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Contents
2013 Vikingland Builders Association
6. Shircliff Construction, Inc. ................21
2. SHAA Construction of Central MN, Inc............................11
Map ......................................16-17
3. HighPoint Homes, Inc. .....................13
VBA Builder Member Directory ......................26
4. Shad Bradley Construction, LLC..............................15
VBA Associate Member Directory.................27-28
5. Northwoods Construction, LLC..............................19
Take Notes .................................30
The Vikingland Builders Association has been proudly serving its members and community since 1991.
320-763-3301 www.vikinglandbuilders.com Vikingland Builders Association is a non-profit professional trade organization committed to providing quality affordable housing for all citizens. If the housing industry provides all or a substantial portion of your livelihood, then it needs your support. Vikingland Builders Association is offering a way for builders and those associated with the building industry to come together for the common cause of improving the local building industry. Vikingland Builders Association believes that by better communicating with one another, there can be a pooling of resources, ideas, and money to maintain and improve a growing building industry.
A very special thank you to major sponsors
C&D Granite, MidMinnesota Federal Credit Union, and Bayer Built, Inc. and to the home sponsors and magazine advertisers. Vikingland Builders Association 2013 Home Tour • 5
President’s Letter & Officers
From the President
he Vikingland Builders Association is a nonprofit, professional trade organization committed to providing quality affordable housing for all citizens. We have been serving the community and local building industry since 1991. As the president of the VBA I must say how proud I am of our industry here in West Central Minnesota. Our members live and work in the Vikingland Territory. They take great pride in their workmanship and professionalism, as you will see when you tour the 6 beautiful homes we have on display during the 2013 VBA Home Tour. Whether you are looking to buy, build or just enjoy browsing for ideas for your current home, I encourage you to attend the 2013 VBA Home Tour.
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Brian Klimek, 2013 VBA President Hilltop Lumber
2013 VBA Officers and Board of Directors Brian Klimek, President Hilltop Lumber
Tom Klemenhagen, Landteam, Inc.
Alan Johnson, Vice President Lakes Area Overhead Door Company
Dan Klimek Northwoods Construction, LLC
Eric Nyberg, Treasurer Nyberg Surveying, Inc.
Travis Oberg Oberg Construction, LLC
Todd Loeffler, Secretary Todd Loeffler Construction & Masonry
Joe Helm ProBuild
Jon Cullen Cullen’s Home Center
Matt Gilbertson Viking Savings Bank
Jon Haabala Haabala Construction, Inc.
Sandy Argetsinger, Executive Officer Vikingland Builders Association
Larry Puls LRP Construction Services, Inc.
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he members of the Vikingland Builders Association warmly welcome you to the 22nd annual 2013 VBA Home Tour. We are confident you will enjoy visiting the 6 premier homes we proudly have open for your inspection. This is a great opportunity to see the latest in layouts, concepts, design styles and interior decorating. All of this year’s homes have been custom built to the owner’s specifications. These custom homes have incorporated features and amenities that reflect the homeowner’s personal styles and lifestyles. You can browse through magazines and home plan books and mentally picture your dream home, but nothing beats your own impression as you step into a beautiful new home and immerse yourself in the surroundings. This year’s admission to see all 6 homes is just $3.00 for everyone age 2 and older. Come, join us. You won’t be disappointed in the 2013 VBA Home Tour.
Welcome
Welcome
Thank You 2013 VBA Home Tour Committee Brian Klimek, Chair Hilltop Lumber
Jay Paulson HighPoint Homes, Inc.
Jon Cullen Cullen’s Home Center
Alan Johnson Lakes Area Overhead Door Co.
Jon Haabala Haabala Construction, Inc.
Dan Klimek Northwoods Construction, LLC. Sandy Agetsinger Vikingland Builders Association
Larry Puls LRP Construction Services, Inc.
