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c l e W to Holdingford What’s Inside Welcome to Holdingford ....................... Page 2 Quick Reference Guide .......................... Page 3 History ....................................................... Page 4 Community Events Calendar................. Page 6 Parks & Recreation .................................. Page 8 Lake Wobegon Trail ................................Page 10 City of Holdingford................................Page 11 Public Utilities .........................................Page 12 Community Services .............................Page 13 Community Organizations ........... Pages 14-15 Holdingford Fire Department .............Page 16 Churches ..................................................Page 18 Soldiers Shrine ........................................Page 19 Education .........................................Pages 20, 23 Healthcare ....................................... Pages 24-25 Business Directory Listings.......... Pages 29-30

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Let me tell you about Holdingford. Our City is 10 miles north of Interstate 94, on County Road 9. If you’re coming to us via Interstate 94 please take the Avon Exit. We welcome all visitors, whether you are biking on the Wobegon Trail or coming through by car. It is well worth the visit. Holdingford is home to the longest covered bridge in Minnesota, located just off main street. Stop at the Wobegon Trailhead Park, it’s wooden train for the kids to play on and a SooLine railroad car with historic murals are a must see. You can bike or walk further north on one of the most scenic areas of the Wobegon Trail. Beautiful countryside takes you into Morrison County, with views of the Mississippi River Bridge and Blanchard Dam. Back in town, at the Veterans Park, we have a campground for tents and motor homes, playground equipment, skate board ramps, lighted volleyball courts and a softball field. All are ready for young and old alike to burn off any extra energy. Our park shelter can be rented for picnic get-togethers. In the center of town is Holdingford’s Soldiers Shrine, the first and oldest memorial in the United States.

It is dedicated to the Veterans of World War II. Holdingford is proud to have many strong civic organizations that help the city and surrounding communities. Our Chamber of Commerce promotes continued business and expansion to keep main street thriving. The Holdingford Area Historical Society Museum offers visitors a look at memorabilia of times long ago, as the city plans for new improvements and growth for the future. We boast an excellent K-12 school system, outstanding churches, restaurants, assisted living, retail shops and businesses. Our visitors and residents are important to us.

We want you to feel at home and take a good look at what we may have to offer you. See our website, www.holdingfordmn. us, for more information about our city.

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HISTORY

Holdingford was named after pioneer Irishman Randolph H Holding, who came to the area in 1868. He homesteaded on the west side of a ford area on South Two Rivers, where he started w a general store and platted out his vision of the future village.

In 1872, he was appointed first postmaster of “Holding’s FFord” located at his general store. The building still stands as a hhouse today. At about the same time on the east side of South Two Rivers, the village of Wardeville townsite was platted and T hhad five homes.

In 1885, the first St. Mary’s Church was built by Scotch-Irish Catholics on the west side of South Two Rivers, as well as the C first school across the road.

The name of the post office was changed to HoldingFord in 1894, and moved to the east side of the river (Wardville) with Valentine Batz as Postmaster.

V Two years later, the village of Holding and Wardeville ccombined to be Holding Ford on Aug. 22, 1896. Also the same yyear, Union Evangelical Church was started on the east side of tthe new village.

In the early part of the 20th century, the village of Holding was a very energetic and thriving village as an economic business w and social center for the area.

From 190709, the Soo Line Railroad was built through Holding Ford, and in 1908 the local newspaper, The Advertizer, started publishing.

1911 saw the beginning of St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, and in 1915, St. Mary’s Church was rebuilt on the east side, as the first church on the west side had burned down.

A concrete bridge built in 1919 over Two Rivers helped advance Holding Ford to become the biggest trading center for miles around. The addition of the Congregational Church, started in 1921, added to the diversity of faith.

After several earlier attempts to change the name of the village, finally in 1930 the name was changed from Holding to Holdingford, distinguishing the difference between the township and the village.

During prohibition, Stearns County became a large producer of moonshine with a majority of the farmers in the area distilling spirits. Stearns County spirits made their way to Minneapolis, St. Paul, Chicago and Canada.

The product was nicknamed “Minnesota 13” after the seed corn it was made from. Many say Holdingford was the unofficial moonshine capital of Minnesota.

Information gathered at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holdingford,_Minnesota http://www.hermansfairview.blogspot.com/search/label/religon http://www.hermansfairview.blogspot.com/2006/11/dci-in-holdingford.html

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Clean-Up and Cares Day June 12 | Holdingford Lake Wobegon Trail Caramel Roll Ride June 12 | Holdingford (Held the 2nd Saturday of June) Polka Party June 26 | Holdingford Holdingford Daze July 9-10 | Holdingford (second Saturday in July) Car Show, Fireworks, Wobegon Trail 5K Fun Run and Walk, Parade, Crafts, Softball Tourn., Dance, Volleyball Tourn., Bean Bag Tourn.

