COMMUNITY GUIDE
CITY SERVICES, PARKS, BUSINESSES, CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
2023-24
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2 Lonsdale Community Guide 2023-24 Joyful.Faithful.Successful. 3YEAROLDPRESCHOOLTHROUGHEIGHTHGRADE outstanding ACADEMICS cutting-edge TECHNOLOGY profound SPIRITUALITY enriched STUDENT LIFE ENROLLMENT is open HolyCrossCatholicSchool 610037thStreetWest,Webster 952-652-6100•www.HolyCrossSchool.net
As mayor of Lonsdale, I would like to personally welcome you to our wonderful community.
Whether you are a longtime resident, a new resident or a visitor to our city, we are glad you are here! We live in a beautiful, scenic, vibrant community with many wonderful amenities. We have tremendous housing growth, thriving commercial growth and expansion of our businesses.
We have many recreational opportunities with some 10 miles of walking paths meandering throughout the community enabling you to get to our beautiful parks, elementary school, scenic nature areas and even a small, pristine water area.
We have a progressive city council with an excellent city staff that has done much work improving our water and sewer infrastructure, new wells, treatment plants and streets. Our city has evolved into a great small town that is safe, warm and friendly, with a lot of great people who take care of and take pride in our community!
Our city of Lonsdale is a great place to raise a family, develop a business and a wonderful place to be, so enjoy!
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Kate Townsend-Noet ©Lonsdale Area Community Guide 2023. Published by the Lonsdale Area News-Review 115 Fifth St. W, Northfield, 507-333-3134. All advertising contained herein is the responsibility of the advertisers. This publication is copyrighted by the Lonsdale Area News-Review and no content can be reproduced without permission. History.......................................... 4-5 Important Numbers 7 Utilities & Services ...................... 8-9 Emergency & Medical Services 10 Education ................................ 12-13 City Departments 14-15 Map .......................................... 18-19 Chamber of Commerce Events 20 Calendar of Area Events ........ 21-23 Clubs & Organizations 24-28 Parks & Historic Places ........... 29-31 Churches 32 Directory .................................. 33-34
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Lonsdale’s humble roots go back to the early 1900s when railway towns sprung up with the expansion of the railroad across the United States. Suddenly, American cities and towns had direct access to food, fuel, building materials and connections to other markets.
The simple presence of railroads could bring a city economic prosperity, leading to the birth of many new towns, including Lonsdale. In the late 1800s, The Farmington-Mankato Branch of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway was expanding, and existing towns rallied to be in the right-of-way of the new
line. Those towns were expected to pay hefty sums of money for the opportunity of having the rail line run through them. An example of this is when Le Sueur Center (now the city of Le Center) business representatives formed a corporation in 1897 and put up $50,000 to get the railroad through their town.
Veseli businesses weren’t willing to pay and felt they could get a better deal by having the St. Louis Railroad build a spur line from New Prague instead. As a result the railroad right-ofway was moved to the south of Veseli, and the new settlement of Lonsdale soon followed.
On July 16, 1902 a grand opening was held for Lonsdale, Minnesota’s newest railway town. Several theories exist as to how Lonsdale got its name, but it remains a mystery.
One theory is that the town was named after the surveyor of the railroad. Another is that it was named for another city of Lonsdale, either in the US or England.
The new town’s site agent was Thomas Wilby, and lots were being sold at auction from $100 to $400 each. To be closer to the railway, some Veseli residents put their houses on skids and moved them to Lonsdale, a growing community. Some residents in the Trondhjem settlement just east of Lonsdale also moved into Lonsdale.
Just before the town’s grand opening,
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businessman Martin Benzick purchased several city lots and then built the first saloon and hotel. He also built a large stable to house horses for the traveling salesmen to use. They rented these when they would come to visit neighboring towns that had no railroad access, such as Wheatland, New Market, Trondhjem and Veseli. The village of Lonsdale became incorporated in July 1903.
Thomas W ilby served as president; Jim McFadden was clerk; and V. Peterka, Jacob Schultz and V. Herda were councilmen. In 1907 the city water tank was built, and in 1910 a Czech National Cemetery was established. The Catholic church was built soon after the town was founded, followed by the Catholic school in 1912.
The first known settlers to the area were Jacob Schultz and his wife. They had 11 children. Their youngest child, Beatrice, was the first baby born in Lonsdale.
The businesses
Louis Snorek is recorded as being the earliest town tailor; Mrs. Joe Pexa was the milliner; and Ed Barta was the watchmaker. Judge John P. Vikla was the justice of the peace and owned a nursery of fruit trees and flowers as well as a photography shop.
In 1904, the Herda Harness Shop was built on Main Street South, where years of leather service and repairs were provided by father and son. The upstairs of the building housed the medical practice of Dr. Fr. J. Lexa, who made house calls using horse and buggy with destinations halfway to New Prague or Montgomery.
His wife, a registered pharmacist, operated a drug store and prescription service. Other medical professionals who practiced in Lonsdale over the years were Dr. William Finley, Dr. Stanley T. Kucera, Dr. L.J. Kucera, Dr. Louis Kucera, Dr. Kurtin, Dr. Lehrer and Dr. Daly..
Jim and Danny McFadden operated a saloon in town. The saloon closed before prohibition went into effect in the 1920s. The building was then sold to Chris Daleiden in 1918 and became a hardware store. It was later torn down and is now the site of the Main Street and Veterans
Memorial Park.
Chlan’s Meat Market was also built on Main Street South where one would find fresh sawdust on the floor, huge hooks to hang meat quarters, knives and an enormous wood block. Today it is Lonsdale Country Market.
On Main Street North, the Hlavac Drug Store was built by Ben Shimota. In 1939, the drug store added the first ground level approach medical clinic in Rice County. The building was later converted into office space, and is now the location of BAM Boutique.