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Index
Advertising
Alex Brick & Stone, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Alexandria Homes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Alexandria Light & Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Alexandria Title Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Arnquist Carpets Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 2, 20 Bell State Bank & Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bitzan-Ohren Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Blanshan Construction Services . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bremer Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 C&D Granite, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 22 (Cover photo taken by Landmark Photography)
Cabinets by Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cenex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Collins Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dakota Supply Group (DSG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Douglas County Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C and Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hilltop Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 32
Hirshfield’s Paints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Johnston Law Office, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Knife River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lakes Area Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lakes Area Overhead Door Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lennes Bros. Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LRP Construction Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 23 MidMinnesota Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . 3, 24 ProBuild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Rodel Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Runestone Electric Assocation . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Steven M. Traut Wells, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Swedberg Wood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 T&S Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 T. Thorson Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tri-County Foam Insulation, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 14 Viking Garage Door Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Viking Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Walz Design Woodworks, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Title Insurance is a one-time charge for a transaction that covers the insured for the life of the ownership; and it is still and will always be the greatest source of security in making a real estate purchase. The Mission of Alexandria Title Co. is your success, whether you are a buyer, a seller, a lender, a broker or a Realtor, and the professionals at Alexandria Title Co. are proud to provide the best service in the industry.
We insure the past to safeguard your future! Locally owned and operated providing quality services for over 25 years.
Abstracting Title Insurance Closings
1804 So. Broadway, Suite 140 Alexandria 320-763-6858 Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm 8 • Vikingland Builders Association 2013 Home Tour
1 Haabala Construction, Inc.
3221 E Latoka Circle, Alexandria, MN 56308 Directions - All directions start at 3rd and Broadway, Alexandria Go West on Cty Rd 82 and go 1 mile to Cty Rd 45, turn left go 1 mile to Firemen’s Lodge Rd, turn right go 1 mile to E. Latoka Circle, home is on your right.
Home Features • • • • • •
7,164 sq ft, 4 bedroom Lake Home Main level - 2, 038 sq ft Second level - 2,104 sq ft 984 sq ft Bonus Room above garage Fully finished basement – 2,038 sq ft 3 stall garage with an additional tuck under garage • Built-in sauna • 3-season porch • Family Room with beam ceiling and fireplace
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Arched walkways Open scissor style staircase Custom granite countertops Kitchen with Cambria countertops Walnut hardwood floors Owner’s bedroom suite with whirlpool bath and walk-in closets, lakeside sitting area, tray ceiling • Second floor laundry room
ew 7,164 square foot home with a bonus room above the 3 stall finished garage overlooking Lake Latoka. Home’s Family Room is very inviting with a beam ceiling and wood fireplace, arched walkways and 3 Season Porch. Home features walnut hardwood floors, custom granite countertops and Cambria countertops in the kitchen. Second floor is accessed via an open scissor style staircase. Owner’s bedroom suite features a tray ceiling with lakeside sitting area. Owner’s bathroom has a whirlpool bath and all the second floor bedrooms have walk-in closets. This home also features fully finished basement with a built-in sauna. This is definitely a great place to call Home!
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Haabala Construction, Inc. PO Box 187 Alexandria, MN 56308
320-763-4882 jon@haabalaconstruction.com Contractor License # BC335322
Haabala Construction Inc. has been providing custom built homes for families for 29 years. We take pride in making every customer a family friend by working to give you what you want in your building project. A second generation has joined the family business to continue helping make that house your home. Jon and Phil Haabala would love to meet you to discuss your next project.
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QUALITY PRODUCTS Sand Rock Class 5 Ready-Mix Concrete •
QUALITY EQUIPMENT Conveyor Truck Front Discharge 6-Wheel Drive Trucks
QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE Area Sales Representatives •
KNIFE RIVER 6326 CO. RD. 87 ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
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“For all your cabinetry needs, from INSPIRATION to INSTALLATION. A family legacy since 1974”
Concrete Dispatch & Sales 320-762-2457
320-852-7726
of Alex, Inc.
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Directions - All directions start at 3rd and Broadway, Alexandria From 3rd Avenue go South to Hwy 27 West, turn right. Go to Hwy 114, turn left to Canary Road, turn left and Canary Rd brings you to the home.
