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WHAT’S

Welcome Inside to Melrose 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.

Melrose is conveniently located right off II-94, 94, midway between St. Cloud and Alexandria. We are just a little more than an hour from the Twin Cities. We are a progressive, growing community munity that has seen over $100 million invested in the last 6 years in construction truction activities from residential to industrial. We have a wonderful business ss community and many different job opportunities from healthcare re to manufacturing. We offer retail, groceries, financial services, restaurants, staurants, and many other conveniences for those traveling or looking ng to make Melrose their home. We were the first community in thee state of Minnesota to bring fiber to the home and have a wide variety of broadband offerings for businesses, families and telecommuting. commuting. Our future looks bright with two new multi-unit apartment rtment complexes opening in 2024, along with plans for additional itional single-family development.

We have a top-notch school district offering strong academic programs and multiple state championship honors from sports to speech ech and our most recent state champions the knowledge wledge bowl team. Our municipal recreational facilities include two large parks, an ice rink and warming house, multiple ball diamonds, public pavilion, pickleball court, snowmobile trails, camping along the Sauk River and great fishing opportunities. We also have over seven miles of walking/biking trails within the city and direct connections to the Lake Wobegon Trail.

We could go on and on about this great community, but the best way to learn about us is to come and stay awhile.

We hope to see you soon.

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Quick Reference Guide .................................. Page 4 City of Melrose ............................................. Page 5 Public Utilities ............................................... Page 7 Melrose Police Department .......................... Page 8 Melrose Ambulance Department.................. Page 8 Melrose Fire Department.............................. Page 9 Permits and Licensing................................. Page 12 Melrose Commerce & Industry................... Page 13 Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce ........ Page 14 Community Events ...................................... Page 16 Melrose Riverfest ...................................... Page 18 Map of Melrose ........................................... Page 19 Communityy Services .................................. Page 20 Community Organizations .......................... Page 22 History of M Melrose ...................................... Page 24 Education ... ............................................Pages 27 - 29 Parks and an Recreation ....................Pages 30 - 31 Lake Wo Wobegon Trail .............................. Page 32 Agricul Agriculture in Melrose ....................... Page 34 Health Care C .......................................... Page 35 C Churches ................................... Page 36 Business Directory ..Pages 37 - 38

Melrose is...

Melrose is 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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City of Melrose

MELROSE CITY CENTER: 225 1st St. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4278 • Fax: (320) 256-7766 Email: admin@cityofmelrose.com

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MAYOR:

Joe Finken .......................................................(320) 256-3886 jfinken@cityofmelrose.com

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Joelene Wieling .............................................(320) 282-8521 Travis Frieler....................................................(320) 249-9264 Anthony (Tony) Klasen ...............................(320) 256-2258 Justin Frieler ...................................................(320) 493-8911

CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Colleen Winter ...............................................(320) 256-4278 cwinter@cityofmelrose.com

CITY CLERK: Patti Haase ......................................................(320) 256-4278 phaase@cityofmelrose.com

PLANNING:

CENTRE SQUARE APARTMENTS

Sheila Hellermann ........................................(320) 256-4278 shellermann@cityofmelrose.com

CHIEF OF POLICE: Craig Maus ......................................................(320) 256-7211 cmaus@cityofmelrose.com

CITY ASSESSOR: Stearns County Assessor’s Office ............(320) 656-3680

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Utilities

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

INTERNET

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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 weekday business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. regarding utility bills or services.

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WASTEWATER

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

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

SERGEANT

OFFICER

OFFICER

Patrick Nechanicky Serving since 2006

Matt Moorman Serving since 2012

Adam Schmidt Serving since 2023

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

Ambulance

POLICE CHIEF

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

POLICE OFFICE ASSISTANT

Stephanie Perez Serving since 2024 sperez@cityofmelrose.com 320-256-7211

AMBULANCE COORDINATOR INA NATO TOR R

Non Emergency: (320) 256-7211

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• 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.

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• 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.

