2024 Sauk Centre Resource Guide

2024 Resource & Visitors Guide

A D E ST I N AT I O N FO R A L L S E A S O N S

Lake Access with Dock, Bar & Grill on Site, Storage Units Available, Sand Volleyball Court, Horseshoe Pit, Tether Ball & B-Ball Court

OPEN MAY - SEPTEMBER Located on Beautiful Sauk Lake

Largest Playground on Sauk Lake!

AMENITIES INCLUDE: • Campground Open Daily • Massage Chair for Rent We Fill • Bar Open Thursday Propane Tanks Sunday • Book Exchange 20# Area REFILL • Snooker Table After Hours $5 upcharge. (less than 10 in 24 hours a day service.

Minnesota!)

• Pull Tabs and E-Tabs Available • Dump Station Fatheads, Crappie Minnows, Leeches, Available Night Crawlers and Angleworms.

24 Hour Emergency Propane Fill Available NEW!

1500

$

LIVE BAIT

AED on Site

*extra charge

ON/OFF Sale Liquor

Sauk Lake MANY INDOOR GAMES including darts, vintage puck bowling, retro pinball and video games, snooker and pool, with outdoor games including ping pong, horseshoes, 3 basketball hoops and 2 volleyball courts.

CAMPGROUND

ALL ON 42 ACRES

• Daily, Weekly & Seasonal Camping • Seasonal RV Sites Available • Kitchen Closing at 9:00 pm

21914 Bayloop, Sauk Centre, MN • 320.352.0037

Bar & Grill Bar Closed Mondays - Wednesdays CAMPGROUND OPEN DAILY

Directions: North Hwy 71 to County Road 2, East County Road 2 to County Road 15, South on County Road 15 for 1/2 mile then follow signs

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Welcome to

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STOP BY.

auk Centre is a growing community of 4,624 residents, located in northwestern Stearns County approximately 90 minutes from the Twin Cities metro.

Coursing through the town are the Sauk River and the Lake Wobegon Trail.

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Table T bl off Contents C t t Visit Sauk Centre ..............................4 Sauk Centre Services ................ 5-6 Events & Activities .....................8-12 Parks & Trails ..............................14-15 On the Water ...............................18-19 About Sinclair Lewis ..................... 21 Sinclair Lewis Days................ 22-23 Sauk Centre Heritage ........... 24-25 Golf Courses.............................. 28-29 Excellence in Education ...... 32-35 Community of Faith ...................... 38 Honoring Our Military ................. 43 Sauk Centre Healthcare ...... 46-47 Business Directory .................49-54

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nearby attractions. You won’t elcome to the want to miss the opportunity “Original Main to experience Sauk Centre Street” and thank you S and a chance to build for f picking up a copy of memories. our o Sauk Centre Guide.

Whether you are a I’d like to invite you in, current resident or a visitor, to t browse through the you will find what you need pages within our guide within these pages and that outline many of the t within our community. Be festivals and businesses f sure to check out our listing that help build our t of events that are taking community.

I’d also like c place this year and make to t invite you to explore to join us! And, don’t what our community w Stacie Michels, plans forget to book your lodging has to offer: from coffee Chamber President to extend your stay! shops, boutiques, historic s Feel free to contact the landmarks, hotels, Chamber of Commerce bustling businesses and with any questions you may have. real estate.

From housing, to employment, to Are you looking for a home? Build available services and so much more, it here. Are you looking for somewhere we invite your questions. You can to t start your dream business? Build it reach us at 320-352-5201, by email at here. You will be amazed at what you saukcentrechamber@gmail.com or feel can c build when you have a community free to drop in; we are located at 524 wanting to provide the tools to help w 4th Street South. make that happen.

So, I hope you enjoy our visitors If you are looking for a place to & resource guide and welcome to vacation, we have so much to offer, with v Sauk Centre! lakes, resorts, hotels, restaurants and

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Meet in

Sauk Centre

Pam Borgmann Visit Sauk Centre Executive Director

Visit Sauk Centre

Visit Sauk Centre is your one-stop contact for guided and unguided tours, hotels and places to shop, eat and play. We will be happy to schedule a day or a week of activities in and around Sauk Centre. We carry resource guides from cities all over Minnesota. Need an event venue? Ask for our meeting space guide to schedule your meeting or conference.

To contact Visit Sauk Centre, call Executive Director Pam Borgmann at 320-352-5201 or email her at visitsaukcentre@gmail.com

www.exploreminnesota.com

Scrossroads auk Centre sits at the of three major

highways (I-94, U.S. Hwy. 71 and State Hwy. 28) in the central part of Minnesota.

Conveniently located just an hour and a half from the Twin Cities-Metro area and two hours from Fargo-Moorhead, Sauk Centre is a perfect place to book your meetings of all sizes.

Sauk Centre offers lakes, three golf courses, historical sites, museums, fishing, trails, murals, ninja park, splash pad, great shopping and a wide variety of restaurants for your group’s entertainment. Historic tours available.

Experience “Main Street” charm and hospitality. For any additional information, contact the Visit Sauk Centre office at 320-352-5201 or www.visitsaukcentre.org.

Name | Address | Phone Number

Seating Capacity

Guest Rooms

American Legion 200 Nearby 128 Main St. North | 320.352.9931 AmericInn by Wyndham 12-36 57 1230 Timberlane Dr.| 320.352.2800 Diamond Point 350-400 Nearby 12818 Bayview Dr. | 320.352.2321 Jitters Java Cafe 75 Nearby 403 Main St. South | 320.352.1390 Lynx National Golf Course 80-110 Nearby 40204 Primrose Lane| 320.352.0242 Magnifi Financial 25 Nearby 1181 Main St. South| 320.352.4277 Main Street Theatre 60-290 Nearby 319 Main St. South| 320.351.3596 Minnesota National Bank 35 Nearby 131 12th St. South| 320.352.5211 Palmer House Hotel, Restaurant & Pub 10-75 20 500 Sinclair Lewis Ave.| 866.834.9100 Old Course Sauk Centre up to 70 Nearby 606 Lake Shore Dr. | 320.238.8001 Sauk Centre Civic Arena 2,000 Nearby 818 Centre St.| 320.352.2203 ext. 5 Sauk River Inn & Suites by Wyndham 15-20 39 322 12th St. South | 877.351.7256 Sinclair Lewis Campground Event Site 80 Sites In Season 320.333.9546 Off Season 320.352.2203 ext 2314 The Cove at Greystone Golf Course 40-200 Nearby 10548 Andrews Dr. | 320.351.2683 Truckers Inn 40 Nearby I-94 & Hwy. 71| 320.352.3429 Twisted Oaks Events 350 Nearby 41582 393rd Ave. | 320.492.5146 Beste’s Sporting Clays 80 RV Hookups 42999 State Hwy. 28 | 320.266.1727

Indoor Swimming Pool No

Restaurant/ Bar on Site Yes

Yes

Nearby

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Nearby

No

Nearby

No

Nearby

No

Yes

No

Yes

Ice Rink

Nearby

Yes

Nearby

Beach

Nearby

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No

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CITY DIRECTORY City Hall Offices 320-352-2203 Police Non-Emergency 320-351-7022 Police Voice Message 320-351-7023 Chamber of Commerce 320-352-5201 Economic Development, Planning & Zoning 320-352-2203 National Guard Armory 320-352-2156 Sauk Centre Street Department 320-352-2598 Sauk Centre Airport 320-352-2203 Sauk Centre Public Utilities 320-352-6538 Sauk Centre Civic Arena 320-352-2203 Sinclair Lewis Public Library 320-352-3016 Sauk Centre Historical Society 320-351-8777

City Services Police Chief Bryon Friedrichs manages a force of eight full-time and three part-time officers.

Jeff Bromenshenkel is the fire chief and manages a 30-member staff. Kathy Struffert, ambulance director, and assistant Tim Deschene manages a staff of 18 EMTs, three paramedics and four EMRs. Public Works Supervisor Ben Clink currently supervises a sixmember full-time crew, along with multiple seasonal employees.

City Government A five-member council, consisting of four council members and one mayor, governs the city. Council members include Joe Fuechtmann, Heidi Leach, Diane Kelly and Shalon Wilber. The mayor is Warren Stone. City administrator is Vicki Willer.

Park Reservations 320-352-2203 Post Office 320-352-3435 Sinclair Lewis Campgrounds January-April 320-352-2203 ext. 2314 May-September 320-333-9546 *Online reservations available at saukcentre.govoffice2.com.

Select “Campground.”

Sauk Centre Area Chamber of Commerce & Visit Sauk Centre located at 524 4th Street South (320) 352-5201 To contact the chamber, call Chamber President Stacie Michels or email her at saukcentrechamber@gmail.com To contact Visit Sauk Centre call Executive Director Pam Borgmann or email her at visitsaukcentre@gmail.com

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CENTRE K U MAJOR EMPLOYERS

include Walmart, Felling Trailers, CentraCare – Sauk Centre, School District #743, Standard Iron & Wire Works, Bayer Interior Woods, Kane Transport, Coborn’s, Truckers Inn, ICBA, Fleet Supply and Midwest Machinery.

Financial Four financial institutions serve Sauk Centre, including Minnesota National Bank, First State Bank, Magnifi Financial and Great River Federal Credit Union.

State Services The Minnesota Motor Vehicle Department Registrar and Driver’s License Office is located at 342 Main Street North (320-352-2853).

Driver’s license testing is done at the civic arena. For more information, call 320-255-3044 or visit dvs.dps.mn.gov.

Transportation One of the greatest advantages of Sauk Centre is that it is one of the rare rural communities to be a crossroads of three major highways - Interstate 94, U.S. Highway 71 and State Highway 28.

The Sauk Centre Municipal Airport is approximately three miles southeast of downtown Sauk Centre on Stearns County Highway 186. For more information, call the city hall at 320-3522203. Free use of courtesy car for pilots.