SHAA Construction of Central MN, Inc
5981 Canary LN SW, Alexandria, MN 56308
Home Features • 3024 sq ft Two Story • 4 bedrooms • 2 ½ bathrooms with Ceramic Tile Floors • Princeton Fireplace with Ledge Stone • Hardwood floors • Oak Cabinets, Shadow Stone Backsplash
• Vinyl Siding, Monogram D4 • 8 x 10 Green Treated Deck • Forced Air Furnace with Heat Pump • Finished two stall garage • Beautiful view of Lake Mary
his new two story home has great views of Lake Mary. The home has 4 bedrooms with a family room upstairs to get a better view of the lake. The home features custom cabinets with a Stone Backsplash that ties in with the fireplace.
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Sub-contractors • The Design Team • Thoennes Masonry • Simonson Lumber • T & S Electric
• Bayer Built • Lakes Area Overhead Door • Alex Brick & Stone
SHAA Construction has been in the building and remodeling business in Central Minnesota for over 15 years. We specialize in custom homes, complete home renovations, additions, kitchens and baths. You name it, we build it!
SHAA Construction of Central MN, Inc. 503 Voyager Drive Alexandria, MN 56308
320-808-5125 www.shaaconstruction.com shaa.construction@gmail.com Contractor License # BC633877
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Well Drilling Water Softeners Service & Repair Water Testing Well Sealing R/O Systems Bottled Water
320-762-1528 754 Cross Country Ln SW ALEXANDRIA
Wells & Water Treatment 24-HOUR SERVICE
BITZAN/OHREN Masonry, LLC “For Quality Concrete & Masonry Construction�
www.dcabstract.com “Your full service title company serving Douglas & Pope Counties for over 40 years.�
117 7th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN (320) 763-3426 | Fax: (320) 762-2455
Office: 320-834-5488 • Alexandria
FREE ESTIMATES
1420 County Road 82 West | Alexandria, Minnesota 56308 320-762-0738 | Toll Free: 888-370-3612
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Directions - All directions start at 3rd and Broadway, Alexandria Take 82 W to Brandon. Take a right (N) on Central Ave S. Take a left on Cty Rd 7 or 2nd St which then turns into Cty Rd 16. Then turn left on Lehn Trail NW. Turn right on Walleye Rd NW. Home is on the left.
Home Features • 4388 sq ft Timber Frame • 3 bedrooms, master suite with Laundry, Vaulted Ceiling, Copper Tub Master • 3 ½ bathrooms with tile shower • Hickory & Cherry Cabinetry • 2 gas fireplaces • 3 stall garage • Storage room with built in stairs, finished • Timber detailing, stone L.P. Smart Side • Covered porch/exposed AGG., pine ceiling
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Heat Pump, off peak in-floor heat Maintenance free decking 4 Season Porch Detached garage and Wood Shop On Stowe Lake Library/Den in lower level, look out, rough in for future elevator, LL wet bar, dog wash • Fish cleaning area, Andersen Windows, SIP’s Wall & Roof Panels
esigned for Retirement Living at the lake. This Timber Frame Home achieved client’s goals. Amenities include open floor plan with main floor living. Roughed in elevator, lower level look out windows, two guest rooms, wet bar, library and family room. Custom Home built by HighPoint Homes with Timber Frame and Panels from Blue Ox Timber Frames. Home is a must see.
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The Design Team Waldorf Excavating, LLC Alex Brick & Stone Lennes Bros Electric, Inc Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C and Electrical Arnquist Carpet Plus Swedberg Wood Products, Inc
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Viking Garage Doors Hilltop Lumber TKI Tom Kraemer Inc Cullen’s Home Center Steven M. Traut Wells, Inc Blue Ox Timber Frames
HighPoint Homes, Inc.
9636 Walleye Rd NW, Brandon, MN 56315
HighPoint Homes has been building unique, custom homes since 1999. Let our years of experience and innovative designs help you with your next building project.
HighPoint Homes PO Box 847 Alexandria, MN
320-763-5859 Contractor License # 20165476
Fax: 320-763-5500 jay@highpointhomes.com www.highpointhomes.com
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3900 Sweet Lane, Garfield, MN 56332 Directions - All directions start at 3rd and Broadway, Alexandria Take County Rd 82 towards the RCC Fairgrounds, go right on County Rd 22 and follow past Lake Louise. Turn right on Sweet Lane and house is the on left side of the road.
