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What’s

Inside

A word from

the Mayor

The City of Melrose welcomes you to our strong, diverse and connected community. If you are looking for a place to call home, work or play, you have found it here in Melrose.

We are very proud of our community and resources we have here. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it here.

We are growing, Melrose has seen nearly $200 million worth of building permits over the past eight years. This is due to the construction/expansion of the CentraCare Hospital, CentraCare Melrose, Park View Center and Jennie-O Turkey Store, the construction of Arce Auto and Car Sales, Warrior Boats, and the expansions of Melrose Metalworks, Melrose Electric, Carstens Industries, Proliant – Land O’Lakes and Melrose One Stop to name a few. We have also seen remodeling of businesses on our Main Street as well as a brand new Casey’s Gas Station on the south side of town and True North Cafe and Marketplace.

We are positioned well for the future.

We have a top-notch school district offering strong academic programs and multiple state championship honors. We are very pleased with our municipal recreational facilities. Melrose has two large parks, ice rink and warming house, multiple ball diamonds, public pavilion, connected walking and snowmobile trails, camping along the Sauk River, and fishing pier.

We could go on and on about this great community, but the best way to learn about us is to come and stay a while. We are a strong, diverse and connected community and hope to see you soon.

Mayor Joe Finken

Quick Reference Guide Page 4 City of Melrose Page 6 Public Utilities Page 7 Melrose Fire Department Page 8 Melrose Police Department Page 9 Melrose Ambulance Department Page 9 Permits and Licensing Page 10 Melrose Commerce & Industry Page 11 Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce Page 12 Community Events Page 14 Melrose Riverfest Page 15 Map of Melrose Page 16 Community Services Page 17 Community Organizations Page 18 History of Melrose Page 19 Education Pages 21 - 23 Parks and Recreation Pages 24 - 25 Lake Wobegon Trail Page 26 Agriculture in Melrose Page 27 Health Care Page 28 Churches Page 29 Business Directory Pages 29 - 30

Cover Photo: Snapshots of our Community

Photo Credits Include: Melrose Chamber, City of Melrose, STAR Publications

Melrose is...

Melrose, a proud, diverse and connected community with industries, businesses, strong agriculture, excellent education, parks and recreation a great place to call home!

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Quick

Reference Guide

Emergency/Police/Fire ................................................ 911 Non-Emergency ............................................................. (320) 256-7211 City Administration....................................................... (320) 256-4278

Garbage (Refuse)

Building Permits

Health Care

City of Melrose Planning and Development Department ........................................ (320) 256-4278 Melrose City Center (all permits) ............................. (320) 256-4278 Fax ...................................................................................... (320) 256-7766 Email planning@cityofmelrose.com

Education Melrose Area Public Schools ..................................... (320) 256-5160 Melrose Community Education ............................... (320) 256-6010 Sacred Heart School (Freeport) ................................ (320) 836-2591 St. Mary’s Catholic School (Melrose)....................... (320) 256-4257 St. John’s-St. Andrew’s School (Greenwald) ......... (320) 987-3133 Montessori School of Melrose .................................. (320) 256-2141 West Central Area Learning Center (Melrose) ..... (320) 256-7836

Waste Management ..................................................... (866) 513-1811 West Central Sanitation............................................... (800) 246-7630 Hospital - CentraCare - Melrose ......................(320) 256-4231 Clinic - CentraCare - Melrose ............................(320) 256-4228 Pharmacy - Melrose Pharmacy ........................(320) 256-7292 Coborn’s Pharmacy ..............................................(320) 256-4452 Dental - Midwest Dental Office .......................(320) 256-4267 Optometry - Melrose Eye Clinic.......................(320) 256-4000

Newspaper (Local) The Star Post.................................................................... (320) 351-6579

Post Office Post Office ........................................................................ (320) 256-3713

Utilities Cable Television, Internet: Arvig .............................. (320) 256-7471 Cable Television: Spectrum ........................................ (855) 757-7328 Electric: City of Melrose Public Utilities ................. (320) 256-4278 Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy ............................. (800) 245-2377 (Emergency) .................................................................... (800) 296-9815

Telephone Arvig ................................................................................... (320) 256-7471 Spectrum .......................................................................... (855) 757-7328

Water/Wastewater City of Melrose Public Utilities .................................. (320) 256-4278

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Melrose

Public Utilities P

Electricity, water, wastewater, storm water, streets and street lighting are provided by the city. Residents receive monthly utility bills. Contact the City Administration Office at the Melrose City Center at (320) 256-4278 during the weekday business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. regarding utility bills or services.

If problems arise after business hours or on weekends, call the after-hours utility/street/outage/problem phone number: (320) 256-2244.