Residents can call 1-888-765-5597 to reach Tri-CAP, which provides handicapped-accessible transportation throughout the city.

Utilities Sauk Centre continues to have one of the lowest power rates in the area, and provides water and sewer services. CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco provides natural gas services to more than 85 percent of the city. A variety of companies are available in the area for phone and internet services. Arvig and Charter/Spectrum Communications provide cable television services.

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SAUK RIVER

Welcome to

I N N & S U IT E S

by Wyndham • Inviting indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and fitness room • Refrigerators and microwaves in all guestrooms • Free coffee and a hot, home-style breakfast • Free hotel-wide, high-speed wireless internet • Wyndham Rewards Program, Voted #1 Best Hotel Program by USA today

www.wyndhamhotels.com Intersection I-94 & Hwy. 71 For Reservations 320.352.2800

1230 Timberlane Dr., Sauk Centre, MN 56378

• Indoor Pool & Hot Tub • Free Continental Breakfast • Free Wireless Internet • Oversize Parking Just off • Whirlpool Suites I-94 Available & Hwy. 71!

• Party Room off the Pool Area

322 12th St. South | Sauk k Centre, C t MN

320.351.7256 In the heart of downtown Sauk Centre

Sinclair Lewis Campground

Full Service Restaurant & Pub, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Restored Historic Hotel Featured on “Ghost Adventures,” “Aftershocks,” “My Ghost Story,” “The Dead Files” and “Hotel Paranormal”.

Voted Best Haunted Hotel in America by USA Today’s 10 best.

WCCO Viewers Choice for Best Haunted Landmark in MN. Free Wi-Fi

October - April 320-352-2203 Ext. 6 May - September Campsites 320-333-9546

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Reserve online through the website

SAUK CENTRE

Splash Pad

LOCATED ACROSS from the Sinclair Lewis Campground!

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A State & National Historic Site and Destination Since 1901

• HOTEL, RESTAURANT & PUB •

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500 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN 320-351-9100 • 866-834-9100

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CENTRE SQUARE APARTMENTS

Events & Every Sun. Every Fri.

· based on your income · controlled entrances · laundry rooms · playground · camera system · no smoking community

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Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse Fish Fry, Every Friday through Lent – American Legion Clubhouse Sauk Centre Lions Pancake Breakfast – Sauk Centre High School Cafeteria Farm Toy Show – Sauk Centre Armory Centre Mat Purse Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse

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LOCAL, FAMILY OWNED COMPANY.

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MARCH

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse Fish Fry, Every Friday through Lent – American Legion Clubhouse Bean Bag Tournament – American Legion Clubhouse Holy Family School Springfest – Holy Family School Sauk Centre Fire Department Indoor Mini Golf Tourney – Sauk Centre Civic Arena Spring Container Planting Event – Tree Top Nursery & Landscaping Easter Egg Hunt – Eagle’s Healing Nest

APRIL

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse First Lutheran Church Youth Spaghetti Supper – First Lutheran Church Spring Out Vendor Event & Designer Bag Bingo – The Shed

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We make it easy to find your perfect place!

ASSOCIATE BROKER

Neal Leagjeld

ASSOCIATE BROKER

Beth Gessell

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320-815-4500

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REALTOR

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601 SINCLAIR LEWIS AVE., SAUK CENTRE, MN

The Sauk Centre Economic Development Authority (EDA) is a part of the City created to deal specifically with economic and community development issues.

If you are considering starting or expanding a business in Sauk Centre, Economic Development Authority make our office your first stop!

Just offf of Fairy Lake Rd

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Now Available Large Industrial Tracts near I-94

The EDA may be able to provide assistance with: Business Planning, Low Interest Loans, Packaging local, regional, county and state financing applications, Structuring TIF or tax abatement assistance, and many other tools useful to new or expanding businesses.

CALL the Sauk Centre EDA at

call for details

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RESORT

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320-352-5112

Events & Activities

Cabins • Camping • Full Bar/Restaurant • Pontoons For Rent Come enjoy the best view on Big Sauk Lake!

Provide 24/7 Exposure & Access to All Available Listings Online!

Charlie Walker Realty 320-352-6392 Main Street Real Estate 320-352-6736 McDonald Realty 320-260-0494

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Closings, Title Insurance, Abstracting and more!

Serving You Since 1998

Every Sun. 3-4 4 18 27

NEW LOCATION N UPSTAIRS

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Sauk Centre 864 South Main Street #1 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Office: 320-352-5925 Fax: 320-271-1114

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Joan Casperson

The personal closer who comes to you Your Title Insurance Agent Licensed Abstractor & Closing Agent

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Every Sun. 7 8 8 12 15 15 15 19 22-23 26 TBD

MAY

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse City-wide Garage Sales Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon – Lake Wobegon Trail History Museum Plant Sale – Creamery Building American Legion Club Memorial Day Cemetery Ceremony & Activities Ivy’s Legacy Foundation Golf Fundraiser Kentucky Derby Party – Birchwood Resort

JUNE

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse Holy Family School Endowment Golf Tournament Caramel Roll Ride – Lake Wobegon Trail Sauk Centre Conservation Club Fishing Tournament Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – ‘57 Chevy – Sinclair Lewis Park Lady Slipper Ride – Lake Wobegon Trail 36th Annual Michels Tree Memorial Celebration Curd Fest – Redhead Creamery Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – MN 13 – Sinclair Lewis Park Chalk in Sauk & Art on the Ave. – Sinclair Lewis Park Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – Gig Noonan – Sinclair Lewis Park Relay for Life of Western Stearns County – Stearns County Fairgrounds

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Every Sun. 3 10 17 17-21 24 27 31 31-Aug. 4 TBD

JULY

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music sic – Livewire – Sinclair Lewis Park Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – Crystal Breeze – Sinclair Lewis Park Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – Dana and the Bottlerockets – Sinclair Lewis Park Sinclair Lewis Days – see listing of events on pages 22 and 23 Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – Meire Grove Band – Sinclair Lewis Park Panda Walk – Eagle’s Healing Nest Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – Cimarron – Sinclair Lewis Park Stearns County Fair – Stearns County Fairgrounds Legion Auxiliary Garage Sale – American Legion Clubhouse

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Blue Door

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Internet

WiFi TV

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Security

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Events

Every Sun. 6 1-3 7

& Activities AUGUST

24 TBD

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse Night to Unite Demolition Derby – Stearns County Fairgrounds Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – Night Owls – Sinclair Lewis Park Holy Family School August Dinner Fundraiser Annual Cruzin’ to the Nest – Eagle’s Healing Nest Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – Custon Made – Sinclair Lewis Park MCCL Rummage Sale – Stearns County Fairgrounds Summer Concert Series – Free Live Music – Kat Blue – Sinclair Lewis Park Annual Nest Fest – Eagle’s Healing Nest Annual Salad Luncheon – United Methodist Church

Every Sun. 7 TBD

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse Caramel Apple Ride – Lake Wobegon Trail Camphill Village Fall Festival – Camphill Village

Every Sun. 5 5 17 18-19 25-26 25 26 26

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse 5k Beer Run, Walk, Stumble – American Legion Clubhouse Sinclair Lewis Writers’ Conference – Sauk Centre High School Chow Mein Dinner – Our Lady of the Angels Church Monster Manor – Stearns Country Fairgrounds Monster Manor – Stearns Country Fairgrounds Trick or Treat on Main Street – hosted by the Sauk Centre Herald Ivy’s Legacy Foundation Fall Event Halloween Bash – Eagle’s Healing Nest

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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

November

Every Sun. 11 30

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse Veterans Day Ceremony – American Legion Clubhouse Holiday Kickoff Events

Every Sun. 25

Bingo – American Legion Clubhouse Community Christmas Dinner – Sauk Centre Holy Family Cafeteria

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Sauk Centre Area Chamber & Visit Sauk Centre 2024 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet Snowmobile Races – Sauk Lake

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December

January 2025

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

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Dog Park: Located by outdoor skating rink. Bring your pooch for off-leash fun.

Trails

Sauk Centre Community Garden: A non-profit organization, a garden open to anyone who wishes to help weed, water, harvest or just simply enjoy! Located on First Street North, come and “Meet us at the Garden!” For more information, see the Sauk Centre Community Garden Facebook page.

Fitness Challenge & Splash Pad Park: Located across the street from the Sinclair Lewis Municipal Campground.

Amenities: fitness challenge park, splash pad, soccer field skateboard area, basketball court, walking/biking trail, shelter and restrooms.

Conservation Park: Located just northeast of the dam.

Canoeing: Amenities: picnic tables, pop machine, shelter with restrooms, Sauk River is a handicap accessible and sidewalks. designated State Canoe and Boat Waterway.

There is a canoe access Sinclair Lewis Municipal Campground: Borders the west end of Sinclair Lewis Park. Open for the season from at the conservation approximately May through September each year. Amenities: park below the Sauk 80 campsites, fire pits on each site, three sets of restrooms River dam on Main Street.

– all with showers – storm shelter, dump station, fish cleaning

facility, lake access with boat ramp and docks, internet available, playground access, splash pad and kayak rental.

Campground Reservations: January 1-April, 320-352-2203 Ext. 2314 May-September, 320-333-9546 *Online reservations available at saukcentre.govoffice2.com. Select “Campground.”

Park Reservations: 320-352-2203 Ext. 2313.

Brown’s Park: Located between 6th and 7th Streets, east of Ash Street. Amenities: playground, large ball field, picnic shelter, water fountain and new restroom.

Public Beach: Located between Sinclair Lewis Park and the Sinclair Lewis Municipal Campground.

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Come & enjoy the Outdoors!

Parks k & Trails Sauk Centre is proud of its many parks, encompassing over 135 acres.