Home Features • 2,880 sq ft Rambler • 1,400 sq ft on Main Floor & 1,400 sq ft on Lower Level • 4 bedroom • 3 bathrooms with marble tops, dual shower in Master Bedroom and a Whirlpool bath on the main level bath. 2 bathrooms have full tile. • 3 stall finished garage • Gas fireplace with Culture Stone
• Vinyl exterior • Main floor has tile throughout and ¾” underwood • Stamped concrete • Home is set on 25 acres • Tongue & groove vaulted ceiling • Open floor plan • Kitchen has Calico Hickory, Alder lumber
his Rambler is so inviting and upgrades throughout the home makes you want to see it! It’s warmth from the tongue and groove ceilings to the Culture Stone around the fireplace gives it that extra home feeling. The wood throughout this home is beautiful and there is plenty to see from the Kitchen to the 3 bathrooms throughout the house.
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Sub-contractors • Probuild • MN Spray Foam Insulation
• Waldorf Excavating, LLC • Traut Wells
Shad Bradley Construction, LLC 3984 Cty Rd 42, Alexandria, MN 56308
320-815-3514 shadbradley83@gmail.comn.com Contractor License # 20635379
Shad Bradley Construction has been in business since 2004. I was born and raised in Alexandria along with my 12 brothers and sisters. I was previously in the Construction business with my brothers before expanding out on my own. I believe in building quality homes, listening to what your needs are and helping you decide what is right for you. We will build everything from new homes to remodels. No job is to big or to small!
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Cabinets by Carter, Inc. (320) 762-4172 (320) 762-4277 fax www.cabinetsbycarter.com
Changes at home can save you energy and cash
810 22nd Ave. E. Alexandria, MN 56308 info@cabinetsbycarter.com
JOHNSTON LAW OFFICE, P.A.
Save money by heating and cooling your home with energy-efficient equipment. Ask your HVAC HVAC contractor about equipment that will save on energy costs and improve your comfort.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW Business Acquisitions / Sales • Corporations Limited Liability Companies • Real Estate • Title Insurance Title Opinions • Estate Planning • Probate • Trusts • Wills
ALP provides cash incentives to help reduce energy costs! Call 763-6501 to learn more about the rebates offered through ALP, ALP, or visit www.alputilities.com.
Scott T. Johnston • Kelly L. Jenzen MSBA Board Certified Real Property Specialist
Alexandria Light & Power 316 Fillmore St Alexandria, MN 56308
Easton Place, 510 22nd Ave. E. - Suite 101 Alexandria, MN 56308 johnston@johnstonlawoff.com • jenzen@johnstonlawoff.com
320.762.8814 • www.johnstonlawoff.com
Let Us Work With You To Give You A Unique Home! New Construction • Remodel • Honest & Hardworking Over 20 Years of Building Experience
Fred & Jeff Rodel • Alexandria • 320.763.7137 www.rodelconstruction.com mfrodel@charter.net 18 • Vikingland Builders Association 2013 Home Tour
LIC. #BC168723
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Directions - All directions start at 3rd and Broadway, Alexandria Head north on Nokomis Street heading out of town on Hwy 29 North until 4 way stop at Carlos Corners. Take a right on County Rd 13 at stop signs. Go east and take a left on Miltona Carlos Rd. Head north until you see the signs. The house is on the right.
Home Features • 4830 sq ft Two Story • 4 bedrooms on second level and Master Suite on main level • 9 foot ceiling on the main level with 8 foot ceilings on the second and lower level (unfinished) • 4.5 baths with custom tiled shower in Master Bath with whirlpool tub • Stone gas fireplace in living room with custom oak mantle • Robins Egg Blue Gas Stove
• Large kitchen with painted cabinets and stained Alder island cabinet • Wood Floor throughout kitchen, dining, entry and back hall • Custom built trim on windows and interior doors • LP Smartside Siding with trim • Stamped concrete wraparound porch with standing seam steel roof • Finished two stall garage with storage trusses • Air to Air heat pump, plenum heater, propane furnace
estled in the country along the Long Prairie River, this vintage style farmhouse has all the modern day amenties. From a wraparound porch that welcomes guests, with an open foyer to the second level. A spacious island and kitchen with soapstone and granite counter tops. A Robin’s Egg Blue Gas Stove, pantry, custom stone fireplace, painted poplar woodwork and dark stained maple stairs. This is truly a well designed, warm and inviting family home.