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ELECTRIC City of Melrose Public Utilities .........................(320) 256-4278 Stearns Electric (rural areas only)....................(320) 256-4241

NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy (Customer Service) .......(800) 245-2377 Emergency ..............................................................(800) 296-9815

TELEPHONE Arvig ..........................................................................(320) 256-7471 Spectrum .................................................................(855) 757-7328

CABLE TV Arvig ..........................................................................(320) 256-7471 Spectrum .................................................................(855) 757-7328

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POST OFFICE.................................................(320) 256-3713 WATER City of Melrose Public Utilities .........................(320) 256-4278

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Any type of new construction or an improvement to an existing property or building will require the submission of the proper building permit application forms. Please contact the Planning Department at the Melrose City Center at 320-256-4278, online at planning@cityofmelrose. com or www.cityofmelrose.com.

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Melrose

Fire Department

The Melrose Fire Department includes – (front standing, from left) Joe Woeste, Tom Budde and Carl Worms; (middle seated, from left) Chris Schneider, Josh Leaf, Allen Wieling, Matt McDonald, Craig Maus, Ben Imdieke, Nathan Primus, Aaron Goebel, Mckahl Long, Angel Vargas; and (back, from left) Dakota Huston, Corey Bueckers, Joe Matt, Dustin Rademacher, Carter Feldewerd, Leon Feldewerd, Sue Feldeward, Adam Schmidt, Aaron Schmitz, Dakota Massmann, Mark Hill and Joe Finken.

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Fire and Ambulance Station 405 2nd Ave. SE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4278 | Emergency: 911 www.cityofmelrose.com • Fire protection services began in 1884.

• Department serves the cities of Melrose, Meire Grove and Greenwald, along with the surrounding rural areas.

• Department objectives are to preserve and protect life and property, fire prevention, fire fighting and rescue.

• Members appointed by the Melrose City Council.

• Department can have up to 30 members.

• Fire Relief Association formed in 1898.

• Association provides retirement relief and other benefits to association members.

• Any active member of the Fire Department is eligible for membership.

Fire Chief ....................................................................Tom Budde First Assistant Chief...........................................Joe Woeste Second Assistant Chief .....................................Carl Worms Training Officer .............................................Corey Bueckers

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WEST SIDE OF MELROSE

320-291-4816

Melrose

Police Department

Our community law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical technicians are always there at moment’s notice to serve and protect.

Melrose City Center 225 1st St. NE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7211 Emergency: 911 www.cityofmelrose.com

Police Chief

Melrose Ambulance

Craig Maus Serving since 2001 cmaus@cityofmelrose.com 320-256-7211

• Jenn Tschida, Ambulance Coordinator • Dr. Michael Beste, Medical Director

Administrative Assistant

Felicia Mundis Serving since 2017 fmundis@cityofmelrose.com 320-256-7211

Sergeant • City-owned ambulance service established in 1969.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) service licensed through the State of Minnesota.

• Department serves nine cities and four townships.

• Members are emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and respond to emergency calls and provide care to the critically ill and injured.

• Members are appointed by the Melrose City Council.

• Department can have up to 20 members.

Patrick Nechanicky Serving since 2006

Officer Matt Moorman Serving since 2012

Officer Matt McDonald Serving since 2014

Officer David Bonfield Serving since 2021

The Melrose Police Department consists of a police chief, sergeant, three police officers, an administrative assistant and several reserve officers. The Police Department is highly trained to meet the required standards of this profession.

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Permits

and Licenses

Animal Licenses For animal licenses, please contact the Melrose Administration Offices at the Melrose City Center at admin@cityofmelrose.com, or (320) 256-4278.

Liquor, Tobacco and Rental Licenses For liquor, tobacco and rental licenses, please contact City Clerk Patti Haase at the Melrose Administration Offices at the Melrose City Center, phaase@cityofmelrose.com, or (320) 256-4278.

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any work or remodeling on or in your house or business, call or stop by the Melrose City Center to find out for sure whether or not you need a permit. The Community Development staff is happy to answer any questions, give estimates on building permit costs and provide assistance regarding how to apply for a permit or work through the permit process. Please contact the Community Development Department at the Melrose City Center, planning@cityofmelrose.com or call 320256-4278.

Development and Business Subsidy Programs For business development projects, including business expansion and/or relocations and for information about local incentive programs, please contact the Planning and Development Department at the Administration Offices at the Melrose City Center, planning@cityofmelrose.com or call (320) 256-4278.