Lake Wobegon Trail: L This tr trail winds its way through gh Sauk Centre, with the official al access acces at Sinclair Lewis Park. rk The tra trail is 46 miles long, from St. Joseph to Osakis, and is available for walk walking, biking, snowmobiling (no metal m studs), roller skiing and roller blading. The Lake Wobegon Wobe and Central Lakes (Osakis to Fergus Falls) trails are a combined comb 126 miles, the longest trail in the state of Minnesota

Sinclair Lewis Park/ Lake Wobegon Trail Head: Bordered on the north by Sauk Lake. Amenities: picnic shelter, new playground equipment, grills, benches, band shell, gazebo, beach, 84foot fishing pier, boat landing and docks, restrooms, concessions building, water fountain.

Towerview T owe werv rviiew iew Park/Ball Park/B k/B Ball ll Park: Pa Adjac Adjacent to the Civic Arena, located on Centre Street, just off Beltline Road. Amen Amenities: two fenced softball fields, shelter, pop machine, picnic tables, restroo restrooms in arena accessible from exterior doors facing softball fields, park are area with playground and concession stand behind Civic Arena. stan Ja Jaycee ayc yce ee Park: Located on the north end of town along Original Main Street. In 2009, 2009 the ballpark underwent a major renovation to aaccommodate Little League baseball. Coordinated by the Baseball Association, major funding fundin was provided by a grant from the Minne Minnesota Twins. Amenities: playground, sand san volleyball court, baseball field, picn picnic shelter and tables, pop machine, drinking fountain, restrooms.

Hickman Park: Located along Hickman Drive, the park has a playground system.

Outdoor Skating Rink: Located east of the Conservation Park. Amenities: one hockey rink, one pleasure rink, pop machine, warming house with restrooms.

Civic Arena: Located on Centre Street, just off Beltline Road. The arena is home to the area high school hockey programs - the Prairie Centre North Stars and the Blue Devils - and hosts events for the hockey associations, figure skating programs, gun shows, a circus, wrestling events and trade shows.

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Seven Locations with thousands of Items to help you tackle your next project!

SAUK CENTRE 1050 Centre Street • Ph. 320-352-5261 STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PAYNESVILLE Hwy. 55 West • Ph. 320-243-3556 STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Sporting Goods • Camping • Supplies • Hardware • Lawn & Garden • Plumbing

• Automotive • Appliances • Tools & Much • Paint More!

• Farm • Electrical

GLENWOOD Hwy. 28 & 55 • Ph. 320-634-5209 STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

LITTLE FALLS

*24 Hour Gas Pumps available at SAUK CENTRE, PAYNESVILLE & GLENWOOD LOCATIONS!

Hwy. 27 • Ph. 320-632-9240 STORE HOURS

*LIVE BAIT available at *L

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SAUK CENTRE, LITTLE FALLS & LONG PRAIRIE LOCATIONS!

GLENCOE 3105 10th St. • Ph. 320-864-4304 STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hunting & Fishing Licenses Available At All Locations!

LONG PRAIRIE Hwy. 71 South • Ph. 320-732-6195 STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Propane for Grills & RVs...Fill Your Cylinders!

Available at all Fleet Supply Stores

FARIBAULT 80 Western Ave. • Ph. 507-334-3232 STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Step On In Thrift The fun place to stop, visit with friends and find a new treasure. treasure.

We accept donations of clean and usable clothing and household misc.

We thank the community for their continued support!

New merchandise daily.

Many Brand Names Available.

Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm

424 Main St. S., Sauk Centre 320-352-2829

One of the largest consignment stores in Minnesota!

We’re here to help!

Clothing, household furniture, Clo decor, gift & specialty items d

Whether you're hunting for a special tool or looking for help with a particular project.

SHOPPING HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 9-5 Consignment Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-4 Like us on Facebook

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Complete Rental Department!

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On the Water

S

auk Centre offers the best in water recreation, whether it is canoeing down the Sauk River, tubing or water skiing on Fairy Lake, or fishing for bass and walleye on Sauk Lake.

Not many small towns can offer such a variety of options for lake enthusiasts. Fairy Lake is home of Fairy Lake Beach and Lions Park and is a popular spot for beach goers, water skiers and jet skiers. The fishing isn’t too shabby either and produces panfish, walleye and northern.

The Sauk River is located below the dam in Sauk Centre and is a popular spot for anglers as well as canoers.

And then there is Sauk Lake, one of the best bass lakes in Minnesota.

Every year trophy-sized bass are caught on Sauk Lake, which is home to an every-other-year bass fishing tournament.

But bass isn’t the only species this large body of water produces.

The lake is also panfish lake with a good crappie and sunfish bite.

The crappies are especially strong in the winter months, and Sauk Lake

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is a popular spot for anglers to plant their ice shacks. The walleye bite has also improved thanks to a stocking effort several years ago.

And, there are plenty of trophy northern swimming along the channels. It is not uncommon for an angler to pull a 15- to 20-pound fish out of the Sauk Lake waters.

There are several resorts on Sauk Lake that are clean, affordable and friendly. So, if you are planning a vacation where you’d like to have the best of recreation and angling, Sauk Centre is the place to be.

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. e b o t e c a l p e h t s i e r t n e C k u a S • Fairy Lake Chain – Located 4.5 miles northwest of Sauk Centre, this chain of lakes consists of Fairy Lake, Lily Lake and Long Lake. The chain serves as a popular spot for water sports, and includes the area’s nicest beach for swimming. The fishing is good on these lakes as well.

• Big Sauk Lake is a dynamite lake for anglers. It is the Sauk Centre area’s

largest lake, beginning in Sauk Centre and running 10 miles north. The Sauk River Dam is located just off Main Street north of downtown and serves as a popular fishing destination for anglers.

• Guernsey Lake Chain – Another hot spot for anglers, this chain is six miles north of Sauk Centre and consists of Guernsey Lake, Long Bridge Lake, Long Lake and Juergens Lake.

Beginning February 2023 expanded hours and service between Sauk Centre and Melrose

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Public Transportation: Sauk Centre Hours Mon.-Fri. 6 am - 6 pm Sat. 8 am - 5 pm

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Sinclair Lewis’ Nobel Prize Works M a i n S t r e e t ( 1 9 2 0) B a b b i t t ( 1 9 2 2) A r r o w s m i t h ( 1 9 2 5) E l m e r G a nt r y ( 1 9 2 7 ) D o d sw o r t h ( 1 9 2 9)

Sinclair Lewis

Sinclair Lewis Writers’ Conference Now one of the longest-running writers’ conferences in the country, the Sinclair Lewis Writers’ Conference will again focus on inspiring and informing writers of all ages and experience levels.

The conference is on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at the Sauk Centre High School Auditorium and will be available virtually. This year marks our 34th year of the conference!

For conference details, go to sinclairlewiswritersconference.org.

About the conference, Will Weaver said “I think the Sinclair Lewis Writers’ Conference in Sauk Centre is one of the best values going in the Midwest.

It allows aspiring writers to plug in for a day with well-known authors and fellow book lovers. You’ll learn a lot, and it’s downright fun.” www.sinclairlewisfoundation.org

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Sinclair Lewis Five Interesting Facts

By Neely Simpson, Writer 1.) Thirteen-year-old runaway: When he was 13, Sinclair Lewis ran away from home with hopes of joining the Spanish-American War as a drummer boy. His plans were foiled when his father caught him at the train station and made him come home.

2.) Plot Dealer: While a student at Yale, Lewis met Jack London who had come to lecture on socialism. Gifted at devising creative plots, Lewis sold 14 short story ideas to London in 1910 for the price of $70. One of those plots became London’s unfinished novel, “The Assassination Bureau, Ltd.” 3.) Two-time Spouse of Successful Career Women: Sinclair Lewis was married twice and divorced twice. In 1914, he married Grace Livingston Hegger, an editor for “Vogue Magazine.” The two met in an elevator in the New York office building in which they both worked. At the time, Lewis was working for Stokes Publishing Company, which had its offices a few floors below the Vogue offices. The couple had one son together, Wells Lewis. However, they separated in 1925 and divorced in 1928.

In May of 1928, Lewis married well-known journalist, Dorothy Thompson, who led the Berlin bureau of the New York Post. She was staunchly anti-Hitler and has the distinction of being the first American journalist expelled from Germany, an order given by Hitler himself. In 1939, she appeared on the cover of “Time” magazine, which named her one of the two most influential women in America, the other being Eleanor Roosevelt. Lewis and Thompson had one son together, Michael Lewis, but the two divorced in 1942.

4.) Father of a Decorated War Hero: Lewis’s son, Wells Lewis, who was named after H.G. Wells, was killed in action during World War II. After graduating from Harvard - where during his senior year he wrote a well-received novel titled, “They Still Say No” - Wells Lewis enlisted in the Army a year before the U.S. entered World War II. He served in active combat in Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy before coming under the command of Major General John Dahlquist in France, where he served as Dahlquist’s personal aide. During his military service, he achieved the rank of first lieutenant and earned both a silver star and a bronze star. On Oct. 29, 1944, just south of Paris, he was shot by a sniper and died instantly, collapsing into the arms of Major General Dahlquist.

5.) Declined the Pulitzer, Accepted the Nobel: In 1930, Sinclair Lewis was the first American to be awarded a Nobel Prize for literature. The Prize was given to him for the five noteworthy novels he wrote during the 1920s, “Main Street,” “Babbitt,” “Arrowsmith,” “Elmer Gantry,” and “Dodsworth.” In 1926, Lewis’s novel, “Arrowsmith,” was awarded a Pulitzer Prize; however, he declined the Prize, saying he didn’t approve of contests in which one author was deemed better than another. When asked why he was willing to accept the Nobel Prize, but not the Pulitzer, he said it was because the Nobel was much less commercial and was awarded based on the merit of a career rather than a single book.