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Fire Department

405 2nd Ave. SE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4278 Emergency: 911 www.cityofmelrose.com

PHOTO BY CAROL MOORMAN

Melrose Fire Department members consist of Carl Worms, second assistant chief (front, from left); Tom Budde, chief; Joe Woeste, first assistant chief; and Corey Bueckers, training officer; (middle, from left) Hallie Feldewerd, Carter Feldewerd, Angel Vargas, Josh Leaf, Nathan Primus, Isaac Stumler, Chris Schneider, Joe Matt, Alex Thompson, McKahl Long, Matt McDonald, Tyler Welle and Leon Feldewerd; (back, from left) Aaron Goebel, Craig Maus, Adam Schmidt, Sue Feldewerd, Dakota Huston and Dakota Massmann. Not pictured are Joe Finken and Al Wieling.

FIRE CHIEF ...............................................................Tom Budde SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF ...................Carl Worms FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF ...........................Joe Woeste TRAINING OFFICER.................................Corey Bueckers • 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.

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• 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.

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Permits and Licenses ANIMAL LICENSES

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For animal licenses, please contact the Melrose administration offices at the Melrose City Center at admin@ cityofmelrose.com or (320) 256-4278.

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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

BUILDING, MOVING AND ZONING PERMITS

Prior to doing any work or remodeling your house or business, call or stop by the Melrose City Center to find out whether you need a permit. The Planning Department is happy to answer any questions, give estimates on building permit costs and provide assistance regarding how to apply for a permit and work through the process. Please contact the Planning Department at planning@cityofmelrose.com or call 320-256-4278.

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DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS SUBSIDY PROGRAMS

For business development projects, including business expansion, relocations, and for information about local incentive programs please contact Sheila Hellermann at shellermann@cityofmelrose.com or call 320-256-4278.

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Commerce r and Industry Melrose is a community with high-quality infrastructure, a strong agriculture base and an expanding business community. Its location adjacent to Interstate 94 In central Minnesota’s lake country provides quick and easy access to abundant recreational opportunities and a family-friendly community, all within a modest commute of major metropolitan areas. Melrose continues to grow, and we are proud of our opportunities.

Melrose’s most important asset is its people. Through their dedication, work ethic and values, they drive the community’s development. Our progress and prosperity results from the community coming together to support one another, in business, schools, and neighborhoods.

The city invests in its infrastructure.

We are expanding our wastewater treatment facility and completed, in the last year, replacement of a bridge on Fifth Avenue in the center of the city and the re-alignment of the Sauk River channel.

Last summer we opened an expanded campground along the banks of the river in our largest community park, located in the middle of the city, opening opportunities for visitors to stay and explore our downtown area. The campground includes a new restroom facility with showers.

According to the most recent statistics from the state demographer, in 2021 Melrose had an estimated population of 3,616 with 1,338 housing units. Melrose businesses - industrial, commercial and retail, along with its service providers - are continuing their long and much-appreciated tradition of investing in the Melrose community by expanding their businesses or starting new ones. We have quality job opportunities, access to quality medical care, an impressive school system and a supportive community with large manufacturing plants, as well as unique multi-cultural businesses and restaurants.

The past year saw the opening of several Hispanicowned businesses in our downtown area, which add to the diversity of retail, service and restaurant opportunities.

Our small business community is vibrant, with family owned, community-minded, places to shop, eat and which provide a wide-range of professional services, including legal, accounting, insurance and financial planning. It also features distinctive manufacturing – including fiberglass, CNC metal components, and a boat builder – and leaders www.star-pub.com

in agriculture – from feed mills to robotic dairy equipment.

Our largest employer, Jennie -O Turkey Store Inc., one of the world’s largest turkey processing companies, built a new state of the art facility here in Melrose. Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. employs over 700 people and processes 1.1 to 1.5. million live pounds of turkey per day. Most of these turkeys are grown within a 50- to 60-mile radius of the processing facility. Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. products are distributed to customers in all 50 states and approximately 40 foreign countries.

Land O’Lakes Inc. is a milk-processing facility with approximately 130 employees. The company processes nearly 1.3 billion pounds of milk into over 130 million pounds of cheddar and Italian-style cheeses annually. The company also supplies dairy permeate to Proliant Dairy Ingredients Inc., a whey drying facility located adjacent to Land O’Lakes Inc., Melrose. Its high-quality products are shipped internationally as well as domestically.

