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elcome to Benton County! Whether you are looking for a place to plant your roots or a place to pass some time, Benton County is here for you. Our modern world often has us looking for opportunities to socialize and places we can find rest and solitude. Both can be easily found in Benton County.

For those seeking the bright lights and big city experience, destinations like Sauk Rapids, Sartell and St. Cloud await with plenty of opportunities to gather, shop and socialize. These metro areas offer busy workplaces, thriving neighborhoods to call home, and well-designed roads to get you where you want to go. City parks provide ample opportunity for recreation year-round. Retail outlets, restaurants and bars await you on the major thoroughfares and in neighborhood locations. Arts, community festivals, cultural events and youth programing offer a variety of ways residents and visitors alike may pass their time in these urban centers.

For those hoping to find rest and solitude, Benton County has room to roam. A short drive from the metropolitan areas brings into focus the agricultural legacy and future of the county. Thousands of acres of Benton County farmland each year produce food for the people of the area, jobs for those employed on the farms, and peace for those who live on or visit the land. A variety of private and public places exist for those who wish to access the quieter side of the area. Places to fish, hunt, hike, bike, walk, golf and camp are all easily found in Benton County. Dotting the open spaces of Benton County are many great small communities. The cities of Foley, Rice and Gilman and the rest of the county’s towns are jewels just waiting to be discovered. These close-knit cities and towns are excellent places to find that special experience that is life in a small town.

Complementing all these resources and amenities are the quality schools, responsive governments, active faith-based communities and dedicated community organizations who work to make this area prosperous and welcoming. As you work to find your balance of solitude and socialization, we hope you too will come to see that Benton County offers the best of both worlds in Central Minnesota.

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Towns

AT A GLANCE

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 235 as of the 2019 census. 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. Nearby places include Foley, Ronneby and Foreston.

Ronneby is an unincorporated community in Maywood Township. As of the 2019 census, its population was 37. The community is located along Highway 23 near County Road 6. Nearby places include Foley and Oak Park.

Sartell is a city in Benton and Stearns counties that straddles both sides of the Mississippi River. The population was estimated at 18,005 people as of 2019.

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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 largest city is Sauk Rapids, which has over 14,000 residents. The part of St. Cloud that is located in Benton County includes about 6,400 residents.

Sartell’s Benton County section includes over 2,000 people. Rice, with a population of over 1,200, is located on the northwestern edge of the county.

Area: 408 Square Miles Congressional District: 6 US Census Population (2019): 40,129 County Seat: Foley Largest City: Sauk Rapids

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Events

Gilman Days July 23-25 | Gilman

Community

Summer Farmers Market July 26 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Concerts at Riverside Entertainment Venue Thursdays in August, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Community Easter Egg Hunt April 3,10 am | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice

Summer Farmers Market August 2 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell

Winter Farmers Market April 3 |Sartell Community Center, Sartell

Benton County Fair August 3-8 | Benton County Fair

St. John’s Area School Community Breakfast April 5 |St. John’s Area School, Foley Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year Open House and Awards Ceremony April TBD| Sauk Rapids Government Center, Sauk Rapids Rice Farmers Market Tues., May 1-Oct. | Rice (weather permitting) Sauk Rapids Farmers Market TBD | Check the Facebook page for details National Day of Prayer May 6 | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice Relay for Life May 8 (tentative, details to come) Rice Elementary, Rice Summer Farmers Market May 10 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market May 17 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market May 24 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Apple Duathlon May 22 |Sartell Middle School, Sartell Summer Farmers Market May 31 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Memorial Day Service May 31 | American Legion, Rice Rice Community Vacation Bible School June 6-10 Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice Foley Municipal Pool Opens June| Foley (tentative, early June) City Wide Garage Sales June 4-5 | Rice Scrub Out Cancer June TBD|Rice

National Night Out August 3 | Rice City Wide Garage Sales June 18-19 | Foley

Summer Farmers Market August 9 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell

Police Bike Rodeo June 19 | Lions Park Shelter, Foley

Movie in the Park August 13, Starting at Dusk Behind Rice City Hall,

S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast, June 20 | Foley Legion Club

Rice Family Fun Day August 14 | Rice

Foley Fun Days June 21-23 | Foley

Pantowners 45th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet August 15 | Benton County Fairgrounds Sauk Rapids