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Sub-contractors • Collins Cabinets • Thoennes Masonry, LLC • Hilltop Lumber • Kampsen Heating and A/C
• Minnesota Spray Foam Insulation • T & S Electric Inc • Viking Garage Door • Arnquist Flooring
Northwoods Construction LLC 5815 50th Ave SE Alexandria, MN 56308
320-766-8690 Contractor License # BC327412
www.northwoodsconstructionllc.com northwoods1@live.com
Northwoods Construction, LLC
9257 Miltona Carlos Rd., Carlos, MN 56319
Northwoods Construction is a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance. We specialize in all aspects of the home construction process from home construction, remodels, additions, to decking.
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For Dependable Home Heating & Commercial L.P. Gas
Call Cenex Today! • Keep Full Program • Budget Pay Plan • 24-Hour Emergency Service • Tank Installation 1705 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-6557 or (800) 862-8936
Marathon Water Heaters Always warm water for whatever you need for whenever you need it.
Doors. 320-762-1121 • 800-473-1722 www.RunestoneElectric.com
Find your nearest dealer online at www.bayerbuilt.com 20 • Vikingland Builders Association 2013 Home Tour
6 Shircliff Construction, Inc
15406 Frances LN NW, Miltona, MN 56354 Directions - All directions start at 3rd and Broadway, Alexandria Start going East on 3rd Ave E to Hwy 29/27 toward Hawthorne St, then go left on Nokomis St., follow to Hwy 29 N. Turn left on Cty Rd 14 and then turn left on Hidden Valley Rd NW, turn slight right onto Hidden Valley Ln NW, take 1st left onto Frances Ln NW, house is on the right.
Home Features • 5,800 sq ft, 3 level combo log/stick frame home • 5 large bedrooms with views of the lake • 4 bathrooms • 2 stall garage with heated floor • Gas fireplace with rock • Slate flooring and rustic wood floors
• Alder and granite counter tops • Exterior is log, stucco and stone • Maintenance free decking with cedar and aluminum railing • There is a loft overlooking the Family Room, plus a Bonus Room/Man Cave over the garage
his is a beautiful Majestic Log Home nestled on the shores of Lake Miltona. With features such as a beautiful view of the lake, a great stone fireplace that gives you that warm cozy feeling and a home that makes you feel welcome when you enter. This is a place you would be proud to call Home!
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Sub-contractors • Tri-County Foam Insulation • Alex Brick & Stone – Stone Material
• Cullens Home Center • Klimek Bros Well Drilling
Shircliff Construction, Inc. 302 Revering Street Parkers Prairie, MN
218-338-5338 www.shircliffconstruction.com laura@shircliffconstruction.com
Shircliff Construction has been in business for over 20 years and strives to build you the home of your dreams. When you want something unique, that’s when you come to us: the creative minds and experienced contractors at Shircliff Construction. We specialize and thrive on the challenges of building structures and distinctive home attributes other contractors say can’t be done. Whether it’s building an entire one-of-a-kind home or simply creating an outstanding feature in your existing home, we have the knowledge, experience and drive to make it happen.
Contractor License # BC385294
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To help you purchase, refinance or enhance your current home.
MIKE MOHR NMLS# 408365
People helping people.
1311 Broadway • Alexandria
Bruce Sjobeck PH: 320-834-2020 • FAX: 320-834-2516 lalumber@gctel.net
320.762.0236
www.vikingsavings.com ROSS GREENWALDT NMLS# 410948
Realize...
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to fit your life!
C & D Granite offers a wide array of custom Kitchen Countertops, Fireplaces and Vanities designed with you in mind. Ask about our C&D Granite Guarantee.
