Kenyon Community
2022
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Welcome to Kenyon! Kenyon is home to the Boulevard of Roses and the historic Gunderson House. It is nestled along the north fork of the Zumbro River, just 40 miles northwest of Rochester and only 50 miles south of downtown St. Paul. With downtown business improvements ongoing, an array of opportunities are available when you come to Kenyon. Henke From the VFW, American Legion, Kenyon Veterans Color Guard, check out the beautiful grounds of the Veterans Memorial Park filled with four walls of veterans’ names, plaques from WWII and POW/KIA to those presently serving. Enjoy the countryside homes and farms helping to make Kenyon a great place to call home. In the summer you can participate in the annual Rose Fest celebration and see
the car show, dance and parade. We’ve also recently renovated a new police department building and are proud to house full time officers. The Kenyon Business Park was completed last summer and we are gearing up for advertising new businesses to flourish here. We have had another new restaurant open recently, and have an ongoing restoration of the M.T. Gunderson House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most recently, we’ve put new life in the old fire hall and have a community garden open for families wishing to grow food. We’ve completed a number of new street improvements and for families looking to build or buy in Kenyon, we have plenty of lots left and are also looking for future expansion opportunities. The city has a great library and school, churches of nearly all faiths and top notch firefighters and first responders. All are welcome to visit Kenyon, or come build your life here. Doug Henke Mayor of Kenyon
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Index
History of Kenyon ................................5-6 Numbers to know ................................7 Places to visit .......................................8-9 More to do ..........................................10-15 Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools ....16 Area Events .........................................17-18 Clubs and organizations ......................19-23 Kenyon map ........................................24-25 Wanamingo .........................................26-30 Dennison .............................................31-32 Nerstrand.............................................33-35 West Concord......................................36-37 Come worship .....................................38-40 Area church directory ..........................40-41 Area business directory .......................42-46
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History of Kenyon In 1855, the first settlers arrived in the
west of Roseview apartments. The village boomed with the arrival of the Chicago L.N. Bye settled in the north corner Great Western Railroad in 1885. A store was of sections 7 and 8. Christian and Sever opened by P.L. Berg in the area of Kenyon Halvorson settled in section 18 just west of Ace Hardware. By 1893, the village had two the Old Stone Church, whose construction hotels, a foundry and machine shop, a large didn’t start until 1871. L.A. Felt built the first brick school building, a tannery, two banks, building in town on the north side of the a flouring mill and a weekly newspaper. A Zumbro in 1856. second railroad, the Chicago Milwaukee, These four men were the first to open up came along in 1903. the Kenyon area. The small village continued to prosper The following year in May 1856, James until 1908 when the “April Fool’s Day Fire” A. Day and James M. LaDuc came and made destroyed seven businesses along Main claims to where the village is now situated. Street. LaDuc named it Kenyon after his alma mater, Momentum was regained after World Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The year War I and after the worst of the Great 1857 was busy. A steam saw mill was built. Depression. Kenyon Municipal Utilities It stood where the swimming pool is now. In took over electrical service in 1932 and has March, Stephen Bullis established Kenyon’s maintained it ever since. Telephone service, first hotel, “The Pioneer,” on the corner just started by Dr. Joseph A. Gates in 1901, area.
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was continuously improved until a modern exchange connected all residents with service. The school in Kenyon was accredited in 1896. In 1915, the voters of Kenyon decided a new school building was needed. Work on the $62,000 structure was completed by mid-December that year and the building was dedicated in 1916. A new gymnasium/ auditorium was added in 1938 and another addition was done in 1962. A new elementary school and Picha Memorial Field were constructed in 1954. Kenyon schools combined with Wanamingo in the fall of 1990 and became District 2172. A new Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle High School was erected in 1998 alongside the former elementary building, housing grades 5-12. A monument to the old school building is currently being designed using the decorative egg and scroll pediment and cast nameplate saved from the original 1916 building, which was demolished in 2013. destroyed seven businesses along Main Street. Momentum was regained after World War I and after the worst of the Great Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 6
Depression. Kenyon Municipal Utilities took over electrical service in 1932 and has maintained it ever since. Telephone service, started by Dr. Joseph A. Gates in 1901, was continuously improved until a modern exchange connected all residents with service. The school in Kenyon was accredited in 1896. In 1915, the voters of Kenyon decided a new school building was needed. Work on the $62,000 structure was completed by mid-December that year and the building was dedicated in 1916. A new gymnasium/ auditorium was added in 1938 and another addition was done in 1962. A new elementary school and Picha Memorial Field were constructed in 1954. Kenyon schools combined with Wanamingo in the fall of 1990 and became District 2172. A new Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle High School was erected in 1998 alongside the former elementary building, housing grades 5-12. A monument to the old school building is currently being designed using the decorative egg and scroll pediment and cast nameplate saved from the original 1916 building, which was demolished in 2013.