All City Garage Sales August 20-21 | Holdingford (3rd weekend of August) Hazardous Waste Collection August 21, 8-11 a.m. | Holdingford Holdingford Chamber Raffle August (Check Holdingford Chamber Facebook Page for date) Caramel Apple Ride September 11 (1st Saturday after Labor Day)

Trick or Treat Downtown October (Check Holdingford Chamber Facebook Page for date) Ladies Weekend November (Check Holdingford Chamber Facebook Page for date) Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Night December (Check Holdingford Chamber Facebook Page for date) Sno-Flyers Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run January Lions Indoor Fishing Contest On the last Sunday in February Sportsmen Club ‘250’ Fundraiser March TBD Holdingford Firemen’s Breakfast March TBD

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We are proud to represent “shop local” initiatives. We look forward to supporting new business growth in the Holdingford area. To find out what we are up to, look for flyers posted in area businesses, visit us on Facebook or check out the city web pageholdingford.mn.us – calendar of events.

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PARKS Veterans Memorial Park Located on the south end of Main Street, the park features picnic facilities including a shelter and tables, children’s playground, volleyball courts and skate ramp.

Camping is available at the Veterans Memorial Park.

Eight sites have electricity and concrete slabs. They are available for rent for $35 per day. More primitive camping is also available for $15 per day with a oneweek limit. The shelter can be rented for $100 per day.

Call Kathy today at 320293-6687 to make your reservations.

Cyril Ebnet Ball Field is attached to the Memorial Park. If there is no game or practice underway, round up your family and friends and have a game.

Lake Wobegon Trail Park Located on the north end of Main Street, this park has a beautiful new rest area, heated bathrooms and water. Tables provide a place to rest after a beautiful ride on the Lake Wobegon Trail. Helping hands has surrey’s available to rent on the Wobegon trail. Contact Helping Hands at 320-7469960 for more information.

Recrea о Fishing and Hunting Fishing is excellent at area lakes. Pelican, Two Rivers and Birch Lakes, Pine and Little Pine Lakes, Ochotto Lake, Mary Lake, Lake Runey and Lower and Upper Spunk Lakes have a variety of fish, including walleye, bass, small mouth bass, sunfish, crappies, bullheads, northern pike and perch.

Public access is available for hunting. Deer, grouse, pheasants and waterfowl are some of the game prevalent in this area.

Skiing and Snowmobiling Cross country skiing is available along the Lake Wobegon Trail.

There is a lot of snowmobile activity in this area. Official maps may be picked up at Jim’s Snowmobile and City Hall.

Swimming

The high school swimming pool has open swimming and classes through their Community Education program.

Showers and lifeguards are available.

Swimming at public beaches in area lakes is also available.

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Additional Recreation More recreational opportunities exist within a short driving distance: St. John’s University offers a variety of activities including hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, nature walks and birding.

The university is located 13 miles southeast of Holdingford on Interstate 94.

Two golf courses are available for those wishing to enjoy the greens. Fritz Panek’s golf driving range is a real unique experience. It is located east on County Road 17 two miles then north on County Road 3. Albany Golf Club is 10 miles to the southwest and is open to the public and offers a more traditional course.

Bowling is available in Albany at Albany Bowling Center.

Albany’s North Park boats the area’s disc golf course for those interested in this unique outdoor experience.

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TRAIL MILEAGE FOR CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL: Osakis to Nelson ............. 5.6 miles Nelson to Alexandria ..... 6.5 miles Alexandria to Garfield ... 6.0 miles Garfield to Brandon ....... 5.4 miles Brandon to Evansville ... 4.9 miles Evansville to Melby ........ 4.6 miles Melby to Ashby ............... 4.2 miles Ashby to Dalton .............. 7.5 miles Dalton to Fergus Falls.... 8.1 miles

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The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 62 miles in Stearns County. The Stearns County segment of the Lake Wobegon Trail extends from the Stearns/Todd County line to St. Joseph and from Albany to the Morrison/Stearns County line.

There is an additional eight miles of Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County.

If you connect the Lake Wobegon Trail with Morrison County’s connecting Soo Line Trail and the Central Lakes Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, you have the longest paved rail trail in the country – over 120 miles long.

The trail is open to bicycling, snowmobiling without studs, walking and rollerblading. The trail was built on two abandoned railroad corridors – the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Soo Line.

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Community Services

HELPING HANDS OUTREACH Helping Hands outreach is a non-profit community-supported organization located in Holdingford and St. Stephen that helps older adults and adults with disabilities remain in their home and community. Helping Hands volunteers provide transportation, light housekeeping and chore services. Our professional health educators and trained volunteers provide health and wellness classes, exercise groups and support for family caregivers. Helping Hands also supports weekly dining and monthly Lunch & Learn programs in both communities.