Rezac Furniture was a two story building constructed by Albert Flicek. It included a funeral home, a furniture store and living quarters. The building was destroyed by fire in 1949. At that time it was owned by John Rezac who rebuilt the building that currently stands. It is now the office of the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce, and businesses including Audre’s Attic Antiques.
3R Landmark School
The public schoolhouse was built in 1908 and is listed on the National Historic Register because of the care and diligence of The 3R Landmark Corporation. In 1978, the group made up of local residents restored the schoolhouse that was abandoned in 1948. They renovated and maintained the two-story building until recent years when membership grew older and dwindled. It is now under the care of the City of Lonsdale, and in the past five years the exterior and roof have been replaced and painted. The schoolhouse is located at 405 Third Avenue SW in Lonsdale and includes a period classroom.
Baseball
Lonsdale has always been a baseball town, and the first “ballpark” was a pasture west of town owned by Joe Skluzacek. When the sport’s popularity grew, Ben J. Shimota established a park at the site now known as Trenda Memorial Field. It is named for John Trenda, the first local casualty of World War I. A few years after the park was built, Joe Svoboda established the DRS League for those over the age of 17, which is still going strong today.
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415 Central St. W 507-744-2327 lonsdale.govoffice.com Emergency .............................. 911 After-Hours Non-Emergency Police Dispatch ..................... 507-334-4391 Building Inspector 507-364-5345 Chamber of Commerce .......... 507-744-4962 Fire Department 507-744-2021 News-Review 507-333-3134 Police Department ................. 507-744-2300 Post Office 507-744-2825 Public Library ............................ 507-744-3977 Public Works.............................507-744-2397
320 Third Street NW, Faribault www.co.rice.mn.us 507-332-6000 Assessor’s Office ...................... 507-332-6102 Auditor/Treasurer’s Office 507-332-6104 Community Corrections .......... 507-332-6106 Court Administration 507-332-6107 Extension – University of Minnesota 507-332-6109 Feedlot and Agriculture 507-332-6113 Housing and HRA Board ......... 507-333-3787 Jury Office 507-332-6191 Parks & Facilities ...................... 507-332-6112 ............................................or 507-332-6105 Planning and Zoning 507-332-6113 Public Health ............................ 507-332-6111 Recorder 507-332-6114 Sheriff ........................................ 507-334-4391 Social Services..........................507-332-6115 To Pay Traffic Citation 507-332-6107 Crime Tipline (toll free) ........... 866-968-8477 Veterans Services 507-332-6117
UTILITIES
Cable TV & Internet
Lonsdale Telephone & Video Ventures .....................
MediaCom ...........................
507-744-2311
1-855-633-4226
Exede Satellite Internet ....... 1-855-463-9333
Electric Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative ......................... 800-282-6832 ...........................................or 800-232-2328
Steel-Waseca Electric ............. 800-526-3514 Xcel Energy ............................. 800-895-4999
Garbage/Refuse/Recycling West Central Sanitation ........ 800-246-7630
Natural Gas CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer City of Lonsdale
SERVICES
800-245-2377
507-744-2327
Hiawathaland Transit
866-623-7505
threeriverscap.org/Request-A-Ride
Dial-a-ride bus service is available in Lonsdale. The buses are handicapped accessible. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The cost for a single ride fair within Lonsdale is $1.75 each way.
Exact change is required or punch cards and tokens can be purchased at Lonsdale City Hall. Single ride tokens are $1.75 and a 10-Punch Dial-A-Ride Pass is $17.50. Hiawathaland Transit also offers service to and from Northfield and Faribault. Cost service to Northfield is $3.50 each way; to Faribault it’s $5 each way. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance.
Lonsdale Area Food Shelf
130 Delaware St. SE, Lonsdale
Emergency & Weather Alerts ................
507-363-6464
Receive alerts pertaining to emergencies and other important community news for Rice and Steele counties at co.rice.mn.us/ AlertCenter.aspx.
This system enables emergency personnel to provide registered residents with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
After registering, time-sensitive messages can be sent to your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.
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LonsdaleFoodShelf@gmail.com
Executive Director: Tami Heimer
Hours: 12:30-5 p.m. every Thursday (Walkins Welcome) 12:30 to 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, evenings by appointment
Nonprofit that distributes food to Lonsdale area residents in need and provides gifts during holidays. Qualifying families may visit once every four weeks to receive food such as meats, eggs, bread, soups, fresh and canned fruits and vegetables, and boxed meals.
The Food Shelf offers special programs to help offset the costs associated with special occasions such as holidays and birthdays, and Support our Students, which provides school supplies for local school children.
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Welcome Home! Welcome Service 952-758-2253
Provides information about the area and town, welcoming new residents to the community.
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LONSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
115 Alabama St. SW 507-744-2300
(non-emergency)
The Police Department is led by the chief of police and has of five additional fulltime officers, one part-time officer and a secretary/records manager.
Residents receive 24-hour police coverage provided in an impartial, ethical, respectful, quality and professional manner.
The department maintains the trust, confidence and dignity of residents while improving the quality of life and safety of the community.
LONSDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT
In 2023, the department moved up to 30 trained firefighters providing service to Lonsdale and portions of the surrounding townships. On average, it responds to 400 calls annually.
Throughout the year, the department hosts fundraisers to supplement its budget. The equipment used by the department includes a rescue squad, tankers, pump trucks, grass rigs, cold-water rescue gear and an aerial ladder truck.