320-597-2398 767 1st Street SE, Richmond, MN 56368 22 • Vikingland Builders Association 2013 Home Tour
www.cdgranite.com
Residential • Light Commercial • Cabinets • Remodeling
L R CONSTRUCTION P SERVICES, INC
License: BC388176 Garfield and the Alexandria Lakes Area
320-834-2968
Our experienced staff can help with all the details to make your house a home - from the ground up. Upgraded trim work, beautiful doors and energy-efficient windows are only the beginning of a huge selection of quality products available at ProBuild.
ALEXANDRIA 203 N Broadway 320.763.6591
Osakis 105 East First Ave 320.859.2814
©2012 ProBuild. All Rights Reserved.
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The Vikingland Builders Association has been proudly serving its members and community since 1991.
Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • Air Exchangers • Electrical • Fireplaces • Showroom Professional Design Services • Free Estimates • Residential • Commercial • Experts in Hydronic Heating • In-Floor Radiant Heating • Geo-Thermal
“Quality from Design to Finish!”
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320-762-8645
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2510 Broadway Street S Alexandria • 320.762.8645 www.ellingsons.com
42502 275th St. Belgrade, MN
320-254-3529
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
walzdesignwoodworks.com •• wdw@walzdesignwoodworks.com wdw@walzdesignwoodworks.com walzdesignwoodworks.com
Kim Kortuem :: Alexandria Branch Manager
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8 Convenient Locations | (320) 762-2686 | mmfcu.org 24 • Vikingland Builders Association 2013 Home Tour
5745 Hwy. 29 S, Alexandria Just 1/2 mile south of I-94 on Hwy. 29 1-800-364-8824 • www.alexandriahomesinc.com
Custom Modular Home
Choose from Thousands of Floor Plans or Bring in Your Own for Custom Drawing!
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VBA 2013
Builder Member Directory
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Berg Construction Brian Berg 6427 Maple Frontage NE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-852-7029 Bill Koep Construction, LLC Bill Koep 4671 Cottontail Lane NW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-808-9816 Blanshan Construction Services, Inc. (BCS, Inc.) Jim Blanshan 12261 Cty Rd 8 Garfield, MN 56332 Phone: 320-766-4167 Brian P Johnson Construction Brian Johnson 4901 Mill Lake Shores Rd SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: 320-760-3118 C.I., Construction, LLC Robert Thompson 1210 Broadway #400 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-5906 Dave Kludt Construction, Inc. Dave Kludt 13296 Pheasant Way SW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-5130
J. Wiener Construction, LLC Jacob & Joachim Wiener PO Box 1311 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-760-5624 KJH Builders, Inc. Kevin Joos 26688 425th Ave Hancock, MN 56244 Phone: 320-392-5237 LRP Construction Services, Inc. Larry Puls, VBA Director 3251 70th St NW Garfield, MN 56332 Phone: 320-834-2968 Northwoods Construction Mike Klimek & Dan Klimek, VBA Director 5815 50th Ave SE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-766-8709 Oberg Construction, LLC Travis Oberg, VBA Director 5807 Kaycee Lane NW Garfield, MN 56332 Phone: 320-760-2355 PDT Construction Dean Kapphahn 27513 Oak Pt Rd Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Phone: 218-849-2214
Haabala Construction, Inc. Phil Haabala and Jon Haabala, VBA Director PO Box 187 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-4882
RL Heinz Construction Randy Heinz 6935 Highland Circle NE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-491-9522
Highpoint Homes Jay Paulson 316 N Nokimis Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-5859
Rodel Construction, Inc. Fred & Jeff Rodel Box 81 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-7137
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SHAA Construction of Central MN, Inc. Justin Anderson 503 Voyager Dr Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-808-5125 Shad Bradley Construction, LLC 3984 Cty Rd. 42 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-815-3154 Shircliff Construction Don Shircliff 302 Revering St Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 Phone: 218-338-5338 T. Thorson Const., Inc. Travis Thorson 2942 N. Oaks Lane NW Garfield, MN 56332 Phone: 320-759-0625 Todd Loeffler Construction & Masonry Todd Loeffler, VBA Secretary 1284 Faith Hill Dr SW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-815-9136 Tradesmen Const. Inc Jeff Ellingson & Walt Johnson 4015 Minnesota St Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-1143 Westpoint Construction LLC Lance Freking 4003 Snowbird LN SE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-491-6300 Zacher Excavating, Inc Gary Zacher 910 50th Ave SE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-2035
