampert was elected as recorder and John Fox became the constable, J.B. Gazette and H.S. Broughton were declared justices of the peace and Henry Fox was elected treasurer. The first council meeting of the Village of Rice whick took place on Aug. 1, 1890, to declare election results and organize the village. Thus, after a long history of being known as Rice’s, Rice’s Tavern, and Rice’s Station; the official Village of Rice was launched.
Welcome to
As the mayor of this wonderful community, I’m thrilled to welcome you to our town! Whether you’re visiting, new to the area or looking to make it your home, you’ll quickly see what makes Sauk Rapids such a special place. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Sauk Rapids is a vibrant city with a rich history in Central Minnesota. The town was named for the river rapids just below the mouth of the Sauk River, where early settlers found their home. With a population of over 14,000, Sauk Rapids enjoys all of the benefits of being part of a regional hub while maintaining the charm and tranquility of a small town.
Mayor Mayor Jason
Ellering
In Sauk Rapids, neighbors know each other by name. Whether you’re strolling down the sidewalk or stepping into a local shop, you’re likely to run into friends, colleagues or family. It’s this sense of connection that makes our community feel both comfortable and secure.
Our vibrant downtown is full of charm, offering a unique blend of local businesses, restaurants and shops that give our town its distinct character. It’s the perfect place to support small businesses and enjoy all the personal touches that make our town feel like home.
Our schools are at the heart of our community, providing excellent education and opportunities for our children to grow and thrive. We are proud of the dedicated educators and staff who
help shape the future of young minds.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, our robust parks system provides plenty of spaces for recreation, relaxation and family fun. From scenic trails to playgrounds and sports fields, there’s always something to enjoy.
I’m proud of what we’ve built here in Sauk Rapids, and I am even more excited about what’s still to come. Together, we’re building a community that’s not just a place to live, but a place to truly thrive.
Welcome to our community — we’re so glad that you are here!
CITY GOVERNMENT
A five-member council, consisting of four council members and one mayor, governs the city. Council members include Clinton Holmgren, Nick Sauer, Dottie Seamans and Ellen Thronson. The mayor is Jason Ellering. City administrator is Ross Olson.
services
Sauk Rapids
PAY UTILITY BILLS ONLINE
Pay your water/sewer utility bill with a checking or savings account or debit or credit card by one of the following methods.
PAY ONLINE
PAY BY PHONE
Visit www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. Click residents & visitors tab, then pay online.
Call toll-free 877-885-7968. Make sure to have your bill available to provide your customer account number.
PAY BY MAIL
Send a check to: City of Sauk Rapids, 250 Summit Ave N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
PAY AT THE OFFICE OR AT THE DROP BOX
Drop off your payment during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or in a locked drop box available 24/7 for payments by check in the parking lot of the Sauk Rapids Government Center or at the Coborn’s grocery store in Sauk Rapids.
SAUK RAPIDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Sauk Rapids Chamber of Commerce is a division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce located at 1411 West St. Germain, Suite 101, St. Cloud 56301. To contact the chamber, call 320-251-2940 or email information@ stcloudareachamber.com.
FINANCIAL
Six financial institutions serve Sauk Rapids, including Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Gate City Bank, Great River Federal Credit Union, St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, U.S. Bank Branch and Wells Fargo Bank.
The Sauk Rapids City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of every month in the council chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center located at 250 Summit Ave. N. The city council also meets in special session as needed with notice of these meetings posted at city hall. Meeting dates conflicting with national or state holidays are changed to the Tuesday following a Monday holiday date. The city council meetings are broadcast live on the city’s cable access channel: Charter Channel 181. The agendas for the city council meetings are posted on the city website at www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us and at the Sauk Rapids Government Center the Friday prior to the meeting by noon.