NEW PRAGUEMAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEMS
• Hospital
301 Second St. NE, 952-758-4431
Emergency Department open 24/7
• Urgent Care
301 Second St. NE 952-758-7228
• Clinic 212 County Road 37 952-758-4461
NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL & CLINICS
2000 North Ave., Northfield Emergency Department open 24/7 507-646-1000
www.northfieldhospital.org
LONSDALE CLINIC
103 15th Ave. SE, Lonsdale 507-744-3245
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HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
6100 37th St. W, Webster 952-652-6100
www.holycrossschool.net
Principal: Jim Grogan
jimg@holycrossschool.net
Canonical Administrator: Fr. Nick VanDenBroeke
frvandenbroekeicchurch.cc
Mission: Holy Cross Catholic School is dedicated to excellence in education and is committed to helping each student grow into the person that God has called them to be. Our values-based, comprehensive curriculum includes innovative academics, mastery of skills and content, spiritual and character development, joyful service, and active participation in the mission of the Church.
TRI-CITY UNITED PUBLIC SCHOOLS
101 Second St. NE, Montgomery 507-364-8100
www.tcu2905.us
kbabcock@tcu2905.us
Superintendent: Kevin Babcock
Mascot: Titans
Community Education — 507-364-8118
www.tcu2905.us/page/4231
Early Childhood Family Education — 507-364-8107
www.tcu2905.us/page/4236
Little Titans preschool — 507-364-8116
www.tcu2905.us/page/4265
TCU has four school campuses that serve as vibrant positive learning
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atmospheres for our students. Its vision is to provide a safe, equitable, and respectful learning environment with personally relevant instruction and rigorous academics for all students.
Tri-City United provides students, families and residents all of the benefits of a small school setting with multiple opportunities.
NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS
952-758-1700
410 Central Ave. N, New Prague www.npaschools.org
tdittber@isd721.org
Mascot: Trojans
Superintendent: Andy Vollmuth
Community Education — 952-758-1734
www.npaschools.org/community-education
Early Childhood Family Education —
952-758-1734
www.npaschools.org/community-education/ early-childhood-family-education-ecfe
Preschools — 952-758-1674
www.npaschools.org/community-education/ district-preschools
The five-school district’s mission is to support and engage students in high levels of learning. It carries out its mission by making a commitment to strengthening its culture.
The rules that guide that culture are: Doing What’s Right, Committing to Excellence and Showing People You Care. This is “The New Prague Way.” Living up to The New Prague Way is part of every employee’s job description.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LONSDALE BUSINESS PARK
Since its inception in 2001, the EDA has been actively involved in retaining, attracting and working with businesses to expand in Lonsdale.
The EDA offers a revolving loan fund that can be used by businesses to purchase land, buildings, new construction, equipment, inventory and working capital. The EDA also works with businesses on tax abatement and tax increment financing, and facilitates meetings with organizations that can also provide assistance. The EDA conducts business retention and expansion visits with businesses throughout the year to meet with businesses and see how the EDA can assist in making the company even stronger.
In addition, the EDA hosts business forums as a way for the business community to come together, network and see how collectively, it can make Lonsdale an even better
place to do business.
There are several commercial and light industrial lots available in the Lonsdale Business Park. Construction of the Lonsdale Business Park was completed in 2014 and is a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Shovel Ready Certified Site.
It was constructed to meet short construction timelines, increase and diversify the city’s tax base, and provide an opportunity for residents to not only live and work in town. By doing so, it puts the city in control of its destiny.
LONSDALE CITY HALL
415 Central St. W 507-744-2327
www.lonsdale.govoffice.com
City Administrator: Joel Erickson
The business operations of the city are carried out at Lonsdale City Hall, which is the hub of all city services. The departments operating in City
Hall include: Administration, Finance, Planning & Zoning, Building Inspections, Economic Development, and Utility Billing. Questions regarding any of these departments can be answered by staff.
LONSDALE LIQUORS
751 Ash St. NE 507-744-2392
www.lonsdale.govoffice.com/ liquorstore
Lonsdale Liquors’ current location opened in 2007, and it has the largest product selection in the area.
Because it is a municipal liquor store, all proceeds stay in the community by providing funds for infrastructure projects, city equipment, park improvements and contributions to various community events. Throughout
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the year, the staff hosts several tasting events for the public. The Holiday Tasting is the largest of those.
LONSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
1006 Birch St. NE
507-744-3977
www.lonsdale.lib.mn.us
The Lonsdale Library was established in 2010.
Programming allows the users to be entertained, learn and connect with the broader world. The collection and services include adult fiction and non-fiction, books for children and young people, DVDs including movies and educational programming for young and old, CDs, magazines and newspapers.
W ith a library card, visitors have access to materials from
other libraries around the state as well as their digital collections of magazines and e-books that can be viewed on a computer or mobile device. Computer time is available to the public along with the use of free WiFi.
The library offers story time for preschoolers; its staff is eager to help with research questions.
PARKS AND RECREATION
The Parks and Recreation Board has overseen a vast array of improvements to the city’s parks and trails system. The city’s 11 parks provide a variety of recreational opportunities ranging from watching wildlife, fishing and archery at Rezac Nature Preserve to paying ball “under the lights” at
Jaycee Park. Nearly 10 miles of paved trails meander through Lonsdale, connecting neighborhoods, school, businesses and Main Street.
PUBLIC WORKS
Whether it is keeping the grass mowed throughout the city, maintaining the parks, overseeing a street and utility project, or repairing a water main break in -15 degree weather, Public Works’ six full time and seasonal employees can be counted on to get the job done. In addition to maintaining the 25 miles of streets and 11 parks, it is responsible for the water and wastewater treatment plants and systems. The water and sewer treatment plants have been sized to allow for substantial community growth.