Summer Farmers Market June 21 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rapids River Days June 24-26 | Sauk Rapids Summer Farmers Market June 28 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Concerts at Riverside Entertainment Venue Thursdays in July, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Annual Fourth of July Boat Parade July 4 | Little Rock Lake, Rice Summer Farmers Market July 5 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market July 12 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Party in the Park July 15 | Holdridge Park, Foley Summerfest, Immaculate Conception Church July TBD | Rice (tentative, Third Sunday of July) Summer Farmers Market July 19 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell

Summer Farmers Market, June 7|Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Sartell Summerfest June TBD| Sartell Police Activities League June-July | Lions Park Shelter, Foley Summer Farmers Market, June 14 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Page 6 • 2021 Benton County Resource Guide

Summer Farmers Market August 16 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Movie in the Park August 19 | Holdridge Park, Foley Summer Farmers Market August 23 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market August 30 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Concerts at Riverside Entertainment Venue September 2, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Summer Farmers Market September 6 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell 9/11 Service September 11 | American Legion, Rice Old Creamery Arts and Craft Fair September 11-12 | Rice Summer Farmers Market September 13 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Oktoberfest September 18 | Lions Park Shelter, Foley

August 3-8, 2021 Benton County Fairgrounds 1410 Third Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN For more information visit www.bentonfairmn.com

Events

Community

Thursday, June 24 - 7 PM Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Pageant Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Performing Arts Center.

Friday, June 25 - 6 PM Rapids River Days Parade. Route runs along Sixth Avenue.

Summer Farmers Market September 20 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell

Foley Fire Department Open House October TBD | Foley

Summer Farmers Market September 27 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell

Rice Fire Department Open House October TBD | Rice

Annual Volleyball Bash for a Cure October 1-2 | Rice

Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House October TBD | Sauk Rapids

St. John’s Area School Walk-A-Thon October 1 | Foley Summer Farmers Market October 4 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market October 11| Bernick’s Arena, Sartell

Turkey Bingo, Rice Fire Department November 19 | Rice Holiday Parade Of Lights & Family Fun Day Date TBD | Sauk Rapids

Saturday, June 26 Tanner's Team Foundation 5K/1K Walk-Run 7:15 AM registration at Bob Cross Park near the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School • 1K – starts at 8:30 AM for (10 years and under) • 5K – starts at 9 AM (chip-timed) • 2-mile walk – starts at 9 AM Rapids River Food Fest - 11 AM to 8 PM Municipal Park on North Benton Drive.

Live bands on stage: Kevin Lange & the Mississippi Drifters – 11 AM to 1 PM Gregory James - 1:30 PM to 4 PM Honey Badgers - 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM MN State Strongman/Strongwoman Championships 11 AM Municipal Park on North Benton Drive.

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Elected Officials

Serving Benton County

Sheriff Troy Heck

troy.heck@co.benton.mn.us

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

Benton County Board of Commissioners: Beth Schlangen (front, from left) and Ed Popp; (back, from left) Scott Johnson, Steve Heinen, and Jared Gapinski.

U.S. Rep. District 6 Tom Emmer (R) 202-225-2331 https://emmer.house.gov

Auditor-Treasurer Nadean Inman

treasurer@co.benton.mn.us

MN Senate 13 – Jeff Howe (R) Capitol Office 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg, Room 3231 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2084 sen.jeff.howe@senate.mn MN House 13B – Tim O’Driscoll (R) 237 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7808 rep.tim.odriscoll@house.mn

County Attorney Philip Miller

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MN Senate 14 – Aric Putnam (DFL) 2327 Minnesota Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6455 sen.aric.putnam@senate.mn

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MN Senate 15 – Andrew Mathews (R) 2105 Minnesota Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-8075 MN House 15B – Shane Mekeland (R) 215 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2451 rep.shane.mekeland@house.mn

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(The outside door entrance is located in the very southwest corner of the old courthouse.)

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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 between St. Paul to Pembina, N.D. and into Canada. The convoys of wooden two-wheeled carts pulled by oxen could be heard coming five 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.

Mayhew Creek Park Trail is the most recently completed trail in the city. It 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 but may be paved in the future.

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.

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COUNTY OWNED PARKS Bend in the River (Benton County) Benton Beach (Benton Co.) Mississippi River Park (Stearns Co.) St. Regis Park (Benton Co.) Rosa Anna Beach

Park Building

CITY OWNED PARKS Veterans Memorial Park Rice Lions Park Westside Park

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FOLEY Area Parks & Recreation

Foley Municipal Pool 110 Eighth Ave., Foley, MN 56329 Pool House: 320-968-9908 (During pool hours) Email: contactus@ci.foley.mn.us (Add pool manager to subject line.)