Despite his long and successful career as a great American novelist, Sinclair Lewis ended his life much like he started it: lonely. With failing health, he was surrounded mostly by end secretaries he’d hired as companions. He died on Jan. 10, 1951 in Rome from complications of secr the alcoholism with which he’d struggled most of his life. His last novel, “World So Wide,” was published posthumously. pub

The Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home Sinclair Lewis’ boyhood home, located at 810 Sinclair Lewis Ave., has been restored with antiques appropriate to the period. Many rooms contain items that belonged to the Lewis family. The home will be open for tours the summer of 2024.

NEW: “Becoming Sinclair Lewis,” a new biography of Lewis, is available on Amazon NEW: “The Life and Loves of Sinclair Lewis” depicts the rollercoaster ride of his career.

Go to www.sinclairlewisfoundation.org for more details.

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Sinclair Lewis DAYS

Wednesday, July 17

Free Concert in the park Sauk Sa Centre Ambassadors Farewell

Thursday, July 18

Quilt Show S & Tell – Fairway Pines – 10 a.m.

Sauk Ce Centre Seniors Pie & Ice Cream Social – Senior Center – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, July 19

Yoga in Sinclair Lewis Park w/Yoga Mama’Z – 7 a.m.

Crazy Days – Downtown Sauk Centre – 10 a.m.

Little Red School House Tours – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Jaycees Park Sinclair Lewis Medallion Hunt – 3 p.m.

American Legion Beer Garden & Food Trucks – 6 p.m.

Kiddie and Pet Parade – Sinclair Lewis Park – 6:30 p.m.

Music in the Park – Sinclair Lewis Park – 7 p.m.

Fireworks at Dusk – Sinclair Lewis Park

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Weddings • Baptisms • Memorials First Communions • Confirmations Father’s & Mother’s Day and other occasions • Home Décor • Rosaries • Plaques • Jewelry • Prayer Cards • Fonts • Statues • Medals • Books, Bibles, etc.

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Saturday, S aturday, JJuly uly 220 0 5K/Kids 1 Mile Run –Sinclair Lewis Park – 8 a.m.

Crazy Days – Downtown Sauk Centre – 8 a.m.

Craft Fair hosted by the History Museum – Sinclair Lewis Park – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Car Show – Downtown Sauk Centre (Sinclair Lewis Ave) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Little Red School House Tours – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Jaycees Park Salad Luncheon – American Legion Clubhouse – TBD Family Fun Festival – Sinclair Lewis Park – 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (turtle races, children’s entertainment, inflatables, and games) Sinclair Lewis Days Parade – 7 p.m.

Pie Social – First Lutheran Church – after the Sinclair Lewis Days Parade Street Dance – Downtown Sauk Centre

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Heritage

PALMER P PA ALM LMER ER H HOUSE OUSE OU SE E National Registry of Historic Places Built in 1901 and located on the corner of Main Street and Sinclair Lewis Avenue. Still has the original tin ceilings and Venetian stained glass windows, and was only the second building in the state of Minnesota to have electricity installed.

The public is welcome to browse through the lobby, enjoy the many historic photographs, dine in both the restaurant and pub area and reserve hotel rooms during their stay in Sauk Centre.

ORIGINAL MAIN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT National Registry of Historic Districts This 10-block district is considered the inspiration for Sinclair Lewis’ 1920 novel, “Main Street,” and the concept of “Main Street” as a symbol of American small towns. Comprises 74 contributing properties.

LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE Located on the corner of Highway 71 and 3rd Street North. For information about the school house or tours call 320-492-3782.

of Sauk Centre SI INC NCLA L AIR LA IR R LEWIS LEW WIS PUBLIC PUB UBLI LIC LIBRARY LI LIIBR L IBR BRAR AR A R RY Y SINCLAIR Located at 430 South Main Street. The library building was completed in 1904 with a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation. The public library is located in the upper level.

Library hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday, 1-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; and Sunday, closed.

Photos courtesy of Sauk Centre History Museum

SINCLAIR LEWIS BOYHOOD HOME National Registry of Historic Places 810 Sinclair Lewis Avenue. Tours are available throughout the summer months. Harry Sinclair Lewis, Nobel Prize winner, grew up in this home, along with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. E.J. Lewis, and brothers, Fred and Claude. Call Sinclair Lewis Foundation at 320-352-5359 for tours.

SAUK CENTRE HISTORY MUSEUM Located at 430 South Main Street. The museum is in the lower level of the building. Stop in to see comprehensive displays of artifacts from the Sauk Centre area. The museum has records, files, and assistance for research. Museum hours: Sunday and Monday, closed; Tuesday, 1-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday, 1-5 p.m.; Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, closed or by appointment. Call 320-351-8777.

During June, July and August, the museum is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The museum’s website address is www. historymuseumandresearchcenter.org, but to find museum events and best up-to-date information, visit the museum’s Facebook site.

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Great Food • Friendly Service • Full Menu On & Off Sale Liquor Gas & Diesel • Convenience nience Store One Stop Shop • Easy in, Easy Out Large Parking Lot

All New Pay at the Pumps • Marathon Gas

320.732.2018

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1140 Sinclair Lewis Ave #4, Sauk Centre

•Great Coffee & Espresso Drinks •Bakery & Breakfast Menu

(320) 245-1108

•Daily Lunch Feature •Soup, Sandwiches & Salads alads

HANDMADE DONUTS, COOKIES, BREADS, BUNS, COFFEE, OTHER SWEETS AND GIFTS!

the Beck. bakery 315 Main St. S, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-352-2012

OPEN 24 HOURS ALWAYS

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TRUCKERS INN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD!

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Homemade Daily Specials • Complete Menu • 24 Hr. Breakfast • Large Salad Bar • Wednesday Night Mexican Buffet • 40 Seat Meeting Room Dedicated to Good Eating & Affordable Prices

24 Hours Daily

DRIVE-IN SERVICE BAYS

FRESH EVERYDAY!

• Mechanic/Wash Bay • Gas & Diesel/Pay-at-the-Pump also Premium Fuel at #2 Fuel Price • Souvenirs/Convenience Store • Trucker & Travel Supplies • Clothing • Western Boots • ATM • Deli Counter/Snacks • RV Parking • 20 Acres • CAT Scale • Diesel Exhaust Fluid • Propane • 16 Sandwiches (hot and cold)

WASH BAY!

Located “In the Middle of Minnesota”

I-94 & Hwy. 71 • Sauk Centre, MN

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TAKE OUT UT RY Y & DELIVERY

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LEARNING TREE Child Development Center INFANT • TODDLER PRE-SCHOOL • SCHOOL-AGE

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Excellence in

Education

Sauk Centre has everything you need in education, from preschool to post-secondary options. Students have a wide variety of athletic and non-athletic extracurricular activities sponsored by the school system as well as a variety of learning opportunities with the community education program.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)/ School Readiness Preschool Programs

http://www.isd743.org These programs began in 1977 and are part of the Sauk Centre School District. ECFE is currently housed in the Public Elementary School.

ECFE offers parent-child programs for parents and their children ages 2-5.

The School Readiness Program is open to children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old not attending kindergarten.

Sauk Centre Public Schools District 743, Enrollment & Facilities

1168 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378

http://www.isd743.org The public school system is a network of modern facilities and has an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students all on one campus.

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PUNKINS AND MONKEYS PRESCHOOL We are a non-profit, Christian based preschool program that has been providing quality education to preschoolers across the community for over 40 years.

Education Holy Family School

https://www.holyfamilysc.org/ Facebook: Holy Family School Sauk Centre Sauk Centre is home to Holy Family School, an excellent, fully-accredited parochial school for kindergarten through sixth grade.

With 254 students, it is one of the largest Catholic schools in the area.

Punkins and Monkeys preschool

https://www.facebook.com/punkinsandmonkeys This Christian-based preschool is a parent cooperative and is located in Holy Family School.

Students will explore academics through hands-on activities that we believe will provide interesting and meaningful learning.

The program provides free transportation, small class sizes, and structured learning guided by licensed teachers.

231 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-333-9158 | punkinsandmonkeys@gmail.com

Welcome to

Sauk Centre

24 Hr. ATM in Drive Through

STATE BANK “We’re here to help!”

423 Main Street, Sauk Centre, MN 320-352-5771

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Quality Education

A Community Commitment Colleges & Universities Sauk Centre is centrally located, with numerous colleges within a 50-mile radius, including St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud Technical College, College of St. Benedict, St. John’s University, Alexandria Technical College, University of MinnesotaMorris and Ridgewater College, among others.

Arts Students have a wide variety of non-athletic extracurricular activities sponsored by the school system. Programs include drama/theater productions, band, choir and many other clubs and organizations.

Academics The school has state-of-theart computer labs, and a districtwide network system makes each classroom fully interactive with each other as well as with the media centers and offices.

For students in K-12 requiring special education, Sauk Centre Public Schools offer challenging learning experiences and oneon-one counseling through various programs.

Sauk Centre has an active community education program, with learning opportunities for all ages.

Sauk Centre Public Schools have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as being among the best schools in Minnesota for preparing its students for college, the military and for work.

You deserve transparent, honest and reliable banking... because trust matters.

www.mn-bank.bank SAUK CENTRE (320) 352-5211

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LONG PRAIRIE (320) 732-2133

PELICAN RAPIDS (218) 863-6688

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Athletics Sauk Centre has a strong tradition of excellence in athletics. There are many opportunities available to both boys and girls who are interested in athletics. There are programs available in many activities from elementary through senior high.

James J. Beste, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor

NEED A LOAN? Call M.O.M.

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Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC.

(320) 352-3999

Visit Our Website: www.mortgagesonmain.com

Helping our clients keep what they earn since 1975

Pat Winters - Certified Public Accoutant Mary K. Meier - Enrolled Agent Kathy Larson - Enrolled Agent

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Insurance Group MARY OLMSCHEID AGENCY

Mary & Haley Lic. #40858429

Lic. #35402

103 State St., Elrosa, MN 56325 (320) 697-5595 Toll Free 1-800-778-6839 965 South Main, Suite #101, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-5267 Toll Free 1-877-352-5267

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we care about your community. because it’s our community too. simple human sense

Sauk Centre 320-527-0050

Long Prairie 320-732-6612

131 12th Street South, Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Let us help you with your insurance needs!