We rely on the generosity of volunteers and donations to sustain our programs. For more information call Helping Hands Outreach at 320-746-9960.

LIBRARY: Not far from Holdingford, the Albany Public Library, located at 400 Railroad Ave., is a 3,000 sq. ft. spacious building. It is one of thirty-one libraries that make up the Great River Regional Library. With your free library card, you can check out books, videos, cassettes, compact disks, books-on-tape and popular magazines.

Using the varied reference resources, your questions will be answered, plus a public Internet station is available for your use. Daily deliveries bring requested items to patrons within several days and children’s programs are presented several times a year.

HOLDINGFORD ADULT DAY CENTER The adult day center is located in the Holdingford Community NEWSPAPERS: The Star Post is a weekly newspaper that Center at 531 Main Street. The center is designed as a safe, covers news and events in and around the Holdingford daytime setting for older adults who need non-medical care area. The city also has daily delivery of the St. Cloud Times, and social engagement. The center is fee-based and works Minneapolis Tribune, USA Today and Pioneer Press. The Star with insurance companies and government agencies based Shopper, Hometown News, Morrison County Record and on each client’s situation. The center works with each client Dairyland Peach are also delivered weekly. to develop an individual plan of care and provide a variety of health, social and related activities based on a client’s RADIO: KASM 1150 AM is a privately TELEVISION: needs and interests. Center hours are Monday-Friday owned radio station. KASM has Digital TV from during the day based on client and family needs. The been serving Central Minnesota Albany Mutual Telephone goal of the center is to help participants remain in since 1950 and provides the area is all digital with over the community and enable family and caregiver to with news, weather, farm reports, 155 channels and multiple continue caring for them at home. The center is also sports, community information package options. Visit www. available for rental on evenings and weekends. For and music that includes polka, albanytel.com or call information call Helping Hands Outreach at 320country and sounds from the 320-845-2101. Cable service is 746-9960. big band era. KASM’s signal provided by Mid-Continent extends to the North Dakota, (800) 888-1300, serving HOLDINGFORD CITY CENTER South Dakota, Iowa and Canadian Holdingford and the The Holdingford City Center is located at 420 Main borders. KASM’s sister station surrounding area.

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Community Organizations American Legion Auxiliary The auxiliary is made up of women who are wives, sisters, children and grandchildren of veterans. Poppy day is held in May with all donations going back to the veterans.

Proceeds are used for the ice cream social, Christmas gifts and decorations. Meat raffles are also held during the winter to raise money for school and community support. Contact Donna Pueringer at 320-746-2492 for more information.

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American Legion Post #211 The American Legion Post #211 meets the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

Their facility is available to rent for your events. Please call Donna Pueringer at 320-746-2880.

Holdingford Chamber of Commerce The purpose of the chamber is to cooperatively advertise and promote continued business or business expansion for the sake of the local community.

The chamber meets the first Monday of every month.

Holdingford Area Historical Society The goal of the Holdingford Area Historical Society is to preserve the history of the Holdingford area. The Historical Society takes an active part in the local community events, sharing the stories and history of our area. A recent documentary on the prohibition days in the area, Minnesota 13 from Grain to Glass, has seen a boost in interest on local moonshining and how it helped the survival of the family farms. The Society sells the DVD’s of the documentary, as a fundraiser. The Welna building restoration, the boxcar mural at the Lake Wobegon Bike Trail Head, a video taken of the Milbrandt excavation on the Holdingford Historical Society on the You Tube Channel, a restored local millstone and a large petrified wood piece, are all works of the Historical Society. For more information, contact Herman at 320-293-8289, Ernie at 320-249-5771 or Mike at 320-746-2991.

Holdingford Lions Club Lions Club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month in Holdingford. The Lions Club sponsors such events as the Indoor Fishing Contest on the last Sunday in February, the LWTA Caramel Roll Ride, Holdingford Daze Parade. They also maintain the Lions Campground. For more information, contact Joe Christensen at 320-7462619.

Holdingf d Liоe Club Our club was organized in 1976 to be a service organization and auxiliary to Lions International, whose focus is on programs for the sight and hearing impaired. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for women to become actively involved in community service through local projects. For more information, contact Cathy Lyon at 320-393-2296.