HOURS OF OPERATION: Open swim hours (season opens in June) Weekdays 12:30-4:15 p.m. & 6:45-9 p.m.

Sat. and Sun. 12:30-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. **Pool closes at 8 p.m. in August

Winter Activities - 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 Lions Park. Lions Park also offers a sledding hill.

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 parks’ shelters at Holdridge or Lions Park for your next outdoor event.

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.

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FOLEY AREA CHURCHES

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church 640 Broadway Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7107 Maywood Covenant Church 6823 135th Ave. N.E. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7652 New Life Church 931 Norman Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7796 St. Lawrence Church – Duelm 10915 Duelm Road N.E. Foley, Minnesota 56329 320-968-7502 St. John’s Catholic Church 621 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7913

St. Joseph Church 33009 Nature Road Foley, MN 56329 320-387-2255

Graham United Methodist Church 2255 135th St. N.E. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2145 Bridge Church Check bridgechurchmn.org for meeting location.

Rice, MN 56367 320-493-5367

Sts. Peter & Paul Church 10495 Golden Spike Rd N.E. Foley, MN 56329 Shepherd of the Pines 320-387-2255 Lutheran Church 1950 125th St. N.W. Rice, MN 56367 OAK PARK 320-393-4295 CHURCHES Estes Brook Evangelical Free Church 16937 80th St. Oak Park, MN 320-968-6946 RICE AREA CHURCHES Annunciation Catholic Church 9965 Mayhew Lake Rd N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1729

Church of the Immaculate Conception 145 Second Ave. N.E. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Rice, MN 56367 724 11th Ave. N. 320-393-2725 Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6400

SAUK RAPIDS AREA CHURCHES

Discovery Church 700 18th St. N.W. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5767

Hope Presbyterian Church 1962 W Highview Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-654-9694

Petra Lutheran Church 1049 First Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0120

Annunciation Mayhew Lake Church 9965 Mayhew Lake Rd. N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1729

Trinity Lutheran Church 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3670 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 325 11th St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-3474

Harvest Fellowship Church 400 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-529-8838

Living Way Church 901 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-339-5232

Sacred Heart Church 2875 10th Ave. N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-2854

Countryside Christian Center 1970 15th St. N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-774-2232

Bridge Community Church 1702 W. Highview Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-2960 Living Waters Lutheran Church 1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-255-1135

Communion Life Fellowship 1970 15th St. N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-428-0859

St. John’s Lutheran Church 6855 Golden Spike Rd. N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-387-2433 St. Hedwig’s Church 421 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-746-2917 St. Patrick’s Parish 7286 Duelm Road N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-2069 Seventh-Day Adventist Church 2010 15th St. N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0325 Riverside Church 1702 W. Highview Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 763-263-2410

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Honoring Our

Military FOLEY Foley American Legion Post 298 131 Fourth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7902 Foley Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.)

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SAUK RAPIDS Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 901 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3617 Sauk Rapids American Legion Frank Heinzel Post 254 PO Box 301, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Jim Hixson, Adjutant, 320-420-5686 Ken Johnstone, Commander 320-217-3227 Sauk Rapids Legion Auxiliary

Rice ce Legion Color Gu Guard Jim at 393-4339 e-mail jhovda.rice@jetup.net Rice American Legion Post 473 80 Division St. N., Rice, MN 56347 320-393-4545 Rice Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) Rice Legion Auxiliary

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community 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 re-integration. 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.

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Foley

There’s always something happening in Foley, and we’re excited to see some big changes coming in 2021 and 2022.

Beginning later this year, we will break ground a short drive on our ambitious wastewater project. Our current from St. Cloud wastewater pond system is at capacity and we’re and one hour north no longer able to grow. Our wastewater treatment of Minneapolis and facility plan is a serious upgrade to our old pond south of the northern lakes system. The plan includes running a pipe from Foley to the regional wastewater treatment facility Gerard Bettendorf, area of Brainerd. Foley is the perfect spot for people looking in St. Cloud. Once completed, this solution will Foley Mayor for small-town living with big city allow us to grow as a city by adding new homes convenience. and businesses.

Our roots go back to the lumber barons and the railroad In 2022, MnDOT will begin improving 13.5 miles of Highway 23 from Foley to Milaca. The project will run east expansion of the 1800s. Today, Foley is the Benton County from Broadway Avenue in Foley. The project includes a new seat. Our diversified economic base, a strong industrial and roundabout at Eighth Avenue and Penn Street, pedestrian manufacturing sector, excellent schools, and many area multi-use trails, and overhead street lighting. The overall goal recreational activities make Foley an excellent choice whether is to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians as well as you are looking to open a business, raise a family, or a new place to call home. access to Highway 23 within city limits.