Mark T. Maloney Agency Manager

Carol Rieland CISR

Heidi Beissel

CISR Elite/Account Manager www.mnnationalagency.com

AGENCY NAME GOES HERE 3 Lines Max Agency Info 320-252-6650 | For advantageoneins.com City • 000.000.0000 ST. CLOUD 3801 North 3rd Street bestinsuranceagency.com St. Cloud, MN 56303

MELROSE 6 3rd Ave NE Melrose, MN 56352 ALBANY 140 5th Street, Albany, MN 56307

HOLDINGFORD 580 Main St., Holdingford, MN 56340

LONG PRAIRIE 9 Central Ave Long Prairie, MN 56347

PIERZ 205 Main St N Pierz, MN 56364

SAUK CENTRE 864 Main Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Shannon Stans CSR

Kevin Berrios CSR

info@mnnationalagency.com

Auto • Home • Farm • Recreational Vehicles Health • Life • Commercial

Call Us Today!

STATE AGENCY

423 Main St. So • Sauk Centre, MN

320-352-7200

www.firststateagencysc.com

Your local credit union with all the perks.

From checking and savings, to home and auto loans, we’ll bring your entire financial world into focus.

1181 Main Street S, Sauk Centre (888) 330-8482 mymagnifi.org

INSURED BY NCUA

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WE SPECIALIZE IN IN: • Seasonal-Install/Removal • New & Used Sales • Relocating Docks/Boat Lifts • Storm Damage/Recovery/Salvage • Lakeshore Equipment Repair

Bret Anderson

MN - DNR AIS Certified Lakeshore Specialists for your Dock & Boat Lift needs.

Boat/Pontoon/ RV Storage Sauk Centre, MN FREE ESTIMATES

(320) 266-2275

Join a team of Champions!

For all of your transportation needs: U.S., Canada &

WORLDWIDE!

• Owner Operators • Company Drivers • Office & Shop Team 8505 Ridgewood Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374

320-363-6999 •brennytruck.com

I N D U S T R I A L

>> Stainless steel or core ten steel. >> Hydraulic telescoping hoist. >> Full opening rear tank doors. of sizes to fit your needs >> Variety in truck-mount & trailer tanks. design plasma >> Specialty cutting.

39465 415th St. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-429-0989 engletanktrailer@gmail.com

Building quality tanks since 1976

Base tanks include full length frame, primary shut-off and 6” outlet port.

Doug Miller & Gene Miller 14826 Stearns Line Road, Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Tank 2,000 gal, 2,500 gal, Sizes: 3,500 gal, 4,000 gal

320-241-3684 | www.cornerstonetrailerrepair-electric.com Wiring, brake repair, bearings, welding, repair, upgrades & accessories • Acts: 4:10-11

Do you need something made?

Decals & Stickers // Signs Posters // Magnets & More e

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

320-352-6577

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Logan Thomas, Designer & Sign Creator

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Community FAITH of

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 529 Main Street South (320) 352-6882 Rev. Randy Welsand www.goodsamaritansaukcentre.org

IGLESIA TIERRA PROMETIDA 618 2nd Street South (320) 351-4070 (Church of the Promised Land) Lead Pastor Fermin C. Martinez www.iglesiatp.com

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 124 4th Street North (320) 352-5356 Jared Matthew, Pastor www.faithbc.org

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 850 Lakeridge Drive (320) 352-2845 Jehovah’s Witness

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 304 Elm Street South (320) 352-3623 Lead Pastor, Rev. Michael Carlson Associate Pastor, Rev. Rebecca Thomas Youth Minister, Joel Filener www.flcsauk.com

OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH 207 7th Street South (320) 352-3502 Pastor - Father Greg Paffel Parochial Vicar – Mark Botzet www.parishesontheprairie.org

FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 620 5th Street (320) 352-2030 chadsimprove@gmail.com

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD 705 12th Street South (320) 352-2315 Pastor Kyle Peterson www.riveroflifesc.com

Come Worship with us!

320-351-7533 AUTHORIZED GOLF CART DEAL DEALER LER

ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 304 Sinclair Lewis Ave. (320) 352-2196 Pastor - Father Greg Paffel Parochial Vicar – Father Mark Botzet www.parishesontheprairie.org UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 504 Elm Street South (320) 352-2827 Pastor Jacob Holck www.saukcentreumc.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 316 Maple Street (320) 352-3447 Rev. Marty Porter zionpastor@arvig.net

•Golf C • Snowm arts • Utility V obiles ehicles

FINANCIN AVAILABL G E!

Nationwide Shipping Available

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Midwest Paint & Body Inc.

COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIR • FRAMEWORK

320-352-2595

735 12th St. S., Suite 3 • Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.midwestpaintandbody.net *Glass Replacement *Custom Work *Interior/Exterior Cleaning *Used Newer Cars For Sale Where We Meet The Best People by Accident

HAVING CAR TROUBLE? CALL US! FOR ALL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR NEEDS Computer Testing • Transmissions Cooling Systems • Charging Systems 4-Wheel Drives Performance Computer Programming 4” & 5” Exhaust • Custom Dual Exhaust

JOHN WIESE FORD www.johnwieseford www. johnwieseford.com .com “In the Middle of Minnesota”

SAUK CENTRE , MN

E-Z MINI-STORAGE HEADQUARTERS

320-352-3791 | fandwexhaust.com 1163 Getty Street South, Sauk Centre, MN

320-352-6561 Serving the Central Minnesota Area Since 1975!

DANWELLE.COM FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1963 SALES | PARTS | SERVICE | 800-260-7403 | SAUK CENTRE, MN ®

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ELD SERVICES, INC FIDarrin H & Herickhoff D .

“Where the Royal Flush is better than a Full House”

SEPTIC PUMPING SERVICE In Business Since 1996

320-760-0848

• Liquid Manure Handling • Solid Manure Handling • Trucking • Pushing & Packing

1.320.766.0276

www.dhfieldservices.com

Patrick Moritz | Osakis, MN 56360

OF LONG PRAIRIE

Drainage LLC.

Sales • Service • Parts • Rental 19612 US Hwy. 71 • PO Box 270 Long Prairie, MN 56347

1800 2nd St. S. • Sauk Centre, MN 56378

“FARM DRAINAGE SPECIALISTS”

320.732.3715 / 866-514-0982

Ditching • Tiling • Excavating • Manure Pits

Howard Marthaler 320-250-2984 Jason Marthaler 320-249-6062 www.farmriteequip.com / dean.schreiner@farmriteequip.com

FARM TESTED. FARMER INSPIRED.

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MRF Attachments is now Messer Attachments!

This name change reflects our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality skid loader and tractor attachments, made with the same passion and dedication that we’ve always had. We’ve been in business for over 15 years, and we’ve built a reputation for our highquality attachments, satisfaction guarantee, 2-year warranty, shipping to the lower 48, and our excellent customer service. We’re proud to continue that tradition under SFACTION GU the new name of Messer Attachments ATI LLC. When you need quality skid YEAR loader and tractor attachments you can count on a Messer Attachments WARRANTY to get the job done!

320-352-3477

42739 COUNTY ROAD 184 SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378 MESSERATTACH.COM

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Stop In Today For Your New Construction Remodel Room Additions & much more!

New Homes N Remodel Cabinets Siding Craig 320-761-2847 • Roger 320-352-6677

730 12th St. S., Sauk Centre, MN

2024 Building Design • New Homes & Additions • Tools • All Building Supplies • Drafting/Design Services

LUMBER CO.

520 12th Street South • Sauk Centre, MN

320-352-2255 • Fax: 320-352-6288

PETROLEUM, INC. WE W EG GO O

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FOR F OR YOU YOU

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Military

HONORING OUR

MN National Guard Armory 628 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Since being built in the 1920s, the Sauk Centre Armory has been home to Minnesota National Guard Unit Company C. First Battalion, 194th Armor. This unit has always had a strong representation in the military even nationally, and has been deployed in World War II, Korea and Iraq, along with numerous state rescue situations. (320) 352-2156 Family Readiness Group Provides information and referrals to available resources for military families, in addition to providing families with a connection through which they can build relationships with other military families. (320) 352-2156 American Legion Post 67 128 Main Street S. Committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our community, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. (320) 3529931

Servicing all of Central MN! Ask about our 10% Off Spring Special!

We Offer:

• Residential & Commercial Sealcoating • Asphalt Repair Paving • Striping • Small & Large Crack Repair

P: 320.859.2270 • C: 320.808.4053 • 606 3rd Ave. E, Osakis 1-877-396-6577 | www.star-pub.com

Sauk Centre VFW Post 2853 128 Main Street S. Currently sharing headquarters with the American Legion Post 67, the VFW works to improve the lives of veterans and their families and is also involved in flag distribution, memorial services, medication for the elderly, fishing and boating outings for seniors and a host of other activities. (320) 3529931 Eagle’s Healing Nest 310 US Hwy. 71 N. Staff pride themselves in healing the invisible wounds of war. By embracing veterans, service members and their families, they can help them reintegrate back into the civilian world and their families.

If you wish to speak to a staff member, call (320) 351-6200 or email mbutler@eagleshealingnest.org.

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YELLOW RIBBON COMMUNITY

Why Standard Iron?

Ask around.

Since 1930, we’ve built a reputation as a great place to work through a team culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement with pride in our work. We believe in helping our employees live their best lives with on-the-job training to grow their skills—AND their paychecks. There’s a great job waiting for you at Standard Iron.

We’re hiring for multiple positions in our metal fabrication facilities, so apply today!