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Alex Brick and Stone, Inc. Neil Jenzen 514 W 22nd Ave Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-0742
American National Bank of MN Stephanie Habel 512 30th Ave E Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-5330
Alex Carpet One Roger Wussow 3809 Hwy 29 S Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-0292
Arnquist Carpet Plus Tom Arnquist 410 30th Ave E #106 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-8050
Alex Irrigation & Landscaping Dan O’Brien 2750 E Lk Carlos La NE Carlos, MN 56319 Phone: 320-852-7595
Arvig Communication Systems David Schornack 150 2nd St SW Perham, MN 56593 Phone: 218-346-8107
AlexTronics Dan Rehovsky 608 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-4250
Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc. Pat Thieschafer 24614 US Hwy 71 Belgrade, MN 56312 Phone: 320-254-3651
Alexandria Concrete Larry Okerland 901 4th Ave E Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-4600 Alexandria Homes, Inc. Michelle Klimek 5745 Hwy 29 S Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-9550 Alexandria Light and Power Vicki Gesell 316 Fillmore Street Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-6501 Alexandria Tech College Les Zimmerman 1601 Jefferson St Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-4427 Alexandria Title Company Jody Schimek 1804 S Broadway, #140 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-6858
Bell State Bank & Trust Kally Kutz 1001 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-3200 Berg Plumbing Darren Berg 2615 Aga Drive Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-815-3462 Billmark’s Lakes Area Insurance Keith Meyer 913 Broadway Aexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-9022 Bitzan-Ohren Masonry Dennis Bitzan Terry Ohren PO Box 517 5096 Co Rd 82 NW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-834-5488
Black Ridge Bank Rich Hawes 3313 Hwy 29 S Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-7700 Blue Ox Timber Frames, LLC Ben Miller 4941 Hwy 27 E Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-9003 Bremer Bank Randy Anderson 720 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-6622 Bueckers Environmental Services Ervin J Bueckers 39864 So Hwy 71 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: 320-352-5134 C & D Granite, Inc. Brad Steil PO Box 219 Richmond, MN 56368 Phone: 320-597-2398 Cabinets By Carter, Inc. Carter Schmidt 810 22nd Ave. E Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-4172 Cenex Lane Kalina 1705 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-6557 Central Minnesota Masonry, Inc Jeff Ellingson Walt Johnson 4015 Minnesota St Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-4084 Central Specialties John Minnerath 6325 Cty Rd 87 SW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-7289
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Clifton Larson Allen LLP Jonathan Olson 510 22nd Ave E, Ste 501 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-6568 Collins Cabinets of Alex, Inc. Beth Collins McComb & Dave Rieland 7202 39th Ave NE Nelson, MN 56355 Phone: 320-852-7726 Countryside Heating & A/C Jon Smalley 316 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-8084 Creative Landscapes Scott Giroux PO Box 864 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-2878 Cullen’s Home Center Jon Cullen, VBA Director 1620 N Nokomis St Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-1249 Dakota Supply Group Ken Pederson & Geoff Bosse 3130 Cty Rd 45 SW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-3172 Design Tree Engineering, Inc. John Schutte 120 17th Ave W Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-1290 Dilley Zimny Insurance Dan Zimny 809 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-2124
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Diversified Excavation DBA Diversified Foundations, LLC Christopher Ficenec 10530 St Hwy 29 N Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-852-6933 Douglas County Abstract Co Paul Langner 117 7th Ave E Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-3426 Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical Pat Ellingson 2510 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-8645 Garfield Truss Systems, Inc Craig Erickson 4063 Cty Rd 40 NW Garfield, MN 56332 Phone: 320-834-2201 Gate City Bank Scott Duberowski 1630 Broadway St Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-3100 Geneva Golf Course Gary Thompson 4181 Geneva Golf Club Dr. Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-7089 Habitat for Humanity Lori Anderson 1211 N Nokomis NE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-4255 Herc-U-Lift Dave Messner 1405 N Nokomis NE, Ste 100 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-4023