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SEMINARS, NETWORKING EVENTS, RIBBON CUTTING, CEREMONIES/OPEN
LONSDALE
Parish Family Bingo
January
Legion Auxiliary
Sweetheart Breakfast
February
Lions Spring Pancake & Egg Breakfast
Passion Sunday
Lonsdale Ambassador Candidacy Program
registration begins in March/April
Arbor Day
April
Trondhjem Camp-A-Rama
Fundraiser
April
Lonsdale Ambassador
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday before Easter
Food For Kidz
early May
City-Wide Garage Sales
early May
Waste Management Spring Cleanup
mid-May
Lonsdale Fire Steak Dinner
Fundraiser
third Saturday in May
Lonsdale Street Fair/ Business Expo
May
Lions Sandbox Fill
May
Public Library
Summer Reading Program
June through July
Triumphant Life Church
Freedom Celebration Service
Sunday before Independence Day
Lonsdale American Legion Car Roll-In
Saturday following Independence Day
Lonsdale Lions Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
Saturday following
Independence Day
Night to Unite
early August
Lonsdale Ambassador Coronation
first Saturday in August
Immaculate Conception Church Bazaar
first Sunday in August
Lonsdale Community Days
second weekend in August
Lonsdale Crawl, Walk, Run
5K
October
Legislative Candidate Forum
October
Rice County Electronics Recycling
October
Lions Fall Pancake & Egg Breakfast
last Sunday in October
Trondhjem Lutheran Church
Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving Day
Craft Extravaganza at TCU
Lonsdale Elementary School
third Saturday in November
Lonsdale First! Loyalty Program
Nov. 1-Dec. 31
Firehouse Breakfast with Santa
first Sunday in December
VESELI
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday before Easter
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Veseli Ho-Down
late August
Holiday Party
December
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ELKO NEW MARKET
Traders Market
Memorial Day and Labor Day
weekends
Easter Egg Hunt
April
Citywide Garage Sales
mid-May
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
Chicken Cookout
Father’s Day
Fire Rescue Days
end of June
Halloween Party
late October
MONTGOMERY
Miss Czech Slovak
Minnesota Pageant
April
Pioneer Power Show and Swap Meet
April
Kolacky Days Pageant and Festival
late July
Holy Redeemer Parish Festival
late September
Montgomery Torchlight
Parade & Fireworks
one week after Thanksgiving
Breakfast with Santa
December
NEW PRAGUE
Half marathon & 5K
early May
Independence Day fireworks
around July 4
Czech Out New Prague
early August
St. Wenceslaus Parish Festival
second weekend in August
Dozinky Days
third weekend in September
Parade of Lights
first Friday in December
NORTHFIELD
Home and Garden Show
April
Girls Nite Out
May
Swap Meet/Flea Market
Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show Grounds
Memorial Day weekend
Minnesota Military Days
Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show Grounds
mid-June
Taste of Northfield
mid-June
Crazy Daze
end of July
Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show
Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show Grounds
labor Day Weekend
Defeat of Jesse James Days
early September
Northfield Chamber Fall Gala
November
Winter Walk
second Thursday in December
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Third Week in August
Scott County Fair
Jordan
Last Week in July
Steele County Fair
Owatonna
Second Full Week in August
Dakota County Fair
Farmington
Second Week in August
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WHEATLAND WHEATIES 4-H CLUB
Contact: JoAnn Erickson - 952-200-1922
WEBSTER WILLING WORKERS 4-H CLUB
Contact: Leon Meger 952-200-1928
Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.
COMMON GROUND GARDEN CLUB
Contact: Lucy Kuchinka - 507-649-1079
Established in 2001, the club meets monthly throughout the year. In the summer months they visit gardens, and in the winter they work on garden projects. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month.
CZECH HERITAGE CLUB
Contact: Vi Chromy - 952-758-7505
A social club with the purpose of preserving the Czech culture. They hold regular meetings and events in the area which include Czech films, a talk on researching genealogy and community picnics. New members are welcome.
DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865
BARBARA BURII TENT #24
Contact: Sherry Harbal 507-676-0046
Members are daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters of honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served in the Union Army, Navy, or Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service during the rebellion of 1861-65, and those who died or were killed while serving in the armed services of the Union between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865.
Members have the opportunity to preserve their Civil War heritage for posterity while honoring and revering their Civil War ancestry, and promoting patriotism.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Contact: Marguerite Moran – 507-744-3977
A group of volunteers who share a commitment for a strong library system. The Friends assist with events and lead fundraising efforts to enhance library programming.
GOLDEN AGERS
Contact: Don Rezac – 507-744-2408
Social club for senior citizens. Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Lonsdale Crusader Civic Center, 116 Alabama St. SE. At 12:30 p.m. the group plays cards and bingo, which is then followed by a meal from an area business.
LONSDALE AMBASSADORS, INC.
Contact: Karmin Stanley, President612-750-1032
lonsdaleambassadors@hotmail.com lonsdaleambassadors.com
Gives youth an opportunity to make an impact on their community and their future. The Ambassadors represent Lonsdale at various community events, fundraisers and more, gaining leadership skills and volunteer experience while forming friendships and creating lasting memories!
The coronation is held the first Saturday in August, leading off the annual Lonsdale Community Days festival the following weekend. The program is open to boys and girls entering first and second grade (Little Ambassadors), fifth and sixth grade (Junior Ambassadors) and young women going into their junior or senior year in high school (Miss Ambassadors).
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LIONS CLUB
Contact: Barb Peterson218-349-9233
scwt.cwc@gmail.com
The Lonsdale Lions Club is a service club organization helping to make the community a better place to live. The club hosts three pancake breakfast fundraisers each year and operates the concession stand at Jaycee Park.
Over the years, the Lions have donated to local Easter Egg Hunts, provided scholarships, contributed to the Veterans Memorial project, organized the Lonsdale Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, and filled family sandboxes. It also serves as the Charter organization for Lonsdale Scout Pack and Troop 327.
The club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Lonsdale American Legion Club. New members welcome.