Numbers to know Kenyon Emergency 911 City Hall 507-789-6415 Fire Hall 507-789-6415 Kenyon Leader Newspaper 507-333-3128 Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School 507-824-2211 Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle/High School 507-789-6186 Municipal Liquor Store 507-789-6176 Municipal Utilities 507-789-6415 Park & Recreation 507-789-6415 Police Department 507-789-5214 Pool 507-789-6545 Post Office 507-789-6163 Public Library 507-789-6821 Public Works 507-789-6415 Goodhue County Assessor’s Office 651-385-3040 County Administrator 651-385-3001 Court Administration 651-267-4800 Extension-University of Minnesota 651-385-3100 Health Care Programs 651-385-3200 Recorder 651-385-3152 Sheriff’s Office 651-385-3155 Anonymous Tip Line 866-887-4357 Veterans Services 651-385-3256
Kenyon Utilities & Services Cable TV, Internet, Phone Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 Mediacom Communications 800-790-8187 Municipal Utilities 507-789-6415 (Electric, Water, Sewer & Garbage – billed by the City of Kenyon) Natural Gas- Minnesota Energy Resources 800-889-9508 Recycling –Flom Disposal Inc. 507-334-5767 (Pickup in town every other Wednesday) Garbage/Refuse- Waste Management 952-890-1100 (Pickup in town weekly on Wednesday) Government City Hall: 709 Second Street, Kenyon MN 55946 (phone) 507-789-6415 Website: www.cityofkenyon.com Mayor: Doug Henke dhenkel@cityofkenyon.com City Administrator: Mark Vahlsing mvahlsing@cityofkenyon.com City Council: Mary Bailey, Molly Ryan, Dan Rechtzigel Economic Development Authority: Doug Henke, Mary Bailey, Dave Jerstad, Chris Mallory, John Mortensen
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Places to visit KENYON PARKS
Depot Park: First Street and Washington Features: • municipal swimming pool • picnic tables • outdoor grills • historic railroad depot building available for rent • lots of playground equipment and swings • horseshoe pits • winter ice rinks with warming house • disc golf course Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 8
Riverside Lower Park: First Street and Washington Features: • lower park along the Zumbro River • large picnic shelter • wooded trails • disc golf course • cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter as well as snowmobile trail
Trondheim Park: at end of Fawn Run Features: • playground equipment • picnic tables • located next to a community garden Kenyon Veterans Memorial Park: Hwy. 60/ Hwy. 56 Features: • memorial walls
• military cannon • flags and dedicated memorials. • Hosts a Field of Flags each August. Nielsen Memorial Preserve, in the Monkey Valley area southwest of Kenyon, a county park currently being planned as a low-impact nature area with trails, biking and canoe access.
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More To Do
All Seasons Activity Center: Located at 516 Second Street. Youth activities from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The Youth Program is serving fourth through sixth grade students with a signed parental release form. Adult activities take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Spend an hour or two with old friends or make new friends! Play cards, board games, watch a great western or musical, enjoy coffee and a chat, computers available, pool, ping pong and darts available. Call 507-789-8880 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for questions or requests. Aspelund Peony Gardens & Aspelund Winery: Located at 9204 425th Street in
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rural Kenyon. With over 65 varieties of lovely peony plants to choose from, the gardens offer a fragrant and beautiful place to visit in the month of June. The winery room overlooks the flower beds and visitors may sample a variety of award-winning fruit wines crafted on site. Bottled wines are available for purchase. Hours: Open from April 7 to December 16 on Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Contact: 507-824-2935 or see www.aspelundwinery.com. Boulevard of Roses: If there’s one thing that is iconic of Kenyon, it is the impressive Boulevard of Roses. People driving through town on Hwy. 60 are appreciative of the beautiful display of 100 colorful and fragrant tree roses
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planted along Gunderson Blvd. The history of the roses dates back to 1962, when Kenyon resident Lloyd Jystad asked permission to plant 10 standard tree roses to ornament the boulevard. He was a city employee and donated his time to care for the roses. The unusual roses attracted so much attention that Harold Severson suggested they plant 100 roses. The new larger display garnered national acclaim, and the Boulevard of Roses was officially dedicated on June 30, 1968. Today, Kenyon city workers care for the roses, burying them beneath the ground in the fall and unearthing them in the spring. The variety of blooming rose colors and fragrances are well worth a closer look during the summer months. Historic M.T. Gunderson House: This local gem is located on the corner of Gunderson Blvd./Huseth Street. Built in 1895, this Victorian style home home is on the National Register of Historic Places and managed by the Kenyon Area Historical Society. Most of the vintage home furnishings are original to the Gunderson Family and other pieces of Kenyon history have been added to compliment the collection. Tours are available on the third weekend of each month in the summer and for certain events during the winter. People may book the home for special Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 12
occasions such as a wedding, shower or birthday event at a reasonable fee. The KAHS holds fundraiser and educational events at the home throughout the year, such as the cookie walk during Christmas in Kenyon, a special Norwegian Holiday Dinner and book talks by author. Kenyon Community Gardens: Two community gardens-- one near Trondheim Park and one with raised beds near First Lutheran Church-- offer residents the opportunity to grow nutritious food and develop a love of gardening within the community. Gardening provides benefits in mental health, nutrition and exercise, and the gardens were developed with grants through Live Well Goodhue County. A designated giving plot provides fresh produce for the All Seasons Food Shelf. Find out more information at Kenyon City Hall. Kenyon Country Club Golf: Located right off Hwy. 60, this nine-hole public course features long, green rolling fairways and many mature trees. From the 477 yards of the ninth hole to the 138 of the eighth, the course offers an affordable challenge for every golfer. Ladies Day is every Wednesday until 2 p.m. and Men’s Day is every Thursday after 2 p.m. The club is also available to host special events in a private setting with great views of the golf
course from the dining room, patio and deck. Groomed trails in winter are excellent for cross-country skiing, hiking and snowshoeing. Memberships are available, call 507-789-6307 or visit www.kenyoncountryclub.com. Kenyon Historic Walking Tour: Here is a chance to learn more about local history and burn calories at the same time! Pick up the walking tour book at City Hall or an area business and then set your feet on the 2.3 mile trek around town. The walking tour features 28 historic buildings of note, both business and residential, and provides detailed information about the architecture of each. It outlines the history of the buildings and gives a glimpse into the
lives of the early Kenyon pioneers. Also included in the guide is a map of the Kenyon area churches, many of which are historic in their own right. Kenyon Municipal Swimming Pool: Located at Depot Park, the outdoor pool has lifeguards on duty and features two kiddie pools plus a big pool with two large slides. Swimming lessons are offered throughout the summer in both group and private lessons. Lap swim and water aerobics classes are available on weekdays. Resident and non-resident season passes may be purchased at the pool, as well as daily admission. Kenyon Public Library: Located in City Hall on the main street, the library has
a wide selection of the newest book bestsellers as well as the latest DVD releases. As a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, items not held at the Kenyon Public Library can be requested in from another member library. The library offers free Wi-Fi and has four public computer stations. These services are available with a free library card, available to area residents. The library hosts a variety of programming events. Pre-school story time is offered twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. There are two adult book groups that meet monthly, one on the second Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. and the other on the last Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. New people are always welcome. The library is open from Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the first Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 14
Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the library at 507-789-6821 or visit www. kenyon.lib.mn.us. Kenyon Veterans Memorial: On the east end of Second Street at the intersection of Hwy. 56 and County Road 12 stands the Kenyon Veterans Memorial Park. Originally referred to as “Cannon Park” for the cannon it contains, the park has grown into a true memorial to veterans past and present. The park was officially dedicated in 2017 following the addition of three memorial walls of honor. The walls feature the name, rank, branch and time of service of the honored veterans. Plaques may still be added to the wall and forms are available at the park. Service and branch flags fly over paved walkways, making for easy access. During Kenyon Rose Fest, the park hosts a Field of Flags along with a memorial program.