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Stearns County Pioneer Club The Stearns County Pioneer Club has an elected board of directors. The annual Pioneer Days show is held in September and Holdingford Sno-Flyers is located a mile north of Albany between The Holdingford SnoHighway 238 and County Road 10. The Flyers was officially established Pioneer Club meets the third Sunday of in 1968. The Sno-Flyers were the month. Please call Lee Mortenson organized by a group of people at 320-393-2542 for more that had a love of the winter information. outdoors. The Club belongs to state and federal snowmobiling organizations that are crucial for maintaining laws that protect snowmobiling and other outdoor recreation. The Sno-Flyers Pedals to Petals Garden Club The Pedals to Petals Garden Club has taken on the task have about 30 members and hold their annual membership of creating and maintaining several beautiful flower gardens meeting the third Saturday of October at 8 p.m. at the Snonear the Lake Wobegon Trailhead in Holdingford. When the Flyers Clubhouse. If interested in joining or if you have fl owers are not blooming, the club also decorates the garden questions, contact Sue or Doug Marstein at 320-7462787 or stop in at Jim’s Snowmobile & Marine and area with fall decor. During the winter, the club hangs lights on the trees in the gardens for the holiday celebration. Meetings talk with Scott Paggen. are held the first Thursday of the month at City Hall. For more information, call Molly Schnell at 320-808-5287 or email Holdingford Sportsman’s Club The club’s mission is to promote pedalstopetalsgardenclub@gmail.com. hunting and fishing among all age groups, as well as help conserve our Stearns County Area Horticultural Society natural resources. Every year in March, Beth Thelen The Stearns County Area Horticultural Society meets the club holds its “250 Fundraiser.” The club the second Monday of the month (unless the date falls on a meets the first Thursday of every month. For holiday), except during the summer months when garden tours more information, call Robb Berscheid at 320take place.

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Holdingford Fire Department was established in 1896 and our members proudly serve the city of Holdingford, Holding Township and portions of Krain and Brockway Townships.

Our department is staffed by 23 dedicated members. On the second Thursday of every month, we have a department meeting and on the fourth Thursday of the month the department members participate in various training exercises. The Holdingford Fire Department members are trained as Minnesota State Certified Fire Fighter I and II, Hazmat and First Responder.

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Gerads Oil Company Bulk Gasoline • Premier Diesel Motor Oil • Greases • Furnace Oil Farm & Home Delivery

Gary & Vicki Gerads 770 HWY 23, COLD SPRING, MN 56320

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P.O. Box 104 Holdingford, MN 56340

320-746-2926 320-836-2517

Stop by today!

SERVICES • New & refurbished computer sales • Comprehensive desktop & laptop service • Virus, malware, and adware removal & protection • Personal device support • Complete commercial, residential, and agricultural wireless solutions & support

Joan Scherping & Dave Waletzko

Stop in to discuss an upgrade to

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360 Railroad Ave., Suite 2 • Albany, MN 56307 • (320) 845-8888

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746-2582 Auto • Home • Farm • Crop • Business • Renters • Cycle • RV • Life • Health • Disability • Medicare Supplements •

Scegura Insurance Agency Family owned and operated for over 45 years

39002 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310

R RIPPLINGER

Plumbing

LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED

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Holdingford Area Catholic Community Mass Schedule Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey 320-228-0110 | Office 320-228-0105 www.tworiverscatholic.com Monday: 10:00 a.m. ................................St. Columbkille 12 noon until 8 p.m. .....................Adoration All Saints (either St. Mary’s or St. Hedwig’s) Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. (church varies-please check bulletin) Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. .......................................All Saints (either St. Mary’s or St. Hedwig’s) Thursday: 8:00 a.m. .............Immaculate Conception Friday: No Mass Saturday: 10:00 a.m. ..............................St. Columbkille Sunday: 8:00 a.m. ................................................All Saints (either St. Mary’s or St. Hedwig’s) 10:00 a.m...................................Immaculate Conception

Community Country Church Pastor: Greggrey Valentine 42457 171st Avenue, Holdingford, MN 56340 320-746-0005 Sunday worship service .................................. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday discussion groups ...........................10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays ................... AWANA & S.W.A.T. 6:30 p.m. (during the school year)

Two Rivers Enterprises is a custom stainless steel equipment fabricator that provides quality food process products and service to the food production industries.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE • Press Operator • Sales • Machinist • Engineers • Fabricators and more!

• Welders A small business with great benefits.

Celebrating 20 years!

320-746-3156 | tworiversstainlesskings.com 490 River Street W., Holdingford, MN 56340

Pat’s Floral Design Floral arrangements made with perfection!

320-746-2409 17807 440th St. Holdingford

Holdingford American Legion OPEN: Friday|Saturday|Sunday Rental availability, call to book your event today!

Happy Hour: Friday 5-6 p.m.