The Sauk Rapids Fire Department members are Capt. Steve Ellson (front, from left), Capt. Dalton Landwehr, Rick Van Den Arend, Brent Bukowski, Keagan Gunderson, Jason Adamski, Deelia Guite, Alan Olson, Tanner Toenjes, 1st Assistant Chief Brad Peterson and Justin Hammerel; (back, from left) 2nd Assistant Chief Jeff Jahnke, Wyatt Hanson, Joel Henkemeyer, Cody Drussell, Kevin Roesner, Tyler Gedicke, Brian Kitzberger, Jared Powell, Scott Vadnais, Mike Griffin, Dale Abraham, Chief Jason Fleming and Capt. Greg Bomstad. Not pictured are Kaden Cahill, Montana Hanson, Brian Otremba, Bryce Sequin and Cory Zimpel.
Information Contact
www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
City Hall-Administration, Building, Community Development and Finance
250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5300
Public Works
360 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Public Works Director 320-258-5319
Utilities Director 320-258-5318
Public Works Emergencies 320-968-7201
City Administrator:
Ross Olson ............................rolson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
City Clerk:
Dana Furman..................dfurman@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Receptionist/Office Clerk:
Marla Plante ...................mplante@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Community Development Director:
Todd Schultz ......................tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Asst. Finance Director:
Ryan Meyer........................rmeyer@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Finance Clerk:
Bonnie Lauermann .blauermann@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Police Chief:
Perry Beise ..........................pbeise@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Asst. Police Chief: Brent Bukowski............bbukowski@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Fire Chief & Building Official:
Jason Fleming ..................jfleming@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Public Works Director: Pete Eckhoff...................peckhoff@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Utilities Director:
Craig Nelson ....................cnelson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Utility Billing Clerk: Sheila Terhaar .................sterhaar@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Liquor Operations Manager: Tom Boulton ....................saukrapidsliquor@hotmail.com
City Attorney: Adam Ripple & Ashley Bukowski, of Rinke Noonan
City Engineer: Scott Hedlund, of SEH Inc.
History Sauk Rapids
In 1850, Sauk Rapids consisted of oak, maple and basswood trees. In 1851, the first home was built by W.H. Wood; it was a large mansion named Linden Terrace. Other settlers followed and the town was named Sauk Rapids after the rapids just below the mouth of the Sauk River. Soon a general store was built, then a hotel and a large jail.
In 1856, the county seat moved to Watab, then returned to Sauk Rapids in 1859. A new courthouse was built, but in 1897, the seat moved to Foley where it currently resides. In 1917, the courthouse burned. The first settlers organized a Congregational church that was soon followed by Methodist, Episcopalian and Lutheran churches. The first paper outside of St. Paul was the Sauk Rapids Frontiersman. It started in 1854. In 1876 the first bridge was built, but then destroyed later in 1876. It was rebuilt in 1879. A flour mill was erected in 1875, then destroyed in 1886.
In 1874, Sauk Rapids was the end of the line for the railroad. All the settlers from as far away as the upper Red River Valley brought their produce here to ship it. A six-horse stage coach made bi-weekly trips between St. Cloud and Crow Wing. The first school was built in 1886.
Until 1886, Sauk Rapids was one of the most important cities in Minnesota. It stood a good chance of becoming even more so, but on April 14 at approximately 4 p.m. a cyclone struck the town. Everything in the path of the tornado was demolished. It swept through the heart of the city, wiping out all the stores. In Sauk Rapids alone, 44 were killed and several hundred wounded. This event was a great set-back for the city, but today it is evident Sauk Rapids has recovered from this event. Today, Sauk Rapids is full of life and growing more each year. It has ample amounts of opportunity for everyone and continues to be on the cutting edge of development.