We’re the home of Foley Fun Days every June. We offer City staff has worked tirelessly on both of these projects for several years, and we are excited to see these plans three city parks with playgrounds, ball fields and park shelters, perfect for family gatherings. We also have an outdoor coming together.

Here are a few more things you should know about municipal swimming pool, golf course and walking trails. With Foley. The city of Foley is a thriving rural community in central so much to offer, Foley is a great place to hang your hat.

Minnesota. You’ll find us at the crossroads of Highway 23 and 25,

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Legend

Foley CITY OF

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The county seat is at Foley. Originally, the seat was at Sauk Rapids, then moved to Watab in 1856, and back to Sauk Rapids in 1859. A move was started to transfer the county seat to Foley, causing much rivalry between the towns of Foley and Sauk Rapids. An election was held in 1901. The results favored moving the seat to Foley by a vote of 1,284 to 788. The present courthouse was built in 1902 and 1903.

Additions were built in 1974 and 1981 and the interior has been remodeled.

History courtesy of the Benton County Historical Society and Robert Raupp.

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Mayor: Gerard Bettendorf City Council: Jack Brosh, Rosalie Musachio, Gary Swanson, Jeff Gondeck CITY PERSONNEL City Administrator: Sarah A. Brunn Accounting & Administrative Clerk: Monica Shaw Administrative & Communications Assistant: Sara Judson Brown Public Works Director: Mark Pappenfus Adam Foss - Lead Operator Bryan Moshier Public Works Operator Jesse Roehl - Public Works Operator Police Chief and Emergency Management Director: Katie McMillin

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CLINIC SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1961 MILACA

Foley Public Library .................................... 320-968-6612 Public Utilities Water/Sewer: City of Foley ......................... 320-968-7260 Garbage: Republic Services ....................... 320-252-9608 Gas and Electric Xcel Energy ...................................................... 800-895-4999 East Central Energy ....................................... 800-254-7944 Gopher State One Call...800-252-1166 or 811 Telephone, Cable TV, Internet Services CenturyLink Frontier Communications AllConnect Midcontinent Communications Senior Living Resources: www.seniorguidance.org CROSS Center .............................................. 320-968-7012 Community Action Respecting Elders ................................................... 320-968-7848 Community Events Foley Fun Days, Party in the Park, Movie in the Park & Oktoberfest Newspaper Benton County News .......................... 320-968-7220 Morrison County Record.................... 320-632-2345 Sauk Rapids Herald .............................. 320-251-1971 St. Cloud Times ...................................... 320-255-8700

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310 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 Phone: (320) 968-6677 Fax: (320) 968-7587

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Foley Princeton Milaca (320) 968-6217 (763) 389-2121 (320) 983-6106

Vision Statement

“ Our Members

The Foley Area Chamber provides a place to promote business and organizations in the communities we serve.

AUTOMOTIVE Foley Auto Glass Foley Collision Center JMJ Transmission, Inc. Murphy Chevrolet

CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES Big Brothers Big Sisters C.A.R.E. - Community Action Respecting Elders CROSS Center of Benton County New Life Church of Foley HEALTH & FITNESS The Gardens at Foley Gerhardson Chiropractic, LLC. Health, Heart, Home Molacek Family Eyecare Snap Fitness INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES Benton Insurance Services Calibration Financial Compeer Financial Falcon National Bank First National Bank of Milaca Frandsen Bank & Trust

Great River Federal Credit Union Mid Minnesota Money Management SC Solutions, LLC. Stangl & Jaskowiak, LTD State Farm Insurance Thorsten Financial Tri-County Insurance The Insurance Shoppe LODGING Sable Inn Bed & Breakfast MANUFACTURING Kent Precision Food Groups Silt Sock GOVERNMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT City of Foley Benton Economic Partnership PUBLICATIONS Benton County News REAL ESTATE SERVICES Benton County Abstract Purpose Driven Realtor Team Edina Realty

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RETAIL & SERVICES Advanced Appraisal Sauk Rapids, Inc. Bloom Salon Brenny Oil Co. Cutting Edge Salon Distinctive Cabinet Design, Inc. Foley Funeral Home Foley Hardware Grand Champion Meats- Foley Helmbrecht Builders Henry Embroidery & Screen Printing Kalton Communications Mighty Pine Ranch, LLC. Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Priority Investigations and Protective Services Restore 24 Royal Renovations Schu-Tran Specialized Transportation Xcel Energy

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HISTORY OF

Foley

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 would last 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

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Northern Railroad to cut the white oak trees in the surrounding area into lumber.