CentraCare - Melrose is a critical access hospital with an attached clinic, skilled nursing home and a senior independent apartment building with assisted living services. A full range of health care services and convenient access to a variety of specialists are provided on this growing medical campus in Melrose.

CentraCare - Melrose employs more than 350 people who serve nearly 10,000 residents in and around western Stearns County.

In 2017, a new 53,000-squarefoot hospital opened, which included two state-of-the-art operating rooms, new emergency department, dedicated labor, delivery and recovery suites, imaging women’s center and a bistro.

Melrose Public Utilities supplies electrical power for the city, while Arvig provides telephone, television, internet, voice and data networking and computer services to the area. Melrose was the first city in the state of Minnesota to have fiber to the home, and so if you are looking for broadband reliability, Melrose has you covered.

There are 10 restaurants/fast food outlets, two banking facilities, four supermarkets/grocers/butchers and many other stores and services. The city has six parks, a golf course, a branch of the Great River Regional Library system and a weekly newspaper, The Star Post.

We welcome you to visit, or if you’re looking for a new place to call home, we invite you to join us in Melrose, a strong, diverse, connected community.

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A Celebration of Community!

June 28th - June 29th, 2024 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

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Productions in April & July Marit Elliott Andrew Engel Directors

melrose stages The Town and Country Players and the Sauk River Summer Theatre have joined forces to create MELROSE STAGES, a nonprofit theatre troupe including the Melrose, Sauk Centre, Albany areas to produce two musicals a year. This April, they will produce HELLO DOLLY, with auditions on February 12 and 13 and performances April 11 - 14 at the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center in Melrose.

A July performance is yet to be determined.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLAYERS

The Town and Country Players have presented plays in Melrose since 1969 when they began under Mark Sieve, Cal Meyer, Barb Meyer and Jesse Lovelace. They began by doing comedies and later added high school students to the cast of adults to produce small cast musicals like COTTON PATCH GOSPELS, THE TAMMY WYNETTE SHOW, GRUMPY OLD MEN and this past year, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

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The Sauk River Summer Theatre has produced summer musicals since 1980 including standard shows like SOUND OF MUSIC, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CHICAGO and WIZARD OF OZ. It was one of the first groups to produce INTO THE WOODS after its debut on Broadway in 1988. The group was started by Cal Meyer, Marit Elliott, Jackie O’Brien and Red Howard. Casts are made up of students and adults, depending on the show. All tickets are now $10. And all shows are presented at the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center at Melrose. Marit Elliott and Andrew Engel are current directors. Calli Mayers is the choreographer. www.star-pub.com

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Community Services LOCAL ACCESS CHANNELS Community Connection Channel 14 | For a program schedule, please call (320) 256-7471 or visit www.arvig.net.

POST OFFICE (320) 256-3713 Located at 304 1st St. NE Window hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday Lobby hours: Open 24/7

NEWSPAPER The Star Post 408 Main St. E, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 351-6579 www.star-pub.com carol.m@star-pub.com Office hours: by appointment

ST. NICK PROJECT

St. Nick Project is a part of the Melrose community. Local volunteers help families and individuals in need throughout the year but are especially busy during the holiday season. Funds are donated and distributed to people within the Melrose area. If you are interested in donating or know someone in need, please call 320-219-9611.

MELROSE AREA FOOD SHELF (320) 256-2555

The Melrose Area Food Shelf, located at 255 Country Club Road S.W. is available to persons in need of assistance who live within Melrose Area Public School District 740. It is open the first four Wednesdays of each month from 1-4:45 p.m.

Clients may receive assistance once per month. Home delivery is available to the disabled and shut-ins. To arrange for this service, call (320) 256-2555 during open hours. If there is no answer, leave a message on voicemail and someone will return your call.

The Melrose Area Food Shelf is a non-profit organization relying solely on donations and grants when available. Volunteers are needed and may call (320) 256-2555 during open hours.