Courtesy of www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. and the Benton County Historical Society
Fertilizing
Weed Control
Mosquito Control
Lawn Mowing
Edging
Seasonal Clean-Up
Dethatching
Aeration
Overseeding
Parking Lot Sweeping
A community A community
commitment
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Sauk Rapid-Rice District Office 1833 Osauka Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-4703
Superintendent: Bradley D. Bergstrom
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 1835 Osauka Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-4700
Principal: Sandy Logrono
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School 901 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-654-9073
Principal: Laura Arndt
Mississippi Heights Elementary School 1003 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-0122
Principal: Tanya Peterson
Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 Sixth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-0506
Principal: Aby Froiland
Rice Elementary School 200 NE Third Ave. Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2177
Principal: Jenny Bushman, ED. D.
Early Childhood - Two locations Director: Sue Paasch 320-255-8910
Early Childhood Center 30 Fourth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Rice Elementary School 200 NE Third Ave. Rice, MN 56367
Adult Education
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School - Door 4 901 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-258-1111
Director: Nicole Wilke
Excellence
Everything you need in education from preschool to postsecondary
in education
Harvest Preschool
400 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 harvestpreschoolmn.com 320-529-8838
Little House Preschool and Kindergarten
120 Seventh Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.littlehousepreschool.org 320-251-7529
Veronica Oliva-Clour, Director
Montessori School of Sauk Rapids
1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.montessorimn.com/ location/sauk-rapids 320-255-8855
Administrator: Rebecca Tholen
• Comprehensive eye exams for the entire family
• Treatment of eye diseases (glaucoma, cataracts, pink eye)
• Diabetic eye exams
• Latest in lens technology
• Contact Lens evaluations
• Large selection of brand name frames
• Emergency eye services (foreign body removal, ashes/ oaters)
132 2nd Ave. SW, Milaca 320-983-3434 221 4th Ave. N, Foley 320-968-6015 molacekfamilyeyecare.com
Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool 2163 Mayhew Lake Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.princeofpeacels.org 320-251-8416
Kim Essington, Preschool Director
Benton-Stearns Education District Voyagers Program & New Frontiers Program 324 Third Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.bentonstearns. k12.mn.us 320-253-8940
Abby Lyon, Program Supervisor
Parks AREA Sauk Rapids
Recreational
Sauk Rapids has five main off-road recreational trails used for biking, hiking, rollerblading and cross-country skiing
Trails
Regional trails were added to the city in the past decade. A multi-use paved trail connects downtown Sauk Rapids to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, passing residential and commercial areas along the way. The trail sits to the north of Second Street North, beginning at Third Avenue North, and runs northeast adjacent to the roadway. The trail continues near Golden Spike Road Northeast where it connects to a new trail at Mayhew Lake Road Northeast and travels north to the high school.
Mayhew Creek Park Trail is located in Mayhew Creek Park north of the high school and is 1.1 miles long. There are two loops, one going around the sledding hill and one around the perimeter of the park. These are crushed aggregate at this time.
Ox Cart Trail is the most popular city trail. It is a paved trail that travels along the banks of the Mississippi River and through four city parks and is 2.18 miles long. The trail begins at Southside Park and goes through Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park heading north along River Avenue and into Municipal Park. The trail continues north and goes through Island View Park ending at Fischer’s Garden Mobile Park where the road connects back up with North Benton Drive and leads to Sartell. This trail roughly follows a portion of the historic Red River Oxcart Trail that was used in pioneer days to move supplies and trade goods from St. Paul to Pembina, North Dakota, and into Canada. The convoys of wooden two-wheeled carts pulled by oxen could be heard coming 5 miles away, long before they were seen. The large wheels on the carts held in place with leather hide material, let out a very loud screeching noise that traveled far, some of these convoys were 200 carts long. This means of transportation and historic lively tradition slowly died away as the railroads expanded their lines.
Prairie Lane Trail and
Eastern Star Trail are paved trails that can be used jointly by crossing 18th Street North. Prairie Lane trail winds among four storm water-holding ponds and is beautifully landscaped and has benches and appropriate lighting. Across 18th Street North. The Eastern Star Trail is also paved and winds through a complex wetland that is very unique. The trail ends at Eastern Star Park that provides playground equipment and a small picnic shelter.