LONSDALE AMERICAN LEGION POST #586
507-744-2387
alpost586.webs.com
An organization for all veterans serving the community, state, and nation. Legion meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 Second Avenue NW. All veterans are welcome to join.
Special nights at the Legion include Bar Bingo every Saturday. The grill is open to all from 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays.
The Legion Hall is available for rent.
LONSDALE AMERICAN LEGION
POST #586 AUXILIARY
507-649-0304
The Auxiliary is made up of the wives, mothers,
daughters, and sisters of veterans, and supports the American Legion and honors the sacrifice of those who serve.
It meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, September through June at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 Second Ave. NW.
LONSDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact: Executive Director, Shanna Gutzke-Kupp - 507-744-4962
info@lonsdalechamber.com
www.lonsdalechamber.com
The mission of the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce is to bring value to area businesses by facilitating opportunities for growth through education, networking and community involvement.
The Chamber is a voluntary membership organization of of businesses, organizations, and individuals wanting to help build and promote the Lonsdale area.
The Chamber was established in 2004 after being known as the Lonsdale Area Commercial Club since 1989, and today has more than 80 business and individual members.
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LONSDALE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Contact: Josh Rickert - 952-200-1799
lonsdale.kofc@gmail.com
The world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The fraternal benefit society is dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and Catholic public policy positions, and actively defending Catholicism in various nations.
LONSDALE SCOUTS
Scouting divisions are Cub Scouting for boys and girls ages 7 to 11 years, Scouting for boys and girls ages 11 to 18, and Venturing for young men and women ages 14-21.
SCOUTING BSA TROOP 327 & VENTURE CREW 327
Contact: James Matchinski - 651-249-4021
jamespack327@gmail.com
Scouting BSA’s goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations.
CUB SCOUT PACK 327
Contact: Steve Hilligoss, Cubmaster 952-818-6949
stevehilligoss78@gmail.com
Lonsdalecubscouts@gmail.com
Cub Scouts learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships. Cultivating a love and appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor activities are key elements.
Primary activities include games, camping, woodcrafts, first aid, aquatics, hiking and sports.
LONSDALE SKYWARN
Contact: Mike Walters - 612-240-9982
When severe storms are possible, volunteers help spot and keep track of potential thunderstorms and tornadoes. Reports are sent to the National Weather Service so that it has ground truth information to warn the public.
Spotting provides ground information and localized conditions that the NWS might not otherwise be aware of. They typically report events, such as structures hit by lightning, rotating wall clouds, funnel clouds — or conditions that exceed specific thresholds, such as extremely strong winds, significant hail, or very heavy rainfall. New members are welcome.
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LONSDALE SNOWIZARDS
Contact: Rick Motz
LonsdaleSnoWizards@hotmail.com
This snowmobiling club participates in a variety of activities and is focused on community involvement. It’s involved in a long list of activities, including organizing snowmobile safety training, certification classes and road tests, as well as the set-up, grooming, and break down of the trail system each year. It also hosts riding events, and organizes fundraisers for scholarships and grooming equipment.
LONSDALE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON
507-744-2387
alpost586.webs.com
An organization for all veterans serving the community, state, and nation. Legion meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 Second Ave. NW. All veterans are welcome to join. Special nights at the Legion include Bar Bingo every Saturday. The grill is open to all from 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays. The Legion Hall is available for rent.
LONSDALE YOUTH BALL
Contact: Mike Jirik 507-744-3511
info@LonsdaleAthletics.com lonsdaleathletics.com
This volunteer organization arranges the Lonsdale Little League teams and coaches for both summer baseball and softball. Boys and girls ages 4 through sixth grade are eligible to play on one of the several age-level teams. Registration is held in March.
MOMS CLUB
Contact: Melanie Schmidt – 651-675-8130 momsclublonsdalearea @hotmail.com
For stay-at-home moms who need to get out every once in a while. The MOMS Club of the Lonsdale Area organizes weekly playgroups, monthly mom’s night out, and mom’s night in with the kids.
PHEASANTS FOREVER
Rice County – 507-403-9846 ricecounty.pheasantsforever.org
LeSueur County – 612-232-9676 minn.fowler@gmail.com
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the goal of improving pheasant habitat and promoting youth activities.
The organization is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs.
TCU YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Contact: Nicole Burns - www. tcuhockey.com
Open to boys and girls ages 4 and older from Lonsdale and Montgomery. All skill levels are welcome, from those who’ve never been on skates to advanced skaters. For first-year players, the association offers a discounted fee. Equipment is provided with a refundable deposit.
TCU YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Contact: Erin Barry - tcusoccer2905@gmail.com tricityunitedsoccer.org
For soccer players from the Lonsdale, Montgomery and Le Center between 4-14. The association is looking to add 16U and 18U teams in the future. Signups are held in January and teams begin gathering in late March or early April.
Practices and games begin in late April and run through the end of June. The younger teams, ages 4-8, play each other in their respective towns. The 10U and older players have a traveling schedule. Teams also play in tournaments throughout the season.
VESELI AREA LIONS CLUB
Contact: Jennifer Malecha
JenMalecha@MCHSI.com
www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/veselimn
Provides voluntary services throughout Veseli and surrounding areas. Members plan and host several community and charity-based events and activities throughout the year that support the Lions International motto “We Serve!”
Activities include the Annual ZJ’s 5K Fun/Run Walk, fall breakfast, holiday parties with Santa and the Easter Bunny, the Pitch, Hit & Run local and sectional competitions, Annual Beer Bash, Fourth of July Celebration, National Night Out, Bar Bingo and Meat raffles held at Brewster’s Bar & Grill.
Meets at 5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month. Couples are encouraged to join.