320-746-2880 (L) Owner Dan Warzecha, Mayor Sue Marstein, (R) Owner Bob Warzecha

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560 MAIN STREET • HOLDINGFORD

Soldier’s

Shrine The Holdingford Soldier’s Shrine, built in 1942, was the first World War II memorial in the United States. The shrine is located in the corner lot directly across from St. Hedwig’s Church.

PAUL & KATHY’S SUPERMARKET Groceries, Fresh Meats, Produce, Wild Game & Specialty Sausage

Award Winning Smoked Meats

Paul & Kathy Koetter, Owners

129 N Main Street | Upsala, MN 56384

320-573-5050 • 320-573-5051

OPEN DAILY @ 11am (Holiday hours may vary)

530 Main Street P.O. Box 86 Holdingford, MN 56340

320.228.0133

• Lunch • Dinner • Cocktails Check us out on

Freight Transportation Arrangement Services: • Transportation Management • Project Management • Proactive Planning

(320) 228-0116 • ignitiongrp.com James Taylor • jtaylor@ignitiongrp.com Business Development/Brokerage

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Educadl Educa The Holdingford School District is located in the heart of central Minnesota. It consists of four communities: Opole, St. Anna, St. Wendel and Holdingford. We serve over 1,000 students from the Holdingford community and surrounding areas and this numbers continues to grow.

The school district has an excellent reputation because of the community and staff commitment to our students. The district has a history of educational excellence that is focused on a commitment to continue to improve our ability to meet the educational needs of present and future students. Students are the centerpiece of the community. Our school strives to address the needs of all learners and provide our graduates with the skills

Educating Today For A Better Tomorrow

and knowledge to successfully pursue their chosen paths. Evidence backs up this claim.

Holdingford students consistently exceed the state averages in all categories of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.

Our district relies on many attributes to maintain and to improve the quality of its educational programs. A supportive community, a highly qualified staff, and a dedicated Board of Education all play an essential role in educating today’s students and tomorrow’s citizens and leaders. Together we continue to grow as an organization and meet the needs of our students

Holdingford’s Community Education Program is dedicated to developing lifelong learning opportunities while utilizing community resources and coordinating with local agencies to meet the ever-changing needs of senior citizens, adults and children in our area. Our mission is to present a variety of opportunities to explore and expand horizons, enriching both our participants and the community as a whole. We provide classes throughout the year including summer recreation and swim lessons.

Education continued on page 23

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

- Minnesota Department of Education Reward School 2016 - MESPA 2020 School of Excellence - Specialists in Technology, Art, Physical Education, Vocal and Instrumental Music - Superb Fine Arts Program which include music concerts and art shows - Small class sizes PreK-6 - All day, every day Kindergarten - Special Education and Title Programs provided by highly qualified instructors - Robust Early Childhood Education Programs including 3’s Preschool, 4’s Preschool and birth to age three programs - Active and extremely supportive PTA organization - Full time Elementary School Social Worker - Interactive and enrichment technology in classrooms - Highly qualified, professional and caring teachers and support staff - PBIS Program catching kids being exceptionally good - State-of-the-Art Technology

HIGH SCHOOL

- Extensive “College in the Schools” Program, with 16 classes offered totaling 56 credits - Over 30 academic, athletic, fine arts and leadership programs - Services offering academic, social, emotional and career guidance including full time Counselor and Social Worker - School Resource Officer on staff - Outstanding indoor facilities including two gyms, weight room and pool; outside facilities with baseball and softball fields and track - State-of-the-Art Science Lab - 1:1 Chromebooks and technologies including computer labs, I-pad One of the carts, interactive white largest chapters boards, comprehensive in the state digital measurement equipment in science and 3D printers - One of the largest FFA chapters in the state - Opportunities for Work Based Learning and an Apprenticeship Program

FFA Chapter

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR GARBAGE OR DUMPSTER PICKUP! UP! Residential | Commercial | Farm Pickup | Demolition | Recycling 10, 20 & 30 Yard Dumpsters Available & 32, 64 & 96 Gallon Trash Containers

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CentraCare Clinic–Albany

Health Care COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Nathan Brever, MD, regularly volunteers his time to assist with the Albany High School football and wrestling programs, St. John’s University football team, and provides impact testing to area athletes, a program that includes baseline and post-concussion testing.

For more information about CentraCare – Albany Clinic, visit centracare.com or call 320-845-2157.

30 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2157 centracare.com

The skilled and experienced healthcare team of CentraCare – Albany Clinic continues to offer primary care, urgent care, lab, imaging, physical therapy, diabetes education and ultrasound. In addition, visiting specialists offer obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and podiatry. A new facility was built in 2019.