St Rose of Lima Historic Church: Located at 8778 County 11 Blvd, Kenyon, the historic limestone church of St. Rose of Lima sits in beautiful Cherry Grove Township. The church was built in 1978 by Irish immigrants and served the Catholic community until its last mass in 1961. In 2002, The Friends of St. Rose, Inc. began restoration efforts to preserve the church and its local heritage. St. Rose is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Several special events are offered at the church, including a Memorial Day Mass, the annual Ice Cream Social in August and and Candle Lighting Ceremony in December. For more information, see www.friendsofstrose.org.
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Area Events
SPRING Vintage Snowmobile Run & Chili Cook-off Wanamingo Fire Hall. March
week in May-September Wanamingo Syttende Mai Car Show & Norwegian heritage activities. Mid-May
Moland Strawberry Festival Moland Lutheran Church. Last Sunday in June
Wanamingo Firemen’s Norwegian Waffles, Berries Dance July 3 & Polsa Wanamingo Lutheran Kenyon Volunteer Fire Wanamingo 4th of July Church. Mid-May Department Smelt Feed Celebration Kenyon VFW. April Parade, city-wide garage Kenyon Memorial Day sale, field of flags. July Parade and program, Kenyon-Wanamingo Kenyon Cemetery Elementary School Carnival Nerstrand Volunteer K-W Elementary School in Wanamingo Memorial Day Firemen’s Dance Wanamingo, mid-April Mid-July Parade and program, Riverside Park A Community Celebration Rice County Fair of Place –Elder Song Summer Learning Program Faribault. Third week in July Nerstrand Elementary Kenyon Public Library. JuneCharter School. April West Concord Survival September Days Kenyon Area Internship Three-days of city-wide Hauge Old Stone Church Soup Cook-off & Cake summer fun. Last weekend Annual service, June Walk of July Gol Lutheran Church. April Festival of Tables Night to Unite First Evangelical Lutheran SUMMER Kenyon. First Tuesday in Church. June Dennison Farmers Market August Dennison City Park. Last
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Dennison Days Parade & events. First weekend in August
Kenyon-Wanamingo Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet. October
Goodhue County Fair Zumbrota. Second week in August
Nerstrand Big Woods Run Big Woods State Park. Second Saturday in October
Friends of St. Rose Ice Cream Social Historic St. Rose of Lima Church. August
Dale Fall Festival Dale Lutheran Church. October
Kenyon Rose Fest Parade, city-wide garage sale, field of flags. Third weekend in August Sweet Corn Feed Wanamingo Lion’s Club. Mid-August K-W Boosters Club Golf Tournament Kenyon Country Club. Third weekend in August FALL Defeat of Jesse James Days Northfield. September Hegre Meatball Supper Hegre Lutheran Church. September Germanfest St. John’s United Church of Christ. End of September Vang Lutefisk & Meatball Supper Vang Lutheran Church. Second Sunday in October
Kenyon Park & Rec Halloween Party Depot Park. Late October Wanamingo Commercial Club Halloween Walk Downtown Wanamingo. October 31 WINTER All Saints Scandinavian Dinner Holden Lutheran Church. First Sunday in November K-W Band Benefit Dinner November Kenyon Veteran’s Day Program K-W Middle/High School & Kenyon Senior Living. Nov. 11 Wanamingo Veteran’s Day Program K-W Elementary School. Nov. 11 Candle Lighting Ceremony St. Rose of Lima Church. December
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Christmas in Wanamingo Business open houses, Santa & more. First Thursday in December Christmas in Kenyon Santa, business open houses, concert, tree lighting ceremony & more. First Saturday in December Live Nativity St. Michael’s Catholic Church. First Saturday in December Christmas Lighting Display Keller Family Farm, Nerstrand. Twelve days before and after Christmas Kenyon American Legion Fundraiser Dinner Kenyon VFW. January Candlelight Event Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. February Pancake Breakfast Wanamingo Lion’s Club. February K-W Choir Benefit Breakfast - February Dennison Lions Club Flake Out Festival & Winter Parade Third week in February Mardis Gras Bingo St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Kenyon Clubs & Organizations 4-H CLUBS Holden Hi-Lites 4-H Club Contact: Dana Ostertag, 651-329-4724 danaostertag1@gmail.com Aspelund Ever-Readies 4-H Club Contact: Amanda Armstrong, 651-775-2284 aaarmstrong75@gmail.com S.A.I.L.- Stay Active In Life Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Free exercise program open to all ages. Contact: Jan at 789-5385 Boy Scouts Contact: Wakpaota Sr. District Executive - Michael Wells Michael.Wells@scouting.org
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Cannon Valley Shrine Club Contact: Frank Peterson, 507-789-6141 or Bob Boesen, 507-789-5280 Cherry Grove Busy Gophers 4-H Club Contact: Ann Fitzgerald, 507-527-2071 annfitzgerald1974@gmail.com Conrad Osthum VFW Post #141 Contact: Scott Quamme- commander, 507-789-6585 Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m., Kenyon VFW Girl Scouts Contact: 800-845-0787 Girlscountsrv.org Joseph A Gates American Legion Post #78 Contact: Scott Quamme- commander, 507-789-6585 Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., Kenyon VFW
PROUD SUPPORTERS OF VETERANS AND OUR COMMUNITY VFW Post 141 and Auxiliary American Legion Post 78 Kenyon Veteran’s Color Guard
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Kenyon Commercial Club www.kenyonkaba.org Meetings: Quarterly Kenyon Area Historical Society facebook.com/Kenyon-Area-HistoricalSociety-at-the-Gunderson-House Contact: 507 298-1127
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Kenyon Community Garden Contact: Heidi Haugen, 507-649-0517 Garden plots available near Trondheim Park and new in 2018, raised bed gardens by First Ev. Lutheran Church. Visit City Hall for more information. Kenyon Lions Club Contact: Rich Ellingsberg, 507-789-5385 Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Kenyon VFW New members are welcome!