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Hilltop Lumber Brian Klimek, VBA President
1405 N Nokomis NE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-9663 Hirshfield’s Paint Aaron Grossinger 1010 N Nokomis Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-7020 Innovative Builders & Erectors, Inc. Scott Kluver & Randy Roers 221 30th Ave. W. Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-8900 Johnston Law Office, PA Scott Johnston & Kelly L. Jenzen 510 22nd Ave E Ste 101 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-8814 KIKfm Trudy Blanshan 604 Third Ave. W. Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-2154 Kampsen Heating Jason Kampsen 43736 Cty Rd 183 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: 320-248-6655 Klimek Bros. Well Drilling, Inc. Don Klimek 702 1/2 Co Rd 22 NW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-8669 Knife River Jim Lehner 6326 Cty. Rd. 87 SW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 762-2457
Lakes Area Overhead Door Co. Alan Johnson, VBA Vice President
4925 E St Hwy 27 Alexandria MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-3667 Landteam, Inc. Tom Klemenhagen, VBA Director
509 22nd Ave E #102 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-5784 Leafguard Gutters/MN Home Improvements Tom Borresch 8850 Ridgewood Court St Joseph, MN 56374 Phone: 320-363-7531 Lennes Bros. Electric, Inc. Mike & Brian Lennes 2605 Aga DR Ste 7 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-1500 Lumber One Avon, Inc Chuck Brandes PO Box 7 Avon, MN 56310 Phone: 320-356-7342 Marvin Windows Tom Sinning 1517 Rosewood Cir SE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 218-386-1430 Menards, Inc.Alexandria Shawn Struck 215 50th Ave W Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-759-6210 Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Heidi Bruns & Kim Kortuem 405 50th Ave W #106 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-2686
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Minnesota Spray Foam Insulation Josh Seidel 1201 Shamrock Ln Albany, MN 56307 Phone: 866-456-FOAM Nyberg Surveying, Inc. Eric Nyberg, VBA Treasurer
509 22nd Ave E #101 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-4111 Odyssey Steel & Trim, Inc. Leroy Buse 4550 Co Rd 7 NW Brandon, MN 56315 Phone: 320-834-2006
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Runestone Electric Assn Tom Young 124 7th Ave W Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-1121
TKI Tom Kraemer, Inc. Tim Kraemer 19776 200th Street Glenwood, MN 56334 Phone: 320-634-5668
Simonson Lumber John Donlan 1802 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-5143
Tri-County Foam Insulation, LLC Mike Messer 10991 Zimmel Rd NE Carlos, MN 56319 Phone: 320-852-7050
Steven M Traut Wells, Inc. Steven Traut 754 Cross Country Ln SW Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-1528
ProBuild Joe Helm, VBA Director 203 N Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-6591
Swedberg Wood Products, Inc. Jim, Derek & Jerry Swedberg 1420 Cty Rd 82 W Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-0738
R & R Ready Mix David Luedeke PO Box 197 Miltona, MN 56354 Phone: 218-943-4601
T & S Electric, Inc. Josh Thoennes 4606 S Riverview Dr Carlos, MN 56319 Phone: 320-815-0360
Ravnik Interior Design Betty Ravnik 609 1/2 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-8300
Thoennes Masonry Fred Thoennes 805 Victoria Ave Carlos, MN 56319 Phone: 320-808-9139
Tuff-Coat Kirby Wilcox 810 W Lake Cowdry Rd Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-763-6726 Viking Garage Door Co., Inc. Janet Schiltgen 706 McKay Ave S Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-2528 Viking Savings Bank Matt Gilbertson,
Waldorf Excavating, Inc. Pat Waldorf PO Box 56 Carlos, MN 56319 Phone: 320-852-9055 Walz Design Woodworks, Inc. Steve Walz 42502 275th St Belgrade, MN 56312 Phone: 320-254-3529 The Water Doctor by Kinetico Frank Bettin 419 N Nokomis St Ste 101 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-1266 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Julia Veline 324 Broadway Suite 101 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-2181
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1311 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-0236
Zacher Excavating, Inc Gary Zacher 910 50th Ave SE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-762-2035
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