Rotary Trail is a crushed aggregate nature trail originally constructed by the Great River Rotary of Sauk Rapids and Sartell. The trail meanders through a wooded wetland complex northwest of Bob Cross Park to Bob Cross Nature Preserve. This trail has boardwalks and observation outlooks and is quite secluded.
Church Hill Heights Trail was constructed in 2001 within the circle development of Church Hill Heights.
Garden Brook Trail is another inner development trail that borders a wetland.
Health care
Assisted Living/Home Care
Catalina Care......................................612-598-2819
Country Manor ....................................320-253-1920
Cummings Care Center .....................320-251-3447
Eastern Star ..........................................320-258-3507
The Good Shepherd Community ......320-252-6525
Granite Care Home Inc......................320-251-4736
Landings of Sauk Rapids-
Meridian Senior Living .........................320-203-8142
Legacy Place LLC ...............................320-259-7988
Ridgeview Place Senior Living ...........320-251-5228
Riverside Assisted Living ......................320-584-6484
Summit Ridge Place ...........................320-203-8142
The Gardens at Foley..........................320-968-6201
Wildwood Assisted Living....................320-774-1546
Clinics
Integracare Clinic Foley .....................320-968-7234
Chiropractic
Accelerate Integrative Family Wellness ....................................320-761-1666
Back to Health Acupuncture & Chiropractic .....................................320-257-6008
Foley Wellness Center .........................320-968-7413
Gerhardson Chiropractic ...................320-968-6023
Services
Dentists
Benton County Human Services .......320-968-5087 Mayo Clinic Ambulance Emergency...........................................................911
Hyytinen-Trobec Family Dental ..........320-393-2215 North Benton Dental Care .................320-253-4206 Pearl Dental .........................................320-654-9999 Theisen Dental .....................................320-252-7806
Hospital
Spinal Rehab Clinic Inc. .....................320-252-2225
Dvorak Eye Clinic ................................320-774-3666 Infinite
Pharmacies Coborn’s (Foley)..................................320-968-8625 Coborn’s (Sauk Rapids) ......................320-240-9777
Mission & Vision Statements: We support area neighbors 60 years and older to continue living independently in the home of their choice through community volunteerism. By this effort, the elders of our community will live longer, happier, and more meaningful lives.
Services provided: Transportation (rides) | Homemaking Chore Services | Grocery Shopping | Home Deliveries
Volunteers needed: CARE volunteers set their own hours, volunteering as often as their schedules and personal lives allow, and accepting assignments according to their interests.
the elders of aningful emaking ries e Calls
Yardwork/Snow Removal | Friendly Visiting/Phone Calls Respite Care | Minor Home Repair/Modification Health and Safety Education | Food Programs Aging Well Fitness Classes | Art Classes Senior Social Events
2025 Events and Program Schedules:
Art Class: third Monday of every month, 1 pm to 3 pm at New Life Church of Foley Senior Social (music & bingo): third Wednesday of every month, 11 am to 2 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church, Foley Free Aging Well Fitness Class: These classes take place once per week on Tuesdays, alternating between the two Foley Snap Fitness locations, and always from 1-2 pm
AGRICULTURE
Central MN Ag Service
St. Cloud Spray Foam ..............page 51 5245 55th St. NE. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-266-7914
www.agpartsmn.com
Foreston Farmers Co-op Creamery .......................................page 10 214 N. Main Ave. Foreston, MN 56330
320-294-5711
Pierz Co-op ...................................page 40
315 Edward St. S. Pierz, MN 56364
320-468-6655 www.pierzcooperation.com
Sunrise Ag Cooperative .........page 43 14395 Highway 25 Pierz, MN 56364
320-468-2168
ART
Central MN Arts Board ...........page 52
Knife River.....................................page 33
2450 Highway 10 St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-251-9472
www.forestoncreamery.com