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Flexible shifts with the ability to transfer

Competitive wages and excellent benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off & more)

Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities

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Community Events

June

Spring g 2022 melrosestages is planning a Spring production of “Grumpy Old Men”

March March 5th – St. Mary’s School Auction for Education

May May 5th-7th – City Wide Garage Sales May 7th – Designer Bag Bingo – Melrose Legion

Summer 2022 Farmers Market Wednesdays June–September from 3-6 p.m. new Coborn’s on the trail

August August 2nd – Night to Unite; 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

– Sauk River Park

September September 10th – Caramel Apple Ride – Lake Wobegon Trail

TBD – melrosestages summer show

October October 1st – Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos at Melrose Legion October 28th – Trick or Treat Melrose Businesses

Keep Updated Check out the Melrose Chamber’s website for up-to-date information and schedule of events www.melrosemn.org/events.html

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TBD – Great River Regional Library Summer Ready Kickoff June 11th – Caramel Roll Ride – Lake Wobegon Trail June 18th – Lady Slipper Ride – Lake Wobegon Trail June 23rd – Melrose Royalty Pageant – Marit Elliott Auditorium – Melrose High School June 24th – Crazy Days & Sidewalk Sales at Participating Melrose Businesses June 24th – 25th – Melrose Riverfest Celebration featuring Stone Road

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November November 4th – Designer Bag Bingo at Melrose Legion November 25th – Melrose Holiday Kickoff

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Gospel, The Fantasticks, The Tammy Wynette Show, Cash: Ring of Fire, Honky Tonk Angels and How to Talk Minnesotan.

These shows are generally presented in spring. Rehearsals begin in late January or early February and are performed in April.

SAUK RIVER PLAYERS

A Celebration of Community!

June 24th - June 25th, 2022 Melrose Riverfest is a celebration that brings the community together. Activities include a parade, food, games, music, entertainment and more!

For more information, please visit www.melrosemn.org or call 320-256-7174

melrose stages

Town and Country Players and Sauk River Players hope to merge into a nonprofit entity called melrosestages. Stay tuned for ticket and audition information.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLAYERS

For over 5 decades, the Town and Country Players have presented plays in Melrose. They were started by Cal Meyer, Barb Meyer, Jesse Lovelace and Mark Sieve in 1969 as a vehicle for comedies produced by and for adults once a year.

In the past, the group has produced comedies such as The Odd Couple, See How They Run, Come Blow Your Horn, The Nerd, Arsenic and Old Lace and The Hobbit.

More recently the company has included some high school students and many adults. It has also produced small-cast musicals such as 9 to 5, Bingo-The Winning Musical, Quilters, Cotton Patch

The Sauk River Players have, for over 40 years, presented musicals in the summer. The group began as summer entertainment and a showcase for adult and student talent in the Sauk Centre, Melrose and Albany areas. It was started by Cal Meyer, Marit Elliott, Jackie O’Brien, and R e d Howard as a musical group that would present family-friendly shows.

Early in the 80s, the show traveled between Melrose and Sauk Centre theatres. Over the years, they have produced traditional shows such as Annie, Oliver, Sound of Music, South Pacific, Anything Goes, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, Wizard of OZ, etc.

The group has even produced a unique musical about a man-eating plant, Little Shop of Horrors, and was one of the first amateur groups to produce Into the Woods after its debut on Broadway in 1988. The cast is typically made up of anywhere from 30-70 singers/actors of all ages, depending on the show.

Wizard of Oz was one of their largest with 72 performers.

Auditions are usually the week of Memorial Day. Rehearsals run about six weeks in the evenings during June and July.

Production week is the third week in July at the Melrose High School Auditorium. Cost of tickets is low and usually shows are meant for all audiences unless specified.

Melrose Bowl, Inc.

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Open Bowling Saturday • 12:30-9 p.m.

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Map of Melrose

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Service Technician and Route Driver

Adley Creek 4-H Club Marie Haskamp (320) 492-6342

Alcoholics Anonymous Pat Middendorf (320) 241-3909

American Legion Post 101

(meets second Tuesday of month) Mike Barten, Commander (320) 250-3296 Ron Butkowski, Gambling Fund Manager (320) 256-3345

American Legion Auxiliary Mary Ellen Gebeke (320) 256-3716

Boy Scouts Steve Borgerding, Scoutmaster (320) 491-3684

Christian Mothers/Women Caroline Jacobs, President (320) 256-3207

Community Connection Channel 14 Local Broadcast Station (320) 351-9565

Cub Scouts Christie Zink (320) 249-6662

Girl Scouts Elisha Seanger (320) 429-0234

Golden Goalies Arlene Messerich (320) 493-0128

Meals on Wheels Edna Kramer (320) 845-4070

Melrose Area Food Shelf (320) 256-2555 Melrose Area Women of Today (meets third Tuesday of month at 6:30 pm) Kristie Heinze (320) 249-5884

Melrose Elementary School PTA Melissa Redepenning (320) 256-4977

Melrose Firemen’s Auxiliary Jeanne Kraemer (320) 256-7974 Melrose Area Historical Society Roger Paschke, President (320) 256-3933 Melrose Lake Improvement Association George Traeger (320) 256-3887 Jim Mohs (320) 256-3488

Community organizations

SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

225 1st St NE, Melrose, MN 56352 • (320) 256-4278 The Senior Community Center is a handicapped accessible facility with Please come and make free internet access. Seniors, over 55 new friends and enjoy the years old, residing in the Melrose Area activities.