The physicians are board certified in Family Medicine and offer primary care for all ages. They are Libby Brever, MD; Nathan Brever, MD; and Brittany Kirkeby, DO. They are joined by Physician Assistants Jennifer Gannon, PA-C; Charlene Gerner, PA-C; and Tess King, PA-C.The clinic provides a team-based care model where patients are a part of a team with skilled health professionals that work together to deliver more personalized, coordinated care and accessibility. The clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Family Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers also see patients with urgent care needs on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. Certified Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Olson, provides urgent care for all ages Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some symptoms appropriate for urgent care include upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infections, minor burns, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, acute sprains and strains.

A certified diabetes educator and dietician works with patients as needed to create a personalized wellness plan that educates, motivates and empowers the patient with diabetes. It is designed to help patients find the tools they need to make positive changes in their behavior and lifestyles.

Physical Therapy is offered Monday through Friday in conjunction with therapists from St. Cloud Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services.

Holdingford Lions - The Bridge Builders When in Holdingford, enjoy our projects: • The Lake Wobegon Covered Bridge • The Lions Campground • The model train at the Trailhead Park

Join us at the Indoor Fishing Contest on the last Sunday in February.

Holdingford Lions For more information on any of the Holdingford Lions events, please contact Joe Christensen at 320-746-2619.

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BoHo Cafe | Art Gallery | Artist Workshop Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon trail is dedicated to fostering and inspiring creativity for those who hold it. From art gallery, to café, to resting place; we serve.

Art in Motion builds unity and appreciation through incubating artists and their art, teaching creative students of all ages, hosting an open community space, and serving food and beverages. The artist, the appreciator, and the traveling soul are all welcome here.

1400 4th Street • Holdingford, Minnesota 56340 www.artinmotiononthelakewobegontrail.com/ (320) 746-0680 ArtinMotion56340@gmail.com

We make it easier to stay

HomeSweetHome Home Services: • transportation • housekeeping • chores Health Education: • senior-focused classes & exercise

Our services are provided on a cost-share basis by volunteers and professionals. Daily programming offered at Helping Hands Outreach call us for a schedule.

Proudly serving the Holdingford area since 1976.

Call us Today! 320.746.2261 580 Main St, Holdingford | Follow us

Caregiver Support: • support classes and respite care

| StearnsBank.com

Professional Movers for Your Home or Business!

Full service white glove delivery!

Helping Hands Outreach 531 Main Street Holdingford, MN

320.746.9960 Holdingfordhelpinghands.org Helping Hands Outreach is supported by Minnesota Department of Human Services Live Well at Home program and the Central MN Council on Aging through Title III of the Older American’s Act Funding.

GIVE US A CALL TODAY! Product Delivery, Discard & Debris Removal We strive to exceed your expectations!

D.O.T# 11444430

Doug Legatt 320-250-2855

www.WeHaulForYou.com

Upsala Chiropractic Centre Dr. Steven O. Johnson 320-573-2071 “The “T T nervous system holds the key to the body’s bod bo d incredible potential to heal itself.”

106 South Main Street Mailing- P.O.Box 157 Upsala, MN 56384-0157

HEADLEY’S

Hours Hou Ho u MTWF 8 AM-5 PM or by appointment

Certified Medical Examiner for DOT Physicals

We make what YOU want

Personalize your home and accessories!

Custom emblem ovve overlay decals

Decals, Signs, Magnets, & More

SIGN Design Sauk Centre, MN (320) 352-6577

320-352-6577

Located in the Sauk Centre Herald Office 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue • Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Logan Thomas,

Headley Hardware has been proudly serving the Holdingford area community for over 53 years.

cal “Go To” Store !

Your Lo We cut keys, thread pipe, repair windows & screens, cut glass and much more!

561 WEST MAIN STREET HOLDINGFORD, MN • 320-746-2973

Designer & Sign Creator

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SERVING MORRISON, EASTERN TODD, NORTHERN STEARNS AND SURROUNDING AREAS

HOLDINGFORD MUNICIPAL LIQUOR

www.holdingfordmn.us

Formerly Feia Septic Service

• Experienced, dependable & friendly service Where honesty, • Pumping, back flushing and mechanical agitating integrity and • 4000 gallon truck and lawn friendly with 185 ft. hose experience are to • MPCA licensed, bonded and insured your advantage!

• Ask about our new customer and referral discounts

Kirt & Tanya Olson • 320-632-8894 • www.pooptruck.com

• On/Off Sale Liquor • Foosball, Pool, Darts • Internet Access

Call us for details about our birthday party accommodations!