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Kenyon Literary Guild Contact: Kaia Lehman, 507-789-5992 Meetings: Second Monday of each month Kenyon Snowdrifters Contact: Jim Malloy 507-789-5960 www.kenyonsnowdrifters.com Kenyon Sportsmen’s Club Contact: John Maki, 507-789-5220 Featuring a clubhouse and shooting range, gun safety training and trap shooting
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Kenyon Veterans Color Guard Contact: Mike (Mac) McDonald, president – 507-789-5461 Meetings: Last Wednesday each month at 7:30 p.m., VFW Post #141 Keyon VFW Auxiliary to Post #141 Contact: Sonia Tatge, 507-789-6240 Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m., VFW Post #141 Kenyon-Wanamingo Education Foundation Contact: 507-384-5933 kwedfoundation@gmail.com Providing funding for extra educational activities and materials for the school district through donations and community fundraising activities
K-W Knights Booster Club Contact: Melissa Sviggum, 507-319-5659 Kenyon Viking Sons of Norway Contact: Carol Lozon, 507-789-6497 Education, history and social activities centered on Norwegian heritage
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ZONING MAP CITY OF KENYON Legend Kenyon Roads KenyonZoning06272017 Description A - Agricultural R1 - One and Two Family Residential R2 - One and Two Family Residential R3 - Multi-Family Residential R4 - Manufactured Homes C1 - Downtown Commercial C2 - General Commercial I1 - Industrial
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west of the present day Wanamingo. In 1903, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co. platted and sold lots for a new town where the present day township is located. With the rail line right in the township, growth came quickly thereafter and Wanamingo incorporated in 1917. In 2003 — with its population then exceeding 1,000 — Wanamingo turned 100, and celebrated with a logo contest and pin, plays and a keepsake calendar.
Wanamingo still has an original old log cabin which sits at the south end of Main Street near the old water tower. The Wanamingo Fire Department celebrated a century of service to the community in 2013. : The city has the honor of being the namesake for former Gov. Mark Dayton’s German shepherd. Source: Wanamingo Historical Society Page 27 | Kenyon Community Guide 2022
Numbers to know
Wanamingo Fire Hall (non-emergency) 507-824-3711 Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School 507-824-2211 Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle/High School 507-789-6186 Police (non-emergency) 507-824-2497 Olmsted Medical Clinic 507-824-2217 Pool 507-824-2677 Public Works 507-824-2143 Sheriff’s Office 651-385-3155
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Government City Hall: 401 Main St., Wanamingo 507-824-2477 www.cityofwanamingo.com Mayor: Ryan Holmes City Administrator: Michael Boulton cityadministrator@cityofwanamingo.com City Council: Larry Van De Walker, Wanamingo Utilities & Services Jeremiah Flotterud, Stuart Ohr and Eric Cable TV, Internet, Phone Dierks Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 Economic Development Authority: Midcontinental Communications Brian Guedknecht, Stuart Ohr, Laurie 800-888-1300 Musselman, Ryan Holmes, Rebecca Electricity- Xcel Energy 507-374-6410 Haugen, JIm Kittelson and Josh Schaefer Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 28
Wanamingo Area Clubs & Organizations American Legion Post #78 Baseball Team Contact: Team Manager Larry Van De Walker, 507-421-4674 Boy Scouts Contact: Wakpaota Sr. District Executive - Michael Wells Cell: (507) 676-0539 Michael.Wells@scouting.org Girl Scouts Contact: 800-845-0787 girlscountsrv.org
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Kenyon-Wanamingo Education Foundation Contact: 507-384-5933 kwedfoundation@gmail.com Open Woodcarving Group Contact: John Jirachek, 507-824-1249 Wanamingo Community Center All ages and experience levels are welcome to join this group. Many carving styles represented and members share their knowledge and templates. Sogn Valley SKYWARN Contact: Jim Braaten 507-838-9910 Storm spotter training and communication
month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wanamingo Community Center Wanamingo Sportsmen’s Club Contact: Jim Kiffmeyer, 507-319-6192 Featuring a clubhouse and shooting range, gun safety training and trap shooting Wanamingo Veterans Honor Guard Contact: Eric Dierks- commander, 507824-3363 Meetings: Third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m at the Wanamingo Community Center Wanamingo VFW Quamme Post #186 Contact: Gary Floan- commander, 507 273-3971 Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Wanamingo Community Center
Wanamingo Commercial Club Contact: Bonnie Herman, wmfi@frontiernet.net 4-H Clubs Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month Holden Hi-Lites 4-H Club at noon, JB’s Tavern Dana Ostertag, 651-329-4724 danaostertag1@gmail.com Wanamingo Jacks Amateur Baseball Team Aspelund Ever-Readies 4-H Club Contact: Aaron Bauer- director Contact: Diane Hokanson, 507-263-0244 Team plays home games at Wanamingo bdhokanson@frontiernet.net Veterans Memorial Baseball Field Cherry Grove Busy Gophers 4-H Club Wanamingo Lions Club Contact: Ann Fitzgerald, 507-527-2071 Contact: Beverly Jacobsen -secretary, annfitzgerald1974@gmail.com 507-789-6781 Meetings: First Thursday of each Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 30
History of Dennison
A village that originally was part of Warsaw and Northfield townships in Rice County, Dennison was named after Morris P. Dennison, a settler near its site in 1856, on whose land the village was located. The little village was first settled by 1849 and incorporated as a village on December 3, 1904. Dennison became a city in its own right on July 20, 1907. Its post office began in 1885, although there is some confusion as to whether it was named Spring Creek before the post office was established in Postmaster Gunnar A. Bonhus’s general store.