Contact any board School District #740 and the Birch members for additional Lake area, are invited to participate activity ideas. and use the Center. There are no The Senior Center is located in membership dues. the lower level of the The Board meets at 10:30 a.m., the Melrose City Center and is second Monday of each month. Board closed when the City meetings are open to anyone. Present Center is closed.

Board members are Liz Pohlmann, Pat Seanger, Ruth Traeger, Eileen Maus, Ivanna Meyer, Rosie Athmann and Karen Mueller. New board members are always welcome.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES ARE: Silver Sneakers Exercise Class: 8 a.m. and again at 9 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Golden Goalies: 9 a.m. – every Tuesday Cards and Games: 1:30 p.m. – Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month Billiards: Any time of day Quilting: Afternoons when a quilt is ready for hand stitching Line Dancing: Wednesday’s at 10 a.m.

Community Education Classes: Check http://www.isd740.org/

Melrose Lions Club

(meet every second & fourth Wednesday) Scott Dymoke, President (320) 256-4205, (320) 256-7727 Larry Droogsma, Gambling Fund Manager (320) 256-7833

Melrose V.F.W.

(meet first Tuesday of each month) Jim Athmann, Commander (320) 256-4980 Vern Frericks, Gambling Fund Manager (320) 256-3899

Melrose V.F.W. Auxiliary (meet first Tuesday of each month) Nancy Kemper (320) 250-4608

Melrose Area Arts Council (MAAC) Melrose Area Arts Council has recently been formed with the vision of increasing the visual and performing arts in Melrose and the surrounding communities that are part of the Melrose Area School District.

They will work with established organizations within the communities to create a positive art focus.

If interested in helping or if you have any questions please call Eileen Maus, 320-256-3859, or Chris Barron, 320-980-3344.

St. Bernard St. Elizabeth Society Ray Primus (320) 987-3540 Leonard Hinnenkamp (320) 256-3538

St. Mary’s Mission Society Jane Salzl (320) 256-3087

St. Paul’s Youth Group Office (320) 256-3847

Senior Activity Center Liz Pohlmann, Coordinator (518) 256-5718 Page 18 • 2022 Melrose Resource Guide

Keep Updated For up-to-date schedules please visit www.cityofmelrose.com and select Senior Center under the Community tab. For additional information please call Liz Pohlmann at (518) 256-5718

Historical Society

518 2nd St. SE, Melrose, MN 56352 320-256-4996 or 320-256-3933 Email: rpaschke@meltel.net www.melrosemnhistory.com We are on Facebook at www.facebook.com/melroseareamuseum

Hours: Wednesdays from April to September; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment.

The first permanent European settlers, including the Adleys and Wheelers, arrived in the Melrose area in 1857, gradually displacing the native Ojibwa and Dakota. The new town was originally called the Maine-ite Settlement, but probably the Adleys renamed it for their ancestral home, Melrose, Scotland.

Eventually Melrose had a hotel, stage coach station, post office, school and a few homes. But it didn’t begin to thrive until 1867, when cousins Edwin and William Clark arrived and bought the Adley property. The Clarks built (or possibly rebuilt) a dam and mill and began selling flour and grist. They built a block of brick buildings, opened stores, a bank and sawmill and brought the railroad to town. By the time Edwin, known as “the father of Melrose,” left in 1893, Melrose was a bustling community with churches, railroad depot and assorted stores and businesses.

Settlers from New England were soon joined by Germans and Irish who were seeking better lives for their families, religious freedom, free land, new adventures, or escape from military service. Many Irish worked on the railroad, especially after 1894, when Melrose became a division point of the Great Northern. When the headquarters were transferred back to Waite Park 29 years later, it was a blow from which the town almost did not recover.

Melrose has seen continuous progress ever since. Two granite companies, a brewery, a newspaper, several major manufacturing plants, many stores and services, churches, financial institutions, health facilities and a strong agricultural base helped it grow and flourish over the years. Today it has both a proud heritage and a vital future, as it has become a regional leader in medicine, manufacturing and communications.

The Melrose Area Historical Society (MAHS) was incorporated in January, 1987. It collects and interprets the history of the school district area including Melrose, Meire Grove, Greenwald, Freeport, New Munich, Spring Hill, St. Rosa, St. Martin Township and the Birch Lake area. MAHS has about 300 members and a spacious, three-floor museum located in a former convent. It is run entirely by volunteers.

Planning A Special Event?

We have the space!