Gilman Co-op Creamery ........page 18 9920 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333
320-387-2770
www.gilmancreamery.com
MN Tarp & Liner..........................page 62 3011 Seventh St. S. Waite Park, MN 56387 320-257-5535 www.mntarp.com
220 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-4290 866-825-1471 www.centralmnartsboard.org
ASPHALT AND CONCRETE
www.kniferiver.com
ASSISTED LIVING
Country Manor ...........................page 34
520 First St. NE Sartell, MN 56377
AUCTIONEER
Keith Sharer Auction Service 3825 Shadowwood Dr. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-267-1963 www.keithsharerauctions.com
AUTOMOTIVE
Granite City Paving ..................Page 29 P.O. Box 361 Foley, MN 56329
320-266-8820 www.granitecitypavingllc.com
320-253-1920
www.countrymanorcampus.org
Ridgeview Place
Senior Living................................page 47 1009 10th Ave. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5228
www.accura.healthcare/sauk-rapids
The Gardens at Foley ..............page 12 235 Pine St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6201 www.monarchmn.com/the-gardensat-Foley
Modern Farm Equipment, Inc. ...........................page 6 Highway 27 W. Pierz, MN 56364 320-468-2161
Hanson Paving ...........................page 15 3636 Quail Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-7874 www.hansonpaving.com
BT Diesel Performance & Repair ..........................................page 40 2189 125th St. NW Rice, MN 56367 320-828-1617 btdieselperformance.com
D&B Auto Body ............................page 7 603 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-4771 www.facebook.com/dandbautobody saukrapids
D&P and Glen’s Rapids Repair ..............................page 72 229 Stearns Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-1655 606 First St. SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-4910
Foley Collision Center .............page 46
200 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7611 www.foleycollisioncenter.com
Midstate Auto .............................page 47 6001 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN 56329 218-818-1110 www.midstatemnsales.com
Morrie’s Auto Connection.....page 40 559 Highway 10 S. St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-300-3367 www.morriesautoconnection.com
CITY
City of Foley 251 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7260
www.ci.foley.mn.us
City of Sauk Rapids ..................page 39
City Hall - Administration 250 Summit Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5300
Murphy Chevrolet.....................page 51 211 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 Sales 320-968-3087 Service 320-968-3090 www.murphychevrolet.com
CLEANING
Jordan Home Cleaning, LLC ...............................page 22 Serving the Foley Area 763-228-8139
CONSERVATION
Fred’s Home Furnace ...............page 31 1801 Haven Road Little Falls, MN 56345 320-632-9692 www.homefurnacemn.com
Hannon Electric, LLC................page 67 6081 160th Ave. Oak Park, MN 56357 320-309-5263 www.hannonelectric.com
Northland Buildings
Post Frame Garages/ Storage Buildings
Mike Hyland 800-736-4510 www.northlandbuildings.com
Lost Times Tavern......................page 56 2 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-217-5475 • 320-310-1123 www.losttimestavern.com
O’Brien’s Pub ...............................page 50 10 E. Main St. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-9154 www.facebook.com/OBriensPubRice
Reality Roasters Coffee Company ..........................page 6 111 Second St. NE Little Falls, MN 56345 www.realityroasters.com realityroastersmn@gmail.com
Saldana Excavating & Aggregates Inc. ......................page 62 9885 Highway 10 NW Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2160 Find us on Facebook
Pojo’s Auto Body........................page 24 10295 Golden Spike Road NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-3070 www.pojosauto.com
William’s Auto .............................page 55 1660 Highway 23 E. St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-259-7199
www.williamsautoofstcloud.com
BAIT, TACKLE, GUNS & PROPANE
Stop Light Bait ............................page 47 45 Eighth Ave. SE St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-255-9689 sales@stoplightbait.com
BAKERY