Dennison himself first visited Minnesota in 1849 from Vermont, brought his family in 1856, and filed a land claim, building a log shanty in the center of the city. He moved to Northfield in 1865 and died there in a farming accident in 1879.
Numbers to Know
Dennison Utilities & Services Cable TV, Internet, Phone Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 Mid Continental Communications 800-888-1300 Post Office 507-663-0417 Municipal Utilities (Electric, Water, Sewer & Garbage billed by the city of Dennison) Natural Gas- Minnesota Energy Resources 800-889-9508
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Recycling & Garbage/Refuse- (Pickup in town weekly on Monday) Government City Hall: 37622 Goodhue Ave, Dennison 507-645-7732 Mayor: Jeffrey Flaten City Clerk/Treasurer: Jessica Page, clerk@cityofdennisonmn.com City Council: Diane Ruddle, Nichole Schiell, Ann Anders and Heidi Cooke
Dennison Clubs & Organizations Clutchmen Car Club Meetings: First and third Friday of each month at 7:40 p.m. at clubhouse shop on the corner of First Avenue and 375th Street. Guests are welcome for most meeting activities Dennison Lions Club Contact: Diane Ruddle 612-532-0268 Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Dennison City Hall
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History of Nerstrand
In 1856, Norwegian immigrant Osmund Osmundson moved to Wheeling Township in Rice County, where he homesteaded at the present site of Nerstrand, building a house and farm. In 1877, he built a store on what became the right-of-way for railroad tracks on what is now Main Street. In 1885, the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad (later the Chicago Great Western Railway) was constructed, extending from Lyle, Minnesota, in Mower County to St. Paul. Osmundson platted the town on the line, naming it after his hometown of Nedstrand in Norway. Osmundson later became a state legislator.
Thorstein Veblen, who grew up just outside of the town, became a nationally renowned sociologist and economist. His farmstead is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nerstrand’s first city hall was built in 1897. A newer one was built in 1907. That building, as well as homes belonging to Osmund Osmundson and another famous Nerstrander, Tosten Bonde, are also considered national historic landmarks.
Numbers to Know
Nerstrand Fire Department (non-emergencies) 507-332-8000 Nerstrand Elementary Charter School 507-333-6850 Post Office 507-334-7719 Sheriff’s Office 651-385-3155 Page 33 | Kenyon Community Guide 2022
Nerstrand Utilities & Services Cable TV, Internet Jaguar 800-250-1517 Northfield Wi-Fi 612-991-4260 Municipal Utilities 507-332-8000 Water & Sewer –billed by the City of Nerstrand Garbage/Refuse- Flom Disposal , 507-334-5767 (Friday pickup) Government City Hall: 221 Main St., Nerstrand 507-332-8000 Mayor: Todd Evavold City Clerk: Dana Jans, cityclerknerstrand@gmail.com City Council: Jennifer Schwab, John Harris, Dan Pfleger and Monica Gernandt
Places to visit Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Located just a few miles up the road at 9700 170th St. E by Nerstrand, Big Woods features nearly 3,000 acres of the old growth woods that covered much of southern and central Minnesota before settlers arrived. The park offers environmental education, birding, a visitor’s center, camping and hiking on a variety of wooded trails. Additional features include Hidden Falls waterfall, spectacular spring wildflowers, and fabulous fall color. Wintertime activities include snowshoeing and cross country skiing, on occasion by moonlight. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Nerstrand Elementary is now accepting applications for 2022-2023 enrollment in grades K-5 Learning. Creating. Exploring. We offer daily instruction in Music and Phy. Ed! Apply online at www.nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us For more information or to arrange a tour, call 507-333-6850 Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 34
Nerstrand City Hall Built in 1908, the hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of Rice County’s best examples of municipal buildings constructed in the first decades of the 20th Century. Nerstrand Meats & Catering This family owned business has been in operation at the same location since 1890. They maintain a century old tradition of preparing, producing and serving fine smoked meats and specialty foods Thorstein Veblen Farmstead National Historic Landmark This historic farm is not only the homestead of world renowned economist Thorstein Veblen, but also a working flower farm and farm stay
destination. Tours are by appointment only, scheduled on Wednesday afternoons between Memorial Day and Labor Day, located at 16538 Goodhue Avenue, Nerstrand. For more information, see www.historicveblenfarm.com. Valley Grove Church Visit these two historic churches on a hill, built by Norwegian immigrants. The 1862 church is a stone building and the 1894 church is made of white clapboard. Valley Grove Church, with its cemetery and Oak savanna and prairie, is on the National Register of Historic Sites and is maintained and promoted by the Valley Grove Preservation Society. For more information, visit www.valleygrovemn.org or email info@valleygrovemn.org. Page 35 | Kenyon Community Guide 2022
History of West Concord
Numbers to Know
West Concord Fire Department/First Responders Non-Emergency 507-527-2176 Triton Elementary School Organized in 1884 along the path of 507-418-7500 the new railroad line, the village of West Triton Middle School 507-418-7510 Triton High School 507-418-7520 Concord gets its name from the nearby Municipal Liquor Store 507-527-2469 town of Concord. Many businesses and Park & Recreation 507-527-2668 homes were built in the early days as Police Department 507-527-2870 the town grew. Building materials were Post Office 507-527-2776 plentiful and there were many good Public Library 507-527-2031 jobs. Public Works 507-527-2668 The town outgrew several smaller Swimming Pool 507-527-2935 schoolhouses and voters eventually approved a bond for construction West Concord Utilities & Services money to build a brick school building. Cable TV, Internet, Phone Completed in 1902, with additions built in 1914 and 1936, the school still stands Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 MediaCom 800-790-8187 and is now the West Concord Historical Municipal Utilities 507-527-2668 Society Museum. The gymnasium and (Electric, Water & Sewer –billed by the stage section, which were built with the city of West Concord) assistance of a Federal grant and WPA Natural Gas- Minnesota Energy workers, are now the West Concord Resources Community Center. By 1991 the West 800-889-9508 Concord School District combined Garbage & Recycling – with Dodge Center and Claremont to Skjeveland Enterprises 507-528-9900 become the new Triton School District. (Friday pickup) West Concord had a large stock pavilion which opened in 1919 on the Government north side of Main Street. According to City Hall: 180 E. Main St., West Concord accounts, it sold 110 head of registered 507-527-2668 Holsteins for a to tal of $42,655. Dairy www.westconcordmn.com and farming were big business for Mayor: Jeffrey McCool, 507-527-2668, the area, and it was known to sell and wcmayor@yahoo.com ship dairy cattle both nationally and City Administrator: Theresa Booms internationally. Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 36