Contributions are always welcome and can be delivered to the food shelf during open hours. Cash donations are also appreciated. Checks may be written payable to the Melrose Area Food Shelf and sent to the food shelf at P.O. Box 112, Melrose, MN 56352.

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MELROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Melrose Branch of Great River Regional Library has what you are looking for, books on almost every subject, magazines, entertainment, how-to DVDs, music CDs, eAudiobooks, eBooks, computers, Internet access, programs and so much more. Library members also have access to the 700,000 items owned by the Great River Regional Library system, of which Melrose Public Library is a member.

All of the GRRL system’s materials are listed on a computer catalog. Library users may search and make their requests on the computer (either at the library or from home), and a daily delivery service circulates items within the system’s 32 libraries. The library also offers free Internet access at public Internet stations as well as children’s and adult’s programming.

The library is in a large, modern, fully-accessible city building that also houses meeting rooms, the police department, a center for seniors and other city offices. It is comfortable and well organized, with clear signage to direct users to the fiction, non-fiction, children’s and reference collections.

Library staff is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and receive professional reference and support services from the GRRL headquarters in St. Cloud.

Free library cards are available to residents of the GRRL service area, which include: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright counties.

Library Hours: Monday 2 – 8 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m. – noon, 2 – 5 p.m. | Wednesday 2 – 7 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. – noon, 2 – 5 p.m. | Friday 2 – 5 p.m.

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SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

225 1st St NE, Melrose, MN 56352 • (320) 256-4278 The Senior Community Center is a handicapped accessible facility with free internet access. Seniors, over 55 years old, residing in the Melrose Area School District 740 and the Birch Lake area, are invited to participate and use the center. There are no membership dues.

The board meets at 10:30 a.m., the second Monday of each month. Board meetings are open to anyone.

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

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Edna Kramer (320) 845-4070

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MELROSE AREA FOOD SHELF

Sliver Sneakers Exercise Class: 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Golden Goalies: 9 a.m. every Tuesday Pool: Any time of day Quilting: Afternoons when a quilt is ready for hand stitching Line Dancing: Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Community Education Classes: Check http://www.isd740.org Soup Lunches: 2nd Wednesday of month during School year - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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MELROSE AREA WOMEN OF TODAY (meets third Tuesday of month at 6:30 pm)

Kristie Heinze (320) 249-5884

MELROSE SCHOOL PTA Carrie Austin (763) 954-0019

MELROSE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Roger Paschke, President (320) 256-3933

MELROSE AREA ARTS COUNCIL (MAAC)

MELROSE LIONS CLUB (meet every second & fourth Wednesday)

Bob Mayers, President (320) 256-4479 Larry Droogsma, Gambling Fund Manager (320) 290-1872

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

ST. BERNARD ST. ELIZABETH SOCIETY

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. MARY’S MISSION SOCIETY Jane Salzl (320) 256-3087

ST. PAUL’S YOUTH GROUP

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SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

Rosie Athmann, Coordinator (320) 292-0233

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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 @ melroseareamuseum.

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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

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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.

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The Melrose Area Museum 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.

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It is the mission of District 740 Melrose Area 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 Schools 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 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) 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 eight 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 co-curricular opportunities students enjoy participating in.

Melrose Area Public Schools is a member of the West Central Education District, 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.

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

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Community Education

Melrose Area Public 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 English as a Second Language, and General Education Diploma classes. These classes are offered in the evening at no charge.

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

If you are interested in Community Education programs, please call 320-256-6010 or go online to www.isd740.org and check out the Community Education online registration link.

Early Childhood Family Education 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 p p y and fun into each have an excellent curriculum and staff that incorporate play 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 pre-school 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 schoo and meet our teachers. Children are enrolled yearround, 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 peace and courteous. They are also excited about learning!

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

• Stro Strong Montessori curriculum.

• Many Man options available, including two, three or five days a week.

• Full day or half day kindergarten offered.

• Summer Sum school program offered full days or half days for ages three to eight, full-time full-ti or part-time (must be a current or previous Montessori student).