To reserve the clubroom for your celebrations or meetings, contact:

Melrose American Legion POST 101

320-256-3581 or 320-429-4008 265 County Rd. 173 SE Melrose, MN

www.melrosemnlegion101.org

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Melrose Area Museum

The Melrose Area Museum (MAM) contains thousands of donated artifacts, papers, maps, photographs, family histories and reference books. Changing displays represent medicine, photography, music, domestic life, agriculture, industry, fashion, childhood, railroading, transportation, sports and other areas.

One room is dedicated to every military conflict in which people of the area took part. The Lindbergh display contains artifacts and documents relating to pioneers Louisa and August Lindbergh; their son, Congressman Charles Lindbergh Sr.; and his son, Charles Lindbergh, Jr. The former sisters’ chapel displays many artifacts and explains the area’s religious history. There is an entire print shop on the lower level.

Visitors can view digitized copies of The Star Post (Melrose Beacon) and do other research in computerized or paper files.

Memberships are available for individuals, families, businesses and other donors.

M e m b e r s receive a quar terly newsletter. Call for prices on memberships as well as RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL admission to 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE the Melrose • Geo-Thermal Drilling Services Area Museum. • Well Drilling in Minnesota Members and • Pump Repair & Service (Jet & Sub) • Well Abandonment • Well Preventative Maintenance e d u c a t i o n • Farm Irrigation groups have free • Water Treatment & Conditioning • Water Testing Services admission.

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Melrose Area Public Schools Independent School District 740 546 5th Ave. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-5160 • www.isd740.org

It is the mission of District 740 Public Schools to prepare all learners, in partnership with their families and the community, to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and to contribute within a changing and diverse world. The Melrose Area School Complex is the hub of the district, which includes residents from Freeport, Greenwald, Meire Grove, Melrose, New Munich, Spring Hill, St. Martin and St. Rosa. The quality faculty consists of over 65 percent masters-educated professionals. Though portions of the campus have approached 50 years old, the facility is well maintained and continues to be upgraded annually in order to better serve its students and school community. Recent upgrades have included new lockers, updated computer labs and a modernized food service facility.

The Melrose Area Elementary School Program (grades pre-K-5) provides a quality education program that emphasizes strong reading and mathematics skills. They are especially proud of the kindergarten program at Melrose Area Elementary because they are able to provide all day, every day, at no additional cost.

Benchmark Literacy provides the foundations of the elementary’s reading program. The accelerated math, Great Leaps, and Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) programs are

examples of excellent supplemental individualized programs used to increase reading and math skills. The exceptional special education staff and program provides outstanding support to students with special needs.

The Melrose Area Middle School (grades 6-8) provides an environment which meets the ever-changing physical, social and emotional challenges middle school students face. Quarter classes of art, health, FACS and industrial technology allow students to experience electives along with their core classes.

Students can set goals with their academics and behaviors to strive for Incentive Day each quarter. The outstanding special needs and ELL programs continue within the middle school and provide excellent support to students who qualify.

Melrose Area High School (grades 9-12): MHS offers a wide array of elective opportunities in the core areas of study. Many of these courses offer both high school and college credit concurrently, such as college trigonometry, college physics, college speech and theatre and abnormal psychology to name a few. MHS also offers foreign language of study in German and Spanish, and students have an opportunity to earn as many as 8 college credits in both of these areas. Students wishing to take a more hands on approach to their learning have many career tech education courses to choose from in the woods, metals, autos, ag, art and FACS areas of study. Finally, the music programs at MHS are highlights of each year and are cherished by students and community. An array of extra-curricular activities are currently offered and provide extended social leadership and collaborative skills. Core athletic programs are a fixture of MHS, as well as FFA, Speech, Super Mileage and Dance Team to name just a few cocurricular opportunities students enjoy participating in.

Melrose Area Schools is a member of the West Central Education District (WCED), which provides support for the special education program. The WCED also provides access to an Area Learning Center that provides alternative educational learning opportunities for some qualifying middle and high school students.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

The School District offers many quality programs for students. The professional and quality coaches and advisors are very skilled at teaching lifelong skills like dealing with adversity, teamwork, and leadership. In addition, our coaches and advisors are experienced in their fields. The activities offered are: • Archery • Band • Baseball • Basketball (boys and girls) • Cheerleading • Choir • Cross Country (boys and girls) • Dance Team • Football

• Golf (boys and girls) • Gymnastics • Hockey (boys) • Junior Knowledge Bowl • Knowledge Bowl • Musical • NHS • Clay Target League • Pep Band • Soccer (boys and girls) • Softball

• Speech • Student Council • Swimming & Diving (boys and girls) • Synchronized Swimming • Tennis (girls) • Track (boys and girls) • Volleyball • Wrestling • Youth Theatre

Community Education

Melrose Area Schools provide an excellent Community Education program.

The program includes activities and opportunities for community members of all ages.

The Adult Basic Education programs include Citizenship class, English as a Second Language, and General Education Diploma classes. These classes are offered in the afternoon and evening at no charge.