City Council: Karen Peterson, Sam Schollmeier, Collin Ripley and Jeffery Burse Economic Development Authority: Dan Rabe, Karen Peterson, Jeffrey McCool, Steve Boe, Mary Burt, Al Gilbert and Curt Rapp
West Concord Clubs & Organizations Cardinal Club Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at West Concord City Hall The nonprofit promotes and maintains the park and recreational programs and facilities. Langemo American Legion Auxiliary Post #295 Donna Fitzgerald, 507-456-9727 Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at West Concord Legion Hall
Langemo American Legion Post #295, Tom Turner -commander Mary Burt, 507-261-5515 Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. the West Concord Legion Hall West Concord Historical Society 507-527-2628 or wchs@frontiernet.net www.wchs1.org The West Concord Historical Society & Community Center is located in a 1912 schoolhouse. The museum features 10 rooms, displaying historical memorabilia. The Community Center addition was built in 1936 and includes an auditorium and additional classroom space. Visit Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. West Concord Study Club Meetings: First and third Mondays of the month, September through first week of May. At each meeting two members present a program from an assigned topic. Study Club was first organized in 1922 for the purpose of the mutual improvement of its members, the town and the community. Page 37 | Kenyon Community Guide 2022
Come worship with us! HOLDEN and DALE LUTHERAN
6949 County 30 Blvd. 9210 County 12 Blvd. Kenyon Kenyon (507) 789-6677 (507) 789-6767
Worship services:
9:30 a.m. June-August alternating weekly Dale/Holden 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. September-May-alternating times
Visit Us Online on these platforms: Facebook: Holden and Dale Lutheran Church holdenlutheranchurch.org Kenyon Community Guide 2022 | Page 38
Trinity Lutheran Church 301 Second Ave., Wanamingo 507-824-2155 trinitywgo@deskmedia.com www.trinitywanamingo.org Christopher Culuris. pastor Worship days and times: 9 a.m. Sundays. Worship times rotate with Wanamingo Lutheran Church monthly. Dress code: Come as you are Music: Hymns and contemporary songs Services for children / available day care: Trinity has a nursery families may use during worship. Ministries We are a part of six Lutheran churches in the Kenyon and Wanamingo area that offer monthly activities for youth and families. Statement of beliefs God gathers the people of Trinity Lutheran Church to grow in a love relationship with God; live in obedience to Jesus Christ; serve the needs, hurts and hopes of all people.
Wanamingo Lutheran Church 130 West Third St., Wanamingo 507-824-2457 wanamingolutheran@yahoo.com www.wanamingolutheranchurch.org Christopher Culuris, pastor
Dennison Lutheran Church 37514 Third Ave, Dennison
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 117, Dennison, MN, 55018 Church Office: 507-645-6042 dennvang@northfieldwifi.com Worship days and times: Starting in April, www.dennisonvang.org Wanamingo Lutheran will worship at 10:30 Paul Graham, pastor a.m. Worship times rotate with Trinity Lutheran 507-581-2484 Church on a monthly basis. paulg1121@outlook.com Amanda Flom, Sunday School coordinator Dress code: Come as you are Cheryl Brogger, office assistant Music: Hymns and contemporary songs Worship days and times: Churches alternate Ministries: months between 9 and 11 a.m. Wanamingo Lutheran is part of six Lutheran Dress code: Casual Churches in the Kenyon and Wanamingo area Music: Blended: Hymns/Contemporary that offer monthly activities for youth and Services for children: Combined Sunday families. School is at 10 a.m. at Vang Statement of beliefs Wanamingo Lutheran Church, a welcoming Ministries community of believers. Warmed by the Spirit, When a child is baptized, the whole Loved by the grace of God, called by Jesus community of faith promises to help that to serve. child grow in faith. One way that happens is through Sunday School. Sunday School is a Vang Lutheran & Dennison Lutheran Church strength of our faith community, and together Vang Lutheran Church we can help it remain strong and grow. 2060 County 49 Boulevard, Dennison Statement of beliefs Reaching out with the love of Christ. Page 39 | Kenyon Community Guide 2022
Dennison Lutheran Church and Vang Lutheran Church is a combined ministry of two congregations with a proud history, a vibrant present and a bright future. Our mission is to be a loving presence for our community in Christ’s name Dennison and Vang are located about 3 miles apart from each other in Dennison. We are a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), and the Southeastern Minnesota Synod. Holden Lutheran & Dale Lutheran Church Holden Lutheran Church 6949 County 30 Boulevard, Kenyon 507-789-6677 Holdenlutheranchurch.org Dale Lutheran Church 9210 County 12 Boulevard, Kenyon 507-789-6677 Dalelutheranchurch.org Heather Culuris, pastor 507-824-2410 Heatherculuris@yahoo.com Holdendalesecretary@gmail.com Facebook: Holden and Dale Lutheran Church
Worship days and times: 9 and 11 a.m. September-May 9 a.m. June-August Alternate weekly between Dale and Holden Dress code: Casual Music: Blended: Hymns/Contemporary Services for children: Weekly children’s sermon during worship Ministries Adult Bible study meets weekly to discuss the week’s scripture. Youth group for ninth-12th graders. Sunday School offers for students in Pre-Keighth grade. Confirmation class for students beginning in grade 8. This is a two-year study to confirmation. Statement of beliefs Faithful, generous, rural congregations between Kenyon and Wanamingo. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage and love the children and youth of our congregations who carry us into the future. We value worship and learning and being involved participants in our local communities!