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Adult Basic Education offers free classes for high school completion ((GED or diploma), basic skills in reading, math, spelling and writing, EEnglish as a second language, preparation for American citizenship test, t passing written driver’s license test and more. Any adult who is at least le 17 years old, not enrolled in K-12 school is eligible for our programs on Wednesday evenings at Melrose High School Media Center. For more W information call Alexandria Area Adult Basic Education inform call 320-762-3312, 3 ext. 1.

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St. John’s-St. Andrew’s School

121 2nd Ave. N, P.O. Box 120, Greenwald, MN 56335 (320) 987-3133 | sjsaschool.org stjohnstandrew@gmail.com Mrs. Mary Miller, Principal | sjsamarym@gmail.com Our Mission Statement: St. John’s-St. Andrew’s School is dedicated to providing a Christian learning environment which will foster the growth and development of each child.

Our Philosophy: St John’s-St. Andrew’s Catholic School is a place of spiritual and academic growth for students, staff, parents and parish community.

We strive to educate students by fostering Christian values promoting a feeling of security and self-worth, and meeting individual needs through a comprehensive program. We provide a variety of opportunities to learn basic academic skills, while helping each student accept responsibility for his/her own learning. We emphasize respect for oneself, respect for other people, and for all forms of life and the environment that sustains them.We nuture a community of lifelong and compassionate learners through Catholic values and follow Jesus’s example through prayer, service and love.

All students participate actively in the sacraments of the church and are involved in weekly liturgies, prayer services and social outreach. Religious and moral virtues are rooted in the scriptures and become a way of life at St. John’s-St. Andrew’s School.

• Highly trained teachers in grades preschool-sixth grade.

• Small class sizes allow for more individual attention for each child.

• Strong academic curriculum that is reviewed annually.

• SMART boards, iPad and chrome-books in each classroom.

Sacred Heart School

303 2nd St. NE, P.O. Box 39, Freeport, MN 56331 320-836-2591

Mrs. Kristie Harren, Principal | kharren@shsfreeport.org Mission Statement: Led by the Holy Spirit and supported by our Tri-Parish and Christian communities, Sacred Heart School unites students, families and staff in their spiritual, social and academic journeys. We strive to inspire, challenge, and empower one another to impact the world with the knowledge, values and gifts with which God has blessed us.

Catholic/Christian environment: Students are involved in liturgies, prayer services, social outreach and learning about their Catholic faith.

• Highly-qualified teachers in PreK – Grade 6. (licensed Preschool and all day, every day kindergarten).

• Strong academic curriculum studied and updated regularly.

• After school extracurricular activities including: guitar group Sacred Heart Strings, Sprinters Club, Book Club, Chess and Cribbage Club, Tech Club, Yearbook, Robotics, Bible Study, Card Club, Cooking Club, Creative Digital and Sports Clubs. (softball, basketball, volleyball and open gym) • Integrated Technology throughout all grade levels.

• Music, Art and Physical Education Specialists.

• Licensed Pre-School .

• Care and educational opportunities for children ages 3-5.

• Summer Care and before and after school care for school-aged children.

• Parent/Family involvement.

• Early Childhood & Kindergarden screening/registration in February.

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St. Mary’s School

320 5th Ave. SE, Melrose, MN 56352 O: 320-256-4257 www.SMSMelroseMN.org Autumn Nelson, Principal anelson@smsmn.org Mission Statement: St. Mary’s is a faith-filled community that illuminates the teachings of Jesus...using our hearts, hands and voices as Christian witnesses while striving for academic excellence.

Our Values: C - Catholic identity and faith H - Holistic care of the child: heart, mind, body and spiritt R - Respect for one another I - Individualized development and discipline S - Sharing family and community y) T - Teaching excellence (staff, curriculum and technology) Fast SMS Facts: • Focus on Well-Rounded Person- Respectful, Responsible, Faithful, Happy, and Giving along with a multitude of educational experience.s • Accredited by the MN-Non-Public School Accrediting Association.

• Licensed Little Saints Pre-School Program with the Option of Half or Full Days.

• Before and After School Kids Time Program.

• Experienced, Caring Staff • Small Class Sizes.

• Daily religious education with weekly liturgy celebrations.

• Positive culture: strong connections among all members of the school community.

