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Fall Lakes Area

HOME TOUR September 7th - 9th, 2012

Guide to Homes

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1. Anderson Construction 12489 County Road 16 Crosslake, MN

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2. B-Dirt Construction 7757 Ridge Road Lake Shore, MN 3. Nornberg Builders, Inc. 24785 Cove Trail Nisswa, MN 4. Baratto Brothers Construction, Inc. 13723 County Road 116 Merrifield, MN 5. Northway Construction Services 21748 Tall Timbers Road Nisswa, MN 6. Lands End Development, LLC 2064 Bluebill Lane SW Lake Shore, MN

Fall Lakes Area Home Tour Hours: Friday, September 7, 2012 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday, September 8, 2012 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm Sunday, September 9, 2012 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm 2

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Welcome to the FALL Lakes Area Home Tour:

Six Homes Features With Millions Of Ideas Waiting For You To See On behalf of the construction and housing professionals who make up the membership of the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association, I want to welcome you to the Fall LAHT (Lakes Area Home Tour).

The LAHT offers the general public a first-hand look at the current trends and greatest innovations in new home design. This 3-day event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes complete with every amenity imaginable. Six Homes will be featured on this year’s tour; each home is built by the exceptional Builders and suppliers in the Lakes Area.

The Mid-Minnesota Builder’s Association (MMBA) is a professional organization designed to bring builders and members of the business community who rely on the construction trades together to continually improve the industry of home building. Our goal is to provide the best possible products and services to the general public of the Brainerd Lakes Area. We do that by insisting and helping to ensure contractors are licensed and current with their continuing education. The number one thing for the consumer to ask of a contractor is “Are you a Licensed Contractor with the State of Minnesota?” Contractors are required to not only take a license exam but are required to continue their “education” each year. From there, consumers can check references and make sure they are dealing with a reputable contractor.

The MMBA office is open to the public and acts as a resource to align the public with specific types of products and services within the construction trades. You can visit our website and see a complete list of members by category here in the Brainerd Lakes Area. This includes finance, insurance, maintenance, home improvements, landscaping and much more. With interest rates continuing to be at historic lows, now is a good time to consider building or remodeling your home. There are a number of advancements in energy efficient upgrades to conserve energy and can save homeowners money. Whatever your need is, there is a qualified contractor here in the Brainerd Lakes Area ready and willing to serve you.

I would like to thank Brock White and W.W. Thompson Concrete Products for sponsoring the Fall Lakes Area Home Tour.

Enjoy the Tour!

Colleen Faacks Executive Officer Mid-Minnesota Builders Association

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2012 MMBA Board of Directors Warren Anderson, Anderson Construction Ray Austin, Kuepers, Inc. Matt Balmer, Lands End Development, LLC Jim Baratto, Baratto Brothers Construction, Inc. Terry Curtis, Anderson Brothers Construction Company Margie Goebel, Northland Construction Warren Haberman, First Supply, LLC Jody Harting, Employment Resource Center Joe Ranweiler, B-Dirt Construction, LLC LoAnn Reponen, Culligan Water Conditioning Mike Scott, Superior Mechanical Gerry Traut, Xcel Energy Damien Williams, Nor-Son, Inc. President: Terry Curtis Executive Officer: Colleen Faacks Administrative Assistant: Laura Large

Mission Statement The Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) of Crow Wing, Wadena and lower Cass Counties, fundamental purpose is to foster a healthy business environment for the home building industry, and to engage in activities that strengthen competitiveness, professionalism, and the public’s confidence in the industry. The MMBA represents more than 200 members, involved in and supporting all phases of the home building industry.

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12489 County Road 16 • Crosslake

Directions: Take highway 371 north through Pequot Lakes approx. 2 miles to County Road 16 and turn right. Drive approx. 10 miles to 12489 County Road 16 on your right.

This is a 5,500 Square foot home with two complete living areas. Ample room for all activities and a 28x40 attached garage that is finished. High efficiency features everywhere with an ultra efficient In Floor Heating & Water Heating & a Luxury Master Bath with a fabulous water closet.

Anderson Construction

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Changing Trends in Remodeling Reasons and Rooms Americans are in love with remodeling.Television networks such as HGTV and DIY run 24 hours a day with shows like “BATHtastic” and “Design Star.” Magazines, websites and blogs feature happy home owners gushing over perfect room makeovers. And with the continuing challenging economy, more home owners have decided to stay in their current home longer, which has created higher demand for remodeling.

A survey released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2012 shows that common remodeling projects have increased, compared to a similar survey from 2010. And nearly 50 percent of remodelers report seeing an increase in the number of home owners who undertake remodels to avoid moving, compared to the 2010 findings.