Area Church Directory
Emmanuel Lutheran Rev. Gideon Johnson 42957 County 1 Boulevard, Kenyon 507-824-2307
Vang Lutheran Rev. Paul Graham 2060 County 49 Boulevard, Dennison 507-645-6042
Hauge Lutheran Rev. Gideon Johnson 317 Third St, Kenyon 507-789-6343
Dennison Lutheran Rev. Paul Graham 37514 Third Ave., Dennison 507-645-6042
Dale Lutheran Rev. Heather Culuris 317 Third St., Kenyon 507-789-6343
Trinity Lutheran Rev. Chris Culuris 301 Second Ave., Wanamingo 507- 824-2155
Holden Lutheran Rev. Heather Culuris 6949 30th Ave Boulevard, Kenyon 507-789-6677
Wanamingo Lutheran Rev. Chris Culuris 130 Third St. W, Wanamingo 507-824-2457
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Urland Lutheran Rev. Andrew Yackel 6940 County 9 Boulevard, Cannon Falls 507-263-5544
Kenyon United Methodist Rev. Dana Houck 429 Fourth St., Kenyon 507-789-6531
Hegre Lutheran Rev. Renita Eidenschink 51939 Highway 56 Boulevard, Kenyon 507-527-2353
First Ev. Lutheran Rev. Julie Rogness 309 Forest St., Kenyon 507-789-5261
Prairieville United Methodist Rev. Lora Sturm 9401 Kenyon Boulevard, Faribault 507-330-0025
Moland Lutheran Pastor Jim Rushton 7618 NE 84th Ave, Kenyon 507-789-6661
Nerstrand United Methodist Rev. Lora Sturm 12 Maple St. N, Nerstrand 507-332-4089
Faith Community Rev. Dave Breederland 305 State St, West Concord 507-527-2244
St. John’s United Church Of Christ Pastor Jef Olson 19086 Jacobs Ave., Faribault 507-789-5766
St. Michael’s Catholic Pastor Fr. Cory Rohlfing, Parochial Vicar Fr. Louie Floeder Dcn. Newell McGee 108 Bullis St., Kenyon 507-789-6120
Wangen Prairie Lutheran Rev. Shannon Bauer 34289 County 24 Boulevard, Cannon Falls 507-263-2926 Gol Lutheran Rev. Marvin Kormann 1500 60th Ave., Kenyon 507-789-6311 Grace Lutheran Rev. Don Kloster 305 First St. S, Nerstrand 507-334-2822
New Life Pastor Colin Rueter 525 Beverly St. E, Wanamingo 507 824-3019 Trinity Lutheran Rev. Chad Christensen 301 Highland St., West Concord 507-272-7816 Minneola Lutheran Rev. Hannah Bergstrom De Leon 13638 County 50 Boulevard, Zumbrota 507-824-2685 Page 41 | Kenyon Community Guide 2022
KABA, Wanamingo Commercial Club and Guide Advertisers ACCOUNTANTS Baker & Axelson 128 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2676 Granneman & Associates 636 2nd St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6148 AGRICULTURE Ag Partners 700 3rd Ave. South Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2251 Ag Reliant Genetics 602 Huseth St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5285
Central Farm Service 223 Highway 56 Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5208
North Star Genetics 217 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2878
First Draft Farms 6863 County 12 Blvd. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-403-0255
Traxler Power & Equipment 502 Huseth St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6321
Harvest Hill Acres 7477 400th St. Dennison, MN 55018 (713) 244-4184
ASSISTED LIVING & SERVICES Kenyon Senior Living 127 Gunderson Boulevard Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-7101
Kenyon Ag Service 550 Huseth St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6625
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North Ridge View 101 North Ridge Drive Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6184
SEMCHRA 516 5th St. East Wanamingo, MN 55983-1462 651-565-2638
River Country Co-Op 503 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6201
Concast 1010 North Star Drive Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-4095
AUCTION SERVICES Matt Maring Auction Company PO Box 37 Kenyon, MN 55946 (800) 801-4502
River Road Repair 11365 Highway 60 Boulevard Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2479
Estrem Excavating 4605 County 49 Boulevard Dennison, MN 55018 507-789-5725
Banks & Financial Institutions Heritage Bank 181 Main St. West Concord, MN 55985 507-527-2236
Kenyon Ace Hardware 523 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5246
AUTOMOTIVE Highway 60 Motor Sales 1004 Highway 60 Boulevard Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6334 Midwest Kustoms 510 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 651-245-2139 Milo Peterson Ford 3020 457th St. Way Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6113
Farmers State Bank 37470 First Ave. Court Dennison, MN 55018 507-645-5929 Security State Bank of Kenyon 602 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6123
NAPA Auto Parts of Kenyon 641 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5254
Security State Bank of Wanamingo 232 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2265
Nygaard Auto Services & Repair 508 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5548
BUS SERVICE Held Bus Service 621 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6151
Ram Auto Sales 1 Langford Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5099
BUSINESS SERVICES VP Parrish Industries 46505 20th Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-838-8514
Randy’s Paint & Collision 45612 20th Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-271-7321 Revland Alignment 641 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2710
CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURING & BUILDING SUPPLIES B & N Construction 624 Second Ave. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2207
Maple Island Manufacturing 25 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2224 Metal Transformations 304 Highway 56 South Kenyon, MN 55946 507-824-2611 MN Mattress Factory 10 Slee St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-412-7540 MN State Inspection Services Home Inspection Services 507-384-8009 Ryan Ugland Construction 316 Trondheim Road Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6807 Foldcraft Co. 615 Centennial Drive Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5111 Vertical Limit 825 3rd Ave. South Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-1222