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 and Diving (boys and girls) • Synchronized Swimming • Tennis (girls) • Track (boys and girls) • Volleyball • Wrestling • Youth Theatre

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Parks

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Over 2 miles of trails to enjoy!

The foot bridge, disc golf and fishing pier are located in and near the Sauk River Park.

Lake Sylvia

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

• Lake Sylvia is a small lake with public access.

• Many residents and visitors come to Lake Sylvia to • Community Education: Provides a variety of instructional,recreational and social programming. relax and have picnics.

• Bowling: The eight-lane Melrose Bowl is located at 16 6th Ave. SE. Little Birch Lake • Dancing/Music: Dancing and professional entertainment • Little Birch Lake is located west of Big Birch Lake. are available at local clubs, area ballrooms, music and other • Public access is available on the north side. entertainment is available at local bars and restaurants, (check local newspapers for current list of entertainment).

Sauk River Mill Pond • Fishing/Hunting: Sportspersons will find a variety of big and • Canoe landing west of Fifth Avenue East. small game, as well as a number of well-stocked lakes for • Boat landing along 3rd Ave. NW. summer and winter fishing.

• World record redhorse fish was caught • Golf: Check out Meadowlark Golf Course and Country Club, which just below the falls summer of 2005. offers golfing, golf tournaments and private parties.

• Fishing pier.

• Trails: For hiking, biking and snowmobiling.

Sauk River Park Located at 5th Ave. NE

• Tent and RV sites with electric and water; maximum seven days; no reservations taken.

• 19 recreational campsites are equipped with grills, picnic tables, water and electricity; maximum seven days; no reservations taken • Sanitary dump station • Handicapped accessible restrooms with showers

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• Fishing • Horseshoe pits • Outdoor volleyball courts • Regulation soccer field • Basketball court • Disc golf • Youth soccer field • Youth baseball field • Regulation softball fields with lighting • Small picnic pavilion with tables • Large picnic pavilion with serving area with electricity, refrigerator, sink and hot water; refundable clean-up and key deposit fee; for reservations call the Melrose City Center at 320-2564278; • New playground equipment including swing sets, zipline, spring animals and activity center www.star-pub.com

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Melrose Lions & Jaycee Community Park

Meadowlark Park

Located at 5th Ave. NW (behind CentraCare) • 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 visit www.dnr.mn.us or call 320-616-2525 Managed by Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

Located on Meadowlark Lane SW • Picnic pavilion; no reservations required • 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

Big Birch Lake

• Big Birch Lake has great walleye and northern pike • Many visitors enjoy jet skiing and water skiing • Camping sites available

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The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 62 miles in Stearns County. The Stearns County segment ment 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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Agriculture in Melrose

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, According 2012 versus separately. separat a ely. A ccordiing n to the 20 012 USDA USD DA Census off Ag Agriculture, Ce C ensus uss o gri r cu ult ltur ure, e Stearns Stte ear a ns ns County Co ou unt nty had ha ad 69,000 69,0 69 ,000 00 dairy on 720 dairy farms. d da air iry ir y co cows ws o ws n 72 20 da d air iry y ffa arm arm ms. s. The The average ave vera rage ra ge ge produced 22,000 pounds off m milk annually cow co ow pr p rod oduc od u ed uc d2 2 00 2, 00 poun p po oun unds d o ds mi ilk ka nnua nn uall ua ly ll compared 10,000 pounds milk produced comp co mpar mp ared ar e tto ed o 10 0,000 ,0 000 0p o nd ou ndss of m i k pr il prod oduc od uced uc ed annually 1975. annu an nual nu ally al ly y iin n 19 1975 75..

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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 have been raise pork. in the he area a ha h ve b ee en ch cchoosing oo osi s ng ng to rra ais ise po p rk k.