The sawmill produced high-grade lumber for bridge timbers and frames for railway cars. Second-grade 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 On March 4, 1901, the citizens of Foley circulated a petition to be presented to the county commissioners 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 for keeping the county seat at Sauk Rapids and 1,284 votes for moving it 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 for the lumber industry, now served the farmers.

For more information on the history of Foley, read “Seventy Years: The Foley Saga,” Edward T. Foley, 1945.

Courtesy of https:// ci.foley.mn.us/aboutfoley/history/

Railroad section crew before 1900 in front of the first depot in Foley.

FOLEY

Fire

Department Foley Fire Department members include Jay Howard (front, from left), Logan Lunde, Jay Studanski, Greg Poganski, Dakota McIver, Travis Sweno, Tyler Palm and Jerad Fleck; (back, from left) Gary Bautch, Kraig Rudolph, Jerry Linn, Todd Foreman, Mike McMillin, lieutenant Chris Harren, assistant chief Larry Nadeau, chief Mark Pappenfus, captain Rick Herbrand, Bryan Moshier, Tom Kaproth, Travis Janson and Adam Foss. Not pictured are captain Josh Beutz and Andy Shaw.

Fire Chief: Mark Pappenfus Assistant Fire Chief: Larry Nadeau

Police Department

Chief Katie McMillin

Officer Jason Abbott

Officer Dylan Kleinsasser

Officer Bart Kothman

Officer Brian Kothman

Foley Municipal Swimming Pool Officer Josh Lindgren

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POOL HOUSE (during open pool hours): 320-968-9908

Foley Municipal Pool

110 8th Avenue, Foley, MN

Officer Jason McDonald

Officer Tom Pitzen

Officer Alex Skluzaceka

Officer Eric Vickstrom School Resource Officer

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Blow Molded Specialties, Inc. in Foley is hiring Want to work somewhere Awesome with reallY great people?

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Schools St. John’s Area School Scho 215 Seventh Ave., Foley, Fole MN 56329 320-968-7972 • Fax 320-968-9956 32 www.saintjohnsschool.net www.saintjohnsschool Christine Friedrich - Principal P

Foley Elementary School 743 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7286 • Fax 320-968-8467 Adam Kluver - Principal, Elementary School

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Foley Intermediate School 840 Norman Ave. N., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6251 • Fax 320-968-8608 Eric Bjurman - Principal, Intermediate School Foley High School 621 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7246 • Fax 320-968-8456 Shaye Kusler - Principal, High School

Foley Garden

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Meets Third Tuesday (March-Nov.)

6:30 p.m. at 455 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329

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Rice

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320.387.3546 Give Brad a call!

Law Enforcement Emergency ...........................................911 Non-Emergency Rice Police...........................320-393-3280 Non-Emergency Benton County Sheriff’s Office ...................................320-968-7201

Quick Reference Guide

Television, Phone and Internet Benton Communications ..... 320-393-2115 DirecTV ...............................866-645-9608 Dish Network .......................800-823-4929

Fire Department Emergency 911 Non-Emergency...................320-393-2180

Utilities East Central Energy ............800-254-7944 Xcel Energy-residential........800-895-4999 Xcel Energy-business ..........800-481-4700 Minnesota Power .................800-228-4966

Building Permit City Hall ...............................320-393-2280 Nancy Scott, building official .....................320-293-5298

Garbage Advanced Disposal-Veolia ...320-251-8919 Republic Services, Inc. ........320-252-9608 Waste Management ............320-253-6491

Water and Sewer City Hall ...............................320-393-2280

Post Office..........................320-393-2560

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Newspaper Benton County News ...........320-968-7220 Morrison County Record......320-632-2345 Sauk Rapids Herald.............320-251-1971 St. Cloud Times ...................320-255-8700

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Which of our current employees has been here the longest?

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2. Which color of the bulk mulch was the most popular in 2020?

A. Red B. Mink C. Goldenrod D. Green

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7. Which Skid Loader Attachment was the most popular in 2020?