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FOOD & SPIRITS Area 57 Coffee Cafe 125 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2969 Boots and Lu’s 231 Main St. Nerstrand, MN 55053 507-334-5396 Che Che’s Lunchera 704 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-323-0914 Fireside Lounge & Supper Club 37540 Goodhue Ave. Dennison, MN 55018 507-645-9992 Flour Child Creations 237 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2253 Ginny’s Drive-In 213 Ellington St. West Concord, MN 55985 507-527-2010 Home Town Wine & Spirits Liquor Store 751 3rd Ave. South Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-3331
Kenyon VFW 601 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5691 Kenyon Municipal Liquor Store 645 Second St. 507-789-6176 Lacey’s Kitchen & Cocktails 632 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507- 623-1173 JB’s Tavern 112 Main St Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2100 MarLeas Bar & Grill 37612 Goodhue Ave. Dennison, MN 55018 507-645-3567 FLORISTS Mary’s Rustic Rose 510 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5700 Blossom & Keepsakes 125 Second St. East Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2500
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FUNERAL SERVICES Michaelson Funeral Home 514 3rd St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6431 GAS & CONVENIENCE CENTER Cenex 802 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-446-5000 Cenex 900 3rd Ave. South Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2281 Speedway 503 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6201 GOLF Kenyon Country Club 45986 Highway 56 507-789-6307 GROCERIES Kenyon Market 109 Red Wing Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5101
HAIR CARE All the Buzz 308 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2381
Olmsted Medical Center in Wanamingo 217 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2217
State Farm Insurance – Lyle Wendroth 35 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5206
Creata Vous Salon 120 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 507-259-9766
Workout 24/7 Gym 611 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-990-3844
Wanamingo Mutual Insurance 209 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983-1462 507-824-2912
Dick’s Barber Shop 642 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5861
Workout 24/7 Gym 217 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-990-3844
The Hair Place 609 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5899
INSURANCE GMI Insurance – Todd Greseth 200 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2121
JEWELRY Tatge Jewelry 625 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6522
HEALTH CARE & FITNESS NH+C Kenyon Clinic 225 Huseth St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-623-0123 Mayo Mobile Health Clinic 806 2nd St., in front of CFS at the intersection of Hwy. 56 S. and 2nd St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-451-1120 McBroom Chiropractic 502 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-273-9108
Keller Insurance 305 Main St. Nerstrand, MN 55053 507-334-6550 Kenyon-Holden-Warsaw Mutual Insurance 104 Main St., Suite 2 Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2949 Security Insurance Agency 600 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6366
LANDSCAPING & YARD Expertise Lawn Mowing & Snow Plowing 5399 County 12 Boulevard Kenyon, MN 55946 Peters’ Patio & Landscape 2779 450th St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5990 Story Landscaping 11025 Kenyon Boulevard Kenyon, MN 55946 507-330-4646 Troy Estrem’s Honey Do 718 Pine St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5644
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LEGAL Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A. Wanamingo 200 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-824-2221 Peterson Law Office 634 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6141
Generations Ranch,Rescue & Sanctuary Kenyon, MN 55946 kimberly@generationsrescue. org Wanamingo Dog Grooming 116 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-251-5345
NEWSPAPER & MEDIA KDHL Radio 601 Central Ave. N Faribault, MN 55021 507-334-0061
PHOTOGRAPHY Carly Alice Photography 722 Pine St. Kenyon, MN 55946 carlyalicephotography@gmail. com
News-Record 225 Main St. Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-7617
Boyum Photography 46510 60th Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-298-0189
The Kenyon Leader 638 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-333-3128
Ament Photography Kenyon, MN 55946 amentphotography0501@ gmail.com 507-581-4007
MEATS Nerstrand Meat & Catering 231 Main St. Nerstrand, MN 55053 507-334-5396
PLUMBING & HEATING Paul’s Plumbing & Heating of Dennison 12980 Dennsion Boulevard Dennison, MN 55018 Wanamingo Meats & Catering 877-414-1915 101 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 Route 60 Plumbing and 507-824-2279 Heating 231 Main St. Kenyon Meats Wanamingo MN 55983 109 Redwing Ave. 507-824-2111 Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5101 REAL ESTATE Edina Realty – Darvin & Ann PET CARE Laue Kenyon Veterinary Clinic 1281 Bollenbacher Drive 109 Forest St. Northfield, MN 55057 Kenyon, MN 55946 507-254-6145 507-789-6118
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Edina Realty – Chris Mallory 210 4th St. N Cannon Falls, MN 55009 507-273-0422 RETAIL Blue Harbor Boutique 224 Main St. Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-250-4503 SIGNS & PRINTING D & S Banner, Sign & Print 113 Forest St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-4611 Write On 6611 -318th St. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 507-263-2110 STORAGE Kenyon Mini Storage 133 Slee St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-202-7113 THRIFT STORES All Seasons Thrift Store 530 Second St. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5622 S.I.F.T. (Save It From Trash) 26 Red Wing Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946 507-623-1036 TRAVEL 5 Star Travel 10938 County 30 Boulevard Wanamingo, MN 55983 507-280-6909
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