VESELI YOUTH BASEBALL
Contact: Tim Picka - tcpicka@lonstel.com
Summer baseball teams for boys and girls ages 4 to 17.
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EIGHTH AVENUE PARK AREA
123 8th Avenue NW
Area: 0.89 acres
Amenities:
• Open green space
• Picnic table
BALDWIN STREET OPEN SPACE
395 Baldwin Street NE
Area: 0.39 acres
BASTYR PARK
514 10th Avenue NE
Area: 0.36 acres
Amenities:
• Play equipment
• Portable restroom
• Picnic tables and park benches
DOG PARK
829 Industrial Park Dr. SE
Area: 3.9 acres
Amenities:
• Pavillion
• Yard hydrant stations
• Dog bowl holders (tires)
• Dog run culvert tunnels
KALINA PARK
669 Pondview Drive S.E.
Area: 15.5 acres
Amenities:
• Play equipment (including zip line and net climber)
• Off-street parking lot
• Park benches and picnic tables
• Grass and paved trails
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LIONS PARK
200 Central Street West Area: 0.16 acres
Amenities:
• Park shelter
• Picnic tables and park benches
• Christmas tree
JAYCEE PARK
600 Arizona St NW Area: 6.5 acres
Amenities:
• Play equipment
• Picnic tables and park benches
• Park shelters
• Ball fields
• Basketball court
• Ice/hockey rink and warming house
• Concession stand and restrooms
• Off-street parking lot
MAIN STREET PLAZA/ VETERANS MEMORIAL
North Main Street
Area: 0.22 acres
Amenities:
• 5-prong central granite monument and bronze eagle
• Over 200 military service pavers
• Fallen soldier monument
• Plaza benches and tables
• Stone pub tables
• Sand box
• Little free library
• Plaza fountain
MARLENE PARK
900 Colorado Street NW Area: 0.43 acres
Amenities:
• Open green space
REZAC NATURE PRESERVE
SE corner of Lonsdale Area: 42.4 acres
Amenities:
• Archery range
• Fishing pier and boardwalk trail
• Paved trails and parking lot
• 9-acre open water pond
COMPOST SITE
1977 Pondview Dr. SE
Items ACCEPTED include: branches/brush, yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves and compostable garden vegetation.
Items NOT accepted: plastic products such as bags, edging, dirt, rock, concrete, etc.
SINGING HILLS PARK
405 Singing Hills Drive SE
Area: 1.4 acres
Amenities:
• Play equipment
• Picnic tables and benches
• Sandbox
• Ball field backstop and infield
STICHA PARK
515 Industrial Drive SE
Area: 14.67 acres
Amenities:
• Ball field
• Sand volleyball courts
• Off-street parking
• Play equipment
• Park shelter
• Paved trail
• Skateboard facility added in 2023
TRCKA PARK
1001 Main St. S
Area: 10.8 acres
Amenities:
• Tree-lined trail
• Soccer fields, regulation/ lighted outdoor skating rink, warming house/picnic shelter, storage garage, rest rooms
• Pickleball courts
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TRENDA MEMORIAL PARK (DRS PARK)
250 Main Street N
Area: 10 acres
Amenities:
• Play equipment
• Baseball fields
• Tennis/basketball court
• Picnic tables and park benches
• Off-street parking lot
• Concession stand and restrooms
TCU LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NATURE CENTER
1000 Idaho Street SW
Area: 20.3 acres
Amenities:
• Nature center and viewing deck
• Butterfly and rain gardens
• Play equipment and playground/basketball court
• Ball field
• Paved and grass trails
3-R LANDMARK SCHOOL
405 Third Avenue South Area: 1.03 acres
Amenities:
• Open green space
• First floor - museum (open at various times of the year for community events)
• Second floor – historic schoolroom
HISTORIC TRONDHJEM CHURCH
8501 Garfield Avenue Area: 1.4 acres
Amenities:
• Historic church and cemetery
• Museum
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Churches
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Office: 202 Alabama St. SE
Church: 116 Alabama St. SE
507-744-2829
icparish@lonstel.com
www.churchoftheimmaculate conception.net
Pastor: Fr. Nick VanDenBroeke
The presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is the center of our community. Faith is alive here as we encounter Jesus in the Mass, draw closer to him through prayer and experience God’s grace through the sacraments.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception was founded in 1903 and is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Our tri-parish Catholic Education Center, located in Webster, is home to Holy Cross Catholic School and our Religious Education Program.
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
4939 Washington St. North, Veseli
507-744-2823
mhtveseli@gmail.com
www.mhtveseli.com
Pastor: Fr. John Lapensky
The parish was founded by Czechoslovakia farmers who settled east of New Prague. Most Holy Trinity Church in Veseli was officially organized on March 1, 1874 by 20 families. Forty acres of land was donated, and the first church was completed in 1878. The current church was built at a cost of $30,000. The cornerstone was laid on June 4, 1905.
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
4376 41st St., Webster 952-658-2844
elleon713@gmail.com
www.stjwebster.com
Pastor: Rev. Donavon L. Riley
SOLOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
4300 Dent Ave, Webster 952-652-2241
Find Solor Lutheran Church on Facebook
TRIUMPHANT LIFE CHURCH
221 Second Ave. NW 507-744-4867
Triumphantlifechurchag@ gmail.com
www.triumphantlifechurchmn. com
Sr. Pastor: Ben Fenderson Associate/Children’s Pastor: Andrew Mixer
Triumphant Life Church, part of the Assemblies of God, is a Pentecostal denomination of Christianity where we have a heart to serve God and our community. Our church spans generations, and helps people be encouraged, equipped and engaged for what God has called us to do.
Come find a seat in our open feel sanctuary and join us in our contemporary worship service. Hopefully you encounter God in this place, and he meets you wherever you are in your life. There is a kids’ church area for children in kindergarten to sixth grade, as well as a staffed nursery for children from birth to 4.