A. Manure Fork

B. Grapple Bucket

C. Pallet Forks D. Snow Bucket

8. Which of our frozen foods have we sold the most of?

A. Chicken Wings B. French Fries C. Deep Fried Pickles D. Cheese Curdss

9. Which of our Traeger pellets do we sell the most of?

A. Alder B. Hickory C. Maple D. Signature

10. What did we miss most about 2020 because of COVID-19?

A. The Fair B. The Farm Show C. Our Customer Appreciation D. All of the above

Gilman, MN | 320-387-2770

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Rice Welcome to Rice! A past with pride, a future with promise.

Rice is growing. Each year, the city welcomes many new households. Rice is located on Highway 10 between Little Falls and St. Cloud with easy access to either.

Rice offers plenty of beautiful countryside, a view of the Mississippi River and scenic parks. We have several community festivals and events that spread throughout the year. Summerfest, Rice Family Fun Day and the Old Creamery Arts and Crafts Show are only but a few fun family-filled events. The Brian Skroch city’s newest event is the Movie in the Park, Mayor hosted by the Rice Recreation Department.

Despite weather challenges, the first movie night was a great success.

The coronavirus pandemic and all the related closures has made us even more grateful to the many clubs that support our town: Rice Lions Club, Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club, Rice Women of Today, Rice Area Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Post 473, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are all supporters of our community. Our voluntary fire department consists of 20 firefighters, and our police department employs two fulltime and two part-time officers. With the changing times, we are happy to welcome two new police officers and four new firefighters to our city within the last year. They hope to support the community with open houses, water fights, CPR classes, National Night Out, turkey bingo, the bike rodeo, the PTA picnic and the Police Activities League. Both the fire and police departments are involved with families in Rice.

The Rice Recreation Department continues to adapt to the changing times by offering a variety of programs for kids of all ages. They are adjusting and working to improve the spaces for activities for all ages.

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. Our restaurants from fast food to sit down dining and a new ice cream shop (coming soon) are back up and open.

We have a wonderful elementary school, shops and businesses to serve a variety of needs. High-speed internet is available locally.

Rice is a community that cares. We take pride in our city and surrounding area. Come check us out.

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Rice is a community of approximately 1,361 residents located in northwest Benton County, Minnesota.

The Mississippi River runs directly west of the city and U.S. Highway 10 runs through the eastern edge of town.

The community covers approximately 6.1 square miles.

The BNSF railroad runs through the west side of downtown parallel to Highway 10.

Rice is part the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District. The only district school located within the city of Rice is Rice Elementary School located in the northern portion of downtown.

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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 Rice Municipal Band 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 was posted for all citizens who were qualified to vote at the general elections. in the Langola area. In 1865, he bought the Luther Hotel, which had been Thirty-seven votes were cast at the election which took place on July 31, 1890. built on the Red River Trail in 1857. It was south of the cemetery and west J.C. Wiley was elected president of the council, J.W. Wolter, William of Rice. It then became known as Rice’s Tavern and the area commonly Dunsmore and Robert l. Russell were elected Trustees. John Lampert was was referred to as “Rice’s.” Mr. Rice used his connections for supplies and elected as recorder and John Fox became the constable, J.B. Gazette and the station-hotel became a stop for the Fort Ripley stagecoach horses along H.S. Broughton were declared justices of the peace and Henry Fox was with a departure and returning point for the passengers. During this time, Mr. elected treasurer. The first council meeting of the Village of Rice whick took Rice also established a grist mill, a flour mill near his home and Little Rock place on Aug. 1, 1890, to declare election results and organize the village.

Creek was dammed up to run the water wheel. The extra flour was shipped Thus, after a long history of being known as Rice’s, Rice’s Tavern, and Rice’s out and taken to the fort. The next established business for Mr. Rice was Station; the official Village of Rice was launched. starting a sawmill. He sawed the local logs brought in by the neighbors, and Courtesy of Mary Ostby, Benton County Historical Society 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, tall: s n I Demerritt, Russell, Rajkowski and Guck. With settlers came the need for We 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 In business for over 18 years crossing the river until bridges were sturdily built. Rice’s Station grew as more businesses and more people moved into the Call us for area.

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Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Sauk Rapids is a thriving Central Minnesota city with a rich history. The early settlers named the town Sauk Rapids after the river rapids just below the mouth of the Sauk River. With a population of over 14,000, Sauk Rapids enjoys the many benefits of being part of the regional hub yet has the tranquility of a small town. Neighbors know neighbors.

Walk down the sidewalk or into a store and you’re bound to see friends, colleagues or relatives. There is a sense of comfort and security in feeling part of RAPIDS a close-knit community. Whether you are a lifelong new to town or considering relocating to the REPAIR resident, city of Sauk Rapids, we welcome you to enjoy all the city has to offer.