Bathroom and kitchen remodeling remain the two most common types of jobs, as they have been consistently since 2001. After 2009, however, bathroom and kitchen remodeling switched places—bathrooms became the most frequent type of job for professional remodelers. Seventy-eight percent of the survey respondents cited bathroom remodeling as one of the most common jobs, an all-time high.

Home owners are frequently asking for a high-end spa feel to their new bathrooms, with features and materials such as television screens built into mirrors, exotic wood finishes, recycled glass tiles and sophisticated lighting systems. Other popular features include

those that enable a home owner to stay in their home as they age; including step-in tubs and shower stall benches and rails.

Both kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects were up 17 percent from two years ago.

Other popular jobs were window and door replacements, room additions, handyman services and whole house remodeling, although whole house remodeling is down significantly from its peak in the mid-2000s.

The motivation behind many home owners’ decision to remodel has changed as well. The top two reasons for remodeling were the need to repair or replace old or outdated components and the desire for better and newer amenities.

More than 50 percent of remodelers said that these two reasons for remodeling have become more common over the past two years.

In contrast, more than 20 percent of remodelers said there was a decrease in customers remodeling to increase home values as an investment or to prepare for a sale (whether distressed or not). Remodeling to accommodate a change in the number of people living in the home also received low scores.

Whether they are inspired by the amazing makeovers shown on television shows, or their changing lifestyle necessitates repurposing spaces to make more efficient use of their home’s square footage, home owners are turning to professional remodelers to help improve their home.

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7757 Ridge Road • Lake Shore

Directions: 371 North thru Nisswa to CR29 (left) go 2.5 Miles to Ridge Road and follow signs.

We invite you to visit this custom B-Dirt Construction home.

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Five Things New Home Owners Should Do Right Away You’ve gotten through shopping for a home, the closing process, and even unpacking your boxes. But it’s not time to put your feet up and relax just yet! There are a few more things you should do shortly after moving into a new home to make sure you and your family will have a safe and healthy place to build lifelong memories in. coverage. Your insurance agent can help you figure out the right 1.) Create a home maintenance checklist.

To make sure your home stays safe and healthy for you and your amount of coverage and suggest upgrades or additional policies family,you should regularly check,clean and/or test a wide variety of that would be appropriate for your specific situation. interior and exterior systems and structures. The U.S. Department 3.) Protect your home from breakof Housing and Urban Development has a ins.

Home Maintenance Checklist that you can If you bought an existing home, you download from their website www.hud. should rekey the locks right away.You never gov. It provides basic guidelines for keeping know who the previous owners gave keys your home dry, clean, well-ventilated, free to. The National Crime Prevention Council from contaminants, pest-free, safe and wellrecommends that every exterior door maintained. should have a dead-bolt lock with a oneinch throw. They should be at least 1 3/4 2.) Make sure you have enough inch metal or hard wood with the hinges insurance coverage. on the inside. Install a peephole or wideAt a minimum, you need to purchase a home owners insurance policy to cover the house and all of your angle viewer—not a chain—in all entry doors so you can see who family’s belongings inside. To determine how much insurance is outside without opening the door. Sliding glass doors can be you need, find out how much it would cost to rebuild your house secured by placing a long piece of wood at least one inch thick in today on your existing lot.Your personal property coverage should the track. Keep all entrances and doors well-lit, and prune shrubs then be anywhere from 55 to 75 percent of that amount. Damage so they don’t provide hiding space for someone who wants to caused by natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes and break in. hurricanes are not covered by regular home owner’s policies, so Continued on page 10 depending on where you live, you may want to consider additional

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24785 Cove Trail • Nisswa

Directions: Just North of County Road 77 and Sportland Corner take left on Hazelwood Drive to Lower Roy Lake Road.Turn left and go 1 block to the Cove, and turn Left to 24785.

Nornberg Builders, Inc. proudly presents another custom home in “The Cove” in Nisswa.This home features the clean lines of simple tradition in shades of whites and neutrals.

Located within walking distance to Historic Downtown Nisswa, bike trails and nearby lakes, this three bedroom, three bath home offers a master bedroom with custom tiled on suite bath, walk in closets, main floor laundry, custom cabinetry throughout and many more features sure to please the selective buyer. $329,000

Nornberg Builders, Inc.

Ken Nornberg 24785 Cove Trail, Nisswa, MN 56468 Cell: 218-820-4009 • Office: 218-963-0879 • Fax: 218-963-0879 nornbergbuilders@yahoo.com www.nornbergbuilders.com License# BC001980

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• Install a programmable thermostat that can be set to automatically adjust the heat or air when the home is most or least used.