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Business Directory AGRICULTURAL Belgrade Co-op ..........................page 33 (320) 256-4615 Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 254-8231 Belgrade, MN 5631 Farm Systems .............................page 34 58 Interstate Dr. NW Melrose, MN 56352 (800) 636-5581 Melrose Implement Inc. 37364 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4253 www.melroseimplement.com ANIMAL HEALTH Leedstone, Inc ............................page 33 (Small & Large Animal) 222 County Road 173 SE Melrose, MN 56352 (800) 996-3303 www.leedstone.com APARTMENTS Centre Square Apartments ...... page 5 1102 Fairlane Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 250-7877 centresquare.kueflerproperties@gmail. com Meadowlark Apartments 200 Country Club Road Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 247-0762 www.metroplains.com Wobegon Crossings .....................page 6 Available 8/24 (320) 257-3729 ART 510 Art Lab .................................page 17 510 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 351-5101 www.510artlab.com AUTOMOTIVE Repair Interstate Service Center .........page 25 216 Country Club Road Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-2160 www.interstateservicecentermn.com Melrose 1 Stop ...........................page 39 432 2nd Ave. SE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-6900 www.melrose1stoprepair.com www.star-pub.com

Melrose Main Street Repair .....page 17 215 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3623 www.autorepairmelrose.com Melrose Truck Repair.................page 25 305 3rd Ave. SW Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7770 www.melrosetruckrepair.com Schneider Collision & Hydrographics 85 Hwy. 4N Melrose, MN 56352 (Meire Grove) (320) 429-0249 AUTOMOTIVE Sales & Repair John Wiese Ford .........................page 25 203 10th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-6561 www.johnwieseford.com AUTOMOTIVE Parts NAPA Auto Parts 117 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7441 Sauk Centre: (320) 352-3979 www.napacentralmn.com BEAUTY Billionaire Beauty and Barbershop, Inc. ........................page 17 313 Main St. Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4661 BOWLING/DINING Melrose Bowl/Schif’s Bar ..........page 31 16 Sixth Ave. SE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3655 www.melrosebowl.com BUILDING SUPPLIES Kraemer Lumber........................page 11 826 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4275 www.kraemerlumber.com Worms Lumber & Ready Mix ....page 11 535 Main St. New Munich, MN 56356 (320) 837-5288 www.wormsreadymix.com

CAFE/COFFEE/GIFTS True North Marketplace .........page 17 233 Kraft Drive E. Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-6001 www.truenorthmarketplace.com CARPET CLEANING & RESTORATION Austin’s Cleaning Service & Carpet Cleaning ......................................page 12 410 1st Street North Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 351-6489 or (320) 266-0818 CHIROPRACTOR Arrow Health 519 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-6889 www.arrowhealthmn.com CHURCHES Birch Hills Community Church .page 36 Melrose (320) 429-2440 www.birchhillscommunitychurch.org www.facebook.com/birchhillsmn info@birchhillscommunitychurch.org Harvest Church...........................page 36 338 Main Street W. Freeport, MN 56331 (320) 836-2997 www.harvestchurchfreeport.org CITY OFFICES City of Melrose ...........................page 26 225 1st St. NE Melrose, MN 56352 320.256.4278 www.cityofmelrose.com COMMUNICATION Arvig ............................................page 21 224 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 320.256.7471 www.arvig.com COMPUTER SERVICES Central Minnesota Computer Services.....................page 21 305 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-2627 CONSTRUCTION Eric Schmiesing Construction ..page 11 (320) 293-7428 Hegg Construction, LLC.............page 11 Wayne Hegg (320) 493-6250

DISTRIBUTION Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc. 24614 US Highway 71 Belgrade, MN 56312 (320) 254-3651 www.bayerbuilt.com ELECTRICAL Melrose Electric..........................page 14 119 8th Ave. NW Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3846 EXCAVATION Kemper Excavating ...................page 11 315 First Street NW Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3982 or (320) 250-2068 FINANCIAL Black Financial Services............page 10 (320) 356-9031 www.blackfinancialservices.com Freeport State Bank..................page 10 219 Main Street East Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 836-2126 www.freeportstatebank.com Magnifi Financial .......................page 10 320 Main Street East Melrose, MN 56352 (888) 330-8482 www.mymagnifi.org Wealthcare .................................page 10 306 East Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7070 www.wealthcare-inc.com FITNESS Melrose Fitness ..........................page 17 Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 www.melrosefitness247.com FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Albany Floral Shop & Gifts..........page 4 401 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyfloralmn.com Austin’s Floral ...............................page 4 212 8th Street NE. Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 200-2246 www.AustinsFloral.com FUEL Dooley’s Petroleum Inc. ............page 25 914 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-5753 www.dooleypetro.com Rahn’s Oil & Propane .................page 39 1220 East Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3680 www.rahnfuels.com