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Sauk Rapids CITY GOVERNMENT A five-member council, consisting of four council members and one mayor, governs the city. Council members include Jason Ellering, Nick Sauer, Ellen Thronson and Dottie Seamans. The mayor is Kurt Hunstiger. City administrator is Ross Olson.

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.

CITY SERVICES Police Chief Perry Beise manages a force of 17 sworn officers and one administrative assistant.

Jason Fleming is the fire chief and manages a 30-member department.

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In 1856, the county seat moved to Watab, then returned to Sauk Rapids in 1859. A new courthouse was built, but then finally 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.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 1835 Osauka Road N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-253-4700 Principal: Karl Nohner

Rice Elementary School 200 N.E. Third Ave. Rice, MN 56367 www.isd47.org 320-393-2177 Principal: Sue Paasch

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School 901 1 St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-654-9073 Interim Principal: Jessica Messerich

Hillside School – Early Childhood 30 Fourth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-255-8910 Jill Tye, Director

Mississippi Heights Elementary School 1003 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-252-0122 Principal: Tanya Peterson

Hillside School - Adult Education (Enter Door No. 2) 30 Fourth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-1111 www.isd47.org Mag Patridge, Coordinator

Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 Sixth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-253-0506 Principal: Aby Froiland

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Business

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ACCOUNTING/ TAX SERVICES LCA Consulting, LLC. & Tax Service 12859 Highway 23 N.E. Rice, MN 56367 320-387-2038 AGRICULTURE Foreston Farmers Co-op Creamery 214 N. Main Ave. Foreston, MN 56330 320-294-5711 www.forestoncreamery.com Gilman Co-op Creamery 9920 115th St. N.E. Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770 www.gilmancreamery.com Lake Henry Implement 23661 MN-4 Paynesville, MN 56362 320-243-7411 www.lakehenryimplement.com Oak Park Creamery 16623 Ironwood Road N.E. Oak Park, MN 56357 320-968-7864 Swine Services Unlimited, Inc. 205 Ninth Ave. N.E. Rice, MN 56367 888-684-PIGS (7447) www.swineservices.org Sunrise Ag 14395 Highway 25 Pierz, MN 56364 320-468-2168 ART Central MN Arts Board 220 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-4290 866-345-7140 www.centralmnartsboard.org

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Knife River 2453 Highway 10 St. Cloud, MN 56304 www.kniferiver.com 320-251-9472

Midstate Auto 6001 Highway 25 Foley, MN 56329 218-818-1110 www.midstatemnsales.com

Curly’s Heating & Air Conditioning 1050 Stearn Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.curlysheating.com 320-252-4883

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Motor Works 1601 Riverside Ave. S. Sartell, MN 56377 320-204-3964 www.motorworksauto.com

Electrical Solutions, Inc. 702 Ninth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5204

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Carter’s Custom Brandon Carter 25 Division St. S. Rice, MN 56367 320-342-3200 carterscustom2020@gmail.com

Dutch Maid Bakery 512 N. Benton Dr. Sauk Rapids, MN 56479 320-251-6782

D&B Auto Body 603 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-4771 www.dandbautobody.biz

Hair & Body Works Salon & Spa 24 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-203-0960

D&P’s Rapids Repair 229 Stearns Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-1655 Foley Collision Center 200 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7611 • 320-968-6623 www.foleycollisioncenter.com

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Lash’s Auto Repair 13513 Lake Road Pierz, MN 56364 320-232-0537

Hanson Paving 3636 Quail Road N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-7874 www.hansonpaving.com

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BEAUTY & SPA

BED AND BREAKFAST Sable Inn Bed and Breakfast 10631 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 320-492-5347 www.sableinn.com CHAMBER Foley Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 499 Foley, MN 56329 320-968-2017 www.foleyareachamber.com

Hageman Homes & Excavation 11861 Highway 25 N.E. Foley, MN 56329 320-387-3546 www.hagemanicf.com Lyon Sheet Metal & Heating 235 Stearns Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1371 www.lyonheating.com Roehl Heating, Air & Appliance 13757 155 St. Milaca, MN 56353 320-250-8731 Saldana Excavating & Aggregates Inc. 9885 Highway 10 N.W. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2160 www.saldanaexcavating.com St. Cloud Heating & Air Conditioning 1545 Highway 23 E. St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-253-0657 www.stcloudheating.net CORPORATE CONTRACTORS J. Berd Companies 1 Industrial Blvd.