4.) Prepare an emergency kit.

• Increase the insulation in your attic, on exposed water pipes and In the event of a disaster, local officials and relief workers may around your water heater. not be able to reach your home immediately, so you should have an emergency kit on hand. Basic services such The U.S. Department of Energy has an online as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and Home Energy Saver™ tool for home owners at telephones may be cut off for days, or even www.hes.lbl.gov that recommends weeks, so you should be prepared. The Federal energy-saving upgrades that are appropriate Emergency Management Agency recommends for the home, the climate and local energy stockpiling at least three days’ worth of food prices. Even if you haven’t just moved, these and water for your family. Their website www. suggestions will help you protect your family ready.gov offers a list of items to include in a and maintain your investment for years to come. basic emergency preparedness kit, as well For more information on homeownership, as guidelines on food and water storage and contact your local home builders association protecting yourself from airborne contaminants. at www.midmnba.org. If you are considering building a new home or remodeling your 5.) Improve your home’s energy home, be sure to contact an MMBA Member. efficiency.

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For example: • Replace incandescent light bulbs with longer-lasting CFL or LED bulbs.

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13723 County Road 116 • Merrifield

Directions: From County Road #3 turn east on County Road 116 located in Ossipee.Travel approximately 2 miles to 13723 County Road 16. Signs will be posted.

We invite you to come and visit this Baratto Brothers built Cottage Style 3 bedroom 3 bath, 3,300 square foot home located on what used to be known as Pink House Point on Lower Mission Lake. As you enter the main foyer your view is east through the vaulted great room overlooking the lake with a 270 degree panorama.The kitchen features knotty alder cabinets with soft close hardware and granite tops. Be sure to spend a minute or two in the screen porch.This porch has openings ready for windows and is insulated should the owner ever want to turn it into a 4-season area. Other features include a mechanical/storm room combination, a bonus room with surround sound theater and built-in bunks, tray ceilings, sun tubes, granite showers with cultured marble wall panels and many other custom features. Home is not for sale.

Baratto Brothers Construction, Inc. Jim Baratto 13872 Shafer Road, Crosslake, MN 56442 Jim Cell: 218-851-4375 • Ben Cell: 218-851-6702 Office: 218-692-1070 jimb@barattobrothers.com www.barattobrothers.com License# BC322437 MMBA Fall Lakes Area Home Tour

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Combine Function and Fashion with Edible Landscaping As Americans become more health conscious, farmers’ markets, produce co-ops and community gardening spaces are gaining popularity.

Many families want to grow their own food, but may be challenged by a lack of space for a full-sized garden in their yard. But did you know that with the concept of edible landscaping, you can have an attractive-looking yard or patio that also provides fruits and vegetables your family can eat?

According to the Ohio State University Extension Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, edible landscaping is the use of food-producing plants in the constructed landscape, principally the residential landscape.

Edible landscapes combine fruit and nut trees,berry bushes,vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and ornamental plants into aesthetically pleasing designs. The designs can incorporate any garden style and can include just a few, or be completely comprised of edible species.

Some reasons to include edible plants in your home’s landscaping include: • Ability to pick and eat fresh, fully-ripe fruits and vegetables • Control the amount of pesticides and herbicides used on your food • Save money by not buying fruits and vegetables at the grocery store • Grow unique types of foods that may not be available in the store Many edible species are not only functional from a food-on-your-table perspective; they are also attractive. For example, some flowers, such as begonias, day lilies, carnations, pansies, peonies and roses can be eaten. They also make a colorful addition to salads or as a garnish on plates. Red and yellow tomato and pepper plants add a splash of color to ornamental beds.

To help you get better use of your yard, raspberry or blackberry bushes make a great border, and fruit trees provide shade. Just make sure you consider where you are placing them, cleaning rotten fruit or berries that have dropped onto your patio can be a frustrating and messy chore.

More ideas for edible landscapes include: • Put pots of herbs on the patio • Include cherry tomatoes in a window box or hanging basket • Build a grape arbor • Grow nasturtium, violas, borage, or calendula and include flowers in salads • Grow Red-jewel cabbage • Plant colorful pepper varieties alongside flowers • Tuck lettuce, radishes, or other short-lived greens into a flower bed • Replace a barberry hedge with gooseberries • Put basil together with coleus in a planter • Try yellow or “rainbow” chard • Grow chives around the mailbox • Train raspberries up your fence The amount and location of consumable plant varieties you choose to include in your landscaping is completely up to your tastes, both literally and figuratively. Make sure to do your research and know how much sunlight and water each plant requires, what type of soil will best support that species, and how much maintenance you’ll have to do to get the fruits and vegetables you desire.