Charitable gambling by Holdingford Fire Fighters Relief and Husker Athletic Booster Club Bar Bingo - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Also available: E Tabs, E Bingo, MN State Lottery

451 Main St. • Holdingford, MN

Feed • Farm Supply Fertilizer • Seed Custom Meat Processing Bus: (320) 573-2607 8287 State Hwy. 238 Bowlus, MN 56314

320-746-2264 CLIP AND SAVE

ElmDale Creamery & Locker Nature’s Best LLC

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Know Your Medicine, Know Your Pharmacist

WE OFFER INSTANT • Baby Supplies • Asthma Supplies PHOTO KIOSK • Beauty Supplies • First Aid Supplies • Generic Drugs • Hearing Aids Print directly • Hospital Supplies • Household Supplies from smartphones, • Magazines • Books ipads, camera cards or • Ostomy Supplies • Prescription Refills even Facebook • Free Delivery • FREE Mailing of Prescriptions • Computer Print-Out for Income Tax or Insurance Purposes • Competitive Pricing • SO MUCH MORE! Huskie

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Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:30pm & Saturday 8:00 am - Noon

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Compassionate, quality service because we care.

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Busine Directory

AGRICULTURE Elmdale Creamery 320-573-2607 8287 State Hwy 238 Bowlus, MN 56314

Holdingford Mill 320-746-2281 Fax: 320-746-2281 130 Plymouth Street, PO Box 240 Holdingford, MN 56340

AUTOMOTIVE/ CONVENIENCE STORE Albany Chrysler Center 320-845-2801 800-392-3426 34650 225th Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albanychrysler.com Holdingford Gas & Grocery 320-746-2585 211 River Street Holdingford, MN 56340

BAIT & TACKLE SHOPS The Store of St. Anna 320-356-7878 37215 Co. Rd. 9 Avon, MN 56360 See Us on Facebook

CHURCHES Community Country Church 320-746-0005 42457 171st Avenue Holdingford, MN 56340 www.communitycountrychurch.org

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Helping Hands Outreach 320-746-9960 531 Main St., P.O. Box 293 Holdingford, MN 56340 www.holdingfordhelpinghands.org

Holdingford American Legion 320-746-2880 560 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340 Holdingford Area Historical Society 101 River Street Holdingford, MN 56340 Herman: 320-293-8289

Holdingford Chamber of Commerce holdingfordchamber@gmail.com www.holdingfordmn.us Holdingford Lioness Club Cathy Lyon 320-393-2296 Holdingford Lions 320-746-2619 38917 Timber Road Avon, MN 56310 Lake Wobegon Trail Association www.lakewobegontrail.com Like us on Facebook

CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION/ ENGINEERING Ehlinger Lawn Service 320-250-9337 info@ehlingerlawn.com www.ehlingerlawn.com Lumber One-Avon, Inc. 320-356-7342 101 2nd Street NW Avon, MN 56310 www.lumber-one.com

Wm. D. Scepaniak, Inc. 320-746-3331 572 4th Street Holdingford, MN 56340

DINING/ ENTERTAINMENT/ LIQUOR Art in Motion 320-746-0680 1400 4th Street Holdingford, MN 56340 www.artinmotiononthelake wobegontrail.com Avon Cabin Café 320-356-7198 105 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN www.avoncabincafe.com Holdingford Municipal Liquor 320-746-2264 451 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340 Pelican Lake Ballroom 320-845-2831 18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310 Rudolph’s Redneck Roost 320-228-0133 PO Box 86 Holdingford, MN 56340 The Landing 320-845-4666 18527 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310

EDUCATION

Preferred Controls 320-845-6772 460 Huskie Drive Albany, MN 56307 www.preferredcontrols.com

Holy Family School 320-845-2011 160 2nd Street Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.com

St. Rosa Lumber/ Arnzen Construction 320-836-2284 29033 County Road 17 Freeport, MN 56331 www.strosalumber.com www.arnzenconstructioninc.com

Holdingford Public School District #738 320-746-2221 PO Box 250, 900 5th Street Holdingford, MN 56340 www.isd738.org

FINANCIAL/ ACCOUNTING Black Financial Services Inc. 320-356-9031 www.blackfinancialservices.com Central MN Credit Union 888-330-8482 www.mycmcu.org Schlenner Wenner & Co. CPA 320-845-2940 115 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.swcocpas.com Stearns Bank 320-746-2261 580 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340 www.stearnsbank.com

FLORIST Pat’s Floral Design 320-746-2409 17807 440th Street Holdingford, MN 56340

FUNERAL PLANNING Miller Carlin Albany - 320-845-2035 Upsala - 320-573-6234 Holdingford - 320-746-9994 www.millercarlin.com

HEALTHCARE/ PHARMACY Albany Family Dentistry 320-845-2032 421 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 K&S Pharmacy 320-356-1000 Fax: 320-356-1053 107 Avon Avenue S, Ste. #1 Avon, MN 56310 Mother of Mercy Campus of Care/ Mercy Manor 320-845-2195 320-845-2969 230 Church Avenue & 334 and 332 GolfView Drive Albany, MN 56307 motherofmercymn.com