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-656-0847 www.j-berd.com DENTAL O’ Brien Dental 311 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7062

CHIROPRACTOR DINING/CATERING Gerhardson Chiropractic 130 Norman Ave. S. Foley, MN 56329 320-281-5243 www.gerhardsonchiropractic.com

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Danny’s Dugout 736 S. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0451 Jimmy’s Pour House 22 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-0208 www.jimmyspoourhouse.net Rock Creek Coffee House 214 Second Ave. N. 320-281-5713 www.rockcreekcoffeehouse.com EMBROIDERY/ SCREEN PRINTING/ PROMOTIONAL Henry Embroidery & Screen Printing 13552 School House Road N.E. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6597 www.henryesp.com FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING Falcon National Bank 183 Cedar Drive Foley, MN 56329 www.FalconNational.com Farmers & Merchants State Bank 1301 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-5121 www.fmpierz.com First National Bank of Milaca 10225 115th St. N.E. Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2233 www.fnbmilaca.com Frandsen Bank & Trust 341 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-8774 www.frandsenbank.com Schlenner Wenner & Co. 630 Roosevelt Road, Ste. 201 St. Cloud, MN 56302 320-251-0286 877-616-0286 www.swcocpas.com

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Steven V. Baker, Ltd. 1287 Second St. N. Ste. 201 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-5175 800-252-5175 www.svbltd.com FLAGS/FLAG POLES Coil’s Flags 1034 33rd St. S. St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-253-8160 The Flag Store 120 Division St. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-FLAG (3524) Facebook: theflagstoremn FOOD/GROCERY Coborn’s 110 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 161 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 www.coborns.com Gilman Co-op Creamery 9920 115th St. N.E. Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770 www.gilmancreamery.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Foley Funeral Home & Cremation Provider 221 Second Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7111 www.foleyfuneralhome.net Williams Dingmann Funeral Home 324 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-1454 www.williamsdingmann.com GREENHOUSE/ CHRISTMAS TREES Pete’s Greenhouses 9455 Ronneby Road N.E. Foley, MN 56329 320-291-5488 www.facebook.com/Petes ChristmasTreesGreenhouses/ Wee Trees 13291 Galaxy Road Royalton, MN 56373 320-584-8383 www.weetreesnursery.com GLASS SERVICES East Side Glass 305 Franklin Ave. N.E. St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-1900 www.eastsideglass-mn.com HARDWARE/FLEET

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Wippler Hardware 8 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5383 www.wipplerhardware.com Kent Precision Foods Group 347 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-4868 www.kentww.com HYPNOTHERAPY Enlightened Hypnotherapy & Guidance 42062 County Road 1 Rice, MN 56367 320-292-9529 www.enlightenedhypnotherapy. com INDUSTRY/FACTORY Blow Molded Specialties, Inc. 222 Bronder Drive Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7251 www.blowmolded.com INSURANCE Advantage One Insurance 3801 Third St. N. St. Cloud, MN 56303 320-252-6650 Allstate Insurance 225 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-281-0021 PAI Insurance Benton Insurance Services 112 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 www.bentonins.net 320-968-6973 Pioneer Lake Mutual 415 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6217 The Insurance Shoppe 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

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Tri-County Insurance 800 Industrial Drive S. Suite 206 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-2552 www.tri-countyinsurance.net LIQUOR Sauk Rapids Liquor 312 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-4185 LUMBER Foley Lumber 240 Main St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6291 www.foleylumber.com MASSAGE Relaxing Results Therapeutic Massage 40-1/2 N. Division St. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-3545 OIL Brenny Oil 71 Norman Ave. S. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7955 ORGANIZATIONS Foley Garden Club Meets third Tues. (March-Nov.) 6:30 p.m. at Dewey Place 320-968-7512 12janjohnson@gmail.com

OPTOMETRY

Molacek Family Eyecare 132 Second Ave. S.W. Milaca, MN 56351 Milaca: 320-983-3434 Foley: 320-986-6015 PHARMACY Village Pharmacy 108 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1303 PRINTING Crown Press, Inc. 800 Industrial Drive S. Ste. 2 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-240-8880 crownpressmn.com PROPANE SERVICES Gilman Co-op Creamery 9920 115th St. N.E. Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770 www.gilmancreamery.com PUBLICATIONS Benton County News 1061 Highway 23 Suite 2A P.O. Box 689 Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7220 www.bentonconews.com Sauk Rapids Herald 2 Second Ave. S., Suite 135 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-1971 www.saukrapidsherald.com REAL ESTATE

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