1st Shift: M-Th: 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

2nd Shift: M-Th: 4:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. $1.50/hr shift differential

Weekend Shift: F-Sun 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Work 36 hrs, get paid for 40! $1.50/hr shift differential

We offer a very competitive wage and benefit package that includes: Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Profit Sharing with quarterly pay-outs, paid holidays, paid time off with additional PTO Bank options, tuition reimbursement, on-site training, and flexible scheduling!

Can’t commit to a full-time schedule? We can work with that!

Let us create a custom shift that works around your life and family responsibilities: • Shifts that start earlier/end later so you can get the kiddos off to school.

• ½ days • Job-share with a friend

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Why is Standard Iron THE Employer of Choice?

PAY YOU DESERVE • Competitive pay to match your skill level/experience • Regular raises that reward hard work • Overtime opportunities RESPECT • Safety-first, always, with safety incentives/gift cards • Supportive HR staff who go the extra mile for you • Mentors to help you grow your skills and talents • Supervisors that treat you like a person – not a number WORK-LIFE BALANCE • Predictable schedules • More shift options PRIDE IN WORK • Our quality record is realized by the customers we serve: John Deere, Cummins, Caterpillar and Case New Holland – to name a few CULTURE • We focus on quality, not just making rate!

• Team environment where we have each other’s backs • Plant Management that is visible, available and knows your name!

SEE OPENINGS & APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.STD-IRON.COM

Sauk Centre has been designated a Yellow Ribbon Community, which strives to unite all areas within the community to create a comprehensive network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, resources and employers for the purpose of proactively supporting service members and military families.

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FOR ALL ABILITIES!

WACOSA works for adults with disabilities, empowering individuals to develop skills, explore and pursue employment, and foster community connections. We offer creative solutions for your workforce brings dedication, diversity and devotion n to companies we partner with.

712 Lincoln Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378

WACOSA.org

WACOSA.org

310 Sundial Dr. St. Cloud, MN 56387

Secure. Confidential. Affordable.

DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION

Offering pick-up in Sauk Centre & surrounding communities with account set up. Drop-off location: DocuShred, 321 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387.

Contact Us Our Email

info@wacosa.org Our Website

www.wacosa.org/docushred Our Phone

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Healthcare C

entraCare – Sauk Centre is a level 4 emergency trauma center and critical access hospital, located together with a family fa medicine clinic that serves patients of all ages. Onsite lab, lab imaging, obstetric care, cardiac rehabilitation, transitional care, car swing bed program, and physical, occupational and speech therapy the services are available.

Many physician specialists visit CentraCare - Sauk Centre on a scheduled sc basis to provide specialty services. This convenient acc access allows patients to receive the high-quality specialty care the need while staying close to home. they

SPECIALISTS ARE AVAILABLE LE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

308 OAK STREET S. | SUITE 101 SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378

Providing a full range of physical therapy services 320.351.4075 | Fax: 320.247.6767

email: centrerehabmn.com

• Behavioral Health • Cancer Care • Cardiology • Diabetes • Ear, Nose & Throat • Family Counseling • Gastroenterology • Medication Therapy Management • Orthopedics

• Podiatry • Radiology/Pain in • Respiratory Care are • Rheumatologyy • Sleep Medicine ne • Surgery • Telehealth • Urology • Wound Care

The medical staff at CentraCare–Sauk Centre is made up of: • Megan Bendix, PA-C • James Sayovitz, MD • Sarah Cook, MD • Rebecca Stepan, MD • Joel Dunn, DO • Becky Taffe, DNP • Benedict Haeg, MD • Ulrika Wigert, MD • Jamie Hammerbeck, MD

WINTERS

FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Mark J. Winters, DC Sauk Centre Native

G General l and d Cosmetic Dentistry Call us for your general, cosmetic, and emergency dental needs.

320.202.0284 1008 Main St, S, Sauk Centre

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Dr. Goelz HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8am - 4:30pm

320.352.2822 | 304 Main Street S | Sauk Centre, MN 56378

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Healthcare Sauk Centre Ambulance Service Emergency .............................................................................................911 Non-Emergency ........................................................ (320) 352-0176 Hospital CentraCare– Sauk Centre .................................... (320) 352-2221 Nursing Home Cura of Sauk Centre .................................................(320) 351-1766 Clinics CentraCare–Sauk Centre.......................................(320) 352-6591 Abel Chiropractic .......................................................(320) 352-1201 Advanced Chiropractic Clinic ............................(320) 352-5227 Arrow Health ...............................................................(320) 352-6889 Centre Rehab ...............................................................(320) 351-4075 Main Street Chiropractic ...................................... (320) 352-2082 Sobriety First, LLC ....................................................(320) 251-0035 St. Michael Health .....................................................(320) 351-3500 Winters Family Chiropractic .............................. (320) 202-0284 Pharmacies Coborn’s ........................................................................ (320) 352-5280 Walmart ..........................................................................(320) 352-7943

Dentists Dr. Jim Williams............................................................ (320) 352-2171 Dr. Jenny Brings ......................................................... (320) 352-2822 Dr. Jason Bjerketvedt ................................................(320) 352-4141 Dentistry for Children ..............................................(320) 257-3380 Orthodontist Dr. Dustin Ditch .........................................................(320) 460-8400 Optometrists Dr. Brett A. Freese .................................................... (320) 352-2020 Walmart .........................................................................(320) 352-0146 Dr. Jon Larson .............................................................(320) 352-2774 Assisted Living/Home Care Getty Street .................................................................(320) 351-4333 Camphill Village ....................................................... (320) 732-6365 Riverview Manor ........................................................ (320) 352-2311 Cura of Sauk Centre .................................................(320) 351-1784 Fairway Pines .............................................................(320) 351-4900 Alternative Senior Care ........................................(320) 352-3350

Sauk Centre Family Dental

320-352-4141

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334 Main St. South • Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.saukcentrefamilydental.com

More Than Home Care, We Call it Senior Life Care.

SERVING ALL OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA Skilled Nursing Services Homemaking Personal Care Services

320-352-3350 | AlternativeSeniorCare.net 1-877-396-6577 | www.star-pub.com

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saukcentrerotary.org 320-429-8531 Service Above Self y or st Hi

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430 MAIN ST. S., STE. B | SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378

www.schistorymuseumandresearchcenter.org Sun. & Mon. - Closed | Tues., Thurs. - 1-5 pm | Wed. - 10 am-2 pm Friday - 12-4 pm | Saturday Research - 9 am - Noon by Appt. Only

– Food Shelf – Monster Manor – Demolition Derby at – Tender Loving Christmas (TLC) With your help, we can help our community in many areas and donate to local organizations and causes!

Want to help with one of our projects or become a member?

Call Todd at 320-491-8075

JOIN US FOR OUR 11TH ANNUAL

nest fest

Free Admission | Food | Music | Vendors Nest Tours | Silent Auction AUGUST 26, 2024 | 10 AM - 5 PM 310 N HWY 71, SAUK CENTRE, MN

Working to make

BIG SAUK LAKE a better place!

Follow us

Saturday March 23 Easter Egg Hunt Thursday June 20 PRCA Rodeo 2024 Events Clearwater, MN Saturday July 27 Save the Date!

Panda Walk Saturday August 10 Cruzin’ to the Nest For updates: Mid MN Motorheads Car Show eagleshealingnest.org Saturday October 26 320-351-6200 Halloween Bash veteranservices@eagleshealingnest.org

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P.O. Box 282 | Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Email: bigsauk@gmail.com

Business

ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER Sobriety First Treatment Center (320) 251-0035 520 4th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.sobrietyfirstllccom ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WACOSA ..........................page 45 712 Lincoln Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.wacosa.org AGRICULTURAL D&H Field Services, Inc. ........................................page 40 (320) 760-0848 15433 Cardinal Road Osakis, MN 56360 www.dhfieldservices.com

Modern Farm Equipment, Inc. (320) 352-6543 40486 408th Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 APARTMENTS Centre Square Apartments........................page 8 (320) 250-7877 1102 Fairlane Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Chateau East Apartments (320) 266-1445 602 Eastview Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Sinclair East Apartments (720) 480-6155 405 Sinclair Lewis Ave Sauk Centre, MN 56378 ART/FRAMING

Farm-Rite Equipment, Inc. ........................................page 40 (320) 732-3715 19612 US Highway 71 Long Prairie, MN 56347 www.farmriteequip.com

510 Art Lab .......................page 13 (320) 351-5101 510 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.510artlab.com

Messer Attachments ..page 40 (320) 352-3477 42739 County Rd. 184 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.messerattach.com

Studio 7 Custom Framing .............................page 26 (320) 763- 6179 522 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 www.studio7customframing. com

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ASPHALT AND SEAL COATING Precision Roadway Services, LLC................page 43 (320) 859-2270 606 3rd Avenue E. Osakis, MN 56360 ASSISTED LIVING Getty Street Assisted Living (320) 351-4333 1214 Getty Street S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.gettystreetassistedliving. com Fairway Pines...................page 6 (320) 351-4900 606 Main Street North Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.fairwaypinesseniorliving. com AUTOMOTIVE Body Midwest Paint & Body ....................................page 39 (320) 352-2595 Complete Collision Framework/Glass 735 12th Street South, Suite 3 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Engines Mitch’s Dyno Tuning ................................page 39 (320) 352-3791 1163 Getty Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.mitchsdynotuning.com Exhaust F&W Exhaust ................page 39 (320) 352-3791 1163 Getty Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.fandwexhaust.com Glass 1st Rate Glass................page 39 (320) 554-2255 15803 135th St. Hwy. 28 Villard, MN 56385 www.firstrateglass.com Repair Classic Auto Service (320) 352-5650 313 Pine Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Countryside Service Bob Ritter (320) 352-5143 45926 430th St Sauk Centre, MN 56378