Dutch Maid Bakery...................page 46 512 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-6782
BEAUTY, SALON & SPA
Cutting Edge Salon ..................page 40 124 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-4646 www.cuttingedgefoley.com
Hair & Body Works
Salon & Spa ..................................page 31 24 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-203-0960
Benton Soil & Water Conservation District ..............page 15 14 Second Ave. W. Foley , MN 56329 320-968-5300, ext. 3. www.soilandwater.org
COURIER SERVICE
Granite City Armored Car .....page 26 1026 13th Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0708 www.granitecityarmoredcar.com
CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION/ EXCAVATING/ELECTRIC
American Door Works.............page 40 2150 Frontage Road S. Waite Park, MN 56387 320-253-1310 www.americandoorworks.com
Burski Excavating, Inc.............page 58 204 Ninth Ave. NE Rice, MN 56367 320-393-4160 www.burskiexcavating.com
DG Homes & Remodeling .....page 36 730 Ninth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-9416 dghomes-remodeling.com
Ehlinger Lawn Service ............page 59 320-250-9337 info@ehlingerlawn.com www.ehlingerlawn.com
Starry Electric, Inc .....................page 53 11999 105th Ave. NE. Foley, MN 56329 320-387-3023 www.starryelectric.com
CORPORATE CONTRACTORS
J. Berd Companies ....................page 52 1 Industrial Boulevard Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-656-0847 www.j-berd.com
COUNTY OFFICES
Benton County Veterans Services ..........................................page 19 531 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-5044 co.benton.mn.us/161/veteransservices
DINING/CATERING/BAR
Danny’s Dugout .........................page 64 736 S. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0451 www.dannysdugout.com
Foley Family Restaurant ........page 55 220 First Ave. W. Foley, MN 56329 320-818-1188
Lincoln Depot..............................page 35 629 Lincoln Ave. SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-9211 www.lincolndepot.com
Rock Creek Coffee House ......page 39 214 2nd Ave. N Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-281-5713 www.rockcreekcoffeehouse.com
EMBROIDERY/ SCREEN PRINTING/ PROMOTIONAL
Brenda’s Seasonal Specialties .....................................page 21 123 First Ave. NE Little Falls, MN 56345 320-616-1077 info@embroiderybss.com
Henry Embroidery & Screen Printing ......................page 42 13552 School House Road NE Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6597 www.henryesp.com
FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING
Black Financial Services...........page 9 110 Avon Ave. Avon, MN 56310 320-356-9031 www.blackfinancialservices.com
Falcon National Bank ..............page 24 183 Cedar Drive Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6300 www.FalconNational.com
Farmers & Merchants State Bank .....................................page 16 1301 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-5121 www.fmpierz.com
First National Bank of Milaca...........................................page 8 10225 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2233 www.fnbmilaca.com
Steven V. Baker, Ltd. ................page 28
1287 Second St. N. Suite 201 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-5175
800-252-5175
www.svbltd.com
FLAGS/FLAG POLES
Coil’s Flags.....................................page 19 2803 Clearwater Road Suite B St. Cloud, MN 56301
320-253-8160
FLOORING
Design Tile and Flooring .......page 48
HARDWARE/FLEET
Foley Hardware......................page 49 190 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7262
301 34th Ave. S. Suite 2 Waite Park, MN 56387 320-774-1999 www.designtileandflooring.com
FOOD/GROCERY
Dunlap Meats ................................page 9 15686 120th St. Foreston, MN 56330
320-469-0643
320-294-4994
FOOD SHELF
C.R.O.S.S. Center ........................page 17 150 Fourth Ave. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7012
www.foleycrosscenter.org
FUNERAL SERVICES
Foley Funeral Home & Cremation Provider ...............page 9 221 Second Ave. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7111 www.foleyfuneralhome.net
Williams Dingmann Funeral Home..............................page 53 324 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-1454 www.williamsdingmann.com