The Community Education program provides a variety of instructional, recreational and social programming for all ages. Community events include a Father Daughter Ball. Our district also offers a full summer recreation program.

If you are interested in Community Education programs, please call 320256-6010 or go online to www.isd740.org and check out the Community Education online registration link.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs are offered for children birth to kindergarten and their parents.

Parent/Child Interaction - parents and children explore and learn together in the classroom doing projects, puzzles and educational games without the distraction of other siblings, the phone or the laundry.

Circle Time - teachers, children and parents participate in songs and games together.

Children’s Time - time for the children to play, eat a snack and listen to a story with their friends and an early childhood teacher.

Parent Discussion - parents share practical advice and discuss parenting topics of interest with each other and a parent educator in an adjoining room with a one-way mirror to observe the children as they play.

Preschool is offered for children who are 3 and 4 years old by Sept. 1; we have an excellent curriculum and staff that incorporate play and fun into each class.

Threes Preschool for children age 3 by Sept. 1 of the school year and will need to be potty trained. It’s an exceptional opportunity for children (and their parents) to gently ease into the preschool experience. Children work on listening skills, working cooperatively with others, pre-reading and pre-math skills.

Fours Preschool is for children age 4 by Sept. 1 of the school year. This preschool is designed to help prepare children for Kindergarten. We have an excellent curriculum and caring staff who incorporate play into the classroom, allowing children to learn, grow and have fun.

We offer a before and after school program for grades P-K through 5.

We also offer a pre-school wraparound option for an all-day experience for preschool students.

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West Central Area Learning Center

9 2nd St. SW, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7836 www.wced6026.org The Center is for students ages 12-21 (middle and high school level). It offers an Extended Year Program, with day, evening and summer school available. The summer school program is about 30 days. The Center includes the Albany, Paynesville, Sauk Centre and Melrose school districts. The Center meets all the state standards and the students must take all the same standardized testing.

Montessori of Melrose

300 Riverside Ave NW, Melrose MN 56352 (320) 256-2141 Find us on Facebook The Montessori of Melrose has been operating since 2006, serving children from 8 weeks old - Kindergarten.

We are a private school with a Christian orientation.

Please call to make an appointment to come and visit our school and meet our teachers. Children are enrolled year-round, so we are ready when your child is ready. Above all, come see our children! They are highly social, well adjusted, spontaneous, happy, peaceful and courteous. They are also excited about learning!

• Individualized learning environment meeting the needs of each child at his or her level.

• Strong Montessori curriculum • Many options available, including two, three or five days a week.

• Full day or half day Kindergarten offered • Summer school program offered full days or half days for ages three to eight, fulltime or part-time (must be a current or previous Montessori student)

Adult Basic Education, Melrose Community Education; Adult Basic Education offers the following programs:

English as a second language, basic literacy skills for adults, basic math skills for adults, workforce preparation, and a family literacy program. Individual one-onone tutoring is also offered through the Melrose/Sauk Centre Literacy Program and these services include GED preparation, English as a second language training and citizenship preparation. Any adult 17 years or older not currently enrolled in secondary school is eligible for these programs. For more information and class schedules, please contact Community Education @ 320-256-6010.

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• Senior Center: Provides social, physical, intellectual and wellness opportunities.

• Community Education: Provides a variety of instructional,recreational and social programming.

• Bowling: The 8-lane Melrose Bowl is located at 16 6th Ave. SE. • Dancing/Music: Dancing and professional entertainment are available at local clubs, area ballrooms, music and other entertainment is available at local bars and restaurants, (check local newspapers for current list of entertainment).

• Fishing/Hunting: Sportspersons will find a variety of big and small game, as well as a number of well-stocked lakes for summer and winter fishing.

• Golf: Check out Meadowlark Golf Course and Country Club, which offers golfing, golf tournaments and private parties.

• Trails: For hiking, biking and snowmobiling.

Parks and recreation Over 2 miles of trails to enjoy!

Melrose Lions & Jaycee Community Park Located at 5th Ave. NW • New playground equipment • Grills, picnic tables and benches • Modern handicapped accessible restroom facilities • Skating and hockey rink with lights and warming house.

Big Birch Lake State Forest Birch Lake Campgrounds & Hiking Trails (located 9 miles north of Melrose) 29 campsites • Eight picnic sites • Boat landing • Fishing • Swimming • Eight-mile hiking trail • Snowmobiling trails FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Meadowlark Park Located on Meadowlark Lane SW • Picnic pavilion; no reservations accepted • Modern handicapped accessible restroom facilities • Grills, picnic tables and benches • Basketball court • Located near the golf course • Playground equipment including swing sets, sandbox, spring animals and activity center • Pickle Ball Court

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Parks

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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 the Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County.