Worship services are at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Parking is available at the neighboring Lonsdale American Legion.
TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
7525 Garfield Ave. 507-744-2310
tronluthoffice@gmail.com
www.trondhjemlutheran.org
Pastor: Sue Leibnitz
Loving God, Creating Community: This is the vision Trondhjem Lutheran Church seeks to live up to. We deeply value the relationships we build with each other and warmly welcome all for worship or any of our activities. We are family friendly and strive to include children and youth in all we do. Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings form the core of our faith life together with other regular ministries and periodic events as well. Our ministries include worship, Sunday Funday, sharing meals together, an active women’s group, partnerships with local outreach organizations, various Bible studies, speakers and more!
The summer worship schedule, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, is 9 a.m. Sundays. After Labor Day, worship services are at 8:15 and 10 a.m.
We look forward to your presence with us and trust that at Trondhjem you will experience God’s love for you here.
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Directory of Lonsdale Chamber Members & Guide Advertisers
ADVERTISING & MEDIA
BOB FM Radio
14443 Armstrong Blvd Ramsey MN 55303 763-412-4643
KCHK Radio
25821 Langford Ave. New Prague MN 56071
952-758-2571
Lonsdale Area
News-Review 102 5th Ave. NW PO Box 352
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2551
Montgomery Messenger 310 First St. S Montgomery MN 56069 507-364-8601
ASSISTED LIVING
Three LinksThe Villages of Lonsdale
1000 Birch St. NE Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-3450
AUTOMOTIVE
Car Quest of Lonsdale
156 N Main St Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2390
First Crack Auto Glass 19 Central St. E Lonsdale, MN 55046 507-380-0899
GreatWrench Auto Repair
618 Industrial Dr. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-5370
Jeff Belzer’s 1185 280th St. W New Prague. MN 56071 952-758-2700
Lonsdale Auto Works
616 Industrial Dr. SE Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-3304
BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Farm Bureau
Financial Services
1220 7th St. NW
Faribault MN 55021
1-507-331-2345
First Financial Security, Inc.
6325 Kent Ave.
New Prague, MN 56071
507-649-1352
First National Bank 10 W Minnesota St.
LeCenter MN 56057
507-357-2273
First National Bank 701 Ash St. NE
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-4400
Frandsen Bank & Trust 116 Central St. W
Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2361
LPL Financial 10 W. Minnesota St.
Le Center, MN
507-357-2238
CLEANING SERVICES
Rich’s Window Cleaning
617 14th St NE
Owatonna MN 55060
507-213-6501
COMPUTERS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Bevcomm
126 Main St. S Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2311
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT & CONTRACTORS
Badger Excavating
8375 70th St. W Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-5565
The Construction Coordinators, LLC
514 Bluff Heights Dr SE
Lonsdale MN 55046
612-756-3025
Generation Home & Building Center
601 Central St. E
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-3120
J & L Concrete 116 5th Ave. NW
Lonsdale MN 55046
952-758-7902
Joe Kodada Construction, Inc 225 5th Ave. NW
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2041
LA Kodada and Sons, Inc.
113 Florida St. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 952-412-8516
Lonsdale Hardware & Rental
101 N Main St. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2373
Millersberg Construction
32971 Northfield Blvd. Northfield, MN 55047 507-301-3626
Mindak Commercial Construction
130 Delaware St. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 701-741-6601
Rud Construction, Inc
4280 Bagley Avenue Webster MN 55088
952-461-2270
Shimota Project Management
5727 Frontenac Cir. Lonsdale, MN 55046
952-758-6699
DENTAL/ ORTHODONTICS
Lonsdale Family Dental Clinic
414 Railway St. NW Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2359
EDUCATION
Holy Cross Catholic School
6100 37th St. W Webster MN 55088 952-652-6100
New Prague Area Schools ISD 721
410 Central Ave. N New Prague MN 56071
952-758-1700
Tri-City United Schools
101 2nd St. NE, Suite 3 Montgomery MN 56069
507-364-8100
FARM & PET SUPPLY
Lonsdale Feed Mill
209 Ash St. NW
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2367
FLOORING
Bisek Interiors/Bisek
Steam & Clean
320 1st St. S Montgomery MN 56069
507-364-7944
FOOD & SPIRITS
Aces Nutriciton
114 Main St. N
Lonsdale, MN 55046
507-744-4000
Brewster’s Bar & Grill
9856 50th St. W
Veseli MN 55046
507-744-2370
Ettlin’s Ranchero Supper Club
4452 40th St. W.