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Business Directory GAS STATION Melrose 1 Stop ..............................page 39 432 2nd Ave. SE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-6900 www.melrose1stoprepair.com

LIQUOR Spiritz Liquor 225 Kraft Dr. SE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-6300 Follow us on Facebook

ORGANIZATIONS Eagles Healing Nest .....................page 21 310 U.S. Highway 71 Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 (320) 351-6200 www.eagleshealingnest.org

GOLF Meadowlark Country Club...........page 31 837 Country Club Dr. SW Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4989 www.meadowlarkcountryclub.com

LIVE THEATRE Melrose Stages..............................page 18 (320) 256-5160 ext. 1001 Directors: Marit Elliot, Andrew Engel

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HEATING I-94 Classics....................................page 24 329 County Road 173 E Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3623

LODGING Super 8 ...........................................page 35 231 County Road 173 SE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4261 www.super8.com

INSURANCE Advantage 1 Insurance ..................page 8 502A E. Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 252-6650

MANUFACTURING Jennie-O .........................................page 15 1129 Main Street East Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4245 www.jennieojobsmelrose.com

American Family Insurance ........page 40 Kyle Hoium, Agent 408 Main Street E., Suite 2 Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3434

Standard Iron & Wireworks, Inc. page 23 1131 West Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-6525 www.std-iron.com

Farmers Insurance ........................page 10 Mary Olmscheid 965 Main Street South, Ste. 101 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (800) 352-5267

MEAT + MEAT PROCESSING The Bluffs .......................................page 21 35319 315th Avenue Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 333-1257 www.thebluffsbeef.com

Hometown Insurance ....................page 9 305 Main Street E. Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-5130 Melrose Mutual Insurance ............page 9 303 Main Street E. Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7290 www.melrosemutual.com North Risk Partners ........................page 8 Albany • Melrose • Freeport (800) 247-7016 www.northriskpartners.com LAUNDRY Econ-O-Wash Laundromat ..........page 21 20 5th Avenue SE Melrose, MN 56352 LAW FIRM Pemberton Law Firm ...................page 33 Located in Minnesota National Bank in Sauk Centre, Tuesdays 1:30-5 pm n.adams@pemlaw.com

MEDICAL CentraCare-Melrose .......................page 2 525 Main Street W. Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4228 www.centracare.com Integrated Health and Wellness Center, LLC.....................page 17 Debra J Proechel, D.C., N.D. 103 3rd Ave NE Freeport, MN 56331 (320) 836-7150 www.drproechel.com NEWSPAPER Star Publications The Star Post .................................page 21 408 Main Street E. Melrose, MN 56352 (877) 396-6577 www.star-pub.com

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PHYSICAL THERAPY Centre Rehab 308 Oak Street South, Ste. 101 Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 (320) 351-4075 www.centrerehabmn.com REAL ESTATE Central MN Realty ..........................page 5 Aimee Hegg aimee@centralmnrealty.com (320) 291-8552 www.centralmnrealty.com Jeanne Kraemer .................................page 5 jeanne@centralmnrealty.com (320) 492-8431 www.centralmnrealty.com Sauk Centre Real Estate ................page 5 - Charlie Walker Realty-320.352.6392 - McDonald Realty-320.260.0494 - Main Street Real Estate-320.352.6736 www.saukcentrerealestate.com RECYCLING Albany Recycling Center ..............page 23 34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 (320) 845-2747 RENTALS Buecker’s Biffies............................page 25 Portable Toilets, Tables, Chair For rent (320) 256-2727 RETAIL Bavarian Gardens ...........................page 4 Coffee, Treats, Unique Gifts 420 Main Street New Munich, MN 56356 (320) 837-5005 Highland Quilting 331 Main St. S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 424-8984 Melrose Blue Door Storage .........page 12 Storage Units West Side of Melrose (320) 291-4816

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