GREENHOUSE
Pete’s Greenhouses ..................page 48 9455 Ronneby Road NE Foley, MN 56329 320-291-5488 www.facebook.com/Petes GreenhousesFoley
GLASS SERVICES
East Side Glass ............................page 52 305 Franklin Ave. NE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-251-1900
www.eastsideglass-mn.com
Wippler Hardware ....................page 45
8 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5383 www.wipplerhardware.com
HOTEL
TWFG Insurance Services .......page 3
114 Division St. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-8178 800-599-9866 www.twfgmn.com
LAW OFFICE
MEDICAL
Foot Support ...............................page 30
50 14th Ave. E. Suite 114
Sartell, MN 56377 320-656-1363 www.footsupport.com
Evenson Decker, P.A.................page 64 1011 Second St. N. Suite 201 St. Cloud, MN 56302 320-253-7130 www.evensondeckerlaw.com
Gerhardson Chiropractic ......page 57 gerhardsonchiropractic.com
Cold Spring 402 Red River Ave. N. Suite 3
Cold Spring, MN 56320 320-685-8284
Foley
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson...............................page 16 120 Seventh Ave. SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-774-6104
INTERNET/COMMUNICATIONS
Benton Communications ......page 54 2220 125th St. N.W. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2115 www.bctelco.net
INSURANCE
LAWN CARE
Midwest Lawn Experts. ..........page 50 7 Days a Week 320-237-8230 midwestlawnexperts@gmail.com
Advantage One Insurance....page 56 3801 Third St. N. St. Cloud, MN 56303
320-252-6650
Alloy Insurance...........................page 43 1101 Second St. S. Suite 110 Sartell, MN 56377 320-251-3333 www.AlloyInsured.com
Allstate Insurance .....................page 14
225 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-202-8688
Insurance Avenues ...................page 23
800 Industrial Drive S. Suite 206 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-2552 www.insuranceaves.com
Platte River
Insurance Agency .....................page 63
Ron Gertken Owner/Agent 205 E. Centre St. Royalton, MN 56373 320-584-5000
RD Employee Benefits Plus ..page 27 14087 Bank St. Suite 6 Becker, MN 55308
763-275-0105 320-291-4913
The Insurance Shoppe ............page 21
415 Dewey St., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6217
410 Central Ave. S., Milaca, MN 56353 320-983-6106
513 First St. W., Princeton, MN 55371 763-389-2121
LEGION/VFW
Foley American Legion ..........page 47 131 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7902
Sauk Rapids VFW 6992 ..........page 24 901 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3617
LIQUOR
130 Norman Ave. S. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6023
Waite Park 310 Third St. NE Waite Park, MN 56387 320-281-5243
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY
Journey Through Mental Health & Personal Wellness .................page 44 400 Broadway Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-200-4151 www.journey-through.com
G-Will Liquors, Royalton........page 56 17335 55th Ave. NW Royalton, MN 56373 320-302-0122 www.g-will.com
Sauk Rapids Liquor ....................page 2 312 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-4185
MANUFACTURER
Blow Molded Specialties, Inc. ...........................page 71 222 Bronder Drive Foley, MN 56329 320-968-5511 www.blowmolded.com
FOOD
Dombrovski Meats ...................page 11 425 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6275 www.dombrovskimeats.com
MASSAGE
Relaxing Results
Therapeutic Massage 40 1/2 N. Division St. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-3545
MONUMENTS
Foley Funeral Home & Monuments ...............................page 9 221 Second Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7111 www.foleyfuneralhome.net
NEWSPAPER
Benton County News...............page 30 1061 Highway 23 Suite 2A P.O. Box 689 Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7220 www.bentonconews.com
Sauk Rapids Herald ..................page 30 2 Second Ave. S. Suite 135 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-1971 www.saukrapidsherald.com
OIL
Brenny Oil .....................................page 39
71 Norman Ave. S. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7955
ORGANIZATIONS