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21748 Tall Timbers Road • Nisswa

Directions: From Baxter: Drive 9 miles North on Hwy. 371, and take a left on Tall Timbers Road. Stay to right at the Y and travel 1/8 mile to the home on the right-hand side.

From Nisswa: Drive 4.3 miles South on Hwy. 371 and take a right on Tall Timbers Road. Stay to right at the Y and travel 1/8 mile to the home on the right-hand side.

Please join us for a personal tour of this beautiful Gull Lake home.

The exterior styling of cedar shakes and lap siding is highlighted with white trim and ledgestone columns creating a classic, timeless style. Inside, a mix of alder, pine and hickory in both light and dark finishes accentuate stone fireplaces that rise to cathedral ceilings.The open floor plan creates a relaxing place to entertain guests while enjoying commanding views of the lake through towering windows in the great room. Great outdoor entertaining patios provide a social hub for summer fun, while the open lakeside porch provides a shady spot for a cool drink. Home is not for sale.

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Ed Northway 13850 Bluestem Court, Suite 150, Baxter, MN 56425 Cell: 218-831-4724 • Office: 218-824-2040 • Fax: 218-824-2041 edn@northwayconstruction.com www.northwayconstruction.com License# BC630593

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New Website Helps Protect Homeownership America’s home owners and home builders celebrate National Homeownership Month in June, bringing attention to the more than 75 million Americans who own their homes, and the millions more who aspire to achieve the American dream of homeownership. But it is also important for American families to know that homeownership is under attack. Legislative and regulatory proposals now under consideration by government policymakers would greatly harm home owners, home buyers, the housing market and the nation’s economy.

To educate Americans about the threats to homeownership and to provide opportunities for current and future home owners to take action to protect it, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has launched a website, www.ProtectHomeownership. com. The site features expert economic analysis and reports, data from homeownership surveys and polls, and the answers to many frequently asked questions about housing and homeownership.

ProtectHomesownership.com highlights the threats to homeownership by describing how tax, legislative and regulatory policies currently under consideration would scale back or eliminate the mortgage interest deduction and make mortgages and small business loans unaffordable and difficult to obtain. It tells how finance and creditrelated issues are making it difficult for creditworthy, financially responsible families to buy a home and threaten to ultimately prevent millions of families from ever becoming home owners.

The site documents homeownership’s importance to individual households and to local, state and national economies. It shows how new home construction and remodeling presently account for about 15 percent of the nation’s total economy, and how the financial issues are impeding production of new homes. The economic impact of home building includes construction of single-family and multifamily homes, remodeling and the countless products and services that are related to those activities.

Protecthomeownership.com also empowers the American public to take positive action to support and protect this very important aspect of American life. Visitors are encouraged to sign an online petition urging Congress to keep housing a national priority, and to join social media communities on Facebook.com/ ProtectHomeownership and Twitter.com/4Homeownership.

Information is provided about how to participate in Homeownership Rallies that are being held in a number of communities in 2012.The first rally, in Columbia, S.C., drew almost 1,000 people to the statehouse grounds to voice their support and focus the government’s attention on critical housing issues.

For more information on the impact of housing and homeownership, go to www.midmnba.org or www.ProtectHomeownership.com.

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2064 Bluebill Lane SW • Lake Shore

Directions: From Pequot Lakes: 7.5 miles south on Hwy 371to intersection of CR-77 and take a right on CR-77 for 10.8 miles.

Turn left onto Hunter’s Point RD SW and stay straight to go to onto Malo Road for .2 miles and turn left onto Bluebill Lane to 2064 Bluebill Lane SW. The project is on the right hand side of the road.

From Brainerd: North on Hwy 371 for 10 miles to CR-77 and take a left onto CR-7 7 for 10.8 miles. Turn left onto Hunter’s Point RD SW and stay straight to go to onto Malo Road for .2 miles and turn left onto Bluebill Lane to 2064 Bluebill Lane SW. The project is on the right hand side of the road.

Come visit this custom Lands End Development home, an impressive new construction on Gull Lake. The home features 5 bedrooms, a great room with a wood burning fireplace, a gourmet kitchen featuring custom cabinetry and spectacular appliances, as well as a bar made with finely crafted detail. It also includes an outdoor living space complete with a cooking area, gazebo and patio area.

Stop by and be our guest!

Home is not for sale.