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Business Directory Cornerstone Trailer Repair ................................. page 37 (320) 241-3684 14826 Stearns Line Road Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.cornerstonetrailerrepairelectric.com F&W Exhaust ................page 39 (320) 352-3791 1163 Getty Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.fandwexhaust.com Friedrichs Tire & Oil (320) 352-3612 200 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Cabinet Maker CM Woodworks ............page 17 (320) 852-7726 7300 39th Avenue NE Nelson, MN 56355 www.cm-woodworks.com Lumber Steiner Lumber Company ..........................page 42 (320) 352-2255 520 12th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.steinerlumbercompany. com CAMPGROUNDS/RESORTS

Schneider Collision & Hydrographics (320) 429-0249 85 Hwy. 4 N. Melrose, MN 56352 (Meire Grove)

Birchwood Resort Bar & Restaurant .........page 10 (320) 352-5112 22182 Birchwood Loop, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.birchwoodresortllc.com

Sales & Repair Dan Welle GM & Chrysler ............................page 39 (320) 352-5255 1505 Main Street S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.danwelle.com

Saukinac Campground.....................page 2 (320) 352-0037 21914 Bay Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Call for Directions

John Wiese Ford..........page 39 (320) 352-6561 203 10th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.johnwieseford.com

Sinclair Lewis Campgrounds & Splashpad .....................page 7 (320) 352-2203 (320) 333-9546 on Sauk Lake Sauk Centre, MN 56378

F&W Exhaust ................page 39 (320) 352-3791 1163 Getty Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.fandwexhaust.com Sauk Centre Tire, LLC. (320) 352-2278 40794 U.S. Hwy. 71 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 saukcentretirellc@gmail.com BEAUTY/TANNING The Wax Pot .....................page 11 (320) 267-4046 1062 Main Street S., Suite 2 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

CARPET & RUG CLEANING & RESTORATION Austin’s Cleaning Service & Carpet Cleaning .......page 11 (320) 351-6489 (320) 266-0818 410 1st Street North Sauk Centre, MN 56378 CHAMBER/ VISIT SAUK CENTRE Sauk Centre Area Chamber...........................page 48 (320) 352-5201 524 4th Street South, Suite 1 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.saukcentrechamber.com

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Visit Sauk Centre...........page 4 (320) 352-5201 524 4th Street S., Suite 1 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.visitsaukcentre.org CHILD CARE Learning Tree Child Development .................page 32 (320) 351-8733 1168 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 CHIROPRACTIC Advanced Chiropractic Dr. Brendan Schmoll (320) 352-5227 857 South Main St. Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Worms Lumber & Ready Mix .........................page 41 (320) 837-5288 (320) 256-4638 New Munich, MN 56356 (320) 352-2841 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 732-6452 Long Prairie, MN 56347 www.wormsreadymix.com CONSTRUCTION Aaron Lahr Construction (320) 352-3390 (320) 293-9087 38354 Hwy. 71 South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Jeron Denk Construction, LLC. ....page 42 (320) 309-3141 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Kostreba Contracting .....................page 41 (320) 352-3045 1200 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Abel Chiropractic Associates, PA Scott A. Abel, DC Sarah M. Abel, DC, LAc 710 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-1201 FB: Abel Chiropractic Associates

Schwinghamer Construction..................page 42 (320) 761-2847 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 DANCE Dancin’ Off Broadway (320) 763-7980 601 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.dancinoffbroadway.com info@dancinoffbroadway.com

Arrow Health (320) 352-6889 519 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.arrowhealthmn.com Winters Family Chiropractic ...................page 46 (320) 202-0284 1008 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.wintersfamilychiro.com

Just For Kix Sauk Centre.....................page 13 Jaime Ostendorf (320) 309-1988 www.justforkix.com/ danceclasses saukcentre_mn@justforkix.com

CONCRETE

DEMOLITION & RECYCLING

A&H Concrete 520 8th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Adam (320) 761-9918 Jeremy (320) 267-7712 ahconcreteinc@gmail.com

Opatz Metals & Rolloffs...............................page 20 (320) 746-2819 120 Washington West Holdingford, MN 56340 www.opatzmetalsinc.com

Schmeez Concrete Concrete, Brick & Stone Epoxy Floors ...................page 41 Scott Schmiesing (320) 241-3805

DENTISTRY Dentistry for Children ............................ page 47 (320) 257-3380 864 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.dfckids.com

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Business Main Street Dental.....page 46 (320) 352-2822 304 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.mainstreetdentalsc.com Sauk Centre Family Dental ................................. page 47 (320) 352-4141 334 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.saukcentrefamilydental. com DINING Bakery the Beck. bakery ..........page 31 (320) 352-2012 315 Main St. S., Sauk Centre www.thebeckbakery.com follow us on Facebook & Instagram Coffee Shops Jitters Java Cafe ............page 31 (320) 352-1390 403 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.jittersjavacafe.net Restaurants Crazy J’s Bar & Grill ..page 30 (320) 352-4343 520 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Sidewalks Saloon & Grill.......................................page 30 (320) 352-0123 51 Main Street West Union, MN 56389 South Meats North BBQ (320) 429-0667 322 12th Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.southmeatsnorthBBQ. com

EDUCATION Punkins & Monkeys Preschool .........................page 33 (320) 352-6535 231 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Sauk Centre Public Schools ISD 743...............................page 56 (320) 352-2258 903 State Road Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Tutti Fruitti Market Farm .................................... page 27 (329) 352-2059 38914 Cty. Rd 186 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.tuttifruittimarketfarm.com

The Ding Dong Cafe......................................page 30 (320) 200-4223 526 Elm Street S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.dingdong.cafe

Next Door Bar & Lounge...............................page 30 (320) 351-9951 517 Sinclair Lewis Ave Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Truckers Inn Restaurant........................page 31 (320) 352-3429 I-94 & Hwy. 71 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Engle Electric (320) 352-3045 (320) 333-0558 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Padua Pub .......................page 30 (320) 352-2683 33945 County Road 18 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Winery Rolling Forks Vineyards ......................... page 27 (320) 634-7655 21505 Selnes Road Glenwood, MN 56334 rollingforksvineyards.com

MBC Drainage, LLC ..page 40 Howard (320) 250-2984 Jason (320) 249-6062 P.O. Box 72 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Palmer House...................page 7 (320) 351-9100 500 Sinclair Lewis Ave Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.thepalmerhousehotel. com Purple Parlor...................page 31 (320) 245-1108 1140 Sinclair Lewis Ave #4 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Sauk Centre American Legion Post 67 ..............page 26 (320) 352-9931 128 Main Street North Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Hardee’s.............................page 31 (320) 352-6448 1180 Main Street S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Saukinac Bar & Grill ....page 2 (320) 352-0037 21914 Bay Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Call for Directions

Jimmy’s Pizza ................page 32 (320) 351-5252 526 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 jimmyspizzasaukcentre. revelup.online

Shady’s Midway Bar & Grill ........................page 30 (320) 732-2018 17908 U.S. Hwy. 71 Long Prairie, MN 56347

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DISTRIBUTION Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc. (320) 254-3651 24614 US Highway 71 Belgrade, MN 56312 www.bayerbuilt.com DOCKS & BOAT LIFTS Dockworks...................... page 37 Bret Anderson (320) 266-2275 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

ELECTRICIANS Centre Electric (320) 352-0160 43543 County Road 17 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

FARM DRAINAGE

FINANCIAL Edward Jones - Darron Nelson (320) 429-8303 311 Main St. S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 darron.nelson@edwardjones. com First State Bank ...........page 33 (320) 352-5771 423 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378

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Business Great River Federal Credit Union...................page 36 (320) 252-5393 214 12th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (Located inside Coborn’s) www.GreatRiverFCU.org Magnifi Financial ........page 36 888-330-8482 1181 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.mymagnifi.org Minnesota National Bank ....................................page 34 131 12th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-5211 www.mn-bank.bank Advisors Beste & Associates ...page 35 30 25th Ave. So. Ste 101 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 230-1710 Mortgages Mortgages On Main ..page 35 (320) 352-3999 512 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 FRESH SPECIALTY FOOD Redhead Creamery ... page 27 (320) 346-2246 31535 463rd Avenue Brooten, MN 56316 www.redheadcreamery.com Tutti Fruitti Market Farm .................................... page 27 (320) 352-2059 38914 County Road 186 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.tuttifruittimarketfarm.com GARBAGE & DISPOSAL Waste Management...page 12 Residential, Commercial, Farm, Demolition & Recycling www.wm.com GARDEN CENTER Tree Top Nursery & Landscaping.............page 20 (320) 352-6365 43278 Co. Rd. 112 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.treetopnurserymn.com

Directory GAS/FUEL

Truckers Inn Truck Stop ........................page 31 (320) 352-5241 I-94 & Highway 71 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 GLASS & AUTOMOTIVE 1st Rate Glass................page 39 (320) 554-2255 15803 135th St. Hwy. 28 Villard, MN 56385 www.firstrateglass.com GOLF

Greystone Golf Club.............................. page 28, 29 (320) 351-4653 10548 Andrews Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.greystonemn.com Lynx National Golf Course............. page 28, 29 (320) 352-0242 40204 Primrose Lane (just south of Sauk Centre) Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.lynxnationalgolf.com GOVERNMENT Sauk Centre City ............page 9 (320) 352-2203 Campground ext. 6 320 Oak Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 HEATING, PLUMBING & A/C Central Heating & Air Conditioning Service, Inc......................page 41 (320) 351-4100 1180 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.centralheatingmn.com Kleinschmidt Plumbing, Heating and A/C ..........page 41 (320) 266-0049 (320) 351-4567 223 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.kleinschmidtphc.com Walker Plumbing .........page 41 (320) 554-6601 (320) 766-0341 P.O. Box 134 Villard, MN 56385

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HOTELS/MOTELS AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre.......................page 7 1230 Timberlane Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-2800 877-352-1199 www.wyndhamhotels.com Palmer House...................page 7 (320) 351-9100 500 Sinclair Lewis Ave Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.thepalmerhousehotel. com Sauk River Inn & Suites by Wyndham............................page 7 (320) 351-7256 322 12th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 IN-HOME SENIOR CARE