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The agriculture industry continues to be an integral part of Melrose’s success.

Dairy and turkey, along with pork, beef and crops are the dominant agricultural industries in our area.

The dairy industry continues to have traditional 60- to 90-cow farms with pipeline milkers, while most expansions now include a milking parlor, free stall cow housing and dairy herds of 150 to 1000 cows. Farms are growing in size as family members decide to farm together, versus separately. According to the 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture, Stearns County had 69,000 dairy cows on 720 dairy farms. The average cow produced 22,000 pounds of milk annually compared to 10,000 pounds of milk produced annually in 1975.

A few reasons for the increase are better feeding practices, improved genetics and increased use of technologies, which allow farmers to provide individualized care. Stearns County is the #1 county in Minnesota for milk production, total milk cows and total cash receipts for livestock sales, along with cattle and calves on inventory.

There are a number of turkey farms in the area as well. A majority of them have contracts with Jennie-O Turkey Store to raise a certain number of birds. A majority of the turkeys that are contracted with Jennie-O Turkey Store are processed at the plant here in Melrose.

There are also pork and beef producers in the area, however much of the hog finishing has gone to contract finishing, so not as many small farmers in the area have been choosing to raise pork.

Cash crops are also raised in the Melrose area. These crops include corn, soybeans and alfalfa. Some of these crops will be sold to the feed mills in town or hauled to another site. The majority of the alfalfa that is raised as cash crops is sold locally to dairy farmers or brought to a hay auction. Stearns County is the #1 county in Minnesota for hay production and oat production. The Melrose economy continues to be vibrant and is highly dependent on the agriculture industry.

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Many physician specialists visit CentraCare Melrose on a scheduled basis to provide outreach services. This convenient access allows our patients to receive the high-quality specialty care they need, while staying close to home.

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ACCOUNTING Wealthcare 320.256.7070 306 East Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 wealthcare-inc.com

Birch Hills Community Church (320) 429-2440 Mailing address: P.O. Box 308 Email: info@birchhillscommunitychurch.org www.birchhillscommunitychurch.org Pastor: Paul Klassen Services: Sunday-10 a.m. at Melrose City Center - Use East door.

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AGRICULTURAL Cold Spring Co-op and Country Store 320.685.8651 300 Main Street Cold Spring, MN 56320 Farm Systems 58 Interstate Dr. NW Melrose, MN 56352 800.636.5581

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

207 5th St. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3847 • stpaulsmelrose.org stpauls@meltel.net Services are streamed live on Facebook Sunday Worship 9 a.m. • Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Adult Bible Class 10:25 a.m.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church 755 Kraft Drive SE, Melrose, MN 56352 Phone: (320) 256-4207 Email: stmarys@stmarysofmelrose.com www.oneinfaith.org Pastor: Fr. Marvin Enneking Parochial Vicar: Arockiya Newton Deacon: Ernie Kociemba

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APARTMENTS Arrowsmith & Silvercrest Apts.

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AUTOMOTIVE Sales & Repair John Wiese Ford 320.352.6561 888.868.6561 203 10th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 johnwieseford.com Parts NAPA 320.256.7441 117 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Sauk Centre: 320.352.3979 napacentralmn.com

BEAUTY Billionaire Beauty + Barber Shop, Inc. 313 Main St. Melrose, MN 56352 320.256.4661 BOWLING/DINING Melrose Bowl/Schif’s Bar 320.256.3655 16 Sixth Ave. SE Melrose, MN 56352 melrosebowl.com BUILDING SUPPLIES Kraemer Lumber 320.256.4275 826 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 kraemerlumber.com Worms Lumber & Ready Mix 320.837.5288 535 Main St. New Munich, MN 56356 wormsreadymix.com CARPET CLEANING & RESTORATION Austin’s Cleaning Service & Carpet Cleaning 320.351.6489 - 320.266.0818 410 1st Street North Sauk Centre, MN 56378 CHURCHES Harvest Church 320.836.2997 338 Main Street W. Freeport, MN 56331 harvestchurchfreeport.org CITY OFFICES City of Melrose 320.256.4278 225 1st St. NE Melrose, MN 56352 cityofmelrose.com COFFEE/CAFE/GIFTS True North Marketplace 320.256.6001 233 Kraft Drive E. Melrose, MN 56352 truenorthmarketplace.com

COMMUNICATIONS Arvig 320.256.7471 224 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 arvig.com