Webster, MN 55088
952-652-2700
Lonsdale American Legion Post 586
115 2nd Ave. NW
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2387
Lonsdale Liquor
751 Ash St. NE
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2392
Mackenthun’s
Fine Foods
750 Ash St. NE
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-3400
New Frontier Farms, LLC
12132 Shieldsville Blvd.
Shieldsville, MN 55046 952-297-4929
Pizzeria 201 201 1st St. S Montgomery MN 56069
507-364-5000
Subway of Lonsdale
747 Ash Street NE
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2345
Smoke
115 Railway St. SW
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-4318
Somethin’ Tasty 107 Main St. S Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-4525
Taco Bien
115 2nd Ave. NW
Lonsdale, MN 55046
612-702-0312
Whistle Stop Tavern & Grill
110 Railway St. NW Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-5528
FUNERAL SERVICES
White Funeral Home 201 5th St. Lonsdale MN 55046 612-226-7241
GARDEN CENTERS
Hillside Gift & Garden Center
10480 W 80th St. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-271-8347
GOVERNMENT
City of Lonsdale 415 Central St. W Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2327
HEALTH SERVICES
Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague 301 2nd St. NE New Prague MN 56071 952-257-8123
Northfield Hospital & Clinics 103 15th Ave. SE Northfield MN 55057 507-646-1034
INSURANCE
American Family Insurance
130 Main St. N Lonsdale MN 55046 952-758-5460 AND 1301 1st St. NE New Prague MN 56071 952-758-5460
First Financial Security, Inc. 6325 Kent Ave. New Prague MN 56071
507-649-1353
House of Insurance Agency 103 Oak Ave. SE, PO Box 98 Montgomery, MN 56069 507-364-5511
Insurance Brokers of MN 223 1st St. E, Suite 100 Jordan MN 55352 952-492-2300
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Prior Lake State
Agency – Thea Kelly
979 Alabama St. NW
Lonsdale MN 55046
612-232-3422
Renewal Insurance
10026 University Ave. NW Suite 103 Minneapolis, MN 55448
651-263-0241
LEGAL SERVICES
Wornson, Goggins, Neisen, Morris & Brever, PC
119 East Main St. Prior Lake MN 55372
952-758-4161
MARKETING
InspireMN Marketing, LLC
1500 Jackson St. NE Minneapolis, MN 651-334-7428
MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION
Minnesota Millwork & Fixtures
823 Industrial Park
Dr. SE
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2318
Telamco, Inc.
636 Industrial Dr. SE
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-5504
MEAT PROCESSING & RETAIL
Krenik’s Meat Processing, Inc.
10780 130th St. W Montgomery MN 56069
507-364-5154
Lonsdale Country Market
123 S Main St.
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2365
MISCELLANEOUS InspireMN Marketing, LLC
1500 Jackson St. NE Minneapolis, MN
651-334-7428
Embossed Marketing
Embossedmarketing.com
507-388-0072
ID Threadz
817 First St. SE
New Prague, MN 56071
952-649-0450
Travel with Shanna
102 Main St. N.
Lonsdale, MN 55046
507-571-2490
PHYSICAL FITNESS Center Stage Dance
300 1st Street N Montgomery MN 56069
507-364-8961
To The Pointe! Dance Academy
120 Main St. S Lonsdale MN 55046
952-758-5552
ORGANIZATIONS
Czech Heritage Club PO Box 163 New Prague MN 56071
952-758-7505
Duck Cup Memorial Fund
105 Central Ave. S. New Prague, MN 56071
952-378-7395
Knight of Columbus #16225
202 Alabama St. SE, Lonsdale, MN 55046
612-363-5600
Lonsdale Ambassadors, Inc.
12875 140th Street West Montgomery, MN 56069
612-750-1032
Lonsdale Crawl
314 Second St. NW, Lonsdale MN 55046
612-328-3508
Lonsdale SnoWizards PO Box 107 Lonsdale MN 55046
507-339-4645
Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce
102 N Main Street Suite 2 PO BOX 37
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-4962
Lonsdale American
Legion Post 586
115 2nd Avenue NW Lonsdale, MN 55046
507-744-2387
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
206 First St North, PO Box 193
507-364-5933
New Prague Chamber of Commerce
101 E Main St. New Prague MN 56071
952-758-4360
Rice County
Salvation Army
200 Western Ave. NW Faribault, MN 55021
507-333-1336
Veseli Area Lions Club
PO Box 166
Veseli, MN 55046
612-368-8936
PLUMBING & HEATING
Little Chicago Electric
3045 70th St W
Northfield MN 55057
612-490-3425
SJS Mechanical
20169 320th St. New Prague MN 56071
952-758-2986
Smisek’s Plumbing & Heating
202 S Main St. Lonsdale MN 55046
507-744-2393
PUBLIC UTILITIES
CenterPoint Energy
2400 N Riverfront Dr. Mankato MN 56001
507-387-1948
Steele-Waseca
Cooperative Electric
2411 W Bridge St.
Owatonna MN 55060
507-456-4038
West Central Sanitation
4089 Abbott Dr. Willmar MN 56201
800-246-7630
REAL ESTATE
East Delware Estates
502 Delaware St. SW, Lonsdale MN 55046
612-756-0139
RE/MAX Advantage Plus
8778 60th St. W Lonsdale MN 55046 612-369-5969
Edina RealtyThe Sullivan Group
138 W Main St. New Prague MN 56071
612-221-8376
Weichert RealtorsHeartland
102 Fifth Ave NW
Lonsdale MN 55046
507-210-9639
Wood Circle
Townhomes Association
532 Wood Circle
Jordan MN 55352
952-492-2195
SALONS & SPAS
Salon 146
146 N Main St. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2336
SENIOR LIVING
Benedictine Living Community
2030 North Ave. Northfield MN 55057 507-512-5720
SHOPPING & RETAIL
2 If By Sea Tactical 410 Main St W Suite #100 New Prague MN 56071
Audre’s Attic Antiques 102 Main St. N Lonsdale MN 55046 612-790-9355
Casey’s General Store #2398 215 E Central Ave. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-5566
Herrmann Thrifty White Pharmacy 120 First St. S. Montgomery, MN 56069 507-364-7717
New Prague Floral & SuchX 112 Main St. W. New Prague MN 56071 952-758-4656
RR Revival 104 Railway St. NW Lonsdale, MN 55046
Something For All 135 Main St. S Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-4922
Tim’s Small Engine 115 5th Ave. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2738
STORAGE
Lonsdale Mini-Storage 621 Industrial Dr. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-4947
WELCOME SERVICE
Welcome Home! Welcome Service 1201 Park Court SE New Prague MN 56071 952-758-2253
VETERINARY
The Pet Stop Veterinary Clinic 117 Delaware St. SE Lonsdale, MN 55046 507-744-3333
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SummerEntertainmentincludes:avolleyball court,beanbags,horseshoesandacozy deckinafencedbackyard.
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