First State Agency .....page 36 (800) 894-8670 423 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Minnesota National Agency...............................page 36 (320) 527-0050 131 12th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.mnnationalagency.com Polipnick Insurance Agency (320) 352-6171 342 Main Street North Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.insurewithphil.com INTERNET/WIFI Arvig ......................................page 11 (888) 221-0550 (320) 351-1460 www.arvig.com

Alternative Senior Care..................... page 47 (866) 352-3350 418 10th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.AlternativeSeniorCare. net

JEWELRY

INSULATION

LAUNDRY

Tri-County Foam Insulation Tri-County Foam Lifting .................................page 23 (320) 852-7050 www.tricountyfoam.com

Econ-O-Wash Laundromat.....................page 13 201 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378

INSURANCE Advantage 1 Insurance .........................page 36 (320) 352-6200 334 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Billmark’s Insurance Services, LLC (320) 352-2436 512 Main Street South, Suite 2 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.saukcentreinsurancebillmarks.com Compass Insurance Services, LLC (320) 352-8558 1157 Main Street South Suite #1 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.compassinsurancemn. com

Martin’s Jewelry Box........................................page 25 312 Main Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-5284

LAWYER Pemberton Law ............page 15 Nicholas T. Adams n.adams@pemlaw.com (320) 759-3143 www.pemlaw.com LIQUOR Distillery Redhead Creamery ... page 27 (320) 346-2246 31535 463rd Avenue Brooten, MN 56316 www.redheadcreamery.com On/Off Sale Next Door Bar & Lounge...............................page 30 (320) 351-9951 517 Sinclair Lewis Ave Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Westside Liquor .......... page 27 (320) 352-5920 1227 Timberlane Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.westsideliquor.com

Farmers Insurance ....page 35 Mary Olmscheid (800) 352-5267 965 Main Street South, Ste. 101 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.star-pub.com | 1-877-396-6577

Business Wine Bar Babbitt’s Wine Bar .....page 30 (320) 351-9463 219 Oak Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.babbittswinebar.com MANUFACTURING Central Minnesota Finishing, Inc. 441 Lincoln Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-5747 Cell: (320) 293-5698 www.centralminnesota finishing.com Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc. ..........page 44 (320) 352-6525 1131 West Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.std-iron.com MASSAGE THERAPISTS The Healing Touch Marilyn Yeschick (320) 352-5441 Located at Hair Stylists on Main Sauk Centre, MN 56378 MEDICAL CentraCareSauk Centre....................page 55 Clinic (320) 352-6591 433 North Elm Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Hospital (320) 352-2221 425 Elm Street North Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.centracare.com Physical Therapy Centre Rehab ................page 46 (320) 351-4075 308 Oak Street South, Ste. 101 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 centrerehabmn.com MOVIE THEATRE Main Street Theatre 319 Main Street S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.mainstreettheatremn. com

Directory MOVING - U HAUL

F&W Exhaust ................page 39 (320) 352-3791 1163 Getty Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.fandwexhaust.com NEWSPAPER Sauk Centre Herald Star Publications ........page 26 (320) 352-6577 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.star-pub.com ORGANIC COMPOST Kristy K Organics .......page 26 (320) 429-6200 1314 Timberlane Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.kristykorganics.com ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Auxiliary Unit 67 (320) 352-9931 128 Main Street North Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Big Sauk Lake Association .....................page 48 P.O. Box 282 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 bigsauk@gmail.com www.bsla.org City of Sauk Centre EDA .........................................page 9 320-352-2203 Community Connection of Sauk Centre..............page 48 320-491-8075 Eagles Healing Nest .page 48 (320) 351-6200 310 U.S. 71 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.eagleshealingnest.org Lake Wobegon Trail Association ......................page 13 www.lakewobegontrail.com Like us on Facebook Little Sauk American Legion Post 417 .............................page 26 (320) 732-3886 16268 Cty 50 Little Sauk, MN 56347 www.LittleSaukLegion.com

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MCCL Sauk Centre Chapter Mary Reuter (320) 250-9904 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Sauk Centre History Museum and Research Center.................................page 48 (320) 351-8777 Lower Level of Bryant Library Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Sauk Centre Lions (320) 491-3996 Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6:30 pm Summer Location: Fairy Lake Park Winter Location: Sauk Centre American Legion Sauk Centre Rotary...page 48 (320) 429-8531 Meets Weekly on Tuesdays at Noon in Minnesota National Bank www.saukcentrerotary.org Sinclair Lewis Foundation.......................page 21 www.sinclairlewisfoundation. org PHOTOGRAPHY Jenn Kerfeld Photography (320) 352-6101 610 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.jennkerfeldphotography. com PROPANE/FUEL Dooley’s Petroleum, Inc. ........................................page 42 (320) 352-5753 914 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.dooleypetro.com REAL ESTATE Central MN Realty.........page 8 Sheena Sunderman, Realtor (320) 224-3115 www.centralmnrealty.com Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors ...............page 9 (Formerly Neighborhood Realty) (320) 352-4545 601 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.coldwellbankercrown. com

Sauk Centre Real Estate .......................page 10 www.saukcentrerealestate.com Charlie Walker (320) 352-6392 McDonald Realty (320) 352-1836 Main Street Real Estate (320) 352-6736 Title Company All Star Title & Abstract Company, LLC ...............page 10 Long Prairie Office: (320) 732-3111 Alexandria Office: (320) 460-8250 www.allstar-title.com Hometown Title, LLC ........................................page 10 (320) 352-5925 864 South Main Street., Ste. 1 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.httitle.com RECREATION Beste’s Sporting Clays and Pheasant Hunting Reserve .............................page 23 2.5 miles W. of Sauk Centre on State Hwy. 28 (320) 266-1727 www.bestessportingclays.com City of Sauk Centre Splash Pad .........................page 7 Across from Sinclair Lewis Campground (320) 352-2203 Ext. 5 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Winter’s Recreation ..page 38 (320) 351-7533 39204 County Road 186 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.wintersrec.com REFRIGERATION Nathe Refrigeration Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-6085 (320) 491-8665 RETAIL STORES Ace Hardware ................page 17 (320) 352-0309 226 12th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.acehardware.com Bargain Barn...................page 17 (320) 732-4162 151 Central Ave. Long Prairie, MN 56347

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Business Heaven & Earth Essentials ........................page 20 (320) 828-2774 605 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.heavenand earthessentials.com

Directory

Hidden Treasure..........page 22 (320) 352-6162 328 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Highland Quilting .......page 22 331 Main St. S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 424-8984 Merchants on Main ....page 17 (320) 760-4404 306 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www. merchantsonmainboutique.com MN Olive Oil Co. ..........page 20 (320) 334-3211 18 Minnesota Avenue E. Glenwood, MN 56334 Restock ............................page 25 320 Original Main Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.facebook.com/ RestockSaukCentre Sauk Centre Fleet Supply .................................page 16 (320) 352-5261 1050 Centre Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Step On In Thrift ...........page 17 Second Hand Shop 424 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-352-2829 RESTAURANT SUPPLY Central Lakes Restaurant Supply ......page 13 (320) 762-8435 1228 North Nokomis Street North East Alexandria, MN 56308 www.clrsalex.com SALON Studio Eclipse ................page 19 (320) 351-2600 201 Main St. S. Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Studio 71 (320) 352-6139 325 Main Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 SEPTIC

Moritz Septic Service...............................page 40 (320) 766-0276 Osakis, MN 56360

TOBACCO

TRUCKING

Main Street Smoke Shop ....................................page 26 (320) 352-4080 201 Main Street S., Ste. #3 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Cardinal Logistics (320) 351-8901 1140 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Suite 2 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.cardlog.com

SC Tobacco..................... page 27 (320) 352-4116 1161 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 TRAILERS

SIGNS

Cornerstone Trailer Repair ................................. page 37 (320) 241-3684 14826 Stearns Line Road Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.cornerstonetrailerrepairelectric.com

Gillies Sign & Graphics ........................... page 37 (320) 352-5734 1033 Tower View Drive Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Engle Industrial............ page 37 (320) 429-0989 39465 415th Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 engletanktrailer@gmail.com

Sign Design .................... page 37 (320) 352-6577 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Felling Trailers .............. page 37 (320) 352-5239 1525 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.felling.com

Austin, Inc. .......................page 41 (320) 845-6464 36058 MN-238 Albany, MN 56307

STORAGE Blue Door Mini Storage ................................page 11 (320) 351-4583 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 TAX SERVICES H & R Block (320) 352-3591 1800 2nd Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.hrblock.com Winters, Meier & Larson, LLC.......................................page 35 1001 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-3058 mkmeier@wml-accounting. com klarson@wml-accounting.com pwinters@wml-accounting.com

Brenny Transportation.............. page 37 (320) 363-6999 8505 Ridgewood Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374 www.brennytruck.com Wayne Transports, Inc. (320) 352-3194 108 Spruce Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.waynetransports.com WATER Culligan ...............................page 11 (320) 352-6587 625 Lincoln Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.culliganh2o.com WELDING/FABRICATING

TRANSPORTATION

BP Welding & Fabricating (320) 223-2852 10098 County 11 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Tri-Cap ................................page 19 (320) 251-1612 1210 23rd Avenue S. P.O. Box 683 Waite Park, MN 56387 www.tricap.org

Mark’s Welding & Steel Sales (320) 859-2803 842 County Rd. 3 SE Osakis, MN 56360 www.marksweldingosakismn. com

TRAVEL AGENCY

ZOO

Ann’s Travel Centre ....page 13 (320) 527-3895 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 annt@annstravelcentre.com www.annstravelcentre.com

Erickson’s Petting Zoo (320) 762-0184 11890 Hope Road Osakis, MN 56360 www.ericksonspettingzoo.com

Carefree Travel of Sauk Centre...............page 14 (320) 352-5781 620 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378

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