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Busine Directory

HEALTHCARE/ PHARMACY continued

Upsala Chiropractic Centre 320-573-2071 106 South Main Street P.O. Box 157 Upsala, MN 56384

INSURANCE Advantage 1 Insurance 320-252-6650 580 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340 Schmidt Insurance Agency 320-356-9440 108 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.schmidtinsuranceagency.com Scegura Insurance 320-746-2582 39002 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310

MANUFACTURING/ METAL WORKS/ FABRICATION Berkon Outdoors 320-746-0123 470 Industrial Drive Holdingford, MN 56340 www.berkonoutdoors.com Krain Creek Fabrication R-Way Trailers 320-732-2065 www.kraincreekfabrication.com Polar Tank Trailer, LLC 800-826-6589 12810 County Road 17 (Opole) Holdingford, MN 56340 entransinternational.com/ careersMTO Two Rivers Enterprises 320-746-3156 490 River St. W., P.O. Box 70 Holdingford, MN 56340

NEWSPAPER

The Star Post Melrose Office: 320-256-6579 Albany Office: 320-845-2700 www.star-pub.com

OIL/FUEL/PROPANE Gerads Oil Co. 320-746-2926 PO Box 104 Holdingford, MN 56340

PLUMBING/ HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING Hommerding Plumbing/ Heating/AC 320-746-2658 Cell: 320-290-0332 16303 450th Street Holdingford, MN 56340 Opatz Heating & AC, LLC 320-290-6130 44513 105th Avenue Holdingford, MN 56340 Ripplinger Plumbing 320-746-3070 / 320-573-4400

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Gresser Motor Sports 320-685-3656 • 800-856-1877 770 Hwy 23 Cold Spring, MN 56320 www.GresserGolfCart. com Jim’s Snowmobile & Marine 320-746-2165 130 River Street, PO Box 273 Holdingford, MN 56340 www.jimssnowmobileandmarine. com

Headley Hardware Hank 320-746-2973 561 West Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340

My Salon Hair Design 320-746-2962 Box 97/Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340

Paul & Kathy’s Supermarket 129 N. Main Street Upsala, MN 56384 320-573-5050 • 320-573-5051

TECHNOLOGY

SERVICES Advantage Septic & Drain 3255 65th Street Swanville, MN 56382 ktolson1981@hotmail.com Kevin’s Countryside 13385 Co. Rd. 3 Avon, MN 56310 320-363-7459 6 miles north of St. Joesph on County Rd. 3 We Haul For You Doug Legatt 320-250-2855 www.WeHaulForYou.com

SIGNS Everything Signs 320-746-0746 500 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340 www.everythingsigns.com Sign Design 320-352-6577 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378

SALON/SPA/ WELLNESS

RETAIL

A Healthy Glo 320-248-9586 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340

Cold Spring Co-op & Country Store 320-685-8651 300Main St. Cold Spring, MN 56320

Heart & Sol Wellness Center 320-746-3300 111 Plymouth Street Holdingford, MN 56340

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Community Technology Center 320-845-8888 360 Railroad Ave., Suite 2 Albany, MN 56307 www.mnct.com

TRANSPORTATION Brenny Transportation, Inc. & Specialized, Inc. 320-363-6999 8505 Ridgewood Road St. Joseph, MN 56374 www.brennytransportation.com Ignition Logistics Group 320-228-0116 511 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340

VETERINARY Lake Country Veterinary Service 320-845-6930 551 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakecountryvetservice. com

WASTE MANAGEMENT Opatz Metals & Rolloffs 320-746-2819 120 Washington West Holdingford, MN 56340 www.opatzmetalsinc.com Waste Management 877-352-2876 39864 St. Hwy. 71 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.wm.com

Preferred Controls Inc. Water and Wastewater Control Systems and Professional Engineering Services

CLIENT DRIVEN SOLUTIONS Preferred Controls was established in 1998 and has completed many successful projects throughout the country.

We provide complete system integration services as well as consulting and design services for all of our clients. Preferred Controls takes pride in our ability to understand your existing system no matter what the technology and readily take on projects that require innovative solutions. Technically challenging projects are our passion.

SERVICES INCLUDE: • Electrical and Instrumentation Design and Consulting Services • Instrumentation & Controls • Radio Path Studies • SCADA Systems • Satellite-Based Automatic Meter Reading

FIELD SERVICES Preferred Controls offers field service for all of our clients 24/7-365. With our experienced staff, Preferred Controls provides field service in many aspects of the water and wastewater industry. We also offer service contracts and we are happy to quote any size project to fit your needs - give us a call today.

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