CARE- Community Action Respecting Elders .....................page 66 321 Sixth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7848 www.careelders.org
Business
Foley Fun Days
Juanita Beauchamp ....................page 61 Foley, MN 56329
320-761-0003 www.ci.foley.mn.us
Quality of Life Task Force ......page 28 Foley, MN foleyqualityoflife@gmail.com www.facebook.com/foley-quality-oflife-task-force-522019631260431
OPTOMETRY
Infinite Eye Care 210 2nd Ave. N Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-257-4990 www.infiniteeyecare.com
PHARMACY
Village Pharmacy ......................page 49 108 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1303
PROPANE SERVICES/FUEL
Molacek Family Eyecare ........page 61 Foley 221 4th Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6015 Milaca 132 Second Ave. SW Milaca, MN 56353 320-983-3434
Beaudry Oil...................................page 62 630 Proctor Ave. NW Elk River, MN 55330 763-441-2383 info@beaudryoil.com
Dooley’s Petroleum, Inc.........page 11 1106 S. Lincoln Ave. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-2110 www.dooleypetro.com
REAL ESTATE
RETAIL
American Edge ...........................page 50 9000 Indian Road NW Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2792 www.americanedgeknives.com
Copper Pony ................................page 37 208 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-774-3210
Milaca Jewelers ..........................page 63 175 Second Ave. SW Milaca, MN 56353 320-983-6573 milacajewelers.jewelershowcase.com
SCHOOL
WEB DESIGN
SP Web Design 522 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-352-6577
WEDDING/EVENTS
Haller Realty, Inc..........................page 5 1310 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.hallerrealtyhomes.com
Purpose Driven Realty ...........page 36 22 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-248-6872
RECREATION
Complete Coverage Rental ....page 9 8274 Delta Circle St. Joseph, MN 56374 320-412-0623 www.completecoveragerental.com
Lincoln Wedding & Event Rentals ............................................page 39 1816 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-252-5522
St. John’s Area School .............page 24 215 Seventh Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7972 www.saintjohnsschool.net
SENIOR
CITIZEN CENTER
CARE: Community Action Respecting Elders .....................page 66 321 Sixth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7848 www.careelders.org
VETERANS SERVICES
Benton County Veterans Services ..........................................page 19 531 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-5044 co.benton.mn.us/161/veteransservices
VETERINARIAN SERVICES
Foley Municipal Pool ..............page 19 110 Eighth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-9908 www.ci.foley.mn.us
RECYCLING
SEPTIC
Litke’s Veterinary Service......page 45 14395 Highway 25 Pierz, MN 56364 320-468-6666 www.litkesvet.com
Mille Lacs Vet Clinic ..................page 14 MILACA CLINIC
Albany Recycling Center ............................................page 62 34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2747 www.centralmnrecycling.com
Midway Iron & Metal ...............page 20 648 & 731 NE Lincoln Ave. St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-258-3003 www.midwayiron.com
Nelson Sanitation and Rental Inc .......................................page 33 1376 105th St. NW Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2787 www.nelsonsanitation.com
SPECIALTY SERVICES
Frank’s Custom Furniture 11201 150th Ave. Foreston, MN 56330 320-294-5147 www.frankscustomfurniture.com
255 Third Ave. SW Milaca, MN 56353 320-983-6303
LARGE ANIMAL HAUL-IN Facility 32876 125th Ave. Milaca, MN 56353 320-983-6303
FOLEY CLINIC
310 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6677 www.millelacsvet.com
TITLE COMPANY
Swine Services
Unlimited, Inc
Benton County Abstract Title Co. .......................page 42 411 Dewey St., P.O. Box 128 Foley, MN 56329 www.bentontitle.com
Stearns County Abstract Title Co. ...........................................page 42 21 Courthouse Square St. Cloud, MN 56303 Direct: 320-258-4302 Phone: 320-251-5920 Fax: 320-251-0367 www.stearnscountyabstract.com
205 Ninth Ave. NE Rice, MN 56367 888-684-PIGS (7447) www.swineservices.org