COMPUTER SERVICES Central Minnesota Computer Services 320.256.2627 305 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 CONCRETE LEVELING Level Ground Concrete Leveling 320.241.2720 levelgroundmn.com CONSTRUCTION Eric Schmiesing Construction 320.293.7428 Hegg Construction, LLC Wayne Hegg 320.493.6250 CONVENIENCE STORE Melrose 1 Stop 423 2nd Ave SE Melrose, MN 56352 320.256.6900 melrose1stoprepair.com DEMOLITION & RECYCLING Opatz Metals and Rolloffs (320) 746-2819 120 Washington West Holdingford, MN 56340 opatzmetalsinc.com ELECTRICAL Melrose Electric 320.256.3846 119 8th Ave. NW Melrose, MN 56352 EXCAVATION Kemper Excavating 320.256.3982 or 320.250.2068 315 First St. NW Melrose, MN 56352 Mayers, Inc. 320.256.4479 37264 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 FINANCIAL Black Financial Services 320.356.9031 blackfinancialservices.com Central Minnesota Credit Union 888.330.8482 320 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 myCMCU.org

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LAUNDRY Econ-O-Wash Laundromat 224 Meadowlark Ln. SW Melrose, MN 56352

NEWSPAPER Star Publications The Star Post 877.396.6577 408 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 star-pub.com

STORAGE Blue Door Mini Storage 320.351.4583 1200 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378

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LODGING Super 8 320.256.4261 231 County Road 173 SE Melrose, MN 56352 super8.com MANUFACTURING Jennie-O Turkey Store 320.256.4245 1129 Main Street East Melrose, MN 56352 jennieojobsmelrose.com MASSAGE Rejuvenate with Joelene Wieling 320.282.8521 By appointment only MEAT + MEAT PROCESSING Brüder’s Butcher 320.256.3750 Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 brudersbutcher.com

Pep’s Pork 320.987.3368 29769 325th Ave. American Family Insurance Melrose, MN 56352 pepspork.com Kyle Hoium, Agent 408 Main St. E., Suite 2 Melrose, MN 56352 The Bluffs 320. 256.3434 35319 315th Ave. Melrose, MN 56352 320.333.1257 Greenwald thebluffsbeef.com Insurance Agency 320.987.3223 50 North 5th Street MEDICAL Greenwald, MN 56355 Albany/Melrose Eye Clinic greenwaldinsurance.com 320-256-4000 203 Main Street E, Suite B Hometown Insurance Melrose, MN 56352 320.256.5130 305 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352

PACKING COMPANY Long Prairie Packing 320. 732.2171 10 Riverside Drive Long Praire, MN 56347 americanfoodsgroup.com

Melrose Blue Door Storage Storage Units West Side of Melrose 320.291.4816 LIVE THEATRE MelroseStages 320.256.5160 ext. 1001 Director: Marit Elliot TRANSPORTATION Brenny Transportation 8505 Ridgewood Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374 320.363.6999 Mayers, Inc. 320.256.4479 37264 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352

REAL ESTATE Benchmark Real Estate 320.256.8000 312 E. Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 benchmarkrealty.com

TRI-CAP 888.765.5597/320.251.1612 1210 23rd Ave. S. P.O. Box 683 Waite Park, MN 56387 tricap.org

Central MN Realty Aimee Hegg 320.291.8552 aimee@centralmnrealty.com centralmnrealty.com

UTILITIES Stearns Electric 320.256.4241 900 Kraft Dr. SE Melrose, MN 56352 stearnselectric.org

Sauk Centre Real Estate - Charlie Walker Realty 320.352.6392 - McDonald Realty 320.260.0494 - Main Street Real Estate 320.352.6736 saukcentrerealestate.com Neighborhood Realty 628 Central Ave. S. Melrose, MN 56352 320.492.8431 neighborhoodrealtymn.com RECYCLING Albany Recycling Center 320.845.2747 34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 SANITATION Bueckers Biffies Portable Toilets 320-256.2727

WASTE REMOVAL Waste Management 877.352.2876 wm.com West Central Sanitation 800.246.7630 wcsanitation.com WATER Sterling Culligan Water of Central Minnesota (320) 352-6587 625 Lincoln Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 culliganh20.com WELDING CAP Enterprises 320.256.3900 511 3rd Ave. SW Melrose, MN 56352 WELL DRILLING Wheels Water Service 320.256.4146 37276 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 wheelswater.com

Our Bright Energy Solutions® rebate program helps you save money, improve comfort and protect the environment.

ENERGY STAR® Appliances

Additional Rebates •

ChargePoint® Home Electric Vehicle Charger: $500 •Air-Source heat pump: $200 - $1,300 •Geothermal heat pump: $200 per ton

•Central air-conditioner: $200 - $400 •Heat pump or A/C tune-up: $30 •Heat pump water heater: $150

We have rebates for businesses, too!

For questions please call: 320.256.4278 www.brightenergysolutions.com

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Kyle Hoium, Agent Kyle Hoium Agency LLC 408 Main St. E., Ste. 2, Melrose (320) 256-3434 khoium@amfam.com

There’s no place like Melrose.

And, like you, we’re happy to call it home.

And we’re proud to be here celebrating 10 years of service.

Thank you for your business and your trust.

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