Lands End Development, LLC

Matt Balmer 13817 County Road 36, Crosslake, MN 56442 Office: 218-692-5263 matt@landsenddev.com • www.landsenddev.com License# BC454356

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Small Homes, Small Details Among New Home Design Trends Open floor plans, energy-efficient features, and lots of closet space are among the elements that today’s home buyers are seeking in newly-constructed homes, according to industry experts at the 2011 International Builders’ Show. The research and trends presented at the show offer valuable insights and information to home builders so that they can build homes that appeal to the modern consumer’s preferences.

Once-popular features such as large living rooms, soaking tubs and second-floor laundry rooms are now out of favor. Home buyers found that the convenience of not having to carry laundry to another floor was outweighed by the noise that interrupted their sleep.

Home buyers are looking for small details in their new homes, such as a built-in desk under a stairway, or a courtyard tucked between two downstairs bedrooms. Successful home builders “create memory points,” said design trends seminar speaker Kate Brennan of the Chicago design firm Mary Cook and Associates.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average size of a new single family home decreased from 2,438 square feet to 2,377 in 2010. This made designing to maximize space a popular theme at the show. One session focused exclusively on new ideas in home design for floor plans measuring 2,500 square feet or less.

Open floor plans are now in high demand because they are not only more practical for entertaining – the hosts can interact with their dinner guests in a spacious kitchen while they are preparing food – but the lack of walls and closed-off spaces make the home seem much larger.

The kitchen is now the hub of the home more than ever. Even if busy families are bringing home takeout, they want the kitchen island to be large enough to serve a multi-tasking purpose as a place to do homework, crafts, and pay bills – as well as to enjoy coffee on a Sunday morning.

Natural finishes are also more popular. Recycled flooring, using a mix of wood grains on the cabinets and architectural details that reflect the indigenous building of the region – such as using stucco in the Southwest – are more important to buyers.

Session panelists also shared that home builders should pay attention to a growing group of home buyers: WINKs – Women with No Kids. These women have distinct preferences that don’t quite fit into the usual categories that home designers talk about: first-time buyers who tend to be singles and young professionals, move-up buyers who usually have children, and empty-nesters.

WINKs have more buying power than a generation ago and are seeking smaller homes that have multipurpose rooms for entertaining along with intimate “retreat” spaces for themselves.

A survey of 20,000 home buyers in the United States and Canada points out that there are a number of features in new homes that are considered non-negotiable across almost all demographic groups, said Paul Cardis of AVID Ratings Co., who spoke at a seminar on new design preferences.

The top five features include walk-in closets – mentioned by 66 percent of first-time buyers as a “must have” – energy-efficient appliances, linen closets, a large kitchen and the overall efficiency of the home, Cardis said.

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MMBA Membership: Yearly Membership Dues are $450, which include a 3 in 1 membership. The MMBA offers a variety of services and benefits to its members. By participating in the association, members can enhance their business opportunities and gain a competitive edge by staying exposed to the most current information and issues. Being involved in the MMBA activities is the key to getting the most from membership.

We are very proud of the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) advantages it affords our members. Membership in the MMBA is a powerful tool which, when used correctly, can have a positive influence on your business and personal growth once you become involved and learn how to cultivate the many opportunities available to you. Membership Discounts - MMBA has several opportunities for members to gain visibility and save money in the process on a local, state and national level. One example - Compliments of General Motors (GM) As the exclusive automotive manufacturer of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), we’re pleased to extend this private offer of $500 toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles to association members.

Three Memberships in One! Upon becoming a member of the MMBA, you also hold membership with the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). BAM works in St. Paul to support legislation across the state that is favorable to the building industry; in addition, BAM works with Minnesota’s State and National representatives.

On the national level, NAHB’s staff of technical experts examines and monitors the marketplace for members.They study economic, demographic, technological, legislative and regulatory issues, as well as consumer trends that will have an impact on the building industry and your business. NAHB has established and continues to provide a strong voice for members and the building industry, concerning legislative issues. NAHB’s professional staff has the answers, whether members are dealing with day-to-day problems or complex issues that could have a major impact on their businesses.

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www.brainerdglass.net 624 WashingtonStreet • Brainerd [Near the historic water tower] MMBA Fall Lakes Area Home Tour

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24th Annual FALL FIREPLACE SALE! August 25th - September 8th

We sell a variety of

• Wood & Gas Stoves • Fireplaces • Brick, Stone • Cultured Stone® • Retaining Walls • Flagstone for walkways & patios.

Store Hours Saturday

(Note: Closed Sept. 1st & 3rd)

www.BrockWhite.com

7:00am-4:30pm

9:00am-12:00pm

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Brainerd

3855 Independence Road, 56425 218-829-1929 Fax 218-829-0802 1-800-201-1929

Monday-Friday

8/15/12 12:29 PM